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Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
ACTION OF CONGRESS.
Resume of Proceedings of Senate and
 House Last Week.


 Washington, Feb. 2I.-The policy of the senate as Co the Cuban question was disclosed yesterday in n debate on an amendment offered by Mir. Allen to the diplomatic and consular bin giving bel- tgerency to the insurgents. The feol- Ing was that while the Maine inquiry was In progress the senate should take no action and make no declaration that would tend to compllcate an rsady se- rious situation. In the course offhe de- bate it also appeared that tho poAsiblli- ty of war with Spain was in the minds of some of the senators. The house continued consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill
 Washington, Feb. 25.-Tn the senate yesterday Mir. Spooner (Rep.) of Wis eonsin made an argument In favor of Mir Corbett's claim to the vacant seat from oregon. Mir Allen withdrew his Cuban resolution. In the house the day was spent in consideration of the sun dry civil bill. A bill for the relief of the families of the victims and the sur vivors of the Maine disaster was in- troduced.
 Washington, Feb. 26.-The senate yes terday debated for Ave hours the kw sso- lution of the committee on privileges and elections that Henry W. corbett of oregon is not entitled to a seat in the senate. The house spent the day con- sidering the sundry civil appropriation bill and in the evening had session for the consideration of pension bills.
 Washington, March 1.-In the senate yesterday the claim of Henry W. Cor bett to the vacant seat from oregon was rejected by vote of 50 to IS. Tn the house the sundry civil bill was pass cd, with the appropriation for the Paris exposition stricken out. Two bills pro- viding for the increase of the navy were introduced, one of which asks for an appropriation of s2o,oO0, 000
 Washington, March 2.-In the senate yesterday Mir. Stewart of Nevada made n speech antagonizing the house amend ments to the senate bankruptcy bill.s The house devoted Itself to discussion of the Loud bill. relating to second class mail matter.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Tn. Way to Teach.

Any method which is productive of lasting nnd beneficial results is good method. Reasoning" says Locke. Ifs the faculty of deducing unknown truths from principles already familiar. !"
 The principal difficulty with teaobor today is the samo as Horace Mann pointed out years ago, We do too much telling and too little teaohinR." Pro lessor Dewey says of present day meth ods, "They succeed in crushing out all spontaneous interest in tho subject it. self even if they do not all but destroy a capacity for it. l"
 It is this spontaneous interest that must be awakened and kept alive The teacher must be spontaneous, enthu- siastic, very much alive. Such teacher never uses textbook during n recita- tion, is ready and apt in his illustra- tions, pleasing in manner of prosenta- ton, able to present the same thing in different ways, never resorts Co sarcasm as a means of correction or to cover up his own lack of information, gets his class where tho members are not afraid so try, sits little during recitation. pos sibly not at all, consuros sparinRly, praises much. But this kind of toaoh- ing takes time for careful preparation. and much hard work is required. = Journal of Pedagogy.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

anca, Venedito, Competitor and other affairs as encouraging the United States in their present bellicose attitude" It counsels the government to awaken to the reality of the situation, which the good sense of the Spanish people un- derstands and is ready to meet"
 The Correspondence Militar, organ of the army, says:
 'The prevailing impression is that war between Spain and the United States will break out in April
 A former captain general of Cuba (presumably Marshal Martinez Cam pos), interviewed by a representative of Correspondence Militar. is reported as saying: T never entertained a doubt that if the rebellion were not suppressed before 1898 war with the United States would become an accomplished fact Unhappily my prophecy will be fulfilled. But I have the consolation of having done all in my power to avert 1t, and therefore I do not regret the blame which has been heaped upon me. All that is now possible is that we should all unite to meet the danger that threatens the country"
 The work of naval construction and armament at Ferrol Is being pushed by the government with the greatest ac- tivity at the arsenal and backyard.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
COURT AT KEY WEST.
An Officer of the Maine Says She Was
 Blown Up From Outside.

An Officer of the Maine says She Was
 Blown Up From Outside.
 Key West, March 1.-The naval court of inquiry appointed to investigate the cause of the wreck of the battleship Maine, having substantially completed it's work in Havana, is now in session here, taking the depositions of survlv- ors of the Maine. The most important witness is Lieutenant Blandin, who was officer of the deck when the disaster occurred. The testimony Of the other survivors will take only a short time, and celerity is the order of the day with the officers of the court.
 To a newspaper correspondent Cap tain Sampson, president of the court, said. we have finished up our work in Cuba to a certain extent. There is, as you know, nothing l can say regard ing our opinions On the Maine disaster All reports purporting to express our opinions are false"
 An officer of the Maine who had been examined by the court said to a corre- spondent:
 "1 can't tell you what line of quea- tioning was adopted, but the court will find, l believe, that the Maine was blown up by design, though I don't think it will be able to ascertain ex- actly how. The courts finding will be based on negative rather than positive evidence.
 By this I meiyl that all the testi- mony heard so far has. bit by bit, frus, trated the theories of those who think the explosion was of internal origin. This negative evidence is so strong and so general that I see no possibility of the court deciding that the explosion was internal.
 "The only alternative then left for the court is to fall back on evidence which points to the intentional blowing up of the Maine. This. I think, will be done. unless the court formulates a the ory of it's own or declares that it does not know how the disaster occurred. both of which conjectures I think im- probable"
 As bearing on the value of the opin- ion of the officer quoted here. it must be explained that he was before the court for about 15 minutes only and that he has at all times expressed him. self as confident that the Maine's fate was not due to an accident.
 Members Of the court, when the sub stance of the interview was brought to their attention, declined to have any thing to say. All the high naval and military officials here. when asked cru- oial questions. invariably relapse into a state of polite ignorance.
 Shortly before leaving the hotel for the courtroom a young officer of the Maine was heard to say:
 Well, I don't suppose they'll ask me, but if they do. I'll tell them I am posi- tive we were blown up. No one can make me believe the Maine blew up from internal causps' as the pauprs call it."
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Spain Buys yVarships.

Madrid, March 2.-Spain has suc- ceeded. in a manner not yet disclosed, in raising the cash necessary to secure three Chilean warships, which have been in the market for more than year. The purchase is practically com pleted.
 According to information which is en- titled to be considered authoritative, these ships will soon be added to the Spanish navy, unless hostilities with the United States should break out be- fore their actual transfer to the Span ish flag, in which case international law would prevent their use by Spain.
 It is surmised that the security for loan made today for the purchase of the ships is the monopoly of the i'm portation, refining and sale of petro- leum and other mineral oils, which mo- nopoly, 1t has been announced, will be sold at auction on March 23.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Camp Outfits of Aluminium.

Among the new things which are be- ing made of aluminium ale camping sets of culinary utensils, advertised as Klondike outfits, which are lnarvels of lightness. An outfit for six persons con- sists Of 39 separate pieces and weighs complete but 13 pounds. It comprises four cooking pots, a coffeepot, two fry ing pans, six cups, six knives, six forks, six spoons and six plates, salt shaker aud pepper shaker. The pots arc oval in form. The biggest one measures 10R inches one way by 74 inches the other, and the whole set is made so as to pack into this one. An outfit for threo per sens, consisting of 2l pieces, weighs six and one-fourth pounds only, and an out lit for two persons, containing 5 pieces, weighs only four pounds. York Suu
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
COMING OF BERNABE
NEW SPANISH MINISTER SETS SAIL
 FOR UNITED STATES.

He Will Seek to Arrange a Commercial
 Treaty and to Pacify This Country as
 We'll as Cuba--Madrid Papers, However,
 Prate Loudly of War.
 Madrid, March 2.-Senor Polo Der nabe, the new Spanish minister to the United States, has started for Gibraltar en route to New York. He is fully em- powered to continue the reciprocity treaty negotiations. The government is anxious to secure firm basis for com mersdl and political relations with the United States beiore May 1, in case the pacification of Cuba should not have made progress before the rainy season commences.
 It is an open secret that both the home and colonial governments con- slider the preservation of friendly rela- tions with the United States as no less important in the pacification of Cuba than the military operations and the unofficial negotiations to induce the in- surgent leaders to accept autonomy.
 Senor Sagasta, commenting upon an alleged interview with Prince Bismarck, in which the latter is represented as suggesting that the Cuban trouble should be submitted to the powers for arbitration, expressed his astonishment that such an idea could emanate from Prince Bismarck and declared emphat- ically that nothing but ignorance of the question could inspire the notion that Spain would suffer foreign intru- sion or submit to arbitration her in- disputable rights of sovereignty" No body" said the Spanish premier, would dare propose such an absurdity, and no Spanish government would listen to or dream of such a proposal"
 The Imparcial, in an editorial article. planes Spanish weakness in the Alli-
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
England wm Not Help Spain.

London, March 1.-The Daily News. commenting editorially this morning on the relations between the United States and Spain, says:
 Spain can expect no support, moral or otherwise. from England against the United States. She has ruined Cuba, as she has ruined or lost every other col ony, by the grossest corruption, cruelty and maladministration, and she must be left to settle the account for 1t with those whom it may concern without any aid or sympathy on our part"
 The Standard. in an editorial on the same general topic. highly praises Pres ident McKinley's "statesmanlike mod eration," and recognizes that ''it would be only human nature that proof of the Maine having been blown up from the outside should engender dangerous war feeling in America"
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Tried to Kiu King George.

Athens, Feb. 2s.-An attempt was made on Saturday evening to assassi- nate King George of Greece, but failed. He was returning from Phalerum, acc companied by the Princess Maria, when two men hidden in q ditch opened hro on him. Nine shots in all were fired. but neither the king nor his daughter was injured. Services of rejoicing were held all over the country yesterday
 One of the men who attempted the life of the king has been arrested. His name is Karditza- and he Is a minor employee in the mayors office. He re- fuses to give the name of his accom- plice. The motive for the assault cannot ha learned
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
In chnmpagne Safely In Port.

Halifax. Feb. 2S.-The shapely French liner Champagne, helpless but rejoicing, with flags flying. was towed into this harbor at o'clock last evening by the Warren line frelshter The Roman. On board the passengers waved their hats and handkerchiefs and cheered.
 On shore crowds gave cheer after cheer until the harbor was filled with shouts of joy and welcome. The craft of the port that had whistles received the succorer and the succored with siren notes. There was no end of happiness. After 10 days of helptessness the Cham pagne was safe in port, and her passen- gers were thrilled with joy at the sight of a haven of refuge.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Congressmen or to Cuba.

Washington, March 2.-Senators Gal finger, Money and Thurston and Repre- sentatives William Alden Smith of Michigan and Amos Cummings of New York left yesterday afternoon for For tress Monroe, where they will embark for Cuba as guests on a private steam yacht. They expect to be absent about ten days, two of which will probably be spent in an inspection, in their individ- ual capacities only. of the condition of the island. or, at least. that portion they will be able to visit in the limited time.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Forest of Petrificd Wood.

Near Holbrook, in Apache county, A. T., is the largest forest of petrified wood in the world, and Land Commits sioner Hermann is preparing a special report to the secretary of the interior recommending tLat it be made forest reserve and placed under the protection of the government. The material is rapidly being used up for commercial purposes and unless steps are taken for It's preservation will soon disappear.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
An India Advertisement.

In Q recent issue of The Indian Pio- neer the following curious advertise ment recently appeared: "An experi- eEced BUTLER for q bachelor. Must understand the care of uniform and &C., cou;rcncnts. Must be clean and active Ind, if possible, honest. Must be equal to camp life. No native of Belgaum uecI arply. No CHRISTIAN need ap- ply. Wages, Rs. 15. Address Captain Tyler, Royal Artillery Belgaum.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
For a Sly In inc Era.

When you feel that pricking pain and see the fatal little spot of red on tho eyelid which surely forotells tho coming of a sty, put into small bag n teaspoonful of black tea, on which pour enough boiling water to moiston. As soon as cool enough put it on the eye and let 1t remain until morning. Tho sty will in all probability be gone. If not ono more application will be cer- tain to remove it-Good Housekeeping
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
HcnnaY Wnl Recoxer.

Cambridge, Mass, March 2.--James R. Henney. Jr.. the Harvard freshman who barely escaped from burning aormitory by a jump into the life net from the fourth story, is still at tho Cambridge hospital. He has not yet recovered from the tremendous shock caused by his daring leap, but no aymp. toms of permanent injury have appear cd. and he Is resting comfortably.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Mntra,ea uni. Not Legal rendor.

Trenton. March 2.-The court of er- TOTS. in the case of Anderson against the North Hudson Traction company decided that a mutilated dollar bin was not A legal tender; that the federal statutes providing for the redemption of mutilated bills by the government did not make the bill legal tender as regards third parties. The case came into court on suit of Anderson for damagcs for being elected from a car when he had rendered a mutilated dol- lar bill. and the conductor refused to accept it.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Murdered In Cola nloed.

New York. March 1.-Nieholas w. Pontlus was shot and skilled by Emil Guzman in East Fifty-ninth street yes terday afternoon. Guzman sent five bullets into his victims body and then sauntered away with his hands in his pockets. There is no explanation for the crime. Guzman, when asked for a statement, replied. "Gentlemen, have nothing 10 say"
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Nj. zoIa Declared Guilty.

Paris. Feb. 24.-M Zola was found guilty on all counts in the indictment charging him with libeling the mili- tary authorities in connection with the Dreyfus incident and sentenced to one years Imprisonment and fined 5000 francs. Nj. Perreux, manager of Tho Aurore, fin which the alleged damaging article was printed. was sentenced 10 four months Imprisonment and so p Y GOO francs fine.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Drowned In n Barrel of Water.

Hanover. N. H., March 1.-Samuel w. Cobb, 76 years of age, was drowned in a barrel of water which had been sunk in the ground for a horse trough. It Is supposed that in leaning over the barrel he slipped in. Mir. Cobb was a prominent merchant and had held the position of postmaster of the town.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
PoIygamist Sentenced.

Boston, March 2.-Herbert M. Coates was sentenced in the superior court to state prison for a term not exceeding five years nor less than Az years. after pleading guilty to charge of polyg amy. According to the officers Coates gave public receptions in honor of wife No. ? while wife No. 1 was only II miles AWAY.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

lands secretary of the treasury, has been elected president gener- al of the Daugir- ters of the American Revo- lution. She suc- ceeds Mrs. Adlai Stevenson.
 Mrs. Manning s majority over Mrs. Donald Mo- Lean of New York clty Wua
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
IN THE SHADOW.

1 and she alone together,
 Only we two in the red lamps glow. Drear on the pane sobs the weary weather Somehow it strains my throat cords so. There are some toys in a wicker basket. High on shelf that is all their own. Deep as look in the dark and ask, 1t Never will tell why we sit alone. and she, but our hands are colder Paler her face in the red lamps glow. Maybe we just are growing older,
 Only-somehow-I remember sol
 Post Wheeler in New York Presa
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
The whippIng Post.

A whipping post for the correction of bad boys has been set up in Evansville, Ind. The judge of the local police court is responsible for tho innovation. He was puzzled what to do with boys in- different to parental control and hesi- tated to inflict tho penalty of a fine, which was really punishment on the parent. He discovered that an old stat ute permitting the fiogging of lawbreak- CTS had not been repealed, and at once set up the whipping post. Now when boy is found guilty of misdemeanor his father is sent for and given his choice of paying a fine, seeing his boy go to jail or giving him sound fog. ging with a strap in tho presence of an officer whose duty it is to see that there is no sham about the punishment. There is seldom need of tho mentors interfer- ence, the angry parent wit lding the strap to good purpose. The Humane so- ciety felt impclled to interfere, but the judge stood upon the law, and thers has been n marked decrease in the num- Der of boys brought before the court.-~ New York Post.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

MItN. MANNINN. INIh NINy W"H decisive, she receiving se6 votes and Mrs. Mclean 11o.
 When the result was announced the delegates burst into applause. Mrs. Manning made brief speech thanking the delegates for the honor.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
MRS. MANNING WINS.

Elected President of Daughters of Amer
 ioan Revolution.
 Washington. Feb. 26.-Mrs. Daniel Manning of Albany, widow of Cleve-
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

Warlike Preparations at watervliet. Albany, March 1.-The activity at the Watervliet arsenal and gun foundry continues. with no signs of an early abatement.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
NeIson's Wonderful Feat.

Writers of historical "reminiscences have to be masters of certain amount of accurate information about their heroes if they wish to avoid mistakes. If they are not, they are sure to 'get things mixed"
 Not long since a reviewer in the Lon- don Times, writing of a book named Rowing Commissions, related on his own account the following episode of Nelson, the great admiral:
 "While ill chase of Villeneuye's French fleet he was informed of the enemy heaving in sight, at which in- formation Nelson evinced the highest satisfaction aL@- gleefully rubbed his hands.
 As correspondent of The Times points cut, this incident occurred in 1905. Nelson lost his right arm in the attack on Santa Cruz, Tenerife, in 1707 --eight years prior to his pursuit of yilleneuve's fleet. It would have been, therefore, difficult matter for him to rub his hands" in 1905.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
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Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
prcvity of Recent Wars.

Recent wars have been remarkable for their brevity. The war between Turkey and Greece practically lasted only three weeks The war between Japan and China lasted six months. The French declared war against Germany in July,
 and Sedan fell in the following Septem- Der. Russia declared war on Turkey April 24, 1877, and on Dec. 12 the porte requested the mediation of the powers
Mesa free press., 1898-07-01
PHO ENIx y NARICoPA.

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,rain leaves phoenix at Sp. N a,
rives at Tempe at $50 p. III. and
Maricopal at 9.3O'p. m.
Train leaves Maricopa at 5.45 .. r.
Arrives at Tempe at 6 A. a. al. aud q
Phoenix ut 7:l5 a. nj.
Close connections made with South i
ern Pacific AZ Maricopa, also at Tempe
with stages for Goldheld ConnectioH
made at Phoenix with =. ! r 4
for Prescott aud Congress.
PHOENIX AND MESA clTy
Leays Mesa a, 1880 a NJ, arrive ~
Tempe M, and Phoenix $3.50 = n
Leave M+ss. at l 80 p III, arrl.-t}
Tempe 200 pm, and at Phornia'i
$50 p m.
,eave Phoenix at $50 a NJ. arrive
az Tempe at 1o;o94 NJ arrirs at Mess
AZ 1870 a NJ.
Leave PHOENIX at S p N, arriy
Tempe at $50 p NJ, arrive Aesa !.
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? All trains run aaily Ind will s,"y
at any point IN signal.
: C. G. McNElI.
F. D, SANFORD, Gent SUIT,
Grnl PASS Agt.
General Ofiic. Phoenix