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Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
FITZsIMMoNs PEACEABLE.

Tacoma, Wash, December 16.-"Billy Madden is altogether too cheap for me" said Bob Fitzimmons today to Gus Ruhiin's challenge for a six round bout before the athletic club of Philadelphia. "Jeffries and I can make more money than $2,5OO in one night without bothering with any such challenges at this. We are meeting with great success and from here work east and thence intend to tour Europe. We can draw 5000 in Philadelphia, without bothering with any such chal- lenges as Ruhlin sends out. Personally am ready to meet any man in the world that can offer sufficient induce ments. So far as Corbett is concerned, guess he can ultimately get a fight with Jeffries if he wants it bad"
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
AN AWFUL MURDER
 THEN A SUICIDE
J. Kerwagen, Former Arizona Legis-
 lator, Killed Near Jerome.

Jerome, December 16.-(SpeciaD.- The bloodiest tragedy in the history of Yavapai county took place this after noon between five and six o'clock at the Kerwagen & Haskell ranch three miles from town. John Kerwagen, one of the proprietors of the ranch, was murdered by Al Cowles, an employe, who afterward committed suicide.
 Kerwagen and Cowles were in town this afternoon and appeared to be good friends. They left town and stopping at the last saloon took a drink with the words, Heres to each other" Neither was intoxicated. Arriving at the ranch they were met by Haskell, and Kerwagen went into the house to get supper. Haskell went some dis tance from the house to milk a cow Soon after Cowles came to him and said. "Go up to the house and you will find a dead partner. He pulled my whiskers and ordered me around so killed the - -i'' Cowles went to the house and found his partner lying on the floor dead with a bullet hole in his head back of the ear. He was held
 ing dish cloth in his hand.
 Cowles who had followed said to him. Don't be afraid; I won't kill you. I'll saddle horse for you so that you can go to town and tell them about it." He went away and Haskell fearing to await his return set out over the noun tains on foot. He reached here two hours after the tragedy. Several offi- .cers accompanied him back to the scene of the tragedy. Cowles was not in sight The party visited his cabin three quar- ters of q mile distant. lie was found lying on the floor with the top oi his head blown off. He had used q shot gun placing the butt on the fiOOf
 COwles had been in the employ of kerwagen & Haskell for thirteen years. There is at present no suggested kno- tive for his crime
 Kerwagen was ore of the best known men in the territory. He had resided in this county for eighteen years. He was in business in Prescott some years ago and was representative from Yavapai in the territorial legislature four years ago.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
THE MINERS SIDE
 IS STILL HEARD
MT. Gompers Speaks of Operators I'm
 portation of Labor.

Scranton, Pa. December 1G.-Not- withstanding the fact that the mine workers announced yesterday that they had closed with the exception of call ing one more witness, the entire two sessions of the strike commission today were consumed in hearing three wit nesses for them. They were John C.. Hancock, an individual operator; Rev. pr. Peter Roberts, who is assisting the miners, and President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Llbor.
 The principal point in MT. Haddocks testimony was that he favored giving the mine workers concessions under certain conditions. President Gompers testified as an expert on the trade union movement. He created a stir when he strongly implied during his examination that the coal companies were responsible for bringing immi- grants to the coal regions. When one of the lawyers for the coal companies asked him if he knew it from personal Knowledge he said he could prove it if necessary.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
ITALY COMES IN.
A Demand Amounting to an Ultima
 tum.
Commander

Caracas. December 16.-Tha Italia n minister to Venezuela. Signor de Riva. has received orders from Rome io leave Caracas tomorrow morning. He will go on board the Italian cruiser, Giovanni Bcusln at La Guayra.
 Signor de Riva has been instructed by his government to present % the government of Venezuela in the form of an ultimatum Italy's demand for the immediate payment of S542, ,OOO to meet the Italian claims arising from former revolutions.
 As it is known that the Venezuelan government cannot pay the amount de- manded the communication to the minister includes orders to leave Vene- zuela at once. The ultimatum from Italy is couched in stronger terms than those used in the ultimatums presented to Venezuela by Great Brit ain and Germany. Italy will take part in the future demonstrations against Venezuela. The interests of Italy in Venezuela will be placed in the hands of United States Minister Bowen. The Italian colony in Caracas is a very numerous one.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
NAVAL MANEUVERS
 IN THE CARIBBEAN
Affected by the Condition of
 Affairs in Venezuela
The Presence of American War Vcs- sells so Near the Scene of Disturb ance Might Be isunderstood by All Parties

Washington, December 1G.-Disposi- tiont of the men of war of Admiral Dewey's fleet during the holidays Is to be made under the direction of the secretary of navy in view of the in creasing complications arising in con- nection with Venezuela and the wishes of this government not to arouse sus picion unnecessarily, by despatching q large naval force in the Venezuelan waters. Admiral Dewey cabIed the department yesterday in regard to or ders for his fleet during the Christmas holidays though Secretary Moody did not announce the receipt of the dis patch until today. Orders are now Tn preparation for the various vessels in the next day or two.
 No reflection upon Admiral Dewey IS intended by the navy department in deciding to give him the orders for his ships, instead of giving him a free hand in the matter, as it was eXpectec would be done. That there may be a thorough cooperation of the navy with the state department in the hand ling of the Venezuelan situation. how ever. it seemed that the question NOulu Dt IlOIt SGllSldtlOllly StIlitu here as the navy department is in pos session of all facts regarding the ac- tiOns of the allied powers and tie danger of conflicting with the policy of the state department will De avert ed.
 It is unlikely that the men Of wal will be sent To I-G Guayra. the feeling being that the. presence of American men of war, at this time. might cause uneasiness among the allied powers, as well as offer encouragement to President Castro to maintain a defiant attitude. On the other hand the situ- ation has grown so acute within the past few days that both the state and navy department officials have agreed that it would not be wise to rendezvous the fleet in ports within easy range oi the Venezuelan coast.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
CARACAS BECOMES, CALM

Caracas, December 16,-It was learn cd at the foreign office here today that the proposals of arbitration made by President Castro through Mir Bowen specifies no terms and proposes to arbi- rate all pending questions. An answer to the proposal is anxiously awaited here.
 At o'clock this afternoon Caracas is calm and there has been no change in the situa ion.
 The foreign residents are beginning to regain confidence and have reopeneu their offices and stores
 It is expected in some quarters that the arrival here of Fl Mocho Herman dez and other revolutionary leaders who have been released from prison will result in political complications in the international, situation.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17

Washington. December 16.-In the senate to-day MT. Dillingham; con- cluded his remarks in opposition jo the omnibus statehood bill and by unani- nous consent it was agreed that there should be no further discussion of the measure until the senate reconvened on January ,.
 Mir. Teller wanted to submit some remarks in reply. he said to the sland- CTS on the committee on territories and of Mir. Dillingham;. The other sena- tors insisted that the agreement not to further discuss the bill should be adhered to.
 MT. Morgan, of Alabama, criticised the salaries paid the isthmian canal commission.
 For half an hour the militia bill was up. MT. Bacon, of Georgia. on consti- tutional grounds, opposing the section which provides for a reserve force of trained men. Several bills and resolu- tiOns were passed.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
HOPEFUL OF ARBITRATION.

Caracas, December 16.-The governor of Margarita island reports that the British and German warships are off that island.
 Minister Bowen yesterday politely refused to have a monster patriotic parade to pass before the United States legation. Every one here hopes that the arbitra ton proposed by Venezuela through MT. Bowen and Washington will be granted.
 When the combined fleets seized the Venezuelan ships at La Guayra the German commander delivered to tne Venezuelan captains the following document:
 By order of my sovereign. and It the command of the commodore of the German squadron in the West Indian water, I, the commander of the Pantn- CT, request you to lower your ships flag immediately and leave your ship with your crew within ten minutes. This is not a measure of war on the part of Germany, but only with the object of making a provisional seizure of your ship in order to oblige the NeneZuelan government to recognize our just demands.
 Tn case you disobey and wish to defend your ship I shall be obliged to prevent you from so doing by the dis charge of arms. December 1.
 (Signed) "Eckerman.
 Commander" l"
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
GERMANS LOST ONE

Puerto Cabello. December 16.-It has been learned that during the lombard ment of Puerto Cabello, December 13, by the British cruiser Charybdis and the German cruiser Vineta the Chary- bdis was struck in the bow by a shot from the plaza Brusual. The Vineta was struck twice by the Venezuela canon fire.
 The report that an officer of the Vim eta was killed during the bombardment by rifle bullet from shore appears to be true.
 The Vineta left this port suddenly aI- though it was supposed that she would stay here to protect German interests She is t present al Willemstad, Cuara- cao, where she arrived with flag at half mast. It is believed she went to Willemstad for the purpose of burying the dead officer.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17

London. December 16.-Julging from statements given out by the foreign office the Venezuelan situation tonight does not appear to be any nearer set tlement. Up to a late hour tonight no suggestion had been made that Great Britain could eventually see is way to submitting it. claim to arbitration and the foreign office points out that Venezuela's offer to arbitrate i5 eE- trcmely vague. President Castro in the communication in which he expresses a willingness to resort to arbitration pro vides no guarantee that the rights of British subjects in Venezuela will be respected pending the aword.
 The foreign office declares that some matters are impossible to arbitrate in stancing the disrespec ctful treatment of Mir. Haggard, the British millctcr to Venezuela. To arbitrato the financial claims will meet with no opposition in official circles in London ncr iS there any desire to stir mp opposition by con tinuing urneCcssaI fly the present arm cd compact with Germany. but. quot ing from the foreign office ''at the same time there is not the slightest in- clinatiOn to let Venezuela so unpun- ished for her repeated insults and in JITleS- J ne CuCl tC arflJr&I4 GCinGI very late in the day. We ale nor seek ing a quarrel but we must insure our selves against a recurrence of the actS which led to the present situation"
 The foreign office appears to be with cut official cogniZance of the attitude Of the Washington authorities although i is convinced unoficially that Washing ton is anxious that further hostilities be avoided. It is known that the for cign office has made inquiry as to whether the United States would be willing to guarantee the fulfilling o: NeneZuela's pledges either at the i'm mediate cessation Of present European action or pending the award of arbi- trators. This inquiry resulted in a di- rect negative from the United States
 With the guarantee of the United States, the foreign office says. arbitra- ton in the Venezuelan matter would be an immediate probability but with only the word of a government hitherto un- reliable, arbitration is difficult of ac- cepting even upon points where inter national relations admit of such meth cd of settlement.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
ATTITUDE OF ALERTNEss.
Agreed Upon by Senator's in Matters
 of Venezuelan Affair.

Washington, December 16-The Vene- Zuelan question occupied the attention of the senate in executive session to- day for almost an hour. The question came up informally almost immedi- ately after the doors closed. Senator Teller disclaiming all intention of be- ing critical and saying that he merely desired information, asked Senator CullOm, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, what information ne possessed as to the Venezuelan affair Mir. Teller said the situation was such that the senators felt that the Mon roe doctrine at any time might become involved if the complication should continue.
 Senator Cullom replied to the inquiry that he had no knowledge of recent events not contained in the house prints
 Messrs. Bacon. Hoar, Lodge and Stewart all made remarks In none of the addresses was anything harsh or critical said. The tone of all the speeches of either republicans or demo crats was that the attitude of this na-
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
MAY ENTER NEW YORK.
The Pennsylvania Tunnel Franchise Is
 Granted.

New York. December 16.-After re- peated postponments and protracted debate the board o. aldermen to lay by ] vote of 4f u 96 granted the Pcnnsyl- vania railroad a tunnel franchise.
 A minority report sigred by Alder men Mccall and Diemer was read. This report gave IS reason for opposing the franchise the refusal of the com pany to insert in the contract an eight hour day end prevailing rate of wage clauses.
 Immediat=ly after granting the Penn sylvania franchise the New York & New Jersey tunnel franchise. granting the privilege of entering Manhattan in West street was taken up and passed by a vote of 45 to 15.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, December 16.-Cattle-Re- ceipts. 4,500. Slow but steady. Good to prime steers. s5.4O6$6.5O; poor to medium. S300G S5.25; stockers and feed CTS, $2.OCG$4.50; cows, $1.25@S4.50; heifers, $2.00@si.75; canners. $1.900$4.50; bulls, $3.75GS725; calves, $3.75dsi50.
 Sheep-Receipts, r, 7,0cO. Sheep and lambs steady. Good to choice wethers S3.75@S4.3O; fair to choice mixed. S2.75G $3.75; western sheep. $3.75@s4.25; native lambs. $2.750s5.Sa: western lambs. $4.00 6$5.50.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
STOCKS.

Atchiscn. 79% do pfa, 97A; c. & O.. 45H; Rock Island, --; Big Four. s31a; c. & g., 2524 do pfd. e; do second pfd 41; Erie, 31; Great Northern pfd. 1SSh; Manhattan. 143A; Metropolitan. 1367i; M. P, 1C2; N. J. C., 165; N. Y. C.. 15Oil; Pennsylvania. 1928; St. Louis and San ta Fe, 66; do pfd, @; do second p;d. e; St. Paul, 167A; s. F., 59; U. P, 951s; Amalgamated Copper. 553s; Anaconda, S5; Sugar, 121; U. s. Steel 311A; do pfd S1; ". IT.. STA santa Fe Copper. lla.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
FIT ONLY FC., SINKING.

Washington, Derember 16-Advices received at the German embassy to- day relative to the sinking of the Venezuelan gunboats by the allied fleet bring important details about this in- cident.
 It seems that of the three Venezuelan men of war captured by the German squadron the Restaurador is of six hundred tons displacement and two others, the Totumo and General Crespo. were of 137 tons. Manned with Ger
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
PRIVATE GAS PLANT.

Explozion Demoishing a House and
 Killing Five Children.
 Fort Lee, N. J., December 16.-By the explosion of a small gas tank today the residence of John Puglughi was de- mClished. Five children were instantly killed and his wife so seriously injured that her recovery is despaired of.
 The tank that exploded was in the cellar and supplied the Illuminating gas for the building.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
FRIENDLY TO SPAIN.

Washington, December 16.-Tne sen ate in executive session today ratified the teraty of friendship and general relations between the United States and Spain without debate or division, The attendance was small and as soon as the treaty had been read this for mality taking about half an hour, Senator Lodge who was in the chair put the question and there being no dissent. he declared the resolution or ratification carried by the necessary tWo-thrds vote.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
TO FIGHT CATTLE PLAGUE.

Washington, December I6.-The sen ate committee on appropriations today authorized q favorable report on the bill appropriating $500 GOO for the con duct of a campaign against the cattIa disease in New England and a like suTn for the rural free delivery mali ser vice.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
FROZEN GYPSIES.

Vienna. December 16.-Eighteen gyp- sies who were encamped at Blaseney. Arad, Hungary, were frozen to death.
 Many persons in other parts of the country also met death as a result oi the intense cold weather prevailing.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
THE HOUSE.

Washington, December 16-The house to-day passed the bill transferring from the treasury department to the department of agriculture the power to esta blish regulations for the suppress ion of contagious diseases among i've stock and devoted the remainder of the
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
METALS.

New York. December 16.-Copper ad vanced 3s 9d in London to f50 Ss Sd for spot and f50 17s Cd for futures but re- mained dull and nominal here. Stand ard is quoted at S10.75; lake, $11.Sj; electrolytic and casting, $11.45
 Lead was quiet and unchanged here at 41sc and in London at flo 17s Cd.
 Spelter unchanged in London at fl9 IFS Sd but was points lower and easy locally at s4.9O.
 Bar silver, 4S%c
 Mexican dollars, 37Ibc.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
LATER. CLAIMANTS

Caracas, December 16.-The Spanish munster to Venezuela, Senor Gaytan de Ayala, and the Belgian charge d'af- falres, M. Van Der Hayde. have pre- sented joint letter to the Venezuelan minister of foreign affairs in which they ask in case the claims of tine other foreign powers are paid by Venezuela, that the same treatmen; given these powers be accorded to Spain and Belgium.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, December follower prices prevailed today on grain, May wheat closing h@5sc lower; May corn shade lower, and oats off h@2sc. January provisions unchanged to 5c lower.
 May wheat opened 77h@773sc and gradually sold off to 767sc, closing at 77b077Ac: May corn closed 431k@43S after selling between 43A@413sc and z35sc; May oats closed 327sc. selling be- tween 329s NS2Ac to 3Shc.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
FATALLY HURT IN RUNAWAY.

Shamokin, December 16.-While de- scending a steep mountain road near Numedia last night Charles Stine and William Billman. of this place. were hurled from a wagon when their two mules ran away, causing the vehicle to upset. Stine was so badly injured that he may die. His companion was seriously hurt.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
SAVED HIM FROM MACHINERY.

Shippack, Pa, December 16.-Hear- ing the cries of her husband issuing from the engine room of the Brook dale Steam Flour Mills. Mrs. George S.. Fritz ran to the place this morning. stopped the machinery and released him in time to save his life. In oiling the machinery Fritz was caught in the cog wheels. His arm was torn ofr and his shoulder blade broken
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
PARENTS OVERCOME BY GAS.

Tamaqua, Pa, December 16.-The sound of falling body awakened AL bert Fry last night. When he reached the bedroom of his parents. MT and Mrs. Isaac Fry. he found them both un- conscious from escaping gas. A phy- Sician had considerable difficulty in re- viving them.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
FIRM WOOL.

Boston, December 16.-The wool mar ket is nearly as strong as a week ago and prices then, rather asking prices than otherwise, have now become fig ures ct which actual sales have been made. Territory is still upward and some grades of wool have further ad
 vanced. Manufacturers are looking the market over and it is stated as
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
KENTUCKY CHILDREN TO HANG

Lexington, Ky, December 16-Earl Whitney, aged 17, and Claude O'Brien. aged 15. young burglars. who on Octo- Der 10 murdered A. B. Chinn, a mer- chant, in his bed were today sentenced to be hanged February 13. Motions for new trials were overruled.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17

;act that not Tor years have the differ ent houses been SO well cleaned up on orders and off lots of wool. For terri. tory wools there is a good demand for all grades but especially for fine woOls with medium wools doing better. Prices are very firm with a tendency upwards. Fine staple territory, 56a6Cc; strictly fine, 5O@55c; fine and medium. 50@53c: medium, 45G47c.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17

day to the legislative appropriation bill on which rapid progress is being made.
 Some minor business was transacted by unanimous consent at the opening Bills were passed to authorize the re- survey Of certain townships in Wyo1:.- ing
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17

man sailors, the Restaurador now flies tme German flag. The other two yes sels, it is stated, were not seaworthy enough to make the voyage to Trinidad nor was it possible to tow them to port as the squadron was in search of Venezuelan men of war. The German commander, it is added. realizing that the ships were of no value, decided to sink them.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17

ing. She experienced heavy weather in mid-channel. A life boat was low cred but was washed away with one man in it. This sailor was rescued. He declares that he saw the Marlay
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
NO MORE STATEHOOD
 TILL JANUARY FIFTH
The Omnibus Bill Goes Over by Unan-
 imOuS Consent

IT, Teller Subsequently Desired to Say Something About Islanders Affecting the Committee Territories But the Previous Agreement Prevaled-Senator Dilling ham Concluded His Argument Against the Bil1-The Last Repair Made in Our Broken Relations With Spain-The Senate Had Under Consideration the Militia Bill.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
ARBITRATION PLANS
 PROPOSED TOO LATE
II Is Not FayorabIy Regarded by the
 British Government

Many of the Questions Involved Are Not of Nature to Be Arbitrated and Beside Without Guaranty by the United States the Creditors of Venezuela Would Have No Assurance That the Award Would Be Observed by Government Which Has Hitherto Been So Unreliable The United States Will Guarantee Nothing.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
COMMERCIAL
 AND FINANCIAL
Stocks Gave Way After a Promising
 Opening The Wool Market.

New York. December 1G.-Tnere was an extraordinary melting of prices in the last half hour of today's market following the marking up quotations during the previous portion Cf the ses- sion.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
BONDS.

[. S., ref. 2s. reg, 1O724; coupon. 1OSA. 3s, reg. and coupon, 1O71s; new 4s, reg. and coupon. 135; old As. reg, 10Sk; coupon. 1091s: 5s. reg. and coupon. 103A
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
FOUNDERED IN CHANNEL.
Only one Man Saved at the Marlay':
 Crew.

London. December 16.-A dispatch to the Central News says that sixteen men, officers and crew of the British coal steamer Marlay are believed to be drowned as result of the founder ing of their vessel.
 The Marlay left Liverpool for Dub lin loaded with coal yesterday even
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17
ACCOUNTANT

Up-to-date, labor-saving systems of bookkeeping installed for large or small concerns; mining company books ad- justed; annual closing of books ar- ranged.
 Phoenix, Ariz. Tel. S731.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-17

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