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Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
10. O. F. GRAND LODGE.
Election of Officers and the Next Place
 of Meeting.

The greater volume of business oi the I. O. O. F. grand lodge was trans acted yesterday, consisting of the election of grand officers and the choice of place for the sixteenth convoca- tion. Tucson was selected without opposition and the time will be the second Monday of April, 1899. The following grand officers were chosen: Grand master, J. J. Till, Tucson; dep uty grand master, H. c. Hitchcock Globe; grand warden, A. R. Kilgore Williams; grand secretary, G. A. Mintz, Phoenix; grand treasurer Richard Humphreys, Bisbee; grand trustees, B. Robinson, Prescott, E. G. Frankenberg, Tempe, and J. Perry Kingman. After the transaction oi this and routine business the grand lodge adjourned for the day to make way for the grand encampment, which assembled in the afternoon. The session was brief There was the reading of the annual reports, followed by the election of grand officers as fol- lows: J. N. Jones, grand patriarch; J. J. Hill, grand high priest; H. c. Hitchcock, grand senior warden George A. Mintz, grand scribe.
 The business of the grand lodge will be closed this forenoon and the af- ternoon will be taken up with the proceedings of the grand Rebekah lodge. The banquet tonight will con- clude the fifteenth session.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
forces to carry the resolution into eff
THE SKIRMISH LINE.
The Opening Guns of the Battle Set for
 Tomorrow.

Washington, April 12. - General Grosvenor of Ohio, now generally re- garded as the spokesman of the pres ent administration in the house, late this afternoon in reply to an attack upon the policy of the administration interpreted the recommendation in the presidents message to mean a re- quest for authority to use the army and navy of the United States to es- tablish on the island of Cuba a gov ernment independent of Spain. It was regarded as an exceedingly important and significant announcement.
 In brief debate today the opening guns of the contest that begins to- morrow were fired. Broadsides were exchanged and then the house ad- journed. MT. Lentz, who drew the fire of General Grosvenor last Thursday, returned to the assault today, attack ing what he termed the "vacil ating policy of the president" midnight conferences" at the White House with Senator Elkins and John J. McCook, and asserting that the presidents rec concentrations really meant that the United States should coerce the Cuban insurgents into an acceptance of Spain's scheme of autonomy. MT. Hepburn, republican of Iowa, made a spirited and indignant reply, de nouncing the intimation of such pol icy as little short of scoundrelism.
 Then came General Grosvenor's i'm portant announcement, upon which MT. Bailey, the democratic leader, countered, taking the position that if the president had meant to declare for the independence of Cuba he would have said SO in specific words. The message was clear and lucid, he said, except as to the recommendations, and it had required all the ingenuity of General Grosvenor to torture such an interpretation from them. In con- clusion he declared that a president who would coerce the Cuban insur- gents would not live to survive the odium of the American people
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
POWER TO THE PRESIDENT.
The House Committee Agrees on ;
 Strong Resolution.

Washington, April 12.-The presi- dent is authorized, directed and en- powered to intervene at once to restore peace on the island of Cuba and to se- cure to the people a stable and inde- pendent form of government of their own, and he Is authorized to use. the army and naval forces of the United States to secure this end. This sub stantially is resolution agreed upon by the house committee on foreign re- 1ations tonight.
 A meeting was held at the resi- dence of one of the members and did not adjourn until very late hour. Before finally deciding upon the word the committee carefully considered several other forms. Information was conveyed to the committee, however. that strong resolution was demanded and several members headed by MT. Smith of Michigan made contest for the resolution that was finally agreed to.
 To all intents and purposes it is the resolution offered by MT. Smith. It is the intention of the republican members, now that an agreement has been reached, to call the democratic members of the committee tomorrow morning and to make a report to the house as soon as it convenes at noon.
 The single resolution agreed upon by the republican members will be in- troduced by a preamble reciting the conditions existing in the island of Cuba and the facts as known concern ing the destruction of the Maine and briefly making a strong indictment against Spain for her conduct of af- fairs on the island.
 The preamble will in an epitomized form follow very closely the lines of the presidents message, but that part of it referring to the Maine disaster will take stronger grounds than did the message.
 It is now the purpose to pass the res olution before sunset tomorrow. The debate will be limited to four or five hours The house leaders have de- termined upon this course in the be- lief that will strengthen both at home and abroad the position to be taken.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
THREE HOURS IN THE SENATE.
Resolutions in Favor of Cuban Inde-
 pendence.

| Washington, April 12.-For nearly three hours in the senate the Cuban question in it's several phases was un- der discussion Three resolutions bearing upon the question were intro duced, one by MT. Lindsay of Ken lucky, directing that in the event of operations against the Spanish army in Cuba they be in conjunction with General Gomez, the supreme command to be vested in the United States forces to the end that the independence ot the Cubans be restored. A second was introduced by MT. Wilson of Washing ton directing the president to at once take such steps as will restore to the Cuban people an independent republi- can form of government, and a third by MT. Allen of Nebraska declaring the existence of a war in Cuba, and direct ing the president to take steps to stoI 1t and secure to the people of the island a stable and independent gov ernment.
 Following the introductions of the resolutions, speeches were delivered by MT. Pettus of Alabama, MT. Mason ot Illinois, and MT. Butler of North Caro- lima. Judge Pettus presented an argu- ment that congress could not delegate to the president the power to make war, either in a general or in a special sense, and he declared that the making of any declaration of war without an express declaration by congress would be disgrace to the nation.
 MT Mason's speech was largely a legal argument in favor of the recog- milton of the independence of the Gu ban republic, and was delivered with characteristic fire and vehemence.
 MT. Butler spoke for the "opposi- tion" on the floor of the senate, main taining that it had thus far upheld the hand of the administration and would continue to do so for definite and vigorous policy. He regretted that the president had not presented such a policy to congress, and he held that intervention without recogni- tion of independence would simply mean the crushing of the Cuban pa triots.
 The consideration of the sundry civil bill was resumed, but no progress was made.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
LEE BEFORE THE COMMITTEE.
The Consul-General's Opinion of tn
 Destruction of the Maine.

Washington, April 12.-Consul-Ge Gen. eral Lee was before the senate com mittee on foreign relations for an hour today. He talked freely with the in Cuba, especially with reference to the destruction of the Maine He said that in his opinion there was no room to doubt that the destruction of the vessel was due to Spanish agencies
 Do you mean the Spanish authori- ties in Cuba?" he was asked by a member of the committee.
 Il mean Spanish officials" he re- piled, "but not General Blanco. think some of the officials were cog
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
HURTING SOUTH.
Movements of Warships and Torpedo
 Boats.

Halifax. N. S., April 12.-The United States warship San Francisco and the New Orleans sailed at this morning for New York. They took on beard 25C tons of coal at this port. As soon as the warships were we'll down the har- bor they put on full speed. New York, April 12.-The auxiliary torpedo boat destroyer Mayflower left the Brooklyn navy yard at an early hour this morning and passed out oi Sandy Hook at 7:35 a. m. She is bound to Newport, R. l., to take on torpedoes.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
A YAVAPAI- KILLING.

Prescott, Ariz.. April 12.-Word was just received here that Charles Ryall was shot and killed yesterday near Camp Verde by William Horn, a sa- and quarreled. Horn whipped Ryall, who wanted bottle of whisky to take home. Being refused he assaulted Horn with a club, when the latter shot him. The deceased leaves a large dependent family.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
Members Disposed to Begin
 the Battle Yesterday.
General Lee Before the Senate Committee Yesterday Talk ed of the Maine but Denied the RumOrS of a Previous Knowledge of a Mine In Havana Harbor.

Washington, April 12.-The diplo- matic phase of the Spanish situation is in statu quo. There are no new ne gotiations and no further developments in the old ones It is the expecta- tion that this status will continue for the present, at least. while congress considers the subject.
 A definite understanding has been reached by the representatives of the six great powers of Europe that no additional action from that quarter would be opportune at this time. This is not the result of any meeting of ambassadors and ministers, for they have not met in a body since the pres- ident's message went to congress, but their personal exchanges have been productive of a common understanding and their advice sent to the capitals of Europe is that the present situation calls for no further movement of the powers.
 The armistice has gone into effect in Cuba, but up to late hour today no word has come as to the attitude of the insurgents. If they accept it the solution appears to be simple. If they do not accept, the expectation of the Spanish government is that this will be manifest within the next few days by continued hostilities by the forces of Gomez and others. If the Spanish troops are attacked while in garrison they will defend themselves and thereafter feel free to take the aggressive.
 In granting the armistice it Is known that the Spanish military authorities did so as to tender to the insurgents a mutual cessation of hostilities, but it is viewed as being a mutual under taking, so if the insurgents do not ac- cept the tender, it is understood that it will not continue to operate as a means of keeping the Spanish troops passive while under fire
 It developed today that General Blanco's proclamation of an armistice specifically stated that it was yielded at the solicitation of the pope and of the great powers of Europe The text of the proclamation made available yesterday, referred to the pope, but omitted the great powers of Europe.
 The text was given, however, ex- actly as received. It had the effect of creating some feeling among the rep resentatives of the six powers, as it was thought to be surprising that Gen eral Blanco had omitted all reference to the influence the powers had jointly exerted, which influences were de- cisive in bringing about the final re- suit.
 This led to a development that General Blanco's proclamation, in fact, has specified the influences of the
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, April 12.-Cattle re- ceipts, S,400 natives; market active; dressed beef steers, $3.50@4.S5; west ern fed steers, s4.10@445; native cows and heifers, s3@475; westerns, $3@4.30; stockers and feeders, steady, $3.75@5.35; sheep receipts, 5000; market active, steady; western sheep, s3.75@4.75; western lambs, $4.S5@ 5.40; yearlings, $4.75@5.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13

nizant of the plans to destroy the yes sel, but do not believe that the cap tain general was."
 General Lee said he had no knowl- edge of the reports that mine had been discovered by divers under the Montgomery while that vessel lay in the harbor at Havana.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
MADRID TONED DOWN.

Madrid, April 12.-Complete tran quility prevails this morning at the Spanish capitol. There were patriotic demonstrations yesterday evening at Barcelona and Valencia, accompanied by shouts of Long live Spain!" Long live the army!" Long live Cuba!" etc., but there were no disturbances,
Arizona republican., 1898-04-13
THE PRINCIPAL IS BOUND.

Washington, April 12.-General Lee Stated before the senate committee on foreign relations that in his opinion the Maine was blown up by Spains agency.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
SATURDAYS CONGRESS.
The War Revenue Bill Considered in Senate
Bib to Protect Homesteaders
Passed in the House.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-After the
transaction of brief routine business
the senate this morning resumed con-
sideration of the war revenue measure.
An amendment providing for a
tax of one cent on every
berth in a sleeping car and seat in a
palace car sold was adopted. The
Morgan income tax amendment was
rejected, SIS to So.
The amendment requiring mixed
and adulterated flour to be labeled
like oleomargarine and pay a tax of
four cents barrel was adopted.
An amendment providing that no
stamp tax shall be placed on packages
of newspapers weighing less than 100
pounds was adopted.
A tax of ten cents a pound was
placed on tea after July i, 1898.
Upon request of Mr.. Dingley the
house ordered the printing of 5000
copies of the revenue bill as it shall
pass the senate. Mr.. Payne called up
the senate bill to grant an American
register to the ship China and it was
passed.
Mr.. Lacey secured consideration of
the senate bill to protect homestead
ers who may enlist and serve in the
forces of the United States and it was
passed. An adjournment was then
taken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
TExARKANA LYNCHiNG.
Ben Hayden. CoIored, Dragged to the
Woods and Hanged for Assault
ing q Young Girl.

TEXARKANA, Ark, June 5.-Ben Hay
den, alias Levi Hayden. or Davis,
negro Is years old, was lynched at
Texarlzana shortly before noon yester-
day. About nine o'clock the previous
morning Hayden criminally assaulted
Miss Jessie Scott, the 12-year-old
daughter of the late circuit clerk, j.
V. Scott. He made his escape on a
stolen bicycle. Posses were quickly
organized and in the afternoon City
Marshal w. E. Casey captured him as
he was riding through the woods
about l. miles from Texarkana. The
negro was returned to town and placed
in the Miller county jail. He was
afterwards taken to the scene of his
crime and the girl identified him. He
was returned to the Jail. When the
crowd learned that Hayden was guilty
they went to the Jail and demanded
the prisoner. After some resistance
the officer gave him up. A rope was
placed around his neck and he was
dragged to the woods and quickly
swung from the limb of tree. After
filing his body with bullets the crowd
dispersed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
WHY THE COOK FELT HURT.
Her Employer Was Not Laid Up from
Overeating and She Felt
Sighted.

A lady had a cook who gave her every sat
isfaction and she was under the impression
that the cook was equally satisfied with her
place. But one morning, to the lady's in
tense surprise, the cook gave her the usual
months notice.
What do you want to leave for, Jane?''
asked her mistress. 81 am very much
pleased with you, and I thought you were
quite comfortable here
Eyes, mum, I'm comfortable enough in a
way, but
The cook hesitated and fidgeted about.
"But what? ?" queried her mistress.
''Well, mum" she blurted out, "the fact
is the master doesn't seem to 'preciate my
cookery and 1 can't stop in a place where
my, efforts to please are wasted; so I'd
rather go, num-.
"But what makes You think that your
master doesn't appreciate your. cookery?
Has he ever complained to your" asked the
mo, mum, but my late master was al
ways being laid up through overeating-he
said he couldn't help doing SO because my
cookery was SO delicious-but master here
hasn't been laid up once all the three months
I've been with you, and that's just, what
bothers me so, mumi''-Boston Traveller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
NATIVE BIRDS SEIZED.
Game Warden Loveday Gets After BIRD
Dealers and sfllliners in Chicago
for Violation OF Law.

CHICAGO, June 5.-The attention of
the members of the Audubon society
has been directed for weeks to the
wholesale trapping of native song
birds in Chicago suburbs and through
out the state for the purpose of sale
to the big millinery and bird stores in
Chicago. Game Warden Loveday, to
make test case, determined to seize
all the native birds in one of the stores
to see if conviction could not be Sc
cured, even though the person having
the birds was not caught in the act of
capturing them. Warden Loveday &C.
cordingly went to the bird store of
Louis Grebasch, where Edward B.
Clarke, one of the Audi bon society
directors. pointed out the birds
which came under the trapping
laws. The warden seized all the
Illinois birds in the collection
and took them before Justice Under
| wood. When the case came up yester-
| day every live bird dealer in Chicago
was represented in court, for it was
understood by them that if the people
| won the case the thousands of native
Illinois birds now kept by them in
stock would be liable to seizure by the
game warden and set at liberty. JUS
| tice Underwood decided in favor of
| the Gagged songsters. which were
turned over to Game Warden Loveday
to be disposed of according to law.
This case is one of series to be begun
| by Game Warden Loveday against
dealers in birds and milIinerS who are
violating the state laws. The Illinois
game law provides no penalty for the
| trappers save the forfeiture of the
bir DIS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
CURRENCY CONVENTION.
All Arrangements Completed for the Meet
ing to Ee Held at the Omaha Ex-
position in November.

CHICAGO. June Sc. V. Smalley,
general secretary of the National
Sound Money league, says that the
preliminary arrangements are now
complete for the national currency
convention that is to be held at the
Omaha exposition on the 18th, 18th
and 18th of September next. Leading
economists, journalists, bankers and
social reformers, representing all sides
of the money question, have promised
to attend, deliver addresses and take
part in the debates. The three DAYS
will be devoted success sively to gold,
silver and paper money. A lively con-
troversy is expected, as some of the
ablest men on each side will expound
and defend their opinions. In order
to insure perfect fairness, no resolu-
tions will be passed. nor will any test
votes be taken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
A REMARKABLE CASE.

The following case was printed originally
in The Monitor, a newspaper published at
Meaford, Ontario. Doubts were raised as
to its truthfulness, consequently close
watch was kept on the case for two years and
the original statement has now been COM
pletely verified.
Mr.. Petch had been hopeless paralytic
for five years. His case has had wide atten-
ton. He was confined to his bed, was bloat-
ed almost beyond recognition, and could not
take solid food. Doctors called the disease
spinal sclerosis, and all said he could not
live. The Canadian Mutual Life Associa-
ton, after a thorough examination, paid him
his total disability claim of 81 600, regarding
him as forever incurable.
For three years he fingered in this condi-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09

by pricking sensation, until at last the
blood began to course freely and vigorously
through his body. Soon he was restored
to his old time health
a reporter for The Monitor recently called
on Mr.. Petch again and was told:
You may say there is no doubt as to my
cure being permanent. / am in better health
than when I gave you the first interview
and certainly attribute my cure to DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People.
''To these pills l owe my release from the
living death, and I shall always bless the
day was induced to take them
Such is the history of one of the most
remarkable cases in modern times. In the
face of such testimony, can anyone say that
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are not entitled to
man, woman or child? Is not the case, in
truth, miracle of modern medicine?
These pills are sold by all druggists and
are considered by them to be one of the most
valuable remedial agents known to science.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
SAMPSON HEARD FROM.
The Uuited States Admiral Makes p Report
to the Navy DEPARTMENT. on the
Santiago Affair.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The navy de-
partment has posted the following
bulletin: The navy department at
three o'clock received the following
dispatch:
MOLE Hayti. June T.. -Succeeded in sinking
Merrimac in the channel OF Santiago at four
D. m, June g. This was carried out most
calamity under the command of Naval
Instructor EobSon and seven men
BY flag OF truce from the Spanish
admiral, Cervera. sent in recognition of their
bravery. am informed all prisoners of
war, two slightly wounded Request authority
to approve exchange, if possible. between
these and prisoners at Atlanta Six of the
Spanish squadron in the harbor OF Santiago
unable TO avoid being captured or destroyed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
snanlard. Taklne Advantage of Delay.

KEY WEST, Fla. June 5.-There is
peace along the line of the blockade,
while the Spaniards on shore continue
day and night to strengthen the forth
fcations and throw up new ones This
continues to be the order of things on
the northern coast of Cuba The Span
iards are taking advantage of every
day of grace left them in Cuba to pre-
pare to resist the inevitable invasion
in the near future
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
Sbake INTO .our shoes

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
Public Clocks.

Few great cities of America are adequately
provided with public clocks of such a size
and so prominent location to indicate the
time over wide metropolitan districts But
it is high time to check kidney and bladder
complaint manifested to the sufferer by in
activity of the organs affected: Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters remedies this as it does dys-
pepsia, rheumatism constipation, bilious
ness and Nervousness
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09
LeraI Wit.

whats the matter there?" said the
Judge to the defendant in the suit, who had
Just been released from the witness stand,
and was rummaging amongst the jury
eve lost my hat, replied the defendant.
in an injured tone.
.ePerhaps Mr.. H has it, said the de-
PENDANTS counsel, indicating the counsel for
the other side.
ssNot II replied that gentleman, "but
hone to have his whole suit before we get
through Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09

CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, June 5.-A re-
port which cannot be verified is cur
rent here to the effect that the Amer
lean feet of Santiago de Cuba de-
stroyed the Spanish feet at that place
yesterday. But no direct news from
this has yet been received.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-09

WASHINGTON, June 5.-Among the
appointments made by President Nc
Kinley to-day was that of DR.. NJ. B.
Ward, of Kansas City, No., to be a
brigade surgeon, with rank of major.
DR.. Ward was until recently resident
of Topeka, Kan. and is well known.