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Arizona republican., 1898-12-31

1 in the end. It is not known what if any, concessions she would ask in con | sideratfon for her consent; but it is to be presumed that certain rights in the canal would be sought by her.
 The understanding between the two governments on this matter does not amount to more thar an informal yer bal interchange of view. It has not reached the stage which makes it a matter of record, and neither govern ment has committed itself to such an extent as not to permit of complete withdrawal at any time. Neither Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambas- sador at Washington, nor MT. Henry White, our charge d'affaires at Lon don, has as yet been instructed to open negotiations on the matter, though it is for05een that they soon may be. In- formal conversations between MT. White and Lord Salisbury have simply served to confirm what has been gen eral understanding for some time, that at the proper time Great Britain would be willing to abrogate the Clayton-Bu1- wer treaty.
 There is high authority for stating that this understanding will be of ficially confirmed by the opening or Ile- gotiations to this end when the presi- dent assures the British government that congress will pass bill guaran- teeing the construction of the Mica raguan canal. At present he does not feel justified in giving such an assur- ance.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
FOR STATEHOOD
Governor Murphy Present.
 ing ArizOna'S Claims.
On Account Of fhe Waning Time 1t is HrrdIY Expected That Anything Can be Done This Session.

Washington, Dec. 30.-(Special.)- The Times says Governor Murphy is working for the admission of the terri tory as state. He will remain in Washington some time and do what he can to persuade congress to take ac- tion. He is not sanguine, however, of being able to accomplish much during the brief time left of the present ses- sion. Arizona is prosperous and he thinks entitled to the rights of state hood. It is very rich territory and has a popula'tion of more than one hundred thousand The people are in- dustrious and very patriotic.
 Why" said he, Arizona provided the first two hundred volunteers who enlisted for the war. I believe that whether free silver is the dominant is sue in 1900 or not Arizona will declare for the gold standard.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THE EMBALMED BEEF
The War Inquiry Develops Evidence
 In Support of General Miles.

Washington, Dec. 30.-The war in vestigating committee today made a public report omitted in the statement given out yesterday bearing on tho beef controversy. It is from Major ". H. Daly, chief surgeon at army headquarters. He said that in several inspections made in various camps and trOopships at Tampa, Jackson vile, Chickamauga and Porto Rico, he found the fresh beef to be apparently preserved with secret chemicals which destroys it's natural flavor and which he believed to be detrimental to the health of troops. It looked well, but had an Odor similar to that of a dead human body after being injected with conservatives, and tasted, when first cooked, like decomposed bodies, and after standing day for further in spection, became so bitter, nauseous and unpalatable as to be quite inn possible for use.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
IN THE RACE AGAINST BURROWS.
Gov. Pingree Induces Col. Irish to Be-
 come Candidate fer Senator.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 3O.-Col. Irish of the Thirty-fifth Michigan volunteers now in service in Camp Mckenzie, Augusta, Ga, has entered the race for United States senator against Julius Caesar Burrows. Gov. Pingree has importuned the colonel for some time to enter the contest, and when William Alden Smith thrust aside the hCnor Irish was urgently requested to allow his name to be used. It was announced authoritatively this afternoon that the colonel had consented to the use of his name in the republican caucus. He now commands seven votes. He will obtain leave of abssnce from his regi- ment to come home and make the cam paign. Col. Irish halls from Kala- mazco, Senator Burrows home.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
GRIP RAGING IN OMAHA
Develops With FOggY Weather and
 Spreads at an Alarming Rate.

Omaha, Dec. 3O.-Genuine Russian influenza is prevalent in Omaha. The disease developed with the present foggy, damp weather and has spread with alarming rapidity. While the disease seems to be in an aggravated form, few deaths have resulted in Omaha thus far. The city board of health has given daily advice on the subject, which has had much to do with mitigating the evils of the disease. It is as bad as it was eight years ago.
 There is not a school room in the city that is not thinned as the result of the grip. It has been epidemic for several days. City Physician Spauld- ing says today, however, that he believes the disease has reached the maximum in Omaha. He estimates that there are 5000 to 5000 cases in the city,
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
VERDICT QUICK AND SURPRISING
The Jury Saves the Prisoners Neck by Modifying the Verdict to the Extent of Fixing the Penalty at Impris-
 Onment for Life.

~ San Prs1'so9 Dec soahr to the general surprise m of those who
  the first degree for causing the death of Mrs John Dunnng by sending murderess will be spared an gnomous death the galow however Tm @ jury found her guilty and imposed also the penalty life mDS0n verdict aual fe was announced Not nt b inrvn and e+ f tho ao had left the did evide collapse
 
 Attorney method of summing up the case for the was in great aGowan for the defense Mr osmer was co and collected hngbou He crowd that gathered expecting Mrs Botn ged were in measure satisfied but was Mrs Bon attorneys and their methods the conduct package candy Dover De postofhce
 
 home and it's delivery to the unsuspeetns Mrs Dunnn and the Cunning sister and friends & the Pennington and Dun ming families and concluded with city He the defense for it's contention that the members of the police the chemists might Ist would have found lump arsenic and Professor Price had discovered that only lump arsenic had been found
 that all nneSs end % f G s & of @ s n none of the witnesses for the prosecution he asserted had bee1 proved m attacked all the for the and introduced matters entirely irrelevant the attempt besm and to bet their testimony He attacked Attorney Knight particularly and his efforts his client dis in naugh that not of the witnesses had been contradicd the defense to the contrary
  centous would not have through with and been exposed to the criticism 
 He had mailed letter with proved by Mrs Bon own testimony that she and Cunning alone financial condition Botkn had told him his Salt divorce from her husband during his (Dunnings) absence
 
 
 
 Knight frightened the argued the authorship of the
  serted that Mrs Bokn the writer of the the in
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THE PANA STRIKE.

Pana, H., Dec 3O-It is nine months today since the United miners left the pits which now are being operated by negroes. In aid of the strikers the Brotherhood of Mine Hoistfng Engi- neers today called out the day and night engineers at the Pana Coal com pany'S mines. The association of mine managers has also called out John Buddy, for eight years mine manager of the Springside. Within the past few days the militia has made fifty arrests of union and negro miners and number of prominent citizens for carrying concealed weapons.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
CONFEDERATE PENSIONS
Louisiana Slate Board Has Allowed
 I,O9I Claims.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 30-The Lou isiana state board of confederate pen sion commissioners at Baton Rouge has adjourned after making up it's pen sion list. A large number of claims were rejected, and only 1,091 pensions were allowed. The pensioned are di- vided into three classes, who receive $4, s and SC a month.
 Under the new pension laws. which go into operation on January 1, no con- fsderate veteran or widow of confed- crate veteran has a pension unless he or she is wholly. without the means of support. The maximum fee allowed pension agents is $1. This is the first pension bureau or board created in the south.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
WOMAN BUYS ENTIRE VILLAGE.
Glen Eyre, Pa, Land and Houses
 Bring $7,6OO at Auction.

Binghamton, N Y, Dec. 3O.-Mrs. Mary T. Carpenter of Scardale, N. Y, has bought an entire village at auction. She is probably the only owner of a village corporation in the United States and possibly in the world.
 The villags is Glen Eyre. in Pike county, Pa, on the line of the Hones- dale branch of the Erie road. It covers 842 acres of land and consists of a dozen houses, a railroad station, post office, dry goods store, storehouse. blacksmith shop, saw mill, stone yard and factory buildings.
 The property was originally owned by John Deming, and his wife, who gave a mortgage, which was foreclOsed. The amount of the mortgage was S6,- 900. A crowd attended the sale and the bidding was spirited, but none of the villagers succeeded in raising enough money to buy his home. The borough was knocked down to Mrs. Carpenter for $7, ,600
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THE MORGAN TUNNEL FOUND.
Discovery Of Famous Raiders Means
 Means of Escape from Penite ntiary.

Columbus, O., Dec. 3O-The tunnel through which John Morgan and his fellow Confederate raiders escaped from the Ohio penitentiary on the night of Nov. 28, 1863, was discovered today. One Of the survivors of the band Of raiders who had been inn prisoned here, Thomas w. Bullitt of Kentucky, in an after-dinner speech recently, referred to the story current at the time that Morgan and his men had not tunnelled out, but had es- caped by the collision of Warden Mer- fen, then at the head of the state in stituticn. MT. Bullitt, to refute the story, said he left his knife on ledge in an air passage leading to the tunnel through which the escape was made.
 Superintendent J. c. Laney and 8 squad of men worked all day yesterday and a part of today tearing up the wall. of the cell in the east block where Bullitt was confined. They found the old knife of Bullitt's badly rusted and another. They also found the old air chamber, followed it until beneath cell 21, which was Gen. Morgan's. A large pile of dirt was found and the stone which had been loosened frnm the wall. Beyond this the tunnel had caved in and had been filled up.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
ONE MAN KILLED
Steamers Idaho and Florida in CoIiis-
 ton-Neiiher Badly Damaged.

New York, Dec 3O.-The steamship Idaho of the Wilson line and the steam ship Florida were in collision off Lib erty island this morning, and one man was killed and one severely injured. The Florida struck the Idaho a glanc- ing blow on the port side, about ten feet aft the bow. The Idaho had a large hole torn in her side.
 William Smith, a fireman, of Leeds, was asleep on the Idaho. He was struck by an iron plate. His skull was fractured, and he died soon afterwards.
 John Birch, a fireman, who was asleep near Smith, received severe in juries. He was taken to St. Peters hospital in Brooklyn and will probably die. The Idaho at the time Of the col lisicr was on har way up the river headed for her dock at the fcot Of Js-
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
MOTHER DIES OF BROKEN HEART.
Words of a Son Cause Indiana Woman
 to Weep Out Her Life.

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. 30.-CoroneT. Willis will tomorrow begin an investi- gation on the death of Mrs. Mary Brady, which took place late in the af- ternoon yesterday.
 It is alleged that her son John, who had been visiting numerous sa- l9Ons returned home too late for dinner. His mother re- monstEated with him and begged him to remain home the balance of the day.
 The stories that have come to the coroner are to the effect that Brady re- piled discourteously to his mother. She burst out crying and soon went to her room.
 In a flood of tears she gave a gasp and died Her heart had been broken.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
SHOOTS OFF A VOLTS TAIL
That Is What Congressman Deliver
 Did in Iowa.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 30.-Con- gressman Deliver, armed with an old muZzle-loading shotgun and attired like a rough rider, was the most enthusias- tic participant in the great Webster county wolf hunt today. He claims to have seen the only wolf routed out and says he shot away a portion of it's tail. The hunt was not a success, ow- ing to the stay-at-home vote and lack of organization. No scalps were taken.
 Albert Perkapilis' arm was partially shot off by the accidental explosion of a gun in the hands of his brother.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
OVER 200 CLAIMANTS.
For a Millionaire Distil1er's Prop
 erty

Merrimack, Mass. Dec. 30.-Judge Knowlton of the supreme court has handed down a decision in the contest over the will of John w. Trull, the mill lionaire liquor distiller. Judge Knowl- ton holds that the heirs at law of Mr. Trull at the death of his daughter Mrs Elizabeth Eldridge, which occurred in 1895, are to be determined by the stat- ute then in force respecting the des- cent of property, and not by the stat ute in force when Mir. Trull made his will nor by the statute in force when he died.
 The persons who will share the es- tate in accordance with the decision of Judge KnowltOn. number more than 200. They are scattered all over the United States.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THE SEASON or FIRES
A Disastrous Blaze at Victoria,
 British Columbia.

Victoria, B. C., Dec. 30.-Fire broke out today in cigar store on Front street in the heart of the city, and.did damage to the extent of S35, 900. The fire brigade was out in the outlying suburbs and valuable time was lost before it returned. The Heathorn block, owned by w. U. Anderson, was completely gutted.
 tailors, lost S1O,0OO; Frank Campbell. $4,000; Chris Wenger, jeweler, S1,250; Fletcher Bros, music dealers, $4,000. All carried part insurance but Camp bell. It is believed an overloaded fue is responsible for the fire
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
VALUE OF ATMOSPHERIC DUST.

Atmospheric dust plays an important part in the economy of nature, however disagreeable it may be to the individ- uals at the time of it's passing. It may float in the atmosphere as mud does in water, and each particle, blown by the wind, may travel thousands of miles before again alighting cn the earth. Ehrenbsrg. in 1928, detected in the air of Berlin the presence of organisms be- longing to African regions, and he found in the air of Portugal fragments of infusoria from the pairies oe America
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
LIVES THE LIFE OF A HERMIT.
Brother-in-La to Jeremiah Black Is
 Ending His Days in Obscurity.

San Francisco, Dec. BOA ccording to report just received in this city, Walter Forward, a son of CAauncey Forward, a distinguished Pernsylva- nian, who served several terms in con- gress, is living the life of hermit in the mountain wilds of Tehama county in this state The hermit's mother and Washington Irving were cousins, and his uncle, Walter Forward, was sec retary of the United States treasury in 1341 and minister to Denmark ir 1349. His brother-in-law, Judge Jeremiah
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
MONTANA CATTLE.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 30-According to the report of the state live stock commission the price of Montana cat tie averaged five per cent higher this year than ever before. The number of Montana cattle consumed during the year was 242,225. The average price was $39 a head.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THEY SAY IT IS DUNHAM.

Burlington, Ia., Dec. 30.-The Hawk eye says that a persGn in the Des Moines county jail, known as Ed. Smith, is nq other than James w. Dun ham, who murdered six people near San Jose, California and for whom 9 reward of $11, 900 is offered.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THIS IS THE RECORD.

West Superior, Minn, Dec. 30.-At 8 o'clock this morning the the m 0meter showed 2S degrees b1low zero and a record of 34 for the night was reported. This is the lowest on record thus fa:- this winter.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
A COLE, YEAR ENDING.

St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 3O.-From S5 above zero yesterday the mercury dropped rapidly, reaching 6 below at o'clock this morning in this city. At the same hour it was 20 below at Moor head, 30 below at Winnipeg, 20 below at Duluth and 26 below at Battleford, in the Canadian northwest. Continued cold is promised for the balance of the year.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
DREYFUS STILL THERE.

Paris, Dec 30.-Thc ministry of col onies deny the report that Dreyfus em- parked from Cayenne on his return to France, adding that the court of cas- saticn alone can decide the question o. the return of the prisoner
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THREE MEN CREMATED.

Washington Court House, O., Dec. 30.-Cary Roby and Frank Brown, sons of William Brown and Frank Roby. living near here, were burned to death in Browns house, which was destroyed by fire while the parents were away.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
THE PROSPECT DIsCoURAGING.

Madrid, Dsc. 30.-The cabinet has agreed to send additional funds to Cuba for the repatriation of the Span ish troops remaining there. The gov ernment considers that the prospects fer the release of the Spanish prisoners at the Philippine Islands are very dis couraging
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
CREEDoN WAS BEATEN.

San Francisco, Dec. 3O.-Dan Cree don of Australia and George Green of San Francisco fought twenty rounds tonight before the National Athletic club. The referee decided in favor of Green
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
WRECKED ON A ROCK.

Hong Kong, Dec. 3O.-The British steamer Glenavon, Captain Fithte, which sailed fer London from here, has been wrecked on a rock. A part Of her crew has been saved and landed here.
 The captain, chief officer and the second and fourth officers are missing.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
BEHEADs DIsLoYAL SERVANTS.
China's Empress Dowager Maintaining
 Power Through Reign of Terror.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec 3O.-Mail ad- vices from Shanghai state that the em- press dowager of China is maintaining her power through a reign of terror which permeates every class of Chinese society. Pekin telegrams to Shanghai newspapers say that the empress is gradually beheading all the palace off, cers and servants, including the ladies in waiting, who sympathize with the dethroned emperor
 His pronounced friends were execUt- ed just alter his dethronement, includ-
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
HELD FOR MURDER.

Carthage, Mo, Dec. 3O.-The prelim- mary examination of John D. McCreI- lis, charged with the murder of his neighbor, w. B. Gilfllan, resulted in McCrelHs being committed to jail with out bail penang 3 trial for murder.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31

roIamen street, Brooklyn. The Flori- da was bound out. A slight fog pre- vailed at the time. The Florida's bow crushed in four plates on the side of the Idaho.
 Neither ship was very badly injured. The Idaho continued on to her dock and the Florida put back for repairs.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
A SICK CORRESPONDENT.

London, Dec. 30.-Poulteney Bige- lew, who returned from the Philippine Islands, via New York on Saturday. lies at his house in Chelsea, dangerously i'll from dysentery, contracted in the far east
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
SHOT BY AN EX-MISTRESS.

Los Angeles, Dee. 3O-George P. King deputy in the city enginse CTS of flee was shot and probably fatally wounded tonight by Theresa Kerr, a lewd woman whom he had cast of
 Kerr was shot in the abdomen and the chances for recovery are slim.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-31
A CELEBRATION NlppED
The proper Time for Cuban Rejoicing
 Has Not Vet Come.

Havana, Dec. 30.-General Ludlow s reply to the Cuban deputation which visited him today and presented him with written programme of the six days festivities, ended as follows: t'The American authorities sympathize l fully with the Cuban feeling of re- | JOicing, and at the proper time here after when the affairs are in a more settled condition they will be glad to further and participate in the plans of the celebration, but they are convinced that this is not a suitable or expedient time for it..
 This morning the city and suburbs of Havana are absolutely quiet, and last night there was not an instance of disorder. The United States patrols and officers were keenly on the alert, penetrating into every corner. Senor Frederico Mora said to correspondent of the Associated Press today: eve are sorry we cannot execute our pro gramme, but we agree with General LudlOw's desire. He will have diff culty in keeping the lower people down and restraining the young people in the army. But we are sure DO acts of disturbance will occur. Nothing will be done against the American wishes. Now is Cuba's opportunity II W6 SO WIODS uOW we SudlI uSN6G dI- tain independence, never reach na- tional life, and the Americans will never leave Cuba
 THEY WILL YIELD.
 Havana. Dec. 30.-The Cuban pa triotic committee, consisting of 150 leading Cubans, lawyers, doctors and business men, at meeting which lasted until o'clock this morning, de- cided to yield without reservation to the wishes of General Brooke and Gen eral Ludlow in the matter of prepar- ing a six days celebration, and has ordered a manifesto to the Cuban pop ulatiOn of Havana on the lines of Gen eral Ludlow's reply on the subject of the proposed celebrations, quoting some portions of it.
 The Cuban citizens in Havana and the Cuban soldiers and military chiefs of the Cubans think they can represS the feeling zad prevent violent incl dents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-08

In Superior Court Tuesday, the case
of the State of Delaware, John Hamil-
ton VS.. Hiram Grand Lodge, sundry
cases against the Wilmington & New
Castle Electric Railway Co., the case
of Wilcox, administrator, vs.. the Will
mingtun City Railway CO., and of the
State of Delaware, relation of Edwards
We. the Pilot Commissioners, were fixed
for argument on Saturday. Argument
is to be heard in the case of the State
of Delaware, upon the relation Of the
Ferris Industrial School VS.. the Levy
Court, and in numerous demurrer cases
on December 10th. General leave to
amend was given in the cases of John
Edward Addicks VS.. the Delaware
Printing and Publishing Co. and
Ezekiel T.. Cooper,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-08
rRIAL OF N rs. BorKis.
1t Began Tuesday Morning without Pre-
ainbio of > nv Kind.

~ hSNSh" <herhhy WlthDut Rr6-
a,nbie of .sny Kind.
San Francisco, CAL, Dec. THE
Botkin trial began yesterday morning
without preamble Of any kind. To the
general establishment and contrary to
the expressed opinion of the experts,
the task of iury-getting proved an easy
affair. Nine citizens were accepted at
the morning session and the 10th in
the afternoon.
The'galleries Of Judge Carroll Cooks
court room were thrown open to the
crowd, which gathered at an early
hour The arrival of the 16 witnesses
from Delaware had been announced in
all the morning papers and the specta-
tors were all agog to get a peep at
them. They were, for the most part,
disappointed, for with the exception OF
John p. Dunning, the murdered
woman's husband; r. G. White, at.
torney general of Delaware; ex-Con-
grossman Pennington, Mrs. bunning's
father, and DIR. p. s. Downs of Dover,
Del, who attended the parties stricken
after partaking of the poisoned candy,
the party did not appear. Judge Cook
had made an order on Monday excusing
witnesses until today.
John p. Dunning arrived with Chief
Lees. Mrs. Botkin had already ar
rived, and it was necessary for Dunning
to pass her chair in order TO reach his
own. There was no mutual recog-
milton whatever. Mrs. Botkin stared
steadily in front of her. Dunning cast
his eyes down and quietly followed
Chief Lees to his place.