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Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
MISSOURI PACIFIC HOLD-Up
The Robbers Shaffer the ExprkSS
 Safes and Escape.

Kansas City, Sept. 24- Seven masked men held up the westbound Missouri Pacific passenger train, known as the Little Rock and Wich- ita express, in the woods between Leeds and Dawson, seven miles from Kansas City, at $40 o'clock last night. To prevent interference they first smashed the telegraph instruments in the Belt Line station at the junction of the Belt Line and the Frisco, and marched the operator, D. M. Hisey, be- fore them to a point half mile east.
 While two men covered Hisey the others Jagged the train as it ap- preached, quickly covered Engineer Slocum and Fireman Weston and com pelled them to dismount, and detach- ing the engine and Pacific express car ran them down the t<Ao. 2 mile and a half toward DawsoJ Avengers were unmolested, bu Sun. o,H 1,t- tempted to interfer. Lib. A,t :, r to cover by shot. At O. ash De, up the road the baggage "f O.. quickly broken into. Great quanu. VI of dynamite were placed upon the through safe, and the local safe placed on top of it. So much of the ex- plosive was used that the car was lit orally blown to pieces and the safes thrown to one side of the tracks.
 This morning nothing bat fragments of the local safe could be found and the through box was wreck, the top having been blown off, the door wrenched and it was otherwise dam aged. The explosion, which was of such force as to have been heard dis tinctly in Kansas City, undoubtedly destroyed many valuables that the safes may have contained. That the robbers themselves were not blown to atoms is strange.
 The express officials examined their remaining strong box this morning They absolutely refused to make a statement of their loss, saying simply that it was small. The robbers es- capped.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25

Paris, Sept. 24.-La Comtesse Jol- eaud de St. Maurice, who was present at the recent coronation fetes at The Hague, visited the palace and conveyed the good wishes of the girls of Amer ica to the young queen.
 Her majesty was much touched at the warm interest all American girls have taken in her upon this most mo- mentous occasion of her life, and wishing to give further prcCf of her affection and sympathy for all Ameri- can girls sent an official letter to the oomte5se, begging her to convey to her young compatriots ;he young queens appreciation of their friendly interest.
 Following is translation of the let ter:
 "Her majesty the Queen Wilhelmina has asked me to convey her thanks for the good wishes that the young Ameri- can girls have sent her majesty through you upon the occasion of her accession to the throne. Her majesty has been much touched by this amiable attention upon their part. Will you kindly act. madame ,as the interpreter to these young people and transmit the thanks of her majesty to them?
 Please accept madame, the expres- sion of my disting lished sentiments La Baronness de Hardenbrouk de Der gamboest, Grand Mistress 10 Her Maj esty the Queen of the LOW Countries. !"
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
INVESTIGATION BEGINS
Of the Conduct of Certain Military
 Departments.

Washington, Sept. 24-The commis- sion to investigate the conduct of the war department during the recent con- fict with Spain held it's initial meet ing in the office of President Mckinley at the White House today. There were eight members present and it was an nouncsd that the services of the ninth member were counted upon, although his name was not made public. The eight present were: Major-General Granville M. Dodge of Iowa, Col. J. A. Sexton of Illinois, Captain E. P. How ell of Georgia, Major-General J. M. Wilson, chief of engineers, U. s. army; Hon. Charles Denby of Indiana, late minister to China; eX-Governor U. A. Woodbury of Vermont, ex-Governor James A. Beaver of Pennsylvania, and Major-G General II. D. McCook, retired.
 The commission spent an hour and 9 half with the president and adjourned to the room assigned to them. The proceedings with the president con sisted in the main of a general eX- change of views as to the scope of the commissions investigation, in which the president participated quite freely. He told the members that the organi- zation of the commission had been un- dertaken at the request of Secretary Alger, and he read letter from the secretary in which he made the re- quest The president had put his own views in writing and would read them before proceeding to a verbal dis cussion.
 In this statement he said that com plaints had been directed especially at the surgeon-general and quartermas- ter-general and the commissary-g gen suggested that the conduct of these departments should receive special consideration at their hands. To this specific request he added that it was his desire that the entire military or ganization should, if it should be nee essary, be made the object of inquiry. saying that he wished the committee to go to the bottom of the subject in all cases and proceed with it's work without fear CT favor
 Dr. Phineas Conner of Cincinnati was announced as the ninth member of the commission. He was not pres ent at today's session, but no doubt was expressed that he would serve.
 CONNER ACCEPTS.
 Cincinnati, O., Sept 24-Dr Phin- eas s. Conner of this city, a distin- uished physician and surgeon, who served as assistant surgeon in the United States army during ',he civil war, has accepted the invitation of the president to become a member Of tha commission to investigate ehe conduct of the war department.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
BRITISH FLEET MOVING.
The Object Seems 10 Be to Give ihe
 Chinese a Scare.

Wei Hai Wei, China, Sept 24.-The British battlcship Centurion, the flag ship of Vice Admiral Sir Edward H. Seymour, commander of the British fleet in Chinese waters, sailed suddenly yesterday under sealed orders, ac- ccmpanied from Chee Foo by the bat tleship Victorious, the cruiser Narcis- sus, the cruiser Hermione, the torpedo boat destroyer Fame, the torpedo boat destroyer and the dispatch boat Alac- rity.
 It is supposed that their destination is Taku, for the purpose Of making naval demonstration there.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
HARTMAN'S PROPOSAL.
That He or Campbell Withdraw in the
 Interest of Silver.

Butte, Mont, Sept. 24-Charles H. Hartman, the nominee of the populists and silver republicans for congress, has sent an open letter to A. J. Camp bell, the nominee of the democrats, proposing that one or the other with draw in the interest of the election of a silver man.
 MT. Hartman proposes that they submit their case to Chairman Jones of the democratic national committee, Chairman Towne of the silver republi- cans, and Chairman Butler of the pop uliStS
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
COLONEL BRODlE'S ACCEPTANCE.

 Brodie relieved by the following telegram yesterday central
 N. S. Sept. Charles appreciate the honor conferred by the republicans
  I a the confidence earnestly
  dat possible.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
COMING BACK AFTER MORE.

Philadelphia, Sept. 24-President c. A. Griscom of the International Navi- gation company received a telegram announcing that the American steam ship Indiana sailed from Manila for San Francisco on September l, the Ohio on September 3, and the Pennsylvania on Septem- Der 9. They are due in San Fran cisco about October 1 and will imme- diately load up with soldiers and sail again for the Philippines to reinforce General Merritt's command.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
THE LORD AND KING OF THE LAND
.eves That, the Future of Germany Lies in Her Strength On the Water And Orders Further Develop
 ment and Progress.

Berlin 24-A the German naval Phoenican with with brilliant
   Helgoand proved efficient in O. the enemy harbor spech he delivered majesty
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
BIDS FOR NEW MONITORS.

Washington, Sept. 24-The navy department will open bids on October 3 for the construction of four harbor defense vessels, for which congress made an appropriation May 4. They are to be of the monitor type, each having one or two turrets and to cost exclusive of armament not more than S2, ,25O, 900.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
AN OHIO CYCLONE.

Columbus, O., Sept. 24.-A special to the dispatch from Lima, Ohio, says terrific cyclone struck the city at 2 o'clock today, tearing off the upper story of the high school building and wrecking a half dozen private resi- dences. Several persons were injured, but so far as known none seriously.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
SAILED FOR HONOLULU.

San Francisco. Sept 24.-The steam ship Australia sailed this afternoon for Honolulu with a large number of pas sengers and full cargo. Important dispatches for the commander of the American garrison at Honolulu were placed in charge of the purser half an nour before The steamer sailed.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
DREYFUs CASE GOES OVER.

Paris, Sept. 24-The cabinet met today and decided to postpone it's de cision on the question of the proposed revision of the Dreyfus case until Monday next. owing to the absence from the meeting of the minister of finance, M. Peytral, and the minister of agriculture, M. Viger.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
DR. BUTCHER DEAD.
The Third Victim of the Late Prescott
 Fire

Prescott. Ariz., Sept. 24.-Dr. H. w. Butcher, who was badly burned while trying to save two women at fire on September T. died at l o'clock today from the effect of his burns, making the third victim of the fire. His in juries were at first not considered serious, but cerebro spinal meningitis resulting from the shock set in on Thursday and he sank rapidly till death occurred. He leaves wife and two children.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
A CHANGE FOR THE SEVENTH.

San Francisco, Sept. 24.-Col. Berry of the Seventh California was in con- sultation with General Miller today re- garding a telegram received from General Corbin asking General Miller to make a recommendation that the Seventh be ordered to Manila. It is understood that such a recommenda- ton will be forwarded.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
KITCHENER HEARD FROM.

London, Sept. 24.-The British gov ernment has received the first news from General Sir Herbert Kitchener since he started from Khartoum for Fashoda, but only the fact that he has captured some small boats has been allowed to leak out
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
BASE BALL.
Where Games Were Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At New York New York-Philadelphia game postponed; threatening weather. At Baitimore-Baltimore,1 14; Washing ton, 3.
 At Boston Boston Brooklyn game postponed; rain.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
THE REGIMENT LEAVES.

Prescott, Ariz., Sept. 24.--The First Territorial regiment United States vol unteers under command of Col. M. H. McCord left Whipple this morning for Lexington, Ky. It was given a hearty farewell demonstration on it's depart ure. The train carrying the soldiers to their destination is composed of three sections.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25

pelled to haul their guns across the country by hand with mud eight inches deep and the rain pouring down and the enemy pouring shot into their ranks
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
THE PEACE COMMISSION.

Liverpool, Sept. 24.-The United States peace commissioners landed hera this morning from the Cunard liner Campania, which reached her landing stage before daylight. They are all in good health and refreshed by the voyage, for the work in store for them
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
DEAD RAILROAD MAGNATE.

New York, Sept 24-John M Loucy. formerly general manager of the New York Central railroad, died at his home at Garrison on the Hudson late last night.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
A DAKOTA FIRE.

Minneapolis, Sept. 24.-An Edge mont, Dak.,. special tn the Journal says: Fire destroyed an entire bioc:l of business buildings last night. The estimated loss is S15O,0O0, partially insured.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
RATIFICATION MEETING.


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  tra rom
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
vEsUvIUs MORE VIOLENT.

Naples, Sept. 24.-The eruption of Vesuvius is increasing in violence and it is feared that it will assume pro- portions of that of 1872.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-25
MARSHALL FOR CONGRESS.

Helena. Mont, Sept. 24-The ad- ministra tion republican convention was he d today and nominated Thomas IC. Marshall of Missoula for congress.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25

God may aim your guns well and sweep
the decks every time you shoot. Let the
war rage until Spain is swept from the
Western Hemisphere" he exclaimed
Delaware has more brave men to the
square inch than any state In the
Union. There is Senator George Gray;
there is former Ambassador Thomas r.
Bayard; there Is Chief Justice Lore;
there IS ex-senator Anthony Higgins,
and Addicks is. ] don't know where
They are not all. by any MEANS" said
DR.. Tinker.
In all the Roman Catholic churches
yesterday reference was made to the
war by the priests in their sermons,
and the congregations were told In en-
phatic language that they must stand
by the government.
Frank Tibbitt, a former member OF
Company X, ~ G. d., honorably dis
charged some time ago, who has been
in New York for year, working at a
lucrative job, has returned to town and
re-enlisted his New York employers
holding his place open pending his re-
turn at the end OF service.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
ANNUAL PHARMACEUTICAL NEETIHG.
TO BE HELD AT SMYRNA AT THE
DELAWARE HOUSE IN MAY.

The Delaware State Pharmaceutical
Society will hold its annual meeting at
Smyrna on May 8. The program for the
occasion embraces an address OF well
come by n. II, Wilds,, OF Smyrna; an
address on The Progress OF Phar-
macy" by Professor Culbreth, OF Balti-
more; carriage drives through the
park, and an elaborate feast at the
Delaware House.
Wilmington druggists will be repre-
sented by John NJ Harvey, H. X. Wat
ston, ]. J. Gallagher, N. b. Danforth,
H. r. Bringhurst F. w. Fem, owen
c. Spear, ]. II. Spruance, DR.. II. r.
Spruance, Garrett S Smith, Clifford
Mecannon, H. James Belt. w. T. Poole,
w. c. Taylor, e. Hoffman, I. b. Cart
nell, Joseph p Williams.
From New CASTLE. II. Challenger
Newark-Dr. ]. B. Butler, e. Frazer
Delaware City-W. A. Jester.
Smyrna-Dr. J. w. Clifton, w. F.
Dure, Clarence Raymond, ] P. Hof-
fecker.
Dover-Howard Wilkinson, c. d. Sy-
| pherd, E. Clark.
Milford. Y. Foulke, DIR. Marshall
T. F. Hammerly, Cecil Mulliken.
Seaford-H. L. Wallace, F. A. Ship.
ley.
Odessa-E. FAIRIES.
St. Georges-E. n. Sutton.
Pennsylvania society will be repre-
sented by two delegates.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
READY FOR TRIAL.

ATTORNEYS FOR e. It. COOPER
MAKE NO MOTION TO QUASH Or
FILE DEMURRBRS.
There will be no motion TO Quash
the indictment found by the grand jury
in the Boggs case agd7nst Ezekiel T.
Cooper, and no demurrers will be filed.
SO Levi c. Bird, attorney for Mr..
Cooper informed Judge Bradford In
United States Court this morning. Mr..
Bird said that he would be ready to
proceed with the case on Thursday
morning.
At the roll-call of the grand jury nearly
every man answered TO his name, aud
they were then dismissed to their room.
The subpOenas summoning the wit
nesses for CoOper's defence will be
served to-day by Marshals Short, Clark,
Goodnow and Hawkins.
The petit Jurors will arrive to-mor-
row, but They will be discharged until
Thursday
The grand jury did not make any re-
turn this afternoon. Ernest M. Ball,
assignee Of Cuthbert & Co., who is a
very important witness, was examined
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
PROPOSALS

PROPOsALs.-sealed proposals will be
received by the Trustees OF the Poor OF
New Castle county until 10 o'clock q. m,
Wednesday. April 2S. 1885 for supplying
the almshouse from April p. 1889, 10 the
last Wednesday In July. lS9S. with beel
mutton, bread, groceries, dry goods; shoss'
tobacco, carpet slippers, drugs and medl-
cines.
Bids for beef will be by the quarter In
proportion OF one hind-quarter 10 three
tore-quarters, out OF cattle well fatted an9
dressing not less than 500 pounds. NO pc
will be received unless in accordance VIII
the above.
ters OF eight ribs only.
Bids for groceries, dry goods and drug
will be on the various kinds named on tht
schedule and must be of the best quality
All goods to be delivered at the almshous'
In such quantities and at such times az
the superintendent may direct.
Bids will also be received for supplying
the almshouse with creamery butter a
such times and I'm such quantities as th'
superintendent may direct.
All bids to be directed to the Trustees o
the Poor.
Trustees reserve the right to reject an,
or all bids DAVID MCOY,
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

There is a very interesting Bible
class held at the Y M. G. A., No. 1907
Market street, every Monday evening
from 7.S0 to Q p. m.
Frank Mason succeeds Thomas
Benson in the Grace Church quartet
Summer cars are now being used on
some Of the lines.
Percy Buttern, Of Eighth and
Windsor streets, fell into the Brandy
wine at Washington street bridge while
at play yesterday, but was pulled out
by Charles West, bystander.
The bowling match between the
Century Wheelmen, OF Philadelphia,
and the Young Mems Republican Club,
OF this city did not take place on Sat
urday evening owing to the illness OF
one of the local players.
The remains OF Henry Cavender,
/ 81 years old, OF No. 1903 West Ninth
street. who died yesterday OF general
debility. will be buried In Green Hill
Cemetery on Thursday
| On Saturday night the Lincoln Re-
publican Club adopted its constitution
and bylaws.
On Third Day next, the Concord
/ Quarterly Meeting viii be In session at
/ Wilmington. A conference OF the
1 Philanthropic Committee will be held
on this occasion.
At s o'clock this evening funeral
4 services will be held at No 615 Orange
street over the body Of Ada ROmaine
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pennell King
| Interment will be made at West Chester
tomorrow.
The interior appointments Of the
tug Amanda Powell are being inn
proved.
The front basement OF the Couri
House has been cemented
w. NJ. Medholt will put up two new
| houses on Delaware avenue, west o.
Madison street, and adjoining the OF
Churchman property.
The Standard Oil tanker Mavericl
is having her boilers put in at the Har
Ian and Hollingsworth shipyard.
Ferguson McGovern and John Sc
man, of the Wilmington City railwa.
service. have enlisted.
Letters of administration, c. I. a.
have been granted upon the estate
George Brodie TO Neil A. Brodie,
-Plasterers are at work making mi
nor repairs to the Equitable Building
-Penn-in-the-slot machines hav
been confiscated by the police.
Detective Witsil went to Dover TO
day to attending the hearing in tn
Mccullough desertion case.
Detective McVey is i'll with tn
grip.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
MAnn nnIrRIY SAD.

The funeral Of William l.. Cochran,
OF No. 636 East Eighth street, was
made dOubly sad yesterday afternoon
by the death Of Mrs. Cochran while ser
vices were being held over the body OF
her husband. Mr.. Cochran died on last
Wednesday and his wife was pros
trated at the time. She never rallied,
but continued to get worse. The fu-
neral was a large one, representatives
being present from Hope Lodge, l. 0. o.
F.; Washington Lodge, X. OF p, and
Wilmington and Brandywine Council
%. u. A. M. It was not until after the
funeral party had arrived at the ceme-
terry that it was made acquainted with
the death Of the aged and devoted
wife.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
PYLE.STEWART CHARTER
1T WENT DOWN TO DOVER THIS
MORNING.


FROM THE ROSSELL CHARTER
NOW IN THE HANDS OF THE
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
The stewart-Pyle city charter bill
went down to Dover to-day. 1t is un-
derstOod that it retains the old ward
system, but embodies many features of
the bill retained by the Municipal Com
mission bill. 1t, however, abolishes the
assessment feature, which was cOnsid-
cred one OF the best and establishes
the office of assessment clerk in the
controllers department. The assess
ment made by this clerk shall be sub
ject to revision by three men made up
from the departments.
There will be five heads OF depart
ments, two for three years and three
for five years from the first Of next
July. The appointments Of subordi-
nate officers are to -be made by an ad-
visory board, consisting of the five
| heads Of the departments and the
mayor. Each head of department is TO
nominate the subOrdinates in his de-
partment, and such nominations are
to be confirmed by the others. This
/ tickle-me, tickle-yOu arrangement will
virtually nullify any and all use for the
| advisory board.
The bill gives the control Of the
streets to the city, as provided by thf
| commissions bill, but it strikes out
the provision with respect to the grant
ing OF the right of use OF the streets
by private corporations. Under the
Municipal Commissions bill the pro
vision is rigid, requiring a two-third
vote of City Council and the approva
OF the mayor before the granting o
such a franchise, with a twenty-yeal
limit to insure the city against abus'
Of privilege. What provision the Stew
art-Pyle bill makes in this particular IL
not known here, but will become mani
fest as soon as the bill is introduced il
the Senate as a substitute for the Mu
nicipal Commission bill. An effort vii
be made to have 1t agreed upon by tbs
l conference committee appointed ter
DAYS ago by the Senate and House, an'
to which committee was referred th'
charter bill prepared by the commits
sion. y2t.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
POLICE WANT TO GO, TOO
WAR SPIRIT is RIFE AMONG THE
BUECOATS AND MANY DESIRE
TO ENLIST.

WAR SPIRIT is RIFE AMONG THE
BUECOATS AND MANY DESIRE
TO ENLIST.
The alacrity and willingness to serve
Uncle sam in the war with Spain Is
not confined exclusively 20 the militia,
but are TO be found in the Police De-
partment as well. Ever since the first
clarion OF war was heard desire to serve
the United States in war has been the
sole topic among the peace guardians.
There is not a man on the force who
would not volunteer TO march to the
front. During the intervals when police
matters are dormant, war talk is on,
and the interest that the officers dis
play in the conflict is proof oftheir will
ingness and patriotic zeal to do battle
with the dOns.
Feelings were so aroused this morn
ing that a proposition may be laid be-
fore the commission asking for the
same privileges accorded by the com
missions OF New York and Camden, N
j.. to the police should they go to war.
Captain Chambers, though his age
would bar him from enlisting, Is Will
ing to go to the front, and SO Is Ser
geant Of Police Evans.
Captain OF Police Kane, 1t Is said, Il
| seeking a commission as an officer II
a volunteer regiment. Captain Kane
would make a splendid officer. He II
| the best trained man on the force, AM
| his general knowledge OF men AM
/ things, beside having gained suit
| able knowledge OF military tactics
| uvorfd mako him a. lender among thl
volunteer officers. Should the Pohc
| Commission agree to allow all police
men to enlist with the understandinl
that their positions will be retained 10
| them, many will go.
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
DELAwARE's REPRESENTATIVE

DELAwARE'S REPRESENTATIVE.
Major-General Charles f. Roe, OF the
New York State National Guard, has
called a meeting for May and Z, TO be
attended by men of extended military
knowledge and standing, to consult on
the best plans to- make the National
Guard forces the most effective and 70
mature plans to assist the National
Government in every manner possible
The meeting will last two days, and
will be held in the Institute Of Physics
New York city. A banquet will be
given at the Hotel Majestic. Governor
Tunnel has named General John P,
Donahoe to represent Delaware at the
coming meeting General DOnahoe viii
take a trip to Washington tomorrow
Evening journal., 1898-04-25
SHIELDS DIBRARys ATTITUDE.

SHIELDS LTBRARY'S ATTITUDE.
The reason that the flag is not flying
over Shields Library Hall at present Is
that the pole is being fixed. The asso-
citation has purchased a new flag. Ber-
nard ]. Sweeney, the librarian and jan
itor Of the building, has re-enlisted In
the National Guard for another three
years, making fifteen years in all. The
association will hold his position open
for him until he returns,