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The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE editor of Las Dos Naciones. q journal published at St. Louis for cir culation in both the United States and Mexico contends that if carried out the projected effort of the United States to interfere with the free zone of Mexico will result in irreparable loss of American trade with Mexico
 "a trade which has been years in building up. Such loss will be but a part of the democratic scheme of general loss. The present adminis- tration has been a losing game since the fourth of March, 1893, and seems determined to continue so until the fourth of March, 1897.
The oasis., 1895-03-02


 ONE of the visiting legislators as- sured TIE OASIS editor that the si- tuation was and is such that justice demands creation of Papago county, and that ''it is bound to come, sooner or later.' That is just the way they have been talking to the people So yi- tally interested for six years past. The reople of papago county respect fully submit that the Arizona legisla- ture was created for the specific pur- pose of enacting such laws as wiil meet the wants and needs of the peo- pie and when that legislature recog~ nizes such want 1t is sworn duty to then and there legislate for 1t.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

TIE Gazette declares thao one of the democratic slogans in the next campaign will be "No dickering with the Rothschilds. Had that been a democratic slogan In 1892 would the party have been in better odor now? Has Cleveland obeyed any mandate Of his party whenever 1t pleased him to do otherwisef
The oasis., 1895-03-02

TuosE self constituted critics who are always decryiDg democratic insti- l9tions and complaining that there Is "tou much legislatons would surely be pleased with the record up to date of tue present Arizona legislature. The enartments perfected would not i'll more than two or three columns in an ordinary newspaper, and unless the last half of the session shows more work than the first, printing the ses- sion laws will not greatly enrich the printer. But if they will get move on them and pass the Papago county bill all this will be overlooked.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

This number terminates the pres cnt publication of the daily issue of THE OASIS, the advertising contracts which assured its publication now ex- piring. In closing it's short and usc- ful career many thanks are extended for the kindly patronage which made it both possible and profitable. It has served good purpose, done it's work, and now quits. With another Mardi Gras it will again appear
The oasis., 1895-03-02
ABusINEss MATTER.

The movement for creation of Pap ago county is business mems move ment entirely, and in no way springs from the machiuations of politicians as so frequently charged The busi- ness men interested demand the change because they see that the pres ent system Of going so far to transact public business is wastefu and pro- ductive of great loss. They see that development of road system is nee essary to the natural growth and de- velopment of their own town and their own business interests therein. They see that construction of such a road system is practically prohibited so long as their territory is an appanage and dependency of a county seat eighty miles away. These are good and valid business reasons, which ought to have great weight in consid- eration of this important proposition.
 On the other hand opposition to the measure is almost entirely political. One of the most open and persistent opponents is the clerk of the Pima county board of supervisors, who will find hisuvocation gone when division reduces Pima to the second class. An other active opponent-not quite so open-is the present treasurer of Pi- ma county. Division would reduce his salary. Both these gentleman have held public office oi one kind or an other from the time when the mem ory of man runneth not to the con trary. They are adr0it and willy poli- ticians who have always made politics pay, and their stand in this matter is the sentiment of the politicians that of the business men of the pro- posed new county, who find them selves and their interests handicapped and hampered by the present anomo- lous condition-and thus handicapped and hampered in the interest of polite
 Should such influences prevail when ians.
 weighed against the earnest desire of business men in the proposed county of Papag0?
The oasis., 1895-03-02

EVERY Saturday collection is talk en along Morley avenue to pay the cost of sweeping the street and cart ing of the rubbish. Regularly THE OASIS office is called upon for 'dos reales.n if everyone pays, fund of seven or eight pesos Is thus collected for about two hours work of a team and two men. For that amount of money the street should be swept and cleaned daily instead of hebdomadly.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE United States senate has pas- sed the house resolution suspending transportation of goods in bond through the United States to the free zone of Mexico. so long as the free zone is continued
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE legislative, visitors return to the territorial capital tomorrow. Al though Nogales regrets the parting shesspeeds them hcnce to create Papa 20 county.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

POLITICAL prophets whose raticina- tions are never fulfilled seem the most tireless race of mortals on the Aot- stool. Since the very day of his in- auguration they have busily circulat- ed preditions of the downfall of Gov ernor Hughes-an they are still at it. As a fact MT. Hughes has made as good governor Arizona has had, and the people arc satisfied with his ad- ministration. The gang lighting him have tired the people; but they never tire themselves.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

LAST WeekSenator Ransom of North Carolina, prominent advocate of free coinage Topped and voted for Cleyeland's gold bond proposition-- supporting it with speech. This week he is appointed minister to Mex leo. Not often is political perfdy so swiftly rewarded.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE hearty good win with which everybody has participated in the fun and frolic of the carnival, and the joy ous vigor imparted to everyone give force to the oft repeated assertion that it is good for humanity to un- bend occasionally.
The oasis., 1895-03-02


 WHAT is it about ones religious be- lief that makes most people so frantic when it is assaled or criticised? The ordinary man can hear with equanim- ity criticism of his views upon poli- tics, finance, taxation,c or anyOtber subject; but when his religious belief is assailed he immediately flies into a passion,y and then is murder in his heart for tho critic. And on those topics of which religion treats there is the least absolute demonstration; yet men seem more ready to fight in their support than for any others. Particularly true is this of catholics, At Savannah, Georgia, this week, the militia had to be called out to pro tect an ex-pricst and ex-nun. who lectured against their church.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE supreme court of Arizona, in a case in appeal from Pima county, has held that mesquite is not timber in the acceptance of the term as ilsed in the act prohibiting cutting timEer on government land.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE visitors from Phoenix departed from Nogales with profuse praises of the hospitality and good cheer of the people of Nogales. They all agreed that town with so much life and energy should attain all it strives for. If they will only turn their expres- slons of good will into little effective work for Papago county they will earn the everlasting gratitude of their late hosts.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

PEOPLE at Nogales have been ss busy with the Carnival this week that not much has been said about the north and seuth railroad to connect at Benson. But the project has merit and will be pushed for all that is in it.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE New York Times gives blast against statehood for Arizona. 1t sounds just like one of Fred Hughes fulminatIons against Papago county.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

DURING his first administration President Cleveland was hampered by republican congress--to that fact was ascribed all shortcomings. But whats the matter now?
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE various combines in the Ari zona legislature seem blocking all leg islation, and unless some of them are broken very few laws will be enacted.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

GOVERNOR HUGHES surely cannot fail to feel gratified by the many as snrances of hearty good wilIgiyen him by the people of Nogales
The oasis., 1895-03-02

REAL estate men at Ph9nix are squabbling, as usual, over tenderfeet, and driving out investors when they cannot make deals with them-to pre- vent someone else dealing.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

WILL the traditional observation Of the governor of North Carolina to the governor Of South Carolina pass te- day?
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THESE are days of fellowship and good feeling, and there is no one who is not glad he came,p
The oasis., 1895-03-02

To THE Legislators of Arizona. Press the button and Nogaies may be de- pended upon to do the rest.
The oasis., 1895-03-02
Saturday, March ?, 1895.

NosALEs has covered herself with 2 blaze of glory.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

GIVE Nogales half chance and see see city of which Arizona will be proud.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

THE people of this part of Pima in asking creation of the county of Papago simply ask extension to their own locality of the inestimable bIes- sing of local self government. That is an American principle; and people hereabout respectfully affirm that un- der existing conditions it is denied.
The oasis., 1895-03-02

FOSTER, the great weather sharp, predicted a severe storm to cross the continent yesterday and today. His prophecy may have been verified, but if so the verification went completely around Nogales. May such luck be always in attendance on the line city
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
THE PERSONN
Of the Coming Senate Will Be Quite the Opposite to What It Was.
 Butler Placed.

WARRINGTON, March 15.-The disappear anoe of eighteen senators will make an en- tire change in the appearance in the senate floor when that body meets again. Instead of majority of the desks being on the democratic side they now appear on the republican side, and in this connection it is interesting to know that at the request of Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina his desk has been placed on the republican side. Mir. Butler is a populist, elected by iusionist legislature that at the same time gave the short term to MT. Pritchard, re- publican. The fact that MT. Butler has asked to be seated on the republican side is taken as an indication that he will act with the republicans pertaining to organization and such other questions as are not incon- sistent with his views on particular sub jects. Senator Ransom, whom he succeeds, -prophesied that MT. Butler would at all times be found acting in harmony with the party in the senate that was antagonistic to the democrats.
 torney- general for the postotfice depart ment to the effect that ESQ -called neWepa per Iaws'' circulated by publishers col lection agencies were no laws at all will have the effect of closing the business of various newspaper collection agencies throughout the country.
 The department will now prohibit their letters from going through the mails to the newspapers and to subscribers who have failed to pay.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
LOST ONE HAND.
A Selmian Meets Painful Accident Through Mules Antics-A
 Fatal Scrimrnage.

SELMA, March 15.-[Speciall. A painful accident happened to Capt. J. F. Lumsden of this city yesterday, at bis plantation, near Ssfford. He had just returned from a hunt and was in the act of opening gate, when mule. which he was leading gave a jerk and caused shotgun which he held in his right hand to be discharged. The load almost tore away his left hand. It was amputated today, and he was doing well at last accounts.
 This afternoon two little negro boys, north of Selma, quarreied while crossing Beach creek, and in the scrimmage which followed one fell in the creek and was drowned. The body has not been recov- cred,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
A PEREMPTORY DEMAND For Reparation 10 One of Uncle
 Sam's Merchantmen MADE 5A THE sPANIARDs Min GIT Muruaga Very Much ss rised at Secretary cres- 2 hams Hasty Action.

S IADRID, March l5.-Mr. Hannis Tay- Icr, American minister, today presented to the minister of foreign affairs demand from his government for an apology and reparation from the government of Spain on account of the Allianca affair. Taylor's action was based on the following dispatch from MT. Gresham, dated at Washington, yesterday:
 "This department is informed that on the Sth instant the United States mail steamship Allianca, on her homeward voy- age from Colon to New York, when six miles from the coast of Cuba. of Cape Maysie, was repeatedly fired upon by a Spanish gunboat with solid shot, which, fortunately, fell short.
 "sThe windward passage where this oc- cured is the natural and usual highway for vessels plying between ports of the United States and the Caribbean sea. Through it several regular lines of Amer ican mail and commercial steamers pass weekly within sight of Cape Maysie. They are W ell known, and their voyage embraces no Cuban port of call. Forcible interfer- euce with them cannot be claimed as a bel- ligerent act, whether they pass near the Cuban coast or not, and can under no cir cumstances be tolerated when no state of war exists.
 ''This government will expect a prompt disavowal of the unauthorized act and due expression of regret on the part of Spain, and it must insist that immediate and pos- itive orders be given to the Spanish naval commanders not to interefere with legiti- mate American commerce passing through that channel, and prohibiting all acts wan tonly imperiiing life and property lawfully under the flag of the United States. You will communicate this to the minister for foreign affairs and urge the importance of a prompt and satisfactory response.
 stGRESHAM ''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
COTTON MOVEMENT.

NEW ORLEANS, March 15.-Ths following g is the cotton crop statement from Septem. Der l, 1894, to March 10, 1895, inclusive, issued by the New Orleans cotton ex- change:
 Port receipts, 7,o94 336 bales, against 5,345, ,706 bales last year, 4 ,409, l35 bales year before last and 6 6,3l3 ,057 bales for the same time in 1892; overland to mills and Canada, S64, 756 bales, against 709, OPS bales last year, 743, 429 bales year before last and 1,06S, ,023 bales in 1892; interior stocks in excess of September l, 2S6, ,255 bales, against 222 ,207 bales last year, 2S3, . 002 bales year before last and 3S6 ,559 bales in 1892; southern mill takings, exclusive of consumption at southern outports, 503,- 2S9 bales, against 504 ,486 bales last year, 4S5, 485 bales year before last and Al ,4J9 bales in 1892; amount of crop brought into sight during the 195 days to date, 8.74s, ,S56 bales, against 6,7S1, 422 bales last year, 1921 APO bales year before last and s, 209, ,055 bales in 1892; crop brought against 82, ,5i0 bales for the seven days ended March 15 last year, 63, ,0SS bales year before last and 113, 516 bales for the same time iu 1892; crop brought into sight for the first fifteen days of March, 2Sl,- POI bales, against 16i ,S14 bales last year, 147 ,077 bales year before last and 252, l0l bales in 1892.
 Comparisons in these reports are made up to the corresponding date last year, year before last aud in 1892, and not to the close of the corresponding week. Con- parisons by weeks would take in 197 days of the season of last year, 19S days year before last and 200 days in 1892, against only 196 days this year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
NOTHING TO GIVE OUT.

WARRINGTON, March 15.-Secrstary Gresham, in spite of his sickness and the inclemency of the weather, resumed duty at the state department today and was closeted with Assistant Secretary Uhl for several hours. Neither he nor any other state department official would discuss the SrAnish affair, further than to admit the accuracy of the published text of the dis patch sent to Minister Taylor at Madrid. No expression could be obtained from them uuon Minister Muruaga's somewhat drastic comments upon the action of the depart ment. and further steps will doubtless bs deferred uutil his return.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
soon as tbe state troops are relieved from

duty.
 From the screwmen direct nothing can be gotten except a denial of having partici- pated in the trouble, and therefore all re- ports oi their movements, or what purpose is actuating their minds, is born of general rumor. Numerous arrests have been made of persons who participated in the riet'ng, but it is extremely doubtful if jury can be gotten which will convict solitary In dividual.
 ONE OF THE EVIL EFFECTS.
 One of The evil ( if acts the labor disturb anceS IS having on the commerce oi this city was shown today, when IL was rumored that when the steamship Niagara finishes unloading she will not remain at this port to take on her cargo of cotton, bat will go to Galveston Tor it.
 The Niagsra is lying at the wharf near the head oi Philip street, aud in the vicinity of the place from which party of rioters fired upon negroes and killed one of them last Tuesday. Yesterday she was being unloaded by non union men, aud it is said that the unloading will be completed to- day. The Elder Dempster company are agents for the vessel, and as the rumor got abroad that the craft was to be sent to Gal weston for her cargo of cotton, the inquiry was made tnere if the vessel was 10 be loaded with cotton at Galveston and the re- ply was in lhe affirmative. The question was asked if the labor troubles on the levee was the cause of thus action being taken. 1pc auSWST was, DcCauSo VI 'I ) situation,' '' and it was further added that the steamer is to leave her moorings to- morrow morning and start out for the port on the Gulf of Mexico. Nothing further could be learned.
 GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING.
 The riot of Tuesday morning is now be- ing investigated by the grand jury. The inquisitorial body met this morning with Foreman J. A. Chalaron and thirteen members in attendance and went into ses- sion with the matter of the riot before them for investig galion. A large number of wit nesses have been summoned from the police force and among the negro screw men who were present at the sceDe and whose bodies were made the targets for the revolvers and rifles of the attacking party. At o'clock Judge Noise sent for the grand jury and delivered special charge urging them 10 probe tue affair to the bottom in order to discover inc perpe- trators of the outrage.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED.

LONDON, March 15.-The Times' corre- spondent at Madrid says the uncertainty of the fate of the Reina Regente has caused great public excite ment there. The government is ac. cuscd of keeping back news of the ship and having ordered detention by censors of all telegrams giving information of her. 1t is more likely, however, that the govern ment is as badly of for definite news of the missing ship as is the public. The more optimistic portion of the public are of opin- ion that the cruiser has been driven into the. Atlantic by a storm and is either disa- bled or short Of coal. s-.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
AWAITING THE DECISION

k WASHINGTON, March 15.-A statement was made upon good authority that the de- cision of the United States supreme court on the constitutfonality of the income tax will be rendered before Monday, April 15. Treasury officials charged with the coHec- ton of the tax have been very anxious to obtain some informal assurance of this point, inasmuch as extension of the period within which returns must be made by tax payers in order to escape the 50 per cent penalty imposed by law expires on that duv
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
GOVERNOR MCINTYRE
WIRES THE STATE DEPARTMENT AS TO THE TROUBLE AT wALsENBURoH. COL.


 TROUBLE AT wALsENBURoH. COL.
 WAsHINeToN, March 15.-This after noon the following telegram was received at the department of state from Governor Mcintyre of Colorado, dated Denver: "I am just in receipt of detailed account by telegram from the sheriff at Walsenburgh It does not differ materially from the newspa. per reports. An inquest was held and, as I am Uniformed, @ thorough investigation made. The evidence was taken in writing and subscribed by the witnesses and filed in the office of the clerk of the district court. Sheriff Furr says there has been no trouble of any kind since and that he is thor ougfIy able to maintain peace and there Is no danger of an uprising of Americans or Italians. am in receipt of telegram part.
 {" "sPlease give orders for immediate ac- tion against The murderers of the Italians ,
 .1mmediately action will be urged on the proper authorities looking to the arr rest aud punishment of guilty persons.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
THE WILL STANDS.

ATLANTA, March 15.-The effort to break the will of the late George Washington Dye of Ebert county has failed in the lower court. Dye left an estate worth S100 ,000 to his negro housekeeper and her six chill. dren, whose father he was. His relatives attempted to break the will, but the jury rendered verdict today sustaining it. This is in accordance with the decisions of the state supreme court. After Dye died $40, 900 in cash was found packed in an old trunk. He owned 1000 acres Of land in one body, and was known in his county as tGoyernorb Dye.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
THOMAS DARRAS.

NEW ORLEANS, March 15.--A special from San Antonio, Tex, to the States says: Thomas Darras, the son of a wealthy y steamboat. owner of St. Louis, Mo-, died here yesterday. Consumption was the cause of death. Thomas Darras was a very eccentric man throughout life. He lived up to his income, and from $500 to 5000 a month went over the gaming table.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
SIR ROBERT WILLIAM DUFF.

SYDNEY, N. s. w. !, March 15.-Rt. Hon. |. Sir Robert William Duff, governor of New South Wales, died here today. Governor Duff recently arrived here from Hobart, Tasmania, where he had attended the Australian conference. He was iIl-before leaving Hobart, and was in a prostrate condition when he arrived. He was born in Scotland in 1885.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
SCORE ONE FOR MOBILE.

MOBILE. March 15.-The effect of the re- cent decision of the supreme court of the United States on the life of the patent in the Bane case has had the effect of bringing into existence telephone companies in many of the southern cities. Mobile has, during the past few days, organized such a company, which has met at once with lib. eral patronage. The material will be or. dered at once for complete telephone ant
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
ANNOUNCED THE DEATH.

LONDON, March 15.-In the house of commons this afternoon Sydney Buxton under colonial secretary, announced the death of Sir H. w. Duff, governor Of New South Wales. Buxton condoled with the family of the deceased governor aud ex- pressed his sense of the severe loss which which the diplomatic service had sustained through his death.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
VICTORIA IN CANNES.

CANNES, March 13 Queen Victoria ar rived here on her way to Nice by special train at 3:20 o'clock this afternoon. She was m t at the station by the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cam mbridge and Duke of Meek len berg -Schwerin. Vice. Consul Fay Tor presented the queen with floral offer ing, and the entire town was enthpsiastic in its greeting to her majesty.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
.wALCoTT,s ENGAGEMENTS.

BOSTON, March 15.--Tom O'Rouke, man ager of Joe Walcott, the colored pugilist, sends the following information from Can. ada: ''I have matched Walcott against Dick Burge at 142 pounds for s50O0 side, to be fought in England in August. II Tom Tracy is not defeated or makes draw with Tommy Ryan in Chicago Monday night will match Walcott against him at the Suffolk Athletic club for April 10.o
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
DENIED THE APPLICATION.

WAsHINoroN, MarchI1 15.-The secretary of the interior today denied the application of the New Orleans Pacific railroad for an appeal from the departmeut's decision, holding for cancellation it's indemnity to a quarter section of land in the New Orleans, fa land district. ,-