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Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
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Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

Speaker Reed has succeeded in keep
ing the Ex-members Of Congress, who
are engaged in lobbying. off the iioor Of
the House to greater extent than has
ever before been done. The rules give
Ex-members Of both branches Of Con-
gress the privilege Of the f,or, but the
rules also say that this privilege can
only be. enjoyed BY those who are not
interested in legislation. Early in the
present session Speaker Reed instructed
the doorkeepers of the House 10 admit
no Remember no, provided with q pass.
signed by the Speaker. and to send all
who applied for admission without .
pass. to him. He has only issued pas
les to t Q Ex-members who convlnced
him that they were not lobbyists.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
FAVOR AN EXTRA SESSION.
Several Congressmen Want a Tariff
 Bill Passed at Once

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Congress- 4. man Hepburn of Iowa, chairman of the house committee on interstate com merce, and Congressman Broderick of Kansas, both of whom arrived today, are in favor of an extra session of con- gross and the immediate passage of a Republican tariff bill.
 MT Hepburn favors a moderate pro- tective measure. Representative Thomas of Michigan says the senti- ment In Michigan is decidedly in favor of the immediate passage of a measure to raise additional revenue. The Ding ley bill, he says, with some modified tions, would be satisfactory.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
ISSUED A CALL.
Currency Reform Club Will Soon Agi
 tate Proper Legislation.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 1.-The exc cutive committee in charge of the ar engagements for the currency reform convention to be held in this city Jan uary 12, today issued formal call for the convention. The call recalls that the convention shall be composed of representative business men chosen from the boards of trade, chambers of commerce, commercial clubs, or other similar commercial bodies in cities of 5000 or more inhabitants, according to the census of 1890, the basis of rep resentation to be according to popu- lation.
 The convention is called, it is stated, for the purpose of considering and suggesting such legislation as may be deemed necessary to place the. cur rency system of the country upon a sound and permanent basis.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
THE TRANS-PACIFIC LINE.
Negotiations for the Santa Fe Road as
 ConnectingaLink.

CHICAGO, Dec 4.-There is no longer any doubt as to the identity of the moving spirits in the proposed trans-Pacific steamer line, o. w. Pot ter, president of the Commercial Ma tional bank, practically admitted that his son, E. C. Potter, was engineering the big projects
 A. H. Butler is also a prominent henchman and he, together with young Potter, is now in San Diego in the in terest of the enterprise It is also known that negotiations are under way with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad looking toward utilizing the latter as a connecting link between the Atlantic ports.
 E. c. Potter is stockholder in the Santa Fe road. He declined to state what capitalists are interested with his son in the enterprise and declares he has not a dollars worth of interest in it.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
POISON TENDS FOUL WORK.
Attempts the Murder of Over
 500 People.
Out of Revenge a Monster in Mil- WauKee Puts Arsenic in a Bakers Bread-His Customers Tn a Crit fcaI Condition.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 4.-What is thought to be an attempt at wholesale poisoning, and which was in a large measure successful, was reported to the police today when information was given of the sudden and serious ill., ness of about 100 families, numbering between 500 and 500 persons, living in the northwestern part of the city.
 The cause of the sickness was traced to the bread sold at bakery owned by Otto Foglesthaler.
 Tonight an analysis of the bread showed that it contained arsenic The sick persons are living, but a large number of cases are considered seri- ous, if not critical.
 From investigation the police are convinced that the arsenic was placed in the bread with the intent to cause the death or serious illness of Fogles- thaler's customers, with the object of ruining his business. Arrests will be made tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
APPEALS FOR DESERT LANDS
Francis Urges the Necessity of
 Proper Legislation.
His Annual Report Recommends a Commission of Three on Indian Affairs, and Deals With Bond- Aided Railways.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-In his an- nual report, which was made public today, Secretary of the Interior Fran cis urges upon congress the necessity for legislation for the reclamation and disposal of lands within the arid re- gions.
 Unless the Carey act could be amended so as to give the state power to pledge lands for their reclamation, he says, it would be better to place the lands under the direction of the states only as far as may be necessary to secure their reclamation for the benefit of actual settlers.
 Under the head of Indian affairs, the secretary repeats the recommenda- tion of his predecessor for a commits sion of three, one of which shall be an army officer, to take the places of the commissioner and assistant com missioner of Indian affairs.
 The secretary goes extensively into the subject of bond-aided railways, and says:
 'In my judgment, it is best for the government to accept lump sum in cash for it's claim against these roads, if by doing so that claim can be set tied and the connection between the government and the only roads it has ever aided by direct subsidy can be effectually served. Such solution of this vexed question would meet with the hearty approval of the people gen erally and relieve legislators and all branches of government of the trou- blesome problem and of a trying re- sponsibility"
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
SLAUGHTER OF DEER.
Hunters Invade the Minnesota Indian
 Reservation in Swarms.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 1.-The slaughter of deer in northern Minnesota this year is something enormous, and bids fair to exceed that of any previous year in the states history. The favor ite hunting grounds are upon the re- gently ceded portions of the Red lake reservation.
 Nor are these hunters content to hunt upon ceded lands alone. They take advantage of the Indians lack of knowledge concerning the new boun- daries, and boldly push across on to the diminished reserve in quest of newer runaways which have not been patrolled so regularly. Many of them kill for the sport there is. in bagging large game. Carcasses are frequently hung up in the woods and forgotten or purposely left behind. A fat buck weighing 250 or 300 pounds is heavy load for a man to stagger under to a wagon trail which, perhaps, is some distance away, and many of the par
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
BIRDS OF PASSAGE.
The Cold Snap Causes Flight to the
 Pacific.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-The cold wealth CT has had perceptible effect on Cal ifornia travel. Inquiries at the offices of all the leading lines developed the fact that hundreds of Chicago people are leaving for the balmy climate of the Pacific coast. Two lines say that all the berths on two different trains were engaged for last night and res ervations were being received fast Some of the roads are running tourist sleepers once a week, while others send car of that description through seven days a week.
 The competition among the differ ent lines is lively. Some of them were exhibiting photographs of the interior of tourist cars. These cars seem to be meeting with general favor because of cheaper, but substantial, ac- commodation offered. The railroads are preparing for grand rush on the first appearance of snow and slush which always sends Chicagoans west in crowds.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
NEW MEXICO MINES.

The coming year promises Important development in gold mining in New Mexico. The districts of Elizabeth town, Hematite, Red River City, Hope well and Cochiti are all active and pre- pairing for heavily increased output Many new mills are talked of and all together the prospect is rocst bright
 Work on a large scale viii be begun in the. spring on the Montezuma placers in Red River district. Prep arations are being actively pushed
 A twelve and three-quar:er ton run of ore from the lease On the Snake mine at HillsbOro, was made at the Bonanza mill last week and yielded a little over thirty ounces of gold. This ore was taken from near the surface and was practically free milling.
 A very rich strike is reported near Golden. The ore is white quartz, iron stained and free gold ts plentifully scattered through it. Twenty tons have been sacked and a test mill run will be made.
 Out of ninety-six hour run on the Woods properties, returns were re- ceived of thirty-five ounces of gold and about $150 of concentrates. MT. Woods is preparing to have the mill run night and day and will begin about the first of December.
 The company owning the Caledonia and Hibernia mines, Hillsboro dis trict, have decided to go on, with the work and put the property on a pro- ducing basis. The workings consist of a 600-foot tunnel and 125-foot shaft. both in ore ranging from S100 to s450 to the ton.
 Work progresses steadily on Scur- lock and Schneider's prospect in Gold gulch, Le Belle district A depth of over thirty feet has been reached, the vein has widened to about four feet and is now almost perpendicular.
 Shipments continue from the Lone Star mine, Cochiti district, and returns are good. A number of Improvements are under way on the property, which will greatly increase it's facilities fer production.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
A PECULIAR ROBBERY"
Did a Roman Candle Do the Business
 A Buckshot Story.

CHARLESTON, S. C., Dec. 4.-Early yesterday morning a fruit store be- longing to Charles Perkins was discov- erd to be on fire. The firemen found Perkins inside the place with five wounds in his head and in an uncon- scious condition The shop was totally destroyed. Perkins regained con- sciousness during the day and said that two men entered his shop while he was asleep and one of them shot him with buckshot and robbed him. No shot was heard by the neighbors and the money had not been touched in the cash drawer. The physicians have found no bullets nor buc&shot in Perkins head. The case is surround ed in mystery and many people believe that Roman candle or one of the sky rockets, many of which were in the shop, must have gone off, hitting Per kins in the head and setting fire to the place.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05

tellect, M. F. Cohen occupies cell in the county jail, without friends and unable to give bonds. He is penniless
 The prisoner is charged with the larceny of $400 from the New York Life Insurance company. George w. Riggs, the local agent, is the com blaming witness.
 It is said there are several charges pending against Cohen in the west His arrest this morning on capias re- calls the career of Sarah Althea Hill, whose name was coupled with that of Senator Sharon. California's million aire statesman, in the sensational di- vorce suit. Cohen is nephew of the woman and was witness at the trial. His father and mother are wealthy cit izens of Houston, Texas, and he had all the money he wished. He cut a decided figure in the west and on the coast.
 AS nephew of the Hill woman the young man became widely known. Finally his career of high living came to an end. He was disinherited by his father on account of his misdeeds Since then he has lived by his wits. It is charged he defaulted bail in the Indian Territory, St. Louis, Houston and Galveston.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
FIRE AT PRESCOTT.
Twelve Cows Burned and There's a
 Milk Famine in the Town

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Dec 4-(Special) -Campbelrs dairy burned to the ground this evening. Twelve cows spread with such rapidity that it was impossible to release them from the enclosure where they were confined.
 The milk supply of the city is al most cut off and an order has been sent to Phoenix to supply this city with the lacteal fluid. The loss will amount to about $2,000.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05

ties have not the facilities for trans porting their game to civilization. Once there it is drug upon the mar ket. In the villages of Fosston, Red Lake Falls, Thief River Falls and at other points where the game reaches rail facilities, it goes begging at 3 cents per pound, while carcasses are frequently disposed of in the woods for 50 cents or s1, according to the buyers ability to drive a bargain.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
ARRIVALS AT ASH FORK.

ASH FORK, Ariz., Dec. 3.-(Spe- cial )-Arrivals at Depot hotel: s. F. Knight, Phoenix; MT. George E. Morse, Prescott; Charles L. Heartt, Los An geles; w. G. Wodard and wife, liar din, Mo-; S. B. Chase and wife, Hardin, Mo-; s. T. Constable, San Francisco c. H. Anderson, Springfield, Ohio; J. H. Clinkseades, San Diego; R. A. Lewis, Phoenix; MT. Joseph Cope, Good Hope, H.; J. A. Covey and wife, Chicago; J. H. Carter, Albuquerque.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
AFTER A BEEF TRUST.
The Federal Grand Jury at Chicago
 Will Investigate

CHICAGO, Dec 4.-Trouble is said to be in store for the alleged beef trust. The federal grand jury, al though through with it's regular busi- ness, has not been requested to be dis charged and it is resolved to investi- gate the combination that exists be- tween the big packers for the purpose of regulating" prices and forcing deal CTS to buy from them.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
DEATH IN HAVANA'S STREETS
For Spanish SentrieS Early in
 the Revolt.
Vendetta Organization Composed of Government Employes. Business Men and Clerks Shot Spanish Soldiers Secretly.

EMIGRATION, N Y, Dec. A. William Youngs, who has cooper shop in Water street, Binghamton, has seen the Cuban insurrection from the inside and has had thrilling ex- periences with the Spaniards.
 When the revolt broke out MT. Youngs was making barrels for a Gu ban firm in Havana. There were many sympathizers with the revolu- tionary movement among the citizens, even in official circles.
 It was found that, owing to the su- perior force of Spain a guerilla war was necessary. A company was formed in Havana, which was to be a strictly secret organization, and whose object was the removal of Spanish soldiers MT. Youngs was elected captain of the troop, and the men were divided into twenty-five squads of four each, with a first, sec ond and third lieutenant.
 It was the duty of these men to as semble quietly after nightfall in their squads and pick off at least one sol dier, and as many more as they con- veniently could before they retired. The next morning they were at their usual places of business, some in of fees, others in stores, and not a few in the government employ. Night after night Spanish sentries would be found lying on the streets with bullet holes in their heads
 Shots from unexpected corners and fired by unseen foes would lay low the officers passing along the lighted thor oughfares, until reign of terror pre- vailed among the soldiers, for none knew whence death would come or who would be next.
 The Spanish government did every thing in it's power to unravel the mys- tery. Detectives were employed to track down the members of the or ganization, which was known to exist, but failed
 Large rewards were offered, but the members of the orsn- zation remained firm and none of the others knew the secret, so the flower of the army grad ually melted before the unseen foe.
 Gradually the Spanish government increased the amount of the reward until at last the cupidity of second lieutenant got the better of him, and he placed copy of the muster roll in the hands of the government. It so happened that the roll was given by him to an officer of the custom house who saw the names of his two sons on the list.
 He took the roll. home to his wife and that night MrDYoung was directed to take the two young men and retire to the mountains. His comrades, as many as could be found, also were warned to leave the vicinity before daybreak, which they did. The fol- lowing day the muster roll was placed in the hands of the captain-general but it was discovered that the birds had flown.
 MT. Youngs, with several others succeeded in reaching the United States. The other day Youngs saw in Havana paper that the second lieu tenant had been found dead on the street.
 Speaking of this occurrence, Youngs said that at the time he left Cuba the first lieutenant of the society re- marked that before he left the island the second lieutenant would visit a higher tribunal.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
WANTS TO BE MINE INSPECTOR

WEBB CITY, Mo-, Dec. AT. J. Shelton, editor of the Daily Sentinel of this city, is an applicant for ap- pointment to the office of state mine inspector MT Shelton has had much experience in mining and would doubt less make an efficient officer Captain s. s. Brice of this city is also a candi- date.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
DYNAMITE DICK DEAD.
Notorious Outlaw Bites the Dust in
 Oklahoma Territory.

NEWKIRK, o. T., Dec. 4.-Dynamite Dick, a notorious territory outlaw, over whose head hung reward of 5000, was shot and killed in fight with deputy sheriffs, sixteen miles west of the city this morning. Dan Cravens, member of Dicks band, for whose arrest a reward of $500 is of fered, was badly wounded and cap tured.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
WILL FIGHT A BEAR.
Thomas Stevens Of Kentucky to Bat
 tie With a Vicious Cub

CEREDO, w. Va, Dec "A macth for $5,OO0 a side has been made be- tween Thomas Stevens of Kentucky and a vicious 10-months' old bear cub.
 Stevens is to be provided with a hunting knife with a four-inch blade. The battle is to take place at Cattletts- burg, Christmas eve in the opera house.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
WYATT EARP IS GAME.
Would Have Decided Honestly ''in the
 Face of an Arsenal"

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 4.-Tom Sharkey is still confined to his bed, but his physicians say he is doing nicely and that he will be up in few days no worse for the blow which secured him $10,000 Wednesday night. Fitz- simmons is cheerful and says he will get the purse yet, but Lynch, Sharkey' S packer, ridicules Fitzsimmons' expec- tations. Nearly all bets have been paid. Referee Wyatt Earp, who was disarmed of big Colts revolver at the ringside and was arrested last night, charged with carrying concealed weapons, was in the police court to- day. Earp asked and obtained a con- tinuance till Tuesday.
 Fitzsimmons says he has evidence to prove a conspiracy between Earp, Sharkey and the club managers to de- fraud him, but Earp still stands pat on the foul proposition.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
TO OPPOSE RESUBMISSION.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec 1.-The state temperance union is preparing to be- gin vigorous crusade against re- submission. Temperance meetings will be held all over the state with the object in view of arousing public sen timent and bringing influence to bear upon the members of the legislature.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
HERE'S A SCORCHER.
Arthur Gardiner of Chicago Smashes a
 Bicycle Record.

DENVER, Dec. 4.-Arthur Gardiner of Chicago this afternoon established a new professional bicycle record by riding a half mile unpaced, flying start, in :57 2-5.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
WEALTHY MINING MAN DEAD.

FL PASO, Tex, Dec 4.-Colonel V. s. Shelby, for forty years a+resident of the west and whose mining ventures gave him great wealth, died yesterday of cancer.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
THE SILVER MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 4.-Silver bars, 653s; Mexican dollars, 51k@52.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
FAMOUS HORSE DEAD.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec. 4.-Nutwood, the famous stallion, died today.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
DANGER AT KESHENA.
Ravages of Floods at Various Points
 in the Northwest

SHAWANO, Wis, Dec. k-The situ- ation at Keshena grows serious At Keshena Falls, two miles up the river, the ice is piled below the falls thirty feet high and the water backs up so that the falls are covered. The ice jam extends two and half miles down the river. The water is backing up the creek at the village and part of the place is under water. At the gov ernment blaming mill the water is seven feet deep. All agency property is in danger.
 MILWAUKEE,, Dec. IA special to The Wisconsin from Menominee, Mich igan, says: An ice gorge bas formed in the Menominee river at. Fisher and the river has overf1owed In several places as far tip as Twin islands. Above Fisher the river has virtually changed its course and swept into the Cedar river channel. Much property has been destroyed
 CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Dec A. The water went down six inches last night and fears of the people were very much allayed by learning that the river was falling The continued cold was also tending to quiet their fears. Colonel Jones started down the branch line of the Milwaukee & St. Paul road today, going along the bank of the river for several niles on fur ther investigation of the gorge. He disapproves of the use of dynamite or other explosives as unnecessary. The worst is undoubtedly over.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05

CHICAGO, Dec 1.-The son of millionaire, bred in luxury, finely ed ucated, and liberally endowed with in-
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05
ALONE IN HIS DUNGEON CELL.

Pitiful Downfall of a Once Gay Young
 High Roller.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-05

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 4-In 1875 Wyatt Earp, the referee of the FitZ- immons-Sharkey fight, was police man in Wichita under the notorious chief-of-police, Mike Meagher. All the officers who have been associated with him declare he is honest and would have decided according to his belief in the face of an arsenal.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-05-08
Compromise.

The Foster contingent are now
offering to the Pharr people this
compromise: 'sSeat Foster, then
call a Constitutional convention
and hold another election in one
year." The Pharr people refuse
such a compromise, they be,ieye
that either Foster or Pharr is elect
cd Governor. If it is Foster, let
him have his seat without any con-
dition, if it is Pharr, be is entitled
10 the seat.
The Pharr following are not
guided by Office, it is a question
of principle, and they cannot en-
ter into a compromise in which
who holds Office is the sole basis of
settlement. Pharr is willing to
have his vete investigated, and if
Fosters vote is an honest one,
there could be no reason for not
going behind the returns.
Why not throw open the doors
of investigation, if there be homes
ty and truth in the returns, then
with honor can Foster wear the
diadem, II am Governor" and
all citizens of Louisiana will do
him reverence but to accept the
crown under the cover of doubt
and secrecy, will forever throw
dishonor and shame upon the high
est Office in.the gift Of the people.
L. Foster willing to ever let sus-
picious cloud hover around. him,
Or is he willing to brush away
every idea of fraud and let in the
benign sunshine of truth, for if
here be truth in the returns the
wider the doors are opened the
brighter viii it shine.