Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-02-08
NEWS

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 out of a hundred Frenchmen, the guilt or innocence of Dreyfus IS matter of sentiment. All the reasoning in the world would not change theIr attitude"
 St. Louis, Feb. l.-The Oxford hotel. at Seventh and Charles streets was partially burned today and thirty guests who were sleeping soundly al the time of the fire had narrow escapes. All escaped safely. San Franci1co, Feb. l-The U. .. transports Ohio and Senator bearing the Tweuty-second |. $. infantry to the Philippines, sailed today.
 Helena, Mont, Feb. 2-United States Senator-elect William A. Clark is a free silver man, and al though a democrat, IS a protection ist as far as raw materials is concern ed. Mir. Clark was asked. 10 define his position on the Financial ques- ton. "I stand" he said, ''for the restoration of silver to its former statue before its characterization in 1873, and at the ratio of Is to l. Iu the arrangement Of the tariff sched- ules, the producers of raw material, such as wool. lead, sugar and other products of the western states, should be amply and fully protect ed. The present tariff yields insult fcient revenues to meet the expeu- ses of the government"
 Washington. Feb. 2.-The Buffalo arrived at Manila today having made a record-breakiDg run from New York to Manila in fifty-four days She has on board about 700 sailors to relieve the men in Dewey's fleet whose time has expired. She will will be used as a regular transport for men aud naval stores, making regular trips between Manila and San Francisco every three months.
 Baraboo. Wis, Feb. 2.-Mary Me Guan, living in the town of Honey Greek, a few miles distant from here, today celebrated her lOlst birthday. Mrs. McGuan was born in CouEty Clare, Ireland. Of the fall of Napleon and other stirring events of the early part of the century she has distinct recollec- ton.
 Cleveland, O., Feb. ?. A west side man who died recently was puzzle to twelve doctors who treated him in vain. Before be died he call ed convention of the physicians. They had all diagnosed his case dif- ferently. He had them write their diagnoses down and then told them to hold post mortem when he was dead. They did so. pr. c. F. Hoover, professor of diagnoses, m Western Reserve college, was proved correct. The trouble was fungus on the heart valves.
 Omaha, Feb. 2.-Advertisements have been issued for he sale of all the lands. remaining of the land grant of the Union Pacific railroad The sale is to occur in Omaha on March 9th and is held under de- cree of the United States circuit court.
 Salt Lake, Feb. 2.-There were three more senatorial ballots today without change in the situation.
 Dover. Del, Feb. 2.-The thirty first ballot resulted Gray l5, Ad- dicks If.
 Harrisburg, Feb. 2-The four teenth ballot resulted Quay l04, Jenks 19.
 Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2-Allen 57, Hayward 8, Webster 10; necessary for choice, 64.
 Sacramento. Feb. 1.-Two ballots for United States senator were taken this noon. They showed that the senatorial deadlock continues. 4 move to adjourn was voted down.
 Washington, February 3.-The cabinet today had the matter of General Miles conduct and utter ances under discussion, and while no formal action has vet been taken there is reason to believe a court of inquiry will be ordered. Meantime, it IS not likely that he will be re- lieved of his position as general ot the army. It IS understood the court of inquiry will not be ordered until the war investigating commlS- sion makes its report, as the report probably w1ll form the basis for the court of inquiry.
 Chicago, Feb. 9-lron and Steel tomorrow wilksAy: Copper IS act ing beyond precedent. It again ad- yanced this week almost two cents per pound snd IS now quoted st eighteen cents. Chicago lead IS like wise higher and even tn struggled up a little farther. These metals are carrying with them an advance iu the price of almost all products into which they enter to any extent
 Omaha, Feb. 3.-J. H. Miles president of the Fremont Hot Springs company of Wyoming, went esst this morning to press his offer of S280OO for the Shsrkey FItzsim- mons fight.
 ! Youngstown. O., Feb. 2--Ex- Sheriff Charles F. Callahan shot himself in the head today, dying in- stantly. He placed a mirror in front oi hIs face and seating himself fired
 deliberately at his temple. He had
 just retired from office, having filled
 IL two terms.