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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
HOLD ALL ACQUISITIONS
PLATFORM OF THE MISSOURI RE-
 PUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Annexation of Hawaiian Islands, Cuba, Porto Rico and Philippine Monroe Doctrine Upheld and Nica- raguan Canal Desired.

St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 23-The repub- lican state convention met here to-day in Music hall to nominate candidates for the long term and short term for supreme court judge, superintendent of public instructions and railroad and warehouse commissioner. There were more than 1000 delegates present 'Chauncey Ives Filley, chairman of the state committee, called the convention to order. Dr. Emil Prectorius, editor of the St. Louis Westlich Post, as tenn porary chairman, said he had helped to organize the republican party in Mis- souri and he predicted success for 1t at the coming election.
 The following is synopsis of the platform:
 The republican party of the state of Missouri congratulates the nation upon the unparalleled success of the admin istration of President Mckinley, which has been distinguished for wise states ulduSlllp cLlu AOlky pdlllOLAo 1ha boeii it's domestic and foreign policy and for the efficient manner in which the war with Spain has been conducted to an early and honorable conclusion. And we hereby express our approval of the terms of the protocol imposed by the president between this country and Spain as a necessary condition prece- dent to the suspension of hostilities. We reaffirm our faith in the declaration of principles of the republican party of 1896.
 We are In favor of the completion and control of the Nicaraguan canal by the United States as a necessary measure for the protection and extension Of American commerce and the perfection of our national defence. We re-aSSert the Monroe doctrine in it's full extent as a principle of our party and we be- Heye that the United States should stand aloof from interference with the affairs and disputes of European pow CTS when American interests are not in- volved; but we assert that the Monroe doctrine does not compel our govern ment to abandon or to return to the tyranny of Spanish rule the help 
 circumstances in the conduct of the Spanish war been placed un- der our protecting care. And we fur ther assert that the Monroe doctrine does not forbid the enlargement and extension of American territory or the protection of American interest in the easter as well as in the western hemi- sphere, and especially in the Pacific
 ,l, 1esf nv, fl theNrequirements of the commercial de- velopment of our western status estab- fish paramount rights and impose on our government certain duties and we, therefore, approve of the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands and we favor the acquisition and ownership of additional naval stations and ports sufficient to afford ample protection to our rightful and naturally increasing commerce with Asia and other countries of the far east.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
ILLNESS AT PORTO RICO.
A Thousand Soldiers Ill Owing to the
 Severe Climate.

Severe Climate.
 Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 23-Noon.- Illness among the American troops is on the increase, and there are now nearly a thousand cases of malaria and dysentery, with a few typhoid fever. The climate here possesses absolutely no recuperative property, and Surgeon General Greenleaf has urgently recom- mended that the sick be sent north as rapidly as possible. It is reported that there is yellow fever at San Juan, but Surgeon General Greenleaf's advices do not confirm the rumor
 The yacht May, carrying Mrs. Van Rensselaer's party and Lieutenant Col onel John w. Clous, who has been des- ignated as secretary of the commission on the government of Cuba, sailed for Havana to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
Dewey Can Dock Vessels,

Washington, Aug. 23.-Ambassador Hay in a cablegram to the state de- partment received this afternoon says that the British government has di.. rected the governor of Hong Kong to accept Admiral Dewey's application for permission to dock and clean his ships at Hong Kong
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
Ensign Powell Goes Home.

Oswego, N. T., Aug. 2S.-Ensign Jo- seph w. Powell of Merrimac launch fame. arrived home on leave this morn- ing. By resolution of the common council Mayor Higgins will appoint a committee to arrange suitable recep- ,tion to the gallant young ensign.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
Secretary Long,s Vacation

Boston, Aug. 23.-Secretary of the Navy John D. Long and Mrs. Long left Hingham to-day for Buckfield, Me, where they will spend the next week at the old homestead where the secretary first saw the light of day fifty years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
Sampson Says Nay.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Admfral Samp- son said to-day, concerning Garcia S claim that Cervera surrendered to the Cubans and was turned over to the navy, that it would not be true. There were no Cubans about except a few on the shore. The admiral says Cervera was taken off his flagship by the Glou- cester and was afterwards taken aboard Iowa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
REQUIRE REYENUE STAMPS.
Receips for Money, Bonds, and Com
 merctaI Papers to be Stamped.

Receips for Money, Bonds, and Com-
 merctal Papers to be Stamped. New York, Aug. 23.-An order issued to the managers of the Adams Express company to-day is of interest, as it shows a new class of express matter that requires revenue stamp. It fol- lows:
 "In compliance with an opinion of the United States attorney general just re- ceived, agents are instructed that here after receipts Issued for money, bonds, securities and other commercial papers must have a one cent stamp affixed and cancelled, the same as for ship ments of goods, and rates therefor must be quoted plus government tax
 (Signed) Il. C. Weir,
 President" In explanation it is pointed out that the law requires stamp to be affixed to receipts issued for goods" carried by express companies. This will now be construed to cover money, bonds. securities or other commercial papers; the attorney general decides that those articles are embraced in the term goods"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
sCHLEY NOT DANGERoUsLY ILL.
No Occasion for Substituting Another
 Man nn Pnrfn Rdcnn Ca,n sSao,.

No Occasion for Substituting Another
 Man on Porto Rtcan Commission.
 Washington, Aug. 23.-The navy de- partment received dispatch to-day from Rear Admiral Schleys wife say ing that in her opinion his illness was not serious and that he probably would be around in few days. With this reassurance there is felt to be no occa- sion for substituting another name for that of the rear admiral on the Porto Rican military commission, unless his illness shrould become more grave.
 The illness of Captain Evans of the Iowa has been reported to the depart ment and in this case, as we'll as all others where officers are sick after their long service, leave will be granted and every opportunity given for .recu- peration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-24
Sampson at His Home.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Admiral Samp- son reached his home in Glen Ridge to- night from Washington. There was no demonstration.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28

in all, is net aware that this great TO .1
 is not only a strategic military read,
 but enc along which conquest will pro- ceed by means Of peaceful immigra-
 ton. Already into those portions cf Siberia ncfx reached by the road 200C00 1 immigrants a year are pouring All this regicn is west Of Lake Baikal, as i the int5ricr cast Of ths great fresh
 water lake is still unpenatrated by the railroad. Lake Baikal is 14,EO0 square miles in area. abou5 5000
 square miles less than Lake Michigan. 1 It is within the lin. Of the annual is sc- therm of g deg. and hence knows but
 a short summer and frecz5s Cv1r cary | in the winter. To keep open commun- ication fer th- railroad the Russians
 are building great combination ice
 crushing ferry beats ;c connect the eastern and western sections of the line. But they are also surveying al all-land rcGte around the head Of the lake. East of tine lake ,2l section 800 miles long, already graded will cary the read atmcst e the Chimes frontier.
 From Chitai, near the Chinese from tier, to Kirin, the principal town in Manchuria. is about 800 miles. From
 Kirin tc New Chang, Cn the Gulf of
 Pechili, is but 300 mi.,s. By the end Of 1889 the section from Baikal 70 Chitai
 and from New Chang tip 10 Kicin will unquest:cnablE be finished. as will the brsnch from New Chang to Porc Ar thur Int Kirin-Chitai section will cause delay, though the route frcm Baikal to New Chang is 1,00J miles shorter than the first official route toI Vladivostock, new nc longer consider ed as being on the terminus Of th2i road. Hence by saving 5000 miles, the Russians net only see the end in sight, but acquire by railrC2d ccnques- Manchuria down to t.e very walls Of China.
 When finished the tr3ns-S-ber.an read starting from Moscow will run 3,20O miles to Irkutsk, then forty mills to Lake Baikal, forty miles acrIss B2i- k3l. 800 miles to Chatai, SOD miles tO Kirin, 90 miles to New Chang and 200 to Pert Arthur, $500 miles in all. Con- trolled wholly by the imperial gOvera- mem, this great read, completed as far as Irkutsk, will unQuestionably p ay a I important part in the conquest Of the cast by tho west. ThOug1i tue CO., quest by railways may provoke wa, i, is quite as likely 10 te as peaceful as was the crossing of the plains by the American locomotives, to the gteate. | glory cf the nation and the prosperity Of the cople.-Philadalph Frcss.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
LIVELY TIMES.
Privates Of Second New Jersey Settle
 Old Scores With a Sergeant

Paterson, N. J., Nov. 27-There were some lively times in this city early today after the mastering out of the Second New Jersey volunteers. Sergeant S-:tes of Company D. of Pas safe, was attacked by four ps:vates Of his company after ne left the armory. They beat him and he would have sui fered badly had not Captain Ross gone to his rescue. It took four policemen 10 sec him safely to the train. The men who attacked he sergeant said they did so because ke complained Of one of them being asleep while doin s guard duty at the Jacksonville, Fla, camp last summer.
 Alfred Sites, a private of Company
 N of Dover, was arrested in the ar mory after being mustered out by Con stable Blake of Dover. He was charged wIth having drawn q pistol or An:cnio Papani in Dover a short time ago dur irg 9 fight.
 Captain Gesncr Of Company ' Of EnglewOOd did not receive an entlusi astic farewell from some cf the mem bers of his company. In fact, he was threatened by some Of the men, it is alleged. and he left Paterson for his home as soon as his company was mus tered out.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
MHiDEN CORN HUSkcRS
Two waifs arc Picked Up on inc
 Streets by inc Police.

Kansas City, Nov. 27.-Maud David son and Corsia Whitaker, 15 and IS years old, respectively, were picked up by the police yesterday and delivered into the care of Humane Officer Green 1lan, who provided them with homes. T he girls say their homes are ill Brau- leysville, Fancy county. They told Colonel GTcenm2n that their relatives gave %hem money 10 leave home on in order tc get rid Of them. The Hu- mane officer seems 70 think, however, that they ran away from their homes.
 When they left home they walked a distance of eighteen miles to Chadwick. the neal est railroad station. Both the girls claim that the have worked in the fields ever since they were old enough to work and they wanted ColOcel Greenman to get them job husking corn or some other outdoor work. Both claim they cultivated large fields of corn last summer, ard they say they know nothing about house work. Both are large for their age and have the appearance of being used to hard work
 Neither Cce CT them ever saw rail- read train Gr5il they st2uted for Kan SIS City. CClClel G.S2GEap has writ Ign tc their relatives q Bradleysyille
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
MIR. HAGERMAN'S IDEA.

Kansas City. Nov. Eff I were making the laws that govern the business Of the national banks of the country, l would mako it impossible for either a director or an officer Of the bank to ever borrow one cent, either directly CT as an indorser for anCther.' remarked Frank Hagerman in his argument to the jury in the Rieger case in the federal court
 But the law does net prohibit such transactions, and the facts are that business mon who are large borrowers g.. into banks as directors simply that they may the more early get the loans they require The idea is wrong, and it ought to ba corrected, for as lCng as tne opportunity re mains there will be some to abuse it. g
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
ROBBERY ABOARD A TRAIN
Passengers in Sleeper Lose Honey
 and VaIuablSS.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Complaint was today filed with Inspector Mat tingly that fodr passengers who arriv- cd ill Washington at :05 q. m. today in 8 Pullman car over tho pennSyl- Vania railroad were robbed during the night while asleep Of various sums Of money and jeWclry. One man claimed that his losses amounted to about $500 in jewelry, which was chiefly valuable by reason Of is association, Eut the others lost an average of about $20 each. It is the opinion O. the train men that the ro5beries were commit ted just north of Baltimore, as the first intfma-iCn they had Of anything being wrong was received by them shortly after 3 o'clock this morning. A col ored preacher from New York, who ar rived in the city yesterday morning at the same hour, and who came in che regular coach, claimed that he had S200 cut from a pocket in his vest during che trip over.
 It is understood the losses. besides the cash, embraced a gold chain, hold ing two guard rings: Q blood s,Gne crest ring, sapphire and diamond ring, a ruby and diamond ring. q sol itaire diamold ring, a heavy gold eX- tension pencil and a gold knife Ac- cording to an advertisement in the pl- pers these articles were taken from Pullman sleeping car StratfCrd. on ;-he train leaving Philadelphia at 12: o'clock this morning, and arriving in Washington a, 1:05 a. IT.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
DIED FROM EXPOSURE.
Franz Schaltz, Well Known to Pic
 nickcrs, Found Dead.

F Chicago Nov. 27.-"Death from ex- posure'' was the coroner's jury's yer dicc this morning at the inquest over the body of a man found dead yester- clay in barn 2 Lycns.
 The man was identified, as Franz SchatZ. J years old. who had lived in he vicinity for years, sleeping in the barn where he finally died. He was not married, and ali his life in the su- burb had worked as a Ia5orer, perform ing any tasks which residents might give him. He begged from the pie nickors on the Desplaines river dur ing the summer season, but as winter approached that source Of procuring food was cut off.
 The body was found in the barn which had been the old mans resi- dence. GTC25 gaps between the boards on the side allowed the freezing wind 10 blow in on the motionIess form lying on some straw in ono of the stalls. The features were composed as though he slept
 Schatz compalined last week Of feel ing ill and his friends tried to have him gc to the county hOspi,l.l, but the spirit had left him, and lie refused their appeals.
 "In stay here and die" he told Leo pold KOrher, who had known him for years. I'm too near gone now to cause any more trouble, and I want to die where l have lived fer these many years
 The friends Of the cid man will see that the body is -aken care cs At the inquest it was said he had no relatives in Chicago, but thcle was a brother in Bryan, o. Schatz was born in Saxony Germany. but had lived almost all his life in this coun.ry. His figure has been a familiar one fer long time in the vicinity and pi5nickers who helped him with gifts Of feed will miss the fa- nii;2r face Of the old man.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
CONQUEST BY RAILWAYS.

Russian statesmen d not misread the history Cf the develcpment Of the United s >ates when they ccncludet that te secret Of it's tremendous strides was largely due' to rhe peaceful conquest of tGe continent by railways. Hence the American policy suggested the trans Siberian railroad, now approaching comple:icn. In fact, it may be pcs sib1e, owing to the political d-vslop- ments in the eas,, that the read nay reach the tide water in Manchur.a in 2 little over a var frcm new, and reach it in q Russian port . thlt, either New Chang CT Pert Arthur. At all over.S. Russian railways in M3n- churia in 1899 will tell a story Of nCw cCnquests.
 An Englishman w1o has just com pleted the overland journey from Ps- ing to St. Petersburg, ;aki7g fifty days
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28

Liverpcol and testified in her behalf. Stancel declares that MT. Maybricl1 was a constanc user Of Fowler's solu- tion e. arsenic, and that during the last four years CT his life regularly every two weeks he sent him out to purchase the drug.
 Mrs. Mayblick is as innocent a5 q child" declared Staneel, and was convicted bcCaace ,h2 cheEliat found dfacoa Of arsenic in har husbands som ach. l cculd have brought d dozen rcpla.able druggists Of New York and Brooklyn to swear that once in each two weeks l went to them and pur- chased arsenic for my employer on a prescription. He often bought it him self, Mrs. MaybTick krew this, and sent for me 50 tell the fact in her de fense. The prosecution, however, de clared I had been drilled or something of Chat kind and that my testimony was manufactured Scme day the real truth will come out and the world will know that she is innccaCt'
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
4 TRAGIC EVENT.

As we were approaching the Wins low on our second attempt to close with her the tragic event which has given this engagement it's sad proni- hence accurred. The officers and crew Of the WinslOW were gathered along her rail waiting to grasp the expected heaVing line. Grouped around the starbOard sun were an officer and four men. They stood thera, the men, ex- pectant, every nerve taut waiting to grasp the elusive line, which was their only chance to escape almCs- certain destruction-the officer self contained, smiling, perfect antidCte for nervous ness in his calm bearing The next in- s,ant they were gCnea. A flash, barely visible in the glare of the sun, q report, unnoticed in the noise of battle, fain: puff of yapor, and as it cleared away We realized that five cf our comrades III danger had been wounded, killed, de- str0yed by an enemy's projectile. One poor fellow, falling on the curve O. the deck, was slipping overheard, when he made last dasp2iring grasp at a stan chiG1 and held CT, calling plaiEtively for help. 4 shriek Of horror rose from boih crews as his snipmates sprang tr his assistance. He never knew Of '-heir ready answer to his call. He was dead when they tanderly drew his body back on deck. One cry, a few muttered curses and the crews hurried to their stations; some to their suns to wor: them Gs they had never been worked before, the others to he seemingly hopeless task Of saving both vesseIs.- rom "The Rescue of the Winslow," by Lieutenant Ernest E. Mead. U. s. R. c. g., in Harper's Magazine for De- cemECr.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
HIS FAMILY STARVING.
Pligt of Charles Pelton, His Sick Wife
 and Their hungry Children.

Kansas City, Nov. PA case oi dis t1essing Restitution. developed yester- day, when Charles Pelton was arrested for larceny. After Pelton was taken to police Headquarters he begged that some assistance be given his wife and four children, whom he said were star wing at Thirty-third and WyaHdotte streets. Nll: Patti Moore, police ma trOn, visited the home and found that PeltOn had not exaggerated the case. The wife and children were not only hungry, but were scantily clad and the house was without fuel. Besides, Mrs. Pelton is sick and in need Of medicine. Mrs. Moore provided temporary relief.
 Pelton was arrested on information from Des MOines, Iowa, saying thA, he is wanted there for grand larceny.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
POLICEMAN SAW AN ASSAULT.
Did Not Attempt to Save the Vicsim
 CT Arrest the Thugs.

New York. Nov. 27.-Jan1es Ferretti. 26 years old, soldier belonging to Battery l, United Sta>es artillery, at tended a ball in Everett hall, Easc Fourth street, last night He left the ballroom at about 11:39 to go home. When only few feet from ehe en- trance to the building he was accosted by three men, one Of whom asked him for match. Without waiting to get the match the men assaulted him. He was thrown down and sustained three scalp wounds. The men then ran away.
 Their purpose was undoubtedly rob- bery, but they were frightened when they looked across the street and saw Policeman Uphar Of the Mercer strees station watching them. Upham made no effort to save Ferretti Or 70 pursue his assailants. When the soldier had staggered to his feet the policeman approached him and asked what the matter was.
 T have been assaulted by robbers, answered the Italian.
 He was taken to rhe station house. where his wounds were dressed by an ambulance surgeon.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
WASHINGTON AS 4 SENTINEL.
Walked on Guard at Valley Forge to
 Relieve a Starving Sentinel.


 William Perrine gives 2 graphic pie ture Of Washington's memorable win ter of suffering aj- Valley Forge in the December Ladies' Home Journal. Sen tinels pacing in the snow on the out posts took off their caps and stood in them to save their feet from freezing. ' he writes. Here and there could be found even officers in T sort of dressing gown made of cid WoOlen bed covers. The stout hearted women Of New Jer- ssy sent their quilted clothes as Christ mas presents, with the patriotic jest that as women were said sometimes to wear the trousers, so now there would be an excuse for men who might wear the petticoats. Washington, who never exaggerated, said that few men had more than one shirt, many only half q one, and some none a all. Nearly three thousand men were barefCOted, and occasionally might be seen 9 sol dier who was all btu: nakedi Some times there was nothing to eat in the camp but rotten saIted herrings Men were known 50 snatch at the dough of half-baked cakes in the kitchens Of the farmers wives. The colLractor5 and the commissary agents and the conti- mental congress had brought twelve thousand men to the verge Of starva- tion, and the blood Of General Wayne ran hot with rage as he looked on his poor fellows weak with hunger. Indeed, there was but one horn tumbler and also but one wooden dush for every mess. Washington himself dined one day on potatoes and hickory nuts My good man he said to the sentinel in front of his headquarters, pacing up and down in the bitterness Of a cold morning, have you had anything to eat?' No, sir, was the reply. Give me your muskef, then, and go inside and get some breakfast and the tall com mander gravely walked up and down as guard over his own house."
Arizona republican., 1898-11-28
EFFECTS OF CLUB" FIAsCo.
Bradford Branch of the Elms Club in
 Trouble.

kansas City. Nov. 27.-Bradfoii i Branch, manager of the Films vlub at 553 Main street, was arrested last night on q city warrant charging him with disturbing the peace O. Nellie Day, of 1919 West Ninth street. The complain ing witness alleges that she went to the Films clubrUon and Branch as saultad her and attempted to use force in ejecting her.
 The El1ns club is a social" orga2i- zati0n that is conducted on the mem bershj2 plan. This is the first timl that any trouble has occurred there. The police have never ir'.crfered v-ith tho club. It was Wonan th2. Gc- Dick Stone and his Olympic club into trouble. The testimony in the Branch case may disclose matters that will cause Judge BurGham to order an in Yeztig2tion Of ic5 membership sys,2m.