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Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
HANDLE W6RKMEN's MONEY
Building and Loan Associations in
 National Convention.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 25.-Millions of dollars of capital. and every dollar of it the savings of the thrifty wage workers of the United States, was rep resented in the agricultural rooms of the state capitol at 10 o'clock this morning when President Thomas J. Fitzmorris called to order the eighth annual convention of the United States League of local building and loan as- sociations. In point of attendance the convention is the largest in the history of the league. Delegates are present from nearly every state and territory and among them are many men of prominence in the municipal or political affairs of their respective localities. Governor Mount and Mayor Taggart extended cordial welcome to the visi- tors. President Fitzmorris responded briefly and then delivered his annual address, which was full of facts and figures of interest, not only to the building and loan men, but to the pub lie at large. While the committee on credentials was preparing its report the conVentione listened to the annual financial and statistical report present ed by Secretary H. r. Cellarius of Gin cinnati. The appointment of the usual committees closed the morning ses- sion.
 The afternoon session included spir- tied discussion of the new building as- sociation law of Iowa and the reading of papers as follows: New Plans Ap- nlied tO Ola PriuciDIeS by Hon Will jam R. Greer of Cleveland; History and Achievements of the United States League of Local Building and Loan As sociations.'' by Michael J. Brown of Philadelphia. and Legal Decisions Affecting Building and. Loan Associa- tiOns and Precedents Established by the Highest Courts" by C. N. Thomp- son of Indianapolis.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
INTERNAL REVENUE DECISIONS.
A Banks Surplus and Undivided Profits
 Subject to Special Tax.

Washington, July 25.-Commissioner- of Internal Revenue Wilson has decided that if any part of the surplus of a bank is set over to the account of profit and loss," or undivided prof it's" it must still be taken into account in reckoning the special tax of the bank. Even actual undivided profits. if they are by formal action of the bank authorities ordered to be em- plcyed in the banking business instead of being divided among the stockhold- CTS, must be included in estimating the amount of special tax which the bank is required to pay.
 Commissioner Wilson has also ruled that a receipt given for payment Of storage, after the storage has ceased is not taxable as a warehouse receipt, but that bill for storage rendered at the time the goods are received on storage or during the continuance of such storage. requires a 25 cent Stamp as on warehouse receipts.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER
Received in Tien Tsin From Minister
 Conger Dated July 4.

Washington. July 25.-The following cablegram has been received at the navy department:
 "Chee Foo. July 24. Navigation Bureau, Washington: A written message signed by Conger, dated July 4, received at Tien Tsin on the Fist says: We have been be- sieged two weeks in the British lega- tion with grave danger of massacre by Chinese soldiers, who are shelling the legation daily. Must have relief soon if at all. The city is without gOvern- ment except by the Chinese army, which is determined to massacre all foreigners in Pekin. The entry of re relief forces into the city Will probably be hotly contested.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
REcALC1TRANT DEMOCRATS.

New York, July 25.-Another large audience was in attendance today at the monday meeting of the Commer- cial Travellers Mckinley and Roosevelt club at 73G Broadway. The speakers were ex-Consul George J. Corey, MT. J. $. Holbrook, of Massachusetts. and Major J. K. Pangborn, of New Jersey.
 The speeches dealt with 16 to l as the plank in the democratic platform most dangerous to travelling men.
 Great crowds are expected next Mon- day, when a special meeting will be held. A new executive board was elect ed this morning.
 Among the recent converts from the democratic party are J. Nicholi, Will jam Waterman. William B. Allen. and H. Neuberger. These men were all strong democrats, but the action of the democratic party at Kansas City has forced them to become enthusiastic supporters of the republican ticket.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
THE CIPHER DISPATCH
It Seems 10 Be Losing Its Influence in Washington-Chinese Emperor Appeals to President Loubet-Li Hung Chang Imposes Conditions Upon the Safe Delivery of the Legationers.

Washington. July 25.-The question of the authenticity of the dispatch from Minister Conger. dated at Pekin on the 18th inst. developed the fact today that several years ago a copy of the state department cipher code disappeared and never has been recovered. These code books are numbered and re- ceipted for when placed in the hands of those entitled to them. An inklinS was given that the missing code book fell into the hands of the Chimes gov ernment. This confirmation was cal culated to inspire a doubt of the au thenticity of the Conger dispatch. Tho state department officials decline to discuss the story of the theft Cf tho code book. but do deny that they eve~ entertained a suspicion that it had fallen into the hands of the Chinese government
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
OHIO DEMOCRATS.

Toledo. O.. July 25.-The Ohio State headquarters here today and started the wheels of the campaign in motion. A monster parade is one of the features of the days proceedings. Prominent democrats from all over the Buckeye state are in Toledo in honor of the oc- casiOn. Mir. Bryan is expected to be present and address the Ohio demo- cracy at the leagues headquarters this evening. The demonstration is one Of the most enthusiastic that has ever been held here, and the city is quite lib- orally decorated.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
WORK OF REBUILDING
Prescott Rapidly Rising From Her
 Ashes Into a Modern City.

Prescott. July 25.-(SpeciaD.-Th ex- building caused a sliding away of the earth and a settling of the foundations last night under the electric light building adjoining. The walls of the latter building cracked in several places and the building was rendered unsafe for the occupants today.
 Two carloads of building material wagons. carts, etc, for work in exca- vating and rebuilding the Hotel Burke arrived from Phoenix today. Fifteen or more boys and men are employed carrying brick, removing the debris from the ground and preparing for ac- tive construction work immediately The debris is burning quite fiercely, rendering work difficult
 The roof is being placed on the first building put up since the fire, on Corlez street. opposite Office Row. adjoining the LawIer block. Mir Coles Bashford is expected here within the next couple of weeks to let the contract for a new brick and stone structure 75X1.5 feet, on the corner of Cortez and Gurley streets. to be. occupied by Brisley & Cos drug store.
 The adjusters are still doing satisflc- tory work Mrs. Blackburn received a check for $l.l00 in full adjustment of the insurance on her residence and :ts contents. Ed. Block inventoried about S4. 600 worth of stock. The loss was about S15,OOO, with insurance of 5000. which was satisfactorily settled.
 Dr. McCandless' loss on his drug stock was s7,O00. covered by S5,OO0 in surance. He had insurance of S1, 900 on his dwelling house and $500 on it's con- tents. Most of the valuable contents were a total loss. The insurance was satisfactorily adjusted. C. A. Dake had his losses adjusted in full. The loss was also satisfactorily adjusted on the Hotel Kastner
 The Hawkins and Richards building has received a complete fitting out of new plate glass in consequence of the explosions Of dynamite during the fire.
 HaVapai county received $420 insur- ance on the court house, which was damaged by the dynamite explosions in the buildings of the vicinity The adjustment proved the wisdom of the forethought of the county officials in having the building insured.
 The funeral of Harry Arnolt of Big Bug, who committed suicide here Mon day evening, occurred today. His burial was under the auspices of the odd Eel lows.
 The United States court adjourned today and trial jurors Were dismissed There Twas very little business trans acted this term. The case of whisky selling to Indians against John Quinn of Kingman was tried. Quinn plead guilty and will be sentenced tomorrow.
 The case of T. J. Burge, accused of selling whisky to Indians. was held over until the next grand jury. Assist ant United States Attorney Bennett of Phoenix and United States Marshal Griffiths of Tucson went south this evening.
 E. A Bruck of Los Angeles arrived tonight.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS.
Mayor Maybury of Detroit Nominated
 for Governor.

Detroit, Mich, July 25.-The demo- cratic state convention for the purpose of nominating presidential electors and state officers to be voted for at the gen. eral election in this state, and for the election of a chairman and members of the democratic state central commit tee to serve for the ensuing two years. met here today. There is one delegate for each 800 votes cast for the gover- nor at the last general election, one ad- ditional delegate for a fraction not less than 25O. There are several candidates in the field for the nomination of gov ernor, but as Mayor Maybury, of this city, has the support of Hon. Yelling ton R. Burt and the forces controlled by him, it appears that his chances for heading the state ticket are equal to. if not a little better. than any of the others. There is no specially or ganized effort to keep the nomination from going to the Detroit man. Bryan and Stevenson and the platform adopt ed at Kansas City are fully endorsed.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
THE EMPEROR's APPEAL.
Addresses a Long Letter to President
 LOUbet of France.

Paris. July 25.-The emperor of China has sent to President LOubet the fol- lowing letter transmitted by telegraph by the governor of Shan Tung, July l9: "China has for several years been linked in friendship with your honor able country. All the affairs concern ing our relations on the frontiers of Quang and Funan have been discussed and settled by way of conciIiation There exist no grievances between Us. Recently the population and Christians found themselves in hostility and re- bellion. and persons have suffered by the opportunity to indulge in depreda- tions. with the result that the foreign nations have suspected the court of showing partiality towards the people and of jealousy towards the Christians. Subsequently an attack upon and the taking of the forts at Taku took place. after which military action and mis- fortunes ensued, rendering the situa- ton still more complicated and danger ous.
 "As We think that she international relations of China with other govern ments, your Honorable nation has most cordial relations with China, and as China is today pressed by cirrum- stances up to the point of drawi upon herself universal wrath. in order 10 arrange these difficulties and tn re- solve lthese complications we thirk it IS possible that it is solely upon your honorable country ttat we may count. Therefore, opening our heart to you in all sincerity. We demonstrate 10 you our intimate sentiments, and we ad- dress you this letter in hope that you will find, Mir. President of the republic. means of arranging matters and will take the initiative to reform the pres Hnt situation. We beg you at some. time to address us srme kind of a re- sponse. which We cannot help bly. await with extreme anxiety"
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
MURDERER SHOT BY A KEEPER.
He Had Attacked and Wounded Two
 Others With an Iron Bar.

Stockholm, July 25.-John Nordlund. a Swede. who, on the night of May Is last, killed seven and wounded five passengers on the steamer Prince Carl as that vessel was proceeding through Lake Maelar. and who was arrested at Skogstorp has been seriously wounded by one of the keepers of the jail where he is confined. Nordlund secreted a piece of pointed iron and when the op- portulity offered he attacked and badly wounded two of the jailors. A third keeper, when he saw what had ke- fallen his comrades, drew a revolver and shot the prisoner.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
A LATE CHI
BIG BLAZE IN YUMA
Another Arizona Town Scourged By
 Fire. Fiend.

Yuma, July 25.-(Special)-Yu fell in line with a big fire last night. IL originated in Riley's Cash store, a small frame building on Main street There was no water pressure, due to the pump now undergoing repairs. The fire spread rapidly both north and south, consuming in a short time the Sentinel newspaper building, owned by J. w. Darlington. three saloons, one residence, q couple of stores, and the Hotel NendOme. The pump started just in time to save the Yuma Water and Light company's plant, to which the flames were spreading over a burn ing pile of many cords of wood. The loss will probably be $2O,OOO. partially insured.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
DISLIKE TO TRY CHANGE
The Republican Administration Has Done Them More Good Than They Could Hope for Under Democratic Rule-Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Idaho Very Likely to Stand by Mckinley.

Chicago, July 25.-"The silver mine owners of the west will not support Bryan this year. said George w. Dor sey, former congressman from Ne braska, who is in Chicago in company with Edward Rosewater. T have just returned from a mining trip through Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. and I can say that all are likely to be carried for Mckinley by a large ma jority."
 ''The silver mine owners will not con- tribute to the democratic campaign fund this year, beeause republican rule has made them more prosperous than they could hope to become under a democratic administration. About fifty per cent of ore they take out is lead, and the Dingley tariff on lead has more than doubled the market price, so that the mines are more prosperous than Tn democratic times. Many mines, which produce both silver and lead and which have been lying idle for years, have been opened and are being operated with profit since the advance in lead. In fact, the republican administration has done the silver miners more finan- cial good than they could have hoped if the democrats had won.
 ''Of course it is still to the advantage of mine owners to advance the price of silver. but the price of silver cannot be advanced enough to give equal profits derived from the advance of lead, even if the double money standard should be adopted. On the other hand the democratic administration might re- he at.if ufhil iflf- silver, and the mine owners would be Inspr.s ''. " ----- --------
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
THE POWERS TRIAL
Witness Todd Talks About Youtsey
 and His Gun.

Georgetown. Ky, July 25.-In the Powers trial today Mckenzie Todd, pri- Vate secretary to Governor Taylor, tes- tified that he saw Caleb Powers and Youtsey together January 20. Later on the same day witness saw Youtsey come into the governors reception room carrying a gun. Youtsey took q position by the window and later went to the office of the secretary of state where he knelt down by a window out of which he pointed a gun.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26

the purpose of selecting campaign managers and preparing for the fall contest. Foremost in importance is the selection of a chairman and members nf the campaign committee. Though no official infOrma ton has been given out it is considered probable that George w. Hull of Toledo will be se- lectcd to guide the party in the com ing campaign. Mr. Hull is former member of the legislature, was one of the Ohio delegates to the Kansas City convention and is one of the old Brice guard
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
KEMPFF COMMENDED.

Washington, July 25.-The navy de- partment today made public the mail reports of Rear Admiral Kempff eX plaining his reasons for refusing to join with the ships of the other powers in the attack on the Taku forts and giving an account of the attack. Rear Admiral Memphis explanation for re- fusing to participate in the attack on the Notifications of power with which we were at peace is warmly commended by Secretary Long.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
RUSSIA WILL NOT WAIT.

London. July 25.--The Express has the following from St. Petersburg: Admiral Skreydloff. commanding the Russian squadron in Chinese waters. has received precise instructions to bomhard the Chinese coast towns inn mediately upon the receipt of confirma- tion of the report of the massacre at pekin ''
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
NEW GAME PRESERVE.

New York. July 25.-The junior Will liam Rockefeller, who has a vast dO- main at Greenwick. is laying out a game preserve in the AGirondacks at the cost of $2OO,OOO. He has purchased 2,OO0 acres near Paul Smiths and a score of carpenters have been sent there to build fancy cabins and cottages on the preserve. He expects to spend August fishing and hunting in the Adj rondacks.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
A BELGIAN DISPATCH.

Brussels, July 25.-The foreign office today received the following dispatch:
 Shanghai, July 25- 'Li Hung Chang told me the Chinese government was arranging to guar antse the retirement of the foreigners in Pelln toward Tien Tsln
 (Signed) DE CARTIER peCartier is secretary of the Belgian legation at Pekin.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
BASE BALL.
R ecorG of Games Won and Los
 Yesterday.

At Philadelphia Philadelphia, 1S; Cincinnati, ?.
 At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 6; Chicago. ?. At New York Pittsburg. Il; New York. 3.
 At Boston-Boston. 10; St. Louis. 5.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Chicago-Chicago 2; Cleveland. ?. At Minneapolis Minneapolis, ?; De- troit 0. - At Kansas City indianapolis. &; Kansas City, i. kee, 2.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
FEDERALs HOLD THEIR OWN
Stand of Rebels in a Fierce Fight
 Around Panama.

Colon, Colombia. July 25.-A terrific engagement still continues between the government troops and the insurgents around Panama, but the former are still holding their ground.
 Many have been killed and wounded and four hours armistice was agreed upon to attend the wounded and bury the dead.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26

condition financially, and would best able and least called upon to mel uch contingencies. Europe is alrea @ large holder of American funds. 'and while we are now actually shipping gold abroad We have the power t. re- call these sums when wanted by tha simIte advance of interest rates
 Money is easy now. but higher rates are in prospect as soon as the regular crop and trade requirements assert themselves. Crop reports, while con hicting. are generally favorable. or the injury done has b5 en amply discounted.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
II HUNG CHANG HELD UP.

Washington. July 45.-The state de- partment has received a cable dispatch from Consul General GoodnOw in which it is intimated that Ii Hung Chang is detained at Shanghai at the request of the foreign powers.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
MAYRURY NOMINATED.

Detroit, Mich.. July 25.-William C.
 Maybury, mayor of Detroit, was this evening unanimously rendered the dem ocratic nomination for governor of Michigan by the democratic convention.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
A HEAVY LOSS.

Yuma, Ariz., July 25.-The fire which started last night on Main street con stunned all of the buildings between First and Jor5s streets, causing a loss of $2j, ,0O0 The insurance was $5,700.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
RAGING FOREST FIRE.

Kalispell. Mont, July 25.-One of the worst forest fires ever known in north western Montana is now raging in the Swan Lake country on the western part of the Louis and Clark forest reserve.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
BRITISH ADVANCING.
Roberts Forces Acting on the Aggres-
 siVe Again.

London. July 25.-The war office re- ceived the following dispatch from Lord Roberts dated at Vandermer. West Station: We made a general advance yesterday from the position We have been holding east of Pretoria since June F. Ian Hamilton from the north reached Rustfontein. seven miles north of Brotkphurst Spruit, on July %.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
CHAFFEE IN NAGAsAKI.

eral Corbin received a cable dispatch today from General Chaffee announcing his arrival on the transport Grant at Nagasaki He cables all well.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
ENTERPRISE AT SOUTHAMPTON.

Southampton, July 25.-The United States training ship Enterprise, which sailed from Boston on June 3, arrived here today. and after taking on coal will continue her journey en route to Manila.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
STRIKE SETTLED.

Vancouver, F. C., July 25.-The trouble at Steveston with the striking fishermen is practically settled The presence of the military has taken aII the fight out of the strikers.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED.
One Passenger Was Killed nnj
 Twenty-Five Injured.

Benton, H., July 25.-A solid vesti- bule passenger train southbound on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois was wrecked near here at Il o'clock today. Otto Neinall was killed and twenty-five other passengers injured.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
FRENCHMEN KILLED.

, Paris. July 25.-The French consul at Shanghai telegraphs today that five French missionaries have been killed by Boxers in the Manchurian dis trict.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-26
OHIO DEMOCRATS PREPARING.

Columbus, O., July 25.-In response to the call recently issued members of the democratic state central com mittee are in session here today for
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CONDITION IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Number Employed Decrea.e-Waxe.
show Il Slight Increase.

According to the official labor Ca
zette the state of employment during
September in Great Britain continued
to show a slight tendency to decline in
many important industries, and the
cotton trade has been specially affected
by the short supply Of raw material.
Wages, however, continue to rise in
coal, metal, and some other trades, and
trades disputes have been few and un-
important. In the 1873 trades unions
making returns, with an aggregate
membership of $50, 241, 1890, or SO per
cent, were reported as unemployed at
the end of September, compared with
80 per cent in August, and with "a per
cent in the 1913 unions with a member
ship of 5O2,915, from which returns were
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1887 workers, of which termination is
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ployers; and 8, involving 1904 persons,
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month 1855 received advances in
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