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REDUCED TO THE RANKS.
Cadet Captain Murphy's Punishment TO-
Fi0hfi1a0.

Fighting.
NEW YORK, N. Y, July ia Herald
special from West Point says: Cadet
Pierce A. Murphy of the State of Wash
ington is the first cadet at the United
States Military Academy in many years to
be punished for fighting. Murphy had a
ten-round fight with Edwin G. Davis of
Idaho, "piebe," last Wednesday after
noon. The battle was fought in Dialectic
Hall in the presence of several cadets.
Colonel Ernst, superintendent of the
academy, said; 1.-THE matter was promptly
brought to my attention officially and as
the result of my investigations have re-
voKed the appointment of Cadet Murphy
as captain OF Company B and ordered him
reduced to the ranks
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Aca,sitted at arndern.

MADEIRA, CAL, July 1.-THE trial of
Charles A. Lee ended in verdict of s'no
guilty to-day. This was the second trial
OF Lee on a charge OF poisoning cattle in
the foothills. On the first the Jury stood
eleven for conviction and one for acouittal.
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ITALIAN MINISTER RESIGNS.
The Cabinet Unable to Agree With the
Minister. of War

ROME, ITALY, July 1.-THE Cabinet
formed by Marquis di Rudini four months
ago has resigned. The Cabinet to-day re-
iected proposals submitted by General
Riccoti, Minister of War; for reduction
of the numerical strength of the army.
whereupon General Ricotti at once offered
his resignation. In view of General Ri
cotti's resignation, Rudini and other mem
bers OF the Ministry placed their resigna-
tons in the hands of King HUNT bert, who
has charged Marquis di Rudini with the
formation of new Ministry.
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LONG and sHoRrs AeAls.

ROB a Chicago Oyster House and Badly
Scare the Employees.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July IL-Three men
held up Lawrence Mulley's oyster-house
at Madison and May streets tonight and
secured from the cash-drawer $40 in
checks and $l4 in money. In the place at
the time were two walters. a cashier, a
cook and two customers. The three men
had two revolvers and threatened 70 shoot
the FIRST man that made a move or q
sound. One of the men went through the
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BIG FIRE AT NASHVILLE.

Whole Bstsistess Block Consumed, Caus-
ina Loss of 100000.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 1t.-An en-
tire square of the best and most popular
busIness-houses in Nashville were either
burned to the ground, Quilted or the stocks
badly damaged by fire which occurred here
this afternoon. The loss will aggregate
not less than $5O0,00O and may reach $3.50
is the largest loser.
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an age Of marvellous activity and discovery
disease Is
oner disease leaves such nate draes down
with him. whether by blood connections TO MY
LND IhE GREATEST DISCOVERY MARyFToUs
CENTURY Is THE KELLEY INEBRIETY
wv ano more poverty than ANY
JOHN P.
W. ,u-s. Illinois.
the most searching investigation
THE KELLEY
O atos,
IA MeAlhster St. Francisco
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oHIoAGos AUD4 cIUUs BANDITS
Fossr ARMED Hen Relieve n Biscuit Conn
pony of $4,000.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 11-Four men,
armed with revolvers, entered the office of
the New York Biscuit Company at II
O'CLOCK to-day and held up the cashier at
the muzzIes of their pistols. They seized
the money prepared TO meet the payroll,
and made off with it. The robbers Sc
cured over $1,000. ard escaped without leav-
ing any clew to their identity. There we're
400 persons in the building at the time.
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cod sarplu. BeLo.O Lo.r- Water Marhs.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 1.-THE
gold reserve yesterday fell below the $780,
O00, 900 limit for the first time since Feb
ruary 20, 1886. The loss of gold during
the day amounted to $685., 900, leaving the
reserve at the close of business $99, III, SIS.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
THE DEATH PENALTY
Scott JacksOn's Case Disposed
OFF by the Jury.
GUILTY OF MURDER
And the Jury Fix the Penalty at
Death-0nly Out Two
Hours.

NEWPORT, May 1.-THE SCOTT Jack
son case went TO the jury at 10 o'clock
this morning as and 1905 p. m. the
jury returned and amid a desthlike
stiffness the foreman handed the YER
dict to the clerk who read as follows:
"We the jury fad the defendant Scott
Jackson guilty of murder in the first
degree snd fix the penalty sb death"
The judge had previously announced
that no demonstration by the specta-
tors would bs permitted; consequently
the verdict Was heard with silence, but
Immediately upon the adjournment of
court the spectators rushed to tie
jurors and shook hands heartily jackson
showed no feeling except ashen psle-
ness of the face. TIE father and
brother of Pearl Bryan were present.
The usual motion foF new trial was
made and jackson was taken away to
igii
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
M. E. CONFERENCE.
Armenian Outrages and Massa-
cres Denounced.
TINE OF MEETING CHANGED.
The Next Meeting Of the Conference
Will Occur ON the first
Wednesday in May
1900.

CLEVELAND, May 13.-Ths- Methodist
Conference opened today with Bishop
Vincent in the chair.
A resolution was offered denounciDg,
in the strongest terms, the Armenian
outrages aud msssscres, and referring
to the apathy of the Christian govern
ments OF Europe and America. 1t
closed by calling on Congress to pass
JOINT resolutions authorizing the Preei-
dent to enter into negotiations with the
European powers most directly inter
ested with q view OF interfering end
preventing fnrther messecres. The
resolution also provided that a copy of
the resolution be sent both houses of
Congress. It was referred to the Com
mittee on State OF the church.
The proposition to change the time
of hoIeing the general conference from
May Iss to first Wednesday in May
aroused discussion on the point of con-
of the action. Three
foucths of the annual conferences ep
proved it and it was approved by more
than two thirds OF the general confer
suoe. DR.. Lsonard led the opposition.
The vote stood 1897 yeas and 10 nays.
Tia next general conference will there
'ore meet on the fret Wednesday in
May, 1900
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
NJ. e. CONFERENCE.
Bishops Bowm. an aud Forster to be
Retired.

CLEVELAND, May 14.-Today's session
of the Methodist Episcopal general COL
ference wss marked by the largest at
5eldsncs of the session. The report Of
the committee on missions to increase
the contingent fund from $4,000 TO
$4,000 was adopted. The committee
also recommended the Hing Mua mis-
sion in China. Il wss adopted. The
report OF the committee on education
which excuses the students from taking
first examinations in branches in which
shey passed satisfactory examinations
in some Methodist school, was adopted
unanimously. The committee on Oh urch
extension made a report against the ex-
tension of work in foreign lands. DR..
Buckley, the chairman made the report
CT the committee on E3;scopacv It
stated that in ths opinion nt the clm-
mittee Bishops Bowman and Foster are
to old TO stand the strain Of the dus ies
and rec omm ended their rstirsmeat st
the end of the differences as pon-effec-
tive
Afsar a stocmy debate of two hours
the substitute of Bfidgeman, OF Miune-
sote, prevailed. 1t provides BisEe.p
Bowman and Bishop Foster be relieved
OF active duties but continued in the
board of Bishops ard two new Biz hops
elected.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

II 10 now certain that Congress will
not sdjour on the. date, May 18Th, set
by the joint resolution which was
adopted by the House last week, and
not probable that sdipurnment will
come Bill after June 1st, although the
Senate could materially shorten the
session il so disposed; but owing TO no
party havipg majority in the Senate
90 rnGu can say what it will or will not
do with any degree OF certainty of the
correctness OF his assertion. There
have been vague runors OF deliberate
intention to prolong the session until
after the national conventions have
been held, By starting up financial
discussion, bus none OF the leaders Oh
either side take any stock in such
scheme, and Senators ss wide apart in
their general ideas ss Mr.. Allison, Of
Iowa. and Mr.. GormaD, OF Maryland,
agree in expressing the opinion that
Congress will adjourn before the meet
ing of the St. Louis Convention.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

THE city OF Phoenix is paying enough
taxes to bs on q cash 5ssis. The fact
that she has an outstanding warrant
Indebtedness OF nearly $4,000 is Ger
tainly good cause for investig by
the committee of citizens now examin
ing our public affairs. The people of
this CITY would like to know whether
that warrant Indebtedness is the result
of the present management of city af-
fairs OF OF some former management.
Now on the eve of an election at which
it is intended to vote for a large bond
iesue the people of the city would like
to know what it is all for; in other
words they want to know where they
are "at."
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
MAY FUSE.
National Prohibition and Populise
Parties May Join.

CHICAGO, May 15.-Representatives
or silver interests are making a strong
effort to capture the forthcoming
national Prohibition convention and Sc
cure the adoption of a radical free
coinage plank In it's platform. This in
formation comes from one of those
directly concerned, and who says that
the effort grows out of concerted action
on the part of represe D tstives of the
silver interests in different parts of the
country. Outside OF the liquor issue
the platform of the Prohibition and
Popuiist parties have had nearly every
thing ia Common, and it is believed by
the siivarites that if the ProhIbtioniste
could be- Induced to come out squarely
for free silver. she Popnliss convention
to % held in ST. Louis 10 July might
be willing to put prohibition plank in
sheir platform, aud perhaps endorse the
uemioees Of the Pittsburg gathering for
President and vice Pres dsnt. This
would bs practically fusion OF the
two parties
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
IN THE SENATE.
Free Homestead Law for States
and Territories.
MIXED BLOOD INDIANS.
Those That Have Maintained Tribal
Relations are as Full
BIoOded Indians.
MIXED BLOOD INDIANS.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Senate
sidered the House bill providing for
free homestead on public lands of Okla
koma for actual settlers aud after
amending SO as to make it apply to ali
States and Territories agreed to report
il with favorable recommendation. As
amended it applies for homestead lave
IN all public lands states and as 3
matter of general Importance the COM
mittes also agreed to favorable report
on the Senate bill defining the rights OF
mixed blood Indians. The bill de-
clares that all persons who have Iadien
blood and have maintained tribal rels-
tions with any tribe of Indians, TO De
Indians and entitled to all the rights
and privileges of full blood Indians.
WASHINGTON, May l5.-In the Senate
today, Morgan OF Alabama, presented
resolution concerning the Americans
under condemnation at Havana. He
tomorrow. Toe resolution Directs the
Committee on Foreign Treaties with
Spain IS to the trial of our Queens ar
rested in Cuba and now under sen tence
Of death by Spanish military tribunal
Tor alleged offenses, political! or other
end reques the Secretary
of State for literal copies of the proto-
Cal signed by Calsb Gushing and the
Spanish minister, and copies Of the re-
cent correspondence relative to the con-
dsmnation- OF Arms, at Havana.
GslIinger, of New Han pshire, offered
the following resolution:
'Resolued, That the idespread bust
ness depression and the rapid increase
OF the pp bio debt demonstrates that
thu existing tariff law does not produce
sufficient reven ue, and a revision of the
lew is imperasIysly demanded in the in
5erest of the people OF the Uoited
States >
Ga!liDRer snnounoed that he would
address the Senste on this resolution in
,ome measure before Congress sd-
ourned. The resolution herstofore in
reduced by Mills directing that the
Finsroe COMMITTEES Investigate the ef-
'ect on American products of the intro
iuotion ofOrieptal products was agreed
o with an amendment BY Allen of Ne
orssks, that tie inquiry cover the rels-
i've labor cost in this country and the !
OFisps.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
COLORADO REPUBLICANS.
Woicott and Teller Must be En-
dorsed-

| dorsed.
PUEBLO, May 1.-THE delegates to
| the R-pu bllcan state convention are
| split u into factions and unlees a com
| prom Sc can be effected the convention
| may split and two deleg stions TO the
national convention be elected. The
Wolcott men threatened to bolt unless
be as we'll as Taller be endorsed il the
resolu tions. Delegates from forty
OF the torty-two c1uatiss in the state
had caucus this forenoon aud adopted
the folio wing, which will be inoorporat
ed ia the platform: "We hereby endorse
the course OF our represen 5aSive msm-
Der of congress on the silver q asstiop,
and hearth sndorse Hon. Henry NJ
Teller in his stand and action ia the
United States senate on the tariff in
maintaining that DO tariff legislation
should be passed by congress till silver
is restored to It's proper plaos 10 the
currency OF the country and there is
free coinage of 'thst metal at ratio
of gold at 16 TO L"
Chas. Brickenstein, OF Coejos, and @.
G. Hart, of Pueblo, wsre elected dele
gates 20 the 81. LOUIS convention from
the second Colorado district by the Re-
publican convention this afternoon.
Senator Taylor was endorsed, aud asked
20 lead the Colorado delegation. An
effort 20 amend the resolutions SO as to
instruct ths delegates not TO bolt at st.
Louis was defeated by vote of 100 to
ITO. Bimetallism wss declared para
mount.
j. F. Sandsrs today received tele-
gram from Wolcott declining to permit
his nsme to be considered in eleotipg
delegates. The Senator said: 81 am too
good Republican to wish to create any
division in my party in Colora 10 a d TOO
much concerned for tina SUCCESS of hi
metelsm and thu great principles OF
the republican party to do SO under any
circumstances This ends the pros
peots OF serious trouble.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
WEEKLY CROP BULEr1NE NO. 6
Week Ending May II, 1896.
PHOENIX, Ariz MAY ID. Iee

PHOENIX, Ariz May H. 1896
The week was cold and windy and al
| crops, except in the extreme south west
made very slow growth. No rainfall
and this together with high winds
neceseitated frequent irrig ation. Fruits
made slow growth, bot the prospects
we're not materially changed. Ia the
southern section early apricots and gar
den truck of every description are in
the market and shipments OF apricots
will begin this week. Cattle have been
shipped in great mum bers to northern
ranges and the result has been to keep
feed in sufficient quantity on the rams
ges. Water is growing generally
scarcer, Int there is no complsiat as
! yet. Citrus and deciduous fruits in
| Maricope foothills, are looking we'll and
! making Glow growth
Apache County-A cold week. Wheat
and barley planted, but not making
dry, and stock is doing fairly we'll. Rain
is needy badly, as the water is low in
the streams.
Cochise county-A cold week With
high winds, which did some damage to
growing grain. Nights cold; water is
low and rein is needed badly; fruit in
jured by frost; cattle being shipped in
large nun bers; grass drying up.
ella oounty-A cold week with high
winds which dried up the grass on the
Ranges. Cattle are suffering, and
heavy shipments are being msds. All
crops have made some growth
Graham county-Weather cold with
cooler nights; alfalfa and grsiD making
tolerable growth; garden truck in the
market in considerable quantities;
water is scarce but cattle are holding
their own; no rain and much is needed.
Msricopa county-A cold week with
cooler mig hts and fresh winds. Wheat
aud barley crop bids fair to be fine, and
heading has began. Apricote are n the
market, as we'll as new potatoes. Citrus
fruits are msking good growth. and de
ciduous fruits are promising Cattle
are looking well and heavy shipments
are still going on. Water is fairly
hight of tie season, very cheap ard be-
ing shipped in large quantities. They
are of very fine flavor.
MojAve county-Cold weather con
tinuss and sll crops are beck ward;
water is scarce. stock is not making
much progress bus heavy shipments are
being made; all farmers are praying for
rain.
Navajo county-The week WAS cold
and windy with very cold nights; al
"a ia is looking we'll, ard sorgum and
potatoes are planted.
Pins couuty-A cold week with cold
mig hts; no raip, ard water is getting
sc rec; all crops made slow growth; cat. |
tie are doing fairly well, and extensive
are being made.
Pinel county-Rain is needed badly |
and it is necessary to irrigste frequent
ly on account OF high winds; alfalfa is |
stacked end the quality is good; cattle |
are doing moderately, but the grass is |
drying up.
YEvapai oounty-The week has been |
cold and windy; grass on the ranges |
is drying up; all crops made slow
growth; fruit hss been damaged by the |
late frosts.
Yuma county-A cold week with high |
winds; the second cutting OF alfalfa |
continues; early apricots ere in the
market; small fruits are making slow |
growth; sweet potatoes are plated; /
cattle are looking we'll
ARTHUR L. WHITE,
Section Director.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
Pulley WINS.
Missouri Republicans Favor McKin-

5Itssouri Republicans Favor McKin-
ley and Sound Money.
ST. JOSEPH, No, May l3-Et 4:3O
O'Clock this morning The Republican
State convention adjourned after resolv-
ing n favor of Mckinley for President
and sound money. The delegates a.
large areaC hsuncey r. F.lley, ex.Con-
gresham F. G. Niedringhsus, Mel IT
William Warner, j. II. Boutwell,. The
convention re elected Chsuncey I. FIJI
ley, chairman of the State central com
mittee and adopted resolution favor
ing him as membs of the national
Repu blican committee to suoceed r c..
Kerens
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
INTERN ATlONAL COIN.
All Countries to Express Opinions
on the Matter.

WASHINGTON, May IA The House
mmibtees on coinage, weights and
measured today decided by unanimous
vote to authorize a favorable report on
5he rssolu lions introduced by Repre-
sentative Q W Stone, OF Pennsylvania,
providing that the President be eutboT-
zsd and requested TO invite az express
ION of opinion from other principal
C commercial nations OF the world as to
the desrability and feasibility of the
adoption OF. International coins to be
in all countries, the adoption of
them at uniform value ssd to be es-
peclaliy adapted for iuvoics purposes.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

UNDER the law it taxes seventy per
cent. OF the votes cast by legal voters
of the city to issue bonds. Should the
$4,000 in bonds now payable not be
refunded the present property owners
OF the CITY will be obliged to raise the
amount by assessment and psy eff tie
bonds for that amount which SIS before
noted ars now about due.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
A REMONSTRANOE.

England and Germany Object TO
Russia's Policy.
LONDON, May Is A special from
Shane hai says the British and German
ministers at Pekin protested against
the action of Russia in occupying part
of the Foreshore at Ohefoo contrary to
trsgty rights Toe Rnssion squadron
in Chinese waters will rendezvous at
Chez Foo in readiness to occupy Port
Arthur or Kiacho Bay on receipt OF in
s51uctions from St. Petersburg.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
IN A BODY.
Wholesale DesertIons From the
Spanish Army fniCuba.

New YORK. May 15.-Fhe Herald's
numbers OF dssersions from the Spanish
army 10 Cuba is alarming the authori-
ties. The entire garrison in Gibsniou
we're preparing to go over to the rebels
in a body when the plot was discovered.
The Captain and .Lientensnts were
placed in jail, ana Corporal and
private shot publicly. Ii treatment
and 40 pay caused the dsoontentment.
my baby had Group aud was saved
by Shiloh's Cure" writes Mrs. J. B.
Martin, of Huntsville, Ala. For sale at
Keeter's Pharmacy.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
PRETORIA REFORM PRISONERS
A Report that They Have Been Re-
leased

LONDON, May 13.-It was reported on
the Stock Exchange this afternoon that
the Pretoria reform prisoners with the
exception of the five leaders had been
released subject to three years of ban
ishment. There were fifty nine, each
sentenced to two years Imprisonment
with $4,000 fines OF failing payment
one years Imprisonment and three
Of the term OF imprisonment.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

SPAIN hssitases to butcher sha crew
of the Competitor. She hae granted
new trial and it is fair to conclude that
the verdict will not be death, .his time.
Uncle Sam is not "blo~ing arouud"
much, but there is not nation on earth
that done lieten when be does speak.
Even Salisbury heard him once.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

THERE is another gold SCARE on. AS
will be sssn from our dispatches the
yellow metal has been leaving the
United States at the rate of nearly a
million dollars per day ard it will not
take long to put it below the supposed
low water mark. Cleveland and the Wall
street gong are evidently working for
another issue Of bonds.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
FOR Woe pH AslD GNr.

Reed the Choice of the Committee
men.
CINCINNATI, M ~ IA. The CONNER
cidL Gazette as seat letters to ell me m
bere of the Rapu blicsn National Com
mittee asking them their preference for
vice President provided Mckinley was
nominated for President. All but
three had preference for Thcs. b.
Reed
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

THE smicebls agree ment between the
Republican and Democratic CITY COM
mittees was an arrange ment for the best
interests of the city and should be hon
orally carried out by good Republicans
and Democrats alike on the lines those
committees selected.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
WANTS WAR.
Spanish Newspapers Urge That
HostiIities Be Declared With
the United States.

HAVANA, May 15.-La Correspond
encia MsIitair in a leading srslcle
urges an Immediate declaration of war
by Spein against the United States.
The writer says that she southern States
should again withdraw from the Union
and Mexico would invade the country
to recover lost territory.Z Qaick disem
burssment aud q lasting huuilistion
would be the resuIa, beisays.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

THE Nafioua, Association of Mauu-
faoturers OF the United States will send
a large delegation to South America
this summer to look up the trade of
thai region Of country and take meas
ures 10 establish more complete trade
relations beteeen this country and the
South American countries.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

THE "Kentucky Colony" is looking
over the line of the Verde Canal and
will locate a quantity of land under it,
the HERALD is informed
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

IT is reported tnat certain Democrats
are oovertIy running in all the Demo
cratic registrations they can gather up
for the city election. What does it
mean?
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

The longer the Cuosn trouble con
tInues the more fssble becomes the
Spanish grip on that island. 1t is al
most a certainty now that Cuba will
never return to the enslaved condition
she vas in at the beginning OF the pres
sent trouble.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21
THE NORTHERN PAOIFIO.

Date for Sale Set for the First of
August.
M1Lwk UKRE. May 13 .-rhe date for
the Gale of the Northern Pacific prop
erty is set for August 1st. The real
estate amouate to S4O,00O,000
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

You osn's veto at the city election un-
less you register il tbs Great Register
OF tbs city. County registration don't
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

Those interested 10 the coming city
election, especially the issuance of
bonds which will bs voted on, should
ses that they are registered
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

PHOENIX is growing comparatively
quiet these days though there will
probably be more building doue this
summer than for several years.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-05-21

IT is presumed from recent Gazette
articles on local railroads that that
that ournsl Is about to pull up the rails
on the S F.P. & P. and lend the NJ. &
P. road to Mark Saith for campaign