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Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
MELICk PRESENTS A PLAN
Means by Which the California Dead
 lock Hay Be Broken.

Sacramento, Feh. 27.-This after noon 79 of the S5 republican members of the legislature met in the assembly chamber for the purpose of discussing the senatorial situation. The meeting was not in the nature of a caucus, be- ing a secret conference at which no member was to be bound by the action of the majority. Thos. Flint, Jr., was elected chairman of the meeting.
 Assem mblyman Melick was the only one to offer plan. He suggested that all republican candidates for the sena- torship whose names have been pre- scented before the legislature, retire, and that a caucus be held at which a vote of the majority should rule, on the understanding that no man who has so far received a vote for senator shall be the choice of the caucus. Or let a caucus be held before which all shall be candidates, but at which it shall require 60 votes to nominate. Those present thought that some good might come of the plan. Adjournment was then taken until tomorrow after noon.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
IS HIS SECRET LOST?
Death of an Inventor Who Had Dis covered 9 Process for Clari-
 flying Missouri River Water.

Sioux City, la, Feb. 27.-The clari- fication of the muddy water of the Mis- souri river seems like an impossible task, but c. F. Hoyt, an old resident here, had accomplished it just before his recent death and was on the point of applying for patent. It is hoped that he had already sent his plans to Washington that the process may not be lost, but whether he had actually dcne So is not yet definitely known.
 It is known, hoxever, that a model constructed by him pumped the turbid water from the stream and discharged it absolutely pure. Shortly before he died he went to Chicago to interest capital there in his invention and was in a fair way to succeed when he was taken i'll, returned to Sioux City and died a. few days later.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
QUAY CASE POSTPONED
The Senator Disappointed as He De-
 sired if Disposed of.

Philadelphia, Feb. 27.-On motion of District Attorney Rothermol, the Quay conspiracy trial has been postponed until April 10. The attorney did not state his reason for postponement.
 Judge Reitler announced that he would grant the motion inaSmuch as the district attorney was not prepared to proceed, and named April 10 as the date for trial. Senator Quay on leav- ing the court room expressed his dis appointment at the unexpected defer ring of the trial. He declined to dis cUss the matter further, simply adding that he was extremely anxious to have the case disposed of and that he had hoped it would be taken up today and quickly brought to a conclusion.
 The Evening Bulletin says: 'No sooner had the pOstponement been made than it was declared by a high authority that the cause of the halt in the case was an astounding discovery affecting the jury panel.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
TOO BUSY TO GO HOME.
Seantor Frye Has to Decline the Maine Legislatures Invitation to Be
 the Guest of the State

Augusta, Me, Feb 27.-Two weeks ago the Maine legislature extended an invitation to Senator Frye to visit the state capitol as the guest of the state Senator Frye has written declining the invitation. He says:
 ''To be the guest of the state where I was born, where I have always lived, and of the state which has so honored me for the last quarter Of a century would give me a pleasure which I can not express in words. Hence my pro found regret that I am compelled to decline the invitation. There are only two weeks more in this session, the last of the Fifty-fifth congress, and they are crowded with proposed legis- lation of unexampled importance to the country. It so happens that I have charge of several measures affecting the commercial interests of the nation. Duty compels me to forego the pleas ure and the hOnor of being the guest of the State.' :"
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
AN ANTI I-RITUALIST PROTEST.

London, Feb. 27.-A sensation was caused in St. Paul's cathedral yss.er- day when an Anglican clergyman named Fillingham interrupted the ser vices by reading protest against Father Dolling being allowed to preach because he had said masses for the dead. The vergers ,ejected Fillingham from the church, and his adherents fol- lowed him. Father Dolling paid no at tention to the protest, but proceeded with his sermon.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
Startling Story of a San Fran
 cisco Paper.
CLAIMED TO BE RELIABLE
PIanning a Coup Dt'Tat Thai Means inc Taking of inc Philippines From inc United StateS-Ger- many, France ard Russia in inc Conspiracy - AguinaIdO Sends Commissioners for Surrender.

San Francisco, Feb. 27.-The Even ing Post, in a sensational article pub lished this evening, gives what pur- ports to be some of the inside history of the triple alliance which has been secretly formed by Germany, France ard Russia for the purpose of imped- ing the expansion policy of the United States, but more particularly to under mine the increasing power of the United States in the Philippines.
 The Posts authority for today's startling disclosures is the same that gave it most of it's previous stories Of German intrigue, and the paper claims it's source to be absolutely re- liable
 According to the Post, this man has given the United States government more important information concern ing affairs in the Pacific than any not be questioned. He has just re- turned from sojourn in Germany, where he had the entrc into the high est diplomatic circles. He said to the Pest:
 'Germony is planning a great coup d'etat that not only means the ac- quisition of the Philippine islands by that government but the defeat of the American policy of territorial expan- sion. The most startling bit of infor- nation concerning the coup that Ger many is contemplating was given me by a general officer of the German army. In conversation one evening he said:
 Germany recognizes the fact that the only hope of continental Europe lies in striking one determined blow that will forAver discourage the ex- pansion polisy of America Germany is increasing her fleet by purchase from South American republics at the proper time. Russia, Germany and France will interfere and take pos session of the Philippines
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
MOLINEUX ARRESTED.
Coroner's Jury Charges Him With Sending Poison That Resulted in
 Death of Mrs. Adams.

New York, Feb. 27.-The jury in the Adams poisoning case came in with it's verdict at &: 43 tonight. It was as foi- lows: we find that said Katherine J. Adams came to her death on De- cember 2S, 1898, by poison by mer- curic cyanide administered by Harry s. Cornish, to whom said poison had been sent in bottle of promo seltzer by Roland B. MoIineuX.' The coroner immediately issued warrant for the arrest of Molineux and the latter was at once arraigned before him.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
PRAISE FOR LADY CURzON.
The Bangabasi Says the Hindu God desses of the Pantheon Must Hide
 Their Heads in Her Presence.

Calcutta, Feb. 27.-The Bangabasi, the leading daily paper published in the vernacular in Bengal, goes into rhapsodies over Lady Curzon. After declaring that the goddesses in the Hindu Pantheon must hide their heads in her presence, the paper declares that among her other excellences she has complexion like molten gold. It adds that her eyes are not tinged with red, but are rather handsomely purple, and that her voice resembl that of a cuckoo.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28

a bell boy was informed that the au- thor was still alive. At H. o'clock Dr. Doubleday said there had been no change; that his condition was the same It was thought there was great CT hope in the sick room.
 At 2:4O this afternoon the following bulletin was issued by the physicians of Rudyard Kipling: ''Mr. KipliDg is still very i'll. There has been nc ma terial change since the last report. He has not lost ground since the morn ing
 The following bulletin was issued at 6;45 o'clock this evening: MT. Kip ling has held his own through the day.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
A FILIPINO PROCLAMATION.
Americans Charged With Penpetratin,
 Atrocities of All Kinds.

Hong Kong, Feb. 27.-The Filipino government has issued another viru- lent anti-American decree, in which the following passages occur:
 American guns respect neither honor nor property, but barbarousIy massacre women and children. Ma nila has witnessed the worst massacres, the confiscating of properties and the savings of people at the point of the bayonet, and shooting the defenseless, accompanied by odious acts of abomi- nation, repugnant barbarism and racial hatred worse than the doings in Caro- lima
 Unless you conjure a holy war for independence, you are only worthy to be slaves and pariahs. Proclaim be- fore the civilized world that you will fight to the death against American treaohery and brute force. Even wo- 1uen should, if necessary.
 American professions and promises are pure hypocrisy. They covet the spells of this patrimony Of our race, wishing to impIanS here a more irri- tating and barbarous dominion thNn in the past
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
IOWA MAY START SOON.
Believed That the Big Battleship Will
 Be Ordered to Manila.

San Francisco. Feb. 27.-It has been frequently stated during the last few days that the battleship Iowa, now in this haIIbor, will be dispatched to the Philippines very shortly. Ac- cording to the Associated Press ad- vices from Honolulu the Oregon is i'll need of extensive repairs and will have to remain at Honolulu for several weeks. The Iowa is also in need Of many repairs, but it is expected they can be made on short notice.
 In view Of Admiral Dewey's request that the Oregon be sent to the Philip pines flor political reasons and also of the fact that the Oregon is unfit for the voyage, it would look as if the rumors of the Iowa's near departure were net without foundation.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
ARMY BILL PASSES SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 27.-After a con test that will be memorable in the his tory of the senate, the compromise army reorganization bill was passed this evening. The notable speech of the day against the measure was de- livered by MT. Vest of Missouri, but his brilliant eloquence availed nothing against the measure as finally agreed upon, the bill passing by a vote of 55 to 13
 The senate committee on judiciary today postponed action on the nomina- tion of Judge c. c. Kohlsaat, to be United States judge of the northern district of Illinois, in order to give Senator Mason, who opposed his con frmation, an opportunity to prepare statement for the committed The com mittee decided to recommend the con f1rmation of the Hon. William R. Day as judge of the sixth judicial circuit.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
THEY EAT THE BEEF.

Washington, Feb. 27.-When the army court of inquiry ineo the beef charges met today after it's two days recess, it began the examination of some of the enlisted men of the army, who had not only seen the beef fur nished the army in the field, but had eaten it in quantities, wherin they diff fered from most of the officers who had previously testified.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
AMERICAN FRUITS ADMITTED.

Berlin, Feb. 27.-Oficials of the German foreign office have notified the United States embassy that the gov ernment will henceforth admit Amer ican oranges, lemons and raisins with cut examination, and also that all American fresh and dried fruits will be allowed to. pass in bond through Germany without being examined. The decisions are based on favorable re- ports of German experts sent to Amer ica.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
STARTLED THE POLITICIANS.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 27.-The post ponement of the trial of Senator Quay created a sensation among the legis- lators and politicians at Harrisburg. Senator Meredith, a strong Quay man, says the postponement means the cleo toin of Senator Quay this week Will liam HassCn, one of the democratic house leaders, is confident that District Attorney Rothermol had good reason to ask that the case go over and said the postponement will have no effect on the senatorial deadlock except to prolong it until after the trial. This seems to be the general opinion of the faction opposed to Senator Quay.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
MINING SUIT ENDED.

Washington, Feb. 27- (SpeciaD- The United States supreme court to- day affirmed the decision of the Ari- zcna supreme court in the case of the Henrietta Mining and Milling com pany against Henry Johnson and Sam uel ELll. The case was an appeal by Johnson and Hill.
 Marian Lambert of Lawrence, Kan, was today appointed assistant matron at the Fort Mojave Indian agency.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
DAMAGING RAIN.

St. Louis, Feb.27.-A special tele- gram from Edwardsville, H., to the Post-Dispatch says: The recent heavy rain storm has caused a great less of property in this region. All the creeks and small rivers in all the adjoining. counties have overfiowed their banks and inundated many thou sands of acres of seeding farming land, entailing a partial or total loss of crops'
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
A DREYFUS REGIME.
President Doubet Succeeding the Pris- oner's Enemies by His
 Friends.

London, Feb. 27.-A dispatch from Paris to a newspaper here says its cor respondent hears that President Lou bet has already signed a decree remov- ing General Zurlinden from the post of military governor of Paris, and ap- pointing General Faure Biget, com mander of the Sixteenth army corps, to succeed him. ThN latter has been a consistent upholder of the innocence ot Dreyfus.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
WHAT THE HOUSE DID.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The house was in session seven hours today and sent to the senate two more appro- priation bills, the army, which has been under consideration for several days, and the Notifications. The form CT carries about s79,OOO,O 900, and the latter approximately $4,8OO, 900. The final conference report upon the h. dian appropriation bill was also adopted
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28

ming, Coal Hill and Jenny Lind stat ing that none of the demands will be granted. The miners refused to yield and it is new settled that 4,000 men will quit work tomorrow, effectually closing down the entire district
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
AGAIN THEY DENY IT.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The statement may be repeated that no request has been made from either QUIT own gov ernment or that of Germany for the re- call of any of the officials at Apia who have been involved in the recent tur- mOils there. Both governments are awaiting further information from Apia.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
GIMM GETTING BETTER.

San Francisco, Feb. 27.-The condi- ton of Louis Gimm, the siX-day bicycle rider who was reported to be in such a precarious condition last night, is somewhat improved today
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
HOLDING HIS OWN.
But Rudyard Kipling Is Probably Not Far From Deaths
 Door

New York, Feb. 27.-Mr. Kipling was watched closely all night long and there was physician in his apart ments continuously. No news came from the sick room during the early morning hours until 2: 40 o'clock, when
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
VISITED THE CHIEF.

Manila. Feb 27-The Spanish com missioners, Senors Rosaal and Bogato, were permitted to pass our line to con- fer with Aguinaldo in reference to the Spanish prisoners at Malolos. They returned through the lines this morn ing near CaloCcan with sealed dis patches for the Spaniards. They said Aguinaldo and Sandiko are both at MalolCs.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
QUEEN HoNoRs LADY CURzoN.

London, Feb. 27-The London Ga- zette announces that the queen has conferred the decoration of the I'm perial Crown of India upon Lady Cur zon, wife of the viceroy and governor general of India. Lady Curzon was Miss Mary Victoria Letter, daughter of
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
BURTON HAS A PLAN
Wants Government to Con-
 frOI CdnoT.
Introduced a BIH Providing for Full and Complete investigation of Entire Subject - Senate Passes Army Reorganization Bill.

Washington Feb. 27.-The meeting of the river and harbor committee of the house today developed a new phase of the inter-oceanic canal ques- tiCn Chairman Burton took the lead in favoring full government investi- gation both of the Panama and Nica- ragua routes before committing the government to either, and after the meeting MT. Burton expressed the view that the sentiment of the committee was opposed to the senate Nicaragua amendment and favored a full investi- gation. To that end he introduced in the house bill to be proposed later as a substitute for the Nicaragua canal amendment. Its main features are as follows:
 The government of the United States declares its pIrpose to secure at the earliest practical date the con struction of 2 canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. A board of seven engineers shall be appointed by the President to make surveys and examinations necessary to ascertain the most desirable and practical route for such canal and for the performance of such other duties as the President may direct, three from the corps of engineers of the army, two engineers of the navy, and two from civil life.
 ''The beard shall investigate the proposed routes for a canal between said oceans, giving special and per scnal attention to the proposed canal iIt Nicaragua and the Panama route shall complete estimates of the prob able cost of constructing such canal or canals. They shall also report on the commercial and military value to the people of the United States of such canal route or routes.
 ''The President may enter into nego- taltions with the respective nations owning the territory through which such canal or canals may be construct ed in order to obtain the necessary land for the construction of a suitable canal and to acquire such rights in nat ural waterways as may be necessary. He is also required to enter into such negotiations as he may deem necessary with any other nations having rights lr any way connected with the con struction or operation of such canal or canals
 N'The President shall acquire, if pos- sible, absolute title to the necessary territory, but if such absolute title cannot be obtained he may acquire such rights or easements therein as
 may be acquired and may cause an in vestigation to be made to ascertain the route upon which terms most favor ahle to the exclusive control by the United States can be obtained, but ii no case shall obligations be incurred or money paid to any company or in dividual for rights, easement or privi- leges heretofore or hereafter acquired with view to the constructoin of any such canal, except under authority given by further action of congress-
 One million dollars is appropriated to carry out the act. Information ob- tained or action that may be taken shall be reported to congress at the beginning of the next regular session.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
AGUINALDo WEAKENING

Manila. Feb. 27., 4:55 p. m.-Two commissioners who returned from Ma lolos under flag of truce today re- ported that 5000 rebels arc anxious to
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
AN ARKANSAS COAL STRIKE.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 27.-The Western Coal and Mining company to- day posted an ultimatum to the em- ployes at all their mines at the Den
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28

surrender They also express a belief that Aguinaldo is inclined to accept pacific overtures. Major-General Otis did not receive the commissioners.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28
Total ordinary

Total ordinary =. ...... $370, ,423, ,232 Ordinary receipts of 1898. compared with ordinary expenditures of 1893-97: Average daily (ordinary) re-
 ceipts, calendar year 1898. .$1 ,014, ,S60 Average daily expenditures,
 189S-97... ..... ...s1. .OOO. .OS3
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28

Ordinary receipts (omitting war rev. enue and Pacific railroad, calendar year 1898:
 Tctal receipts of year. SAP ,631 ,251 War revenue and Pacific
 railroad =. ..... ...... 72,2O8,O ,O19
Arizona republican., 1899-02-28

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
SEVEN LIVES LOST
Two Tenement Houses in
Flames in New York.
Six People so Badly Burned That Their Re-
cossryis Despaired Of. Several
Other Persons Injured.

New York. Dee 19.-Seven lives were
lost in two big tenement houses which
We're destroyed BY fire in this city early
today. Five charred bodies were found
on the upper floors of a burned tene-
ment at 102nd Street and Third Ave-
nue.. known as the Mentor, and five wo-
men and little girl. all badly burned,
were carried from the blazing house
to nearby hospitals. There is thought
to- be but slight chance of any Of the
six surviving. Several other persons
only escaped from the flames and dense
smoke with cuts and bruises.
A few hours earlier a deadly FIRE at
tackled the five-story tenement on Tenth
Avenue, burning to death Mrs Mar
tin Fox and her child, George, two and
a half years old. The eharred remains
Of both were found after the fire.
The first fire is supposed to have
started in the cellar The air shaft in
the building and the stairs aided the
fire in gaining such rapid Roadway that
there was no successful fighting of the
flames which had gained tremendous
Roadway when the firemen arrived, The
building was occupied by a liquor store
on the first floor and on the upper floors
by families When the fire was discov-
cred the flames were coming out of the
hallway and must have been burning at
least twenty minutes. There were no
fire escapes on the front of the build
ing. but many Of the inmates escaped
by the rear.
The loss on the building was $4,000
The other fire, in Tenth Avenue near
38th Street, started in the basement
or first floor hallway and when it was
discovered. had such Roadway that II
was impossible to enter The families
on the upper part of the house fled to
the roof whence they easily reached the
street.
The Foxes lived on the second floor
and the woman and her child had sue
ceeded in getting up one fight before
they were overcome. There were no
others injured
The damage to the building by the fire
was comparatively small.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
UNITE TO AID WALL STREET
The Government and the Banks Roll
Back the Downward Tide.

New York. Dec. 19.-There was a
complete revolution of sentiment in Wall
street today and the latter part of the
session of the Stock Exchange witnessed
something ike panic among the bears,
who were making frantic efforts to Sc
cure stocks to cover short contracts and
bidding prices up on themselves.
The issue of the speculative conflict
was by no means certain until about
midway of the seSSieno, and yesterday S
tide of disaster was not stemn2d without
titanic exertions ON the pant of the most
powerful financial interests in the co1n-
try acting jim concert. Millions Of dol
lars in money were forthcoming for the
extension of credit to buyers of securi-
ties. The clearing house banks supple
mentpd their yesterdays contribution of
$4,000 by another of the same amount,
to be loaned at the market rate. The
announced determination Of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to increase govern
ment deposits iii depository banks gave
promise Of relief from the start, and
funds estimated ait ST,000,000 because
available from this source before the
market closed Under the influence of
this abundance. yesterdays panic rates
for money were at no time approached,
but the demand for lUans made inroads
ON the supply with seemingly Unsuitable
appetite. The rate went TO twenty-five
per cent. burt steadily declined from
that point under the offerings of success
sive millions until it was forced down
to six per cent, and in the late afternoon
fell to five and half, five. three and at
last TO two per cent.