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Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
TO STUDY OUR PROSPERITY
fir. PaiCh Senf by London SfatiSt" 10 Find Out if IFS Going 10 Last.

New York, March 12-Some Eng | lishmen are not satisfied that the re-
 cent boom in American securities and
 in American trade is a sign of perma- nent prosperity for this country l That's one reason why they sold Amer
 ican securities by the carload early in the stock market boom. They have been wondering Q good deal since sel- ling whether they ought to be glad or
 sorry, and whether to get back what they sold they will have to pay the prices that rule today. America has been selling to England tremendous Quantities of breadstuffs and other food stuffs, and it has been taking nothing from England in return, leav- ing a great balance of trade in Amer ica's favor. That's been a source Of worry, too, fully as great, if not great CT, than the stock market conditions.
 This is all matter Of so great in- tcTest to English investors and to the English people generally that the London Statist has sent MT. George Paich, one of it's editors, over here to study the situation.
 To a reporter Mr Paich said that he had come to study the business methods Of the country and business conditions. He wanted to find out, whether the prosperity that exists at present is Q permanent pros perity and whether the phenomenal advance in values that marked last year is the result of speculation or of honest business increase that would warrant the advance. He said that be wanted particularly to study the opeT- atiCn of the great railroad systems Of the country, and also the condition of the cotton, wollen and iron export and import trades. He intends to visit Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg, St. Louis and San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
WILLIAM J. BRYAN.
DESTROYED ANOTHER BUILDING.
Monster Fire Wall Falls on Adjoin- ing Permissible Total Loss
 Will Reach $500, ,000.

Chicago, March 12.-The massive fire wall on the east side Of the eight story structure at 2O7-11 Jackson Boul evard, which was partially destroyed by fire last night fell almost without warning today completely demolishing the adjoining building and setting the ruins On fire. The loss on the build ing and contents is estimated at $125, 900, fully insured
 So sudden was the collapse of the wall that a score of fremen barely es- capped, being caught under the mass of masonry. The losses of last nights fire will probably be much heavier than at first thought. The losses which last night were believed to be only partial were found today, in some cases, to be complete, and it is now estimated that the total loss will approximate $300,- 900.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
TOLD A DOG STORY
And if Decided Warm Contest for
 Postmaster in Ohio.

Washington, March 12+In set ting the appointments of Ohio postmasteTs before congress adjourned the President decided a peculiar case which attracted much attention in the Buckeye state. A big fight has been made over the postmaster at Fremont. and two candidates were highly in- dorsed. A lawyer named Love secured the Endorsement of Senator Hanna and the organization. Dr. Gessner was backed by Senator Foraker, Major Webb Hayes and other nron3inent OhiCans- The son of the late Presi- dent made final plea against Love He told the President the story of what is known as the Hayes dog damage case so well known in Ohio..
 It appears that MT. Love sued the Hayes family for damages, claiming that their pet dog caused the runaway ot Q horse and carriage, by which q young lady was thrown out and had her arm broken. Love secured judg- ment but the family refused to pay. To satisfy it, he levied on Miss Fanny Hayes wedding presents, including gift sent by the President and Mrs. Mckinley. After hearing this story, the President turned down the Hanna man and appointed the one fndorsed 6y Senator Foraker and Major Hayes.
 Majcr Webb Hayes is so much pleased with his experience in the army he is here to make application for appointment in the regular army under the reorganization bill.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13

Great Britain will hold China to the terms of her contract with the Hong Kong and Shanghai hank regarding the Northern railway extension loan The minister assured the Tsung Ii Yamen that Great Britain would sup port China in resisting any aggression intended to force her to repudiate her obligations.
 The Graphic says it understands that the British government does not admit that the terms of the contract conflict with the Tsung Ii Yamen's as sarances to M. Payloff, the Russian representative, or violate the under standing between Great Britain and Russia by which Russia waived her opposition to the lean
 Notwithstanding Lord Salisbury's s action, the crisis is not regarded as serious. The deadlock will be settled by further negotiations, which will now Ice resumed, after temporary suspension, with every prospect of an amicable arrangement being reached.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
PARTING OF THE WOLCOTTS.
The Suit to be Brought in Col orado and the Senator Will
 Make No Defence.

Washington, March 12.-The friends
 and acquaintances in Washington ot i Senator and Mrs. Edward Oliver Vol
 colt are apparently not surprised at the news that they have arranged for the bringing of a suit for divorce. The report that separation was impend- ing has been in circulation for some days and found confirmation among those who are known to be on intimate and friendly terms with the WolcottS Since their marriage nine years ago, the Wolcotts have been very promi- nent, socially, in Washington, and those who know them intimately were aware that they were living on any thing but amicable terms.
 Senator Wolcott has been living at the Arlington hotel for. week, and will go back to the Connecticut avenue residence tomorrow, when Mrs Vol colt will leave it. She has been pack ing up for several days, and probably will go to spend a week with Governor and Mrs. Roosevelt in Albany. Senator WOlcott will remain in town for some time
 There is the highest authority for the statement that no charges other than incOmpatibility of temper and and assertion are contemplated or justified. The suit will be brought in Colorado and Senator Wolcott will make no defence
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
ANTI-IMPERIALTST LEAGUE.
Secretary Winslow Says That Its PrOpagandisIn Will Continue
 Right Along.

Boston, March 12.-The anti-im- pe~ialist league has issued a long ad
 dress to the public. The address is signed by Frying Winslow, secretary. and announces that the work Of the league is to be continued MT Winslow says: The present membership Of the anti-imperiaiist league is consid- erably over 25,O0O As to the future the executive committee cannot feel the slightest doubt that it is the duty and will be the wish of the league to continue immediately, progressively and consistently the great work in which it has already attained so en- couraging a share of success-the work of arOusing and educating public opin- ion in defense of the most sacred fundamental principles of liberty and in opposition to the un-American and dangerous tendency toward imperial ism and militarism'
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
COLLECTIONS IN CUBA.

Washington, March 12-It is esti- mated at the war department that the total collections from all sources in Cuba for the present calendar year will reach between SIP. DOC. .0O0 and $l5. .OOQ.- 900. Reports just received by Assist ant Secretary Mekle.ohn show that the collections at the single port cf Havana were $743 ,53S19 during Janu- ary and $70690S.52 during February, making a total for the two months Of American occupation of $1, ,45O, ,446.71 The average collections each working day were $28,59762 for January and $29. .454.52 for February, showing an average daily increase for February over January of $856.SO
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
STEAMER CASTILIAN LOST
All Her Passengers and Crew Saved
 Had Valuable Cargo.

Halibax, N s. March 12.-The Allan line steamer Castilian, bound from Portland, Maine, to Liverpool via Halifax, Is ashore at Gannet rock neal Yarmouth. N s. The steamer began leaking Immediately after she struck, hut the best of discipline prevailed among the passengers. They returned to their berthS and were called cut again to don life preservers, which many were wearing when they reached Yarmouth on tugs at SIS this (Sun- day) evening. The passengers and crew were all saved.
 The Castilian sailed from Portland at 1 D. m. Saturday. The ship itself is valued at about $70O,OOO and her cargo at $45O,O00. It is the most al uable cargo the Allan's have ever shipped from Portland. The principal items were grain and provisions. The saloon passengers include Captain L. C. ArbUthnct and the Rev. Lord Arch bishop Douglas, of London, England Twenty-thrce Cthers are from Mon treal, Ottawa and other Canadian points,. There were sixteen second cabin and about twenty-five steerage passengers.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13

friars, who are one of the greatest influences for evil there, will be taken care of according to American ideas The fn- habitants are big children who must be treated like little ones. They are not capable Of government. If we take charge Of them we shall do it as duty and not as a privilege. The people have been wronged so long that some time must elapse before they are disillusioned and obedience displaces distrHst.
 The assumption that q course Of imperialism is being entered upon, is false. If it comes it will come not as an end. but as something that cannot be prevented. Prof Summers recent address cannot be taken seriously"
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
PLAYING DEEP GAME
England and Russia Watch
 full Over RfghaniStan.
Each Nation Has a Large Fighting Force Within Striking Distance of inc Coveted LandAfiinf for d parfIfion From Russia.

London, March 12.-Nothing has
 been heard during the last few days re
 specting the reported death of the 1 ameer of Afghanistan, and it will be | several days yet before the replies o1
 the Indian government to inquiries
 can be obtained. Tn the meantime the prevailing belief in official quarters is
 that if the ameer is not dead, he is d
 pretty sick man. who may die at any
 moment
 Sir Thomas Salter Pyne, a nervy Englishman, who for. several years occupied the post Of the ameer's chief engineer and director of the arsenal is
 now safely in Calcutta. He says the reason he left Afghanistan was that
 he could see that the ameer had not long to live and that no European s
 life was worth q minutes purchase after the amear's death. He has given the India government information
 of vital importance which, ac- cording to semi-official dispatches received in London today, fully justifes all the suspicious re gently entertained of the good faith of Russia, who has already decided to support the pretensiOns to the Afghan throne of the present ameer's brother. and has massed troops within striking distance Of the Afghan frontier
 As far as can be ascertained England will not actively espOuse the cause of any particular pretender, but will let the rival elements fight it out, and will then support the victor if he is not q tco pronounced Russian prOtege. This is scarcely a bold policy, and the Brit ish timidity will probably make Rus sian influence paramount for time at any rate. England, however, is not wholly helpless. It is not generally known that half the fine army which General Lockhart took into the Tirah country and out again after months Of fighting is still on war footing, ready to take the field at few hours notice Moreover. there is on the. frontierz force of Anglo-Indian troops, three times the normal strength of the bord- CT forces, ostensibly kept there for fear of a recurrence of the Tirah troubles. Russia is as well aware of the real reason of the British military preparations as England is of the reasons for the recent extensive move ment Of Russian troops toward the Af- ghan frontier.
 Ambassador De Stahl recently ap- preached Lord Salisbury with view Of ascertaining what reception would be accorded to a scheme for the parti tion of Afghanistan, which the Russian statesmen and generals now believe af- lords the best promise of a bloodless of a question now full Of menance. The AnglO-Indian states men and strategists, who for the mo. ment have Lord Salisburys ear, be- lieve that the policy of partition is im- practicable and dangerous and certain to result in an ultimate advantage to Russia.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
Says He FaVOrS the Initiative
 and Referendum.
AN OLD LETTER MADE PUBLIC
Those Who are Trying 10 Overthrow inc Republican Rsinn of PIufoc- raCY Entitled fO inc Most Avail able Man in 1900. but of Course W J.. Is Too Modest to Say Who inc Han is.

New York, March 12.-The Verdict will tomorrow print a letter for the first time made public, written by Will liam J. Bryan in 1897 to a Chicago ed itor It is dated Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 26. 1897. and after referring to per sonal matters, says:
 'As I think I stated in my letter to MT. Flower, I am in favor of the initia- tive and referendum as far as it can be applied to cur conditions and as- sisted in the adoption of such a nlank in our state convention, but I believe an attempt tO give that such Dromi- hence as you seem to give it means harm rather than advantage to other reforms upon which the people are ready tc act. I may be mistaken, but such is my opinion.
 Tn your letter you add the subject of government ownership of railroads, although your circular does not men tion this. You are in error in sunpas- ing that I have advocated government ownership of railroads. I have been so busily engaged in the study and dis cussion of questions which have been immediately before us that I have never had opportunity to examine into the effect of government ownership of railroads in other countries Even this had forced certain issues into the foreground and the people are ready to aCe upon them. To invite them 0 pass over these questions and take up Hew cnes will be confession that we were wrong last fall and weaken the force of our arguments.
 ''I note what you say in regards to the desires of those whom you repre- sent to support me in 1900. I think 1900 is too far ahead for us to know who may be the most available at that time. We are entitled to the most available man, whoever he may be, and the events of the next three years will be needed to aid us in selecting him. Those who are trying to over threw the reign of plutocracy inaugu- rated by the republican party will have to do the best they can, each fol- lowing his own judgment, and I trust that our forces may be concentrated upon certain reforms held in common rather than divided when the next battle begins
 ssVUVTTJAM T RPVAN"
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
DIR. MUNGER SPEAKS OUT.
We Are Fighting Spain's Heritage and Not the FilipinOs, is What
 He Says.

New Haven, Conn.,, March 12.-The Rev. Dr. Theodore T. Munger a mem Der of the Yale corporation and pastor of the United Church, delivered an ad- dress before the mems club Of that church tonight on The Philippines and Questions Involved" Dr. Munger took occasion during his address to re fer to the speech against expansion which Professor William G. Sumner ot Yale university delivered here recent ly. He said in part:
 No greater calamity could befaiI any people than to be under the power of Spain for three hundred years. Our army is today not contending with Filipinos, but with the heritage of Spain. If we remain in the islands the
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
JAPAN MAY SEND MARQUIS ITO
Deslres an Agreement With the United states and England About Affairs
 in the Far East.

London, March 12.-London diplo- mats are informed that Japan may send Marquis Ito to England and the United States on a special mission. The Japanese government strongly de- slres an agreement with the United States and Great Britain upon various questions in the far east. It has not been finally settled, however, whether the negotiations will be intrusted to a special commissioner or conducted through the Japanese ministers at London and Washington.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
FILIPINOS IN RETREAT.
Tho American Advance Movement About Manila Inaugurated by
 General Wheatons Brigade

Manila, March 12, 1O:5O a. m.-Gen- eral Wheaton's newly formed divis- ional brigade advanced at ' o'clock this morning from San Pedro Macati for the purpose of corraling the en- emy It is now moving on Pasig. meeting with slight resistance, as the rebels are in full retreat. A gunboat is clearing the jungle along the river banks, which have been carried as far as Guadaloupe. The purpose of the move is to clear the country to La guna de Bay
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
TO EXTEND ITS LINES.

Omaha, Neb., March 12-A Bee spec lal from Yankton, s. D., says: '.The Illinois Central is at work running a survey through Clay county with the intention of extending it's line to Black Hills Its first objective point is Wheeler, Charles Mix county, viz Yankton, Tabor and Tyndau At Wheeler the line will cross the Mis- sou1i river and extend in as nearly an air line as possible clear to Black Hills"
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
WORST BLIZZARD OF ALL.

Omaha, Neb., March PA Bee spec ial from Rapid City, S. D.. says: .'The blizzard that swept over the country east of this city last week was the worst ever experienced here. Reports just coming in say that at least two lives were lost. A son of Shelby Reed, a large sheep owner, who was out tending sheep, is missing and there is little doubt that he perished. A mail carrier named Pearson is also missing.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
VICTORIA EXPRESSES SYMPATHY

Nice March 12-Queen Victaril ar rived by special train from Boilogne Sur-Mer this afternoon. When DaHs- ing through Toulon, her majesty sum moned the sub b-prefect and expressed to him her sympathy with the families of the victims of the explosion Of the naval powder explosion at La Gou- bran early last Sunday morning, prem ising to send a donation to the relief fund
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
WRECKED IN FOG.

Brookhaven, ireland, March F. The British steamer Oswes.ria, Cap tain Wilson, from Norfolk, Va, Feb ruary p, via Newport News, for Man chester, stranded in the fcg this morn ing in Dunlough bay. The crew was saved, though many had miraculous escapes. The local people displayed g1 eat bravery in saving life. The res- sci is a total wreck
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
STRIKE DECLARED OFF.

Quincy, Mass, March 12.-After an ali night session the committees of the Granite Manufacturers association and the Cutters union reached an agree ment today and the strike which has been in progress for two weeks has been declared off. The minimum price per hour was settled at 2S cents. The original minimum was A 3-6.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
IN HONOR OF PoPE's RECOVERY

Rome, March 12.-Solemn to Dem, was celebrated at St. Peters cathedral today to commemorate the pope's re- covery and his coronation in the chap el, March 3, 1878. Cardinal Rampola, papal secretary Of state officiated in the presence of an immense congrega- tion. This evening the Piazzi di Ban pietre is illuminated.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
WAS NOT ACCIDENTAL.

Paris, March 12.-Eau Claire con firms the report that the government inquiry regarding the explosion of the naval powder magazine at LaGoubran has shown that it was not of an acci- dental origin and much credence is now given to the rumor that it Was an anarchist outrage.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
QUEEN HENRIETTA IMPROVING

Brussels, March F 2-The following bulletin was issued this evening re- garding the condition of Queen Marie Henriette. ''The queen is progressing in her convalescence. She has re- fIeshing sleep and is gaining her strength
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
CHICAGO ARRIVES FROM HAVANA

Hampton, Va, March 12-The cruiser Chicago arrived this morning from Havana. Tonight the transport Meade, bound for Cuba to pay off the Cuban soldiers. arrived and will sail tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
DEATH OF MRS. KEEPER.

Springfield, O., March 12.-Mrs. J. Warren Keller, wife of Major General Keller, died today of pneumonia. She had been ill but a short time. Major General Keller and his son, Captain Keller, of his staff, are on their way home from Havana. Mrs. Keller was GA years old.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
COLLISION OF EXCURSION TRAINS

Wellington. \. Z., March 12-Fiye persons were killed and forty injured in q collision between two excursion trains today near Rakaia on the Rakaia railway
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
ENGLAND's NOTICE TO CHINA.
Will Enforce the Terms of the North ern Railway Loan De-
 spite Russia.

London, March 12.-The Daily
 Graphic, which is well informed in governmental matters, says that Sir Claude Macdonald, the British min ister to China, acting under instruc- tions from Lord Salisbury, has in- formed the Tsung Ii Yamen that
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
WANT TO MAKE IT A PARK.

Santiago de Cuba, March 12.-A movement is on foot here to persuade the United States government to pur- chase San Juan hill, to be used as a public park.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
DAwsoN's HEAVY FIRE LOSS.

Seattle, Wash, March 12.-Advices have just been received that on Febru- ary 13, half a block of the business portion of Dawson, Alaska, was de- stroyed by fire, the loss aggregating S5O,OOO.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
JONES RESTING QUIETLY.

Washington, March 12.-Senator Jones of Arkansas passed a comfort able day and his physicians said to- night he was resting quietly.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13
CONVENTION OF JEWISH RABIES

Cincinnati, O., March 12-The an nual convention of American rabbis which was to have been held in Boston will begin it's session here Tuesday. March II
Arizona republican., 1899-03-13

other duties combined The Asiatic station is larger now than the home fleet was two wears ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
Dlaz to Visit Rnstnn.

Diaz to Visit Boston.
1t is expected that President Diaz of
the Mexican republic will visit Boston
Va October.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03

A startling incident OF which Mr..
John Oliver OF Philadelphia was the
subject, is narrated by him as fol-
lows: II was in a most dreadful con-
dition. My skin was almost yellow,
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain con-
tinualy in back and sides, no appe-
gradually growing weaker day
by day Three physicians had given
me up. Fortunately friend advised
trying Electric Bitters and to my
great joy and surprise the first bottle
made decided improvement. CON
tinued their use for three weeks and
am now well man. | know they
saved my life and robbed the grave OF
another victim No one should fail
to try them. Only Doc, guaranteed,
at j /. Benefits drug store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

Galesburg. Ill.-C. f. Lanstrum, for
thirty-three years a grocer and pres
ident Of the Retail Merchants asso-
citation, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy, showing liabilities amounting
70 $1,000 and assets of $4,000
New Philadelphia. Ill.-Dr. J. IT.
Hall is dead. He was IS years old and
for many years practieed at Louisville.
H.
Greenup. Ill-A. NJ. Rosecrans.
president of the Cumberland county
fair, who had held several offices. was
stricken with apoplexy while riding in
his buggy, and died Immediately after
being taken to his home.
Cleveland. Ohio-Th. store OF Hoyt,
Kent. Seton & Co. has been placed in
the hands of a receiver, on applica-
ton of H. H. Hoyt. who charges other
members of the company with mis-
management.
Jacksonville, Fla.-The Western
Union Telegraph company is arrang-
ing TO lay cable between Miami Fla.
and Havana, Cuba.
Cairo-N r Huntington, member OF
the American fish commission, died az
Atabara of typhoid fever while ea
route for the Blue Nile