Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-06-20
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ever known. The importance of the
result of this campaign is not only to
this Etate but ID the nation, as is fully
realized. Gen. Asa Bashnell, of Spring
field, was unanimously decided upon as
permanent chairman. The Crane opera
| house is beautifully decorated, land a
large picture OF Mckinley is suspended
over the chaIrman's place. The fore
noon was devoted 10 the meeting of var
iouS congressional dsieg cations, and the
selection Of The committees.
The chief event of the evening will be
a reception TO Mckinley by the Lincoln
| League. The nomination OF Mckinley
for governor is foresone conclusion.
New York, june 16.-The Bragg Mfg.
| Co. of California has begun suit for over
| $4,000 damages, against the cities New
York and Brooklyn, for alleged infringe
ment of a horse releasing device. The
patent Was obtained by Robert Bragg
and it is tated that he has already
secured damages against San Francisco,
Stockton. San Jose, Terre Haute and
other cities.
SHEErsHEAD Bay, June l6-Tho race
track is thronged by crowd, eager
witnesses CT the suburban Races.
Tenny is tne most pronounced favorite,
and it is said viii go 20 the post carrying
100000 for the general public. His
owner, Mr.. Puisifer Is confident OF VIC
tory, but many express doubts aud are
waiting 10 see who will mount Tenny.
Tea Tray is in the opinion OF many
fenny's most dangerous opponent.
The track il in splendid condition. and
everything is favorable for the great
race.
OTTAWA, June l6.-The passengers on
the Canana Atlantic train which pas
sed through Casselman last night report
the town burning up. II is not known
whether there is loss cf life, but the
destruction of property is very great.
LONDON, June 16.-Stanhope, score
tary OF state for the war department,
today reported TO the house Of commons
to question as to the course bsirg pur-
sued in the celebrated beccarat case,
said that Sir William Gordon Cummings
was the chief person who had broken
faith, because he did not report the case
to his commanding officer. If the of
Tense was committed by any other per
son it could only have consisted in ad
vising him to a different course as laid
down IL army regulations. IL this con-
cerned General Williams, a retired
officer, be was not subject TO army rules,
and Lieut.. Eerkiey Levett had written
letter to his commanding officer ex
pressing the deepest regret that he had
not acted in accordance was army regu-
lations.
Chicago, June 16 The new U. S
court OF appeals for this district was or
<anized today.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-The Bering
sea question was further considered a.
3oi3y's cabinet meeting.
PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-Sevill Scho
rielu. of the firm of Schofield i Son.
Manayunk wcolen manufacturers,
against whom judgements were entered
Saturday, today made an assignment To
aig son for benefit of credit. SchofielG
believes there will be 10 necessity for
shutting the mills, is he claims all his
property is uncumbered and more than
covers liabilities, which are estimated at
between $4,000 and Sl,O0O,000
CORNWALL, June I6.-Fritz Emmett,
the actor, died today Of pneumonia.
PORTLAND, June 16.-At yesterday.
municipal election 1912 votes were
cast. The count is not yet completed,
but votes so far counted assure the cleo
ton of the entire citizens or municipal
ticket by a majority ranging from 1000 tC
5000.
The ninth annual reunion Of Oregon
Pioneers is being held here today.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-The agree
nent for the closing of the season in
Boring sea was signed this morning.
CHICAGO, June 16 -The appointment
If Gen. Chapman to the head OF the
bureau of horticulture, was rejected by
he worlds fair directors last night.
1t is stated that Forsyth, of Fresno, is
one of the national commissioners
selected for the pace.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-An official
cable received at the navy department
from Admiral Mccain, at Iquique, Chill,
which states that the Itata sailed under
convoy of the Charleston Saturday night
for San Diego, Cal. 1t is not probable
that she will be forced las ter machinery
is in bad shape, so that it is supposed
that she will be a full month on the
homeward trip.
ST. LOUIS, June l5.-Sixth annual
convention of the order of Railway Tel
egraphers of North America was called
to order this morning by Chief Thurs
ton of Vintan, Iowa. AMI regular CONT
tees appointed.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June ia sen
sational shooting affair took place this
afternoon in florists establishment be
tween Charles w. White, a wellknowp
attorney, and J. z. Slough, his son lin
law Slough ard his wife have separ-
ated and lie has made charges against
her which her father reseuts, and Sc
when they met both drew revolvers and
10 shots were fred. White is fatally
injured and Slough slightly wounded
IN the hand.
SAN Francisco, June l5.-Henr.
Miller, convicted of robbing stage
near Florence, Ariz, and sentenced Il
serve ten years in San Quertin was
lodged IN the city prison for safe keep
ing by Marshall Paul last highland viii
be taken across today.
SAN Francisco, June l5.-The British
ship Clan MacFarlane, Captain Rankin,
arrived today, 13l days from Hamburg
and reports that on the 18th inst, she
passed the French bark Valparaiso, now
due from the port Of the same name,
which she left April Ii. The latter
signaled that she was IN fire, but how
badly she was damaged could not be
learned rholas & Co.. the consigpees,
state that the vessel carried cargo IF
1900 tons OF coal.
New YORK June 15.-Today was the
hottest of the season. At 2 o'clock this |
afternoon the thermometer registered |
81. There are reports from many
points in New England where the Their |
mometer ranged from g to 107, the |
latter point being reached at Providence. |,
Vegetation is badly scorched in Connec |
ticut Reports from all parts Of New |
York state indicate intense heat.
CHICAGO, June ia strike of arcbi-