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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Specially Interesting
SPECIALS.
A Patriotic New Yorker.
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Francis J. Moore, of As Ceder street,
New York, proposes patriotic object
lesson to all Europe in Ais following
letter:
New York, March 9.-Hon. William
Mckinley, President of the United
States:-Sir. 1 stand ready to send you
my check for $1,000, payable to your Or
der, as lean to the government, with
out interest, to be repaid at its conven-
fences or not at all, to be used by you
in your discretion for the natianal de-
fence. There are 100000 men in the
country richer than 1 am and If each
of them will do likewise you will have
S1O0. 900, 600 in cash to be used without
or conditions and Spain
will have a significant object lesson of
a united nation of loyal and self-sacri-
fcing citizens supporting discreet
and vigorous executive, which will be
more potential than battle ships to ad-
monish her that peace is desirable and
that war would be a mistake. We
have only one life to live arc only one
to love and I would rather
b ave my name on your receipt for this
fund, so far as my memory and prospc-
rity are concerned, than to have it
carved on the proudest monument mo-
ney could buy. Respectfully yours,
FRANCIS ]. MOORE.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER.
Career of the Late General Will
liam Starke ROSecranS.
A MAN OF HISTORIC DEEDS.
Outline of the Part He Played In the Civil
War-His Popularity With His Soldiers.
Who Called Him "Old Rosy''-The Dis
aster of Chickamauga-Civil Life.

Los ANGELES, Cal. March IL
General Kosecrsns died here tf is
morning. He had sbeen unconscious
since yesterday.
Another OF the great leaders in the war
tor the Union is gone. William Starke
Rosecrans. after serving IS years in the
Fcie: al army i'll almost every position from
second lieutenant to major general, and
after filling many civil offices with ability
and great success, has gone to join the ma
Iority of the heroes of the memorable con-
test for the Union. He was born in King
stOn o., Sept. 6, lS19 was graduated from
West Point in 1912, served 12 years and then
engaged in business as architect and civil
engineer till the great war began. All the
rest is American history.
1t is. however, a history that Americans
will gladly read in detail again and again
and it may be said without invidiOus dis
einction that even in death General Rose
Grams will probably be the subject of more
searching inquiry. and even of criticism.
than any other hero of the civil war, for
owing to curious combination of circum-
stances he was during all the years after
1863 engaged in more and more heated per
sonai controversies than any other 1t was
his misfortune to command at Chickamau
ga, where success was practically impossi
BILE to the Federals, and his greater mis-
fortune that he was later compelled to de
tend himself against alleged charges by
men who had died. The painful result has
been that although General Rosecrans com
manded in four of the great battles of the
war and won brilliant victories in three OF
them, yet many of the badly instructed have
been led to think of him as II partial fail
ure. Yet his soldiers were devoted to him
and their pet name of "Old Rosy indicates
a sentiment among the veterans which will
soon disperse the clouds about his fame.
Before the War.
When he entered West Point in 1897, his
class numbered l12, but had dwindled to 80
when he graduated high in his class in June
1912. Upon leaving the academy he entered
the engineer corps second lieutenant ans,
was ordered to Fortress Monroe, where he
remained until August, 1913. Before leav
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Work of Recruiting Begun.

The navy department has begun t. e
recruiting of men for the Columb q
ard MINI eapolis, which are now at the
League Island navy yard. This action
is taken for the purpose of providi
for the 1000 additional men applied for
by Secretary Long in his recent noe
to the naval committee on the subject.
The officials express no doubt but t. at
favorable action will be taken on the
secret ary's request and are simply tax
ing time by the forelock, so they ay
be in readiness if trouble shou' come.
About $50 men in all will be required
for two of ithe vessels and the enlist
ments are in progress at Boston, New
York and Philadelphia:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Prepariug for a Hopeless Fight

London.-The Spanish government
is making extraordinary efforts to rr :
vent news from getting in or out of
Spain. Thousands of dispatches are
suppressed. Sagasta is afraid to let
the people of Spain know the truth
about the situation. He has utterly
failed to raise the money needed for
the war preparations and is hiding
from the Spaniards in his own country
the fact that the United States are
rapidly putting their navy in fighting
condition. 1 have private advices
that the Pope is doirg all in his power
to induce Spain to submit the whole
Cuban question to arbitration. Segas-
ia does net dare consent, for he breads
the military leaders who are really an
xiOus to fight the United States.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Situation Discussed by the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Ca
binet meeting discussed tie Spanish
situation but nothine was given outsfor
publication. Much comme MT was caus-
ed by the fact that the president de-
clined to see tie new Spanish minister
TODAY on account of tie cabinet meet
ing, which the president said must not
be inter; upted, but he interrupted the
meeting iong enough to see Prince AL
bart of Belgium, to luncheon aud 90
driving with him.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
THE BOARDS
REPORT
Will be Immediately Sent to Congress
With a Special Message From
McKinleV.

WASHINGTON, March 11-President
Mckinley, with the approval of his
cabinet, decided this afternoon to
transmit to congress the report of the
board of inquiry as soon as it is re-
ceived. He will send with the report
special message to congress. Al
though no information has
been received from the board direct
ly, yet the president ha-
advices from Consul Genera Lee
which chow the explosion which de-
stroyed the Maine was external and
was not of an sc ;idental nature. When
the report will be received is uncertain.
but it will probably be ready for con-
gress early next week.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
A Chinaman Hung.

SAN FRANCISCO, March living
Tung, the Chinaman who murdere his
uncle, Yeek Sing, was hanged at San
Quintin prison today. Tung met death
without fear and with the same stolid-
ness which has characterized him since
his conviction.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
WAS 1T
TREACHERY?
The Washington Authorities Will not
Say Whether They Have Proof
of What Slew up the Maine.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-NOtwith-
standing the refusal of the authorities
to admit that they have for the past
week known precisely what blew up
the Maine, it is no longer possible to
secure from them any authoritative
denial of the assertion that it was dCne
by. Spanish treachery.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Prince Albert Royalty Received.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Pripce
Albert of Belgium, accompanied by
Col. Bingham, in full uniform was
driven in the presidents carriage to
the White house this morning. After
President Mckinley shook hands with
the prince, they partook of an elegant
lunch, afterward took drive together.
Meanwhile the new Spanish minister is
awaiting the presidents pleasure in a
hotel
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Yale Athletics.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March H.
Athletes of prominence are rounding
up here in large mum bers for the big
Yale events to be brought off tomor-
row. Among the colleges and univer
stiles which will be represented by the
cream of their athletic teams are Cor
nell, the university of Pennsylvania,
Columbia and Princeton.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Alaskan Boundary Dispute Settled.

WASHINGTON, March lit was
stated this morning that Sir Julian
PauncefOrt, the British ambassador to
this country, had informed the depart
meut of state that the Alaskan boun-
Diary line dispute between the United
States and England would be settled by
the latter's acquiescence to our de-
mand.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11

The funeral of Master Mechanic
M iller was held this afternoon from
the par:ors of Emerson & Berriep,
Rev. Nugget Of the Methodist church,
officiating. The turn out was large
as many railroad men attending as
could be absent from their work.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Fatally Burned.

CINCINNATI, Ohio March 11.-Mrs.
Martha Trcchowska started fire with
coal oil this morning with the usual
result she was fatally burned. Ber son
Andrew received fatal injuries in try
ing to save her.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
A Dog Caused Crime.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. March 1I.-Chss.
Vices was today acquitted of murder.
The crowd in the court cheered the
verdict. Vices killed Hector Rineeis
for attempting to force whisky down
the throat of dog owned by Vices.
The men had always been bosom
friends,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
AN ALLIANCE
WITHENGLAND
1t not Favored in Congressional Cir
cles.-Views of Prominent men
Oh the Subject.

D.
Oh the Subject.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The re-
ports of 9 possi 5le alliance between En-
gland and the Unitsd States are receiv-
ed with no favor in congressional Cir
cles.
'sSuch an alliance" said Senator
Davis today, would be unwise and a
departure from the policy we have OBJ
served from the days of Washington. y
''If we csn hep England" Senator
Chandler said, sin securing open ports
in China without getting into quar-
rel with our traditional friends,
France ard Russia, we might do so. In
any trouble with Spain we would not
need her help"
Senator Lodge said: "We could not
fight with her nor for her,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
AFORECAST
OF THE DECISION.
A Journal Dispatch Says the President
Has Received Letters Bearing
on the Board Report.

NEW YORK, March11.-TheJ Journal
today publishes Washington dispatch
which asserts that President Mckinley
has received let ers from Judge Ad-
vocate Mark and Capt. Sampson
which forecast the report of the court
of inquiry. The court will decide a
mine blew up the Maine and that the
mine was put in by Spanish of1cials
and fred by wire running from the
Spanish fort.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
SPAIN'S TOR
PEDO SQUADRON
Will start lor Cuba Today Unless Or.
ders are Again Changed.-The
Sentiment in Madrid.

MADRID, March 11.-Spain's torpedo
squadron will start today for Cuba un-
less orders are again changed. There
is strong sentiment growing shere
that peace or war should come without
DELAY. 1t is high time that the pres
ent nonsense of two nations pulling at
one another should cease.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Big Railroad Consolidation.

CHICAGO, March 11.-There is ru-
NOR afloat here today that the Union
Pacific and Ncrth western roads have
positively consolidated, and that the
former, the Oregon Short line and
Vanderbilts now have a road directly
across the continent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Negotiating for Sbips.

WASHINGTON. March lit wss
stated today that negotiations are go
ing on on the part of the United States
for the purchase in England OF the
Brazilian cruisers Amazonia and Ba-
rroso, but are not yet completed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
A Steamer Overdue.

LONDON, March 1.-THE American
line ste amer City of Paris is two
days overdue. which is most unusual for
this ship. 1t had not been sighted at
noon.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
ANOTHER WIND JAMMING MATCH.
William Brady, COrbetts Manager,
Staa.tS q EiSfic rCal

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March 11.-Wm.
Brady, Corbett's manager, made a
statement in this city today that Cor
bett will give Fitzsimmons S25. 900 to.en-
gage in finish fight, the money to be
handed him as e steps nto the ring.
check for $lO,0 600. to guarantee that
Corbett will do this No notice will
be taken of McCoy's challenge nor that
of anyone else, except Fitzir mons.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
MARINE
ENGINEERS
President Mckinley is Assured That
There Are $4,000 of Them Avail .
able in Case of War.

NEW YORK, March u.-George Uh-
Ter, president CT the Marine Engineers
association of the United States, has
offered President Mckinley the SER
vices of 33, 600 engineers in the event
of war. All members of this order are
Americans aud there is not a man
among them who could not take COM
mand in the engineer department OF
any ship afloat.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
a Prima Donna Ill.

BOSTON, March 11.-Melba, the
famous opera prima donra ia seriously
i'll hero this morning, and will probably
be unable to lake part in the grand
opera season which opens in Chicago
next week,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Present alton Postponed.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE new
Spanish minister called at the state de-
pa~tment today, but his presentation to
the president was postponed until to-
morrow owing to q cabinet meeting.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Congressional Notes.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE army
appropriation bill was considered by
tie house today. An effort was made
to dispense with the first reading, but
Loud objected, so the bill was read
which occupied two hours
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
An Actors Troubles.

NEW YORK, March n.-Mrs. Edna
Wallace Hopper has brought suit for
a divorce on the grounds of abandon
ment against her husband. Dewolf
Hopper, the great actor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
A Serious Disaster.

EDINBURGH, March ia serious
colliery disaster occurred at Muirkik
today as the result of a flooding mine.
Nineteen men are entOmbed in pit.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
FOR SECRET
SERVICE WORK
The American Vice-COnsul at Havana
Has Received $4,000 for Expenses
OF This Work

HAVANA, March lit is learned
here that , American vice-Consul
Springer has received from Washing
ton eighteen thousand dollars for
secret service expenses. The fact is
sharply commented upon among Span
ish officials here.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
Stock Weak,

NEW YORK, March lJ.-Stocks this
morning opened weak and generally
lower.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
A Dunkard Preacher Suicide.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March IL
Joseph Brewer, a Dunkard pre1cE er,
hanged himself here this morning. He
was despondent over debt.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
A HELPLESS tCRIPPLE.
Prince Bismark is Reported to Have
Lost the Use of his Lower Limbs

dispatch from Berlin today asserts
that Prince Bismark has lost the use
of his legs and is helpless cripple 1t
also stated that,the great statesman has
taken to fits of mOreseness, due to his
condition. His friends are alarm
ed
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-11
CONGRESS OPPOSED
TO AN ALLIANCE.
The Reports of an English American Alliance
inCaSe of War With Spain
ARR NOT FAV0RABLY RECEIVED BY CONGRESS-.

is Reported That President Mckinley Has Received Let
ter From Members of the Board of Inquiry Which Fore
cast the Decision Will be to the Effect That the Maine
Was Blown up by Mine Which Was Fired by Wires
Running From the Spanish FOrt.1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Great Britain has lodged formal
protest against the cession OF Fort
Arthur to Russia.
Ground was broken yesterday for the
new Franciscan monastery to be locat-
ed on the Brooks tract, near the Catho-
lie University, in Washington.
The Senate committee of immigration
Yesterday reported adversely upon the
nomination OF Hon. T. '. powderly to
be commissioner of immigration.
The Irish World says that Father
Weber, who was reported as having de-
livered sermon at St. Peters Catholic
Church, Rondout, N. Y, in which ne
said that American Catholics should
fight on SPANS side in the event OF q
war, never preached any such SER
mon or made any such statement.
As stated yesterday war claims
amounting to $4,000 were, under
the rules, the subject of debate in the
House that day, and when, at O'Clock,
the House took recess, the bill was
not half finished, and its further con-
sideration was deferred until next Fri
day. The House last night passed for
ty-two bills, twenty five OF which
granted pensions or increased pensions
and sixteen were to correct war records
and remove charges of desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From Madrid.

MADRID, March 12-Placards have
been posted throughout the city set
ting forth that the national candidates,
whom ali good Spaniards should sup
port, are Gems. Borrero and Sgura.
The placards end with Long live the
fatherland." Long live the army"
These candidates are nominated by the
Weylerists. The republican and Carl
lat newspapers announce that they will
support them.
The Spanish torpedo flotilla has not
yet left Cadiz. The vessels will sail for
the Canary Islands as soon as the
weather moderates.
The semi.officisl Correspondence to-
day, referring to statements that the
United States, although acquitting the
Spanish authorities of guilt 10 connec-
ton with the loss of the Maine, intends
to declare Spain responsible by impos-
ing upon her two Observation-Disclosures
nifty and Cuban independence-says {:
And all this for an event with which
we had nothing to do. What would
happen to US if by negligence We had
really incurred this responsibility"
The Liberal gives the following as the
present strength OF the Spanish navy :
Protected ships II, unprotected 20, gun.
boats so, torpedo boat destroyers IA,
torpedo boats II, transports %.
The impartial to-day says : There
is still time to prepare a few
men OF war, and it is perhaps possible
to buy few vessels abroad, but in any
case We have some merchant ships
which could do lot of harm to Ameri-
can commerce, and we still have time
to arrange to carry on q privateering
war; If our flag goes into mourning,
let Us at least be able to put some
pieces OF Grape on the Americans OBJ
noxious flag"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12
Fight Ends in a Draw.

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 12.-The aett
between Tom Shsrkey and Joe Chow
ski that took place in Woodward's payjl.
ion last night ended in draw after eight
rounds had been fought. The baftIe
was fierce one throughout and char
aclerized by disgraceful disregard Of
the rnles Of the prize ring. Sharkey
was particularly Objectionable in this
regard, repeatedly fouling his oppon-
emit.
The big building was packed with
1000 spectators. Although Sharkey
had agreed not to strike in the clincbf-
he repeatedly used his elbows and head
pushing and wrestling and buttipr
Choynski against the ropes.
In the seventh Choynski landing on
Sharkey's jaw and face until the Latter
was groggy. In the eight. Sharkey
forced his opponent against the ropes
swinging his arms like fails until Choyn-
ski went down on his knees. He
came up and jabbed Sharkey in the
face, following the blow with telling
effect On the jaw. Sharkey fell bacE
under the terrific onslaught. SUD.
denly, however, he lowered his
head and came at Choynski like
mad bull, throwing him en-.
tirely through the ropes and on TO The
seats below. The police then stopped the
fight. Choynski was bruised by his fall. ba.
not injured by the sailors list. Sharkey
face was badly bruised and swollen when le
left the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12
Wall Street.

New YORK. March 12.-The preya.
lent belief on Wall street is that tina
elimination of the Cuban question is
at hand with the pending report OF the
board of inquiry in the Maine disaster.
Operators in stocks dread to carry open
contracts over Sunday, especially in
view of last Sundays developments
over the request for Lees recall There
was Consequently lively scramble Oh
Change at the opening this morning to
find buyers for large offerings of stocks
Few buyers could be found and prices
therefore broke violently from to 3
points liz all active stocks There was
no attempt to support prices anywhere.
but the liquidation had somewhat ex-
hausted itself in the first hour and the
market became less active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12

VIRGINIA NJ. +. CONFERENCE.-THE
third day of the Virginia Conference at
Falls Church began yesterday morning
with devotional exercises, conducted
by Bishop Goodsell, of Chattanooga.
The bishop subsequently proceeded to
the consideration of the status OF the
supernumerary preachers. A motion
to transfer Rev. Mr.. Halpenny from
the supernumerary to the effective
class, was, after some debate, lost. The
case of Rev. Mr.. Fitzwater was refer
red to the committee on confer .nce re-
lations. Mr.. Fitzwater has been absent
from his home for several years, and
no one seems to know anything Of his
whereabouts
At ten o'clock the questions concern
ing constitutional changes of the Book
of Discipline referred from the Rock
River Conference and the East Maine
Conference, which were the order of
the day, were considered. The propo-
sition was adopted.
The report of the Presiding Elder of
the Alexandria district, Rev S. A. Ball,
was presented, showing the charges
Q nbraced in these district in satisfac-
tory condition. The afternoon session
was devoted to Woman's Home Mis-
sion work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12
Foreign News.

LONDON, March 12-Tne officials of
the United States Embassy here say it
is absolutely untrue that they have
been informed that Spain has raised
$60,000,000 for the purchase Of wa
ships, etc, and has deposited that
amount in London bank.
EDINBURGH, Mar. u The miners aAo
we're imprisoned by the flood at the colliefy
at ii uirkirk, Ayrshire, yesterday, have been
rescued.
LONDON, Mar. IA special dispatch
from Rome says agents OF the United States
navy department have been visiting the ship.
yards at Genoa and LeghOrn to buy war,hips
but have found none available
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12
Favors All AngIo-Saxon Alliance.


LONDON, March l2.-The st. James
Gazette this afternoon in an editorial
says "The Cuban situation cannot be
allowed to go on much longer. If the
Names destruction is proved to have
been due to an external explosion it
will then be shown that Spain cannot
keep order in the harbor of the Cuban
capital and the United States will be
justified in refusing to tolerate such a
condition of things any longer and in
asking our moral support to bring it to
an end. The United States has genuine
interests in China and they are identi-
cal with ours. 1t has hitherto been the
ruling principle in American politics to
abstain from alliances with European
powers but the time for alliance has
cone for the United States. They can
no longer afford to view with no con-
Germ the conflicts of the European
powers. They can now, by speaking q
word in regard to China, make clear to
the world that the two Anglo-Saxon
communities are prepared to act to-
gether."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-12
strengthening the Defenses.

NEW YORK, Mar. 12-Fort Hancock,
at Sandy Hook, presents more war
like appearance to-day than ever be.
fore. The two batteries of seventy FIVE
men each, and two battalions, arrived
there to-day. With the three hundred
men who arrived to-day there are now
more men at the fort since the civil war.
The latest arrivals are oil trained men
and expert gunners. There are now
about $50 extra men at Fort Hancock.
The work of transporting ammunition from
the navy yard to the seversl forts was con-
tinued to-day.