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Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.
The Report That Americans Were Ex-
 pelled From Clippertonx Island

Washington, Jan. 7.-The story of the dispossession of party of Amer=. jeans from Clipperton island by a Mexican war ship, as reported by an incoming steamer at San Fraz has as yet had no official conffk2- tion. All that is known at the Mex ican legation here is that vagEe ru- mors have been afloat for some tims past that the British had taken pos session of the island, and, with view to asserting the sovereignty of Mex ico over it, a war ship was sent there to maintain the claim of that ger-y ernment.
 The department of state has upthinx at all On the subject, but is not dlDz turbed over the rews. The law per- mits an American citizen 10 locate upon any guano island, such asQH1p- perton, s3lely for the purpose of talk ing off the guano, but it must be air matively shown that the island is not part of the territory of another nation at the time of location. So that, in the case of Clippertoa island, it is simply question as to the prior right of Mexico to title, and the im- pression here is that her title is as good as was that of Brazil to the island of Trinidad, which was sought by the British for a cable station.
 It is recalled here that in two cases the United States government re- srh s111 l. rT1 duras to Mexico under similar circu stances to those presented in this casS upon proof of Mexican title
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Jan. 7.-Cattle receipts, official, 5000; stockers and feeders, strong to 10 cents higher; medium cat tie slow; choice, active; cows and heifers were steady; Texas steers. @.25@4.5O; Texas COWS. $225@3.25: native steers, $3.75@49O; bulls, $4.40@ AIS; native cows and heifers, $2@42s: stockers and feeders, $3@5; bulls, $2.30@3.50; sheep receipts. official, LOO: supply light, active for nut tons and feeders; values steady 10 strong; lambs. $4@5.50; mnttons. $3.75 @4.50
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
CIVIL SERVICE DEBATE.
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS.
Refuse to Join an Unproftable Anti
 Hanna Conspiracy.

Columbus, O., Jan 7.-This was a quiet day among the army of political workers enlisted in the senatorial con- test and the situation is practically unchanged. The efforts of the steer ing. committee to whip the democratic members into line to vote fer re- publican foF- senator have not been so successful as they expected.
 JAS a reuslt it is stated authorita- lively tonight that there will be a caucus of the democratic members next Monday to locate the doubtful mem bers and pledge those who are willing to carry out the proposed fusion, so that enough members can be kept in line to insure the maintenance of a deadlock.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
AssALLs UNITED STATES.
Bitter Attack Made by Weyler's Per.
 sona1 Organ

Biarritz, Jan. 7.-According to mail advices sent here from Madrid, in or der to escape the censorship the Ma cional, General Weyler's organ, has published a defiant article, pointing out that although the government has seized the generals protest it could not prevent it's being read in every barrack room.
 The Nacional, it further appears, at tacks President Mckinley and the United States ambassador at Madrid, General Stewart l.. Woodford, in ul- measured terms.
 The Nacional has twice been con- fiscated. but the manager of that pa per is deputy and therefore cannot be prosecuted. AS he declares himse to be the author of the incrininated articles, no other persons connected with the paper can be prosecuted. Moreover, Madrid juries usually ac- quit persons charged with press of lenses.
 The number of dinners attended jointly by General Weyler and other officers of high rank is much com- mented upon and is regarded as in- tended to show that the former cap tain-general of Cuba is strongly sup ported by the military. It is even said that on the day he presented to the queen regent his protest against the wording of President McKinley's message to congress eighteen of the commanding officers of Madrid visited General Weyler ard congratulated him.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
CLAIMS FOR BACK PAY.
Auditor Brown Opposed to Making
 Special Cases.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Judge Brown, auditor of the war department, has issued circular against favoritism in the matter of the settlement of claims for back pay and bounty. "The steady increase in the number of claims for back pay and bounty" he said, "and the consequent delay in their settlement, has produced a great pressure to have such claims made special
 "A compliance with the numerous requests made for claims to be taken up and settled out of the order of
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
BLIZZARD HAS NO TERRORS.
Determined Couple Drive Sixty Miles
 for Marriage License.

Niles, Mich, Jan. 7.-Charles Gif- ford, travelling man, who claims Chicago as his home, and Miss B. M. Johnson of Eaton Rapids, were so anxious to get married that they drove sixty miles in a fierce blizzard and with the mercury below the zero point to get a marriage license.
 On account of the absence of the county clerk at Eaton Rapids, they drove thirty miles to Mason, where they procured the license, and im1nedi- ately returned home.
 The marriage took place late last evening tb5T tAs ccHc'e sYd keen thawed osft, it being one of tFe co,dest days of the year.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
KILLED IN A QUARREL.
G. Calender Clubs and Shoots B. Moore
 to Death Near Lewiston.

Lewiston, H., Jan. Yesterday af- ternoon George Calender and Elwood Moore, farmers, living three miles northeast of here, became engaged in a quarrel, and Calender struck Moore over the head with a large cub, cut ting his head clear to the bone.
 Calender then sent his wife into the house after his rife. She brought him the gun and he shot Moore under the right shoulder. Moore died early this morning.
 Calender came to town and give himself up to the sheriff. The cor oner's jury held Calender without bail to await the action of the grand jury. There had been bad blood between the men for some time.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
FISHERIES COMBINE.
It Includes the Great Lakes of Tn S
 Country and Canada

Chicago, Jan. 7-Edward Coiwin, promoter, of Chicago, has consum- mated a combination of twenty cor porations controlling the fresh water fisheries Of the great lakes of the United States and Canada. The deal was consummated at a secret confer ence held in this city last week, the contracts passing through the offica of the British consulate today.
 The entire amafgamanIon is taken up by an English company capitalized at control the distribution of 150,O00, ,O00 pounds of fish per a1num.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
SHAKES UP wAUKEGAN.
Rev. H. G. Leonard Seeks to Awake !
 More Interest in Religion.

Waukegan, Ili., Jan. 7.-At the Meth odist church last night the pastor, Rev. H. G. Leonard, made Wau- kegan's dry bones rattle.
 This town is too slow in religious matters to suit him, dead dull, stag nant and stupid, he characterized it, with too many of it's residents con- sidering themselves as made only to eat, drink, live and die. They would fight nobIy for their homes if the en- emy threatened, but religious matters interest them little
 MT. Leonard, by the way, was once reported as having been blessed by the pope while travelling in Europe
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
He SVearS Eternal Hatred to
 the Republican Party
WILL DRAG II FROM POWER
As a Thing In mical to the
 Interests of the Country
Ills Speech Inspired by the Rum ored Estrangsm.nt of President Mckinley and Secretary Gage. Struggling With Civil Service.

Washington, Jan 1.-The feature of he senate session was a speech deliv- cred by MT. Teller of Colorado re- garding press reports that the recent efforts to make it appear that Secre- tary Gage had rendered his resigna- tioo as a member of the cabinet to President Mckinley, were part of a conspiracy of the silver men to dis rupt the cabinet and create dissen- sions between the president and his advisers.
 MT. Teller branded the statement as an insult to the advocates of the free coinage of silver He was satisfied that the president and Secretary Gage were i4 full accord upon the financial question. He attacked the republican party because it was a party advocat- ing a gold standard, and expressed his intention of doing all in his power to defeat the party in 1900 and to drag the present administration from power because the policy of the party was, in his opinion, inimical to the highest interests of the people of the United States
 CIVIL SERVICE DEBATE.
 Washington, Jan. 7.-The civil ser vice debate continued throughout the day in the house, and efforts to fix a time for it's termination failed and it is certain now to run over into next week. Interest in the discussion does not seem to be waning. The debate today was without incident.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08

His Death Was Painless as Those of His Victims. if They Wore His Victims, Were Eot-His Father Saw Him Die-Incid-nts of the Closing Hours.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
PRICE OF COPPER.

New York, Jan. 7.-Lake copper quiet at s1O.90 bid; $11 asked.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08
WHEAT,

Chicago, Jan. 7.-@ay wheat closed at S1T.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-08

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Arizona republican., 1898-01-08

ay. His face was ted, but his voice bod as solid as a 'Iaimpd his inDO-
The sun., 1898-01-14
THEY lNSrALL OFFICERS.
Ladies Of the Union Veteran Legion
Give Il Set Out to the Old
Comrades

Auxiliary No. p, Ladies of the Union
Veteran Legion, gave public install
lation last night, accompanied with All
entertainment.
The officers installed were: President,
Ella &. Wogan; s. ", Sarah Il. Smith;
J. V, Anna Alexander; Secretary, Mary
a. McCIanc; Treasurer, Sarah tE. Berry;
Chaplain, Eliza wilhelm; Cunductess,
Alice Ninkcr; Guard, Margaret Conner;
Color Bearer, Anna Wilkinson. The
national instituting and installing officer
was present and did the installing.
The president, Fila G. Wogan, made
short and well timed address. The pro-
gram was orencd by a few remarks by
General Donahoc, who had been intro
dnccd by the president. lie said he had
obeyed orders to face the mouths of guns
without fear, but on an occasion such as
this one, when called to address old
comrades and auXiiarics, he hardly
knew how to treat the subject called for.
After the close of the program the guests
and members were invited to partakc OF
u slnptnous rcpaSt.
The sun., 1898-01-14
STOCKHOLDERSD|SSAT|SF|ED
Report That There is Trouble in
the H. 4 H. 20.
BENSON'S ACT GIVES CREDENCE
An Effort to Form Il Combination Ia
Dust Henry q. Morse From the
Presidency.

There is an undcrcurrent of diSsatis-
faction among the stockholders OF the
Harlan Il Hollingsworth Company.
Sensational stories and all sorts OF
runners regarding this fact have been
circulating for weeks past and all that
was needed to give crcdence to the story
was happening which took place last
week.
Mr.. Nathaniel r. Benson, the superin-
tendent of the company, rendered his
resignation at that time and it was said
yesterday that others will follow.
The resignation Of Mr.. n. X, Benson
is significant. That gentleman owns
500 600 worth OF stock in the Harlan 4
Hollingsworth Company.
1t was announced at the time of Mr..
Benson's resignation, by persons wholly
without authority to speak, that a com
bination had been affected between all
Of the minority stockholders.
This combination it was said, was to
be the nucleus OF the Benson interest in
the large company, who were by the
strength of the combine, to ollst Mr..
Henry q. Morse from the presidency.
Since the story of the condition Of al
fairs leaked out it has had large crcu-
lation in New York City and is the mat
ter of general comment in Philadelphia.
J. Tay lor Cause Wednesday made the
statement that there is no truth what
ever in the story now circulating and n.
II. Benson claims that the rumor is a
false one.
Behind all these rumois is the fact
that considerable stock in the company
has been pooled. And furher-the
stock that has been pooled, is antago.
nistic to the Cause Morse manage
meDt.
The financial status of Harlan and
lIollingswortl Company was never
better than it is today, and Mr.. Benson
stated yesterday that though NOT active
ly connected with the corporation he
still had his large interests in it.
The sun., 1898-01-14
COUNTERFEITS FROM HERE.
Wort HESS 500 Bank Notes Pass
Through Delaware Banks to
Philadelphia.

This city and the entire State is alive
with L. $. Secret Service men.
They are here at the instigation of the
Federal authorities who have infor-
nation that many of the 500 counter
felt bills now in circulation throughout
the country, come from Delaware.
Philadelphia banks doing business
with banks throughout this State have
received thousands of dollars worth of
these worthless notes.
Only Wednesday the Fourth street
National Bank OF that city received q
bogus 500 bill from a Delaware Bank.
The banks in the Quaker city now
have on hand hundreds of connterfit $lOO
bills and are receiving more every day.
The secret service men were sent into
this State several weeks ago and today
over one hundred of these detectives are
carefully scanning the situation, and
keeping tab on the big bank notes
which float into the banks of the state.
On account of the large number of
these counterfeit notes passing through
the banks, the Secretary of the Treasury
issued an order calling in all 500 silver
certificates.
There is now some question as to
whether his order is compulsory. Many
inquiries are daily coming to the Treas
ury Department in regard to the matter.
A reply in each case has been sent to the
effect that the order was issued in the
interest OF the people who otherwise
might suffer serious losses.
There is. however, no obligation on
tho mart m TO,
notes of this character which they may
have, but, in view of the fact that s1s-
picion has been cast upon the entire
issue Of these notes, which operates to
impede their usefulness as a circulating
medium, it was thought to be to the
material advantage of all concerned to
stop their future issue and to ask all
holders to send them in for redemption
in other denominations.
Another Misrepresentation which
seems to be more or less general is that
in consequence of the secretary's action
the currency is being contracted.
The Treasury officials state that the
fact is that not onl y is the circulation
not contracted by the withdrawal OF the
500 silver certificates, but in the case of
large shipments the treasury has uni
formcly anticipated them by the issue OF
other certificates against its balance of
free silver, and in no case is there de-
lay OF more than Il day in returning the
equivalent of the notes retired and de-
stroyed.
The secret service men who are inves-
tigating in this city and this State, ex-
pect to land the counterfeiters who are
operating here; for the simple fact that
the country banks receive very few 500
III deposits and they can thus be easily
spotted.
1t is thought that Il large number are
interested in the crooked work.
The sun., 1898-01-14
HAD A HOT TIME.
As IA Consequence the New York Po-
lice Are Looking For Leon Stern

Leon Stcrn's name was called by Nag.
istratc Simms in his police court at New
York yesterday, but Leon failed to re-
spond.
Two Of his friends did, however, and
narrowly avcrted a trip to the Island.
They were allowed to depart after Il SC.
we're rprimand.
Wilmingtonians will readily recall Mr..
Stern, who previous to the holidays con-
Quoted the store on Market street, near
Fifth in which lie exhibited a stock of
japanese fancy goods.
When he first came here stern sue
ceedcd by his suave manner in inglatiat
ing himself with those high up in the
social scale. He was received in the
best society and created quite an impress
sion. stern since his departure from
Wilmington, has been living in New
York and at midnight on January :, in
company with G. Theodore Schlcssingcr
and Julius NJ. iIcyman, visited the resi-
dcncc of Mrs. Ella Sharp on West Forty
sixth street, pushed open tie door and
insisted upon remaining. Mrs Sharp
and her two daughters demonstrated with
the n,rn, and were roundly abused by
them. A crowd gathered in the street,
and one man WHO attempted to interfere
at the solicitation of Mrs. Sharp was beat
en- by the three men.
Magistrate Simms after hcarlg the
evidence threatened to send both prison.
crs to Jail for three months, but their
counsel finally succeeded in inducing The
justice to compromise on fine Of $40
each, while Hcyman was also held in
$500 bail for further hearing tomorrow.
The police arc still looking for Stern.
The sun., 1898-01-14
INSURANCE AGENTS DINE.
Employees of The Prudential Company
rendered a Hanquc! by the
Officials.

The officials Of the Prudential Lie In
Surancc Company, the home office Of
which is located at Newark, n. j., ten
dcrcd Il banquet last night to tie mem
bcrs Of the staff in Delaware
The affair took place in the Clayton
House and covers were laid for seventy
five guests.
Letters OF regret We're read from sew
cral of the officials of the company
Mr.. ID. c. Schnck, superintendent of
the Wilmington district, presided, and
addresses were made by George W.
Gore, Harry Huntington, Alexander
Morton, Alonzo Davis and Frederick A.
Boyle.
Among those present were: j. II. Bcggs
Assistant Superintendent; A. II. Downs
and staff, T.. Osburne, W. p. Salby, B. |.
Bowen. Il. J. Bowen, II. 7. Bowen, H.
Mcbride and George Cause of Newark,
n. J.
Several of the company agents from
the lower end of the State were on hand,
including Elmer p. Taylor, assistant
superintendent, and Joseph Hayes, Gi
Dover, who will hereafter direct the
company's affairs in and about the capi
tai.
The sun., 1898-01-14
PREPARING FOR WAR.
The President Has Ordered the
Whole Atlantic Fleet to
BE Ready.
Special to The sun.

Special to The SUN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.--The War and
Navy Departments are all agog over the
rumors regarding the situation in Cuba,
and President Mckinley has been in
conference nearly all day with Assistant
Secretary Of State Day, Secretary OF War
Meicklcjohn and the Secretary OF the
Navy.
AS fast as cable dispatches arrived
they were transmitted to the President.
General Lee regards the situation in
Havana as exceedingly grave.
The White Squadron is under orders
to be ready at moments notice to leave
for Havana, and the torpedo tlotilla has
received similar instructions.
While it is impossible to get any of the
department heads to talk, they expect
to be able to mobilize Admiral Bunce' $
entire squadron in Havana in thirty-six
hours
The sun., 1898-01-14
More RiOting in Havana.

HAVANA, Jan. 3.-Rioting has again
broken out here. 1t was started up by
friends of Gen. Weyler and directed
principally against the newspapers that
had been favoring the insurgents. No
American interests have been affected.
All the wild talk about war with United
States is mere wind and there are ap-
papntly no foundations for the rumors,
to which no official Importance is at
tarbn1
The sun., 1898-01-14
LOOK OUT FOR HIM.
Captain Ayers the Victim of Il Slick
InpOStcr,

Captain Peter B. Ayers on Tuesday
last was victimized bya man who claimed
to be member of the q. A. r.
The Captain left early in the day for
Washington and the man evidently saw
him take the train at the B. a. o. sta
ton. lie called on Mrs. Ayers later,
informing her that the Captain had sent
him for an ovcrcoat, ut the same time
exhibiting discharge and pcnson certi-
ticatc as Il means of reasslrng her.
Although somewhat dubious, Mrs. Ayers
finally complied and when the Captain
returned from the National Capital later
in the evening he was acquainted with
the circumstance Of the strangers visit
and of the fact that he was minus an
OVercOat,
The sun., 1898-01-14
Their Business Was Uninlportant.

The regular weekly meeting of Coun-
Gil was held last evening and rountine
business was transacted. John Haley
made a motion to put Demarvia Tele-
phone in the crcnlatorv Office. The
motion was carried. Mr.. Oberly made u
motion to appropriate Sll,7lS.S3 to
Secretary and Treasurer of the Board Of
Education. The motion was carried.
A letter was received by the Clerk of
City Council asking if he knew the
whereabouts OF Charles Armstrong or
Charles Williams, both Of Wilmington
and electricians lie said both were
employed in Philadelphia in 1885 or
1856. The letter was signed by George
Woodward, 1888 Hicks street, Philadel-
phia.
The sun., 1898-01-14
DOnneIl as Delegate,

a large and enthusiastic meeting of
the Fourth Ward Democrats was held
lastevening at 3O3 East Fourth street and
clccNd Michael Connell as delegate from
that ward to revise the rules of the
DemoTatic party Of this city. Hugh
Lunnyprcsided at the meeting. G. w.
Edwards was elected as party alternate.
The sun., 1898-01-14
ST. Paul's Successful Fair,

st. Pau's fair is still prosperng. Much
interest is being taken by those in
charge TO make the fair eclipse any
other that has ever been held in this
city. On next Tuesday night, January
lS, there will be 4 concert given by the
church choir, which will consist of sing
ing of plantation melodies and fancy
dancing.
The sun., 1898-01-14
Building Inspector Condemns.

The back buildings OF Frank A.
Mitchel's property on West Fifth street
near Orange, which were almost entirely
destroyed by fire last Saturday night
were condemned by Building Inspector
Grubb yesterday. The fire adjusters
have been at work on the losses but have
not yet made their settlement with Mr..
Mitchell.
The sun., 1898-01-14
She Arose in Her Coffin.

TOLEDO. Ohio, Jan. l3.-Mrs. John
Gfaper, died or was supposed to have died
last Friday morning. Later developments
proved it was u case of suspended anima-
ton, thought to have been caused by a
blow on the head. All arrangements
had been made for the funeral when the
woman showed unmistakable signs OF
life. On Friday morning John Grapcr
and his wife quarreled. Shortly after
the woman became unconscious and it
was thought she had died. Saturday
afternoon, about 2 o'clock, the supposed
corpse arose in her coffin. She Is now
on the way to complete recovery.
The sun., 1898-01-14
CHM Will Fight Lenny.

John Gllnn yesterday signed articles
OF agreement for fight with Eddy Len
ny, Of Liepcwille. The fight will be a
fifteen roundpne. The men have not
yet agreed on Me battle ground. Glynn
expects an easA victory.
The sun., 1898-01-14
Post Once Safe Cracked.

New York, Jan. 13.--The safe in the
Post Office at Dunellen, near Plainfield,
was blown open last night and robbed Of
$500 in postage stamps.
The sun., 1898-01-14
SERIOUS COLLISION.
Two steamships Collide in the Della
ware OFF New Castle.
Special to The Sun.

Special to THE sun
New CASTLE, Jan. 13.--A serious COLI
sion occurred in the river off here this
afternoon
The steamship Wilkomcn in tow
bound out for Belfast ran into the steam
ship Anteole for Cette and both were
badly damaged and in a sinking condi-
ton.
The sun., 1898-01-14

Joseph Garven has gone North on a
business trip.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-12-01
WAT 2A.mREannra

Andrew Magill Of Brimfleld is visiting
at G. P. Bradway's.
Lamuel Slater of Somers Is visiting
relatives in this place.
Alonz0 Graves was home from New
London for short Thanksgiving vaca-
ton.
The severe storm made 1t impossible
for any one to attend church last Sunday.
Consequently no services were held.
Subject of the Y. P. S, G. E. next Sun
day evening, Systematic and proper
ate giving" Leader, Charles D. Giazter.
A force of men with two yoke of oxen
were kept busy all day Monday and
Tuesday getting the roads in passable
condition. Mr.. Boyer, the stage driver
between Crystal Lake and Stafford
Springs, found 1t impossible to go through
with the mail Monday.
Report of the primary department OF
the center school for the term ending
Wednesday, Nov. 80, Josephine E. New
ell teacher: Pupils neither absent moi
tardy, Lena G. Hansen, John c.. Hansen
Raymond R. Roberts, Charlie L. Rob.
erts; number of pupils registered, 90
average attendance, 1916. The winter
term will begin Wednesday, Dec. 7th.