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Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
GHASTLY REVELERS.
Dressed a Corpse in a Duck Suit and
 Paraded it Through the Strets.

Cleveland, O., Oct 12.-The fall term of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical college opened yesterday.
 Last night forty of the students celebrated the event. They went to the pickling vat in the basement where are kept the cadavers secured Tor the college. They picked out the body of small man, bartender who had died of alcoholism. They arrayed the body in white trousers, a blue coat and slouch hat and two of them, walking one on either side supported the ghastly reveler.
 The boys made a complete circuit Of the tenderloin and red light sa- Icons and left a wake of hysteria and terror behind them. They finally were unable to longer elude the po- Nice, who were hunting for them, and they threw the corpse into an ash barrel and dispersed
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
SUFFERING FROM DROUGHT.
Last Appreciable Rainfall in Mis-
 souri Was on Aug. 30.

St. Louis, Oct 12.-Missourf is suf- fering with Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska and Arkansas from a se- were drought. Gov. Lon V. Stephens says he has information from various portions of the state, showing the dry spell to be so widely felt that per sons in some places have padlocked the curbs of their wells and cisterns to secure the small remaining supply of water left. The present drought is considered extraordinary in point of extent and duration. The last ap- preciable rainfall was on Aug. 30, when the precipitation was .27 of an inch.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
ELECTRICITY FOR TURRETS.
General Electric Co.'S Offer to Equip
 Warships at S10000 Accepted.

Washington, Oct. 12.--After con- ference yesterday with the naval bur eau chiefs, Secretary Long decided to introduce electric turret turning gear on the battle ships Alabama, Hi nois and Wisconsin. The secretary and his bureau officers considered a number of proposals from electric companies and ship building firms for installing the new system, and ac- cepted the offer of the General Elec- tric company to do the work at s10,- 000 for each ship.
 The proposal created a great deal of surprise, as one of the bids was $175, 900 for each ship, while the oth- CTS were not much lower. Estimates made at the navy department show that the work of installation will cost at least $125,00O. The company's req son for making such low bid was not explained.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
THE LAURADA CASE.
President Hart Appeals for a New
 Trial

Philadelphia, Oct. 12-The appeal for new trial in the case of Capt. Hart, president of the Hart Steam ship company, who was convicted several months ago of providing the means for military expedition to Cuba on the steamer Laurada, was argued today before Judges Acheson, Dallas and Kirkpatrick, sitting as the United States circuit court of appeals. Judge Bradford of the United States district court of Delaware also sat on the bench, but took no official part in the case. Hart, on conviction, was sentenced by Judge Butler, to two years imprisonment and $500 fine. but pending the disposition of the appeal for a new trial. sentence was sus- pended, and he has since been at lib- erty on ball.
 w. w. Kerr and United States Sen ator Gray of Delaware, argued in sup port of the appeal, and the govern ment's opposition to the motion was looked after by United States District Attorney Beck.
 The court reserved its decision.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
THE LAWYERS TALK.
The End of the Opening Argument in
 the Luetgert Case.

Chicago, Oct. 12.-Assistant States
 Attorney McEwan finished his argu- ment in the Luetgert trial today. At torney PhaIen will make the opening address for the defense tomorrow. MT. McEwan occupied the entire day and went over the case carefully. connecting the details of evidence for the jury and showing how one cir cumstance fitted into another and how the whole mass of evidence submit ted by the state furnished, in his opinion, a full and complete circltm- stantial chain, psaxiIg that Luetkeff
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
MINISTER SAMPSON.
Entertained by Brethren and Com.
 rades at Flagstaff.

Flagstaff, Ariz., Oct 12.-(SpecialO- General A. J. Sampson, minister to Ecuador, arrived here this morning
 He was greeted by many friends, who offered him hearty congratulations upon his appointment. General Samp- son was the special invited guest of Flagstaff lodge No. ', F. & A. M, at banquet this evening, given in honor of the official visit of Grand Master w. F. Nichols. Brother and Com rade Sampson has a host of firm friends at the Skyiight ely. He occupied seat of honor beside the grand master. The brothers and con- -rades of Flagstaff are proud of their distinguished visitors Among others
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13


 lic21n2 Oct. 12.-Col. Pope, the Dsacturer of glucose outside tiV new combine, received an uiti- matum from the trust yesterday. He was told he could sell out at the price fixed by the trust or wait till hewas wiped out by 9 tremendous slashing of prices. Then. as an indi-' cation of how the~eonbine was feel ing, further cut of 40 cents per Lan- dred pounds was announced by the combination.
 Pope went to his factories at Ge- neva and Venice, H., to think ever the matter. He may decide to fight The cut of 40 cents yesterday is said to have cost the trade 5000o
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
CANADIAN MAIL SERVICE.
Vessels Must Not Call at Any Amer
 ican Seaport.

Quebec, Oct. 12.-The Laurier ad- ministration is advertising for de- signs for bronze statues of Queen Vic toria and Alexander Mackenzie, and the official notice limits the competj- tion to Canadian artists
 The minister of trade and comme cree is calling for tenders for the new mail steamship service between Can ada and Great Britain, and it is pre- scribed that the vessel receiNin w. contract must call at no Ann seaport.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
GOLD. FROM EUROPE.
Majestic Will Bring Over $500, ,O0O
 In American Eagles.

New York, Oct. 12-Kuhn, Loeb & Go. announced today the importation of S500,000 in gold from Europe. This gold was purchased in American eag- les from the Bank of England and will be brought over on the steamship Majestic. ,......... +..
 This firm of bankers is the head of the syndicate organized to purchase the Union Pacific rai1road under fore closure sale. The upset price stipu- lated by the government for it's claim against the road is s45, 700, 900.
 The gold ordered Iby Kuhn, Loeb &
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
IA CABINET MEETING.

Washington, Oct. 12.-The cabinet meeting today was attended by all members except Secretary Wilson After about an hours session, Secre- taries Sherman, Alger and Long left the White House and the others dis cussed with the president affairs in their respective departments. Foreign affairs were discussed briefly, noth- ing of moment coming up.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Oct. 12.-Cattle re- ceipts, 12 OO0; fat stock, steady, others weak to lower; Texas steers, S2.75@ 4.3O; Texas COWS, S1.5O@325; native steers, $4@5.20; native cows and heifers, s150@39O; stockers and feed CTS, s2.4O@45O; bulls, s2@325; sheep receipts, 5000; market strong; lambs, S3.5O@5.15; muttons, $225@390.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
A SUSPECTED MURDERER.

San Francisco, Oct. 12.-Charles Meyers, who claims to be an Oak land carpenter, is in custody here upon suspicion of being one of the two men who recently held up the Ukiah stage and murdered J. R. Bar nett, a passenger.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
A SIMILAR CASUALTY.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 12.-The municipal election resulted in an overwhelming defeat of the republi- cans. Col. Ed Watkins, democrat, was elected by 995 majority. The democrats elected six out of eight al- dermen. The city is normally repub- lican by about 800 and the over- whelming reversal of conditions is due to the apathy of republican voters and the disaffection of the negroes.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
THE OWNERSHIP OF TAILINGs.
A Nevada Controversy Likely to Be
 Attended by Bloodshed.

Tuscarora, New, Oct 12.-Mining circles are greatly excited over the state of siege which pertains to the property of the Dexter Mining com pany, involving the ownership of sev- eral thousand tons of valuable tail ings,( running high in gold
 The company has been using the property owned by Hugh Jones and Clarence Buck as a tailing pond. Jones and Buck now claim ownership of these tailings, and being in pos session are guarding the premises with shotguns. A clash between the rival claimants is considered inevi- table.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
WORRIED ABOUT BUSINESS.

Los Angeles, Oct 12.-There is noth- ing new in the case of the beer mystery today. The old gentleman is rapidly improving. He worries considerably over business matters, which, he says, need his personal attention at Santa keeps him back.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
SAGASTA'S POLICY.

had murdered his wife in order that his relations with his servant girl, Mary Siemmering, might remain un- disturbed.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
A TOWN WENT WRONG.
Indianapolis Democratic by an In
 creased Majority.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct 12.-At 10 o'clock tonight 'the republicans con- ceded the election of Mayor Taggart Oem0 by 5000; also the rest of the democratic ticket. Ex-President liar rlson's precinct shows large demo- cratic gains, and in fact the demo- crats made heavy gains in republican StrOnghOldS
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
THE GOLD STANDARD.
Finally Adopted by the Chamber ci
 Deputies of Peru.

Lima, Peru, Oct. 12.-The charsber of deputies has adopted the gold stan dard by a majority of one vote.
 The plan for a gold standard wzs sent to the chamber some time ago, after it had been approved by inc president and the cabinet The eabi- net believed that this was the only possible solution of the financial troubles which heset Peru on every side.
 There was long fight over the question in the chamber
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
THE J. I. CASE WORKS SOLD.

Racine, Wis, Oct. PA deal has Just been consummated transferring the big plant of the J. I. Case Thresh- ing Machine company to syndicate of eastern capitalists. The purchase price is said to be $2,000,OO0.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
sTTrDEBAKER's FUNERAL.

South Bend, Ind, Oct. 12-The funeral of the late Peter E. S.udebaker took place this afternoon from the First Methodist church Nearly all the leading factories were closed
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
The Whole State Stricken With
 a Yellow FeYer Fear
A SHOTGUN QUARANTINE
Today Will Almost Put an End
 to Railroad Traffic
Local Trains Were Abandoned Yes- terda> A Quarantine Established at HouSton-Tte Condition at New Orleans No Worse.

Austin, Tex, Oct. 12.-The most serious situation now confronting the people of Texas is the almost com plete blocking of travel owing to the yellow fever scare. Many trains on all the principal lines are abandoned and local trains have stopped running. Every small town in the state is rap idly organizing shotgun quarantines, so that trains cannot stop except a- the big cities.
 The situation in theentire state is highly panicky, and thUfeeling is one of growing alarm and apprehension. Unless the situation is changed by to- morrow night the great scattering and the central portion of the state will be practically without railway facilities
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
DEATH OF A STATESMAN.

Pensacola, Fla. ; Oct. d2.-Hon. Charles w. Jones, former United States senator from Florida, died at Detroit this morning. M -
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
COAST WHEAT SHIPMENTS.

San Francisco, Oct. 12-Heavy ship ments of wheat to Europe continue. DVer sixty grain laden vessels have
 here during the last rvo months nd six more are ready to sail.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
THE REPLY OF SPAIN
An AnSVeP to U. s. MiaIster W0odford'S Note Today
THE VAR WILL SOON BE TER
Has Been Prolonged by Ameri- E @1 can FilibustererS A
There Will Likely Be Nothing in the {. Reply Indicative ofAny More Fa-
 vorable Terms to Cuba Than an
 Autonomy.

} Madrid, Oct. 12.-It is semi-oficial-. to the note presented by United States Minister Woodford has been drafted by the minister of foreign affairs. and will be submitted to the cabinet tomorrow The reply, St is stated. will say that Spain is unable to fix ex- actly the date when the war will be over, but the ministers are persuaded it will not beelong because the .ssitu- ation of the rebels is critical" Owing to the rebel situation and the con cession of autonomy, administ rative and economic, which will be effective before January, the government hopes that actual hostilities will finish shorAy. 2.
 Spain, it is continued, thinks the reforms and activity of Spanish troops sufficient elements to secure immedi- ate pacifcation Of the islard, which, it is asserted, would have SDeen more rapid if the rebels had not had -.suc- cor from filibusterers, who,, under the shelter of the American flag, contrib uted to maintain this state of affairs,
 The government has decided that General Primo de Rivera is to retain command in the Philippine islands in order that he may initiate the pro posed reforms and reorganize that colony
 MISS CTSNEROS. New York, Oct. 12.-It was said at the Cuban junta here today that Ssn- orita Cisneros, the Cuban girl, who recently escaped from prison in, Ha- vana, will make her bow before the New York public some time tomorroW>
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13

Co. is to be used toward making the payment, and other shipments of the yellow metal are expected to follow.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
UNCLE SAM ASTONISHED
At EngIand's Neglect of the
 Eehring Sea Conference

Secretary Sherman Fepl'es to Lord SaUsbury'S Note Declining to Par ticipate in the Amsrlcar-Russ!a Japanese Congress.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
HOUSTON QUARANTINED.

Houston, Tex. Oct. 12.-The city woke up this morning to find itself in quarantine, with the declaration of State Health Officer Swearingen, based on the statement of Dr. Gui- existed here. The public schools were not opened and this fact created some alarm. A few trains left town and all were well filled. The cases have been promptly isolated.
 NO WORSE AT NEW ORLEANS.
 New Orleans, Oct. 12.-The fever sit nation grew no worse today. There were thirty-five new cases and two deaths
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
WILL HE FIGHT?

Only Manufacturers of Glucose Out
 side the Combine Given Warning.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
WHEAT.

Chicago, Oct. 12.--Decen closed at 90A.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
NEW CASES AT MOBILE.

Mobile, Ala, Oct. 12.-There were 0any new -.cases ef--yelloW fever bfought to lzht in the past twenty four hours. No deaths occurred within the past forty eight hours
Arizona republican., 1897-10-13
ALL CONVALESCENT.

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 12.-Eleven cases of yellow fever have been re- ported all told. They are all conva- leScont
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-30

Ladue was then selling his best lots at
from S. to $40 each. These lots in July
last were selling at $500 to 5000 each,
with every prospect of going still higher.
In July Dawson's population had grown
to 5000 and every day people were pour
ing in. Log cabins 16 by Is were renting
from $40 10 $75 per month. and no more
were to be had at those prices. On every
hand cabins and tents were being set up.
A cabin of average size costs in the neigh
borhood of $1,000. Building lumber is
scarce, logs being brought down the
Yukon from Ten to fifteen miles. The
ques ton of shelter will be a hard problem
this winter, as enough cabins cannot pos
sibly be built to shelter the people already
there. L wing in tents with the Their
mometer ranging from 40 to 60 deg.
below zero is almost an impossibility
The principal street of Dawson is along
The water front. The main portion of this
is occupied by stores, saloons, dance
houses, warehouses, etc. One block Is
given over entirely to saloons and dance
halls.
Dawson is a typical mining town and
next spring it promises to be the breeziest
mining camp in the world. Everything
is ''wide open" and gambling always in
full blast with no limit. In spite of all
this the town has been very orderly.
Brawls are very infrequent and no seri-
Gus crimes have yet been com mitted.
The Canadian mounted police represent
the law-dispensing powers Of the town.
The only competition TO Dawson is the
old Indian ranch mile distant on the
Yukon. This place has been renamed
"Louse Town" by the miners. Dawson is
an all-night town. The restaurants,
saloons. gambling dens, saw-mills and
stores are never closed, and everything is
going with rush. Hundreds are making
big money building cabins, clearing
ground, getting out logs and moss the
latter being used for calking the cablns)
hunting and fishing. Moose meat sold at so
cents pound in July; and the first King
salmon caught this season sold at $40.
Common laborers get $40 day, and car
penters from $12 to SIS. Living is pro-
portionately high, board at restaurants
averages 81 per day. The lowest price being
81 so. Lodging can only be had by putting
up ones own tent. Two hotels are being
built and will be ready by winter, bnt they
will not begin TO accom- modate the people
requiring lodgings.
The saloons are doiag brisk business.
Drinks ara so cents each for straight
whisky. Fancy drinks are 81 so when an
egg is used. Cigarettes are 80 cents a
box OF ten. Cigars are so cents each, and
everything proportionately high. Dogs
which are valuable as pets are SOLD by
weight. The ruling price is 81 pound
up to rs pounds. For anything over 70
pounds the price rises to 81 90 pound.
These were the prevailing prices for live
dogs for freighting purposes last winter.
There is no telling what dogs dead or
alive will be worth next winter.
The nearest diggings 10 Dawson are
eight miles distant on Bear Creek. All
the other diggings are within thirty
miles of the town.
The non-arrival of the North American
Transportation and Trading Company's
steamer Weare at st. Michael up to the
time the Portland left there leaves but lit
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-30

tie doubt that that steamer is in trouble
somewhere up the Yukon.
The Weare left S.. Michael for Dawson
City on July 8 and was due to arrive back
the last of July or the first of August.
The last heard of her was about Circle
City. Here the Alaska Commercial Com
pany's steamer Bella passed her. That
was about the Goth of July. When the
Portland left st. Michael the Weare was
fifteen days overdue. 1t is said her en-
gines needed repairs when she went on
her last trip and it is possible they may
have broken down. The detention OF the
steamer, as it is now impossible for her 10
make more than one more trip up the
river, is a serious misfortune to the people
of'Dawson. 1t still further reduces their
possible food supply.
The first serious misfortune for the
Klondike and Yukon miners this season
came in the shape of forest fires. Since
the thaw in the spring there has been
practically no rain and the country has
been unusually dry. The latter part of
June fire broke out on Ell Dorado and b.
narza creeks and for three weeks the en-.
tire district was ablszs. The woods were
afire in every direction up and down these
creeks.
From there the fires worked across to
bunker and Goldbottom, sweeping
through the hlllsides and crossing over
into the Indian River district and contin-
uing with undated force there. Nearly
the whole district was swept by the flames
and number of cabins and food caches
were reported destroyed. At the time the
fires we're burning on the Klondike others
were raging on the Stewart River. The
origin of the fires in every case resulted
from the carelesshess of prospectors in
going off and leaving their camptres
burning. Large quantities of cut wood
were destroyed, while the damage to
standing timber has been immense. All
the dry wood was burned and as a result
the price of wood for the mines will be
fully leo per cent higher than last season.
When the Healy lief. Dawson last July
fourteen fires had burned out. The
method OF mining during the winter by
thawlng the frozen ground requires large
quantities of wood and the forest fires
have at this time been quite misfortune
tothe miners.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-30

a wild stampede for the new district. Tho
reports coming from Dominion Creek are
very favorable and coarse gold is being
brought back. Prospectors have found as
high as $3.50 to the pan in the gravel. No
reports have come In that holes have been
sunk in bedrock TO July IA, when the
steamer Healy left Dawson. The creek
has been staked for miles. 1t heads in the
same range as Hunker, Gold Bottom and
Bonanza reeks, running, however in an
opposite direction.
The Indian river enters the Yukon
about thirty miles above kondike.
Quartz and Wolf Creeks. tributaries OF In
dian River, have. been worked more or
less for four years with good results in
coarse gold. The bars of the river have
also yielded good pay during that time.
The indications for quartz have been
more favorable in Indian River than any
district on the Yukon. Well defined
groupings have been found on Dominion
and Quartz Creeks, but at last reports no
attention has been paid to other than
placer claims. A number of quartz pros
pectors are now In the district, and quartz
locations will undou btedly be made. The
creeks in the Klondike and river districts
mentioned com prise all the strikes of any
importance that had been reported to
July IA.
Since May there have been STAN pedes
in every direction from Dawson City. As
soon as a report came IN it was followed
by rush of miners. Hundreds have been
hunting for TOO Much Gold" Creek, re-
ported to be about forty miles up the
river, and on which the Indians claim
they have panned gold for years. Up to
the present n hing has been found that
answers descriptions given by 1dians.
One of the stampedes this summer was
to Henderson Greek, which flows into
the Yukon about six miles below Stewart
River. The prospects did not prove salts
factory, however, not enough gold being
found to justify working the creek.
Regarding the Upper KlondiKe nothing
is known by either whites or Indians.
Men are now striking out for the head
waters of the river and the country will
be quite thoroughly prospected this sea-
son. The present locations of any i'm port
ance in the Klondike district are en-
braced within radius OF forty miles.
Victoria Creek, tributary of Bonanza
coming in at claim 43 above Discovery,
was located last fall and practically apan-
doned. Just before the HeaIy left Daw-
son reports Of big strikes on Victoria
reached there and claims were selling at
round prices.
Hundreds of miners are looking toward
Stewart River. the second largest branch of
the Yukon, and hundreds of prospectors
will be on its banks and bars within few
months. Although the bars of the main
river had been successfully worked for ten
years there has been practically no pros
pecting done on the many important trib-
utaries Everywhere that explorers and
scattering prospectors have gone on the
Stewart RIVER and its branches gold has
been found.
On many creeks the prospects were ex-
ira good. The question OF gettin, sup
plies is serious one. At the same time
the few hundreds of men who have been
on the Yukon up TO the last year have
found sufficient attractive diggings nearer