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Arizona republican., 1898-01-09
PLANS FOR SILVER.
Scheming to Keep All the White Metal
 lists in Line.

Washington, Jan. 8.-The leaders of coinage of silver were in conference at the capital today. The first meeting was held in the committee room of Senator Jones Of Arkansas, chairman. of the democratic national committee, and there were present in addition to Senator Jones, Senator Butler of North Carolina, chairman of the national committee of the popu1ist party: Hon. A. P. Towne, chairman of the na- tional committee of the silver republi- can party; Senator White, Congress man Bailey and Hon. Marcus Daily democrats; Senators Teller. Pe5tigrew. Cannon and Mantle and Representative Hartman, silver republican, and Sen ator Allen, populist.
 Later in the day there was another conference in which the democrats did not participate. The meeting was not final, and no authorized statements were made on the proceedings beyond the announcement that the meet, ng was merely incidental to MT. Towne's visit to Washington.
 It is understood, however, that the principal subject discussed was the de- vising of a plan for holding the silver forces together for the congressional campaign next fall and that while no absolute conclusion was reached, it was decided that he local silver lead CTS of whatever party affiliation should be advised by the convocation of the national leaders of the necessity for maintaining a solid front against the republican party as the organized ad- vocates of policy of maintaining the gold standard. The chairman of the various parties are said to be agreed as to the wisdom and importance of concerted action.
 THE HOUSE.
 Washington, Jan 8-The house de- voted two hours of its session today to civil service debate, during which Messrs. Corliss, republican of Mich igan, Hepburn, republican of Iowa, and Clark, republican of New Hamp- shire, addressed the house in opposi-
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09
THE MINERS CONVENTION.

Editor Republican, Sir: Now that Governor McCord has annSunced the place and date of the miners con vention, it behooves Phoenix to be up and doing. What shall we do to en- terrain our visitors during their brief stay in the city? The miner is the man who does the most to develop Arizona's resources and he is entitled to public recognition becoming a city of importance. We should act at once, as the convention will. be held seventeen days hence, January 25.
 CITIZEN. Phoenix. January 8.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09
MoHAvE AGENCY IMPROVEMENT.

Washington, Jan S.-(Spec cial.)- The Indian office is preparing plans for a s30,G0A school building al the Mohave Indian agency. They ex- pect to have the contracts on the mar ket in the course of a month.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. GILL.

The funeral of Mrs. Edwin S. Gill will take place at o'clock this af- ternoon from the family residence on East Washington street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Penick of the Trinity Episcopal church.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09
KANSAS CITY SHOOK MARKET.

Kansas City, Jan Seattle receipts, trade; sheep receipts, 800; matke strong; lambs, $4.50@5.50; muttons, $3@4.3O.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09
ARIZONA POSTMASTER.

Washington, Jan. 8.-(Special.)- James s. Everett was appointed pest master at Lees Ferry, vice w. M Johnson. resigned.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09
PRICE OF COPPER.

New York, Jan. Stopper quiet: brokers, SLOTS.
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09

tion to the law as it stands The ra- mainder of the session was consumed by friends of the late Representative Wright of Massachusetts in eulogies of his memory
Arizona republican., 1898-01-09

Continued on Fourth Page.)
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Turner Captured in Kansas,

Topeka, Kan., Jan. Io-Deputy Sheriff
William Granger of Pueblo, Colo, has
secured from Gov. Leedy requisition pa.
pers for James Turner, held at Owasa.
tonne, Kan, under charges of completely
in murder in Pueblo in March, 1866
This murder has renamed mystery
until short time ago." said MIR. Gran
ger. "By chance we found two men who
confessed to having aided in the murder
of w. ]. Barndollar at Pueblo in March
1886. The body was found in the street
half block from the murdered mans
home. He was sandbagged and robbed
Most persistent efforts to apprehend the
guilty parties failed until we captured
the two men who confessed"
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Mrs. Murfree's rhimble Party.

Mrs. Murfree gave thimble party
yesterday afternoon at her residence on
Spruce street which was thoroughly en-
joyed by all participating. Each guest
was asked the date of her birth and was
expected to tell of some other noted per-
son born on that day. Mrs. Sprague, in
whose honor the party was given, read a
very interesting paper on Benjamin
Franklin, that distinguished gentlemen S
birthday falling on the same as hers.
Elegant refreshments were served in the
dining room.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
VILLAGE BELLE SALE.
NJ. d. Morrson's Eldora Mine Changes
Hands for $4,000.

| NJ. ID. MorrisOn's EidOra Mine Changes
Hands for $4,000.
The sale of the Village Belle mine o.
Eldora, concerning which an item ap
peared in these columns some weeks ago
has been finally consummated. The con
sideraton is claimed to be $4,000
though the terms of payment are moi
made public. The deal was engineered
by the Mayham Investment company
and the purchasers are comprised in a
syndicate OF eastern men. The party
including H. Hutchinson, Neil Mellon.
aid, H. S. Shaw. H. J. Mayham, c. NJ
Webb and M. D. Morrison, went upto
Eldora yesterday and closed the deal
which has now been pending for some
weeks.
The Village Belle will now be under
the superin,endency of c. M. Webb. To
Camera representative this morning,
Mr.. Webb stated that his instructions in
regard to the mine were few but compre-
hensive, namely, the development of the
mine as thoroughly and rapidly as pos
sible. AS many men will be put to work
as 1t is possible to use, and neither money
or forts will be spared to bring out the
mine for all there is in 1t.
The Village Belle was taken under
bond and lease by M. d. Morrison and
Charley Cheney over year ago from B
J. Hardin. Mr.. Cheney subsequently
dropped out and Mr. Morrison continue d
the development alone. During the time
that it has been in Mr.. Morrison's hands,
it has been demonstrated to be splen
did property and the lack of capital
alone prevented him from developing it
himself. The property is equipped with
the most modern hoisting machinery,
pumps, ETC., and without great additional
outlay can be transformed into steady
producer. The ore body has been con-
,lnuous since the opening up of the shaft
and the ore has run from three to ten
ounces in gold.
The sale Of the Village Belle marks
the first transfer of an Eldora property
into the hands OF syndicate that can
push development, without beng hinder.
ed by lack of cash. With the advent oi
the new railroad and cheaper transporta
ton facilities, Eldora is sure to take a
leading stand with the camps of the
county.
The Village Belle is confidently be
lieved by many to be one of the mine!
that promises TO give Eldora its prom
inence.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20

Spain Is Rent by Internal Dlssensions and
the Government 10 Tottering.
Washington, Jan. 2o-Advices received
through the diplomatic department re.
port the situation in Spain to be very
grave. The Spanish government is about
to resort to the same plan as General
Blanco to restrain the manifestations
of popular dissatisfaction. The time is
just ripe for revolution against estab-
lished order. The question is whether
Don Carlos is fully prepared to take ad.
vantage of the opportunity. A revolu.
ton in Spain at this time would be fol.
lowed by an uprising in Cuba. The
presence OF American warships at Ha
vana harbor in restraint of law and order
will not be an altogether unexpected
turn of affairs and will become welcome
to those who at present resent theil
coming.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Is III. II. Holmes Dead?

Chicago, Jan. 2o-The Interocean to-
day tells story that H. H. Holmes who
was supposed to have been hanged in
Philadelphia in May 1896 is still alive.
1t is the custom In Philadelphia to lower
the body into the trap, and then by the
dropping ofA weight, to jerk the body
up. 1t is claimed that when Holmes was
lowered into the trap another body was
substituted. The paper asserts that
Holmes is in Paraguay raising coffee.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
OHIO RIVER RISING.
Railroad Traffic Suspended and Great
n,,pr, fpp

Railroad Traffic Suspended and Great
Damage to Property Resulting.
Cincinnati, Jan. 2o-Owing to heavy
rains the Ohio river is rising and river
men say it will reach fifty feet tonight.
1t is rising several inches an hour and
the Ohio side of the river is flood, d.
Great activity is going on with wagons
and skiffs in removing goods and furni-
ture from houses in threatened portions.
Several'of the coal fleets have broke n
loose. Four hundred feet of the Big
Four railroad has been washed away and
traffic is suspended. The Panhandle
and B. & O. tracks are also flooded. The
wagon roads and bridges in the vicinity
are all under water.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Government is Prepared.

Washington. Jan. 2o-In anticipation
OF any emergency in the Cuban situation
Secretary Long has perfected meas
ures to supplement any action the presi
dent may take. The orders for the
Nashville to join the European squadron
have been revoked and she will Join the
fleet at Key West and the gunboat
Helena of the Asiatic squadron will at
tsch herself to the European squadron
Other orders have been given for vari
Gus vessels to hold themselves in readi.
ness to join the feet at Cuba.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
READY FOR REVOLUTION.

5000 men.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
kosagi Launched.

Philadelphia, Jan. 7o-The Japanese
cruise, Kosagi. was launched at Cramps
ship yards into the Delaware river today.
Helen Long. daughter of Secretary Long.
stood sponsor for the huge ship. The
ceremonies were extensive and were
Witnessed by large crowd.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
TODAY 5 NEWS.
SILVER MEN CONTROL.
The Vote on the Teller Resolution Carries
bya Vote of Al to 25.

Washington, Jan. 2o-The senate this
afternoon concluded the routine business
and reached vote on the Teller resolu.
ton to pay United States bonds in gold
or silver. The resolution carried by a
vote of al to Is. All the Democrats and
Populists and Senator Quay, Gold Re.
publican of Pennsylvania, voted for the
measure. The vote was better than ex.
pected and assures the silver men the
control of the on all financial matters.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Chicago Will Welcome Dole.

Chicago, Jan. 2o-Plans have been
completed for welcoming President Dole
Of Hawaii to this city when he arrives
Sunday mornlng. Mayor Harrison will
be chairman OF the reception committee
depot and entertain him during his so
journ in Chicago.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Fraternal Union Installation


y Installation of officers of Sylvanlte
lodge No. 2, Fraternal Union of America
was held last night. The officers installed
were:
Fraternal Master-Mrs. H. A. Carr.
Justice-Mrs. D. c.. Koehler.
Mercy-Mrs. NJ. E. Dodd.
Truth-Mrs. ID. Sisson.
Guide-Mrs. S. E. Young.
Protector-Mrs. E. Bellman.
Guard-H. M. Carr.
Sentinel-G. F. Gray.
Secretary-E. B. Meeker.
Stewards-B. F. Gregg. r. E. Coule
han.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
VIII Celebrate Its Anniversary.

New Haven, Jan. 2o-Yale will arrive at
its 2ooth anniversary in 1901 and com
mittee has been named by President
Dwight to arrange for an elaborate cele-
bratlon. Edward Mason of Chicago is
head of the committee.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Japan Buys a Warship.

London, Jan. 2o-It is reported that
Japan has purchased the Brazilian cruiser
Abreu now being built on the Tyne, for
I35o,ooo, and two Brazilian ronclads
being built in France. 1t is understood
that the Spanish government has also
tiled to purchase ships in France but
was unable to raise the money.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
Leutgart Will Talk.

Chicago, Jan. 2o-Leutgart will tell his
story late this afternoon. VIM. Charles,
his partner, on the stand today repeated
his story OF the soap experiments being
made in the vat
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
MERRY WEAkENS.

The Case of the Foul Wife Murderer Will
Soon Go to the Jury.
Chicago, Jan. 2o-The case of James
Smith and Chris Merry, or trial for the
murder of the latter's wife, will go to the
jury today and the closing arguments are
being given today. Merry is weakening
and confession is expected, though
Smith may escape the gallows.
Daily camera., 1898-01-20
England Increases Navy Forces.

London, Jan. 2o-The Central News
today states that the government has de-
c,ded, in view of the Chinese situation,
to increase the personelle of the navy by
5000 men.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-12
WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
Costa Iica aud NioarsEua Almost Ia
the Yield of Battle.

New York, March ia special to
Tho Herald from Panama says:
Advices received from The Herald's
correspondents at various points in Cen.
tml America state that war clouds are
still towering over those countries.
Tho correspondent at Ia Libortad,
san salvador says the situation between
Costa Rica and Nicaragua l. very seri.
ious. and that it Is reported that troop.
have already gone 70 the field
Il b thought that Honduras viii aid
Nicaragua In a war against Costa Rica
and 10 il reported that Honduras has al
ready sent 900 armed men 20 Nican
qua 70 combine with the latter country''
forces.
San salvador meanwhile Is exerting
all efforts 20 avert war. but the govern
mout h resolved not 20 take any par
where san Salvador Is concerned, 4
well known diplomat In san Salyado
will neutulizo her action.
Tho only Interpretation Of this Is tina
should Honduras help Nicaragua, Sai
Salvador viii support Costa Rioa in th'
struggle.
Guatemala's envoy has left Mangul
for Costa Rica, carrying important doc
uments which will decide whether Cen
tal American countries viii plung int
war on not.
IL IL the general belief that there vii
bo war In which three or more Of th
Central American countries viii b. In
vulvod
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-12
FRANCE TO HELP SPAIN
4 Large Loan Proposed on Spain's
Tobacco Revenues.
OTHER SUPPORT PROMISED.
French Government Indirectly onsrs
Moral support To spain Ia Her
Cuban Diniculties- of
Inquiry Done at Havana.

New York. March IA special 20
The World from Madrid says:
Senior Leon Castillo, the Spanish am.
bassador at Paris, has returned 10 Mad
rid ostensibly on a short leave Of abb
sencc, TO look after his private personal
Affairs.
But In official circles II Is generally
believed that he has come 10 onlighten
the Spanish government u the present
disposition Of the Paris banks and inan-
eiers toward Spain.
II il AN opon secret that these financial
interests, hacked ~ French diplomacy
aud the French cabinet, seems much
embarrassed and hurt by the critical
state Of the Spanish finances, the rise "
foreign exchanges, the decline Of tmde
and other circumstances consequent
upon the colonial wars. the condition Of
the Spanish railway companies and Of
many other enterprises IN which French
capital Is largely invested
Therefore. very strong influences have
been brought 20 bear ON the Madrid gov.
ernment 10 promise 10 do something 10
have the next parliament vote a law TO
assist the railway companies
In consideration of the compliance
with these demands Of the French hank.
en and capitalists, Spain Is promised
support on the Paris money market In
negotiating large loan, 10 b. guaran.
tecd, however. by the revenue Of her to-
laooo monopoly.
Spain is given 20 understand that the
same financial influences might secure
for ber at least the moral support Of the
French government In her Cuban dIfii.
culties and in international c0mplica.
ti0ns which might arise out of tao Cuban
question.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-12
MORE IN THE HILLS.
WHY the spanish pid Not Pursue =
Handful uf Cubans.

WHY The spanish hih wv ihihhf
Handful Of Cuban..
Key West. March .i.-Scuator Proc.
tor and Colonel Parker gave a most
graphic and amusing description Of the
skirnish bctwocn a company of Spanish
cavalry and handful Of insurgents
which took place while they wcre on a
train near Maianas, and which was
undoubtedly prepared for thoir especial
benefit.
Before reaching the station they no.
ticcd that the telegraph wires had bocn
cut and some slight distractions placed
on the track to impede their progress
On hill In the distance they could see
Alhuucttos OF dozou Cuban insurgents
outlined against the sky. In the valley
the Spanish cavalry had started toward
them. but they were brought 10 q sud.
den halt by the bullets from the enemy.
The distance was too grat 20 hear the
shots, but the smoke from the Cubans
rifles gave warning Of what was taking
place Tho spaniards halted formed d
hollow square, while the officers sought
safety behind some convenient trees
Meanwhile the insurgents called for d
truce aud Withdrew into the dons,
woods, and the spaniaris returned 9,
the station In time % meet the train ant
receive the congratulations Of Che com
mnndcr Of the district
All this byplay struck senator procto
~ most amusing war tactics An ol,
Confederate veteran, who nccompanie,
the party, asked the Spanish officer il
command why he had not given chas
10 the insurgents, as there were not nor
than dozen Of thom His reply wa
chamcteristic-that therr woro NOR
than 1000 behind the hills
The story Is told that each member o
that cavalry has already received med
al in commemomtion Of his bravery II
that battle
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-12
COURT OF INQUIRY
Through Investigating Into the Cause
That Wrecked the Maine.

Through InNcstiEatiug Into The 'huse
That Wrecked the Maine.
New York, March H. a dispatch n
Tho Tribune from Havana says.
Many soldiers were among the people
on the water front who watched the
Montgomery entering the harbor The
feeling was rather sullen and an occas-
i0nal utterancc was heard against the
Americans. This was especially the
case when the silutes were fired. How.
ever, there was no open demonstration.
The officials have complied with all Of
Captain Sigsbees requests regarding
anchorage He stated vigorously, but
courteously, that the place originally sc-
lectcd was not satisfactory The Mont.
gomory il now anchored within few
hundred feet Of the wreck of the Maine.
The naval board has substantially
romplctcd its Investigations Every.
thing now l. In the nature Of cumulative
testimony, strengthening the evidence
that the Maine was blown up by an ox-
erual explosion The divers this week
have beon able 10 add little 90 what they
previously learned. In effect, the proof,
from the condition of the hull, NJ well
a. the magazines, makes what might be
called a complete caso OF structural oyi.
dencc Of an external cause. How far
the boani can determine the agency Of
the explosion Is very uncertain.
Many accounts Of conspincios an,
hftcd by It without result. A full digest
and analysis II the testimony has bsen
made. IL is understood that this Is on
IT, way 20 Washington.
The Spanish divers are continuing
their work intermittently and In a per.
functory manner The supcntructuf,
os wrcckagc is now fairly well cleared
away. Nothing definite can he learned
regarding the Spanish adminly board''
intention TO close It, investigation. The
Spanish authorities will do nothing un
til the American inquiry is closed
The authorities here are receiving In
formation of the coaling Of American
war vessels and arr pushing their owl
preparations for the defense Of Havana
harbor. This Is In the face Of semioih
cial statements from the captain gener
ais confidential advisers that the diplo
mats will settle the questions growinI
ont of the Maine disaster and all othe
matters OF dispute which may arise be
tween tho two governments. Neverthe
less, every suggestion Of intervention b.
the United States 10 end the presen
conditions In Cuba Is resented with bit
tcrncss
"The Aruy Gazette publishes ma
of the coast and points out wher
Spains navy will strike effectiyel
"whcn war begins" The action Of con
gross In voting t5O,OOO,OOO credit is pub
lished without o comment Neither th
officials nor army officers seem to under
stand It's meaning, Coincidont with thi
action Havana commercial houses hay
news further weakening credit, 20 th
effect that the Spanish Bank OF Madri
Is refusing government bills ofoxchang
from Cuba.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-12

there was no reason for further delay
ing necessary steps for the procurement
Of these guns, a. It Il felt there would
b. no trouble in arriving at an equitable
adjustment Of the money available.
Ever since the hatile.hip Maine was
wrecked In Havana harlof The ordnance
department has toen fastening delivery
Of guns already finished aid making ar-
mngcments for the supply u such num-
Der Of additional ones a. officials felt
warranted In ordering without addition
al funds, which have since been put at
their disposal
The ordnance bureau viii take All
these mpid iiru guns that can b. pro
cured within reasonable time, and they
will b. shipped 20 sea coast f0Ftihcntions
as rapidly a. possible.
They would b. u invaluable assist
ance In keeping the enemy's ships from
the submarine mines aud other obscured
works Of defense by maintaining a con.
slant fire over such places. Contracts
for delivery of carriages for these rapid
fre guns have alfo been authorized and
will be shipped 20 foriihcaii0ns a. soon
as completed.
Quite number Of establishments
throughout the United States have ne.
sponded 10 the Department. inquiyios n
20 whether they can assist IN mhking
these guns They include the Army
gun factory Of the Bethlehem fireworks,
I briggs Ordnance company aud the
American Ordnance company. The
guns arr mounted without much trouble,
| .O that haste In their manufacture y
essential In the present crisis. It's
now admitted by ordnance officials that
directions have been given By various
arsenals and armories controlled by the
government 90 increase the working
forcc 10 the fullest practicable extent
with d view % huuying tO completion
existing projections Likowise all firms
having contracts 10 supply the govern.
mont with ordnance have bccnuqucstcd
10 work their men night and day in or
der 10 finish the work IN hand, and ~
arrange their business with view 20
increased orders
A. 20 small arms, extra ammunition,
orders have already beon placed with
the Union Metallic Cartridge company.
and the Winchester Arms company.
Negotiations for the supply of a large
number Of small arms, army equipment.
and accoutermonts arc now IN pr0grcss.
Bureau Of officials have not yet indi'
Gated the exact number which viii b.
Ordered, bat that the aggregate viii bc
large !. shown by the the fact that man
ufactuprs have been given a cue "a
make all they can.
General Greley. chief signal officer
has been given Authority by the secrc
tary of war 20 proceed without regard
90 the ordinary restrictions iu establish
ing rapid tclogrphic connections be
tween soacoast fortihmtious Il wil
not b. necessary, therefore, % Invite
J proposals for furnishing supplies and q
follow the ordinary methods of ppcur
ing tolographic material aud doing th0
work
Lieutenant Stone, a representative o
the Carnegie Steel company, was 40 th'
navy department Boo ouuicrncc with of
Gcials Inspecting naval work iu progress
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-12
WASHINGTON NEWS.


Washington, March n 1t Is said at
the state department that the Ottawa
reports that Grcat Britain and the
United State. have signed a treaty for
the settlement Of the Alaska boundary
dispute Is incorrect No treaty having
been signed as yet, and the matter
sull being the subject Of negotiation.
The department win say nothing p.
garding the details from Ottawa as 70
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