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Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
U. S. STEEL NOT IN IT.

Pittsburg. Dec. PA high official of the Jones and Laughlin company said tonight that no signed agreement had been made between the United States Steel company and the independent manufacturers as to wage reduction, but a conference between the locomo- tive concerns had been held in order to have the re-adjustment uniform throughout the district. He said the reduction would amount to about 10 percent and become effective after January 1.
 Including their worlimen, who have already had their wages cut and those who will be reduced after the first of
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
SEVEN BOILERS EXPLODE
Three Men Dead in a St. Louis Power
 Plant.

St Louis. Dec. 21.-A battery of sev- en boilers in the power house of the St. Louis Transit company at Jefferson and Geyer avenues explode tonight, killing three employees. injuring six and wrecking the building. Without warn ing the boilers exploded, the brick walls fell outward and the heavy truss roof dropped. covering the debris in which almost twenty employees were imprison- ed Instantly all the electric lights went out and the darkness prevented prompt work in rescuing the injured. whose cries could be plainly heard. The dead:
 W. WILSON, steamfitter.
 LOUIS BARBER, colorcd.
 FRANK STEELE. coiored.
 Fatally injured:
 William Can't,
 Simon Nixon, color ed.
 All but Wilson were stoker and boil CT cleaners.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
NO FRENCH INTERFERENCE.

Paris. Dec. 21.-A denial is given to the reports from Pekin that the French minister there has notified China that if she allied herself with Japan pending settlement of the Japanese Russian controversy. France would advance oa Southern China.
 It is said in this connection that France has not taken any steps in the matter and is not contemplating actiCn in the event of a rupture between Jap an and Russia. On the contrary, the official view is that France and Great Britain are not likely to become involv- cd and that Russia and Japan will be left to settle their controversy.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22

The horsee captured were a sorrel and a gray showing hard usage. The sorrel answers the description of Win der's horse taken from here the night of the jail break.
 aptain Rynning and four of his men are at the Stonehouse tonight and will leave for the Huachucas in the morn- ing. Rangers Holmes and Wheeler arrived here tonight from the Huachu- cas and after holding telephone com- munication with Captain Rynning were ordered to leave at daylight for the HuachucaS
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
THE SENSITIVE MARKET
Shadow of the Eastern War Thrown
 Upon Stocks.

New York, Dec. 21.-Whatever influ- ences were in operation in to1ay's stock market resulted in an almost im- movable market the whole interest converging in a handful of stocks.
 Dullness in reasonable is the time when the year and money problems are working themselves out. But the eX- tr2ordinary ease of the money market at prsent practically eliminates the money situation as a factor in the dull ness. A substantial factor in today's market, was the gathering of the war cloud in the far east.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
M METALS.

New York. Dec. Chopper advanced g to f56, 17s. Sd. for spot in London and futures were 5s higher at f56, los.
 Locally, copper was quiet and un- changed.
 Lake is quoted at 123715G12. 621a 1; Electrolytic. 12.25@12.5O; casting. 12.121R @12.9715. Lead closed unchanged at f11 6s 3d. in London and quiet here. with spot quoted at $4.971s.
 Spelter declined 2s. Sd. in London to f21 7s 6d. and remained unchanged here, with spot quoted at 800.
 Bar silver. 5415; Mexican dollars, 42h
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
ISLE OF PINES AGREEMENT.
The Cuban Government Assents to
 the United States Suggestions.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Mr. Squires, United States minister to Cuba, has arrived in Washington and reports that the Cuban government practical ly had accepted all the suggestions the state department had put forth rela- tive to the Isle of Pines, namely the establishment of schools, provisions for a modified form of judicial pro- ceeding and an opening of a port for the convenience of American settlers on the island.
 It practically has been decided that the understanding need not lead to the amendment of the pending Isle of Pines treaty. but can be given effect by reduction to the form of diplomatic notes to be exchanged between the United States and Cuba.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
ONLY THE BEGINNING
A Reduction of Wages in the Altoona
 District.

Altoona, Pa, Dec. 21.-The Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Coke company today announced a wage reduction at its Helvetia opera lions amounting to ten per cent. to go into effect January l.
 While the Helvetia mines are a comparatively insignificant part of the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg company's workings, the reduction is considered prophetic of a more sweep ing move by the company shortly which will cut the wages of no less than 16,000 mon.
 The reduction is said to be viola tion of the Altoona scale agreement and it is feared that other competing companies in the field may follow suit with far reaching result to miners of the central field
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
DENVER BOOSTERS.
A Considerable Part of the City Be-
 longs to the Organization.

Denver, Dec. 21.-The first mass meeting of the Denver Boosters club was held at Coliseum hall tonight, $500 persons attending.
 Ex- Mayor Henry V. Johnson, pres ident of the club, presided, and ad- dresses were made by eX-Gov. G. $. Thomas, Rabbi w. s. Friedman, David H. Moffat, John w. Springer Judge B. B. Lindsey and others. Plans for the advancement of the interests of Colo rado were discussed.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
GRAIN

Chicago, Dec. 21.-May wheat sold up to S3Ac, after opening at S3A to SS12 Later in the day, the low market was reached at S23s@7s. The close was at S27s. After opening at 44lk to 441s9A, May corn sold btween 43$s and AIS. closing at 43A.
 May oats opend at 379s@1k to 371h and after ranging between g. and 37h@5s, closed at 37k
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
SUN AND MOON TRIAL.

Georgetown. Colo. Dec. 21.-Twen- ty-four talesmen were examined in the effort to secure a jury in the Idaho Springs dynamiting cases today. Of these eight were dismissed for cause and sixteen were peremptorily chal- lenged.
 A vcnire Of thirty names was order ed for tomorrow. One hundred and fifty veniremen have now been exam ined and not a juror has yet been se- cured.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
IRON WAGES REDUCTION.
Ten Per Cent Cut of in Non Union
 Plants.

Pittsburg, Dec 1.-Semi-official in- formation was given out today that af- tre Christmas a general reduction in wages is to be made tt all non union iron and steel plants in the country that will average about ten per cent. Representatives of the United States Steel corporation are said to have met with the independent interests and an agreement has been reached for a uni form readjustment of wages of all em- ployes
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
A FAILED LUMBER FIRM.

Chicago, Dec. 21-The lumber yard and business of the George F. White company was placed in the hands of a receiver today. The action followed the filing of a petition by creditors, alleging the bankruptcy of the firm. The liabilities are placed at $225,O0O. The assets not over $2OO, 900.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
UNION CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Pittsburg, Dec. 21-The idle window glass workers of the country will re- ceive cash Christmas presents from the organizations of which they are members. Fully $75,CoO will be distrib- uted This money will come directly -out of the treasuries of the two as soCiations.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
HOPE DEFERRED.

Denver. Dec. 21.-The hearing of the habeas corpus cases of Victor, Poole and A. G. Paul, Cripple Creek miners now in the hands of the military, be- fore the supreme court, was today con- tinued until Saturday on motion of the attorney general. who has not com pleted his answer.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
INSTRUCTION FOR THE TREATY
The Louisiana Legislature Sends
 Word to Its Senator's

Baton Rouge. La, Dec. 2L-Both houses Of the legislature today adopted a resolution requiring the United States senators from that state to vote for the treaty providing for the build ing of the Panama canal.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
NOT AN ULTIMATUM.

Tokio, Dec. cl.-Japan's reply was handed to Baron De Rosen this after noon at a conference between the Jap anese minister, Komura, and the Rus sian legation. The reply is not in the nature of an ultim um, but asks Russia to reconsider certain essential points in her reply to Japan.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
STOCKS.

Atchison 67is; do pfd 915s; N. J. Central 159; c. & O. 3S; Big .75: c. &; s. 149s; do pfd 5215; do End pfd 2211 i; Erie 2915; Manhattan 141A; Metropoli- tan 12214; Mo. Pacific 93%; N. Y. Cen tral 11Sh; Penna 11S; St. l.. & s. F. pfd. 60. do 2nd pfd 411k; St. Paul 142lz So. Pacific 47%i; Union Pac. 7Sh: Anal. copper ATS; sugar 123ik Anaconda 76; Y. s steel 10la; do pfd. 54A w. U. 8, Santa, Fe copper F.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
MUNRoE AND sHARKEY.

New York. Dec. 21.-Jack Munroe and Tom Sharkey were matched today to meet in a limited bout some time before March 1 before the club offering the best inducements.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
MIR. SKINNER'S MISSION.
Hen Enters the Capital of the Negus
 in Great Style.

Adis. Abyssinia, Dec. 21.-Escorted by several thousand soldiers of Emperor Menelik, Consul General Skinner en- tered Abyssinia's capital today: The reception of the American was most brilliant and picturesque. Emperor Menelik personally received Mir. Skin ner and delivered an address of vel come, to which Mir. Skinner respond ed.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
Sees Nothing in the East
 To Be Scared At
ALWAYS HOPE OF PEACE
Japan in a Polite Note Respectfully Requests St. Petersburg to Recon slider the Late Ill-Advised Reply to the Japanese Proposition.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 21.-Officials of the foreign office do not share the feel ing regarding the situation in the Far East which now comes to be general. They say there is no reason to despair Of peaceful settlement of the diff culties over which Russia and Japan are at variance
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
BONDS.

Ref 2-s. reg. 106; coupon 1o615; 9-s. reg. 107A; coupon offered 10S; new As. rg. and coupon 1894 old As reg. 1G912; coupon 1101A; 5-s. reg. and cou- pon 101A.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22

the year it is estimated that the num- Der of iron and steel men affected in the Pittsburg district, which includes sharon and Youngstown, wiH reach fully S0 000
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
c. F. G |. REDUCTION.

Wages Cut DOWN m Sympathy With
 Eastern Reductions.
 Pueblo. Colorado. Dec. 21-Notices were posted at the Colorado Fuel and Iron company's works this afternoon. that when work is resumed. which will probably be within a few days, it will be at a reduction of ten per cent in the wages of the main body of skill ed worlmen. This is understood to be the result of similar action taken by eastern companies.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
MINERS, WAGES FALL OFF.

Houghton, Mich. Dec 21.-The wages of the iron mine employees of the Oliver Mining company, which is the ore end of the steel trust, will be reduced from ten to seventeen per cent on January l.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
CHAS. !. SANICHAS
Fl c adQuarters for the Fin est Christmas Candies. The Supremus Choco- latSS

are fast making Phoenix famous. Have you that anxious look on your face? Do you lie awake at night? If SO and do not know what to buy for your sweetheart, wife or friend for Christmas, I would advise you to smooth wrinkles from your face, visit my up-,o- date confectionery store al once and take a good sleep tonight. For what is more appropriate for a dainty Christmas present than box of Sanichas delicious supremus or mixed bon bons?
 want your candy trade and am at your service.
 Chas. J. SANICHAS.
 HOME MADE CANDIES.
 Ia w Washinoton street
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Cattle-Receipts 10000; 10 to 15c higher. Good to prime steers, $465.75; poor to medium, $3.25 G14. 80; stockers and feeders, $2.00@$4.00: cows, $1 5OG$3 30; heifers, $2.00@$4. .75; canners, $1 .5O6s2. 90; bulls, g. .750$i g; calves. $2O0@$5.75.
 Sheep-Receipts, 10000; sheep steady: lambs steady. Good to choice weth- rs, S3.5OM$4 .OO; fair to choice mixed, $2. .756I$3 50: western sheep, $2. 756s4 .00; native lambs, $4 O0@S5. .S5; western lembs, $3. 75@$5. 40.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22

WOOL AND HIDES. New York. Dec. 21.-Hides, wool firm.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22
Ch as J. SANICHAS.

HOME MADE CANDIES.
 1-3 w. Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-22

FOR SALE: A nice attractive cot tage, fine lawn and shade; house in splendid condition, lot 50x175 feet, $120O. E. F.. Pascoe, 110 N. Center st.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Arrives at Seattle

James c. Beasley, wanted at Nome for forgery in connection with govern ment contracts at that place and who was captured recently at Johannesburg, South Africa, has reached Seattle on his way to Nome. He'was in charge of Deputy United States Marshal Dwycr of Nome, and C. E Heron, special agent of the department of justice.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
HOPE
Faith, Hope and Charity Is
 Encouragement.

Faith is good medicine. Hope Is a stimulator; it agltates the bloodi 1t gets a move on you.
 To illustrate it: Yon Yonson, after filling up his system with faith, goes to the grocery to buy one of those little square cheese. covered with tintoil' Yon has perfect faith in the cheese; in fact, SO much faith that he would throw his poke at his lthe groeer's) feet; but the grocer won't allow 1t be- cause he is 50 reliable. Now, here is where the hope comes in. Ton, with faith, pays for the cheese and picks up the cheese, and the grocer hopes Ton won't open up the cheese until he gets in the next block.
 It your faith continues, stick to us as in the past and speak of us as you find us. f<EELAR,
 The Broadway Jeweler.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Ordinance No, 5

An Ordinance Providing for tho Or ganizatlon Of the Court of the Munich pal Magistrate of the Town of SkaG- way, District of Alaska, and Prescrib- ing a Method of Procedure for Causes Therein, and Defining Certain Duties of the Municipal Marshal and for Other Purposes.
 Be lt Ordained by the Common Council of the Town of Skagway:
 Section No. 1.
 Time of Holding Court.
 That the person elected as municipal magistrate of the town of Skagway shall, during his term Of ofice, be in at- tendance daily at the hour of2 o'clock p. m. except Sundays and legal holidays and except such other timrs as he may be permitted to be absent by said council and at such place as the said council shall prescribe, for the trial oi causes aud for the transaction of such business as may properly come before him; no busin- ss shall be transacted by him on Sunday or on legal holiday, except that he may issue warrpnts of arrest or receive the verdlcts Of the jury or order the discharge of a prison CT on such days.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
HAVEBAND.
Skagwey 10 Have Musical
 Organization.

Skaway will in all probability have band this fall to help beguile the hours away On the Topeka, seven of the instruments which belonged to the White Pass Athletic Club and which were sent South to be sold. were re- turned. With these instruments to- .cthcr with those owned by the cham b,r oi commerce and private individu- al,, a band can and probably will be or Lauized
 George Daniels and Dr. Reed will likely take the lead in the organiza- tion of band. All of the instruments arc lr,t-class. aud this week an effort win bc made Co get enough musicians together Co Use them.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
STILL AHEAD
KirmSe First Here and Re-
 mains First.

The Pioneer Jcwelry store was here first. 5nj it has always remained first .u everything.
 The b,,t assortment of nugget jew oIr, u Che city atprices that are right. IiyoI have watch or any other jew olr, that needs repairing, bring it to u,. Our work Is guaranteed.
 We are ,till selling watches at the same oli price, as cheap as anybody aud on easy terms.
 n. n. EIRMSE, Pioneer Jewelor.
 Ouc'al Timekeeper for W. P. X Y.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Rseruits Are Coming

According to adyices received at this place 20 recruits left Columbus, Ohio, for Skagway, July 30. Ii they do not get here on the Cottage City, they will surely reach this point on the Dolphin or City of Seattle next Tuesday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
s25 Reward

Lost-On the hillside or bypath on the south side, between reservoir and town, a lady's open faced watch marked Nj k. z. Reward will be paid if the same Is returned Co the Fifth Avenue hotel. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Municipal Marshal.

That the person designated as mum icipal marshal shall be the executive officer of such court He shall preserve order therein, obey it's legal mandates, serve lls processes .an1 supoenas, re- ceive into his custody and faithfully keep all offenders, keep a true and cor rect written record Of the time Of their eception by him, the length of time Of the commitment and for what oifense committed; and at the expiration Of their period of commitment discharge them from custody. Such record shall be open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable hours.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

Our annual sale Is now on, beginning January ! and ending December 5l oi rlch Nrar This Is oursiNth annual sale, fIr price, and values during this sale arc .hc same Js before, always the best fllt can be had F. n. ClaysOn X Co
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Fur COuarettes, at Winters.

Strength and vigor come of good food. duly digested. Force" ready to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, lnvor- ates.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Sseti0nNO. ;
Maoistrale to Act as Clerk.

That said municipal magistrate shall act as the clerk of his own court and shall keep all plpers filed with him as such magistrate. He shall also safely and accurately keep docket in which sh ll be entered the title Of every cause brought before him and a true and chron logical account Of each and every proceeding in such cause. Said files aud docket shall be open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable hours.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

The Daily Alaskan has received. an assortIasnt of Plate Text, tho very latest type for society printing. It is the tAshion.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Section No. 9. "a NWF

Tbat the person to whom the warrant Is directed shall, as soon as practicable, arrest the defendant and bring him be- fore said magistrate; and shall return said warrant into said court with his dolngs thereon endorsed as follows: "l hereby certify that have executed the within warrant by arresting said de- fendant. ............and l now have him in court"
 Dated at Skagway this........day of l90..
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Occidental Hotel

Room, lt 2ic, joc, 7jc, sl.OO and s2OO per day. and from sl0 Co SIS per month.
 JOHN WILLIAMS, Prop.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Eiks Meet Tonight

The regular meeting of the Elks will be held this evening at s:SO in their hall. A large attendance is desired,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

Spring chicken and Eastern oysters at rhe Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Section No. 4,
Power of Municipal Maglstrat

IWWVI WI TI""''- '-'
 That said municipal magistrate shall have power to hear and determine causes arising under ordinances Of said town Of Skagway and to punish viola. tions Of such ordinances, and he shall have such other powers as are given him by ordinance or statue or by impli- cation. He shall take judicial notice Of all ordinances and statutes.
 G.nlLnn No |
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

some elegant Gne sollarettes at M.-.r,.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

EarN Wilson, collars and cuffs at JuuNJy',.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Process and SubpOenl.

That the process and subpoena issued by said magistrate shall be entitled
 In the Court of the Municipal Magls- trate of the Town of Skagwav, Alaska" " The title of all criminal causes shall be "rhe Town Of SkagWay a Municipal Corporation, Plaintiff,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Municipal Magistrate
Section No. 55. Special Deputies.

That whenever it appears to the mag. istrate that any process, order or sub poena authorized to be issued or made by thls ordinance, will not be served for the want of an officer, such magistrate may appoint any suitable person, not beiug a party to the action, to serve the same Such appointment may be made by an endorsement on the process or or- der m substantially the following form, and signed by the magistrate with his name of office:
 hereby appoint. serve the within process, order or subpoena las the case may bel.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

Alaskans for sale in Haines al Sewelrs drug store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

Great clearance sale starts July 6, at che Seattle saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Municipal Magistrate Section No. 10.
Whnt Wnrrant Is to Conlain.

What Warrant is to Contain. That the warrant must specify the name of the defendant, or if 1t be un- known, the defendant may be desig- mated by a fictitious name, with Q state ment therein that his true name is un- known. and it must also state an offense in respect of which the magistrate has authority to issue warrant.
 Secfion No. II.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Municipal Magistrate.
Secfinn No. 6.


 Appeals and Stay of Execution. That in Case of appeal from the judg- ment of the municipal magistrate in q crimiral case, a supersedeas or stay ot execution is not obtained unless the de- fendant within the tune allowed by law, make and file with the magistrate his bond in the sum Of S250.00, if inprison- ment be adjudged and in double the amount of tue fine, fl fine be imposed, conditioned that he will abide by and perform the judgment of said magis- trate, fl the same be approved, and In deiault thereof, that he will pay to said, the town of Skagway, the amount nam ed i'm sad bond as e penalty thereof; and in addition to the giving of said bond, he shall take such other steps to perfect his appeal, as are required by the laws relating to appeals from the judgment of magistrates acting as just ices of the peace in criminal cases.
 Section No. 57.
 Civil Action.
 That civil action before said municlp- al magistrate and appeals from his iudg- ment in civil action shall be begun and prosecuted in all respects conformable to the proceedings lad down in Carter's Annotated Code of Alaska, edition of 1900 for civil actions before and appeals from judgments of Commissioners acting as justices of the peacet and the forms and provisions prescribed hereby are hereby adopted, mutatis mutandis.
 Section No. 5S ,-
 Repeating Clause.
 That all ordinances and parts of ordi- nances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
 Section No 59.
 When to take Effect.
 That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its pas sage by the council and approval by the mayor,
 Passed the council July 20tb, 1905.
 W. s. MoKEAN, City Clerk. Approved by me July 2Oth, 1903. L. S. KELLER,
 Mayor aud President of the Council.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Section No. 42.
Indrment oi Acaulttal.

Judgment oi Acquittal. That when the defendant is found not guilty, either by the magistrate or the jury, he must be immediately dis cha rood
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06

...... Defendant The process and subpoenas must be entitled in such court and cause, dated and signed by the magistrate, with his name of office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-06
Section No. 4l.
Judgment of Conviction.

That when the defendant pleads gull ty or is convicted, either by the magis- trate or the jury, the magistrate must give judgment thereon for such punishment as may be prescribed by ordinance for tha crime