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Show LIVING ISSUES. FOSTER'S (WARREIt FAFER.) IwMiior to tu UnMonRin abvooati WILLARD TOtrn, Room 78 Hooper BIZ.. lit! UKI CITY, UTAH NEWS. The warm weather of the paat four week has proven the salvation of Cook-s- i asters in Southern Utah. Mrs. Austin Powers of Wellsville, hurst a large blood vessel on her neck and is in a precarious condition. While handling a revolver "which was not loaded," King Johnson had two fingers shot off at Marysvala. Geo. Shakespeare of Tropic, near Pangniteh, was caught under a wagon which had tipped over, and injured nntil life is despaired of. John O. Gotthard, a Salt Lake shoemaker, had his right eydfejiut qnt by a negro in a street row last VMiraay, lie will recover. The soap factories of Utah have formed a combination and hereafter the manufacturing will all be done by one plant, under the management of II. F. Kincaid. C. F. Foster of St. George, has had an offer of 920 per head for his large bands of cattle, from a Salt Lake cat" -- -- tle dealer. It is the highest price offered for years. The body of J. T. Olive, the Indian agent who committed suicide last May at St. George while temporarily insane, has been exhnmed and shipped to his former home in Georgia. Dimmick Huntington of Springville. while feeding mules in a corral, was kicked over the right lung and is in a precarious condition, with alight ehancea of recovery. Dr. Ellen B. Ferguson, widely known throughout Utah, has been formally excommunicated from the Mormon ehurch. Several months ago she expoused the cause of Theosophy. John B. Ferguson of Haytsville, who is an Arctic explorer, has been engaged by Lieutenant Peary as engineer for his next trip north, which will occur the coming season and to last at least three years. 1 A patent for a misqnito protector has been issued to John Conliak oi Ogden. It is designed to protect the face and hands and is for use in Alaska where mosquitos are said to be almost as large as birds and more fierce. An experiment of feeding sheep through the winter has been tried by a floakmaster near ML Pleasant, with gratifying results. The sheep wind less than estimated tered on and are in excellent shape to take to the hills. The experiment will be repeated next winter. John Barrowman died at Nephi last week. lie was a pioneer, having been a member of the Mormon battalion, and worked on the mill race where Marshall found gold in California in 48. He joined the church in J840, and sided in building the Temple at - one-thir- Nauvoo, The Hon. Thomas Judd, president of the State Board of Horticulture and one of St. George's foremost citizens, hss received a call from the First Presidency of the Mormon church to go on a mission permanently to the White River country Nevada, to take charge of the colonization of that country by, the Mormon people. Mr. Judd is one of the earliest pioneers of Dixie, having come here during the first year of the settlement of 8t George. Plans for the alliance and of officers of three states are under consideration by the authorities of Utah, Wyoming and Colorado for the extermination of the and Bobber's roost bands of outlows which infest the three states and dart back and forth in their commission of crime. If an agreement is reached there will be an unending campaign inaugurated until the bands are disorganized. A reunion of the Greenwood family was held at American Fork last week. The family is a large one, springing from pioneer stock, and about 125 persons were present. A musical and literary program was enjoyed, followed by a dance. Anton Peterson and Joseph Soder-burtwo Ephraim boys, while making a colt buck for the amusement of bystanders, were thrown violently to the ground. They were picked up unconscious, though not severely injured. William White of OgJen, traveling for Scowcroft A Sons, fc.'d a runaway a ompletr in Logan in which he cart sample outfit, anew English and a set of single harnesa He had a horse that "wouldn't run away and didn't need hitching, of course. Hole-in-the-w- - g, dg $50,000,000 Government Scouring the Word for Resolution Introd ucmt War- ships Unprecedented Activity. Washington, March 0. That EablUbar. lt WARLIKE PREPARATIONS. this in crisis its a is nearing government relations with Spain which may embroil the two nations in actual war within a short time is apparenL Unprecedented preparations for war, both offensive and defensive are being made, an army of men working night and day. Leading men of all parties are being called into consultation with the president and cabinet, and public feeling being accurately guaged. The 0 fact that an appropriation of 850, oassed the bouse without a dissent ing vote for war suppliea, when for months all appropriation have been scaled and the smallest appropriation scrutinized and pared down to the limit, is in itself more suggestive than anything which has preceded iL It is conceded that the report of the naval board investigating the Maine disaster may forestal war, and the country will not be unprepared. There was a very strong suggestion affairs that might exist of the state in time of actual war, in the busy scenes presented at the navy and war departments. There was an almost unbroken succession of conferences between officers and officials of various degrees, and throughout both these branches of .the war establishment the greatest activity was exhibited. Secretary Long before 10 o'clock had been obliged to retire to his private office and deny himself to all callers, in order to hold a conference. Senator Lodge was present, as well as Chairman Ilala of the senate nayal committee; Chairman Dou telle of the house naval committee; Captain Bradford, chief of the equipment bureau; Captain Brownson and Assistant Secretry Roosevelt; Chief Constructor Hitch born and Admiral Matthewes, chief of the bureau yards and docks, were also called to the conference by the secretary, to deal with special phases t the question under consideration. The conference had to do with preparations for putting the navy at the highest state of efficiency. Secretary Long found time during the progress of the conference to talk a moment with Mr. Lane, who has submitted to the department proposals for the sale of certain warships now building in Europe at privats shipyards. What passed between them is not known, but Mr. Lane hastened immediately to the cable office at the conclusion of the conversation to communicate directly with his principals in Europe. That affairs are nearing a crisis Is believed, and emphasized by the fact that Commander Brownson, a trusted officer, has been selected to go to Europe to examine warships which are building there and which may be for sale. He will view Marshal Fiorina and Marshal de Ordors, building for Brazil, which it is understood, the government has been importuned to buy. In addition to European boats, Japan has two now building in the United States, one by Cramps at Philadelphia, the other at the Union Iron 000,-00- . Works at San Francisco, which can he completed in ninety days. Overtures looking to their acquirement by the government have been made. In ease of actual war, should Japan refuse to sell, the right of eminent domain would permit the United States to take the two cruisers without reference to Japan's rights. This contingency has also been discussed, which is but a straw showing the state of feeling in official circles and the thorough manner in which preparations for defensive, if not aggressive action are being made. ' , CONGRESS PATRIOTIC. Vast War Appropriation Rill raw ad without a Dlamntlng Voles. A'aahington, March 9. In a spirit of patriotism, with eloquent words ring- ing in their ears, every member of the house of representatives today responded to the president's first call to meet the Spanish situation by casting his vote for a bill placing in President McKinley's hands fifty millions of dollars, to be expended at his discretion for the national defense. Party lines were swept away, and with an almost unanimous voice, congress voted its confidence in the administration. Many members who were paired with absent colleagnes took the responsibility of breaking their pairs, an nnprecetii nted thing in legislative annals, in order that they might go on record in support of this vast appropriation to maintain the dignity and honor of their country. Speaker Reed, who, as presiding officer votes, only in case of a tie, had name called and voted in his capahis city as a representative. The scene of enthusiasm which greeted the announcement of the vote ayes 311: nays 0 has seldom been paralleled in the house. sol-o- m FOR WAR. Upholding tha Fresident. to Enable the Frpab dent to Meet Emergencies. Washington, March 8. Chairman-- I 'an non of the appropriations committee baa introduced a bill entitled "mak ng appropriations for naval defense. it ia as follows; "That there ia hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the national defense and for each and every purpose connected therewith, to bs sxpended at the discretion of tha president and to remain available until June 30, 1899, 850,000,000. It was referred to the committee os appropriations. Congressman Bontelle, ehairman of the house naval committee, made ths following statement: "At an interview with Secretary Long, at which the subject of author-zin- g the president to provide for emergencies was discussed, I suggest-- ' td the desirability of a conference Of the executive officers with representative members of the house and senate. As a. result, conferences were held at the White House, in which the president and Secretary Long, Senators Allison and Hale, chairmen of the senate committees on appropriations and naval affairs, and Chairmen Cannon and Bontelle, chairmen of those committees in the house; Chairman Ding-le- y of the ways and means commltee; Congressman Grosvenor and others participated. "Some ten days ago I received from the navy department requests for certain legislation in connection with naval affair but before action could be taken, the secretary and president desii'cd that the measures be temporarily withheld, as possibly liable at that time to inflame the public excitement, and because the objects immediately sought could be otherwise at tained. For maintaining silence la this regard I have been subjected to very serious criticisms in the publlo prints, but that is what every faithful pnblic servant must expect to endure from time to time. At the conference today it was deemed advisable to give the public the assurance that congress would invest the president with a discretionary power to prepare for all emergencies, which should be as broad aa the possibilities of events; ' and, therefore. Instead of passing various bills, authorizing aperifle action under the aevera departments, a general credit of should be reported by the appropriations committee of the two houses and placed at the disposal ol the president to meet any exigency that may arise. "Speaker Reed was in personal conference with the president during tha day, and will prepare for prompt action upon the bill in the house. This legislation should not he interpreted as indicative that war ia expected, but as a precautionary provision, and an assurance to the world that the gov ernment at Washington, .in all its branches and without distinction of parties or person, is and will he solidly united in everything that pertains ta supporting our president in the maintenance of just relations- with out fellowmen and the upholding of tha national dignity and honor. 550,-000,0- 00 . , a - OUTLAWS CAPTURED. Mnrdsrers of 8. V. Hoy Ilan to Earth and One of Them Lynched. 'Salt Lake, March 8. Dispatches from Cheyenne bring information oi the capture of the outlaws who mur dered S. V. Hoy at Brown's Park a week ago, and a lynching of one of the number. Among the captured desperadoes are Johnson who shot and Willie Strang bekilled was cause he teasing him, and David William and Lant Tracy, two convicts who escaped from the Utah pen about a year ago. According to the dispatch .Tack Bennett, who acted as scout, sentinel and man for the gang, was caught first and lynched. The others were captured some time later. Johnson ia .in the hands of Wyoming officers, while Lant and Tracy were taken by Coall-rou- deputies. Bennett, the outlaw, for his life as preparations were being made to lynch liiin. promising to tell all he knew, hut he was told that it was too late; that he had lived two long already. Tracy, Lant and Johnson were enptured by Deputy Sheriffs Peter Swanson, I sham Dart, Joe Davenport and L. McKnight ol Rock Springs and Deputy Sheriff Farn ham on Friday, March 4, near Powdey springs. The outlaws showed fight, but finally surrendered. Johnson wa the first ta throw up his hands. In view of the feelings which exist, it is believed probable the states will not he put to much expense in prose enting the bandits. All of them may meet the swift justice that fell to Bennett's lot. lorado pleaded Washington, March 7. In speaking of the demand for the recall of General Lee and the president's refusal to do so, there ia no division in sentiment. Leaders in congress all uphold the president Senator Davis said: "It ia a circumstance which, added to the present strained conditions, makes things more vexatious. I approve the president's action in every particular." Senator Pettigrew aaid: "I certainly approve the president's course In the matter, I should judge the request to recall our consul general ia somewhat nnauual, and under other circumstances would be complied with, bnt the conditions precedent to this case take it out of the usual rule and justified the presidents action. I think that, in view of the fact that it ia conceded the Maine was blown up, the president would he justified in sending battleships loaded with combustibles as weU as food and filled with armed men. It seems to me we cannot accept any settlement short of the independence of Cuba. Senator Cullom aaid: "I regard the course pursued by the president in answer to the Spanish government as' right, justified by all the conditions, and the American people will endorse him In that position he has taken. I have believed for some days that we were nearing a crisis from day to day, and it has seemed to me that the Spanish government was endeavoring to bring on a conflict between that government and onrs. Senator Morgan of Alabama aaid: "I heartily applaud the president's action in the dispatch. I do not think the Spanish government will insist upon Lee's recall nor do I think it will refuse a bounty to those poor, starving creatures, though it may be dished out to them with a mailed hand. We are proud of General Lee and hia conduct in Cuba. The recall of General tee, in my opinion, was in deference to the sentiment in Madrid. Representative Grosvenor of Ohio: "Spain has the undoubted right to piake peremptory demand for the withdrawal of General Lee, Under ordinary circumstances, this government would be bound to grant this concession upon demand, but under existing circumstances,' where the withdrawal of Lee wonld be an implied censure of his course, the president should refuse just as peremptory. i SHIPS IN COMMISSION Together With Those Undergoing Bepslr nt Mere Island. Washington, March 6 A commander of the monitor Minantonomah, which has been ordered into commission, was selected in the person of Captain Mor- timer Johnson. Secretary Long says that the Miantonomah, with the ram Katahdin, will remain in the Delaware for the present. With the commissioning of these two vessels, there remain only the cruisers Columbia and Minneapolis on the Atlantic coast for immediate service, in case the department should decide to commission more ships. The Atlanta, at New York, could be made ready in four months, and the Chicago in six months, in case emergency orders for their repair were issued. There are a number of good ships on the Pacific coast, however, whose repair ia under way, such as the Charleston, the Philadelphia, the York-tow- n and others, and the payrolls of the construction bureau at the Mare Island navy yard amount to 860,000 per month. The Montgomery and Nashville have been selected by Secretary Long, at the request of Admiral iSicard, as. the most suitable to go to Cuba to distribute charity. Repairs are now being made for the required service. .. NORTHWEST NOTES. The Monlanian says Choteau ia toa national hank. ll a ve Winnerancca, Nevada, is considering an electric light proposition. The Russian thistle ie spreading in Montana. In 1896 it was found in only nine counties, now it is reported is fifteen. Governor W. A. Richards has issued his annual quarantine proclamation regarding the shipment of cattle into Wyoming. Gov. Smith of Montana, has consented to act aa a member of a national committee to erect a monument to the "Maine victims. A new ditch ia being constructed in Jackson's Hole seven miles long. The ditch connects with the Grovsnt river, and ten ranchmen will receive water therefrom. la said, by 8300,000 of Kalia-pel- l, capital, C. W. Thebo of Backed, English it head of steers in this state and take them to Dawson via Tails. The Denver A Gulf had determined to close the Usrtville, (Wyo.) iron mines March 1st, but has extended the time one month. The wagon hanl to the railroad consumes the profits. The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance company of Hartford, Conn., with western offioei in Salt Lake, has notified Insurance Commissioner Owen of its intention to quit business in Wyoming. In fifteen years Montana's copper output has risen from 9,058,285 pounds to 250,000,000 pounds. From the Butte district alone, during this period, 8200, 000,000 worth of copper baa been taken. Receiver Wilson of the Merchants' National bank at Helena, Mont, has been instructed to pay another dividend ef 5 per cent, making a total of 30 per cent Still another ia likely about May 1st There was recently deposited ia the First National bank, at Montana, by a large anm of aoma money, believed to he 822,000, to be used in the purchase of horses for use on the Edmonton route. Complaints havt been received at the office of the state engineer of Wyoming that persona are Illegally engaged in cutting government timber in the vicinity of Laramie Peak, in Alban) and Montana, will buy 1000 non-residen- . Laramie counties. i A telephone line between Ely and' Cherry Creek, Wyoming la practically assured. An argument in its favor ia the forced ride of fifty miles when a physician is needed, exemplified several times within a few weeks. James Sommers is the name of the man killed near the Buckeye mine, above Rimini, Mont., recently. He was not killed in the mine, as reported, hut in the timber, a tree falling on him and crashing out hia life. The propagation of the quail industry in Natrona county, Wyoming, is growing with the town sports and ranchmen throughout the county, and no leas than thirteen dozen qnaila have been ordered from the neighborhood of Wichita, Kan., to be scattered along the wooded streams on ranches. D. P. Stedman confirms the reported find of rich copper ore in the Silver Crown district, Wyoming, Several assay! have been secured which show values of 40 per cent, copper and several dollars silver to the ton. The vein seventeen feet has been prospected and at that depth is ten feet wide. J. I. O'Brien an employee of. the Anaconda smelter, Mont., was in the act of shifting a belt from one pulley to another, when in an almost unacSPAIN PURCHASES WARSHIPS. countable manner his left arm came in contact with the awlftl moving belt There May Not Ba War, Bat There la Prep- which threw him back against an ore aration For It. crasher. Hia head struck a projecting London, March 7. Further inqniriei iron rod or bolt in a crusher with such made on the subject confirm the reporl force aa to drive it into the brain and of the sale of the two cruisers which make a ghastly wound, i the Armstrongs have been building for The Wyoming Valley Ou companys Brazil, to Spain. The inquires further well at Douglas ia said jtto be down show that a representative of the Chil- over 800 feet. Oil ia shewing np in ean government has been negotiating the well. penetratwith a representative of the Spanish a solid formation ah it is exing government for the sale of the battle- pected that oil may be f f truck any ship O'Higgins, built for Chile, and that a deal is practically completed State Fish Commissions!- Gustav ii'il whereby this splendid warship passes 0 Schnitger of Wyoming, now I has into Spain's possession. in that the It is known that the Chilean repre- statesmall fry and ontrotra 1st he imil hatchery, sentative made an offer to Spain re will be to begin the,uTery of ready cently, but the' prloe was considered trout to the various coi&l.B of the too high, and Spain made a counter state. offer. It is now understood that they James T. McLamey of by June-Wohave come to terms. Mont., quarreled jKif B hobo The ships which Spain secured in who was his vrfjb<he tr&in, beating France are too heavily armored coast and festive the hobo strrcFif McLaraey defensi vessels which Brazil ordered for service on the River Platte, which over the head with a pjDi in fatal fh flating injuries La have been building at the jurist Seyne esoapd. Ap works at Havre. . i - 650,-00- - 50 n, |