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Arizona republican., 1900-12-17

ute of the last day. But just as the Belgian King had reached her last linn it the storm began to lessen and the waves became less furious
 For twelve hours they driftcd ,unaible to do anything toward getting the wa ter out of the boiler room on account of the rolling sea, which made the boiler room a veriitable maelstrom. Then the face of the deep grew calm and for three days all on board stood in line in bucket brigade and bailed the old tub out by hand. It was found that one boiler was uninjured, and steam was gotten up as quickly as possible and they put into Hong Kong for repairs. By that time nearly everyone on board was sick, and MT. Porter was taken to an English hospital, where he enter tained case of fever for thirteen days. The Belgian King was repaired and on November sailed for Nagaskai, where she took coal, and left Novem- Der 18th for San Francisco.
 Three days out from Nagasaki the odor of gas and coal smoke told the of- ficers too plainly that there was fire in the bunkers. Knowledge of the fact was kept from the passengers for an
 
 no telling. It was a story that told it. self. Having located the fire in the coal bunkers and failed in their efforts to eNtinguish it, they turned back to- ward Nagasaki with all possible speed. They were on fire, and at least four days from anywhere but the bot tom of the ocean. They began at the same time to remove the coal from that bunker, there being some sixty tons of it. During the work there were two explosions, in each of which a China man was seriously hurt. The coal was finally removed down to a point where water could be used to put out the fire, and after this had been done they again turned their heads toward San Francisco. The rest of the journey twas made in the face of a rough sea, but without dangerous incident. An investigation revealed the fact that when the vessel was repaired in Hong Kong the asbestos cover of the boiler head had been left off and as it was only a foot from the coal bunker the intense heat had fired the fuel through the bulkhead of the bunker.
 Mir. Porter said that among the pas sengers were pr. Robert Coltman. wife and children. Dr. Coltman was cor respondent of the Chicago Record, and with his family was in Pekin during the siege. He was the first man to get message out of Pelzin, a tale that is now well known to most newspaper readers. His message was delivered by third coolie after the two who preceded him had been captured and Killed. The message was written very closely, rolled up and placed in the cen ter of Chinese pen stalk, the ends be- ing closed.
 What Mir Porter noted particularly in the Coltman family was that after their experiences in Pekin, nothing seemed to frighten them. When they were told thatthe. vessel was on fire they accepted t.le situation as cooIIy as though it were a breakfast call The Belgian King reached San Francisco December Sth, was discharged from the service on the 11th, and on the 18th MT. Porter left for Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
GHOST AT FORT LOWELL
Mexicans at Old Post See Appariti.n
 of Soldier.

The Mexican residents at Fort Lowell are disturbed because of new dwell CT in the midst Of the ruins of the cd fort. He came a few nights ago and vanishes in the day time. Almost every night some of the Mexicans see him, and describe the visitor as of unusual stature, wearing high boots, and the uniform of a soldier. Last Friday night several shots were fired al him and all the dogs in the neigh borhcod were set upon the figure as it dOdged about amid the mass of shat tered walls of the abandoned fortress. It appears thct only the MeXicans have thus far been able to see the figure. Reputable citizens have told the story Cf their adventures with the ghost ani Saturday one-of the residents of the Rillito came into Tucson to secure d quantity Of ammunition for the final attack upon the visitor.
 It appears that the ghost has ap- peared each night coming out of the ruins and fading away in the mass of adobe when pursued. Men have shot at it from all sides and it has thus far escaped. One night one of the resi- dents of the fort was within twenty yards of the ghost, when it suddenly turned on him and fired a voIley of stones at the pursuer. The Mexicans believe that the place is haunted and phey are all willing to make affidavit to the effect that they have seen the ghost come out Of the ruins at night and disappear mysteriously when pur- sued.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
A LAST TRIBUTE.

Heigh, he, the carnival is over and We have but a vague remembrance of past events crowded into those few days. But each and every eveE'S has some sacred memory attached to it, particularly when it concerns our dear, gracious queen. She was the idol of the court, and the respect and defer once accorded her by them, was not as sume5. Occasions, which under differ ent circumstances might have been extremely tiresome, seemed almost enjoyable, because of the charming presence of their queen and the per feet harmony and good fellowship which prevailed amongst her court. Much Cf the success is due to the ab- sence Of discord.
 Mir. Masten, master of ceremonies, deserves m-re credit than has been given him. A great amount of respon- sibillty rested On him. which no one but those behind the scenes" could appreciate. His untiring efforts com bined with those of Mrs. Talbot and Mrs. Heyman of the coronation com mittee. tided over many difficulties which naturally arose at such a time. Mir. Crenshaw, in his usual affable manner, lent grace to each occasion.
 The closing scene was a very fitting one. When the beautiful little fairy, Selma Goldberg. stepped forth and waved her wand gently to and fro and the queen entered the silken cocoon, smiling and lowing before sin disap- peared, it was like scene of en- chanted fairyland, and would do credit to city many times the size of Phoe. nix.
 Queen May disappeared in the CO., coon, but her memory shall live many and many a day, and therefore, a toast to you, sweet queen, for you reign in our hearts yet. although you have been transported to the realms of fairyland.
 R. l., H.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
TO ROPE FOR BIG PURSE
Rival Cowboys Will Contest to Settle
 Disputes.

Resulting from the steer-tying con test Saturday afternoon, several dis putes have arisen between various cow punchers who participated in the sports and numerous contests are likely to en- sue. Several little matches were made Saturday among the cattlemen. Prob ably the most important was the matching of Oscar Roberts and Joe Bassett for a purse of $60, to be de- cided at the park next Sunday. Each man will rope five steers and the win ner will get all the purse besides clean ing up a considerable sum in side bets. Both men are handy with the rope. Roberts was the last contestant on the programme of Saturday and had one of the hardest steers of the bunch. The brute got in the crowd and Roberts lost 50 much time that he was not near to the money, but nevertheless made a creditabIe showing. Bassett made a fair show, but lost hls chances by miss ing his first throw. It is likely that a number of other matches will occur at the same time. Ed Horre.l, who won last years contest, is dissatisfied with his showing on Saturday, and is anX- ious for a chance to redeem himself. Last year HOrrel tied his steer in 36 seconds. and the time was so much faster than that of this years winner that Horrells belief in his ability to make a better showing is justifiable.
 n Saturdays contests the steers were not so roughly handled as at the last contest. At that time nearly all the contestants aimed to throw their steers as hard as possible, hoping to break the necks or stun the brutes so that hey could not rise. Such tactics however proved unproftable, the fat steers usually bounding upon their feet again, by the hard impact. HorrelPs plan was different and he threw his steer not nearly so hard as the others and made a quick tie. On Saturday most of the cowboys followed Horrelrs style but it failed to result properly for them.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
CHANGING OPINION.

Topeka (Kan.,) Dec. 16-Opinions concerning the telegraphers' strike have materially changed today. In- stead of the indifference which has been manifested by some of the railroad officials during the past few days. a disposition to be constantly on the alert has shown itself. Officials of the Santa Fe have at last become con- vinced that the strike means some thing.
 The cause of this is the unrest prev alent among engineers, conductors and brakemen. It is regarded as almost a certainty that some of these workers will go on a sympathetic strike within two days unless the differences between the company and the operators are speedily adjusted.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17

Washington, Dec. 16.-The senate will devote the greater part Of it's time this week to the consideration of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, if it should be necessary to do so, in order to get the ratification resolution acted upon, and In case there Is any surplus time it will be devoted to a considara- ton of the ship subsidy bill. None of the appropriation hills can be reported to the senate in time for consideration during this week or until after the holidays, and the same may be said of the army bill. There will be an effort to report the army bill during the week and it may be successful. but it cannot possibly be taken up before the senate convenes after the holidays. Senator Lodge is very hopeful of se- curing an agreement to vote on the treaty before the holiday adjournment next Friday. The present program of the opponents of the treaty is to have Senator Money speak tomorrow and ether senators of the opposition in succession. A number of speeches have been promised on the subsidy bill if the opportunity offers
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17

Wichita, (Kan.,) Dec. 16.-"The oper- ators strike in my division is past his tory" said Superintendent Tice of the Oklahoma division tonight Two small stations are without operators, but not because we cannot get men to supply them. We have agents sufficient for all purposes of stations. Our trains are coming in and going out in better shape than before the strike
 What about the trainmen? Do you expect them to striker" MT. Tice was asked.
 Tt is all nonsense. No one knows better than the trainmen that there is nothing in the operators strike, not even a senblance of Justification. am in very close touch with the trainmen of my division and to me the claim that they are seriously in sympathy with O. R. T. strikers is superlatively absurd.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
WORD FROM KITCHENER.

London, Dec. 16.-The following dis patch has been received by the war department from Lord Kitchener:
 Pretoria. Dec. Is.
 Five officers and 316 men of the Magaliesburg prisoners have been re- leased.
 ''The Boers surrounded and captured 120 of Brabant's horse in deffle in the Zastron district.
 'Col. Bomfelh moving on Vryheid defeated the Boars with heavy loss, driving them fn-m Scheepars Nek and capturing a quantity of arms. The Scheeper's NelS movement oc- cured on Dee. 13.
 ''The Roers who attacked Tryheid on December 70 lost 100 killed and wound ed before they retired. The fighting lasted all day, the enemy drawing off at 7:30 ?. n. The British loss was six killed, 19 wounded and 30 missing. Our casualties include two officers who died of their wounds"
 Wiring from Pretoria yesterday Sunday Lord Kitchener, after an ncuncing that the released Magalies- burg prisoners had arrived at Rusten- burg, says that the Boer's force di- vided into two portions, one moving south and the other west.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
THE QUEENS COCOON
The Base End to Which It Came at
 Last.

All the incidents of the late carnival have not yet been written, and since 1t is all over, may never be written. The disappearance of the queen of the carnival into the silk cocoon has never been accurately described, and for the cdiffcation of those who did not witness her disappearance this story may be told: When the last moment had come and when the farewell proc lamation had been read, and when the last words were said, the queen lowing sadly stepped into the egg-shaped CO., coon, which was closed above her head and tied with ribbons. The CO., coon was picked up by bearers and carried out into the darkness. Every- body knew That the disappearance of Queen May was not forever. Many had never seen her before and would likely never see her again Yet within a week she had become their sover eiSn, their civic idol and when she thus disappeared there was actual weeping among women and children of the audience.
 A woman sitting near a Republican reporter, walled: Oh. Dear Queen Maiy!' The reporter turned to see if she were laughing, but the woman was crying. The reporter asked if she knew itle queen, Mrs. B. N. Pratt. She replied: ''I never seen 'er''
 Well, do you imagine she's lost or dead?"
 No, I know she aint, but this seems so pitiful and somehow I love Queen May. I didn't know her name was Mrs. Pratt
 AS a matter of fact, the queen was not carried off in the cocoon. There was a trap door below, providing a less dramatic exit, and she again be- came, not the adorable queen, but the lovely Mrs. B. N. Pratt
 Thus did a spectacular show work upon the populace, for this woman was only one of many similarly affected.
 The cocoon, though, was flung aside. as all cocoons are. It lay under the queens throne all night, and early Tasssrs-by yesterday morning were at tracted by an apparent movement within it. At length one man kicked It and somebody groaned and swore and when the cocoon was opened there was found in it only a drunken hobo, decorated with feathers and whatever other indignities still later revelers than he could fasten upon him.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
Los Angeles Man Accused Of
 Incest Resist Arrest.
He Shoots His Daughter, City Marshal Rarretto and Frank Raagtl Then Turns His Weapon on Himself Wish Fatal EGact.

Los Angeles, De- 16.-This afternoon City Marshal NJ. k. Barretto and Con stab.e r. I. Pritchard attempted to ar rest Louis Arratta under a charge of incest with his own daughter. After the arrest Arratta requested to be al lowed to enter his house to procure his coat The cons.a able allowed him to en- ter, when Arratta grabbed a loaded shotgun, fired it at the constable. who tucked his head, the charge missing him and entering the arm Of Arratta' ; daughter. He then fired the second load at Marshal Barretto, three 'BB" shot entering the leg of one Frank Rangel wto was standing near by. Ar rStta then grabbed another gun, shoot ing himself twice. the shots being fatal. The injuries to BarrettO, Rangel and the gir., although painful are not dan SeroUs. After the shooting the officers found that Arratta hal besides the two shotguns. a loaded revolver and large knife. It is said that he feared lynch ing by his neighbors, who were greatly worked up by his unnatural crime with his daughter
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
A STEP so IMPORTANT
That England Rositates Before Tax
 ing It.

Berlin, Dec. 16.-Foreign officials in form the correspondent of the Assccia- ted Press that they do not know why Great Britain has not yet authoriz ad Ter minister at Peling to sign the joint note of the powers. Sir Ernest Satow has asked London for further instruc- tons on the subject. Germany believes instructions have not yet been received. It is pointed out that the signing of the note will be the first step of bind ing character yet taken by the powers jointly, hence it is supposed that Great Britain wants to consider the matter fully.
 It is believed that Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching will be ahle to show acceptable credentials and it is assumed that they are now communicating with the court in this connection.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
THE>HOUSF

Washington, Dec. 16.-Undar a con- current resolution already passed the house will adjourn /over for the holi- days on Friday. The week in the house IS not likely to be important, unless the river and harbor appropriation bill should be taken up Wednesday or Thursday. There has been nc decision upon this point however, tha bill not yet having been reported to the house. Tomorrow is individual suspension day under the rules, but only 9 brief time VIII be occupied With suspension busi- ness Several bills to divide judicial districts and the Lanham, Tex. claims bill probably will be passed. The ra- mainder of the day under an order made yesterday will be devoted to Q consideration of private pension bills. Tuesday has been set aside for the consideration of District of Columbia business.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17

those of the astounded onlookers, the
 payer won steadily, and betting so
 heavily, that on several turns of the
 wheel he stood to win nearly $2000 at
 one time, was about $90OO to the good.
 4 few reverses cut down his lead and he quit playing shortly before noon on a trifle over $75O0 ahead of the game The heavy winning was the chief bit of gossip among sporting men yesterday. At various times there have been heavy games in Phoenix resorts and in private sittings of poker parties, one man winning 5000 in one nights sitting last winter, but it is not be- lieved that ever before did a single player win in so short a time so large an amount as in Sunday mornings game,
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
WON 4 BIG STAKE
Mining Man Cleans Up S7,50O on
 Roulette Wheel.

Between F o'clock Saturday night and Il o'clock on Sunday morning, a very prominent mining man. who has been one of the chief figures in the Co., bre Grade litigation. won about $75O1 over the roulette wheel at the Palace saloon, probably the largest amount that has ever changed hands on any single game in Arizona, and certainly the heaviest wheel play that has ever been made in Phoenix. Soon after midnight the play began, the operator buying chips at $l00 per stack of twenty each. He was limited to bets of S2O each on the numbers and to $2OO each on the colors, the odd and the even, the columns, etc. Betting cooly and calmly, his head apparently on a better level and his nerves steadier than
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
FURTHER DELAY
British Minister Demands Notifica-
 tion of the Joint Note.

Pelling, Dec. 16.-Dafnite fnstruc- tions experimenting yesterdays com municaticn from London have been received by Sir Ernest Mason Satow, British minister, and h. now demands the modification of a point in the joint note, which the foreign envoys generally regard as important. This means further delay, as all the minis ters must communicate anew with their respective governments Just what is the nature of the objections raised by Great Britain, the ministers decline to say, but they admit that the new demand will involve a great deal more diplomatic procedure.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
FOOD FOB THE SEA
The Foundering of German Train
 ing Ship.

Madrid. Dec 15.-The German train ing frisate Gneisenau' las foundcred off Malga, northeast Of Gibraltar. Pri- vate dispatches say forty persons are drowned.
 The Graisenau foundersd at the en- trance to the port e Malaga, whence she was about to take refuge from terrible storm prevailing. A large number of cadets can be seen from the shore clingfng to the rigging They are shouting and signalling for help. The captain and many of the cadets have been drowned. It is believed that forty who left in one of the ships boats and have not been seen since are lost.
 Thc total loss now is thought to be Q least 100: some dispatches say 140.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
DANGEROUS FOR rRAINMEN.

Topeka (Kan.,) Dec. 16.-The Santa Fe, tralatPen are becoming 1esd,e and alssatisfed with c5nditions on d count of the running of trains. The new men at may of the block stations are unahle to take train orders with any degree # speed, and several cases have occurred where tn red signal was thrown just as a train was passing. This has caused trainmen to be exceptionally cautious. and in most instances to slow up when passing block stations that there may be no mistake.
 This thing is grating on our nerves" said a trainman today. We can never tell when the board will be thrown against us. We want to see the diffi- culty settled for our own safety
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
A BOYCOTT THREATENED.

Topeka, (Kan.,) Dec. 16.-Should the Santa Fe officials persist in refusing to arbitrate the treaty between it and the Order of Railway Photographers, a sys- tematic boycott will it is said, be sprung by members of the order all over the country, and an effort made to bring the road to time by cutting off its business. The Order of Railway Photographers has about 12,OOO members comprising managers and station agents on every road in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
INTERNATIONAL WHEEL RACE.

New York, Dec. 16.-Harry Bikes of Glen Falls, and Floyd Me Farland of San Jose, Cal, the American team, last night won the six-day international bicycle race by a wheel length from Burns Pierce of Bos- ton and Archie McEachern of Toronto, Canada. Caesar Simar of Paris and Jean Gougoltz of Monte Carlo, French team. were a third of a lap away. The distance covered by the winners was 262S miles and seven laps.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
AN ANTHRACITE TRUST.

Philadelphia. Dec. 16-The purchase by J. P. Morgan Ss Co.,, of the Pennsyl- vania coal company in the interest of the Erie railroad is looked upon in an- thracite circles in this city as but in cIdental and preliminary to a still greater and closer alliance between the anthracite interests. It is said that the next move of Morgan's interests will be to purchase the anthracite interests of Coxe Brothers and company in the Hazelton field.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17

gently of Phoenix. He has opened a law office here and will remain until after congress adjOurns.
 Mrs. Annie White of Phoenix, for merly of Fort Mcdowell, is here pros ecuting her case against the govern ment. Mark Smith please take notice. I have opened an office at 575 Four teenth street, N. w., and Arizonians visiting Washington will be made wei ocme there if they see fit to pull the latch string.
 c. c. RANDOLPH.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
A SELLER OF DIPLOMAS.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Dr. James Arm strong, president at various times of the Metropolitan and Independent Med icaI colleges and Illinois health univer- sity was yesterday sentenced by Judge Kohlsaat to serve one year in jail and ray a fine of $500. Armstrong was found guilty of using the United States mails to defraud. Armstrongs institu- tions were devoted entirely to the sell ing of diplomas.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
TRAINMEN IN CONFERENCE.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 16.-Representa- Hives of trainmsn, conductors, eng ineers and firemen held a conference this evening with Manager Nudge of the Santa Fe for the purpose of at tempting to mediate between the road and the Order of Railway Telegraph CTS. While no agreement was reached, the board of mediation was encouraged by MT. Nudge to hold a conference with Third Vice President Barr which will probably be done on Monday or Tuesday at Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
HANGED BY A MOB.

Owensboro, Ky. Dec 16.-Jim Hen derson and Bud Rowland, negroes, were hanged at o'clock tonight in the jail yard by a mob of fifty persons at Rock port, Ind. Henderson and Rowland waylaid, robbed and then murdered A. Syms, a white barber, at l a. m. this morning
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
A STRIKERS STORY.

Kansas City, Dec. 16.-According to a striker who reached here from Tope- ka today, an order for a sympathetic strike of trainmen on the Santa Fe system will be issued at F o'clock to- morrow by the Brotherhood of Railway Trairmen, unless the officials of that road in the meantime settle their differ ences with the telegraph operators now Out
Arizona republican., 1900-12-17
KRUGER UNDECIDED.

The Hague, Dee. 16.-In reply to dispatch from Grand Rapids, Mich, inviting him to the United States, MT. Kruger has wired that he has not ar rived at any decision with regard to visiting America.