Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-05

! -CSSSA ~ DCtAC~C-iy VI "oAs AhAD OCLAS'
from a source of reliability which oanno
be questioned. General Wells was for.
merly collector Of port at Burlington
and is the head of Wells & Richardson
OF that city, the largest wholesale manu-
featuring dug house in northern New
hampshire. He wes young man in
the war for the union. and was breysteC
brigadier general for bravery on the
field.
CHICAGO, Aug. GA morning paper
says: ut is generally understood Jay
dculd has virtually rsliuquished con,
troll OF the Central Pacific railway, and
that majority Of the stocks and bonds
OF the company have been placed in the
bands OF Drextral, Morgan & Co. The
general opinion Is that they have ao-
quired control Of the Union Pacific in
the interest Of the Vsuderbilts. A con-
test is said to be now in progress be-
tween the Vanderbilts, Burlington and
the Santa Fe for possession OF the Den
YER and Rio Grande. IL the Wander
bits succeed in getting the Rio Grande,
it is believed their next move will be 70
secure control of the Southern Pacific.
The Vanderbiit's will them be able to die
tate terms on all lines as far as through
traffic between the Atlantic and Pacific
ie concerned"
SHEsPeHKAD TRACK, Aug. 29.-His
Highnees wihs Futurity stakes, Yorkville
Belle second, Dasonet third.
PARIs, Aug. 29.-The official estimate
OF the damage by the rece5t cyclone on
the island OF Martinique ia placed at
100000 ,0O0, and it is estimated 373 peo-
pie lost their lives.
Orr oP MEXICO, Aug. 29-Papers
here say that the Chilean government
claims damages from the Mexican gov
eminent for permitting the Esmeraida
to coal at Acapulco.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2o.-President Har-
risoD and party took train for Cspe May
this morning.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2e.-Julisu Fos-
ter, who has been assisting the congress
sional ENJOYS Of this city, hss just re-
ceived the following dispatch dated New
York and signed by Richard Trumbull,
one OF the agents Of the congressional
party: "Bslmaceda is defeated, Valps-
raiso is in our power. Viva Chiler'
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IA we'll
known firm of this city received the
following cshlegrsm direct from Val
paraiso this afternoon: Valparaiso is
in control of the congressionslists." The
cablegrsm comes from sources which
the house, interested in Chilean trade,
states are disinterested and authentic.
WAsHiSoToH, A ug. 8.--Acting Secrs-
tsry Wharton, Of the State Department,
received the following cablegram to-
night from United States consul dc.
Creary at Valparaiso:
"VALrARAIso, Aug. "a bsttle was
fought near this city this morning. The
government forces were badly beaten.
Heavy losses on both sides The city
to the opposition but is in
tie hands Of Admirels Of American. Gar
man. French and English feets for good
order. No communication With Santa
&C. The opposition forces are now en-
sering the CITY,"
WASHINGTON, Asg. 23.-Later dis |
patches addressed to Pedro Montt, con-
yressioual envoy, state that the triumph |
. complete and that Valparaiso is eur-
rendered.
WAsHINo-ox, Aug. 20.-The govern
nent has received notification from the
United States oonsul at Valparaiso Of O |
oattle yesterday and victory Of the in
Iurgents. TIE consul was also notified /
II battle near Santiago, but az the
wires from there to the oosst were cut,
Minister Egan has not been able to tally
with the department.
LONDON, Aug. &.-Ohicial dispatches
'soeived from Berlin and Paris confirm
he announcement that the city Of Val
,arsiso was captured by the insurgent
party. Quiet prevailing throughout
Valparaiso has been 80 marked that the
in command Of foreign 6eets
iecided there was NO need for any inter
Tention on the part Of the assembled
ieets to protect the foreign population
,fVslpsrsiso.
NEW Yohx. Aug. 29.-Flint, Chilean
said this morning: 81
10 not think this battle win end the war
inless President Bslmaoeds and his
principal Iieutenants are prisoners in the 4,
lands OF the insurgents. II the presi
lent succeeded n reaching Santiago,
where he hss another large force Of
.roops concentrated, the situation will |
Do somewhat different. The rebel Feet
would be of no value there"
BAI.MACEpA YIREs.
New YoRE, Aug. 29,-The Herald this
devotes page to Chilian news.
Its Valparaiso dispatch Of the 18th says
hat Bslmaceda's army was crushed at
Vine del Mar, after Ave hours lighting,
md scattered beyond all hope of re-
The insurgents took pos
session on the hills and moved down
he government forces, killing the lead
ng generals, Barbosa cid Aizsrrees, and
outing their troops. Five thousand
we're killed and wounded. President
'lect Vicuns hurried aboard the Ger
nan flagship and begged protection,
shieh wac granted, while President
fed and is believed to be
making his way to Buenos Ayres. Ad-
nirals Of American, English, French and
isrmao Seets were requested by con-
eaders to land forces 10 Val
'araiso to look after foreign interests
nd did so. The insurgents now occupy
be city and they were greeted with the