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Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
GIVES HER HUSBAND POISON.

Terre Haute, Ind, April 29.-Pr. B. E. Patton, specialist, and who is the proprietor Of sanitarium in this city, is lying at the point of death from what he claims is the effect of arsenic and chlorofOrm poison admin istered by his wife. The attending physicians were inclined to believe at first that their patient was mildly i'm sane on the subject, but were at last led to believe that there might be some truth in his statements. A sworn state ment accusing his wife of poisoning him has been made by the dying man.
 Mrs. Julia Patton, the accused wo- man, has filed proceedings for a di- vorce. She has been married four times and is worth over $1O0, 1000 in her, own right.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
FOR MURDERING HIS DUPE.
Edward Aseher, an Alleged Spiritual
 ist, Convicted at Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, April 29.-Edward Ascher, alias Robert Lang, was found guilty last night of murdering Val more c. Nichols on August 10 last. It was Ascher's second trial. On the first the jury disagreed.
 Ascher was a spiritualisty and had been giving Nichols, who lived in YpsiIanti, sittings. On August 10 Nichols disappeared, and eight days later his bo@y was found ic the river. Ascher had on different occasions ad- vised Nichols to wear belt contain ing a sum of gold When Nichols body was found the belt was on it, but there was no money iii it. Ascher had worked his flake" medium busi- ness in Cincinnati, Louisville and other cities, and in Louisville was arrested charged with murder, which, however, was net proven.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
WANToN DESTRUCTION.

Spokane, Wish, April 29.-A Ward
 her, Idaho, special to the Spokesman
 Review says: Wardner was today the
 scene of the w2rst riot since the dead i ly labor war of 1892. One man is dead, another is thought to be nor
 tally wounded and property valued at
 $25O,000 has been destroyed by giant
 powder and fire. The damage was
 done by union men ard thsir sympa-
 thizers from Canyon creek, about
 twenty miles from Wardner
 This morning mob of 500 to 1000 men, all of them armeI, and many of ! them masked, seized a train at Burke,
 at the head of Canyon cresk. The visitors brought with them 5000
 pounds of giant powder After a par ley of two hours 40 masked men armed with Winchesters started with yells for the Bunker HiE and Sullivan
 mills and other buildings a third of a
 mile from the dspot. They sent pick cts ahead and one of these pickets fired shot as a signal that the mill was abandoned. About 100 shcts were
 thus exchanged bet ween the rioesrs and their pickets, and Jack Smith, one of the pickets, was shot dead. The fatal error was discovered after a few seconds firing, and Smiths body was brought down flom the hillside
 By this time the strikers had taken possession of the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine, which they found deserted, tha manager having directed his employees not to risk their lives by battling with the mob. Powder was called for and sixty 50-pound boxes were carried from the depot to the mill. The heaviest charge was placed among the machinery of the mill. Another charge was placed under the brick Cff1ce buildings Other charges were placed in the mill. Then the boarding houso, a frame structure, Twas fired. Fuses leading to the charges were lighted and the strikers carrying the dead body of the picket retired to a safe distance.
 At 2:36 the first blast w,nt of. If shook the ground for miles and the buildings in Wardner, two miles away. trembled. At intervals of about sixty seconds four other charges went of. the fifth being the largest. and com pletely demolishing the mill The loss to the Bunker Hill and Sullivan con- panies is estimated at from S25O 900 to SSOO'OOO. In a few minutes the strikers went back to the sta ton, whistle was blown for the sTagglers, the mob climbed aboar1 and at 8 o'clock pulled out for Canyon creek.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
BAGGAGE INSPECTION.
Mir. SmaEey on Abuses Which MT
 BidweH Says Have Ceased.

London, April 29.-George W. Smal- ley's letter to the London Times on the subject Of the New York custom house has been considerably com menoed upon by other newspapers and is widely reproduced. He devoted a column and a half to describing the vexations of the crlS-om house, giving cxanpI-s Of the interrogations of travellers The English papers spe- officially reproduce a paragraph in which he says:
 If he victim is a woman, her blushc5 are nCs spared by the exam iner, who turns Ter trunks inside out on the dirty focr of the dirty dock and holds up her most secret apparel to the gaze of grinning detectives and dizceprJable lcafcrs"
 He says that if traveler cares to bri5e he may easily escape payment of duty, and warmly praises the New York Evening Post as the one paper which took up the matter in earnest, it's reward being libel suit" Mr. Snalley concludes:
 t>o 1-Ot hHO" kI dHStHIHS I'll tAe tyranny of bOsses which surpasse in fmpudeE5 brutality the treatment to which the treasury and custom house subject the American traveler"
 The g.. Jam5s Gazette, commenting on the above, says:
 Now that the United States has realized the existence of another hem isphere. they will s1on give up their old fashioned notions, appropriate to their salad days, and the annoying fares of a custom house will disappear with all the refuse of the old regime
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
AN OppORTUNE STRIKE
The Goal Nine Operators want 10
 Close Down Anyhow.

Evansville. Ind, April 29.- Two thousand coal miners Of southern h. diana are practically on 9 strike to- day because the miners claim that the operators failed to grant the increase due. Six mines near this city will be closed down, together with the mines near Princet0wn. Jacksonville, Peters burg, Hartwen, Little Blackburn, Bonneville, Chandler and Tennyson-
 The mlnbers Of the national eXecu- tive committee of the United Mine Workers said the striking miners will be fed by the state organization, so there is no fear of dostitution The operators say they are willing to close down six months in the dull season.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
The Dreadful Disorder of Seven
 Years Ago Re-EnaGted.
THE STRIKERS IN POSSESSION
Destruction by Dynamite of Mining Properly Valued at $2SO,OOO Near Wardner, Ida.-A pIckef Sent Out by inc Hob Shot by MISfake-The Sfafe Authorities Appealed 10.

Portland, Ore, April 29.-Agent A. L. Mohler of the Oregon Railway and Navigation company at 3:3O o'clock this afternoon telegrephed officials in this city from Wardner. Idaho, that striking miners had fired the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mill and that it was burning. It is claimed that the mine is loaded with dynamite and if this proves true the entire property will be lost.
 The striking miners are also report ed to be in possession of the North Pacific and o. R. & N trains and in complete control of the situation There are about 100 masked men hsav- fly armed at and about the mill and there have been several skirmishes with the authorities during which one man is reported shot. There are fully 800 miners at Wardner. They are forming to go to the mine in a body and drive out the 270 non-union men employed there.
 Agent Mohler has notified the gov crnor of Idaho of the situation and the secretary of state has been dis patched to the scene of the trouble. The governor has promised to do everything in his power to preserve order and prevent bloc dshed, but it Is believed that unless prompt steps are taken there will be great loss of life and destruction of property. Since the telegram from Agent Mohler was received the strikers have cut the wires and telSsrapbic communication with Wardner is cut off.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
DIAMOND THIEF CAUGHT.
Robbed Richmond Jewel~y Firm Of
 Four NaIuable Stones.

Richmond. Va. April 29.-The firm of Buchanan & Co.,, jewellers, was robbed of four diamonds. valued at $500, on Friday A clerical looking stranger entered the establishment, and while he was examining a tray Of jswels two other men entered the store, and attracted the attention of the clerk. The cle:tcal looking man left shortly thereafter, and a minute later the four stones were missed. MT. David Buchanan and his clerk visited all the outgoing trains, and finally found their man in an east bound Chesapeake 6 Ohio coach Both men boarded the train and sub sequently teIsgraphed ahead to New port News, asking the po1ce to meet thon2. Here the man was arrested and positively identified. Sergeant TomIiason has gone to Newport News and will bring back the prisoner wh0 gives his name as Joseph Hartman.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30

was struck by a gale, which carried
 away all her nasts and rigging. She arrived at this port early in October, and after undergoing exter sive repairs sailed on November 27 for her desti- nation. Soon after arriving at Hiogo, she took fire and to save her she was scUttIed and sunk in twenty ght ftt.Ioms of water. After being raised aud having necessary repairs made she loaded and sailed fer this port under British registry as war between this country and Spain had been de- clared. She arrived here on February 20 of this year under the name of Per- sian Monarch. Her owners had her name changed again to May Flint, peace being assured.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
SPANISH GUN FOR CINCINNATI.
Transferred From No folk Navy Yard
 to Car Ready for Journey.

Norfolk, Va, April 2S.-The ord nance department Of the navy yard has completed the task of transferring the big pivot gun, formerly of the bat tery of the Span; sh cruiser Alr:fratne Oquendo, to the Hat car upon which it will be sent to Cincinnati, to which city the trophy has been donated.
 The strike O. laborers employed by the Tennis Construction company is still on, but there have been no dem onstrations of violence, and none are apprehended. The work Of con- structing the double track line of the Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal com pany Is proceeding, imported labor being largely employed.
 The board of health's special in- spectOrs are experi ,ncing no little trouble with the eel 5red population. The fning of one or mere negroes for interfering with CT disobeying the in Speetors is now almost a daily occur renee in the police couI :. Henry Mor- risett was befors Justice TomIin this morning accused of rEilfrlly refusing to furnish theNname of woman who lived next doof to him. The woman is said to havd had the smallpox for several days, Ind to prevent being carried to the bez5 house she has been lodging teh inspectors.
 MT Joseph Grimes and Miss Ms,r- garet Jones were married last night at the home of the bride, Berkeley, Rev. R. M Char5ler officiating.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
THURSDAYS FIGHTING.

Manila, April 29.-Telegraphfc con nection with Ge2eral Lawton by the way Of Bocave has been completed The insurgents attacked tha Aneri- cans at Taguig yesterday killing two and wounding twelve men. They were repulsed by five companies of the First Washington and threc compan- ies of the Twelfth infantry. Tbe-e are indications of a considerable force of the enemy gattereG in that Vi ctnity. The insurgents are construct ing breastworks on the. snore Of LaguEa de Bay and have a piece CT artillery mounted.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
AMERICAN TRAITORS
Who Aided and COmfOrfed
 inc Insurgents.
Cebie0ramS Received by Some of inc Soldiers in inc Philippines Urging Them Not 10 Remain In inc Service.

Washington, April 29.-The col lapse of the Filipino insurrection has caused as poignant grief in certain quarters in this country as in the Lon don junta.
 Secretary AIger has received from Mai General Otis report regarding the alleged treasonable communica- tions which it has been asserted have passed between the people in this country and the soldilrs in Manila The secretary felt from the first that there was no ground for the sensa- tional statements made, but as mat ter of public policy took immediate steps to learn from Gensral Otis what, if any, foundation existed for them.
 The latter's report shows that one Of the regiments under his command received some cabIegrams reading as follows: Don't enlist, boys One or two of these was signed Commit tee' or The Committee" " while oth- CTS had no signatures. The secretary did not make public the name of the regiment to which the dispatches lad been sent. The whole matter had been very much exaggerated, he said, as General Otis reports showed that it was only to the above extent that any communications of the character in- dicated had passed. He said he at tributed them entirely to the work of mischief makers who, because of their coWardIy spirit, had refused to put their names to the dispatches-
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
SAY IT IS INFORMAL.

London, April 29-The members of the Filipino junta here made state ment to the Associtsd Press cores pondent today that the peace nsgotia- tions between the United States au- thorities at Manila and General Luna are unofficial
 General Luna, the juta asserts, does not represent Aguinaldo's govern ment. It is asserted that secret ne gotiations between Don c. Worcester of the United States Philippine com mission and a representative of Aguinaldo have been in progress since before the attack cn Malolos.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
LADY SCOTT DISAPPEARS.
Daughter of the Earl of Cad1gan. Lord
 Lieutenant of Ireland.

London, April 29.-The family of Sir Samuel Edward Scott, conserva- tive memp-r of parliament for West Mariyebone, is in state cf great consternation over the disappearance cf Lady Scott, who was Lady Sophie Beatrix Mary Cadogan, daughter of the Earl of Cadogan, cord lieutenant of Ireland
 Lady Sophie Cadogan. who is in her twenty-1fth year, married Sir Samuel Scott, now in his twenty-sixth year, in 1896- Their town house 1t as No. Grosvencr Square, Sim Samuel Scott's county seat being at Sunridge Park, Bromley, Kent. He is a 1ieutenant in the Royal Horse guards and owns about 60,O00 acres.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
HOSTILITY TO FOREIGNERS.
Attitude of Chinese Government
 Growing More Threatening.

Picking, April 20 The reactionary attitude cf the Chinese government toward foreigners is creating fer them an intoleIable situation, which can not be prolonged. Promises made by the Tsung Ii Yamon Chinese foreign of6ce) are Of no value unless aDDrov- ed by the grand council, majority Of whose members are bitterly hostile to foreigners and 9o.e1gn influences.
 Unless some change takes place soon it is believed the powers will remonstrate directly U the empress dowager. As an illustration of the ignorance of the grand cou-c.l, that body has just given it's enthusiastic approval to new invention by the general commanding tae troops in the province of Pa Chi Ii, General Kanggr, 9 sharp, shovsi-shaped i'm pIenent, capable of decaDitating ar enemy at a single blow.
 There seems little likelihood thst IL Hung Chang will return to power.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
AGREED AS TO CHINA.

London, April 29.-The Posts St Petersburg correspondent reports that the Anglo-Russian agreement aiming to put an end to the contention for railway and other concessions ip China, was signed yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
2 HE WAS ONLY DRUNK.

Madrid, April 29.-A man was ar rested at the Comedia theater last evening with Q revolver and dagger on his person, suspected of having de- signs o1 the life of the queen regent He is an army veteran named Cham erin. He says he was intoxicated and had TO intention of attacking anyone.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
GRAIN sHOvELERs' WAR.

Buffalo. N. Y. April 2S.-There has been no further trouble between the rival shovelers of the union A com pany of national guards has been or dered for service. if needed. The first guard mount of the Fifty-sixth regiment took place at noon today. Samuel Compers. the president of the Federation of Labor expects to- morrow to adjust differences.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
ELECTRICITY FOR STEAM.
A Detroit Expert Who Thinks the Sub
 stitutiCn cn Railroads Simple.

A DetrC-t Expert Who Thinks the Sub
 stitUtiCn cn Railroads Simple.
 Chicago, April 29-At a meeting of the Chicago Electrical association last evening 2 PaP-r discuz5ing the adeDta- tion Of electric power to existing steam trunk lines of railways was read. w D. Ray of Detroit. who has had much experience as manager of e.ea'Tic railways, said that in his upiniCn the electric locomotive of the future Twill be propelled not by either an o.-eIhs3d or an underground trol- ley, but by induction Of the electric current from a continuous magnetic conductor or primary transformer. laid along the track to inductor coils on the moving train.
 Also that the present method Of f-ic- tiC1 contact in the transmission of power will soon be abandoned. and 2 universal alternating current system adopted, which will be maintained substantially by high potential wires trayeTsing the entire Iins, with power houses at intervals of fifty CT a hund- red miles. With this idea elaborated and perfected and the application of the tractive power made efficient by establishing motor upon each car
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
SEPARATE ORGANIZATION.
Southern California Miners Meet To
 Fogtm an Association.

Los Angeles, April 29-A meeting of the mining men of southern Cali fornia has been called at the chamber of commerce building in this city to- night Ths purpose is to effect q per- msnent organization in the interest of mining in the southern part Of the state where there is a great deal of development work and prospecting now going on.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
A MICHIGAN FIRE.

Sturgis, Mich, April 29.-The Hotel Thornton was burned to the ground today. The Sturgis, Alman and Nc Laughlin blocks were also destroyed and the fittings of the Citizens bank were badly scorchsd. The loss is S15.OOO. HOW it started is unknown.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
WELTY'S BOOM.
Based or His Success in Q Prominent
 Murder Trial

Cleveland, O., April 29.-A special from Canton to the Plain Dealer says: "Jchn C. Welty who was the chief counsel for Mrs. Anna E. George in her trial on the charge of murdering George D. Saxton, will likely be a candidate for governor of Otio.
 He is one of the influential demo- cr2,ts of Stark county and is wealthy.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
BASE BALL.

At Baltimore-Boston, 13; Ba:ti- more, g.
 At Pittsburg-St Louis. ?; Pitts burg, l.
 At Nix York-Philadelphia, s; New York, ,.
 At Chicago Cincinnati, 4; Chi cago, 0.
 At Washington Washington, 6; Brooklyn, i.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT
That Gilmore is Held Prisoner By
 the Filipinos.

Washington, April 29.-Assistant Secretary Allen of the navy said this afternoon that no information bad been received from Admiral Dewey in confirmation of the report that the Fili2inos at Baler were holding Lieu tenant Gilmore and the missing men of the cruiser Yorktown as prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
BEEF INQUIRY REPORT.

Washington, April 29-The Wade court of inquiry completed it's report and adjourned today. The report was delivered to Acting Secretary Meikle john at 2:40 D. m It will not be made public until transmitted to the president
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
POWDER PRESS EXPLoDEs

Woodbury, N. J.. April 2s.-The powder press of Dupont,s Powder Works at Carney's Point exploded this afternoon killing four men and injuring three. The explosion oc- cured during an experiment with a government giant torpedo.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
INDEPENDENT VINEGAR.

Chicago, April 29-The Tribune says: After the middle Of May there will be but one vinegar factory in Chicago the output Of which is not controlled by the American Vinegar company, being financed by Henry Clews C Company of New York.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30

News on April ?, with coal for Ber- muda, sprang a leak, broke a rudder and foundered 150 miles from Der muda on April 6. The officers and crew, fourteen in all, took to the life boats leaving their effects. They were rescued by the American brig, Dart, Captain Darling. They suffered greatly from hunger and thirst.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
THERE'S MONEY IN IT,

New York, April 29.-A dispatch to tho Journal from London says: Louis Spitzle. who has .le2n supn1v- Ing the Filjpinos with arms. arrived from Hong Kong and said in an in terview: Why should I not furnish arms to the Filipinos? There's money in it. I am 2 British subject doing legitimate business"
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
MONSTER MATCH COMPANY.

Trenton, N. j.. April 29.-Articles Of incorporation of the Union Match company with a capital of S1O.0O0. .OaO were filed today.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
TIRED OF WAR

Manila, April 29.-The Filipino ref ugec5 gathered at San Fernando say the soldiers are said to be in mutiny. The peasants in large numbers are returning to their homes within our territory.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
WILL MEET AT DENVER.

Atlanta, Ga, April 29.-The Inter national Sunday School convention has decided to hold it's next conven- ti0n in Denver.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
THEY WANT AN OFFICIAL PEACE
PLEASED WITH OTIS COURSE.

Washington, April 29.-The war de- partment officials are very much gratifBed by the tone of the reply of General Otis to the Filipino delega- tion. It is considered as comportjng with the dignity of the United States It would not be possible for the United States to recognize the Fili- General Otis reply is communicated to the Filipino commanders they will ask another conference with the ex- pectation Of arranging favorable terms of peace
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
A FOUNDERED VESSEL.

San Juan de Puerto Rico, April 29.- Captain Evans, which left Newport
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
PLASTERERS STRIKE.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 29.-Five hundred plasterers went on a strike today to demand an increase Of wages
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
BUCKEY o'NEILL's REMAINS.

Washington. April 29.- Special. )- The remains Of Captain O'Neill ar rived hers today. The funeral will take place at Arlington on Monday.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-30
But the FiIipinOS Want to Quit
 in Due Form.
NO FRILLS WITH MIR. OTIS
He Will Recognize no InSurGeEf Government and VIII Not Allow inc Insurgents Time 10 Fool Wiih AgutnaIdO'S Prefended Congress-. They hnOW when They are Whipped.

Manila, April 29.-The conference today lasted three hours, MT. Jacob G. Schurman of the United States Philippine commission and Admiral Dewey dropping in for an hour. Tha discussion was mostly between Gen eral Otis and Colonel Argueleses, who was selected for the mission by General Luna, because L2 had known General Otis. Colonel Arguelesos, who is lawyer, aptIy illustrated the Ma lay sub1ety, while he declared the Filipino leaders want a chance to give up the struggle gracefully through congress, instead of su~re1deriEg iglominously.
 He asked for a fOrtnight's armistic so that the congress might be sum moned on May 1. He endeavored to commit the Americans to greater con sessions and wanted terms guaranteed by the treaty. He was told that recognition of the Philippine govern meGt was impossible and a written guarantee of amnesty for all the in surgents was the most that could be given.
 The Filipinos admit that they are defeated and will return with fresh proposals from General Luna
 THEY WANT AN OFFICIAL PEACE
 Washington, April 29.-GeneraI Otis cables today that the Filipino Representatives requested 9 cessation of hostilities for three weeks to en- able them to call conferences to de eide whether to con tinue the prose cution of the war or propose terms of peace. The proposition was declined and full amnesty was promised Cn tkeif surrender He believes the ir- surgents are tired of war but seek to secure terms Of peace through their congress.