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Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
WILSON ON WAR PROSPECTS.
He Says There is More Excitement
 North Than South.

Tampa, Fla, March 18.-While pass ing through Tampa on his way to Washington, Gen. John M. Wilson, chief of the engineering corps of the United States army, said that he was surprised to find that there is not so much excitement in the south over the prospects of war with Spain as there is in the north.
 q do not mean" he said, "that the people in the south do not appear to be as anxious for war as those in the north, but that they appear to look at the situation differently. In the north there has been great excitement ever since the Maine disaster, and the pros pect of war has demoralized many branches of trade. In the south find the people are confident that war will soon be declared and all are ready for it; but there is little excitement and every line Of business appears to be moving along serenely. I find that the people almost to man are ready to go to the front to defend the country They look upon it as their duty, and, while there is no great buster and noise made about it, they are quietly preparing for what they believe will come.
 "As to the coast defenses that I have inspected I will make a report when I return to Washington, but one thing I will say, and that is that any foreign power that attempts to attack any of our fortified posts will meet with warm reception, for the coast defense guns will shoot considerably further than those of any warship afoat."
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
CALL IT A DOG FALL.
Senator Proctor's Project for a Settle
 ment of the Rebellion.

Chicago, March 1S.-A special to the Journal from Washington says: The latest plan is to divide Cuba. Sen ator Proctor suggests that Cuba take all they have won, and Spain all she holds. The Cubans have possession of Puerto Principe and Santiago de Cuba The Spanish control the prov inces of Pinar del Rio, Havana, Ma tanzas and Santa Clara. It may be that Spain can be coerced by diplo- matic means into giving up Puerto Principe and Santiago de Cuba, re- taining the most fertile part of her dependency.
 When peace is restored, as the United States will insist that it must be, the Cubans will possess all they have won, and Spain all that she has successfully defended It appears to be a reasonable solution of the per picking situation that now prevails and it is expected that it will be satis- factory to Spain.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
DIVING BOAT IS NEEDED
Extra Force Expects to Have It Com
 pIeted in Two Months.

Washington, March 18.-Work on the vessels of the navy is steadily progressing under hurry orders from Washington. The submarine boat Plunger, being built at Baltimore, will be ready in two months, and an extra force of workmen is employed day and night on the 1ong-delayed craft.
 Surgeon General Van Reypen has arranged the preliminaries for a steamer to be used as an ambulance ship. tIis possible he will have two or three such ships in service in the event of war.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
LIED HIMSELF FREE.
Trial for Perjury Based on Conflicting
 Statements.

Jefferson City, Mo, March 1S.-At the November term of the Cole county circuit court, J. H. Baer was indicted for perjury, for refusing, because of conscientious scruples, to vote for con
 viction in the case of Ed Mckenzie, or trial for murder. Today Baer was placed on trial. After the evidence for the state was submitted, Judge Shackleford sustained a demurrer to the evidence and released Baer. Judge Shackleford stated that the evidence showd that at one time Baer had said he had refused to find a verdict on conscientious grounds, and at another time that he did not. The man evil dently lied on one occasion, but it was impossible to determine which one it was, hence he sustained the demurrer
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19

inch guns could be placed on the smaller steamships, those of 1000 to 4,0OO tonnage. The list of these yes sells is as follows:
 St. Louis, St. Paul, New York, Paris, Fl Norte, Fl Rio, Fl Sol, Fl Sud, Segu- ranca, Vigilancia, Fl Dorado Fl Mar, Fl Monte, Fl Paso, Chalmette, Creole, Illinois, Indiana, Peru, Princess Anne, City Rio de Janeiro, City of Para, Con- cho, Colorado, Alamo, Nueces, Ohio Orizaba, Yumuri, Pennsylvania, Leona Miami, Comanche, City of Sydney, Comal, Colon, City of Washington, Cherokee, Acapulco, Advance, Algon- quin, Alliance, Iroquois, Fiance, Sara toga, San Juan, San Marcos, Santiago, Old Dominion, Rio Grande, Roanoke, San Bras, San Jose, Guyandotte, Lam passas, Louisiana, Conemaugh, George w. Clyde, City of San Antonio and Costa Rica.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
OLD ROMANCE EXPLAINED.
Skeletons of Lovers Found in a Ranch
 in Oklahoma

Perry, Ok, March 1S.-Henry John son, a ranchman near Wewoka, I. T., while digging we'll, found the skele- ton of a man and woman. From ini- tials and words on pieces or jewelry it has been ascertained that the man was Theodore Taylor, nephew of Presi- dent Zachary Taylor, and the woman his wife. Young Taylor married in 1867 in St. Louis against the wishes of his distinguished family and the young couple came to the Indian territory and have never been heard of since The find has been reported to officials in Washington
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
CALIFORNIA CATTLE.
Relief Afforded the Drouth Stricken
 Ranges of the South

Sa3amento, Cal, March 1S.-Secre- tary of Agriculture Wilson has noti- fled Dr. w. H. Mathews, secretary of the state board of health, that cattle men will be allowed to move their herds from the southern part of the state over the federal government sple- netic fever quarantine fever line pro vidd the cattle are first inspected by government official appointed for that purpose, and provided further that af ter they have crossed the line they shall be kept apart from all other cat tie until November 15.
 The removal of the cattle from the southern districts to the rich ranges in the north has become imperative owing to the fact that an exceptionally dry winter has left the ranges in the former section barren.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
Senator Gallin6er COrrObcratos Dran+cn'e Fornetien
 fiVUtVI n IiNIIutiVu
INDESCRIBABLY , TERRIBLE
His Impression That Spain
 Knows Nothing of War
From What the Senator Could Gath CT In Havana He Believes .he Maine was Blown up by an Ex- ternal Force.

Washington, March 1s.-Senator Gallinger was at the capitol today for the first time since his return from Cuba. When requested to make a statement as to his observations on the condition of affairs on the island. he responded:
 You can sign my name to any pie ture you may draw of any wretched- ness, Restitution and heIlishness in that country. The condition of affairs is simply indescribable. I do not think that any one who simply reads the accounts and does not see for himself can form an adequate idea of the situation. The best information obtainable leads to the conclusion that there have been 100000 deaths as the result of Spain's brutal policy and the tragedy goes on from day to day. I saw nothing that gave me an idea that Spain knows much about modern warfare
 "The soldiers I saw are not drilled as our soldiers are. The drills I wit messed were a travesty on modern military ideas. From my observation of them I would not consider them for midable antagonists on the field of battle. So far as I could ascertain from my conversation with Americans and with those rot entirely under the influence of the Spaniards, the opinion was universal that the Maine was de- stroyed by an external agency"
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
SECURE FIFTEEN FERRY BOATS
Arrangements Made for Transit Be
 tween Miami and Key West.

New York, March 1S.-The quarter masters department of the army has made arrangements for the employ ment of fifteen ferry boats, now in use in New York, for transportation work between Miami and Key West, Fla. The run is about 150 miles and tho route lies for almost the entire dis tance inside the line of keys
 Miami is the terminus of railroad transportation in southern Florida. It is understood that the Pennsylvania railroad will furnish at least six of the craft. Others will come from the Full ton, Wall street and Hamilton ferries One boat in the Fulton ferry line, the Somersault, did services in the navy during the last war.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
SUIT OVER LOVERS WILL.
Relatives Contest a Request to a Beau
 tiful Young Woman.

Bloomington, H., March 1S.-The suit of John W. Slingloff and others against Miss Mabelle Bruner, begun in the circuit court today, is one of great interest and has drawn together lrage number of witnesses. The late Nicholas R. Slingloff, a prominent young man of Mclean county, W1lled a portion of his property, worth $l0,- 900 to s12.ooO. 70 Miss Bruner.
 It is claimedpy relatives Of Sing loff that Miss BTuner used undue in
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
ACCUSED OF HORSE STEALING.

Wichita, Kan, March 1S.-George Hastings, aged IA, and Jessie E. Baker, aged Is, were arrested by dep uty sheriffs late last night and taken to Eldorado to stand trial on a charge of being horse thieves. Hastings, it is alleged, stole valuable race horse at Benton, Butler county, and rode it to Wichita where he hid in the house of relative. Baker, who aided in Hastings escape, was to follow on an- other horse, but failed and was sus- pected. He admitted his complicity.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
KNOWS HARBOR IS MINED.
Captain of German Steamer Tells of
 Explosives at Havana

Newport News, Va, March 1S.-Cap- tain Gronmeyer of the German steam ship Castilla, now in port here filling her bunkers for the trip to Hamburg tells startling story in confirmation to the theory that the battleship Maine was destroyed by treachery. He de- clares he saw submarine mines laid in the harbor of Havana some years ago.
 Captain Gronmeyer said tonight: Nearly three years ago I had occas- ion to take the vessel I then command ed, the Albano, into the harbor at Ha- vana. Just before reaching the en- trance to the harbor signals were run up on shore warning me not to enter. Almost immediately a government tug put out from the pier, and in a few minutes a government pilot clambered over the rail, and after a wait of two hours proceeded to take the vessel into the harbor.
 "I was naturally curious to know the meaning of this unusual procedure and asked the pilot what it all meant He informed me that the government au- thorities were placing submarine mines, in the bottom Of the harbor and that it was exceedingly dangerous for vessel to enter except under the
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
KNOWS OUR COAST DEFENSES.
A Man With Valuable Information on the Staff of the Spanish Admiralty

New York, March 1S.-A special to the Herald from San Juan, Porto Rico, says the feeling against Ameri- cans there is growing very bitter. In view of the growing feeling United States Consul Hanna will probably ask for a warship.
 Another special to the Herald from Madrid says: "It is significant that Senor Sobral, late naval attache at Washington, who has full plans of all United States coast defenses, has been appointed on the staff of the admiralty and had a long conference with the minister of state.
 A dispatch to the Herald from Horto, Azores, announces that the United States gunboat Bancroft has arrived and is coaling.
 THE AMERICAN AMAZONAS.
 Gravesend, Eng, March 1S.-The cruiser Amazonas was formally trans ferred from Brazil to the United States government shortly after Il o'clock this morning.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
IMMENSE BRIDGE REPLACED.

Chicago, March 18.-A remarkable feat in engineering was accomplished in this city yesterday morning, when the old bridge over the Chicago river at Kinzie street, which has done ser vice for the Northwestern railroad for twenty years, was replaced with a new one. The traffic of the railroad was delayed but six hours, and the feat was successfully accomplished in a shorter period than had been consid- cred possible.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19

fuence while Slingloff was on his death bed. Slingloff and Miss Bruner were engaged to be married. The de- fendant, who is a beautiful and ac- complished girl, is the daughter of Rev. Frank c. Bruner of Chicago, a noted preacher and lecturer and chap lain of the G. A. R. department of Hi nois. A great many of Miss Burners love letters will be introduced in evil dence
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
MAY BAR AMERICAN MINERS.
Steps Contemplated to Retain Yukon Gold Fields for British Subjects.

Ottawa, Ont, March 1S.-The minis ter of militia has issued orders abol- ishing the Winnipeg, Man, dragons.
 It is currently expressed by mem bers of both houses of parliament that, providing the Hansbrough bill refus- ing Canada bonding privileges at Wrangel is sanctioned by congress, the government will be asked to introduce a mining law similar to that of the United States, which forbids foreign CTS to locate claim and thereby re- tain the Yukon gold fields for British subjects only.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN OHIO.
Boy Kills a Married Woman, Then
 Commits Suicide

Manchester, O., March 1S.-Tom Robb, an 1S-year-old boy, called ali the home of Mrs. Sylvester Reed in Lewis county, opposite this place, on the pretense of having a letter for her. Mrs. Reed appeared with baby in her arms, when Robb without a word, fired three shots at her, killing her in stantly. He then shot himself, falling across the dead body The child was uuharmed.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
SIXTY SHIPS AVAILABLE.
Merchant Vessels Now at New York
 Could Carry S26 Guns.

New York, March 18.-There are some sixty merchants ships at this port which will be inspected by the iary navy.
 The total number of guns which these can carry is S26, ranging from six-inch to one-pounders.
 The New York and Paris could cas- fly carry twelve six-inch guns each and the St. Louis and St. Paul eight of similar caliber. Batteries of four
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
AFFIRMED AND DENIED.
But the Denial of the Sale of the Varez
 Is Official.

Madrid, March 1S.-According to dispatch received by the 1mparcial from Rome the Italian minister of marine confirms the reported sale of the armored cruiser Varez to the Spanish government.
 Rome, March 1S.-An official denial is given to the report that the ar mored cruiser Varez has been sold
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
ALASKAN GOLD.
Encouraging Reports Received by Let
 ter From Minook Creek.

Seattle, Wash, March 1S.-Reports received during the last few days from Minook creek, Alaska, are of a very encouraging character J. B. Pawles today received a letter from Peter Jackson, who says: Out of No. g.. one of Jackson and Burkman's claims. nuggets have been taken that range in value from $5 upwards, the largest be- ing worth S139"
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
BLIZZARD IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Fears Are Entertained for the Safety
 of Stock

Sturgis, s. D., March 1S-What is believed to be the starter of the worst blizzard the state has suffered for years began here at o'clock this morning. The snow has reached a depth of eight inches and thirty-five mile winu makes travel almost impos- sible. Inestimab1e damage> "nl be done to the stock on the ranges.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.
The Expansive Demands of France
 Upon China.

Pekin, March 1S-France has made additional demands upon China which include important railway conces- sions and exclusive mining privileges.
 Eight days are allowed China in which to reply to the French demands and the threats are interpreted to indi- cate the French occupation of a prov ince unless the Chinese comply.
 THE ENJOYABLE BEAR.
 London, March 1S.-It is announced today in a dispatch to the Times from Pekin that the mission of Shu King Chen, the Chinese minister to Ger many. who was sent to St. Petersburg in an effort to prevail upon Russia to modify her demands upon China. has been unsuccessful and it has been added there is no alternative but to agree to Russian demands.
 HIS PAW REMOVED FROM COREA.
 St. Petersburg, March 18.-The Off, cial Messenger publishes note to- day saying the Russian government has instructed it's representative at Seoul, capital of Corea, to inform the emperor of Corea and his ministers that if in their opinion Corea no longer requires foreign help and is capable of preserving with its own resources the independence of her internal admin istration, Russia will not hesitate to recall the Russian ironclad Vizier.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
ARRESTED AS A TRAMP.
Farmer and Coal Mine Ope-
 rator Seized on Freight Train.

Fort Wayne, Ind, March 1S.-This morning Marquis Buchanan, a wealthy farmer and coal mine operator who lives near Massillon, was fined $135O on the charge of train climbing. He was arrested late Friday night on the charge of stealing a ride on Penn syivania freight. Mayor Scherer lec- tured him for riding on freight trains. Buchanan wants damages
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
OTHER VICTIMS OF THE FIRE.

Chicago, March 1S-This morning in the smouldering pyre on the site of the Emerson building, the fremen found two more charred bodies. By means of key one corpse was identi- fled as that of w. J. Wilcox of the W. A. Olmstead company. The name of Albert Bierdy, the music publisher, is added to the list of the missing.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
TEXAS QUARANTINE ORDER.

Austin, Tex, March Ex-Governor Culberson issued a general quarantine proclamation, going into effect on April 1, and applying on all coast points and along the Rio Grande. The quarantine is against yellow fever, smallpox and cholera.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
REBELS SURROUNDED.

Caracas, March 1S.-It is reported here that the government forces un- der General Crespo are at Valencia surrounding the rebels, who are headed by General Manuel Hernandez, de feated candidate at the last presiden- tial election.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, March 1S.-Cattle re- ceipts, 4,000; market steady; Texas steers, $3.25@4.7O; Texas COWS, s35O@ APO; native steers, s3.75@5.4O; native cows and heifers. s2.25@455; stockers and feeders. sS@5.25; bulls, s2@4.65; sheep receipts, 1000; market firm; lambs, $4.25@5.30; muttons. s3@4S0.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
POsTOFFICE APPROPRIATION.

Washington, March lS-The house spent another day on the postoffice bill, but only disposed of two pages.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
WHEAT.

Chicago, March 1S.-July wheat closed at S6ls; May, s105s4.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
PRICE OF COPPER.

New York, March 1S.-Lake copper la.et at $11 s bid, and SIP asked.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-19
Nothing Known at Washington
 of the Maine Report
HOW OR WHEN If WILL COMB
Will Certainly Not be Made
 Public Before Next Week
Weyler's Denial of Statem ent That he Prepared H.avana Harbor for American War ShipS-The Anna zonas is Under the Flag.

Washington, March 1S.-An air of suspense was noticeable in the navy department today due to the approach of the time for the delivery of the re port of the court of inquiry. It IS not known just when the document will come to Washington and in view of the determination of outside par ties to obtain possession of 1t Defore the department receives the report, the officials, if they know, will not say how the papers are to be brought to Washington. All that is known definitely is that the president has suggested that the report be made as soon as possible, and in consequence It is expected to reach this city in two or three days.
 The cabinet today talked over the matter, and the time as stated within which the report would reach here, was the general view of the members when they heard all that Secretary Long had to report on the subject. There is an impression that Lieuten- duC-COuuduQGI hdl IA VIII bl ihS eAAN document, though it is within Admiral Sicard's power to choose any other officer. A cabinet officer expressed the belief that the report will require careful consideration on the part Of the president and his cabinet before it is given to the public, which would seem to postpone the publication to some time about the middle of next week, although nothing is certain on that point.
 A JOURNAL FAKE.
 Madrid, March 1S.-Gereral Weyler denies the authenticity of the letter published in the New York Journal yesterday in which the former captain general of Cuba is alleged to have said the United States would not nave dared to send a warship to Havana while he was in command there.
 The Imparcial today says the 1n- structions sent to the torpedo fleet to remain in the Canary islands, are due to the governments desire that the squadron should be escorted to Cuba by a cruiser and for no other reason.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-12-08
Feeding the Calves in Winter.

Some OF the cuttlemen who are culti>
waiting irrigated lands in connection with
their cattle industry have adopted the
plan Of putting their calves on feed of
alfalfa with light feed Of corn meal
when they are six months old, and then
turning them on grass in the spring and
in the fall putting them on full feed,
making them ready for market at from
eighteen months TO two years old.
Though alfalfa is, perhaps, the best for
age that can be used 10 this rapid devel-
opmeut of the calf to well fDishc d
beef animal much of the same result
might be obtaihed by the use Of Kafir
corr and its grain, the grain Icing
ground before feeding, or of other feeds.
This method has the advantage Of
keeping the cSlf growing without int err
ruption throughout the winter, and 1t is
claimed that the development it gives to
the capacity of the stomach is Que Of
the most important benefits resulting
from the method, as a calf whose stom-
ach has become contracted from the eli
fects of dry, scanty feed on the range
through the winter will not have the
vigorous digestive and sssimilative fac
ulty of one that has been continuously
kept oo abundant and suitable feed
There is another advantage, to which
tho journal Gated attention almost yeai
aye, 10 this early separation of the cali
from the mother COW. II gives to the
latter an opportunity during the fall to
repair the waste made by sucking heI
young aud to go into the winter in good
q ssh, better able to endure its rigor.
than she would be if the calf had re-
manned with her the usual length OF
time. This would greatly diminish the
list of winter losses, and would result in
the carly spring in bigger crop OF
decidedly better calves to which the
mother cows would be able to give 4
better support.
All the drift of the cattle industry in
Texas is toward better methods and
with the improved standard of cattle on
the ranges this early maturing process.
can, perhaps, be adopted successfully
and prufrably.-Texas Stock aud Farm
] journal.