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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13

| Clements house, where Clement and
the women folk of the household had
been praying and singing during his
absence.
The punishment inflicted upon Hig-
gins was the result of the indignation
felt in town because of the excitement
which his preaching has caused. 1t
is said that women have become prac-
tically insane from religious fervCr,
and that in some cases valuable prop
erty hns been given up and dedicated,
as the disciples express it, Ito the liy-
ing God" 1t is also said that the com
mands of Elder Higgins. which are
implicitly obeyed by his disciples, have
caused trouble in family relations,
and that in one or two cases children
have been tied up and beaten to drive
out imaginary demons.
Higgins came to Levant about seven
years ago as a lay preacher Of the
Methodist denomination. About four
years age. he took up a new branch of
religion, preaching sanctifcation and
Holiness, and Introducing new rites
and customs among his church people.
Last March, after visit to the Holy
Ghost temple at Shiloh. in Durham,
Me, his religious teachings took On a
still more violent form. Some follow
ers left his church, which has gradu-
ally dwinGled until only fifteen of the
faithful now remain.
Higgins has not yet left town and
says he has no intention of doing 50,
although he has been warned that he
may expect worse treatment if he re-
mains Sheriff Brown of Bangor was
in Levant today and secured the
names CT several men who are said to
have been the leaders of the mob.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
CHASTITY CLASSY STARE
The Court House Scene of Ex-
element Last Night.

There was wild excitement at tbs
court house last night. A boy who
had been sitting on bench in the
plaza ran into the sheniff's office wild
eyed, with a story of a mysterious
dead man. A man had just driven up
to h:tching post back of the jail
Another man, undoubtedly dead, was
lying in the buggy. The first man
hitched his horse quickly, meanwhile
looking Rervously around, and then
hurriedly disappeared in the darkness
A crowd soon gathered about the
buggy. The dead man was lying on
the ground beside it. Some imagined
they could detect signs of lingering
life. Others thought the signs were
false and only indicated that rigor
morris had not yet relaxed its grip.
Somebody telephoned to DR.. Cameron,
who arrived a few minutes later,
pressed his way through the curious
crowd, past deputy sheriffs who were
about to start out in pursuit of the
murderer, and past Justice tombstone,
who had been semi officially notified
that his services as coroner were
needed The dead man lay on his
back. One eye was tightly closed but
the other wide open, stared at the arc
light above him. The doctor imagined
it looked CLASSY, as if it had not seen
anything for a week His diagnosis
was correct. Pressing his thumb upon
the corner of the socket the eye flew
out. 1t was not only CLASSY, but it
was glass. 1t was soon discovered
that the man was not quite dead, but
other persons coming up added to the
interest of the situation They had
seen him about town at various times
during the day displaying a large roll
of bills He had been doped and rob-
bed. Now for the william who had
done it. Pretty soon, strange to re-
late, the william came back of his
own accord, and there never was a
more thoroughly surprised malefactor.
Here was the whole town, private, Off
cial and professional waiting for him.
1t was decided not to lynch him until
he had a hearing. He was recognized
as a reputable citizen of Tempe. He
said that the man of the glass eye was
fellow townsman named Williams,
whom he had hired to work for him.
He had had some business at Smiths
mill that kept him there the greater
part of the afternoon. Mr. Williams
had just sold a team of mules for $240
and wisely putting all of it in a bank
except $40, set out to investigate the
state of the saloon trade in Phoenix
When he met his employer at the
mill in the evening he was speechless
with the Information he had so indus
triously gathered. The employer as
sisted him into the buggy and wanting
to buy some tobacco before starting
home had come to the hitching-post
back of the court house, because Viii
liams would be kept more in the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
CUBAN MAFTA AT WORK.
Mysterious Disappearance of Ameri-
cans at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, June 12.-Rumors
are current that an organization sim
liar to the Italian malta exists here
among Cubans, with the assassination
of Americans who are offensive to the
interests of the society as it's object.
1t is believed by many that some of
the recent mysterious disappearnnces
of Americans were due to this organ
fzaIOn.
The friends Of Charles Ting of New
York, formerly master OF road con-
struction, who disappeared two weeks
ago, today offered a reward of 81, 900
for information as 70 his whereabouts.
Mr.. Tfng's accounts are correct, and
every circumstance indicates that he
had no intention Of leaving Santiago.
Another strange disappearance &C.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
TARRED AND FEATHERED HIM
A Kentucky Mob Sets the Penalty for
Behavior Net Approved.

Louisville, Ky, June 12.-David
Rider, a merchant at Glendale and son
of John Rider. a wealthy farmer of
Sonora, was taken from the home of
Mrs. Lucy Bristow Thompson at mid
night by a mob of fifty men. A barrel
of tar and several pillow cases of
feathers were in readiness. After he
ing we'll tarred and feathered Rider
was placed on rail and ridden around
the town by a mob Of hooting> citizens.
After he was freed he rode to Eliza
bC.htown, and was about to take the
next train to Louisville, but was held
by a summons from the grand jury
Mrs. Thompson came to Louisville this
morning
Mr. Thompson recently filed suit for
divorce on account Of his wife's al
legged intimacy with Rider The latter
was warned several times to keep
away from the Thompson home, but
repeatedly disregarded the warning.
Rider says he recognized several of
the mob and will prosecute them.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
COULTER DRY GOODS CO.
317-325 South Broadway. Between Third and Fourth.
LOS ANGELES, CAL.

The secret police have been investi-
eating report that he might have
fallen a victim to a clan said to re-
semble the Chinese highbinders, who
mark objects of their enmity for de
struction. In any event Mr.. Carpen-
former guest, is convinced that there
was a plot to remove him. Mr.. Ting
was at one time, a superintendent of
read construction, and although pop
ular among the Americans, had many
enemies among the Cuban laborers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Though Appearances Are Growing
Mere Pacific.

London, June r. COMMANDMENT
Chief Lord Wolseley has been busy
for several days and evenings at the
war office preparing for possible even
t1l,lities in South Africa. Effective
lists of the first-c.ass reserve have
bsen prepared and transportation for
the first army corps has been provis-
ia1ally arranged.
Officers on furlough have been
warned to hold themselves in readi-
ness to return to their regiments. The
general trend of news is mere pacific.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
Castle Creek Hot Springs.

This famous mountain resort will be
kept open this summer. First-cIass
accommodations for individuals or
parties at reasonable rates. Glorious
mountain scenery, delightful baths,
bountiful table, good shooting, fine
mountain trails and the wonderful hot
water pool, to swim in which is a lux
ury worth crossing the continent to
enjoy, are the attractions afforded by
this resort. Stages connect at Hot
Springs Juncti IN with trains en- the
Santa Fe. Prescott & Phoenix rail
road, and make quick time over the
finest mountain road in the south
west. For fun Their information and
rates write to
{ ri. col Holm. MANAGER
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
The NEWS OF
PRESCOTT

Prescott, June 1O.-tSDecial corre-
spondence of The Republican,
Prescott school days are over" sure
enough now, and the words CT the
song with above title sounded joy
ously in the ears of the many pupils
Ito say nothing of their parents), who
thronged the opera house on Thursday
evening last to witness the awarding
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
CUBAN CLAN.
Is Believed to Have Murdered an
American Storekeeper.

Santiago de Cuba, June 1.-THE
friends of Charles Ting, the American
storekeeper at Ell Caney, who disap-
peared mysteriously about fortnight
ago, have offered $1,000 reward for in
formation as to his whereabouts His
accounts have been examined and
found correct, and all suggested clues
have been followed. but without avail.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13

background there and would not be
SO likely to be brought into violent
contact with the police
ThR narration satisfied the crowd
especially as Mr. Williams began to
manifest symptoms of returning ami
nation and an effort to scEutirLze
those around him with his glass eye.
He was put back into the buggy and
taken to Tempe.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13
| MUST HAVE A GAS STOVE

urred two months ago, when a govern
ment messenger failed to- report. His
horse was found wandering about, but
beyond this no trace of him has been
found Every clue in the Ting case
has been followed by the secret police.
but without success.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-06-13

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22
HaNnna EditOr,a Woes

The proprietor of the Times of Cuba
finds that all is not smooth sailing in
conducting an American newspaper in
Havana. For having questioned the
honesty Of his business manager the
publisher has been summoned before
court presided over by Filipino
Judge, who holds his commission from
the king Of Spain; and the court has
ruled that he must pay $500 pesetas or
go to Jail. The defense says that he
win probably have to go to prison to
await trial, in which case he win edit
4he paper from Havana's city Jail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22
MAN OF MANY PARTS.
Edward Atkinson, Statistician and
Chief Anti-Expansionist
Some Facts About the Man whose
Documents on Philippine Matters
Have Been Excluded from
Uncle SANS Mails.

A few years ago the newspapers of
this country were circulating a story
that a club of distinguished Boston
gentlemen had conspired together for
the public good, and put forth all sorts
of beneficial utterances under the COM
mon pseudonym of Edward Atkinson.
1t was inconceivable to people living at
q distance from Boston that such eX-
'baustive information on so many di-
verse subjects could emanate from any
one man. Mr.. Atkinson is an expert
on everything from political TO domes-
tic economy, and yet he is not man
of leisure, but has been an active busi-
ness man for over so years. He was a
stanch abolitionist before the war, and
therefore particularly values the de-
gree of LII. D., which the state universi-
ty of South Carolina conferred upon
him.
DR.. Atkinson, as he may properly be
called, is 10 years old, and, though his
hair and beard are snowy white, his
decisive utterance and vigorous man
ner suggest that he is scarcely above
80. At his comfortable home in Brook
line he lives the quiet life of gentle
man and a scholar, surrounded by
large family and larger circle of ac-
quaintances. :
He was born in Brookline, and on his
fathers side is descended from the pa
triot minute man, Lieut.. Amos Atllin-
son. On the maternal. side he descends
from Stephen Greenleaf, who was ia
nous in the latter part of the seven
teenth century for his defense of the
colonists against the Indians.
In his sky offices on Milk street, or
at his seat in meeting or club, Mr.. At
kinson is the man of business and the
man of affairs. For more than 20 years
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22
THE DUKE OF ARGOS.
Spnfn's New Minister to the United
states Is Persona Grata in
Omcial Circles.

Don Jose Brunetti Y Gayoso, duke of
ARGOS, the new Spanish minister to the
United States, is peculiarly pleasing to
the Washington government for more
reasons than one. He is known to the
diplomatic crowd and to Washington
society in general. Then, too, the duch-
ess, his wife, is the daughter of the
late Judge Woodbury. Lowery, of Wash
ington. She was Miss Virginia Lowery,
and in former days Admiral Dewey was
suitor for her hand, but the Span
lard won the lady, and the future hero
of Manila was forced to retire. This
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22

his eye had the power of microscope;
and a rife had been his plaything since
boyhood. His father was French and
his mother Indian, and he inherited the
energy, bravery and endurance of the
old Canadian voyageurs, with the re-
markable observation and instructive
knowledge of topography and of the
habits of animals of the aborigines
of the plains. His mission in life seemed
to be to kill, and probably his aggregate
bag would surpass that of any other
hunter in this country. He kept rec
ord only of the bears he killed, and that
record had then reached s5. Mr.. Webb
Hayes, son of the late ex-president, who
was one of our party, called him "the
greatest hunter in the world" His
wonderful powers of trailing game
were our admiration. He would ride
along on his pony and occasionally
make such remarks as: 1.-TWO mountain
sheep crossed there yesterday" or "A
blacktair deer and fawn passed along
here this morning." and we would look
in vain for sign. He would trail a deer
or an elk at trot, and presently re-
mark: Hes over in those bushes" and,
sure enough, there he would be.
He had the true Indian taciturnity
about his success as a hunter. Mr.. Col
Inns, of Omaha, likes to tell the story of
one of Bats elk hunts. He was on a
hunt with Gen. Crook some years ago,
and one afternoon strolled off alone and
on foot. When he returned at dark, Mr..
Collins said: "Well, Bat, did you see
anything?" "Saw 13 elk" was the re-
ply, with an intonation that seemed to
end the conversation. Mr.. Collins
persevered: Ibid you get any of them?"
Eyes; I got them" He had actually
slaughtered the whole band of 13 elk.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22

was perhaps the greatest prize Span
lard ever took from an American. Judge
Lowery refused his consent to the we'd
ding until Brunetti succeeded his late
uncle to the title and estates of ARGOS.
The duke is now 55, and there is no
bluer blood in all Spain than that
which flows in his veins. Away back
in the days of the Moors one of Arcos'
ancestors was given the city of Cadiz
for his gallant services against the
Saracens. The present minister has
had long and successful career in the
diplomatic service of Spain, and wears
decorations of the orders of Carlos III,
Isabella the Catholic and the Turkish
Mejidie. The Spanish minister is per-
haps the only Roman Catholic in Amer
lea who is permitted to eat flesh meat
on Friday. Centuries ago the church
exempted his ancestors from fasting on
Friday, and as the right is hereditary
the present Duke d'Arcos enjoys it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22
ARMY OF THE BOERS.
Fighting Men Who Offer Prayer Be-
fore Going Into Battle.
The First View of Gen. Joubcrts
Forces Is Not Very Impressive,
hut They Perform Wonders
with Their Long RiHes.

An Englishman who accompanied
the Boer army under Gen. Joubert in
the recent campaign against M'Pefu,
chief of the Makatese, in the north
eastern part of the Transvaal gives
some interesting details of the Boer
military organization and other mat
ters. The commando under Gen. Jou-
bert was the largest ever assembled in
the Transvaal, numbering with the ma
tive allies, nearly 10000 men. This
force was divided into five laagers,
each under its commandant. The first
impression of Boer army, the writer
says, is not flattering. There is no APP
pearance of order and the men are not
uniformed, which is in striking contrast
with the regular armies of other coun-
tries. But the apparent absence of dis
cipline is only on the surface. Com
mandos are made up of burghers drawn
from various districts, each man con-
sidering himself on an equality with
any other. They are only subject to
orders from their own district COM
mandants, who in turn are responsible
to the general. In the field all fare
alike, the commissariat knowing no dis
tinctions. The only regulars are the
state artillery, drawn from the sons of
the burghers and paid about So day.
One of the principal features of the
Boer laagers in the campaign was the
religious exercises each evening, when
the men would assemble under their
leaders for prayer, concluding with the
singing of their battle hymn, Rust,
myn ziel, nev God is Koning" (Rest, my
soul, your God is king). War with the
Beers is considered religious duty,
and enforced by the state only in self
defense. The night before the storm
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22

ing of M'Pefu's stronghold in the Ma
cato mountains n united prayer meet
ing was held of all the laagers under the
personal leadership of Gen. Joubert,
and the scene is described as singTlarly
impressive. The day following the
Makatese position was carried, with
only trihing loss, after the kraals had
been subjected to a heavy artillery fire;
and the remainder of the campaign was
pushed with such vigor that several of
the chiefs, with their men, surrendered,
and MPefu, with about 10, 900 followers,
took refuge in Mashonaland, in Rho
desia, across the Limpopo river. The
victory of the Beers was complete, and
was a signal triumph for Gen. Joubert,
the Magato mountains having been con-
sidered impregnable and the strongest
natural businesses in South Africa.
OF Gen. Joubert himself, known
among his men as Slim Piet, the writer
says he has been uniformly successful,
Notwithstanding that his detractors
have proved to their own satisfaction
times without number, that he has
backbone. That may be, he says, be-
cause of his appearance on the field OF
battle, which is not impressive, his cos
tune during the Magato campaign
having been Il tweed suitwith tail coat.
But neither the general nor his men
care for eXternals; and although their
clothes would hardly excite the envy of
self-respecting tramp, they do ex-
! cellent work in them.
The writer says it is great mistake
! to suppose that the Beers hate individ-
ual Englishmen. 1t is only against the
government that they entertain hatred.
| Throughout the campaign he describes
| himself as having been the recipient of
nothing but kindness from the general
down, and that without any sacrifice of
his own opinions. The only question on
which he had to be little circum-
spect was as to what would happen II
war broke out between the two coun-
tries. Discussions on this subject We're
hot and frequent, the general conclu'
sion being that the conflict would be the
| greatest disaster which could befal
South Africa. From what he saw, the
writer says, he could well believe this
would be the case; for, while England
must eventually win, the obstinate re
sistance of 60000 burghers, fighting fol
their hearths and homes, and with
thorough knowledge of the country
would mean tha England could onl,
assert her sovereignty over the repub
lie after great bloodshed, and theI
would have to face after consequences
even more serious.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22

LedSut.J
he has been president of the Boston
Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance
company, a position which he still
holds. His preparation for business
was much more extensive than his
preparation for letters, as he left school
Mt the age of Is to go into commission
house, where he served an eXacting ap-
premiership of five years. The great
care in details, the perfect system and
elaborate organization methods which
Mr.. Atkinson acquired in his business
career, furnish an explanation of his
wonderful versatility.
Among the topics on which Mr.. At
hnson has written are banks, wages,
fires, capital, labor, taxation, currency,
history, nutrition and free trade. He
was appointed by President Cleveland
in 1887 special commissioner to report
ON the state of bimetallism in Europe,
and his report has become an impor-
tant book of reference. He is one of
the founders of the Massachusetts, In
stitute of Technology, and one of the
organizers of the New England Emil
grant Aid society. He is an honorary
member of the Phi Beta Kappa, of
Harvard college, member of the
American Academy of Arts and Sci
ences, fellow of the American Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Sci
ence, member of the American Sta
tistical association, of the international
Statistical institute, OF the Golden club,
of Great Britain; of the Unitarian club,
of Boston; of the Examiner club, and
of many other organizations. But
above all, DIR. Atkinson is the inventor
of famous oven. When asked what
recognition he desired in return for his
work as publicist, he is reported tc
have said: "Only an epitaph on my
monument: He taught the American
people how to stew"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-06-22

all the universities and colleges in
America that are under the wing of the
Methodist church. The doctor was
born in Holmes county, o., and took
His bachelorship of the arts from the
Ohio Wesleyan university in 1888. Some
time later DR.. Mcdowell was gradu-
ated bachelor of divinity from the
Boston University school of theology.
He at once began to preach and won
recognition as a brilliant orator and
scholar in the pulpits and councils of
Ohio. His eminently scholarly quail
ifications singled him out as prom
Using educator, and the executive abil-
ity he early displayed only served to
emphasize the good opinion of him his
scholarship had won. Since 1889 DR..
Mcdowell has been chancellor OF the
Denver university, and he recently de-
clined it's presidency, after having been
elected to that post. His future is full
of honor and more widely useful activ-
tiles. His headquarters as secretary of
the board of education will be in New
York CITY.