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Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
A COBRE GRANDE AFFAIR
A Suit Against Greene for Failure
 to Purchase Stock.

The Cobre Grande litigation is not yet disposed of, or rather new litigation is springing up to take the place in part of that which was wiped out by agree ment last week.
 Dr. Win Wylie has begun suit against w. c. Greene on a contract re- garding the purchase of shares of Cobre Grande stock. The petition states that on November IA, 1899, the plaintiff was the owner of 250 shares of stock at a par value of $2.50. At that time the de- fendant submitted proposal to either take up the shares at s a share or else pay the plaintiff S1 and turn over to him Cananea Consolidated stock of the par value of the Cobre Grande stock The plaintiff was given ninety days in which to elect the form of payment. Before the expiration of the option the plaintiff notified the defendant that he woudl choose the s payment. The payment was never made and the plaintiff subsequently, sold at S2.50 He now brings suit to recover the differ ence-$125.
 A suit on the same ground is included in the same petition on behalf of Dr. William Duffield, whose loss by the failure of the defendant to take up the stock is $S3.5O.
 There were about eight thousand shares of C0bre Grande sold in this city at prices ranging from $2 to $5 A part of this was taken care of in ;he agreement between the Greene and Costello people,
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16

It was with a feeling in which re- gret and relief were mingled that thousands witnessed the closing scenes of the carnival, last night, the last ap- peararce of Queen May and her court, and a little later the queens final dis appearance in a silk cocoon.
 After the ceremonies at the grand stand were over the part of the crowd which did not go home, flocked to the Midway, for thai; was now all that was left of the carnival and when at mid night the Midway grew si!snt the fur ther lessencd crowd gathered on Wash ington street and watched the last glimmer of the colored carnival lights, which had hung like a beauiaUi net over the street for six nights. Then, indeed, the carnival was over, and the last loiterers went home, home-sick.
 There was never a sore P!easaRs week in Phoenix ard there was a nat ural regret that the end Of it had come with ',he signal for the departure cf the visiting thoIsanS-s. Tse Carri- val, though, involved great labor and many inconveniences and inflicted a strain generally, which could not well have been borne were it not that the anaes lhetic of pleasure was. being con- stantly administered. But even an an- aesthetic at length is no longer effec- tive, and in this case, i. las been proved that the f6Ctiveness covers less period than a week. IL is now the sentiment of PhOeniciaus thae the next one should be crowded into not more than three days. No carnival 1T civic demonstration was ever better man aged. There was never a hitch wki-h was not removed without friction or loss of time, and under the general management of MT. L. ". Buckley, Director General Lewis, the various. committees and committees a pro- digious volume of labor was performed in comparatively short time. All this has been in Gen-1al way described by The Republican within the last month.
 Now and then in the hurry which has characterized the proceedings this week, mention has been C.riIed of things which should have been men, toned, and credit has bsen uninten- tionally withheld from those to whom it was palpa1ly and eGnincntly due.
 Tor instance, in the story cf The Re publican last Thursday morning of I5he queens roceI' ion, it was not said, as it should have been, that the smoOthness and success Of that de- lightful event had been assured by the careful work of the gentiemen's and the ladies' reception committee, whose chairmen respectively Were Acting Governor Aker. ard Mrs. Webster Street.
 The arrange ment Of the carnival programme throughout was the best that could have been devised to re- tain or arouse interest, and it was quite fitting that Ghe spectacular end should have been closely preceded by the dashing and blood-stirinS cow boy events of yesterday afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
FOUGHT HARDY STEERS
Cowboys Battled With Strong and
 Rapid Lot.

Over three thousand spectators at the driving park yesterday afternoon witnessed what was probably the most Picturesque scene of the whole carnival week. One which carried with it the features of life on the cattle range and was truly fitting to the name of the Phoenix Cowboy and Indian carnival.
 For over two hours thirty-tEree of the best COW punckers in Arizona tus- sled with the fastest and strongest steers that ever came down from the mountains. In the several steer tying contests that have been held in PhOe- nix there has never been one in which the steers fought so desperately against the rope, nor one in which so much misfortune and hard work fell to the lot of the contestants. The steers were brought from the range of Leon Bovisr. near Tempe, and were just fat enough to be exceedingly rapid, strong and elusive.
 Charles Davis won the first prize,
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16

rectnr-Seneral of the carnival; to the manager of the carnival; to the liberal fly Cf the press; to the ladies of the cor onation committee, and lastly to the ladies and gentlemen of our court.
 As to your Queen individUIily. she fully appreciates the kind attention she has received at your hands, and trusts that she has performed the duties Cf her royal office in such manner that all may fee. that the high honor and distinction you bestowed upon har in crowning her your Queen, and causing her to reign over you, was wisely placed and safely guarded She is mindful of the honor. the distinction. and the courtesies she has received, and sine will ever cherish in her heart with the deepest sense of qualification the memories of this most pleasant occasion. and she sincerely trusts that your future Queen may vacate her throne with the same feelings of satis- faction and fond recollections.
 Again thanking you. one and all, l bid you an affectionate farewell.
 MAY,
 Queen of the Carnival. By her Prime Minister,
 Sir John w. Crenshaw.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
UT Congress

Tor two or three yS,--. The bill sent to the house by Secretary of War Root was regularly introduced by MT. Hull of Iowa, chairman of the house com- mittee on military affairs When it was taken up in the committee those parts of it that were disapproved by the majority of the committee were re- Jected, and the parts approved were as sembled and reported to the house as senate bill No. 4,300 of last session amended That was the bill which tn } house passed. When agreement on the bill is reached in conference the only vote will be upon agreeing to or re- jecting the report of the conferees. There is a likelihood of a prolonged discussion. That the senators opposed to the bill are disgusted goes without saying.
 Governor Murphy has been very busy since his arrival in Washington last Saturday. He has tasted fhe hospital ity of the Gridiron club, and reached the conclusion that newspaper men amount to something in this neck of the woods. At this particular dinner Mark Hanna was roasted to a turn. Joe Jefferson, Chauncy M. Depew, for mer president Benjamin Harrison and other noted men contributed to tha en- joyment of the evening.
 Governor Murphy is trying to induce the republican leaders in both houses to favor statehood for Arizona, but he encounters opposition by reason of the territory's failure to come in out of the wet last November. He will persis. until he receives definite assurances one way or the other. There is no doubt that if Arizona had gone repub- lican in the last election statehood would be easy of accomplishment. Old time republican senators like Platt, of Connecticut, who have opposed state hood for years on the ground that the politics of the territory were wrong, are not apt to change their opinion in the face of the election returns.
 c. c. RANDOLPH.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
WAR TAX REDUCTION BILL
Passed the House Without Minority
 Vote.

day passed the war reduction revenue reduction bill. The opposition sought to recommend the bill with instruc- tions to report back the measure re- ducing the revenue at least $7,000, 900, and including a provision for an in cone tax so drawn as to escape an ad- verse decision of the supreme court. The motion failed, 131 to 155. Thereup- on the bill was passed without the con- currence of the minority, who refrained from voting. An amendment placed in the bil, yesterday to tax express re- ceipts was defeated on an aye and nay vote. The pension appropriation bill, carrying S145, 145, 230, was passed.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
IN A BLAZE OF GLORY
Queen May Ends Her Reign aud Goes
 to Fail yiand.

After a brief but prosperous and
 happy reign. prosperous for her sub jects and delicious for herself and her beloved subjects, Queen May conc uded her sovereignty last evening, and in a | scene, the beauteous effect of which
 was the most marvellous portiCn of the carnival programme, was transported into fairyland.
 The scene was magniffcen;ly impress sive, and with its heightening coIors of a patriotic tint, sent a very large au dience into a great outburst of enthu-
 siasm.
 By all odds the last of the carnival
 was it's best part and the several thous- and people who witnessed the end will never forget the grand sight which '. as presented to them.
 Soon after 7:3O o'clock a vaudeville performance began, on the stage before the throne, and entertained the audi ence until the appearance of her majes- ty and the court. About s o'clock tEe Queen reached the throne, and for the last time ascended to her seat of power. Tn a brief speech, Director General Lewis thanked the Queen and her ladies and her gentlemen, for their invaluable services. He thanked the committees who had aided in the various parts of
 the programme, the citizens, who. by
 their moral and financial support, had contributed to the success of the car nival, and Manager Buckley whose val | uable help had been beyond price, The juvenile cakewalkers made their | final appearance and if possible gave a | better performance than ever before There was an added incentive to the
 efforts of the children, in a large cake donated by local baker For twenty
 minutes the children danced, and then the .fake was divided among them, it being considered an impossibility to
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16

judge between the little people, who did so much to add to the carnivars success and who, through the training of MT. O. B. Rouse and the aid of Mrs. Leo Goldman. made up one of the prettiest features.
 Prime Minister Crensaaw read the farewell proclamation of the Queen, thanking her true and loyal subjects, the press and the carnival management for the success of her reign, and bid ding her earthly subjects a fond good bye. At the conclusion of the address, the queen of the fairies mounted her throne and by the magic of her wand put Queen May and her people under the mesmeric influence of fairyland.
 Then ensued the scene which ended the carnival, and which first charmed the audience and then sent it into tremendous cheer for the long life of the Queen. A great silk cocoon was carried upon the throne, and the Queen knelt within. Amid silence, disturbed only by the soft music of the band, the cocoon closed over her highness, and she disappeared forever. The great flag hung above the throne was dropp-d slowly to the music of the Star Span gled Banner, entirely covering the court The audience dispersed and the Phoenix Cowboy and Indian carnival was officially ended.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
THE QUEENS FAREWELL.
The Queens farewell address was as

The Queens farewell address was as follows
 To my beloved subjects. greeting!
 It is fitting and proper at this time. as our happy and most prosperous reign is about to terminate, to express to you, my loyal subjects, a few words ere we part.
 To you we are indebted for g. most happy and prosperous carnival reign. You have heen loyal and faithful sub jects. You have gathered together in our royal capital city of Phoenix and have made merry, feasted and enjoy d the good things of life. You have been kind and attentive to the stranger within our gates; you have been at all times courteous and respectful! to our selves and our court, ard we take this opportunity to express to you our royal thanks.
 We extend to you, one and all. our most sincere thanks and appreciation fer all you have done to make this oc- casion one of joy and good fellowship and especially to the members of the Carnival Committee. who so WlSeiy planned this entertainment; to the dl-
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
AN oFFICIAL ACCOUNT.

London, Dec. 15.-Lord Kitchener, un- der date of December 15, reports to the war office from Pretoria as follows:
 Clements has come to see me He says four companies of Northumber- lands held out on a hill as long as their ammunition lasted. The Boer force al tacking him was 2O00 strong, while an- other ofrce of 1000 attacked Clements's Camp. By 6:30 the hill was carried. Re Inducements of one company of the Yorkshires failed to reach the top Clements's retirement was carried out with regularity, but as many of the na- tive drivers bolted, a considerable amount of transportation was lost All their ammunition not taken away was destroyed. He reports that all behaved very well.
 Broadwood has gone to Rustenburg and supports Oliphant's Nek, which has been reinforced. A flag of truce which has come into Commando Nek for the Boers, says Joubert's son was killed, and further reports that their losses are very heavy"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
IT'S NO GUERRILLA WAR
In Which the British Are Engaged in South Africa-The Defeat al Magliesburg One of the Worst of Allan Englishman Says Dewet is Making England the Laughing Stock of the World.

London, Dec. 15.-The astounding and ish at Magliesberg, news of which was broken to the nation exactly one year after Gen. Buffers defeat at Colenso, effectually 'iIspnsfs tft any i'pes lat the war in South Africa is nearly ended and completely aoates the myth that the operations there are merely of a guerrilla nature.
 As MT. Lloyd George, liberal. said in the house of commons today:
 This is one of the most severe re- verses suffered by the British, and it IS quite evident that the war will drag on for many months to come. Dewet is making England the laughing stock of the world. We have 210.000 men in the field, yet we are unable to protect our selves from disaster at the hands of small commandos drawn from pas toral population
 Gen. kitchener's supplementary dis patch referring to the disaster at Mag liesburg, confirms yesterdays most rcs- simistic fears and demonstrates that the catastrophe is among the worst of the war. The matter was brought up in the house of commons today. but the secretary of war, MT. w. St. John Brod- erick, had no information to add, ex- cept that the wounded numbered six officers and fifteen men.
 The newspapers see prearrange- ment in the recrudescence of Boer ac- tivity, the object being to strengthen MT Kruger's hands while the fact that the news of the fresh disaster comes on the anniversary of the battle of Colen- so, furnishes editors with an excuse to demand the head of Gen. Butler. St. James Gazette reviews the recent statement that Butler. after his hrsr failing to drive the Boers from the Tu- gela, counselled Gen. White to surren- der Ladysmith.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
THE CODE COMMISSION
Probable Appointment of Judge Sloan
 to Succeed Judge Wright.

The death of Judge c. W. Wright made a vacancy on the Code Commis- sion, and on account of the importance of the work of the commission and the shori, period remaining for work before the legislature meets, it is necessary that the vacant position should be filled as soon a'si possible. Governor Murphy, who is in Washington, tele- graphed to friends in Phoenix yester- day that he wished Judge Sloan of Prescott appointed to succeed Judge Wright, and that he had wire1 Acting Governor AkerS accOr1inS- ly. As the selection of Judge Sioan will doubtless appear to the acting governor alo as an eminently proper appointment, it is quite certain that the popular judge of the Prescott district vii be the new member of the commission if he will accept the ap- pointment.
 There has been considerable amount of speculation among the legal frater- nifty as to the new appointment on the commission, it being generally recog- nized that while the position is a high and honorable one, it is largely a thankless job, the pay being ridiculous ly inadequate, while the responsibilities are enormous. It is conceded on all sides that Judge Sloan"s appointment is a most happy one, and it is to be hoped that he can accept. The other members of the commission are Judge L. H. Chalmers of Phoenix and Judge John C. Herndrn ofPrescott.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16

rope. Goodwin threw him the second time and again he got up. Goodwin | lifted him by the tail and again turned him over, but the persistent brute found his feet again and Goodwin gave up in despair. Robertss steer made a fierce fight, but one which many of the spec tators did not see. The animal ran over among the horsemen before the rope settled around his neck. He went down in a heap and Roberts dis mounted to make the tie. The steer arose and started for the cowboy, who lodged behind his pony. The steer tried to prod the horse but could not reach him and ran over into the brush pulling the pony along. A half-dozen punchers finally succeeded in laying him out.
 SOME IMPROMPTU SPORT.
 After the roping of the last steer, several things not on the programme served to amuse the audience. The steers left tied in the field were loosned and one of them caused consternation among a party of pedestrians who were taking the short cut from the grounds. The steer started toword them, head down, but dozen cowboys went to the rescue and interfered in what might have been a fatality. Several of the animals were driven up before the grand stand and held there while the phOtogra phers obtained views of the cowpuncher in action.
 THE RUNNING RACE.
 The only other event of the afternoon was a half-mile dash, and it produced hair-raising finish. The entries were Windy Jim, owned by Jack Gibson, Daisy Bell by Albert Walker; Carna- lita, by Al Goodwin; Black Kid, by c. B. Williams. The Gibson horse was played a heavy favorite despite the fact that the Black Kid had beaten him in Tuesdays race, and Jim sustained the judgment of his packers by winning he money. The Kid had a trifle the better of the start, but Jim caught him on the turn. The two swung into the stretch running neck and neck. Half way home the Kid was a head to the good, but the Gibson horse cut it down gradually, and with a hundred yards 10 go. under a hard flogging, pushed his nose in front and won by throatlatch. Carmelita was at no time a factor in the race. and finished third, with Daisy Bell away back. The time was 51 sec onds, and the purse of $250 was divided into portions of 60, 30 and 10 per cent.
 The entries in the relay race failed to materialize on time and that event was called off.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
cAsTEL1ANEs YACHT FOR SALE.
To Be Put Up at Auction in March
 Unless He Pays $50, GOO.
Queen of the By her Prime Minister, Sir John w. CrenShaw.

Havre. Dec 15.-The civil tribunal yesterday heard an application on be- half of M. Davillier, a banker of Paris, for the sanction of the seizure or Count Boni de Castellane's yacht Val haIla, which is now lying here. M. Bonnet, a Parisian lawyer who repre- sen.ed Count de Castellane, asked for delay on account of the action which is now pending in Paris.
 The court ordered that 75O,000 francs should be paid to NJ. Davillier before Feb. 2S. If this is not done the Val hal,a is to be sold at auction, the upset price being placed at 55O,OOO francs.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
FOUGHT THREE ROUNDS
A Good Exhibition in Phoenix
 Athletic Club.

In the gymnasium of the Phoenix Athletic club last night was given an exhibition comprising boxing, bag punching and other sports. The chief event was a bout between Burt Me Donald, of New York, and Tim Morris, of Butte Montana. The men weighed in at 1S5 pounds and engaged in three rounds of rapid work. Morris was given the decision. In a preliminary bout two club members gave a two- round exhibition.
 Dr. Hyde and Fred Twliner in hori- zontal bar work, tumbling by Llgtle Jean, a trapeze exhibition by Harry Kalfus, and bag punching by Ben Stefan made up the first part of the program.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
SHIPWRECKED MAN PICKED UP.

London, Dec. 15.-A fireman from the steamship Rossgull, which was wreck ed last Wednesday off the island of Jersey, has been picked up at the Car teret lighthouse, off the coast of France. He had been in the water forty-three hours dashed to a raft
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
ANOTHER STORY.

London, Dec. 1a-It is reported that General Knox cooperating with the British column at Reddersburg, stop ped General DeWet and battle is proceeding. The report adds that many of Dewet's followers have been captured.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-16
THE SENATE

Washington, Dec. 15.-The senate transacted no business of importance today in open session, the entire time being spent in executive session on the Hay-Paucefote treaty.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-12-03

ing since Germany took possession
OF the group. That Mr.. Kepoikai
would be an excellent man to deal
with the German Govern or all can
realize who remember his, recent
firmness aud diplomatic finesse in
dealing with Delegate Wilcox. But
that he will accept the job we doubt
greatly. at present the U. 8. Con-
sui gets $500 year, but since the
U. s. have withdrawn their interests
in Samoa the salary will hardly be
more than 1920 a year and we
hardly think thatKepoikai even il he
were defeated on Maui at the late
election will emiRrate fror1 his old
stamping ground for such amount /.
Now il there was a uniform attach
ed 60 the office we might sec a pos
sibility OF the Judge wishing to
clothe his manly form in the splen-
dor which surrounds the European
Consuls. But the uniform is an un-
known quantity in the Foreign office
OF the u. s. and moreover the con-
suls and officials who live at Page
Pago sport only LauhAla Pau
aud very Abbreviated at that, and
we doubt that such uniform
would be- becoming to Noa or that
he would allow j. j. Williams TO
take picture Of him before leaving
for the important post. When Ka-
lakaua's gay ambassador resided in
Samoa he followed the etiquette of
Malietoa's Court and appeared in
Pau only, but he admits that he felt
awkward in the beginning at least.
Should Kspoikai accept the job, We
wish him sll possible success. but
all OF US prefer to keep him among
us aud let some carpet bsgger from
Mr.. SewalPs state 60 to Samoa.
Why not send Mr.. Sswall back to
Samoa. He might stop here for q
day or two aud report to Republic
an Headquarters, or he might in
troduce his kind OF true Republic
ans into Samoa.