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Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
A DOCTORS SUIT
In Which a Fee was Subjected to a
 Come Down.

The only matter before the district court yesterday was the case of pr. Cottren vs. Mary V. Jones to collec, q physicians fee for $3,0OO, so the com- plaint stated. Mir. Jones, who is the wife of a Pittsburg manufacturar. did not believe that she had lived in the Salt River valley long enough to incur an ailment of such financial propor- tions. That was some time last April. The case began when Mrs. Jones called upon Dr. COttrall for treatment for an obdurate hemorrhage or discharge from the nose. The treatment lastei' about eight or ten Clys and then she ceased coming. The doctor calIel upon her the next day and diagnosed her case in such a. manner that she de- cided to hurry back to Pittsburg, where her husband is a wealthy manu- facturer, to consult her family physi- clan. Before she could gGt away from town the doctor filed a suit for SS,0p0 and attached Mrs. Jones personal ef- fleets. The release of them by bond for Mrs. Jones was just like receiving money from Pittsburg, and she went on her way without interruption.
 She had not been home a week until Pittsburg lawyer, a MT. Balph, came to Phoenix to investigate the diagnostic and professional career of Dr. Cottrell. He went back without saying much, only fnquiring when the case would likely come up for trial.
 It was intimated by the friends of the plaintiff that there was something underlying which would cause grief in PittSburg and shake the manufacturing industries of the east 10 their founda- tion. The earthquake never happened and the trial was so far as the defense was concerned a tame affair.
 A disagreement among doctors, some what irrelevant, arose over the name of Mrs. Jones' illness. Dr. Cottrell de- scrtbed it as ozena, which, according to some of the books, is a discharge from the nose; according to others, as a disease, and according to still others nothing at all.
 The funniest thing happened when the plaintiff himself was on the stand. What is a reasonable charge for your services?" asked Judge Campbell on cross examination.
 The plaintiff replied, "$SOO."
 When Mir. Campbell had been re- stored to consciousness he inquired how that reply could be reconcied with the amount described In the complaint. S3,0O0. Dr. Cotnell's answer was suc- cinct and explanatory; he said his at torneys had suggested that figure. His attorneys afterward said they had ad- vised against It from the beginning.
 Then a number of physicians were putt the stand to testify as to the value of pr. CottrellS services. A proper charge they said, would be $2 a visit.
 That was really all there was of the trial The jury retired and returned a verdict for $2O. Mrs. Jones was sat isfied, Lawyer Balph was satisfied and everybody was satisfied, unless, per hGps, Dr. Cottrell, who has not ex- pressed himself.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27

animation of the influence of forest cover on water flow, which was made on the watershed of the Arrowhead river, in southern California; the stud ies of the habits Of growth and re- production of the two most important lumber trees of the Pacific coast the red fir and the redw pod, and the sur vey of the results of trae-planting un- dertakings, which nave been carried on in the northern part of the Mississippi valley.
 During the coming winter the agents of the division will spend most of their time in working up the results of the summers surveys and in preparing re- ports on then, although there will doubtless be some field work as well.
 The division of forestry has just completed the first extended survey of the results of the early tree-planting enterprises which had ever been made in the middle west. Hithereo there had been no attempt to digest on any considerable scale the experience which might have been gained from these plantations. The result las been that though plantations of trees are every where needed as wind-breaHs and ready sources of supply for fence posts, fuel, etc, they have hfth5rto been established cheifiy according to rules and customs, which were found ed only on loose generalities and scanty experiences. Sin-e last July, how ever, two field parties from the tree planting section of the division of for estry have been examining large num- bers of plantations in Kansas, Ne braska, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, and Oklahoma, with the purpose of observing the effects of the sOil loca- cation and methods of planting on the growth of trees in as great a number of plantations as possible.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27

ment made by him after he had re- covered from a great scare. The facts are these: After Scott had been brought in from the justices court, supposedly filled with broken. glass. pr. Woodruff. the county physician, came in. He ordered Scott brought you committed suicide." Scott re- piled, "Doctah, I'se done as good as dead"
 Dr. Woodruff replied: "I've no doubt you are, but I want to do what I can for you.''
 Turning to Deputy Sheriff Slankarl, he said: ,'"rake him out and wash hin well and put clean linen on him." Scott was given a good bath, the first for years. clean clothes were put on him, and in a half hour he was returned. An operating table was ready eor him. Put him on,'' said the doctor. :ay1ng out some dangerous looking kni> es. and strap nim down."
 Wat yo' goin' 70 to, doctah?" cried Scott.
 I'm going 70 hol1 q post n1ortem," said the doctor. ''anI get that glass out of yod. TT have to GU. yonr DOW els open
 " Oh, dont, Do tor" cried Scott. "I wants to die ln' ba done ub lis sInfGl worl'."
 That's all right said the dotior: but I want 10 hold inv jon. l have to keep you -problteJ alir&, SD that you can b.: hung pr sent 70 the ptni- tentiary.''
 The doctor began What-inr kis l,n fe and pulling up Scott's shirt, said: ''Well have that glass out in min ute"
 Scott turned white and cried: "Foh God. doctah, I didn't eat no glassi Dat was muffin but rock candy!"
 That was what I thought" said the doctor. T think theyll give you some extra years for that fool bluff"
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
AN ATTIC WEEK
The Biennial Convention of the Phi
 Delta This Week.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. 26.-Intellectual appearing men, all of them wearing in- signia buttons of white anu blue, were much in evidence about the Louis vile hotels today. They are the del egates to the twenty-sixtl biennial convention of the Phi Delta Theta Greek Letter fraternity, which began here today and will continu4 through out the week. An elaborate programme has been arranged and a greater pro- portion of the 200 delegates and rep .resentatives are already here. The first business session was held today in Elks' hall. There were addresses of welcome and responses after which the routine work was taken up.
 Social features have a prominent part in the weeks programme This evening Mir. and Mrs. Frank D. Swope gave a reception for the fraternity The guest of honor was Miss Mary French Field. of Chicago. Miss Field is the daughter of the late Eugene Field, and has been adopted as the Daughter of the Fraternity"
 The Phi Delta Theta fraternity is one of the oldest college secret so-
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
EXPECTED DISASTERS.

Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. 26.-About 90O0,- 900 bushels of coal were started to southern points today. More would have been shipped had the river not been on such a rampage, making it un- safe. The river at 10 D. m. registered at the dam twenty-one feet and was rising at the rate of six inches an hour.
 Both the Allegheny and Mononga- hala are still rising. the result of heavy rains along their entire length for the past forty eight hours.
 Rlvermen expect twenty-five feet i'. the Ohio before a fall begins. The flood mark Is twenty-four feet. While this stage will hardly be reached every precautfon is being taken to prevent loss if it should come.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
A LACK OF INTEREST
Baseball Does Not Seem to Be Popular
 in Arizona This Year.

Word was received from Tucson yes
 terday to the effect that arrangements could not be made for a series of games
 between the Grays and the Phoenix baseball team, as has been heretofore expected and announced. The base ball spirit seems to be broken in that city and what is still more to be regretted. needs suickening in Phoe- nix. It was hoped that the series above referred to would be played and that a return series wiuld be played in Phoenix during the carnival From the present outlook, however, baseball will have to be omitted from the carnival attractions. It takes two good teams to get up a good game, besides some financial encouragement, and both re- quisites are wanting.
 The disappointment is the more keen for the reason that the Phoenix team never had better opportunity to form a crack club than at present. As a matter of fact, with a little encour- agement, a club could be organized that would be all but professional in its work. To begin with, Oscar Jones' whose reputation in the box has now become interstate, Is here for the win ter; Fiedler, who has an excellent rep utation and has done excellent work here both as a pitcher and on first base, and Crook Marion, a crack out fielder, are already on the ground Ho- gan, whose record behind the bat is ex- ceptional and who made a great local reputation for himself here, is in Cali fornia, and would like nothing better than to come down here for the win ter. Mccarthy, who is supposed to be the fastest inf1elder on the coast. Is anxious to come to Phoenix. and there are half dozen good players in the city who could be called upon to fill out first-class team. As for the Gus Hirschfeld is in charge and would do anything in req son to organize a team that would make Phoenix famous.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
DEMOCRATIC APPOINTEES
Only the Supervisors Yet Sweating
 Blood.

The democratic county ofticerS-elect are engaged in exuding blood. The faithful are after thsm, some 2,GO0 claiming that but for each of them the democratic county campaign would have been a ftilure.
 Sam Stout. the incoming sheriff, says his job is easy; his selections are al ready made, w. A. Mouer. James Gib- son, George Compton and as many ether Tempe people as he can put on without leaving that precinct hope lessly republican.
 "A. Hunsaker and F. c. Norris, the supervisors-elect,w were in session yes terday over a clerk. They had gen. erally agreed on E. s. Russell, but question, or rather a story, was raised that MT. Russell's support of Mark A. Smith for delegate to congress was not as southern and enthusiastic as it ought tN have been. At the adjourn ment of the session this charge against MT. Russell, like a theorem in geometry, was ito be proved" so that the chances favored him.
 All the other appointive offices have been disposed of. The deputy recorders are to be Al Arthur and Sam F. Webb, both excellent penmen and good Jef- ferson democrats.
 William Cunningham, a very capable young man and a good democratic pol. itician, is to assist County Treasurer the probate court. c. M. Zander, has already been nominated aD( kre of in- stallation.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The Commission Discourages the Pan-
 anna Route.

Washington. Nov. 26.-Tn a few days President Mckinley will have in his hand a preliminary rspor5 of the 18th milan canal commission. This report IS in favor of a canal across Nicaragua. as against all other routes. It favors the construction of a canal thirty. feet deep and costing $12O, 900.
 The report discourages the Panama canal, which route has been hereto fore only a competitor of the Mica ragua waterway. The matter of cost also is in favor of the Nicaraguan route, as the Panama canal would cost $15O,OOO,OOO. The route fvored by the commission follows that closely recommended by the Walker commits sion, two years ago, the total distance from the Pacific to the Atlantic being 190 miles.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
WAITING SAILORS.

Kingsville, Ont, Nov. 26.-An url- known schooner is sunk on the middle ground off Point Pelee and the sailors are dashed in the rigging, the masts being above water. Since Sunday morning the tug Amhersburg has been trying to rescue the men, but there is such a high sea running that her ef- forts have been fruitlesS.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27

Cincinnati. O., Nov 26.-A special to the Commercial-Trib from Charles ton, w. Va, says: It is reported that the Chesapeake & Ohio railway train went through Green Brier river bridge, which had been damaged by the pre- valling floods. It was supposed that there were about 200 people on the train and that all were lost.
 All the wires arg down at and near the crossing of this river and it Is inn possible to get any sort of confirmation of the disaster. Even the railway Of- ficers are unable to secure communica- ton with points on either side of the river.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
SAW GOLD FIRST
One of the Early Settlers at Sutter's
 Mill Dead.

Salt Lake, Utah. Nov. 26.- Henry Bigler died of pneumonia today ct St. George, Utah, agsd D. He was at Sut- ters mill when gold was first discov- cred in California, and his diary. which reads as follows, contains the first record of ltle find:
 Monday, January "A, 1S4S.-This day some kind of metal was found in the tailrace that looks like gold.
 January 3O.-Our metal has been tried and proves to be gold.'
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
SHOULD COME TO PHOENIX
Steve Brodie Going to Texas to Be
 come Cattle King.

St. Louis, Nov. 26.-Steve Brodie is in this city purchasing supplies for a ranch in Texas which he has recently bought and where he will in future make his home. He is accompanied by his wife and child. Brodie aspires to be cattle king and will devote his time Ito the raising of Hong horns" for the eastern markets.
 Its just this way he said today. My doctor has told me that if I dfdn't t
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
PLEASANT STARVATION.

Fort Yates, N. D., Nov 26.-Tihe In- dians have accepted with philosophy the recommendation of Commissioner Jones that their rations be immediately stopped. Their condition is pitiable. Their crops were a total failure and their rations are just enough to keep them alive.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
SCOTT's BLUFF
It Was Rock Candy Instead of
 Glass.

Ernest Scott, the young negro bound over on a charge of assault on Miss Mamie Mil,er and Miss Emma Eyer,
 told a fiamboyant story last Saturday evening to a Republican reporter about the county physician calling upon him that day, in which he said to the county physician thatheWouldn't stand
 for a "post mortem." for he didn't mean to get we'll. It turns out that MT. Scott lied as to the main facts in the case in that fe.icitOus state
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
A NEW BUREAU.

Washington, Nov. 26.-W. H. Moore and fifteen other members of the com mittee appointed at the recent good roads congress. called today on Secre- tary Wilson of the agricultural depart ment and urged that he recommend an appropriation of s15O,0OO for roads in quiry bureau of his department.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
RISING RIVERS.

Charleston, w. Va. Nov. 26.- The continuous rainfall of the past forty' eight hours has caused a rapid raise In all the streams in this section of the state. The Kanawha has almost reached the danger line here and the people in the lowlands are already moving out.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
STEAMERS CROWDED.

San Francisco, Nov. 26.-The steamer China left today for the Orient with a record-breal0ing passenger list. There were 126 cabin passengers, and twenty others paid cabin rates. but will sleep in the steerage and have the use of the cabin saloons during the day. There were also thirty Japahese and twenty Chinese in the steerage. Persons going to the Philippines and China will crowd the Oriental steamers for some time. as nearly all the berths are engaged months ahead.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
CALIFORNIA RANGES
The Effect of the Rains Felt in the
 Western Sister State.

Monterey, Cal, Nov. 26.-Advices from the Sura district, enc of the chisf cattle raising sections of Monterey county, say that the recent heavy rains have brought the grass up in such great abundance that the feed for cat
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
BOREAs IN OHIO
A Sunday Rain Degenerated Into
 Sleet and Then Snow.

Columbus, O., Nov. 26.-The rain, which continued all day Sunday. turned into sleeIt at midnight and to- ward morning into a heavy wet snow. A high wind is blowing and the tele- graph and telephone wires are down in all directions
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
A SOMALI OUTBREAK
Report of the Murder of a British
 Officer.

Zanzibar Nov. 26.-The Somo,is have risen in Jubal and the British prov inces of East Africa. Four thousand are on the warpath. b-Commissioner Jenner who has been on a tour inland, is said to have been alttacked and his position is grave.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
DRIVING CHINESE.

Berlin, Nov 26-A dispatch received by the navy league today says that Col. Yorcks' column reached Kalgan abos. 100 miles north of Pekin, Novem- Der IS. The Chinese troops, number ing 5000 men, fled. A battalion of the Chinese imperial soldiers was dis persed.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
THE CHAR IMPROVING.

Livadia, Nov. 26.-The czar's physi- clans say his majesty passed a good night and conclude this mornings bull letin as follows: "In the general course of his illness a distinct inn provement is observed"
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
RAGING IN THE NORTH.

Cleveland, O., Nov. 26-A violent storm prevailed on Lake Erie and throughout northern Ohio today, ac- cJmpanied by rain and sleet. Tele- graph and tteephone wires are badly prostrated.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
NOVEMBER CORN BOOMING.

Chicago, Nov. G. November corn, cornered by George H. Phillips, touched 50 cents today. The shorts are very nervous and it is believed Phillips can send the price where he chooses.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
SENATOR DAVIS DYING.

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 26.-It now seems to be simply a question of hours until Senator Davis passes away, re- ports from his bedside this afternoon being that his strength is slowly ebb- ing.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
JENNER MURDERED.

London, Nov. 26.-It is officially stated today that Sub-COmmissioner Jenper was murdered November 13 during night attack by natives.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27

tile for the entire season is assured. It is also reported that a number of stock raisers intend restocking their ranges this season.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
NO MORE COURT MARTIALS.

Rome, Nov. 26.-The chamber of deputies, despite the opposition of min isters, has adopted the socialists motion to abolish trials by court martial.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-27
] BRIDGE FELL DOWN
And Two Hundred People Are UnaCCOunted For
AN ASHTABULA AFFAIR

A Continuous Rainfall of Twenty Four Hours in the Ohio Water shed Has Thrown a Shadow of Disaster Over the Whole Region. The Rising Allegheny and Mo nongahela.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-26
Negotiations With Germany for
a Reciprocity Treaty Not
Progressing.
Administration Awaiting Action
by the Senate on the French
Convention.
IF That Fails It Is Considered
Useless to Negotiate
Others.

WASHINGTON. March 26. Inquiry
here bears out the statemement cred
tied to Ambassador White at Berlin
that nothing is now going on about the
German-American convention. The
truth is, as before intimated by the Of
icials here, that all of the negotions
respecting reciprocity have come to an
absolute halt. It is felt to be idle to
waste time in negotiations on this SUBJ
ject until something is known as to the
temper Of congress. The pending
French reciprocity treaty has been Sc
lected by the administration off.
Gals as a test. If this cannot secure
approval officials here feel that there
would be little use in pressing the treat
les already negotiated and no sense in
continuing the work of forging other
treaties.
This statement covered the proposed
German reciprocity treaty. The sug-
gestion of a mixed combination to as
sist o. to participate in negotiations is a
minor detail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-26
PORTO RICANS SUFFERING.
Situation in the Island Has Become Very
Serious.

Situation in the Island Has Become Very
Serious.
Ponce, Porto Rico, March 26.-The
situation here is now more serious than
it has been at any time before or since
the terrible hurricane. In many places
the poor are starving. The price of
rice, beans and Goldfish has increased
from 80 to 100 per cent.
Demonstrations against the delay of
the United States government in set
Ting open questions have recently been
held at Manganese, Yucae, Arecibo,
Agadilla, Faiardo, Juana Diaz, Quay
m and many other towns. The peo-
pie are unable to understand the delay
and they condemn all Americans indis-
criminately. Bad feeling is arising
which it will take years to overcome.
Even riots are threatened. Trouble is
almost inevitable unless tn" tension is
relieved. Even wealthy and owners
cannot command ready cash and many
Americans, are penniless, being glad to
work for their board.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-26
ANOTHER SENATE CAUCUS.

One More Attempt to Get Together on
Porto Rican Tariff Legislation.
WASHINGTON. March 26. Another
Republican caucu on the Porto Rican
bill will be held Monday. The latest
proposition is to separate the measures,
amend the tariff portion so as to allow
free trade OF all products going into
Puerto Rico, from the United States
and retain the 10 per cent on products
coming to the United States from Porto
Rico. If there can be found any sub
stantial unanimity among the Republi.
cans when in caucus or if a sufficient
number can be secured to pass the bill
in the amended form it will be pressed
O a vote.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-26
Chicago Union stock Yards.

CHICAGO, March "A.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at S4.65@5.SO for good tc
prime steers; 5 iOOd475 for o to me
dunn; So. iOM 4. 20 for stockers and feeders
81. OO@4.6O for COWS and heifers; S3. SOC
800 for Texas fed steers.
HOGS-Strong to weak.
Sales ranged at S4.9J@5.22X for mixed
and butchers; $5O5M525 for good ia
choice heavy, s4.sO@5.oo for rough heavy;
81 S5M5l5 for light. Bulk of sales, IS. o.
@5.25.
SHEEP-Market steady to strong.
Sales ranged at <4.75M6.OO for sheep;
s.. esq., 80 for lambs.
Receipts: Cattle. 200; hogs, Is. 900;
sheep, 3,JO0.
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st. Paul Union stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PA L. March "a.
HOGS-Market 54llUc higher; quality
good. Range OF prices, s4.25M5.05.
CATTLE-Good fat cattle in demand.
Sales ranged It S4.5O@1.oo for calves;
s .UyW4.2, tor cows. S3.2J fer bulls; $I.3.
W4.oo for stee rs; S365A4.eO Tor stocAers
and feeders; 81. UOa3.60 for heifers.
SHEEP-Market strong.
Sales ranged at s.. for sheep;
lamos, S. 5O.
Receipts, Cattle, l90; calves, %; hogs,
3. so.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-26
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, March "a.

Chicago train and PrOvisiOns.
CHICAGO, March "a.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-March. 65Hc: May, 65s6c;
July. 65Hc; September, 67hc.
CORN-March. 36Hc; May. 364@37s4c;
July. 3sHc; September, 3sAc.
OATS-March, 23Ac; May, 2iHsc; July,
22TM23c.
PORK-March, $l1.62h; May, sll. 72H;
July, Sll.52H.
FLAX-Cash, Northwestern. sl.6J;
Southwestern. $l.65: May. $l.65; Sep
TENDER, Sl.17H: October. f1.1i.
BUTTER-Creameries l9M23Xc; dairy.
16M &c.
EGGS-Fresh, 1lM lOkc.
POULTRY-Dressed, turkeys .sX@11c;
chickens, $1,000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-26
New Counterfeit Note Found.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Chief Will.
new counterfeit $40 note, which was
discovered in Scranton, Pa. 1t is almost
identical with the counterfeit $40 note
which was found last November in
large quantities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-26
Sioux City Live Stock.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, March "A.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at $40 a =. Is for beeves;
$2.OO@3 IS for cows. bulls and mixed;
S.. 5OGt4 80 for stockers and feeders; S5.75
$40 for calves and y%earlincs.
HOGS-Market opened fra. Range of
prices. 81 93 2@5O0
Receipts: Cattle. 20O: hogs. 2,JoO.