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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
READY TO BE LAUNCHED.
New Torpedo Boat Waiting for Ice to
Go Out.

Bath, Me, April 13.-The torpedo
boat Dahlgren, which has been built at
the Bath iron works, will be launched
as soon as the floating ice all leaves
the river. A few days will place this
ocean greyhound built to cut through
the sea at 301a knots or better, in read
mess to make her maiden plunge. The
contract price for the Dahlgren and her
twin sister, the T. A. NJ. Craven, which
will be launched a little later, is $102,-
900 each.
The boats are 110 feet long and the
bows are shaped like huge knives. The
powerful engines on board will de-
velop as much horse power as those
of the ram Katahdin, which weighs
1000 times as much. The plates of the
boats are only 3-16 of an inch thick,
and every part of the craft is gal
vanized. The work having been done
cold adds greatly to the cost The
torpedo boat of twenty-five years ago,
with its spar torpedo, was diminu-
tive affair, and had a speed of only
twelve or thirteen knots. In 1877 how
ever, plans for these beats called for a
length of sixty-five to 100 feet and
speed of from eighteen to twenty-oue
knots. AS the demand increased the
builders gave special attention to the
reduction of weight and the increase of
boiler and engine efficiency, as is
shown today in the Two boats at the
Bath iron works, whose hulIs, with fit
tings, weigh ffty-five tons. while the
wsighs eighty tons.
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BARLOW-MASSIClS DEAD.
Fatal Termination of His Accidental
Bullet Wound Last May

Prescott, Ariz., April 13,-T. G. Bar
lclH-Massicks, wealthy young Eng
lishman, died here this morning at the
Sisters hospital from the effect of a
wound received last May by the acci-
dental discharge of his pistol. He was
superintendent OF the Catoctin mine,
and While returning from a visit to
the property his pistol fell from the
holster and was discharged by the
hammer striking the bottom of the
blackboard. The bullet lodged in the
lung. After long siege Mr. Massicks
recovered sufficiently to be about, but
an abscess formed. resulting in his
death. He was the owner of the Lynx
creek hydraulic works, the most
valuable mining property in the terri
tory.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
OUTLINING HIS DEFENSE
Bank Employees on the Stand Yesfer-
day in the Quay Trial.

Philadelphia, April 13-The pro-
ceedings in the trial of ex-senator
Quay today were tedious, but nravec-
theless interesting in their bearing
upon the future of the case District
Attorney RCthermel placed upon the
stand the paying and receiving tellers
and the bookkeepers of the broken
Peoples bank to prove the books All
of these, in answer to questions, made
reference tC Senator Quay's account
and the bookkeepers said they had en-
tered figures, but none of the, books
were opened to show what the nature
of the account was. This will be done
later
All Of the bank employees on cross
examination stated that they had
never seen Senator Quay's deposit
book and that they did not believe
there was one. 1t had been limited that
the defense will claim that Senator
Quay's accounts in the ledger were
fictitious as far as he was concerned
and that the senator's nams was used
by Hopkins as a cloak for his own per-
sonal transactions. The cross-exam-
ination today would seem to bear out
this theory.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
Naval Transport to Garry Samoan
Commission.
GERMANY'S REPSENTATI YE
All Will Sail From San Franchises on
April 25-AdmiraI KaufZ HCtionS
Fully SuSfai ned by fhe Govern
meEf-probabiIIiY That He Will
Have Secured Restoration of
Peace When Commission Arrives.

Washington, April 13.-The Samoan
commission will sail for Apia on the
naval transport Badger, leaving San
Francisco on the 25th inst. This ar
rangement was made today after Baron
SPeck Won Sternberg, first secretary of
this German embassy, had called on
Secretary Hay and advised him of his
aIl-ointment as the German member
cf the high commission. This COM
pleted the body. AS the plan to have
the members get away on the Mari
posa, sailing on tbs 18th, was no long
er feasible, the transport Badger.
now at Callao, Peru. on her way to
San Francisco, was placed at the dis
pcsal Of the commission.
The formal announcement of Baron
Won Sternberg's appointment was re-
ceived from the German foreign Office
and gave general satisfaction among
officials, and diplomats, as throughout
the recent troubles he exerted his in
1uence in such a way as to win the
heartiest approval of the state depart
ment, as we'll as of the British ambas-
sador.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
LIKE EMBALMERS USE.

Washington, April 13.-Wh-n the
war court of inquiry convened today
Rudolph X. Spicer, a funeral director
and embalmar Of Harrisburg, Pa, tes-
tilted He was a member of the Fourth
Pennsylvania regiment and served in
PcLto Rico. He paid especial attention
to the meat issued. The cooks found it
necessary to cut off two or three inches
of the refrigerator beef because OF a
greenish discolorati 81 also noticed
crystalline scales en- this meat" he
said 1T was generally in the joints
and it occurred to me that some ar
tide like soda or boracic acid had been
used en- the meat, such as we embalm-
ers use on human bodies when they
begin to crack"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS
Spanish Allow GunbOafS TO Fall InIO
the Hands of Insurgents.

Manila, April 13.-Francisco Reyes.
the man who recently purchased the
Spanish gunDoats at Zamboanga, isl
and of Mindaruo, received advices to
the effect that the fleet sailed fo7
Manila and returned a few days later
with the vessels stripped of their guns
and ammunition.
The purchasers agents and the nc-
tive crews for the vessels on board the
American steamer Butuan We're con-
veyed to Bamboanga by the cruiser
Boston and we're instructed to wait for
the arrival there of the gunboat Petrol
Instead of so doing, after the Boston
sailed for zamboanga, the Spaniards
transferred their gunbOats to the
agents of Senor Reyes and the fleet
left Zamboangl unescorted. Il soon
returned and reported having been
bombarded by the rebels who removed
the gunboats' armament If the in
structions of the American naval COM
mander had been obeyed their capture
would have been impossible.
Zamboanga is fortified and still gar
risoned by Spaniards and the affair is
regarded as suspicious.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
TEN BRIGHNDS SURRENDER
Fewer Reports of Trouble About SAM
fidgo Than Ever Before.

Santiago de Cuba, April 13.-The sit
uation as regards brigands took an IN
expected turn this morning, when ten
bandits voluntarily surrendered to the
garrison at San Luis. They arc the
last of q band that has given the au-
thorities much trouble. Thirly-two of
their comrades are new in prison and
eight were killed while resisting ar
rests. The ten who have just surrend-
cred will be added to the force of rural
police and wit be employed in hunting
down another gang of brigands in the
HOlguin district.
There were fewer reports of trouble
last week than ever before. The Gu
ban gendarmes are doing excellent
work, now that they are accompanied
by soldiers. They know every part of
the country and are acquainted with
the men wanted by the authorities.
The brigands are rapidly learning
that under the American adminisira-
tion they have no hope of leniency
from the authorities, and this fact
tends to discourage out
lawry Crime is practically unknown
in the city proper
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
OUR MACHiNERY ABOAD
Striking TriumphS of American Over
British Firms.

London, April 13.-As an evidence of
the enormous amount Of machinery
that the United States are exporting to
Great Britain, it is stated that one OF
the most important engineering firms
in Sheffield recently ordered a quantity
of special machinery in America, no
home firm being able to larantee de
livery under eleven to tw i've months,
while the American manufacturers un-
dertook TO deliver it and have it work
ing within three months.
Armor plates for the British navy
are being planed in one Of the most
noted Sheffield factories by American
machinery, which, it is stated, works
bstter and needs less attention than
British machinery
The Yorkshire Cycle Company of
Leeds has just fitted out its works
with American lathes and TOOLS
The Barry Dock & Railway company
of Cardiff has decided to accept an
American tender for several Iocomo-
tivss and a Belgian tender for three
locomotives The officials of the
company say that the foreign manu-
facturers can give quicker delivery
than the English engineers; that. the
locomotives win cost each about $500
less than if built in England. and that
the workmanship is equal, if not su-
perior.
This announcement coming on the
top of recent similar statements,
causes CONSERVATION in the British en-
gineering trade The difference in
cost is ascribed to the paralyzing grip
of the British trade unions. 1t is stated
that the American workman works
1G0 hours on a given job as COM
pared with 1900 hours work by an
En- gliShman
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
NOT WORRIED OVER IT.

Washington, April 13.<-War depart
ment officials take a philosophical
view of the capture by insurgents in
the vicinity of Zamboanga of the arms
and ammunition OF the Spanish gun
boats which were to become the prop
erty of the United States They say
General Otis Will withhold payment
for any Of these boats until they are
delivered to him at Manila. It is re
g1etted that the insurgents are in pos
session Of the guns, but it is said they
will net be able to secure and keep on
hand q supply of ammunition for them.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
HIS ACTIONS APPROVED.
Admiral Kautz Has Merely Followed
Instructions of His Government.

Washington, April 13.- Admiral
Kautz's actions in Samoa, so far as
they are set forth in official dispatches,
are approved. He was instructed by
the last mail steamer from Auckland
to avoid needless collisions, but to
protect property and lives until the
three treaty powers decided how to
deal with the situation. No further in
structions have yet been sent to him
and if any go forward by cable within
the next twenty-four hours, which is
the limit of time available for the out
going steamer which is to be caught at
Auckland, they will be simply a reps
tition of former orders.
Department officials point out that
from accounts SO far received Admiral
Kautz appears to have acted in con-
junction with the British forces only
in pursuance of the policy of defensa
of foreign interests. 1t is expected he
will not abate his efforts to secure a
restoration of peace and it is probable
that wihsn the high commission arrives
at Apia it will find its work facilitated
Though suppression of the rebellion.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
Jones' Candidacy for Governor May
Hasten the State Convention.

Columbus, O., April 13.-Chairman
Cyrus Huling of the republican sta. .e
central committee has issued call for
a meeting of the committee to be held
the date and place for holding of the
state convention will be fixed The
majority Of the members favor an
early convention, which Will most
likely be held in Columbus during the
early part of June.
The committee is IN the control of
Senator Hanna's friends, and their ac-
ton in this matter is believed to have
been hastened by the favorable recep-
tion of the mention of the name of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
up to now been forbidden by the state

up to now been forbidden by the state
laws.
ice-President Hail Of the Consoli-
dated road said last evening that the
New Haven system intended to put on
two extra trains Immediately, leaving
Boston and New York at 10:30 a. m. as
on the regular weekly schedule, as it is
the most popular train for through ex-
press traffic. No freight would be
handled by the road on Sunday, said
Judge Hall, nor will excursion trains
be run under any circumstances. An
upstate passenger train will meet the
though trains at this point at noon and
and at O'Clock on the Hartford di-
vision. Otherwise there will be no
change in the regular Sunday time
table.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
DECLINED THE APPOINTMENT.
Archbishop Ireland offered a Commis
sionership to the Hague.

Washington, April 13-It is said
that befUfe his departure for Rome,
Archbishop Ireland was offered and
accepted the designation as one Of the
commissioners to represent this coun-
try in the universal disarmament con-
vention called by the car of Russia,
but that he was induced afterward to
decline the honor on account Of an
indicated disapproval by Italy Of his
presence at the conference on the
ground that he would be a representa-
tive Of the Pope as well as Of the
United States.
It is further said that Archbishop
Ireland is surely to be made a cardinal
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
CROKER'S BIG DINNER
The One That Mr. Brynn
Would Not Attend.
This was $40 Plate Affair and
OufsfrIbped All Proceeding Ones
Ever Held in New York-Van
WyCk'S Presidential Bid.

New York. April 13.-The dinner OF
the democratic club in honor of the an
niversary of the birth of Thomas JEFF
feTson, was held tonight at the Metro
politan Opera House. Looking from
the tiers of boxes to the floor OF the
vast dining haH the tables seemed like
great beds CT roses. Thirty-two tables
were on either side of the speakers
table. JUS before the guests were
called to order Richard Croker, Perry
Belmont, Commissioner Scanned and
Senator Sexton entered a box. Mr.
Croker was in enthusiastic cCnversa-
ton with those about him and waved
his hands to guests all over the hull.
There were fully soc more guests
than the 1900 planned for, but all
found seats This is said to be the
largest number ever accommodated at
a banquet in the history Of the city.
The great dinner to President McKin-
ley at the Waldorf-Astoria Was served
to only 900.
The band struck up Hail to the
Chief" at 1850 o'clock and Richard
Croker, arm in arm with John Stanch-
field marched down the aisle. With
them were Frederick c. Schraub, Rob
ert B. Roosevelt, General J. Catlin and
Amos J. Cummings. The service of the
menu was excellent, but some con-
fusion was caused by some of the
diners stripping the tables of flowers
and ribbons and throwing them to
women in the boxes.
Mr.. Croker held a 1evee just before
the regular speech-making began. He
shook hands cordially with everybody
and smiled as man after man congratu-
lated him upon the success of the
dinner.
The confusion was very great AS
the time drew near for the making or
speeches. the orators were almost dis |
couraged at the prospect of making
themselves heard. Perry Belmont be-
gan to speak at ten O'Clock. The uproar
was SO great that he could not he
heard a hundred ieet away Mr. Bel
mont introduced Augustus Van Wyck |
by referring to the latter's canvass for |
governor He said Justice Van Wyck |
haQ conducted the campaign win |
honor to himself and credit to the
democrats.
Justice Van Wyck was greeted with
great applause. At the conclusion OF
Justice Van Wycks speech many per-
sons left the hail. Justice Van Wyck's
reference to trusts, the state canal
and the inadvisability CT an alliance
with Great Britain. seemed to attract
more attention than anythings else he
said. These utterances were applauded
with much show of spill
John B. Stanchfeld. responding to
Thomas Jefferson" had much diff
Guilty in making himself heard
A crank letter of \ few days ago. i'll
which threat was made to blow up
the building during the dinner seemed
to have made the police unusually Wig
liant A number of detectives in even
ing dress mingled with the guests so
that no unbidden person might enter.
r
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
JAPANESE LABOR.
Commissioner Rice Returns From His
Tour of Observation.

San Francisco, April 13.-William
Rice, United States commissioner OF
immigration at Victoria, B. c., arrived
today on the steamship Rio de JaneIio,
from Japan. Mr.. Rice was sent some
months ago to he orient to study the
labor conditions of Japan and the
probable menace to this country by
the threatened influx of Japanese into
the United States. Mr.. Rice will go
to Washington and submit his views
to the administration and it is thought
as a result of his recommendation
congress will be asked to take steps to
keep out Japanese laborers and me-
chanics
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
CHOATE MADE WELCOME.
BOurnemOuth Greets Him and Wants
to See American Ships Also.

London, April 13.-At a meeting of
the corporation of Bournemouth today
Alderman Newlyn proposed that the
mayor should call upon the distin-
guished visitor now sojourning there,
United States Ambassador Choate, and
welcome him to BournemCuth. He
proposed also that the mayor should
take the opportunity to sound the
ambassador as to the chance of the
American fleet visiting BournemOuth
in the summer The motion was car
ried unanimously.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14

Cuba and Porto Rico also operates
against more prosperous conditions in
the islands. A capitalist with plenty
Of backing recently applied for a fran
chise to build and operate an electric
road across the island of Porto Rico.
This could not be granted The man
was in earnest and intended to build
the road and operate it by electricity
secured by the water power of the
country. Employment would have
been given to many people.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
THE sCANDIA DAMAGED

San Francisco, April 1S.-The collier
Scandia met with an accident at Mare
island navy yard yesterday. She has
been alongside having her machinery
repaired and in moving she rammed
the sea wall, damaging her bow to
such an extent that she will have to 90
into the dry dock again. The belief is
growing that the Scandia will be sent
to Samoa.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
WAITING ON THE COMMISSION
Germany Maintains That Only It's Ar
rival Will Prevent Bloodsihed.

Berlin, April 13.-The United States
embassy at noon today gave the cor
respondent of the Associated Press
the following statement: eve have
received from the foreign office an ac-
count of the latest conflict in Samoa.
The German government expressed
sympathy and took occasion to urge
the adoption of the unanimity rule in
the findings CT the Samoa commission.
In order that the German commission
er, Baron Speck Won Sternberg, might
sau for Samoa at the earliest moment
possible the German government urged
that only the early arrival of the com
would prevent bloodshed. This
morning Baron Won Buelow informed
the American ambassador that Great
Britain had at last agreed to the una
nimity rule. the United States also
agreeing to it, and the commission can
proceed tol the island without
delay"
1he German press this morning
gives its news calmly and mostly with
out comment.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
HAD SMALL POX ABOARD.

New York, April 13-When the
North German Lloyd steamer Lahn ar
rived today from Bremen and South
hampton with 62 cabin and 2S3 steer
age passengers, the ships surgeon re-
ported ten cases OF smallpox on board,
three. of the cases being infants in
arms. The disease broke out in the
steerage two days after the Lain left
port.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
ATTACKED BEFORE DAWN.

Manila, April 13.-About four O'Clock
this morning a small body of rebels at
tackled the camp of the Third artillery
from a swamp near Paomoan, a mile
and a half west of MalolGs. Two prl-
Yates were killed and a lieutenant ana
two others wounded With the coming
of daylight the American forces
secured the district driving the rebeIs
north and killing several of them. A
private of the Montana regiment was
wounded.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14

Mayor Samuel Jones of Toledo as a
gubernatorial candidate, whose cleo
tion as mayor of that city by such a
phenomenal vote last Monday is be-
lieved to have placed him far in the
lead of all other candidates for the
honor. Labor organizations in all
parts CT the state are calling special
meetings for the purpose of formally
indorsing his candidacy.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
CONNECTICUT SUNDAY TRAINS.
The New Haven System to Put On
Two Immediately.

New Haven, April 13.-Both Boston
and New York, besides the intermedi-
ate territory will be benefited by the
Sunday train law which passed
both branches of the general assembly
last week and which was signed by
the governor Thursday afternoon.
The law provides that the railroad
commissioners may grant permission
for the running of trains between 10: 80
a. m. and p. m. on Sunday, which has
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
BOSTON MUSEUM BURNED.

Boston, April 13.-The Boston mu-
scum, the oldest playhouse in this city,
was badly damaged by fire early today
The blaze started On the fremont
street side and is thought to have been
caused by a careless smoker. The
loss is estimated at $4,000.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
INDEPENDENCE MINE SOLD.

Denver, Colo, April 13.-A cable
gram received from London announces
that W. S. Stratton has sold his ia
nous Cripple Creek mine, Indepen-
dence, to the Ventura Company of
London. The price is not stated, but
it is believed to be not less than 81 OOO,-
900, and it may be very much larger, if
all his Cripple Creek property is in
cluded.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
NEALL's ,COURT-MARTIAL.

San Francisco, April 13.-The court
today. Lieutenant Slavin gave damag-
ing testimony regarding the financial
manipulation resorted to by Neall to
defer the discovery of his wrong
doings
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
SUGGEST A CONFERENCE.
An'ti-Quay Men Willing to Try to Ad-
just fractional Differences.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 13.-A meet
ing of anti-QUayites was held today at
which It was decided to send the fol-
Lowing communication to Senator
John c. Grady, chairman of the repub-
Iican caucus that nominated Senator
Quay:
Dear Sir: Those republican mem
bers of the legislature who are now op-
posing the election of NJ. S. Quay to
the United States senate, hereby sug-
gest to your committee that a confer
ence of both sides be held to adjust
will obliged
CIVILIAN FLYNN.
Chairman. y
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
BASE BALL PLAYER DIES.

Grass Valley, Cal, April 13.-Charles
Dial, cne of the best known base ball
players in California, died here today
of brain fever Last Sunday he was
struck just above the right ear by a
pitched ball which knocked him sense
less
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
JUSTICE FIELDS FUNERAL.

Washington, April 13.- Impressive
funeral services were held today over
the remains Of the late Justice Stephen
]. Field.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
ARIZONA POsToFFICEs.

Washington, April 13.- Especially
The postoffice at Tourist, Ariz., dis
continued mril to Flagstaff. Mrs.
Maggie Van Horn has been appointed
postmaster at Coldwat-r, vice John NJ.
Van Horn, resigned.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
HOBART MUCH BETTER.

Washington, April 13-At the resi-
dence of President Hobart it was
said today that Mr. Hobart passed a
comfortable night and was much bet
ter.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
TO RIDE Fer DUNRAVEN.

London, April 13.-Tod Sloan has
been engaged to ride Lord Dunraven's
ccdt Desmond in the Derby on May 1.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-04-14
SQUADRON STARTS NORTHWARD.

Washington, April 13.-The North
Atlantic squadron sailed today from
Port of Spain, Trinidad, for Barbados.