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Arizona republican., 1899-05-26
FRANCHISE TAX FILL PASSED.

Albany. N. Y, May 25-The fran chise tax bill passed the senate today 30 to IS. The democratic senators voted with the solid republican majcr-
Arizona republican., 1899-05-26
BASE BALL.
Where Games Were Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Louisville Louisville, 1: New York, o.
 At Chicago Washington, Il; Chi c2go. 5
 A. rg-'Philadelphia, 6; Pitts burg, ,.
 At St. Louis-St. Louis, 16; Brook iyn. S.
 At C;eveland- Cleveland, s: Balti- mere, 6.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-26
SILK MILL BURNED.

New York, May 25.-NightingaIe's silk mill at Paterson, N. J., was de- stroyed by fire. The loss is $500
Arizona republican., 1899-05-26
SHE DID NOT KNOW.
How Rich the Great New York
 Mine Is

Denver, Col, May 25.-Judge But Ter in district court today decided the suit of Mary A. Coffin against 4. E. Reynolds, Byron A. Shear and Isaac A. Johnson, to recover a half interest Tn
Arizona republican., 1899-05-26
ROSA BONHEUR ILL.

Fontaineblsu, France, May 25.-Rosa Bonheur, the famous animal painter is seriously i'll of congestion of the lungs.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-26
DEATH OF CASTELAR,.

Madrid, May 25.-Senor Don Gas telar, the distinguished republican statesman, who has been suffering from an attack of pulmonary catarrn, is dead.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-26
LESS FAVORABLE Fca THE PARIS

Coverack, Cornwall, May 25.- An attempt to float the Paris, which has been fast on the rocks of L0wIands Point since Sunday morning, took place this morning without result. The position of the steamer has not been altered, but the conditions are looked upon as being less favorable.
 Five powerful tugs tried to pull off the Paris but was not moved More coal being jettfsoned from the bunkers and another effort will be made at daybreak to float her.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-26

0Continued on Seventh Page.l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
TIE PREeeYEEa.ANs.,
OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND
EASTER AS HOLY DAYS.
dBy Telcsrnrh to Virgin nn-PIot.,

Richmond Va, May 2S-At the
morning session of the Presbyterian
General Assembly to-day. the body de-
clined to recommend the amendment
proposed by the prcsbytery of North
Alabama. that the presbytcry shall
meet at least once a year instead of
twice.
The Committee on Overtures report
ed. among other things, declining to
reconsider the action of the last assem-
bly, in regard to the preparation of n
hymn book. y motion to adopt the re-
port was made and seconded, but met
with some opposition. and went to the
docket for discussion at some future
time. The offer of the Century Com
pany of II hymn book already printed
was referred To the Assemblys Com
mittce on Hymn Book. The overture
asking that Il shaDe-note edition be
prepared was referred to the same COM
mttec.
The Assembly declined to consider
the overture OF the Woman's Chris
lan Temperance Union. asking for lie
obscrvancc OF The fourth Sunday in
November as temperance day, an an
swcr having been given to it by the
last Assembly.
REPORT DOCKETED.
The following report of the Commit
tee on OVerturcs was docketed:
The General Assembly. in response
10 the overture from the I'resbytery of
Athens. touching the observance of
Christmas and Easter as religious days.
would make the following dcliverancc.
"'Tha, there is no warrant in the
scriptures for the observance of these
days as holy days, but on the con-
irary (sce Galatians iv, ". II and Col
lossians ii, XVI. 2D that such observ-
ancc is contrary to the principles Of
the reformed faith. conducive to will
Worship ana not in harmony with the
simplicity Of the gospel Of Jesus
Christ"
faith, proposed by the Presbytery of
Central Texas and providing for the
substitution of the words by way OF
solemn protest" for by way OF hum
bic petition when their rightful pre-
negatives are invaded. was deemed in
expedient by the Assembly.
The Committee on Systematic Benen-
cence reported.
The special order Of the day. the re-
port OF the Standing Committee on Ed
uoation, was discussed and after a few
unmportant amendments had been
made. Were adopted.
The Assembly then took a recess un-
I'll 4:S0 y. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session. the report
OF me Ad Interim Committee on Pa
iochIal Schools was taken up and dis
cussed at length. This report recon-
inends the establishments Of schools Of
me primary grade under the supervis-
loh OF the church. The report was
adopted by good majority.
NIGHT SESSION.
me night session of the General As
ssnlp'y was consumed in hearing adj
reports from the various fields ana n
coiiect'on was taken up for the fur
therance of the cause.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
seven Negroes Lynci,cuin Mexico
:By TELEGRAPH 10 v.rglninn-Pno,,

:1Sy telegraph 10 v:rginian- plot,
Cincinnati, o., May ga special to
the Enquirer from Diaz, Mexico. says:
There is great excitement In a town
named San Dialo. ten miles from here.
over the lynehing of seven colored lab
orers of the Mexican Central railroad
Jose Santo, a Spanish negro. ATTEMPTED
TO assault the wife of Senior Duply. a
ranch owner, and escaping from the
plantation, was tracked by blood
hounds and. in company with nine
others. was captured in "a hut on the
river bank. opposite Eagle Pass. The
regulators did not attempt to prove the
guilt of any of the negroes. but hung
three OF them and shot four more who
were attempting 10 escape. The Off
als are swearing in deputies. as race
-roublc is threatened in the colored
quarter. Four of the negroes killed ore
Americans, and al have served sen.
fences in the Texas penitentiary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
THE STEAMER PARIS.
CORNISH DIVER DECLARES
SHE IS DOOMED.
CBy Telegraph to -Pilot.)

Ny i'it6idpl ~ ' !IS man = lOt.)
Falmouth. Eng, May ga majority
of the passengers of the stranded
steamer Paris left here on special trains
to-day. Many of them will take pas
sage on The American Liner st. Paul
next Saturday.
The weather continues favorable to
the stranded ship. y light wind is
blowing and there is no serious amount
of wash. Soundings which have been
taken show the Paris to be resting
more favorably. owing to the fact that
She has been considerably lightcned.
1t Is expected that the steamer, now
being evenly balanced. viii come off
the rocks without sustaining further
damage.
The officers of the Paris still refuse
- furnish any explanation Of her get
ting out of her course
~ leading Cornish diver. who re-
turned here tonight. from the Paris
taxes a very oessimistic view of the
correspondent Of the Associated Press
he said:
II do not anticipate that the Paris
VIII ever be relocated. she is pierced
by rocks amidshios. her foreholds are
badly damaged, the bulkheads are prac-
tlcaiiy useless and even II she wer,
got eff the rocks | believe she would
sink.
In my opinion the only remedy is q
| iuise bottom. which IL would take Il
month to complete. and | believe that
even moderately rough weather in the
meantime would break UP the ship"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
DECORATION DAY.

Mrs. Estes G. Rathbun is organizing
decoration day exercises. The graves
of 10 American soldiers buried at Que
mados during the winter will be deco
rated with flowers. and General Fitz-
hugh Lee will issue an order on the
subject OF the usual military display.
BONDED WAREHOUSE AND DOCKS
The collector of customs, Major r
III. Bliss, explained at a meeting Of
Spanish merchants to-day the advant-
ages of the bonded warehouse and
dock plan that he originated. Ii APP
pears that S2.000.000 are now spent on
the Anticipated lighter system and it is
the collectors design TO build two
docks. slightly longer than the New
York piers used by the trans-A tiantic
steamship companies. with double sto-
ries. electric cranes and electric rail-
roads. 1t is estimated that they will
save their cost in - months.
ONE PAPER DENOUNCES AN
OTHER.
lie Union Espanola says edltorally
to-day:
1T is easy to see the near approach
Of war between Cuba and the United
States"
La Discussion, which denounces this
sentiment as absurd and malicious,
says:
Against the statements OF such enc
mics of Cuba are Cuban patriotism and
;hc determination not 10 delay or 10
cndanger the republic by a single i'm
prudence"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
The Olympia Reaches Hong Kong
From Manila.
sALuTED BY THE SHIPS
Received byn Guard OF Honor OF
Royal Welsh fusfiicrs and pa, s
visit OF Stntc 10 British Civi,, Miii.
10 Attend Queens Birthda,
Dinner.
tBy Telegraph to v,rsln.an.pno,,

Hong Kong. May 23-7:35 p. m.-The
United States cruiser Olympia. with
Admiral Dewey on board. has arrived
here from Manila. She was salu,ed by
the ships of all naiionalities
Admiral Dewey. Captain Lamberton.
Lieutenant Brumby and United States
Consul Wildman were received by a
guard of honor of the Royal Welsh
tusiliers when they landed to visit the
Governor OF HONS Kong. Sir Henry a.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
Some Insurgents Will Not Give
Up Their Arms.
GENERAL BRooKE's PLAN
rIc VIII Not Make House 10 Hou,c
search I'm Order TO seize Arms
If cuban Snldicrs VIII Not Sur
render Then the Matter VIII &c
Passed Over-Boudcd Warehouse
nnd New Docks.
By Telegraph to v.rr,n,an-pIlo, +,

Havana. May 23.-1O:45 a. m.-Somc
of the insurgents aver that they will
not give up their arms. but Governor
General Brooke has no present intention
of making house to house search in
order to seize arms. II the Cuban SOL
diers are not willing to bring in their
arms ana thereby get the SO allotted
10 10 each man as his share of the $500 600
the matter will be passed over.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

Blake; Major General Gascoigne. in
command of the troops. and Commo-
dore Powell. commanding the naval
forces.
The visit was afterwards returned by
the officials mentioned
Admiral Dewey is in bad health. be-
ing too i'll to attend the Queens birth
day dinner
The Olympia is going to dock here.
and Will remain ten days at this port.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
the QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
THE EIGHTIETH MILESTONE IN
VICTORIAS LIFE JOURNEY.
By Telegraph to vlrElnian- PnotI

fBy Telegraph to virEiniar-PnotI
London. May 23.-rhe gathering OF
the royal family at Windsor Castle to-
morrow to celebrate the eightieth birth
day of Queen Victoria Will be the larg-
est. with the exception of the Jubilee
gathering. that has assembled there IN
many years Not only will four gener-
atoms in succession be present. but
there will be great gathering OF chill
dren and grandchildren of Her Males
ty.
The program will open with a sere-
made. a madrigal sung by the choral So
cieties in the quadrangle Of the castle
AT 10 o'clock in the morning. This VIII
be followed by the presentation OF al =.
dresses and rose baskets by the royal
warrant holders. 4 parade of the sec
ond Regiment of Scot Guards. the hrinE
Of n feu de jbie n thanksgiving service
in st. Georges Chapel. and perform
arcc Of "Lthengrlu' in the evening IN
the Waterloo chamber of the castle.
During the day ire Queen for the
first time will use the electrophone to
hear the national anthem sung in va
,.ious parts OF the kingdom.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24


other of treacilery.
The recent meeting of the Filipino
congress was to secure Il new cabinet
ana the question of peace was not for
mally considered. as the members
feared General Luna's displeasure. The
tlilpino government was unable to Sc
cure a secretary of the treasury. All
who were offered the portfolio declined
to accent il.
AMERICANS REPULSED.
Major Bell, with two companies of
the Fourth Cavalry. has been recon-
noitering in the direction of Santa Ari-
ta He found Il hundred Fllipinos there
and was driving them away when large
renforcementS Of rebels arrived, and
he was obliged to withdraw with four
men wounded.
y raft carrying soldiers of the Four
teenth Regiment has been sunk ut the
Fas!g ferry. one man was drowned.
Inc wet season has fully begun, and
another weeks rain Will make the rice
fields thick with mud.
DEWET'S DEPARTURE REGRET
TED.
Washington, May 23.-Tha Indication
clearly set out in the news dispatches
from Manila OF division of opinion
among the United States Commissions
ers as 10 The best methods of dealing
$3.50 e'it 4iiSuI cents at inns critical
stage has aroused deep interest here
II Is regarded as perhaps misfortune
that TINS phase Of the situation was not
reached before Admiral Dewey. by
ieaVing Manila for home, lost to the
commission the benefit. Of his experience
ana sound judgment
WILL SUPPORT OTIS.
1t appears that tho War Department
~ inclined TO support General Otis, not
only because OF his connection with the
war but also on the ground that his
longer experience with the insurgents
better Hts him 10 understand the ma
tive character. However. the president
Is giving the matter his close personal
attention ana a proper outcome of the
l.ttle difference may be expected
PRESIDENT SCHURMAN REPORTS.
Washington. May 23.-Secrctary Hay
mas reccted from President Schurman
of the Philippine Commission. a long
message giving the results OF the meet
ings thus far held with the native Fill
ipno Commission sent by Aguinaldo to
treat with the Americans. The message
was laid before the President to-nigh,
He was very much gratined at its con-
tents. which We're said to be very en-
couraGlng for the outlook that some
thing definite may be accomplished
President Schurman reports that the
native commissioners will take back to
their people the proposition for form
OF government, etc, suggested by the
American Commission.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
prydock for pcns,co,a

(By Telegraph to VirGinian Pilot,
Portsmouth, n. H., May 2S.-The U.
5. ships Potomac and Piscataqua were
placed in commission at the navy ward
to-day. They vii! sail for New York
on Saturday and will take in tow the
floating dry dock for Pensacola.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

Uy Telegraph to Virginian-Pnotl
Quincy, H.. May 23.-W!niam Jen-
nings Bryan spent to-day in Quincy as
he guest of the County Democracy. He
addressed an audience of 10, 900 per-
sons this afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

Vhy Telegraph to Virgnian- Pilot)
savannah. Ca. May Authorization
reached here tonight of a. bloody
shooting ARRAY at Cameron, Ga. in
winch negro. Sam Perry, killed FranL
Evans. brother of the railway agent and
iataliy wounded another white man
named Proctor. Perry Is thought 70
have been unhurt He made his ascono
10 the woods. \ posse is in pursuit.
Perry has heretofore borne n good rem
utaiion, which it is believed will sovs
MIN from violence in the event of his
capture. -'''
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
TWO FILIPINOS
SURRENDER
Conference With AguinaldO's Com
.misSiOnerS Continues.
NO Definite RESULTS
o DEFINITE RESULTS

They Wnnt Both Personal nnd PoIit>
fcRl Liberty Military nud civil
Members of American Comm isiOn
DfT"r Regarding Wisdom OF Com
inuiug Conference Aguinnido's
Envoys tho Heroes of Numerous
Social Functions FiIipiuo Com
Surrender Americans suffer
Rcpui>e DcwcS'n Departure Ec-
GREETED.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

New York-Benjamin Franklin Clark
United States consul at Pernambuco
died on board the Lamport and Holt
Line steamer Havelius. on May 10th OF
Brights disease, and WAS buried al
sea.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
lnaugurated by a Salute From the
Dolphin.
WHEELER IN UNIFORM
The Day Ushcrod in by Firing or
Guns, Chino OF neii< md SOUND or
Steam Whistlcs-The President
Reviews nm Imposing Parade
General whecior. In Uniform, Was
Everywhere theered.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)

tby Telegraph to Virginian- PiIot.)
Washington, D. G.. May 23-wash.
'"s'oh feace Jubilee was inaugurated
at sun rise to-day by a national salute
vi thirteen guns from the Dolphin. an
shored OF the navy-yard, and by the
eh'me of bells and sound Of steam
""is''es all over the city. The day
f'ad been declared a half holiday in the
departments and the employees OF nearly
all the bureaus were releosed a, No.,
tne H0ur bvtny murt1ed by q sututu of
torty-five guns
AN IMPOSING PARADE.
me irsi days festivities were marked
pu'aoe comprising all the regular
u.'"s ana naval organizations stationed
III ana around Washington. together
with the District of Columbia volun-
.ecTs. Inc Delaware National Guards.
me chinese Naval Reserves of PhIIn-
ueiphia, the veterans of the Grand
Army and the Fourth and Ninth
mi.su states Volunteer Regiments
Over 5000 men were in the parade.
ne route was that followed by the in
auguration parades. down PennsvI
Vania avenue. around the Treasury and
III front of the White House grounds
where large reviewing stand. grace.
tuiiy decorated with bunting. had been
erected. The three squares extendings
from the State, War and Navy to Abe
treasury building had been TRANSFORMS 81
eg iRt9 q. q court of honor, On each s{ifs
ySlasSlcscolumns We're reared. and two
oroad arches spanned by festooned
taSs and bunting marked the entrance
ana exit to the court, The public
uehches along the avenue at this point
were black with people. and the sur
rounding parks We're tnronged. The
rres'dent members OF his cabinet and
their wives. ambassadors and foreign
ministers with their attaches. General
n m'nts ana MS stan; and many promi-
mem nem, peop,e IN public and private life
occupied the reviewing stand.
ENTHUSIASM GREAT
inc enthusiasm was great as the ma.
rade passed through the court OF honor
me president and Secretaries Hav ana
Gage who stood on a small pIatforn,
1 on; rom the stand, were repeatedly
anu nnn, unanimously applauded as they
uncovered their heads each time ths
american colors trooped by.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

Berln-Fourteen persons war.
drowned to-day by the capsizing OF n
ferry boat on the Danube, near Strauh-
ing, Bavaria.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
TIE QUEENS EYESIGHr.

THE QUEENS EYESIGHT.
London, May 24.-Truth to-day in
spite of semi official statements to the
contrary, insist that an operation for
cataract on the Queens eyes is inev-
liable.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
MAY "a 1s19oUEEN vIcToRIAs

tt
h,rrnnA
of tasume &C
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

Manila. May 23.-1:2O p. m.-The con-
ference between the civil members Of
the United States Philippine Commits
sion and representatives Of the Fil,pinos
continues. The military and civil mem
bers OF the commission differ regarding
the wisdom of continuing the confer
ence, the former adhering to The origl-
renGer of the insurgents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24
WHEELER EVERYWHERE
CHEERED.

General Wheeler was accorded tbA
,arsest demonstration. In full uniforn,
ne rode in carriage He was evervA
v wnsre cheered AS he reached the re-
p .e~ias s'a n he arose and saluted the
lresloent. The pople went Wild
GLANDS ACpOcc n,Y,,,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

,rrronaoiy $4,000 people went to the
cent display OF fireworks, which IN :
GUIDED a. realistic reproduction OF the
nattie or Manila, portraits Of Presi-
cent Mckinley Admiral Dewey. ana
.ner notable characters OF the war
80 is $50 and Mrs. Mckinley and most
on ,he members of the Cabinet werc In
'erested spectators OF the exhibition
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

Anotner interesting and Significant
incident was the cheering of Somsa;s
rev lew march. Hands Across the Sen =
o ~, OF the bands struck UP this stirring
The applause which Created q ,,.'.s.
started by the diplomats. snrsad
through the stand and broke in a roar
OF cneeis along the whole length of tha
me parade was three-quarters OF an
''o"' PASSING the reviewing party.
THE BATTLE OF MANILA.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

According to the story told by Rosa
rio, General Luna is absolute dictator
and Aguinoldo fears him. Every Fill
The times., 1899-07-07
ATE OF POISONED CANDY.
Another Peculiar Case of Love and
Jealousy at San Francisco.

San Francisco, July 6.-Mrs. Elsie
Schieb, a dressmaker of this city, and her
friend, Mrs. Gibson, had narrow escape
from the same fate that befel Mrs. Dun
ming and her sister in Wilmington, Del.
They ate from a box of poisoned candy
sent to Mrs. Gibson. Both were taken sick
Mrs. Gibson recovered after one days ILL
ness. but Mrs. Schieb is still confined to
her bed, though the doctor says she is
out of danger. The police suspect that
the box was sent by a Miss Campbell,
though the handwriting on it was that of
Mrs. J. R. Rathom. The husband of the
latter has been living with Miss Camp
bell and the theory of the police Is that
Rathom's mistress played this trick to try
to involve his wife. The case is shrouded
in mystery because of the secrecy main
tanned by those who know the facts.
The times., 1899-07-07
A Diamond Broker s,vina,.,

Chicago. July 6.-Diamond Broker
o'Neill, who has an office in the old
Stock Exchange building, was swindled
out of $1,000 yesterday by a clever rogue
who gave the name of William D. Rice
Two weeks ago Rice registered at the
Hyde Park Hotel, pu, on much style and
opened an account with the Oakland Ma
tional Bank, depositing 800. Then he
called on o'Neill and representing himself
TO be diamond broker bought stone
worth $50. Yesterday he called again and
selected $1,000 worth of stones, paying for
them with what purported to be a certi-
fed check for that amount. O'Neill called
up the suburban bank by telephone and
asked II Rice still had an account there.
Being answered Yes" he took the check
He went to the bank for his. money and
found that Rice's balance was 800 and the
certifcation of the check was worthless.
The times., 1899-07-07
A BLACK HILLS ROMANCE.
Duai Life of Rich william Moran.
Who Died Recently

Deadwood. s. D., July 6-The report of
the death of William Moran, who is sup
posed to have started his fortune in the
Black Hills in the early history of that
part of the State, has reached Deadwood.
Moran seemed to have lived a dual life,
for he had two wives. His death at Pitts
burg disclosed a pretty romance He was
married in Chicago and after falling in
business there he came to the Black Hills,
where he made good stake. report was
circulated in Chicago so that it reached
his wife that he had died. Moran went
East and married again. In his will he left
a fortune to his daughter by his former
wife, now living in Chicago. From This
clew his first wife has been found and ali
OF his fortune. amounting 10 about 5000. 900.
has been turned over to wife No. /. Mo-
ran made his start in placer mining in
Deadwood Gulch here in the Black Hills,
He changed his name to William Lewis
after getting back East.