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Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
Instead of a Hostile it is a
 Friendly Demonstration
SHE IS SENT TO HAVANA
The Restoration of Friendly
 Relations With Spain
A Spo;Iea Sensational Report that the ManeuverS O. tne Fleet off Key West Meant the Beginning of War.

Washington. Jan. 24-Secretasy Long of the navy depar tmsnt was seen this morning concerning the rumors ments of ships, and said: '.So far from there being any foundation for the rumors yesterday of the trouble at Havana, matters are now in such a condition that our vessels are going to resume their friendly calls at Gu ban ports and go in and out just as the vessels of other nations do. The Maine will go in day or two on lust such a visit"
 Never before has the majesty of the United States been reprs en.ed by so large and powerful a f1et of war ships as that now gathred of the ex- treme southern coast of Florida. with in striking distance oi the island of Cuba. Whether the ships are called into action or not, an examination of the squadron now engaged ostensibly in drill, but really in watching the progress of events across the rarrow channel which separates the Dry Tor tugas from Havana, shows that it was not collected for dress parade pur- poses. For year the navy depart ment has been preparing for this very emergency and the result is a fleet such as has never been seen before ready for service in American waters.
 The following statement of Assist ant Secretary Day was trade this af- ternoon: ''The sending of the Maine to Havana means simply resumption Of friendly naval relations with Spain. It is customary for naval vessels of friendly nations to pass in and out of harbors of other countries with which they are at peace, and the British and German warships have recently visit cd Havana. This is no new move. The president has intended to do il for some time, but heretofore some thing has happened to postpone it. The orders to the Maine mean nothing more than 1 have said and there is, nothing alarming or unfriendly in them. The Spanish minister here is fully informed of what is going on and SO far as I know has not made the slightest objection to it.
 WHERE THE MAINE GOES.
 Key West, Fla, Jan. 24.-This morr- Ing the United States fleet, including the Maine, sailed from this port. The announced destination was Tortugas and until news came from Washington this afternoon, it was not generally known thaIt the Maine was destined for Havana.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
A SWINDLER CAUGHT.
Tried to Raise Funds With Bogus
 Deeds.

Boston, Jan. 24-Frank c. Hib- bard. 23 years old, was arres ed yes- terday for trying to raise 5000 on a couple of bogus deeds to which, he says, he forged the names of property owners. He says he lives at 265 Elm erson street, South Boston.
 He was arrested by Officer A. J. Putnam in Harry E. Taft's office, 23 Court street, where he went on a de- coy promise of $1,5O0. The young prisoner confessed to Captain Gaskin of station 2.
 Hubbard has made several attemp s to swindle real estate dealers. He is boyish in appearance, but he has evil dently had experience in real estate matters, the police say.
 In the attempt to swindle Henry w. Savage of 27 Court street, Hubbard gave the name Of Frank E. Miller, said he was Russell A. Miller's son of South Boston, and presented what purported to be a power of attorney from Russell A. Miller to raise $1,5Ot on a four-story brick block a. 75O Easi Fourth street. The negotiations pro ceeded to setting time for the dealer to see the property in company witt Miller"
 The latter failed to keep the en. gagement. Russell A. Miller was cor suited and thus MT. Savage was on hii guard.
 MT. Taft heard of the incident, ani when young man who proved to b' the same Hubbard under new alias that of James c. Woodsome, appeared and tried to negotiate loan of S1 ,50t in a, similar way, MT. Taft told the DO lice. with the result that when tn young man appeared to get the none, yesterday he was trapped
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25

A1u1vey, it is said by the police, for the past few days has been spending his time loafing about the saloons in the distirct, and yesterday his con dition was so bad that he gave every evidnece of being on the verge of de frium tremens. Learning of the fact officers of station were notified to arrest him on sight, but the man evaded them.
 Previous to his attempt at self-de- struction, Mulvey drew a large num- Der of spectators to the bridge by his queer actions, continually running back and forth on the foot walk, ut tering strange cries, and at times call ing upon them to protect him. When some of the lookers-on tried to pacify the man he suddenly broke away and plunged over the railing, diving head first into the water, thirty feet below
 After being rescued by the draw tenders Mulvey was taken to station $, where he was attended by Dr. Young, who declared he was sufferin g from delirium tremens Wh.n being placed in the ambulance which was to convey him to the city hospital, Null vey several times tried to break away and cried out that a devil WIS chasing him. At the hospital at a late hour it was said the man was in a very bad mental condition, but would recover.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
MINING CONVENTION.
Opening Day of the Sessions to Be
 Held at Elks' Hall.

Already a goodly number of repre- sentatives of mining interests are in the city, the evening train from the north bringing many. This mornings train from the south will carry a. rep resentation from the counties lying to the east, south and west, and it is possible that on the evening train, due at g o'clock, some who have been de- layed will arrive, likewise on, she morning train of the Maricopa route,
 Everything is arranged for the com fort and convenience of the represent atives at Elks' hall and the opening session will begin at o'clock. Gov ernor Myron H. McCord will deliver the address of welcome and several excellent speakers will follow his ex- cellency with addresses that will be timely. Seats have been reserved for th accommodation of the adies, whose presence Is earnestly requested. Every thing points to a successful meeting which will culminate in the forma- ton of an association that will have for It's object the best interests of the mining world of Arizona. The minine Industry through the association will open up wider Influence abroad that will 1nure to the benefit of latent prospects as we'll as those that are well advanced It will mean to Ari- zona what the associations of Colorado and California mean to those states and through which Colorado and Cali fornla have been kept in front. Ari- zona is entitled to rank with the best and the Arizona Mining Association | will place her there.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
SUSPECTED THUGS CAPTURED.

Boston, Jan. 24.-John T. Richards, alias Mouse" Ritchie, and Charles Hoyt, alias Doe" Harris, have been arrested in Philadelphia, ard the Bos+ ton police are almost sure they are the assailants of Newell Paine, who was brutally beaten, robbed and left tor dead in his Roxbury drug store Un the night of December 8. MT. Paine always insisted there ware TWO men concerned in the assault. Word was received at headquarters yesterday morning from the Phi,adel- phia authorities that four men arrest ed there were thoubht to be old crimi- nals, and Inspector Watts was asked to examine their pictures, which were lnclosed.
 l He identified all four, two being es- l pecially we'll known to the Boston DE- lice The man known. to Boston as Richards was spoken of by the Phil adelphia authorities as James Reilly
 and Doe" Harris was spoken of as
 Charles Hoyt. The former and prob ably the latter, says Chief Watts, are J the persons guilty of the atrocious i asssulo on Newell Paine. The Bos-
 ton authorities have been looking fol
 the two men since a short time after
 the robbery. The two other meI
 held in the Quaker city gave theil
 names as James Sullivan and William Devlin, which, as far the Boston po-
 lice know, are their true names Bo.1
 men, however, have records in thi: city
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
INVOLVES A WILL.
Defendants Bought Property That Came to Them From Heirs at Law.

Rochester, Jan. 24.@Ths case of James Fee and another is on trial be- fore Justice Werner in trial term. The case has been pending in the courts for many years, dec sion having previously been given in favor of the plaintiff by direction of the court, said judgment having been St, aside by the appellate court and a na W trial ordered.
 Thirty years ago Henry Fox died According to the defendants claims the only will visible at his death was one which had the word "cance1led' written across it. This will was nev- ertheless brought into urragate's court, where a contest arose and pro- bate of the vii Twas refused. Conse- quently the property went to the hers at law, who proceeded to dispose of it as they saw fit.
 Only recently, it is claimed, another will appeared, which bequea thed to Fox's grandchildren all his property In the meantime the heirs at law had disposed of property worth $1o,O00 to a Mrs. Hazeltfne, and by her came into the possession of James Fee.
 The grandchildren thereupon began an action to get what they claimed was theirs in accordance with the sec ond will. As stated above, they were c,1oocccf,,1 fin Hha;r a oott;-n. fJ,o doAop dants appealed, claiming that they had secured the property as innocent parties. The plaintiffs charged con- spiracy on the part of the defendant grantors in hiding the first will, and brought proceedings in ejectment to get hold of the property.
 John Van Voorhis & Sons appear for the plaintiffs, and Henry Selden Bacon for the defendants.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25

spoken in his remarks yesterday, all
 of which are calculated to be good
 reading, though it may appear on is f3ce as an ugly stab. He was con- pairing notes and desired to show that
 Phoenix lost a good deal of trade for
 3sck of care or judgment since the S., F. P. & P. road opened the way to prompt delivery in the nor,h. In an ticipation of making Ia ten strike cer- tain parties gathered all the eggs in the valley without regard to the age thereof. It was grea. scheme and it was unloaded on Prescott within five days after the road accepted freight. To this day the recipients of the first large consignment of hen fruit from the Salt River valley have not forgotten the period during which these same eggs were being opened for consumption; in fact, some did not bear inspectisn they gave advance notice of their presence. Don't talk eggs in large blocks from the Salt River valley to Prescott if you have any regard for your life. Again, cary consignments of chickens a butter were in the same line, and as r:sult the bulk Of the butter consumed to- day is the Kansas City ar icle. Many, even now, complain of bad lots of hsy, fruit, etc.
 "I mention these instances in all kindness" said the gentleman, land will say that if the valley shippers will take the same care that the Cali fornians do with their shipments they will win back the trade lest by send ing unsatisfactory stuff. Now as to straw berries from the valley, I am free to confess our people are always willing to pay better price for them than the California product, provided they come in good shape. In flavor there are none better than the Salt River valley strawberry. AS to honey, it is great; but I will say that ship pens must be careful and ship in good form. There is field for all that the valley produces, and it must come north in proper condition to create 2. continuous demand. If what I have said Is of value to your people I am content, for I want Ito spend my money at home when I can, and we people need what the valley produces because we can get but little of 1t up cur way"
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
Of al Intention Attributed to
 Him by Senator Morgan
OF HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION
The Alabama Senator ReIt-
 crates His Statemen
Ths House Eng aged in a Wrargie Which Covered Wide Range of Subjects But Nothing Was Fin ally Disposed of.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The proposed annexation of the Hawaiian islands was somewhat extensively reviewed by MT. Morgan of Alabama today while speaking to a question of personal privilege. The Alabama senator had been represented as saying in execu- tive session substantially that ex- President Cleveland was in favor of Hawaiian annexation This staie- ment called out denial from MT. Cleveland and in support of his or iginal statement MT Morgan ad dressed the senate at great length.
 One of the features of the session was an elaborate speech of MT. Tur- pie of Indiana in support of the Teller resolution. The pension appropria- ton bill was called and debated for nearly three hours, but was not passed the senate adjourning until tomorrow pending the disposal of point of or der against an amendment offered by Allen of Nebraska to the pending bill
 A JUMBLE IN THE HOUSE.
 Washington, Jan. 24.-The house spent a couple of hours today trans acting business relating to the District of Columbia and the remainder of the day on the Indian appropriation bills During the consideration of the last named, a lively debate was precipi- tated by an aLlusion by MT. Simpson, populist of Kansas, relative to an al- legged interview with the president on the subject of immigration. MT. Gros- ye4or took occasion to express an opinion that the president had never used some of the language credited to him and the debate drifted into a general discussion of our industrial conditions in the course of the strike in New England. High prices for wheat in Kansas and defaulting re- publican officials in Nebraska sue cessively played their par,s. Messrs. Dingley. Grone. populist of Nebra; ka, and Mercer, Republican of Nebraska: Grosvenor, republican of Ohio. and Simpson, populist of Kansas. partici- pAted.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
STILL UNcoNFIRMED.
The Council Took No Action on w.
 F. Schailer's Appointment.

The city council met in special ses- sion last night. In the absence of the mayor, Councilman Moss presided. Counci1men Dyer and Brooks were present The most important busi- ness before thecouncil was a ma tier regarding which nothing was done, the question of the confirmation Of w. Schaller as day policeman. Acting under directions from Mayor Adams. MT. Schaller was sworn in yesterday morning, but Marshal Hooker refused to assign him to duty. When the sub ject was called up, for various reasons. among which was the absence of a full house, it was decided to take no action on the appointment. A sug- gestion to direct the marshal to put on man temporarily met wi.h the same objection and the whole matter was permitted to so over. l. is not likely that any definite action will be taken until the return of Mayor Ad- ans.
 The subject of the opening of Sec ond avenue from Harrison ssresit to Buchanan was considered again. At a late mee ting of the council it was resolved to buy strip of land twenty seven and a half feet wide bstwc el the two streets. The commiu1se on streets and alleys was directed to proceed with the purchase. It was the opinion of the council that the avenue al that point should be made wider either by the purchase or con demnation of wider strip or by the purchase of a. piece of prope. ty in- cluding two houses which TOW oecu- pies the proposed opening. The houses themselves are not in the street and it was proposed that the city buy ana rent them. The two houses now rent for $40 month. It was objected that the city might not be a good landlord.
 Collector and Assessor A. X. Long was invested with police authority to make arrests of persons for the non-payment of city licenses.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
Shed by the MurdererS of the
 Missionaries in China
ALL SORTS OF CONCESSIONS
Made by the Pekin Govern.
 ment to PIacate Germany
DepoeitiOn and Pun shme mt of FL h Officials. EndeWments ard Im- periaI Protection Guaranteed new Church: s.

Berlin, Jan 24.-Before the budget committee of the reichstag today Baron Von Bulow, minister of foreign affairs, said that the negotiations with China now concluded, had resulted firstly in the governor of Shan Tung being removed and forever disbarred from holding high office. Another official named by Germany had also been removed and punished, and pro- ceedings had been instituted for the punishment of actual perpetrators of the crime of murdering the mission aries. Secondly, China had promised to pay 5000 taels for material losses at the mission. Thirdly, as atone ment for the death of the mission aries, three churches were to be erect ed. each provided with an imperial tablet showing them to be under the protection of the Chinese emperor, one at Tsin-Nigsi. another at iEse Ao- Chou-Fou, and a third at the place where the murders were committed.
 China grants 66,000 taels for each church and free sites. Another 24,00O taels are assigned for building seven secured residences for the Catholic prefecture of Tsao-Chou-Fou. Fourth ly, a special imperial edict is issued for the protection of German missions China, Baron Won Bulow explained. has thus compiled with all our de- mands.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Jan. 24.-Cattle re- ceij,s, official, 5000 ffichoice natives, 10 cents higher; stockels strong; fe d. CTS slow; COWS and heifers steady; Texans active and steady; Texas steers, $2.50@44c; Texas COWS, $2.50 @325; natives, s3.25@480; western steers, $3.50@4.70; western cows, $2.5C @5.60; native cows and heiters, $2@ 40; stockers and feeders, s3.25@4.80 bulls, $2.50@3.75; sheep receipts, off, cial, 3,400; muttons steady; lambs and ewes strong; lambs, $4.50@5.75; nut tons, $3.75@4A
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25

nope tH3t the WOTk Oa the meeting would result in securing a desired uniformity of valuations and levles and which would also result in pre- vision for sufficient funds to meet gentlemen that such funds and all public funds would be expe nded in the most judicious manner fer the good of the territory.
 Leaving the executive chambers the gentleman returned to the auditorsl rooms and began their deliberationy Nothing decisive was accomplished. In fact, 1t was not expected that ann thing would be settled on ehe day. The subjects of land, tov
 and improvements thereon wa l. considered. The counties were taken in alphabetical order and assessed val nations of these classes of proDerfv were read, after which a representa- tive from each county submitted m explanation of local conditions affec.- ing property.
 It could be gathered from a casual hearing of these explanations that this body was not convention of boomers. It was shown by all the repre- sentatives that, previous yalua- tions of all kinds of real estate were sufficiently high and in some eases higher than the market value of the property.
 From the remarks of R presen .ative Clark of Ccconino it is inferred that agriculture is not his county's long suit. Only two kinds of crops are produced there, potatoes and snc.y The snow harvest is a. it's height now
 Replying to remark that the land valuation had besn raised by the board of equalization last year, MT. Clark said: They only tried to raise 1t, What they actually did raise can only describe by having recourse to a strong, but profane word"
 MT. Modesti of Yuma submittd statement of values of property his town. He regretted that the tfsSl ritorial board of equalization stood
 
 between the county authorities and the railroad company, and added thai the board of equalization got less from the railroad than it used io nay before the board was organized. The county assessment ranged in various years from $600,000 to $650, 0,OOO. The first year after the board of euuai-. zation was established the valuation was lessened by more than $1O0. eco and there had been yearly tendency since toward depreciAtion. It had grown late in the afternoon befefe tfie matter of land and town lots had besn covered and the meeting was al1- journed until this morning, WhS& the subject of stock and other nri1a; erty will be taken up. All that hoo been apparently gained so far is n. acquainta nee with the various methodu of making assessments. In most of them there was an effort real or pre- tended to approach the true matt value. In one locality, though, the assessor admitted that while the first assessment was equitable, he reduced 1t on account of 9 general kick made, on the ground that 1t was more chan the owners could afford to pay.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
PARKER'S CASE HEARD.
The Slayer of Norris Had His Day in
 Supreme Court.

The case of James F. Parker, appel iant, vs. the Territory of Arizona, respondent from -Yavapai coun-y, was partially argued in supreme court yes terday. This is the celebra ed case of Parker, the train robber and murder CT, under sentence of death at Prescott for the killing of Lee Norris last sum mer. Messrs. J. E. Morrison and George A. Allen appeared for the ap- pdlant. Both are young men. They were appointed to the defense of Parker and though they were not in spired by big retainer, they conduct ed the case as skillfully and energ ti- cally as if fee were in sight. They created splendid impression in court yesterday and if Parker goes to the gallows he will go with the assurance that his last earthly business was not neglected.
 The respondent was represented by District Attorney Ross of Yavapai county and Attorney-General Frazier. The prayer of the appellant for re- versal of the judgment of the lower court is based on several allegations, some of which are startling and un- usual. It is charged in the first place trial judge were manifest in his in- structions to the jury; second, that the prisoner was brought into court shackled; third, that he had not been for train robbery; fourth, that the court erred in overruling a mo ion for a change of venue made on the ground of the inf1amed popular feeling at Prescott at the time of the trial, and fifth, thst the circumstances of the killing of Norris did no- warrant a verdict of murder in the first degree
 Other matters before the court were disposed of as follows: The case oi Coconino county vs. Yavapai county on motion of B. M. Doe for the appel lant was submitted.
 In the case of w. T. Gray ct al vs Daniel Noonan, the appellant was giv- en five days to file brief.
 In the case of David Baibbitt vs Neill B. Steele argued by B. M. Dos for the appellant, and John c. Hern- don for the appellee.
 The case of Charles Hackett, appel lant, vs. the Territory of Arizona from Coconino county, was argusd fcl Hackett by United States Attorney EllinwOod and for the appellee by Attorney-General Frazier
 On motion of H. D. Ross, George A Allen of Prescott was admitted tt practice.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-25
DELIRIUM AND SUICIDE
Nearly Successful Attempt by Bns
 ton Man.

Boston, Jan. 24-John Muivey, 30 years old, claiming to reside in Slough ton, attempted suicide by jumping from the Mount Washington bridge into the waters of Fort Point channel, at S:25 o'clock last night. He was res cued with great difficulty by the drawtenders, P. F. Clney and S. F Edgewood, who saw the man plungs over the bridge railing, procured a boat and brought him ashore.