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Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
CAN'T HAVE LIQUOR
Democratic Banquet at Topeka Must
 Be Temperance Affair.

Topeka, Kan. March 31.-There will he nc liquor served at the democratic feed" here Thursday night unless the banquet is pulled off in some other now is shy on a public hall of suffi- cient size to accommodate a vast crowd of people When the democrats mst to arrange for the banquet, Topeka and Wichita were candidates for the honor of entertaining the crowd. The Com mercial club of this city took charge of the matter and secured the new ii brary hall in the state house for the occasion. When the executive council let the hall, nothing was said about liquor. The members of the council were given to understand that a rep resentative body of distinguished citi- zenS wanted to use the hall for some speechmaking.
 A few days ago, when Frank Thomas, in charge of the details concerning the feed gave out the programme he added Q line which purported to be
 
 dropped on to. It read: Tt is said that 800 gallons of liquor have ben ordered from Chicago for the occa- sion' This somewhat aroused the temperance people. The idea that a prohibition state would permit the use of the' state house for a big jambOree where 800 gallons of liquor was to be 7Od lei n All of the state officers are out of rhe city today. Governor Stanley is in the south and the rest are assessing rail reads. They will be in tomorrow, when a meeting will be held and the com mittee on arrangements will bs. notified that no liquor must be served at the banquet in library hall, If the dem ocrats insist on using liquor, then the banquet will have to be held elsewhere.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
CONTRADICTORY TO EAGAN
Testimony of Two Beef Contractors
 Before inc Court Yesterday.

Washington, March 31.-AIl but two witnesses before the army inquiry court today were members of the med ical staff who were on service in Cuba during the Spanish war. The other two witnesses were George H. Cid dings and j. Hale Cipher, who had been interested in securing contracts for supplying beef cn the hoof in Cuba. Cipher testified that Eagan had told him that the secretary of war had asked him to give the refrigerated beef a trial. while MT. Cipher said that General Eagan had created the impress sion upon him that he preferred beef on the hoof to refrigerated beef Their testimony throughout was contradic- tory to General Eagan's testimony. MT Giddings said that Senator Flaw ley was present at several Of his con- ferences with General Eagan. A ma jority of the army surgeons expressed the opinion that the canned beef was unsatisfactory as food for troops. but some of them thought it no more harm- ful than other meat in the Cuban cli- mate,
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
SWING up THE MATED
Halls Brigade Cleans Out inc Coun-
 try West of Manila.

Manila, March 31-Genetal Halls brigade advanced today from Mari quina up Mateo valley almost to Montalban, driving the enemy to the hills in the north. The rebels were in considerable force at the junction of the rivers Naca and Ampit with the Mateo, but the American artillery soon scattered them with heavy loss The American loss was one killed, Lieuten- ant Gregg of the Fourth infantry General Hall eventually returned to the water works. General King ad- vanced from San Pedro Macati, and made his headquarters at Pasig.
 Recently issued copies of the Repub- lica Filipino, Aguinaldo's official organ contain a proclamation to the effect that certain parties are raiding the northern towns and ordering the same to join the Filipino army immediately or take the consequences when Aguinaldo shall have finished with the Americans. This is construed as meaning that Macaholas, the governor of the five northern provinces is un- friendly to Aguinaldo. If this be true, Aguinaldo's retreat is undoubtedly cut off at the railroad beyond San Fer nando.
 It is evident that the rebels for some time past have abandoned all hope of holding their capital, for the Ameri- cans found there evidences Of elabo- rate preparations for it's evacuation. On the railroad rails and ties for about a mile had been torn up and probably thrown into the river Theonly prison CTS captured were a few Chinamen. They said Aguinaldo left Ma lolc8 on Wednesday. From the columns of smoke arising from the city it seemed as if the whole place was ablaze. It turned out, however, that only the Presi- dencia, or government building and 6 few of the smaller buildings had been set on fire by the rebels before they evacuated the place.
 From reports gathered by American officers from prisoners and others, it is believed that the rebel army IS constantly losing strongly on account of assertions and that although the enemy may make one or two more stands, the forces of Aguinaldo will degenerate in perhaps a month to a few hundred, who may continue en- gazing in guerilla warfare in the mountains. This afternoon the vic torious American army feasted on CO., coanuts and bananas and enjoyed a we'll earned rest while the hospital train carried the wounded back to Manila
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
WANTS TO GET IN.
Insurance Company Barred by Me Nall Applies for a License to Do
 Business in KasasS.

Topeka, March 31-The Travellers Insurance company has made applica- tion to State Superintendent of insur- ance Church for a license to do busi- ness in Kansas This is one of the companies which McNall barred out of the state because it refused to let his road agents make a superficial ex- animation Of it's assets. The company contended that all McNall wanted to do was to hold it up for an outrageous fee and that such an examination as his agents would make would be of no earthly use to anybody. McNall ordered it to quit business in the state. Superintendent Church will take ac- tion upon the application for a new license next week.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
Gsrmany'S Suggestion Practically
 Agreed Upon It,
PROVIDES HIGH COMMISSION
Each Nation 10 inc Tripartife Agree menf 10 Have One Repre- SeRfa- tive on inc CommiSSions and Their Decision to Be FinaI-WiII Not Require Treaty. 10 Bring Commission Into Existence.

Washington, March 31.-A joint high commission to settle the entire Samoan trouble has been practically agreed upon by the United States, Great Brit ain and Germany Each nation is to be represented by one member of the commission It is to have practically unlimited authority without the neces- sity of re referring it's decisions back to the several governments for approval. An important provision under consid eration is that King Oscar of Norway and Sweden shall be the umpire III case the three high commissioners should fail to reach a determination. It will require no treaty to bring the commission into, existence, as the ac- ceptances of tha United States and Great Britain win complete the agree ment.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
HAD CHoICE CUBAN CIGARS.
Custom House Officials Find Time in Effects of Archbishop Chapelle
 and His Companion.

New Orleans, March 31.-Archbishop ChapelIe, papal delegate to Cuba and Porto Rico, and his private secretary, Father Blenk, who have arrived in New Orleans from Havana, were much sur prised when the custom house officials examined their trunks and seized eight hundred fine Havana cigars, which had been presented to them by friends in Cuba. Six hundred of the 50 cent straights were the property of the arch bishop, and the remainder were for the delectation Of his secretary.
 The point was made that the arch bishop was, in his capacity of papaI delegate, a minister and thus exempt from taxation of his personal effects. The cigars arc still in the possession of the government, and it is said no action toward redeeming them will be taken until Monday
 Archbishop Chapelle strongly de- nieS that he was treated with anything save perfect courtesy by Bishop San lander of Havana and the Cuban clergy
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
A HERO OF THE SEA
Steamer Stella Lost on CaSquef Rock s
 The Captains Gallant Conduct.

Southampton, March 31.-The pas senger steamer Stella, plying between this port and the channel islands, crashed upon the dreaded Casquet Rocks, near the island of Attorney, yesterday afternoon and foundered in ten minutes, her boilers exploding with a tremendous report as she went down. In spite of this it is said there was no panic on board. The coasting steamer Lynx, which brought the news of the disaster here, picked up four boats and forty persons. It is estimated that 120 persons were drowned.
 The second officer of the steamer, who was among those rescued, says that a collapsible boat was launched full of people, but he thinks she struck on the rocks owing to the fcg. An other steamer picked up a boat con- taining forty-five persons, including twenty women, who escaped from the wrecked steamer. They have been landed here. The Stella had on board 21O passengers who were going to spend Easter at Channel Island.
 The Stella, which belonged to the London & Southwestern Railway com pany, left Southampton at noon yester- day, conveying the first excursion of the season to Channel Islands. There were about 1855 passengers OH board and the crew numbered thirty five men. The weather was foggy, but all went well until afternoon, when the fog became most dense. At i o'clock Casquet Rocks suddenly loomed up through the fog bank and the steamer almost immediately afterwards struck amidships The captain seeing that the steamer was fast sinking ordered the life-boats to be launched. His in structions were carried out with the utmost ceIerity and the women and children were embarked in the boats. Then the captain ordered the men to look after themselves.
 A survivor states that he and twenty five others put off frcIn the Stella in d small boat. The sea was calm, but there was big swirl around she rocks. When the boat was a short distance away from the wreck the boilers of the Stella burst with a terrific eX- plosion and the vessel disappeared stern foremost in the sea. The last thing the survivor saw was the figure of the captain Of the Stella standing calmly on the bridge and giving his last instructions. The captain per ished with his vessel.
 Later accounts say that the Stella had LAO passengers on board and that her crew numbered 42 persons. An other steamer of the same company about noon today, reports having hay ing passed many bodies Of the victims of the disaster about Casauet Rocks.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
TROOPS COMING FROM CUBA.
They Will Land at Different Southern PortS-MuSter Out to
 Follow

Washington, March 31.-Owing to the large number of troops that are arriving from Cuba, some fear is ex- pressed that there will be a conges- tion of travel at Savannah which the health authorities of the state of Georgia and the marine hospital ser vice will not be able to handle. Ar
 engagements are, therefore, being made to have sorac of the ships carrying troops land at Charleston, Brunswick and other ports, to prevent congestion at Savannah. Preparations have been made at ports in anticipation of the arrival of many troops. There is still
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
TO HURRY THEM FORWARD.
War Department Anxious to Rush Supplies and Troops to the
 Philippines.

San Francisco, March 31-The trans portation department of the army is becoming very active, news from the Philippines being of such a startling nature that the shipment of supplies and troops is being hurried as rapidly as possible. The steamer Nippon Maru has been chartered to take four bat tories of the Sixth United States ar tillery to HoncIu.u, and Batteries A, 1, K and N will leave here on that ves- sel about April 12 under command of Major Mills. Three batteries of light artillery under command of Major Tiernon will leave here for Manila about the same time.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
LAW IS TOO BROAD.
Provision for Monthly Reports From All Dealers in Oils May Not
 Be Effective.

Topeka, Kas., March 3L.-Thc pro- vision in the new oil inspection law compelling companies and persons handling oil to file monthly reports with the state auditor in order that a check may be kept on the inspection is so broad that it is likely to be dead letter. That section reads:
 Every person. company or corpora tion in this state selling or in any manner dealing in any oil or other fluid required to be inspected by the provisions of this act shall report in full and in detail all receipts and in voices of said oil or other fluid on or before the 10th day of every month to the auditor of state; and every person for himself CT as an officer or repre- sentative of such company or corpora tion who shall fail or neglect to com ply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor. and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $500.'
 It is claimed in the auditors office
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
WEATHER IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Otis Has Ample Time to Carry Out His Plans Before the Rainy
 Season Sets h.

Washington, March 31.- General Col'bin, in speaking today of the weather conditions for the present campaign in the Philippines, said the rainy season was far enough away to give General Otis plenty of time to carry out his plans. This is the hot season, yet the reports indicate that, barring occasional temporary prostra- tions, the Americans are standing the service well.
 In the region of Manila the hottest season is from March to June. the gi eatest heat being felt in May before the rains set in, 'ghe1 the maximum temperature ranges from 80 degrees to 100 degrees in the shade. The coolest weather occurs in DecemEe and Jan uaTy, when the temperature falls at night to 50 degrees or 65 degrees, and
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
BIG FIRE IN FRISCO.

San Francisco, March 31.-A fire which started tonight in the engine room of the Pacific folding paper box factcTy at Mo- 14-16 Fremont street, spread to the adjoining building occu- pied by Miller. Sloss & Scott, wholesale hardware dealers, totally destroying the factory and gutting the hardware house. The printing and publishing house of the Hicks-Judd company on First street was also damaged by fire and water. The loss will probably amount to half a million dollars.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
MoDUs vIvENDI PROPOSED.
This to Stand Until the Joint High
 Commission Can Report.

Washington, March 31.-A mOduS vivendi for the settlement of the Sa moa troubles has been proposed and is now under favorable consideration by the three governments concerned. It con'templates the creation of joint high commission, consisting of one member of each country, to pass upon the recent clash of authority and re- sulting disorder. The proposition. it is understood, was put forward by Germany and is the second one sub mitted for the settlement of the entire question. The first proposition was that the United States and Great Brit ain join with Germany in removing all officials now serving in Samoa through whom the trouble had arisen. To this the United States and Great Britain replied that as their respective officials were not regarded as having acted ii the wrong, it could not be conceded that they should be withdrawn and thus discredited. Now the new propo- sition presented is to leave the whole question to high commissioners, one from each government.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01

that strict construction of this sec ton would require all retail grocery men, druggists and everybody else
 who sells a gallon of oil or gasoline to report to the state auditor monthly. The intention of the framers of the law was to make it apply to oil com panics only, but in the rush of busi ness during the latter days of the leg islative session the section got twisted up so that it catches every person who sells any oil at all
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01

seldom rises in the day above 75 de gross. From November to February the sky is bright, the atmosphere cool and dry, and the weather in every way delightful Thunder storms, often of great violence, are frequent in May and June, before the commencement of the rainy season. During July, August, September and October the rains are very heavy. The rivers and fakes are swollen and frequently overflow, food ing the large tracts of low country. At Manila the average rainfall is stated to be from seventy-fiye to 120 inches per annum
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
FAVO.RABLY RECEIVED.

Berlin, March 31-United States Am bassador White visited the foreign of flee this morning and informed the of ficials that the latest proposals of tho German government regarding Samoa had been favorably received at Wash ington. The attitude of the press is fairly moderate, though some of the newspapers are attacking the authori- ties bitterly, claiming that they are making too many concessions to the United States and Great Britain.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
KAISER WARNS PETITIONERS.

Berlin, March 31.-The emperor has caused the issuance of an ordinance foTbidding petitioners to throw their petitions into the imperial carriage. Bombarding the imperial carriage with requests for pardon, etc, has been a feature of Berlin life for the last ten years.
 A petition was recently thrown into the imperial carriage which, had it been as heavy as it was violent in it's flight might have severely injured the empress. Hence the kaiser's edict against the practice.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01

some talk about the establishment of camp at Atlanta, to be used until the troops are mustered out. While the order has not been issued. it is being considered, and if it is deemed feasi- ble the camp will be established. Meanwhile preparations are being made at Camp Meade, Pa., for the re- ception of the troops brought home for muster out in the northern states.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
MAKES THEM INDIGNANT.

San Juan, Porto Rico, March 31.- A great deal of indignation has been felt by both Americans and Porto Ricans here since the publication of the reports that the people of the island were ripe for insurection and ebellion. There never has been any organized effort nor any attempt at organization of an insurrection since the occupation by the American forces.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
NOTHING WAS RECEIVED.

Washington, March 31-No new ad- vices have reached the departments today regarding the Samoan situation and the impression is gaining ground among the officials that there is 8 missing cablegram from Admiral Kautz via Sydney which upon it's ar- rival will clear up the mystery re- garding the brief dispatch dated Auc!1- land. March 29. which was received yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
CABLEGRAM FROM OTIS.

Washington March 31.-The follow ing dispatch was received at the war department early this morning.
 Manila, March 31 ITO Adjutant General, Washington: The troops are resting at MaIolos. A considerable portion of the city was destroyed by fire. Our causualities: One killed, fifteen wounded. Hall re- turned with his troops to his former position north Of Manila
 tOTTS ''
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
CUBAN MERCHANT MARINE.

Washington, March 31.- President Mckinley, by order made public today has taken the first important action to- ward laying the foundation for a pure ly Cuban merchant marine. He has di- rected that all registry fees imposed for documenting foreign vessels in Cuba be abolished.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
SHERMAN IS RECOVERING.

Washington, March 31.-Ex- -Secre= tary Sherman passed a comfortable night and today the following bulletin was issued by his physicians: "Mr Serman nas entirely recovered from the pneumonia. He is convalescent and gaining strength slowly.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01
RETURNING TROOPS FROM CUBA

Washington, March 31.-So far during the month of March 13,000 troops have been landed in the United States from Cuba. The work has re- quired especial expeditionary measures on the part of the quarantine service, but so far all requirements made upon the service have been met.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-01

PLANNING TO USE THE NATIVES.
 Washington, March 31.-The war department is perlecting a plan to use native troops, if possible, in fighting Aguinaldo during the rainy season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
Note Her norse Laurb.

The agitated girl looked back
through the cloud of dust that rose in
their rear.
"Algernon," she exclaimed in terror,
papa is pursuing u.s.
Let him pursued" chuckled Alger-
non. t'The last thing did before
we started out was to slip out and
change his storage battery. It's only
got about one more mile in it, and then
it'll stop dead"
And even as Algernon spoke these
words his automobile drew away from
the pursuer, while from the tagging
machine far in the rear came family
to the ear hoarse cries Of impotent
rage from the baf1led parent.-Chicago
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
Don't Go Into Particulars.

When you meet politician
OF a strictly business kind,
Who at last has climbed the ladder
And left all his past behind,
You must compliment him shrewdly
If you don't want any row;
You can say you're glad he got there,
But you needn't mention how.
You can speak with admiration
Of the place he's risen to
And talk about the future
And the things that he will do.
But brevity is safer,
Simply make your little bow
And say you're glad he got there
And you needn't mention how
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
Discontinued HI. Telephone.

Had my telephone taken out last
week" said the man who is known in
a certain section of Piety Hill as "such
a good neighbor." Just ordered it
back again. Got mad and cut my
nose off to spite my face. Deep-voiced
man with an official tone called me
up and said he wanted to test the in
strument. All right I called back,
go ahead
Please stand to the right of the
transmitter and talk he directed, and
I did. Now to the left and l did.
Now kindly talk directly into the
transmitter,' and did. Now stand on
your head and talk and he rung off
before had time to paralzye him with
a few sentences.
"A man never reasons when he's as
wrathy as I was. I ordered that
phone out inside of an hour, or I'd
remove it with an ax"-Detroit Free
Press,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
The Young Iden.

There was a disagreement, and the
mother undertook to straighten things
out.
why can't you play nicely?" she
asked.
"'Cause he wants to boss things"
answered the younger. He wants me
to play I'm president of the United
States"
"Well, why don't you?"
cause it is my turn to be Dewey"
Chicago Evening Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
LIS Long Head.

'Do you think that Russia and Great
Britain will disarm?" asked the Anglo
Saxon caller.
Really" answered Ii Hung Chang,
who, of course, does not understand
elegant distinctions in English, 81
don't know that it makes much diff
ference to me what they do with their
arms, so long as their legs remain in
pulling distance. "-Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
,vn1,owcd HIS False Teeth.

A man recently swallowed his false
teeth and it drove him mad. Stomachs
will stand a great deal. but not every
thing. If yours is weak, try Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. 1t cures stom-
ach troubles, as we'll as malaria and
fever and ague. 1t is stongly recon-
mended at this season of the year. All
druggists keep it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
After tho Holidays.

Little Boy-Oh, Miss Prim, l am so
glad you're back again"
Governess (much pleased)-I'm glad
you're getting fond of your lessons!
Little Boy-Oh, it isn't that. was
thinking how much l shall enjoy my
half -Me-Up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-20
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit OF
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most amusing study, and
will put you in the way of getting some
excellent bargains. Our advertisers
are reliable; they send what they adj
vertiSe.