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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
FAvoRs REVISION OF TARIFF.
Senator Hanna Says New Conditions Mus
He Met

Senator Hanna Says New Conditions Must
He Met.
Cleveland. Nov. 13.-In an Interview
tonight Senator Hanna said the tariff
would have to be revised TO meet ex-
isting conditions:
"The war revenue measures" he said,
must be revised. but we will keep
many of the original features of the
law; simply because ii is now neces-
sary.
Under the old tariff law we are not
getting much revenue. because we are
exporting. instead of importing, and
something must be done to meet these
new conditions. We must have new
revenue measure.
so far as l am concerned. I favor
putting duty on tea and coffee. The
revenues for the support of the govern
ment must be raised in some way. and
the Indirect Is the best way. according
to my idea. When the people do not
realize they are paying n tax there Is
no complaint.
still. 1t will be necessary to retain
some of the features of the war reye-
nue. measures. The tax Is now on the
people and in some instances, 1t is the
proper method Of taXntion.''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
SOLDIERS VOTE A FACTOR.
This May Affect the Result In Kansa,
Counties. ..I. |.a


Topeka, Kan. Nov. lin a grea,
many counties of this state 1t will re.
quire the official count and the sol.
diers' vote to decide the results on
some of the county officers.
For Instance, in Leavenworth coun.
ty, +. b. Dawes received a majority
Of one for member of the Legislature
In Franklin county, Peter Kaiser. Re,
publican candidate for probate Judge
receive majority Of three. Miss
Mabel Marlin. the Populist candidate
for county superintendent in Saline
county, received a majority of four.
All these counties have company OF
part of II company with the Twentietll
Kansas regiment, now on the Pacific
ocean, and the vote of these soldiers
may make a considerable change when
received.
There are numerous instances IN
other counties where the result hangs
on few votes in either the Twentieth
or Twenty-third regiments.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
MARIA TERESA WRECK LOOTED.
Commandsr Cssvsn Reports In Regard to
Cruiser Stranded ns Cat Island.

Commandsr Craven Reports In Regard to
Cruiser Stranded ae Cat Island.
Washington. Nov. I4.-The official re-
port Of the Navy Department Of the
finding OF the Maria Teresa was con-
tained In the following cablegram re-
ceived from Commander Craven of the
wrecking, tug Potomac, which had been
ordered to Cat Island from Santiago:
Nassau, Nov. 12.-To Secretary Of
the Navy. Washington: Potomac ar
rived. Maria Teresa near Bird Point,
Cat island, one mile OF shore In two
fathoms of water. Tide rising and fall
Ing inside. Temporary deck broken up,
movable articles removed by natives.
Vulcan not seen. Natives at work
since Saturday"
The Potomac was ordered at once
back to Cat island with instructions to
Commander Craven to take possession
OF the Maria Teresa and drive OF the
natives who are looting the ship. He
replied by cable that he would leave
Immediately and would arrive at the
wreck In the morning.
The fact that the Teresa, a vessel
drawing twenty-three feet of water,
and waterlogged az she was when
abandoned, is probably drawing nearly
thirty feet, has been driven In twelve
feet OF water, IL regarded by naval Of
hcinls as evidence OF the great strength
Of the storm which caused her crew to
leave her.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
TEMPERANCE WOMEN MEET.
Annual Convention Of tho W. q. T. u
Opens At st. Paul.

Annual Convention Of tho W. q. T. U.
Opens at st. Paul.
st. Paul. Nov. l1.-The two most
prominent idens In this, the opening
day OF the annual convention Of the
National Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, have been reverence for
the memory OF the departed leader,
Miss Willard. and n reviving OF the
spirit and history OF the original cru
saders Of 1874.
1t IL the anniversary Of the latter.
and this convention. the Memorial
convention" Is the first coming tOgeth-
er of the temperance women In ma
tional convention since the death of
Mise Frances Willard. whose life and
work were synonymous with the
Union.
Most OF the day was devoted to pay
ing tribute OF respect and love to the
promoted ones" of the W. G. 7. u, a
few reports being heard late In the nf-
ternoOn. This evening was the Occa-
sion for the formal welcome OF the del
egates.
The opening session was devoted 10
routine appointments of committees
and to the annual memorial services
for departed members. The conven-
tion was formally called to order by
MIS-. stevenson, acting president,
whose opening remarks We're nn elo-
quent and fearful tribute to the leader.
Miss Frances Willard.
Some fifty Of the original crusaders
Of 1874 were invited to the platform.
while the convention sang the crusad-
ers' hymn. Miss Annie W. Clark OF
Ohio, led In prayer. and roll call follow
ed. On motion of Mrs. Stevenson. the
report Of the Executive committee be
delayed until tomorrow. The chnlr
was instructed to appoint n credentials
committee. @
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
CLOSE VOTE IN NEBRASKA.
Fusion State Ticiec. Elected. hut Rcpub,i
cans Get tho Lcglalnture.

cans set ths LrRshture.
Lincoln. Ncb.. Nov. 11.-Election re-
turns to-day and this evening served to
remove all doubt of the election of the
Fusion state ticket. with the possible
exception of superintendent of public
instruction. by average pluralities Of
$500. Republicans concede It.
The same figures make 1t certain that
the Republicans have the Legislature
on joint ballot and probably both
houses. The senate stands: Republi.
cans, 20; Fusionists. ~, one in doubt
The house: Republicans, 4S; Fusion.
lists, 4G, six In doubt. Fuslonists stnte
house officials admit the loss of the
Legislature, but the campaign man.
ayers have not yet fully conceded 1t.
The contest In many districts was ex.
ceedingly close, two members winning
by single vote. In Richardson coun.
ty the summoning of district Judge
and mandamus suit was necessary to
compel precinct judges of election to
sign certificates of house member
who had won by three votes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Rich strike Near Juneau

New York, Nov. IA special to the
New York Herald dated juneau.
Alaska, November Bird. says that an
almost incredibly rich strike of gold
quartz has been made 200 miles south
OF Juneau.
Twenty-six pounds of clear gold. the
special states, was cleaned up in Il
week by the men who made the strike,
The miners who took out this small
fortune from the new find were only
supplied with the crudest tools.
The strike is In the same territory
as the Treadwell mine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
WON'T PERMIT DELAY.
Cabinet Decides That spn,- Must Submit
Promptly.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 12.-rhe
Cabinet held n session tonight, Mt
which instructions, understood to be of
a positive character bearing on the
Philippine question. We're drafted for
dispatch to the American commissions
ers in Paris.
These instructions We're the outcome
OF the conference held earlier in the
day, and instruct the American repre-
sentatives TO admit of no further dis.
cussion MS to the right to consider the
disposition Of the islands.
On that point the instructions al
rendy sent must stand. the only mat
tera for discussion, from the American
view, being the manner of giving over
the islands.
This action was taken because Judge
Dny at Paris has informed the Presi-
dent that the Spanish commissioners
have asked for additional time to pre-
pare their reply to the propositions
submitted by the United States.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Danes Expelled From schlesw r.

Copenhagen. Nov. 1.-The Prussian
government has turned more than sixty
Danish subjects out of northern Schles.
wig. No reasons are assigned for the
expulsion. The Danes are told thn,
they must make all preparations to 60
and must go within twenty-four hours.
and that is all there is of it. Entire
families, weak and strong. sick and
well alike, have been forced to leave
their homes and make for the frontier.
Intense Indignation was aroused here
by news that one of those who were
elected, young girl, had died on the
road.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Norway Raise. n War Loan

Christiana. Nov. 14.-rhe govern
ment has negotiated a loan of 10000
600 crowns for military purposes.
This fact has attracted mush attep-
ton. as the .storthing has just decided
to do away with the emblem of union
with Sweden. which now appears on
the national flag. Friction between
Norway and Sweden has been grow
ing more and more noticeable of recent
years and it has required all the di-
plomacy of King Oscar TO pacify the
factions. .ET
Now that the breach has been
formed between the two nations the
result Is awaited with great anxiety.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
SOLDIERS MurlNv IN CUBA.
spanlards Refuse to Leave the Island s+
cause Their Pay Il In Arrears.

cause Their Pay IL In Arrears.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 13.-AdJu.
tant General Corbin received dis
patch to-day announcing the Eighth
cavalry sailed this morning from Sa-
vannah for Puerto Principe, Cuba. The
regiment will be the American garri-
son at Puerto Principe and NuevItas.
In this connection an Interesting bit
OF Information has reached the War
Department. Arrangements have been
made by the Spanish authorities TO
send bnck to Spain the Spanish troops.
numbering $500. men. upon the arrival
OF the American garrison. 1t wns ex-
pected they would sail next Tuesday y
or Wednesday.
An unexpected obstacle. however.
has arisen among the men themselves
They are on the verge Of mutiny, open
ly declaring they will not return TO
Spain until they have received their
pay, now far In arrears, for service in
Cuba. The mutlny extends not alone
to the enlisted men, but to their officers
and 10 directed against the executive
officials of the Madrid government OF
the island. Some Of the men have not
been paid for nearly year and to all
OF them several months Of pay is due.
The situation has created no particu-
Lar concern In the minds Of the Ameri-
can authorities. as It is not likely to
seriously affect the control Of that por-
tion OF The island by the American
forces. but 1t IL realized that thise o.
500 soldiers. II they should persist in
their refusal to return to Spain, might
become dependents whom It would be
difficult to care for, and, ultimately.
perhaps, menace to good government
on the island.
The Spanish authorities express no
fear OF their ability to solve the prob
lem presented, but now they will solve
1t. If the men. backed by their officers.
absolutely refuse to return home with
out their pay, Is not clear.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
PLAN TO AID cUsANs.
The Meeting In Plymouth Church 10 Well
Attended,


New York. Nov. 13.-In Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn. tonight meeting
was held to consider the present con-
dition of Cuba.
Addresses were made by Rev. DIR.
Lyman Abbott, William Willard How
ard, Rev. Herbert NJ. Allen md others.
Mr.. Howard described the condition of
Cuba as lie had seen 1t and pointed out
that the only remedy for the existing
misery lay In giving employment to the
poor. He introduced Industrial relief
among the Armenians In Turkey dur
Ing his two years as relief commits
si0ner.
Mr.. Allen, who was Mr.. Howard's
associate in Armenian relief work. de-
scribed the Industrial relief operations
In Turkey up to the present time. Res
Olutions were adopted indorslng plan
for Cuban Industrial relief Us practic-
al and effective means Of helping the
Cuban poor to help themselves, by pro-
vlding for them honest employment in
stead Of indiscriminate gifts and tenn
porary relief.
Continuing. the resolutions recon-
mend: "That an undenominational
committee be formed to procure funds
with which to carry this plan into ef-
feet; and we appeal to all lovers of hu-
manity throughout the United States
to join with us In giving to this prac-
tical charity earnest encouragement
and financial support, to the end that
Americas great service to mankind.
begun by carrying to victorious con-
clusion an unselfish war for humanity,
may be finished by n service to the
poor and helpless, which shall. In Its
efforts to prevent the pauperizing aud
preserve the manhood and self-respect
Of Its beneficiaries, be no less signifi-
cant to the cause of civilization than
the illustrious achievements Of our
army and navy"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Ii Hung Chang shelved.

Pekin, Nov. 13.-Li Hung Chang has
been ordered to proceed to rs Nan,
capital of the province of Shan Tung,
TO concert measures with the viceroy
of Shan Tung to prevent future mum
dations of the Yellow river lHoang
Hohn). -
This appointment is regarded as vir-
tually shelving Prince III,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
800 Reward. 500.

Tho readers Of this paper will be pleased TO
learn that there IL ut least one dreaded disease
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stages and that Is Cntarrh- Halls Catarrh
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
MoMiIi.n Le.,,. IN Nev,,,.

Reno, New, Nov. 11.-Late returns
show that Mcmillan. Republican. ha.
been elected governor of Nevada.
Careful compilations of the next Leg
islature shows for United States sen.
ator on joint ballot: Anti-Stewart. 25.
for Stewart. 10; doubtful. A, with one
county having one assemblyman still
to hear from.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Averted CritIcIsm.

How did you come to put this poem
on the back of government bond?"
inquired the editor. Il was tired Of
hearing you say my poetry wasn't
worth the paper 1t was written on"
the author serenely answered.-Ex.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Offers Crete TO Russ,a.

London, Nov. 1.-THE st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says:
ut Is rumored here that the Sultan
has offered Crete to Russia as n set-ofI
to the balance of the Russo Turkish
war indemnity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Prize Returned to spanlare..

Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 1.-THE
Spanish vessel Mortera, which was
seized rs n prize during the war, has
been returned to the Spaniards and the.
Spanish flag was again hoisted on
board of her.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Many Specie. of Plants.

More than 5000 species of plants are
cultivated, and most of these have
been broken into varied forms by the
hand Of man.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
N.gotl.tlns .t Paris.

'You must pay us $500. oo0 ooo.'' said the
Spa nish peace commissioner.
1--WE won't!" declared the American
commissioner.
"Gentlemen" interposed the chairman.
1T think this Is enough work for this day.
Let us go out and have dinner together
now."-Philadelphia North Aemrican.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

For n complete list of prizes, useful
and ornamental, given free to purchas-
ers of Diamond &c" Soap write to the
Cudahy Packing Co.. So. Omaha, Neb
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

There are l.759.000 volumes in the IL
brary of the British museum, and more
than thirty-nine miles of shelving.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

"what soured your life?" asked the
Judge OF the desperate. You seem 10
"'Cause 1t hnin't sauar. yer Honorable
troit Free Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
MARRIED FOLKS.
FEATURES THAT ALWAYS
ASTONiSH BACHELORS.

Gree. Mistakss of Many wives-Lst
Their Husbands Sec Thsm In siouchy
Attire. with Hair Done Up In "Kids"
.-Men Who Loae Neatnsss.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Flower. Chauncey NJ. Depew. Gov
ernor WolcOtt OF Massachusetts and
Governor Bushnell of Ohio.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-03-19
HIS WARS ABE DONE.

General Rosecrans Dies I'm Calffor'
mia - sketch OF His Military
Career.
General W. 8. Rosecrans died Friday Of
last week at his home near Redondo, Gal.
General William Starke Rosecrans was
born In Kingston, Ohio, December 6,
1919. graduated at West Point In 1s42 and
entered the Engineer Corps. He resigned
from that service in 1854 on account OF III
health. In 1851 he was appointed aid on
McClellan's staff. he was promoted to
the rank OF Brigadier General and In 1852
commanded Q division at the battle OF
Corinth. He was unsuccessful ct the
battle Of Chiokamaugus In 1858 and was
relieved OF his command. In 1854 he was
promoted to the command Of the Depart
ment Of Missouri and In 1855 WAS elevated
to the rank Of Brevet Major General
United States Army, resigning In 1877 and
afterwards served q few months as Min
lister 10 Mexico. He served four months
In Congress GO one Of California's repre-
sentatives and In 1887 retired to his farm
near Redondo.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-03-19

During the past two weeks attention
has been called to the unusually large
number Of counterfeit silver dollars
counterfeit, though really made oil silver
that are in circulation. They are such
remark ably close limitations Of the genu-
inc coin that il is almost impossible 70
detect them, and aver the government
experts are frequently ct a loss to choose
between the false and the true.
1t is thought that there are vast num-
bers of these in circulation, passing freeiy
from hand to hand without question. IL
il stated that the situation is 90 serious
that the treasury has made il the object
of . communication to Congress regard
ing the propriesy Of adopting . new de-
vice for the coin. II is estimssed that
there are two million dollars worth oil
these spurious coins in circulation IN the
country. ALI that have been found bear
the mark of the New Orleans mint, .
lower case 30" immediately under the
eagle and are dated 1883.
The government is making every effort
10 detect the men engaged in this busI-
ness, but 20 far without success, though
it is believed the coins are made some
where in the South.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-03-19

The foreign Of Spain, which
would become the prey Of the swift I'M.
armored cruising destroyers Of the United
States navy in the event Of war. amount.
ed in 1897 to sl44. 554.4 400 Of imports,
and to sI79, So, 657 Of exports. II is in.
teresting to note that. despite this excess
Of exports over imports. the rates Of ex-
change were throughout last year unfav-
orabls to Spain. This is . vivid evidence
Of the universal distrust Of the financial
honor Of . bankrupt national treasury,
which has pledged ss . discount almost
its last possession in the European pawn
shop. and which has openly confessed its
inability to guarantee the payment oil
interest upon its public debt.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-03-19
ELkO TUSCARORA MERCANTILE co.
ODDS AND ENDS.

Russia's standing army, which COM
prises 500, 900 men, is the largest in Eu-
rope.
ing fair fell $4,000 short Of covering the
expenses.
At last Edison has met his match. He
confesses that the reporters Of New York
are greater inventors than he Is.
A term Of three years in the State Prison
and a fine OF 5000 is the maximum pen
atty imposed for dog poisoning by the
California statutes.
Frequently il happens that navy divers
are mired ten times an hour, and each
time must signal to be hauled ont OF the
mud about the Names shattered hull.
Salt Lake houses that were two months
ago held ct q monthly rental Of $50 to $40
have been reduced from SIS to $40, owing
to the increased number OF new dwellings
being erected.
Nine. Patti has had the uncanny ex.
perience Of reading her own obituary mo-
tees, the Australian papers having made
the mistake OF supposing that she and
not her husband died recently.
By o recent decision Of the Supreme
Court OF Wyoming, all sheep passing
through the State can be taxed, regardless
OF whether the sheep had been taxed In
some other State for the same year or not.
San Francisco proposes to use the waste
water In Alpine, AmAdor and Oalaveras
counties to run an electric plant which
will give 10. 900 horse power. The line will
be ITO miles In length and cost 81, 1000, 900.
The thickest known coal seam IN the
world Is the Wyoming. near Twin Greek
In the Green River coal basin, Wyoming.
II is eighty feet thick, and upward Of
one thousand feet OF solid coal undsrlie
one thousand acres.
The shares Of the famous DAILY mine OF
Utah. which for years regularly paid 9
monthly dividend OF so cents, and which
sold as high as 1874 so when 10 was al its
height OF prosperity, dropped to IS cents
in Salt Lake City 3 few days ago.
II Is not generally known that the
largest chunk Of gold ever taken from q
quartz claim was found In New South
Wales In 1872. II was worth S138, 600,
and weighed TAO pounds. The largest mug.
get on record was also found In Australia.
II weighed 100 pounds and was worth
S45, 200.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-03-19
NEWS NOTES.

san Francisco people have insugurssed
preliminary work for another midvinter
fair in 1901.
The orange rover OF southern Califor-
mis- will receive about SC, 200, 900 for this
seasons orange crop.
Baron Arthur Rothsehild, one Of the
famous family OF fnsnciers, lie trying to
make an extra fortune ct Monte Carlo BY
pursuing 9 system Of his own invention.
The will Of the late Amos Z. Emo, pro-
prietor OF the Fifth venue hotel, New
York, has been fled for probate and dis
poses Of an estate valued st $40. 0O0,0 900.
A curious difficulty has closed nsvigs-
ton on the Danube canal between 0rsovs
and Turn SEVERN. The current is so strong
that tugs are unable to draw ships through
10.
The Madrid Liberal gives the following
a. the present strength of the Spanish
Navy: Protected ships, II; unprotected,
20; gunboats, 8; torpedo boats, IA; trans.
ports, %.
The Army and Navy Register prints q
story that the President has q semi-ofi-
cisl report from the Naval Court of In.
quiry saying the Maine was blown up by Q
| mine and this accounts for the activity OF
the past week.
Miss Charlse Kluge Of San Francisco,
who has hitherto posed as @ nurse OF
Adolph Sutro, now declares that she 10 his
contract wife and that he 10 the father Of
her two children, Adolph, aged 6, and
Adolphine, aged 5.
The Redding Free Press says il is re-
| ported that Douglas Cone of Red Bluff,
CAL, recently bought 20, 900 head Of sheep
in southern California ct % cents q head
| and is shipping in hay 10 get them In con-
dition to be moved out.
The President has signed the bill sppro-
| priaiing S2Ss 600 10 be paid 10 the book
agents of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
| South. ss full compensation for the prop
| erty Of that corporation used or destroyed
at Nashville during the war.
Robert McKisson, Mayor OF Cleveland,
has commenced proceedings to contest the
| election Of NJ. A. Hanna to the United
son received the vote of the snti.Hanns
members Of the Ohio Legislature.
A careful watch Is kept on board and
sbou. the cruiser Montgomery In Havana
harbor, but the officers say that no such
nervous vigilance 10 SHOWN IS IL uispiayeo
by the Vizcsya and Almiranse Oquendo,
both Of which are moored near by.
The United States Government has sent
an expedition from Vancouver. Wash, TO
find a practicable route up the Cooper
river, Alaska, to the Yukon basin. Fifty
men and three officers OF the Fourteenth
Infantry left Vancouver this week.
The acute crisis between the United
States and Spain is the uppermoss topic
everywhere in London. No one seems
seriously to believe that war can be
averted. The great newspapers are max
ing elaborate preparations for war cor.
respondents.