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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-25

Press reporter bsfors he went to the cabi-
net meeting, but declined To make any
statement beyond saying to the reporter
that he was carrying with him tis rsstg-
nation, and that he might have something
to say latsr In the day
While no definita announcement can be
made at this time.as.to whoIwill succeed
MIR. SheIman, IL IL altogether proba Die
that the next secretary OF sCate will be-
Mr.. William X. ID y, at present flrst as.
slstant secretary of state. Nh. DAY has
been urged 10 take the Office by the pres-
ident, Eut is pei sonaliy more inclined to
return TO lanroD 10 practice law there,
though 1t Is believed here that he will
yield TO the Presidents wishes In the
matter. Mr.. Day Is out of .he city ana
is thought to be In Canton arranging his
personal anairs He has had entire charge
or CUBAN affairs almost since the Begin
ming OF the present administration.
Ins session OF the cabinet at which Mr..
oherman's resignation was rendered was
ciile1 early this morning for the purpose
OF reviewing message the preside MT VIII
transmit To Congress TO-DAY, recommends
Ina that Congress, In the xarcise OF the
p)wers vested In it by the constitutions,
formally declare war against the kinguosn
of Spain.
The anncuncen ent OF Spain on the SUBJ
Ject OF privateering as published In the
morning papers was resn ana was rener-
ally commended. In All probability an
announcement on the subject of the treat
ment or Spanish vessels now IN Americen n
poris Will be issued from the navy Geport.
ment this afternoon.
Members OF the cabinet discredit thu re-
rort that United States naval officers
have taken possession OF the Hawaiian
Islands ana doubt jis expressed OF tue
truth OF the statement that our Asiaiic
squadron will at once attack the Spanish
forces on the Philippine Islands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-25
HOUSE HAS PASSED THE
DECLARATION OF WAR

Following bill was reported by tie
House foraign Affairs cominit.ee:
A bill declaring that war exists between
the United States Of America and the
Kingdom OF Spain.
BE it enacted, first that tire wsr be and
the same is tersby declared TO exist and
that war has existed since the 2lst Day OF
April, A. II. 1895, including said day, be-
tween the United States of Allericn and
the Kingdom of Spain.
Second, that the Pres ident of the United
States is hereby and Is empowered TO use
the entire land and naval forces of the
United states and to call into the nctual
service OF the United States the militia
of the several states 20 such extent as
may re necessary to Garry this act into
effect.
The House passed the resolution I'm
minute and Il seconds, and 1t then went
to the Senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-25
ARMY REORGANIZATION
UNDER CONSIDERATION

The Senate committee on military met
at 10 o. clock today to consider the army
reorganization bill and also to decide
whether the volunteer army bill requires
to be amended.
1t has been claimed that the volunteer
bill contains some defects but the author
tiles of the war department where those
were first pointed out differ from these
critics In their construction Of the meas
ure. Senator Hawiey has asked the
opinion OF senator Davis and other emil
mont lawyers on the subject and went
into the com mmittee prepared to antaRo-
nize the contention that the bill was Inn
perfect. The army reorganization bill
received the principal attention of the
ommittee. Several changes were sug-
Qested but the committees went to work
promptly on the measure and hope to
complete 1t at this sitting, and reported
TO the Senate today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-25

No notification has yet neeu received by
Governor Dyer from Washington In rela-
tion to the quota OF volunteers expected
from this state under the proclamation
issued by President Mckinley calling for
125, 600 men. Governor Dyer was not at
his office this morning, feiDe confined to
his hone ty q cold, hut Colonel IL. An
thony Dyer, chief CT his personal stan,
stated that the order from the war de-
partment was expected to reach this city
at any moment, and as soon as 1t did ac'
tion would be taken.
1t is probabls that as soon rs the order
arrives Governor Dyer will issue pro.
clamation calling upon volunteers TO the
number of 1000. enough to form one regi-
ment OF infantry. and the recruiting sta
tions will be opensd without delay.
There is no probability whatever, despite
stascm ents to that effect, that the old
United states recruiting station on North
Main street Will be used. " being deemed
better TO uss vacant stores for the purpose.
That not much time will elapse before
these stations are opened IL assured by
uispatch from Washington, which says
that the war department this afternoon
will notify state governors of the quota
OF the troops they ara expected to furnish
and the points Of Assem- blage. such te-
ing the case. something definite Will
probably be done here tomorrow, for Gov
ernor Dyer Is quite ready to proceed. hav-
ing made all arrangements beforehand. In
the meantime patriotism IL Increasing,
and there seems to bo no doubt that the
lO0c needed will be procured In very
short time.
The fact that several big business COR
poratioDs have come to the front with
special Inducements TO their employees TO
enlist will greatly facilitate the raising OF
the volunteer regiment 1ne employees Of
the Lonsusle Company. which last week
rossei notices to the effect that these Of Ice
employs who 90 TO war will receive their
pay while gone and their places ON their
reform, will meet this eveni ng In Ions
dale. Patriotic addresses will be made and
IT. ts the intention Co recruit a military
company at tho close Of the meeting and
tender it TO Bovernor Dyer.
Tbs board Of directors OF the National
India Kurbsr Compsnv and the directvrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-25


Congress Of the United states In the prem
ises, now recommend 70 your honor
able bo1y the adoption Of joint resoiu-
ton ueclSrina that a state OF war exists
between the United States of America
and tie kingdom OF spain. and / urge
speedy actio1 thereon, 10 tho end that the
definition of the international status OF
ihs United states rs belliGerent rover
may be made krown and the assertion OF
all iis ri IN q and the m iiena' ce OF ali 9
duties the toaduct ot public war MAJ
b3 assured
(Signed) WM. MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, Washington, April
20 1898.
In the Senate the message was referred
TO the committso OF foreign relations
without debate.
After the message lad been read In the
House OF Representatives 1t was referred
to the committee on forsign affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-25
THE WAR RESOLUTION
REACHES THE SENATE

At 1850 clock the House bill declaring
the existence of war between this country
and Spain was delivered to the Senate,
and on senator DAVIS motion the doors
were closed to consider IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-25
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The Oldest wood and photo-engraving estab-
lishment in the state, who fer the past ten
years have been located Mt 210 Westminster
street, have removed to Al Washington street,
corner of Eddy, over Earle a. Prew's Express.
ial reference TO the needs OF their business
i'm its branches OF Designing, Engraving,
Electrotyping and Printing, they are better
than ever prepared to do best work at low
prices.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26
GOOD FOR THE TERRITORY.

The territory is to be congratulated upon the passage of the bill which paves the way for a capitol bui ,ng at Phoenix and for the establishment of a comprehensive sewerage and water system at Prescott. This bill amends the Harrison act so as to legalize the issuance of bonds by chartered mu- nicipal corporations iL Arizona for sanitary and health purposes, and also confirms the act of the territory of Arizona of March 8, 1897, which au- thorizes the issuance of the bonds of the territory for the construction of a capitol building. The citizens Of Pres colt voted unanimously some time ago to bond the city in $150,000 for a new water and sewerage system. It was decided to seek permission Of con gross in the form of an amendment to the Harrison act, and the wisdom of this course is now attested to. Much credit for the passage of the bill is due to ex-Governor N. O. Murphy, who is spending the winter in Washington.
 
 to Delegate Smith in pushing this i'm portant measure. There is no doubt that the president will sign the bill. It means much to both Phoenix and Prescott. The capital removal issue will be disposed of for good, and the territory will be provided with a fit place for administration offices, for the meetings of it's legis- lature and for the storage of it's pub lie documents. The amount that will be saved in yearly rentals alone will nearly pay the interest on the indebt- edness to be incurred. Prescott with a water works and sewerage system will at once take rank with the pro gressive cities of the west. Fort Whipple undoubtedly will be retained as military post as the result of this legislation. The chief argument in favor of it's abandonment has been the lack of good water and sewerage facilities. Retention in the case of Whipple means rebuilding, and if re- built who can say that it will not soon be made a regimental post? Prescott is likely to have a new hotel by reason of this legislation. Other i'm provements will follow in natural se- quence. Phoenix may also secure mu h needed municipal improvements by virtue of it. No measure pertaining to the territories has more possibili- ties in it than this one Hurrah for AriZOnai
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26
VARIOUS KINDS OF BABIES.

The chocolate mammas of Queensland q carry their little ones astride their neckS.
 The negroes of Cuba hold their pick aninnies on one hip, the child clingin 2 by it's knees as rider holds on to a horse.
 French babies are borne through the streets stretched on fine embroidered pillows, their lace frocks spread out to make all the display possible.
 The Dyaks of Borneo carry the baby wrapped in the bark of tree or in a curiously carved chair studded with ground shells which is fastened to the mothers back.
 The New Guinea baby has novel method of being carried about. Its mother puts the naked little crea ture into net, which is suspended by a band over her head and her ears, in front of her.
 Alaskan babies are rubbed with oi., tightly rolled in a skin or blanket padded with grass and bound witt ieerskin thongs, which are undone but once a day, when the grass is fresh ened. If the baby cries he is held un- ter water till he is still.
 The Chinese child lies with its face against it's mothers back, and this ac- counts for the broad, flat nostri,s seen in he Flowery kingdom. It cries con- tinually in shrill, sharp shrieks. but the mother placidly works on amid the up roar.
 The dimpled, brown little Jap baby takes its first journeys abroad strapped to the back of it's mother or sister in a seemingly insecure position by strips of cloth meeting in the form of the let ter X. When awake it clings like kit ten and is never dropped.
 The children of the Aztecs travel about in sling on the mothers right hip, the strong cloth passing over the left shoulder. The Gua,tima,ticans bear their children on their backs and as if this were not load enough any burden they have rests upon the head.
 The Italian bambino is swathed like a mummy and bound with colored rib bons. The babies elder brothers and sisters delight in carrying about these human dolls which cannot kick. The German baby, too, is swaddled, bound i'll a long down pillow tied with gen. erous bows of white ribbons. He is carried about in the nurses arms wherever he moves.
 Some of the Australian women wear a curious mantle of kangaroo skin on their backs, which is tied securely at the waist line, half of the length above and half below. In the little bag formed by the fullness of the upper part the baby cuddles and finds com fortable nest. In other parts of the country the child rides astride the mothers neck.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

sibly sell the road for $15,0O0, 900, which would be .the amount of the first mortgage plus the principal of the government. To quote the authority before referred to:
 we therefore made an arrange ment by which we forced the syndi- cate to increase their bid up to the amount of our principal and we feel that the government has come out of the transaction on much better terms than could have been expected. The sale of both the Pacific railroad lines should be considered together. The syndicate arranged to sell them un- der the Cleveland administration for $45, 10000 We have secured $65, ,00O,- 900, thus saving the government $20,- 1 900, ,OO0.
 'The president gave congress every ] opportunity to act and we made our deposit so as to bid in the Kansas Pa i cific if necessary. On the composite | transaction the government therefore loses only $6,00O,000 which is a con- paratively small sum in view of the fact that the total involved was over i $70, 100000.
 i "A point has been made in regard to 1 the Kansas Pacific sale that the third mortgage bonds on that line are quoted above par in the market, and hence that the road must be worth more than | the government lien, which is based on the second mortgage The fact of the matter is that the third mortgage bonds referred to are first mortgages on the Denver extension, and second mortgages on the branches, thus hay ing basis of security not possessed i at all by the government lien"
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26
NEW AND NOVEL.

To automatically guide bicycle a head block is attached to the under DOT tion of the frame close to the head to support a pair of spring guides which press against the back sides of the fork and hold them straight.
 A St. Louis woman has designed car strap which will not close up on the hand, rod being used, with a small ring at one end, by which it is attached to the car, and larger leather-cov- cred ring at the other end for the hand.
 A neat little attachment for hats is composed of a spring roller placed in side the hat to wind up the cord serving as a guard when not in use, the touch ing of a spring lever being all that is necessary to draw the cord out of sight
 Billiard cues are to be made with the inserted on which to mount several cir cular weights, which are turned back ward and forward on the rod to bal ance the cue to the players liking. An adjustable coiled spring is used in upholstered furniture to keep the sur face of the seats from settling, curved plate being attached at one side of the seat and pressed upward at the other end by the spring to keep it in place. A Texan has invented one-wheeled racing sulky which is prevented from | tipping over by the manner of attach | ing the thills to the harness, the ad- vantage being that the sulky does not take up so much room on the track and runs easier.
 In new beer delivery wagon a rotary rack is journaled on the front and rear i axels and holds number of half round barrel cradles, which are pivoted so as | to tip and roll the barrel out as the rack | the ground.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

Our juvenile contemporary of Will COX in recent issue feelingly refers to the manager" of this journal as being under a cloud' in it's heavy ar guments as to why the stray advertis- ing should be done in that paper, yet this is the same fellow who so often boasts that he never indulges in per sonalities in his columns. Whatever he may or may not indulge in, we can say that we have never taken any cold water cure for being off our base, as has the editor of the said juvenile contemporary. Neither did we enter into a compact with the long whisker- ed ex-chairman of the sanitary board to refund to him half of the amount to be paid for such service, as did the man of the juvenile contemporary That thing alone ought to be enough t'cloud" for any Sunday school super intendent.- Southwestern Stockman.
 This controversy between our es- teemed contemporaries grows interest ing. The dear public seems likely to learn many interesting things about 1nhe methods of these enterprising
 journalists.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

Our regular army is gradually gain ing in strength as the following enlist ments for the month of January will show: By general recruiting service, city stations white, foot, PA; mount ed, 9S; colored, foot, 10; mounted, 15; total, S47. Stations at posts-white foot, 394; mounted, 106; colored, foot 25; mounted, AS; Indian scouts, 13; total, 5S6. The total number of enlist vice was 933, and by the special re- cruiting service, 24; in all, 975.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26
THAT KANSAS PACIFIC SALE.

When President Mckinley determin- ed that the government interest in the Pacific roads should not be sacrificed for 45,00O0OO, as the democrats had arranged it, but that the mortgages should bring in an amount which would recoup the government and leave it without loss, he undertook a bold venture but he has come out of it with flying colors.
 Why, these mortgages used to be considered almost worthless Nobody ever dreamed that the government would come out without the loss of twenty or thirty million dollars. The pOpocrats who are now bowling so in- sanely are the very people who pro- claimed at that time that the capital of the roads was mostly water, that the original contractors built the property out of government bonds and made millions of private profits out of the transaction at SIP, ,000 to $20, ,OOO mile. They were just the people who said the governments mortgages for which it has now received $65, ,O0O,- 900, were worth nothing.
 A member of the cabinet recently outlined the policy of the cabinet in regard to the Kansas Pacific sale. He said the agreement arrived at in St. Louis between the government and the reorganization committee was the re- suit of a long series of negotiations. The Kansas Pacific road is 394 miles long, What is known as the Denver extension is a necessary outlet, and this belongs to the reorganization committee and is entirely beyond the control of the government. The syn { dicate which bought the Union Pacific found it could parallel the Kansas Pa cific for about s8,O0O,00O. The first mortgage debt is about that amount itself To rid themselves of a possi- ble dangerous rival the syndicate of- fered to bid s2,50O,0OO for the govern men lien. This was the upset price fixed by the court.
 When pressure was applied the syn dicate raised it's bid for the govern ment claim of $7,000,000 to about $4,- 5O0,0O0. This would have made the road cost them something over $12,- i 00O,0OO, or about S4,0O0,OOO more than they could build a new line for, and this extra sum was taken to represent the value to the syndicate of wiping out a competing road.
 The government mortgage did no cover any of the branch lines nor the
 Denver extension. Neither the Alto1
 nor the Burlington, which are feed
 CTS for the Kansas Pacific, could bt
 induced to bid at any price, because
 they saw the road was isolated an(
 had it's outlet only through the Den yer extension. Prominent railroad men who had no possible interest il the line were consulted and said tha : if the government secured the prin cipal of its loan, which is $7,000,00
 it would be doing exceedingly well The Kansas Pacific is of value onl,
 to lines which are feeders like tn,
 Burlington and Alton They refused to touch the government lien at any ) price, and hence the administration , was forced to the conclusion that i l; it paid .$S,000,000 to clean off the frs
 mortgage securities it could not pos
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Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

Our Washington dispatches convey the impression that Judge Street will triumph soon over his enemies. This is as it should be. The fight against his confirmation has been dirty in the extreme. Mea who could not influ- ence his action in the matter of the Arizona canal receivership did not hesitate to lie to members of congress about him, and tried to support their lies with scandalous charges. These lies will come home to roost one oi these days.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26
HOT SPRINGS OF ARIZONA.

An all year resort for he,lth and pleasure; a perfect climate and nat ural hot springs of great medicinal and curative powers: an open air swimming pool in a beautiful rocky gorge. Abundant private baths in porcelain lined tubs. Hot douches, needle spray and shower baths. Water is piped 1900 yards to hotel and bath house and a natural heat of Ill de grees Fahrenheit is retained
 A comfortable and attractive house of twenty-five rooms is now com- pleted and running in addition to which ample tent room with boarded floors and sides is furnished for those who prefer open air accomm odations. Wood fires in every room and tent and wood is provided free of charge. Resi- dent physician. Rates from 8 to $4 8 day.
 A table and accommodations for miners is provided at a special rate of g a day, everything included. No extras.
 Round "trip tickets via Hot Springs Junction, including stage fare, are sold at all stations on railroads. Ample arrangements have been perfected at Hot Springs Junction for food and lodging and daily stage runs to the springs.
 For all information address Castle Creek Hot Springs and Improvement Company. Hot Springs. A. T.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

If the men who are waiting to get into the Klondyke today were in Ari- zona they would undoubtedly be i'm pressed with the advantages of a coun- try where mining may be carried on every day in the year. Arizona's pub lie spirited citizens should see that the territory's advantages are adver- tised in the east and middle west, where the mining fever is growing apace.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

Nansen the explorer complains to his European friends that he was bored by the social attentions show cred upon him in this country. If he returns, however, the Americans will promise never to do so again.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

If Spain has ordered 3,00O,000 rifle cartridges from an American firm, as reports declare, it simply means that she wants the best. It must be that zhe is going to engage in little tar get practice.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

Work on government torpedo boats at Norfolk navy yard is being pushed forward rapidly. Uncle Sam wishes to be prepared in case the pastime of blowing up ships becomes popular.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

One striking thing about the Amer ican government when emergencies confront it is that it never gets rat tied. It wasn't built for rattling pur- pQSeS
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26
Notice of Hearing Petition

In the Probate Court of the County of Mari
 copa, Territory of Arlzona. In the matter of the estate of Ransom M
 Vian deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that Ada E. McCay has filed in thls court her petition praying for the proof and probate of the last will and testament of said Ransom NJ. Viall, de- ceased. and for the issuance of letters testa- mentary there on, to said Ada E. McCay and that the same will be heard on Monday, the 2sth day of February, A. D., 1898 at ? o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the courtroom .ot said court, in Phoenix County of Maricopa, Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are noti- fled then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated February 16, 1898.
 c. w. GROUSE, Clerk. ByW. s. SCOTT, Deputy Clerk.
 First published in The Arizona Republican Feb. F, 1S9S1
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

There isn't any war except in the crimsoned columns of the sensational newspapers. The carnage there is terrible.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

All hands agree that the national corn convention, now in progress In Chicago, is decidedly husky affair.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

A good deal of Arizona mining prop ' erty is changing hands these days.
 Arizona is steadily coming to the
 front.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26
The Official City Paper.

Publication Office: ss Adams Street. Tel nnhone No. H.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-26

Educate -Four Bowers With Cascarets.
 Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever. iOc 25c. If c. c. 0 tail. druggists refund money.