in said I cannot help but notice how directly opposite the whole course of the married life of deceased, toward his family, was in health, to that exhibited after disease had laid hold its fatal grip. over the age of eighteen years, of sound after it had been read to him by Dr. following day that it required two men mind, may, by last will, dispose of all his Cohn; that the wife was not present to raise him up in bed to sign the alleged estate, real and personal," etc. Sec. 2648, the room at the time of instrument. Nor is this impression Id.. provides that "A will, or part of a execution of said will and weakened by the confession of Sherman will, procured to be made by duress, was not aware that a will was being Kramer, on the evening after the death menace, fraud, or undue influence, may made and executed and remained in ig- of his brother, as narrated by a number of be denied probate; and a revocation, pro- norance of it until after her husband's witnesses, although partially denied by cured by the same means, may be de-death, when she was informed by Dr. himself; nor by the universally recogclared void." Sec. 2651, Id., provides Cohn; that she was at times asked to nized fact that typhoid fever is attended how a will must be executed. It will be leave the sick room;that after the making with delirium. Thus far, I find myself seen that if the allegations set out in pro- of said will the deceased occasionally wholly unable to reconcile my mind to ponent's petition are sustained by the called for his wife and occasionally the view which the evidence of the proevidence in the case, the said will must be pressed the child to his breast in an af- ponent would indicate, if it were uneonheld valid and admitted to probate even fectionate manner; that at the time of the tradicted. though its provisions may be unconscion-execution of said will there were present able, as against the family of the de- S. A. Lewis, Esq., Dr. I. E. Cohn, Sherceased. The burden of proof to satisfy man Kramer, Monheim Schwartz and the mind and conscience of the court as Samuel Jacobson; that on the said 4th day to the truth of said allegations is on the of November, before the execution of said proponent. will, deceased said his wife had not treated him as a wife should, and that his child was provided for; that no provision for the future of said child had ever been made, except $5, the legacy in said will; that Monheim Schwartz and Samuel Jacobson attested said will as witnesses, in the presence of the testator; that deceased was not on intimate terms with said Schwartz, while in health, but appeared to have an aversion for him; that the testator was greatly weakened by disease at the time of the execution of said will, had much difficulty in breathing and in talking, and that death resulted in less than six days thereafter; that Mrs Kramer, the contestant, always treated deceased's relatives kindly. Delafield vs. Parish, 25, N. Y. 9. note 2. Japman on Wills, vol. 1, pp. 67 to 69, and note 10. The contestant among other points raises a question as to the mental capacity of the testator at the time of making and executing the will. The legal presumption is that every man is compos mentis, and the onus probandi is on him who alleges the contrary to show that an unnatural state of mind existed in the testator. The mental capacity of the testator examination and inquiry. will, in the first instance, be the basis of constitution of the Delafield vs. Parrish, supra. There appears to be no question as to the jurisdictional facts in the case, and an examination of the evidence reveals no conflict as to the following facts: That Samuel Kramer, the alleged testator, and Alice J. Kramer, the contestant, had been That the testator, at the time of making married for a period of five years; that at the said will, was sound in mind and exthe time of the death of deceased they ecuted the same understandingly and had resided in Salt Lake City about three knowingly, was testified to by Dr. I E. years; that they lived happily together; Cohn, S. A. Lewis, Esq., Sherman Kramthat Esther Kramer, mentioned in propo- er, the proponent, Monheim Schwartz nent's petition, is the child of deceased and Samuel Jacobson, and while these and his said wife; that there was no diffi- witnesses differ somewhat in detail, yet culty or misunderstanding between hus-in the main they seem to agree. band and wife prior to the time of his last That the deceased was delirious and of illness; that prior to said last illness de- unsound mind most of the time after the ceased appeared anxious to make provi- fifth or sixth day of his sickness and was sion for his family; that he did make pro- unable to make a will knowingly and unvision for them by procuring the life derstandingly on the said 4th day of Noinsurance policies mentioned in propon-vember, was testified to by Dr. R. A Hasent's petition, and giving said policies to brouck, and I must confess that the testihis wife for a birthday present; that mony of the physician who attended the deceased was taken sick on or about the patient from the first stage of the disease 14th day of October, 1890; that after he was watched its progress from day to day and taken sick he directed his wife to pay the noticed its effect upon the mind, and who premium on said policies, and seemed had an opportunity to acquire some pleased after she had done so; that in knowledge of accordance with the wish of the deceased patient, has made a deeper impression on the wife called in Dr. R. A. Hasbrouck my mind than has the testimony of the on the 16th day of October, 1890; that physician who was called in at a late Dr. Hasbrouck attended the deceased un-stage of the disease, but three or til the evening of the 3rd day of Novem-four hours before said will was ber, 1890, and saw him on the 4th day of made, and who was an entire stranger November, and was on friendly terms to the patient; and the fact that he was with him; that deceased was suffering introduced to deceased as a Master Mason from typhoid fever and pneumonia, and does not diminish that impression, nor do the wife waited on and cared for him un-I regard that circumstance a good reason til the 4th day of November, and was for naming an entire stranger as executor willing and anxious to do so afterwards; in a will. He who would use as a shield that on the said 4th day of November Dr. that ancient and most honorable order I. E. Cohn was called in at the instance must not forget his duties to a Master of proponent, and took charge of the pa- Mason's wife in time of need. Dr. Hastient; that Mrs. Kramer, the contestant, brouck's testimony on this point is fully was opposed to this change of physicians, corroborated by that of Dr. E. J. Tubbes, but was willing to have other physicians Daniel Eyer, John Harvey, who went to to consult with Dr. Hasbrouck; that pro- see deceased at the instance of Dr. Cohn, ponent assisted in waiting on the patient Henry Monheim. C. Diehl, Mrs. Eyer from the 22nd day of October to the time and Mrs. Wheeler-an array of respectof his death; that said Dr. I. E. Cohn was able and disinterested witnesses whose an entire stranger to deceased, was intro- testimony is entitled to no little weight. duced to him on the said 4th day of No- The testimony of the contestants, after a vember, as a master Mason, and on the most searching cross-examination, is to same day said Cohn called an attorney-at- the same effect. This is still further law, and told him that he wanted a will of strengthened by the testimony of Mrs. Dr. Kramer drawn; that Mr. Lewis went Kramer and Mrs. Wheeler, and which is to house of deceased to obtain data to at least partially admitted by the prodraw the will; that the names of the de- ponent, in regard to deceased getting out visees were given him by proponent;that of bed and attempting to get his clothes, said Dr. Cohn assisted in the preparation on the 2nd of November, and in regard of said will; that the testator was held up to the choking of his brother on the 3rd of in bed by two men to execute the same November, and yet, being so weak on the The query forces itself upon the mind: Why this change? Why do the objects of his greatest affection now become the objects of his aversion? Why does he insist that his child is provided for and that his wife has not treated him as a wife should when, as is clearly shown by the evidence, there was no provision ever made for the child and no change in the treatment of the wife toward her husband? Can these inconsistencies and opposite characters be reconciled with the theory that the deceased was laboring under no delusion, was not delirious, that the moral perceptions and mental facul ties were in their usual vigor? That on the said 4th day of November the testsor's mind was clear, that he knew what he was doing and understood all that was said to him, comprehended the nature of the instrument he was executing? That his recollection was unclouded and be knew the destitute circumstances which he was leaving that wife and pendent child, and bestowing his pre erty upon those not dependent upon him for support? I am unable to adopt such a theory. It is clear to my mind that the circumstances surrounding this case point unerringly to the true theory that the menintelligence dimmed, and that he was untal powers were partially obliterated, his conscious of the nature of the act he was doing and was not an accountable being, While giving the evidence full and proper weight in the most favorable light less difficulty in adopting this theory of possible to the proponent, I find much the case than in adopting the theory of the learned counsel for the proponent that the alleged testator was in the pos session of his full mental powers and knowingly: and the conclusion after a signed the said will understandingly and careful examination of the authorities and of the evidence is irresistible, that the proponent has failed to show that st said will the testator was of sound and the time of making and executing the disposing mind, but, on the contrary, it is clearly established by the evidence that his mind was so weakened by disvalid disposition of his estate. ease that he was incapable of making a Were I to assume, however, that the will was formally executed, that the mind of the testator was not so impaired as to render him incapable of making a valid will, and that its provisions were understood and assented to by him, I am inclined to the opinion that the instrument would still have to be denied probate on the ground of undue influence; but as inquiry on this point would lead to unpleasant reflections, and as it is not essential to justice in this case, I shall refrain from its further consideration. Let us now look at the scene from the light of the facts established by the evidence and the surrounding circum stances. The husband and wife lived happily together, full of hope of future prosperity. One little daughter, the fruit of the marriage; husband, anxious to provide for his family, changes his insurance policies so as to make the wife the sole beneficiare, trusting that she will me that he first discovered gas issuing out splendidly, and the whole country the purpose of getting water. Having the Mr. Jensen soon commenced to uti But now the scene changes; a cloud begins to rise; the shadow begins to encompass the family circle; the once happy husband is stricken with disease, and as day after day passes the cloud becomes menced to bore for gas in a hollow near The next year Mr. Jensen comdarker, the wife struggles to save the life of him to whom she had given her heart the spot where the first attempt was and band, but, in spite of all she can do, made, to obtain water, and after reachthe loved one grows worse, his eyes dim, ing a depth of about one hundred feet, he becomes delirious, and the objects of a fine stream of gas was obtained, his affection in health became the object of which, on being lighted, made a pilhis aversion; the body is greatly weak-lar of fire that lit up the whole neighened; death and dissolution are near at borhood, and even the streets of Brighand. A new physician appears upon ham City, two miles distant, were to the scene; the attending physician leaves the bedside of the dying man; the new some extent illuminated when physician procures the attorney; the will nights were dark. is drawn up in legal form; the patient is raised up in bed with the aid of two strong men; the will is signed, the signature being an unmeaning scrawl, showing that there was no mind to guide the hand; the beloved wife and child disinherited; the sisters not mentioned; the policies turned back to the very channel from which they had been taken when the insured was in health, with a provision for the brothers; the wife kept in blissful ignorance; death now relieves the sufferer; the grief stricken wife after repeated attempts to gain admit- tull of gas, and wherever pools of The whole neighborhood seems to be tance into the room, where lies cold and motionless her beloved husband, and water cover the ground the gas is seen ("before decay's effacing fingers have to bubble through in quick succession. swept the lines where beauty lingers"), Until quite recently Mr. Jensen reshe presses a kiss upon the placid brosided near the spot with his family, then she is informed that "Your husband who employed gas for lighting their is dead and he has made a will;" the last houses and also for cooking and other sad rites are performed; the will is filed in court and the court is asked to complete the drama-to declare under its solemn decree that the alleged will is the last will and testament of Samuel Kramer, deceased. ANDREW JENSON. BRIGHAM CITY, May 2, 1891. NEWS FROM THE FAR NORTH. 104,591. appointed a general in the Swedish Hammerdal, has shot more than three Per Eriksson, a hunter of Solberg, hundred foxes. During January, February and celebrated King Oscar has donated 12,000 kronor to be used for the restoration of the Gripsholm castle. Berggren of Enkoping, married reAn 83 year old carpenter named cently Mathilda Carlson, a girl 50 years of age. The Vanstaholm country-seat in lize the gas on a small scale, and that Færs county has been sold to H. Lindsame fall (1889) he burned with it gren, a wholesale merchant of Malmo, 30,000 brick and one kiln of lime, at a price of 285,000 kronor. while in 1890 he burned 200,000 brick and nearly five thousand bushels of lime by the same process. He could have reached far greater results than these if he had employed the whole stream and carried on his business on a larger scale. purposes. At nearly every place where attempts have been made to bore, gas issues forth in great abundance carryThis is the most remarkable case that in course of time large excavations are ing with it mud and water, whereby has ever come to my knowledge, and I made, some of which have searched in vain for its parallel in twenty feet deep or more. are already the books. The whole scene is almost The proincomprehensible, making an impression prietor thinks that by taking the neceson the mind that time alone can efface. sary steps and making certain imIn accordance with the facts established provements, all the gas found within by the evidence, law, justice and human- quite a radius could be collected toity alike demand that proponent's peti-gether and forced through pipes, and tion be dismissed and the alleged will be thus used for light and industrial purdenied probate. poses. But it would perhaps reDone in open court this 1st day of May, quire an outlay of $25,000 G. W. BARTCH, to carry the gas to Brigham Judge. City, where it would be very desirable to light the streets. 1891. NATURAL GAS. sailor, who had taken part in the war last 43 years has been a pauper, bas 29 There are twelve thousand persons in Gothenburg, named Anderson. The city has not quite 103,000 inhabitants. recently in Berlin, Germany, by the comedy "A Man About Town," is Sigrid Arnoldson is re-engaged for the next season at the Opera Comique alone in Paris. Her next new role is "Lakme" in Delibe's opera of that name. She will study the part under Mme. Marchesi. The renowned diva, with her husband, Mr. Fischoff, is expected soon in Paris. Mr. Jensen is confident that at some Editor Deseret News: NORWAY. closed before the middle of June. meet this year in the town of Hamar. The religious choirs of Norway will habitants. The population has been this Norway has now two million indoubled since 1820. Typhoid fever is raging epidemically the London press, which is generally the Pacific, neither sword nor rifle was in Kabelvaag. Many cases of death lamentably ignorant of Scandinavian invoked. The operations now in prog have occurred. matters, although comparative near neighbors. The American press is far ahead of the English in this as in many other press matters. The Scandinavian Express has begun business in New York with a view of establishing a cheaper and speedier communication between the United States and Scandinavia. DENMARK. Diphtheria is raging epidemically in Laeborg county. The Russian newspaper Moskovskija Viedomosti has the following to say in regard to the new Norwegian cabinet: "Most of the members of the new cabi net are radical and determined adversaries to the union between Sweden and Norway, also to King Oscar's Skanderborg Bank was organized re-friendly relations to Germany. Steen, cently with a cash capital of 7000 the secretary of State, is in favor of an kroner. Their silver wedding was celebrated lately by Joergen Bensen, a real estate man, and his wife, of Glosbruge. A technical school will be built in Slagelse some time in the near future. The cost is estimated at 65,000 kroner. Maren Kristine Jensen, a widow of Haarlev, who murdered her daughter some time ago, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment in the penitentiary. A new law has just been passed which will insure a free maintenance to all poor people aged over sixty years. The State will grant two million kroner a year for the purpose. alliance with Russia and France." THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH in ress for the perfection and establishment of the United States of Australia are being conducted in a manner that will do honor and credit to the English speaking races. They will also be productive of mutual benefits to parent and child. What is called Australia proper now comprises five separate colonies. The largest in extent is Western Australia. Its area is over 1,000,000 square miles, but its population is only about 50,099 Its capital city, Perth, has a population of perhaps 10,000. The second in extent is South Australia, with an area of 903,690 square miles and a population of 320,000, Its capital city, Adelaide, has a popu lation of about 115,000. with an area of 668,497 square miles The next in extent is Queensland, and a population of 400.000. Its cap tal city is Brisbane, with a population of 60,000. A new and free harbor will probably This date is suggestive of many parbe constructed in Copenhagen; it is ticulars in the history of our country, erected to give a great impetus to ship-over which the patriotic student might ping and trade generally. dwell with profit for a moment or two. It was on this day, 1789, that George dent of the United States. The cereWashington was inaugurated PresiThe most populous of the new States mony took place in New York City. is New South Wales. It has an area Both Houses of Congress were in of 325,000 square miles, and a populaattendance. A statue of Washington tion of 1,200,000. Sydney, its capita now city, has a population of 360,000. In marks the spot on Broadway wealth and in population Victoria where the grand event occurred. It has an area of only Every article of apparel worn by the comes next. "Father of his Country" on that day 87,884 square miles and a population of So over 1,000,000. Its capital city, Me was of American manufacture. Vice-President. It requires no stretch were those worn by John Adams, the bourne, has a population of 425,000, New Zealand and Tasmania of fancy on our part to place ourselves enter into the "Australian Com In fact communion with those who wealth" if they so desire. The confirmation of the Princess hailed with joyous shouts the vision is made for the admission th Louise has taken place in Copenhagen First President of the Republic. new States, and for the division of c with great ecclesiastical ceremonies. After the oath was administered, and ones. In extent of territory the new The princess is sixteen years old, and after the Bible was reverently kissed, federation in Australia will be equal t the event was made the occasion for Chancellor Livingstone proclaimed in that of the United States without great display of court and function- loud tones "Long live George Wash- Alaska. The estimated population a aries. When Rev. Paulli in parting ington, President of the United present is about 4,000,000. The debt spoke of the dangerous possibilities that States." Though 102 years have passed large, almost as much as that of the loomed in the future the princess was since this glorious event, yet we can United States. There are about 10,0 visibly overcome. Poor little princess! echo the shout today, and as fervently miles of railroad in Australia, most of Ominous signs prevail. Prince Hum-repeat the prayerful wish. which, if not all, is owned by the bert already felt that there was "some- This day is also commemorative of government. The debt was incurred thing rotten in the State of Denmark." another incident in our early history in helping to develope the railroad sys In Norway 10,000 poor receive pub-worthy of more than passing notice. tem. But the authorities had wisdom lic aid either for themselves or their It was on April 30, 1803, that Louis- enough to retain control of the roads families. The chief cause is sickness. iana was ceded to the United States by for the benefit of the people, rather Napoleon the First of France. The than turn them over to sharpers. An Emperor William is expected also sum paid for it was $15,000,000. The the roads are managed and operated st this year to visit Norway and the territory in question now comprises present by a Government Board. North Cape. After his proposed visit three wealthy and prosperous commonto England he will proceed from Scot- wealths. They are Louisiana, Misland direct to Norway. souri and Arkansas, three States admitted to the Union respectively in At the time of 1812, 1821 and 1836. this purchase Thomas Jefferson was President, and Napoleon was at the power of his zenith and glory. The Norwegian ship Nicoline came recently off Cuxhaven in collisioa with the English steamer Recepta. The Nicoline went to the bottom. Her crew was saved. Harold Hagen, the champion skater, has been challenged by an American rival to run a race of three miles, for a purse of $5000, in the United States next winter. The offer also includes all traveling expenses as a further inducement. The history of the federation scheme is brief. In 1853 William C. Wentworth advocated a federation of the colonies. Henry Parkes opposed it. The question after a little discussion was dropped. For thirty years 11 slumbered. In 1883 it was again re vived, and strange to say, Henry In dwelling on these historic scenes Parkes, now Sir Henry, turned up as of our early nationhood, we cannot leader of the pro-federation scheme. help turning to events of a similar A convention of delegates from the character, transpiring in another hemi-colonies was held in Sydney in this sphere, at the present time. Reference year. It outlined a plan of union & is had here to Australia. Most readers imperfect that it was not seriously cor are aware that during the month of sidered by the people. What is know! April, a convention was held at Syd- as the Federal Council of Australia was established by the British Parlia Johan Svendsen, the great Norwe-federation of the British colouies in the ment three years later, (1886). The ney, for the purpose of establishing a gian composer, has been offered a salary South Pacific ocean. Contrast the sit-council was to be composed of twe of 20,000 kroner, if he will be the direc. uation there today, with that of Phila- members from each self-governing tor of the musical society of New York. But as he gets 7000 kroner in delph a in 1776. Then at the word colony, and one from each Crowi Copenhagen, and it is a great difference federation, the English mind was colony. This council had no authority in the worth of money in America and aroused, and the rifle, the sword and in any colony unless the colony gave the cannon called into requisition. it special sanction. New South Wales, in Europe, he thinks he is just as well Seven years of war, of sacrifice, of he- South Australia and New Zealand roic endurance established the United would have nothing to do with it, and the council became innocuously A newspaper published in English States of America. will soon be issued in Christiania. We In our time England has grown desuedent. In 1886, and again in hope it will somewhat open the eyes of wiser. At the sound of federation in 1888 and 1889, efforts were made to of where he is. establish some acceptable plan of feder- requires a slight constitutional amend- Constantinople, one of the stronge ation. Nothing, however, was effect-ment to throw off the governorship al-strategic points in the world. ed, except that education on the issue together. The instrument is drawn was being widely diffused. In Feb. 1890, Sir Henry Parkes brought about a federation conference, attended by delegates from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Fiji. An address to the crown was adopted, in which it was declared that the best interests of the colonies as well as of the Imperial government would be conserved by a union under the crown. There was also adopted a recommendation for a national Australiasian convention empowered to report an adequate scheme for a federal constitu tion. During the early part of April the authorized convention met at Sydney, New South Wales, completed its work and adjourned on the 9th of said month. The constitution adopted denominates the colonies, states and the new federation "The Commonwealth of Australia." The legislature is to consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Each state legislature will send to the Senate, eight members for six year terms, but four must retire every three years. Members of the House are limited to three year terms. Each State is entitled to four members, but the principle of representation according to 30,000 of population is that on which the House men bership is based. The congress of Australia will have more imperial power than that of the United States. It will control the postal and telegraphic service, and it will enact all laws governing marriage and divorce. The Chief Executive will be officially known as Governor-General. He will be appointed by the Crown, and will be assisted by a council of seven ministers, selected from members of either House. He will be invested with the vetos' power. He will be commander-In-chief of the army and navy. Provision is made for a Supreme Court similar to that of the United States, but in some cases an an appeal from it to the Crown can be made. Inter-State free trade will with a view to such a contingency. There is one feature of the constitu pr invited associated with the international commerci purpo the ostensible It is stated that Italy, Switze So that the governor-general had better land and Belgium are be as chary of exercising his veto become power as is the queen. posed tion of the commonwealth of Australia union, that is especially significant to students of which is to operate to the disadva of United States history and politics. tage of heavily protected countrie That is the tendency to federalism Surprise is expressed that such a pl rather than to States' rights. The Austra- should be advanced as a reason for th lian parliament or congress reserves to itself the right to control immigration, formation of such an organization naturalization, qualifications for citi- seeing that some of the nations invite zenship, suffrage, marriage, divorce to participate are more strongly pr and the chartering and regulation of corporations. It can even enact laws tected than any others. Of course it applicable to single states. Laws re- not the real reason, the genuine obje lating to the levying of taxation must being purely political, rather tha originate in the Lower House, but the financial. Germany wishes to brea Senate may accept or reject them, it cannot amend them. The bill must go up combinations that threaten he back to the House and be there amend-peace, not to say her existence. ed, but nothing in the way of what we call a "rider" will be tolerated. The British government must b The Supreme Court will consist of a watching the present movements upo Chief Justice and four Associate Jus- the European international chessboar tices. This will be the final court of with special interest and perhap appeal, except in cases where public some degree of anxiety. The conditio interests touching the empire are concerned. In this respect Australia will imposed by the Czar as the basis upo differ somewhat from Canada and which he will consent to become a part other British provinces, where appeal in the proposed commercial union is always in order. The Constitution is universally ad-treading on the tail of the British li mitted to be an able document. It Should the powers who were parties is the work of Sir Hery Parkes. He the treaty of 1841-or a majority has studied the question thoroughly. them-consent to the free passage He mastered the shortcomings of other Russian warships through the Dardan governments, and outlined his federation scheme on the broadest philoso- nelles, independent of the Turkis phic basis consistent with the safety of Porte, how could England help her the empire, and with the good govern- self? Unless the latter should yiel ment of his commonwealth. shewould probably have to fight, a JUNIUS. Russia seems bent on gaining the poir made in connection with her entrance or otherwise, into the commercia union. The sending of the two ship of the Russian volunteer navy the Dardannelles were merely feeler put out to ascertain the situation and prospect. APRIL 30, 1891. EUROPEAN MOVEMENTS. We whic THE proposition of Germany to isolate France, by forming a commercial union with other leading powers, is progressing toward consummation. Should England conclude, unde go into effect at once, but existing A leading purpose on the part of Gercertain conditions, not to resist th tariffs with foreign countries must re- many is to conciliate Russia. main as at present until Congress de- stated on Monday that the latter would attainment of the object of the Czar i crees otherwise. Surplus revenue not accept of the bait tendered without relation to the Dardannelles, and cor must be distributed among the States. Constantinople Constitutional amendments are to be the imposition of a condition which sequently regarding made by a majority vote of Congress. would in some way relate to the ad- which commands that narrow neck o A convention elected by popular vance of the Czar upon Constantinople. water, what would Britain require a vote will next be held in each State, an offset? It appears as if it woul It appears that this view is correct, and a draft of the constitution adopted later dispatches asserting that Russia necessarily be the full occupatio by the Sydney convention submitted. Should three States adopt and ratify will have nothing to do with the com- by her of Egypt, through this constitution, the imperial govern-mercial scheme unless the power of the runs the Suez canal, connecting the ment will then be petitioned to estab- Turkish Porte over the Dardannelles Mediterranean with the Red Sea, thi lish the Australasian commonwealth. shall cease. It is safe to conclude that the five asks that the portion of the treaty of In other words, the Czar being the short route to India. It seems as if Lord Beaconsfiel States of Australia proper will approve the scheme, that is New outh Wales, 1841-confirmed in London in 1871, must have foreseen such a contingeuc the one now probable wher Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and again at Berlin in 1878-which as and West Australia. New Zealand forbids the passage of foreign ships of his government purchased th bers of the Union if they so desire. It war through the Dardannelles without Island of Cyprus, the most available is also safe to conclude that England the consent of the Sultan, shall be point for a naval station contiguous te will ratify the new commonwealth. abrogated. This means that Russia the Mediterranean entrance to the Coercion is no longer part of her policy demands a southern seaboard for naval Suez canal. With this strategic adyan in governing colonies. Should an extraofficious person be appointed to the ultimately that the tage Great Britain might hold out a governorship, trouble may result, and Turks shall be driven out of eastern long time against Russian encroach absolute independence follow. It only Europe and the Muscovites occupy ments, one of the ultimate objec and Tasmania can also become mem and purposes, hich is the possession of British had been contributed by the Saints in faith it is impossible to please God. I ndia. the Stake. Much of the material was say without self-denial it is not possible on the ground. People coming from to receive salvation. There should other wards or removing to other wards be no idlers in the Church. should be particular to provide them- In all the time measured out to us selves with recommends from their there never was a time of more importance than this mortal sphere on the Bishops. earth. Encouraged the Stake officers to a strict performance of their duties. To the westward in the Mediterranan, England has the Island of Malta s a naval station, and at the point bining with the Atlantic it has GibralApostle F. M. Lyman referred to ar, which is believed to be im- the matter of debt and said we should regnable. It commands the Gibraltar always deal in a manner that we would trait from the Spanish side, while the not be ashamed for the Lord to see us. French possess Tangier, a point of It had been asked what should be done with a man who would not pay his Imost equal importance, on the debts. Such men were not Latter-day Morocco side. Russia would, there- Saints. We are all to be judged according ore, not have a brilliant prospect of to our works. There is plenty for all to gress for her ships of war in that direc-be built, the earth to subdue, our do-academies and meeting-houses to houses to cultivate and make desirable, to become learned in the scriptures, efficient in our duties as members of the Church, and our responsibilities are just as great in our sphere as the President of the Church in his. The choir sang an anthem. Benediction by Bishop L. L. Hatch. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. After singing and prayer the Sacrament was administered by the Bishopric of Oxford ward. ion, into the Atlantic. The revival of the "Eastern Quesion," which has been a prolific cause f wily diplomacy and bloody war for everal generations, presents a quesion of intense interest to those who tudy the signs of the times, which inicate the approach of events of great noment. AN EPIDEMIC OF CRIME. AN epidemic of crime is said to be prevailing at present in New York City. The same may be said of many of the principal towns in the country. During the past few weeks New York has had a run of murder, suicide and deaths by violence that is phenomenal, even for that city. Speaking on the subject the New York Recorder says: "It is deplorable that the pages of the Haily papers should be filled with reports of horrible murders and pitiable suicides. But such, unhappily, is the burden of the hews of the day, and for the detection of Felons, the prevention of self-destruction and the safeguarding of the community, It is essential that publicity should be given to the description of such deplorable events in plain but decorous language. Society must have knowledge of crime and misery in order to take effecLive measures to protect itself against hem." The theory is advanced that the depressing effects of la grippe cause much of the present mania for murder and suicide. Counselor S. H. Hale bore testimony The choir sang an authem. the Gospel. By energy and industry Wm. L. Webster, supt. of the Sister Elizabeth Fox, president of the Relief Societies of the Stake, said the societies of the Stake were in fair condition; the presidents of the various societies were energetic and desirous of doing their duty, administering to the wants of the poor and encouraging the sisters. The choir sang an anthem. Benediction by Jeptha G. Folkman. Sunday evening, at 7:30 a general meeting was held. After the ONEIDA STAKE CONFERENCE. usual opening exercises Elders J. M. Tanner and Seymour B. Young adThe quarterly conference of the dressed the meeting on the subject of Oneida stake was held at Franklin, our social and moral condition, as April 26 and 27. Present on the stand: compared with the world. Showed Apostles F. M. Lyman and H. J.Grant the perfect organization of the mortal Seymour B. Young, of the seven presi- body and the harmony of its workings, tents of Seventies; of the authorities and compared it to the perfect organof the Stake, President Geo. C. Parkin-ization of the body of Christ and the Fon and Counselor S. H. Hale; mem- Church of God and its workings. hers of the High Council and Bishops of wards. I President Parkinson presented the general authorities of the Church and of the Stake, all of which were unanimously sustained. Choir sang an anthem. Benediction by Alfred Alder. Monday, 2 p.m. Singing and prayer was necessary to educate the physical, Apostle H. J. Grant showed that it the mental and the spiritual parts of man, that in the world they provide for the physical and mental education, but the spiritual is entirely neglected. Showed the difference between true and false prophets, and referred to the predictions of the Prophet Joseph Smith, testifying they had been fulfilled. The choir sang an anthem. Elder Seymour B. Young addressed Choir sang an anthem. Clerk. P. S.-At the close of the meeting the brethren were taken to Preston to see the Stake Academy, now in course of erection. In the evening a play was given by the Home dramatic company, entitled, "Fraud and its Victims." In all we had a very enjoyable time. close of the meeting. High Counselor An accident occurred just at the Levi P. Bingham of Clifton was hitching up his team when one of the mules became frightened and ran away. Brother Bingham somehow got his arm and wrist entangled in the rope which he had coiled in his hand. The mule dragged him by the arm about s block through one pair of gates, across two ditches, and when he was picked up he was unconscious. Though no bones were broken he was terribly bruised from head to foot, and in great pain. Next morning he felt somewhat better and was taken to his home. Gen. Albert Pike, who died the other day in Washington, D. C., is said to have had the finest private collection of living birds in that city. He had nearly one hundred and fifty songsters, which were kept in cages and not in regular aviary. General Pike, at his death, left all the birds to his colored valet. Monday, 10 a. m. After singing and prayer, Apostle F. M. Lyman said: At 10 a.m., after singing and prayer, have a word of warning to give the President Parkinson reported the vari- people of this Stake, that they abstain The cutlery exports from Sheffield bus organizations of the Stake in fair from all bitterness and hardness of to the United States during the last condition. The presidency were united heart that they be forgiving and charit-quarter were valued at $114,870. This and traveled through some portions of able. He showed what a great ex-shows a large decrease, as for the same the Stake since last conference; found ample our Savior set when in the period in 1890 the exports amounted to the people very well united and the hands of His crucifiers. A man who $250,000. This falling off in Sheffield's meetings were well attended. Report will not forgive his brother standeth cutlery trade is attributed to the new ed the Academy building as progress condemned betore the Lord, and should American tariff, and has resulted in ng favorably. There had already not partake of the sacrament. It is many cutlers being thrown out of been expended $10,000, most of which said in the Scriptures that without' work. |