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Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
SANTA ANNA'S SWORD.

Dallas, Tex, March 3.-For some time a story has been going the rounds of the press to the effect that the sword surrendered by General Santa Anna to General Sam Houston at the battle of San Jacinto is in pos session of a man in Cincinnati. Col. Andrew J. Houston of Dallas, son of General Sam Houston, said tonight:
 "This story is a mistake. The Gin cinnati man may have a sword once carried by Santa Anna, but the sword surrendered to my father at San Ja- cinto by Santa Anna is in possess :on of my family here in Texas, and it shall remain here permanently unless I should find it necessary to carry it in defense of my country in a war with Spain."
 The Society of the Daughters of the Texas Republic recently made an ef- fort to get possession of the Cincin- natl sword, but Col. Houston's state ment will probably stop their endeav- DTS.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
Robust at First, it Gave way
 Under Three Days Debate
END OF MR.. LOUD'S BILL
A House Opinion That the
 Postal Laws are all Right
The Alaskan Homestead and Rail- road Right of way Bill Dragging Along in the Senate. Vest Moves to Eliminate.

Washington, March 3.-The Loud bill, 60 correct alleged abuses of sec ond-class mail matter privileges, which last year passed the house by a ma jority of IA to 104, was defeated by an overwhelming majority in the house today. The vote was not taken di- rectly. but on motion to lay it on the table. By vote of 162 to 119 the motion was carried. Forty-seven re- publicans joined with the democrats and populists in accomplishing this result and ten democrats voted with the majority of the republicans.
 The refusal of MT. Loud to allow a vote on an amendment at the last minute was responsible in a measure for the result, but the strength of the measure undoubtedly waned through out the three days debate.
 MT. White, republican of North Car olina, the only colored member of the house, asked unanimous consent for the consideration of a resolution ap- propriating s1,000 for the relief of the family of the colored postmaster of Lake City, s. C., who was killed by a mob. MT. Bartlett, democrat of Georgia, objected to the considerat on of the resolution, though the republi- can members cried 'sNo, no.'
 NO PLACE FOR HOMESTEADS.
 Washington, March 3.-During al most the entire. session today the sen ate had under consideration the Alaskan homestead and right of way bill. One of the features of the dis cussion was a speech delivered by MT Vest of Missouri, in which he ridicu'ed the idea of homesteading any part of Alaska or constructing railroads in that district. His motion to eliminate the homestead feature of the bill by striking out the first section was de- feated
 The resolution providing for con- gressional investigation into the mur- der of the postmaster at Lake City, s. C., and family and the burning of his home, was laid before the senate today. MT. Lodge of Massachusetts sent to the clerks desk to have read communication from MT. Henry Fer ris of Harvard divinity school, giving the proceedings of the mass meeting of colored citizens of Boston, held February 2S, to express abhorrence of the action of the South Carolina mcb
 MT. Allen of Nebraska charged MT. Lodge with introducing politics in the discussion of the resolution, and thought the communication ought not to be read by the clerk. The communi- cation was read, however. The reso- lution was then referred to the com mittee on contingent expenses.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
THE CRANKS AT WORK.
Sending to Washington Queer Plans
 for Destroying Hostile Feets.

Washington, March 3-Queer mo- tions of cranks for destroying any Spanish fleet that might enter Ameri- can waters are now being received at both the White House and the navy department. All that go to the presi- dent are immediately referred to the department, and some are dignified with official replies by the bureaus to which they are sent. Today's mail brought to the president a number of letters, many of which predict that destruction will follow any other war vessel sent to Havana by this govern ment, and offering to present substan- tial proof that the Maine was blown up by a torpedo or submarine mine. A New York palmist writes in detail of the plot to destroy the Maine, as he terms it, gives the name of the man who executed it, describes his dress ] and appearance, and is willing to de- liver him up to the officials upon pay ment of a liberal sum.
 Constructor Hichborn today heard
 the explanation of the man who pre-
 sented an idea for blowing up the ves-
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04

200 was also organized today, and the Busche zouaves, commanded by Captain Roemer, who has seen service in the army of Cuba fibre, was organ ized, and the governor was notified that it would be ready to move on twenty-four hours notice.
 The First regiment, Missouri vo'- unteers, composed of many federal and confederate soldiers was formed this afternoon It will embrace many of the companies that have organized. It is made up entirely of St. Louis men and numbers several prominent men in it's official roster, while scores of veterans of the civil war make up the ranks. It will drill and be in con- dition to move inside of a week or ten days. The veterans say they are ready to go to the front again, the blue marching and fighting side by side with the gray.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
GoADING THE GOVERNMENT.
Spanish Newspapers Lament Spain s
 Weakness.

Madrid, March 3.-Infammatory language characterizes the Spanish pa pers that are not supporters of the government at it's alleged weakness in replying in gentle terms to the Am ari- can demand for an explanation of the De Lome letter. The Imparcial says: ''It is the height of weakness to sup pose that we are going to disarm the Yankees by means of patience. From them we shall gain nothing by it and on the other hand we shall lose the esteem of the dignity and bravery of Spain extended from other nations"
 The article then proceeds to argue that all Spain's concessions would be useless if the United States really seeks to break off friendly relations, adding: "If pretext is sought it will be found, for instance in a hos tile demonstration against Spanish warships visiting American ports or in demand for a pension for the widow of the dentist, Ruiz
 A HITCH IN THE COURT.
 Key West, Fla, March 3.-Judge Advocate Mark was the only officer of the court of inquiry on shore today. Captain Sampson remained on board the Iowa, and Captain Chadwick and Lieutenant Commander Potter on the New York. Some hitch has occurred in the plans of the court, though it had been understood that members are awaiting orders from Washington through Admiral Sicard
 MOVING AT PORTSMOUTH.
 Portsmouth, N. H., March 3-Or- ders have been received at the navy yard to make the outfit for the United States steamship Lancaster with the quickest possible dispatch. It is ex- pected that the Machias and Essex will be made ready for service at the Portsmouth yard at once.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04

sels of hostile fleet. This man says that he can construct balloon to as cend 2,000 feet in the air, if necessary, and over which he will have perfect control. He proposes to go up in this balloon, take along large quantities of dynamite, and criuse in the air until the entire fleet has been sighted. Then he will lower on the deck of some ship, by slender wire, sufficient dyna- mite to blow the vessel to atoms. He may offer to the load and his string, and says it is practical to place on the deck of any vessel, without danger of the balloon being shot to pieces, enough dynamite or other high explo sive to destroy the largest ship. Af- ter sinking one in this way he pro- poses sailing along until another is sighted, when the operation will be re- peated.
 Another notion presented is to have a warship painted in imitation of a merchant vessel, to sail with ports closed near a hostile fleet, then open the ports, run out guns and let drive.
 During the civil war, when the of- fers of such plans were very numerous, it became necessary to appoint board to which all suggestions such as are now being received were referred The officials expect, if the war agitation continues many weeks, that step of this kind may be necessary, in order to relieve the bureaus of the burden of answering and examining the prop ositions presented.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
GLASS BLOWERS LET OUT.
Machines Take the Places of Fifty
 Four of These Mechanics

Muncie, Ind, March 3.-Last evenuA ing when Ball Bros. big fruit jar fac tory shut down for the week fifty-four blowers and more than an equal num- Der of helpers learned that their ser vices would no longer be needed. The places of the men will be filled with the machine blowers, which promises to wipe out this trade within a short time.
 At the beginning of this fire a few months ago one tank was equipped with the bloding machines and a large force of men lost their places, but it was generally conceded that the ma chimes were not success. The firm claims to have machine perfected that will make double the ware and at less than half the expense of the blower and that the jar is much more perfect and just as durable.
 The firm has five continuous tanks in their factories and two of them are now equipped with machines and 1t dawns upon the men that there would not be room for a single blwer in this, the largest green glass factory in the world, next season.
 The firm is manufacturing the ma chimes at the factory and no che ex- cept the operators can see them. The blowers have been earning f. om $5 to $S per day at the business.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
ALLEGED INVASION OF ALASKA.
Rumor That Canadians Have Taken
 Possession of Our Territory.

Seattle, Wash, March 2.-The steamer-schooner Noyo, which arrived here today from Skaguay, Alaska. brings news which, if true, will prob ably cause international oomplica- tions. Parties arriving at Skaguay be- fore the Noyo left circulated the re- port that the Canadian mounted police had raised the British flag at Summit lake, which is twelve miles from Skaguay and fourteen miles inside of the American boundary as at present defined. Captain Lindquist of the Noyo says the report had not been verified when he left Skaguay, and that he places but little credence in it.
 The Noyo also brings news of many deaths on the White Pass, resulting from cold and exposure. On Tuesday. February 15, the bodies of five men who had died on the trail were brought into Skaguay. It was 1mpos- sible to learn the names of any of them.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
POWELL'S STRANGE DEATH.
Letter Written by His Wife Causes
 Her Arrest on Charge of Murder.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 3.-By the efforts if postal inspector and a strayed letter a woman named Char lotte Powell was arrested yesterday charged with poisoning her husband. Some time in January a man named w. L. Thomas of Arredondo, this state, received the following letter
 Jacksonville, Jan. 2.-Mr. James Thomas Sir: I write to make my desire. I heard of you of tentimes. MT. Thomas, I want my
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04

husband out of the way. I want. him dead, out of the way, and it done at once if possible. I have friend, gen. tleman, and I want you to give him luck for work. You shall not lose. Ever respectfully.
 CHARLOTTE POWELL.
 This novel note perplexed MT. Thomas, as he was not the Thomas wanted, and he returned it to the post master He sent it to the department at Washington and then the inspector was detailed to come here and ascer- tain what it meant. Going to the ad- dress, he found the woman.
 She at first denied writing it. He asked for her husband, intending to warn him of his spouse's friendly in tentions." Judge of his surp- ise when the woman told him that he was dead. The officer then investigated and found out that the man had died Feb. 2, after being suddenly taken i'll.
 The physician in attendance testi- fled to the peculiar illness of the man and to the fact that the medicine left by him with the woman had not been given his patient. Upon his showing the woman was arrested and taken to jail. The body of her husband will be disinterred and the stomach ex- amined.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
TO GET A WARSHIP FROM ITALY
Story From West Virginia as to Col
 Swift's Patriotic Intentions.

Charleston, w. Va, March 3.-Col. Edward Swift, the southern passenger agent of the Wabash railroad, with headquarters at Cincinnati, and Gen. George w. Shaw of the Burlington were in Huntington, w. Va, last night with Thomas A. Garigan, the south ern passenger agent of the Big Four. " They are now organizing a company of recruits to send to Cuba in case of war with Spain. They are the first rail road men in this region to take the step. Col. Swift is wealthy and is 1 said to have deal on hand with Italy for the purchase>of warship. If he is successful the man-of-war will be pre- sented to the United States govern ment.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
MAY BE J. H. CLARK.
Body of Man Found Frozen and Mutt
 lated in a Corn Shock.

Portland, Ind, March 3.-The body of the man who was found near here yesterday under shock of com fod- der with his face eaten away by rats and frozen is still lying in an under takers office unclaimed, and will be kept until Tuesday or longer time if necessary. Telegrams have been sent to Buffalo, as the stranger is be lieved to be J. H. Clark of that city, but no replies have yet been received.
 The corpse was more than ordinarily well dressed, but no money or valu- ables were found other than a watch chain. The position in which the body lay, many think, indicates that it had been placed there, but there are no marks or signs of foul play to bear out the theory. He had fine set of teeth, two of the front ones being filed with gold.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
FIRE CAUSES s35O, ,OOO LOSS.
Tobacco Warehouses in Louisville
 Totally Destroyed.

Louisville, Ky, March 3.-Picking, drying and steaming warehouses of the National Tobacco company, situ- ated at Twenty-fourth and Maine streets, were totally destroyed by fire this morning. The loss will amount to S35O,OOO, fully covered by insurance. MT. w. B. Duke, president of the American Tobacco company, of which the National Tobacco company of Louisville is a branch, is in the city and witnessed the destruction of his property. He said that it would be at once rebuilt.
 When the alarm of fire was sounded in the picking department, the em- ployes began to make their escape in an orderly manner, but George Tiss- hendorf, foreman of two of the floors, John Packham and William Semple remained too long in the burning Packham and Semple sustained in- juries which will probably result in their death.
 Fourteen hundred men, women and children are thrown out of employ ment. The origin of the fire is un- known. The night watchman, Lewis Leach, said that he left the building to go home at 6 o'clock, and that every thing was all right then. The force of employees go to work at 6:30 o'clock, and it was not until after they had been at work two hours and a half that the fire was discovered.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
Canadians Flying the British
 Flag on the Supmit
PART OF THE UNITED STATES
A CanuCk Policeman Says it is
 in English Territory
Reports of Deaths at Dyea. Skaguay and on the two Trails Are Said ny Returning Passenge CT to be Ex- aggerated.

Seattle, Wash, March 3.-Five steamers arrived from Alaska today. The most important news brought down was the confirmation of previous reports that the Canadian officials had raised the British flag on White pass, which is regarded as American soil, and of the trouble at Skaguay with lOngshoremen who objected to the h. dians unloading freight from steamers. The presence of United States troops prevented serious trouble A compro- mise was made with white men to perform the work at 50 cents per hour.
 It is feared that serious trouble will grow out of the Canadians attempt to collect duty on the summit of White and Chilcoot passes, and Americans will resist payment of duty on what they consider American ground.
 E. R. Knapp of Boston, Mass, who arrived here from Skaguay, autho. izes the statement that the Canadian au- thorities raised the British flag on the summit of White Pass on Saturday, February 26. This has heretofore been considered American territory. MT. Knapp's authority for the state ment is the foreman of the Humbert Transportation company.
 Mr. Knapp also said that the reports of death at Dyea, Skaguay and on the trails had been very much exaggerated. He had made personal examination and ascertained that since November there have been nineteen deaths at Skaguay and thirteen at Dyea. This is not at all large, considering the population of the two places. A re- port that two men from Dawson had perished on White Pass with a large amount of gold dust on them is said by MT. Knapp to have no foundation.
 ANOTHER STORY.
 Vancouver, B. C., March 3.-Com- missioner A. B. Perry of the north western mounted police, who returned from Lake Bennett this morning, said: T was present when the Brit ish flag was posted at Summit lake. The police are collecting duty there Summit lake is Canadian terri .ory and is not even disputed by the United States government"
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
RATE WAR NOT STOPPED.
Passenger Men Negotiating With Ca
 nadian Pacific Officials.

Montreal, March 3.-George H. Dan- iels of the New York Central, D. l. Roberts of the Erie railway and c. M Burt of the Joint Traffic association of New York were in conference near ly all day today with the leading off, cials of the Canadian Pacific in re- gard to the present rate war
 The Canadian Pacific explained its reasons for making the recent cut in rates, and the delegates gave the views of the American roads. The confer ence was not concluded tonight, but it is stated that proposal has been made by the Canadian Pacific to the American lines. The negotiations will be continued tomorrow.
 The Grand Trunk it seems, is not disposed to give way, and, in addition to entering the Canadian Pacific ter ritory by establishing a new through service from Portland to Winnipeg will meet, in conjunction with the American lines, the Canadian Pacific cut to the coast by quoting a $40 first class and $50 second class rate.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
KENTUCKY'S FORGE BILL.
Opposing Democrats Unite With Re
 publicans Against It.

Frankfort, Ky, March 3.-Friends of the Goebel force bill" were defeat ed in their efforts to bring the measure before the morning session of the house. The bill got setback at the afternoon session, when the friends of the measure moved to dispense with other proceedings and bring it tip for passage. An appeal was taken by Elm nett Orr, the democratic leader of the opposition forces, from a decision of the chair to permit the measure to come up specifically for the day. The question was submitted to the house, and Orr's position was sustained by 51 to AS.
 This was the first blood for the op- position Despite the caucus action and the assertion of it's friends that the measure will pass if vote is reached, it is known that twenty-five republicans against the bill. The state chairman of the democratic com mittee, P. H. Johnston, arrived tonight and is working hard against the bill He says it is worse than the national force bill, and if passed will ruin the democratic party in Kentucky. Poli- ticians of both parties are here from all parts of the state, working. for and against the bill. If it Is not passed before Tuesday it cannot be returned from the governor in time to be passed over a veto.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
AN EXODUS OF SINNERS

Biddeford, Me, March 3.-An ex- tensive exodus of mill hands is in pro- gross in this city and in the adjoin- ing city of Saco owing to the protract- ed strike of the 5000 operatives of the York, Pepperell and Laconia cotton mills.
 Fifty weavers of the York corpora tion have secured employment at Jewett City, Conn.,, and more than 500 employees have gone to Canada al ready. There is no prospect. of the mills opening for some time.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
STOPPED ON BURNING THISTLE
Shock and Danger Caused Death of Passenger

Savannah, Ga., Feb. 3-The Plant system and Atlantic Coast Line spe- cial vestibuled train between St. Au- gustine and New York was brought to a sudden .standstill on a burning trestle near Waycross by warped rail this afternoon. The sudden shock caused the death of Hrs. Frank D. Holder of Yonkers, N. Y., 65 years of age, and threw the remaining pas sengers into a panic, but all escaped with only slight bruises
 When the train stopped, the flames from the burning trestle communicated to the coaches and the fire spread rapidly. Conductor Mather and his 1; train crew worked bravely and assist ed the passengers from the burning cars in short order. Three coaches were burned.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
BLUE AND GRAY ONE.
They Will March Side By Side if a Call
 to Arms is Made.

St. Louis, Mo, March 3.-Four com panies were organized here today, bringing the total number of compa- nies organized in St. Louis up to if teen. A company of 800 Swedes was formed and at the meeting previous to the call for enlistments several fiery speeches were delivered, in which the Spanish were denounced and par ticularly the blowing up of the Maine where forty Swedes were killed.
 The demand to be allowed to avenge these deaths was the foundation of the speeches. When enlistments were called for there was a mad rush for the enlisting officer. A company oi
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
ROWDIES RAID A CHURCH.
Two of the Ringleaders Have Been
 Fined and One Imprisoned.

Cumberland Md, March 3.-Be- cause of the lawlessness of a gang of young men, Fairview Methodist Epis- copal church, near Birthstone, this county, has been closed. The com munity has been thoroughly terro-- ized. John Yider and Jesse Dolan have been heavily fined as disturbers, and Yider has been sentenced to six months for assaulting boy at the church. Harvey Flake, another dis turber, jumped over forty-foot em- bankment into creek to escape ar rest.
 Warrants are out for half dozen more.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
OBJECT TO LOVE MAKING.
Relatives of Mrs. Groves Brutally
 Abuse Her Affianced Husband.

Washington, Ga., March 3.-Coleman Groves, T. L. Groves and Dr. J. N. Colwell, respectively son, brother-in- law and friend of Mrs. w. H. Groves of Lincolnton, Ga, terribly horse whipped L. K. Smith of this place mid way between here and Lincolnton last night.
 It seems that Smith, who is a well known merchant, had become engaged to be married to Mrs. Groves on March 15. It is supposed that the relatives of the wealthy widow objected to a sec ond marriage, and while Smith was returning from a visit to her last night they fired several shots at him, com pelled him to disrobe himself and fearfully bastinadoed him.
 They released the bleeding man with orders never to return to Lin colnton. Smith declares, however, he will claim his bride if he has to risk his life.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-04
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, March 2.-Cattle re ceipts, $500; market strong;; choice shipping steers, s5.25@5.421A; common dressed beef, s405@4.25; st6ckers and feeders, $3.75@5.4O; cows and heifers. s2.5O@44O; western fedC steers, $40 4.9O; COWS and bulls, $2.S5@3.5O; sheep receipts, 2,90O; market unchanged; western muttons, $3.50@4.4O; year lings, s4.50@4.75; lambs, s4.50@5.75.
 PRICE OF COPPER.
 New York, March 3.-Lake copper steady: $f1.S5 bid, ST 90 asked.