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Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
LATE MONTANA STORM
It Is Estimated That the Loss Will Exceed $2,OO00O0.

Butte, Mont, May 20.-Ten feet of snow is reported from Coutts, Mont, near the international boundary today and the thermometer is ranging from four to six degrees below zero. Traffic on the Great Northern is seriously in- terfered with by drifting snow and the trains are being operated only under the greatest difficulty.
 Conservative estimates tonight place the loss of stock at about $2, 100000 anl the number of head of stock lost is figured at about 90,000.
 This loss will be swelled by the ruin of the fruit crop throughout northern Montana, which it is understood is a total failure. The storm was followed by frost of the most damaging kind and all garden stuffs have felt its ef- fleets. The Missouri river is rising rap- idly and the ranchers are leaving the lowlands in anticipation of a disastrous flood. No trace can be found of the three sheep herders first reported miss ing and it is thought their bodies lie deep beneath the snow.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
STRIKERS MAY WIN
in the Stubborn Contest
 Which Tied Up Denver
Business Men Threatening to Desert Citizens Alliance and Settle With
 Strikers Independently of 1t.

Denver. Colo, May 2O-Two import ant meetings were held tonight. from one or the other of which it is hoped a settlement of the strike now paralyZine the business of the city will result. A subcommittee from the general execu- tive committee of organized labor and a. committee from the Citizens alliance met together with the chamber of com merce mediation committed, and, after a two hours session. adjourned to meet again at o'clock tomorrow morning The other meeting consisted of busi- ness men from the various trades af- fected by the strike who are dissatisfied with the present conditions, and the ex-i ecutive committee of the American La bor union.
 This meeting is said to have resulted, in the appointment of a committee Of business men. members of the Citizens' alliance. to wait upon the executive committee of the alliance and inform them that unless some means are found to settle the strike at once they will withdraw from the alliance and settl. with their employees independently.
 Chairman Coates of the labor eXecu-. tive committee tonight declared the strikers in a better position than ar any previous time, more men going ou: and more branches of business being tied up.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
MIR. B0WFN'S BLUE BOOK
To Which the Representatives of the
 Powers Made Objection.

Washington. D. C., May 20.-Because Sir Michael Herbert and other repre- sentatives took exception to certain footnotes included in the blue book on Venezuela, the state department has assured them that the blue book was prepared by Mir Bowen and is not to be considered an official publication of the department.
 The note to which the representatives of the powers took exception appears at the foot of one of the exchanges, where MT. Bowen adds word in explanation to the effect that the above note was dictated late al night to the British and Italian ambassadors and the German minister and by them cabled to their respective governments. The diplomat ts concerned objected to the word dictat- ed because they felt the inference might be drawn that they were taking in structions from Venezuela's plenipoten- tiary. The German ambassador has re- trained from the controversy alto gether.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
GREAT CRASH IN FRUIT
Unexpected Collapse of a Chicago
 Commission Concern.

Chicago.sMay 2O.-Bankruptcy pro ceedings against the Porter Brothers company. one of the largest fruit com mission houses in the country, were begun secretely in the United States district court yesterday and il was not until today that it became known that receivers had taken charge of the com paay's affairs. John MoLaren, former vice nresident of the Union National bank. and Henry l.. Wilson, a law ser. Were directed by Judge K0hlsaat n take charge Of the assets of the corpor- alton.
 This was done on the application ot several creditors. who alleged that the concern was inselvent, and that it's officers had made preferential pay ments. Until the return oi James s. Watson. president of the corpora ton, the receivers do not expect to find out much about the financial condition of the company. President Watson IS eX- pected to arrive in Chicago tomorrow
 Attorneys Defrees, Brace and Ritter, who represent the receivers, said to- night that they could not estimate the liabilities or assets of the concern. It is said to be probable, however, that the debts will prove to be larger than the assets. which are worth from SlOO.- GOO to $2OO, ,000. The concern was capi- talized for $1. .000.0 and had a high financial rate. The company has two stores in Chicago, and also owns large branch houses in New York, Boston Minneapolis and at several places in California.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
CALIFORNIA; FRUIT CROP.
Only Help Enough in Sight to Handle
 Half of It.

San Francisco, May 20.-Word has been received by the California promo tion committee from thirty-four can neries in the state that the present out look for assistance in canning the-big fruit crop shows that 5000 people will be required to work in the canneries beyond the present available supply.
 Word received from the fruit growers shows that more than 5000 persons will be needed in harvesting the crop. From these figures it is estimated that the loss from failure to handle the crop, unless mitigated by immigration, vii. reach fully 50 per cent. The charge made in certain quarters that an at tempt is being made to import cheap labor to compete with union labor is vigorously denied by the promotion committee.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
PEOPLE OF COLORADO
Are Demanding Further Grand Jnry
 Investigation of Corruption.

Colorado Springs, Colo, May 20.-Dis- trict Attorney Henry Trowbridge pre- sented to Judge Seeds, in the district court this afternoon. the report of thn recent grad jury and requested. in the name of the hundreds of citizens who signed the petitions for grand jury iri- vestigation, that another grand jury be called to finish the work that could not be taken up because of lack of time.
 The attorney said that the matters touching corruption in public offices in the county of Fl Paso were too impor-- ant to pass over. Judge Seeds took the application under advisement.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
BEAVERS WORK
Was UndOne by the Post
 Office Department
PROMOTIONS CANCELLED
An Order Affecting 5000 Post Office Clerks Heath Received Notice of
 Tullochs Charges Against Him.

Washington, D. C., May 20.-The can cellation of the promotions of over 5000 postoffice clerks throughout the. coun- try, recently authorized by the depart lnent, and a formal notice to former First Assistant Postmaster General Perry s. Heath. of the charges made against him by ex-Cashier T. w. Tul- loch of the Washington city postoffice constituted today's developments in the postoffice investigation.
 First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne late this afternoon reported to Postmaster General Payne that the tabulation of the clerks in each grade in the postoffice of the first class has been completed. This work was under taken in accordance with the order made by the postmaster general to re- arrange the salaries of the clerks al- ready classified. so that the number in the several grades shall not exceed the number specifically prescribed in the act of congress making appropriations for the postal service.
 The former classification was made by George w. Beavers, just prior to his sudden resignation as chief of the division of salaries and allowances.
 
 postmaster general, after transferring five per cent from grades where there are vacancies, as authorized by a re- cent decision of the comptroller of the treasury, makes it necessary to cancel 3,046 promotions in the several grades in which there is an excess above the number to which the grades are limit ed by law, and in which grades 7,4i2 bnr zaa4 heretofore.
 The report says:
 Ut will not be necessary in any case to reduce any clerk. but simply to can eel 3.04G out Of 7.412 promotions here tofore authorized to take effect July l. 1903 We will proceed at once to as certain strictly the number of promo tions in each grade that it will be necessary to cancel at each postohice and then will notify postmasters and allow them to secure the increases which must be cancelled"
 Most of the excesses in the numbe, in the respective grades of clerks scat tered throughout the United States at first-class presidential offices are ir the $500 and sl 900 per annum classes.
 The end of the investigation is not yet in sight. Fourth Assistant Post master General Bristow, who is con- ducting the work. has not set any date for his report. for the reason that the sweeping nature Of the investigation has made it impossible to indicate when the whole matter will be ready tC be placed in the hands of the post master general for final disposition. I is probable that the report will not bt submitted before the close of June ol the early part of July.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
The Second Day of the Annual Reunion
 at New Orleans.

New Orleans. La, May 20.-At the Confederate reunion today, General Gordon, upon entering the hall, was again received with every manifesto tion of affection and the veterans promptly charged upon him for the purpose of shaking his hand. But for the efforts of General Lee and General Mickle, they would have overwhelmed him today as they did yesterday. His health is in a great measure restored. The report of the historical committee recounted the work done during the last year with the object of securing an impartial record of the attitude of the South during the war and gave the names of several publications which the committee declared had not done full Justice to the South and against which the committee decided to pro- test. The report was adopted without dissent.
 The memorial services were opened promptly at 12 o'clock by Genefal Cor don who asked General Young of Ken lucky to lead in prayer. General J. A. Challaron delivered a eulogy of the late adjutant general of the Confederate Veterans. George Morgan of New Or leans. General Cabell followed in a brief address in which he paid a warm tribute to the late adjutant general. The resolutions were adopted by a si- lent rising vote. General Gordon then introduced Rev. J. J. Finley of Fisher vile, Va, who delivered the annual memorial sermon. 'The Vacant Chair" was played softly by the band, and then Taps was blown. A short prayer by Chaplain Jones brought the memorial exercises to a close. and an adjourn ment was taken until tomorrow morn ing at o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
BE INDEPENDENT.

It's Easy to Shake Off the Coffee Habit
 There are many people who make the humiliating acknowledgement that they are dependent upon Coffee to "brace them up" every little while. These have never learned the truth about Postum Cereal Coffee a simple matter and brings health and strength in place of coffee ills. A lady of Da- venport. Iowa, who has used Postum Food Coffee for five years is competent to talk upon the subject. She says:
 "I am school teacher and during extra work when I thought l needed to be braced up used to indulge~in rich. strong coffee of which I was very fond and upon which I thought l was de- pendent.
 T began to have serious heart palpi- tation and at times had sharp pains around the heart and more or less stomach trouble. I read about Pos tum and got some to try. l dropped coffee, took up the Postum and it work ed such wonders for me that many oi my friends took it up.
 Tn short time I was well again, even able to attend evening socials. And I did not miss my coffee at all Now l can truthfully say that l have been repaid fully for the change made. I have no indications of heart disease and not cnce in the past four years have I had a sick headache or i bilious spell.
 My father. IS years old, is Postum enthusiast and feels that his good health in a large measure is due to the cups of good Postum which he enjoys | each day" Name furnished by Pos tum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. There is a reason.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
A SPECIAL GRAND JURY
Called Presumably for an Investiga-
 tion of the PoIygamy Question.

Salt Lake, Utah, May 20.-A special grand jury. the second to be called to- gether since statehood was granted to Utah in January, 1896, was sworn by Judge Morse today. The only other grand jury to meet since statehood was one called in November, 1896, to inves- tigate a bank failure. The present grand jury is composed of four non Mormons and three Mormons.
 It is probable that the polygamy question, which has come into promi- hence again since the recent campaign which resulted in the election of Reed Smoot to the United States senate, will come before the grand jury for investi- gation. The Utah law provides that an indictment requires the votes of at least five members of a grand jury.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
METALS.

New York, May 2O.-Copper declined 5s on spot and Is Sd on futures in the London market, where these positions closed f62 12s Sd and f62 respectively. The New York market remained quiet and more or less nominal at $14.75 for lake. electrolytic and casting.
 Lead was steady but quiet in New York at $4.S714. while in London it de- clined 3s Sd to f11 Is Sd.
 Spelter. like lead. was lower in Lon don. closing at a decline of 2s Sd, with spot quoted at f20 17s Sd, but remained quiet and unchanged at S5.T5 in the To- cal market.
 Bar silver, 54Ac.
 Mexican dollars, 43c.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
STOCKS.

AtchisOn, 7424; do pfd, 8; c. & O.. 2Os4; Big Four, S7i4: c. S &. 2O% do pfd. 621s; do 2d pfd. 3Ol4; Erie, BPS {; Great Northern pfd, 1S5; Manhattan, 137A;> Metropolitan, 129; Missouri Pa eific, 107A; New Jersey Central. 16S; New York Central. 124sz; Pennsylvania, l261s; St. Louis & San Francisco, 73; do Pfd, 75; do 2d pfd. 66A St. Paul, 153A Southern Pacific. 5O1k; Union Pacific. S6A; Amalgamated Copper. 61ss: Ana conda, 96; Sugar, 1221s; U. S. Steel, 323s: do pfd. SPA; Western Union, S31h Santa Fe Copper. 2.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. May 20.-The wheat market manifested much activity today and af- ter rather an unsettled session July closed at 1s0Ac higher. July corn was up 1sc. oats were 3sc higher. and Sep tember provisions closed from a shade lower to 5c higher.
 July wheat opened at 74b@74zc, ad- vanced to 74Ac, receded to 74c, and closed at 74ss@74Ac.
 After ranging between 44Ac and 451sc July corn closed at 447sG45c.
 July oats closed at 34ssc, after selling between 34c and 34Bc.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
M. & O. STRIKE OVER.
1t Is Understood That the Company's
 Proposition Was Accepted

Mobile. Ala. May 2O.-The strike of the trainmen and switehmen on the Mobile & Ohio road was declared off this afternoon by agreement. The terms of settlement are understood to be, although neither the strike leaders nor the railroad officials will disclose anything, that the company's figure of 71s per cent in crease in wages is ac- cepted in lieu of the demand for 15 per cent: that use of double-h headers shall continue, trains to be limited, some say, to forty cars, others to 42 cars; that the strikers shall be re-instated without prejudice to their old positions where the same are not now filled.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
RUSSIAN REVENGE.
The Animus of the Assassination of
 Governor Bogdanovitch.

Ufa, European Russia, May 20.-The assassination of Governor Bogdano- witch in the town park here yesterday was apparently an act of revenge grow ing out of the riot at Slatusk in March last, when twenty-eight persons were killed and fifty others wounded by gendarmes and troops. Details of the governors assassination show that he was walking in the park when he was approached in a shady lane by two men, one of whom bowed and handed Bogdanovitch a package.
 While the governor was examining it the men drew revoIvers and riddled Begdanovitch with bullets, no less than nine being lodged in his breast and spine. The governor died on the spot
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
ESCAPED DROWNING

Butte, Mont, May 20.-A special to the Miner from Twin Falls, Idaho. says that after a chase covering sixty-five miles and lasting two days, posse to- day came upon the two men alleged to have stolen four horses at Milner Sun day night.
 The fugitives were forced into the river, and one of them. in attempting to swim the stream with his horse. was drowned. The second was cautpred and brought back to Miner. The rancher>i in the vicinity, it is said, are preparing to hang him.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
A DAM WENT OUT.

Salt Lake. Utah. May e0.-A uicssase from Panguitch. Utah. dated May ls says that the reservoir at Hacth ou the Panguitch branch of the Sewer river. went out early in the morning of the 16th. The damage Is said Go b- very heavy but no lives were lost- rfe reservoir was being built 70 supply water for an extensive system of trr.- gation. No details ss 10 the cause
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
GATHERiNG PREsBYTER1ANs.
Contest for Office of Moderator of the
 General Assembly.

Los Angeles. May 2O.-Commissioners to the Presbyterian general assembly who have arrived, spent the day in a quiet campaign of the several candi | dates for moderator. The election of this official will take place tomorrow afternoon, and the indications tonight are that Rev. Robert Coyle. D. D.. of Denver. Colo, will succeed Rev. Henry Van Dyke in the highest office of the general assembly.
 Many of the special trains bearing commissioners from the far east werga delayed owing to the heavy traffic to- ward California.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
NEW HEAT RECORD.
Has Been Established for the Month of May
Deaths and Prostrations Are Reported From Several Points in the East,
 Temperature 90 in New York.

New York. May 2O.-The hottest weather ever recorded in the local weather bureau for the month of May since a record of maximum tempera- ture has been kept was recorded today. The temperature at 3:20 this afternoon was 20 degrees. The nearest approach recorded for New York at the local bu- reau for a similar time on a similar day in May was SC degrees in 1877 and 72 degrees in 1898. There were two deaths and five prostrations.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
KILLING HIS KIN.
A Kentucky Man Who Has to Do It in
 Self Defense.

Middlesboro, Ky, May 20.-Lee Tur- ner of the Quarter House" where sev- eral men were recently killed, yester- day shot and killed his half brother. Gen Turner, at Jacksboro. Campbell county, Tenn. It is claimed that he acted in self-defense. Gen Turner has been in jail for some time and Lee Tur- ner refused to bail him out.
 This infuriated Gen Turner, and when he was released he attacked Lee Lee returned the attack with nine bullets from his rifle, each finding its mark. Lee killed John Turner, a cousin. in self-defense, a year ago.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
A stsPIc1oUs SPEECH.

Sacramento. Cal, May .20.-A man arrested tonight by Citizen F. M. Woodson, who heard him say: "One has already died and another might as well" When arrested and taken to jail the man gave his name as Randleman. He had a big six shooter inside his vest and two extra cartridges in his pocket. He offered no explanation. He had ticket from Sacramento to the Selby Smelling works.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
---V---U---- THE ARE FACING DEATH.

Fl Paso. Tex. May 20.-After four days trial at Pecos, Tex, Mason and Richardson. alleged sw indlers and murderers. in connection with the New York Life Insurance company were held for extradition to Mexico on a charge Of murder on the demand of that government. Their conviction there seems certain. The death penal ty is shooting.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
IT WAS A LONG CHASE
But Dishonest Railroad Agent Was
 Eventually Captured.

Guthrie, O. T.. May 2O.-After a fu- tile and swift chase through Missouri and Illinois to Chicago and back again. through Colorado to California, officers have arrested at Fcss. Okla. Charles Beauchmin, the Santa Fe agent at Holly. Colo. charged with grand lar ceny. A requisition was honored today to return him to Granada, Colo, for trial. The specific charge against Beauchmin alleges that he stole and sold property Of Santa Fe passengers
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
WOOL AND HIDES. New York, May 2O.-Hides. steady; wool. firm.
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, May .-Cattle-Receipts 1S,OOO, in cluding 100 Texans; slower 10 10c lower; good to prime steers, $4.90@ 5.3O; poor to medium, $4.00@4.S0; stock CTS and feeders. $3.OO@4,70; cows. $1.6O0 450; heifers. 2.OO@4.sO; canners. $1.50@ 275: bulls, $25O04.50; calves. $2.5O@6.35; Texas fed steers. $4.00@4.60
 Sheep-Receipts, 5000; sheep, steady to 10c higher: lambs. steady; good to choice wethers, $4.75@5.5O; fair to choice mixed, $3.7504.75; Western sheep, $4.6o @55O: native lambs, $4.50@6.OO; western lambs, s4.5O@7.O0; Spring lambs, $7.50.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
THE BLOWING UP.
Some Facts About the Breaking of the
 Ottoman Bank.

Salonica, May 20.-Important dis closures have been made and a quanti- ty of explosives have been found as result oi the arrest of Stojan, the pro- prietor of the shop from which a tun- nel was dug to the Ottoman bank and used in the destruction of the bank by dynamite on April 30 It is also learned that Boris Sarafoff, the leading Macedonian agitator, was here recent ly and visited the prominent Bulgarian residents.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
THE U. P. STRIKE.
Trustworthy Information of an Earl.
Settlement Of l..

New York. May 2O.-Another confer ence concerning the labor situation on the Union Pacific road was held today between President Burt and representa- tives of the strikers.
 No official details were obtainable. but trustworthy information from oth- CT sources confirms the report that a settlement of the differences is likely to be announced soon.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
JUNIOR ORDER, U. A. NJ.
The Annual Convention of the National Council.

San Francisco. May 20.-The annual convention of the national council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics was convened today in Pythian castle. Representatives to the number of 250 from all parts of the country were in attendance. The busi- ness transacted consisted mainly of the reading of the reports of the various national council officers.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
THERE WERE NO WITNESSES.

Chestnut, Mont. May 20.-Engineer Tracy and Fireman Guy Hodson were killed in the wreck of a Northern Pa cific light engine today, near the Muir tunnel The engine was found ditched at the mouth of the tunnel. Both mem bers of the crew being dead, no one can say how the accident happened. It is supposed it jumped the track.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
RAILROAD RUMoR DENIED.

New York, May 2O.-Persons promin- ent in the management of the Rock Island company deny Chicago dis patches stating that President Yoa- kum, of the St. Louis and San Fran cisco road, is to succeed President Leeds in the management of the Rock Island system.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
LAST CALIFORNIA STATION.

Sisson. Cal. May 20.-Presidenf Roosevelt was enthusiastically re- eeived during his five minutes stay in Sjsson this afternoon His special tram arrived here at l:15. after trip through the beautiful scenery Of North ern California Over 500 people congre- gated at the station to see ths presi- dent. who greatly pleased them all with one of his characteristic short speeches-
 The president was given a hearty cheer as the train pulled out of the station. The weather was nne but clouds rested upon the top Of Noun. Shasta and greatly marred the uresi- dents view of the grand old mountain This was his last stop before leaving the state.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
DEPARTURE OF SENATOR cLARK.

Jerome, Ariz.. May 20.-Senator Clark left here on a special train this morning for Salt Lake City by way of Los An geles. While here he inspected his ex- tensive plant at the United Verde mine and gave final instructions for the completion of a smelter at the Iron King mine, three miles south of Jerome.