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Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
MUST BUY THEIR OWN STAMPS
Governors Appointments to Territor- ial Offices Confirmed by the COmCil-COunCil Bill No. 1
 Passed Finally.

The Arizona legislature has been in pleted preliminary work. Organiz3ti-n Il
 of both bodies has been effected, the
 governors recommendations for legis- lation have been received, and while all the standing committees have Eos
 been named, their creation has not been necessary The governors ap- pcintmnts have been confirmed by the council. Ccmmittes have been order ed tc visit and investigate the territo- rial institutions and reprt their needs to the main bodies. These c-mmitte es have not been filled. but will be today, upon the passage of the bill making an appropriation fer their expenses. There arc five of these committees, Of five members each, and their work l3f visi = ing the institutions takes twenty-five men-fifteen from the assembly and ten from the council. It is proposed to do this investigation work next week. With the needs of the territorial insti- tutions known and reported upon, effective work can be expected to be inaugurated during the third week of the session.
 The bill providing fer the visiting committees, was introduced in the house by MT Adams, and carried with it an appropriation for S1,O0O. On it's passage in the house objection was made that the appropriation wss toe large, as half tn sum was sufficient to pay the expenses of similar commits tees from the last legislature. The discussion brought out an attempt to refer the bill tta the committee Cn ap- which failed to carry. Nf Benham moved to reduee the amount to s750, which was voted down, and the original bill was passed by vote of 15 tG 8.
 In the council. the amount Of the ap- was cut down to $500, and in this shape sent back to the house, but that bcdy had adjourned, and con- of the amended bill will be had this morning. It is probable that the allowance of $500 will be accepted.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
NEVADA'S SCANDAL
Renewed Charges of Bribery
 in Senatorial Fight.
The Southern Pacific Alleged fO Be Working in Stewards BehaIf-An lave sfigaiion Probable.

Carson, Nev., Jan. 20.-A sensational statement was published this evening in the News which is devoted to the senatorial aspirations Of Congressman Frank Ncwlands, charging that As semblynlan Leidy of Esneralda county had been paid $50 and had been prom ised position in the Southern Pacific office at San Francisco to vote for the reelection of Senator Stewart.
 A counter charge is made by the Stewart managers to the effect that Leidy was induced to remain away from the caucus through improper in fuence exerted on behalf of Newlands. Both senate and assembly had ad- journed until Monday before this pub- lication, bu. it is probable that an in veStigation of the charges will be made when the legislature reassembles.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
TOO TOUGH FOR FLIES.
Another Witness Against the Elm
 balmed Beef

Washington, Jan. 20.-Major w. H. Daly, chief surgeon with General Miles and whose field service stretched from Tampa to Porto Rico, and whose report conforming the beef furnished the ex- pedftionary forces created a sensation some weeks ago, made his long awaited appearance as witness before the war investigation commission today. Surgeon Daly's report was the strong est in language of any of those sub mitted by General Miles in substan- tiatiOn of his attack on the beef sup plies.
 q observed" he said, that flies, es- pecially bull flies, did not affect it, did not alight on it, or if they did, they got away from it very quickly" He had cut eff a piece of that beef at Tampa and cooked it, but it neither smelled nor tasted naturally. He helped the men corral some horses and subsa- quently he had trouble with his stom- ach. which e first attributed to the ac- tivity of the cOrraling. Then he mo- ticed indications of a chemical pres ence that brought back rec0llections of chemical stuff he had used to pre- serve elk in hunting expeditions in the Rocky mountains some years before.
 All that cay at Tampa and the next he had an unpleasant taste. In those previous hunting expeditions he had analysed the chemical preservative and found it to contain borax and salicylic acids. These were to be used exter- nally on the elk, but he had rubbed it into the raw flesh and also injected it. Questioned as to these ingredients, he said boraX was not safe to be used for food
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
A RECRUITING OFFICE.
A Permanent Station for ,WOuldbe
 Soldiers to be Established.

Kansas City, Jan. 20.-A permanent recruiting station for the regular army is to be established here. The furni- ture has arrived for the fitting up of a suite of rooms on the third floor Of the Nelson building, where the recruiting officer and his detail of men will make their headquarters. The examination of applicants has begun under Lieuten- ant J. T. Haines of the Fifth cavalry, assisted by Sergeant SOrenson of the same regiment Lieutenant Haines has been detailed for this work and he will probably remain two years. At the end of that time some other officer will be assigned to the place.
 Lieutenant Haines will enlist men for infantry, cavalry and artillery ser vice. Those who join the Infantry will be sent to Jefferson barracks and as signed there to some regiment that needs recruits. Those who enlist for the cavalry will be sent to the Fifth regiment in Porto Rico, and artillery recruits will go to the Fifth artillery in New York.
 This is the first opportunity that has been offered in Kansas City for men to enlist directly in cavalry or artillery regiments While infantry officers were recruiting here there were many applica ions for admission to the cav airy by men who diG not care to join the infantry.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
SHE WAS NOT FORGOTTEN
Widow Of H. J. cleveland Made Posi-
 mistress af Casa Grande.

Washington, Jan. 2O- (Special.)- Mrs. Emma A. Cleveland was toda--- appointed postmaster at Casa Grande, vice Kate Forbach, removed. Mrs. Cleveland is the widow of the late Henry J. Cleveland, who early in 1897 was appointed Indian agent at Saca- ton. As is well known in Arizona, MT. Cleveland was a close personal friend of the president. When his death oc- cured last June it was reported here that MT. Cleveland left but very little property for his family. The matter was called to the attention ot tic r,;lf ident who directed the appointment of Mrs. Cleveland to be postmaster at Casa Grande. C.-B. H.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
ARMY OFFICER COMPLAINS.
No Provision to Reward War Depart
 ment Chiefs

Washington, Jan. 20.-A prominent army officer said today that it seemed that the navy had better friends in con- gross than the army. In explanation of his remark he referred 10 the bills introduced by Senator Hale of Maine and Representative HiTborn, providing that the chiefs of all the naval bu- reaus, when placed on the retired list, shall have the full pay of their present ex officio rank The bill in each case specifies that the action is taken be- cause of meritoriouS services in the Spanish war.
 Now" said the army man, mo one has yet proposed any such reward for the chiefs of the army bureaus. 1 do not say the naval chiefs are not enti- tied to recognition for their extra ser vices during the war, but I do say that they are not whit more entitled 10 it than the army bureau chiefs, who worked every bit as hard and rendered equally meriborious services during the war. The only thing 1 object to is the unjust discrimination in favor of one branch against another
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
AT A STANDSTILL
The investigation of CaIifornia'S
 Senatorial Scandal Interrupted.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 20.-The sen atorial deadlock continues. Two bal lots were taken today which resulted the same as the first and last ballots taken yesterday. There was little op- position to the mCti6a to adjourn made after the second ballot. Although the committee appointed to investigate the charges brought against Speaker Wright and others was to have held meeting this morning, no meeting was held.
 Milton J. Green, Grants manager, was to have appeared before the bar Of the assembly today to answer to a charge of contempt for not answering questions put to him by the members of the committee of investigation. A physicians affidavit was introduced, however, setting forth that Green is very sick man and unable to attend without serious danger to his health. The contempt proceedings were ac- cordingly continued until next Monday afternoon. The committee l4vestigat- ing the scandal connected with the bribery charges is disrupted over the question of putting on memrers repre- senting all the candidates and one member Cf the committee has re signed
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
AIN EYE ON SRMOR
Cruiser Philadelphia Can Be Ready
 in Few Days.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 20.--Rear Ad- miral Kautz in response to a query from Washington has stated that he can have the Philadelphia coaled and equipped for a voyage to Samoa by next Thursday. q suggested to the department" said the admiral, "the urgent need of going in.o the dry dock for repainting the ships bottom, but they seem to think that this is not as important a matter as the Samoan business, so I expect to be ordered from here to Apia as soon as we can ge5 ready" From this it is under stood that no positive orders to sail are yet received from Washington.
 MOVING CAUTIOUSLY.
 Washington, Jan 20.-The state de partment is moving with due delibera- tion, yet with f1rnness respecting the adjustment of conditions in Samoa. and is directing all of it's efforts to the use of the law and regular means to settle the succession ar Apia. There is still lack of official reports upon the details of stirring events at Apia.
 A WARSHIP FEN ROUTE.
 Wellington, N. Z., Jan. 20-The Brit ish third-class cruiser Tauranga has started for Samoa.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
AN ILLINOIS BANK ROBBED.

Arcola, H., Jan. 2O.-The Bank of Arthur, ten miles from here, was robbed of s4,OOO or $5,OOO last night. Six men overpowered the night watchman, bound and gagged him and tied him in a back room. The robbers blew open the safe with dynamite, secured the money, stole handcar and came to- ward this city. The stock of the bank is largely held by Arcola men, who left today with money to replace the loss. A posse has been organized and bloodhounds have been put on the trail Telegrams describ ping the robbers have been sent broadcast
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
DETHRONED BY A COURT.
Mataafa's Heavy Majority Overcome by
 Chief Justice Chambers.

Hamburg, Jan. 20.-According to news received here from Samoa, Chief Justice Chambers on December 31 annulled the election of Mataafa, who was returned by a sextuple majority, and declared Malietoa Tanus, son of the late king Malietoa, who is still a minor, to be king.
 The three consuls recognized Ma taafa as the head of provisional gov eTnment Malietoa Tanus, Tamasese, another claimant for the throne, and Chief Justice Chambers, it is added, went on board a British warship, whereupon the provisional government closed the chef court. The British Warship then landed a detachment Of bluejackets and later the court was re- opened under the protests of the pro- viSiOnal government.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
GERMAN MEDDLING DENIED.
Germany Won't Burn Her Fingers in
 the Philippine Flames

Berlin, Jan. 2O-The Cologne Gazette in an article treating of alarmist dis patches from New York, which say that Germany is giving support to the F'ili- pinos, declares that such peTfidy is not reconcila.bIe with the habits of the Ger man government, which would figh: openly. On the other hand. if Germany were to make worse her relations with the United States at a time when Ger man exports to the American market are threatened it would be incredible folly. The paper adds:
 Ut should be emphasized with the utmost sharpness that Germany will not pour oil on the existing Philippine flames nor burn her own fingers. The possibility of her supporting the Tag als is out of the question:"
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
ALMOST A HORROR.
A Cincinnati Hotel Filled With Guests
 Burned in the Night

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 20.-A hotel fire and many narrow escapes took place between 3 and o'clock this morning. The Sherwood house on the east side of Walnut street, above Sixth, took fire from an over heated furnace and in a very brief time the house was so filled with, smoke as to endanger the lives of sixty or more sleeping guests. Many of the guests were members of theatri- cal companies. Very soon the upper corridors were filled with shrieking, hysterical women in night robes. The male guests had difficulty in restrain ing the women from jumping from windows.
 The firemen were active in carrying out the women and most of them were
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
THE OCEANIC.
Big White Star Liner l. the Largest
 Ship Ever Built

Belfast, Jan. 2O.-The launching of the White Star line steamer Oceanic, the largest ship ever built, marks an era in modern slip-building
 The Oceanic. unlike the Great East ern, which was launched broadside, was launched stern foremost, though longer and weighing half as much again as the Great Eastern.
 The opening of valve allowed a small quantity of water to escape, re- leased the pressure on the piston of a hydraulic cylinder rod, which held a steel trigger in the piston, and this over, the ship at once began to move. The rush of the huge steel structure was controlled and eventually checked by half a dozen blows of a hatchet, which, severing the cords, freed the cables and six grea. anchors attached to the ships sides at successive stages in the descent into the water.
 The Oceanic has coal capacity suf- ficient to enable her to circumnavigate the glCbe at a speed of twelve knots an hour without recoaling.
 For the sake Of comparison following are the dimensions Of what may be termed ''the three big ships:'' The Great Eastern was 680 feet long, had 83 feet beam and a d.aught of 30 feet; was 19, 600 tons register and only 2,700 horse power.
 The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse is GAS feet long, has 66 feet beam and draught of 26 feet; is 14,OO0 tons reg ister and 30,000 horse power.
 The Oceanic is 704 feet long, has P feet beam and draught Of 26 feet; is 17,000 tons register and is expected to develop 45,000 horse power
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21

that it will be passed by the house af ter fourteen or fifteen hours discussion when it comes up for consideration. But the delay thus far has strength ened the hands of the opposition in the senate and there may yet be delay. The democrats have made opposition to that measure prime issue and have organized against a large standing army" It is easy to consume time in the senate, and there will probably be not more than thirty days of the ses- sion left when the bill is brought up in that body for action. The senate has already enough work mapped out which is expected to come ahead of the army bill to occupy the next fifteen days Or more.
 The appropriation bills are very well along and there is plenty of time to dispose of all necessary business if the disposition were to do so; but with a fixed purpose to defeat a particular measure the opportunity is afforded to do so by simply gong a little slow in the senate with respect to all legisla- tion. Considerable time may be con- sumed over the peace treaty, though its ratification is regarded as assured. Some of the advocates of army legisla- tion are apprehensive that there may be an utter failure of such legislation. It is not the policy of the opposition, however, tC deny all relief. Their pur- pose Is to compel a compromise con- sistent with their antagonism to large standing army, and they seem to have it in their power to make the ad- ministration take MaQice between such a compromise me s and no legisla- tion. It is said, her. that the disposition among MRtes of the
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
SUICIDE OR MURDER.
William Bram Found Hanging in the
 Weeds Near Bessemer, Ala.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 20.-Will am Bram. a German employe Of the Besse- mer pipe plant, was found dead, hang ing by a little raw hide string to a tree in the woods near Bessemer, yes terday. Bram had been drinking for a few days, and it is believed he commit ted suicide, although there is suspi- cion that the man was robbed and then hanged in the weeds by highwaymen. Bram was educated at Heidelberg uni versity and was an officer in the Fran co-Prusian war. The coroner of the county held an inquest and decided that it was a suicide. Bram came here from St. Louis, where he worked fer the Harrison Iron works.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21

i When the governor signs the bill the membership of the committees will be announced. Beth bodies will adjourn early today, probably at nOon- The number of Driving Club badges at tadhed to members laDels, indicate that the legislature will be we'll repre- sented at the races this afternoon.
 MT. Adams bill apropriating $10 for postage stamps for each number ard chief clerk, met with sudden death in the council yesterday. It passed the assembly Thursday without dissent ing voice, and it died in the council without a friend tc mourn it. When the result was announced in the house, MT. Adams moved that a conference committee be appointed to see if the corpse could not be revived, but his motion was found to be out of order.
 In the house. MT Hale introduced a bill amending the law creating the board of control. It omits the require ment that the territorial auditor shall be a member of the board and requires that the chairman shall reside in Phoenix
 MT. Evans presented a joint reso,u- ticn providing for the appointment of clerk for beth houses, whose duty it shall be to edit biils ana resoluti-ns, and see that engrossed bills 6arrespond with the originals.
 Council bill No. 2, 1egalizing the acts of notaries who have failed to attach to documents the date of the expira- ticn of their commissions, was passed
 MT. Bunch was given leave of a'b- >sence until January 30. He announced his intention of going to the live stock show at Denver.
 In Eae council, MT. Hunt introduced a compulsory school law. The hnuse resolution empowering the judiciary committee to eiNQloy a clerk, was read. MT. Murphy ssaye notice that he would introduce bill GNohibiting the employment of women in saloons. The bill to print the go. ernorS message was amended to prcvied fer 2OdRO copies and passed. In executive sessGQn the council confirmed the appointmentS ot the governor.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
GEMS ARE STILL MISSING. =
Salesman Who Stole a .Pawnbroker' s
 Diamonds, Caught in Wichita.

Kansas City, Jan. 20,-Lewis Wagner was arrested last night in Wichita, Kan, for the theft of six diamonds from his former employer, o. H. Ste vens, a pawnbroker of this city A telegram states the diamonds were not found. They were valued at $500 and Stevens offered a, reward of S100 for their return.
 Stevens keeps a pawnshop near Tenth and Main streets. He employed Wagner as city salesman, and trusted him often with valuable property. It was Wagner's business to mix with the sporting element of the town and sell them his employers jewelry He was gone week before Stevens report ed the matter to the police last Friday
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
BOGUS COIN IN HAVANA.
Centenes Of Gilded Brass Worked Off
 in Large Amounts.

Havana, Jan. 2O-For the past week this city has been deluged with coun- terfeit brass centenes, whose origin has been puzzling Chief McCullagh and his Cuban and Spanish detectives.
 Silver pesos have often been counter feited before, but the first imitation gold ceLtJene has come With the Ameri.. cans.
 McCullagh and Sergeant Crowley think they are on the track of the coun- terfeiters. Centenes Of gilded brass have been made iii New York, they be- lieve, to the amount of $100,O ,O00, by ola time professional counterfeiters. I coins have been shipped hM worked off by three SpaN
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21

rescued by a stairway, but several were taken down by ladders and by fire escapes. F. H. Munch, a travelling salesman of New York, was among the last to be rescued. He was found with a wet towel over his face in an unconscious condition, but by the aid of physicians was saved The entire fire department was called out and the fire was subdued before the building was destroyed. The money loss will not exceed s10,0O0, fully covered by in SuraQce
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
DIES TO AVOID ExERTIoN.
Boy Kills Himself Rather Than Go
 Upon an Brand For His Sister.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 2O.-Ferdi- nand Thiemann, 10 years old, jumped into cistCrn and drowaed himself this afternoon because his sister want ed him to go on an errand. His mother conducts a home for aged Germans at WauwatOsa and was away at the time
 The boys sister, a few years older, tried to make the boy go upon an CT rand. He declared he would kill him self and when she insisted he went di- Iectly to the cistsrn and jumped in. The girl was unable to give him as sistancA.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
AN s. P. COLLISION.

San Antonio, Tex. Jan. 2O.- The westbound limited express on the Southern Pacific railroad collded with an engine at La Costa twenty miles west Of here at an early hour this morning. Alonzo Miller, fireman of San Antonio, was killed and Robert Nicholson, an engineer, was fatally injured in the wreck. The passengers were badly shaken up, but sustained no serious injury.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
SKATER ON THE COAST.
5iven Public Reception by Citizens of
 San Francisco.

San Francisco. Jan. 2O.-,Maior-Gen- eral Shafter was given a public re ception by the citizens of San Fran cisco this evening at the Palace hotel. General Shafter made a brief address from the balcony overlooking the grand court He was introduced by Mayor Phelan and received with a storm of applause. He briefly reviewed the Santiago campaign and expressed his qualification that the work of the army had been approved by the people,
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21

ates, whom the police know and expect to arrest soon. But meanwhile about everybody is being swindled, from hO- tel keepers to coachmen.
 The counterfeiting of tha centene has had one good effect. It has made the demand for United States currency greater than ever, and hastened the dis appearance of Spanish money
 The reason is that centenes, worth in New York SASS and $4.99, are re ceived here for customs dues at $4S2
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
THE COAL CONVENTION.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan 20.-TOday's ses- sion of the interstate convention Of coal miners and operators was taken up with the discussion Of the two scales presented yesterday. It was finally decided to refer both scales back 10 the committee for revision and the convention adjourned until tomOr- row
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
STRONG IN THE SENATE.
Opposition to the Hull Bill 10 Enlarge
 the Standing Army is Growing.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-It looks as if the bill to enlarge the standing army was in serious danger. Only about forty working days are left of the ses- sion, and the bill is very determinedly opposed in both houses of congress. The delay in taking 1t up in the house is due to the illness of MT. Hull, the chairman of the committee It is not believed that the opposition in the house will be strong enough to defeat or even to amend the bill in any inn portant particulars, and it is. probable
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
RICHARD HARDING DAYS ILL.

New York, Jan 20.-Richard Hard ing Davis is very i'll at his home in this city. He has been attacked by a re- turn of fever contracted in the cam paign at Santiago.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
PAYNE TO SUCCEED DINGLEY.

Washington, Jan. ZO.-The speaker of the house has announced the ap- pointment of Sereno D. Payne, repub- Hcan of New York, to the chairman ship of the committee on ways and means to succeed the late Mr. Dingley
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The war de- partment has issued an invitation for bids of responsible shipping concerns of all nations for the transportation of the Spanish prisoners in the Philip pines from Manila to Spain.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-21
LONG SESSION OF THE SENATE.

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