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Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
ARIZONA SAFE
 AGAINST PLAGUE
Return of the Committee Ap-
 pointed at NOgaleS
It Reports That the Greatest Vigi- lance is Being Exercised at Quay mas and all Other Possible Ports of of Entry.

Nogales, Ariz., December 2G.-Drs. Purdy and Chenoweth, who were ap- pointed by the board of health of No gales, Ariz., to investigate the effec- tiveness of measures adopted by the authorities at Guaymas against the introduction of the diseases supposed to be bubonic plague now epidemic at Mazatlan, have returned and say there is no danger of the disease extending to Guaymas or points north as long as the present vigilance is continued.
 Mazatlan is in Sinaloa. 500 miles from Guaymas and all points in Sonora are strictly quarantined against ports i'll Sianloa. There is also a cordon of sol diers from Alamos closely patrolling the line of the states to prevent entry overland. Official tel grams received here today from the governor of the state of Sinaloa report the sickness de- Creasing Another telegram from Dr. Arnulfo Fernandez, chic; surgeon of the Eleventh regiment infantry sta tioned at MaZatlan says: Thirty cases of bubonic plague were sent to the lazare Of which fifteen died in seven days. Amongst the troops at the bar racks there is not a single case. Sani- tary precautions have been taken"
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
RAILROAD GOSSIP.
Concerning the Succession of Edson to
 Colorado Gould System.

Kansas City. Mo, December 26.-A epecial to the Times from Joplin. M 5. says:
 J. NJ. Herbert, general manager Of the Denver 6 Rio GTande. Rio Grande southern and Rio Western roads Of the Gould Rocky mountain system. is in Joplin and was interviewed tonight in regard to the appointment of ]. A. Edson, general manager of the Kan -as City Southern tO succeed him.
 Tt is true that 1 leave the Gould lines in Colorado" said Er Hc~beg [. Mfr EdsOn will succeed me and tna ahange becomes effective January 1'
 Regarding his future plans he sai1: v will go to the Colorado Southern and Fort Worth G Denver railways.
 Mir. Herbert shattered the runor that he was here iI the interest Of the new Rock Island road to he built through Joplin from Oklahoma to St. Louis. He is here purely on pleasure trip. having spent Christmas with relatives. He will leave tonight for Kansas City, thence to Denver.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
SOUTHERR PACIFIC
 ASKS FOR CONFERENCE
To Prevent the Boilermaker's Strike
 From Becoming General.

Omaha, Neb.. December 2G.-Repre- sent2tives of the three hundred striX- ing shopmen on the Union Pacific are now en route to New York at the re- quest of F. H. Hartman to confer with him and Presodent Burt at the New York office Monday in regard to a set tlement. This action was precipitated by John McNeil, grand president of the Brotherhod of Boilermakers and Iron shipbuilders declaring that if the strike was not at once settled every boiler maker on the Southern Pacific would be ordered out on q strike.
 President Burt asked for time and hurried to New York to confer with MT. Hartman and now MT. Hartman has asked for negotiations. The strike has been on for six months for higher wages and in protest against piece work. The strikers demand q discharge of all the strike breakers ana their own reinstatement. The company has suffered severely from defective motive power during the cold weather of the past few days, one blockade lasting 6fty-twO hours.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

Copenhagen, Dec. 26.-The worst gale of many years visited Denmark Christmas night and this morning and has done enormous damage to property and shipping. The telegraphic and rail road services have been interrupted. It is not safe to walk the streets of Co., penhagen owing to the falling tiles. etc. Some streets were closed to trafnc to avert this danger. The hospital re- ports show that several persons were killed and many sustained injuries in the city. The pillars holding up the overhead trolley lines were blown down and street car service was stopped. Many houses have been unrOOfed and some mills and factories have been partly destroyed.
 The water in the sound rose sudden ly nearly as high as it did in the great
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

ara nged this method will entail endless and wearisome details with no assur- ance that at the end President Castro will still be in power or that Venezuela will be in the mood to abide by the decision of The Hague In short that element of guaranty which would have accompanied President Roosevelt's ac- ceptance of the office of arbitrator is now lacking.
 At the same time it is readily ad- mitted that from the American point of view President Roosevelt has acted wisely in declining to act.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

London, December 26.-Except by op- pOnents of the government who view it as virtual defeat and as discredit- ing the ministry the latest phase Of the Venezuelan trouble has been welcomed very luke warmly. Arbitration by President Roosevelt had been antici- pated as sc desirable an issue from the difficult business that his refusal which is regarded as final has caused keen disappointment.
 It is 1oreseen that even if satisfac- tory conditions to the submission o1 the disputes to The Hague court can be
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

T. Mmiken, president of the Golden Cycle Mining company upon the grounds of libel. It is alleged that iu published interview MT. Milliken char gcd the plaintiffs with treachery in executing contract with him to sell enough shares or stock of the Golden Cycle company to pay the S6OO,00O pur chase price of the mine and a debt of S4S,000 the stock to be sold at 15 cents a share. IL is claimed that in addition to the interview Mir. Mllliken had cir culars printed detailing his charges against the firm and mailed these cir culars to the clients of the firm. The plaintiffs claim that they hav- been greatly injured as a result oi the charges.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
RACES IN FRONT OF A TRAIN.

Richmond, Va, December 2G.-Henry Sackett.- president of the Lynchburg Horse Show association. had remark able escape from death this morning while fox hunting. and his hunter. Torch Light, a prize winner at the re- cent show. beat a freight train in d race of nearly a mile.
 While following the hounds on a steep bank along the Southern railway track, Mir. Sackett turned to find a fast-running freight train within fifty feet Of him.
 Without a moments hesitation, he threw himself from the saddle down the bank. He held to the bride with a view of pulling the horse to safety also. The horse broke away. however, and ran ahead of the train. After run ming for nearly a mile. he cleared the track at a bound, directly in front of the locomotive. The horse was caught soon and was none the worse for his run.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

flood of 1872. Several ships dragged their anchors and collided or were sunk in the outer harbor. The ferry service between the Danish islands and Swe- den has been forced to stop.
 The gale was accompanied by thund- CT and lightning. Telegrams received here from the provinces report enorm- GUS damages to property throughout Denmark.
 Two boats have been wrecked off Ei- shore, and eight persons were drowned. Eleven men of the crew including Cap tain Tobaisen were drowned in the wreck of the Norwegian bark c. g. Penry, which went ashore at Scaw. The Penry will be a total wreck and her cargo is washing ashore. Only six Of her crew were saved. There was a severe gale in the south of Sweden.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
RAT STEALS A s1,OOO BILL.
Owner Found It in His Storeroom
 Where the Rat Had Dragged It.

New York. December 26.-A rat stole q one-thousand- dollar bill from c. II. Landelrs pharmacy, Avenue D and Thirty-second street. Bayonne. The bill was received by MT. Landell on Friday, too late to be deposited in the bank, so he placed it in his waistcoat pocket and made a number Oi his friends feel i'll by showing it to them.
 When he awoke yesterday the bill was gone. There was no sign of bur glars and a thorough search of the store was fruitless. Tn the storeroOm. however, the druggist saw a rat dart into a hole. While plugging up the hole he caught sight of something green and fished out his one thousand dollar bill, Then his heart beat normally.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
TURNING NIGHT INTO DAY.
For the Building O: the Santa Fe Cut
 Off in New Mexico.

Chicago, December 26.-BuiIding a railroad by electric light is a novelty which will be introduced by the Santa Fe company when it begins the con struction of the cutoff to connect Pe- eos Valley line with it's main line in New Mexico. In the construction of the line which will begin within two months, six hundred men will be put to work in Abo Pass canyon. and a large electric light plant will be in stalled at the mouth of the canpon so that the men can work at night as well as day
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
MADE BANK ROBBERS FLEE.
They Had Shot the Proprietor of a Res
 taurant-Citizens Were Aroused.


 taurant-Citizens Were Aroused.
 Indianapolis, Ind, December 26-FOur masked men entered the restaurant ot JChn and William Catterson of Loo Gootee eatly this morning and ordered the two rGen to h.ld up their hands. Instead, John Catterson seized a knife and struck at one of the men and stab led him m the shoulder. This act was followed by a shot from one or the roD- bers anG 'he bullet ploughed it's way along the skull of John Catterson, maiy- ing an ugly scalp wound.
 The two brothers were then tied hand ond foot and placed in the rear room of the restaurant. After securing a sledge hammer at a blacksmiths snop the robbers went to the White River Bank. where they broke in the req, door and knocked the knob from the safe. Just as they were inserting a charge of dynamite in the safe door several citizens. who had been aroused by the telephone exchange. appeared and the robbers, seeing they were out numbered. fled and made their escape
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
IOWA CENTRAL STRIKE.
The Switchmen Have the Road Tied
 up.

Marshalltown, Iowa, December 26- The strike of the switchmen of the Iowa Central threatens to spread be. yond Marshalltown. It was thought at first that the company would grant an increase of four cents asked by the strikers. but the company so far has done nothing. The switchmen say they will call for a sympathetic strike in Albert Lea, Oskaloosa. Monmouth and Peoria.
 The switchmen at Albert Lea already refuse to handle any Iowa Central cars and is said that the switchmcn of other towns will do the same when requested. Freight traffic is at stand
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago. December 26.-Cattle-Re- ceipts, coco head. Slow. Good to prime steers. $5.5O@$6.5O; poor to medium S3.OO6$5.70; stockers and feeders. $2.00 6$4.5O; cows, s1.25ms4.60: heifers. $2.OOG s5.35; canners, $1 25@$2.4O: bulls. S2.OOD $40; calves. $SOO@$7.OO; Texas fed steers. $3.75@S5.0O.
 Sheep-Receipts. 1000 head. Sheep 10 Co 15c higher; lambs higher. Good to choice wethers. $4.OO6S4.5O: fair to choice mixed, $3.0OG$4.OO: western sheep. $lC0@$4.50; native lambs, $4.OO0 6.25; western lambs. S425GS6.OO.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
STOCKS.

Atchison. S37s; do pfd. 9915; c. & O.. 41as Big Four. 95; C. & S.. 273s; do pfd. 691s; do second pfd, 43i2; Erie. 36k :: Great Northern, 199; Manhattan, 147; Metropolitan. 1S97s; N. J. C., 17O; N. Y. C.. 151B; M. P. 107Ia: Pennsylvania. 155$s St. Louis and Santa Fe, 724; do pfd, SO12; do second pfd, 70A St. Paul. llSA St. Paul, CPS; U. P, 99; Amalsa- mated Copper. 597s; Anaconda. 90; Su- gar l29A; Unitel States Steel. 35la; do pte. Sii: ". U., SSA; Santa Fe Cop per- t"a
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
GRAINS AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, December 26.-Trading on the board of trade today was dull but wheat held about steady, May closing q shade higher. May corn was also up a fraction while oats were 2sc high CT. May provisions closed 714@1Oc to 271Ac higher.
 May opened 77@771sc, sold up to 773s @77hc. closed at 77Ac; May corn closed 432sc after selling between 43kc and 43I2@435sc; May oats closed 34c after ranging between 3314G33Ekc and 3l1kc. Local receipts were 370 cars.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
ZERO IN NEBRASKA.

Omaha, Neb., December 26.-The cold spell continues throughout Nebraska and the Black Hills country. Tonight zero temperature is reported from a dozen towns west and northwest of here. There being little snow upon the ground in the range country live stock is not suffering to any extent.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
THE GREAT NORTHERN.
Is Broaen in Places by Heavy Snow
 Slides.

Seattle. Wash. December 2G.-The Great Northern main track from Ever cit east to the Cascade tunnel has been abandoned since Wednesday owing to a bridge at Madison being carried away by a snowslide and the tremendous snowslides between Madi- son and the tunnel The coast line from Seattle to Vancouver is clear and trains are being operated over 1t regularly.
 Tomorrow morning an effort will be made to run train from Seattle to Skykomish to carry the mail
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
THE FREIGHT HANDLERS.
Preparing to Renew the Disturbance of
 Last Summer.

Chicago, December 26.-The 5000 freight handlers whose strike last sum mer interfered with the industries Of this city for three days, are preparing to demand more pay. The railroac clerks organization is making similar preparations. Negotiations between the clerks and freight handlers are in pro- gress. It is stated that the two or ganizations will take concerted action.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
FAST IN THE ICE.

Toledo, O., December 2G.-The steam CT A. l.. Hopkins. which left Detroit last Tuesday morning en route 10 To- ledo and which was sighted yesterday abreast of Toledo light house in BIau- nee bay. is nov fast in the ice and in grave danger of being crushed and sunk.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
ALMosT cENTENARIANs.

Lancaster, Pa, December 2G.-Jonn Ya.ey, the oldest man in Lancaster county, died today al his home at Washington borough. He was go yel-, old. His widow Is 95 years old.
 MIs. Margaret Mulhattan of this city died this morning in her seth year and Miss Hannah K. Benjamin. 9l years old died on SaturdaY
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
MISSISSIPPI TOWN GONE.

Vicksburg, Miss. December 2G.-Glen- water, village, with a population or between four and five hundred. was all most totally destroyed by fire this morning. only two business blocks and an oil mill being saved.
 The financial loss has not been es- timated but it will be heavy.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
YOUNG vANDERBILT's CASE.

His Physician, Dr. Austin Flint, Jr..
 Hopeful of His Recovery.
 New York, December 26.-"Mr Van derbilt has passed his best day since his serious illness. He has made dis tinct gain since yesterday" Dr. Aus tin Flint. Jr.. made this statement as he left the Vanderbilt residence this evening. Dr. Flint evinced great conf denCe as to the recovery of the pa tient
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
KILLED BY A WOMAN.

Mobile. Ala. December 26.-Ncws reached here today of the killing on Dauphin island. in Mobile bay. of Fred Matthews by a daughter of George Sprinkle. Matthews was a son of a former mayor os Scranton. Miss. The details are not known. although one report states that it was accidental.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
FROZEN IN KENTUCKY.
Two Days of Cold Weather in the
 South.

Louisville, Ky. December 26.-Tha cold weather which prevailed through out the south yesterday and today. continues tonight. The lowest temper ature reported is from Anniston, Ala. where the thermometer registers fl de- grees above zero
 Among the temperatures reported to- night are: Louisville, 15; Montgomery %; Birmingham 15; Memphis. 20: Nashville, 15; Columbus, Ga, 20: Knox vile. IS; Atlanta, IS; Chattanooga. 16
 Two persons were frozen to death in Kentucky
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
LEAVES THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Charles r. Tweed, al Old Associate of
 Huntington.

New York. December 26.-Charles F. Tweed. chairman of the board of direc- tors of the Southern Pacific, will sever his connection with that corporation on January 1 to become a partner in the banking house of Speyer 6: Co. MT Tweed for many years was a business associate of the late C. r. Huntington and is one of the executors of the Huntington estate.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
NEW RAILROADS OF THE YEAR

Chicago. December 26.-According to the Railroad Gazette. railroad building in the United States for 1902. aggregat- ed GG26 miles. a total not exceeded in any year since 1888. Second track, sid inSs and electric lines are not included
 Oklahoma leads with s7O miles of new line; Texas comes next with 49G miles
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
A NEW JERSEY FIRE.

Newark, N. J.. December 26.-Fire to- night did S50.O0O damage to the Goer:le company's department store. the es- tablishments of the Paris Cloak and Suit company and the Ray Tailoring company.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
EUROPE TOO HOT.
The Parties to the Late Scandal Will
 Settle in America.

Vienna, December 26.--It is reported here on good authority that the Arch duke Ferdinand and the crown princess of SaXOny and their companions pur- pose going to the United States there being little probability of their finding congenial homes in Europe.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

still here. No trains have gone out Tor two days and the yards are congested. A coal famine is threatened as ths Iowa Central hauls fifty per cent Of the coal used here.
 General Superintendent Sweeney will meet the strikers committee tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
METALS.

New York. December 26.-The ab
 sence of the English market cables naturally exerted a restricting effect on the~local market trade. but most descriptions were firm and higher. Tin
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

advanced to $26 @$26.25, but was very quiet and while copper prices were re duced the market continues nominal. Standard is quoted at s11; lake. $1LT5; electrolytic and casting at $11.G2K.
 Lead unchanged at 41Sc.
 Spelter remained dull and easy at $4.75.
 Bar silver. 47Ac.
 Mexican dollars, 3Sc.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
ARIZONA PosTMAsTERs.

Washington. December 2G. CSpeciai)-| Postmasters have been appointed for Arizona as follows: Edgar. Caroline s. Dewitt, vice Emma J. Udall, resign ed. Gleeson, Edwin J. White, vice Frank R. O'Brien, resigned.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
DISEASE DYING OuT.

Mexico. Mex, December 26.-Tne plague situation IS decidedly improved at Mazatlan. Only three deaths oc- cured yesterday. Steamers are stil. prevented from touching at the port.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
MERCHANT MURDERED.
A Georgia Tragedy Early on Christmas
 Morning

Matthews, Ga. December 2G.-Ed Gay. a merchant running a store six miles from here was murdered early on Christmas morning and his store burn ed. His safe which contained s1,200 was found open and the money was missing.
 Mr. Gay was visited in his home by an unknown man who asked him to change a bill. Not having the money
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
TWO FREEZING DAYS.
And Kansas Is Promised a Continual
 tion of Cold.

Topeka, Kan, December 26.-The coldest weather of the winter has pre- vailed in Kansas for two days past and 1t shows no sign of moderating. People in some of the western counties are being put to great inconvenience on account of the coal famine Cattle are not suffering to any extent as there is TO snow on the ground and feed is more than usually abundant.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

New York, December 26.-Reports that the bond conversion plan oi the United States Steel corporation is to be modified or abandoned because of the recent acquisition of the Union and sharon Steel companies were authori- tatively denied today. The plan will be carried out as soon as the legal obsta cles now pending are removed.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
MAsCAGNI ARRESTED.
His Discarded Manager Charges Him
 With Embezzlement

Chicago, December 26.-Signor Mas cagni, the Italian composer who aban- doned his American trip while playing In Chicago last week. was placed under arrest tonight on charge of emDezzie- ment made by the manager of his tour. Richard Heard. When Mascagni de -
 ided to return to Italy he had no fur ther use for the American manager anu discharged him. Heard claims that his contracts called sor $5,OOO and tried lo collect that amount Mascagni re- fused 10 pay Heard any such sum and the arrest followed.
 Mascagni was allowed to remain at the Auditorium hotel where he is living. the house detectives agreeing to be re- sponsible for his appearance in court.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
WEATHER TO-DAY.

Washington. December 26.-Forecast: Arizona, cloudy: probably rain in the south, snow or rain in the north portion, Sunday fair, colder.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
THE DANISH COAST
 SWEPT BY STORMS
Great Losses of Life and Property
 Have Been Reported

The Streets of Copenhagen Have Become Unsafe by Rea of Falling TiesThe-Waters of the Sound Have Risen Higher Than They Have Been Since the Great Storm of Quarter of Century ago-There has Been Much Damage of Property Inland -Communi- cation with Sweden Cut Off,
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
COMMERCIAL
 AND FINANCIAL
An Unexpected Enlivening of the
 Stock Market.

New York, December 26.-The buoy ant tone developed in the stock market today came as something of surprise. The grounds of the animation are not entirely nlain.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
BONDS.

U. S, ref. 2s. reg. 1OS; coupon. 1GS14: Ss. reg lO714; coupon, 10s; new 4s. reg. and coupon, lS512: old 4s, reg. l09 cou- pom, no; 5s, reg. and coupon. 103%.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27

Gay walked with the man to the store and did not return. His skull was found in the ruins of the store.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
ROOSEvELT'S REFUSAL
 TO SETTLE DISPUTE
Occasions Regret in English Covern-
 ment Circles

The Regret Though not Shared by the Opposition to the Ministry-Arbitration by the Hague Tribunal is Looked Upon Long and Tedious Process the Re suit of Which is not Accompanied by Guaranty That it Will be Accepted by the Venezuelan Government
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
THE TURKEsTAN EARTHQUAKE.
The Shaking in the District still Going
 On.

Ashkabad. Russian Turkestan, De- cember 26.-The oscillations of the earth al Andijan continues. The peo- pie there are using railroad cars to live in so they are not leaving town on account of their business interests.
 Committees have been appointed t. prepare lists of the losses to life and property. Tn the Andijan district 15,- 600 houses are destroyed. Until the shocks cease guards will be kept on the railroad between Andijan and Fedo- henksto to watch for Assures along the line. The railroad station at Andijan threatens to collapse Barracks to be used as dwellings are being raised and will soon be ready-for occupancy.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
A DEAD AUTHORIZES.

Chicago. December 26.-Mrs Mary Hartwell CatherwOod. the well-Known author died at her residence tonight of cancer.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
POWDER AND GASOLINE.
Wreck a House Boat on the Ohio
 River.

Steubenville, O., December 26.-Near the Gilchrist coal works an Austrian woman living in a house boat on the Ohio river tried to start her stove with gasoline. An explosion followed and she was burned to death.
 Her husband and several bOarGers escaped from the boat but were unable to secure her body. One of the board CTS. an Austrian, went back after some money which he had hidden ana was killed by the explosion of powder stored on the boat.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
CHICAGO BROKERS SUE.
Colorado Miniug Man Making Allega-
 tion of Libel.

Colorado Springs, Colo, December 2S-A suit for damages in the sum of S250.000 was commenced in district court here today by the brokerage firm of Tucker. Ballard & Co.,, against John
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
WOOL AND HIDES.

New York. December 2G.-Wo5l firm Hides quiet
Arizona republican., 1902-12-27
U. s. STEEL CORPORATION.

The Plan of Bond Conversion An
 nounced Will Be Carried Out.