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Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
BIDS ASKED FOR ARfIOR
Enormous Contract 10 Be Lei at an
 Average Price of $J5O Ton.

Washington April 4-Captain O'NeilI, chief of the ordnance bureau of the navy department, yesterday for wardad to the secretary for his ap- proval form of circular order adver- tising for bids for armor for the battle ship Maine and the four monitors au- thOriZed last spring, and the three bat tie ships and 'three armored cruisers authorized by the last naval appropria- tion bill. The circular has been drawn with great care and offers the most ad- Yantageous terms for the considcra tion of any concern which may be will ling to undertake the manufacture of armor at the price of $500 per ton, which was the price fixed by the act. It will be remembered that the armor plate companies declined to bid two years ago, when a similar price was fixed, and under the stress of war ex- agencies congress increased the price to $4O0 for the aImor for the ships un der course of construction and those authorized by the act of 1898.
 The armor for the battle ship Maine and the four monitors authorized by that act, for which the price is fixed at $400, amounting approximately to 10000 tons. is to be included in this bid, together with about 14000 tons for the three battle ships and the three armored cruisers authorized in the last act, making a total of about 24,000 tons at mean cost of about $350 per ton. The enormous amount of this contract involving about $S,OVo GOO, together with the postponed time of delivery, which ranges from one to three years. will offer a great inducement, it is thought, to the acceptance of con- tract. The ballistic tests of the armOr advertised for are of the highest.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
CLERK MAKES $75,OOO
Wall Street Interested in Good Luck
 of PIuCkY Young Operator.

New York, April 4.-Wall Street iS interested just at present in the good luck of telephone clerk Starting with an investment last fall in 100 shares of Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock. Daniel s. Peters, who has look ed after telephone at the New York Stock Exchange for Lockwood, HuId & Company, has cleaned up not less than $75,OOO. He said at the office of the firm yesterday that he was think ing of utilizing part of his fortune in the purchase of a seat on the exchange.
 Peters is "A years old. He started in Wall Street fourteen years ago, and about three years ago accepted his present place. He is a member of Troop c of Brooklyn and campligned in Porto Rico with that organization His firm paid his salary while he was away. When he returned last fall he resumed work at the telephone. but had been thinking hard. He believed that there was a big bull stock mark ct ahead, and money for the men who would speculate fearlessly. He Dor rOWed S2,O0O from his grandfather, who lives on Staten Island, went to his employer, MT. Lockwood, and ask ed that he might be permitted to open an account.
 MT Lockwood agreed and he ad- vised the initial purchase of Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock. Peters said yes terday that he had since bought and sold many stocks, using the accumu- lated profits to operate on a heavier scale each time He is still in the market, and was successful opera tor in his old favorite, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, yesterday.
 Peters lives at 5SS Decatur street, Brooklyn. He was married about year ago. A seat on the Exchange would cost him at present quotations about $35, 1000.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
TEN WERE LOST
Wreck Of inc Little Steamer ChiIcaf
 Off Humboldt Bar.

Eureka, Cal, April 4.-One of the
 worst wrecks, considered from the standpoint of loss of life, in the history of Humboldt Bay took place today.
 The little steamer Chilkat with nine teen souls on board left Eureka at 10 o'clock! Before noon she was upside down on the bar and ten of her human freight were drowned. Of the nine teen on the vessel, thirteen comprised passengers. Of the passengers two were saved and four lost, and of the crew sev5n were saved and six lost.
 The saved passengers were H. Smith of Scotia, Cal, and w. c. Morser of Oakland. The latter had been working near Ferndale for several months. The lost passengers are: M. O. Buzan, Peter Frye, E. O'Brien and E. J. Roland. Buzan was a tight-rope per former and it is supposed that his home was in San Francisco Frye was manager Of a creamery at Ferndale and was a well known citizen of this county. E. O'Brien was going to San Francisco to fill a situation. E. J. Roland was a printer.
 The members of the crew saved were: Peter Jensen, mate; William BackHOOd, chief engineer; Clyde Lightner, first assistant engineer; T. c. Behalf, steward; William Grip, fire- man; Peter Gansen, fireman; William Black, seaman. The names of all the seamen lost are not yet known. The drowned include, however, Captain F. B. Anderson; the second officer, name unknown; E. Capolla, cook. and A. Johnson, seaman.
 Those rescued were taken out of the water by the men of the life saving sta tion and are now in this city. From them the cause of the wreck was learned The Chilkat was almost over the bar when a big sea struck her, carrying away the wheel-hCuse and wheel, disabling her steering gear and her upper works generally The captain called for block to try to fit temporary steering gear, but be- fore anything could be done the help less boat fell into the trough of the sea and turned turtle.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
SLEEPING CAR RATES CUT
The Great Northern Makes $IO
 Rate 10 inc Coast.

The Great Northern today announc- ed a reduction in sleeper rates from St. Paul to the coast to S1O with a cor responding reduction for intermediate points, effective April 15. This is the first step in narrowing the discrepancy between first and secOnd-class rates west-bound, but whether it will be followed by a drop in the regular first class fares is as yet only guess work. It is a bold step on the part of the Great Northern, and one that will have a sweeping effect over all west ern territory, as the rates will have to be changed on all the lines between the Missouri river and California, as well as on the other northern lines, to meet the new schedule announced by the Hill road.
 The Pullman company has been us ing it's best arguments Tor the last few days to prevent the cut, as it affects their cars on the Northern Pacific and on every other route to the west in the United States, including the Burling ton, Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific, all of which use the Pullman cars. Railroad men admit that the sleeper rates to the Pacific have been too high. There was too much difference between the first class sleeper rate of $13.5O and the $5 berth rate charged on the tourist sleep CTS. and as a result the transconti mental sleepers, especially on the northern lines, have been running nearly empty. In this connection it is pointed out that the sleeper rate from St. Paul to Boston, which is only twelve hours shorter ride. is only $7.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
THE CABINET MEETING.
A Cablegram from the Philippine Com
 mission Leading Topic.

Washir ston. April 4.-Only five of the eight members of the cabinet were present at today's meeting, the ab- sentees being, Secretaries Gage, Alger and Long The principal subject un- der discussion was long cablegram from MT Schurmann, chairman of the Philippine commission new at Manila which was read by Secretary Hay. Part of the message which attracted most attention was that which said that Aguinaldo's power over his followers was largely based on coercion and fear of violence ir case they opposed him. The message. taken in connection with the recent information received from General Cits. has led to the belief among the members of the cabinet that the end of tha trouble With the F'iIip- ines is near at hand.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
WILL BE INDEPENDENT.
Census Bureau Not Under the Interior
 Department.

Washington, April 1.-The attorney general has given an opinion in the matter of the census bureau, in which be held that it was separate and dis tinct organization and in no manner under the secretary of the interior. The department Of the interior desired an opinion on the subject, as the last census was under the department, and from the wording of the law providing for the twelfth census it appeared it was the intention Of congress to make the bureau an independent organiza- tion. The opinion of the attorney gen eral will establish the standing Of Director Merriam as the head of the census bureau.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
Believed at Manila AguiDaldO'S
 Power is Gone.
COMMISSIONS PROCLAMATION
if Outlines inc Policy of the Unified States Toward inc Natives Guar anfeeing Them Safe, Honest and Just Government = nacArfhur Makes a Reconnaissance to inc NOrfhward From rIaIoIoS.

Manila, April 4.-General Macarthur reconnoitered in fierce this morning with the Montana regiment, the Fourth cavalry and two guns of light artillery, as far as the river north of Malolos The reconnaissance developed the fact that there are fully 1000 armed rebels armed with Mauser rifles preparing for defense. Shots were exchanged and two of the Montana regiment were wounded, but there was no engagement. Later in the day General Macarthur moved northward, as the water supply of Malolos is inadequate.
 The belief is spreading among the residents here that the effect of the capture of Malolos, the former rebel capital, followed by the proclamation of the Philippine commission, will be to convince the natives that Aguin- aldo's bubble has burst.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
FUNSTON IF, E THE MAN
Kansas Politicians arc Talk
 ing Account of Him.
Already They are Wondering What He Will Want When inc War is Over-CafChing POpuiar Acclaim in inc Stafe.

Topeka, April 1.-The republican politicians of Kansas are watching with much concern the military achievements of Fred Funston in the Philippines. His recent remarkable performances and great display of hepoism are the subjects of much com ment. If he keeps up his present gait, he is bound to be the whole show when he and his regiment return home This is why the politicians are so much concerned. That he will be a factor in Kansas politics upon his return, if he wants to be- is admitted by all. The Twentieth Kansas will have as much sway in the political arena of the state in the future as did Senator Plumbs old regiment, the Eleventh Kansas.
 What office will he want?" is the question the politicians are now ask ing themselves. Some say he will want to be governor; others that he will want to go to congress, and still others declare that a seat in the United States senate will be his pick The politicians who are figuring out the game for 1900 say he will not disturb the equilibrium of things next year, as he will probably not be hone, but all predict that he will be ''it" in 1902, providing his ambitions run in that direction.
 Should he come back in time to take a hand in the game next year, it has hpen hot iho good candidate for congress in the second district.
 To do this, it would be necessary to shelve Congressman Bowersock, but some of Bowersock's friends talk as if the Lawrence man would not be a can didate for reelection under any cir cumstances, and if this is so then Colonel Funston could fall into place without having to crowd someone else out. It is argued that after he has served term in congress he would be in line for governor and later for sen ator
 The news dispatches from Manila each succeeding day telling of Colonel FunstOn's achievements are ingratiat- ing him in the hearts Of the masses of Kansas, and the politicians know it. Instead of attempting to combat him in his aspirations, the smart ones pro- pose to adopt him as one of them. In this way they will not be injured by the band wagon.
 If the administration overlooks Funston in it's army promotions for any considerable length of time, the people of Kansas will institute a move ment asking that Funston be made brigadier general. But it probably will not be necessary to do this. The war department is expected to make the recommendation without any urg- ing by the people of this state. At least the politicians give it as their opinion that this will be done.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
LEADSALL THE REST
Most Remarkable Pension
 Fraud on Record.
For Thirty Years Three Different women Drew d PenSion as inc Widow of William ButEer-FinsIIy Detected and Prosecuted.

1 Washington, April 1.-The convic-
 tion today in the criminal court here
 of Ellen Jones. colored upon two in dictments charging her with fraudu- lently obtaining pension money from the government, ends one of the most remarkable cases ever developed in the pension bureau. The evidence showed that the fraud had extended
 over period of nearly thirty years.
 William Butler, a coIOred soldier
 whose war record is the basis for, the 1ong-continued system of frauds, was a member of Company E, First United States colored infantry. He came from Prince George county, Maryland, and enlisted in the early part of the year 1864. In his first engagement, in the battle Of Wilson's Landing, he was shot in the held and died five days later at Fort Monroe. He was a young man and unmarried. In his company was Charles Marshall, since dead, and who, after he came out of the army, married Carrie Jones, a sister of
 
 is known as a runner for a firm of pension agents and while thus en- gagged, conceived the plan of having his mother-in-law, Malvina Jones, apply for pension as the widow of William Butler.
 Under the name of Mary Butler pension of $8 month was granted her -1,o +n draw without difficulty until her death in 1873 Her eldest daughter, Carrie Jones Marshall, then represented her self as the mythical. Mary Butler and continued to draw the pension for fourteen years. Upon her death in 1887 her sister. Ellen Jones. the con victed woman. took up the pension as a sort of heirloom and began to draw a pension as the widow of William Butler, as her mother and sister had done before.
 This she continued tO do for about twelve years, notwithstanding the fact that she is now not more than forty years of age. and her alleged hus- band, William Butler, died thiI ty-fve years ago. Not only did the woman opep1te successfully in this respect, but she was able without much difficult ty several years ago to have the amount increased from $S to SIP per month. The case is almost without parallel in the history of a pension bureau. For a term of thirty years three different women have each, as the widow of a man who never had a wife, drawn his pension, and two of the women were small children when the man died.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05

ambassador, Sir Julian Pauncefote, and MT. Elliot of the embassy staff. Tho
 visit was mainly social in character, but served to bring about a better uH- derstanding in regard to Samoa, which all three powers are anxious u have take place.
 Later in the day Sir Julian called at the state department and had q talk with Secretary Hay. It YVES at once conjectured that the ambassador came to signify the formal acceptance of Great Britain of the plan appointing a commission. This was correct only in part. While the British govern ment approved the general principle of a commission, yet the details as to the power of the commission remain to be settled before the British acceptance of the concrete proposal is given.
 Dr. Solf had a busy day cCnferring with officials and taking the prelimi- nary steps in a rapprochement of the three governments concerning the islands. Accompanied by Secretary Hay he was received by the President, the latter expressing an earnest hope that Dr. Solf might be successful in his new field of action. Assistant Secretary of State CTidler also had a meeting with Dr. Solf to go ever some of the technical details of the Samoan ques- tion. These several conferences were mainly in showing the haT- mony with which the officials of the three governments are proceeding on
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
CROkeR'S TEAM
He Proposes Miles and Van WYCk
 for 1900.

New York, April 4.-Some interest was aroused at the democratic club club last night by the passing of a tip that MT Croker has in mind new ticket for the next national campaign. A man who sometimes does important errands for Mir Croker passed the tip, and the fact that it came from him caused it to be taken seriously This man said:
 ''As MT. Croker and his friends can have their way in the next democratic national convention, this ticket will be nominated:
 For President General Nelson A. Miles, at large.
 For Vice-President-Augustus Van Wyck of New York"
 General Miles is a republican, but it is said that MT. Croker is of the opin ion that the democrats must nominate a military man next year.
 When the Wild West show opened in Madison Square Garden on Monday night, General Miles occupied a box near the one occupied by MT. Croker and party Of friends from the demo- cratic club.
 The general commanding the army, according to those present in Mr. Croker's box, came over and held long and animated conversation with the chief of Tammany Hall When he started to return to his own box the general urged MT. Croker to call and see him when in Washington, and the Tammany leader promised to do so.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
ADDRESS TO FILIPINOs.
Text of the Proclamation Issued by the
 Philippine Commission Yesterday.

New York, April 1.-The Journals Manila correspondent cables the text of the United States Philippine commits sioners' proclamation issued today. The commission desires to assure the peo- pie of the Philippine islands of the cordial good will and fraternal feeling
 which is entertained for them by the President of the United States and the American people. The present aim and object of the United States apart from the fulfillment of the solemn obli- gatlons 1t has assumed toward the fam fly of nations by it's acceptance of sov- ereignty over the Philippines, is the well being, prosperity and happiness of the Philippine people and their ele- Vaticn and advancement to a position among the most civilized people of the world.
 The attention of the people of the Philippines is invited to certain relative principles by which the United States will be guided in it's relations with them. These are deemed to be the points of cardinal importance
 1. The supremacy of the United States must and will be forced through out every part of the archipelago. and those who resist it can accomplish no end other than their own ruin.
 2. To the Philippine people will be granted the most ample liberty and self government reconcilable with the maintenance of wise, just, stable and effective and economical administra- tion of public affairs and compatible with the sovereign, and international rights and obligations of the United States.
 3. The civil rights of the Philip pine people will be guaranteed and protected to the fullest extent. Re- ligious freedom will be assured and alt persons shall be equal and have equal standing in the eyes of the law.
 4. Honor, justice and friendship forbid the use of the Philippine people or the islands they inhabit as an ob- ject or means of exploitation. The purpose of the American government is the welfare and advancement of the Philippine people.
 ,. There shall be guaranteed to the Philippine people an honest and ef- fective civil service, and, to the fullest extent to whcih it shall be practical, natives shall be employed.
 6. The employment and collection of all taxes and other revenues will be placed On a sound and economical basis, and public funds raised justly and collected honestly, will be applied only to defray the regular and proper expenses incurred by and for the es- Lablfshment and maintainance of the Philippine government and such gen. eral improvements as the public inter- 'st may desire.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
GOLD MINES TO BE SOLD.

San Francisco, April 4.-The Post says negotiations for the sale of the Rawhide and Capp mines of Tuolumne county are under way and that before another sixty days has passed these famous gold producers will have passed from the hands of Capitalists Nevills, Martin and Ballard. Just who the pur- chasers are the Post cannot learn, nor the price. Several y:ars ago the own CTS refused nearly two million dollars for the property.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
THE IsHPEMING STRIKE.

Ishpeming, Mich, April 4.-Nearly 800 strikers marched the streets today all the mines being idle. Two hundred workmen came out prepared to resume work, but the mine officials say noth ing will be done until new force is organized. Applications from non unionists ready to go to work are be- ing made at the office. The leaders of the strike have been restrained from trespassing on the mining company's property.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
DREYFUs DOCUMENT MISSING.

Paris, April 4.-M. James. the so- cialist leader in the chamber of depu- ties, in an article in the Petite Repub- lique Franchise, says that Colonel Du Paty de Clam's explanatory notes, which were read by the members of the Dreyfus court-martial, have been ab- stracted from the dossier. This, he says, was probably done by order of Premier Dupuy for the purpose of re- moving the proofs of criminal action on the part of members of the govern ment at the time of Dreyfus' trial.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
DAILY AGAIN ON THE STAND

Washington, April 4.-The army beef court of inquiry today again heard Dr. Da1y in regard to the char ac'ter of the beef furnished to the army during the late war. He reiterated his former statements, paid his respects to the war commission and declared that refrigerator beef smeIt like a cadaver after it had been embalmed
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
VANDERBILT-FAIR WEDDING.

New York, April 4.-Youth and beauty with millions of money were joined together in holy maitrimony at noon today when Virginia Fair be- came the bride of William K. Wander bilt, Jr. About one hundred and fifty guests were presnt at the ceremony street residence of Hermann Oelrichs, whose wife is sister of the bride
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
A CONSCIENCE CONTRIBUTION.

Washington, April 1.-The secretary of the treasury today received in an en- velope postmarked New York, three $1 ,000 bills, which came as an enclosure in the following letter., 'FThe enclosed belongs to the United States treasury Conscience demands it's return. God knows the name and the sin.''
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05

best and most widely known hotel men of the United States. He had four
 brothers, also in the hotel business at various times in different cities of the country, their houses always ranking the very highest. In the terrible fire of March IT which destroyed the Wind sor, MT. Leland's wife and daughter lost their lives and the shock was mere than he could stand.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
ACQUIRE UTAH MINES.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 4.-The United States Mining company with a capital stock of $10,OOO, 900 has been in corporated here. The directors are, E. K Milliken, H. F. Sweetser, A. F. Belcher and L. L. Flight of Portland, Maine. The company has acquired the property of the Jordan and Galena, Old Telegraph and Niagara mines of Bingham, Utah.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
VOTED TO DISBAND.
Cuban Assembly at Last Decides to
 Accept Uncle Sans Terms.

Havana, April 4.-The Cuban miii- tary assembly this afternoon voted to disband the army and to dissolve The voting YVES 21 in favor, against 1 op- posed. The muster roll was left iu possession of the executive committee of the assembly, who will facilitate the preparation of copies for Governor GeneraI Brooke
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05

ing subjected to pressure wrongfully by the authorities there. Acting sec retary Allen, in anticipation of the coming of delegation from New Orleans, has ordered the gunboat Ma chias, now on the way to Key West from Livingstone, Honduras, to pro- ceed to Bluefields as soon as she can take coal
Arizona republican., 1899-04-05
FOREST FIRES NEAR TAMPICO.

St. Louis, April IA special to the GIobe-Democrat from Tampico says:
 The forests for miles around Tampico are burning furnace, and as far as the eye can see there is a continues streak of fire and smoke, apparently drawing nearer and nearer to the city, Fears are entertained that the fire will reach the Wate.s-Pierce oil depot, en-