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Show swindle and brought the guilty to citizen in" a" foreign country, if sick ness or business or any other cause justice. In this country, if no wis made by a victim, the vic- prevents his speedy return? Pierre timizes might, coutinue their nefari- pont has got his name up, but his will not be of a very elevaous practices without the slightest ted character, if his first important fear of punishment. fuNotwithstanding these exposures, decision U any indication of his and the light which has so frequently ture enunciations of law and logic. com-plai- PwblWiwt ry WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY by the UODE PDfiLISUIMQ Comfam. Cliarlcw IV. Penrose. Editor. A'. SfJil TFOIID, Butinttt Manager, OGDEX. UTAH. SATURDAY, JULY 17. 1875. THE SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPH HUMBUG. Many months ago we gave an expose ia the Junction of the swindle which was deluding many foolish persons under the name of spirit photography. A big business was transacted by a New York humbug, by combining with the likeness of a living subject, a bhadowy picture claimed aa the photograph of a deceased friend. The fraud was pcrpe trated by ubing a glass plate for the sitter's likeness, on which a negative had previously been taken and only partially obliterated, the chemicals used for th3 new photograph bringing out in a ghostly form the partially destroyed picture. The s not having performed the of his office faithfully, a large number of "flpirituar'-miude- d pcr-Howero deluded into thebedief that they had obtaiued veritable photographs of spirit friends, who had visited tho artist's studio to take a peep at their relatives in the flesh. The scamps who traded on the follies and credulity of sensitive women and men, ought to have f'oel-kill- er da-tie- ns soft-heade- d been punished for the swindle. It is an old saying, "they do these things better in Franco." And to prove tho truth o? the adage, three traders upon the credulity of mankind have lately been convicted of swindling, beforo the Correctional Tribunal ef Paris, and two of them sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and the other to six months, for engaging in the "spirit photograph" business. The two culprits, Buguet and Leymarie, are Frenchmen, and the third, Fir-manl is an American. It nt been turned on the dark doings of the spiritist humbugs, a heavy trade is still transacted by these travelling frauds, male and female, and, fools and their money, as in all ages, are than Pierrepont, the uew man, had a fair reputatbn, but his first important deoisiau doea not keep the hand up to the same point on his official weather glass. A S nirular casn was submitted to him. His couclusioa was no les singular than the case. Here is the case: A Prussian, A. Steinkauler by name, who came to this country in 1848, became a citizen of the United States, receiving his full papers in 1854. A year after a son was born to him. When the boy was four years old both went to Germany, and they have sinco resided at Wiesbaden. The boy, born in America, his father &. 'uaturuliied citizen, twenty years of age, is, required to perform military duty aaa subject of the German Emperor. He appeals to. the American minister as a born citizen of this llspublic, and claims the protection of his government, and tho matter is finally referred to the U. S. Attorney General. Here is hin decision: now s" ag woman who helped to l'fix" the ap plicants, au understanding was obtained of their desires, one of the portraits was selected and fastened on the body of a doll, and a hazy picture in flowing robes was produced, whicu niaay of tho poor dupes would take for photographs of deceased friends, and Lisa and weep over in a return to tho United States as a citi-zsw;th all his rights and privileges as such, and would be eligible even to the Presidency of tho United States." n, Steinkauler by lib residence in Germany, abandoned his naturalization, aud i a German subject. The son has two ftationaliticsKone natural and the other acquired. Here i international law with a ; .frantic manner. Leymarie, the editor of a spiritist vengeance. Two nationalist How's paper, kept up the excitement aDd thai for plurality? This double alfanned tho flame of credulity with legiance looks to us like noQSonseu pufis about the wonderful spirit phoTorday being twentographer and medium, Buguet. And ty years old and a minor, young Firman, sly dog, laid back and took Steinkaulor must serve in the Gerhis sharo of the spoil. The whole man army as a German citizen; tofraud was exposed, and the Buguet morrow, or when ke reaches his ma"spirit box," with the collection of jority, be ia an American citizen and pictures with which he duped his may ran for the Presidency.. When patrons, was exhibited in court. he is enrolled in tho ranks of the A inoug tho deluded people who paid Prussian soldiery kow is he to get large sums of money for likenesses of out agaia? A. candidate for the the dead, were several noblemen and Presidenoj C the United States, persons of rack and positiou in soci- serving as a German subject in the ety, and the amounts charged ranged German army a native born Amerifrom twenty to as high as four thous- can, bound in the bonds of Bismarck and francs. beeause his father's business has kept and here is a grand him away from the land that gave Strange to sa distinction between tho French and him birth ! American administration of justice, Unler such a .deeUiou as this, iht police alono burBt up the what protection has any American douUe-dis-tille- 1 j ANS AND THE GOVERN- MENT. Professor Marsh, of Yalo College, easily parted. And so it will be, no has addressed a letter to President doubt, in spite of all that can bo the frauds persaid or written for their especial warn- Grant, fully exposing petrated on the Indians and the goving and benefit. ernment, aud personally inculpating Secretary Delano and Commissioner A SIXGVLAR CASE AND A Smith. He denounces the whole DECISION'. SINGULAR system of Indian supply, and urges the President to break up the comThe Government of the United States bination known a3 tbe Indian ring. hascotlecn over fortunate in its latest Professor Marsh was appointed by Attorney Generals. Perhapsthis is the Government to make explorabecause the selector knows little f tions, in the interests of science, in luw, and therefore is a poor judge of the vicinity of the Red Cloud AgenWilliams achieved great lawyers. and was refused admission into notoriety but no fame. His name is cy, identified with laudaulets rather than that country by Red Cloud, unless he would agree to make a statement f jurisprudence, and his lady had more the grievances of the Sioux to the his law. influence is needless to say thai the American was the promoter of tho scheme, who put the Frenchmen up to tho dodge'working 'The father returning to Germany upon the feelings and imagination of and "marvel-lousnesin whose craniums resuming his allegiance, the son persoas partake of tie status of his father, wa. largely developed. a minor, and having enjoyed to the first prospects of the being tho protection of the Germau governlittlo game there was "millions in it." ment for the time being, or till of had collecan a owes artist, Uuguet, large age, military duty to that countion of portraits of men women and try, obligation bting reciprocal; but children. Through a smart waiting when the boy becomes of age he can Ac-cordi- DEFRAUDING THE INDI- d sidy from the Montana Legislature t aid in extending the Utah Northern into that Territory. This is sound advice. And if the Montanians are only wide awake enough to see their opportunies.in a very short time they can connect with Ogden, and be brought into immediate intercourse with the great marts and centres of trade of the East and the West. Keep 'em awake Mr. Independent! POOR DEVILS! The dilapidated ring at Salt Lake, as a last resource, attempted to poison the minds of the editorial party who have been visiting Salt Lake, by meeting them in a body and misrepresenting the condition ef affairs in Utah. Judge McKcan was Great Justice! their spokesman. how much lower will he fall. We have tho best of reasons for knowing that their flimsy sophistry was seen through, their false hoods were despised, and their hun gry eagerness for the places of the men they defamed was plainly to the disguit of most of their hearers. A brother of Senator Sar gent wa3 present, who did not fail to remember how the same tried Great Father. By personal inspection to smear tbe Senator with party foul abuse. he demonstrated aud obtaiued posi- "Defunct" doesn't half tell the dead tive proof that tho numberof Indians ness of that ring. had been greatly and purposely overstated; that the beef cattle given Pleasure Trip by Rail and them was inferior and supplied in a Boat. fraudulent manner; that tho pork YesterJay morning, by invitation, we furnished was unfit for food, that took a ride on the Utah Western railthe flour was bad and the sugar road, in company with the editorial exand coffee not good, while the cursion party which has been "doing" tobacco was rotten and useless; Salt Lake and the surrounding region. that contracts for freight were fraud-- : Starting from Salt Lake City at 7 a in. we moved along, smoothly and pleasantulent, the distance being computed ly, in the handsome ears ef the U. W. at the least a third too mueh; that westward for a distance of twenty-ongreat suffering had been caused miles, which brought us to Lake Point among the Indians, while the Gov- on lie southern shore of the "Dead sea ernment had been swindled out of of America.". v The well built, level and much needed narrow guage railroad, large sums; and that the above-name- d constructed for the convenience of the functionaries were personally miners ef the Oquirrh range and aware of the frauds, and only sought tbe citizens of Tooele is county, information from the writer in order completed to a point four miles further, to learn how much he knew and pre- terminating, at present, at Halfway House. It will be continued, shortly, vent exposure. It is to be hoped that President twenty miles ahead, tapping tbe foot of the Dry Canyon and Ophir region, and Grait, who professes to be friendly running up U the doors of the smelters to tbe red man, and whose expressed which now furnish large quantities of desire has appeared to us sincere, will bullion for daily freight to "the city." Alighting at Lake Point the company investigate these frauds thoroughly, and that he wnl not halt in his repaired to the Clinton House, where the genial Doo. was waiting to receive course because two of his appointees them. We were surprised to see so fine will suffer by the declaration of the a hotel at this once "out of the way" truth-The red man is cruel, savage place. It is a substantial stone strucand revengeful; but when the wrongs ture, 55x80 feet, three stories high, and ho has suffered from the pale face are surrounded with three porches, from fully exposed, the world will not either of which a magnificent view of the lake aud its islands can be obtained. wonder at his rage and ravages.' If The house contains forty roome, and a many officials who have preyed fine dancing hall, 26x36 feet, said equally upon the Indians and the to be the best in the Territory. The lake steamer, "General Garfield," government had their due, their boses would be bleaching at the end was moored to the pier, and while the of ropes, and be dangling from cross hands were firing up, the company inbeams on the plains, in Eight of the spected the boat, and a portion of them in a bath, the beautifully dear tribee whom they have driven to des- indulged and sparkling saline waters, seeming to peration. invite the visitors to leap into tbeir eool embrace. Bathing suits and bathing WAKING UP. houses are ready at this charming spot for persons of both sexes, and the depth The Helena Independent is wak- of the water is suitable for either swiming the Montanians up to a compre- mers or waders. Those who took a dip hension of the facts frequently point- in the briny deep, experienced a new ed out by the Junction in regard to sensation, and declared it the most swim of their lives. the easiest method by which they Steam being up the General Garfield can securo railroad connection with glided out into the lake, steadily and the great world. swiftly, while courteous attendants The Utah Nerthern, with its pro- handed round ice cream and pastry of offers excellent them in to rich the posed extension, quality profusion the Mr. run out, and During communicaHenry Yilliams, cheapest quickest of editor New the InYork' tion with the line. agricultural Ladies Floral Cabinet, and Tho narrow guage system is increas- dependent, the Horticulturist, who is in charge of ing in popularity. Its efficiency has tbe excursion party, called the company been demonstrated, its comparatively together, and made a neat little speech, small cost recommends it powerfully returning thanks to the Salt Lake comto a new community, and its adapta- mittee, and all who had entertained asd expressing the hope that the bility to mountain regions makes it them, now formed would continue the very thin ueeded in these 'west- friendships from the river Jordan to the waters of ern Territories. life above. The Independent advocates a sub- Mr. Mo.'es II. Sargent, brother of per-cieve- e . trans-continent- al d, Senntor garment. V Congregational ltllihi express his gratificaMoa wWch the hftd caption of Utah, -e- tl?J' r ,.W hc lates felt perfectly t v,.. ef, hem had brougUt wilh Many tbeir w.ves and daughters, and felt .hat while shaking T haad.. People they had been welcomed bear., M Z in fZ be fraternal grip with brother MasoB,, and he felt to ay God bless h so kindly entertained them. He wilfcH the good feelings of the people of Utah, in this world, and heped if their was true, he might share their blessings in the next. doc-tri- Profestor C. S. Harrington, ewrea. pondent New York Metbodist.and Tran. script, said be had been very much pleased with the readiness shewn by tba "Mormons" to answer questions am) impart information on all topics by the party. He had come bete as a stranger, and being a Yankee, had asked a great many questions, for he wished to be able to report intelligAnt!j cn Utah affairs. He had received mA frank replies that he was surprised and pleased. H e came from the centre of the "nutmeg" State, and if any of his " entertainers would come there, be would endeavor to reciprocate their many acts of kindness. Hon. J. P. Edge, of the Pennsylvania Legislature, followed in tho same strain, and as a representative of the 'Keintro-duce- d "Mor-mon- ystone'' State, congratulated Utah culture and progress. on its Mr. W. A. Wilde,corre?pondent of the Portland, Maine, Press, said be bad learned a great deal during his short visit to Utah, and many of his prejudices had received a heavy blow.- He returned cordial thanks for the hospitality of the - "Mormons" Rev. J. O. Means, correspondent Bo- Congregationali3t, said hi had come among a people whose views were He and bis strange to the world. friends desired to learn those views, and were anxious to be informed in relation to them. They bad been unusually gratified with what they had seen and heard. These valleji were blooming with beauty, and he mutt sny the land appeared to him as one that the Lord had greatly blessed through the labors of faithful, devoted, and intelligent men and women. Unlits many of his associates, he was not aa agriculturist, but he had noted with great interest what he had seen in a few days' visit, of tbe interior social life of the people. He did not think any of his friends were prepared in so short a Una , to pass judgment, but he had been very favorably impressed, and hod obtained information which could not he derived from books. It was very gratifying to him to be present at the Sabbath School children's exercises in the Tabernacle and also to attend the services at tbe same place on Sunday afternoon. Be wanted to. give due weight t what be had heard on that occasion, as well as to what he had heard on the ether tide. He felt under personal obligations to tbe committee for their kindness, and if they would come to Mount Pleasant, Boston, he should be pleased to return it, for be could say the party had not met with a heartier welcome than at Salt Lake. i! pl: was me sinzie1. exception wu xuw in company had not been, disappointed all western towns. Salt Lake City was that had been claimed for it, and contained homes as good and pleasant as in tbeir own New England. Bishop A. M. Musser, of tbe commiston it. called on for- a speech.but con net eidering enough had been said, did ttee, was - respond. After a run northward about six miles the boat was put about for tbe return, all on board having mtwh enjoyed the pure breeze and the magnificent scenery. Lake Point was reached ia about an honr from the time of starting, which shows that tbe General Garfield ean make good time. The boat is of 125 feet keel and 26 feet beam, and its length over all is 150 feet. It ia 1 clear in the hull. It has two boilers 24 feet long and 40 inches diameter, and five flute boilers. It has two engine, 16 inch bore, and 4 ft. 10 in. stroke. It ladies hase'ght staterooms, a gents' and conroom, and cabin, a fine dining venient washhouse. It ia beinfc |