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Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
A RUNAWAY TRAIN.
A Section of Santa Fe Freight Makes
 Nine Mile Run.

Prescott JournaI-Miner: A peculiar accident happened on the s. F., P. & P. railroad on Saturday night by which a property loss of several thousand dollars was sustained by the company. Train No. 31, the regular freight from Ash Fork, was annulled on account of the shipment of cattle from Del Rio. It was run as an extra behind the reg ular southbound passenger train, ar irving here about 2a20 a. m., Gardiner, conductor, and McNulty, engineer Four cars and the caboose were cut from the train and left standing on the main track while some stock cars were being set in on the siding. The hand deemed sufficient to hold the cars, which were left on a slight grade. The air escaped and the cars being heavily loaded started towards Whipple and soon made such headway that the train men were unable to catch them tDo set the brakes. Going down grade toward Whipple they gained sufficient mo- mentum to carry them over the little pitch near Whipple hospital and once over that they had clear sailing and down grade until near the Point of Rocks and although there is considera- ble of a grade there, it was not suffi- cient to overcome the momentum they had attained, and the cars crossed the highest point, after which they had a steep descent for distance of several miles. They must have gained an un- precedented momentum going down this grade and when about two miles below Massick's station they jumped the track, piling up in promiscuous heap. Two of the care were loaded with water pipe and it was scattered over the plains for quite a distance A car containing mixed merchandise was broken into smithereens and the goods were also promiscuously scat tered around.
 The other car was loaded with coke, the most of which canbe recovered. The northbound "Owl'' was detained in Prescott until the track was cleared, leaving here about twelve hours late The southbound due here at 9:45 a.
 m., did not arrive until p. m.
 The total distance covered by the
 runaways was about eight or nine miles, and if they had remained on the
 track they would not have stopped this
 side of Del Rio.
 It was fortunate circumstance that the track was clear and nothing com.
 ing from the north.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
CRIMINALLY AN MIGRATE.
The Robber Who Held Up His Bene-
 factor in Bisbee.

BISBEE, Ariz., June 9.-(Special Dispatch to The Republican. .)-Frank Dubacher was held up in his saloon early this morning by masked man who took the safe drawer and all the cash. Officer Lewis trailed the robber and captured him this afternoon twen- ty miles from here on the Fairbank road. The robber is in jail and the money returned.
 His name is Charley Goldschmidt He was out of work and has been be- friended by Dubacher since arrival here few months ago.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
ALASKAN DELEGATES.

SEATTLE, Wash, June 9.-The steamship Willapa arrived early this morning from Alaska and brought down the following news: Alaska has selected six delegates to attend the Democratic convention at Chicago, Charles L. Williams, c. D. Rogers, B. F. Lewis, James Carroll, R. D. Crit tenden and George R. Tingle. The territorial convention met in Juneau on June 1, and the following resolu- tion was adopted: Resolved, That the delegation from Alaska to the Demo- cratic National convention at Chicago be instructed to vote as unit in ac- cordance with the will of the majority on all questions"
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

ST. LOUIS AND NEGROES.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

written to him more than a month ago telling him unless early application was made all rooms at hotels would be taken In this letter the business mems league offered to engage rooms for him and the Mississippi delega- tion He neglected to reply to the let ter and all talk about the color line Is nonsense.
 NEW YORK, June 9.-J. B. Milhol- land of the New York Mckinley league has telegraphed B. J. Hill, delegate from Mississippi to the Republican National convention at St. Louis, de- ploring the treatment accorded col- ored delegates by the hotels of St. Louis. MT. Milholland added: "The New York Mckinley league special train of parlor, saloon and sleeping cars will arrive Sunday night and will be placed at the disposal of yourself and other respectable colored men and friends who cannot be accommodated otherwise
 INDIANAPOLIS, June 9.-The Re- publican state committee adopted to- day resolution of protest against the discrimination against colored dele gates to the National convention. The executive committee, with Senator Geary of Iowa, passed through the city today en route to St. Louis. Chairman Carter stated that there must be no color discrimination. He was going to St. Louis for the purpose of preventing it if possible. ''The colored delegates 9 said Carter. should be taken care of. '
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
ST. LOUIS GREAT TASK Preparing for the Rush
 of Delegates. SpeculationS Over the None
 Plank.
May Be Permanent Chair. man-Hotels Are Denying
 Rooms to Negroes.

ST. LOUIS, June 9-P. H. Lamar, of the Salt Lake Tribune, arrived to- day in company with National Commit teeman Salisbury of Utah. Both are free silver men and will advocate a plank of that character in the plat form. "It would be folly for any one man to say what the convention will do on the money question:" said Ian nan, ''but am confident it will not de- cree for a single gold standard.
 Powell Clayton of Arkansas favors a single gold standard platform.
 The list of vice-presidential candi- dates has been largely speculative. Governor Hobart of New Jersey has secured the active support of many eastern delegates, so also has Senator Proctor of Vermont H. Clay Evans will be named by the Tennessee dele gation. U. $. Grant of California will have the support of some of the dele gates from the far west.
 Cy Leland of Kansas, who is finish ing his twelfth year as National com mitteeman, said today: Mckinley is for sound money, gold, if you please, and whatever silver is needed. He is as much opposed to this 16 to heresy as he is to free trade. Then there will be no concessions made to the sil- yer man from the west"
 Ex-Congressman Thompson, man. ager pro tenn of the Mckinley forces, was asked today: What will be Nc Kinley's platform on the financial question:" 'It will be for a single gold standard pure and simple" he promptly answered And to be ex- plicit," he continued, q will add that the financial platform of Mckinley al ways has been the antithesis of what is known as 16 to silverism and will be through this campaign"
 A permanent chairman of the con- vention will not be selected till after Mark Hanna arrives Wednesday Gossip as to temporary presiding of i ficer points to Senator John M Thurs ton of Nebraska.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
The Southern Element Will Not Ac-
 commodate Them.

ST. LOUIS, June 9.-"What shall be done with the colored delegates and al ternates to the Republican National convention?" This is the question puzzling the members of the National business mems league who secured the convention as well. Every hotel and boarding house and cafe has come out fiat-footed and declared it will not en- certain negroes as guests or customers. Money is no object. Threats of pros ecution have had no effect and from the present outlook it would seem that unless tents are secured the black men will have to go hungry and unhoused.
 T am thoroughly disgusted and dis outraged" said National Committee man Judge Long of Florida, tonight in speaking of the matter. q have been looking all day long for hotel, board ing house or cafe that would admit ne groes, but have been unable to find them. I even went so far as to try to charter a steamboat, but when the owners learned for what purpose I wanted it, they found an excuse for refusing me the use of it. It is the only time in the history of the Republican party there has such an embarrassing predicament arisen"
 When asked what the National com mittee would do, MT. Long replied: q have consulted members who are here and I have decided to offer a res olution as soon as the committee meets condemning hotel and inn keep for. Of fund for renting hall in which cots shall be placed for negroes who come to the convention. We will also request the employment of corps of cooks to supply them food"
 No solution of the puZzling question of what will be done with the negro delegation to the National convention has been reached. The proprietors of the leading hotels deny that they will refuse to entertain the colored men, but say their rooms are all engaged '' and they cannot accommodate the ne groes. A large number of National committeeman arrived this morning but were reticent about giving their views regarding the treatment of the negroes by St. Louis hotel and board ing house keepers. M. H. DeYoung o1 San Francisco, owner and editor oi The Chronicle, and member of the Ma tional committee, said it was not par of the duties of the committee to se cure hotel accommodations for any del egates, either white or black
 James Cox, secretary of the bushes: mems league, denies emphatically tha negroes were being discriminatet against. He said that Committeeman Hill of Mississippi had no right tt complain if he could not find hotel ac commodations. A letter had beel
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
CATRON FOR NEW MEXICO Bill Reported Late in the
 Session. A Statement of the Territory's
 Claims.
Years Ago a Bill Was Passed Ad- hitting Her to State
 hood.

WASHINGTON, June, 9.-Delegate Catron of New Mexico has reported to the house from the territorial commit tee his bill for the admission of the territory of New Mexico to the sister hood of states.
 Accompanying the bill is a long re- port submitting reasons why New Mexico should be admitted into the Union. This report reviews the finan- cial condition of the territory, speaks of it's resources, based on the figures of the last census, assumes that it's population at this time is not less than 100000, and recalls that as far back as the Forty-third congress bill for ad- mission passed both houses. The sen- ate, however, made amendments to the bill at that time and it reached the house too late in the session to secure action on the amendments.
 The report declares people desire statehood and the territory has per sistently demanded it, says the pass age of the bill is urged by both politi- cal parties in the territory, urges that there appears to be no reason why congress should longer delay the ad- mission.
 Other members of the committee have united in a minority report op- posed to the passage of the bill. The report says: "The specific objection to this pending bill is that it provides for the election of a member of congress, state officers and legislature which shall elect two United States senators before the adoption of a constitution, the organization of a state govern ment and determination of the rights of citizenship and suffrage under their organic law The growth of popula- tion in New Mexico in numbers has not been, in the minority's opinion, such as to give promise of any great increase in the future. The report also asserts that if the authority of the general government were removed it is almost certain the territory would invite the lawless and depraved and it would be an impossibility to execute the laws. And when it is further con- sidered the people themselves are not homogeneous, but are made up oi Mexican Indians, half-breeds, and the balance Americans, in about equal
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
A WEIGHTY PRAYER.

ST. LOUIS, June 9.-The Globe Democrat prints the following: "Sug- gestion has been made informally to the members of the Republican Ma tional committee that Archbishop Kane be invited to offer the prayer at the opening of the convention. The argument being used with the National committeeman is that the archbishop is the head of the Catholic church for a large section of country, that this is his home and that it would be grace full thing for the representatives of the Republican party to do."
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
KILLED A JOCKEY.
Fatality Attends a Race at Kansas
 City.

KANSAS CITY, June 9.-The last race at Exposition park today resulted in a fatality. Benny Vail, who had a mount on Al Watts, was so badly in jured that he died before he could be carried from the track The horse was killed.
 In coming down the back stretch Vail's hand slipped, the horse got his head and fell, rolling completely over the boy.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
FINAL APPROPRIATIONS.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-The house has agreed to final report of the con- ference on the Indian and naval appro- priation bills. It is for three battle ships and no armor contracts until congress fixes the price next session. The Indian reports permit sectarian appropriations to July 1, 1897.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

proportions, it would not be even cer- tain that they would make or seek to make wise laws and would or could enforce them if they were made.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
THE SILVER MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9.-Silver bars, 6S3s; Mexican dollars, 54@54A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15
THE FALL In COTTON.
1T CAUSES TWO FAILURES AT
NEW YORK.
COLLINS & SONS AND R0UNTREE & &C
These Firms Obliged to Suspend
The Rountrces Had Branch
I'm NorfoIIS-Slump Ascribed to
Cuban News.
Cuban News.

NEW YORK, December 14-The de-
cline in cotton which has equalled 81 a
bale since November 10th, resulted in
two failures to-day The first. whioh
occurred soon after the opening Of the
Cotton Exchange. was that of John Col
lins * Sons: and the second. which oc-
Cured shortly before the close of bust
ness in the afternoon. was that Of w.
u. Rountree & Co.
The firm Of John Collins & Sons had
been I'm existence thirty-four years. Last
juno John Collins turned over the busi-
ness to two sOns-Oscar l.. and Syl-
vester j. Collins. A third son, John j.
Collins, undertook business on his own
account, but made his headquarters I'm
the office OF his brothers. He is not
involved I'm their failure. 1t was said
that the outstanding contracts were
light and that It would be a day or
two before a statement Of the firms
condition could be prepared.
The old firm Of Rountree & Co. few
years ago split into two firms-W. ID.
Rountree d Co., and r. II. Rountree &
Co. The latter firm is not concerned in
the failure Of w. ID. Rountree q Co.
William d. and Alfred l. Rountree con-
stituted the firm Of w. ID. Rountree q
Co They had a branch al Norfolk, Va,
and Il is said that the neglect OF SOUTH
ern customers TO respond to calls for
margins is largely responsible for their
failure. They said 1t would take few
days TO prepare a statement OF assets
and liabilities.
At one time to-day March cotton
the "actiye future" was down thirty
points below Saturdays final price, but
it closed at 6:95 cents. a loss of twenty
four points. The sales for the day were
43l 200 bales. of which 1880 were Janu-
airy. $4,000 were March, and 1900 were
May cotton. The government crop re-
port last week showed the cotton crop
to be something like 100000 bales more
than previously privately estimated.
The cause OF the slump was said to
be the effect of the Cuban news In Liver
pool
Ports receipts to-day were 5Si4O bales
against i20599 last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15
Pres't Clarke Inducted Into 9mce

The monthly meeting Of the Baptist
Sunday School Association Of Richmond
and Manchester was held on Sunday af-
ternoon at Pine-Stroet church. First
Nice-President r. a. Gary presided.
After the usual devotional exercises
and the reading of the monthly reports
the chairman proceeded at once TO the
main business Of the meeting. which
was the installation of the newly elect
ed president. Mr. Arthur B. Clarke. Vice
President Gary made an appropriate ad
dress. introducing uhe new president 10
the association, and pledging the CO.
operation of the officers and members
Of the association in carrying out any
plans that might be suggested by the
president-elect.
Mr. Clarke. in taking the chair, made
an inspiring address. which showed that
although he accepted the position with
reluctance, knowing it's duties and re-
sponsibilities ne was determined 10 push
the work of the association in all direc-
tions.
Mr. william Ellyson followed with a
spirited address, in which he pointed out
some OF the possibilities Of usefulness
before the association. mentioning the
proposed union with the Church Exten-
sion Society. by which the Sunday-School
Association would become the great
power Of the Baptists In this city. Mr
r. w. Powers and Rev Dr. George
Cooper made short speeches along the
same line. expressing their belief in the
ability of the new president 10 lead the
association in whatever enterprises they
might undertake.
The association adjourned with the
benediction OF Rev Mr.. Hutson, TO meet
I'm January with the Fulton school Ihe
song-service rendered by the young peo-
pie OF Pine-Street Sunday -scnool was
very much enjoyed by the large audiehee
nreSent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15
nOWDFN AND LAMn.
The Former Is Hnppy-The Latter Is
Bored.

NORFOLK, VA. December H-(Spe-
cial)-Hon George +. Bowden has
Just returned from visit TO Canton.
whittier he went with a delegation Of
prominent southern Republicans TO pre-
sent TO Mr.. Mckinley the South's claims to
representation in mis- Cabinet. Mr.. Bow
den refused to discuss what was said
i'm the interview with the Major. saying
il would be indelcate for him TO do so,
as he had gone there as Mr.. Mckin!ey's S
friend. In concluding the conversation.
however Mr.. Bowden said he bad come
back happy What this means may de-
yelop later. 1t is undoubtedly true that
Bowdens friends in this city believe he
has gotten the pull on the Federal pa
tronage.
Colonel Lamb says he Is much bored
by the discussion OF the matter OF his
contemplated deposition from the state
Craftsmanship. and that he himself is CIV
ing the matter little attention. He
confirms the report that he IS going 20
Europe with his daughter, Miss Madge,
In the early part Of the year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15

zhtlon was then effected. and the conven-
tion uroceeded with the business before II.
Some opposition to the reelection OF
President Gompers and Secretary Nc
Craith developed this morning. The can
didacy of Harry Lloyd. OF Boston. mem
Der Of the Carpenters international
Union, for president was announced.
Frank Morrison. Of Chicago. a delegate
from the international Typographical
Union. is an active candidate for secre-
tarv. He is doing considerable work, and
this morning It was stated he would
start of with two thirds Of the 2@ votes
OF his craft. although President Prescott,
of the International Typographical Union.
is said 10 be In favor Of the reelection
of McCraith
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15
LEE IN NEW YORK.
HE HAS RECEIVED NO WORD FROM
WASHINGTON CITY.
WILL LEAYE FOR CUBA THURSDAY.
Mrs. Lee and Miss Lee VIII Accom-
pany Him-Be Declines to Say
Anything I'm Regard to Cuban
Affairs.

NEW YORK, December A.-Generai
Fitzhugh Lee, Consul-General to Cuba.
arrived at the Marlborough Hotel to-day.
accompanied by his wife and daughter.
They will leave for Cuba Thursday. The
Consul-General has been for several
sulting with the President and State-De-
partment officials.
II have no special mission in Ha-
bana." General Lee said. when asked
about affairs In Cuba. II shall me:e.y
take UP the threads Of my consular du-
ties where | dropped them. L have re-
ceived no word from Washington since I
left there. and shall not communicate
with the President again.
IL know nothing OF the truth or falsity ol
the reports of Maceo's death. Vice-con-
sui Springer, now in Habana. has. doubt
less, investigated the matter. as IL is his
duty to do. He will report to the Presi-
dent
Il am unable 10 say whether the war
will be shortened by Maceo's death. IL
true. In fact | am in a position where
| can say nothing. Everything ! say ~
repeated In the Habana papers. and 1 do
not want 10 make my relations with tho
Palace strained That would interfere
with my opportunities TO aid Americana
I'm Cuba.
II may go by rail TO Tampa and sail
from there, or | may sail from New York.
| am undecided. l have no business here
Of an official nature and am merely here
for pleasure. Mrs. Lee and my daughter
will go with me TO Cuba"
General Lee declined TO discuss the ef-
feet of the Presidents message might
have on Spain's relations with the United
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
Splendid weather; Large Attend
nnce-Ecavy Betting.

NEW ORLEANS. December H.-Splen-
dill weather, a fast track, and attendance
OF $500 people marked the races to-day.
The betting was heavy, and four fayorites
won. Ida Pickwick won the feature event
easily from Logan and seven others.
First race-selling six furlongs-trank
Jaubert. dO6. Scherer. TO u won. Maggie
S second, and Dorothy III. third. Time
ll6 ID
Second race-for 2-year-olds. six fur
longs-Ivory QOl, Morse to y won. Sugar
Cane second, and Pop Dixon third. Time,
1.17 IL
Third race-selling. one mile and twenty
yards-Ida Pickwick c.. Reiif, eyen) won,
Logan second, and TriXie third. Time.
1:i5.
Fourth race-handicap. seven furlongs-
Fannie Roane 00l Marse. to y won.
Nicilni second Chugnut third. Time,
I: % H.
Fifth race-selling six furlongs-Gaston
(sS. white. to ID won. Olivia l.. second,
Pat Morrissey third. Time 1I5 81.
sixth race-one mile and twenty yards,
selling-Rossmar C95. Powers. to 10) won,
Buckmore second. Samson third. Time,
l:fj 3-4