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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-20

Neither KaIfe Nor Branding Iron Was Used on Tint Ranch, as the Owner was Pretty Fair shot end Always Kept In x-ractice.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
NEWS FROM COPPER RIVER.

steamer Reaches Seattle from the NORTH
Suicide OF y Passenger.
Seattle, Wash. April 1.-THE steamer
Excelsior. with Cooper river advices to
April e. has reached port. One Of her
six passengers. Chris Weber. when only
q few hours from Port valdes. COM
mitted suicide by jumping into the sea
from the upper stern deck Of the ship.
Weber was one of the O'Brien party
that went TO valdes with a steam
snowsled, which proved a failure. and
his companions say he took his life on
that account. Upward of 5000 persons
had been landed at Port valdes at the
time of the Excelsion's departure and
all save about 1,200 were on the trail.
probaly having crossed Valdes glacier
with their outfits. Returning passen-
gers tell OF one unfortunate, whose
name they did not learn, having fallen
into deep crevics of the glacier. where
he froze to death. His companions
lowered q rope, but he was In such a
position that he could not place II
around his body.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
FLYING SQUADRON Off
Sets Sal" FOR the South Under
Sealed Orders.
BUT GOES ON A PRACTICE CRUISE

Expected That the Squadron Will Go Out
side the Capes and There Await Any
Further Orders Which May He Sent by
Dispatch Boat--The Fleet at Key West
stripped and Ready for Action When
Word Comes.
Washington. April 14.-A dispatch
from Old Point Comfort. Va, says:
''The flying squadron sailed south to-
day at o'clock under sealed orders"
Secretary Long, when shown the dis
patch, positively refused to affirm or
deny its statement or comment on II In
any way. saying it was an inviolable
rule not to refer to the movements of
the war ships.
An official confirmation was given
later at the navy department of the
report that the flying squadron sailed,
but IL was stated that 1t was for a
practice cruise of forty-eight hours. It
is the impression at the department,
however, that the squadron will go out
side of the capes and there await any
further orders which may be sent to 1t
by a dispatch boat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
FLEET is READY FOR BATTLE.
All Vessels Stripped for Action should the
Word Come.

All Vessels Stripped for Action should the
Word Come.
Key West. April 1.-THE grand war
spects ready for its work, and the ves-
sells swinging at their moorings in
their war paint of light gray make a
glorious picture for American eyes.
They are now arranged in a carefully
planned formation to defend the coal
ing station and base of supplies, and
to resist any sudden dash by torpedo
boats or possible attack by other ves-
sells.
Nearly all the boats have been sent
to the inner harbor and moored so as
to be out Of the way and to avoid hav-
ing the gun crews decimated by fly
ing splinters should they be struck by
the enemy's projectiles. For the same
reason all inside woodwork has been
taken out of the quarters and sent to
the storehouse on shore. Superfluous
fittings of every kind are following the
same course. Nothing will be retained
on board that Is not needed for battle.
Officers and men seem to be thorough
ly imbued with the proper spirit, and
can De relled on 10 renect credlt on the
flag so proudly floating at the vessels
peaks. 1t seems desirable, however. for
many excellent reasons that the bill to
reorganize the personnel, so carefully
prepared under the supervision of the
assistant secretary of the navy, should
be passed Immediately, so that the
younger and more active officers might
be placed in more prominent positions
at the outset.
The Terror arrived last Saturday,
loaded up with coal. and took her sta
ton near the main channel leading into
the harbor No particular excitement
seems to exist at present in the town Of
Key West. At the hotels the talk Is
principally about the prospects of early
war, but 1t is carried on very quietly.
and, though earnest, is not loud or OBJ
trusive.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
CARDINAL TAsCHEREAU.

years of age Elzear was sent to the
Seminary Of Quebec, and nine years la
ter went to Rome, and a year later re-
ceived the tonsure. The same year he
returned to Quebec and resumed his
theological studies. and on Sept 13.
1872. was ordained a priest.
In February. 1871. he was appointed
archbishop of Quebec and consecrated
on the 10Th Of March by Archbishop
Lynch of Toronto. In 1886 he was Gre
ated the first Canadian cardinal. the
beretta being conferred upon him with
great pomp at Quebec on the 21st OF
July.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
SLAPS AN ALDERMAN.
Collector Joseph Martin Assaults william
T. MaypoIe at Chicago.

COLLECTOR Joseph Martin Assaults William
7. Maypole at Chicago.
Chicago, April 4.-During the discus
sion Of an affair pertaining to his ward.
Alderman William T. Maypole was as
saulted and blackguarded by City Col
lector Joseph Martin in the latter's Of
fee. Without the slightest provocation
Martin dealt the alderman a singing
blow in the face and used language
learned in the dives of Clark street.
An iron screen railing protected the
collector from receiving chastisement
at the hands of Alderman Maypole. The
affair was reported to Mayor Harrison
at once. He Immediately sent for Col
lector Martin and demanded an explain
alton of his conduct. That official
promptly denied using the language at
tributed to him by Alderman Maypole.
He said he did not strike the alderman.
He merely brushed him aside. The ex-
PLANTATION did not satisfy the mayor.
who will look into the matter further.
Meantime Martins job hangs in the
balance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
mousse by the Republican majority of the
committee on foreign affairs:

mousse by the Republican majority of the
committee on foreign affairs:
Whereas, The government of
Spain for three years past has been
waging war on the island of Cuba
against revolution by the inhabitants
thereof without making any substantial
progress towards the suppression of
said revolution. and has conducted the
warfare In manner contrary to the
laws of nations by methods inhuman
ana uncivilized. causing the death by
starvation of more than 200, 900 innocent
non-combatants, the victims being for
the most part helpless women and chill
dren, infiicting intolerable injury to the
commercial interests of the United
States. involving the destruction of the
lives and property of many OF our citi-
zens. entailing the expenditure Of mill
ions OF dollars patrolling our coasts and
policing the high seas in order to main
tain our neutrality; and
Whereas This long series of losses.
Injuries and burdens for which Spain
is responsible has eliminated in the de-
struction of the United States battle
ship Maine in the harbor of Havana,
.
''Resolved, That the president is
hereby authorized and directed to in
tervene at once to stop the war in Cuba
to the end and with the purpose OF Sc
curing peace and order there and estab-
fishing by the free action of the people
thereof stable and Independent gov
ernment of their own in the island of
Cuba; and the president is hereby au-
thorized and empowered to use the land
and naval forces of the United States
to execute the purpose of this resolu-
tion.''
The Democratic members of the house
foreign affairs committee, in a report
signed by five Democrats and New
lands, silver!te, presented the following
resolution as substitute for the ma
jority report:
Resolved, That the United States
government hereby recognizes the in
dependence of the Republic of Cuba.
Second. That, moved thereto by many
considerations of humanity, of interest,
and of provocation, among which are
the deliberate mooring of our battle
ship. the Maine, over a submarine
mine, and it's destruction In the har-
Dor Of Havana, the president of the
United States be, and is hereby, direct
ed to employ Immediately the land and
naval forces of the United States in
aiding the Republic of Cuba to main
tain the independence hereby recog-
nized. Third. That the president of
the United States is hereby authorized
and directed to extend immediate relief
to the starving people of Cuba"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Candidate for Congress.

Dodgeville. Wis, April 14.-Ex-Sena-
tor r. l.. Joiner of this county has FORM
ally announced himself as a candidate
for congress in the Third district to
succeed Congressman Babcock. With
Charles ]. Smith Of Vernon county and
Senator Baxter Of Grant county. there
are now four candidates in the field.
Mr.. Joiner is a supporter of the La
Toilette wing of the party and there
are those who think that his candidacy
will be used to demonstrate the LaFol-
lette strength in this county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
MUCH LEGISLATION Is PLANNED.
Several Bills Are Soon To Be Introduce,
by Senators.


by Senators.
Washington, April 14.-Senator Cock
ren says he will Introduce resolutions
asking for an explanation of the fact
that none of the Cuban consular cor
respondence prior to Nov. IL last had
been sent to the senate. The resolu-
tion under which it was furnished
called for the correspondence beginning
on the 4th of March, 1897.
Senators Proctor and Sewell have in
troduced bills for the reorganization of
the army. Both bills are on the same
lines and provide that the army of the
United States shall consist of two regi-
ments Of cavalry, seven regiments Of
artillery, a battalion of engineers and
twenty-five regiments Of infantry. The
total enlisted men in the army Is re-
stricted to 10000 in time of peace, but
an increase is provided for in war by
enlarging the infantry companies to $50
men each.
Senator Thurston has introduced a
bill making a permanent annual appro-
priation of $2.500.000 for the purpose Of
increasing the efficiency of the national
guard and of 100000 for the improve
ment Of the naval reserve.
Senator Hale has introduced a joint
resolution at the instance of the navy
department providing for an auxiliary
naval force for coast defense to be en-
rolled In such numbers as the president
may direct and to serve for one year.
The resolution provides for officers for
the force to be selected from merchant
vessels.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14

Terre Haute. Ind. April 14.-Colonel
r. w. Thompson, ex-secretary of the
navy, when interviewed on the McKin-
ley message, said:
IT have read the message to the last
word and consider 1t a strong and pat
riotic utterance, fully covering the en-
tire question and typical Of the man
whom / consider among the ablest on
international affairs. This message. /
believe, merits the confidence of the
American nation. While more drastic
measures might have better suited the
general public, still when the situation
and all 1t Involves are carefully consid-
cred, in my opinion. President McKin-
ley has given the matter the far-seeing
and diplomatic treatment 1t deserved"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Spanish steamer Fo unders.

New Orleans. April 1.-THE British
steamship Floridian, from Liverpool via
Mexican ports. reports that about April
s, at 10 a. m. the Spanish steamer San
to Domingo, anchored or Progresso,
Mex. drifted on top Of its anchor. the
fiuke Of which pierced its bottom, caus-
ing Ii to sink. The passengers. mail
and crew were safely landed. The San
to Domingo was to have sailed the next
day for New York via Havana 1t Is
believed she will be raised.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14

Submarine Monster To BE shipped from
Oshkosh to Milwaukee,.

Oshkosh, Wis, April 1.-THE much
talked-of Raddetz submarine boat is to
be shipped from her birthplace, Osh-
kosh, to Milwaukee, the home of her
present owners. Mr. Raddetz is now in
this city arranging for the shipment of
the craft. which Is of such ponderous
size and great weight that the largest
chains and most powerful derricks in
the possession of the railway company
will be called into requisition. In or
der to receive the boat after 1t has
been lifted from the water by means
of derricks, two fiat cars are neces-
sary.
The boat is 65 feet long and weighs
thirty-five tons. At Milwaukee, the
understanding is, the boat will be test
ed to determine it's capabilities as a
submarine war vessel
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Mr.. Terry CRITICALLY IN.

New York. April 1A-A dispatch to
The World from Paris says: Mrs. An
tonic Terry. formerly sibyle Sander
son. Is lying critically Ill of paralysis.
Three nurses are in constant attendance.
Her physicians take a grave view Of
her case. Mrs. Terry Is at times delir-
lous. Great sympathy is expressed for
both husband and wife. Their married
life has been peculiarly happy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14

Ottawa, Ills. April A.-Mr. and Mrs
James Lansing of this city celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary. They
held a reception at their residence in
the afternoon and evening and many
friends called to congratulate them.
They were married In Troy, N. Y, and
came west In 1855, locating at Paw Paw.
and In 1862 came to Ottawa Four chill
dren are living, one being Judge Lans-
ing of Lyons. Kan. The others live in
thfa CITY,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14

Chicago, April H.--Dr. Francis r..
Brooks, son of DIR. Almon Brooks.
drowned himself In Lake Geneva,
breaking away from an attendant OF
the sanitarium where he had, been ta-
ken for treatment. Young DIR. Brooks
mind gave way early last March a. .
result OF hard work and ovsrstudy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Will BUY Big Liners.

Washington, April 1.-THE navy de-
partment has decided to buy the trans
Atlantic liners st. Paul and st. Louis
1t was officially announced at the navy
department that Captain Sigsbee and
Commander Goodrich will be the COM
manders of the st. Paul and st. Louis
when put into commission. no conclu-
sion, however, having been reached re-
garding which officer goes to which
shin.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
communicated by Boat.

Key West, Fla, April H.-Agents of
the Cuban insurgents are trying to
communicate the probable action of con-
gress to their associates in the field.
They may get news across the gulf by
means Of q boat from other ports. No
vessels are leaving Key West for Hav-
ana and none have arrived from there.
Though cable messages are sent no an
swers are received. Nothing has been
received since General Lees departure
from Havana on Saturday night.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Give. Russia Another opportunity.

London, April 1A-The Pekin corre-
spondent of The Times says: The
Russians contend that the disturbance
between Russians and Chinese at Kin
Chou necessitates the inclusion of Kin
Chou bay within the area leased by
China to Russia. The empress dowa-
ger has signined her intention to give
an audience to Prince Henry of Prus-
sia."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Says war Is Near at Hand.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 14.-Governor
Mount has received the following tele-
gram from Senator Fairbanks: The
secretary of war will comply with your
request as soon as formal action Is
taken here. There Is no doubt now
that war is near at hand" The request
referred to in the telegram is one made
by the governor that the artillery be
equipped with modern field pieces.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Troops Pass Through CHICAGO.

Chicago, April 14-Three companies
A, D and c Of the Twenty-fifth infan-
try-arrived in Chicago at noon. They
are on their way to the south and were
greeted at the depot by large crowd.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Our Fru,. B.rr~sl out.

Bsrne. Switzerland. April 1.-THE
government has prohibited the impor-
tation Of American fresh fruits. The
action was taken owing to the alleged
presence Of the San Jose scale In the
fruit imported recently.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
CARDINAL TAsCHEREAU DEAD.

Eminent Catholic Churchman Of Canada
Passes Away at the Age OF 10.
Quebec. April H.-Cardinal Tascher-
eau IL dead. He was rs years old. The
cardinals full name was Elzear Alex
andre Taschereau. He was born in
Quebec. his great grandfather having
smigrated from Touraine In 1746. When
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
Situation Is Serious.

Madrid, April 1.-THE situation Is
regarded on all sides. even, apparently,
by the United States minister. General
Stewart L. Woodford. as being most
serioua
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
TWO RESOLUTIONS IN HOUSE

Democratic Members Declare for Reoogni-
tion Of Independence.
washington, April 1.-THE following
jeint resolution was presented in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
HEROES OF THE MERRIMAC PROMOTED

Washington, June 14.-Substantial recoshi-
ton has been given by the Navy Department
to the members Of the gallant crew who took
the Merrimac into the entrance or santiago
Harbor and sunk her across the channel under
the very muzzles OF the Spanish guns This
evening official recognition was taken OF their
valor when Secretary Long signed the orders
to Admiral Sampson directing the promotion
Of ali the members Of the crew. Lieutenant
Hobson's reward will come later through Con-
gress.
The men still finger in spanish prison. hut
when they return again to their ships their pro-
motions will be awaiting them. The orders sen.
&C. Admiral Sampson tonight direct the promo
ton Of the men as follows:
Daniel Montague master alarms, 10 be
bcatswain. from so a month TO $1,000 year
George Cherette. gu,lner's mate. 10 be gun
ner from $50 a month 10 $1,000 year.
Rudolph Clausen. Osborn Degnan and -
Murphy coxswains, to be chief boatswains
mates. an increase Of 500 a month.
George F. Phillips. machnst TO be chief ma
chinist from $40 month to $50 month
Francis Kelly, water tender. to be chief ma
chinst from S37 month TO so a month
In addition TO ;he promotions, steps have al
ready been taken toward the presentation OF
medals to Constructor Hobson and the members
Of his gallant crew. What new honors await
Hobson who planned and executed the brilliant
coup. have not yet been disclosed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
THE RIGHT TO USE THE CABLES
WILL THE COMPANIES FORWARD THE AID
MIRALS' MESSAGES?

Washington. June Ian unexpected com
plication has arisen as to the right OF Admiral
Sampson. at Santiago and Admiral Dewey. at
Manila. to use the cables which each has Sc
cured with a view to bringing them into direct
Geographic communi ,aton with the authorities
here.
II is understood by officials here that Admiral
Dewey secured the shore end cf the cable lead
Ing from Manila 10 Hong Kong some time ago.
and buoycd Il, with view TO sending dispatches.
The same condition is understood AZ Santiago.
where Admiral Sampson has buoyed the shore
end OF tho cable with a view to repairing ana
using II, but messages have beer sent, and
the question has arisen as to whether II is al
lowable under the rules OF neutrality for the
French and British companies owning these
lines to permit them 10 be used for strictly mill
tary purposes The companies control the
points Of exit and are able to refuse TO pass
dispatches along. so that the holding OF the
shore ends by Admlrals Dewey and Sampson
does not permit them TO carry on communica
ton. except through the consent OF the COM
panies These are private concerns, but they
are bound to observe the neutrality Of their
respective governments.
There Is some ANXIETY. therefore. 70 the
course Of the operators Of the French company
in Hayti when they receive messages from Ad-
mira Sampson Should they refuse to handle
them over neutral lines touching neutral terri
tory. interesting International question
might arise. The same condition exists as TO
the Manila cable. and the failure to receive dis
patches from Manila is attributed to the failure
OF the British operators at Hong Kong to take
the messages. 1t was stated tonight that nego-
tiations were now in progress which gave prom
Use Of satisfactory understanding with the
companies and the forwarding Of such messages
as the American Admiral should send.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
DELAY IN TRANSPORTS STARTING.
SPANISH WARSHIP SCARE KEPT THE
FLEET WAITING.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


Tampa. Fla. June 10 delayed by 'ensor). -
Confirmation was apparently given last night
TO the stories about Spanish vessels.
off Cardenas. when the transports, with two or
three exceptions. were tucked UP close together
in the slip. To-day some OF the horses and mules
were taken off the ships. and others. that had
been led ashore yesterday. were put back
few horses have died. To-day additional food
supplies were put on some Of the boats
Some Of the regiments were taken ashore for
a little drilling to timber the men 1p and keep
them from getting stif and stale. Bands played
at intervals. Their music was sineularly vel
come Its effect in dvcrting the attention OF
men from their food. their crowded condition
and the monotony remarkable.
With over a thousand soldiers on some OF the
boats, In addition 10 their regular crews. life
was not comfortable as it might be. The
greatest trouble was with sleeping down In the
hold Blankets were spread on the iecE> by
hundreds of men, and in the cool night air they
slept Those who tossed below made up their
allowance Of sleep in the daytime by taking
maps.
This afternoon a dozen Of the transports Left
the slip and anchored out In the bay. Cheers
went up as each passed out into the bay. The
soldiers crowded all the decks. filled the life
boats. Jacobs ladders. booms and every Other
available place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
BLANCO SETS ANOTHER TRAP.

Key West Fla, June 14.-Captain- = General
Blanco has apparently not yet abandoned the
hope OF Turing he American warshps within
range Of the Havana batteries. He tried It
again on Friday morning last. but with no
better success than In his previous attempts.
Advlces received to-day are to the effect that
Havana Harbor on the day mentioned and
headed In an easterly direction The vessels Of
the blockadlng squadron lying we'll OF
shore the nearest not being closer than two
thousand yards. Upon sighting the spanards
they ran In a short distance and opened IRE on
them
The volley Of shot and shell brought no re-
sponse from the enemy but the quintet OF ships
speedily turned tail. and hugging The shore
under the batteries. ran back into the harbor.
The American shipq did not accept the bait
and made further attempt 10 modest them
The character Of the Spanish boats could not
be positively fixed on account Of the distance:
but the American officers say that one or two
were small gunboats Of the class which has been
,nannuvring all along the north coast In futile
efforts 10 draw the American ships within the
fire Of the Spanish batteries.
Yesterday afternoon three Of the Havana bat
teres the Santa Clara battery and Sand Bat.
teries No / and No. .. opened Are upon one Of
the auxiliary gunboats which was cruising close
~ along the shore. About half dozen shots
we're nred none finding any other mark than
the sea, although several dropped too close for
comfort The gunboat made no reply. but hur-
ried out OF range and reported the attack 70
the flagship OF the blockadlng squadron. No
attempt at retaliation was made.