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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-29
BROOKS COMET REAPPEARS.
Heavenly Wandcrcr That Is Attended
by Four Small Comets.

GENEVA, n. Y, Aug. 2S-The Brooks
periodic comet has been observed in the
nstellaton Capricornis with slow motion
westward 1t was discovered at Hobart
Collge in 1889, and was found to be moving
I'm an orbit with period of seven years.
The comet was seen again in 1896 and now
makes another visit. being found exactly
in its predicted place. 1t is attended by
four small comets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-29
VICE CONSUL NOT HARMED
An Attempt Was Made at Beirut to Kill Magelssen.
but lie Escaped Uninjured.
ORDERED TO A MONASTERY.
Father Cushing to Be Prisoner Tor
the Remainder OF His Life.

DENVER, Col. Aug. 2s.-The announce
ment is made by Bishop Matz, OF the
Catholic Church of Colorado, that Father
Cushing who has earned much notoriety
by his light upon the bishop during the past
twelve years, has been ordered by Arch
bishop Falconio. the apostolic delegate, to
go 10 the Trappist monastery at Geth-
semane. where he will be practically
prisoner for the remainder of his hfe
Bishop Matz will pay all of his expenses
Father Gushing is between forty and hfty
years old, and is broken down in health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-29

MEXICO CITY. Aug. eS-Thcre are
eishty-five yellow fever patients at Meri-
da AT Progresso there are nineteen pa
tients. The sanitary authorities are TAX
ing active measures to prevent the spread
OF the disease to other points in the Yu-
catan peninsula.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-29
TO MEET CONTINGENCIES.
Secretary shaw Adopts 81 New Plan ss
to National hank Deposits.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-The published
statement that Secretary Shaw had de-
cided that under existing laws he was
auththorized TO scgregate government re-
ceipts from internal revenue sources and
lsEosit the same. at his discretion. in ma
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-29

Stewart, Unionist, who stood for protection.
At the previous election the Unionist ma
jority was 600. The result is considered
clear indication of the feeling of the con-
sttuency on the subject of Mr.. Chamber
lain's fiscal proposals on which he claims
il was mainly fought.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-29
A MARRIAGE ON AN ELEPHANT
WILL BE THE DRAWING CARD OF THE ANDEE

uines the
and Lab by he Grand
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
THE PHILIPPINES
 CURRENCY BILL
Which Is Within Two Steps of Be
 coming Law.

Washington, February 16.-The Phil ippines currency bill passed by the senate today prescribes that the unit value in the Philippines shall be the gold peso of 12.9 grains of gold, nine tenths fine, said peso to become the unit of value when the government in the Philippines shall have coined and ready for circulation not less than five millions of the silver pesos provided for in the bill. The gold coins of the United States, at the rate of one dol lar for two pesos. shall be legal ten der in the islands. The bill also pro vides for an additional coinage of 75.- 000, 600 silver coins of the denomina- tion of one peso, which shall be legal tender except where otherwise provid- ed by contract.
 Coins of the denomination of 90 cen tavos. 20 centavos and of 10 centavos are also provided for. all such coinage to be under the authority of the gov ernment of the Philippine islands in such amounts as it may determine with the approval of the secretary of war The bill also provides for the issue of certificates of indebtedness to maintain the parity of silver and gold pesos, such certificates at any time to be limited to
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
ARIZONA WOMEN
 MAY BE GAMERS
By Legislative Complications in the Council
A Threat to Pass the Equal Suffrage Bill Under Certain Circumstances. House Declines to Cut Down Fees of County Officers.

The legislative session is now one day more than half over. Only two bills have gone through both houses and been sent to the governor. One of them was the appropriation bill to pay the expenses of the special committees ap- pointed to investigate the territorial institutions.
 The other is the bill passed last week appropriating S360 for the purchase of postage stamps for the members. Thus it will be seen that so far the territorial statutes have not been materially al tered. A good many bills have passed each house and have been transmitted to the other, but they are in the hands of committees and any frantic desire to report them has been manfu1ly re- strained.
 Yesterday did not give promise that this would be an active week. The house session, though a great deal of work was done, was devoid of interest There was a little ripple in the council which filled the friends of the equal suffrage bill with encouragement It is within the range of possibility that that bill will go to the governor. There is no
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17

Washington, February 16.-The sen- George B. Cortelyou as secretary of commerce and labor under the act ere ating the new department. The nomin- ation was referred to the senate after and the vote was boiled on the floor. Senator Depew reported the nomination with a favorable recommendation. He asked for immediate action, and as there was no opposition Cortelyou was confirmed.
 Few in American public life today are more widely or more favorably> known than Secretary George B. Cor telyou. For years he has occupied prominent place in the interest of the people, and the manner in which ne has met every emergency that has arisen before him has won for him the cordial esteem not only of those with whom he has been intimately associated, per sonally and officially, but also of the body of the American public, to whom he is known merely by reputation.
 Secretary Cortelyou is a man of at tractive personality, a. scholar of abili- ty and admirable training, and public official of genius. In politics he is a staunch republican, but his present po- sition has been achieved rather by merit than by political favor. He nas set high standard to the president as secretary. He is the personification Of courtesy, is invariably kind and oblig- ing, and may be depended upon always to say and do the right thing. He co-ri- pines rare tact with brilliant executive ability and his capacity for work amazes all with whom he comes in con- tact.
 MT Ccrtelyou was born in New York City on July 26, 1862. He is descended from a distinguished family, his ances- tors being among the leaders in the colonial and revolutionary history of the state of New York. From early childhood he has been an earnest stu dent and his home training and associ- ations were of the best. It is noc gener- ally known, but it is quite true that Cortelyou is an accomplished musician, d thorough student of the best com posers and musical critic of ability.
 After serving the surveyor of the port of New York as confidential stenogra- pher, he came to Washington in July, 1891, as private secretary to the Tourth assistant postmaster general. His record in the postoffice department was such that in 1895 Cleveland appointed him his executive clerk and confidential stenographer. He served Mckinley Tn the same capacity until 1898, when on account of the vastly increased amount of work at the White House he was ap- pointed assistant secretary to the presI- dent.
 On the retirement of John A. Porter, MT. Cortelyou was named as secretary to the president. The wisdom of MT. Mckinley has been demonstrated thor oughly. While MT. Cortelyou'S ability was appreciated before the assassina- tion of MT. Mckinley, the work per formed by him during all the anxious days at Buffalo revealed an entirely unexpected phase of character. In spite of his relat with MT. McKin- ley there. his tender regard and affec- tionate friendship, yet notwithstanding his personal suffering, his outward de- meanor was unruffled. He preserved his composure, looked after every de- tail, provided every care for the strick- en president, comforted the wife and kept the anxious people informed of the
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
EIGHT HOURS
 IN COLORADO
Argument Against the Bill by
 C. F. & I. Chairman
Re Says It Would Result Either in Reduction of Wages, Increased Cost to Consumer or Closing Down of Properties-Other Effects of Such Law.

Denver, February 16.-J. C. Osgood, chairman of the board of directors of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company. appeared before the house committee on mines and mining this afternoon and spoke at considerable length against the Sage eight-hour law before the present legislature. He declared that it would result either in lowering the wages of the men or increase the cost to the consumer of the product or the complete closing down of the property of the company by reason of the fact that the operating expenses would be increased fifty per cent.
 Regular workers earned wages aver aging from $750 to S1,250 year and did net want an eight-hour law. It would interfere with working a greater num- Der of hours in winter to make up for the loss of time in the summer which occurs by reason of the difference in the demand for the product, in the summer and winter seasons. It would also compel importing additional men in the winter to get out a sufficiency of product to meet the demand. It would be necessary to take care of these men in the summer. The result would he lessening of the opportuni- ties of those employed. The endorsing of the eight-hour law, he said, by both political parties in the last campaign was q matter of expediency.
 It prevented a complete discussion of the subject because it was nos needed 10 make it win. The consequence is the people are not acquainted with the subject ana the effect 1t will nave on the state. He referred to working tow grade mines which are barely realizing profit under the present conditions. With an increased operating expense as the immediately unavoidable effect of an eight-hour law, they must close down. The business of smelters, rall- road traffic, coal mining, etc, would be reduced and thousands would be thrown out of employment. Thus the law which has been heralded as a boon to wcrkingmen would be to his detriment
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
HEAD OF A BUREAU.

Washington, February 16.-It was an- nounced at the White House today that President Roosevelt would appoint James R. Garfield of Ohio commission CT of corporations under the act creat- ing the new department of commerce. Garfield is a son of late President Gar field and is at present a member of the civil service commission.
 MT. Garfield is an Ohioan by birth and residence. For some time the president has had him under consider ation in connection with the position of commissioner of corporations which is regarded as second only to the secre- tary in importance in the new depart ment.
 It is expected that the nomination of Garfield will be sent to the senate to- morrow. It is not unlikely that the ap- pointnlent. of one or two other officials of the new department may go to the senate at the same time but that has not been determined upon definitely MT. Garfield has accepted the proffer of the commissionership and will enter upon his new duties as soon as his ap- pointment has been confirmed by the senate. The salary of the commission CT of corporations is 5000 a year.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
THE HOUSE.

Washington, February 16.-The house disposed of number of bills today under suspension of the rules, defeat ing two- The most important measure passed was the senate bill to amend the railroad safety appliance law. A special order was adopted which prac- ticaliy will make the Fowler currency bill a continuing order for the remaind- CT of the session, not, however, to in terfere with the conference reports, ap- propriation bills and other privileged matters.
 Among the bills passed were the fol- lowing:
 To issue a patent to certain lands to Buffalo. Wyo.. to grant the Central Arizona company q right of way through the San Francisco mountain reserve and to extend the coal land laws to districts of Alaska.
 A bill to open for settlement 5O5. .OOO acres in the Kiowa, Commanche and Apache reservations, was defeated. B to 52.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17

| no debate on the statehood bill in the senate today. The Indian appropria-
 tion bill and the Philippine currency i bill both passed.
 MT. Vest, while the Indian bill was which had been made against one oi it's provisions on the ground that it was new legislation. The senate, he said, passed the Philippine bill as rider
 to the army appropriation bill and yet ruled the other provisions out All
 rules. he said, are violated when ma jority is in favor of any measure. MT. Morgan spoke on the question of privileges regarding q dispatch which recently appeared in the public
 print purporting to be signed by the Colombian minister to Mexico, Senor Rafael Reyes, in which Senor Reyes took exception to an alleged state ment by MT. Morgan in the senate that
 the Colombian president had sold out and abdicated for $1,0O0,OGO. MT. Nor gan declared that there was a betrayal of the senate in the matter of what transpires at executive sessions and
 that Reyes had violated a principle oi
 diplomacy when he obtained informa-
 tion surreptitiously from persons false ' to tkair trust.
 The senate in executive session rati- 1 fled the treaty of friendship recently
 negotiated between the United States
 and Greece.
 A confirmation by the senate was
 that of H. F. Wadsworth, agent for the
 Indians of Shoshone agency in Wyom- | ing
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
s1o, coo, ,oco or 2o,ooo.ooo pesos.

S1O, COG, ,OCO or 20,O0O,00O pesos.
 The Mexican dollar and the Spanish coins heretofore used shall be receiva- ble for public dues at rate to be fixed from time to time by the civil governor of the islands, preference. however, be ing given to the Philippine coins and certificates. The option is given for the coinage of silver pesos either in Manila CT at any mint in the United States which coins shall bear the inscriptions or devices expressing the sovereignty of the United States. The act making any form of money legal tender after December 31, 1903, is repealed.
 The Patterson amendment providing for an international conference to fix commercial exchange was adopted by the senate.
 Chairman Cooper oi the house com mittee on insular affairs says that as soon as the bill is received from the senate by the house it will be sent to conference
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
OKLAHOMA WINTER.
Men and Cattle Have Suffered
 Severely.

Guthrie. Ok. February 16.-The Okla homa livestock sanitary board today announced there had been great suffer- ing by cattle last night on account of the intense cold and sleet. No weather during the present winter has been half so severe. The cattle were unused to it. and it is feared that many died.
 In Kitteare and ether towns a coal famine exists and the people have sui { fered. In numerous instances through out the territory overland travellers were caught in the storm and the au- thorities fear that many deaths have resulted.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17

Washington. February 16-(SpeciaD- The statehood advocates say that Sen ator Quay has twenty republican votes behind him, which, when the democrats are included, gives him a large mar gin to carry the statehood measure through the senate. He may and probably will lose some votes among both parties on a proposition to over rule the president pro tenn of the sen ate, but in either event they calculate that he has votes enough to pass the statehood bill in the senate over the ruling of the presiding officer when that official decides that statehood les islation shall not be allowed to com plicate the appropriation bills.
 Senator SpcoEer, one of the western senators, opposed to statehood, is cred ited with plan to call for cloture rule and let the bill come to vote af- ter debate limited to two hours This is opposed by the democrats. who do not want cloture introduced in the ser ate.
 The Spooner mapeuver is not dis tinctly understood even by those on his side, but it is supposed to be an attempt to break the deadlock and force a vote, exactly what the Quay men have all along been clamoring for.
 CREAGER.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
A COPPER MEETING
At Which Resignation of United States Metals Selling Go. Will Be Accepted.

New York, February 16.-The month- ly meeting of the Copper Producers as- sociation will be held tomorrow. It is expected that the resignation Of the United Metals Selling company, the distributing agents Of the Amalgamated and Anaconda companies, will be ten- dhred and accepted.
 Representatives of the copper asso- citation refused to confirm or deny the rumors that the January report of the output and general opera tions will be withheld from publication.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
SANTA FEE CONFERENCE.

Topeka, Kan, February 16.-Another conference between the Santa Fe off cials and the conductors and trainmen was held today, but no agreement was reached. The trainmen's committee representing the employees spent Sat urday and Sunday preparing certain data to substantiate their claims for an increase in wages.
 The Santa Fe officials were also busy with similar duties. Third Vice Presi- dent J. w. Kenurick and other officials are still here and will stay until the final settlement is made.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17

condition of the distinguished sufferer
 from hour to hour, day and night. In
 the presence of heart-consuming sor-
 row he performed this wonderful work. Only his smile was absent, otherwise he was the same courteous affable Cor telyou.
 It was at the personal request of
 President Roosevelt that Cortelyou continued as secretary to the presi- dent and in naming him as the first secretary of the new department of commerce and labor and elevating him to a position in the cabinet the presi- dent has done exactly what MT. Me Kinley would have done had he been permitted to provide for the organiza- ton of that department.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
KANSAS COAL SHORTAGE.
Felt More Seriously in the Present Cold
 Snap.

Topeka, Kan, February 16.-The se- were cold weather of the past two days has made the coal famine much more serious. The effort put forth by the legislature has not resulted in any re- lief and some western counties have not coal enough tonight to last twenty-four hours.
 In a few cases the supply is even less and there is great suffering among the poorer classes. It is asserted that tn: practice of the railroads in conf1scating coal consigned to shippers Is responsible in a large measure for the prevailing distress. Even in districts where coal is mined it is a hard matter for con- sumers to procure it, so great is the demand.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
PERHAPS FROZEN.

Trinidad, Colo, February 1.-Two Italians are said to have been frozen U death on the road west of here last night, but the report cannot be con- filmed
 They left Trinidad in a buggy late yesterday afternoon in an intoxicate.; condition, and it is feared that they were overcome with the extreme cold. The thermometer registered ten below zero here last night. All trains are from three to twelve hours late
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, February 16-Cattle-Re- ceipts, 27,00O head; about steady; good to prime steers s4.40@$5.4O; poor to me dium. $300GDS4.25; stockers and feeders, $2.3OG$4.50; COWS, $1.30@$4.30; heifers, s2.0OGs4.50; canners, S1.3O@S2.50; bulls, $2.O0@s4.OO: calves, $3.25@Ss.OO; Texas fed steers, $3.50@$4.25.
 Sheep-Receipts, 10000 head; steady to higher; good to choice wethers, s4.75 @$5.50; fair to choice mixed, s3.50@$4.75; western sheep, s4.75@s5.50; native lambs, S4.75G$5.5O; western lambs, s4.75 MS6.15.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
STOCKS

Atchison, ssas do pfd, 1OO3s; c. X O., 52A Big Four, 95; C. Ss S.. S07s do pfd, 71h: do second pfd, 4514; Erie, 59B; Great Northern pfd, 200; Manhattan. 1441a; Metropolitan, 1SS7s: M. F., 1147s N. J. C.. 1SO; N. Y. C., 149A; Pennsyl- vania. 15GA St. l.. x $. F., S1A; do pfd. S1: do second pfd, 721s; St. Paul, 179: S P. 651s; U. P, 1O2%: Amalga- mated Copper. 721s; Anaconda, 113; Su- gar. 1924 U. $. Steel, 3914; do pfd, SS7s: w. U., 90; Santa Fe Copper, 27s.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. February 16.-There was liquidation in the grain pits today but a better feeling was developed toward the end oi the session and wheat closed strong with May Sc higher; May corn was up 1s@Mc, but oats were @@Ac lower. Provisions were strong and May options closed from 10c to 221ac higher May wheat opened 775sc to 77ac, sold off to 771sc, closed at a4@77%c, after selling up to 77Bc. May corn closed at 451s@45Ac, after selling between 447s@ 44%c and 45Ac. May oats closed 361ae after ranging between 36c and 365s@ 3e%c
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
THE SHIVERINC SOUTH.
The Whole Country Suffering the Eff
 feet of a Blizzard.

Louisville, Ky, February 16.-Rain, snow and sleet combined in many places with high winds are prevailing throughout the south tonight. Rail- road traffic is delayed while in Q num-
 Der of cities the street railways are almost at q standstill. Reports from Tennessee, Arkansas. Mississippi, nor thern Texas. Alabama, Georgia and all parts of Kentucky tell of damage done by the blizzard of swollen streets and of suffering on the part of man and beast, of traffic of all kinds delayed and in some instances loss of life is re- ported.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
STANDS BY CRUM.

Washington, February 16.-President Roosevelt expressed to those senators who called on him today the hope that the senate would confirm the nomina- ton of Dr. D. II. Crum to be collector of the port of Charleston. $. C. The president has no intention of with drawing the nomination and desires to take definite action on il.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
SALE OF MEXICAN MINE.

San Francisco, February 16.-Tha Dolores mine in Chihuahua, Mex, was sold in this city today to the London Venture company for $1,250,000. This property was owned by a number of Californians who are represented in the deal by John C. Hammond and F. A WiltZe.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
U. P. DOUBLE TRACK.

Omaha, Neb., February 16.-The Union Pacific railroad today began the work of double tracking a stretch of road 100 miles long from Silver Creek to Watson's Ranch, Neb. The work will be pushed on and completed during the summer.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
X HEAT WAVE.

Vancouver, B. C., February 16.-J. s. Clarke, the Canadian agent in Austra- lia. cables that a heat wave struck Australia and is burning up the vegeta- ten in the pastoral districts and un- doing the advantage derived from the recent rains.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
THE SALT LAKE BASIN.

Salt Lake, Utah. February 16.-Zero temperatures and lower still continue over the great Salt Lake basin and IF Southern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Modena, Utah, where the temperature for three weeks has been low, was re- ported ten below this morning. Heavv stock losses in the grazing regions now IS almost foregone conclusion. as the low temperature is expected to continue for q day or two at least
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
vIsITATIoNs IN NEW YORK.

New York, February 16.-After day of sleet and drizzling rain. snow began falling in this city at o'clock. The fall was heavy and fast and at Il o'clock had reached q depth of four inches. The storm did not cause ma terial delay on elevated roads but the surface lines had some difficulty in keeping up to schedule time.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-17
And Still Ride Over the President
 Pro Tempore
TWENTY REPUBLICANS BEHIND HIM

Few Democrats May Refuse Support Statehood Amendment to an Appropriation Bill But They Will Not Be Missed-spooner Proposes Cloture Which, Though It Would Be Satisfactory to Democrats in This Instance, Would Certainly Be Embarrassing to Them in the Future-The Quay Republicans Clamor- ing for It.