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Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
MORE TROUBLE LIKELY
Ii Hung Chang Takes Action Against Prince Yuan and His Followers. Fourteenth Infanty and Belgian Lancers Rout Two Thousand Box CTS, Kill Many and Suffer But Light Losses.

Washington. Sept. 16.-In accordance with the prediction of Sir Robert Hart that there would be further hostilities in China in November it is reported that the British government is already considering the transfer of troops from South Africa to India in order to make it practicable to send more British troops to China. The Russians are reported actively engaged in Man churia. Twenty thousand Chinese sol diers are said to be in Pekin, disbandeI and with their coats turned for a dis guise. Waldersee is expected at Shang- graphed to General Yung Lu to use every effort to induce the emperor and empress to return to Pekin and to re- move Prince Yuan.
 It is also said that he sent a tele- graphic memorial impeaching Prince Yuan, Prince Chang and Tsalan, Tu- ans brother, as well as Rang Vii. pres ident of the war board, and Chao Gnu Chiao, commissioner of railways and president of the board of punishment
 Ii appended his own name and those of the viceroys of Nankin and Woo Chung, but the latter dfsapproves of the use of his name. This means a rupture with large. influential party. Dr. Morrison, the Pekin correspondent of the London Times, continues to pro- test against the evacuation of Pekin but says because of their barbarity. the withdrawal of the Russian troops would be positive benefit.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
TELLS OF THE STORM
Arizona Man Gives Graphic Picture
 of Texas Disaster.

John A. Rockfellow of Tombstone, Arizona, civil engineer, United States deputy mineral surveyor and official surveyor for Cochise county, has just returned home from New York.
 He came from New York to Calves ton on the Mallory line steamer COmal and arrived at Galveston Monday morning. They had heard nothing of the disaster at Galveston and when no boat came out from there to meet their ship they were indignant, but it did not take long to see that there Was something wrong.
 First they noticed that the light ship was gone, then they saw that the jet ties Were submerged, and the general baroness of the coast was noticed. Thea the dead bodies were seen floating by and the debris of the wrecked struc- lures could be seen.
 Imagine our surprise if you can" said Mr. ROckfellow to re- porter at Fl Paso. when the first knowledge any of us had of the awful disaster was the sights that met our eyes as We approached the island. I shall never forget the sight that the hundreds of floating, swollen bodies presented. We estimated the amount that We saw from the boat to be fully 200
 There isn't a house intact and hun dreds of them are completely demol ished. The trees are all down and the city is one great mass of debris. The estimate that 5000 are drawned is not a bit too large. Hundreds are yet under the debris. many of whom can be seen but can not be gotten out yet.
 II saw cart load after cart load of bodies being hauled to the gulf for burial. They were just thrown in and piled up like so much rubbish, and it was sight that had to be seen to be realized in it's ghastliness. We were there forty-eight hours.
 Before we left they had quit trying to take the decomposing bodies to the sea but were piling debris upon them and burning them where they lay"
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
A DREARY SABBATH
Order: Being Gradually Re-
 stored at Galveston
Less Looting and Desecrating of Corpses-Railroads Unite in Re construction of One Bridge-At- tention to Sick and Injured.

Galveston, Tex. Sept. 16.-Sabbath scrvlces were held in d few churches made fit for use. All day the work of clearing the streets Cf debris contin- ued. Only a few bodies were found to- day and they were quickly buried with out any attempt at identification. The military and civil authorities are CO., operating tremendously and there is less footing and desecrating of corpses. The destitute are being given free transportation. Owners of water craft and railway companies will be se- verely dealt with if any attempt is made to raise tho price of transporta- ton. All the railroads entering here are united in the reconstruction of one bridge and pushing work night and day, so that communication with the mainland is expected by Wednesday night. The injured and sick were re- ceiVing every care and attention. To- morrow the census of the Catholic pop ulation will he begun to ascertain the number of widows and orphans and the exact number of Catholics that have periShed.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
MILLIONS IN IT
For Man Who Will Produce a Heat
 Proof Bicycle Tire.

There is an enormous fortune in store for the man who will produce a bicycle
 tire which will stand the Arizona eli
 mate. The atmospheric conditions in this corner of Uncle SamuePs domain may be peculiarly fitted for all diseases
 to which flesh is heir, but the same conditions are decidedly detrimental to the longevity of tires. There is prob
 ably no place in the world where so many bicycles are used where the eli
 mate is so hard on bicycle tires as this
 vicinity" said a cycle dealer to a Re
 publican representative, Sunday. Within a radius of ten miles of Phoe-
 nix there are at least 5000 wheels and the chief item of repair on these ma
 chimes is in the tires. There are no
 hills to climb and in consequence but little strain on the frame or wheels of
 a bike, but the extremely dry neat plays havoc with tires. From that you must not infer that excessive moisture
 is conducive to the welfare of tire, indeed, too much water will ruin rup- Der as quickly as the contrary con dition, but there is happy medium. To illustrate the theory just put rub Der band where the sun will beat dl- rectly on it for three or four days and notice the effect. The elasticity will be gone and you can pick the band to pieces with your fingers. So it is with tires. and a pair of them on a wheel which Is left almost constantly in the sun will soon lose their spring, or life, become hard and at the first opportun- lty break wide open. Even tires which we have in stock soon go through the same change and unless carefully kept covered, are practically worthless after a few months. If buyers would get heavier tires on their wheels there would be less trouble of that kind"
 Local dealers have already been given an idea of the next years models of bicycles. There are few changes in details and no improvements that are of great value. The chainless model will be in greater favor, but it has not reached a degree of perfection which will cut in to any considerable extent on the popularity of the chain-driven bike. There will be no changes in prices and the best grade machines will cost from $40 to s75, and the cheaper grade from $25 upward.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17

tended by President Diaz and members of his official family. Later there will be processions to the cemetries for the decoration of the patriots graves.
 The birthday of Mexican independ- ence dates back to September Is, 1S10, until which time the country had fig ured as a part of Spain's vast posses sions in the western hemisphere. The first stand of the patriots was made on that day in the little mining town of Dolores. the movement being led by Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo. the patriotic priest whose name was destined to be handed down to posterity as the re vered parent of Mexican independence. The movement thus begun eliminated in the formation. of the republic under the leadership of Benito JaureZ
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
MURDER WILL OUT
After Fourteen Years a Skeleton
 Furnishes Evidence.

Poughkeepsie. N. =, Sept 15.-- Charged with the murder of a neigh boring farmer fourteen years ago, Peter Austin has been arrested on the evidence furnished by a skeleton dis covered two weeks ago at the bottom of a well on a farm in StOrmville, formerly owned by the prisoner.
 The skeleton is believed to be that of Charles Brewer, once employed by Austin. and who suddenly disappeared from his home in StOrmVille, Duchess county, on July ?, 1SS6 It was recalled when the skeleton was found that one night fourteen years ago, Austin and Brewer left Austin'S house together after a quarrel. The men had fought two months before, and Brewers leg was fractured. An examination of the bones found in the well revealed the fracture, and Coroner Bevier accepted this as conclusive evidence that the skeleton was that of Brewer. The body had been wrapped in a cloth. In the skull was found a fracture. evidently from a blow. Austin, before BrOWer's : disappearance, had rented from Brow CT, it is said. the implements with which he worked his farm. He failed to pay for their use and Brewer threatened to place a lien upon the farm. When they left the house on the night in question they were disputing about the matter.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
ALLIED GENERALS CONFER.

were in conference four hours today. The topic being how to best encourage the Chinese to return to work It was agreed that footing should cease and that foragers shall be accompanied by an officer, who should give a receipt for all supplies taken. In discussing the question of wintering troopss General Linevitch, the Russian commander. said most of his troops will winter in Tien Tsin. At the Japanese legation it is believed the man arrested for the murder of Von Ketteler was paid to ac- cuse himself in order to discredit Prince Ching. whom the Japanese fla vor. The Russians favor Earl Ii.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
ATLANTIC LINES
Five Great Lines Will Reduce Ere
 quency of Trips.

Paris, Sept. 16.-La Libre Parole pub lishes, with reserve. a dispatch from Marseilles, asserting that five of the great steamship lines are negotiating with view of diminishing the num- Der of voyages by about one-half.
 It is stated that they are taking this step because of the advance in the price of coal If an agreement is reached. part of the joint fleet will be placed out of commission and many employees will have to be dismissed.
 Those companies having mail con- tracts with the United States govern ment, the dispatch adds, have entered into negotiations with that government in accordance with the contemplated change.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
MARICOPA ALL RIGHT
MT. F. M. M urphy Likes the Republi-
 can Ticket.

A dispatch received last night from MT. F. M. Murphy, dated Detroit, ex- presses that gentleman's appreciation of the work of the recent republican county convention in these words:
 T have just read in The Arizona Re publican the Marfcopa county republi- can ticket. If the other counties of the territory have done, or will do as well there should be no question about the success of the republican ticket in the territory this falI.'
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
GIVE IN IF M'KINLEY WINS
Gen. sandrio's Advice to Rebels.
 Deserter Leads Raids.

Manila. Sept. 16.-A number of let ters written by General Sandico, a rebel leader, have been captured at Nueva Ecija. They show that the writer intends to advise the insurgents to surrender in the event of President Mckinley being reelected, but he urges them to maintain their opposition until the elections in the United States take place, in the hope that Bry4 n may be elected. He interprets a democratic success as equivalent to Thk indepen- dence of the Filipinos.
 David FaEin, a deserter from the
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
PORTO RICAN TRADE.
Growth of Our Commerce
 During the Last Year
An Increase of 50 Per Cent in Imports and 150 Per Cent in Exports. Operations Under the New Tariff Law.

Washington. Sept. 16.-(SpeciaD.- Commerce between the United States and Porto Rico has developed rapidly since the new act went into effect on May 1, 1900 Imports into the United States from that island have increased 90 per cent over those of one year ago and are three times as great as the average when Porto Rico was Spanish territory, while exports to the island have increased nearly 150 per cent over one year ago and are nearly five times as much as the average when Porto Rico was Spanish territory. During the month of July, whose figures have just been completed by the treasury bureau of statistics. the exports from the United States to the island were $529,- 129. against $206,466 in July, 1899, and $156, ,296 in July, 1897. Taking the entire three months in which the new act has been in operation, May, June and July, the exports to the island were $2,117, ,207 against $S73,45 in the corresponding months of 1899, $4S5,279 in the corre- spending months of 1897. and $393. 225 in the corresponding months of 1896. On
 
 were $640023, against S44S,267 in July, 1899 $145, ,273 in 1897 and S254, ,676 in July 1S96
 It is apparent therefore, from an eX- animation of these figures that imports from Porto Rico in the three months operation of the new law are fully 50 per cent in excess of those for the cor responding months of 1899 when the island was under the American flag but the former tariff relations yet un- while they are nearly three times as much as in the corresponding months of the closing years of Spanish control of the island. Taking the eX- port side of the picture the evidences of growth are still more plainly apparent. The exports from the United States to the island in May, June and July 1900. to $2,117,207, against $S73, ,450 in the corresponding months of 1899 S4S5,219 in the corresponding months of 1897, and $393, ,225 in the corresponding months of 1896. Thus the exports under the new law are nearly two and a half times IS much as in the corresponding months of 1899 when the island was under the American flag, but the tariff relations yet unaffected, and nearly five times as much as the average during the closing years of Spanish control Of the island.
 The following shows the commerce between the United States and the island of Porto Rico in May. June, and July of each year from 1896 to and in the year 1900, and enables a of the trade of the first three months under the new law, with the corresponding months of each year in the term covered. No comparison is made with 1898 owing to the fact that the hOstilities in existence during June. July and August of that year would make the comparison an unfair one.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
BIRDS EAT UP STATION.
Red-Headed WoOdpeckers at Lydon,
 Keep Time to Telegraph Clicks.

Topeka, Kas., Sept. 15.-Woodpeckers are destroying the Missouri Pacific rail road station at Lydon. In two weeks they have perforated the east end. The boys of the town drive them away with stones and clubs, but they always re- turn and renew their work of destruc- tion. The station agent says they peck away in unison with the ticks of the telegraph instruments. The upper half of the east end of the station is q wreck. In the early morning these red headed birds may be seen flying toward the station from every direction
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
UP PIXIES PEAK IN AN AUTO.
John Brisben Walker Climbs 11,000
 Feet in His Vehicle and Then Back.

Denver. Sept. 15.-For the first time in it's history Pike's Peak was ascended yesterday by an automobile. John Brisben Walker of New York did the feat. He did not go clear to the top, but made an ascent of Il, 900 feet. the highest that an automobile has travel ed anywhere in the world. His com panion was his son Justus.
 The road was the worst I ever saw" said Mir Walker today, and got worse and worse as We proceeded, and when 11,O00 feet was met We fell in with cer- tain people who told us it was much worse beyond and advised us to turn back, and this I proceeded to do. Go- ing back, however. was like coming down a toboggan chute. It was fear fully rapid work
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
WONT BACK THE PRAYER CHAIN.
General Officers of the W. c. T. T..
 Disown the Indiana Experiment.

Chicago. Sept. 16.-The general off cers of the National w. C. T. L. met yesterday at their headquarters at Rest college, Evanston. Among other mat terS discussed was the prayer chain started by some of the members of the Indiana w. C. T. Y. for the defeat of President Mckinley at the coming election. They were unanimous in re- gretting this action. and will not CO., operate with the plan.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
WILL RACE FOR S1O,OOO.

Nv York, Sept. 15.-Cresceus and The Abbott. each with a record of 2:O434, are matched to trot at Cleveland during the fall meeting. The association of fers an equal division of the gate and guarantees S1O,OOO.
 A. J. Welch offered S6,OOO for a race at the Empire City track next week, but MT. Hamlin insisting on an equal division. George Ketcham, owner of Cresceus. declined.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE.
The Celebration of the Ninetieth Anni-
 VerSary.

City of Mexico, Sept 16.-Today
 was the ninetieth anniversary of Mexican independence and throughout the republic elaborate preparations were made for a suitable celebration of the event. The streets of the capital assumed holiday attire and everyone paid homage to the memory of Miguel Hidalgo, Bernito Jaurez and other lib- orators of Mexico. Special religious ser vices in honor of the day were held, those at the cathedral being at
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
PERMISSION TO SAIL
Dom Paul May Go If He Will leave
 His Address.

Lourenzo Marques, Sept. 16.-The Portuguese government has authorized the departure of President Kruger from Lourenzo Marques. provided assur- ances are given that Kruger's destina- tion is really Europe. It is said that Kruger will take German steamer for Holland via Marseilles.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
FIGHT WITH BOXERS.

Tien Tsin, Sept 16.-The Fourteenth infantry engaged 2.dOO Boxers at Matao on the road to Pekin. They were rein forced by the Bengal lancers and rout- ed the enemy. who lost 200 dead. The Americans had no casualties. The Ger mans engaged the Boxers west of Pekin on the 18th. They lost twenty men. Indications point to a withdrawal of all the powers from Pekin to Tien Tsin.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
JOHN B. RANDOLPH DEAD
The Well Known Art Critic Killed by
 Fall.

New York, Sept. 16.-John B. Ran dolph, a well known art critic, was killed by a fall own stairs at his resi- dence on West 121st street, today The accident happened shortly after mid night and death came al 9 a. m. His skull was fractured. Mir. Randolph was for years the purchasing art critic for the Goulds. Huntingtons. Mills and other prominent families.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
MET THE PASTORS.
Roosevelt and Party Hurrying Through
 the Northwest.

Glendive, Mont, Sept. 16.-Gcvernor Roosevelt's sperlaI train left Bismarck this morning for Miles City. There was no speechmaking en route, but at New Salem and Dickinson the pastors of several churches met the governor with members of their congregations and were presented. Those accompa- rylng the governor today are Senators Hansbrough and Carter, ex-Senator Wilson. Hon. John Proctor Clarke and General Curtis Guild, Jr.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
Havana, Sept. 16.
NATIONALISTS WIN.

Havana, Sept. 16-In yesterdays election for delegates to the constitu- Tional convention the nationals tri- umphed in Havana province. Pinar del Rio, Puerto Principe and Santa Clara. The nationalists assume to be anti auneXa tionists. but are moderate in tone and many delegates will bc pro American.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
STILL AT LARGE
The Yuma Murderer Escaped to Old
 Mexico.

Yuma. Ariz., Sept. 16-(SpeciaD.- Guillermo Lisaldo, the Mexican who murdered his mistress here last We'd nesday. is still at large. The officers have searched diligently but found no trace. The murderer is supposed to be at Lerdo Colony, fifty miles below the international boundary line, where he has friends.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
BIG FIRE IN HOUSTON.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 16.-The Mer- chants & Planters oil mill was de- strOyed by fire this afternoon. The loss is S4OO0OO. Three hundred and fifty men are thrown out of employment.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
BRYAN'S SUNDAY.
Spent Quietly in St. Louis, But at It
 Again Today.

St. Louis. Sept. 16.-Bryan attended services at the Centinnary Methodist church and spen the remainder of the day with relatives. He left at p. m. for Southeastern Kansas, where he will spend the next two days. He speaks at Galena Kas.. tomorrow afternoon and will also make several short speeches en route.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
RYAN'S INFLUENCE.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1G.- An effort is being made to Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia to arbitrate the differences between the anthracite coal miners and the mine owners. Father Phillips of Hazelton was in conference alt a late hour with President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers urging delay Of the strike till Ryan eXhausts his efforts.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
THIRTEEN LIVES LOST.

Viennt, Sept. 16.-There was an ex- plosion today aboard the Servian steamship Negotin on the lower Dan ube. The boiler burst and the vessel sank. The captain and twelve others were drowned. r-t
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
BASE BALL
Record of Games Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Chicago-Chicago 6; Indianapolis. 2.
 At Milwaukee-Milwauke 8; Cleve- land, ?. Second game-Milwaukee l; Cleveland, s.
 At Kansas City-Kansas City, ,; Buffalo, Il.
 At Detroit-Detroit, 8; Minneapolis, f.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
RUN OUT OF TOWN.
Zion Elder and Two Converts Driven
 From Mansfield, Ohio.

Mansfield, O.. Sept. 16.-Zion Elder Ephraim Bassinger of Bluffton, Ind, who has been holding meetings here, was today run out of town after being thoroughly pelted with apples, tobacco cuds and other missels. Two of his converts, Frank Cavier, and F.. H. Leby were run out with him.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
MEETING IN WILKESBARRE.

Willlesbarre, Pa. Sept. 16.-SeVeral meetings of miners were held in this district, addressed by organizers of the United Mine Workers. There were no disturbances
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
DUTCH SHIP FURNISHED.

The Hague, Sept. 16.-The govern ment of the Netherlands has tele- graphed LourenZo Marques offering a Dutch warship to bring Kruger to Hol- land.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
TRIED TO SWIM THE CHANNEL

Callas, Sept. 16.- Mme Walburg, who started from here yesterday to swim the English channel abandoned the attempt after swimming twenty miles,
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
WANTED 50 TO 19 ON BRYAN.

New York, Sept. 16.-Bryan men in Wall street yesterday continued to want big betting odds. J. J. Judge an- nounced that he had $500 to bet on Bryan against s5,C00.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
OFF FOR PEKIN.

Tien Tsin Sept. 16.-William Rockhill, special representative of the United States in China, has gone to Pekin. Ii Hung Chang is at Taku on a Russian vessel.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
CUBAN ELECTIONS.
General Wood Reports That Every
 thing Passed CT Quietly.

Washington. Sept 16.-The war de- partment received the following from General Wood, military governor of Cuba:
 Havana, Sept. 16. Reports from all over the island show that the elections were quiet and orderly, no disturbances anywhere"
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17

The following table shows the prin-
 cipal exports from the United States to
 Porto Rico in July. 1900, compared with Ink 1900.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-17
PRINCE HENRY DEAD.

Munich, Sept. 16.-Prnce Henry of Hesse died here today.