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Show American Fork World UTAH. I UTAH NEWS. It estimated that 300,000 sheep will be sheared at Milford this season. and twenty-fiv- e There are insurance companies doing business in the state. There is little snow in the mountains near Castle Gate, and fears of a water famine are entertained. An effort is to be made to bring tlu 1898 convention of the llrotlierhood of Locomotive Engineers to Salt Lake. The Supreme Court has decided that Arthur Pratt is chief of police of Salt Lake, and lie has taken charge. The opinion was unanimous. Cattle buyers are scouring the southern part of the state for stock, but growers are averse to selling at present, lielieving prices will advance. Elisha Cragum of St. George, cut his throat with a razor and then jumped in the Colorado river to make sure of his end. lie leaves a wife and two grown children. In less than an hour Judge Hilrs of the Third district court of Salt Lake granted eight divorces and took la one-hundr- ed one case under advisement. Sattlrment Kntr the Beeae ef t'lii-y.n-n Outrages. March 28. Wyo., Cheyenne, W, K. SMITH, rvMUSflr. AMERICAN FORK, BITTER FEUD IN WYOMINO. This breaks the record in Utah. Frank Kriegbaum, one of the unfortunates who lost his life in the liutte. fire last week, was a resident of lark City until a month ago. lie moved his wife and mother to Salt Lake City before going. Mrs. Ann II. Folsom, who was prob ably the oldest person in Utah, died last week in Salt Lake. She was past VS, having been born on'Christmas day, She 1802, at Stamford, Connecticut. was one of the early settlers of Utah Contracts for the construction of the power house and the irrigating canala of the Lake lionneville company will be awarded as soon as the proceeds from the 13,000,000 bond issue are available, which ia not far distant. John O'Donovan ia being held at Salt Lake City pending an examination as to bia sanity. lie ia a devout Catholic and baa been carrying church property to his room tokeep the Mormons from getting it". O'Donovan lias several mining claims at Park City, where he lives. Lorenzo Witch, of Goshen, has been arrested, charged with insanity. For several years he has lived in a tent on the outskirts of the city, leading the life of a recluse, lie has lately warned the only friend he had not to come near, making threats against everyone in the community. The remains of an unknown man were found last week near the southern Utah line, by parties in charge of a sheep herd. The skeleton was under a blanket spread upon a sage bush, showing the man was trying to shield himself from heat. He had a little flour, but was twenty miles from water. Nothing on hia clothes led to There is a regular Kentucky fend in progress in a small settlement a few miles cast of here, called Grover. Numerous outrages have been committed during the past few months, and shootings have The latest been narrowly averted. committed was night before outrage last, when the rincb property, including barns, corrals, hay stacks, feed, saddles, farm implements, etc., of Thomas Jones, a resident of Grover, were burned to the ground. The town was deserted at the time, every one being at Greeley, Colo., attending the trial of Maekley, brother of Grover, who were charged with malicious wirecutting by their neighbors. The parties to the feud are the Maekley family on one side and Thomas Jones and James (.'arson families en the other. GLADSTONE IS PREPARED. 131m Mats of Mlml Is One of Complete ter Gazette this afternoon, discussing the health of Mr. Gladstone, says: It is no news, wa fear to say, that Mr. Gladstone's illness must necessarily be fatal in a comparatively short time. Mr. Gladstone is fully aware of hia own condition. lie asked the doctors to tell biin tha truth, aad ha was thankful when informed that he had no chance of recovery. His state of mind Is one of complete happiness. His life goes oa quietly and evenly. Music is his chief solace. It eoothea the pain. The death of a black Pomeranian dog, I'etz, which, for nine years, had been a constant companion of Mr. Gladstone, has been an additional pang. When Mr. Gladstone went to Cannes, Petz was left with the. Drewa, but he pined, would not cat, and was returned to Hawarden the day Mr. Gladstone returned. The dog died on Friday. MURDERED SIX PERSONS. French Trsgedx Almost Cuparolled la Horror. Paris, March 28. A terrible tragedy ia reported from llarnais in the department of Eure. A robber named Caillard murdered a family of six persona there yesterday evening. Through a wipdow of tha house Inhabited by the family he ahot and killed the his wife and two of their children, who were playing at tha table. He then entered the honse and ent the throat of a little girL Finally he blew out the braina of a bedridden woman of age. The murderer was arrested and confessed to committing these and a number of other crimes. hue-ban- 71-ye- COTTON BROKERS ALARMED. Insurance On Export liy Reason of War K union. Austin, Tex., March 28. Tha cotton buyers and brokers of the state are becoming alarmed at the situation in their business, brought on by war rumors. They find it Impossible to secure insurance on export cotton from either Galveston or New Orleans, aa identity. Lant and Tracy, the escaped Utah the insurance people will not accept convicts who were recently captured the cotton with the present war cloud in llrown's Park and jailed at llahn'a hovering over the country. Several firms have wired their state Peak, Colorado, escaped last week by foreign to buyers ship on BrUtish bottoms assaulting and binding the sheriff, aa are considered the only ouly, they liy a fortunate occurence they were safe means of transportation in case of captured a few hours later. They ap- war. a ride, proached a stage driver for when to their surprise they found Hundreds nre Homeless In Indiana: themselves looking down a gun in the Sullivan, Ind., March 29. The leree hands of the sheriff who was headed on the Wabash river went out with a for the railroad where he hoped lie break of 100 feet, entailing a loss of might intercept them. 8100,000. Twenty thousand acres o' Judge Cherry in the Third district land are overflowed and hundreds of court, at Salt Lake, in a decision last families are rendered homeless and week held that persona sustaining in- destitute. Citizens are responding for juries, pecuniary or otherwise, from miles around in tlicir effort to remove . dangerous bridges or highways, have families and stock Hundreds of catno remedy, neither road supervisions, tle and horses are hemmed in. Such a the board of county commissioners,' nor rush of water was never known in the the county as a corporation being history of the country liefore. A caamenable. The case was that of Jane lamity second only to the Juihtivn llutterficld vs. Salt Lake County. She flood is upon us. Tlie levee is eleven was injured by her horse backing off miles long and was built at a cost of a bridge, there being no railing to pre- SSO.OUO. vent sueh an accident. BEATEN TO DEATH. President Cfnff of the II. Y. Aceadr-m- y Vendor at Crippled Tsirs'-at Provo, who vhJted Hawaii ut Fate of Onhlnud. of tlu. solicitation Senator Cannon to Oakland. Cal., March 2!'. Charles ascertain the sentiments of the natives uates, a tamale vender, doing business s regarding annexation says I of the entire population are nt the corner of Thirteenth and r in this '.vus found streets, city, opposed to annexation but probably a an hour nt dead this there mimearly majority of the more intelligent naeri-utives prefer annexation. Those who ing. It was evident tlml a foul huil liecn committed, for Gates, who oppose annexation imagine they will hud been hound fast to lie slaves, and have their nationality wus a cripple, beaten to dentil with then and table a taken from them: that their property The moiive for the a pipe. heavy will he confiscated and the color line was murder undoubtedly robbery, it ia if annexation immediately drawn la not known liow much money Gale affected. These are their main had in hia possession. Xo . r three-fourth- :i.l-wn- RESOLUTIONS THAT SENT THE MAINE TO THE BOTTOM. Find tha First Ksploskm Waj Han to Kstsrnsl Canaes. nut DoMUotFii RraponalMiltjr. Maval Hoard Washington, March 25. Tha court of inquiry appointed to investigate tha eausa of the Maine disaster baa reported that the loss of the battleship was due to an outside explosion. Tha state department, by direction of the president, has cabled United States Minister Woodford at Madrid to notify the Spanish government of this The president and bis conclusion. cabinet advisers held two extended sessions today, one at 10:30 a. in., and another at 3:30 p. m., at which the report was considered in detail. Member! of the cabinet stated after the meetings that the discussion was of a grave character, and that never since the wrecking of the Maine has the seemed so critical. Viewed in detail, the finding of the eourt of inquiry was the most vital factor. Commander Marix, judge' advocate of the court of inquiry, delivered the report to Secretary Iong sarly in the morning, anil shortly afterwards it was carried to the White House and placed in the hands of the president. At 10:30 the cabinet assembled and began tha consideration of the momentous document. The court docs not express an opinion as to the character of the explosion bnt the testimony goes to show that it was a powerful submarine mine, the exact character of which was not determined, though the belief was expressed that it was a floating submarine mine. There were two explosions the court finds; the first was from the outside, and that set off one of the smaller magazines. It was this result expressed in detail, and with the precision of a court deeply concerned of its responsibility, together with the evidence upon which it was based, that occupied the attention of the cabinet throughout its extended sessions All of the morning and afternoon. other snbjeots gave way to this foremost question. There was no change in the plan of making tha report pub-li- e and transmitting it 'to congress early next week, accompanied by a brief message rom the president. sit-nati- on Happiness. Loin ion. March V'J. The Westminis- t IT WAS A MINE y FLOTILLA HAS SAILED. Danplta Frot rats, Spanish Torpedo Fleet Hai Balled for Porto Rico. DECLARING WAR Several la lu tli Iloo the Senate. Washington, March 30. Representative Marsh of Illinois, chairman of the house committee on the militia, today introduced joint resolutions declaring war between the government of Spain amt its dependencies and the United States aud her territories. It Is as follows: That war be and the same ia hereby declared to exist betweea the government of Spain and her dependencies and the United States and her territories, and that the President of the United Stales is hereby authorized to use the whole land and naval force of the United States, including the militia and the. naval militia thereof, to carry the same into effect. Mr. Marsh said that while prior to the submission of the Maine report, he had not believed it possible that the Spanish government had anything to do with the Maine disaster, the report has established conclusively that the Maine was blown up by a submarine mine, and that the mine could not have been placed there by private parties. It could have been placed there, lie said, by no other power than that which controls the island. He added (hat he believed that a government that could deliberately starve 200,090 men, women and children, is capable of just such an act. Representative Hartman, of Montana, today introduced a resolution in the house declaring that the United States recognizes the independence of the republic of Cuba, and pledges the full measure of its support for the maintenance of that independence. In the senate Senator Rawlins introduced the only direct resolution for war, though Senator Frys resolution had tha same effect, though-couche- d in more diplomatic language. Mr. Rawlins' resolution was quite lengthy, and set out the facta from tha beginning of the war to tha present time, concluding as follows: "Resolved, by the senate and house of representatiyes of the United States of America, in congress assembled, that tha independence of the republic of Cuba be and the name Is hereby recognized, and that war against the kingdom of Spain be, and the same is, hereby declared, and that the president is hereby authorized and directed to employ the land aad naval forces of the United States of Amerioa to wage such war to success." Senator Frys resolution differed from this only in the fact that it authorized the president to take such effective steps as would result in the speedy termination of war in Cnba and the withdrawal of the military and naval forces of Spain," without referring to active hostilities. Resolutions recognizing the independence of Cuba were offered by Senators Allen of Nebraska and Foraker of Ohio. All were referred to committees. Lively times are expected when they are returned for consideration, and the belief is quite general among public men that unless Spain makes atonement within forty-eighours, war will be declared. OITstmI by Marah Washington, March 28. In spite of protests, Spain's torpedo fleet which' has been rendezvousing at the Canary Islands, has set sail for America waters. It haa been announced that, should this fleet sail, it would be met in midocean, and destroyed by the white squadron. No action has yet been taken, although warlike preparations have been stimulated. From the standpoint of the Spanish government, this movement was not a menance, having been decided upon many weeks ago. On the contrary, the Spanish government holds that tha extensive armament of the Dry CONGRESS IS EXCITED. Tortngas is a more direct hostile act of movement than any against Spain Action Upon Will Fame the Flotilla. Instead of stopping the Majority the Administration. Flotilla, the present attitude of Spain Washington, March 3a In congress tends toward reinforcing with other the feeling which began to take form Spanish war vessels, not as a menace, after the president's pacific message but what the Spanish government feels on the Maine was presented, found is a requirement called for by the exopen expression today in the resoluisting condition of afiaira. tions presented proposing a declaraThe flotilla is one of the most for- tion of war, recognition of the indemidable of its kind afioat and the sendpendence of Cuba, armed intervention ing of it to the West Indies at this and decisive and warlike steps against time is regnrded as an indication of Spain, and in conference of RepubliSpain's endeavor to be prepared for cans, having for their object the overany emergency that may arise in or ruling of the speaker, if necessary to near Cuba. get prompt action. Both on the floor, in the cloak rooms, in the lobbies Bnd BOUGHT A WHOLE FLEET. in the corridors, there was little else Twelve Speedy Yacht fir Trrpedo Itnst discussed but the Cuban situation and Deatroyer. the Maine disaster. Washington, March 28. By the diOn the house side it was apparent rection of President McKinley, Sccre the Republican majority could not tary Long spent something mere than longer be controlled. Groups of mema million dollars Thursday in the purbers in a state of excitement were to g chase of 12 speedy yachts and be seen on every band. In each cloak tuns, which will bo at once converted room there were memtiers listening into torpedo boat destroyers and picket eagerly while portions of the Maine boats testimony were read. Meinliers of the In directing the purchase of yachts committee ou foreign affairs grouped and tugs, President McKinly was discussed plans and pos-bland together guided by the information showing future proceedings. that the Spanish torpedo boat flotilla Much depends upon the next few bos sailed from the Canary Islands for redays. That congress will not long Porto llieo. decided action is He fore this information eame to main inactive if some hand, the authorities were not willing not taken by the administration, is to pay the high pr.cea asked by tha is also true that the talk owners of yachts and tugs which had certain. It been inspected and recommended fur of an armistice caused a great deal of ill Eurehase by the auxiliary cruiser feeling. the necessity of improvising It is understood that the president a torpedo fleet to off-sthat which hns made a demand upon Spain that Spain is sending to Porto Rico was no of oppression tie immedl. apparent that the president authorized the hand from the starving hordes raised that the negotions be closed and that ately the vessels be purchased without fur- of Cnba, and if this lie not done, will ther delay. ask congress for guidance. ht Uei-lsi- sca-goin- e et Elder I). 1. Felt of Springville has been transferred from Mississippi to Georgia. Nearly 175.000 public meetings were held by the missionaries ia the Southern States mission in 1S97. Prof. Guy C. Wilson has been ap- pointed Inspector of the Latter-da- y Saint Church schools in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Elders John Henry Smith and Matthias F. Cowley of the Twelve Apostles have gone to Baker City to hold conference, and to meet with the Elders laboring in the Oregon mission. District conventions of the teachers 6f the church schools will be held during the summer vacation at Pocatello, Provo and Salt Lake City, under the direction of General Superintendent K. G. Mscser. Bishop C. N. Lund, of Mount Pleas" ant, will shortly le released from the presidency of the Scandinavian mission to return home; he will in all probability be succeeded by Elder Geo. C. Christenson, also of Sanpete Stake. The SL George Relief society people had a fine turnout March 28, 130 men and 39 teams coming out to aid in putting up their granary. The foundation was put in and suflicient rock, sand, etc., put on the ground to complete it. The tabernacle grounds were, cleared off and shale put upon the paths about the building. A picnic wound up the affair. Letters from Apostle A. II. Lund, state that he aud his companions have reached Palestine, held meetings with the saints at Haifa, visited a number of the Jewish colonies in the Holy Land, and when last heard from were on their way to Asia Minor to meet with the churches there. The growth and prosperity of the Jewish colonies which they visited webe a source of gratifying surprises to the brethren. Dr. Reiner, the Roman Catholic writer, who a short time ago visited Salt Lake City, has since his return home written some of his observation in Utah to the eastern press. The result is that a number of educated gentlemen have formed a society in New York City for the disinterested study of Mormonism; and to this end hold weekly meetings. There is a movement on foot to have the time of the Seventies conference called for Friday evening, April 8tli, changed to the afternoon of Sunday, April 10th, in the Assembly ball. While the regular conference is being held in the Tabernacle it is proposed that the overflow meeting be devoted to special teachings to members of the The reason for Seventy's Quorums. this suggested change is that it has been arranged that Dr. J. E. Talma ge shall lecture for the benefit of the Mutual Improvement League in the Tabernacle on Friday evening, and it has been thought that so many of the Seventies would desire to attend the lecture that the suggestion arose for the postponement of the conference. Dr. J. E. Talmage's subject will be Russia and Her People.' At the Tabernacle services last Sunday, March 27, the principal addresses were made by President George Q. Cannon and Apostle Ileber J. Grant. Sermons were also delivered by Elders Byron D. Nebeker and John Gallagher of the Indian Territory mission, and Elder Walter J. Sloan, who returned recently from a mission in Tennessee. Each of the elders said that work was progressing, and that many new elders had been added to the field. Apostle Grant spoke of the great blbss-in- g each of the Saints had in the fact that all were entitled to a testimony of the truth of the gospel. He stated that he knew that Joseph Smith was a prophet and that God had blessed the Latte Saints. IVesident Cannon of the spoke advantages which Latter-da- y Saints have over other denominations. The Saints themselves do not have to depend on the presidency and apostles, but each for himself may know that the gospel is true. Members of the ehiirch will stand steadfast even if the presidency might full, and there will always be enough of the faithful remaining to carry on the work successfully. Another ndvnntage referred to by President Cannon was that most of the male members of the church hold the priesthood, und will remain faithful even if those high in authority apostatize. Seth C. Jones,' manager of the Kays-Till- e creamery, has been honored with a box B letter. Tlie Ladies Relief Societies intend to hold their conference Tuesday, April 5th, and also a special meeting in the Assembly Hall on Saturday mornnigt at the Rame time as the General Priesthood meeting is being held in the Tabernacle. iy . |