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Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
LISCUMS RECORD.

Washington, July 15.-Colonel Elmer son H. Liscum, who was killed in the battle at Tien Tsin was a competent officer. with an honorable military rec ord of almost forty years, being a vet eran of the civil war
 He was but a little over three months in the volunteer service as corporal of company H, First Vermont infantry, Vermont being his native state.
 February 1, 1862, he enlisted as a pri- vate in the Twelfth infantry of the regular establishment, serving later as corporal sergeant and First sergeant in companies E and A of the second bat talion. March p. 1889, he accepted a commission as second lieutenant. and May was made first lieutenant. From February to October. 1865, he served as regimental quartermaster. In Septem- Der, 1866, he was transferred to the Thirtieth infantry, and accepted a captaincy in the Twenty-fifth infantry, March 26, 1867 In July, 1870, he was assigned to the Nineteenth infantry. and on May 4, 1892, was made major of the Twenty-second infantry. April :5. 1899. he was made colonel of the Ninth infantry and sent to Marila. At the outbreak of the Chinese trouble the Ninth infantry was sent to Tien Tsen.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
THE STORY FROM REMY.

Washington, July 16.-The navy de partment this morning received official confirmation from Admiral Remey of the reverse of the allied forces at Tien Tsin on the morning of the 18th. The dispatch is dated at Chee Foo, July lG, and says:
 Tt is reported that the allied forces attacked the native city on the morn ing of the 18th. Russians on the right with the Ninth infantry and marines on the left. The losses to the allied forces were large, the Russians one hundred, including an artillery colonel; the Americans over thirty; the British over forty; the Japanese eight, includ- ing a colonel; the French twenty-five.
 Colonel Liscum of the Ninth infan- try was killed, also Captain Davis of the marine corps.
 Captain Lealy and Lieutenants But Ter and Leonard werc wounded At seven in the evening the allies attack on the native city was repulsed with great loss. Details are not yet con- firmed. (Signed.) REMEY."
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
THE NEW PRESCOTT
Fifty Buildings Erected on the
 Plaza Yesterday
Leading Commercial Houses Open Their Doors in Temporary Guar ters-Debris Being Cleared Away. Insurance Men Arriving.

Prescott. Ariz., July 1G.-(Special)- Louis Mel adjuster of the Aetna Fire Insurance company. arrived tonight. The Imperial company adjuster arrives tomorrow. Six others. representing various companies, are expected to ar rive the next day. The fire is still smouldering.
 An alarm of fire this morning was caused by a fresh breaking out of the storehouse ruins in the rear of the Bashford- Burmister company's wreck. Burke & Hickey have leased the Sher- man House for year. They will build one of the finest hotels in the west inn mediately. Wilson, the clOthier, in tends building: also Samuel Hill. Or ders have already been given. The Postal Telegraph company is at work on the only business corner left in the City-WOOs.er's news depot. The Ari- zora R publicans were completely sold out in less than one hour. The Bur mister Sons company has ordered three cars of supplies immediately. Brink meyer is utilizing the bakery at Fort Whipple. J. J. Hawkins will rebuild more substantially.
 Lawler is rushing a building to ac- commodate tke fire sufferers. Frank Wright arrived tonight. The Indepen- dent Telephone company is one of the heaviest losers. Martindell & Horne represent over one huhdfed and fifty thousand dollars of insurance risks. The Bank of Arizona is quartered with the electric light building. The debris is being cleared away rapidly. Old walls are being dynamited to make room for new Prescott. About fifty temporary buildings were erected on the plaza today.
 Miss Ora Roberts is quite i'll and threatened with typhoid fever
 Ed Shumate arrived tonight from California
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
No War but Lots of Ki|I- ing Going On
REFUSED AT TEEN TSIN
Allied Forces, Twice Defeated by the
 Chinese, Sustain Heavy Losses Many Americans Among Them Administration Acting Conserva- lively but Vigorously Miles in Conference With Secretary Root.

Washington, July 16.- The decision of the administration at the md of this most eventful day is that the United States is not at war with China. The big happenings at Tien Tsin coming on top of the stories of the last struggles at Pekin have not affected the attitude of the administration on this point. The United States and China are techni- cally at peace. But this statement should not be accepted as indicating purpose on the part of the United States government to hold it's hand in the administration of swift and ade- quate punishment upon the Chinese without regard to station who may be responsible for the outrages of the pact few weeks. It means simply that the government of the United States feels that it can best achisve that purpose by regarding the status officially as one of peace. To hold otherwise would seri- ously cripple the government in it's ef- fort to obtain satisfaction for outrages the Americans in China have suffered. We should find the ports of China, now open to the United States, closed, and all sorts of impediments would be en- countered which are now missing.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
LOST ON THE DESERT
J. M. Meneck, a Noted Scientist, Sup
 posed to Have Perished.

Williams. Ariz., July 16.-(SpeciaD. Intelligence is just received that J. M. Meneck mining expert, engineer and representative of the Smithonian insti- tute, is lost upon the desert. He left here June A for Utah, in company with four others, in quest of one of the fla nous lost mines in that district Short ly after reaching the desert of southern Utah he wandered away from his com panions and no trace of him could be obtained. After four days search the remaining party decided that he had become insane and wandered off. per ishing from thirst. MT. Meneck was widely known as a scientist
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17

year gold bonds of the Southern Rail way company, in the following amounts for each security: For Evansville, Rockport and Easton railway first mortgage 6 per cent bonds of $1. 900 each, with coupons due January 1, 1898 and thereafter attached, s1 ,1SO; Louis vile, Evansville & St. Louis railroad. first mortgage per cent bonds, with coupons due October 1, 1885,, and there after. $1,SO0; Louisville Evansville & St. Louis railroad second mortgage 6 per cent bonds, with coupons due Oc- tober l, 1895, and thereafter, $7OO; Louisville, Evanville & St. Louis Con- solidated Railroad company, first con- solidated mortgage 5 per cent bonds. with coupons due January 1, 1894, and thereafter. s750: Huntingtonburg. Tell City & CanneltOn first mortgage per cent bonds, with coupons due October 1, 1894 and thereafter, s165; and Louisville. Evansville & St. Louis Consolidated railroad general mortgage 4 per cent bonds. with coupons due March 1, 1894, and thereafter, $75.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
TERRY BEAT ERNE QUICKLY
Pummeled Victory Out of the Light
 weight Champion.

New York, July 16.-Tonight in Mad ison Square Garden Terry McGovern of Brooklyn defeated Frank Erne of Buff falo. the lightweight champion of the world. It was a hurricane fight from bell to bell without seconds let-up except when one of the contestants was lying on the floor of the ring. McGov- ern used the tactics he said he would follow. He rushed in on Erne at the very beginning and sent lefts and rights in in such quick succession that Erne, fast as he is, was nonplussed. Erne un- doubtedly is the cleverer of the two, but his clevernesS availed him nothing against the bulldog rushes and fiery attacks of the little featherweight champion. Erne, of course, trained far below his usual weight, as he had agreed to meet McGovern at 12S pounds, which is five pounds below the lightweight limit.
 The fighting was so fast that it was impossible to keep track of the blows, but Terry landed three blows to Erne's two. In the third round Terry f1oored him twice and it was with difficulty that Erne arose the second time. He was gasping for breath, blood running down his throat, partially choking him. It was evident that Erna was now beaten man and McGovern started in to finish him. Terry sent a smash to the face which landed on Erhe's nosa and with a couple of blows the little fellow paved the way for the knockout swing, but Ernes' seconds seeing their man had already enough. threw up the sponge and saved the Swiss boxer from a knockout.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
BUT ONE CONCLUSION.

Washington, July 16.-Without eX- caption today the foreign representa- tives in Washington accepted as prac- tically certain that the foreign lega- tions and ministers at Pehn have been wiped out. At the same time there is not word confirmatory from any of the foreign offices and the conclusion is based on accommodating unofficial data that the slaughter occurred about July or '. Even among high Chinese of -ifeistls hope has-bre1r -aAOf4t given up. but they maintain that there fs no of ficial information and that they are as much in the dark as the others.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
PREPARING FOR WAR.

Washington. July 16.-General Miles had an extended conference this af- ternoon with the secretary of war con- corning the dispatch of endorsements to China. No statement could be se- cured, but it is understood that Miles strongly urged that troops be with drawn immediately from the Philip pines so that large army could be thrown into China within a compara- lively few days instead of awaiting the slow processes of assembling an army in this country and Cuba and getting it to China. Notwithstanding General Miles recommendation the apparent policy is to forward troops to China from this country and Cuba as fast as they can be ass embled.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERs
Worlds Convention opens in London
 With Big Demonstration.

London, July 15.-With d season of prayer and praise, participated in by nearly 10000 men and women, the Worlds Christian Endeavor convention commenced a busy day. The rally took place in Alexandria palace, the interior of which presented d bright appearance with it's elaborate decorations, consist ing of the banners of the various so- cieties From to 10 o'clock there were quiet hour services, happy idea i'm ported from America, where it has ever been a prominent feature of the big Christian Endeavor conventions. The general subject of the morning meet ing was The Twentieth Century En- deavorers in the Kings Service Dr. Francis Clark, the Bishop of London, Rev. Theodore Parr of New South Wales, and other prominent partici- pants occupied seats on the platform. and among the Americans who were heard during the morning were Charles M. Stebbins, Dr. Maltby. D. Babcock. Rev. George C. Lorimer and pr. J. Munro Gibson. The afternoon was taken up with denominationaI rallies. A great public demonstration will he held this evening. pr. Babcock will
  ture of the Twentieth Century" The Rev Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka will speak on the subject of Commercial Problems" and among other prominent American divines to be heard are Bishop B. w. Arnett of Ohio, the Rev. Robert Nourse of New York, and T. B. Eddy of Auburn, N. Y. There will also be prominent speakerS from many parts of Great Britain "a from India. Australia, Africa, Chl and the Pa cific islands.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
THREE THOUSAND KILLED.

Washington, July 16-A report has reached Chinese quarters here of d shocking tragedy in Pekin not herefo fore shown in any of the repolts from China. This appears in d paper print ed in Chinese text, and although ii is in no way official and may be part of the exaggerated gossip of the situation, 1t has none the less attracted the at tention of the Chinese minister here. According to this Chinese report 5000 Chin SC officials in Pekin engaged in the government service united in a De- tition to Prince Yuan to spare the for eisners and afford them every protec- ton. In response to this, according to the Chinese report Prince Tuan ordered that those who had united in the peti- ton be killed, and the order was there upon carried out
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
VICTORY FOR SETTLERS
Secretary of the Interior Reverses
 Decision of Prescott Land Office.

Williams, Ariz., July 16-(SpeciaD- The register and recorder of the Pres colt land office mas received the de- cisOn of the secretary of in the interior in the matter of the United States against George G. Wharton of Will jams. involving extensive homestead entries. The secretary reverses the de cision of the Prescott land office and holds that the Wharton entry shall stand, subject to the submission of an other proof at any time within the life of the entry. This is a victory for all the homesteaders of northern Arizona and involves many thousand dollars.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
PROBABLY vIRULENT SMALLPOX.
Fatal Disease in a Remote Part of
 Louisiana Which Is q Puzzle.

New Orleans. July 16.-A fatal dis ease, which the local physicians be- lieve to be smallpox, but concerning which there is some doubt, exists in and around Columbia. the seat of jus tice of Caldwell parish in this state. and the local authorities have appealed to the state board of health for assist ance. So far there are fifty cases of this disease. It attacks negroes only, although whites have been thrown in contact with it. Every person attacked dies. The board of health is inclined to think the Caldwell epidemic small poX of virulent type. Two physicians were sent to Caldwell today and a large number of tents were sent for the sick
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
ALL CIVILIZATION MoURNs.

London. July 16.- Revenge today. mourning tomorrow" is practically the universal cry of Europe, but it is sor- rowfully admitted there can be no re- venge today nor perhaps for many to- morrows. Nothing has been received today that adds to the information pre- viOusly obtained regarding the massa- ere. The departure of warships to- ward Shan Hai Kuan on the gulf of Liao Tung are taken to indicate that this route may be adopted for an ad- vance on Pekin, which is distant ITO miles from Shan Hai Kuan.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
THE INDIANA SAILS.

Washington, July 16.-The following cablegram was received at the war Ge- partment today from General MacAr- thur:
 Manila. July 16.
 To the Adjutant-GeneraI. Washing ton; The transport Indiana sailed yes terday for China with twenty-one off, cers, including two medical. S47 men or the Fourteenth regiment United States infantry, one officer. thirty men of the Ninth United States infantry. William Crozier, ordnance officer: one office ordnance, sergeant, one chaplain. sixteen hospital corpsmen, Flintshire with seven officers, 271 men of Reilly's battery, two medical officers. and five hospital corpsmen, fully equipped
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
CANYONS VIEWS.

Washington, July 16.- Representa- tive Cannon of Illinois. chairman of the house committee on appropriations. when asked today if there would be an extra session of congress, said: That Is for the president to say, but hardly see any occasion for it yet. The first thing to do is to learn who is respon- sible for this trouble. When this is set tled we may be in a position to say whether or not we are to have war with China
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
los t Alvord Jr Tor Supt Art Dept Library nf e.

The chamber of commerce stake offers S5, 900 for 2:34 pacers. There are two other trotting and two pacing stakes offered of s2 each. The other meets of the Grand circuit will come as follows: Cleveland, July 23 to 27; Columbus, July 30 to August 3; Buffalo, August to 10; Glens Falls, August 13 to Is; Boston, August 20 to 25; Hartford. Au gust 27 to 31; Providence, September to s; New York, September Il to 16; Terre Haute, September 24 to %.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
ST. LOUIS AIR LINE.
Plans for Reorganization of the l.. E.
 & St. L. Consolidated.

New York, July 16-Today was the last day for the deposit of securities with J. P. Morgan & Co. by holders of the St. Louis Air line bonds who desire to participate irl the reorganization. The plans for the reorganization of the road, which is technically known as the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Consolidated railway, are as follows: This firm of J. P. Morgan x Co. will issue for the present securities of the St Louis division first mortgage, fifty
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
THE POWERS CASE
A Letter of Defendant Was Placed in
 Evidence.

Georgetown. Ky. July 16.-The trial of Caleb Powers as accessory to the GOebel murder, was resumed at 9:30. A letter signed by Caleb Powers in which this expression was used. 'I have had a hard time getting Taylor and others to start, but they are all right now and this thing will soon end" was made q part of the record.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
CLOUDBURsT IN TEXAS
Fifteen Known Dead and Probably
 Others in Flood.

Coleman, Tex, July 16-Fifteen lives are known to have been lost in cloud burst here today. Ten bodies have been recovered, but only two were identi- fled. They are:
 JOSEPH SPALII, a leading merchant of this village.
 JOHN FULEISSTINE.
 It is feared that many more lives were lost in the valley below Coleman.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
REBELLION IN COLUMBIA
Ministers Disagree and Warfare Is
 Probable.

Kingston, Jamaica, July 16.-News has reached here of serious split in the Colombian government. Certain ministers have taken position antag- onistic to their colleagues. The former have the confidence of the republic and soldiery and should the split become more acute the rebels will be largely re- inforced by government troops.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
TO CONTROL GAS COMPANIES.

Baltimore. Md. July 16.-A meeting of stockholders of the Consolidated Gas company to vote on the proposition to increase the capital stock and for the election of directors was called here to- day. There is d syndicate. the menI- bers of which are candidates for di- rectors seeking to control the manage ment of the company. The Continental Trust company, of this city, is appar- ently leader in the fight for control.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17

an admission that there was no ground for hoping that the report was not true, William St. John Frederick, parlia- mentary secretary for the foreign of flee, had nothing to communicate. An unusual hush fell upon the chamber when the subject came up. A few members doffed their hats. but other wise there was no demonstration.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
BASE BALL
Record of Games Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Chicago-Pittsburg. S; Chicago, 3. At Indianapolis-No game; rain. At Detroit-Detroit, 6; Milwaukee, 4. At adelphia-Boston, s; Philadel- phia, 1.
 At Buffalo-Buffalo, 4; Minneapolis, .. At New York-New York, :; Brook lyn, ,.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
MORE MARINES TO GO.

Washington. July 16.-General Hey wood, commander of marine corps, is arranging for mobilization of another battalion of marines for the east. The battalion of marines for the east. They will leave San Francisco as soon as transportation can be arranged, prob ably about August 1.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
RAVAGES OF CHOLERA
Thousands of Fatal Cases in India
 Famine Districts.

London, July 16.-The governor of Bombay telegraphing to the secretary of state for India, says that there We're 1929 cases of cholera in the famine dis tricts during the week ending July 7, of which 6,414 were fatal and that in the native states there were 9.526 cases. of which 5,S92 were fatal. The total number of deaths on the relief work was 5.S10.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
JAPAN's VIGOROUS ACTION.

Yokohama. July 16.-Japan is meeting the situation in China with vigor and promptitude. At a cabinet meeting held on Monday last the sum of fifty millions was appropriated for imme- diate expenses involved in the instant dispatch of troops.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
A CABINET COUNCIL.

Washington, July 16.-Secretary Hay called cabinet council this morning to consider the Chinese situation. After the meeting Secretary Root immedi- ately went into consultation with Adju- tant General Corbin. He refused to discuss the situation.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
ARIZONA POSTMASTERS.

Washington. July 16.-(SpeciaD.- Postmasters have been appointed as follows:
 Arizola-E. w. Clayton, vice NJ. A. Nicholson. resigned.
 Black WarriOr-D. A. Abrams. vice C. S. Fleming, resigned.
 Blue-C. B. Martin, vice NJ. A. Bake, resigned.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
FAMOUS JUGGLERS HERE.

New York, July 16.-The Ranblers, a troup of jugglers, whose acts at the AL hambra attracted more attention in London than any other vaudeville fea- ture in recent years, make their first appearance here today.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
IN DANGER AT SHANGHAI.

London, July 16.-Telegrams from Shanghai and Che Foo indicate an in creasingly serious state of affairs. It is alleged that the foreign consuls at Shanghai have cabled their govern ments that there is urgent need for warshipS to protect that city.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
GRAND RACING CIRCUIT OPENS

Detroit. Mich.. July 16.-The grand circuit of racing opened here this af
 ternoon. The purses for this meet amount to $5O,00O The principal stake is S1O,OOO, the merchants and manufac- turers' event for PA class trotters.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
THE METAL MARK EFT.

New York. July 16.-Silver certifi- cates. 61% 662A; bar silver, 61B; Mexi- can dollars, 4S14.
 Copper. dull: brokers, 1925; exchange, 16.5o; castings, 15.25
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
PRINCE TUAN's INHUMANITY.

Washington, July 16.-An unofficial report has come to the attention of the Chinese officials here to the effect that 5000 Chinese officials at Pekin peti- toned Prince Tuan to protect the for eigners, whereupon Prince Tua1 or dered all those who united in the4eti- tion to be killed.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
FREE DELIVERY AT HOMESTEAD.

Homestead. Pa, July 16.-Free deliv- cry service was established here today. The regular carriers entered into their work. and everyone seems much re lieved over the institution of the new system.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
GREAT RAIN IN IOWA.

Sioux Falls, Ia., July 16.-Rainfall of over six inches has deluged this sec stion. Small streams are out of their banks. and it is feared that damage to crops will be great.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITS.

Washington. July 16.-The secretary of the treasury today withdrew S5.00O. 900 from the depository banks. This was in pursuance of the third call is sued on June 26.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
NO NEWS OF MASSACRE.

London. July 17.-(3:5O a. m)-Up to this hour no further news has been re- cetved regarding the reported massacre at Pekin, from any source. In the house Of commons last evening, beyond
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
OFF FOR WASHINGTON.
The President Will Spend a Few Days
 at the Capital.

Canton. O.. July 16.-President Me Kinley will probably leave Canton for Washington some time this evening He expects to be absent from Canton two or three days.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
ANOTHER DEUCE.

Kerrville. Tex, July 16.-A cloudburst occurred north of this place tonight. Many farms were inundated and loss of life is probable
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
SUGAR JUMPS AGAIN.

New York, July 16.-All grades of re- fined sugar were advanced ten points per hundred pounds this morning.
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