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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
THE STRIKE SPREADS
Other Street Car Lines Be-
coming Involved.
Gut OF the Hands of the Union
Leaders and are Beginning TO
Resort TO Violence.

! New York July 19.-There was little
today. The Transit company officials
claim to have operated from fifty to
ninety per cent. of their surface cars
on all lines during the night, but all
the cars on all the. lines were stopped
al midnight and not car reached
Brighton Beach on the company's line
since the strike began.
The damage to the Fifth Avenue
elevated structure in Brooklyn caused
by the dynamite explosion was repair
ed sufficiently to allow the resump
ton of traffic on that road early this
morning.
a strike began this morning
ON the Second avenue line
of the metropolitan Street Rail
way company on the Manhattan side
of the river. About one-half of the
men quit work The strike was not
authorized by the leaders. A meeting
was held in General Master Workman
Parsons office this morning which
lasted for three hours. Parsons plead
ed with the men not to strike, but
could not restrain them. He is said
to have used strong language, telling
them he could have nothing to do with
them.
Gangs of strikers have been busy
all day trying to induce others to
strike. The police have driven several
gangs away from the car barns.
An attempt was made to tear up the
tracks of the Second avenue road at
Ninety-fourth street, only two blocks
from the depot, but the police arrived
before any damage was done. Other
acts of violence have been done
President Vreeland of the Metropoli-
tan company said: There is no strike
and I defy them to tie up our lines
You can look on the streets and see
for yourself that all our cars are run
ming.
Every line is in good shape except
the Second avenue line. where there
was some slight disturbance this
morning. But even if that line was.
to be tied up, it would not make
great difference
General Master Workman Parsons
said today while he had advised
against the strike in New York today
he would stand by the men to the last
Il advised a delay of 4 day or two.'' he
said, ''but now that the strike is on.
1 will make the fight of my life to sus-
tain the men in compelling the obser-
vance of the ten hour law and The re-
dress of other grievances"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
kLONDYkE EXODUS
Miners Pouring Out of the Cursed
Country by Thousands.

Seattle, Wash, July 19.-The follow
ing advices concerning the exodus of
miners down the Yukon river were
brought here today by Jack Carr of
this city. Carr brings information
from the Yukon as far down as Nu-
lato, Tanana, Rampant and Koyukuk
At Tanana, Carr observed from 100 to
$50 men going down the river in small
crafts. They were coming from Daw-
son and other points. The transpor-
tation companies were taking down
1000 to $500 men every trip Of their
steamers. There were estimated to be
1,500 men up Koyukuk, 1880 of whom
would go down the river to Cape
Nome and st. Michaels. In The vicin-
ity of Tanana and on KoyuGuk me2
were scampering to get away. Fifty
two steamers were quartered up at
Tanana last winter.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
GATHERING DEMOCRATS
For fhe neefing of the Faithful at
Chicago Today.

Chicago, Ills, July 19.-The regis
ters of the fremont and other hO;els
are filling up with nhe' names of prom
inent democrats from all parts of the
country who are gathering for the
meeting tomorrow of the national COM
mittce and the one or two important
political pOw-wows that are scheduled
to be held on the side.
Prominent among those who have al
ready arrived or who are to be expect
ed to put in am appearance before
nightfaH are Senator Tillman of South
Carolina. Urey Woodson of Kentucky,
A. w. McCune of Utah, William H.
White of Washington, and ID. J. Cam
pau of Michigan, all of whom are down
for addresses on the silver rally to be
held at the Auditorium tomorrow
night. Representative of the Missouri
democracy are much in evidence.
According to reports they bring with
them a bona fide offer of fifty thousand
dollars to go into the national demo-
cratic campaign fund on condition that
Kansas City is selected as the place
for the national convention. To win
out however, the Missouri city must
successfully buck against the claims
of Denver, Chicago, Omaha, Pittsburg
and one or two other cities, all of
which are expected to have big delega-
tions on hand provided with the
wherewithal to contest for the conven-
ton.
Those who have arrived are exceed
insly reticent as to the proba Dle work
of the committee meeting, but the
opinion is generally vouchsafed that
the committee will not take UP matters
of issues, policy, platform or candi-
dates. Notwithstanding this the Ohio
Valley Bimetallic League has sent out
Il strong delegation which will Use its
utmost endeavOrs 10 have the COM
mittee place itself on record on the sill
yer question.
At noon there was quite a colony of
distinguished members and advisers of
the national committee ready TO take
part in the meeting of that body to-
morrow ait the Sherman house.
George Frederick Williams of Mas
sachusetts is regarded as the eastern
candidate for second place en- the
ticket with Bryan.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
EFFECTIVE ON AUGUST /.

Washington, July 19.-Secretary AL
gers resignation will become effective
on August 1, though it was rendered
''at the pleasure of the president"
Gossip has already begun as to his
successor but it is entirely specuIa-
tive, for, notwithstanding the reports
thai Mr.. AIger would nc longer con-
tinue at the head of the war depart
ment, his actual resignation came sud-
denly and unexpectedly. That it
would come by the end of the year
was generally believed, but so little
was it expected at this time that some
of the cabinet officers, when news of
1T became public, were inclined to re-
gard the announcement as prema ture
A statement that it was actually in
hand came to them IN the nature of a
surprise.
Formal acceptance of the resigna-
ton had not been made by the presi-
dent up to a late hour tonight, but
will be made in a letter to be written
within the next day or two. No Of
fetal statement as to the cause of
lCois5 54lettlOh was pIOCul dDlC 6lIHtI
from the president or from Secretary
Alger, neither of whom would talk
on the subject, nor was the letter of
resignation obtainable al this time
For the present nothing will be
made known officially concerning the
severance of relations between the
president and his war minister, but
later on official correspondence dis
cloking the latter's career as chief of
the war department doubtless will be
given 20 the press.
The closest inquiry fails to elicit
any Information as to the intentions
of the president respecting the ap-
pointment of a successor to Mr.. Alger
as secretary of war.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
The Long Expected Came TO
Pass Yesterday,
SECRETARY OF WAR RESIGNS
General AIaer Stated That HIS
Course Was Taken TO Relieve
The AdminiSfra ion of Embar-
rasSmenf by Reason of Personal
Attacks PerSisfenfIy rade Upon
Him by HIS Enemies.

Washington, July ia long pre-
dicted event has come TO pass. Sec
retary of War Alger has resigned He
went to the White House this morning
about 9 o'clock and was ushered into
the private office of the president The
secretary appeared to be in the best of
spirits when he entered the executive
mansion. He remained only short
time. The ante-room was well filled
with people when he emerged. Sew
eral were there whom the secretary
knew and he nodded to them and
smiled. He did not betray by his ac-
tions that he had just taken a step
which his enemies had been praying
for for the last year.
Mr.. Alger walked from the White
House to the war department and was
at his desk at the usual time Shortly
after he appeared there the correspond
ent of the Associated Press was ad-
mftted and to him Mr.. Alger said he
had rendered his resignation to the
president to take effect at the latter's
pleasure. Mr.. Alger said he had con-
cluded to take this step in order to re-
lieve the administration of any en-
'barrassment that might arise through
the continued attacks of his enemies
he repeated the statement he made a
few days ago in discussing the sub
ject of his relations with the admins
tration, that he had been most cruelty
treated by his opponents.
1t is probable that the secretary will
prepare a statement for the press be-
fore the day is over. While he main
tains an appearance of cheerfulness
before his subordinates it is known
that he has very bitter feelings toward
those who have been on his trail for
the last year and it will not be sur
pr.sing if he does not take some of
them to task as soon as he is relieved
of the responsibilities of his position.
There is considerable gossip as to
the intentions of the president in re-
lation to the resignation. Some insist
that he Will take no action at present
for the reason that he has confidence
in the integrity and honesty of Alger.
Others who assume to have inside in
formation say that the matter will be
permitted to rest until fall and then
Mr.. Alger's place will be quietly filled.
The matter has aroused considerable
excitement here for the reason thaS
Mr.. Alger only few days ago declared
that he did not intend to resign.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20

rived on the steamer, recounts a tale
of exposure and hardships on the Ed
monitor trail. He was thirteen months
going from Edmonton to Dawson. One
year ago the past winter he made
camp on Sturgeon lake, about 100
miles below Lower Slave lake in the
British possessions. He lived with
the Indians, sleeping as they slept and
eating what they had to eat and what
ever came to hand. A dead horse
found on the trail was at one time
considered a delicacy. Any refuse
which the Indians possessed made a
good dinner. When these gave out
or were net at hand, pony would be
killed and this would fill the larder for
a few days
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
AMOUNTING TO A WAR
a kentucky reud OF More Than Un-
usual Proportions.

London, July 19.-The death of Ed
Fisher makes four fatalities in the
fight near Manchester ON Monday.
The reported dea.h of Robert Philpnt
is incorrect. but it is thought that he
will be the fifth victim. Green Griffin,
who has both legs shot off will also die.
George Philpot and Alex Fisher are
reported as recovering. 1t is claimed
that the Philpots now have one hun
terS. awaiting Il threatened attack from
the Norris. Griffen and ChandweD
factions. who are reported only two
miles distant, with ah equally strong
armed force
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
THE EDMONTON TRAIL
a Nan Spent a Year on That Ter
TibIe Pathway.

Seattle, Wash, July 19-The steam
er Diego arrived today from Skaguay,
Alaska, with news of the reported
strike on the Big Salmon river. A
great many prospectors from Dawson
and vicinity were rushing to the dis
trict. The Diego has a number of pas
sengers from Dawson who brought out
a small amount of gold dust. The
amount at a quarter of a million.
J. Wilson of New York, who ar
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20

bury has already instructed Sir Claude
Macdonald to treat the contract as if
it We're a British contract, and urge
the fulfilIment of its terms upon the
Chinese government. The develop
ment company has asked the govern
ment of the United States to take a
similar position, and General Parsons,
who has recently returned from China.
leaves for Washington today to pre-
seEt this request to the government.
The Chinese government, who are ac-
cuStOmed in dealing with foreigners TO
always meet the official representa-
tives of the countries 10 which those
foreigners belong, have been somewha
puzzled by the failure of the United
States ito take the same pOsn2lon in re-
spect to these matters taken by other
governments in dealing with the
FIowery Kingdom; and it is hoped by
the American China Development com
pany that our government will do at
least as much for the American corpo-
ration as the British government has
already done in consequence of the
signature of the company above
stated"
Frederick W. W1hitridge of the law
rm of Cary Il Whi;ridge, which since
the formation of the Chinese syndicate
has been its counsel. has been made 4
member of its committee, taking the
place of the late Senator Brice. The
others on the committee are Richard
j. Cross of Morton, Bliss & Company,
and Presiden; II. P Olcott of the Cen
tral Trust company. Mr.. Cary, Mr.
Whitridge's partner. is now in Pekin.
China. Mr.. Whitridge will soon sail
for Europe
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
ONE SURVIVED
Of Party of Five Alaskan Diamond
Hun erS.

Seattle. Wash. July 19.-Out of q
party of five which left New York
five years ago in search of a mythical
diamond mine on ,he western coast of
Alaska. but one has returned. He is
H C. Hoffman, machinist, formerly
in the employ of the Baldwin UOcomo
tive works. Three of the party:
Walter PodGs of Paterson. \. J.;
James Labelle of Canada, and Il man
named French, died of disease. The
fate Of the fourth member H. Y. Mar
tin of New York. is unknown.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
INDIANS AND COWBOYS.

Chadron, Neb., July ia special
from the Cheyenne river bad lands in
South Dakota says a courier has ar
rived with the news of the battle be
tween a band of Indians led by Swift
Bear and six cowboys.
The Indians had shot and stampeded
horses and stolen cattle. The cow
boys were surrounded. Riley, the
courier, escaped through the Indian
line and reached Chadron. Twenty
five cowboys heavily armed have start
ed for the scene.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
BAGGAGE AGENTS MEET.

CharlevOix' Mich, July 19-The
American Association of General Bag
gage Agents met in annual convention
here today with W. X. Maxwell of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas r. r. pre-
siding. Several hundred members
We're present including representatives
of all the leading railway systems of
this country and Canada. During the
sessions, which will last several days.
the association will duscuss numerous
matters concerning the Improvement
of methods in their department of the
business.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
FLOOD AT PRESCOTT
n Storm which was rfore Like
CIOudburSf.

Prescott, Ariz., July 19.--The heav-
lest storm exper .enced in this section
for years occurred this afternoon. It
was in the nature Of cloudburst. ac-
companied by sharp flashes of light
ming and deafening peals of thunder.
Granite creek. which runs through
the town, overf1owed its banks. and
houses in the north part of town are
all flooded. No lives were lost.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20

votion, met in convention here today
with a good attendance of members.
This is the first meeting of the order
for two years. last years convention
having been cancelled because of the
absence of so many members in Cuba
and elsewhere.
The meeting was called to order to
day by Congressman Amos ]. Cum
mings of New York, and among those
present Were General L. G. Estes of
Washington, Rev. James Hitler of
Philadelphia, J. Madison Drake of New
Jersey and Edmund Rice Z. s. A., of
Ga.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
MUST FIGHT 1T OUT
AquinaIdo'S Defiance Is Now AC-
copied as Final.

Washington. July ia guinald0's s
latest declaration of defiance removes.
practically. the last hope of admins
tra'tion men thai he might yield. and
cOnyinces them that the president
acted none too soon in organizing in
creased enforcement for General
Otis, and that he will probably have 10
order ten or twelve more regiments or
volunteers 20 be raised b fore the death
BOW of the rebellion is struck next
winter
Military men Taugh at Senator De
pew's demand that Il great army shall
be sent ito sweep away the rebellion
wFhin six weeks. for it is simply i'm
possible TO organize and transport a
great army TO Manila within six
weeks. to say nothing of the impracti-
eabiEity of moving it about the country
in general operations during The ire
memdous rains of the sum<ner.
The military men generally quite
agree with Senator Depew That it
would have been much better If 4 large
army had been sent to the Philippines
before the rainy season began, but
they realize that General Otis did not
ask for it, and thar, therefore, The pres
ident had a good reason for not de
parting from his own desire not to
raise additional volunteers. However
the president and everybody else here
is now determined to send all the
troops that General Otis could use cf-
fectiVely
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
EPWORTH LEAGUE TO-DAY.

Indianapolis. Ind, July 19.-The Ep-
worth convention of 1899 will open
simultaneously at the Epworth tent
and TomlilfsOn nall tomorrow after
noon. In the tent the chief topic will
be 1.-The Methodism of Today" Gov
ernor Mount will deliver the first ad-
dress of welcome in behalf of the state
in the tent before the devotional ex-
erciSeS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
NEW AND MYSTERIOUS DISEASE.

Stockholm, Sweden. July IA mys-
terious epidemic, which has been pre-
vailing recently among the cattle on
the island of Gotnlani has spread to
human beings in the district, and
large number of patients have been
admitted to the hospitals. Some of
the cases are extremely difficult of
diagnosis. Cattle are dying by hund-
reds throughout the island.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
WILL HAVE TO GET WORSE.

Frankfort, KY, July 19.-Governor
Bradley will not call a special session
of the legislature, neither will he
send troops to Clay county under pres
ent conditions. He reached this con-
clusion tonight.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
NOT A BAD SHOWING.

Washington, July ia statement
prepared at the war department shows
that of the fifty-six officers and 1916
men enlisted OF the Second Oregon
regiment, only forty-nine were killed
in battle or died of disease during the
campaign in the Philippines.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20

The Republican published special
telegram from Washington few days
ago announcing Captain Russell's S
presence in Washington and his appli-
cation for a commission in the new or
ganization. Immediately after Col
AIcCord's regiment was mustered out
Captain Russel sought a lieutenancy,
and Notwithstanding he was we'll sup
ported by his record and influential
friends. he failed of appointment, it
was said on account of his age. ii be
ing the policy to put younger men i'll
that grade of the service.
Captain Russell has lived in Phoenix
and Maricopa county for several years
and is a carpenter by trade. Immed-
lately after coming to Phoenix he
identified himself with The
national guard and rose Gihrough all the
grades to captain of B company. He
then became major of "A battalion
During his connection with B conf
pany. particularly while he was at the
head of it, it was at its best
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
BASE BALL.

Baltimore-Baltimor o. Cincin.
natl, 3.
Washington, a; Cleve-
land. +.
Philadelphia-Lou 3; Philadel-
phia, ).
New York-New York, B: Chicago, 0.
Brooklyn-Pittsburg, /; Brooklyn. 1.
Boston-Boston, 8; st. Louis, !.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
ARMY CHANGES.

Washington, July 19.-The retire
ment of Col. Evan Miles of the First
infantry was announced today. Lieu
tenart-Col A A .Harbach becomes
colonel, Major Sumner Lincoln, lieu
tenant-colonel, and Captain George L.
Brown, major.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
AGREEMENT REACHED.

Chicago, July 19.-The Chicago
breweries and their striking employees
have come to a wage agreement and
all the breweries are reopened today.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
CAPTAIN r. G. RUSSELL
a PhoenIeian Appointed to fhe Vol
unfeer Organization.

Washington, July 19.-(Special.)-
Frank G. Russell of Phoenix, Ariz.,
was today appointed captain of the
volunteers by President Mckinley.
Captain Russell was major in the First
Territorial Volunteer infantry, Col.
NJ. H. McCOrd, commanding. His ap-
pointment is made on strong recon-
mendation from Arizona and by prom
inent army officials.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-07-20
LEGION OF HONOR.
Meeting of Heroes of the War of the
Rebellion.

Burlington, VT, July 19.-The Medal
of Honor Legion composed of officers
and enlisted men. who, during the
civil war, We're awarded medals of hon
or for special acts of bravery and de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-05
RURAL JOURNALISM IS EXCITING.

From The Troy Press
4 newspaper man who recently went up me
state to take charge Of rural sheet ana give ms
tired brain A rest has come back 20 town. ana IS
hIstling for his old job. "The country Is All
right" he declares but there Is too much nap
pcnng. and came back 10 town to ma more
r.strti atmosphcrr There two papers IN
town and had to watch the other Both pub
shed Friday and could not AFFORD 20 lei the
other fellows beat us on news. The first issue
looked all right but the old man kicked because
we were scoopcd on the death Of cow on a farm
three miles out Of town and would not be con-
soled when | showed him that the opposition
missed a story had on an accident IN tn" ran
road yard The next week it was the same way,
we did not announce that the baker had lost ten
loavcs OF bread from his delivery cart ana there
was a howl that rather sickencd me OF the cOun-
Try 49, .,
The third week settled the job. We were all
ready to start the press when the old man rushed
in greatly excited and announced that he had a
beat We lifted off one form and waited while the
old chap wrote out his story. and this Is what |
had TO kill Of my pet small editorials for. We
notice that George W. Haskns is making prepara-
tons to improve the appearance Of his cosey home
In Protcction-st in the spring We noticed MT.
Uaskius in clOS, conversation with Smith, tho
painter whose advertisement appears in another
column, and learn that he will have his residence
painted a light buff with white trimmings and
green shutters. when the weather moderates. THIS
will greatly enhance the appearance Of our little
village. Others should do likewise. Then came
home The life too feverish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-05

front OF her gown. ard her gloves wer" ru'heu
beyond hope Of redemption. fIe' frl'nh us
gust was too strong for Conc"alment
Il certainly dinnt suspect. she SAID SAT-
castically. that you were 80 super -
I'm not; not n bitr Interrupted the other
Indignantly. but everybody knows That MS oau
-. I mean not a. all customary. 10 pass oS
a horseshoe when YOU find one.
The superior friend smiled pityingly. ana the
rcxt moment gave unmistakable sfudder as
a cross eyed woman who came along happeheo
to bestow upon her a passing glance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-05
oWhat is husiness abIIity. nana 2,

What is business ability, papa
why you know. Everybody knows OF course
Let why. IT'S the ability TO see the main
chance. TO grab it and hang till you get tho
money That's what it is. and there's plenty of
young men I'm Detroit that have it. Blank lacks IL
wOfully."
"Oh. he does? I'm afraid papa. that you're
speaking without proper Information. He knows
that IN have SiOp0p0 some time. That is a main
chance worth looking after. Mr.. Blank saw IT, lie
reached out and grabbed for IL. He's hanging on
ana he's going 10 get IT, Do you happen to know
Of any other young man Of his age and limited
opportuuit whose business ability has assured
him 50 handsome fcrtunc?'
The old Eentcmans answer sounded suspicOusly
lk sm0th"rri profanity. and Il was fully five min
utrS before the hcwtching creature could bring the
sunshine Of a smile to his face Now he tells a
few crnlidontiHl friends that young Blank has the
making of one Of the best business men I'm the city