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Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
AN ASSIGNMENT
 FOR ROBSON
He Must Now Get in or Out of the
 Navy.

Washington, January T.-Upon the recommendation of Admiral Bowles, chief constructor of the navy, Acting Secretary Darling today signed an or der assigning Constructor Hobson 10 duty in charge of the construction de- partment at the Puget Sound naval station at Bremerton. MT. Hobson has been for some months past on waiting orders, having declined an assignment to Pensacola pending action by con- gress upon a bill authorizing his re- tirement.
 Special action of this nature was re- garded as necessary in view of the failure of the two naval examining boards to find him physically disquali. fled for active service. The navy de- partment concluded that the straits .t is in through the resignation of Con- structor Hobson, leaving vacant the important post at Bremerton, justifies the action taken today. MT. Hobson is now in a position where he must re- sign from the naval service altogether or undertake active duty, for which he feels himself unfitted by reason of an eye trouble.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
BAR TO HARMONY
 IN COLORADO
If Wolcott Gets Out of the Way the
 Republicans Can Agree.

Denver, Col, January 17.-Philip B. Stewart tonight gave out a statement in answer to one made yesterday py former Senator Wolcott. He declares that it is generally understood that during the recent campaign in the stste WClcCtt was not to be the republican choice for senator. and in some coun- ties the republican candidates were pledged to oppose him, and on that un- derstanding, supported by Wolcott's absence from the state during the cam paign, the republican majority in { z. legislature was elected. Under the cir cumstances he held that the republican legislators could not honestly enter a caucus which might put them under obligations to support Wolcott. He added that if Wolcott would withdraw harmony would be at once restored. anti-WOlcott members of the house 10 the WOlcOtt supporters announcing their readiness to enter a caucus if Mir WolcCtt would withdraw from the race for the Senatorship.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

New York, January 17.-The steam ship St. Louis arrived at her pier today after an extremely slow trip owing to leaky boilers. Her time from Cher bourg to the Lightship was thirteen days, five hours and twenty minutes six days, fifteen hours and twenty-five minutes behind the ships best record
 There was no accident of any kind at any time, and although heavy weather was encountered practically all of the delay was caused by inabili- ty to get up good steam in othe defec- tive boilers.
 The passengers became very indig- nant when they learned the poor pro gress the vessel was making and an indignation meeting was held at which the line was severely censured for per hitting passengers to embark on Q steamer in the condition the St. Louis showed.
 A statement was drawn up and given to the public on the arrival here today by committee chosen to set forth the grievances of those on board.
 After she was sighted off Nantucket last night the St. Louis made good time to New York and reached her pier some hours ahead of the time set last night. A large crowd gathered at the american line pier and cheered as the ship came in with her load of human freight for whose safety grave fears had been felt for several days The tugs having gathered around the St Louis she was slowly brought to the dock and when she came within speak ing distance the excitement on the pier grew. It did not take long for the first and second cabin passengers to cross the gang plank once the lines were fast and as they got beyond the rope en- closure they were gathered to the arms of awaiting relatives.
 Each little group provided a new scene. The women in most cases wept in their joy. While this was going on on the upper deck of the pier, where the first and second cabin passengers land. similar scenes were being enacted among the steerage passengers on the lower deck of the dock, but in this case the passengers had again to part from their friends to go to Ellis Island for examination by the immigration officers.
 When the passengers started ashore quarter master was placed on guard at every gang plank with orders from the dock superintendent not to allow any one to go on board. None of the ships officers were allowed to come ! ashore.
 The passengers freely expressed their feelings at the delay. A. Pallett Lloyd of Baltimore was one of the signers of the first cabin passengers resolutions He said:
 "All the first-class passengers have put their cases into the hands of my self and MT. Berne, as their lawyers and have authorized us to make such
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
 COMING TO PHOENIX
Arizona's Capital to Again Be the
 Capital of the Nation.

If all present plans carry Phoenix is 10 again become the administrative headquarters of the United States gov. ernment, and this time for possibly several days. Sometime ago Governor Brodie extended to President RoOse- welt an invitation to visit Arizona. at his convenience and for as long a visit as might be possible. Yesterday Gov ernor BrOdie received il reply an ac- ceptance of the invitation with the ex- planation that while the itinerary of his trip to the coast has not been fully arranged, Phoenix will be made a stop ping point and the president hopes to be able to spend three or four days here. It is likely also that Prescott and Tucscn will be among the territorial points to be honored by a visit from the chief executive.
 The tour to the coast it is believed. will be made in the latter part of March or the early days of April. But regarding details ard dates nothing las yet been determined upon.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
MITCHELL'S STATEMENT
 TO THE COMMISSION
In Reply to the Charges Against the
 Union.

Philadelphia, January 17.-President John Mitchell of the Mine Workers union, before leaving for Indianapoii. to attend the national convention of his organization and the national wage convention of the soft coal operators and mine workers, delivered today what he believed was his farewell ad .. dress to the coal strike commission. The Scranton Coal company, which also operates the collieries of the Elk Hill Coal and Iron company, closed it's case during the session today and was followed by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad company.
 It was while the latter company was examining witnesses that the hour for adjournment for the week arrived, and Mir. Mitchell arose and asked to be per mitted to make a few remarks. All the attorneys representing the differ ent interests before the commission crowded around the miners leader as he prefaced his remarks by stating that it would likely be the last session of the investigation he would be able 10 attend.
 He explained why he is called west, and said: ''I wish to take this occa- sion to express my satisfaction and that of the miners whom I represent with the manner in which the investi- gation is being conducted. I feel con- fident that by its thorOughness the in. quiry will result in much good. There has been large part of the time of the commission taken up by the presenta- tiOn Of evidence to show Ia laWleSSneSS in the coal fields or that Iawlessness existed to a large extent during the>lat- ter part of the strike.
 Personally bear no ill-will to those who came here. I bear no personal malice { Othose who worked, and l.. stating what I am saying I am trying
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

Washington, January 11.-At the end of struggle which prolonged the days session until after o'clock, the house passed the substitute for the senate bill to establish a department of com merCe and labor.
 The vote stood 137 to 40. All the re- publicaEs and 29 democrats voted for the bill. Tn committee of whole the democrats and a sprinkling of republi- cans led by Mir. CorIiss, republican of Michigan, struck out the portion of the bill providing for bureau oi insur ance. By a piece of parliamentary strategy Mir. Hepburn, republican of Iowa, chairman of the interstate com merce commission, sought to have this provision restored, but the opposition stood fast and he was overcome. The democrats then attempted to re-com- init the bill with instructions to report back a separate bill for the creation of q department of labor, but the motion was lost.
 The only other substantial amend ment was one to authorize the prcsi- dent to transfer the interstate com merce commission to the new depart ment
 The substitute as passed by the house differs from the senate bill S import
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
COMMERCIAL
 FINANCIAL
STOCKS.

STOCKS.
 Atchison, SSA do preferred, 997s; C.. C O., 5lM; Big Four, 961a; c. Si S, SO; do preferred, 701a; do 2nd preferred, 459s; Erie. 4O24 Great Northern pre- ferred, POS; Manhattan, 15324; Metro politan, 14O5s; Missouri Pacific. 112%; N. J. Central, 1878; N. Y. Central, 1924; Pennsylvania, 1553s; St. L. & $. F.. 721a; do preferred, IS; do 2nd pre- ferred. 80; St. Paul. 179A Southern Pa cihc, 6616; Union Pacific, 1O27s; Anal. Copper, 64: Anaconda. 961A; Sugar, ISIS; U. s. Steel, 37h; do preferred, s9A; Western Union, 91A; Santa Fe. 215.
 THE METAL MARKET.
 New York, January 17.-Copper was quiet and unchanged at $11.5O for standard. s12.25 for lake. $1212h for electrolytic and SIP for casting.
 Lead was quiet and the demand was steady at 4sc.
 Bar silver, 47Ac.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
HE SAID HE WAS BOOTH
 LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN
A Man Who Committed Suicide at
 Enid Okla.

Guthrie Okla, January r.. - Just prior to dying, D. E. George. an aged and wealthy citizen made the state mcnt that he was John Wilkes Booth the assassin of President Lincoln. George attempted suicide at Fl Reno, and made q second and successful att tempt in a hotel at Enid, taking pois- on.
 He stated that he had successfully eluded the officers after killing Lin coin and remained unknown to the world ever since. He was reputed very wealthy, owning land in Oklahoma, Indian territory and at Dallas, Tex.
 Telegrams today ask that the body be held for identification.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
THE PARALYSIS
 OF THE PLAGUE
There Is Nothing Doing in Mazatlan
 But Death.

Mazatlan, Mex, January 17.-There were seven deaths from the plague to- day and the number of patients at the lazarettOs is fifty. The situation con- tinues the same. Business is practical ly suspended and the majority of the inhabitants are still away.
 Money begins to come in for the re- lief of the poor and is most welcome. Generous contributions from all over the republic are being acknowledged by the local authorities.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
A GREAT GUN.
The Biggest One Ever Built in This
 Country.

New York, January 1.-The most powerful gun ever built in America, a huge 16-inch coast defense rifle, was successfully tested at the government proving grounds, at Sandy Hook today. The gun was fired three times in the course of the afternoon. There were present several hundred army officers, a few civilians and Congressman Gill lette of Massachusetts, member of the appropriations committee.
 The gun costs $1OO, ,OOO. It was said at the tests today that the gun would undoubtedly be mounted at Sandy Hook. General Crozier said that while its range at it's highest elevation was about twenty miles. it could be used to hit objects only at a distance of four or five miles.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
STRUCK BY WILD TRAIN.

Bristol. Ind. January IA runaway freight train on the Norfolk and West ern railway collided with an engine and cars in the Bristol yards yesterday.
 One engine was torn to pieces and the other badly damaged. Several cars were wrecked. The train crews escaped injury by jumping.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
ONLY AN OUTPOST AFFAIR.

Tangier, January 17.-Defnite infor- nation has reached here that the sul- tan's troops came into contact with the forces of the pretender on January 13. It was, however. only an outpost affair and there were few casualties on each side. The sultan did not meet with general disaster.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
AN L. & N. AGREEMENT.

Louisville, Ky, January 17. - The Courier-Journal tomorrow will say that as a result of the negotiations between the grievance of the l.. x N. engineers and General Manager Evans, an agree ment has been reached whereby the en- Eineers will receive increase in wages in proportion to the additional duties which have fallen on the various runs of the system.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
OIL RAN OUT.
And Company Went Into Hands of
 Receiver.

St. Louis. Mo. January IA special to the Globe-DemOcrat from Dallas, Tex, says:
 The San Jacinto oil company. one of the largest concerns of Dallas, operat- ing in the Beaumont field, was placed in the hands of a receiver today on the application of the Texas Cotton Pro- ducts company of Texas, which com pany had a contract with the San Jacinto Oil company fer la-ge quanti- ty of crude oil.
 Rev, J. B. Cranfill, president of the company, said this evening that the cCmpanys wells had practically failed and the company could not fill con tracts made when the wells were pro- ducing thousands of barrels daily.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
GONZALES, CONDITION

Columbia, & C., January 1S.-At 2:15 a. m. Dr. Mcintosh issued the following bulletin on Editor Gonzales condition:
 Pulse, 132; temperature, 1O2 1-5; res piration, 32; general condition un- changed: patient quietly sleeping; some gas from bowels; will certainly live the night; beyond twelve hours cannot say"
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

After the first week the food supply was appreciably cut down, according to the statements of passengers, and cream and eggs were taken from the breakfast menus and only a small al- lowance of milk was given each pas senger. From subordinate officers on the ship it was learned that the diet of the crew for the past week was sole ly oatmeal and potatoes. After about a week the running water supply was cut off and passengers could get water for toilet and bathing only in buckets as it was brought to them by the stew ards.
 c. A. Griscom. the manager of the line, said that the line would make no further statement.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
4 NEW CABINET OFFICE
 COMMERCE DEPART MENT
The Bill Passed by the House Yes-
 terday

There Was Comparatively Little Opposition to the Meas ure-A General Transfer of Bureaus From Other Departments Provided For-A Comprehensive Anti Trust Bill Introduced by Representative Bell of Colorado, Restraining Producers, Dealers and Trans porters.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
ST. LOUIS PASSENGERS
 SUE FOR DAMAGES
Thirteen Days Spent in Crossing the
 Atlantic

The Voyage Was Enlvened by Indignation Meetings in Which the American Line Was Criticised for Allowing Passengers to Embark Upon Crippled Steamer Most Agitated Have Put the Matter Into the Hands of Lawyers-The Scenes at Debarkaton
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

A bill was introduced by Representa- tive Bell of Colorado providing that any producer, dealer, transporter
 agent or other person in any territory of the United States who shall join with any person or persons for the pur- pose of raising the price O. any article of food or fuel. or it's passage and handling. shall be guilty of eXtortion. 4 maximum penalty of S5,000 fine or imprisonment for enc year is provided.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

ant particulars. It leaves the life say ing service, the marine hospital service, the steamboat inspection service, the bureau of navigation and the shipping commissioners under the control oi the treasury department, but authorizes the president discretion to transfer the other bureaus for the collection of statistics and the interstate commerce commission to the new depal tTent.
 It places under the control of the new department the national bureau of standards, the coast and geodetic sur vey, the bureau of statistics, the cen sus bureau, the bureau of foreign com merce, the bureau Of immigration, in- cluding jurisdiction over Chinese immi- grafton and also creates the bureau of manufacturers and corporations.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

claims against the company as we see fit and endeavor to collect dam ages"
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
MURDERER PULLMAN
 MAKES 4 STATEMENT
He Says the Story of His Crime Has
 Been Colored.

Atlanta, Ga, January 17.-In a signed statement given to a staff correspond ent oi the Atlanta Journal this after noon Lieutenant Governor Tillman who is confined in the Columbia county jail said:
 II would like to correct the biased reports of this unfortunate affair, but when the public recalls that these re- ports were sent out either by the State of which MT. Gonzales is editor, or by his personal friends. they can readily see that l could scarcely hope for or expect a fair account"
 Those who know me disbelieve it. When the true facts are proven my friends and the people of this country will know. how grossly l have been misrepresented. Such will be shown by witnesses of the highest character. I am ready for trial by a jury of my Countrymen.
 (Signcd) J. H. TILLMAN."
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
GONZALES MAY GET WELL

GONZALES MAY GET WELL.
 Columbia, s. C., January 17.-After day of anxiety to the friends of T. G. Gonzales, who was shot on Thursday afternoon by Lieutenant Governor James II. Tillman. reports tonight from the hospital are encouraging though not fully assuring recovery. During the early afternoon there was grave appre- hensiCn for the life of the wounded man. and at one time practically all hope had been abandoned. but there s now some indication of a favorable out come of the case. pr. Wylie, Who was called into consultation late this after noon, left for Rock Hill, stating that he was better satisfied with the condi- tion of Gonzales than he has been since he had first seen him.
 The chief concern this afternoon was caused by an obstruction of the intes- tines, and it was considered at one time as a possibility that the wound would have to be reopened and an in jection made to relieve this. This, however, was not found necessary. Colonel Tillman says he has received q number of offers from lawyers in the state to undertake his defense without fee. There is not the least sign or pup lie excitement in Columbia.
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

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Arizona republican., 1903-01-18

FAREWELL & HAMAkER'S the leading photographers, where you can get photos up to date. 29 S. 2d St.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10

STREET RAILROAD BONDS.
FURNISHED ey Nichols 8 CO.. No is wail-sss
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10
Bankers posted rates were:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. - New-Orleans - Com
nercial SOC discount: bank. 81 premium. San Fran
cisco-Sight par telegraph, PIC Boston-10c dis
count and par. Charleston-Buying. par: selling.
1-1oc premium. Chicago-2oc premium. Cincinnati
Between banks. 3oc premium; the counter, 60c
premium. Savannah-Buying, 50c discount; selling.
75c premium st. Lous-30c premium. Minneapolis
Soc premium.
BANK CLEARINGS. - New-York - Exchanges.
$3.50 524 1917: balances SIC. 35os2 Observation-Disclosures,
s24 S1s SO; balances. S34,124 Philadelphia-Ex-
changes $50 237. .4s1: balances. s2543.452 Chicago
Exchanges, SIS .13s; balances. s2.53o2ss.
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET.-Call money in
London. 2d21z per cent. Open market discount rate
for short bills. per cent: for long bills. per cent
Berlin discount rate, S per cent Berlin exchange
London. 20 marks a pfennigs. Paris discount
rate, 2S per cent. Paris exchange on London, 25
francs. 173e centimes.
FOREIGN sECURITIEs.-Britsh consois for
ss francs IS centimes.
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver. 5224c.; Mexi-
silver dollars 42c Bar silver in London closed
at 2p4d.
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid 3s15; Lisbon q;
Buenos Ayres. 12727h-
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTs-Customs receipts
reported from Washington 1926 765; internal rev.
s79. Receipts for the day. 81 4046S2: expenditures
81 Zoo. Receipts for the month to date SIS as 46
expenditures s42 $4,000: excess Of receipts S7
Receipts for the year TO date s525 $40 $780, expend-
lures. s4s4 3ss s52 excess Of receipts s425ssos7.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

The heavy liquidation in Mondays outside mar
ket was manifested in the early trading yesterday
Interest during the first hour was concentrated In
Northern Securities which under heavy selling.
broke nearly IL per cent from the last final and
touched a low record price, at So Toward
neon the market hardened and numerous good net
gains were scored. Trading, however, was limited
a few OF the more recently prominent shares
The above named issue rallied somewhat from the
early depression under covering but the recovery
was only small. American Can issues were dectd-
edly active; the common gained about Il per
cent, while the preferred SOLD UP nearly point
National Railroad of Mexico lost q per cent In
ternational Mercantile Marine preferred gained
nearly 212 per cent New-Orleans Railway pre-
ferred recovered per cent Seaboard Air Line
issues a fraction Otis Elevator common sold
down 115 per cent. American Light and Traction
lost IA per cent comparatively light offerings
The copper shares were dull and heavy. There
was little or no inquiry for bonds. Two hundred
United States Refrigerating sold at 34z4, and 200
Oppenheimer Institute at 92A.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10
STOCKS.

Closing prices yesterday Of the principal active
securities and net changes from Mondays quo
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10

RAILROAD BONDS-Market generally lower.
Total sales amounted in par value to $4,000
against g s32 Monday. The heaviest dealings
in the Atchison general IS Atlantic Coast Line
Sc Chicago Burlington and Quincy as Chica go.
Rock Island and Pacific As. Mexican Central first
incomes Oregon Short Line zs. Pennsylvania con-
Vertibe S5-s Reading general As. Union Pacific con
vertible As and Wabash debenture Bs- Consolidated
Tobacco and Tinted States Steel rs were also
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10

STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES
FURNISHED BY William z Nichols & Co.. No. waI-stS
! lat period. Bid. IAsked.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10

GUARANTEED STOCKS
,.uotatons furnished by Joseph Walker Sons No %
Broad-st)
DIV DIV 1t0a DIV; z,s .,xa
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10

KnIckerbocker Trust Company yesterday declared
semi-annual dividend of 10 per cent and an exels ~
s,1idena Of per cent. This Is Increase OF l517
er cent over the semi-annual dividend paid In the
past -. -,
COLONIAL TRUST CoMPANY.-Ths board OF
trustees of the Colonial Trust Company yesterday
declared the usual semi-annual DIVIDEND OF PEI
cent payabIs July /. to stockholders of record on
0n
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10
MONEY AND EXCHANGE

MONEY MARKET.-Money on call opened at SIS
per cent: highest 31h per cent: lowest. per cent:
last loan. per cent; closed at per cent; ruling
rate 2s. per cent Time money quoted at I
per cent for sixty TO ninety days az per cent for
four months and 4a4G5 per cent for five and six
months. Commercial paper quoted at 4a4G5
per cent for sixty to ninety days indorsed bills
per cent choice four to six months bills and 52
per cent for others.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-Market closed steady.
Actual closing rates follow:
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10
sLoss-sHEFFIELp STEEL AND IRON.

The Sloss-Shef1eld Steel and Iron Company mas
declared the usual quarterly dividend of IA per
cent on its preferred stock, payable July L The
directors their meeting yesterday. did not take
action on the common dividend. but adjourned un-
til next Monday. At that time 1T is expected that
J. c. Maben, president Of the company who IS on
his way home from Europe will be present at the
meeting.
The company reports for the quarter ended
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London. June 2. p. n.-The market for America
securities weak and dull. Final prices follow
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10

INACTIVE STOCKS
FURNISHED by William Nichols & Co. No Is wau-s.1
New-York tribune., 1903-06-10
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.
BONDS
EXPORTS OF MERCHANDISE

Week ended June So ao7 ss7 SO 7s2 ss5 Ell iSS 7s
Since January 22s T7ssT2 27 s4a seI aaassSb6t