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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
Why Republicans Favor a
Gold Standard Law.
DOLLIVER POKES BRYAN
Ridicules the Silverite Prophecies of
Three Years Ago-senator Mason
Begins the Debate in the sena e
Upon Els Resolution of Sympathy
With the Boers-Progress of the
Roberts Case.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE feature of
the opening day of debate on the cur
rency bill in the house was the speech
of Mr.. Dolliver of Iowa. 1t was char
acterized by all the wit and elcquence
for which the Icwan is noted and held
the members without regard to party,
for more than an hour. Mr.. Dolliver
declared that the last doubt in the re-
publican party as to the wisdom of en-
acting gold standard into law had
been removed by the experience of the
business world during the past three
years. He scored Mr.. Bryan and gen
orally ridiculed the alleged false pro-
phecies of democrats in 1896.
Mr.. DeArmond of Missouri was the
heavy gun on the democratic side. He
warned the republicans from the west
that they could not deceive their con-
stituents in the coming congressional
elections by claiming that they had
yielded to the wisdom of their col
leagues in caucus.
Mr.. Overstreet of Indiana opened the
debate in support of the bill and Mr..
Maddox of Georgia replied to him.
Mr.. Mcclellan of New York was the
only other speaker today. He an
nounced his opposition to the bill on
the ground that it would contract the
currency, extinguish bank notes and
enhance the value of coin bonds. He
appealed to those of his democratic COL
leagues from New York who, it is re-
ported intend to vote for the bill, not
to do so.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
MULES IN A HURRICANE.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE war de-
partment has received by mail from
Honolulu the following report from
Captain Byron of the transport Port
Stephens which sailed from Seattle
with a cargo of mules:
Port Stephens arrived Honolulu.
November 25, sixteen days out. Strong
westerly gales encountered on north
ern route trying to reach Kobe. Had
to give it up. For three days blew
hurricane with tremendous seas. Ship
had to lay to. Mules were lashed in
stalls with canvas breast and back
straps, which alone saved them. The
stall work all stood well; upper deck
carried away in two places. Two
mules died. A number of others badly
chafed but none are disabled"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12

but steady. Stocks are light, export
demand good. Apricots are scarce in
carload lots. Figs are weak and move
slowly owing to large offerings of for
eign figs in eastern markets. The
movement in prunes is fair and prices
are a shade in the buyers favor. The
grape and raisin season is closed. Early
spring frosts and unfavorable curing
weather contracted materially the
output. The total raisin pack will not
exceed 2,46O ten-ton carloads, as against
1904 last year. Nevertheless prices re-
ceived for green grapes for wine
making and raising have ruled so much
higher that the profit to the grower is
greater than in years of more abundant
crops.
Prices for nuts are firm and tend up
ward. Walnuts are pretty we'll sold
out. 1t is said that not a dozen car
loads of almonds still remain unmar-
keted.
Estimates of the state output of the
wine crop are 1OOOO,OOO gallons dry
wine and 5,75O,OOO gallons sweet wine.
The gallonage in sweet wine is about
100000 gallons short of the '9S vintage
This diminution is in sherries, ports
and angelicas.
The jobbing trade is good. The re-
tail trade is stimulated in all it's
branches by the approaching holidays
Seasonable rains, good returns from
marketed products, great impetus in
the oil industry and an unusually
heavy tourist travel combine to make
southern California feel that times
are good.''
The failures for the month were
seven in number. Liabilities, $4,000;
assets, $500 For the same month last
year, nine; liabilities, 1000; assets,
$4,000.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
A CAB COMBINATION
Union Of Interests Throughout
the Country.
William C. Whitney's Part in ito
Be in Operation January l in
New York-Will Spread to All
Other Large Cities.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE interests of
the Electric Vehicle company, the Gen
eral Carriage company, the Interna-
tional Power company Orchard Crok-
er's autotruck company and several
smaller cab and carriage companies
now doing business in the more i'm
portant cities of the country are to.be
combined into one big company con-
trolled by William C. Whitney of the
Whitney Widener- -EIkins syndicate.
The details of the combination will
time. Negotiations for the consolida-
ton of the companies mentioned, how
ever, were opened two months ago, and
have progressed steadily until the deal
has practically been effected. The first
step in the consolidation will be the
passing of control of the principal
cab and carriage companies and the
larger livery stables in Manhattan into
the hands of the General Carriage COM
pany. The same thing will happen in
Brooklyn early in January. For the
present the General Carriage company
will devote itself to the operation of
horse cabs and carriages under the
charter granted by the last Legislature.
Frederick B. Esier, a director of the
General Carriage company and one of
its promoters, said today that the COM
pany would have between 900 and 400
cabs and carriages in service before
January l. The company has pur-
chased no horses as yet, nor has it
placed an order for the cabs or car
riages; consequently it will be neces-
sary for it to take over the other COM
panies if it expects to operate cabs By
the time mentioned. This company is
organized on lines similar to those un-
der which the general cab and carri-
age companies of London and Paris are
operated. The London company o7er-
ates 10000 vehicles, while the Paris
company operates 10000 vehicles. The
promoters of the local company be-
lieve that by bringing all of the cab
lines under one management they can
build up a big service that will yield
fine profits. Mr.. Esler said that care
full examination of the various systems
in use proved that for the present
horses were by far the cheapest and
most desirable in connection with light
cab service.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12

from that country. $1,777. Exports to
the United Kingdom, S6.96S: imports
therefrcm, S414,9O3. The exports to
Holland were s6.S22; imports from that
country, $4,000. The exports to Vene-
zuela were s5,O74; imports therefrom.
S4,491. Exports to Santo Domingo
were s4195; imports therefrom. S100.
The exports to Denmark We're 50, III;
imports from that country, s7,4S6. Ex-
ports to Prince Edwards island were
s.. .652; imports therefroTn, none. ES-
ports to St. Thomas danish w. II
were So. 1856: imports therefrom, s25S.
Exports to Bermuda We're S3,234; i'm
ports therefron, none. Exports to Bel
gium We're $4,000; imports from that
country, $1,9GS. The exports to Swe-
den and Norway were s1,O76; imports,
none.
The exports 20 Cuba consisted of
S333, 600 worth of animals, $4,000 worth
of coffee and of miscellaneous articles
amounting to $2S. .625. Total exports to
Cuba, $4766S5.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
wOMAN's BODY INJURED.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Arrested for
Criminal Neglect.

New York, Dec. 11.-Peter Sheridan,
formerly assistant city clerk of Long
Island City, and his wife were arrested
last night and locked up in the Queens
county Jail on a charge of criminal neg
ligence in connection with the death of
Sheridan's mother, who, it is said, died
suddenly last night. DR.. G. B. Strong,
who was sent by the coroner to inves-
eigate the case, found that the body
had been injured by rats. The cloth
ing that the old woman had worn was
found in the cellar of Sheridan's house,
and the police say that it showed that
she had been neglected.
Captain Darcy kept the house under
police surveillance until yesterday af-
ternoon when Coroner Gay held the in
quest. The jury was taken to the
house, and after viewing the interior
found a verdict accusing the Sheridan
family of criminal negligence.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
COMBINATION IN BRASS
Three of the Largest Plants in Con-
necticut Consolidated.

New Haven, Dec. 1.-THE combina-
ton of brass companies which has been
long expected has been almost consum-
mated. 1t is announced that three Of
the largest brass manufacturing con-
Germs of the state have consolidated,
and that in the near future several
more may amalgamate with them.
The companies which have combined
are the following named:
The Ansonia Brass and Copper COM
pany, capital S1,5OO,OOO, with mills at
Ansonia and employing 1,4OO hands; the
Coe Brass Manufacturing company,
capital s1,OOO,O0O with mills at Ansonia
and Torrington and employing 1,G00
hands, and the Waterbury Brass COM
pany, capital $500, 900, mills at Water
bury and employing 400 hands. Charles
F. Brooker, a director of the New
Haven road and president of the Coe
Brass company, will be the head of the
new organization with headquarters at
Ansonia.
1t has been reported for some time
among hardware manufacturers of the
state that a combination of the princi-
pal brass manufacturers of the Naug-
atuck valley was being contemplated,
but this is the first step that has bsen
announced that leads in that direction.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
FIGHTING AGAINST AIR
Insurgents Melt Away Before Grants
Apprcash.

Manila, Dec. 1.-THE advance guard
of General Grants command under
Major Spence arrived at OlangapO,
Subig Bay, during the night of Decem-
Der 9, which place was occupied with
little resistance, the enemy fleeing.
Yesterday morning the Baltimore and
Oregon and a chartered transport ar
rived at Olangapo from Manila The
navy was disappointed to find the
army in possession of the place, which
they had hoped to capture. The enemy
encountered in General Grants ad-
vance fed to the mountains and scat
tered. General Grant is not garrison
ing the towns he occupies. No casual
ties are reported in his command.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
PORTO RICAN COMMERCE.
of Trade in Favor of Its Five
Principal Ports.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE war de-
partment made public today a state
ment of exports and imports at the five
principal ports at Porto Rico for the
months of May. June and July. 1899.
The report is important because it
shows a balance of trade in favor of
these ports of $347, ,SS2. The total of i'm
ports into the ports named for the
three months is $2,572, SIS. The exports
during the same period were $2,92O,5o0-
There was exported to the United
States during the three months SSH
671 worth of merchandise, and there
was imported from the United States
$973,545. There was exported to France
$685., ,612, and imported therefrom $7l,-
O67 worth. The exports to Cuba
amounted to S4766S5, while only s2,S41
worth of Cuban products were i'm
ported. The exports to Spain were
$780,, ,133; imports from Spain, s5S7,4SS.
Exports to Italy, 1920, imports from
Italy, s22.36i. Exports to Germany,
$135, ,4O2; imports therefrom, s27S,3I9.
Exports to Nova Scotia, $5SS03; i'm
ports therefrom, $135,S69.
Exports to Austria, s35,152; imports
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
1T WAS SUICIDE.
A. B. Thomas Feared Another Convic-
ton on the New Trial.

Waco, Texas. Dec. IA. 3. Thomas,
the merchant VINO was found under the
influence of morphine in his store yes
terday morning, died this morning
without regaining consciousness. 1t
was a case of suicide, the deceased
leaving several letters to friends de-
claring his intentions. He was to have
been tried for the murder of F. ]. Penn
in this city over year ago, on the Sth
of this month, and having been con-
victed on a former trial and fearing
another conviction, he took his life. In
a note directed to W. E. Owens he COM
planned of public sentiment against
him in the case, declaring that he act
ed in self defense. The jury in the
former trial gave him six years in the
penitentiary, but he secured a new
trial, which was set for next Friday.
Mr.. Thomas was SO years of age and
had no family.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
a CHILD'S AWFUL DEATH.

Paris, Texas, Dec. IL Information
of a horrible accident, which occurred
near Biardstown, ten miles south of
Paris, has just reached here. Jim Tai
ley, a farmer, and his family were out
in the field burning dead trees. One of
the trees fell with a crash and struck
his little 2-year-old child, burying it in
the ground. When the child was ex-
tricated it was found that it had been
instantly killed and was horribly man
gled.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
ANNIHILATION AvERTED.

London, Dec. 11.-Later details re-
garding the disaster to General Cat
acres column show that but for the
magnificent work of the British artil
lery the disaster would have been far
more extensive. as the incessant Boer
fire in the midst of the repulsed infan-
try ultimately led to disorder which
only escaped developing into a rout
through the batteries of artillery occu-
pying successive positions covering the
retreat, thus drawing a portion of the
Beers calling fire. Apparently the
British We're set on an impossible task
and were treacherously guided after a
trying march and being under arms
sixteen hours they attacked the wrong
part of the Boer position, where the
hill was impregnable and the burghers
were estimated to number 5000 men in
stead of $500 as spies reported.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
CONVICTED OF ROBBERY.

Sherman, Texas, Dec. u-Sheriff
Womack of Cooke county this morning
notified the sheriff's office in this city
through with the Burnes boys, juries
there having found them guilty of high
way robbery and assessed their pun
ishment at fifteen and twenty years.
The Burnes boys are two young men
who We're some time ago arrested a few
miles out of Sherman on charge of
having held up farmers en- route home.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
A REJECTED SUITOR SHOOTS.
Killed Himself and the Woman May
Die or Her Wound.

Kingston, Dec. n-William Brown,
a colored boatman, drew SIP out of
a savings bank on Sunday, and with
Rachel Kiersted, started out to have a
good time. He asked the woman 10
marry him and she refused. This morn
ing he went to her room and again
asked her to marry him. When she
refused he pulled out a revolver and
shot her in the head. He then shot
at noon and it IS doubtful if the woman
RECEIVERS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
MILLIONS INVOLVED
Three Of the Richest Copper Mines
in the Country.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 11.-Between two
mines in Butte are the issues involved
in the case of E. Rollins Morse of the
Boston VS.. Montana Ore Purchasing
company, the trial of which began in
United States court here today.
The mines whose title is claimed by
both litigants are three of the richest
copper mines in the United States, the
Michael Davitt, Barus and Johnstown.
This case was recently tried, but re-
suited in a disagreement.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
STORMBERG DISASTER
Moderate French Comment on
the BOer Victory.
Paris Journals Foresee In It an Up
rising of the Dutch Colonists.
Growing List of British Prison
ers- Suffering at Ladysmith.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE news of General
Gatacre's reverse made an immense
impression in Paris. Although the af-
ternoon papers predict the gravest con-
sequences in the disaffected portion of
Cape Colony, they cannot be accused of
unseemly eXultation over the British
misfortune. Most of the journals see
in the defeat an undoubted trap laid by
the Beers, working in conjunction with
the Dutch trailers
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
THE FIRE RECORD.
Disastrous Fire Occurred in Meridian,
Mississippi.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. ia special
to the Age-Herald from Meridian,
Miss, says: The most disastrous fire
in this citys history occurred tonight.
The Rosenbaum building, situated in
the heart of the business portion of the
city, is a mass of ruins and adjacent
buildings are seriously damaged both
by flames and water. At a late hour
tonight the total loss is estimated at
$500, 600. A close estimate of the insur-
ance places the figures at $2OO,OOO.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
GOV. ROOSEVELT AND TRUSTS.
He is Studying the Question of Ma
tional or State Legislation.


Albany, n. Y, Dec. n.-Governor
Roosevelt had talk today with the
state tax commissioners and he has
made an appointment with Prof. Bur-
dick of Columbia university to discuss
the lines which the tax legislation of
the coming session should follow. Prof.
Burdick is we'll informed on the ques-
tions of taxation and trusts. Governor
Roosevelt has been making an investi-
cation of the trust question in order to
reach a conclusion as to whether this
question should be treated through ma
tional or state legislation. He thinks
it is an open question whether the ma
tionaI or the state government could
best enforce suggested remedies or
whether the two should act together
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
DEATH OF c. ]. CLARKE.
\ Pittsburg Millionaire Dies of Injuries
Received in a Driving Accident.

Pittsburg, Dec. 11.-Charles ]. Clarke,
millionaire capitalist, died today,
aged 60, in consequence of an accident.
On Saturday he was driving on the
boulevard and ordered his driver to
catch up to E. NJ. Bigelow for a brush
on the road. The horses started and
Mr.. Clarke tried to change places with
his driver Both We're thrown out, Mr..
Clarke alighting on his head. The
driver was only slightly hurt, but Mr.
Clarke did not recover consciousness.
The operation of trephining the skull
this morning was unsuccessful, infiam-
nation of the brain having already set
in. Mr.. Clarke was a nephew of the
late William Thaw of the Pennsylvania
railroad.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Dun's Monthly Review of Trade
Conditions.

Los Angeles, Dec. n.-R. G. Dun &,
Co.'S Monthly Review of Trade condi-
ditions for southern California says:
Never before has the close of the
year brought so little hesitation in the
business world. Industry is we'll en-
ployed, supply not yet meeting de-
mand.' \ steady increase in clearing
house returns, the high level of staple
cotton and wooden industries are good
indications of business health and
prosperity.
In our immediate district advices are
toward a general feeling of expectant
prosperity for the season of $685.
Flowing and seeding began with the
first rain and has been continuous. The
grain acreage this year will be larger
than last, more barley is being put in
than was anticipated.
Orange shipments for holiday trade
has been active, but will now probably
cease until the beginning or middle of
January. The fruit shipped is con-
ceded to be nearer perfection than
usual this time of year. About 500
carloads have gone from southern Cali
fornia for holiday trade and latest es-
Inmates of seasons citrus shipments
reach 10000 carloads.
The sugar campaign is ended and for
a dry year a showing of 81, 200, 900
pounds is counted satisfactory.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
THE BOERS OUT.

Lorenzo, Marquee, Dec. 1.-THE fol-
lowing dispatch has been received from
the Boer laager near Ladysmith: Sew
eral Kafffr runners from Ladysmith to
Estcourt have been captured. They re-
ceived from e14 to 915 for the trip.
The intercepted messages SHOW that
the men and horses in Ladysmith are
now on half rations, that whisky is
81 bottle, and that beer is exhausted
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Nineteenth Annual Meeting in Session
In Detroit.

Detroit, Dec. 1f.-Nearly zoo delegates
representing all branches of trade
unionism with an estimated total mem
bership of nearly 100000 were present
at Harmonic hall today when the
nineteenth annual convention CT the
American Federation of Labor was
called to order. In the absence of both
President Gompers and Vice President
Mcclure the meeting was called TO Or
der by James Duncan of Baltimore, the
second vice president. Mr Duncan an
nounced that Mr.. Gompers was still
suffering severely from injuries re-
sulting from a bicycle accident in
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
MAFEKING sITUATION.

Mafeking, Nov. 80, via Lourenzo
Marquee, Dec. 11.-Sorties by the Brit
ish arrored train and the Beor she'll
ing OF. the town continues. The British
evening the protectorate regiment
managed to occupy an outpost where
the British Lee MetfOrds could reach
the eneny's big gun and the result was
that the effectiveness of the Roer fire
was materially reduced.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
MEXICO WINS.
supreme Court Decides Against the
Los Abra Claim.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE United
States supreme court today affirmed
the opinion of the court of claims in
the case of the claim of the Los Abra
Silver Mining company against the re-
public of Mexico, holding the claim to
be fraudulent and unfounded. The
claim was for about 81 900, 900.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
SUIT AGAINST WELBORN.

San Francisco, Dec. 10. NJ. We'll
born who was acquitted by the United
States district court on Saturday last
commenced against himself and bonds
men tomorrow, and aiming to recover
$4,000, alleged to have been -embezzled.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
PHILIPPINES PORTS.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Secretary Root
today said that he had sent no direc-
tions to General Otis to open UP ports
in the Philippines. The matter was in
the discretion of General Otis, how
ever, and the war department earnest
ly hoped that the day would not be
far distant when all of the ports could
safely be opened.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
CHOOSING FIGHTING GROUND.

CHOOSING FIGHTING GROUND.
Modder River, Dec. 1O-It now ap-
pears that the Beers intend that the
next fight is to take place at AIagers-
fontein. Apparently. Spytfontein is
not defended or the Beers are unwilling
to Unmask their position there, as the
replies to the British artillery were all
from the guns at Magersfontein.
The naval 4.7-inch gun again
took up a position north of
camp this afternoon, while
howitzer battery was posted southeast
on the left of the Beers. Both opened
a hot fire with lyddite shells and shrap-
mel, to which the Beers sharply replied
with a dozen guns, thus unmasIling
their position, which was the object Of
the British vancouver After many
hours of firing the Boer guns were
silenced.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
TWO LOST VESSELS.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 11.-LocaI ship
ping men have practically given up as
lost the schooner, American Girl, and
months out from San Francisco and
the Colusa left the Hawaiian islands
on October 21st, bound for Departure
bay. Each vessel had a crew of per-
haps fifteen men.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
THE ROBERTS COMMITTEE.
Held No Session Today-Win Probably
Go TO Utah.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Roberts
investigating committee was not in
session today, having adjourned until
tomorrow, when Mr.. Roberts will be
heard further. The committee will
doubtless visit Utah.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
BRITISH PRISONERS

Pretoria, Dec. n.-Six hundred and
seVenty-tWo British prisoners We're
taken at Stormberg. In the fighting at
Modder yesterday evening General
Cronje maintained his position and
captured fifty British soldiers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-12
HOUSE BoER MEASURE.

Washington. Dec. 11.-Representative
Jett introduced in the house a joint
resolution expressing sympathy with
the Beers. 1t is in almost the same
terms as that introduced in the senate
by Senator Mason.