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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
CIGARETTE INNOCENT.
Not to Blame for Reflections of Our
Volunteer Recruits.

Washington, June 3.-Cigarettc
smoking was alleged to be the cause
of 80 per cent of the reflections of vol
unteer recruits in a recent dispatch
sent out from this city A DR.. Benia-
min King, said to be of Philadelphia
and to have acted as an examining
surgeon in the army in 1S61-'63, was
given as authority for this statement.
These facts were brought to the at
tention of Brigadier-G General George M.
Sternberg, surgeon-general United
States army, who designated I-ieuten-
ant-Colonel Charles Smart, assistant
surgeon n-general, as the proper author
ity to speak on the subject.
"Oh, that's nonsense" was his de-
cisive comment L have not received
the reports of the examining surgeons
yet. If the disabilities Of any great
proportion of rejected men were caus-
ed by the use of cigarettes that fact
would have been called to our atten-
tion long ago by the examining physi-
cian."
"The present examinations are basec
on the methods laid down in 'Triplersg
Manual" The list of disqualifying
physical and mental defects number
ever 215, and no mention is made of
cigarettes as a cause.
The only DR.. Benjamin King known
at the war department is a Captain
Benjamin King, who has been dead
ten years. The exact date of his de-
mise was June "a, 1888, at Weston. Nd.
Philadelphia, June 3.-No DR.. Benja-
min King appears in the city or med
ical directories, and inquiry at the
United Service club, Loyal Legion.
pension Office and among prominent
physicians failed to discover any trace
of man of that name.
DR.. King has been referred to in
sermons and addresses since the above
mentioned dispatch went out as '.fa-
NOUS" eminent and well known.
He is absolutely unknown here.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
DIED AT THE STAKE.
Terrible Expiation of Texas Negro
Crime

Dallas. Tex. June 3.-A special to
the News from Shreveport, La, says:
A thousand people gathered at Day
, line, on the Vicksburg, Shreveport &
Pacific railroad, about eighteen miles
from here, to witness the burning at
the stake of William Street, a negro,
who brutally outraged Mrs. Parish.
The crime was committed on the night
of May 80.
The people erected a post near the
railroad track near the town and laid
| light wood and kindling and saturated
it with coal oil, preparatory to chain
ing Street to the post. Street is a
negro about % years old. He con-
fessed the crime to colored minister,
but said another colored man named
John Rhodes was implicated. When
going to the stake he looked fright
ened, but refused to have anything to
say. He was tied to the stake and ut
tered not word as the cracking
flames shot up in succession above his
head.
The flames were started at 10 o'clock.
It was a sickening sight which lasted
ten minutes, when Street was charred
mass. Well known lawyers made
speeches warning a crowd of negroes
that such crimes would not be toler-
ated in a civilized community.
The woman whom Street assaulted is
in a most critical condition and could
not identify him when caught until
a doctor held open her eyelids.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
FLAG FOR Ell MoRRo.
The biggest Banner in the World for
Havana Harbor.

New York, June 3.-The stars and
stripes in the shape of the largest flag
in the world will float over MORO
castle. Havana, when Blanco sur
renders. The immense flag measures
120 feet in length and 43 1-3 feet in
width, and it is believed that it
breaks the record for. size. Each stripe
measures forty inches. The jack
measures forty feet in length and COW
ers the space of seven stripes The
stars are not very large; from point
to point each star measures fourteen
inches. They are arranged in alter
mating rows of seven and eight ac-
cording to army regulations. The flag
will cost $3.50. Big as it is it can be
packed in large travelling trunk and
will not weigh more than 200 or 300
pounds.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
HELP FOR CERVERA.

Copyright 1S9S-By the Associated
Press.)
Kingston, June 3-The corresponds
ent here of the Associated Press has
been infromed from an apparently
authoritative source at Port Antonio
that Spanish feet of sixteen war
ships will be off Santiago De Cuba to
morrow to reinforce Admiral Cervera.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
FROM THE SAME SOURCE.
The Fairy Tale Not Apt to Have Much
Weight.

Key West, June 3-"Admiral Ger
vera's fleet bottled up in Santiago de
Cuba. No, you cannot make me be-
lieve that" The speaker was Captain
Eduardo Fano of the Spanish steamer
Catalina. Yesterday he was a pris-
oner, today he is free, his ship hav-
ing been released by the United States
prize court. He felt elated and happy.
and spoke freely, but without rancor.
OF the situation.
Admiral Cervera," he said, lis too
good a strategist, too old sailor to be
caught in such trap. Moreover, any
one familiar with Santiago knows
that large battleships and cruisers
with heavy draught could not enter
the harbor l am as familiar with
Santiago de Cuba as am with my ma
tive port of Santander, Spain The
approach is narrow, full of difficult
heads, almost inaccessible for battle
ships and large cruisers, which would
have to pick their way in single file.
Il believe that Cervera has divided
his feet into two squadrons, and in
this opinion 1 am borne out by other
Spanish captains now held here. 1t
appears probable that the Reina Mer-
cedes, Conde de Venadito, Infanta Is
abel and other vessels may be there,
but 1 feel that the Vizcaya, Infanta
Maria Teresa, Cristobal Colonial the
large vessels, together win the two
torpedo boat destroyers, are far from
this point. AS strategist Cervera is
admittedly an adept, well supported
by Admiral VillamiI, who commands
the torpedo feet.
"You ask me where 1 think he is?
Quien sabe, but of this you may rest
assured, he has a surprise in store for
the United States.
Il regret to say that l look for a
long and sanguinary war. Spain has
a well drilled, well armed, well ac-
climated army of $4,000 in Cuba
Many Cubans who side with the in
surgents are now with spain. 1 need
only mention Masso, who today is at
the head of 5000 Cubans and Span
iards, and in Porto Rico the same
problem faces your people"
Captain Fano concluded by speaking
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04

any phase of the situation here be
permitted.
Roosevelt's Rough Riders here have
created a most favorable impression
and they are the lions of the camp.
Applications by ladies and gentlemen
to see exhibitions of horsemanship
and pistol shooting by the Arizona,
New Mexico and Oklahoma companies
have been denied by Lieutenant-Col.
Roosevelt as contrary to the regula-
tiOns
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
BRIGHT FOR HAWAII.
President Mckinley Is Confident OF
Annexation.

Washington, June 3.-President Nc
Kinley discussed the question of Ha-
waiian annexation with severel repre-
sentatives, who were in conference
with him today. He told them it was
of the utmost Importance that both
houses of congress take prompt action
upon the resolution.
He indicated that he had received
the assurance of a majority in the SEN
ate who will vote for annexation, and
is therefore confident that it will be-
come a law. 1t seems to be generally
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04

warmly of the justice of American tri-
bunals. Il have been treated" he
said, with every consideration by the
naval, judicial and civil authorities.
My only wish is that, Cuba lost or
won- this war may come to a speedy
termination, that Spain and America
may again be friends"
He expects to sail for Cadiz within
ten days.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
CENSORSHIP TIGHTENED.
The Rough Riders the Lions a
- Tampa.

Tampa, Fla. June 3.-The censor
ship at Tampa which relaxed CROUCH
today to- permit of chronicling,- with
certain restrictions, the arrival of
volunteer troops at this point, has
again been frightened to even a greater
extent than before. No comments
will hereafter be allowed ON the
movements of the regular or volun-
teer troops, either to or from this
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
ON THE WAY SOMEWHERE.

Kingston, Jamaica, June 3.-Infor
nation that the Cadiz squadron has
sailed comes from an English source
and seems trustworthy. On the other
hand, the Spanish consul declares he
does not think the Cadiz fleet has
sailed for the West Indies, as he be-
heves Admiral Cervera can defend
himself alone.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
MOVING FROM MOBILE.

Mobile, Ala, June 3.-The forward
movement from Mobile began this
afternoon The troops took passage
on five transports. The men are jubi-
liant over going to the front. The gen.
eral impression among the men is
that the expedition is bound for Porto
Rico
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
SPANISH PRISONERS.

New York, June 3.-rhirty-nine
Spanish prisoners captured on the
Spanish steamer Rita off Porto Rico,
May 8, arrived in this city today ON.
the Clyde line steamer Seminole.
They were turned over to the Austrian
consul for shipment back to Spain.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
CONFIDENCE AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, June 3.-Notwithstand-
ing rather positive statement COM
ing from Jamaica that the second
Spanish feet from Cadiz has crossed
the Atlantic and is about to Join Ger
vera at Santiago, officials of the navy
department refuse to believe it.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
SAILED. BUT WHITTIER?

Gibraltar, June Sit is announced
here that the Spanish Cadiz squadron
has sailed, but the date of its sailing
was not mentioned nor was the desti-
nation of the warships given.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
ANOTHER REVOLUTION.

Cape Haytien, June 3.-The report
that revolution has broken out in
Santo Domingo is confirmed, the sup
posed Cuban expedition from here
being really the departure of Santo
Domingo revolutionistS
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
ARIZONA POSToFFICE.

Washington, June 3.-(SpeA4L}-
A postoffice was established today at
Hardin, Maricopa county, Arizona,
with Frank Moody as postmaster
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
WILL GO WHEN NEEDED.

Madrid, June 3.-In the chamber of
deputies today Lieutenant-General
Correa, minister of war, in reply to
an inquiry as to whether a Spanish
expedition would be sent to the Phil
ippines, said the government was de-
hberating on the matter and that
troops would be prepared ready to de-
part the moment they were required.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
WENT DOWN HEAD FIRST.

copyrighted Associated Pressl
Cape Hayien Hayti 3-(3:15 p m)-The American
the cable being Spanish
o'clock this Frday) warships
The cannonade well sustained until O'Clock m.
United auxiliary
she arrived the line they discharged
broke
instantly is not
reported engineer
six sailors were made prisoners by the spaniards
HEARD ELSEWHERE.
Prince Hayt, 3-(S:15 m)-It reported
from Santiago Cuba that warshp which
SAID TO BE THE MERRIMAC
Cape Hayten June aAdvces from Santiago the auxi
iary is he Merlin
ONLY A COLLIER.
Haytien, Santiago Cape Haytien
ably mistake character The Merrmac
always
FOUR TRIED 1T.
Cape Haytien June 3-santiago say American
warships 8 The
fire was well sustained until auxldary American
but
Eight Americans were prisoners by the Spanish
WHAT THE MERRIMAC WAS.
Baltimore June s-The Merrimac gov
the lone Star Steamship
formerly Norwegian steamer soveg and nearly
fire Newport News in 1896 She built New
Castle England in $50 long,
register The Memac left Norfolk
was fitted for government purposes, month ago.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
THE DEPARTMENT IS WAITING.

Washington 4-The
morning Admiral SAMPSON
Commodore Schley concerning
yesterday O
adv 10 expected eforeo
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04

understood that the resolution will be
brought up in the house next week.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
SIGSBEE COMES IN.

His Story of the Discourtesy of the
Spanish at Santiago.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04

New York, June 3.-The United
States auxiliary cruiser st. Paul, Cap
tain Sigsbee Commanding, came into
port early today Captain Sigsbee
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-04
An IlFAdVised Attempt to Enter the
Spanish Harbor.
An American Auxiliary Cruiser Torpedoed
and Only Her Mastheads and Fun
nels Appear Above the Water.

copyrighted 1898 Press)
Port Prince June 3(s:45 m)This
the
Spanish batteries An
Santiago making to force
succeeded
edoed about 500
One officer
Only
vessel be There
population assisted is
cruising all the while ofng
Will be noted that there
O'Clock
"3'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-13
THE WAR LOAN.
Subscriptions Already Exceed
Sum Of $1,250;OO0,O00.
Bonds Will Be Allotted to Bidders
for $500 and Under.
Who Says that the Public Has No Faith
in Uncle Sam!

Washington, July 12.-The subscrip-
tons to the new war loan will close
at O'Clock, next Thursday afternoon
Up TO this time both the number of
suhscfiptions received and the aggre
gate amount subscribed for far exceed
all estimates.
Yesterday, the number Of subscrip-
tons was about 21,00O for the day and
the total sum subscribed for reached
the aggregate of 100000 Those for
$500 an6 under to date are for about
$65, 100000 and it is expected that it will
approximate $75, 900 by 3 o'clock on
the 18th inst.
Tho subscription for sums exeeed;ng
$500 already aggregate 1891 100000 and
it is expected that at the time of clos
ing they will have reached S445, 900 00g
making the grand total, including the
large blanket bid, over $1,250, 900, 900.
Offers for large amounts are still
i.|I'i'i'S ttlilIIS III, Two S0,VGv,uUU apIIl-
cations having been received yester-
day.
All oUsh the hurry of receiving and
scheduling the offers has prevented the
flicials from making any accurate
compilations, it is known that the in
dtvidual subscriptions arc far in excess
of the whole loan and therefore As
sistant Secretary Vanderlip will direct
that, beginning next Thursday even
ing all subscriptions from firms and
coliu' ations be returned to the send
ers with the checks which accom-
pa MED them.
This class of subscriptions alone now
aggregate about $125, 900. 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-13
LOOKING FOR PRIvATEERS.
English Warships to Search for Spanish Craft
in North Pacific.

Victoria, i. c., July 12.-In response
to the request of United States Con
sui Deadly of Vancouver. Admiral
Palliser. commander of the Pacific
British squadron, stationed at Esqui-
mault. has despatched II. NJ. S. Am
phion, a second class cruiser carrying
nine guns. and the sloop of war Learus
mounting eight guns. on cruise in
the waters of the North to search for
tEc alleged Spanish privateer. which
according to reports that have reached
the ears of the consul. is hidden in the
vicinity of Dixon Entrance the pass
age for south bound treasure ships.
The existence of such a privateer.
however. is regarded as very doubtful
as no reliable reports regarding it have
been received.
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FORECASTER DUNN REMOVED.
And E. H. Emery. Native Of Maine. Appointed
to the Position.

Washington, july 12.-Piof. Moore,
the chief of the weather bureau, has
sent Fotecaster Dunn, who has been in
charge of the bureaus work in New
York for some years, a telegram ac-
apting his resignation. Nj. Dunn re-
signed BECAUSE he was ordered No go 10
the West Indies or accept The station
at Cleveland. Ohio. and in resign ng
questioned Chief Moore's right to send
INN out of the country.
Eben II. Emery of New York, first
assistant in llle New York weather STA
ton. was, Tuesday, appointed Mr.
Damn : successor as local forecaster at
New York. The change is operative
immed ately, The new appointee taking
chl1st of she New York station, Tues
day.
Mr.. Emery is a native of Athens,
Me, ana is 3S years old. He ifs a grad
uate 81 Bates college at Lewiston. He
has 'Aeen in the weather service for II
years. and has had charge of a number
Of important stations. For four years
he has occupied che post Of first assist
am at NV York. 1t is a civil service
appoin tmont.
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ON LAND AND SEA.
Bits Of News from Our Gallant Soldiers and
Sailors.

The fourth expedition to the Philip
pines from San Francisco, will number
1850. Major Gen. Otis expects that the
steamers Rio Janeiro. Pennsylvania
and st. Paul will be ready to sail on
Friday of next week. He does not eX-
pect to get any more troops away until
the return from Manila of the steam
ships City of Peking, City of Sidney
and Australia, about August 80.
It was expected at Trenton. y. j.
that injunction proceedings brought
by Thomas Allen of that city, against
VIM. Fl. Morgan would come up. today,
but the matter Went over until July
20. the temporary injunction being ex-
tended. Morgan is local contractor
who is building fort for the govern
ment. at Portland. Me. Mr. Allen is
his Dacker, financially. Morgan was
recently paid $4,000 on account by the
government. Allen wants this money
deposited to their point account, ac-
cording to what he claims We're the
terms OF the agreement between them.
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ktsaeI, az 81 koN1s.
cramp Turns Out Splendid Armored FLYER
for the Japanese.

portsmouth. n. H., July 12.--With a
new broom tied to the top of her fore
mast. and Japanese flag flying from
her stern. the japanese cruiser kasagi
sailed INTO Portsmouth harbor, this after
noon, having made speed average Of
"a Knots an hour, a quarter of a knot
above the contract requirement, for a dis
lance of 40 miles.
The kasagi left her anchorage off this
place, at . o'clock this morning, and an
nour later was on the course which runs
~ miles to the northwar1 and eastward.
from Boon Island to Cape Porpoise and
return.
Despite the rough condition of the
water. Mr.. Cramp was sure that the Ka-
sagi could easily make the required 22,b
knots. and he never for a moment con-
sidered the ACCESSIBILITY of a postpone
ment.
Another drawback was that strong
tide set in almost at right angles TO the
course. The United States government
allows for these tide conditions, but as
the kasagi had such a good margin above
the required speed, no attention was paid
to this disadvantage.
The speed on the first leg of the course
was % knots, and on the return an aver
age of 22l2 knots was made, making an
average speed for the entire run of % -
knots.
The most striking result of the trial
was the uniform improvement in the
working of the machinery. The revolu-
tlons steadily rose and absolutely nothing
Went amiSs.
| The design of the screw of the KasagI
seems perfect, and a slip of only about /:
! per cent was shown when making q
| speed of % knots.
| All OF the Japanese representatives on
board the big cruiser We're delighted with
| the performance of the vessel. Executive
! officer Patch and Navigating Officer
| Payne of the ST. Louis. accompanied by
| half dozen cadets, came on board the
| kaSagi and Witnessed the RIM \Nhan hf
vessel returned to her anchorage Capt
kashawhbara and the other japanese
officers visited the St. Louis to take q
| look a the Spanish officers.
The kasagi will leave here. at O'Clock
| tomorrow morning, for Philadelphia
reaching that city. Thursday She vii
be given her economy trial of six hours
on her way back to the Quaker city.
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At cHIckAMAuGA.
Continued from page ~

up for no other reason than that the
owner attempted to use them as
money making scheme. The spring Is
located on private ground and when
the owner discovered what godsena
to the men the springs are, demanded
payment for the water the men were
using
As the government refused to accede
to the demands it looked as though t
might he necessary to go into camp in
some other place. Artesan wells are
to doe sunk for each regiment at once
to be supplied with filterers.
The effect OF the men being in camp
here has been something wonderful to
the business houses. Before the men
were stationed here many We're unable
to make fair living. Now all are
simply rolling in wealth. The officers
are obliged to care for themselves as
far as supplies go, and money has roll
ed into the pockets of the merchants.
While the prices charged have not been
exol6itant, there has been such bus
mess that the dealers are steadily
coming money.
One of the best things that the boys
here have struck, 50 far, is the water
melon. On account of the poor quail
ity of the water the boys have been
suffering greatly. Now that there are
melons enough and at a small cost, the
boys find they form an excellent sub
stitute for water. The experiment of
burying the melon and keeping it there
for a short time has proved to be a
great success. When taken up the
melon is cold and hard and affords n
the same time meat and drink.
As the 1st Maine boys have been paid
off within a day or two there is no lack
of money with which to buy small lux
uries. The effect of the settlement has
been to give the postal clerks an I'M
usully busy time.
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MINES TO BE REMOVED.
No Longer Needed and All Sailors Will There
fore Rejoice.

Washington, July 12-The secretary
Of war has ordered the removal Of
all submarine mines which now pro-
tect the harbors of the United States
against the entry Of hostile Ships. This
action was decided upon at todays
cabinet meeting.
For weeks past, IN fact almost since
The beginning Of hostilities. the war
depal tmeut has been ueluged with pro-
tests from the commercial interests of
the country against the continuance Of
these mines, In certain cases intlu-
ences We're brought TO bear that Sc
cured an abatement of the rules, bus
this only increased the dissatisfaction
in localities Where They We're rigidly ap-
pied.
Practically it has been impossible for
shipping to enter or leave any of the
hlabors OF the United States dur.ng the
last two months. between the hours of
sunset ana sunrise.
! nc decision Oh the c3DinCt 10 ft4llON"
these mines now is one of the mos.
significant manifestations of the su
prcme confidence of the government IN
the future Of the exemption of United
States ports from attack at the hands
Of any hostile power.
After thoroughly considering the
subject. It has been decided by the en-
sinecrs that the safest and quickest
means of removing the mines is by ex-
ploding them, and orders TO do this
have been prepared for transnissiN.
to all of the United States engineer
officers in charge of harbor defencas
throughout The contry.
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WAR SURGERY.
Most Gratifying Results from Antiseptic Treat
n,ent OF Wounds

Washington, July 12.-Surgeon Van
Reypon of the navy, has received Il
report from the surgeons with the fleet
Showing that in the many cases of
wounded some of them serious, not q
rise of tempera ture or an accumulation
of pus has appeared in any case.
From a medical standpoint this is
said to be a marked advance from the
conditions during the Civil War ana it
is attributed to the Introduction of an
tisentic treatment of wounds. 1t shows
that no fever follows the wounds and
that with the absence of pus the
wounds heal rapidly without conpli-
cations.
Considering the great number of
wounds to be treated. now and here
after, this is regarded as a most sat
isfactory showing not only in medical
science but also in the aileviating Of
suffering.