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Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
THE CAPE FOR NEUTRALITY.

Cape Town, Oct. 13.- Premier Schreiner, on moving the adjournment of the Cape house of assembly, made a notable speech, in the course of which he alluded to the position in which the Cape overnment was placed. He said he would do the duty imposed upon him without favor or fear-the duty of alto save the Colony so far as possible from being involved in the vortex of war.
 In his circulars to the military com manders, he had already given reasons for hoping that the people would re- main quiet and he would appeal to the members of the legislature to pos sess themselves in patience, however dark the days might be, and to wait with quietness and confidence.
 Cape Town, Oct. 12.-Delayed in transmission. "A military order has been issued directing that no civilians be allowed to enter the camps in the Colony without permits.
 Cape Town, Oct 12.-Oelayed in ransmission. )-No news of fighting has yet been received.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
THE FIRST BLOODY DAY.

Cape Town, Oct. 13.-An armored train has been destroyed south of Mafeking. Fifteen British troops were killed. The Boers shelled the wreck age after the train was destroyed. There is a rumor that a collision has taken place between trains bearing refugees near Victoria in West Cape many others injured.
 A dispatch from Colesburg, just south of Orange river, announces that the town is warned to be in readiness for an attack
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
CORPORATION COURT
Judge SC0tf Holds Thai inc New Law
 Is Unconstitutional.

Marlin, Tex, Oct. 13.-Judge Sam R. Scott, in the case of the State of Texas vs w G. Tubb, who had sued out a writ of habeas corpus to test the constitutionality of the corporate court bill, passed by the last legislature, rendered his decision yesterday even ing sustaining the contention of the relator, holding that the law is uncon- stitutional, and released the defendant from custody. This decision is thought to be the first in the state upon the question, and has created much in- terest.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
DEMAND CONTINUES
Treasury Exchanging Gold aad Gold
 Certificates Tor SiuVer.

Washington. Oct. 13.-Acting Secre-
 tary of the Treasury Vanserlip says
 there is no change in the treasury reg
 uIations affecting the exchange of money. Every effort, because of short age of covered silver, is being made to
 obtain silver, as the demand for it from the south and west continues un- abated. The treasury will give in ex- change, and is doing it daily at all sub treasuries, gold, United States notes and gold certificates, for treasury notes, silver certificates and silver dol lars, silver certificates and treasury notes in exchange for gold, United States notes and gold certificates. Usually all forms of money are inter changeable, but now. because there is so little uncovered silver in the treas. ury and the demand for it is so great. it has declined to make the exchange as stated. MT. Vanderlip says that the effect of this exchanging gold, gold cer- tificates and United States notes for silver and silver certificates and treas ury notes is to release the silver bull lion behind the treasury notes and the silver dollars behind the silver certifi- cates. When this is done, the released silver bullion is coined into silver dol lars, and either the silver dollar or it's equivalent, the silver certificate, is available for use in meeting the de- mand for silver from the south and
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
SHOT BY MISTAKE.
Engineer Lipscomb of the Central
 Road Mistaken for a Burglar.

Corsicana, Tex, Oct. 13-A serious mistake was made by the night watch man at the Rice depot at 4 o'clock this morning, the result of it being that Engineer John Lipscomb of the Cen tral road was filled full of turkey shot from a double -barreled shotgun. The condition of Lipscomb is serious, four teen or fifteen B. B. or turkey shot having entered his left side just be- low the hip. Lipscomb being in a half stopping position, looking into the de- pot window, when the shots were fired. The cause and particulars of the shoot ing are said to be as follows: On two occasions recently the depot at Rice has been broken into. and to prevent further depredations a guard was placed at the station as night watch man. Just before 4 o'clock this morn ing an engine and caboose, having aboard Lipscomb, his fireman, Daven- port, and a conductor, pulled into the Rice yard. Lipscomb had been hay ing trouble along the road below with
  tion house, he went to the north end of the yard and backed on the siding for the purpose of getting the machine in good shape, if possible. She went dead on him, however, and the fires were pulled from the box and Lipscomb and the fireman walked back to the depot, and going to one of the win dows, rattled it. but getting no re- sponse from inside. The rattling awoke the guard, however, who pre- stunned thieves were trying again to get into the building. He saw Lips comb move back from the window and grabbed his gun. In a short time Lips comb returned to the window, and in a | half stopping position was trying to peer inside when the guard turned the ! shotgun loose with the result above !, stated
 The entire load of B. B. shot entered | side, infiicting injuries of a very serious nature. though there are strong hopes that there will be no fla ! tai results. The wounded man is re- ceiving the best medical attention and nas been made as comfortable as pos sible under the circumstances. The guard came to the city this morning and reported to the sheriff the terrible mistake he had made and was greatly
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
IN ENGLAND,s PLACE.

Washington, Oct 13.-The state de- partment was today notified of the withdrawal from Pretoria of MT. Conyngham Greene, the British diplo- matic agent to the South African re- public, and the existence of a state of war between Great Britain and the re- public. MT. Macrum, the American consul at Pretoria, has accordingly been instructed to undertake the care of the British interests in that section during the war.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
"CHICAGo" SMITH DEAD.
Passed Away in London-Was Worth
 $10, ,000, ,000

London, Oct. 13.-George Smith, bet ter known as Chicago Smith. one of the richest men in England, died late Saturday night at the Reform club, his home for many years. Two friends were present. He was conscious to the last. He sustained a paralytic stroke a year ago, and had apparently recovered, but he never left his room afterward. His wealth was made largely in. Chicago real estate. He was worth 100000, and was 92 years old
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14

gates will be given at the First Bap- tist church this evening before the spe- ciaI leaves. Among the speakers will be Miss Gordon, vice president; Mrs Barnes, worlds superintendent of young women's work; Miss Ensign of Ohio: Mrs. Ellis of New Jersey, and Mrs. Chambers of Pennsylvania.
 The delegates will reach Fargo to- morrow night and will spend Sunday in that city. proceeding the following morning to Seattle which will be reached Wednesday morning, two days before the opening of the convention.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.
Jubilee Convention in Progress at
 Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, O., Oct. 13.-Several thou sand delegates and many missionary workers of worldwide fame are at tending the Golden Jubilee convention of the Disciples of Christ, which was opened in Music hall this morning.
 The convention embraces the Ameri- can Missionary society. the Christian Woman's Board of Missions, the For eign Christian Missionary society. the Board of Church Extension, together with many side conferences of lesser importance.
 Among the most interesting of the
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
KILLED HIS R-IN-LAW.
Captain J. I. Tipton Slain By Emmett
 Quiry in f-Defense.

Fort Scott, Kan, Oct 13.-Emmett Quiry, a clerk in the Missouri Pacific shops here, this evening shot and prob ably fatally wounded his father-in-law, Captain J. I. Tipton, prominent old soldier and ex-pohceman. Tipton had just returned from Yale, Kan, where he had charge of a force of guards at the mines to prevent depredations by strikers. He became intoxicated and threatened to kill his son-in-law all afternoon, even going so far as to telephone him of his intention. At 6:30 they met at Quiry's home Tipton pounded Quiry with his fist, and then got shotgun to kill him, when Quiry shot him three times, one ball entering the mouth. Quiry was not arrested. Mrs. Quiry is visiting at Lebanon, III.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
FINANCE AND TRADE
Stocks Stronger Under In-
 fIuenCe of London
A Slight Drop in Money RafeS-An Advance in Southern Pacific and Other Western SfoCkS-ORe Successful Bear Assault.

New York Oct. 13.-Advances in the
 per cent, and a disposition to buy on
 this side, helped prices materially during the opening hour this morning. London's forenoon purchases amount d
 in all to something over 10000 shares, Nashville attracting the largest share of the business.
 Delay in beginning hostilities in the Transvaal strengthens the hope that a way out may ct be discovered. The steady undertone in all the foreign markets helped speculative sentiment on this side, and much discussion of activity in a few of the specialties was heard.
 Money loaned around per cent for a time. but it was generally disregard ed as a factor. The markets refusal to become alarmed at the 40 per cent rate has at least persuaded traders to proceed deliberately in their sales The prospects for continued easier rates are still good, but the 6 per cent limit is quite likely to be accepted as within the limit permitting activity if other conditions are favorable. The subtreasury was again debtor at the clearing house, making the total gains to the banks from that source 8, e00,- coo for the week.
 The small country banks have con tinued their demand for money, but it ic demand will fall short of the gain from other sources.
 The bank statement tomorrow will find the market in a peculiarly sensi- tive mood and may be relied upon to determine prices at the end of the week.
 The rally today was due to moderate commission buying, but the room sup piled most of the business. There is a lack of breadth to the market, but many new enterprises are being per fected under the cover of dullness.
 Advances in tobacco and sugar were the features of the days trad ing, large interests again coming con | spicuously to the front in the demand. !
 The ease with which the market re- sponded to the demand for these active | helped prices elsewhere. | Atchinson, Southern Pacific, the i grangers and Nashville moved up | easily under the demand A good de- mand for Southern Pacific developed during the day, representatives of large banking interest doing most of the buying.
 This stock has had exceptionally good support, and now that notes given the government for the company's lebt are on the point of being deliver 4d, it is considered likely that advan- ages will be taken of any favorable in general conditions to put he stock and bonds both upon a better footing.
 The one conspicuous exception to he strength in the general market was Brooklyn Rapid Transit. This stock was held up for time, but during the afternoon sales were persistent and ? per cent of the earlier gain was lost.
 The success of this decline invited telling elsewhere during the -Iosng four for both accounts.
 Money dropped to per cent and was ,ffered in round amounts 1t that rate. Oullness increased later in the day, and his fact was taken advantages of hy { raders during the final dealings.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
APPEAL TO AFRIKANDERS.

Pretoria, Oct. 13.-An official mani kanders throughout South Africa, ap- pealing to them to resist the unjust demands of Great Britain" and accus- ing Lord Salisbury, Mir. Chamberlain and Sir Alfred Milner of treachery. It planes Greene and says Great Britain desires to deprive the Transvaal of her rich gold mines.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
| Convention of Many State
 Unions.

Chicago, H., Oct 12.-Members of the Woman's Christian Temperance union from many states are rounding up in Chicago today preparatory to leaving tie, Wash, where he national conven- tion of the union will open one week from today. A platform meeting and reception in honor of the visiting dele
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
FOUND HIS WIFE A CORPSE.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 13.-Mrs. John Fisher was found by her hus- band on the floor of her room, shot through the head, yesterday afternoon. MT. Fisher, with his family, lives about six miles north of Springfield. His wife was the daughter of J. M King, prominent planter near Adair- vile, Ky. Mrs. Fisher was about 25 years old. No cause is known for the act.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
A GERMAN REQUEST.

Berlin, Oct. 13.-The foreign office informs the Associated Press that Ger many would gladly cooperate in a courteously, though urgently worded request to the TransvaaI government to permit the creation of an interna- tional police force to protect the mines.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
RAIN AT PRESCOTT.

Prescott, Ariz., Oct. 13.-The long spell of dry weather here was broken by two inches of rainfall during the past forty-eight hours. The storm was welcomed, as water has been growing short and several mining enterprises have closed down in consequence.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
BRITISH WARNED OUT.

Bloemfontein, Oct. 13.-MartiaI law has been proclaimed and the courts closed.
 A proclamation has been issued warning British subjects to leave the Orange Free State before six o'clock Saturday evening.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
IT WAS JUSTIFIABLE.

San Francisco, Oct. 13.-The cor oner's inquest into the death of Frank Joe McAuliffe, who was shot and killed on Sunday night by Frank Mitchell, a groceryman, resulted in verdict of justitiable homicide
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
RAINS ON THE COAST.

Los Angeles, Oct. 13.-The rain today has been general over all California. It damaged. The storm is raging along the coast and damage may result to shipping. The wires are down north and east.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
MINING AND FIGHTING.

Kimberly, Oct. 12.-(Delayed in trans mission. )-CeciI Rhodes rode out this morning. He says he assumed that mining and fighting will proceed simultaneously. Notifications and earthworks are still being rapidly con- structed. The news of the ultimatum was received with satisfaction.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
CONSOLIDATED CATTLE co.

New York, Oct. 13.-The Consolidated Cattle company, with a capital of $1OO- OOO, 900, will be fully organized in month. George B. Loving is at the head of it. He has options on ranches in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
PREPARING TO LAND.

Simonston, Oct. 12.-Delayed in transmission.)- The commander-in- chief issued a general signal for the fleet last evening. The naval brigade is in readiness to disembark and is now busy with preparations for land ing.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
WAS TOO CONSERVATIVE.

Mafeking, Oct 13.-It is reported that the younger burghers are dissatisfied with Commander Cronje for not attack ing the British position yesterday and other commander
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
ROBBERS BLOW OPEN A SAFE.

Nevada. Mo, Oct. 13.-Burglars en- tered the Farmers bank at Schen City last night, blew open the safe and se- cured $S.5OO Posses are after the rob- bers.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14

trality. It is customary to omit these proclamations until some emergency arises calling for their issue. and such an emergency is not expected to occur in South Africa.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
BASE BALL.

At Washington-W Washington, 6; New York, 1.
 At Pittsburg- Pittsburg, 5; Louis vile, ?
 At Brooklyn Baltimore, s. Brook lyn. ?.
 At Boston-Bositon, 1; PhiladeI- phia, 0.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
PRESIDENT IN WISCONSIN,.

West Superior. Wis, Oct. 1S.-Presi- dent Mckinley and party arrived this morning and were greeted by 5000 peo- pie.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
FISTIC CONTESTS.

New York, Oct. 13.-Kid Mcfarland got the decision over Owen Zeigler in the tWenty-fifth round
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
WAS DECLARED A DRAW.

Chicago, Oct 13- The Kennedy Childs fight vas declared draw at the end of the sixth round.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
DEWEY LAID A CORNER STONE.

NorthfeId. Vt, Oct 1S-Admiral Dewey today laid the cornerstone of Dewey hall. which is to be a part of Norwich university
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14
CHAsTIsED THE NATIVES.

Lagos, East Africa, Oct 13- The British punitive expedition against the FuIa tribes on the Leenu river, who had stopped river traffic and murdered a number of boatmen, has just re- turne to Lagos, having destroyed eight towns after prolonged fighting. Th4 natives lost heavily and the British had eight men wounded.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14

NO PROCLAMATION NEEDED.
 Washington, Oct 13.-There is no present intention at the state depart
Arizona republican., 1899-10-14

W. c. T. U.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-16
Friends of Measure Disap-
pointed by Acting Speaker.
A MEDAL FOR HELEN GOULD
House Refuses 10 override Rcctsio,.
Amendment 40 Sundry <iviI
IsiII WINS Ouu or order Ncwnort
News Pablo Building Approprin-
lion Increased In tho Senate.
epy Telegraph to v!reIn.an.plo,1


Washington. Feb. 15.-The House to-
day settled the fate of the Nicara
guam canal bill in this Congress by re-
fusing to override the decision of the
chair in committee of the whole. when
the chair held that the canal bill offered
as the amendment TO the sundry civil
bill by Mr.. Hepburn was out of order.
The friends OF the Nicaraguan bill We're
very confident yesterday and to-day
that they would triumph. but after foui.
hours of debate the chair was sustain
ed-172 to 1o9
Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic leader.
made an argument in favor of the view
that the amendment was in order. lie
desired to vote upon that proposition
because he realized that sooner or later
the House would be compelled to choose
between the proposition ana one to al
low n private corporation with govern
ment credit to build the canal If the
canal was to be built by the govern
ment it must be based upon the theory
that the canal was necessary for the
support of our military and naval de-
tense Otherwise. If the government
could build foreign waterways in for
eiEn territory. why could it not come
back home and build railroads for the
benefit of Interstate commerce?
MIR. DOCKEKY'S PLAN.
Mr. Dockery democrat. Of Missouri.
gave notice that if this amendment was
declared in order he would offer an
amendment to it 10 provide for the is
sue of enough additional legal tender
notes to meet the entire cost of the
construction OF the canal. MIR. Dockerv
declared himself in favor OF building
the Nicaraguan canal because it would
aid the nationni defense and promote
commercial expansion. which hc pre-
ferred To territorial expansions
INFLUENCES OUTSIDE THE
HALL.
Mr.. Dockery limited strongly at in
fuences outside the hall. the same i'm
nuences substantially which were back
of the Hanna Payne subsidy bill These
influences. he said insisted that five
millions should go To- certain gentlemen
who were interested in the Maritime
Canal Company.
III conclusion he warned the members
on his side of the House that they
could not afford in the closing days Of
the session to lend themselves To such
an enterprise.
Mr.. Moody tRep), of Massachusetts.
made technical argument in support
of the point of order citing numerous
precedents. lie, too. favored the CON
struction OF the canal, but he pro-
tested against being forced into a cor
ner and compelled, in violation of the
rules. Ia accept a proposition in the
closing hours of this Congress, the cf-
feet of which no man could foretcll.
POINT NOT WE'LL TAKEN
Mr. Grosvcnor UcpD. of Ohio. vigor-
ously contended that the point of order
was not well taken. He could not un-
derstand, he said, why members should
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-16
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS
BILL TO INCREASE TIE NAVAL
ESTABLISHMENT
Try Telegraph to virsinlan- Pflot3

Washington Feb. 1.-THE text Of tho
naval appropriation bill became avail
able to-day. The provision as 10 new
ships is as follows.
THAT FOR the purpose OF further in
creasing the naval establishment Of the
United States, the President is hereby
authorized 10 have constructed by con-
tract three sca-soing coast line battle
ships carrying the heaviest armor and
most powerful ordnance for vessels of
their class. upon trial displacement OF
1880 tons. to be shcathed and coppered
ana to have the highest practicable
speed ana great radius or action, and
10 cost, exclusive or armor and arma-
mcnt. not exceeding $500 goo. and three
drmorcd cruisers OF about T. 900 tons
trial displacement, carrying; The heav-
lest armor and most powerful ordnance
for vessels of their class. to be sheath
ed and coppered. and 10 have the nigh
est practicable speed aud great radius
OF action ANA 10 cost exclusive Of ar
NOR ami armament. not exceeding 81
600, O0o; six protected cruisers of about
two thousand five hundred tons trial
displacement, 10 he shcathcl and cop
uered ana 10 have the highest speed
compatible with good cruising uuali-
ties, great radius OF action. and to car
~ the most powerful ordnance suited
10 vessels of their class. ana io cost. eX-
elusive of armament. not cNcecdlDg ST.
lil.HuO, and not more than two of said
batilcships. ana not more than two of
said armorcd cruisers, ana not than two
of said protected cruisers Shall be built
la one yard or by one contracting par
~. ana the contracts for the constitute
tion ~ each OF said vessels shall be
awarded by the Secretary of the Navy
IN lNtNTef htef
having in View the best results and
most expeditions delivery"
PNN FoR TEMPORARY SERVICE.
Tine bill contains the following au-
thoriZaiOn:
"rhc Secretary Of the Navy is here
lay authorized 10 pay to such officers
as were appointed for temporary SER
vice in the navy during the late war
with Spain, and who entered upon the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-16
Wore oiaicrs FOR Cuba.
OEy Telegraph to virglnian-Pilot.

0'y Telegraph to VirginianPilot)
Charleston. Feb. 1.-THE Second Eat
talon of the Third Volunteer Engineers
arrived here from Macon this morning.
TIL" four companies, 100 strong. had
with them nothing but travel rations.
and were mulch fatigued by their Jour
neY. The Daughters of the Revolution
met the volunteers at the depot and
served them with hot coffcee and rolls.
and the attention WIS much a99rcci-
atcd by The cold and hungry men. The
transport Saratoga. on which the vol
untccrs viii sail from here to Cuba on
Friday, arrived in port to-day. Two
Of the walters of the ship were under
arrest. charged with selling supplies
stolen on the ship in cuba.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-16
Soldiers ncn,n Sentence co.nmutc,.

O'y Telegraph to Virginan-Plot)
Private John Nofwit. Company II.
Seventh T.. $. v Infantry, having been
tried and found guilty of murder by "a
general couri-martial, convened at
Camp Haskell. Macon Ga, WAS sem
fenced TO suffer death by being shot
at such time ana place as may he
designated by the reviewing authority.'
The record OF the proceedings of the
general courtmartial IN this case hav-
ing been submitted to the President for
his action. he committed the sentence of
death t" dishouorablc discharge from
the service. FORGETTING all pay allow =
anccs ANA 10 Imprisonment for life
The United states pcnitcuilary. Fort
l.eavenworth, Nas.. was designated ms
tho place of confinement.