Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-10-05

the league, was nearly all devoted to in- quiry as to whether not those pledges made in the republican platform dur ing the last campaign had been kept. The speaker pointed out that during tho first five months of the present ad- ministration Assistant Postmaster Gen eral Clarkson had removed 15,OOO fourth class postmasters, or one quarter of the entire list. The speaker finds that emi- nent leaders of the party, official or otherwise, openly spurn civil service re- form. Even in the cabinet there are members who decline to give open au- dience of it.
 WASHINGTON, October 1.-Secretary Proctor received a letter from Governor Fowler, of North Carolina, objecting in very decisive terms.to transferring Chief Geronimo and his band to North Caro- lima. Secretary Proctor said this morn ing that Gov. Fowler informs him he would reach Washington today to talk the matter over personally, The secre- tary also intimated that the department would possibly take no steps imme- diately towards transferring the party, because of the danger to the Indians health from change of climate. Pro- bably the matter will be left to Con- gress.
 SACRAMENTO, Oct. 1.-J. B. Higgins has begun suit against the California Pacific Railway company for s4O0.OO0 balance claimed by plaintiff to be due on judgment of s1,0S3,717 rendered plaintiff against defendent in suit.
 KY not1lor I1l~ statement shows a total interest-bearing debt of 2S12, 2,502, ,26l: total debt, S1,736,- 7I5,S6S; decrease du ring the month, S13, 6S5,094; total amount of debt, less cash in the treasury, Sl, ,37 ,540,630.
 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "A severe hail storm passed over the city last evening. Hail stones half the size of walnuts fell. panes. Damage to green houses was considerable.
 WORCESTER, Oct. 2.-Democratic state convention was called to order this morning, Nathan Mather Jr, was elected permanent chairman. Hon. w. E. Russell, of Cambridge is nominated for Governor.
 Platform adopted; ticket completed; Lieut. Governor, John W. Corcoran, of Clinton; Secretary State, William Os- good, Boston.
 WESTMINSTER, October 1-The Repub- lican state convention met here and nominated George l.. Wellington for state comptroller.
 CITY OF MEXICO, October IA late storm caused terrible havoc at Islas del Carmen. Twelve foreign sailing vessels, two steamers and twenty coasters were lost.
 SAN FRANCISCO, October 1.-Dr. J. c. Short, one of the most prominent physi- cians in this city, was found dead in his lodging house this afternoon. A bottle of chloroform was found near him and it is believed that he took the drug to induce sleep, but was overcome by it.
 ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1.-The call and ad- dress committee of the national silver convention met this afternoon. The address, as prepared, covered the silver question. as it concerns the welfare of the various industries of the country re- lating to the agricultural interests of the United States. It says the Hindoo labor of India is not onle ably to shut'| the American farmer out of the market of Europe, but also to ship even to the markets of New York, Chicago, St. Louis and other American centers. The com mittee requests the governors of each stzte and territory to appoint twenty delegates and twenty alternates to at tend the convention.
 BOSTON, Oct. At the Atchison & Santa Fe directors meeting to-day day the committee ol reorganization and consolidation reported that the con- clusion to form three California lines into one company would soon go into effect. All other business transacted was rou- tine.
 Special to CITIZEN.
 CASA GRANDE, Oct. 2.-The south bound stage from Florence was robbed at Dry Lake to-day, by two Mexicans, both unmasked.
 One was about p years of age, the other 30.
 Mails and express box were taken.
 No further particulars as yet.
 HELENA, MoNT., October 2-The Her. aid, republican claims the election of Republican congressman. state ticket, and majority of the legislature. The State Republican committee claims con- gressman and state ticket by from 15,- 900 to 10000 majority, and 40 to 45 out D members of the legislature. The Democratic committee also claims the state.
 SAN FRANCIsCo, Oct. 2-Dr. l.. Powell' who shot and killed editor Ralph s. Smith, at Redwood City, was sentenced to ten years imprisonmanta at San Quen- tin.
 WASHINGTON, October 2-The dele gates to the International American Congress assembled at the State De- partment at noon and proceeded iu a body to the Diplomatic reception room and were presented to Blaine, who de- livered q felicitous address of welcome. At the conclusion of Blaine's speech resolutions were adopted naming Blaine president of the congress. Congress ad- journed until November 16. Blaine then escorted the members to the White House where a reception took place. The party repaired to the dining room and partook of lunch.
 FARGO, N. D., October 2-The total vote was not as heavy as expected, probably by about 1000. The lcgisla- ture is strongly republican. The demo- crats elected 12 senators; Republican | 20. One district in doubt. Republi- cans also get thirty six members of the | democrats eighteen. Five | in doubt. Hansbrough, repub- | lican, elected to Congress, by about 12,- | 900 majority. Contest over judgeship | is extremely close. Prohibition claims | to have carried the Territory, but it is believed they will be beaten by east coco. The constitution is endorsed by B large majority. At republican head quarters the entire state ticket is claim ed by 10000 to 12,OO0, while at demo- cratic headquarters, Chairman Ryan asserts the republicans will carry the