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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17
Development Of tho Transvaal.

In 1892 the main trunk line from
Cape Town was pushed forward from
IT'S then northern terminus to Johannes.
burg. The distance from Cape Town
to johannesburg by rail is lob miles.
In 1894 the road was completed from
Delagoa Bay, a port in Portuguese ter.
ritory on the southeast coast Of Africa,
to Johannesburg-a distance of 377
miles. The third road reached Johan.
nesburg a year later. from Durham, a
port In the British colony Of Natal, dis.
tant 4S3 miles.
From $4,000 ounces Of gold in 1887,
the annual output has risen to 5000, 600
ounces In 1897, giving the Transvaal
the second place in the worlds gold
production. There is no doubt that the
present output Of the country will rap
idly increase: and probably within a
few years, Notwithstanding the increas.
ed output of other countries, the
TransvaM will rank first as a gold pro-
Queer.
The town Of johannesburg may be
taken as a good index Of the wonder.
full expansion Of the gold-mining indus.
try Of the district. From few huts In
1886. 1t has developed into a town I'M
excelled. II indeed eQualed, in the i'm.
posing character Of its buildings by
any Of the enterprising mining towns in
Western America. Indeed, Johannes
burg has but little Of the aspect Of an
American mining camp. In Its general
appearance 1t reminds an American
more Of Spokane or Salt Lake CITY,
John Hays Hammond, in the Engineer
ing Magazine.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

tary Of the Lighthouse Board he was
put in command Of the Juniata on the
Asiatic squadron In 1882. In Septem-
Der. 1854, he was promoted to be cap
tain aud placed In command Of the
Dolphin. then brand new. and one OF
the four vessels to which the name
white squadron" was FIRST given. From
1885 to 1883 he was the commander OF
the Pensacola, the flagship Of the Eu-
ropean squadron. In 1888 his energy
and ability to complete matters Of de-
tail was recognized by making his chic,
Of the bureau Of equipment and recruit
ing. which carried with it the rank Of
commodore.
In May. 1893. he took another turn on
duty as q member Of the Lighthouse
Board. He was made an actual com
modore on Feb. ~, 1896. and was al
about that time put at the head Of the
important Board Of Inspection and Sur
vey. He was transferred to the com
mand Of the Asiatic squadron Jan. l
1898.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17
A FIGHTING COMMANDER.
Dewey, the Hero Of Manila, Has Seen
Hard Service.

H0rO service.
In his sixty one years OF life Admiral
George Dewey. the hero Of Manila,
has seen a great deal Of red hot fight
ing. He was born among the green hills
Of Vermont and received his appoint
ment to the Naval Academy at the age
Of II. When he graduated In 1858 he
went with the steam frigate Wabash
on cruise In Mediterranean waters.
When Fort Sumter was fred upon
Dewey was promoted from ensign to
lieutenant and assigned to the steam
sloop Mississippi. which was to take
part In the fierce fighting Of the West
Gulf squadron. The Mississippi was a
side wheeler Of seventeen guns, and
was commanded by Commander Mel
ancthon Smith. The West Gulf squad.
ron went at once to the Mississippi
River to force its way up. The Ills
tory Of Our Navy" thus describes the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17
A Wonderful Fluid.

A German chemist has prepareu =
fuid that has the power. when in)ec'eu
into the tissues Of a plant near ~
roots, Of anesthetizing the plant ine
plant does not die, but stops CROWNS
maintaining its fresh. green appea.
ance. though it's vitality is apparent,
suspended. 1t Is also Independent '.
the changes in temperature. the llo.'
delicate dollhouse plants continu,ns ',
bloom in the open. The composition =,
the fluid Is shrouded In the grea"s'
mystery, but 1t Is said to nave p'-
gent odOr and to be cOlorless.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17
MY PRISONER, SIR"

had crossed the Allegheny Noun
tains from Cumberland to Brownsville
In the stage. l had occupied week In
the passage, stopping at the several
towns to perform the business Of the
agency with which was Entrusted.
A few days before my arrival at T.,
the bank there had been robbed, and
the town was in state Of intense ex-
element on account Of the robbery. AS
there was comparatively but little pass
ing to and from the place, almost every
man in the village had made up his
mind that this or that person whom he
had seen was the rObber-only he had
left the place. 1t was of course very
fortunate for the poor travellers that
hardly two of the villagers agreed as to
the identity of any single person with
the bold villain.
1t did not occur to me that l might
myself be suspected and l left the place
conscious that my looks were more
than enough to shield me from suspi-
ciOn. L. is only twelve miles from
Brownsville, and on my arrival at this
place put up at the hotel to remain a
few days: but my business being
fortunately disposed of in few hours,
decided to take the evening boat for
Pittsburg.
At dinner sat next to dashing sort
Of person, who presently introduced
himself as Captain Ford, Of New York.
He was a gentleman. SO far as could
Judge in the short interview. and l was
pleased to make his acquaintance. We
spent the afternoon together until four
o'clock. when we both went on board
the steamer.
The captain was quite communica-
tive, and told his history for the pre-
ceding twenty years. portion of which
period had been passed at sea, as cap
tain of Liverpool packet. Our init
macy ripened into very excellent feel
Ing, and We took the same stateroom
for the night.
lyon stopped at Uniontown. think
you said." remarked my friend, as we
seated ourselves in the saloon after
supper.
Eyes. was there a couple Of days"
"of course you heard that the bank
was robbed"
Il did; but it was two or three DAYS
before my arrival"
THAT was lucky for YOU"
'Why SOP
Because every person who has
passed through the place within fort
night previous to the robbery has beer
suspected of the crime. You wouldn',
take me for bank robber, presume y
Certainly not"
Yet l am certain that suspicion
rested upon me, though was not open
ly charged with the crime"
| '1mpessible-'
~ ih."s so. 1t was decidedly annoy
ms i" = lspected of such an offence.
" d, don't ,aiow: If a man IS limo
cent, saonld y" care:"
IT, "a IL a. IN uncom-c.:. III
feeling
Il don't feel su
sometimes. You know. circustance,
give color to such suspicious. For OK
ample one having great deal OF
money about him. might find = ..sel,
the posseSsor of some bills of thus YER,
bank that has been robbed. or cours,
they are scattered all, over the coun
try"
Very true: doubt not have SOM
OF the bills of the L. bank"
Il know that have"
pulled out my pocketbook and foun,
! had about Slo of the money. Captai,
Ford also produced two $50 bills.
Il got a hundred-dollar bill changed
IN Cumberland. and received thes,
notes."
After this conversation We wen
OUT upon the gallery and smoked ,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

"Well." said the great importer !u ~,
want a position as tea-taster' Nv ~: YIN IN
Have you ever had any expe,,en ~.
this businessY mo-" the appilca"' -
piled. "but I've boarded arounu ~.
eaten at restaurants so long 'n ",r,d
know I'd be a good one at II. ! Oa Il
tell the genuine tea right on oe." a,. ~
would be so different. you Ano"
Chicago News.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17
Pretty Japanese Custom.

At the birth Of q japanese baby a tree
Is planted, which must remain untouch-
ed till the marriage Of the child. When
that hour arrives the tree Is cut down
the wood into furniture, which Is al.
ways cherished by the young couple a
the most beautiful Of the ornaments In
the house,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

Tom-Do you believe that marriage,
as rule, is failure? Jack-Judging
from my own experience. believe it
is. Tom-Why. didn't know that you
had ever been married. Jack-That's
Just it, failed to marry.-Chicago
News.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17
The Real Reasou

"illie-fapa. why do they call Ian
guage the mother tonguey'
fapa-because the fathers so seldom
get chance to use 1t,
Willie will understand this when hs
gets little Older.-Philade,nh;o Con-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

A Successful Authoress.-ne ..,; I
rourist-By the way, Mrs. DE nea '.h,er
have not seen your charming ua Se had
since my return. When left sue ,a Ito 70
determined to submit her nrs' -, been
the leighton Magazine. Has sue aD lions .
successful In her literary aspn 49, adj.
Mrs. De Beauti-She married TUG
tor.-New York Weekly.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

Mr.. Goodwin Ito the brickAsa vour
should learn a noble lesson i, ,-;ct up-
occupation. Even as you lay ps lion. %
on brick to build noble li' deed
YOU should build good deed upon p+ck.
to build a temple for your SUI sanss I'm
layer-Go on, this is na,n0
building.-New York Journal
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

His Sad Experience D"pdiker
claim" said the returned NJ. h .
where the nuggets were said L, 20 they
plentiful as blackberr1es. ~ore: but
were uotY' "Well. yes, they ~ srri., u
you see, there are no olacA
that re9ion."-Td-BitA
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

a man could learn a great manv
tnings II he didn't think he already
knew them.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

Manslaughter is a penal oifeuse. but
man slaughter isn't-see7
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

The sherry cobbler u not In the shoe
maker class.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

Railway pools may be prohibited by
law, but the stock win continue to lie
watered just the same.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-06-17

No dre0 u immodess unless the
wearer n.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
THE TWO GOVERNORS.
Governor MCCOrd'S High Opinion of
 His Successor.

The appointment of Hon. N. o. Mur- phy to succeed Governor McCord, who had resigned to accept the colonelcy of the regiment being recruited here and in New Mexico, Oklahoma and the Indian Territory, was made known to a large mass of the people of Phoenix by The Republican extra yesterday af- ternoon. Comparatively few were aware that Governor moCcrd had re- signed or that ex-Governor Murphy de- sired the appointment in the event of a vacancy. Several ether candidates had been spoken of, in fact. nearly all who were in the field during the bitter contest of a year ago.
 Governor McCord had a telegram from Mir Murphy informing him of his appointment. He had been expecting one, though, for it was possible that
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
For 1t Will Be Begun lm- mediately, and it Will Require Only About Two Weeks to Get the Expedition in
 Readiness.

Washington satisfactorily
     government whether
    just at this time. commissioners the formidable total involve 
  of necessity
 
 
   the department tonight that Spanish ps 
  can be arranged wishes  dispatch military expedition Porto Rico The made a called It understood that weeks will be required
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
PHOENIX CERTIFIED.
Governor r1urphy'S Former Adminis- frafiOn a Guarantee of This One.

News of the appointment of Hon. N O. Murphy was received here with grat- ification. It occasioned some surprise. for though his name had been men toned in connection with the office in the event of Governor McCord's res ignation. it was not generally known that matters had progressed so, far. Governor Murphy's energetic admin istration as governor is regarded as an earnest of what he will accomplish under his present appointment. Gov ernor McCord received a telegram from him shortly after noon today lE- forming him of his appointment and saying that he would shortly arrive in Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
WEIGHING WORDS.

Santiago, July 16.-At the commis-
 sioners' meeting yesterday with the question whether the Spanish forces had actually surrendered still open, the commissioners proceeded to the consideration of preliminaries- Cap tain Miley had drawn up thirteen ar ticles of a general nature and these were submitted to General Toral per- sonally. He made a strong appeal that the word "capitulation" be used fn- stead of the harsher term, "sur. render" and that his army be allowed to march cut, the officers with side arms and the men with small arms. He said the arms could afterwards be sent to Spain either on ships with the troops or on other ships. Our com missioners could not resist the appeal, but said it went beyond the terms laid down by our government and could only be recommended by them to Washington.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
THEY PULL OUT TODAY.
The American FlaA Will Float Over
 Santiago at g O'Clock.

Washington, July 16.-The follow ing message just received, is given out by General Corbin:
 Camp near Santiago July 16. "The surrender has been definitely settled, the arms will be turned over tomorrow and the troops will be marched cut as prisoners of war. The Spanish colors will be hauled down at g o'clock and the American flag hoist ed. SKATER,
 Major General"
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
Telegraphic tes~ yratulations by Governor McCord, Who Expresses the Highest Confidence in the Welfare of the Territory Under the
 New Executive.

Washington July 1e-specia)-The N. Arizona Mccod resigned Governor that the president at made up his who favorie at the White House. territory delegate is entirely Mckinley
 positively candidate for the place When decided the the and had forwarded his resignation to Washington, immediately began work behalf Their task frightened by the willing ness of the president to upon the White house today and presented with by the who his % high executive honor that has him. and hopeful that his president will always be satisfied with
 
 Mr. Murphy prime his only create hut n retain friends is genuine concerned The in always in his thoughts
 know that it is uniformly the benefit of the number of Murphs appoint his qualification thing thoroughly touch it's
 Mr. Murphy already shown that he can be good that his record governor and
 occupied the executive chair in Ar Washington told today that entire mining will the duties but Governor Nc take probable that Murphy will not be in until that date C. H.
 MURPHYs ANNOUNCEMENT
 following minutes MT Murphys appointment had beena
 Washington July appointed shall endvor discharge grateful friends desire friendship and of the people which shall try N MURPHY.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
THE sPAN1ARDs CINCHED.

Santiago, July 16.-Shortly after midnight General Wheeler suggested
 that the good faith of the Spaniards he tested. All the articles were re-read and each commissioner in turn asked if they were satisfactory. When they replied affirmatively, General Wheeler asked them to affix their signatures. This they appeared reluctant to do, but could not we'll refuse. When all had signed, the commissioners depart ed to meet again this morning. The principal municipal authorities are to continue in control of the city until the Spanish troops embarked. The Spanish troops from other parts will be embarked at the nearest ports. The refugees return to their homes, but not until the sanction of Madrid
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
MESSAGES OF THANKS.
The President Conveys the Nation
 Gratitude to Shafter.

Washington, July 16.-The follow- ing messages were sent:
 General Shafter, Commander at tne
 Front Near Santiago, Playa:
 "The president of the United S0ahes sends to you and your brave army the profound thanks or the American peo- pie for your brilliant achievements a. Santiago, resultign in the surrender or the city and all the Spanish troops ana territory under General Toral. Your
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17

splendid command has endured not only the hardships and sacrifices incl dent to the campaign and battle, but in the stress of heat and weather has triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men not as brave and determined. One and all displayed the most conspicuous gallantry and earned the gratitude of the nation. The hearts of the people turn with tender sympathy to the sick and wounded. May the Father of Mercies protect and comfort them.
 WILLIAM M'KINLEY." '1 cannot express in words my grat- itude to you and your heroic men. Your work has been well done. God bless you all. ALGER,
 Secretary of War"
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17

is received, and the same applies to the removal of Instructions at the mouth of the harbor. Pending this, however, Miss Barton and the Red Crcss agents with supplies will be al- lowed to enter the city over the line of the Juragua railroad. The water main which was cut was repaired to- day. No Cubans are allowed to enter the city. All the artillery and bat terieS at the entrance Of the harbOr will be left intact and We are to take possession of the gunbcats in the har- har
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17

I hava the honor to SO apprise you and request that ycu designate the hour and place where my representa- tives shall appear to confer with those of your excelIency to effect articles of equalization on the basis, of what has been agreed upon to this date in due time.
 'sI wish to manifest my desire to know the resolution of the United States government respecting the re turn of the army so as to note in the equalization, and also the great cour- tesy Of your great graciousness and return thanks for the great generosity from the Spanish soldiers.
 "JOSE TORAL,
 "Commanding-G General"
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
Involved in Watson's Expedition
 Against Spain.

New York, July 16.-The Evening Post says: From private information received in this city by sympathizers with the Cuban cause, there is reason to believe that Commodore Watson may include in his mission to the Spanish coast, visit first or after wards to the island of Fernando Pc, off the African coast, to release from imprisonment many people banished to the island by Spain for political reasons. Most of the prisoners are Cuban sympathizers.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
WILL BE SHORT AND SHARP.

Washington, July 16.-It is said General Miles will command the Porto Rico expedition aided by General Brooke. The expected campaign will be short and decisive. The troops will be landed at a point near San Juan with an ample supply of field artillery and will force their way into the rear of the town, while the feet will dash into the harbor. and make an attack in front Discouraged as the Span- iards are by the surrender of Santiago, it is not expected that they will offer a protracted resistance.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
GOVERNOR M'CoRD PLEASED.
He Would Not Ask for Better Sue
 ceSSOr.

Governor McCord was not unpre- pared for the news. He had expressed the opinion that he would not care for a better successor than Oakes Murphy When Republican reported saw the governor yesterday afternoon few minutes after the news came he salo he (had just received a dispatch from Mir. Murphy and had written this reply
 Phoenix, July. 16. ''To Hon. N o. Murphy, Washington n. G.:
 q congratulate you upon your ap- pointment. I know of no man whom I would rather succeed me.
 ''MYRON H. MCORD.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
FOUND TOO LATE.

Playa del Este, July 1S.-The Rss cable from Santiago de Cuba was caught in the anchor of the Massa- chusetts just as the surrender of SaD- tiago was announced. The finding of the cable was accidental It has been decided to buoy the cable for future use and not to cut it. The signal ser vice completed the laying of the cable today between Aguadorss and Guaa- tanamo
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
SUPPLIES FOR SANTIAGO

Washington, July 16.-Advices re- ceived from Key West, Fla, indicate that the Red Cross will reach San tiago on Tuesday next with much needed supplies and surgeons.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
GOVERNOR MURPHY's RECORD.
A Man Who Has Done Much for Ari-
 ZOna.

Governor MurDhy=s prominent politi- cal career in this territory began with his appointment as secretary under the administration of President Har- rison. Governor Wolfley, who was appointed at the same time, was short ly afterward succeeded by Governor Irwin. He resigned before the expi- ration of his term of office and MT Murphy succeeded him.
 During his comparatively brief ser vices he accomplished much for the territory and laid the foundation fo1 it's present financial standing. The
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
A RUMOR OR PEACE.

Madrid, July 16-(9 a. m)-Ssveral newspapers say the Spanish govern ment has opened peace negotiations today with Washington through the French ambassador there.
 Washington, July 16.-There is no truth whatever in the story that Spain has made overtures of peace through the French ambassador.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
A CARGO OF WOUNDED.

Old Point, Va, July 16.-The hos pitad ship Solace arrived here today from Siboney, Cuba, bringing forty four wounded Americans and forty nine wounded Spaniards who took part in the engagement off Santiago de Cuba, July l. Many of the sol diers are shot in the legs, some or them in the feet, while others have Mauser bullet holes in their bodies.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
dEET AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS

St. Louis, July 16.-A special dis patch from Washington states that Jefferson barracks, south of this city, probably will be selected by the war
 department as a rendezvous for the trcops under the second call.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
WILL KEEP THE ARMS.

Washington, July 16.-The arms surrendered by the Span1ards at San tiago to General Shafter will be kept by the United States government This conclusion was reached late to- night by the president and Secre'ary Alger.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17

funding bill had become law and
 through Governor Murphy the first
 issue of the bonds were disposed of.
 This was only one of his many valu
 able official acts.
 His subsequent services as delegate to congress were marked by activity
 and usefulness to the territory. Since his retirement to private life a con- siderable part of his time has been de- voted to the upbuilding of Arizona
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
LEFT A POST.

San Francisco, July 16.-Joseph w. Warburton, British consul general at San Francisco for California and the western states and territories, sent his resignation to the British foreign of flee and will retire on pension He was the first to fill the position of consul general here, arriving from Val. paraiso in the latter part of 1895.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
TALKING OF PEACE.

Washington. July 16.-A Havana dispatch says there is great change in public feeling here since the fall of Santiago. Peace looked for soon and there is great rejoicing thereat.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
FORMALLY SURRENDERED.

Santiago. July 16-Soon after 9 o'clock this morning the war depart ment received a dispatch from Shafter saying the Spanish army formally sur rendered at 9:05- this morning
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
BEGINNING OF THE END.
Toral Addresses a Spanish Note to
 Shafter.

Washington, July 16.-The war de- partment posted the following: Playa del Este, near Santiago, July 16.
 gro His Excellency, Commander-in- Chief of the American Forces:
 Excellent Sir: I am now author ized by my government to capitulate.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

Madrid, July 16.-The evening pa pers will say the government opened peace negotiations at Washington to- day through the French ambassador
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
THANKS OF THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, July 16.-The presi-
 dent sent long dispatch this morn ing, thanking the army for it's splen- did work.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-17
FOR NEW RELATIONS.

Washington, July 16.-The president today appointed commissioners to meet similar commission on the part of Great Britain and Canada for the purpose of adjusting the relations be- tween the United States and Canada