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Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
STOLEN HORSES
Two Valuable Animals Taken From
 Phoenix on Friday Night.

Two valuable horses were stolen from Supervisor John R. Norton and C. T. Hlrst some time on riday night
 The loss was discovered about
 . clock ycsterday morning and the
 shsriff's office was at once notified.
 There was no clue to the direction the thieves had gone, but Deputies Charlie Slankard and H. M. Davenport started toward the Buckeye country. They returned yesterday afternoon without having found a trail. Messrs. Norton and Hirst started later in the morning for the old Maricopa crossing, but had not been heard from at nightfall. The theft of Mir. Norton'S horse was aggra- vaIted by the loss of a $40 saddle. There are few better horses in the country than these two. As a Kentuckian and the owner in his time of many good horses, MT. Norton said he never had so good a one. It is doubtful if mounts could have been obtained Phoenix or vicinity last enough to overtake these animals. There is a surmise that they have been taken to Mexico. This conjecture is based on the fact that there is deep snow which would almost obstruct escalpe in every other direc- tion.
 Then Mexico is likely to become Ao 'OA ie0 AoAu OA 40Iu6S 1Ol dII C0dSsSeh Of indicators along the border. The extradition treaty will expire within two weeks, leaving very little prospect of its renewal All criminals north of The line, however aggravated their crimes, will then be as safe in Mexico as if they had gone into another world The approaching situation is viewed with apprehnsion by authorities who are daily expecting an epidemic of crime, particularly horse stealing, and all good citizens are warned to be ou their guard.
 If, though, the treaty should be re- newed, however much time may have elapsed since it's expiration, it would no doubt be made retroactive, so that criminals who had crossed the line in the interim would be liable to extradi- tion.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
HALE ALARMED
His Constituents Do Not Like His
 Anti-ExpanSioa Altitude.

Washington, Dec 17.-Word comes from Maine that the constituents of Senator Hale are very much opposed to his a titude on expansion, and that if he continues to oppose the president s policy there may be an open revolt against his reelection by the legisla- Iture. So grave is the situation that Senator Hale has decided to go to Au- gusta, and attend the republican caucus on January 1. This, it is said, is in answer to a demand that he explain his position before the caucus.
 If his explanation is not satisfactory the republicans may make Congress- man Dingley or eX-Governor Cleaves their candidate. A dispatch from Au- gusta quotes one of the members-elect of the legislature as saying:
 ''Tile people Of Maine are earnest in this mtater. They believed in the declaration of war with Spain, and were delighted with the outcome. They are now in favor of retaining the ter ritory obtained as a result of the con fict. They do not want their repreSen- tatives in congress 10 misrepresent the state on this grave subject. For my part I shall not vote for Senator Hale in caucus or vote for him if he is nom mated, unless he reccdes from the po- sition he is alleged to have taken. The president and the peace commission must be heartily supported by Maines senator's"
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18

intended to make clear dubious parts of the law and to render its admins traticn more effective. Some Of the things that ought to be done are in a way vital to the interests affected, such as the proposition to make railroad, express and telegraph companies put the stamps upon bills of lading, re- ceipts and messages, as was intended in the framing of the bill. feared at the time that the language was suscep- tible of the construction that has been placed upon it, but it was the best that could be secured at the time. We should be very glad to see some or these things remedied, but unless the senate acts there is no probability that aything will be done at this session"
 Senator Burrows of Michigan, member of the, committee on finance, confirmed the views expressed by MT. Dingley and those of Senator Allison quoted by Mr Dingley.
 CT don't see any chance of accom- pIishing anything under the present condition of things" he said, "al- though I should very much like to have the changes made in the law sugges ed by MT. Dingley."
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
THE WAR REVENUE LAW
f1r. DIngIeY Has No Hope of Amend
 ing if This S. Ssion.

Washington, Dec. Tiff anything is done thfs winter in the way of amending the war revenue law" said Representative Dingley tonight, "it will have to originate with the senate"
 This statement MT. Dingley explain ed by saying that last summer, when 1t was sought to amend one CT two features Of the bill, which it was seen even then needed changing, and the house sent bill over to tine senate to effect the needed reform, the com mittee on finance pigacnho1ed the measure.
 "It was said at the time," continued Mir. Dingley, that the reascn why the committee adopted this policy was that if the bill were brought before the sen ate, as then composed, for further dis cussion and amendment, there was no telling in what shape it would emerge So it was decided to bear the crudities and inequalities Of the law rather than risk worse evils from an adverse sen ate. You can see that with this bill of the house pigeonholed in the senate finance committee, we cf the ways and means dc not feel like sending ever another bill on the same subject. If the senate desires to change the law, it can do so by amending the bill all ready passed by the house and return ing it 10 us. I think I may say that the committee on ways and means would gladly avail itself Of the oppOT tunity to make some needed changes.
 Do ycu think it likely tha. the sen ate committee will recommend any ac- tion this session ?" was askcd.
 'I do not" MT. Dingley replied. 'I have talked with none of them," he added. except Senator Allison. and he advanced the same argument that was made last summer, that the risk of un- desirable ecticn by the ssnate was too great to warrant the committee in bringing the bill before the senate. However, they may change their minds"
 "The bill you speak Of that passei the house and new repoges in the files of. the ssnate finance committee. what .langes did it make?"
 They are similar to the ones suS- gested by tha commissioner of internal revenue in his letter to me of Nov. II,
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
Russia Said to Be Looking to This Country for Loan-An Explanation of the Causes of Situation Which Promises to Become Still
 More Marked.

Chicago artle history of America as hnans phrase it. fortnight call loans have in Wal street as low Der cent while short time borrowers With n Wan s'eer as lo% aS I a e1l ~ t n rbioaao Tho hnd hrscass securities including all over s exchange at $37 dividends of @ and that the demand for values has exceeded the sup absorbed and there is dmi mutton seeking plaeemenr. repot month the circulation has SEQ This f0oyng mn gain % D @ % % s1s5 7o5 ooo g and onnts in all to sss 800 The besides increasing rapidly while imports decreasing quite rapidly merchandise this country exceed The position ocs and bonds as tev are held abroad this condition that
 warranted foreign government in making tentative ovenures for big loan Russia The representatives of that negotiating with French bankers time for large concluded ExComptrole of the Currency m ] @ sue @ be bf witnessed he said "Despite the unusual cbaers and bonds the banks largely the expansion of loans There but little future change There can with flowing into the country from the increasing oemand there for our products rates th Bank of nand and the Imperial bank of Germany aas now passed away don felt there might be trouble in Berlin because & .he
  selves to finance them This condon great money atey reflected Paris m is stated by those in position know that the change Berlin there will be great difficulty situation faced in good time  of peace with Spain has had much anything surprising all Characters of securities As matter of fact all effects of such act had discounted had step in the war in so far as business concerned Much of the advance upon the basis of merit conditions purely action might
 
 
 discussion of of the foreign negotiating loan in New York condition explained by the fact that American interests
 
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Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
H. H. Wilder of Sioux City Tries the
 Poison Route.

Sioux City, Ia., Dec. 17-As result it is supposed of financial worry, H. H. Wilder, a leadin real estate dealer and politician here, attempted suicide last night by swallowing three grains Of strychnine. He was locked in his Of fee alone at the time and was not dis covered until two or three hours after he had taken the drug. The length of time which elapsed after the poison was taken before medical aid reached him complicated the case and his con- dition is still critical.
 Francis J. Rogers chief clerk in the United States engineers office here, Tn charge of the upper Missouri r-ver inn prcvement work, is suffering from serious affection of the brain, wh ch may result in his death or permanent insanity. Two years ago he was beat- en over the head with a heavy whip in the hands of a subordinate employe Of the office, who claimed Rogers had 1n- suited him, and it is to the effect ct wounds received at that time that his present trouble is attributed.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
TEXT OF THE TREATY
Will Not be Made Known to
 the Public This Year.
The Document Will Not Reach Wash. ington Until After the Senate Has Adjourned For inc Holiday Recess.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The president will submit the peace treaty to the senate during the present session That much has been definitely determined upon. The text is still lacking here, and as the commissioners have not thought proper to entrust the docu- ment to the mails it will net reach Washington before next Saturday. AL though desirous of placing it before the senate at the earliest opportunity, the president will not be able to do so until week after its receipt, for the reason that congress will then be in holiday recess. Meanwhile the treaty will not be given to the public
 A strong pressure has been brought TO bear already to change ahis decis- ion, but a strict observance of estab- lished customs in such cases will be followed in order to avoid exciting, useless animosity against the treaty on the part of ssicklers for the ob- servance of the courtesy due the sen ate.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
KILLED ON THE SPEEDWAY.
A Prominent Tammany Man Meets
 Death in a Runaway


 New York, Dec 1.-The death list in
 New York and vicinity today was
 greatly increased by causes that ran pthe gamuJ from suicide to mui Gier.ffstle most spectacular tragedy of the day oc- cured on the Speedway Thousands Of people who had gathered there to watch the speeding thought it was a race. It was at first, but 1t ended in a runaway, and James Mcdonald, prominent Tammany man, and one of the best known horsemen in the city, was carried to the Manhattan hospital in a dying condition, where he died six hours later. Mcdonald had taken fast horse to the Speedway for a warming and had been challenged by a friend to a test of speed. The horses went along at a furious pace, wjLh the thousands of spectators on the overhanging cliffs applauding the brush. Then with a mighty burst of speed McDonald's horse took the bit and with a defiant toss of his head shot to the front. Two blocks ahead the speedway was impass- able to the flyers, and Mcdonald, real iZing this, stood up in his rig and, dropping one rein, gave the other mighty jerk. He threw his horse, kill ing it, but he himself was pitched high in the air and some twenty feet for ward, failing on the hard road: His skull was fractured.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18

center for stockmen than Kansas City. Our yards are growing in favor with stockmen all over the west and south west every year, and it will be but few years when St. Joseph will become a great stock market ~
 ''I like your valley, and ct to come here to reside permanently in few years. will mae this city my winter home this year and until I can arrange my affairs so that I will be able tC remain here pefmahfifsI ?. mined with Dr. Ford in Crippls Crsek, and am anxious to get cut in the hills wi h him again in Arizona
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
COUNTING ON VOLUNTEERS.
What Opponents to Acquisition of the
 Philip2ines Say.

Washington, Dee. 17.-The eppon-
 ents to a policy of permanent posses son of the Philippines are counting on their position being strengthened by the sentiment among the volunteer so,- diers who are serving there, which will be manifested on their return home. A number of men in congress who have acquaintances in the army at Manila have received letters from them in which are very unfavorable reports on the Philippines. This leads them to believe that when the volunteers re- turn home and tell their story it will have an influence upon the sentiment of the country adverse to the policy of permanent possession. They express the opinion that the longer the ques- tion is left open for consideration the will become the opposition to annexatiOn
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
FOOT CAUGHT IN A FRo9.
Walsh Couldn't Get it Out and He Was
 Run Over and Killed

New York Dec. 17.-While David Walsh, g years old, of 552 Grove street, Jersey City, was walking along the tracks of the Erie railroad at the foot of Seventeenth street, in Hoboken to- day his right foot got caught in a switch. He tried to extricate it, but the more he tried the tighter his foot became wedged in the frog. While he was struggling 50 release himself, freight train which was standing on the track in front of him backed up, and, before his shouts could attract the attention of the engineer, the train ran over him, crushing his leg and rigat arm. Walsh was removed to St Law rence's Roman Catholic church, in Weehawken, which is near where the accident occurred, and the last ritss of the church. were administered to him by the Rev. Father Doolsy. He was then taken to St. Mary's hospital. Ho- boken, where he died an hour later. Walsh was married not long ago.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
SILVER MEN MEET
White Metal Senators Trying 10
 heep Their Issue Alive.

Washington, Dec. 17.-1t is asserted today that tho silver men in the senate are organizing to revive and spread the free silver gospel. A conference was held at the capitol yesterday. There were present Senator's Jones of Arkan- sas, Teller, head of the free silver re- publicans, and former Congressman Bartine of Neveda, representing the national free silver party. None Of them would tell what they had done. They simply said that the silver ques- ton was not dead, as alleged. It is understood that, in accordance with the new program, the silver question will be brought to the front in the senate whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
NUN POSTMISTRESS.
Sister Has Charge of the Office at St
 Jcsephs, New York.

New York, Dec 1.-The last certjfi- cate of commission to a postmistress given by the postmaster general was that of M. Polycaa-pe Staigele Of the or der of St Dominic. She is said t. bc the only nun in the United States to hold such an office and presides over St Josephs, in Sullivan county, N. Y., where the order of which she is member, erected last summer a sani- tarium
 Sister Polycarpe. is a native of Brooklyn. where she entered the sister. hood, and had fce SiA years charge or of the most prominent orphan asylums belonging t9 the o.d7.r. Two years ago on account of il(heahh, th: do5to"s ad- vised her to gu to Sullivan county. Here she devised the plans for St. Joseph's sanitarium, which was built by the sisters of St. Dominic, connect- ed with St. Catherine hospital in the eastern district of Brooklyn.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
WOULD NOT TALK
American Commissioners Resist
 English InterViewerS.

Southampton, Dec. 17.-To inter viewers who besieged the American peace commissioners here today before they sailed on board the American line steamer St. Louis, they said they could not discuss the terms of the treaty of peace wifi. Spain.
 V hisels& teeid anA Judge Day were much interested in tlhe interview of the correspondent of the Associated Press with AgonciEo, but they would not discuss the matter. Judge Day said the treaty of peace would prob ably be delivered to President McKin- ley on December 24.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
ONE MEASURE AFFECTING ARIZONA
A Bill Extending Other Laws of the United States Than the Tariff Law to the Newly Acquired Possessions in
 the Pacific.

Washington to b Dill to agricultural Hu introduced bill recently serving abroad and month bill
 
 Then of United marine the Hawaiian islands amended of 1885, prohibiting previous question
 
 MT and the % ommt of the whole
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
WILLIAM D1sTRUsrs ENGLAND.
Possibility of War With France Leads
 Him to Urge Passage of Army Bill.

Berlin, Dec. 17.-Emperor William today cordially received Dr.. von .Frege and Herr Schmidt, the new vice presi- dent of the reichstag, and conversed with them on the general situation. All through the conversation the emperor repeatedly emphasized the statement that, although Germany was on peaceful and friendly footing with all powers concerned, the international situation required great attention, as every layman could see for himself. It was therefore necessary to carry out the proposed perfecting and complet- ing of the army. His majesty explain ed that consideration of the taxpaying of the country prevented more being done.
 He narrated episodes of his travels in Palestine. where the was specially pleased to see how all Germans, wheth- CT Catholics or Protestants, held to- gether.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
STARVING IN CALIFORNIA
The Terrible Effect of inc Long
 Continued Droufh.

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. 17-The Bee today publishes a letter sent to it by the people of Lockwood, Monterey county, and adopted in mass meeting, calling on the gov ornor of the state to save them from starvation. The letter recites that cattle and horses are starving from lack of food, and unless immediate re- lief is furnished starvation will be the fate of the people in that locality, as the protracted drouth has left them without money or credit. Local con- mIttees and county officials are feed ing hundreds, but hundreds more are in need and the worst is yet to come.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
COLLISION IN THE NORTH SEA.

New Castle-on-Tyne, Dec. 1.-The British steamer Pierremont, which arrived here on December and subse- quently sailed for the Mediterranean, has been in collision with the British steamer Ilios, which arrived here on December 16 and also sailed for the Mediterranean. The collision took place in the North sea under conditions not explained. The Ilios foundered and the Pierremont was badly damaged. It is believed twenty persons were drowned
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
COLORADO'S GOLD STRIKE
Has Robbed Canon City of Half lis
 Population.

Canon City, Colo, Dec. 17.-The dis covery of gold five miles southwest of this city has caused a new town to spring up in a night as it were Half the able bodied men of this city have gone to the place and over a thousand c4aims have already been staked ou. The new camp has been named Dawson City after B. x. Lawson, who located the mineral vein, from which he dug ore assaying over $16,OO0 in gold to the ton. The main vein has been traced fifteen miles
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
GOMPERS TALKS
The Federation Must Not Be Handi-
 capped by Socialism.

Kansas City, Dec 1T-While the speech-making was at it's height today MT. Gompers took a hand and de- nounced the efforts of the socialists to infuse their doctrines into that of the unionists. He said: This question involves the integrity of the labor classes Of our country. Either the trade union movement is right or it is wrong. We must either declare for union movements without frills or follfos, or make admission that it is wrong"
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
AN IMPLACABLE CONQUEROR
Senor nontero Rios Speaks of the
 Late Peace Conference.

London, Dec. 17.-In an interview between Senor Rios, president of the Spanish peace commission, and M
 BlcwitZ, the Paris correspondent Of the London Times, Sencr Mcctero Rios is quoted as saying: We fulfilled a very painful mission in which i. is i'm possible to dream of looking forward
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
EGYPT PLEADS FOR TIME.
Will Ask the Powers to Prolong the
 Term of the Mixed Tribunals.

Cairo, Dec. 1.-The Egyptian gov ernment is about to send a circular to the powers proposing that i--he term of the mixed tribunals, which ends on February 1, be prolonged for a year. The mixed tribunals were instituted in 1875 to deal with civil actions between persons of different nationalities and with crimes committed by foreigners.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
A CHALLENGE.

The second team Of the Union High school do hereby accept the challenge of --e Mcnarchs to game Of fcot ball. 1 will arrange terms and conditions with MT. Long at any stated time.
 T. M. SCOTT, Manager.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
AN ILLINOIS FIRE.

Alton. H., Dec. 17-Pierson & Carr'S dry goods store was destroyed by fire today. The loss is $35, ,000, partly insured. H. J. Bowman & Co.,, dry goods, adjoining, was destroyed; loss, $15,000. E. Pfiffer's shoe store was damaged $7,OO0
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
GENERAL BACON RELIEVED.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Ry direction of me president, Brigadier-General M. " Sheridan, U. s. ", has been assigned to the temporary command of the de- partment of the lakes, relieving Brig adier-General Bacon.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18

Captain L. H. Strother, aide de camp on the staff of General Merritt. The general will assume command of the military department of the east, which position he held when he was ordered to the far east.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
RETURN OF GENERAL MERRITT.
He Resumes Command of the Depart
 ment of the East.

New York, Dec 17.-Major-G General Wesley Merritt, late commander of the United States military forces in the Philippine islands, from which post he was called to Paris to consult with the American peace commissioners reached this city today or board the steamer 1ucania, from Queenstown. With Gen er2l Merritt were his bride and her mother, Mrs Norman Williams and Norman H1llamS. Jr.,. of Chicago, and
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
, satisfaction but that of

,p dL satisfaction but that of
 'thout other consola- tion <r< 'amation, Tout est perdu cfU All is lost but honor.' e .vance that we should have n ith an implaca- ble conquerel esa would in no way concern himself th any preventing international law, but whose sole object was to reap from victory the largest possible advantage"
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
DEADLY TRICHINOSIS.

Columbus, O.. Dec. 17.-A special dispatch from Hillsboro says two girls have died and the rest of a family of eight are suffering and are expected to die of trichinosis, contracted by eating pork.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
MICHIGAN MULTI-MILL1oNAIRE.

Niles, Mich, Dec 17-Henry A. Chapin, the multi-millionaire mine owner and the richest man in MiS1ml igan. died las- night at his home in city.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
A DEAD RoTHscHILD.

London. Dec. 17-Barop Ferdinand
 James DeRodhschild, M. F., is dead. 5
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
CAN'T BE CONFIRMED.

Havana, Dec. 1.-The report that General Maxine Gomez is dead, which. according to a dispatch from Madrid. was received there from Havana, can- not be confirmed here, though rumors of his death have been in circulation in this city for several days past.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-18
REPORT OF COMETS DEATH.

Madrid. Dec. MA report has been received from Havana that General Go 7nez is dead