Arizona weekly citizen., 1892-08-27


 his decision in the case of the railroads against Texas railrOed commissioners decided every point in favor of the rail road companies and granted an injunc- ton against the commissioners restrain ing them from establishing the proposed rates. These rates proposed by the commission of railroads, it is claimed. would have compelled them to run roads at serious loss.
 WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.-Assistant Secretary Spauldlng of the treasury de- partment today issued circular letter to collectors of customs giving instruc- tions for the enforcement of President
 Harrison's proclamation in regard to the collection of tonnage duties on all for eign vessels passing through Saint
 Maria's canal.
 CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Nancy Hanks, the trotter, made an unsuccessful attempt to lower her mile record of 2.071 to-day. She was driven by Doble and the time
 was 20915. Jay Eye See fared much better iu his attempt to beat his pacing record for mile of 2.10. He finished in the excellent time of 2.OS2.
 LITTLE RoCK, Ark, Aug. 21.-Two prospectors have discovered high grade silver and lead ores about fifteen miles from here. The silver ore assays as nigh as 1900 ounces to the ton. The land around the discovery to the extent of thousand acres has been purchased. A company organized and the find will
 be at once developed.
 HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21.-The "Lily White" faction of the Republican par ty has decided on an aggressive campaign.
 At it's meeting here yesterday a few electoral tickets were chosen by the state committee as follows:
 Electors at large-John Nevins of Denison, Max Onwitz of Dewitt. First district, David Perkins, Houston; sec ond district, D. H. Fleming, Chester; third district, W. D. Koch, Celeste; fourth district, M. Carn, Paris; Fifth district, l.. P. Gibson, Dallas; seventh district. Geo. A. O'Brien, Waco; eighth district. O. w. Bradley, Arlington: ninth district, T. H. Bell, Austin; tenth dis trict, George w. Haine, Rosenburg; eleventh district, William WesthOff, Cuero; twelfth district. c. c. Grothass, San Antonio; thirteenth district, David Redfeld, Cisco.
 WAsHINGToN, Aug. 21.-The presi- dent issued a proclamation imposing upon vessels passing through St. Maries canal with cargo for Canadian ports toll of 20 cents per ton. This IS in re- talIatiOn for similar tolls on cargos aud passengers in transit for the United States passing through the Welland canal. The proclamation Is to take effect September 1.
 The official memorandum recites the events leading up to the issue of the proclamation, principal of which was the decisions or the ministers in council to abolish the rebate on canal tolls at the end of the season. In accordance with the act of congress the president is required to establish to Is to run con- currently and the discussion as to fur ther action can proceed. Assurance is given that should the Canadian govern ment give notice of its decision to aboI- ish the determinations now complained of, the proclamation would be suspend ed cOncurrently with such abolition.
 LONDON, Aug. 21.-The Globe this afternoon reports an incident that oc- cured today while the Queen was driv- ing near Osborne House. As the royal carriage was proceeding along the road a man, making violent gestures, advanc- ed to yard 1t. The carriage stopped and the man approached the Queen. He told her he was foreign count, and he and many others had sworn that if the Queen dId not resign they would kill her.
 Her Majesty listened in sileLce to the vyIl l,nf IraCr nervousness. She and her attendants at once saw that the man was mentally and though she did noI know but that he would attempt to suit his actions to his words she retained her presence of mind and gazed calmly at him, never utterlng word.
 One of her attendants dismOunted and quietly talking to tEe man, removed him from Her Majesty's presence. He was handed over to a constable and lodged in jail. There is no doubt that he Is in- sane.
 LONDON, Aug. PA glove fight be- tween Jim Hall, the Australian pugilist, ard Fred PrijcLard the English cham pion, came off last night at Brighton. l battle was won by Hall in the 4th | round. The match was for 1000 pounds | a side. The men Fought Il stone 6 | pounds.
 The glove contest betWee Jim Hall, | the Australian pugilist, and Ted Pritch- | ard, the English champion, came off | early this morning at Brighton. The ! battle was won by Hall in four rounds. | The match was for 1000 pounds a side. | The men fOnght at II stone 6 pounds. | The fight was managed with great sec -ecy, very few persons knowing when or | where 1t was to come off. It was gen srally thought that 1t would not take | place until Monday, but m this case the general opinion WAS all wrong. There were present at the fight only 30 or 40 )f the principal supporters of the com~ )a.ants. The partlsans of both men were sanguine. The weather was fine md the sun was shining brightly as the nen appeared Tn the ring. PTitchard | vas seconded by Jack Baldock, whie Jharles Mitchell and Charles Bowell lcted in a similar capacity for Hall. Both men when stripped showed up in .ood condition. From the moment the irst blow was struck the battle was vaged fast and furious. Hall was much aller than his antagonist and he soon howed that he was quite as clever with lis hands as Pritchard. With his extra Ong reach he had a decided advantage. 'rItchard tried hard to break through Iall's guard, but every time he attempt d it he was prom mptly met by the Aus ralian's left. In the second round seemed to fare better. In bis round he delivered a heavy blow Iith his right which striking Hali square snt him to grass. Hall lay helpless for Ome time, when he rallied he was ap- arently asfresh as ever and when the ghting was resumed he boxed as fast 8 his opponent until the end of the ound. The third round was much In lvor of Hall who seemed to demoralize with his heavy blows in the zee. Hi the fourth'round Hall followed | p his advantage and landed two severe lows upon Pritchard, one on bis chin