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Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
SUBMARINE BATTLE.
Brave American Divers Encounter
 with an Octopus.
The. Monster Fights BraveIy and Vim dIctively, But Is VanGuished, After a Terrific Struggle, by
 It's Human Opponent.

X deep-sea story that is uncanny enough to make the cold chills creep up ones back comes from New Orleans. | is a true story of adventure and dar- ing such as is not often heard. A strug- gle for life between one man and huge dcvilfish. with the odds, of course, against the man.
 Capt. Conrad. the local diver of New Orleans. has recently returned to that city from a voyage to Central American waters and while in the tropical seas became hero.
 During the month of August the fruit ship Oteri went ashore on the coast of Russian. Other divers had tried 10 floatgher, but had failed. and finally Capt. Conrad was engaged, and started for the treacherous coast. The snip had gone ashore head on, the stern was in deep water and a coral reef showed itself just aft of midship. There was a great hole in her just where she was fast aground. The keel was broken in three places and the ship was altogether in very bad shape. but the diver went to work on her with the hope of accomplis ishing what others Lad failed to do.
 Slowly he went down. forgetting the brilliant scene above the water now. and wholly intent upon his work that was waiting him. He approached the ship andNvas getting down under the bilge near where the work must be done. when across his face glass there swept long, dark, slippery arm. Capt. Conrad had been in tropical waters be- fore, and knew the sign. He had met q real octopus, sometimes called the devilfsh. The attack was so sudden that the diver for a moment lost his courage and gave the danger signal. He was quickly drawn up to the boat.
 It was serious situation. The ship was leaking badly. and must not re- main over night without attention. The work had to be done at once, and there was no one else there to do it. + only remained for him to go down and fight the devilfsh. To which would belong the victory there was no possi- ble way to tell.
 There was a big harpoon on the boat. and the captain called for this, cutting off the handle and making the weapon about three feet long. Armed with this
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
LEFT HIS HAND AT SAN JUAN.
That Was Why a Chicago Street Car Passenger Did Not Assist
 Woman.

He climbed aboard the car slowly and with evident weakness, and dropped into the only vacant seat, notwithstand- ing the fact that several women who had entered with him were left stand ing, and that one of them was so heavi- ly loaded with bundles that she couldn't even make use of strap. This wom- an planted herself directly in front of the weak-looking man and swayed to and fro grimly before him, glaring an- grily down into his emaciated counte- nance the while. Presently the car lurched suddenly around a corner, and one of her bundles fell to the floor, with a great sound of breaking glass and china. The indignant woman gathered the fragments of her ruined household treasures with hasty, impulsive move ments, and, straightening up, fairly snorted at the man before her, says the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 You might at least have put out hand to save it," she told him, con- temptuously. The man colored, hesi- tated and then spoke quietly:
 T have no hand on that side, ma dam," he said, while all the other pas sengers listened with sympathetic in- terest; ''I left it at San Juan."
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

tHomestead Application No. 2SS2 -Commutcd) DepsTtm of the Interior, Land Office at Tucson Arizona, March 70, 1899.
 Notice is hereby given tha the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of her clam, and that said pronf will be made before the Clerk of the District Court st Phoenix, Arizona on Monday May l, 1899, viz: Phileta ]. Fair field, of Phoenix. Arizona, for the sla sW14 and sis sei sec. 13 T ?, \ K E C. tG S. R. B. tS M. her continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Edward L. Andrews, Bessie V Cushmsn. Mary Fairfield, and Frank NJ. Ho ming, all of Phoenix Arizona.
 MILTON k. MOORE,
 Register. First n1 hIication March D 1899
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
First publioation. March 25. 1899. s-
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of John A. Policy, deceased:
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned alministrator with the will annexed uf the estate of John \. Policy. decease4i lo the cred itors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, t0 exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten Il onths after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at his office at S5 west Washing ton St, Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said CouSaiEs of Maricopa.
 c. B. RICHMOND. Administrator w.tS Fin annexed of John A. Policy, Deceased
 Datsd er Fhnnix, Arizona, this i7th day Of March, 1859.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30

ture of silk shirt waists for women and as novelties in dress goods. The new fabric is also coming into extensive use for the covering of so-called silk um- brellas. In tapestries and upholstery silks the mercerized cotton has become an important factor. While the mer- cerized cloth has the gloss and Iuster of silk, it is pronounced as durable as heavy cotton-Chicag Chronicle.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES AT ROAD STA TONS, ETC. Office of Chief Quartermester, Denver, Colo, March 2S, 1,99. Sealed pTopos- als in triplicate will be received at this ott e until II o'clo k a. m., on April 2S 1S99 for fuIn ishing fuel, forage and water at road stations in this Department, and for fuel at Logan, Utah, Price, Utah, Fort Collins Col" Rawllns; Wyo,, and Silver City, \. M. during the fiscal year commencing July 1899. Instructions 10 bidders and blank forms of proposals will be government reserves the right 10 reject any or all bids. k. B. Atwood, Deputy c M. General, Chief O NJ
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
Two Points of View.

My children" said the poor man, sadly, "are crying for bread.''
 (Which shows" said the rich man. coldIy, 'how much you have to be thankful for, Now, mine are crying for bon bons. .',-Brcok1vn Life.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
NOT GREAT TO EVERYBODY.

It is comical that Joseph Jefferson should announce at 3 dinner in honor Of Tolstoi his entire ignorance o4 the writer and his works.
 The New E|orL memorial meeting 10 Robert LcuiS Stevenson was addressed r,v. men wh hoS hsda e~i7 entlv read him Y --.-4. aas.Aeaa s,eaae= -..==---.*-s-~ r;t
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
GcIInntrY.

Describe to me- she said what you would consider an ideal wife,
 With pleasure" he replied; s'but t will be necessary first that you explain to me what you consider your Predom- mating traits. Chicago Post.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
\ Clerical Error.

That was a good sermon that Dr. Binks preached this morning"
 "EXcellCnt. It would have been all most perfect if the doctor hadn't in terpoIated a few sentences of his own" Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
On Hia NerNn.

'Young man. said the investigating rhiIanthropist, you are an interesting puzzle to me. Ycu are too proud to beg. too honest to steal, and tCo lazy to work. How in the world Go you manage?"
 II get trusted. .''-Detroit Free Press.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
Strictly Practical.

The lass whose feet are small one views
 With admiration oft intense. But the girl with big. thick overshoes
 Is she who has good, common sense. Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30

Mother (to little Frieda, who has been taken to the dentists to have tooth pulled) )-Frieda. if you cry I'll never take you to dentists again. Fliegende Blaetter.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30

From the New Mother Goose. Little drcps Of water
 It is safe to bet If you have TO bumbershoot, Make you doosid wet. Harlem Life.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30

eases and will guarantee you a permanent cure at EecdcTGtc cost, Ho has cured thousands who thought their eases hopeless. Alllo.tcrs private. Nrito fer question blank. Consultation free. Medicines sent free iron obscrv1t:cn.
 CookrIedicaIC ( O. Io-3 curtis St Cenrer,Cc..
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
Private and Ghgonie Diseases of psar

Men suffering from evil ef
 facts of youthful indiscre.
 { CHS, syphilis, Ronori -usa, 1T |, st-ictUre, Ec4ual @-1-anoSs, NSricocel4, uu- I:1irial ,lischargf $, lost S.t-!-tg, failing memory, u-i-,n' sS to marry. oiudd, : ii', kidney crIr VatC Gis- Ga5-s, are sDCcGlI}- erred. DH. COOK hSs spent :0 years of pcrsiatcL5 st&dy and experience in his own practice and among tho largest Eastern hospitals in curing thls class of dis
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
Admins tretcr wit

Datsd er Phen1x, Arizona, this 17th day of Hor
Arizona republican., 1899-03-30
sPECKLED CIGAR WRAPPERS.

'. World.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13

Gen. Wheeler's Headquarters, Santa
Rita Philippine Islands, Sept. 1S.-Here
is a story of a captured soldier of the
Filipino army as told by himseit, Win
onlv the necessary idiomatical changes
and the whole may be taken as a fair
setting forth of the situation as viewed
bv a soldier of the insurgent army.
When brought from Bacolor TO these
headouarters there was in his eyes that
look of fear so commonly seen among
tbe IGNORANT when brought before those
in authority. On that day Gen. Wheeler
had him brought before him, and II
was only with difficulty that anything
could be learned from the poor; shak-
ing creature, notwithstanding the laS
that the general used his most kindly
manner and at first asked only trivial
nnestions Today, however when an
American officer entered the prison
room in the old convent that is used as
heado,,arters of the interior guard, a
ota,ge IN look and demeanor was man
;fast soldier, though captive, ne
brought his head up smartly IN salute
and wher the courtesy had been re-
turned. began a voluble but dlgnlned
exnression Of appreciation of the treat
ment given him by our men, and IN
answeT 10 questions, told this story:
am a Tagalo and when the war
was talked of 1 lived in the Tondo
district of Manila. / am now 20
wears old, and was formerly a fish
erman, / have been married now
a little over a year, and have one
child. but have
NEVER SEEN MY BABY.
had not thought of going in; but
in February got into it. was not
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13
General Macarthur
Menacing' the Fill
pinos' Stronghold.
BAMBON HAS BEEN TAKEN.
Latest Dispatch Says Agui-
naldo and His Army
Have Fled.

Manila, Nov. u 90 a. m.)-Gen. Mac
Arthur and Gen. Lawton are closing in
on Tarlac. Communication with distant
points is impossible except by means of
the government wire which is crowded
with official business.
Gen. Macarthur took Bamban yes
terday. This is supposed to be the
strongest position held by the Filipinos
except Tarlac. The brief accounts of
the engagement received indicate that
the rebels fought according to their re-
cent tactics, retreating after firing a
few volleys. One officer of the Thirty
sixth regiment is the only American
reported killed
Cen. Macarthur began his advance at
daylight with the Seventeenth regiment
on the right; Maj. Bells command and
the Thirty sixth on the left. and the
Ninth in the center. Col. Smith encoun-
tered small force at o'clock, easily
dispensing the rebels. Maj. Bell secured
a position on the mountain, from which
he poured an enflading fire from rifles
| and Hotchkiss guns upon the first line
OF the enemys trenches. The F'ilipinos
stood the fire for twenty minutes anC
| then retreated to the mountains.
Gen. Macarthur entered Bamban a
10 o'clock and Col Smith occupied
Capas, the first town beyond. Gen. Law
TONS headquarters is still at Cabantuan
| Gen. Young with cavalry and infantry
is still pushing ahead through the fear
| full mud, but his exact whereabouts i,
not known
Manila Nov. 10 (S.25 a m. Col. Bell,
regiment and a small force of cavalr,
are at Tarlac. Where Aguinaldo and hi
army have fed to is a mystery
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13

ing a five years trial of the unusual
and delicate relation of the dual pas
torate, unless it should seem to be for
our common advantage that the ar
rangement be interrupted before that
term were reached. No such eXigency
arose, and have already stayed near
ly two years beyond the limit that l
had set myself
You surely do not need to be told
how happy the mutual relations of
your ministers have seemed. can only
assure you tnat the outward seeming
has in no degree belied the reality. We
have great cause for thanksgiving, too
in the unbroken harmony and good will
that have existed between pastors and
people, though have sometimes had
occasion TO ask whether there were not
danger lest the very happiness OF our
life together hamper me in that severe
criticism of my own work which every
man owes to himself If he is to be gem
timely effective.
1t was my definite purpose to resign
at the close of last year purpose
which l felt under obligation to waive.
owing to my senior colleagues expect
ed absence during the spring and sum
mer. Since his return that obligation
no longer binds me, and l hereby beg
leave gratefully to return to you the
trust which seven years ago you placed
in my hands. / do this deliberately, as
one charged with certain responsible
ties for you, ana in the earnest hope
that it may minister to the most effec-
tive prosecution of the work to which
we are all pledged.
I ask that you will accept this resig-
nation as soon as may be. and join me
in a call for an ecclesiastical council,
with a view to my formal dismission on
or before the 31st December. 1899.
| wish for you, my dear friends, now
and ever, grace, mercy and peace in the
Lord, and remain,
Most faithfully yours,
Edward M Chapman.
Worcester, Mass, 81 October, 1899
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13
MAY ABANDON THE Siege.
Prediction Of Early Retreat By Joubert
Over Darkenberg Range-Buller Tells
of Brushes With Enemy---Grand-
son of Jefferson Davis Killed.

their strength by demonstrating with
two squadrons of the Fifth Iancers and
field battery on the left wing, with
one and One-half companies of mount
ed infantry on the right wing, and
with artillery in the middle of the pla-
teau out of the infantry fire.
THE enemy began by firing at our
cavalry from a gun at the north end.
AS the cavalry, in open order be-
gan to circle around them, the hills
seemed full of sharpshooters. The
mounted infantry endeavored to out
flank the enemy's left, in order to dis
cover the lager coming under a heavy
and unexpected fire from few Skin
mishers (Here follows list of cas-
ualties already cabled.)
Our guns fired several apparently
effective shots, but the enemy did not
respond, having withdrawn with the
wounded The enemy did not fire on
an ambulance. Col. Cough withdrew
his force after a demonstration lasting
three hours, and returned to camp the
same afternoon near Orange river.
The guns and a few horses were
brought in by rail The wounded were
sent to Orange river by rail immedi-
ately after the action. The enemy S
strength appeared considerable, appar-
emily 700 with one gun, under David
Libe and p. Van Der Nerve"
The war office announces that the
troopship Roslin Castle has arrived at
Durham and the troopship Gascone at
Cape Town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13

The congregation of Central church
was surprised yesterday morning, when
Rev. Edward Moore Of Providence, VINO
spoke N place Of Rev Edward M
CHAPMAN, said that he had been re-
ouested to place before the church the
resignation of Rev. Edward M Shap
man, the associate pastor. 90
TIVE news was unexpected to most Oh
Tho members, though there were some
r,bo had an idea Rev. Mr.. Chapman
was contemplating such move.
Rev. Mr. Chapman mas peen ass 91ilt'',t
nastor of Central churcn loi ali ieSe
seven wars. and has in that time mace
bjrnsaIf almost Indispensable through
HE Earnest and painstaking etforts 70
a. bia duty. Much of the work OF the
aor,sh has devolved upon him during
~ last few wears, and he was IN en-,
tire charge during the past spring ana
summer while DIR. Merriman was n
Eurone Neither he nor DR.. Merrlman
was in the city yesterday, so mourning
conld be learned of the intentions Oh
either. -. of
Pew Mr.. Chapman greatly, and II Is
nrohahle that an effort will be made 10
dissuade him from leaving.
The following is the letter Whlch was
read yesterday morning
To the Central Congregational Church
Worcester Mass:
NV Dear Friends-More than seven
years have now passed since you ca t'ta
me TO the Junior pastorate o. tnis
church. and the first gay OIL SS,aua,s
Of the formal assumption OF my WoIih
among YOU. / came here with the prl-
yate and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS max
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13

London, Nov. IS (4.3O a. m)-This
mornings news from the seat of war
in South Africa continues fairly salts
factory. The official cables are not
very detailed with regard to the Bel
mont incident which, except for the
loss of Col. Keith Falconer, was not a
very serious affair. There are signs
Of greatly increased Boer activity in
Natal and along the western from
tier.
All the dispatches tend to show that
the British are holding out ably. Col.
Baden Powell reports that all was well
at Mafeking on Nov. g. Ladysmith's
latest date is Nov. g. While nothing
adverse is heard from the latter point,
and confidence is felt in Gen. Whites
ability, previous experience having
shown that the Boer artillery is not
very effective. it is beginning to be
proved that the acquisition of artillery,
which has destroyed the former mo-
bility of the Boer forces, has failed to
give them any compromising advan-
tage On the contrary, the reverse is
the case.
1t is saio here that if the Beers had
rot been hamDered by the transport
Of heavy guns and their rescue from
tight places Gen. JOubert might ere
this have been in Pietermaritzburg.
Unless the Boer heavy artillery justi-
fies itself by reducing Ladysmith, it
will again hamper him in the retreat
from Natal, when Gen. Butler sends
the relieving force.
1t is believed that the Boer retreat
will be made over the Drakensberg
range into the Zoutpansberg district,
where every preparation for provisions
and maintaining the Beers is said to
have been made for the last stand, and
where it will he difficult to dislodge
them. Already it is rumored that
they are in straits for food around
Ladysmith and may, therefore, be
obliged to abandon the siege.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13

ton of yesterday was not confined to St.
Johns alone. The dozen other Catholic
parishes with their thousands of COM
municants had a share in it, and every
important Catholic society in Worces-
ter had place of honor in the parade.
A BEAUTIFUL FEATURE
was the presence of the Sunday school
children and their singing of the TIE
Deum at the convent after the bishop
had laid aside the trowel and the stone
was set in place.
So far advanced is the work of con-
struction that it is hoped that within a
short time the building may be dedi-
Gated as was said yesterday, ito the
glory of God and the enlightenment of
His creatures"
1t was a typical November day. The
trees were bare, and the leafless
branches, the housetops, and the green
sward at the convent heavily FROST
laden. The air was just as described by
Shakspere on another and far different
occasion, "nipping and eager" Had
those in charge of the arrangements
possessed the power to choose their own
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13

alone in not wanting war; a great
many of us didn't want it; but we
We're forced in by the generals. They
threatened to destroy our property
and Kill us and our families. One
day l met Gen. Pantaleon Garcia in
the street, and l had a long talk
with Linn about the war. 1t lasted
about an hour He told me a great
deal about independence, He told
me that when we got our independ-
ence we would have good times:
that some would have fine places:
that the soldiers especially would
have good fortune awaiting them
He said that, of course, some of the
soldiers would be killed, but that
there would not be much of a fight.
and that in a month we would all
be in Manila. He also told me a
great zeal about the Americans.
saying that they were a bad people.
and would commit and were COM
hitting all sorts of outrages on our
property and families; but he said
nothing of the Americans as SOL
diers. He did say lot about them
as people, and that they We're no
better than the Spanish Well I
had friend, and it was he who in
dueed me to go. His name is Feliz
Carpio, and he is now a lieutenant.
/ met him at Caloocan in the street
and mad a talk with him about the
war and what was to be
done. We finished our talk with his
promising to make me a clerk If l
would go, and I said that I'd go. No, I
never discussed nay going with my
wife. l simply went off and left her
Then his dark. strong face was turne
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13
HOBART RALLIES.
Vice President on Asphalt Road to
Health.

Paterson, ~ j., Nov. 12.-vice-P resl-
dent Hobart passed favorable night
and the improvement that has been
observed for several days continued to-
day. He ate solid food with relish, and
1t promptly assimilated. With his
meals he took milk, and between meals
was given milk punches This is a
marked change from his condition of
ten days ago. At that time he was rap
idly sinking, and his stomach had re-
fused food of all kinds. For several
days he lived on grapes and the juice of
grape fruit, but it soon appeared that
his stomach was so congested that he
could net even take these.
Mr.. Hobart now spends most of his
time in a reclining position, and he
sleeps without the aid of opiates. The
most painful and alarming feature of
his illness has been his attacks of ner-
vousness as night approached These
attacks have much decreased
Mrs. Hobart, who has spent nearly
every minute of her time during the
past two weeks at the bedside of her
husband, feels very much encouraged,
and secures more rest than formerly.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13
uLTIMATUM ISSUED.
Fall River Operatives Demand Increase
in Wages.

~ Vd9CS.
Fall River, Nov. ia special meet
ing of the textile council was held this
afternoon, lasting nearly four hours.
Reports from delegates from all the
unions resting upon the final decision
of the textile council was accepted Con-
siderable discussion led to the adoption
of the following resolutions:
We demand of the manufacturers an
increase of 10 per cent in wages on pres
ent schedule for all operatives. the
same to go into effect on December II,
and reply is requested on or before
November "a. In the event of refusal we
recommend all operatives not to return
to work December H."
The textile council feels that it's posi-
ton is justifable, so much So that it
is willing to submit the question to an
arbitration committee Of five members.
two to be elected by the council. two by
the manufacturers, and the four 20 Sc
lect fifth member. The committee
must report by Nov. "a This suggestion
is sent to the manufacturers together
with the demand.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-13
ROUGH ON COAST.

Small Vessels Seek Shelter Near
Chatham Beach.
Chatham, Nov. ia 'norther of con-
siderable strength prevails tonight. with
falling temperature. Small vessels are
seeking shelter by anchoring close in
under Chatham beach, also northwest
of Handkerchief shoal One unknown
coaster, deeply laden with coal. passed
north, but returned and anchored close
under the beach at p. m. She soon be-
gan to drag off shore and at dark was
hull down. The schooner, still dragging.
was closely watched by the crews of
Chatham, Old Harbor and Monomy life
saving stations, but she set no signal
for assistance and may be able to make
sail and work back under the land to-
morrow.