Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-12-12

bicycle contest at Madison Square Garden only sixteen of the original re- mainsJ. Hale, the Irishman who has broken record after record, was fresh and hopeful of success this morning Experts say how ever he vii. not last six days. Bedding. the Nebraska m sn who broke all records yesterday for conti- nuo9s riding, was within a score of miles of the Irish champion at o'clock but gave evidence of breaking up. It would surprise nobody to see "Msjor" Fay Tor (colored) secure first money. Shock, the winner of the last six days contest, disappointed his friends, and his withdrawal will surprise DO one. Shocks record will undou btedly be broken by 200 miles.
 DENVER, Colo, Dec. 7-The state supreme court today affirmed the deci- sion of the Park CouIty district court removing Sheriff Newman, of Lake coun- ty, from office for malfeasance, impos- ing fine and sentencing him to jail for six months. Newmans malfeasance consisted in receiving money from gambling houses in Leadville and pro- tecting them in their business.
 LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. "A special to the Democrat from Malvern, A rk., ssys: Information is just received here that last Tuesday afternoon at a point about midway between Camden and Bssrdon on the Cotton Belt railroad a section gang Composed principally of negroes vi white foreman were en- gagged m improving the roadbed when a gang of unknown persons began firing into the crowd killing five men.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 7-Secretary Olney just received a cablegrsm from SenOr Andrade, Venezuelan minister at Wash ington, now iu Caracas, stating that the Venezuelan government accepted the agreement reached by the United States and Great Britain for arbitration of the boundary dispute.
 DENVER Col, Dec 7.-The News to- day says it has been ascertaiDed that Allen HenZ Downen, the hi2hTsymen convicted last week of the murder of Joel G. Ashworth ot this city, of which he was never suspected until he accused bimself Of that crime, may have bet D the murderer of McGliuey family near Campbell, California, May 26 last. It is said that Downen was in Santa Clara County, California, last May. He has all along declared he would make second confession, beside which the first would be insignificant. There 1t Is held that he may havs killed Dunhsm, who was suspected of the murder of the Mo- Giincy family, and secreted the body in order to divert suspicion from himself.
 WASHINGTON, D. c. Dec. Flor the nrst time in the memory of the oldest officials the secretary of state has made regular report 10 the president for transfer to congress like other mem bers of the cabinet. The report was lad be- fore congress today as an appendix to the presidents message. It treats of the many details of our relations during the past year with foreign governments not touched upon st all Tn the message. In regard to Cuba he says: The time may not be far distant when the United States m sst seriously consider whether it's rights and interests as we'll as its in- transitional duties in view of its peculiar relations to the island do not call for some decided change in policy hitherto pursued.
 DENVER, Colo, Dec. 8-The attorney for Downen, the highwsyman convicted last week of murdering John G. Ash worth, today filed an application for a new trial backed by an affidavit b, Downen to the effect that his confessio' is true. He ssys the detectives induced him to drink a bottle of whiskey and under its influence he confessed to the murder. The attorney will attempt to establish an alibi for him if new trial is granted.
 KANsAs CITY, Dec. 8-A special to the Star from Webster City, Iowa, says an attempt to wreck 8 passenger train on the Iowa Central Railroad near Lsiimer, was made last night. Iron rails were lad scross the track on the upper end Of the curve where the obstruction conld not be seen from the engine until too near to stop Engineer Swearingen with sn extra freight was just ahead of the passenger. His engine struck the ob- struction. Robbery is supposed to be the motive.
 WAsHINGroN, Dec. 8-The senate set tied down to business today when & letter from the secretary of the treseury was read answering the senate IDQuIry as to the nun per of aliens 10 the depart ment of the treasury. GalliDger, of New Hampshire, rem marked that he was glad to observe that foreigners, those whose services had been conspicuous in the department had seen 1t as result of inquiry to take out naturalization papers. Many petitions were presented fro ID manufacturing bodies urging the passage O! the Dingley bill. CuIlom, of hof next he would address the senate ou the Cuban question. The house resolutions relative to the dssth of ex-Speaker Crisp were laid before the senate. As mark of respect the senate at l2:25 p. m. adjourned.
 WICHITA, Kas., Dec. S-A special to the Beacon from Blackwell, O. Ty., states that the dead outlaw killed last Friday has been fully identified as by namite Dick. It is alleged the deputy claimed he was Black Craig from jealousy arising from the fact that there wss S4 900 iu the aggregate reward on Dynamite Dicks head.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-The senate committee on foreign relations today dis | ,ussed the Cuban situation, but did not | take any action. The discussion was of | sn extremely general character. While thers was recognition of the importance | ,f some action there wts considerab ble | division of opinion as to what course should be pursued. Senator Mills advocated an active interest by the United States government with armies. Cameron also gave notice of his purpose o present petition for decided action y this government. Those friendly to Cuba, who are largely in the majority ,n the committee. express the opinion hat the Cubans are holding their own, which. under any circumstances is leoided gain.
 Allen, of Nebraska, moved considera-