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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-27

President McKinley's best army sto-
ry relates. how q union fsgbearer ran
ahead with the colors when CHARGING
the confederates. Bring back thai
flag to the regiment" yelled the coli
onel. The color-bearer kept on as he
lung back this remark: Bring up
your regiment to the flag"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-27
RURAL TRIBULATIONS.

The woods Is full o. agents,
An cannydates an sich--
L can't repair the fences
An can't clean out the ditch.
They want to sell me patents.
The best ats ever been;
Err books about wild varmints,
Err big eStinguished men.
They want my vote and 'fluence,
They want my little cash;
An hen they want thur lodgin',
An boss feed, too, an hash.
Jest have to build a breastwork,
Ground the shack, with logs,
Er keep IA guard out constant.
An chase 'em or with dogs.
Atlanta Journa
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-27

Hollands history is clean its village streets and
the influence of the Dutch has extended around the
world Over this country the young Is about
begin her reign under the happiest promising
OF auspices In the plain old ker in which the
ton ceremonies to take place Wilhelmina will
the oath in the words prescribed by CUSTOM vowng
defend and with all her power the ndepend-
and territory of the kingdom protect the gen.
eral and individual liberties of her subjects and
poy all the placed within her power by the
constitution to maintain and promote the welfare of her
people,
Sat the age of eighteen Wilhelmina is unusually
attractive young with sweet face and engage
ing personality Having grown up under the watchful
eye Of her Subjects she has ruled them girl almost
as completely as she will queen-not with the sway
Of the scepte, but with those qualities of
which have so endeared her to her people"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-27

sweeping 'er our heartstringS now.
Sleep today. early fallen,
In thy green and narrow bed;
Dirges from the pine and cypress
Mingle with the tears we shed.
We shall meet, but we shall miss him.
There will be one vacant chair,
We shall linger to caress him,
When we breathe our evening prayer.
Throughout the length and breadth
OF not only this land, but others, the
words OF this familiar song and poem
have carried comfort and balm to
thousands of Borrowing hearts for more
than thirty years. And upon no day
OF the year are they more fitting and
impressive than upon Memorial Day,
when the nation honors its fallen he
roes, and loved ones tenderly slay flow
ers upon the graves of those who
have died in battle. Hardly q person
can be found, writes Herbert l.. JILL
son in the Memphis Com
mercial Appeal, who is not fam
iliar with 1.-THE Vacant Chair"
and who has not softly sung the
chorus, I'VE shall n eet, but we shall
miss him?" Yet 1t seems strange that
so little is known of piece of such in
ternational fame, and which has won
so many admirers. Such is, neverthe-
less, fact. Outside of what might
almost be termed an immediate circle
of friends of the author and the family
Of the brave lad whose sad death in
spired its writing, little, really nothing,
is known OF the origin of the poem, its
author and hero.
This condition was brought about by
the peculiar way in which the verses
were first given to the public. The
poem was written by Hon. Henry
Stevenson Wash burn, and was inspired
by the death of II very promising young
officer, Lieut.. John William Grout, OF
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-27

Denmark is becoming q serious COM
petitor of the United States as an ex-
porter OF bacon. Last year the ex.
ports aggregated l,020. 900 cwts, against
$50, 900 in 1890.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
GRIEF OF TWO NATIONS.
The Burial of the Dead at Havana
 Yesterday Afternoon.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The following message was received at the navy de- partment at 3:35 p. m. from Captain Sigsbee:
 Secretary Long, Washington: Gen eral Blanco called on me personally at the hotel last night and also the mayor of the city. They have requested me to permit a public funeral of the dead already found in order that public sympathy may be expressed thereby and honors shown the dead. Ground for the burial has been secured. It is assumed I am expected by the depart ment to bury the dead here; in fact, it would be impracticable to transport the remains to the United States, as means and facilities are lacking. have accepted the offer of the author ities and there will be public funeral at o'clock today"
 In answer to Captain Sigsbee's dis patch Secretary Long sent the follow ing: Telegram received and action approved. Express to Captain-General Blanco and the mayor and people of Havana the thanks of the department and it's appreciation of their action in extending the honors offered to the dead of the Maine.
 s (Signed) LONG"
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
IN THE HOUSE.
A RAILROAD IN SIAM.
Opens Up the Rich Valley of the
 Menim to Trade.

Victoria, B. C., Feb. 17.-L. Weller has just arrived here from Siam, where he has spent the past five years building a line of railroad from Bang kok to Chingmai, written Zimme, which promises to be a potent factor in the enlargement of Siamese trade.
 The new road commences near the Burmese frontier and practically con meets Burmah and Siam, making trib- utary to commerce the rich valley of the Menim, famous chiefly as a rice producing section, but also containing valuable teak forests, some minerals and considerable spice growing land.
 The railway has been built by the government, but whether it's operation will be retained by the state is ques- tion. Some Siamese public men de- sire that the government direction of the road shall apply on the German principle, and others favor a sale to an energetic English syndicate. which has excellent prospects of closing a deal.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
THE INVESTIGATION.
Personnel of the Court of Inquiry Ap-
 pointed Yesterday.


 pointed Yesterday.
 Washington, Feb. 1.-The navy de- partment received a dispatch this morning from Admiral Sicard in com mand of the North Atlantic squadron, giving the details of the court of in- quiry to investigate the Maine disas ter. It is as follows: Captain Samp son, president of the court; Captain Chadwick, Lieutenant Commander Schroeder and Lieutenant Commander Mark. Captain Sampson is command CT of the battleship Iowa now at Tor tugas; Captain Chadwick is com mander of the New York at Key West. The navy department officials felt that there was little to do at this mo- ment and that it remained for the in vestigation to be compleed before fur her action could be taken.
 Admiral Sicard's board has ample authority to make the most searching investigation into the cause of the dis aster. Fern and Mangrove arrived at 11d'dAd ldSI C'SHihS. 1A0y diO PiO- vided with diving apparatus and every ships company includes at least sev eral expert divers. These men can be depended upon to report exact facts. They are familiar with the bottoms of warships of the type of the Maine and are not likely to be led into mistake in supposing the outlet hole or piping to the interior to be a torpedo hole. favorable circumstances this investi- gation cannot be made for several days. Arrangements must be made for proper working of the diving out fits, and the board of inquiry must de- termine upon a line of action.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18

any trouble does occur, I shall have the whole feet here in four hours Shortly after I saw Congosto and he was very mad.
 He was also indiscreet. He said to me: If your people would only let us alone it would be all right. Spain has put up with more than any other nation would have done. I have warned you that there will be trouble if the Maine comes here. Now, bring your ships here. If you want war, you can have it. You will find Spain has not forgotten how to fight took these words at the time as the angry utterances to an overtaxed dip lomat. Now they seem to mean some thing. Two days ago Spanish daily here claimed that Senor De Lome wrote his famous letter and caused it's capture because he saw no gain in further delaying a break between the two governments"
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
LOOKING TO ADJOURNMENT.
Talk About Finishing Up Business
 By May 1.

Washington, Feb. 17.-There is some quiet talk at both wings of the capitol of a plan looking to the ad- iournment of congress about the first of May. There is said to be an under standing between Speaker Reed and some of the senators representing the controlling power of the senate that the appropriation bills are to be hur- ried as rapidly as possible and that as soon as they are disposed of an adjournment resolution shall be sprung, so as to cut off all other things pending. The one particular thing aimed at, it is said, is the Hawaiian annexation treaty or resolutions, though other arguments are advanced to secure support for the plan. It is said to be in contemplation that the annexation question shall be kept pending until the appropriation bills are disposed of. and that after that a number of motives for desiring an adjournment will be appealed to.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
ANOTHER BLAZE.
Atlantic Casino and Polo Ath, ,etic
 Club Building Burned.

New York, Feb. 1.-The Atlantic Casino and Polo Athletic club build ing, on the corner of Eighth avenue and One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street, was destroyed by fire tonight. There were several narrow escapes, but nobody was hurt. The building fronted 200 feet on Eighth avenue, and ran back 300 feet on One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street. It was three stories high and was wood all through. Be ing directly opposite the entrance to Manhattan Field, a favorite resort for sporting men, and the scene of many sporting incidents and events, it was known not only throughout this city, but in every part of the country. It was owned and managed by Major George w. Sauer.
 All Harlem was illuminated by the blaze and great crowds of people gath cred in all the streets near by. The One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street station of the elevated railroad caught fire and the steps on the corner near est the Casino were burned away. People who came down town from the scene brought all kinds of wild re-
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
PENSION CAME TOO LATE.
Granted Seven Years After Applica-
 tion Was Filed.

Washington, Feb. 17.-A pension has just been granted Louis w. Sim sabaugh of the District of Columbia It is small pension, only $6 month. but comes too late. MT. Sinsabaugh died March 6, 1892, and here, nearly six years after his death and seven years after the filing of his applica- tion, his pension is allowed. While the pension office is slow, it is sure, and makes reparation for it's tardiness by allowing a pension from the date of the filing of the application. After the death of the applicant in this case. the widow completed the case and will now be entitled to quite q Barge sum. From January 2, 1891, the date of the filing of the application, to March 6, 1892, she will receive s6 a month, the pension her husband would. have drawn during his lifetime,
 from March 6, 1892, to the prese
 time she will receive back pension t> the amount of $S a month.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
THE CUsHMAN MURDER CASE.
Brother of the Prisoner Cross
 Examined.

Middleburg, Vt., Feb. 17.-Charles, the brother of Smith Davis, the man who is on trial here for the murder of Dora Cushman, who was on the wit ness stand at the adjournment of court last night, was called at the beginning of today's session, for cross exami- nation.
 Contrary to general expectation, tho defense did not attempt to puzzle the witness or break down his testimony.
 Henry W. Martin of Montgomery, the deputy sheriff who arrested Smith Davis on the night following hiS disappearance, testified that the p.> oner told him substantially the same story about the death of Dora Cush- man that Charles Davis gave in his testimony yesterday, except that Davis told Martin he threw the instrument into a brook. Witness said he brought Davis to jail at Vergennes. On the train Davis was shown paper con- taining an alleged confession to his uncle in New Hampshire. Davis read the article and told witness that it was true or nearly true.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKlDl

Kansas City, Feb. 17.-Cattle re ceipts, $500; choice shipping cattle steady; sales at $3.75@5.25; largely $4.40@5: westedn steers, easy at $325 @4.S5 for inferior rangers to 1,40o pound fed steers and 664 pound Colo rado yearlings; western COWS and heifers active, $2.5O@4.1O for canner grades; stockers and feeders, $2.5O@ 40; southern supply, all steers active and steady to 10 cents lower; sales at $3.75@4.10 for 300 to ], 1,170 pound cat tie; sheep receipts, 2,400; market act i've and strong to cents higher; lambs, $4.50@5.50ff some fair New Mexico lambs brought $5.15.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
SPAIN IN WEEPING.
But It Is Agreed That the Explosion
 Was an Accident.

Madrid, Feb. 17.-A Spanish min ister, who declines to have his name used, said to a correspondent of the Associated Press today: "All official dispatches agree that the loss of the Maine was due to an accident. We keenly regret that the jingo element with palpable bad faith are endeavor- ing to make capital out of the ca tastrophe."
 United States Minister General Woodford, accompanied by his secre- tary and the naval attache of the United States legation, Lieutenant Dyer, called at the admiralty today to thank the government for the assist ance of the Spaniards of Havana in saving the survivors of the Maine.
 The queen regent presided at a cab inet meeting today. The subject dis cussed was the loss of the Maine. The minister for foreign affairs, Senor Gullon, read a dispatch on the sub ject from Washington and the queen regent expressed sorrow at the catas- trophe. There is much comment here at the reported sending of a United States torpedo 1otilla to Havana from Key West.
 The disaster to the United States steamship Maine is sincerely lamented here, especially by Spanish officials. whose regret is mingled with appre- hension lest the accident augment American hostility. The queen regent was visibly affected ana displayed emotion and pleasure at the friendly conduct of the Spanish sailors and au- thorities at Havana. General Stewart l.. Woodford, United States minister, is receiving private as well as official expressions of sympathy. The govern ment is confident that the able policy of President Mckinley and the good sense of the majority of Americans will preserve the peace.'
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
DEBRIS OF THE MAINE.
The Aftermath Of the Explosion, the Flames
 and Smoke and Death of Tuesday Night WAITING AT WASHINGTON.

It was strongly asserted that no pres ent purpose existed of sending any warship there. Senor Dubosie, the Spanish charge d'affaires, received no instructions up to D.. m. as to going to New York and stopping the Span ish ship Biscaya from entering the port, and reports to this effect were discredited.
 None of the suppressed excitement which characterized the movements of the employees and visitors at the White House yesterday was noticeable today. There were comparatively few visitors during the morning hours and for considerable time in the middle of the day the White House bore an all most deserted appearance. Only a limited number of congressman called during the morning and the interviews were brief. Postmaster-General Gary was the only member of the cabinet who called, and his visit related en- tirely to departmental matters As sistant Secretary Day saw the presi- dent for few minutes, but he had nothing of importance to communi- cate until after o'clock, when he car ried to the White House official in formation of the closing of the De Lome incident
 So far as could be learned the only information as to the situation in Ha- vana that reached the president di- rect came through the Associated Press. On the streets there was mo- ticeably less excitement than yester- day, when the people were 10th to believe that under the circumstances the loss of the Maine could be traced to other than a Spanish source. All the flags throughout the city, includ- ing those on the capitol and depart ment buildings, are flying at half mast, and among others is conspicu- ous that of Cuba Libre, which flies from staff on the Hotel Raleigh, the headquarters of the Cuban junta.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18

That the aft magazine, which was nlIed with high explosives, was unaffected by the concussion and did not go up is another mystery, but it was mercy, as had this exploded no one on beard could have escaped death. The story that a torpedo may have been con cealed in the coal furnished to the Maine is secuted here, but an inspsc- tion of the fuel coal for warships will be made hereafter.
 In this connection it is advisable to discount the stories in circulation at Havana and here regarding the Maine having been blown up by a torpedo placed under the ship. The Maine reached Havana unannounced and therefore it would have been difficult, if not impossible, to have placed a torpedo at the spot where she was moored.
 A lieutenant of the Maine, whose name is withheld at his request, was questioned today regarding a dispatch from Havana saying that diver had discovered hole apparently made by a torpedo in the hull of the Maine. He said: "Why not make the hole 800 feet or 5000 feet? One story is as likely as the other. In short, the cause of the explosion is completely shrouded in mystery and the demoli- tion of the battleship is so complete that it is probable the secret of the disaster will never be known
 It is believed here that the censor ship at Havana will now be made more strict than ever and that pos tai supervision will be demanded if necessary.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
PORT ARTHUR A BAIT.
Held Out to Prevent Russia From
 Grabbing Other Territory.

Vancouver, B. C., Feb. 17.-This is what the Pekin minister of war said. according to the North China Daily News, regarding Russia's demands on Port Arthur:
 "The move was one which could not he helped, since Germany and France were looking greed1y on that place and other ports on the Liao Tung peninsula and on the Shang- Tung and Chihli coast Moreover, the war cloud was constantly increasing. so that, to prevent Russia from doing some altogether unexpected thing. the plan was to keep Russia quiet with the bait of Port Arthur, accord ing to plans made two yearslDea
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
A Resolution Against Condrma-
 ton of the Sale
AGREED TO IN THE SENATE
The Oregon Senatorial Con-
 troversy is Taken up
The Debate on the Bankruptcy Ei'I Dragged Along Listl~ ssly In the House-Obscuredb bS the Destruc- ton of the Battle Ship.

Washington, Feb. 17.-After spir- ited debate occupying more than two hours today the senate agreed to the resolution of MT. Turpie of Indiana declaring the senate's opposition to the confirmation of the sale of the Kansas Pacific railroad.
 After disposition of the resolution the Corbett case was discussed by MT. Pettus of Alabama and MT. Hoar of Massachusetts, an agreement having first been reached to take final vote upon the case on Monday, February 2S.
 IN THE HOUSE.
 Washington, Feb. 1.-The debate on the bankruptcy bill dragged along list lessly in the house today, the interest in it being overshadowed by the Maine disaster. The speeches on the floor attracted almost no attention and were delivered in most instances to a handful of members.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
ASH FORK ARRIVALS.

Ash Fork, Ariz., Feb. 17.-(Special.s The arrivals at Ash Fork on Feb ruary 15 were: John H. Wright. St. Louis; John w. Welch, Rock Island, Ill.,; Mrs. F. c. Shorthand, Fort Mont gomery, NJ Y.; Mrs. D. G. Egan, Fort Montgomery, N. Y; George H. Fair brother, San Francisco; s. Rosenstein and wife, Chicago; Gus Taliaferro, Kansas City; E. E. McVeigh, San Francisco; H. L. Luke, Butte, Mont; B. G. Judah, Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-18
YANKEE MASSACRE"
Events Before and After the Blowing
 Up of the Maine.

New York, Feb. 1.-The Evening World contains copyrighted cable gram from Havana signed by Sylvester Scovel, which repeats graphically the story of the blowing up of the battle ship Maine, and says: "The quays and docks were jammed with spectators during these sad proceedings, and I am informed that some jubilant say ings were heard among the crowd and that some of the lower class rejoiced over the Yankee massacre as they termed it. Personally, I saw nothing but sympathy. It was too colossal not to dwarf even international jealousy and apprehensive hate. Only in the palace did see signs of content. Cap tain Sigsbee bears the calamity like an American officer and gentleman. He was not even outwardly affected by the calamity. He received the Span ish chief of police as calmly as though his quarterdeck was not a wreck and his men mangled and drowned. Apropos Of this, it is told of Captain Sigsbee that he was writing a letter to his wife in his port cabinet when the explosion occurred. All the lights were instantly extinguished, and Sigs- bee, running out, bumped into a per fectly disciplined marine orderly, who amid the shrieks and groans, the flames and horror, and in the dark, saluted and said: Sir, I have to in form you that the ship has been blown up and is sinking
 This coolness was noticeable every where among the men, and when the 1 boats and their maimed loads had | started for the hospital there was no jabbering and no excitement. The off, cers who had something to do, did it quietly, the others said nothing.
 "The correspondents of the Madrid press have sent home foreboding mes sages and on the civil side of the palace | there are grave apprchensions and scant courtesy. When I asked Secre- tary Congosto to aid me in talking tc General Solano over securing the re-
 opening or the ca17e for the message
 of the Maine's officers, he cold1y saiG that it was none of his business, that General Solano was in sole charge Fortunately he was courteous and tht messages went
 "In view of his present attitude
 shall now quote what Secretary Con gosto, then acting governor general , fulfilling the functions of that respon
 sible position, said to me the nigh ) before the Maine arrived. Consul General Lee had told him that after noon that the warship would come Congosto belligerently objected. Gen |. eral Lee then said: Remember,