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Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
Hepburn Bill Passes House
 by a Good Majority
II LEAVES NO LOOPHOLE
The Word"Wilful" Behind Which Vio- lators Night Hide Is Stricken Out of Amendment-ProviS for Carry ing Proposed Law Into Effect.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The house
 passed the Hepburn pure food bill to =
 day on rising vote of POI to 6S, it's opponents being unable to secure a roll call on the bill.
 The amendment of inserting the word ''willfur' with reference to per sons who sell adulterated or mis-
 branded goods and which would have compelled the government to prove in
 tent to violate the law by the vendors
 was stricken out on a yea and nay vote in the house.
 Several attempts were made to amend the bill but no material changes were made. The bill fixes the standards
 of foods and drugs to their purity, strength and character. and defines what shall be considered adulterations or the misbranding of foods and drugs. It also prohibits interstate commerce, importation of such misbranded or
 adulterated articles. It is proposed to enlarge the scope of the bureau of chemistry to include the bureau of foods and impose upon it the duty of performing all chemical work for the other executive departments. This bureau will be charged with the duty of inspecting food and drug products
 which belong to interstate or foreign commerce.
 The secretary of agriculture is given authority to employ such chemists. in- spectors, clerks and labOrers as may be necessary for the enforcement of the ac;.
 One section of the bill provides penalties for the introduction of adult erated or misbranded foods or drugs and another section requires the sec retary of agriculture to prescribe rules to govern the director of the bureau of
 chemistry and goods in examinations of articles required to be inspected un-
 der the law.
 Violations of the law shall be re- ported by the secretary of agriculture to the proper district attorney of the United States, who is to direct and cause proceedings to be prosecuted
 without delay.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
THE CHICAGO THEATERS
A Suspicion That Regulations Have
 Been Made Too Stringent.

Chicago, Jan. 2O.-It is probable that the city council next Monday night will again consider and revise the new theater ordinance. A meeting between the theater managers and d special committee of the aldermen will be held later in the week, at which the managers will announce what is phy- sically possible for them to do in mak- ing their theaters safe and at the same time to reopen them for the balance of the season.
 There is a feeling among the aldermen that the essentials demanded of the theaters before they are allowed to open their doors is somewhat stringent and notifications may be made at the regular council meeting next Monday.
 At the same time there are many aldermen who are strongly of the opinion that the theaters should not re- open for business until they have been made absolutely safe. It is likely that there will be a strong fight in the council before any action looking to d further relief of the theaters is made.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
CONSPIRATORSDFPOSHS
Bankers Testified Yesterday in the
 hachen Trial.

Washington, Jan. 20.-In the postal trial today. the government gave fur ther evidence to show the relations existing between Machen. the Groff brothers and Dr. and Mrs. Lorenz, concerning the sale of letter box fast eners to the government.
 Several witnesses from Cleveland and Toledo having certain connection with the banking institutions, testified 10 various deposits by the Lorenz' S check of D. B. Groff for large amounts and to certain debts made against their inVidual accounts.
 Captain H. A. Baumgautner, secre- tarv of the Deposit Trust company of Westminster. N. D., also testified as to Machen's deposits with that company.
 The subject of the coercing of wit nesses by Postoffice Inspector Mayer again came up and MT. Douglas for the defense said he would include Post office Inspector Gregory in the charge.
 The matter was passed over on the statement of MT. Kumler counsel for Lorenz, that he would procure affi- davits to support the charges. He of fered to produce one such affidavit to- day but District Attorney Beach ot iected.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
HIGH MARK OF WHEAT
A Suspicion That Armour Is in It
 Rooms the Cereal.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-May wheat touch ed a new high mark 921sG92H cents today, a net gain for the day to 214 and 16 cents higher than the average price last fall.
 The local wheat situation as regards prices is highly artificial as IS shown by the character of the trade, which caused so sharp a gain in prices. Ar mour is credited with a. long line of 15, 5,0C9,0 bushels contracted for May delivery. Local contract stocks approx innate only 2,OCO,OOO bushels.
 This comparison which agitated the shorts yesterday, stirred them to ex- erted activity today but the best they could do for the most part was to shift the burden among themselves. Nothing that looked like Armour selling could be discovered; on the other hand con siderabe commission house buying was credited to the paramount interest. Private messages received here today indicate that a considerable quantity of the short wheat on the Armour books was put out by eastern people.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
Peace in the Far East Yet
 a Long Way Off
ADAM FAD, THE BEAR
He PretendS That He Is Not Yet Ready for War and Desires to Avoid 1t, and Also That Japan Is Forcing It Upon Him.

London, Jan. 21-Cabling from To- kio, the correspondent of the Standard says the privy council has approved an urgent ordinance empowering the commanders of the admiralty stations to prevent foreign warships by force if necessary from entering certain ports in times of emergency. The To- kio correspondent of the Daily Tele- graph declares that the privy council at the meeting today, discussed a pro- posal to issue an order in the event of war enacting a state of siege in cer- tain places outside of Japan and a blockade.
 Tomorrow's issue of the Jiji Shimpo according to the Telegraph's correspondent will contain a story of negotiation according to which the Russo-Japanese divergence was hinted at in a meeting of the council held June 2S, 1903.
 The story relates to the succeeding negotiations until Oct 30, when Japan wired her proposals to St. Petersburg For forty days thenceforward Russia hurried on war preparations, Japan meanwhile remaining quiescent and awaiting an answer.
 Japans note proposed that either DONtI Dt tIlllllGu lO SeDu DCllCe or troops for the protection of the rail- ways in either Korea or Manchuria in case of an emergency, but that they must be withdrawn directly, when or der was restored.
 Russa's reply dated Dec II. was Overbearing and uncompromising, it excluded Manchuria and proposed that all territory north of the 39th degree of latitude ShOUld be neutral
 Japan, thereupon, commenced her preparations and on Dec. 9, she pre- sented a note to Russia which, with some minatory clauses made the full lowing demands:
 Both powers shall endeavOr to main tain the territorial integrity of Korea and Manchuria; both shall recognize the special concessions of either in Korea or China provided the open door policy be respected"
 Japan also refused the neutral pro- rOsal and in counter proposed a reu- tral zone of twenty-five kilometers in both the Korean borders.
 Russia, in her note of January 6, in- sisted on her neutral zone but vaguely hinted at her intention to respect Jap ans right in Manchuria. To this note Japan replied on January 13, -reaffirm- ir& her demands.
 The Telegraph's correspondent con- cludes his dispatch with these words: "TherefOre, unless Russia yields, dip lcmatic rupture is certain. Russia's answer is expected tomorrow"
 The TOkiO correspondent of the Reu- tcrs Telegram company cables that the privy council met today and received a lengthy detailed report from Foreign Minister Komura. No statement Of the proceedings sent will be given out The Japanase newspapers published a report from d continental source, the correspondent continues. that Russia has decided to appeal to the powers to avert war. This is regarded here as proof of Russias unreadiness to make satfs- factory concessions.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
NEW YORK RAILROADS.
Trains Stalled and Traffic lnterfered
 With by Snow Storms.

Syracuse. N. r., Jan. 20.-The east bound train on the Delaware, Lacka- wanna and Western, which left here at 10 o'clock last night became stalled in the snow at the Summit, and was unable to move until nearly noon to- Gay. The trolley line to Auburn was forced to suspend business. Heavy drifting snow has paralyZed all the railroads except the main lines of the New York Central where the trains are late. The worst blockade in recent years prevails on the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg road. The trains are ten to fifteen hours late and many have been abandoned.
 The road between Watertown and Syracuse is completely closed, no train having passed over the line since yes terday afternoon. Several trains are stalled in snow banks near Richland and every STOW blow is in use in trying to release them.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
A Long Series of Retire.
 mentS and Promotions
THEY ARE IMPORTANT
Vigorous Old Men Yet Living Die a Glorious or Promoting Death at the Retiring Age, Pushed Into Oblivion by New Order of Things.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Many import ant changes will occur fin the army during the next few days. resulting from the retirement of Lieutenant General Young and the promotion of Major General Chaffee to be lieutenant general. Major General William A. Kobbe and Brigadfer General Morde- cia were retired today and major Gen erals Joseph P. Sanger and Alfred F.. Bates and Brigadier Generals Harry L. Haskell, F. F. Haskaway and Frank M. Coxe will follow them on Friday. Brigadier General Francis F. Dodge will become paymaster general.
 On Saturday Major General Wallace F. Randolph will retire and George L. Gillespie becomes a permanent major general and assistant chief of the gen erai staff. while Brigadier General AL eXander Mackenzie will become chief of engineers. Brigadier General John P. Storey will succeed General Randolph as chief of artillery. Colonels A C. Tayor of the artillery corps. John c. Butler, of the ordnance department Jacob Kline Of the Twenty-first i'm fantry, William F. Dougherty. of the Eighth infantry. Charles J. Allen, or the corps of engineers, and Theodore E. True, deputy quartermaster gen eral, will be made brigadier generals and retired at once.
 Colonel William s. McCaskey. who has been confirmed as a permanent brigadier general, will be relieved from duty in the Philippines and ordered to the command of one of the vacant mill itary reservations, probably the de- partment of Dakota
 The confirmation of Col. Albert Mills as a permanent bIigadier general prob ably will not change his present duty as superintendent of the military acaG Q erny
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
QUITE A DIFFERENT STORY.


 Paris, Jan. 20.-There is strong req son to believe that exchanges of com munica tions are now going on between Russia and France concerning the po- sition that Russia will finally adopt in response to the last Japanese note. A long conference between Foreign Min ister Delcasse and M. Nelidoff, the Russian ambassador are held almost daily. Prior to this Russia had not con- suited France.
 M. Nelidoff went to Cannes on an extended stay, telling his diplomatic colleagues he had happily no part in the negotiations.
 Following the presentation of Japan's last demands M. Nelidoff gave up vacation and began to frequent con- ferences with Delcasse. It is expected that an exchange of views will exert a strong influence in shaping the course of Russia. One prominent diplomat said today that Count Lansdorff's task in answering the Japanese note is a most difficult one owing to Russia s dilemma due to a determination to firmly maintain its position and at the same time comply with the czar's desire for peace. The general impression here is that if war breaks out the best di- plomacy may not succeed in keeping France out of the imbroglio.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
GRAIN.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-A new high record mark was made for May wheat, 921k0 Ii, a gain of 214c compared with yester- day. The close was practically at the top. Other grains were affected by the action of wheat. May corn closing 1h6M higher, oats 5s higher. Provisions were 2iAM5c higher.
 May wheat ranged from s9H to 9O1z, reached 921s6A, closed 92Is.
 May corn opened at 49al D 7s, and after selling up to 505s, closed at 50&.
 May oats opened at 4115GB, advanced to 429s, and closed at 423s@12.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21

ment has become privy to the fact that France declines to give Russia as surance of armed help in the event of war in the outcome of the far east diff ferences even if Great Britain should aid Japan. It is understood here that Russia asked France to define it's posi- uon in the contingency that Great Britain should actively participate in the Japanese attack on Russia. The French government replied that France must remain in a military way neutral. as the Russlan-French alli- ance is quite a separate question as now pending. This resolution of France is believed here to deeply af- feet not only the situation between Russia and Japan but also the France Russian alliance.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21

Panama's independence was an estab- lished fact, recognized not only by the United States, but by all the great na- tions and if we had violated an inter- national law, so had Great Britain, Germany and France! He invited Mir. Patterson to introduce a resolution di- recting the president to withdraw our ships from isthmian waters. He did not believe any senator would invite such a question. Going further, did MT. Patterson think that we should assist Colombia in again securing con- trol of Panama? Without MT. Platt's completing his speech, the senate at 4:05 D. m. adjourned
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
WANTS IT DONE SOON.
The President Hurryins the Canal
 Treaty Through.

Washington, Jan. 20. - President Roosevelt and Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, the republican floor lead CT of the senate, had long conference today. It is known that the status of the Panama canal treaty was under consideration.
 The president is taking occasion to discuss the matter with republican sen ators with q view to an early ratified tion of the treaty. It is understood that he talked on the subject to Senator Hanna, chairman of the inter- oceanic canal committee, at the dinner given last night to the president and cabinet by Postmaster General Payne.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
THE TWO SHERMANS
The Colorado Hero Did Not Expect the
 Release of Sherman Parker.

Denver, Colo, Jan. .20.-A special to The Republican from Cripple Creek says that Sherman Parker, a union miner whose application for a writ of habeas corpus was denied today by Judge Hallett of the federal court, at Denver, was this evening turned over to the civil authorities and released on bond.
 The charges against him were for assault and aiding a fugitive from jus tice. Justice of the Peace Harrington. before whom he appeared fixed a bond of $1,50O which was immediately given and the prisoner was released. This apparently was not expected by the military authorities who are said to have sent several squads to search for and rearrest nim.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
AM ERICAN AID,

St. Petersburg, Jan. 20.-At the for eiSn office it was explained in a general and unofficial way with reference to foreign settlements at the open Man chuTian ports that no reservation was made in the recognition of acquired treaty rights, but inasmuch as the Rus sian military and civil authorities are now exercising joint control with China Russia naturally must be consulted on the questions arising out of consular representation, including settlements.
 A high official informed the Associat- cd Press corresoondent that the anti American irritation in certain govern ment quarters here is due to the con- Viction that Japan's aggressiveness is largely the result of the American atti- tude, which, he added, presumably on fear that the Manchurian treaties will not he respected, although the official insisted that the United States was in- formed months ago that Russia would recognize them.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
PRIZE FIGHTING IN BOSTON.
Police Board Says the City Must be
 Purged of 1t.

Boston, Jan. 20.-In connection with the arrest of Joe Choynsk and Kid Carter, who boxed last night at the Cri- terion Athletic club. on the charge of mutual assault Chairman w. H. Elm mons. of the police board announced to- day that it was the intention of the board to purge the city of what he called pTize-fighting. When Choynski. Carter and the others who were arrest ed on charges of aiding and abetting prize fight, appeared in the municipal court today, their cases were continued until tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
METALS.

New York, Jan. 20.-Copper declined 2s Cd to c57 15s for spot and f57 Is Sd for futures. Locally copper was un- changed. Lake is quoted at 12.75T 1900; electrolytic at 12.6214 14@12S71a, and casting 12.50d12.75.
 Lead was five points higher locally at 4oO@465 and unchanged at i'll 16s 60 in London.
 Spelter was unchanged at f21 los in London and at 495d5.05 locally.
 Bar silver 56S; Mexican dollars A.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
DOWIE'S OLD DEBTS.
San Francisco Man Brings up Irritat
 ing Incidents of By Gore Days.

San Francisco, Cali Jan. 20.-Hugh Craig. an insurance agent and ex- president of the chamber of commerce, appealed to the courts today to recover $962 from John Alexander Dowie.
 Mir. Craig in his petition, claims twelve years ago, the ruler of Zion borrowed S2.772 from him. All of it was returned except the amount sued for, and that, it is alleged Dowie re- fused to nay.
 DOwie tad planned to sail for Sydney
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
A CROOKED KNIGHT.
Former Grand Commander Forester,
 Got Away With Trust Funds.

New York, Jan. 20.-Peter Forester, former grand commander of the Knights Templar, of this state who has been missing since last September, was charged with not having account ed for the trust funds of $16,500 in a warrant, the existence of which came out today at a hearing of the matter of the estate of Lucinda Dougherty. who died September l, 1889. The war rant for Forester was obtained by one of the heirs last November but the fact did not come out until today.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
PORTO RiCAN PATRIOTS.
Ready to go to Panama to Fight for
 the U. s. Government.

San Juan, P. R., Jan. 20.-The Porto Rican regiment would be available for service on the isthmus should occa- sion require. The enlistments of the men expire June 30, but poll has been taken which shows that % per cent of them are willing and the majority of them are anxious to re-enlist for ser vice in Panama.
 These troops are by birth and train ing used to the tropics, and there is a movement Cn fcot here to appeal to Washington to not disband them.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
4 DOZEN ARE DEAD.

JohnStOwn, Pa. Jan. 21.-An inn mense steam pipe directly over the en- zine in the boiler room of the No ? mill of the Cambria Steel company ex- ploded about 30 this morning, bring ing down a whole section of the roof running from the pudding mill to the finishing shed mill
 The woodwork at once took fire from the furnaces and at this time. it is burning fercely It is known that at
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
4 U. S. STEEL LOSS.
Destruction of an Ohio Plant Worth
 $3o,o0o.oo.

Shelby O., Jan. 20.-The United States steel corporation sustained d $3O OOO loss by fire tonight at the plant of the Shelby Steel Tube company.
 The fire started in one of the smaller rooms from q defective electric wire and spread to the larger rooms com pleteIy destroying them.
 The production of the entire plant for the past six mouths was destroyed within an hour consisting of SOC, 900 tons making in all 25OOO.OO0 feet of fin ished product. valued at S3,O0O.OOO.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-Cattle receipts, 3G, 900. market 2OCt25c lower. Good to prime steers 5.OO05.9O; poor to medium 3.50M4.50: stockers and feeders 2.25@ AGO; cows 1.5O04.00; heifers 2.O0@4.5O: canners 150q4.50; bulls 2.00@4.10: calves 3.50@6.5o.
 Sheep, receipts, 25,OOO. Sheep and lambs slow. Good to choice wethers 4.00G4.25: fair to choice mixed 5000 400, western sheep S.5O@425; native lambs 4.50@5.S5: western lambs 4.259 5.25.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
STOCKS.

Atchison 6SM; do pfd. SEA- N. J. Central ex. div. 162: C. & O. 333s; Big Four 70: c. X S. 37sl; do pfd. 56; do End pfd. 261A Erie 2S4; Great Northern pfd. I7O: Manhattan 1441a; metropolitan 12214: Mo. Pacific 9312; N. Y Central 11912; Penna- 12O; St. L. x s. F. pfd. 67i1; do 2nd pfd. A; St. Paul 145; So. Pacific 5O7k: Union Pacific so: Anal Copper 90; Sugar PAS: Anaconda 75: T.. s. Steel 12h; do pfd. 577s; w. U. S7ai Santa Fe Copper 21A.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
ANSWER MAY BE DELAYED.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 2O.-The first ex- change of views between the foreign office, Viceroy AleXieff and Baron de ROsen, the Russian Minister to Japan, on the Japanese reply has not resulted in a definite decision, consequently Russia's answer will probably be de layed longer than was anticipated.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
OKLAHOMA STATEHOOD.
A Representative Of that Territory
 Wants no Union With Indian Ter.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Statehood for Oklahoma was considered today by the house committee on territories.
 Sidney Clark of Oklahoma City spoke for the proposition.
 He opposed joining Oklahoma and Indian Territory into one state, be- cause of the lack of taxing power in the latter territory, caused by treaties with the Indians.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
McCLELLAN'S SUCCESSOR.

Albany, Jan. Ex-Governor Odell has called a special election to be he'd in the 12th congressiona district on Feb. 23. to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George B. Mcclellan. now mayor of New York city.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21

least two or three men are under the debris and it is not believed that these can be rescued in time to save their lives. About fifteen men have been taken out injured.
 At this time c a. m.) the number of dead is estimated at from twelve to fourteen men, The injured will num- Der twenty-five or more, many of whom are terribly scalded and cannot live. Two bodies have been recovered.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
ANNEXATION IMPEDED.
Ice Floes Stopped Vessels Entering .he
 Port of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Jan. 20.-Because of the continued cold weather and the consequent forming of ice flows navi- gation on the rivers and bay was prac- ticaIly suspended today.
 A dozen large vessels. several of them transatlantic steamships are prevented from continuing their voy- ages.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
DELAWARE ICE PACKS.

Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. 2O.-The warmer weather of the afternoon and evening ioOsened the ice packs in the Delaware river and all the ice-bound vessels were tonight enabled to reach their wharYes in this city. None of them sustained any damage.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
1T Is ALWAYS THE SAME
Things Start Out We'll in Stocks, but
 There Is a Lurking Suspicion.

New York. Jan. 2O.-There was fair degree of activity maintained in the stock market today, but the strength was fitful and spotty and the market was viewed with some degree of sus- picion by d large element of traders ou the floor.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington. Jan. 2O.-Forecast- Wyoming: Fair and warmer Thurs day: Friday fair.
 New Mexico and Arizona: Fair Thursday and Friday.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21
BONDS,

T.. s. Ref. 2-s. reg. and coupon 105H; as. reg. 1O6; coupon 1O6A; new As. reg, I321z; coupon 133H; old As. reg. and coupon 107H; 5-s. reg. and coupon 101A.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21

FOR SALE-Frame house, two large rooms and full size lot in Montgomery addition. Price $300.00. E. E. Pascoe 110 North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-21

FOR SALE-Brick house. rooms. bath. hot and cold water, electric lights located in Churchill addition. s300.00 down, balance to suit; purchase price $500.