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The record-union., 1898-02-25
BLOWING UP OF THE MAINE.
The Mystery as Dense as on the Day
Following the Explosion.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The mys-
terry surrounding the blowing up of
the Maine remains as dense as on the
day following the explosion. That is
the opinion of the administration, at
least, and presumably ii is as well in
formed in State affairs as any unofficial
person. II there was any development
OF value at Havana. or if anything was
discovered tending to throw light upon
the nature and cause o: the explosion,
none Of these facts as yet have been
reported either to the Navy or the
state Departments. To attempt TO say
from the position of an armor plate
lying in the upper works OF the wreck
that the explosion was internal or ex-
ternal In origin, in the opinion of the
officials here. is without warrant. The
Maine carried no armor below the water
at a greater depth than two and one
half feet. Beneath there was nothing
The record-union., 1898-02-25

people, but Congress must be ready &c
assist the administration without max
ing too many inquiries as to the course
of current events.
To Senator who called upon him
yesterday in order to ask some serious
questions as to the policy of the ad-
ministration, President Mckinley with
the utmost frankness uttered the above
words. There is no doubt of the fact
that the Government of the United
State is actually preparing for war
with Spain. 1t does not follow that
war will come, but the activity in both
the War and Navy Departments is toe
unmistakable to be concealed.
The President and his Cabinet unite
in the belief still, in spite of all evil
dence to the contrary, that the explo-
sion of the Maine was the result of an
unfortunate accident. but they recog
nize the fact that the contrary may
prove true at almost any hour, and if
it is shown even inferentially that
Spain had hand in the catastrophe
there viii be but one thing to do, and
that will be to seize the island of Cuba
by force of arms.
At no time since the war of the re-
bellion has the military branch of the
Government been so active as it is
to-day.
1t is a significant fact that within the
last two days there has been a re-
markable change of opinion in the Navy
Department in regard to the explosion
of the Maine. When the first news ar
rived here last week experts at the de-
partment were very nearly divided as
between an accident and design. But
to-day, after studying the later reports,
and especially the photographs sent
from Havana, nine out of ten Of the
officers of the department express the
belief that the Maine was anchored
over a submarine mine. The only diff
ference of opinion seems to be as to
whether that mine was exploded by
Spanish officers acting under orders or
some enthusiast The latter opinion
is generally held, but it is said that this
does not lessen in any great degree the
responsibility of Spain for the horrible
catastrophe
WILL ACT PROMPTLY.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24.-General William
II. Powell Of Belleville, H., who was in
command of the regiment in which
President Mckinley served during the
civil war, and who was recently ap-
pointed Collector of Internal Revenue
for the Southern Illinois District, re-
turned from Washington to-day. The
General, who is a personal friend Of
President Mckinley, said that While at
the Capital he discussed the Maine dis
aster and it's possible results with the
Chief Executive.
THE President stated to me-" said
the General, that he was only waiting
for a complete report of the Naval
Board of Inquiry, and that should it
report that our sailors had met their
death through Spanish treachery, he
was prepared to act at once, and in a
manner which would meet the approval
of every loyal American citizen"
General Powell said preparations for
war We're being pushed with the utmost
vigor, and added:
Il am convinced that President Nc
Kinley is the right man in the right
place, and that as soon as Spanish
treachery has been pr>ren his policy
will be rigid enough to meet the ap-
proval even of the most pronounced jim
goes"
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EBANKS CASE.
The Supreme Court Reverses One
of the Appeals.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24,-The
criminal department of the State Su-
preme Court to-day heard arguments
in the appeal cases of Murderer John
Miller of this city. Murderer Eban'1s
of San Diego and George Plyle- of
Santa Cruz, convicted of mayhem. The
Miller and Plyler cases were submit
ted, but on the confession of error on
the part of the Attorney-General, cne
of the appeals in the Ebanks case was
reversed. 1t was based on the order
of the Superior Court of San Diego
in sentencing Ebanks to death pending
his appeal on habeas corpus TO the
United States Supreme Court The Ge-
csion, of course. has no effect IN
Ebanks' case now, and the murderer
Will hang soon.
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WHOLE NO. 1865.

is continuing in generous showers all
day. about three-quarters of an inch
having fallen during the storm. The
rainfall here for this season is now 12lt
inches against 224 at the same time
last year.
GOOD CROPS INSURED.
MARTINEZ. Feb. 24-Rain began
falling at l. o'clock last night. and
continued all day. The fall for the
storm is l.3G inches. making the total
for the season sol inches Last sea-
son mp to date the fall was 3o62 inches.
AT Brentwood 019 of an inch fell.
There viii be good crops this year. The
ram has been wonderful help~to fruit
trees. The hills are green and stock is
not suffering.
GOOD FALL AT WATSONVILLE.
WAISONVILLE, Feb. 24-Rain fell
steadily from : a. IN. until l p m Dur
ing the afternoon there We're occasional
showers. and there are indications of a
storm tonight The precipitation to-
day amounted to nearly an inch.
HEAVY AT SANTA CRUZ.
SANTA CRUZ. Feb. 24.-Heavy rain
fell to-day. and there were occasionaR
showers of hail \ strong wind is blow.
ing.
CROP OUTLOOK GOOD.
TEMPLETON, Feb. pit has rainei
all day. and the wind is in the south
west. Feed is short. but there will be-
good crops. if showers continue. Ths
rainfall to-day amounts to 0.35 of ara
inch.
MUCH GOOD TO NAPA COUNTY. t
NAPA, Feb. 2f.-Rain began falling.
at II O'Clock last night. and continued
ever since 1t was greatly needed, and
viii do much good.
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CROPS NEVER LOOKED BETTER
WALNUT CREEK, Feb. 24.-Nearlv
inches of rain fell to-day. The crops
in this valley never looked better.
PROMISING OUTLOOK.
MILTON, Feb PA heavy south-
west wind prevailed here last night.
followed by rain. which has continued
all day. The outlook for this seasons
crops IS now very promising.
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ADMINISTRATIONS POLICY.
President Mckinley Frankly Ex.
presses His Views.

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-The Tribune"
this morning printed the following dis
patch from Washington.
Il do not propose 70 do anything at
all to accelerate war necessary or inc
vitable ] would be lax in my duty,
however if / did not prepare for the
future The situation is grave. and the
policy of the administration will be
determined almost entirely by the
course of events from time to time
There is no necessity Of alarming the
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NOT AN ACCIDENT.
A Washington Papers Correspond
ent on the Maine Disaster.

WASHINGTON. Feb. "a. The
Evening Star has received the fol-
lowing cahegram from Charles Pep
Continued on Eighth Page,
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Gen. Brick to be Retired To-day.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-General
Samuel Brick. Adjutant-General of the
army will be retired tomorrow on ac-
count of age and it is altogether prob
able that his successor will be Colonel
Henry r. Corbin, who is in direct line
for promotion.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14

Fl. K. Gregory, assistant general passenger agent of the Southern California railroad. took a run down to PheniX on Sunday afternoons train from Ash Fork, returning again yesterday morning. He was GU route home from a trip east.
 Until we move to our new quar- ters big bargains offered at our store. EFFRON BROS.
 Governor Murphy, pr. G. W. WIckers and E. J. Benuitt, consti- tuting the board of control, went to Flagstaff yesterday ol business con- nected with the reform school.
 Railroad communication with Jerome has been completely cut off by the burning of a railroad bridge half way between Jerome and Je- rome Junction. The structure IS the longest aud highest one on the road being twelve hundred and foIty feet long aud forty-two feet high. The fire originated from a spark from ali engine. It will require several days to rebuild i'.
 On account of the condition of Dr. Butcher the choral club will meet this evening at the residence of Judge and Mrs. E. W. Wells in- stead of at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. J. C. Martin as heretofore an nounced.
 Henry Rixon of Phenix, is taking a vacation in Prescott.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14
si-uATloN NAMED

D ws and vile m the country. The Iorna,r at carpenter work and the latter as a cook m a mining camp. Address J. F. PhauI, Prescott postofice.
 A position by steady young man to take care of horses, milk COWS or any out door work. Wages no ob- ject. Address Alvin Nixon, this office. sIt3
 By middle aged woman as cook in restaurant or hotel. Good refer ences given. Call at residence of Mrs. WhiPple, near O. K. Store. S-30
 By a woman to do general house work or chamber work. Call at this office. a24x4
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14
From Tuesdays Daily.


 Suits to fit slim men at Blocks. P. J. Fitzgerald IS town looking after his political fences.
 The republican primaries will take place Thursday.
 Every republican should make it his business to vote at the primary election next Thursday.
 New stock of the Stein Bloch Ready Tailored Suits at Ed. Blocks. Joseph Dougherty has returned from hIs trip east.
 Sam Beck, the we'll known miner of the Hassayampa region, IS in town today, being a delegate to the democratic convention.
 Reduced Prices on Clothing at
 EFFRON BROS. Reduced Prices On Hats at
 EFFRON BROS. The appearance of BrinkmeyeI's Hotel has been greatly improved by the construction of new porch and a fresh coat of paint.
 B. D. White and Harry Miller, two first class railroad men, also good base ball players, have gone to Tucson.
 Reduced prices on Dry Goods at
 EFFRON BROS. Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Helm came up from Wickenburg on Monday morn ing and will return home again to- morrow afternoon.
 The county democratic convention will meet in Prescott tomorrow. Reduced prices on Shoes at
 EFFRON BROS. The Prescott brass band will re> open DAke's opera house on Friday, September 2}, with a concert and ball.
 The choral club will meet this evening at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. J. C. Martin. All members are requested to attend.
 Major Mitchell of Whipple, yes terday received the welcome news of his promotion to Lieutenant Colo neL The many friends, which he has made since his arrvAl here, are cOngratulating hun upon his pro motion. He IS very able officer and genial and pleasant geptle- man.
 The best & calf skin shoe in town at Blocks
 The Stein Bloch Ready Tailored Suits at Blocks.
 J. C. Rankin came up from Santa Maria this morning. He IS en route east and will continue his journey tomorrow morning.
 The United Verde Copper Com pany's officials are taking care of the Jerome sufferers in good shape AT offers of assistance from both Pr,s colt and Phenix have b.,en rrfasad
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14
Republican County Convention.

Headquarters Republican County
 Central Committee, Prescott
 Yavspai County, Arizona, August
 3Ist, 1898.
 A delegate convention of the Re publicans of Yavapai county will be held m the City of Prescott, at 10 o'clock a. m. on Monday, September 18th, 1898, for the following pur- poses:
 1st The selection of b delegates to the Republican Territorial Con- vention, to be held at Prescott, ATi- zona, on Tuesday, September 2Oth, 1898.
 2d-The nomination of candidates for the several county offices to be voted for at the November election.
 3d-The selection of a Republican County Central Committee.
 The basis of representation Tn the county convention will be as fol lows
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14
From Saturdays Daily.

4 snag boat engaged in removing torpedoes near the mouth ol the Mississippi was blown up recently by the explosion of torpedo. Five men were killed.
 General Pando has mysteriously disappeared from New York. It is thought that he has sneaked oil to Europe.
 The Prescott JoURSkL-MNER is looking after the interests of HaYa- pai county as well as the balance of Arizona, and came out Monday with a special edition regarding the resources of that rich county Phenix Gazette.
 Mrs. Amos Swigert, s. H. Ander- son, John F. Mshoney and Mrs. w. H. Clark left on this mornings ex- cursio to California.
 Dennis X. Burke's condition from the burns received at the fire on Wednesday morning, Is more serious than first announced, though not CDuelQtEtu dl all hduECioNSs HIS face and one hand were very badly burned, and he is confined to his house.
 Donald Grant, the contractor for the grading of the Big Bug railroad. is in town today. He expects 10 have the grade completed by Sep tember 20.
 Col. NJ. H. McCOrd and Lieut.. Wiley E. Jones returned this morn ing from their visit to Pheni1. The latter started for Solomonville, but on reaching Phenix was called back by a telegram on account of the orders received for the regiment tO move.
 4 little child of Mir and Mrs. Chas. Willard fell into an irrigating ditch near Jerome recently, and was drowned.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14

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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14

Primaries will be held in the above named precincts at such hour and place on Thursday, September 18th, 1898, As may be designated by the local committee of the respect i've precincts. which is requested to post conspicuonsly in the precinct at least ten days before the date of such primary, three or more notices of the same.
 Oficers of the primaries are to be elected by the vote of the qualified electors present.
 By order of the Republican Coun- ty Central Committee.
 ISAAC T. STODDARD,
 Chairman. JOSEPH I. RoHERTs, Secretary.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14
From Thursdays Daily.

aeo. NJ. Sargent retu rned this 1eFning from a visit 10 Phoenix
 xelfair Creighton. a prominent at oeey of Los Angeles, and formerly
 0r of the Los Angeles Herald, Is I4 Down. MT. Creighton Is inter ed in mining in this section.
 ur contemporary applies the epi
 of political turkey buzZards" certain democrat, who number
 ain republicans among their
 nds- Such an appellation to @Ocrsts coming from a republi- s paper would call for about a =smn of abuse of the paper mak-
 1t.
 q T. Stoddard drove in from his ~|1ing camp on Tuesday night, ar E.tfng here about 3 o'clock on sdnesday morning.
 Hrs. B. A. Windes of Cottonwood a Fisiting her daughter, Miss Stan eF Nindes in Prescott.
 be property loss by Tuesday
 ht's fire will reach about 5000. ID house owned by J. NJ. AItken N~ insured for 5000 and MT. Davis t4d about $500 or $500 insurance on E@ furniture. The residence Of tge Andrews was also insured, e exact amount not being known.
 uite . number of Prescott peo- t attended the military dance at Ripple last evening and report 11Fing had very enjoyable time.
 great many people who had Enned to attend this dance re- tined st home on account of the tfowful disaster which occurred eeterdsy morning.
 Miss Helen Meaney will leave to- Norrow morning for her home in l<s Angeles.
 teo. W. Sines is recovering from g Fery severe sttsck of blood poison l18 caused from a cut received from 6 piece of jagged tin of a can of ei4ms which he was opening.
 Jake Spitz, one of the reliable and zonial commercial men who regu- 1ariy visit the town, is again among es. He displays to the business ele- A1ent this time a very large stock of nolidsy goods winch should attract nany purchasers in this city for zne future trade ID tempting and carable goods.
 Ar. and Mrs. F. NJ. Murphy will ieaVe Tor the east tomorrow morning.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14

The insurance on the burned part of Jerome 1t Is said will aggregate Sl50.OOO.
 ]. s. Calles went out to Jerome yesterday on behalf of the Prescott relief committee to ascertain the exact situation there.
 The Woodmen's Circle of the W. O. w. will give a concert and dance Thursday evening, September l5, 1898, at Knights of Pythias hall. Tickets, including refreshments, 75c each, on sale 1t Aiken & Rob inson's, E. A. Ksstner X Co.'S and Shumate's. i'd
 One of the volunteers at Whipple was sandbagged on Sunday night. in this city, near the postoffce, and IS in a critical condition. IL was thought last night that he could not live through the night, but he rallied and was somewhat better to- day, but not out of danger. It was thought to be the work of tramps. The name of the man has not been learned, but he is said to be per fectly sober and temperate man.
 In a saloon row last night, one of the volunteers had his arm broken.
 Fat mems suits at Ed. Blocks.
 The Yuma Sentinel says that "one man who works because be wants to is worth a dozen who work because they have to-" The statement may be correct, but if the Sentinel man has found a man of the former type he ought to cage him as a curiosity. The human race works because it has to.
 Robert Brow visited the scene of the late fire at Jerome yesterday.
 The last excursion to Flagstaff for the season will take place to- night.
 J. E. Teeters of Maricopa county. came in this morning.
 Frank P. Trott, of the Maricopa delegation to the territorial demo cratic convention, arrived in Pres colt this morning.
 J. s. Gales returned today from his visit to Jerome. He says that there IS a small army of meh pre- pairing to rebuild on the burned dis tnct. One man is reported to have lost Sl. 800 in green backs. He had the money in his pocket book in his pants pocket, and it fell to the floor as he jumped out of the window to escape the flames. The fire yester- day had burned the brush of the mountain side clear to the top of the mountain.
 A telegram was received this af- noon at Whipple, announcing that the regiment now stationed there would be transported over the Southern Pacific railroad. They ex- pect to leave next Tuesday.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14

Rev. E. E. Hendricks, D. D., one of the bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church South, will preach in West Prescott Methodist church, Thursday next, September l5, at 2 o'clock p. ID. The general public is invited to hear Bishop Hendricks, who is one of the best known and ablest pulpit orators in this country Councilman B. H. Smith presented the JOURNAL MINER today with a basket of very choice peaches raised in his yard ID West Prescott. The fruit is quite large and luscious and shows the possibilities in fruit rais- ing in Arizona. Mir. Smith has a number ot peach trees loaded down with fruit this year. He has also a few pear trees in his yard from which he has obtained some excel lent fruit.
 Republican candidates for office, If there are such, are backward about coming forward and making their wants known through au- nOuDcements.
 Louis SchlOss, the artist at the Palace saloon. has just completed his picture of the battle Of Fl Caney.
 Steve W. Thorne, superintendent of the Standard mine in Santa Maria district, arrived in Prescott on this mornings train. He is en route to San Francisco to visit his family.
 James Breslin, a native of Ireland, and Felix Pistol, a native of Italy, wsre admitted to citizenship in the district court this morning.
 The time of the district court was occupied today in hearing argu- ment on the motion for a new trial in the case of c. B. Wiser ct al vs Lawler & Wells ct al.
 E. s. Jones came up from Con- gress this morning.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14

Mrs. Burt treats corns, bunions and is a complexion specialist :and develops neck and arms. Lady given massage treatment at their homes fl desired. Sample line of elastic goods, hose, abdominal supporters and shoulder braces. All goods fitted. Ofice-Otis Building, east side of plaza. ag26tf
 Bishop E. R. Hendricks appoint ment to preach in West Prescott Met hodist church has been changed from Thursday evening to Wednes- day evening. The public will please take notice that be will preach in the aforesaid church tomorrow at 8 p. m.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14

Dr. J. c. Lannerberg, eye special, ist, has located in Prescott with of Zee in Dr. MeCandless' drug store and expects to remain permanently in Prescott.
 People having eye trouble or suf- fering with headache should not fail to have tbeir eyes examined.
 Consultation free. St
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14
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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-14
Homestead Entry No. IlS9. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Prescott. Arizona

Land Ofhce at Prescott. Arizona,
 September 12 1898. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named settler has filed notice of his in- tention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver, at Prescott, Arizona, on October l5, 1898, viz: Morris A. Smith, of Camp Verde, Arizona, for the Lot ', Sec. 90, T. 14 N R. East. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:
 John Wood. Chss. P. Wingheld, Abiiah B. Hutcheson, and Chas. W. Norvood, all of Camp Verde, Arizona.
 FREDERICK A. TRITLE, JR.,
 Register. First publication Ssps. Ia-D.