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The oasis., 1898-09-24

Fl Paso Times: While talking to his best girl through the grating Of her window in one of the principal streets in Durango, young man was mysteriously stabbed and almost in- stantly killed before the eyesof the young lady by stranger who escaped. The affair which occurred few days ago. has caused considerable excite ment because the murdered man, youth barely IS years old, is we'll con- nected, and suspicion rests upon a young man of equal age and equally good family.
 Mexico Telegram: Portirio Garcia, brother of Benjamin Garcia, who was murdered in June last in the Dewiler auarries, near Aj'Isco, by AL fonso Estrambasaguas, has come to this city from San Antonio, Texas, his h sme, to stir up the authorities. Thus far they have been unable to capture the murdereis. IL Is pre- sumed Mir Garcia also intends to bring suit for damages against the family of the murderer, which is re- ported to be wealthy and to have aided the murderer to escape.
 Two Republics: General Pedro Hinoiosa sent coat the other day to tailor to have it it fixed up, but for got to empty the pockets, which hap peued to contain diamond ring worth s700. When he discovered his carelessness he sent immediately to the shop. where he was informed the ring was found on the floor, but claimed a few minutes later by a richly dressed lady, who said she dropped it out of her pocket when in the shop little while before, and the ring had been delivered to her be- cause she had been able to fully de- scribe it. The general is little skeptical about this story and has set the detectives to work tp find what has become of the ring, lady or no lady
The oasis., 1898-09-24
ACROSS THE sorsr,Ers rs

have issued a new order forbiddlng anyone using tobacco in the public schools. A system of gymnastic exer- cises has also been introduced.
 A large New York house is endeav- bring to contract with Yucatan grow CTS for the delivery during De- cember 1899. of 100000 bales of henequen at the nominal price of sS. Itis reported from Merida that the proposition is looked upon with favor by the planters.
 The greater rivers in the republic are being more and more resorted to as means of transportation. A fine new vessel has just commenced to navigate the Grijalya, another one will shortly arrive for use on the Mexcalapa, and several others are contemplated for other big streams.
 The scarcity of rain in many parts of Nueyo Leon causes much uneasi' ness. The government is taking measures compel the owners of water courses to surrender them to general use, in order to prevent water famine. Cadereyta is mentioned as one of the worst situated districts in that regard.
 At Guadalajara Emilio Hernandez a youth of wealthy family, has been arrested and jailed on the charge oi inducing young girl, Elena Torres to enter a butcher shop and there druggiug and violating her The parents of Heruandez have offered slO,000 bail for his release, which has bean refused.
 El Paso Times It is rumored from PapantIat that the oil fields in that vicinity formerly owned by the late Romero Rubio, have been declared by the experts of London hrm to yield a product Of superior quality, and that in consequence the present own, CTS, tue house of Cheesewright, de Ia Barra X Furber Of Euglaud, propose to undertake their exploitation upon a grand scale.
 Fl Paso Times. Torreon, Coabuila and Lerdo, Durango, will be connect ed very soon by the first electric raii. road built and put into operation it the Republic of Mexico Fhe date for the inauguration has n0t yet been announced, but according to priyat, adyices received in Mexico theirstal lati0n Of tue electric power for ths line which has been operated hereto fore as a tramway has been completed
 Chihuahua Enterprise. The rail road camp at the Ida Robinson will pr0ba Jly be moved near the point where the depot is tu be located above the alameda next week. About sever kilometerS of track have been laid anc two spurs nave been constructed. A pump house has been erected neal the depot site and pumps are in ppe ration Many citizens. who take deep interest in this important enter prise, visit the scene of operation frequently.
 Two Republics: The pupils of til, high school propose demonstration of patriotism during the night of tht fifteenth, by having organized groups of scholars making speeches at street corners all through the night, begin hing at II o'clock, immediately afteD the ''grito" has been sounded from the national palace and the liberty bell been rung by the president of the republic. The idea is not bad one
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Will Leave It to Uncle Sam

MADRID, July %, 9 avm.-Referring TO
the prospects of peace, the Correspondent
cha, an Independent semi official newspa-
per, said today:
While the government has asked for
peace without stlpulating preliminary sus-
pension of hostilities. 1t is supposed that
an armistice will be declared as soon as the
basis Is agreed upon, and pending a def
mite settlement. None of these bases have
yet been submitted. but among the condi-
tons mentioned is one relative to an inter-
national conference in London to arrange
the future of the Philippine Islands. We
do not believe the Americans will propose
such conference, because they have no
intention of doing so and could not derive
any benefit therefrom. Neither Is the
Spanish government favorable to such a
conference. considering that the negotia-
lions which 1t has opened directly with
the United States are better calculated to
secure good understanding between the
two countries"
1t Is understood that the Spanish trans
ports Isla de Panay and Isla de Luzon will
sail from Cadiz today for Santiago de
Cuba, in order to embark the Spanish
prisoners of war.
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A New Convention Hall

CHICAGO, July 2a-The arrangements
have been perfected by a number of capt.
talists for the construction of q colossal
amusement and convention hail In this
city rivaling the recently destroyed. Colise-
UNI in size and capacity. The building will
be constructed on the vacant territory for
merly occupied by the Chicago baseball
team, on the West Side. May l next Is
the date set for the completion of the mann
moth structure. According to the plans
in the hands of the architect, the building
Will be GOO feet long and $40 feet In width.
The area of the inside arena will be Az by
260 feet. This portion will be entirely free
of pillars or obstruction to the view. The
seating capacity will be 10000 For con-
vention purposes the area can be covered
with seats. making the total seating ca
pacity of the planned structure 81 900. The
height of the building will be 800 feet, and
the roof will be arranged SO as to permit a
large roof garden. The main material to
be used in the construction will be iron and
steel. The exterior architecture will be
Gothic, with turrets, towers and wood
carvings,
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an effort is being made to rush him into the
asylum, and he an entirely sane man.
Moulton has secured Attorneys e. e. Goth
ran, F. B. Brown, Hon. Henry French and
c. D. Wright to represent him. They de-
clare 1t Is a case of attempted railroad and
that they will fight 1t through the courts
of last resort II the effort IL not stopped.
The examination began before Doctors
P. M. Lusson and Robert Caldwell last
afternoon. When 1t was called this morn
ing an adjournment Of proceedings was
taken for conference among the attorneys
and opposing parties. District-Attorney
Harrington Is prosecuting the petition.
Moulton Is a prominent Populist Of the
county, residing at Campbell He is man
OF wealth, owning several fine ranches, fine
property at Palo Alto. and reported to have
considerable coin in banks The case was
still under conference at two O'Clock this
afternoon, though It was limited COM
promise by Moufton leaving the county Tor
a time
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WHY DU Bose WAS FIRED
Was Using Canada as a Spy Station
Chamberlain Ready to Exnlein

LONDON. July 2s.-The Secretary of State
for the colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain, replying
IN the House of Commons to question of
Mr.. Gibson Bowles. Conservative member
1 OF Lynn Regas, said Senior Dubosc, the
former Spanish Charge d'Affairs at Wash
ington, was formally requested by the Ca
madam Premier, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, tc
leave Canada. This. Mr.. Chamberlain ad-
ded. was done at the direction of the i'm
perial government and on the ground that
there was reason to believe Senior du Bose
was using Canada for the purpose of bellig-
erent operations against the United States
Continuing Mr.. Chamberlain said that the
a authority to expel aliens from Canada in
such cases rests with the crown.
Answering another question, Mr.. Cham.
berlain said the government could not un.
dertake to lay on the table the papers hav-
ing bearing on Senior du Bosc's expulsion.
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Mrs. MAVERICKS Case

LONDON, July 29-In the house of COM
mons today. during the debate on the home
office vote. Mr.. Michael Davtt, member
for South Mayo, preached the question Of
the Imprisonment OF Mrs. Florence May
brick and represented that she was in i'll
health.
Mr.. Davitt said that to ''release this
American woman would be q small step in
the direction of establishing good feeling
between England and the United States"
Sir Matthew White Ridley, home secre-
tary, replied that he thought the reports of
Ill health were exaggerated. but he prom
Used to make inquiries.
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PRAISE FOB THE NAVY
Rear Admiral Kimberly Pays a De-
served Tribute to the Sailors

NEW YORK. July pa special dis
patch to the Tribune from Boston says:
Rear Admiral Kimberly. u S. NJ. re-
tired, delivered an address on "Our Navy
at the Chautauqua Assembly grounds,
Lakeview. South birmingham.
After sketching the early history of the
navy and its glorious achievements, pre-
vious' to and during the Civil War, the
speaker called attention to the fact that
for two decades after the close of the Re-
bellion the navy lay idle and apparently
forgotten. Many of the ships became old
and rotten, almost unsafe, he said. 1t was
no fault of the naval officers. Since then
the navy has made great strides. The
armament of our navy was superior to any
in the world, but its size was about sixth,
and 1t should be second at least, If not first.
Our government, he added, which stands
for morality, and which seeks to protect
the rights of the weak, is all right. But
what it seeks to do can only be done
through an adequate navy. Diplomacy Is
good, but there are times when It Is i'm
potent, unless It Is backed up by q strong
navy. We are now going to build up our
navy to proper size, and am glad Of 1t.
But no matter how fine ships they are,
they will be practically useless unless they
are manned by capable officers.
Admiral Dewey was alluded to especially
by the speaker and his name was greeted
with loud applause.
Dewey" he said, was with Farragut
in the Civil War and acquitted himself
bravely. That he should not have forgot
ten the lessons OF that grand man was
shown In the battle of Manila Bay. His
orders were to destroy the Spanish fleet,
and he did It. But he also had to secure
harbor.
I'm the Philippines there are 114,O0o
square miles and 100000 population. The
only way to solve the problem is to take
the islands ourselves or to set them free
after establishing the best form of gov
eminent we can.
This Victory Of ours in the Far East not
only means continued supremacy, but It
means carrying into Manila nineteenth
century civilization. We cannot shut our
selves of from the rest OF the world any
Longer. This opportunity has been given
to us. We must grasp It,"
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selves free, the spirited team turned sharp
ly toward the stable. The blackboard was
overturned and smashed and the horses,
becoming detached, dashed away to their
stalls. Mr.. Reid and the coachman had
TO opportunity to Jump and were pinned be-
meath the rig. The coachmans leg was
broken and Mr.. Reid was cut and bruised
about the body, face and hands. After his
injuries were attended to Mr.. Reid caught
a later train for New York. The coachman
was taken home. The accident occurred
near the point where General Harrison and
Mr.. Reid were thrown from a carriage DUR
ing the campaign in which they were candi-
dates for President and Vice-President re-
spectively.
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Mine Owner Shot

TOMBSTONE. July 2s.-Yesterday as
George II. Fits and James Barrett, own
ers of Golden State mine, accompanied by
Attorney William c. Staehle of Tombstone
and P. F.. Gaynor Of New York, were ap-
preaching the mine In a carriage. they
were fired on by man named John Mar
tin, resulting in the wounding of Barrett In
the wrist and the shooting of both horses.
The party made their escape, and Martin
is being pursued by the Sheriff and depu-
ties. The shooting was the result Of q
dispute over money matters.
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The Paris Exposition

WASHINGTON. July 29.-Ferdinand Peck
Of Chicago, the newly-appointed United
States Commissioner General to the Paris
Exposition, had a long conference with the
President yesterday. The President agreed
that there should be an additional appro-
priation of 100000 for the expenses of our
representation there. the present appropria-
ton being $3.50 900. Mr.. Peck thinks an As
sistant Commissioner General will BIZ ap-
pointed In a few days.
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TRANSPORT Quarantined

NEW YORK, July 29.-The United States
transport Leona. Captain Wilder, arrived
at quarantine today from Siboney, July "a.
via Hampton Roads, July %, bringing fifty
convalescent soldiers, two newspaper cor
respondents and colored boy who went
with the Ninth Cavalry from Tampa to
Santiago.
The Leona brought twelve sacks of mail.
This will be disinfected and forwarded to
the New York postoffice this afternoon.
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Cyclone Causes a Collision

STELLA, Neb.. July 29-During heavy
wind storm two box cars left the switch
here and were blown out on to the main
line, stopping half mile east OF the sta
ton. Passenger train No. 3 on the Mis-
souri, Pacific ran into them at a high rate
of speed. The engineer. Edward Finnu-
cane. and the fireman reversed the engins
and jumped. The engineer struck on a
pile Of ties, fracturing his skull. from
which he died In three hours
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Good Work Rewarded

PHILADELPHIA, July 29.-The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad has been awarded the con-
tract by the Navy Department at Washing
ton to make all movements of seamen naval
recruits, marines and their accoutrements
throughout the United States for the year
ending June 30, 1899.
The contract was made in consideration
and recognition of the satisfactory move
ments which the Pennsylvania Company
has made for the Navy Department since
the beginning of the war.
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Irrigation Congress

CHEYENNE. Wyo., July 29.-The sew
enth annual session Of the National Irriga-
ton congress has been called by the execu-
tive committee. through its chairman, ex-
United States Senator Joseph NJ. Carey, to
meet in Cheyenne on the first, second and
third days OF September next.
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AN ENGLISH OPINION
The Spectator Takes an Unusual and Decided Stand on the
Peace Question

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+ bothCu andth
+ ort o t the cruesp mi
qualities
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Adjutant General Corbin Ill

NEW YORK. July "a special dispatch
to the Tribune from Washington says:
Much concern 10 manifested regarding
tho health Of Adjutant-General Corbin,
who, after steadily sticking to his desk all
day and half the night for over three
months, keeping up the Important work
thrown upon his department since the
war preparations began, was finally COM
PEELED to lsave his once at noon and 60
home to bed. While he declares he will be
at his post right away. the President and
Secretary Alger Will probably compel him
to take Q short rest or temporarily, At
least, pay iese attsntion to the exscttng d.
tsls 81 I'm oflles,
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Death of a Noted Woman

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The state de-
partment has received news Of the death
Of Mrs. Ophelia Coleman, wife Of the presi-
dent of Liberia, In the executive mansion
at Moravia, June % last. She was native
OF Arkansas, and emigrated 10 Liberia in
1885. where she was married to President
Coleman the following year.
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Reid's Marrow Escape

NEW YORK. July 19.-WhAtelaw Reid
narrowly escaped severe INJURY In a rum
away while driving near his home. Ophtr
Farm, to catch the train for New York. Mr..
Reid held the reins and behind him cat a
coachman. While passing the stable Mr..
Reid attempted TO replace the whip In its
socket and IN doing 70 inadvertsptly loos-
ened I'M hold On TN rsfuS. FseaM6 thsm+
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To Join Camara

GIBRALTAR. July 2s-The Spanish
cruiser Lepanto, now at Cartagena. has
been ordered to join Camara's squadron,
which has been at Cadiz since Wednesday,
|. The cruiser Alfonso XIII is quite unfit for
sea. She requires quite extensive altera-
lions.
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Father Tuohy Wins

ST. LOUIS, July 29.-According to dis
patches received in this city today the
Pope of Rome has decided the appeal OF
Father John T. Tuohy from Archbishop
Kane's order Of removal from st. Pat
rick's parish in the priests favor. Posi-.
tive information to this effect has been re-
ceived by Father Walsh Of Nashville
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Struck by an Engine

OAKLAND, July 29-D. P. Brodt, a
farmer living near San Leandro. was struck
by an engine while crossing the souther"
Pacific track between San Leandro and San
Lorenzo this morning and instantly killed
Brodt was IS years of age.
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Death Of a Capitalist

NEW YORK, July 29.-Robert M, CLAW.
President Of the Knickerbocker Trust Com.
pany and President Of the New York Boa I'd
Of Education, died yesterday.
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Tarrasch Winning

VIENNA. July 29-The third game Of the
tie match between Pillsbury and Tarrascl,
was played at the Vienna Chess club today,
and resulted In win for Tarrasch. The
score Is now to l IN favor Of Tarrasch.
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Tho Home Rule Hi

LONDON. July 29.-The Irish local gov
eminent bill passed Its third reading in
the House Of Lords today. WITH some unlm-
portant amendments.
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A Balloon After Andrea

VANCOUVER, B. c., July pa party Of
French scientists, headed by DR.. Terwagne,
left here today for Skaguay with balloon.
in which they will attempt to reach Dawson
City and incidentally look out for Andree.
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The Aenews Investigation

SAN JOSE, July 2s.-The Lunacy Com
mission continues its labors at Agnews to-
day. Governor Budd is not present. At
ternev- Gsnsrn Fitzgerald LEFT after being
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A SAN JOSE SENSATION
9. A. Moulton, Prominent Citizen, II
Custody as Insane

A. Moulton pettaoned to have him COM
mitted TO the insane asylum. Moulton Is
accused Of assaulting H. Hall. a peishhor,
10 murder Rim. Now Noult6n's friends ~
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Tenn, and the deposed priest. Father
Tuohy, who is now In Hastings, Neb.
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present but a short time. The session Is

executive.
Manager Hale, DR.. Sponogle and e. E.
Tourtillot were examined this afternoon.
Erwin Frost and Williams, whose wife
made the sensational charges, are expected
to be called this afternoon. While moth
ing is given out now 1t Is said the entire
evidence will be made public later.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-13
THE PHILIPPINES.

From an Interview with Captain John
W. Merritt, of San Francisco, Who Has
Traded with the Philippines for More
Than Forty Years.
II the United States will hold on to
Manila or take possession of the entire
Philippine group they will confer un-
bounded benefit upon the American mer-
chants engaged in the Pacific trade and
add considerable to the revenues OF our
country. Besides, the cost Of the war
could soon be repaid into our treasury
from the tax on imports ana exports inn
posed at Manila alone. / don't pretend
to discuss the vast advantage that port
offers as a coaling station and general
governmental depot in the far east,
which is a subject for the consideration
of statesmen, but | argue from the point
and experience of an Old trader with an
eye to business There is no calculating
the wealth of the islands. Most of the
products brought to this country are cof-
fee, indigo, sugar cane, tobacco Ga gov
ernment monopoly spices, pepper, pima
linen made from the pineapple fiber, hats
and cordage. But locked up in many
mountains of the islands are millions Cf
tons of iron, copper coal and sulphur
As for the timber there is nothing to
equal its quality and quantity. The
Spanish have never been able to develop
the islands and the Chinese had not
sufficient means to put their full product
ivenesS to the test. With American
methods, improvements, and good Yankee
business Sagacity, l venture to assert
that the islands could be made to yield
ten times as much as they do at present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-13
That Proposed New Railroad.

The Wtlkes-Ba Times does not
believe that the construction of a new
coal-carrying railroad from the an
thracite region TO tidewater would
prove profitable investment and ad-
duces many reasons for this belief
adding:
Herein lies the remedy: Let the coal
carrying roads diminish the tolls on an
thracite so that IL can in some degree COM
pete with bituminous. This will increase
the consumption and production OF an
thraclte and will stimulate other lines
of business in the regions where IL is pre-
pared, With resultant increase of earn
ihgs TOT the railroads. Upon what basis
OF logic or good business, should anthra-
cite coal pay N.75 per ton for being trans
ported no miles to the seaboard when
bituminous coal is only made TO bear 20
cents a ton for being hauled 300 miles ?
Let freight tolls on anthracite be reduced
10 Sl,OO ton. The railroads will get more
business of all sorts and soon make up
the difference i'm earnings. The boards Of
trade of this city and Scranton should
take up this problem and agitate IL un-
I'll something is accomplished. Better
this than add another TO the long list of
roads which are nearly bankrupt or
which do not pay,
Our contemporary forgets that this
matter has been 'agitated" for years
with all the, agitating strength that the
individual onerators. singlv and Golleo-