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Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
A DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
Business Men Appear in Behalf of
 the Hepburn Bill

Washington, Feb. 10.-The house committee on interstate and foreie n commerce gave an extended hearing today on the Hepburn bill to create a department of commerce and indus tries. Ferdinand w. Peck of Chicago, president of the National Business Mems league; Theodore B. Search of Philadelphia, president Of the Manu- lecturers association of the United States, and John w. Ella of Philadei- phia made arguments urging the pro- posed legislation. They submitted a memorial expressing the Views of the business interests of the country, which included eighty-seven national state and municipal business organi- cations, in twenty-seven different states. They claimed that the new de- partment would be a great boon to labor as well as to capital.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
CONsULATEs AS SAMPLE ROOMS

Washington, Feb. 10.-The secretary of state has approved a suggestion made by United States Consul Magill at Tampico, Mexico, that section of the consulate be used for the eXhibi- tion of samples of United States pre- ducts, such as soap, grain foods, cut lery, writing paper and, in fact, 'any article of small size that can be easily handled" The consul says if manu- lecturers desire to taHe advantage of this permission, either he or his clerk will be glad to invite local merchants to call and examine the articles, and they will also personally represent their good qualities to the best of their ability. In all cases, he says, charges for freight and delivery should be prepaid. Consul Magill has been au- thorized by the department to carry out the proposed plan, ''as being obvi- ously in the interests of manufactur- CTS of the United States, provided that all expenses shall be defrayed by the firms sending samples, and that no part of the cost of the proposed exhi- bition shall devolve upon the consul ate.''
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11

scream of the boy, and turned in time to see the left hand of the boy in the feeder, which was rapidly pulling the arm in also.
 He tried to throw the belt off but could not and a saver named Hub bard saw the trouble and succeeded in stopping the planer, but not before the hand had been ground and cut to pieces.
 The intense pain the boy suffered caused him to loose his mind for the time being and no one could catch him, as he ran like a wild man for his home near by. He was finally quieted sufficiently to have a physician examine the wound. The physician is in hopes of saving the boys arm, if blood poisoning does not set in.
 Coots was not hired for working about the machinery but to assist the fireman. His curiosity led to the ac- cident.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
REBUILDING THE DOCK.
Underlying Soil at the Brooklyn
 Navy Yard to be Investigated.

Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.-As a preliminary to determining upon a reconstruction of the large dock at the Brooklyn navy yard, which is praeti- cally out of service as a result of de- facts discovered, members of the house committee on naval affairs have asked Secretary Long to secure testimony from civilian experts on the charac- ter of the ground underlying the strac- ture, with view of learning whether the existence of quicksand or like nn- suitable foundation make it inadvis- able to carry out the plan of rebuild ing Before a final determination is made it is probable that a full under standing will be had as to the general merits of the soil for a structure of these dimensions.
 There appears to be little disposi- tion on the part of members of the committee to carry out the proposed enlargement of the dock at League Is-r land navy yard, Philadelphia, although the indications are that provision will be made for carrying on the work of improving the back bay, so as to af- ford a suitable fresh-water anchorage for battleships when out of service
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
RATHER DIE THAN GO. Young Woman Booked for Depo ta-
 tion Attempts Suicide.

New York, Feb. 10.-There was an unusually fearful time at the barge office this morning when a delegat on of nineteen deported Italian and Greek immigrants was left there in custody for the steamer Tartar Prince, which takes them back. Women relatives shrieked and howled, and one young woman on the deported list tried to dash out her brains against lamp post. Among those sent back was the aged woman who had made arrange ments to marry a youth. Another of the excluded was Christos Laganos, Greek, and before going he made affidavit to number of sensational charges which the immigration author ities are investigating.
 Laganos says that the restaurant of Demetrius Faros at Nos. 95. 97 and 99 Cherry street, is the headquarters for a party of Greek push-cart ped dlers. who have come here in viola tior of the contract labor law Petros Pantaselos and Georgis Kalinas, ac- cording to Laganos, are the manage of the push-cart gang who are shipped to this country through the efforts of Mayor Theophilopulos of Castagna.
 The latter lends the intended emi- grants money, it is charged, on the guarantee of Pantaselos and Kalina. Faros has nothing to do with the inn portation of the men. His place, ac- cording to all accounts, is mers ly made the rendezvous for all hands, many of whom live in the same build ing
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
FAITH CURISTS ACCUSED.
Held Responsible for an Old Woma ans
 Death.

Canonsburg, Pa., Feb. 1O.-Mrs. J. o. Whiteside, who was an old and highly respected resident of this city, died in convulsions while being at tended by faith curists on Tuesday. The coroner's jury brought in yer dict today that the deceased came to her death because of the refusal of the Rev. Charles H. Pridgeon, Miss Ella McMillan and Mrs. Flora Holli- day, who were in charge of her, to send for a physician and recom- mended that said parties be made to answer in court for their neglect.
 The Rev. MT. Pridgeon is pastor of the First Presbyterian church here and pronounced faith curist. All of the accused are prominent in religious and social circles, and great interest Is taken in the outcome of the case.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
The Spanish Government Accepts
 His Resignation
RECALL NOT INSISTED UFON
No Desire by This Government
 to HumiIiate Him
His Course So Extraordinary That at Madrid it was Difficult to Ee- lIeve he had Seen Guilty of the fndiscretion Charged.

Washington, Feb. 10.-In view of the news from Madrid of the accept ing of the Spanish minister's resig- nation, it may be stated that our gov ernment is not disposed to split hairs about the offending minister's method of retirement. In other wo ds, it is not concerned as to whether he resigns or is recalled so long as he leaves the capital. It is true that the exact language of the message sen by the state department to MT. Wood ford indicated the presit ehi's desire that the minister be recalled, but the language was used as the most proper for such an occasion and must not be taken to mean tbat the president is disposed to go further than is neces- sary in pursuit of MT. De Lone.
 He is no louger an official Cf the Spanish government, representing t at Washington, but is simply q Span ish citizen lingering at the capital only long enough to pack up and remove his effects. The Madrid cable to the Associated Press was communicated to the Spanish minister and it was his first knowledge that any action had been taken by the cabinet minis ter and it was his first knowledge that action had been taken by the cabinet and the queen regent.
 THE MADRID END OF IT.
 Madrid, Feb. 10.-News of the De Lome incident was received too late yesterday evening to obtain incidents. The government press naturally as cribes it's authorship to the Cuban jim goes. The Washington state de,.1rt- ment's announcement that De Lome admitted the genuineness of the let ter was not received until early this morning. Senor Canalejas is out of town, but his secretary said he never received any such letter from De Lome. For some time the authorities have been taking extra precautions in guarding the residence of United States Minister Woodford, which is on the outskirts of the city. On Sunday the guard was reinforced by twenty five men, and the Heraldo says that this is not considered sufficient. The Heraldo assumes there is no neces- sity, however, for such precautions, as Madrid has not manifested a single symptom to justify them.
 At meeting of the cabinet today under the presidency of the queen re- gent, the minister for foreign affairs read dispatch from Minister De Lome at Washington acknowledging the authorship of the letter to Cana lejas and rendering his resignation, which the cabinet decided to accept and telegraphed De Lome to that eff feet, at the same time putting the first secretary of the legation in charge temporarily.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
PROMINENT MAN SUICIDES.
James F. Baynard Kills Himself in
 Philadelphia

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 10.-James F. Baynard, prominent merchant of Philadelphia, committed suicide at his place of business in that city yes- terday by shooting himself in tEe head. No cause can be assigned for his deed. He was 46 years of age and was a former Delawarean.
 He was born in Mispillion hundred, Kent county, where he spent his early life. He graduated from Bryant & Stratton college in 1875. Professor H. s. Goldey of this city being one of his classmates. He will be buried at liar rington, although arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.
 The deceased was a cousin of Sam uel H. Baynard and an uncle of Charles E. Baynard, car inspector at the French street station.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
HAND GROUND TO PIECES.
Terrible Accident to a Young Man
 Operating a Heading Mill.

Angelica, N. Y., Feb. 1O.-Walter Coots, 16 years old. who a few days ago commenced working in Churches $ heading mall at this place, met with a horrible accident just before o'clock last night.
 Young Coots, it is supposed, attempt ed to put board in the feeder, but not being accustomed to the macbin- cry caught his hand in between the blades of the machinery.
 MT. Churche, the proprietor of the place, heard a peculiar noise of the machinery, followed by piercing
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11

appearing gun carriages have been built, the one arriving in this cty yes terday being the first to be shipped to any fortification. The first gun car riage, which was tested at Sandy Hook, where it still remains, is in per feet condition, and is also to be des- tined for Films Point. Carriage No. ? cost about s2S,OO0, about $10,00O less than the first one
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
CATALOGUE OF THE DEAD.
The Awful Records of Wednesday
 Nights Fire at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 10.-Eleven peo- pie dead, twenty-seven missing and eighteen injured, and a property loss of s1.500.O0O is the awful record of the big fire last night.
 The following is a revised list of the dead:
 POLICE LIEUTENANT A. J. BERRY.
 JOHN M'HANNA.
 WILLIAM SCOTT. JR.
 STANLEY STIZ.
 JOHN DIVER.
 GEORGE LOVELESS.
 WILLIAM SMITH.
 ALBERT A. WOLFEE.
 THOAIAS CLAFFEY.
 WILLIAM R. WALLERHABEN- STEIN.
 One unknown man, supposed to be John Scott, youngest son of the pres ident of the Chautauqua Ice con- pany; Jacob Booth and a party of four companions. who were in sa- loon on Penn avenue when the build ing crashed, are missing, and are sup posed to be under the debris. Mrs. Mary McFadden with her family of eight children are also supposed to be under the fallen walls. Nothing has been seen of them since the explosion last night and it is believed they are all dead.
 All day long firemen, policemen and other city employees have been working at the risk of their lives. but up to tonight but little progress has been made in clearing away the de- bris. The work will be continued without cessation until it Is known no more bodies remain buried
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11

mission is not so particular regarding the social entanglements of the ac-' countant, dut stipulates that the cook must be single woman. No educa- tional test is required, but if the appli- cants are not fancy free they will have no chance to compete for the position, which pays s4S0 per annum. The commission adds, by way of detail, that the cooking to be done is for the Indian agency school.
 Raiding deputies are needed in Arkansas and Alabama to conduct raids for the seizing of illicit distil- leries. The department says in it's notice that the work required is es- pecially hazardous, and stipulates that the applicants must be unquestion- able courage and prudence. Exactly what tests of courage and prudence are required the advertisement does not state
 Another examination is to be held at Brownsville, Tex, for the position of mounted inspector in the customs district of Brazos de Santiago. Appli' cants for this position are required to be capable of reading brands, riding a horse and shooting a pistol with such accuracy as to entitle him to a rating as good marksman.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
TO IMPROVE OUR GUN FIRE.
Practical Results Expected From Mir.
 Dashiel's Foreign Trip.

Washington, Feb. 10. = Assistant Naval Constructor Robert B. Dashiel1 has just returned to the navy depart ment from a short visit to Europe, undertaken primarily with the purpose of gathering certain information re- specting foreign methods of gun fire on ship board. The navy department is dissatisfied with the gun fire prac- tice on our own ships, mainly on ac- count of it's slowness, and it is with the purpose of finding whether this is attributable to the guns and car riages themselves or to defective system that this investigation has been undertaken.
 MT. Dashiell's Investigations hare been prolific of results, considering the brief time he has zeen absent en- gagged in the quest. He was treated with courtesy in England and F. ance. and had no difficulty in obtaining all of the information that he desired upon the subject matter of his in- quiry. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, who has initiated the inquiry, will now make an effort to apply this in- formation to the practical lhetternsent of our service.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
A BIG GUN.
Will Be Shipped to Fort Mott on
 BargeS.

Wilmington, Feb. 1G.-A twelve inch disappearing gun carriage for Fort Mott, or Finn's Point, Battery, arrived in this city yesterday from the Wa tertown, N. Y, arsenal, and it will be f1oated to it's destination today. The carriage, owing to it's weight, 360,00O pounds, and it's many parts, occupies eight cars, which will be placed on barges and lowed down the river to the fort, where a huge twelve inch gun to protect Wilmington and Philadel- phia will be mounted upon it.
 Thus far only two twelve inch dis
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
HOW THE ORDER WAS ISSUED.
Two German Ministers Took the Mat
 ter in Their Own Hands.

ter in Their Own Hands.
 Berlin, Feb. 10.-The issue of the decree against American fruit was brought about as follows:
 The minister of agriculture, Baron von Hammerstein-Loxton saw Dr. Miquel. the minister of finance and vice president of the ministry on Janu- ary 30th, and asked that a decree be issued forthwith prohibiting absolute ly the importation of all American fruit, fresh and dried, and all pro- ducts of American nurseries. Dr. Mi quel telegraphed the order to all rev. enue stations, making it effective on February 1st. The United States ambassador, Andrew D. White, imme- diate1y vigorously demonstrated at the foreign office, both in writing and ve-- bally, and the decree was temporarily annulled on February 2nd. During the annullment the fruit was released at Hamburg, Emmerich and Dussei- dorf. The decree was re-estabIished on February 3rd, in a milder form,
  being enforceable against fresh fruit only.
 MT. White lodged another formal protest with Baron von Buelow, as American fresh fruit is still every where excluded. The United States consul at Dusseldorf telegraphed yes- terday that only dried fruits had been released, and that there were about 1000 barrels of apples in the bonded warehouse there.
 The United States embassy, duri9 g the week, has been flooded With ap- peals from fruit merchants, dealers and shippers, who have been injured by the decree, and several of them have thanked MT. White for the viz orous measures he has adopted. It appears that Dr. Miquel and Baron von Hammerstein-Lox issued the decree without the authority of the Prussian cabinet or that of the Bun desrath.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
TheSpsaker Charged With Block
 ing Legislation
INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS
Occupy the Greater Part of the
 Session of the Senate
The Democratic Members of the House In Bad Temper Over New Rule Shutting Out Useless ana Irrelevant Debate.

Washington, Feb. 10.-During the entire session of the senate today the Indian appropriation bill was under consideration. The reading of the bill was completed and all the committee amendments were adopted. Subse- quently several amendments of a minor character were attached to the measure.
 Mr. Allen of Nebraska enlivened the proceedings a few minutes before ad- journment by making an attack upon Speaker Reed for preventing the enact- ment, as the Nebraska senator de- clared, of meritorious legislation sent to the house of representatives by the senate. He denounced the speaker s action in this regard as disgrace" to congress and the American people. When a point of order was made against him for the use of improper language concerning the other branch of congress, MT. Allen said that the was stating only the truth and that he was responsible here or elsewhere at any time for his statements.
 It was expected to conclude the consideration of the pending bill to- day, but when an appeal was taken from the ruling of the vice-president by MT. Allen, that an amendment of fered by MT. Thurston of Neb aska was in order, a point of order was made by Mr. Allen that a quorum was not present. A roll call disclosing the absence of a quorum the senate ad- journed.
 THE HOUSE IN ILL HUMOR.
 Washington, Feb. 10.-The house was in a very bad temper today and the whole session was consumed in fil- clustering against two bills of minor check and the other to make Rockland, Me, sub-port of entry. Neither got further than engrossment and third reading. The trouble arose over the enforcement of a rule against the dis cussion of irrelevant subjects, when MT. Handy, democrat of Delaware, at tempted to reply on the floor during the consideration of these bills to a letter recently written by Thomas F. Bayard in denunciation of the free silver democracy Roll call followed roll call all day long and partisanship reached a high pitch. Finally when it became evident that no progress could be made with the bills presented, an adjournment was taken till Mon day.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
MAIL FOR DYEA.
Contracts for Four Years Awarded by
 the Department.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The postof- flee department has awarded to the Klondyke, Yukon ana Copper River company a contract for carrying the mails for four years from Seattle, Wash, to Dyea, Alaska, and including Juneau, Sitka and Skaguay and other intermediate points. There are to be five round trips each month through out the year, and the compensation is to be $15, 5,250 per annum.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Feb. 10.-Cattle re- ceipts, 4,7O0; western steers, $3.25@ 4.5O; western COWS, s2.5O@3.6O; native steers, S3.75@5.05; choice. s5@5.35; Texas and Indian steers, s3.55@4.35; native COWS and heifers, $2.25@4.35; stockers and feeders, $3.65@5.1O; bulls $2.50@3; sheep receipts, 1,60O; market steady to active; western lambs $4.6O@5.50; muttons, s3.35@4.25.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
FINISHING THE ALBEMARLE.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The steam ship Albemarle, which was cut in half, and is being heightened by Enoch Moore & Sons, will be completed and ready to depart in about two weeks. Owing to the weather work on the vessel has been at standstill this week. The keel for the steamer to be built in the ship yard will be laid on Monday.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
COVERS A WIDE RANGE.
The Demand of the Government fo
 Faithful Servants.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-On the 18th of next March the civil ser
 vice commission will hold exami-
 nations throughout the United States
 for various positions, ranging all the
 way from expert accountant to lady who can do plain cooking. The com
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
A NOBLE SUICIDE.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 1O.-Baron liar den Hickey, better known as the Prince of Trinidad, committed suicide at the Pearson hotel in this city.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
PRICE OF COPPER.

New York, Feb. 10.-Lake copper very firm; $11 bid and $11.15 asked.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
WHEAT.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-May wheat closed at 96H.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-21
THE BOTKIN CAS-
John P. Cunning Continues Hi =
fus Il to Tell Of His Relations With
Women.--Bad Day ior Mrs. Botkin.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 2O-When
John P; ~B inning was called to the wit
neSs~stand in the Botkin murder trial to-
day he obdurately refused to answer the
question put to him yesterday by Attor-
ney Knight, for the defense, who wished
to know the names of other women with
whom Dunning had been intimate other
than Mrs. Botkin, intimacy with whom
he has admitted
Dunning spent the night in prison and
when asked to give the information said
that when it was shown that any woman
other than the accused could DE in any
way connected with the taking off of Mrs.
Cunning and her sister, he would give
names of other women.
Mrs Louise Zeley, mutual friend of
Mrs Botkin and Dunning, told of her &C
quaintance with them. She denied ever
having sent Mrs. Dunning candy or to
having written anonymously to Mrs.
Dunning.
Mr. Pennington, father of the deceased,
testified that he had received and read
three anonymous letters sent to his
daughter.
Daniel T. Ames, the writing expert of
New York, testified that he had exam
ined all the writing in the case, and was
convinced that the anonymous letters, the
address on the candy box and the note
to Mrs. Cummings little girl were all
written by the same person, and that Mrs.
Rotkin was the writer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-21
MOUNDSVILLE.

Miss Jennie Halpin left yesterday to
visit friends at Warrington for few
days.
Col. J. E. Hooton arrived home yes
terday from a business trip east.
r. S. Mcconnell and Thomas Cats
were visitors to Wheeling yesterday.
A private dance was given at the
Opera House last evening by number
of young gentlemen Of the city.
VIM. Allen and wife, of Kansas, who
have been visiting friends in Wheeling,
arrived here yesterday to spend several
months with friends in this county be-
fore returning to their home. Both are
we'll known here. they having formerly
lived in Marshall county.
The city schools closed yesterday to
remain so until Tuesday after the New
Year.
The Sweet Sixteen" Club were en-
tertained last evening. at the home of
Miss Gussie Cox, of Jefferson avenue.
Ingle Malone and E. p. Mobley, two
gentlemen connected with the Balti-
more and Ohio road, were in the city
on business yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-21
MARTINS FERRY.

A. L. Wetherald leaves this morning
for Frankton, Ind, where he will as
sumo the office of general manager or
a large tin mill at that place. Mr..
Wetherald has been the general man
ager of the Laughlin tin plant here for
some time, and his departure is much
regretted by the mill company, as he
has proven himself an efficient official.
His departure this morning was very
much unexpected, as the members of
Lewis Avon lodge, who are Employed
at the tin plant, had made preparations
to present him with Hle cane this
evening in their lodge rooms.
Mrs. James Higgs, of Walnut street,
is recovering from a several weeks ILL
ness caused by typhoid fever.
Harry Rosenthal arrived home from
the University of Pennsylvania last
evening to spend the holidays.
The members of Lewis Avon lodge
met last evening and made arrange
ments for attending the funeral of
the late John McDaniels, brother
member.
Harry Bartholomew A-rome from
weeks visit at Pittsburg with relatives.