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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06

coal bunkers and storage compart-
ments are passed in review, with the
conclusion that excellent order pre-
vailed and that no indication of any
cause for an internal explosion existed
in any quarter.
Eat o'clock in the evening of Feb.
Is everything had been reported secure
and all was quiet. At $40 the vessel
was suddenly destroyed.
There were two distinct explosions,
with brief interval between them.
The first lifted the forward part of the
ship perceptibly, the second, which was
more prolonged, is attributed by the
court to the partial explosion Of two or
more Of the forward magazines.
"The evidence of the divers estab-
fishes that the afterpart Of the ship
was practically intact and sank in that
condition a very few minutes after the
explosion. The forward part was COM
pletely demolished.
"At frame II the outer shell of the
ship, from point eleven and one-half
feet from the middle line of the ship
and six feet above the keel when in its
normal position, has been forced up
SO as to be now about four feet above
the surface of the water; therefore
about thirty-four feet above where it
would be had the ship sunk uninjured.
"The outside bottom plating is bent
into reversed w shape, the after
wing Of which, about fifteen feet broad
and thirty-two feet in length (from
frame II to frame 25), is doubled back
upon itself against the continuation of
the same plating extending forward.
"At frame Is the vertical keel is
broken in two and keel bent into an
angle similar to the angle formed for
the outside plates. This break is about
six feet below the surface of the water
and about thirty feet above its normal
position. In the opinion of the court
this effect could have been produced
only by the explosion of a mine stu
ated under the bottom of the ship, at
about frame Is and somewhat on the
port side Of the ship.
"The conclusions of the court are:
THAT the loss of the Maine was not
in any respect due to fault or negli-
gence on the part of any of the officers
or members of her crew.
THAT the ship was destroyed by the
explosion of a submarine mine, which
caused the partial explosion of two or
more of her forward magazines; and,
THAT no evidence has been obtain
able fixing the responsibility for the
destruction of the Maine upon any per-
son or persons.
81 have directed that the finding OF
the court Of inquiry and the views OF
this government thereon be commune
Gated to the government of her maj
esty, the queen, and 1 do not permit
myself to doubt mat the sense Of JUS
tice of the Spanish nation will dictate
a course of action suggested by honor
and the friendly relations of the two
governments.
at was the duty of the executive to
advise the congress of the result, and
in the meantime deliberate considera-
ton is invoked.
"(Signed). WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Executive mansion, March %, 1888"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
REFERRED WITHOUT DEBATE.
Message Received With Burst of APP
plause in the House.

Message Received with Burst of APP
plause in the House.
Washington, March 29.-There was
an outburst of applause in the galleries
and on the floor of the house when the
message was concluded. Immediately
afterward the death Of Representative
Simpkins was announced.
The presidents message was referred
without debate to the committee on for
eign affairs under the rules. No motion
was made. Immediately after the an
nouncement of Representative Simp-
kins' death the house, at 1928 p. m,
adjourned.
In neither senate or house was there
any debate on the reference Of presi-
dents message or other documents to
committees having charge of Cuban re-
lations
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

The human race is divided into two
classes, those who so ahead and do
something. and those who sit and in
quire. why wasn't it done the other
way?"-O. w. Holmes.
It would rob death Of half its sting
to be assured that daily your face
would live before the vision of faithful
hearts. and your memory. with redeem.
Ing faults as we'll as some few excel
lences, be kept green by unchanging
affection.-Ian Maclaren.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Cargo of smokeless Powder.

New York, Macrh 29.-The Atlantic
transport liner Michigan, which arriv-
ed from London today, brought 200 cas-
es of smokeless powder to order. Infor-
nation as to the destination Of the pow
der could not be obtained, but 1t is be-
lieved to be the navy department.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
Cabinet In Special sesslon.

Washington. March 29.-Notices
were sent from the executive mansion
this morning for special cabinet meet
ing at 1880 o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-04-06
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON lI.-APRIL 10 - MAT
THEW16: 21-2S.

Golden Text: He Was Bruised for Our
Iniquities"-Isa. 53 /: 5-The Trials and
Sufferings of Our Lord and Savior
FOretold.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

stock imported into England, the United States furnished siXty-saven and one-third per cent, Canada twenty and forty7fve hundredths per cent and Argentine twelve per cent. Impcrta- tions by England are increasing year by year. The 1897 demand exceeded the importations of 1896 by 56,O0O and of this increase the United States fur nished 23,1S0. By this showing it ap- pears that our beef and even our nut ton is supplanting England's home product, and that the future of this established trade is most encoura ging. 1t should be remembered, however, by all shippers catering to this particular foreign demand that while it costs years of careful observation and care in selection of proper animals and also careful study in methods of shipment to establish the trade, the English market is delicate if not an actually discriminating one, and that close at iention to keeping up the accepted standards of excellence is indispensable A few careless shipments would hurt the trade and perceptibly lessen the demand, and continued laxity regard ing the inspection and "culling" would result in practical loss of the entire business, so sensitive is that particular mark Stockgrowers' Jour nal.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
In Second and Fourth Wards, City of
 Phoenix, A. T.

Under the provisions of the amended incorporation act of the City of Phoe- nix, A. T., passed March Il, 1885, and under the laws of the Territory of Arizona, an election will be held in the Second and Fourth wards of said city on the first Tuesday of May, 1898, to-wit, May 8, 1898, between the hours of a. m. and 5 p. m., for the election by the legally qualified voters of said wards respectively, of one councilman for said Second ward for the term of two years, and of one councilman for said Fourth ward for the term of two years.
 The Common Council of the City of Phoenix, A. T., have designated the following polling places and appointed the following election officers for said election, May 3, 1898:
 Second Ward-Polling place, Dr. J. M Fords office, opposite Ford hotel, North Second avenue.
 Inspector, Emil Gang.
 Judges, H. H. McNeil, democrat; Ira Smith, republican. Ballot clerks. Frank Weston, demo- crat; Thomas J. Prescott, republican. Poll clerks, N. l.. Orme, democrat; Dr. William Duffleld, republican. Election marshal, I. N. Bell.
 Fourth Ward.-Polling place, city hall.
 Inspector, Frank B. Moss.
 Judges, William Burns, democrat; c. M. Sturges, republican.
 Ballot clerks, E. B. Jordan, demo- crat; R. c. Fowler, republican. Poll clerks, Clay Leonard, democrat; c. J. Dyer, republican.
 Election marshal, William F. Schal- Ter.
 In witness whereof the city recorder of the City of Phoenix, A. T., has hereto set his official signature this 23d day of April, 1898.
 T A. JOBS,
 City Recorder. First published in The Arizona Re publican, official city paper, April 24, 1898.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
& PHOENIX RAILROAD

TAKE THE SUNSET LIMITED. PRIDE OF THE WEST. A magnffi- cent train of vestibuled Pullmans of most modern and beautiful design. Tts unusual features are, a compartment car with an elegant ladies' parlor. a laDrary, secretary, large observation windows, and other conveniences. A ladies maid in constant attendance
 A COMPOSITE CAR with louneine and smoking room for gentlemen. also a library, bath room, barber shop. efc
 A DRAWING ROOM SLEEPER. el- egantly and luxuriously fitted.
 A DINING CAR perfectly equipped. giving nrst class hotel dining service. surprising in it's excellence, its bounty ana It's reasonable prices. Meals served la carte
 THIS SUPERB TRAIN passed Mari copa east bound at 10:5O D. m.. ama Westbound at a. m. every Tuesday and Friday.
 San Francisco to Chicago without cnange Of cars, passing through El Faso, Fort Worth, Dallas, Texarkana- Little Rock, St. Louis and other cities via the Southern Pacific. Texas Pa clnc, Iron Mountain and Chicago A Alton railways.
 OO0I1 1OUhlSI CARS east bound" as follows: Passing Mari copa Tuesday, arrives Chicago iii q m: Saturday via New Orleans. An- other car same day arrives Chicago 7:3O a. m. via Fort Worth and St. Louis
 Passing Maricopa Wednesday ar-- rlves Chicago 10 a. m Sunday via Fort Worth and Kansas City. Another car same day arrives St. Paul D. m. sunday via Kansas City. Passing Maricopa Thursday, arrives Wash lngton, D. C., 9:25 p. m. Monday via New Orleans. Passing Maricopa Fri day, arrives Pittsburg, Pa., 8 a. m. Wednesday via New Orleans and Gin cinnati, o. Passing Maricopa Sunday arrives Washington, D. C., 9:25 a. m. Thursday via New Orleans. No snow blockades or other expensive or annoying delays to contend with via the Sunset Route. Westbound tour 1st cars pass Maricopa Friday, Sat urday, Monday and Wednesday of each week. No trouble to answer questions. For further particulars call on or address
 M. O. BICKNELL. Agent
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
GROWING CALVES CHEAPLY.

Milk is the natural food Of the very young calf. In the first two days the milk which has accumulated in the ud der, and is thick, yellow and exceed ingly rich in fats, seems to be necessary for the young caIf's well being. It is a powerful purgative and cathartic, and will set the excretory organs to working better than can be done in any other way. This accumulated milk is not gocd for anything else, though we have heard of over ecOnomi- cal farmers churning it and finding that it made yellow butter, and, as they believed, of good quality. But we aI- ways regarded the "biestings," as this first milk is called, as unit for any other purpose than that which nature prepared for it, as the first food of the newborn animal.
 But after the second or third day, when the milk becomes normal again, it is in most localities quite toe valu- able for other uses to be given as the calf's exclusive food, unless the calf is to be fattened, which only requires a few weeks feeding. For the calf that is to be raised to maturity skim milk is usually reckoned good enough, and fortunate is the calf that has a diet of skinned milk and plenty of it. Yet this skim milk is itself scarce on most farms, and can be put to much better uses than giving it wholly to growing calf. Poultry will eat good deal, especially if made into curd. Pigs, and even old hogs, are greatly benefited by having some milk among the dishwater slop with which they are usually fed. Finally, the calf itself will not only do as well, but far better if it's exclusive milk diet is superseded by one that is only part milk. For the first few months at least some skim milk is a great advantage for the calf, as it is for all young and growing ami malS.
 What shall we use to make the skim milk better? In our experience we never found anything better than oat- meal scalded and made into a hot gruel with which to thicken and en- rich the milk. At first only a small part of the feed should be grulel. The oatmeal should be sifted so as to re- move the hulls, and at first one or two teaspoonfuls of sifted oatmeal snoulu be cooked at once. It will swell enof- mcusly, and will make thick gruel if two quarts of water are used. Thls poured into the cold skinned milk warns that to just about animal heat The calf will soon become ravenous for this feed, and will keep in better condition than on milk alone. Gradu- ally the amount of skim milk may De i increased, and the fine sifted oatmeal may be increased to two, or even three, | tableSpOOnfulS.
 { With this feed calves will soon learn to eat some bright clover hay. Eating a variety of food is one of the best les i sons the future COW can learn. we never saw COW that was worth any
 thing that was not a good feeder, and : it is a lesson mere often learned ln
 calfhood than at any other period i Some old process linseed meal, which
 is rich in fat, may be cooked with the porridge, but a teaspoonful at any time will be a great plenty. That vii
 make the food to fatten as we'll as tc grow, and too much of it should moi be given to calves that are to be bret
 as cows.-American Cultivator.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

For the odation of our par- rons we have secured through sleep- ing car space in Standard and Tourist Pullman cars passing Ash Fork on following days, destined to points named:
 EASTBOUND-Leave Ash Fork at S:O6 .. m.. Chicago and Kansas City. daily, Standard and Tourist; St. Louis. Minneapolis, St. Paul. Thursday (yia Kansas City & Wabash R. R.) Tourist: Sunday (via Kansas City and c. M. < St. P) Tourist; Wednesday fyfa Kansas City and c e. WI Tourist. Boston, Thursday (via Chicago and MontreaD Tourist.
 WESTBOUND-Lea Ash Fork at l2:S5 p. m., Los Angeles, daily, stand ara and Tourist; San Francisco, daily. standard and Tourist.
 5. F. r. G P. Ky. train No. 2, leay- Ing at 1O p. m. makes close connection at Ash Fork with cars mentioned above
 Tourists will appreciate the cer- talnty or securing Pullman berths.
 Buy your through sleeping car tick cts when purchasing railroad tickets For further information cali on or write, E. W. Gillett, General Agent 5. F. P. & P. Ry., No. A West Wash. 1ngton street, Phoenix. A. T.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

The United States is a large shipper and contributor of beef to the markets of England and as that nation is pro- verbally a good buyer and good beef eater so also is she noted for her judg- ment as to the quality of this particu- lar edible and also of mutton It is more than pleasing to us therefore that the Englishman buys Hberally of our beef, and moreover that he praises it to the rest of mankind. The London Meat Traders Journal says: "The quality and condition of the livestock from the United States was as a rule above the average, the cattle consign- ments especially being well selected, ripe animals not too heavy and admir- ably adapted to our markets. A few shipments occasionally had a mixture of all sorts but these were the excep- tionS.
 During the year 1897, of all the live
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
MARINE AND COAST WAR RISKS.
Spanish Naval Reserve Ships and
 American Coast Cottages Insured.


 American Coast Cottages Insured.
 New York, April 25.-Insurance un- derwriters are doing rushing busi- ness in these days of war talk. Some risks that have been offered here have not been taken, to be sure, but enough business has been undertaken to crowd almost every office in this city.
 Insurance policies, since the time they were first issued, have nearly all ways contained clause waiving any claim for damages caused by ''the -'the public enemy" The modern phraseology of the war exception in marine insurance is generally some thing like this: Warranted by the assured free from claim on account of capture, seizure, detention, or de- struction by or arising from any bel ligerent nation or by CT from officers, civil or military, or other persons claiming to act in their name or un- der their authority or in their behalf. . Fire insurance policies also contain similar exception Taking a special war risk means the emitting of these exception clauses, and, naturally, the s icy.
 For some time past vessels in the coast trade have been securing insur- ance policies with the war clause spec ially excluded, and the rates charged for the risk have been rising steadily. The steamer Mexico of the Spanish line was so insured, and the Panama. which is to sail tomorrow for Havana. has also been insured against damage by war. The Spanish line offered to insure some Of its vessels which are subject to use as auxiliary cruisers by Spain, but the risks were refused here. It is understood that they have been taken in London, however, at a pre- m1um of about 10 per cent of the amount for which the insurance was issued.
 Owners Of summer homes in exposed positions along the New Jersey and Long Island coasts have been taking out war insurance on their cOtta ges. The underwriters accepting such risks have made various rates for the pre- miums. There has been nothing to guide them except their own personal opinion of the likelihood of war and cf the danger in which the cottage would be in war. The rates have generally run between one-fourth and 1 per cent Probably more than fifty policies have been taken out between these figures
 In the southern ports there has been quite a dmand for war insurance cn dwelling houses occupied by Spanish families, and for these risks the rates have run as high as per cent in many instances.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
Southern Pacific Co
(PACIFIC SYSTEM.

SI AMs Commencing April ,, Is 7, trains will les- ssricopa follows:
 5t4JA A N. Tuesdays and Fridays "sunse Fl tsy Limited" for Los Angeles, San Fran cisco and all California points. sON h. M. DAILY PACIFIC EXPIRES sf.O- for points in California, Nevadx Oreg on and Washington.
 tQOE A. Nj DAILY MIXED TRAIN 'FOl SO.csy Tucson, Benson. Lordsburg, Dem ,n. El faso nd intermediate stations. CAQP. NJ. DAILY MIXED TRAIN FO1 C.fO GiIa Bend and intermediates sations T..SS PM: DAILY MIXED TRAIN FOE ROO PM. DAILY NEW ORLEANS EX- ssF.SsO press for Tucson. Benson, Deming EiFosC, San An tonic, HoustOnand H New Orleans v P. NJ Tue days and Fridays 'Sur sP,eS { set Limited" for Ell Paso, For '. orth St. Louis, Chicago and all points east.
 T. E. GOODMAN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
A UNION ARMY.
Southern Troops Object to Going tc
 Cuba as a Sectional Body.

Galveston, Tex, April 24.-The pro- position of army officers to congregate northern and western troops at south ern coast towns and send the southern troops to Cuba to fight the Spainards, because they are acclimated is causing much adverse criticism here.
 While the southern troops have never displayed the white feather On the field Of battle and will be the first to spring to arms in response to the call of their country, they, however, want to go to the front with the soldiers from north, east and west, shoulder to shoulder, and face common danger, as soldiers of a united country, fight ing for justice and humanity.
 They will invade Cuba, drive the Spaniards out, but it must be union army in the strictest sense of the word.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
NOTICE TO TOURISTS.

Beginning April the M & P. ana S. P. railroads have arranged to sell tickets to parties holding excursion tickets from eastern points to Phoenix and return. Phoenix to Los Angeles and return, $50 each; Phoenix to San Diego and return, $36.50 each; Phoe- each. This is done in order to give the Pacific coast without great ex- pense. Tickets are on sale any date. and are good for stop over at any and all points, the final limit being gauged by the limit of the round trip ticket held by the passenger. For further information call on or address M. O. B1cknell, G. F. and P. A.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
*Ulnlus station t North and Sonth Line In art1,,p,

 tr ., North and South Line in Arizon, verslng and reaching the mo intereistinf sections l9cluG:rg he great Salt River alley Thro4gn tickets to sl points in the Umted States, Canada and Mex,cO
 Connecting at Jerome Junction wi,s trains of U. V. X F. By tor Jerome.
 At Prescott with stage lines inr al pCncipsl mining camps: at Concress Jnnc. tior w!,h Congress Gold Go. R. for Cons s..s. and stage lines for HarGua Haia, S-ahton "iio Yarreil.
 IL ASt Springs Junction with the C C. II. s ';n.. stage me tor Castle Creek H.5 spring, t.'e ,,ow ,n the year health resort 4. r'nenix with the NJ. & F. s. R. V. R'I for so.i.t. ou the s. F syster:. A MG iitiiY. 70 V. SA S'rENt. .ft. : ts-,i. Mgr. Ges'I Ft't& ,'>ss'f Ag';,
 rrescoL-. Yts...,,.tt, Art B. F WELLS, W. GiILETT, Asst GArl Mg'. Go,," Agt.,
 ..ts.:oct ..r.a PHl1i.,x. -.rix
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

FOR SALE-Great sacrifice, S-room modern brick house with furniture: lot 5Ox137k, beautiful shade and lawn, barn and woodshed, only two blocks from postof1ice. Rents easily for $40 per month. On account of sick ness all goes for $3,O00, one-half cash, balance terms to suit purchaser. If you are looking for a snap investigate. Address Bargain" care Republican office
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
SOUTHERN PACIFIC, West West houut

All trans run daily, and will stop at RI pciut en .lgnai.
 No l cor meets with Sunset Limited" eas, hound on Tuesdays and Fridays
 No. connects with Sunset Limited" wes pound Tuesdays and Fridays.
 Tram No. connects with Southern PaGtf. IS, passing Maricopa st le:US p. m. Train Ne esnnects with Southern Pacific 20, passiH. Nesa with stages for Goldheld. Conneesia made st Phoenix for Congress, Prescott and a. points in northern Arizona wis the s. F.. r. '. F.. F.. R.
 Pullman Palace Sleeping Car on trains Nc. and be ween Phoeuix and MaricOpa. <. K. HASTEN, BIZ. PORTER,
 President Acting SuDl
 q. BICKNELL. Gen. Pass Agt
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing modern cities and ancient monuments standard gauge in everything man agement Ideas and treatment of pa- irons. The only line in the republic running Pullman palace buffet sleep :ng cars between the capital and points in the United States. Cheap rates and call or. Jr address J. F. Donohoe Commercial agent. Fl Paso Texas
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
KLONDYKE.

To parties who intend going to Alaska, we are now prepared to fur- n1sh transportation through to DO ,nts Tn Alaska via Seattle. For rates and other Information call on or address. E. w. Giuett, A West Washington street. ".
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

FOR RENT-Large front room on north side of brick house, with mod ern improvements and electric light. A nice lawn and best location. Al West Van Buren.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26
aIla VaIIsy, G'abe t Ssflhsrn E. R.Cs.
STATIGNe.

Trgins N.s ana run daily except Sunday, aims Nos. an. ""1nect at Geronimo with stage from and to San Carlos and Globe Trains Nos and make connections at Bowie with Southern Pacific trains l9 ard 20 for or points es sst and west.
 VIM. GARLANp, B.JoNEs,
 president Superln ,endent
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

FOR SALE OR TRADE-A new Henney buggy, rubber tires and ball. bearing; will trade for horses or COWS. Apply 426 North Third avenue.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

ALTHOUGH IT IS PUBLISHED EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR THE PRICE OF THE REPUBLICAN RE MAINS THE SAME, 50 CENTS PER MONTH BY CARRIER, s6 PER YEAR BY MAIL
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

WANTED -Shoemakers to call at N. Porter's Saddle and Harness Co., 211 West Washington, for shoe ind ings.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

YOUR choice of one large 22x2S photograph of scenes along the Santa Fe railroad free with every $6 pur- chase at the Sunbeam, corner Ihlrd avenue and Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

Porter X Co.'S first class stages make cloee connections with arrivipg trains, as also with trains going to Bowie Specisl accommoda- flons provided for trins to and from Globe.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

WANTED-By a good honest Jap anese cook, a position as cook on ranch, mining camp or anywhere that may be desired. Address, Japan, this office.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-26

STAR LODGING HOUSE-Henry Rixen, Prop. Good beds 25c Liber- ally furnished with all modern im- provements. A well appointed barber shop in connection. Southwest cor ner Jackson and First Sts., one block east Of Santa F'e depot