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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-10

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-10
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
RAISING A STIR OVER UTAH.
Congressman Lenz Says His Resolution Concerning POygamOus
Office Holders viii be Pgeonboed- Statement Denied
TO Call Important Witnesses.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE House
committee on postonices and post roads
today took up the resolution Of inquiry
recently referred TO It concerning
charges that certain federal appolntees
In Utah were polygamists.
Representative Lcntz OF Ohio. who
introduced the resolution, was present
and considerable excitement was
caused by some Of the statements made
by him. His remark that the rCsolu-
lions ware likely to be "pigIon -holed'
by the committee brought out protest
from Chairman Loud who said that the
foinmittee would not 'plgeon-hole" any
'fhusiness submitted to Il.
Mr. Lentz proceeding, stated that he
scould produce aftldayits that papers
had been placed on file alleging that
certain federal appointees were polyga-
mlsts. These papers were receipted FOR
by Mr. Porter, the Presidents private
secretary. Mr.. Lentz said, but the pa
peers could not be found. Mr..
Lontz ,faid Representative GrOsvenor
Of OhIp had said to him that 1--WE have
not ID the grass grow under our feet"
and that as soon as the charges were
made the matter had been looked into.
Representative GrOsyenor was sent
for, but could not be reached. The
committee adjourned the hearing until
next Friday, when Secretary Porter,
the postmaster general. and Gen.
Grosyenor will be invited to be present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

WOULD COST 100000
What The Cable from San Francisco 10 the fhI'-
ippipes Could be Laid for
Route is Epurciy Practicable p'''
lance IL s,29i Kuots-Admirai
Bradford's Report.

Washington, Jan. i6.-secretary Long
and Rear Admiral Bradford appeared
before Senate committee on naval az
Hlrs today in advocacy Of the cons'ruc-
ton Of a Pacific cable by the govern
ment. The secretary's statement was
general and related entirely to the
feasibility Of the plan and It's advantage
over doing the work by private enter
prise.
Rear Admiral Bradford detailed the
operations Of the collier Nero. wnlch Is
now engaged In making a prelimiAaf!
survey Of the proposed line west OF
Honolulu. He said that the survey nad
been completed and that the Nero was
now on its return. making a "zigzag
survey. According 10 the reports maoe.
OF the preliminary work. the proposed
cable was entirely practicable. II Is 10
run from San Francisco to Honolulu,
thence via the Midway Islands ana
Guam to Dlngala Bay, island OF Luzon,
with spur for commercial purposes
TO Yokohama. The average depth be-
tween Honolulu and Midway Is s,ioO
fathoms. between Midway and Guam
5000. and between Guam and Luzon,
2s00. He estimated the cost at sl,VeO
per knot which, with the amount neces-
sary for steamers, offices, etc, would
bring the cost up to $40, 900 He
placed the entire length OF the cable at
1924 knots, which allows 20 per cent for
slack and detours
In connection with his statement, Ad-
miral Bradford said he understood the
average expenses Of the war depart
ment for messages 10 Manila 10 be
about 81. 900 per day, and that the total
OF the expenditures Of the navy DEPART
ment had amounted to $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
[spEcrAL mo- THE nNEws."l

Washington, d. c., Jan. l6.--The
House committee on oostodices and
post roads today began hearings on
the resolution introduced by Repre-
sentative Lentz's investigating charges
preferred against John c. Graham and
Orson Smith, postmasters at Provo and
Logan, Utah.
Mr.. Lentz was heard by the commit
tee FOR more than an hour and argued
that the cases should be as fully in
vestigatcd by the House as Roberts's
case. He contended that officials here
knew OF their polygamous practices,
and that all charges preferred against
them were pigeon-holed by the admin
lstration.
After hearing Mr.. Lentz. the COM
mIttee adjourned until Friday, when
consideration Of the case will be re-
sumed.
Chairman Loud said TO the News"
correspondent today that he had no
idea how long the hearings would last.
as he did not know how many wit
nesses would be examined by the COM
mittee.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

washington Jan. ls-wlth the OPEN
nts o. i0day's session Of the senate
81 .1n'm lllls), presented q petit
won handsomely bound and signed bv
o." solored persons asking Tor such
isssa'lon as win protect colored men
" 'ns country from the "barbarous
p'Se'lce Of lynching and burning col
Ord men"
Af Cullom asked that the petition be
reisred to the committee on judiciary.
although he said it might be desirable
" ieieT It to the committee on
privileges ana elections.
w hoar chairman OF the judiciary
eonmlliee, said he believed every sena-
tof would be glad to have such meas
uiss adopted as would suppress this
wrong doing, and enable the officials to
ehi0re the laws No senator he
thoight would disagree TO that. lie
oifs''sd attention 10 the fact that
state laws take cognizauce Of the
crimes referred to in the petition. BY
whai constitutional method the United
states could take action In this ques-
tioa Is difficult query.
M. Chandler chairman OF the COM
mii'ee on priyile rs ard elections.
thought II desirable to be perfectly
frank There is no power in Congress.
SAD he TO prevent or punish crimes
committed In various States. II the
sia,es do not punish crimes FOR the
punishment % which they have en-
AGED avs. no federal law can take the
piaee Of useless State laws"
Mr Chandler said there was no fed
eral law under which the yiolator Of
even the suffrage laws could be pun
ishei
Mr. Spencer (Wis)--There is such
fodstal legislation,
Mf. Chandler-'Thcre Is not now
oh'H 4r-if4a Alulis NOILIesS udS no
constitutional power TO punish such
crimes
NJ. Culom thought that inasmuch
as II involved new legislation the Pc
rition should 80 10 the committee on
judiciary
This subject" Mr. Cullom said.
Seems TO call for investigation. These
people realize they are being badly
treaiel Such treatment Is without
authority Of law. and q ought to be
stoppd Il possible
Mt Tillman Is. C)-"What Is the
immediate cause Of this petition? Does
II come from ChcagO?'
bif Cull0m ysplIed that the petition
came ilom Chicago. but that II was
signed by people o. many states.
Alr. SDoOner called attention % sec
tions Of the Revised Statutes which
provided penalties FOR violations OF fed
era election laws.
NJ. Chandler said he stood corrected
The petition was referred 10 the
committee on judiciary
Mr. CallIuger O.. ID, chairman OF
the committee on pensions, reported a
bill fepeallng section hl6 Revised
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
THIS SCHEME LOOKS FEASIBLE.
Report That the Utah Pacific VIII Connect With the California
Eastern and, with the Santa Fe, Form Through
Route to the Pacific Coast.

The Associated Press some time ago
sent out dispatch 10 the effect that
the Santa Fe railroad had placed an
order for seventy-fve miles OF steel
rails. At that time the contents OF the
message created some wonderment
and not little speculation as to what
use the rails would be put, inasmuch
as the Santa Fe had not announced
any proposed extension OF Its lines
No other possible use for these rails
could be discovered, so the news
mongers and people actually interested
In every move made upon the railroad
chessboard were compelled TO content
themselves with the fact that they
merely knew that the Santa Fc had let
a contract for seventy-iive miles OF
steel rails. Not until today did an APP
parent solution Of the move appear;
and then It came in the announcement
that the Utah & Pacific had let a con-
tract for the grading and construction
OF elghty miles OF ROAD from Uvada 10
the southwest.
The California Eastern, which is con-
trolled by the Santa Fe. has its terml-
nus at Vanderbilt, l55 miles from
Uvada. II is now surmised that the
seventy-hye miles of steel rails pur-
chased by the Santa Fe will be used 10
extend the California Eastern for that
distance. Putting these two rumors to-
gether the railroad spectators" have
in the air the completion OF new
route TO the Pacific coast They say
that the eighty miles extension on the
Utah & Pacific and the seventy-fiye
miles extension on the California East
ern viii mi up the gap between Uyada
and Vanderbilt. thus making the pro-
posed connection.
When officials OF the Santa Re were
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

leyed, result In a settlement Of the re-
bate problem In connection with the
North Pacific coast business II is
proposed 10 exempt the Missouri river
gateway from the rebate system, apply
ing II only 10 the ogden gateway. This
plan, II is believed, viii be sufficient to
protect Colorado and Utah rates, while
IL Will not subject the oregon Short
Lire and the Oregon Railway and Nav
igation company to the inequality which
the rebate plan infilcts upon them as
compared with the North Pacific coast
lines. Arrangements have already been
made by q majority Of the Missouri
river lines 10 continue the rebate sys-
tenn until the Great Northern consents
to cancel It's colonist rates from ST.
Paul.
s. p PROPERTY ATTACHED.
stNsgls,y1zk. Jan. 1.-THE general
difces on Broadway In this city OF the
southern Pacific were placed In the
hands OF the sheriff today as the result
OF an attachment secured against the
railroads property by the Tweedie
Trading company. The amount involved
is said to be $4,000 seemingly a small
matter. Some time ago the road qhlr-
tered a boat belonging TO the Twede
company The agreement was that the
railroad was to bring the boat from
New Orleans TO Boston and thence to
New York. When the cargo was dis
charged in the city Of Boston the South
ern Pacific's agents, so II is alleged. re-
fused 10 90 any farther. The owners Of
the vessel claim that they We're forced
10 bring the vessel to New York them
selves and pay all the costs. They put
in a bill TO the road for upwards Of
$1,000 but the latter said that $1,000 was
enough and refused to pay more. The
matter was taken before the board Of
directors Of the Produce Exchange for
arbitration and they decided that the
bin Of the vessels owners was legiti-
mate Stll the Southern Pacific re-
fused TO settle and the attachment was
issued
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

statutes so far as Il may be annllo..
Die 20 lhe claims Of dependent p9rent,
Vl soldiers sailors or marines wbo
veg the United States in tha No,
WIN Slain. The bin was passed
ar Wellington Md. introduced ,
yy",s resolution declaring the purpose
OK !He United States toward ~ bs,i
lppine Islands, and gave notice ina, ia
would address the Senate on the r"e'i, ~
ion next Thursday '' '''''u'
me doors OF the Senate were closed
~ accordance with the motion az Nr
paws TO permit the freer Discussion ~
uie Philippine question. NJ. Davis dd
Hot continue his speech. as haS Nan
supposed be would. but lmme5isfsiv
moved 10 lay on the cable the petiirrey
amendment calling Tor Instructions IN
the peace commission.
Mr Hoar made the point OF order
mat this motion could not be nropsriv
MADE or debated IN secret session.
President pro ,empore Frye ruled In
accordance With Mr.. Hoars suggestion
ana The doors were ,e-opened 10 per.
mt the making Of the motion in order
Mr. Davis moved 10 lay Afr. Petit.
crews amendment 10 Mr.. Hoars reso.
luton calling for the instructions 10 the
peace commission on the table. The mo.
ton prevaled-4i 10 %.
Mr. Teller made a brief speech say.
ing mat The President had the RICH, 10
Withhold Information or transmit II In
secret session.
Mr. Hear pointed out that such lnfor.
nation ought to be sent when requested
By a senator, II not incompatible with
public interests.
MI. Vest MOI said the friends OF the
administration should desire 10 have
the whole Paris Correspondence placed
before the American people. He denied
the right OF any one to nuzzls him 10
his expression Of his homes, opinion BY
calling him public enemy.
Mr. Vest referred 10 the deplorable
conditions In the Islands, the plague IN
Hawaii, starvation in Puerto Rico, IN
certainty In Cuba, and a condition in
the Philippines tina, might last, no one
knew how long.
MI. Vest said that every man who
voted for the ratification Of the Paris
treaty knew he voted for a war. Are
We 90 DO denounced, he asked AS the
friends Of Aguinaldo and enemies OF our
country because We oppose the policies
Of the administrator
The detailed vote by which the Pet
tlgrew amendment to the H0ar resolu.
ton 70 furnish the Senate with copies
OF the instructions 20 the Paris peace
commission, and also all papers per.
taining thereto, was laid on the table.
is as follows
Yeas-Aldrich. Allison Baker, Bur.
rows, Carter. Chandler Cullom Davis
DepeW, Fairbanks. Foster, Frye Cal
linger, Hale, liansbrough, hawley. Ksan.
Kyle. Lindsay, Lodge. Mcbride, Ne.
Laurin, Mcmillan, Nelson, Perkins, Pet.
Jus. Platt Comb, Plat o. ",
Pritchard. Proctor, Quarles Ross. Scott.
Sewell, Shoup Simon. SpoOner Stewart,
Thurston. Wetmore, Wolcoit-il.
Nays-Bacon. Berry Butler Ca0ery.
Chiffon, Clay, Cockrell Culbersoa He'll.
field. Hear, Jones ARK. Martin Money.
Pct,igrew. Tauterro, Teller Tillman,
Turley, Vest, Welllng.on--.o.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
DESIGNS ON THE OGDEN GATEWAY
What Some People Say is the Meaning Of the Meeting at New
York Between Union Pacific Officials and Repre-.
sentatves OF the Short Line.

1t will be remembered that during the
first OF last week General Manager
Bancroft left this city for New York.
Nothing was said as to the object Of his
visit there, except that II was Of a bust
ness nature, until today when an Of
fetal Of one Of the systems concerned
asserted that there was in progress in
New York conference between Of
hclals Of the Oregon Short Line and the
Union Pacific railways. The object,
said he, Of this meeting was to con-
slider no less a proposition than the clos
ing OF the Ogden gateway, It is a
well known fact that there is decided
desire on the part OF some railroad men
TO see this coup brought about. Efforts
have been made before to close this
gateway and pressure. direct ana lateral,
were brought 70 bear which prevented
II; but now the story is revived and
given color on the grounds Of Mr.
Bancrofts visit 10. Gotham. II is
claimed that the Union Pacific and Ore
gon Short Line would be benefited by
this move, but that there are others
who will oppose II to the last ditch;
and In view Of former failures It Is pre-
dicted that the present effort, II one is
In reality being made, will prove
equally barren OF successful results. II
is also contended by those who dis
credit the report that II the Union Pa
cific's greatest interest," prompted II to
do anything II would be to close the
Cheyenne eatewa In order TO get the
benefit II the long haul.
REBATE PROBLEM.
Chicago, Jan. l6.-At an adjourned
meeting OF the Chicago, st. Louis. Mis-
souri, lines today a proposition was sub
United which IL adopted will, IL Is be-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
ROBERTS CHANCES ARE BRIGHTER
Strong Sentiment in the House to Favor His Admission and Then
Consider Expulsion Difference in Commit
fee is Strong

lmousiy at the outset tina, the evidences
established that Roberts was and IS a
polygamlst, but as to whether he
should be admitted and expelled or
kept out altogether, the eonnii''e Is
unable 10 determine,
Chairman Tayler Of the committee y
strongly opposed 10 the plan Of sealing
Roberts and then expelllng him as
takes two-thlrds vote to sx9cl' ana
there Is considerable doubt as I"
whether or rot this could be secured
The committees differences are 50 ae.
clded that there are no prospects o.
getting the matter back TO the hO'''
this week,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
NEGRO LYNCHINC
AND FILIp|NOS,
''laslpal Topics OF Discussion in the United
States Senate Today Obligation Of
The Country Concerning Both.

oH TOT Congress to Legisae Against "Iyncur and R-,,r
.OOr'd Men-AlIiudc OF SenatOrs-Say cOucr.ss H., "
CONSTITUTIONAL Power TO Punish Crime in the Staes-Tlm,n
ASKS QueStOn-Cause Of Negroes is just Bu VIA, WI,
"s DOne'-Peiiigrew's Philippine Resolution is lo-Notioo
Lay on the Table Prevails Al TO 1Iuorm.,;o,
nS treaty OF Paris is Not pubc-SenaOr Vests n.s,,,
"On Oh Existing COnditiOnS-Detail Of the Vote,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

washington. d. c.. Jan. l6.-The spe-
clsl Roberts committee ana not hold It's
usua executive session today IS 1t
has done for the past five days.
Tn,p IS no corcealment that there
Is cutie a difference OF opinion among
the Members Of the committee. The
chances for the admission Of Roberts
are decidedly brighter than they were
ton says ago. House members gen5T-
al,y srree that there viii not only b. a
dlvisloo. but a minority recommended
,lo, which will command strong sup
port.
II was agreed by the committee unan-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

seen II was admitted that such rumor
had come to them with the assertion OF
its truth. They also admitted the strong
probability OF the Santa FEES steel be-
ing used in the extension OF the Cali
fornia Eastern, whether for connection
with the Utah & Pacific or not.
One Of directors OF the Utah & Pacific
was approached with reference 10 the
matter He stated that so far as he
knew no such contract had as vet
actually been let and that II anything
at all had been done II had not reached
beyond the negotiatory stage. That
this latter fact existed, however. the
gentleman would neither affirm nor
deny, but said that the letting Of such
contract by his company was within
the realm Of possibility.
Certain Is It that the advantages OF
a line from Salt Lake to Los Angeles
form great inducement TO the con-
struction Of such road and in the
event that the foregoing report proves
true Salt Lake will have an outlet TO
the Pacific coast much sooner than was
expected
DEEP CREEK ROAD.
heSSrs. Twomey a Twomey were
asked as TO prospects on their Deep
Creek railroad project and while they
had nothing new 10 give out as 10 their
plans they appeared TO be satisfied
with II.
II is difficult 10 say how the connec-
ton OF the Utah x Pacific ana the
California Eastern would affect the
Deep Creek project, which is freely
predicted TO be the beginning OF an
other coast line. II the promoters OF
this road, however. can give perfect as
surance Of sufficient business support
there can be no doubt but the line viii
20 through without retardment.
II the present rate OF increase in
business be continued there VIII be
enough FOR both railways to do almost
before either can be constructed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
EhpT. MILLS UNDER
| CROSS-EXAMINATION
f. Evidence Not Shaken in the Least So
Far by the Unhalting and Rigid Cues
tioning OF Prosecutor Putnam.

,sted the Idea Of Revenge Had Entered His eart-De.
,ss 70 Draw Deductions from The Evidence
pecardng the Finding Of That Fatal Scrap Of Paper
Dts0s Of the Killing Brought Out Today for the First
Time - Will the Defense Put Mrs. Mills on The Witness
s,odp-She is Here and Willing to Testify il is Deemed
Nsessay-MilIs' Thoughts Concerning his Wife Were De-
cdedIy Complicated for Time
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
Increase la, frIcs'

ponbury. Conn. Jan is.-Al o. a 70,
,ss5irr Manufacturers Of mems ian am !,
Women 8 felt hats in this city keaa'D :
ia. and other hat cen'e's b, V rooi b,
NE rapid rise IN the price o. w" - sro =
Agreement advanced the pfless. - ,s Ss1
MIS- today IS cents per dozen 'n 800. ssss'
srsdss ana higher qualities ID P'V'''
ton.
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n.,.r.,lon of rusrlo RIeans.

" Yo,k. Jan l6--Amors the pas
rev vbo arrived today by the
s s.ns~ ~ phnadelghla from Ponce ana
steam - - r. was % delegation ~
nan sD s,,,n merchants ana citizens
ON ,os,e for Washington 70 consul, Sonsu,
Wiz wi ' PRESIDENT Mckinley and present
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
CANAL BILL REPORTED.
senate Committee Endorses the Measure
In the House.

Washington. Jan. le.--The Senate
committee on interoceanic canals TO.
day agreed unanimously to report a
bill for the construction OF the Nlcara-
guam canal The bill Is the same as
that reported favorably In the House
by tho committee on interstate and
foreign commence, with few verbal
amendments.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

and assessing their damages at 1850.
This was an action brought by plain
tins against the defendant TO recover
$1,000 damages for personal injuries al
legged 10 have been sustained through
the death Of their father. John J. w.
schmidt
The complaint alleged that on May 4.
1899. the deceased, John J. w. Schmidt,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

Pretoria, Saturday, Jan. lS.-As a re-
suit OF the bombardment Mafeking yes
terday the British fort at East was
demolished and the British retired. One
Boer was wounded.
Advlces from the head laager at
Ladysmith report that the attack on
that place January 9th was disastrous
10 the British and that Ladysmith sp-
pears to be in sore straits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.

The trial Of the damage suit Of
Grachm Schmidt ct al against the Rio
Grande Western Railway company. was
concluded this afternoon. the jury find :
Ing the issues In favor Of the plaintiffs
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so,1oS BANKERS FAIL


~, ian. ls.-E. G.. Wainwright &
ca bankers ana brokers Of No. ~
a., s,,cet. this city, have made an
asslpsmtnt No statement gi assels
ana Tsb1ltlas Is available, The hsm
has Zen carrying heavy loads Of
u.s. Ss s,oies mining stock, on which
II MS unable TO realize , g..
The frm has been . IN Sss.n sf bd lI5
th@ ~ York and Boston stock eN-
chal SIS -. Henry q Vain.
-, ~ "arhur wainwright and AnloIy
ID. Wainwright
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TO Congress the needs Of the isla !, ;.S ~
puerto Rico. Tie delegates are - 2. Jay,
or ot The island being mad, 9 ~, Iii.
torv az the United states, iney s as,
favor a modification u laFin laws AN
nfhar relurnA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16
BOER ATTACK
IS REPULSED.

Rensberg. Cape Colony, Monday
Jan. l5.--The Beers this morning at
tempted to rush hill held by a COM
pany Of the Yorkshires and the New
Zealanders. but they were repulsed at
the point Of the bayonet. The Beers
had q men killed and about 20 wound
cd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-16

was walking from Bingham Juneu'in ~, ~
Bingham. when one Of the 1elenu,se.d,
company's trains came along kho0"N'
him down and killed him. ,,.roA
The defendant. In It's answer anee
afTirmatively that the death OF lne Nv
ceased was caused by his own caie ss,,i,
ness and negligence. and wlthcu' t"n''
or negligence on its part.