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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-21
]. H. Coleman, Said to Have
Carried on Extensive Swim
ding Operations Here,
Captured in Danville.
MANY INDICTMENTS HERE
Cut Quite a Swath Here, Nov
ing in Lodge Circles While
He is Said to Have
Operated.

What is believed to be one OF the
most important captures In the Grim
inal history OF Keokuk was effected
yesterday in Danville, H., when j. H.
Coleman, wanted in Keokuk for the
past six years, was finally run to
earth and lodged in the Danville jail.
An officer was sent yesterday even
ing for Danville to bring Coleman
back to this city, where he will have
to answer numerous indictments on
the charges OF forgery and fraud He
was living under the assumed name
OF D. j. Hill in Danville when arrest
ed.
Up to about six years ago, when
Coleman severed his connection with
this community and left for parts un-
! known, he had been in business in
Keokuk, his speciality being trading
He dabbled in real estate ad was al
ways ready for almost any kind OF a
dicksr. His fraudulent speculations
| In and around keokuk, it is said, net
ted Coleman and his pals very com
Portable fortune, the exact dimensions
OF which will probably never be
known. 1t is stated that one party, q
man named Brown, from near Alex.
andria, was fleeced OF something like
sac, 900 by Coleman and his confeder
ates, while numerous other parti q
were fleeced, but on smaller scale
Colemans plan of operation was an
extensive one and to carry it out sue
cesafully needed the cooperation OF
local men who were known to be reli
able. Once these men had been in
Weighed into his confidence, the bal
ance OF the Coleman game is said te
have worked with Spartan simplicity
aided by Trojan ingenuity. Through
! the methods involved to get local re
liable men interested. Coleman is sale
Ito have distributed his gains freely
after making successful dicker, and
lit is accordingly added that Coleman
will not be without friends when he
reaches Keokuk and stands before his
accusers.
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WILL REMAIN IN
KEOKUK PULPIT
Rev. j. C. Mccain Assigned to M. P.
Church at the Iowa
Conference.

osCE0LA, Ia. Aug. 21-The sixty
seventh session of the Iowa confer
ence of the Methodist Protestant
church closed here took advanced
ground in favor OF union with the
United Brethren church, upon which
that denomination will take action next
spring. DR.. c. II. Beck, secretary
treasurer of the homo mission board
and Or. G. r Brown of the foreign
mission board were present In an adj
yisory capacity and addressed the
( conference.
The ordination sermon wac preached
by the president of the conference
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and his son, Frank Linder, was or
dained. Two other candidates were
advanced in the course OF study. The
conference is in need of more minis.
ters to supply the field.
The following are the conference
officers:
President--A. H. Under, New Lon.
don.
secretary-W. H. Betz, Of Attica.
Statistical SecretaryA L. Busick,
Osceola.
Treasurer NJ. Kopf, Farrar.
District Chairman. l.. Garrett,
Newton.
Pastoral assignments are as fol
lows.
Attica-W. H. Betz.
Bussey-R. Wilkinson.
Collins-Charles w. Read.
Downey J. S. Wood.
Hixon Grove-A. l.. Chariot
Keokuk-J. @. Mccain.
KiswickJ. C. Leonard
Lowell Bethany, j VIII Payne;
Eden chapel. NJ. b. Kious.
Marne-G Fl. Schleh,.
Millersburg P f. Newman.
MiltonM. B. Kious.
Mount Zion Supplied by Frank
Butterfeld.
Murray-R. S. Tague
New JondonA. H. Under.
osceola 7. f. Martin.
Osceola Circuit o. w. Knapp
I,adora Supplied by ]. L. Wallace.
Peoria-C. j. Mutt.
Redwood To be supplied.
Rhodes s. M Johnston
Selma To be supplied,
st. Anthony Charles w. Read
Troy Mills To be supplied
Conference Missionary s. Brown
Unstationed List "A. s, Leach, w.
N. Mcyey.
superannuated C. Cameron, W.
Huddleston, T. W Noble John Ram
dolph
Without appointment at his own re-
quest-P A. Keoppel.
|
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400 Horses Burned.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LOS ANGELES, Calf. Aug. 2l--
The plant of the Los Angeles Packing
Company which is affiliated with
Swift and Company, was destroyed by
fire early today. Four hundred horses
and five hundred sheep were burned.
Loss 100000.
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Drowned Man Found.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PEORIA. Ill, Aug. 21.--The body of
an unknown man was found below
the Tazeweil county approach of the
city bridge over the Illinois river. He
is believed to have fallen from the
bridge when sleeping.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.
Notice is hereby given that on this
twenty-frst day of August, the City
Council OF the City OF Keokuk passed
the following resolution:
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Quincy on Missionary Tour.

Friday is the invasion of Quincy
under the auspices Of its chamber OF
commerce on its missionary tour OF
surrounding towns, along the river
They will be aboard the G. w. Hill,
leaving Quincy at s o'clock in the
morning, and arriving here at 8 or 4
o'clock, after stops at Lagrange, Can
ton, Alexandria and Warsaw. They
plan to spend several hours up town
here after seeing the water power in
the river, and no doubt will be much
in evidence that evening before the
boat starts back at o'clock. 81.
No special attack in force is sched-
uled for Saturday, but on next Sunday
the Wabash railroad brings in a big
excursion which it has extensively adj
yertised in every newspaper between
here and Decatur, SO it undoubtedly
will be large one.
And there are big conventions and
excursions to come in September
which are not worked out in detail
vet. Keokuk is the mecca OF the
world these days.
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Fare 6 {; round trip ST

Feel langr'd. weak. rundown
eadache? Stomach ION" ?--Just a
p =, case OF lazy liver. Burdock
1000 Bitter tones liver and stomach
p'oi'io1es digestion. purities the blood
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Was Good Mixer.

Those who knew Coleman while he
was located in this city, say he was
a good mixer and made friends read
lilly. He became a member OF a mum.
Der of lodges here and moved in a
wide circle of friends, both socially
and in business way. Attorney
Jones, of this city, has been interest
ed in the charges against Coleman and
through his efforts, with others, Cole
man has been brought to bay and is
on his way back here, where he will
face the indictments against him.
made six years ago.
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Missouri Editors comlna.

Thursday the Missouri editors will
come to be shown the colossal water
power which means SO much to their
state. The state press association
holds its annual convention in Hanni-
bal this week, and on Thursday the
convention comes to Keokuk en- masse
arriving on the 1855 o'clock train.
They will be transferred to an obser-
walton train Of the water power COM
pany and taken all over the works on
both sides of the river with guides
aboard to explain the works to them.
In the meantime the rest of Hannibal
will be coming up on the steamer 6.
w. Hill, arriving late in the after
noon, and at o'clock both parties
will return on the boat.
Dexter p Cooper lectures to the
Missouri editors by invitation Wednes-
day evening before they come to Keo-
kuk, giving stereopticon trip through
the water power and explanation OF
things.
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Harvest Reaped, He Fiees.

The grand jury took up Coleman's
case and as result of the represen-
tations before that body, several in
dictments were returned But Cole
man had reaped rich harvest ana
before his victims had became aware
of the fact that they had been gulled,
he had flown to other pastures. A
systematic search extending over a
period Of six years has been made, but
he managed to keep under cover.
Browns son interested himself in the
case and his ince:sant efforts were
rewarded with the capture yesterday
at Danyille. Coleman is said to be a
Very shrewd proposition, and a dan
gerous man in the bargain He al
ways went heavily armed while Wis
iting his proposed victims, represent
ing to those about to be shorn that
he went armed as precaution against
robbery, as he always carried large
sum of money on his person to be
used In trading.
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Every Day for a While. the People
viii Swarm to keokuk on Excur-
sions to See the Achievement
in the River.
POURING INTO KEoKUK
The Next Five Days Secs Four I'M
mense Excursions From Adjoin-
Ing States to Water Power
Works.

Everybody and his friends are com,
ing to Keokuk now to see the great
est of water powers here in the river
They are coming in regiments, in ad.
dition to the Struggling hundreds that
filter through Keokuk every day.
Today, the Methodists OF Hannibal
bring up an excursion on the Sidney
which has been thoroughly and eff
GENTLY advertised and promises abou,
1000 people aboard. They will arrive
about $3.50 o'clock and the boat will
sail up the raging canal past the
works and down again while guides OIL
the water power company explain ev
erything to them on all the decks.
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BADLY WANTED MAN
IS FINALLY CAUGHT

price he would represent as having
paid for 1t, and this price would ac-
cordingly be shown by the deed. The
confederate would then mortgage the
land back to Coleman for stipulated
figure of something like $50 an acre,
and the fraudulent mortgage was duly
recorded. Then with deed and mort
gage, Coleman would approach his
proposed victim, usually at figure
that would attract the farmer as a
mighty good investment, and the sale
would be contaminated with the sepe-
ration OF the farmer and his coin. In
other cases Coleman would borrow
money on the land and give the deed
as security for the loan. When big
deal was thus pulled off, Coleman and
his confederates would vamoose. The
seals of notarys public would be
forged, along with other necessary
seals and signatures. It Is the above
fraudulent manipulation that is said
to have been worked on Brown.
Coleman, 1t has been since learned
worked extensively in Missouri, Texas
and other states There we're mum
Der of men composing the crowd In
which Coleman is said to have train
ed and the game each man played is
said to be practically the same as the
one worked by Coleman in this com
munity.
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nomination. Pres idrnt Taft re- piled by reading a written speech CT 10000 words. Tn his speech or acceptance he makes no all fusion to Roosevelt. He asks that the constitution be upheld and r"prorrs sensational newspapers, which are frying to arouse the people {" fight against conccn- tratcd wealth.
 Taft further says thai he fears that tn" equal opportunity sought l'y those who proclaim social jus tic". involves in the end forced division of property which in turn means Socialism. He says he must maintain American institu- tlnnS at any cost. Jafet Linder- berg, of Nome, was one of the members of the notification com mittee representing Alaska.
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SUSITNA TO THE FORE
 GREAT ACTIVITY DISPLAYED
THE OLD PLACER CAMP SHOWING RENEWED Ac- TiviTY-aooD STRIKE oN LEWIS CREEK AND THINGS
 CREEK

Recent arrivals from the Susit- ma and Cache opeek districts bring news of considerable activity and bright prospects for that part of the country for the present sea- son. All the owners and laymen on the various creeks are taking out far better than wages and a few of them will havt cleanups of notable size.
 The strike made on Lewis creek on the Beluga side of Susitna mountain last year bears prom isc of opening up a new placer country of great possibilities. All Of the gold found is very coarse and practically none of the work done this summer has ncttcd the owners less than Si5 a day lo the shovel. So far there has been but little prospecting or development work done and a reliable estimate of the output or possibilities for this or future seasons cannot Dc made, but it is stated that all who
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ALASKA CONSTABULARY TO
 TAKE PLACE REGULAR TROOPS
PRESENT ARMY PLANS CONTEMPLATE ABANDONMENT OF ARMY POSTS AND SUBSTITUTION MEN
 REsEMBLINa MOUNTED POLICE

Reorganization of the army has become more or less of a trite phrase during the last few years, as every change in the presidency, every new congress and every new secretary of war or chief of staff seems to have brought forth different plan looking toward that end; but al last it seems probable that a comprehensive plan of reorganiz- alton of the country's military force is at hand. If the proposed reorganization is achieved by those now planning it, the change will be one of unusual interest to the Pacific coast, and particular ly thc Northwest and Alaska.
 Perhaps the most marked change in the military organiza- ton under the new plan is the abandonment of practically all of Inc smaller military posts, many of which are mere survivals of the Indian days, and the conccntra-
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have seen the country are well pleased with the conditions and expect to see camp develop as result of the work being done ihis |year.
 In the Cache creek district the same outfits are working that have operated in past seasons with the exception of Thunder creek. This ground was purchased last winter from iIs former owners by M. 4. Ellis and associates, of Seattle, and they are now developing the property on larger scale than has ever been the case before. X large hydraulic plant has been ordered and will be frcightcd in during the coming winter and in- stalled for next years work. AL present nine men arc in the cm- ploy of the Thunder Creek Mining company.
 The biggest producers in Inc Cache creek district for tho pres
 (Continued on page 3l
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tiOn of the entire military force in no more than eight large posts.
 Under this arrangement there probably will be only one post in the Northwest, and if the recom- mendations now before the war department are given considera- ton, this post will be at Fort Law ton. The tentative plan now un- der consideration provides for the selection either of Fort Law ton or Vancouver barracks as the one post to be retained in the Northwest and to be developed in- to a military establishment of great size and importance. The present recommendations lay stress upon the advantages of Fort Lawton for such purpose, and it is considered probable that the Seattle fort is the one that will find ultimate favor with those who will effect the proposed re- organization.
 (Continued on page 4)
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Seattle, Aug. 1.-The Progress sives of the state of Washington will make a determined and or ganiZcd fight against the confir- nation of Col. COiner, of Tacoma, recently appointed by the presi- dent as district attorney for the Western District of Washington
 AS chairman of the late Repub- lican state committee he is charg- ed with having been largely re- spOnsible for the theft of the
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NEW ROAD OPEN
 RICH SECTION
New Road in Moose Pass Country Will Open Up Rich
 Section

The Alaska road C commission. under the direction of Superin- tcndeni Anton Eide. iS actively engaged in building a road from Johnstown, in the Moose Pass country, to what is known as the Forks.
 The road. at that point. will connect with the old Sunrise road. When completed, there will br good road from the railway line at 20 through to Sunrise, on Turn again arm. penetrating the heart of the rich and rrsourceful Moose Pass country. The road under construction will bc ffi,cn miles in length.
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JENNINGS CLUB
 IS ACTIVE
Letters From Other Clubs Show Robert w. Jennings Has Made
 cieanout Campaign

Considerable campaign activity is being manifested by the Dem ocrat of the First judicial divis- ion, according to the Juneau Dis patch. In reporting the meeting of the Juneau Democratic club that paper says:
 Letters from Jennings clubs in this and other divisions of Alas ka were read, indicating the pro- grcss that Robert w. Jennings has made with the voters during his clcan-cut campaign. The campaign committee was in structcd to rcdouble it's efforts in this division and Il is certain that by August t3, the date of the del- egate election, the entire terri tory will have been covered by the Jennings forces. It was announ-
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crd al the meeting that Lafr Spray, the we'll known Alaskan editorial writer, would be here shortly to assist in the Jennings campaign. MT. Spray is now on his way north, but is probably planning to stop in ketchikan, Wrangell and Petersburg. Local speakers are leaving shortly for Sitka, Haines and Skagway. to present the arguments of the Democratic candidate"
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REACH DEPTH
 OF FORTY FEET Testing Placer Ground With Keystone Drill Reveals
 Values

A report from Kenai river states that Roberts and Werneke, who are prospecting the Towle ground by means of an Empire drill, had, up to Saturday night, reached a depth of 70 feet. At 20 feet 0 false bedrock of clay was encountered. This was penetrated and a gravel deposit found beneath it, all carrying workable values.
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New York, Aug. 1.-Two confess sions made by suspects show that Becker was to have killed Rosen- thai himself ten days before the actual murder, while the gambler was dining in a restaurant with his wife. The prosecuting attor- ncy's office shows no disposition to grant the police officer immun-
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OARROW |S
 0N THE STAND
On Cross-examination Is Strong in His Denial of Wrong
 Doing

Los Angeles, Aug. i.-Darrow' $ direct testimony ended yesterday and will LOW be put through se- we're cross-eXamination. The ac- cused lawyer was very vehement in his dcnials of wrong doing, ab- solutcly denying having bribed Detective Franklin or any one else connected With the trial of the McNamaraS.
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ANOTHER STRIKE
 ON HURDLE CREEK

Teikhell. Aug. i.-It is report cd here that another rich strike has been made on Hurdle creek, i5 miles from here. The pros pectOrs from this place are stam- peding tn the new discovery. All are well here, busily engaged in prospecting The hills.
 F. c. WEBER.
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New York, Aug. i.-Sam. Schepp, who paid Harry Heprowitz and Louis Rosenberg Si,O00 for kill ing Rosenthal, was promised inn munity if he will confess the com plctc details of the deal.
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Evnces Great Fear That Those Seeking Equal Opportunities Will Soon Insist On Forced Division of Property--- He Makes No Mention of His Ancient Friend
 From Oyster Bay

Roosevelt delegation and of hav- ing engineered the scheme by which Taft secured the vote of the state at the Chicago convention. His appointment by Taft has in- creased the feeling against the administration because it is con- sidercd the president has re- warded Coinrr for having stolen Washinglon's vote.
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to the interference of the govern mcnt in his operations, will take back the federal command in the field, being promised free hand and reasonable support from the government.
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Wa>hinsI"n, Aug. i.-Chairman Clayton, of the subcommittee in v"sliGating tn" charges against Judge 'lIanfnrd. says that next week will decide whether the charges against Judge IIanfurI will be dismissed or not and whether his resignation wifi l,r accepted.
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Chicago, Aug. i.-Preparations are about completed for the con- vcntiou to open here on the 9th. Indications are that there will be a large attendance of both dele gales and spectators.
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HEAVY WATERFALL
 NEAR DENVER

Denver, Colo, Aug. IA heavy tcloudburst occurred here yester- day, inundating the low lands and doing great amount of damage, but as far as learned no lives were lost.
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Washington, Aug. l.-Rcprescn- tativc Bartholdt, of St. Louis, in a speech made before the House yesterday, declared that Theodore Roosevelt was a traitor t0 cOun- try and party and was not cntit- led to the respect of any loyal American citizen.
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MURDERERS CONTRASTING
 BECKER DEEPLY IMPLICATED
ONE OF THE coNsPIRAToRs SAYS LIEUTENANT WAS TO HAVE KILLED GAMBLER A WEEK EARLIER
 WHILE EATING RESTAURANT

ity whether he confeSseS OF not. It is thought the crime will be fastened upon him sufficiently to obtain conviction. Mayor Gay nor is stirring up the police into action, stirred on by the success being obtained by the district at = torney's independent investiga- tiOn.
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MEXICAN REBS
 GETTING BOLD
Greaser General Says He Does Not Recognize the Unit
 ed States

Mexico City, Aug. 1.-Two Amer jeans, whose identity is unknown, were found hung in the state of Sonora. No particulars can be learned of the affair. United States Ambassador Wilson has nrdefed an investigation to be made.
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Lincoln, Ncb., Aug. i.-I5ryan's $ CommOner says that congress $ should go ahead with the Han ford impeachment charges. That sufficient evidence has been ad- duced to justify congress in probing the judges actions in the bOttom.
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Washington, Aug. 1.-All con- suls in Mexico have been ordered to report to the department of state at once, all indignitics offer ed Americans.
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CROOKED JUDGES
 GETTING THEIRS
Georgia FederaI Judge Likely to
 Face impeachment Proceed ings In Congress

Macon, Ga., Aug. i.-Judgc Speers, of the Southern district of Georgia, will likely have to face Impeachment proceedings on the charge of improper court action.
 Charges have been forwarded to the House cnmmiitrr on judic- iary.
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Los Angeles, Aug. 1.-The pros rcution is trying hard to prove through Darrow's testimony on russ-examination that the brib- cry charges were responsible for the McNamara brothers pleading guilty.
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Piedras, Aug. 1.-The stores are closing as the forced taxes impos- ed upon them for the mainten- ance of the rebel army are too great to bear.
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TAFT says Is FEARFuL
 oAMAL NOT COMPLETED

Washington, Aug. i.-Prcsident Taft says he is fearful the Pan- anna canal will not be opened by the end of next year, unless con- gross provides for it's operation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-01

New York, Aug. i.-It is report ed that Lieut.. Becker, of the strong arm squad, now in jail charged with the murder of Her man Rosenthal, is ready to con- fcss if promised immunity.
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Washington, Aug. i.-Elihu
 Root, acting as chairman of tile notification committee from the Republican national convention, notified President Taft of his
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Tn" s. S. Alameda returned from the westward al an early hour this morning. departing soon after for the south.
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Washington, Aug. l.-CUngrcsS- man Graham Mccoy is preparing a report recommending the dis miSSal of the Ianford trial.
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Washington, Aug. i.-Th' House reports that it is ready tt begin hearing the testimony il
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Casas GrandeS, Aug. 1.-Rebel renegades arc footing the homes of Mormon colonists of every thing of value. The women and children are fleeing.
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JuareZ, Aug. t.-General OrOzc, coolly declares that he dOesn' recognize the government of tn United States.
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Mexico City, Aug. 1.-tieneral Hureau, who recently resigroi his commission in the army, owing
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the Impeachment pruceeiings against Judge Archibald.
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Charles WetZler will arrive from Tcikhell tomorrow.