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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
Indicted for Gambling.

New York. March 1.-THE grand
jury, which has been investigating vice
and lawlessness In the city will, It is
announced, make It's report this after
noon. Police Captain Thomas called at
the criminal court building before II
o'clock, He said he wished 10 testify
before the grand jury.
Foreman Goodell Putnam cautioned
him that anything he said, II II incrim-
mated him could be used against him
in the event OF an Indictment. Captain
Thomas went into the grand jury room
q little before II O'clock.
Chief Devery conferred with Col.
Gardiner and went into the grand jury
room 10 testify after Captain Thomas
left.
Twenty-six OF the thirty gamblers
indicted yesterday were arralgned be-
fore Recorder Con in general sessions
court today
They all pleaded not guilty.
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FATHER EASTMAN
WILL LECTURE.
Distinguished PreIate from Chicago
viii Speak on ireland at
THEATER TOMORROW NIGHT
An Excellent Musical Program In
Connection with the Lecture For
henent ofSt. AIMS Orphanage.

Rev. Father Thomas F. Cashman Of
Chicago, and one OF the most eloquent
advocates OF the Catholic faith, has ar.
rived in the city accompanied by hi
sister. Miss eastman, and Rev. Father
J, J. Crowley Father eastman Is
here 10 deliver an illustrated lecture
in the Theater tomorrow night on Ire
land" for the very laudable purpose
OF assisting the ST. Annes orpranage
This reverend gentleman enjoyes the
reputation Of being an orator Of rare
attainment, and 1t is said that few men
in America, II any, can surpass this
distinguished prela,e In depicting The
Emerald Isle; his descriptions are
said to be as graphic as his mechan.
lcal views are beautiful. Father CASH
man is no, one who entertains only.
but he insiructs the wisest He VIII
not only describe In Vivid language the
famous seaport town Of Queenstown
but will probe deeply into Irelands
wrongs rights and yicisstudes. pointing
out the mistakes and achievements Of
the generous, impulsiye sons Of Erin.
Throughout, the lecture. lnterspersed
In appropriate places, making It more
realistic and interesting the following
musical numbers will be rendered:
Melodies OF ireland.
Violin--Master Roy Williams.
Harps- Mrs. Edward McGurrin and
Mrs. Richard Keenan,.
piano-Mss Nora Gleason.
Baritone solo, Come Back TO Err"
.... ......,o. Mr. ii. S Goddard
soprano solo The Last Rose Of
summer q. Miss Margery Weber
Violin solo. The Harp That Once"
.- . O.. Master Roy Williams
Soprano solo, Killarney" ...,..-.,
e. O.. ......u..Mrs. j. Hal Moore
1encr SOLO. o.. . e. .n..~ .,..
Tenor solo. "shandon Bells'......
... d. .... ....George ID. Pypei
Soprano solo, Kathleen Mavour-
neen" ... o.. . Miss Sallie Fisher
Harp solo. THE Minstrel Boy ....
.......... Mrs. Richard keenan,
Contralto SOLO "Dermot Ashore.
90 O.. ..,.....M Miss Elsie BarTowe
Accomplishments Nora Gleason.
Ten years have elapsed since Father
eastman visited Salt Lake City. and
he expresses himself as being gratihed
al the evidences Of prosperity throug-
hout the State. especially In seeing that
his people are being benefited by II.
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ELIMINATE SILVER.
Plan to DO This and Elect Tom L..
johnson Democratic Chairman.

ST. Louis. March l6.-Ex-Gov. VIII
liam J. Stone. Democratic national COM
mitteeman from Missouri. eaid today he
believed there was some truth In the
statement that there Is a movement
among eastern Democrats to elect Tom
/. Johnson OF Ohio chairman OF the ma
tlonal committee and eliminate silver
from the platform.
To Post Dispatch representative
Gov. Stone said,
From information that came 10 me
az Washington and since. gather that
the object which the Palmer and Buck
ner Democrats are trying TO attain Is
the capture OF the organization OF their
party. The scheme seems to be 10 get
into the convention as delegates and
with as little noise as possible, but by
means OF adrolt manipulation control
as many delegations as possible with
the ultimate object OF controlling the
convention and capturing the national
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INVESTIGATION is IRRITATING.
DECISIONS In Idaho Riots Inquiry
Far from Unanimous.

Washington. March l6.-The taking OF
Nsuneny In the Couer d'Alene investl-
tslloa before the House military COM
'.l,lse was suspended this morning in
Viuef mat the committee might hold
~ executive session to determine how
.n we olliclal record Of the proceedings
!, include the speeches and person
= controversy which has occurred OF
W. w representatives Lentz and Sulzer
G'l'shded that everything should be
..ilaed with a record vote including
N,,hss' on each division.
~ vas decided by a vote Of nine to
S's On party lines TO keep the record
WI WI as Tar as possible 10 the actual
, s.s.sohs' answers and votes. Suisse
,nt'nH this was amended so that all
49, .' aas heretofore occurred will stand
y. lefeafier the committee will de-
, r..nlne as circumstances arise whether
ss-sen's and controversies shall be
., -.usl During the discussion con-
.sIaoie feeling was manifested and
s,,',naauons We're made by some Of the
~. .al0tts That they would withdraw
III ~, me Investigation because of the
ny, Used Limitation Of the record. No
~, ,.a action was taken, however The
ssss'on went over until p. m.
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n INcuEs oF snow.
STEAMER IN TROUBLE.
Vessel Packed In the Ice Five Miles
from Shore.

81 Joseph. Mich. March 1.-THE
s.iamer City Of Louisville. OF the Ora
hns & Morton Co., due to arrive from
Chicago early today, is lodged In the
n fed about FIVE miles out. When
ka seen she was entering the ice to
D. southwest Four short blasts OF her
whistle we're heard slgnlfylng need OF
"a OF In distress.
The tug Andy was ordered out to rem
az assistance.
ne tug has disappeared In the snow
E'fn on the southwest course and Is
easlahtly blowing relief whistles, to
Ssleh the lodged steamer fails to reply.
Chicago, March l6.-The City Of
louisville has on board about twenty
e'ssngers, mostly Chicago and Benton
haioor people, and a cargo OF package
height AT Graham & Norton head
quarters here no apprehension Is felt for
ue safety OF the steamer az Il was
e.ll with a view Of withstanding the
rpact OF heavy ice.
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Senate Reaches an Agreement on
Time Of Final Action,
ALLEN AMENDMENT BEATEN
10 Referred 60 Puerto Rico Kesolu-
lions Regarding A-uinaido aud
senate Employees Code Bill
Afternoon Dispatched

washington, March l6.-At 10 o'clock
today the Senate convened TO conclude,
II possible, between that hour and noon
the formal reading Of the Alaska code
bill, The reading was concluded at
noon.
Mr.. Hoar (Mass.) offered the follow
ing resolution which was adopted;
THAT the secretary OF war be d.
rected to communicate to the Senate
letter OF Emilio Agulnaldo, dated at
Bacoor, July Is, 1898, addressed TO the
American commander and forwarded
TO Gen Merritt July q, 1898"
Mr.. Gallinger IN, H. offered a reso-
luton. which was agreed TO that the
members Of the cabinet be directed to
communicate TO the Senate the num-
Der Of clerks in their departments, Civ
ing the number between specified ages
and also those who in whole or in part
are permanently incapacitated.
sir. Hoar (Mass) renewed his re-
quest Of yesterday that a date be fixed
for the taking up OF the case relating
to the seating OF Mr.. Quay as a senator
from Pennsylvania, and asked that the
time be fixed al two weeks from next
Tuesday, the consideration Of the case
not to interfere with appropriation
bills. conference reports, unfinished
business or the Spooner bill comforting
authority upon the President to govern
The Philippines.
Mr.. Gallinger IN H. who had yes
terday some hot words with Mr. Pen
rose, pa said he had been astounded
at the charge that those who were OPP
posed TO the seating Of Mr.. Quay were
employing parliamentary tactics TO OBJ
struct a vote on the case. He pointed
out that ever since the case had been
before the Senate bills In charge or
senators favorable TO Mr. Quay had
been under consideration by the SEN
ate.
In no manner" said he. has a sin
gle senator opposed TO the seating Of
Mr.. Quay laid any obstacle In the way
OF q vote on that case. III say now
the Senate need not delay that vote for
a single minute on my account | shall
not object I'll vote my convictions by
voting against the seating Of Mr..
Quay
The order proposed by Mr. Hoar was
agreed 10 by unanimous consent.
After the morning business had been
disposed OF. the Senate took up the
Puerto Rico appropriation bill. The
amendments Of the Senate committee
limiting the appropriation to the
revenues collected prior TO January /,
1900. having been agreed to yesterday,
a vote was taken on Mr. Aliens amend
ment declaring the Constitution ex-
tended over the island
The amendment was laid on the table
Sc TO IL, as follows:
Yeas: Allison, Baker. Bard, Bever-
idge Carter. Davis, Deboe. Elkins,
Fairbanks. Foraker Foster Gallinger,
Gear, Hale, Hanna, Hawley, Kean.
Lindsay, lore. Mcbride, McComas,
McCumber. Mcmillan, Penrose. Per-
klns, Pritchard. Quarles, Ross, Sewell,
Shoup. Simon, Spooner, Thurston, War
rem. Wellington. WcumOre 60.
Nays: Allen, Bacon, Bate, Berry,
Butler. Chiffon, Clark (Mont), Clay.
Cockrell. Cuberson, Harris, Kenney
McLaurin. Morgan, Rawlins, Tillman.
Turley-l7
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RESERVOIR SITES SALE.
Property Located at the Head Of Big
Cottonwood Canyon.

A deed was filed for record today
conveying from p. J. Arson, Henry
Barnes and w. L. Dykes to A. d. Cole
and J. NJ. Thomas three reservoir sites
at the head Of Mil b, in Big Cotton
wood canyon The sites include Lakes
Blanche. Florence and Lille. The stat
ed consideration was 81, but IL Is un-
derstood to have been considerable
sum. This makes seven lakes owned by
Messrs, Cole and Thomas in Big Cotton
wood. while they own much more In
Little Cottonwood.
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For a New ships Canal.

Washington, March ls--Representa-
tives of,the Chicago sll4iary board to-
day presented to the Senate and House
a memorial favoring the construction
by the United States government OF
deep water way from Lake Michigan
via the Chicago sanitary and ship canal
and the Des PLANES and Illinois rivers
to the Mississippi river, Former Rep
resentative Mccain, Of Chicago, who IL
in the party, says the memorial viii be
followed by a bill or resolution order
ing a survey or estimate Of the pro-
ject.
The memorial is handsomely Illus
trated and shows the magnitude Of the
work already done, the total cost of
construction including interest account.
aggregating S3i 900 900 up to January
last. Ii asks for a channel SO feet deep
and 300 feet wide and presents many
arguments in favor OF the proposition
saying that besides comforting inesti-
mable benefits upon commerce It would
enable the government to place her
gunboats by way OF the Mississippi
river upon the lakes for the protection
Of immense marine interests"
The cost Of such q canal as Is pro-
posed extending from Lockport to the
Mississippi river is estimated at $685.
100000.
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oUAY's FRIENDS DISCOURAGED.
Believe Postponcment. OF the Case
WillGive Opponents the Advantage.
IsPECIAL 10 THE "NEWs."l

ESPECIAL TO THE "NEWS."l
Washington. D. c.. March le-FrIends
OF Senator Quay are greatly dIscour-
aged at the action taken by the Senate
this morning, in .postponing further
consideration OF the Quay case until
April 8. Even when II comes up at that
time, II must at any time yield prece-
dence to the Puerto Rican or Philip
pine legislation, appropriation bills, or
to conference reports, so that today's
agreement virtually puts Mr.. Quay in
worse position than ever. so far as
reaching a vote is concerned.
The interval between now and April
will give a dozen Of Quays opponents
ample time, to prepare long speeches, so
that they are more sangulne than ever
Of talking the case to death and max.
ing vote impossible at this session.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
She Killed Her Husband.

Cincinnati, March ls--Mrs. Charles
Adams, charged with the murder OF
her husband NJ their home In Race
street last night. was in the police
court today. but the hearing was post
Ioned. At the coroner's inquest upon
the advice OF her attorney, she refused
10 testify. In conversation today Mrs
Adams related most shocking stories
Of the brutality and degeneracy OF
her husband, as shown in his treatment
OF her and OF their children.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
LEHI THOM As CAPTURED
The Young Fellow Who Escaped from
the State Industrial School.

LeM Thomas. the young incorrlgiole
who escaped from the State Industrial
school at ogden several months ago. Is
In the tolls. He was caught on Market
street this morning by Detective Sheets.
and the officer took no chances when he
got him but held him by the collar
until the patrol wagon showed up.
Thomas once gave oficer Sperry and
Davies the slip when they arrested him.
He will be sent back 10 Ogden.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
Hanged In Montana,

Lewiston. Mont. March le.-willlam
Wallace Calder was hanged here today
for the murder OF +. McRae and his
sheep herder in Fergus county over a
year ago. Calder and his brother muir
dered the men. cremated their bodies,
and took McRaes sheep, numbering
5000. 10 Big Timber, where they sold
them. Callers brother turned states
evidence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
Increase in Iron Moulders' Wages,

Atlanta, Ca, March i6.-The Stove
National Defense association, whose
representatives have been in session
here for several days with delegates
from the Iron Moulders' Union Of North
America, have agreed TO advance the
prices paid moulders is per cent over
the figures In effect In 1898, The re-
suit means increased wages TO about
10000 iron moulders in all parts OF the
United States
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
coLD IN THE sOtlTH.
temperature as Far South
a. Louisiana,

ierpsra',a, Ca. March is.--Freezlng
log,h ss vas reported today as far
ihronsa a line running east and west
Emit we center Of the cotton belt
eor, T,.h cay the trees cannot stand
warm Linton wes.lon Of cold. The recent
iapldly ~ "au advanced the trees
In his y r,,ns' March 1.-THE weather
clrt,rns. az! ana throughout Louisiana
i.rds ou, sold and the local bureau
alrh, 'Is prediction Of frost for TO-
sraiiv ,, show fell and ice formed gen.
loulsisns night not only In northern
vsn a' but In the southern section
tss,sh,. some damage TO fruits ana
" reported. Here the tenn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
Disastrous Fire in Utica. NH

Utica, n. Y, March 1.-THE Mo-
hawk valley hotel block, at Mohawk,
was burned early today. 1t contained
besides the hotel five stories, the post
office, the Offices Of the town clerk,
justice Of peace. insurance Office, Ma.
sonic hall and opera house. Little ex-
cept the mail was saved from the build
ing. All the town records were burned
as were also the records and charters
OF the Masonic lodge The total loss
Is estimated at 500 600.
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RICH NAN BEGGING,
Old Man Arrested Last Night by Officer
Sperry.

Last evening Officer c. A. sperry OBJ
served an old man stopping people on
the streets and asking for aims The
blue coat kept his eye on the old fellow
for some time and finally concluded to
land" him. At the police station he
gave his name as Joseph Walters. and
the officers have reason 10 believe that
he Is worth thousands Of dollars. II Is
said that he owns a splendid farm
south Of the city. When taken into
custody last evening he had a tobacco
sack filed with nickels and dimes,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
Special Committee on Trusts.

Washington, March l6.-Chairman
Ray, of the House judiciary committee
today appointed the following special
committee on trusts:
Messrs. Ray (Rep. n. Y), jenkins
(Rep. Wis); overstreet rep Ind;
Littlefield CMe); Terry Dem. ArkD;
Lanham (Dem. Texas), and Elliott
(Dem s. c..
This special committee will consider
all bills and resolutions relating to
trusts.
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SHEETS ARRESTS CHRISTIAN.
Engineer Of Walker House Accused OF
HOUSEKEEPING,

Last night Detective George Sheets
arrested q young man named Arthur
Christian on the charge OF housebreak-
ing. II Is alleged that Christian entered
a room al the walker House and stole
an oyercoat belonging TO j. A. Conley
OF Bingham. Christian has been em-
ployed az the Walker House in the ca.
paclty of engineer He has been out
Of ial but a few days. Judge TIM
mony sentenced him to twenty-five
days for using abusive language, but
friends came 10 his rescue and paid
the fine When arrested the first time
he gave his name az Christy'
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POSTMASTERS AND PENSION.
[sPEcIAL TO THE "NEws."l

TNT TNT-NTf y" TTT-1 - " -
Washington. d. c., March l6-Post-
masters have been appointed as follows;
Charlotte Lamb vice Ephraim Cafall,
resigned. Pahreah. Kane Co, Utah.
N. n. Hin, vice + d. Ball. resigned,
Richards. Fremont CO.. Wyoming.
A pension has been granted TO Bud
Clark OF Boise. Idaho. for si2.
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Proclaims Himself Dictator.

New Orleans. March l6.--Adylces from
Port Limon and Greytown by steamer
today say that President Iglesias OF
Costa Rica has issued a proclamation
suspendlng the constitution Of the re-
public and declaring himself dictator
until after the threatened invasion on
the part Of Nora occurs or has been
abandoned.
The constitution has now been sus-
pended for two weeks.
Costa Rica and Nicaragua are said TO
be quiet, but troops In both countries
are kept thoroughly drilled.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
BRITISH LOSSES
AT DRE|FONTEIN.
They are Officially Reported as 81
Killed, 32l Wounded.
ROBERTS ADMINISTRATION.
It's Success In BIoemfonteiu 80 He
Promises 10 Lead the Guards Bri-
gade Iuto Pretoria Other News
Afternoon pIspatehes.l

London, March i5.--It was officially
announced today that the British cas-
ualtes at Drelfonteln, March 10, we're
g. men killed and 32l wounded, includ-
ing | Canadian wounded
Lord Roberts success In handling the
civil problems at Bloemfontein and the
manifest eQuanimlty (which the resi-
dents Of the capital Of the Orange Free
State accept the British occupation mo-
mentarily eclipse In interest the mill
tary situation. II is believed here that
the commander-in-ch Of the British
forces III South Africa will soon push
on to Pretoria, but Great Britain Is
quite content TO listen for few days
to the acclamatlons OF the people OF
Bloemfontein and permit the troops to
e,joy few days rest before expecting
further success Lord Roberts made a
quaint speech to the guards at Bloefn-
fontcin today. when In his first con-
Rraiulatory words he expressed pride
in their splendid march Of thlrty-eight
miles In twenty-elght hours, and gave
ample assurance Of his ultimate de-
slgl.
ROBERTS PROMISE TO ENTER
PRETORIA.
Through a small mistake" said
Lord Roberts, II have not been able TO
march into Blo,mfonteln at the head Of
the brigade as intended, promise
you. however, that will lead you into
Pretoria
Gen. Gatacre Is holding Bethulle, and
the whole line Of the railroad south Of
Bloemfontein is now in the hands Of the
British. Gen. Brabant's column having
crossed the Orange River after a forced
march at Aliwal North on Sunday, and
Gen. Clements column being across at
Van Zyl, the three columns will form an
army OF 10000 to 1900 men, which is
expected TO replace the forces Of Lord
Roberts At Bloemfonteln as he pushes
northward,
Just where the Beers will attempt to
oppose that march is an important
question but IL cannot be easily ans
were until Gen. Joubert Is more def
nitely located
MAFEKING HOLDING ON.
Further news has reached the outside
world from Mafeking, dated Friday,
March 9Th, showing that though the
"a .iison was In hard straits they were
buoyed VI by the knowledge that their
plucky aght was appreciated al home.
Gen. Roberts reports that he found
seven British officers and forty-three
men wounded In the hospitals at Bloem-
fontcin and that they had been well
cared for He adds:
Il reloiced the wounded Beers by tell
Ing them thew will be allowed 10 pro-
coed &c their homes instead Of being
made prisoners as soon as they can
leave the hospital"
ALIWAL NORTH ENTHUSIASTIC.
jamestown Cage Colony, Thursday,
March 15-There> was much enthus-
asm at Allwal North when Gen. Bra
bants troops occupied that place. Com
mandant Oliver the Boer commander.
apoogized for the action Of the Beers
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rO'fto Rican steering Committee,

sos Issaln1gton, March Ex-senator All
Gus y sI,lIhlan Of the Republican eau
steer, me senate, today announced the
hs,@s Committee on Puerto Rico Leg
Fo,sls. ~ Is composed OF Senators
suooss Hale, Davis, Mcmillan,
FV'uef, Warren and Kean
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
Send Marship TO China.

Washington. March : i6.-Secretary
Long has cabled instructions to Adj
mral Watson at cavite 70 send a war.
ship to Taku China. al the mouth OF
the Tieho river to look after American
missionary interests that are threat
ened. He has left the selection Of the
ship to Admiral Watson.
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Mrs. Bambcrger Convicted.

81. Louis, Mo, March 1.-THE Jury
IN the case Of Mrs. Henrietta Bamber-
ger. the midwife, today returned a YER
diet OF guilty OF the charge OF man
slaughter and fixed her punishment at
five years In the penltentiary.
II was charged that she caused the
death Of Wilhelmina Spori.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16

perature went down to 80 at a. m.
The maximum yesterday was &C.
Chattanooga, Tenn, March l6.-The
worst feared by fruit growers OF East
ern Tennessee and north Georgia, was
realized In the cold wave OF last night
Reports this morning show that the
mercury dropped TO a. and everything
is frozen over this entire section. Fruit
growers will lose heavily. johnson City
reports nine inches Of snow. which by
its weight has damaged large tracts
Of timber
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-16
500 Employees Discharged.

New York, March l6.-The American
Tobacco Co. today discharged It's entire
list OF 500 employees, men and women
today from the cigar factory at Fifty
second street and the East River and il
will move rs plant to rs factory In
Richmond Va. Baltimore, Cincinnati
and Lancaster. Pa. This is the only
factory the company had In this city.
Manager Gordon OF the factory said
that the shutting down was on account
Of the expenses.
Labor Is too expensive here, he said,
"and we can get 1t cheaper In the other
places"
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webster Davis Coming Home.

r, %sp,es, March le.-wetster Davis.
lris ,sl STATES assistant secretary VI the
,s, ,I has arrived here from Pre-
VIA % his way to America.