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Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
NO DAMAGE DONE TO TREES.
The Frosts of the Winter Months Did
 Not Affect the Orange Trees.

The past winter with it's unusual periods of cold days and frosty nights caused considerable uneasiness among the owners of orange groves. The thermometer got to a lower point than at any time since the cold spell of 1892 when great deal of damage was done. In December there were a few nights when the thermometer registered at a point which threatened the life of the orange trees, but it was impossible then to tell what damage had been done. The leaves were killed in a great many places, but this fact did not alarm the orange growers, for that frequently happens in orange produc- ing regions during the winter. Some tender shoots were nipped at the ends, but the frozen part extended no far ther than the orangemen would cut off in his springtime pruning, SC if there was any harm done it is not ap- parent. The orangemen are feeling good and there is every promise of a good crop this year. The blossoms are appearing on the earlier varieties in the older orchards and their sweet fragrance is carried for miles by the breezes.
 The younger groves are blossoming with new beauty as the warm days come. The new twigs with their fresh green leaves are evidences of their vigor and of their strength to stand the rigors of exceptionally heavy frosts such as they experienced last winter. Orangemen are disposed to laugh at the rumors of frost damage in the val ley last winter, and the more experi- enced of them say that they expect frosts every winter and if they do no more damage than to nip the leaves of the trees they will always feel in the same happy mood Republican re- porter found them in yesterday in his round of the belt.
 The frost Monday night did not reach the orange section at all It attacked the loEer lying portions of the valley and the alfalfa suffered in some places, but not to any great ex- tent. The strawberry season will be delayed about ten days by it, and veg etables were set back in their progress towards maturity.
 There was also some fear for the almond crop, but reports from the larger orchards on the south side and several on this side of the river show slightly damaged. Strawberries iii some parts of the valley have received a setback, estimated at from two to three weeks.
 The alfalfa was touched in places, but not seriously enough to more than retard the crop, without affecting the volume of the first cutting.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17

Yuma to the Mexican line. Most of it liea in Arizona and includes as fertile land as may be found anywhere in the world. The grant is of later date than most other grants whose titles have been in dispute. It was originally concession by the Mexican govern ment to man named Robinson. Long his estate and was at last bought by Coe Bros. Of Denver. It passed from them to Rollins & Son, New York bankers, to whom the Goes had be- come indebted, and Rollins & Son subsequently, sold their interest to the State of Arizona Improvement com pany. Most of the litigation over the grant occurred while the Goes were in possession and the claimants were uniformly sustained
 The case is now near it's end, for it was argued before the supreme court of the United States last Tuesday, so that an early and final decision is ex- pected. It is generally believed that it will favor the claimants. A great many sqIatters have settled upon the grant. They are generally indiffer- ent to the result of the litigation for they believe that in any event their squatter's rights will be respected and that they can make a final settlement with the claimant on as favorable terms as they could with the govern ment.
 Col. Darlington corrected an er- roneous impression which has gotten into print regarding the cutting of wood for the territorial prison. Since the ruling of the general land office that mesquite is timber and that per sons who cut and remove 1t from gov ernment land are liable to prosecution. many newspapers have suggested the propriety of first proceeding against the territory because it was the big gest offender. As a matter of fact tho territory is cutting no timber at all from government lands. All the wood is taken from tract of 2,100 acres be- longing to the territory and which is considered a part of the prison prop erty.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
MULHATToN DISTURBED.
Made a Party to a Violation of the
 Contract Labor Law.

Joseph Mulhatton came into The Republican office last night, his usual smile overcast by a preoccupied air. He made no reply to the city editcr's salutation and subsequently, when some one said it was dull and a good many people were kicking about it, MT. Mulhatton said more to himself than to anybody else. ''Yes, the Gazette is responsible for it.'' T see, Joe" said another man, there's an epidemic of smallpox in your state." T suspect the Gazette" replied MT. Mulhatton. minutes silence was broken by MT. Mulhatton observing, My head aches. I've been trying to study this thing out ever since I got it this morning and all I can make out of it is that the Gazette in collusion with a man named Henry Barna in New York is trying to break the contract labor law and overrun this territory with Huns and Slavs. I seem to have become implicated in the affair somehow" Here MT. Mulhatton took the follow ing letter from his pocket:
 
 ''New York, March g, 1898.
 "Yoe Mulhatton. Esq, Phoenitt, Orizona: The in the American mines employed. Hungarian and Slovenian miners are the fittest TOT the Alaska, Klondyke and the Yukan gold fields. For further information apply to Henry Barna, 256 Seventh street, New York City, N. Y.
 Yours truly,
 HENRY BARNA"
 If the Gazette wants these folks to come to Arizona, let it come out openly" added MT. Muihatton; "iet it carry on it's correspondence with MT. Barna in it's own name, for I've no time to waste translating these letters for myself so that they may become intelligible to me Besides. don't want any Hungarians and Slavonians and I don't want to be made party to the increase of the Gazette's constituency. I'll do all I can to Jring more Ken tuckians here. or even N1issouTians, yes, or Arkansans or natives of New Jersey, but the line must be drawn somewhere"
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
Alarmed by American War Ships Towering About Key West
A PROTEST IS PRESENTED
The Effect Upon the Coming
 Cuban Election Feared
1t Is Gathering of American FIeet Of War Vessels the Like Of Which has Not Been Seen Since the Civil War.

Washington, March 16.-The main development in the Spanish situation today was in connection with the def nite representations submitted by the Spanish government to the state de- partment concerning the assembling of a large fleet of American warships at Key West, the war preparations and the influence which these might have on the approaching elections in Cuba. These representations were exactly in line with semi-official utterances given in these dispatches last night, and accredited to an official conversant with the view of the Spanish cabinet.
 While the representations cannot properly be regarded as a protest against the attitude and acts of the United States government, they may unquestionably be set down as re- monstrance calculated to have an eff feet in European court circles. Not, however, being a technical protest, the statement has not called for any official rejoinder on the part of the
 
 tangible accusations, being rather. an argumentative presentation of an al legged Spanish grievance.
 The Fern sailed for Havana from Key West this afternoon. She goes to relieve the Montgomery as a home for the officers engaged in supervising the wrecking operations in Havana harbor. It is stated uneQuivocally that the Montgomery is not withdrawn owing to any suggestion from Spanish sources that her presence is not de sired.
 It was the announced intention of Secretary Long when the cruiser was sent to Havana to keep her there only so long as the Fern should be engaged in the work of distributing relief among the sufferers in eastern Cuba. This task having been performed, and owing to the return of the court of inquiry from Havana, there being fewer persons to accommodate, the Fern, which is better equipped than the Montgomery to assist in the wreck ing work, is returned to her position.
 Up to the close of of office hours, the navy department, though it knew officially that the court of inquiry had come over to Key West from Ha- vana, was not informed as to the find ings or plans of the court.
 The fleet at Key West will be aug mented in the next day or two by the arrival of the gunboat Annapolis. the torpedo boat Foote and the naval tugs Leyden and Samoset, while the gun boat Helena is now on her way from the European station under orders to report at Key West. These, with other vessels previously ordered to Key West, constitute the largest as assemblage of war vessels made since the demonstration following the Vir- ginius affair, and considering the eff fectiveness and armament, it is the strongest assemblage of warships for review and other purposes since the WAT
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
w. F. WHITE NO MORE.
A Man Who Lived and Died With the
 Santa Fe.

Chicago, March 16.-W. F. White, passenger traffic manager of the Santa Fe route, died at his home this morn ing after a brief illness. His service with the Santa Fe was longer than that of any other man connected with the system It began when all there was of the road was the short line from Topeka to Emporia. He rose step by step from an unimportant po- sition to that of passenger traffic man ager, the most responsible and most difficult to fill. He was one of the best known railroad men in the coun-
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
ROSENCRANS' FUNERAL.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 16.-The funeral of the late Major-G General Ros- encrans took place here today with military ceremonies. The cortege was an impressive sight and thousands thronged the streets to witness it. The remains were temporarily placed in a vault in Rosedale cemetery
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
DsscT;ss %%aaaay %aay to Leap Frsm a
 SiStl Story Window
? PINNED IN A BURNING CAGE
A Terrible Loss of Life at Chi
 cago Yesterday
A Woman Who Had Bravely Helped to Save Many Lives Be- came a Victim Herself. Incidents of the Fire.

Chicago, March 16.-A number of people were forced by fire to jump from the upper windows of the build ing occupied by the National Music and Grown Piano company on Wabash avenue and Adams street. Edward Binns, cashier of the company, leaped from the sixth floor and was dashed to death. Two others are reported to have been killed and many others were injured. Several explosions oc. cured and there was a panic on the crowded business streets in the vicin- ity
 The building extends from 215 to 221 Wabash avenue adjoining Lyon x Healy's mammoth piano salesrooms, and is opposite the Wellington hotel. Two of the dead were identified as Miles Smith and Samuel A. Clark. A colored man named Mcdonald jumped from the window and was killed. A woman who jumped was seriously hurt. It is reported that seven per sons were seen to fall back into the flames. Three explosions occurred, presumably from chemicals in the warehouse of the Sweet Wallach com pany. The flames soon enveloped the station of the Union Loop elevated railroad. All traffic on the elevated railroads in the city was brought to a standstill as far as the business dis trict was concerned The fire was brought under control shortly before noon.
 The fatalities to the latest estimate will not be more than fifteen. The injured number about thirty. Follow ing is the list of the dead so far as known: Miles A. Smith, salesman, lives 1236 Wrightwood avenue; Samuel A. Clark; unidentified man taken from 315 Wabash avenue, burned beyond recognition. w. A. Olmstead when the explosion occurred ran to the rear of the seventh floor of the building and has not been seen since. It is thought he was burned in the ruins.
 The fire broke out on the sixth floor. the floor was stored with chem icals and materials used in the art of photography and the entire building was swept with flames in five minutes after the fire broke out. Three hund- red girls were employed by this firm and when the fire broke out a panic ensued, many of the unfortunate wo- men being trampled upon by their comrades in their efforts to escape Cut off from escape by the elevators and the stairways, the people hemmcd in the burning building began jumping from the windows and though the fire men and others held nets and canvass many were crushed nn the stone sine- walks. According to eye witnesses as many as ten jumped from the top floor and others were seen shortly to fall back into the flames. =
 Thirty-fve minutes after the fire broke out the floors had fallen and moment or two later the wall fell. Shortly after the front wall fell. The tracks of the Union Elevated loop were completely covered with debris Nearly 200 feet of the loop will have to be rebuilt. Miss Kate Carney, fore woman of the National Music com pany on the fourth floor of the Elm erson building, was burned to death after heroically helping save the lives of many of her fellow employees.
 YUMA ON EASY STREET.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
BILL SIDE TRACKED Pretending to Discuss the Post
 Office Appropriation
TALKED OF CUBA AND SPAIN
A Charge by a Missouri Con-
 RresSxnan Denied
That the President Is DGsirouS of
 Settling the Spanish Trouble in His Own Way Without the Co., operation of Congress.

Washington, March 16.--The postof fee appropriation bill, which was practically the subject before the house, was practically lost track of to- day. As on yesterday, numerous top ice were discussed today. For the first time the Cuban-Spanish situation which had been kept in the back ground heretofore, forged to the front.
 MT Cochran, democrat of Missouri, brought the question into the arena and in the course of the debate which followed, Mir. Grosvenor of Ohio took occasion to deny emphatically the story af1oat to the effect that the pres ident desired an early adjournment of congress in order that he might effect a settlement without congressional in- reference.
 The subject of Hawaiian annexation also came in for more attention today. MT. Williams, democrat of Mississippi; MT. Adams, republican of Pennsyl- vania, and MT. Berry, democrat of Ken lucky, all members of the foreign af- fairs committee, made speeches on the subject, the former in opposition and the latter two in favor of the prop ositiop
 THE SENATE.
 Washington, March 16.-Business ill to the passage of few bills, largely
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
MESA POSTMASTER.

Washington, March 16-(Spcial)- w. s. Johnson was appointed post master at Mesa, Ariz., today, vice A. w. Rabbit, removed.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17

big Vizcaya, one well directed torpedo and the huge battleship would sink to the bottom. Her speed renders her a terrible instrument of warfare
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
WHEAT.

Chicago, March 16.-July wheat closed at S41a @S45s; May, at s1.04.
 O'DONNELL WAS NOWHERE.
 Philadelphia, March 16.-The Maher- O'Donnell fight was stopped by the referee in the second round after two minutes fighting. O'Donnell was practically knocked out.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-17
THE SENATE.

Washington, March 16.-Business ill the senate session today was confined to the passage of few bills, largely of a local character. The national quarantine bill was not considered.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17

orleans here. They are of rather low
order as a rule. and generally ignorant
and iiliterate and Aguinaldo himself
has not completely proved his strength
and character.
That Gen. Merritt fully realizes
the situation in Manila IL best told IN
his own dispatches to the home gov
eminent. in the last OF which he sug-
sested that his forces be Increased 10
10000. With this force he will be IN
a position to meet any emergency. In
the meantime the 10000 troops under
him are camped under the protection
Of Admiral pewoy's fleet Until con-
fident of his force Gen. Merritt VIII
probably make no move. But II at
tackled or forced to attack Aguinaldos
forces there will be inauguarated a
campaign the end of which no one can
foresee.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17

The good man il q useful man. He
is not all ornament. He has his work
to do. his place in society to all, his
influence to exert. He Ia truthful;
others share in his goodness. He scat
tiers blessings all along his pathway.
He is no cumberer of the ground.
There is neither a human nor q divine
demand for his removal a. useless.
He Is spurred year after year on as-
count OF his productiyeness. BY his
prayers, his instructions, his counssis.
his example, his spirit and his deeds,
he Improves and benefits all who
come within his reach.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17
A PHILIPPINE CYCLONE.



Prof. Charles w. Shields write. of
The Arctic Monument Named for
iennyson by DIR. Kane" and incIden-
tailiy gives a sketch OF the latter in the
august Century. Prof. Shields saws:
II was at Luzon, the largest OF the
fhiiippine Islands, that this adyentur-
GUS spirit, though under a scientific
impulse, passed the limits of prudence
N MS far-famed exploration of the
crater OF Tael, volcano ON the Pacific
coast OF the island. in a region in
habited only by sayages. Crossing
over to the capital city OF the island
during one Of the long delays of Chi
nese diplomacy, he procured an escort
OF natives from the archbishop of Ma
Mia, and, In company. with his friend.
Baron Loe. relative OF Metternich's,
penetrated the country TIC the asphaltic
iake In which the Island volcano is
situated. Tie gentlemen at first de-
seented together until they reached a
precipice oye:hanging the cayernous
gun OF the crater, when the baron saw
further progress to be impossible. But
The doctor. In spite OF the remon-
strances OF the whole party, insisted
upon being lowered over the ledge by
means OF rope made OF bamboos
and held In the hands OF the natives
under the baron's directions. until he
reached the bottom. two hundred feet
below. Loosing himself from the cord
he forced his way downward through
the sulphurous vapors, dipped his
specimen bottle into its waters. re-
turned TO the rope. several times
stumbling, almost stified, with the
one H his boots eharred almost to
coal. he succeeded In again fastenine
himself. and was hauled up by his
assistants. and received into their
hands. exhausted and almost insen-
sible. Remedies brought from the
neighboring hermitage we're applied,
and he was so far restored that they
could proceed on their journey. But
rnmors spread before them among the
plgmy safsges on the island of the pro-
fame invasion that had been made into
the mysteries of the Tael, and an
angry mob gathered about them. which
was only dispersed by one or two pistol
shots and the timely arrival OF the
padres. The trophies OF the expedi-
ton were some valuable mineral speci.
ments. a bottle Of sulphur water, a Sc
ries Of graphic views from recollection
in his sketch book. and a written de.
scription of the volcano by one OF the
friArs. which after many wandering
was put in hts hands as he sat at the
home dinner-table twelve years after
wards.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17
NEW SLEEPING CARS.
To Denver, Omaha, st. Louis, Chicago and
Boston.

To Denver, Omaha, st. Louis, Chicago and
Boston.
The Denver s. Rio Grande railroad
Scenic line of the World-announces new
and important additions to their already
well arranged sleeping car service. In the
future, this popular line will run through
weekly Pullman Tourist sleepers to Oma-
ha, Chicago, New York and Boston, also to
ST. LOUIS without change. These cars will
start from Portland, Oregon, thus giving
benefit of through service on Oregon
Short Line, as well as from all Utah
points. The excursions are personally
conducted and furnish all the conveniences
of regular Pullman sleepers at less than
half the cost The ST. Louis car will leave
@. S. l.. station every Thursday and Og-
den via Rio Grande Western railway,
every Friday morning. The Omaha. Chi
cago, New York aud Boston sleeper will
leave o. S. L. station every Wednesday
and Salt Lake every Thursday evening.
thus affording the inestimable privilege Of
a twelve-hour lay-over in Salt Lake City.
For rates and all details, write to B. f.
Nevins, General Agent. or H. NJ. Cushing,
I. P. A, d. s. r. G. Railway, Salt Lake
City, or any Oregon Short Line or Rio
Grande Western ticket agent.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Antonin Mercier, the sculptor, has
applied for divorce from his wife on
the curious ground that she has left
him in order to become num-
George A. Fowler OF Kansas City
has given $4,000 to rebuild the agr1-
cultural shops OF the University OF
Kansas, recently destroyed by fire.
Puccini is now at work on a new
opera, based upon the life of Marie An
toinette. 1t is said that he conceivet
most of his music while out shooting.
Pope Leo XIII walking In the gar
dens Of the vatican will soon be liv-
ing picture attraction, as his photo
graph has just been taken for the cine
matograph.
Queen Wilhelmine of the Neither
lands has dismissed her last teacher
and will take a vacation before enter
ing on the business of reigning at the
end Of August.
Gov. Schofleld OF Wisconsin has
chosen Miss Maude e. Thompson OF
Princeton In that state to christen ths
battleship Wisconsin. The vessel il
nearly completed.
Queen Victoria came near losing her
old wooden yacht, the Victoria and Al
bert, recently. Fire caught in the
forecastle, but was put out by hard
work on the part Of the crew.
DIR. Betances, Cuba's representative
In Paris, has submitted to An interview
in which he says that not only Cuba,
but Porto Rico must be independent
Of the United States. He also thinks
this is really the sentiment of the peo-
pie Of the United Safes.
Rev. John Whitney has been Install
ed az rector Of the Catholic university
of Georgetown, D. C. He is convert
to the Catholic religion. He was at
one time an officer In the United States
navy, but resigned his commission to
become a member Of the Jesuit order.
Carolus Duran, the famous portrait
painter. is generous to a fault On
recent voyage, when his ship picked
up two ship-wrecked men, he offered
hrs promise to paint a portrait to the
highest bidder on board, and then gave
the money to the unfortunate marin
eru.
A peculiar interest attaches to the
election of Count Herbert Bismarck to
the reichstag, as he has been returned
for the district of Jerichow In the old
Mark Of Brandenburg, which his father
represented in the united diet, or first
approach to Prussian parliament, In
the year 1e47.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17
FAST TIME TO CHICAGO


Commencing February 5, the new time
card of the Rio Grande Western goes into
effect The Atlantic Express leaves Salt
Lake City at 9 a. m, arriving at Denver
at $50 a, N, the following morning and
Chicago at a:l5 p. m. the third day; max
ing connections with limited trains from
Chicago to New York. The evening train
leaves at Z 40 p. M, arrives at Denver at
e:l5 p m, the following night and Chicago
at S a. m the third day, making close con-
nections with the fast morning trains for
New York and Boston. Both of these
through trains are splendidly equipped
with all latest appliances and conveniences
and carry Pullman Palace and Pullman
Tourist sleeping cars as well as free Re-
clining Chair Cars. Ticket Office, No. 1903
West Second South street. (Postoilice
corner.l
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17

was too dark for Cook, who began to
demur. About this time pistol shots
were fired all around and near by,
Roser fell as II dead, while Cook made
haste to get away. After going several
squares and in his haste leaving Roser
on the field of battle, Cook caught a
street car and came back to tho city
The iokers soon Joined him and efforts
were made to impress him that Roser
had been seriously wounded, but Cook
had caught on" ere this and though
somewhat discounted. took the whole
matter good-naturedly. Henderson,
(Kyo Journal.