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Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
FINANCE AND TRADE
Stocks Dull and Market in
 Hands of Professionals.
Views on inc Newly Organized Sfee Trust-Crop Reports UnfaVorabIe to Some of inc Granger Roads. The General narket.

New York, May 12.-There was no significant changes in underlying con- ditions tits morning and prices again fuctuated at the whim of the profes- sional element London Fables re- ported steady market Tor Americans at that center, and the closing prices were about at the best for the day Much discussion was heard as to the capacity on the street for financing new enterprises. The oversubscrip- tion to the copper consolidation, re- sulting in a probable allotment of less than 20 per cent of the amount asked | for, has stimulated confidence in the success of pending ventures.
 The new steel combination with a capital of five millions, to longer lacks possibility. What will be ac- complished by the new undertaking cannot be determined, but experienced 1 interests predict such an economic saving as to insure fair return to shareholders. Conservative interests point to these enormous capitaliza- tions, as the sources from which the market will tn the long run receive the shock which will end the upward movement for an indefinite period.
 While this view is pretty generally indorsed, there is a feeling that. the danger limit has not yet been reached. This position is justified by the al- most unanimous confidence ih con. tinued prosperity in all the more prominent industrial trades. The overdoing of the advance is expected, but the buying indicates that it is not considered an immediate danger. Purchases are therefore being made, with an idea of transferring the risk immediately at a profit.
 The passing on of the securities in such a rapid manner narrows the pro cess down to one of dexterity.
 The game is played on the basis of penalty for permanent ownership. A few industrials undoubtedly possess much merit, but there are many which are selling at prices which can be jus tifled only by future developments of a most gratifying character.
 The railway list was dull and irreg- ular, and earnings were not wholly III sympathy with higheE prices. Mis- souri Pacific reported a large decrease and Atchison is generally conceded to be a sufferer in lesser degree. Crop damage in Atchison territory is oper- ating against improvement in its shares. Union Pacific issues have been 1iquidated on several occasions during the week, and have at other times suffered from neglect.
 Burlington sold ex-rights today and ruled at prices equivalent to an al- lowance of about ' per cent for rights and dividend. This was short, as was to have been expected, judging from the selling of the rights, from to $ during the last ten days.
 The closing hour was dull and given over to the evening up of traders contracts
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13

has recently been plying on the upper lakes Recently the ship was sold to
 an American company to carry coal from the lower provinces to New YorFs As the J. H. Rutter was too large to take through the canal locks, the Sincennes-M -McNaughton company nu- dertock to bring her through the rap ids. The channel at Split-Rocks is only forty-five feet wide. The J. H.
 Rutter will be towed to Nova Scotia.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
A MILDER WINTER.

SesjlLe, Wash, May 12.-The first vessel to enter the Behring sea this year is the steam schooner Jeanie, which has just returned from the north. Chief Officer Dcran reports mild winter in the Behring sea and believes that vessels will be able to gcs into the Yukon much earlier than last year Considerable -ficating ice was fcund The rivers commenced to break up about two weeks ago.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE.

New York, May 12.-Dun & Com- pany tomorrow will say regarding business for the week: There was no change in the money market worth
 ness shownJ by payments through principal clearing houses was 71.5 per cent larger than in 1892, the year of greatest prosperity hitherto, which is more than double the gain anybody considered possible a year ago."
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
HARTRANFT's STATUE.

Harrisburg, Pa, May 12.-The eques- trian statue of General John F. Hart ranft in Capitol park twas unveiled with impressive ceremonies this after- noon in the presence of a large con- course. The president and Mrs Me Kinley were expected to be present. but could not come on account of the presidents condition of health.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13

woman's clothing, with complete gar ments for children of three and enc years, were packed in the sack. Each garment was torn from the collar to the hem down the back and blood stained It is believed that triple murder was committed ay a mover who buried the bodies somewhere along the road.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
THE BUFFALO, AFFAIR.

Buffalo, N.5 Y, May 12.-There was no material change in the elevator sit uation this morning. Between thirty and forty coloTed men wsre brought from Cincinnati during the night and placed at work on the Central docks. They. pnoved inexperienced workmen
 The Erie railroad brought 15o men, section hands and others picked up along the road. Some refused to work
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
CHEMICAL WORKS BLOWN UP.

London, May PA fearful expios- ion occurred today at the Kurts Chem ieal works, St. Helena, Lancaster county, killing four persons and seri- ously injurfng twenty. A fire broke etit in the chlorate house and large quantity of chIorate exploded, causing much destruction. Subsequently the boiler exploded and the whole works were raZed.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
TONED THROUGH THE RAPIDS.
Too Large for the Canal Locks, the
 Rutter Escapes the Rocks.

Montreal, May 12.-The tug of tho Sincennes- McNaughton Forwarding and Tug line yesterday performed the wonderful feat of towing the four masted sailing vessel J. H. Rutter of 2.000 tens through the rapids to La- chine. The Rutter is PIP fee. long and has a beam of thirty-six feet. She
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
DIVIDED UP.
Very Little of the African Continent
 Independents

Paris, May 12.-The chamber of dep uties today approved the Anglo Frsnch- -Niger-N conventions. The agreement between Great Britain and France disposed of hundreds of thou sands of square miles of African ter ritory and leaves only four recognized independent states throughout the continent-MorCcco, Abyssinia and Li- beria and the Congo Free State.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
EVIDENCE OF AWFUL CRIME.
BIoodstained Garments Found in Sack
 Near Kirksville, Mo.

Kirksvilge, Mo, May 12-Iovers camped two miles frcm town yesterday found in Bear creek a gunnysaeh which contained a woman's scalp and black hair, half of thu right ear. and torn, bloody clothing A full outfit of
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
HIT THE DITCH.
account

.Winnemucca, New. May 12.-West bound freight No 2O4 on the Salt Lake division of the Southern Pacific rail- road went into a ditch at 7:55 this morning in a cut 25 miles east. No one was injured. It will be twelve hours before the track is cleared
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
FOUND, IN THE RUINS.

Baltimore, Md, May 12.-FiremeD at work this morning in the ruins of the American Lead and Steel com- pany's plant at the foot of Cross street, which was destroyed by fire last night, uncovered the body of Rob- ert A. Hudson, an employe of the com- pany.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
A WIDENING STRIKE.

The monthly" men at the front here and the marine grain elevators struck today These men control the machinery and their action will re- suit in a complete cessation of work, Other monthly" men will probably go out in the next twenty-four hours. unless the scoopers' troubles are set- tied.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
JAMAICAN RECIPROCITY.

Kingston, Jamaica, May 12.--Rep> resentatives today interpellated the government as to whether it intends to take steps to urge upon the imperial government the necessity for secur- ing American reciprocity before 1t is too late. The reply was that the government would do so.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
HOTEL COMPANY ASSIGNS.

Chicago, May 12.-The Leland Hotel company made voluntary assignment today The assets are s30,000, the la biEties $360,O0O Inability to collect debts and tha falling eff of the busi- ness of the Leland hotel on Michigan avenue are given as the reasons for the failure.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
KILLED BY A SLIDE.

Shamokin. Pa, May 12.-Four hen were instantly killed today by slide at Centralia. Five odllers are miss ing and are probably dead Several are badly injured. The four bodies have been recovered, but were so badly disfigured that it was difficult to iden- tify them.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
WESTERN MINERS.

Salt Lake, May 12.-The Western Labor and Federal Union tcf Western Miners he'd meetings today. No busi- ness of public importance was trans acted. The lator union is still work ing on a constitution and bylaws and ject.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
KAUTZ STILL WRITING.

Seattle, Wash, May 12.-In a letter to friend in this city, Admiral Kautz says that he does mt anticipate being held at Samoa many weeks longer. He expects the Philadelphia to be ordered to San Francisco and then to Port Orchard for docking and cleaning.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
BASE BALL.
Where Games Were Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Pittsburg-Cincinnat 5; Pitts burg, 1.
 At Philadelphia-First game, Phila- delphia, II; New York, 0. Second game, Philadelphia, '; New York. i.
 At Cleveland-St. Louis, 5; Cleve- land. 4.
 At New York-Brooklyn 8; Wash ington,. 0.
 At Boston-Boston, z; Baltimore, 6.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13

Eugene, Ore, May 12.-Clairde Branton was hanged today for the murder of John Linn. BrantCn walked upon the scaffold unassisted. Ee asked the people present net to bear ill will against his relatives on his account.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
ACCEPTED CARNEGIE'S GIFT.

Birmingham, Eng, May 12--At a meeting of the committee of the Bir- mFngham university today a resolu- ticn was adopted accepting the offer of Andrew Carnegie to donate e5O,00O to Lle university.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
ITALIAN STRIKE ENDED.

New York, May 12.-The strike Of 1'2oO Italians at work on the Jerome Park reservoir ended today. All but 15O men are going back to work. No concessions were made.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
MRS. CHoATE oFFIC1ATED.

Llondon, May 12.-Mrs. Joseph H. Choate, wife of the United Ssates am bassador, officfated for the firEie time at a public function this afternoon, opening the amateur art exhibition at Cr1-mwell House in the presence of a distinguished company.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
STOCK EXPORTS.

Washington, May 12.-The monthly statement of the exports of cattle and hogs for April shows a decrease of s185,0O0 as compared with last year.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
BRIcKLAYERs THREATEN

New York, May 12.-A strike is threatened by the brickEayeFs, union demanding an increase of cents an hour. The union has 1000 members.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
TOO MANY PEACHES.

visalia, Cal, May 12.-The peach crop of Tulare county is so heavy that unless a great deal of thinning is done the orchards will be wrecked.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
; THE SIXTEENTH GOES.

Omaha, Neb., May 12.-Orders have be.n received for the Sixteenth infan- try to leave in time to sail from San Francisco May 29.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-13

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Arizona republican., 1899-05-13
SPOKE FOR HIS RELATIVES.

At Boston-Boston, z; Baltimore, 6.
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
Health in Jones Valley.

It goes without saying that one part of Jones valley cannot be foul and unhealthy without endangering the health and pros perity of the remainder of the valley. The entire valley is knit together by trolley, dummy and steam lines, so that communi- cation is constant and infection an hourly possibility, if infection of an alarming na- ture exists anywhere in the valley. City Engineer Kendrick calls attention to this fact in his annual report. He emphasizes the point that Jones valley cannot be kept in sound sanitary conditiont except through consolidation of some sort. He calls for a sanitary district, consisting prac- tically of the entire valley. Valley creek is a very small stream, and Village creek is not much larger, and yet these streams must be kept from degree of pollution that would lead to disease. Sewers and sewerage are inevitable, but pollution of the drainage streams must be kept below the danger point.
 These are difficult problems, and any att 
 municipalities and under absurd limitations, would simply invite failure-would invite disease, and a check upon the prosperity of every portion of the valley sanitary scheme covering the entire valley is needed. It is imperative so far a high degree of health and prosperity are concerned; and 1t will be strange, indeed, if the legislature refuses to listen to the appeal for con- sclidation bill.
 The bill that council has decided to send to Montgomery errs only in conservat- ism It does not call for all the territory that is in fact part and portion of the city. But half a loaf is better than no bread at all, and the bill should go through with out opposition.
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
A Billion Dollar Market.

In 1897 Shanghai alone imported iron and steel goods to the value of s4,512, S25, and in that year the United States sent to all China goods of that nature to the value of sS09 ,7S4. Small as this amount comparative ly is, it is a great gain over the figures of 1896. which stand at s79,o7o. The imports of the port of Shanghai show what China will need. They show that China may become the chief consumer of our surplus iron and steel. They show that it is the best market this iron-making country can seek.
 The Chinest buy scrap in large quanti- ties. This old iron is carried into the in- terior, and no one seems to know what uses it is put to. Besides scraps. bolts and nuts are called for, and so are wire nails, and files and locks, and steel for saw-making, nail rods, and wire of various kinds The trade Is in it's infancy and in the course of ten years 1t is thought it will assume large proportions.
 Very late statistics are not hand, but the
The age-herald., 1899-01-20

upon the press and the people of the state. the importance of having the petitions for a better school system ready to lay before the state legislature when it reassernbles The Age-Herald deserves unbounded credit for it's able efforts in this noble, much needed and most desired work. What have the people of Choctaw county done towards getting up petitions for the advancement and the betterment of the public school system of our county? We published the form of, in fact, the petition in our last and an explanation of how to get up the peti- tions. Ignorance stalks abroad throughout the country, and to bring about a better system Of educating the children of our land, let us move forward at once for the betterment of our public school system get up petitions and send them to either MT Kelly or MT. Grant on their return to Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
HIS nONOR's pUZZLING NAME

From the Chicago Daily Tribune.
 Many Chicago attorneys, finding their cases for the first time on the calendar of Judge Slough, find themselves puzzled as tothe pronunciation of the judges name.
 How do you pronounce his name. any, way?" Said Lawyer Barrow to Lawyer Burres the other day. 'Is it Slough to rhyme with tough?"
 'No." said Burres. 'I think it is Slough to rhyme with dough-
 ''Is it?" said Lawyer Stone. q thought it was Slough to rhyme with cough; at least l always speak of him as Judge 'Stoff.'"
 Il guess I'm wrong then," said Lawyer Myers "I always call him Slough to rhyme with through-Judge Stoo, you know"
 Well, maybe all of you are right" said Lawyer Maxwell, but l supposed his name rhymed with plough"
 Maybe it rhymes with hiccough after all," rejoined Barrow, ''and is pronounced Supp
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
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THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONERS

From the New York Herald.
 Neither the president nor the administra- ton is committed as yet to a policy for the islands. It is taken for granted that the present senate will ratify the treaty, and nothing will be done until the treaty is ratified. The sending of the commission cannot fail to have a good effect upon both branches of congress, clarifying the atmos- phere and allaying the apprehensions of timid legislators who have feared that we were about to take leap in the dark.
 The policy of the administration, follow ing the ratification of the treaty, will be very largely determined by the findings of the commission, and it is to be hoped that the president an~ his cabinet will be able to see their way clear to prompt action after its report.
 The decision to send this board to The Philippines, even if tardily reached, is one of the best things that have developed in Washington ''since the war"
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
E.AGAN

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The tongue is an unruly nag,
 Ginral Eagan; You ought to drive him with a gag
 Ginral Eagan; Or else he may with sudden tack, Unseat you with dreadful whack- And then you'll have to lead him back,
 Ginral Eagan. Of course, we know that you were mad.
 Ginral Eagan; Nelse Miles had touched you with his gad,
 Ginral Eagan Twas natural to itch and swear, And redden up and kick and tear, But, oh, you should have had a care,
 Gin'ral Eagan. It wasn't nice to call those names,
 Gin'ral Eagan; It didn't help to boost your claims,
 Gin'ral Eagan; You know you might have made face, And sneered at Miles imported lace. But billingsgate was your disgrace,
 Gin'ral Eagah.
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
The Eagan Court.

The court headed by Gen. Merritt, and in cluding Gen. Matthew c. Butler and Gen. Wade, is a court to which reasonable ex- ception cannot be taken. It is good court, and justice will be done
 The voice of public opinion has penetrated even the war office. and Alger concluded that court selected from his subordinate staffs would not answer It would have been repudated as promptly and thorough ly as was the whitewash board. Public sentiment will accept the verdict of the court as now constituted, un,less the court ignores the req, statement that went to the co, ,4ntry, and acts upon the expurgated copy of it. The real offense is found in the care fully-prepared statement that was spread broadcast over the country.
 After all, the court cannot reach the core of the matter. Agerism means disorganlza- tion, or rather demoralzation, in the army. Its tone is lowered by the political huckstering that Alger has brought into the department. If Algerism could be brought before the new court, instead of one of its by-products the country might be largely benefited, but under the regulations this Is impossible. The commissary general is to be tried, presumably, for conduct unbecom- ing an officer and gentleman, and he must be convicted under article 61 of the army regulations, and only presidential clemency can prevent his dismissal from the service He will probably be dismissed. and the pub lie will soon forget him, and his most re- markable explosion before the whitewash board.
 Alger, who promoted that statement, be- yond reasonable doubt, and MT. Mckinley, who placed Alger in the war department, will next como before a court that will try them. It will sit next year, bringing in a verdict, let us hope, in November, that will terminate one of the most disgraceful chap ters in American history.
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
VALUE COAL MINED IN THIS COUNTRY

From the Washington Eevening Star.
 ''Not many people are probably aware that the coal mined in the United States annually is worth more than three times as much as the gold mined here," said a Pennsylvania coal miner to reporter. ne product of the anthracite fields alone ex- ceeds in value the output of gold mines of this country, Canada and Alaska, which last year amounted to over s50O0O00o
 "East of the Rocky mountains there are 192 900 square miles of coal lands, and the yearly output is nearly 200 million tons. Geologists estimate the great coal fields of .le world as follows: China, 100000; the United States, east of the Rockies, 190 900; Canada, 65 900; India, 35,5O0; New South Wales, 24, 600; Russia, 10000; and the United Kingdom, 1,500 square miles. There are many deposits in other countries, but their extent is inconsiderable. England's coal area is small; still she for years produced more than any other country.
 ..Now the United States is ahead. English coal veins are thin; one, only fourteen inches wide, has been worked 1,2OO fee. down. On the other hand, there are veins in the Pennsylvania anthracite region sixty feet thick, and, in the bituminous regions, eighteen feet thick. Our Appalachian coal fields are the largest known and alone could suoply the whole world for centuries to come. At the present rate of production it is estimated that our coal fields will be ex- hsusted in 616 years, while those of England win last but PIP vars. The first coal found in America was near Ottawa, H., by Father Hennepin a French exprorer, in 1879. It was first mined on the Schuylkill during Washingtons administration"
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
CICERO WAS A FAMOUS PUSsrER.
Ceasar Made Large Collection of His smart
 Sayings.

From St. Nicholas Magazine.
 When Cicero was in his prime it was the fashion to credit him with almost every joke in circulation. But this did not quite please hix1. While he was on a military expedition in Asia, he wrote home to a friend, complaining that all sorts of wretch ed puns were passed off in his name, be- cause he was absent and could not defend himself. He laughingly told his correspond ent that he was not ashamed of his own "salt works"-salt being a byword both in Greece and Rome for wit-but refused to be accountable for the poor stuff turned out by inferior manufacturers. Julius Caesar thought so highly of Cicero's smart say ings that he made a large collection of them.
 Of course they lose a great deal in trans lation and wttcisms that have to be eX- plained never seem to amount to much. However you shall hear one or two. There was a senator who hated to be reminded that his father had been cook. Cicero pretended to compliment him on his knowl- edge of law, but used words that had double significance and sounded as if he was praising cook for his gravy. Another senator was equally ashamed of being the son of tailor. Cicero congratulated him on his sharpness in a point of argument and said, "You have touched the thing with a needle" l am happy to say that he could rise above puns when he saw an opportu- nifty and his sharp thrusts of raillery were as much dreaded as his powerful oratory. When the rich Crassus was close upon 50 years old, he remarked in public speech that none of his family had ever passed that age. Cicero declared that the state ment was made to gain popularity, because nothing could please the citizens more than to hear from Crassus himself that he was near his end.
The age-herald., 1899-01-20
IN THE INNER TEMPLE
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
 Winifred Black has been out in Utah studying the Mormon question, and she finds that no official record is made of the marriages there. Why" said one of the brethren, i've don't keep public records You see, our marriages are not civil cere- monies, like yours. Ours are sacred rites. We don't call 1t being married. We call it being sealed, and we never let any one see our ceremonies. They take place in the inner temple" Nice state of things this for a civilized community.