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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-05-25

Inc attorneys Tor theodore
Durrant have so surrounded the
condemned man with the technic-
al barriers of the law that they
believe the warden of San Quen-
tin will not dare to execute the
sentence of death on June 18th.
The lawyers representing the
murderer have now but one pur-
pose in view-they wish to keep
their client alive until after the
day set by the court for his death.
If that day be passed, the muir
derer of Blanche Lamont will
have to be sentenced again, and
new opportunities for legal quib-
bling will arise to save him from
the gallows. The campaign of
delay and obstruction, as the at
torneys will conduct it, has at
last been outlined. Some of the
steps in the case have already
been taken.
Eugene Deuprey has again
thrown the murderer into the
state courts, and within a week
he will be before the United
States circuit court. The heavy
machinery of the law has been
set in motion, and the lawyers
declare that it will be moving on
June 18th. They claim it is ut
terly out of the question to deter
mine before June 18th the ques-
tions they have raised, and they
declare that Warden Hale will
not dare to put Durrant to death
before these questions have been
settled in the courts.
If the warden should under
take to carry out the sentence of
death, he would be served with
a notice not to do so. If he
should ignore this notice and
hang Durrant, the attorneys of
the condemned man declare that
they will arrest the warden for
murder and proceed against his
bondsmen for damages. This in
outline is the plan of the defense,
and it is perhaps interesting that
it does not involve a single issue
relating to the guilt or innocence
Of the murderer. That question
is left out of considerable n. The
attorneys of Durrant are now
using the courts to prevent the
execution of a decree of the same
courts.
The campaign in the state tri-
bunals is an involved one. At
torney Deuprey has finished his
bill of exceptions to the order of
Judge Bahrs sentencing Durrant
to death. District Attorney
Barnes and Mr.. Deuprey will
meet and agree that the bill of
, exceptions is correct. This will
be purely f rmal proceeding,
. as an agreem ent in the matter
was reached yesterday afternoon.
The bill of exceptions will then
: be printed, and on May 10th will
be filed in the supreme court as
an appeal. The defense claims
that twenty Five days more must
then be exhausted before all the
briefs in the case have been
printed and filed.
1t will be June 18th one week
before the day set for Durrant's
death. The defense will insist
upon an oral argument, and vii
ask that the case be taken up il
it's regular order. In this way
the attorneys expect to have an
issue pending in the supreme
court of the state on June 18th
From this point of view it will
be impossible for the APPELLATE tC
consider the case before the July
term.
In this phase of the case the
vital question is whether or no
Durrant may be legally hung. L
the appeal is one from the judg
ment of conviction, it is claimed
that Durrant can not legally b,
: hanged. 1t is also claimed tina
&c A. xx-o-Jo,, Af Gov n,,ont,,
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
HE SWALLOWED POISON.
Son of Wealthy Chicago Man Takes
 Morphine.

Denver Dec .25.-Henry E. Huck of Chicago took morphine with suicidal intent here this morning He was dis covered sitting in a chair breathing laboriously. Physicians were sum money. who removed him to S.. Lukes hospital. It was announced that he would probably recover.
 Young Huck is a son of Louis c. Huck, the wealthy Chicagoal, who s heavily interested in the malting in dustry. The sisters of young Huck attracted much attention in Chicago society some years ago, statements being made that they were the most beautiful women in the social circles of the city Marshall Field, Jr., who married one of the daughters, is in Europe with his wife. Ano her daush- ter wtas married to a son of Ger man noble, the marriage attracting widespread attention.
 Young Huck has not, according to friends in Chicago, lived in accordance with his fathers wishes. The latter
  upon his suggestion that the son went west, his allowance being cut to low figure. The father end the members of the family, who are saill in Chicago, reside at 576 La Sale avenue. The father, upon learning of his sons at tempt at suicide, at once communi- ca,ed with the proper authorities here.
 The young man lived at Canyon City for a time, but came to Denver seven weeks ago to take the Keeley cure for the liquor habit. His associates here said he was Respondent because of his fathers failure to write to him. Be- fore the taking of the morphine he wrote note to the coro.er asking him to notify his father.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
HOW CHRISTMAS CAME.
It Burst Upon Phoenix in an Unac-
 countable Riot.

Christmas was ushered into Phoenix by the wierdest, widest and most com prehensive fight that ever disturbed the town. It took place at the Bruns- wick while the saloon was crowded. There was not a man in all the audi ence could tell how it got started and hardly a man who escaped with out discolorationS and coutusionS There were some pretty good and peaceful citizens in the crowd and they were forced to fight. One man whn was made the object of a concerted but purposeless assault, knocked down five, and a little short Ir.shman stood in the middle of the room striking ef Actively at everything within reach. Officer Molloy, attracted by the melee. got there just in time to hear the latter end of the doxology. The crowd, sill fighting, was pouring out of the room at both ends. The officer captured three. among them the pugnacious Irishman, who subsequently gave hlm the hot foot" down an alley and along Jefferson street. He was brought to a stop by pistol shot fired in the air.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
A CHRISTMAS NOVELTY.
The First Anniversary Spent Out of
 Jail in Years.

This don't seem like, Christmas to me-" said my friend, the ex-hobo, yes terday morning. This" he contin- ued, ''is the first Christmas I've spent out of jail for eight years. I might go along nearly the whole year withou trouble, but it always happened that I'd get nipped for something or other day or two before Christmas and the sentences were always long enough to carry me over the holidays. All I knew about Christmas trees and such things was only by reading abol. them and looking at pictures after the festival was over and the turkey was all gone. It was always for breaking some city law that I didn't know any thing about, for I never stayed in one place long enough to learn the rules and regulations. It looked to ne, though, as if they arrested me because they imagined I was a sort of wart on the earth and somehow marred the general gaiety. of the season."
 It happened that I had seen my friend, the ex-hobo, in a police court in distant town ona morn ing after Christmas couple of years ago. He had been arrested that time for selling spectacles at a price that brought them within the reach of all. He was also inunda. ing the town with a low grade of jewelry at a rate that threatened to boom the brass market. The only crime in these transactions that the town au- thorities cared about was his neglect to buy a peddling license. Having re- newed my acquaintance with my friend he laid before me certain details of the ''foney' jewelry business, the most reprehensible feature of which is the sale of spectacles. The spec tacles are bought of a Chicago house at 50 cents dozen. The rims are either gold or silver, but both even tually turn to brass. The most wol- derful thing about them is the wear ing out'' of the glasses. From his outfit the average hobo optician can fit any eye. That is, the purchaser imagines that the glass fits him, and in the course of few days his eye sight improves to such an extent that he can see clearly that he has been swindled. The hobos believe that the glasses are all right at first, but change on exposure to the light As a matter of fact the imagination of the purchaser is at first deceived and the worthlessness of the glasses is finally forced upon him.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.
Rev. Dr. Pullman Falls Beneath (
 Railway Car.

Lynn, Mass, Dec. 25.-The RevAH M. Pullman, brother of the late Geo.sk M. Pullman of Chicago, had a very narrow escape from death in the Bos- ton & Maine station last night. The doctor came into the station just as the Rockport express was pulling out. He jumped for it, but lost his balance and fell beneath the step, rolling on to the track. A young man saw AiIo fall, and grabbing him by the leg, pulled him off the track, the wheels just grazing his shoulders.
 The doctor was very much shaken up. His only comment on his escape was: q am old enough to have known better. I thank God that I learned better before it was too late." He tried to reward his rescuer, but the young man would take nothing
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
Fearful of the Result of Their
 Course in the Orient
SEIZURE OF PORT ARTHUR
Gives Russia a Terminus fer
 the Siberian Railway
1t Is More Evident that the Dis memberment of China is Begun. Japan Must Look to Germany for a Share of the SpollS.

Berlin, Dec. 25.-China has occupied public attention to the exclusion of everything else throughout the week The government and the foreign offica continue Teticent even concerning the occupation of Port Arthur, having failed to give out any official state ments with the exception of a denial Of the extravagant utterances of the Co., logne Gazette and other usually in spired papers. The reason for this exceptional taciturnity lies in the sim pie fact that Germany herself does not know where she stands and how far other powers will permit her to go.
 Germany, Russia and France are still negotiating and while there is a strong pressure to bring about join action of these powers in the far east, equally potent influences are working to frustrate such plans. It depends largely upon the outcome of these ne gotiations as to what instructions Prince Henry of Prussia will find awaiting when he arrives at Hong Kong early in February. In the meanwhile the mission of Prince Hen ry may be characterized as mainly a display of spread-eagleism.
 A prominent diplomat in an inter view with the correspondent here of the Associated Press, said: "Russ.a's occupation of Port Arthur is perma- nent. She thereby secured the much desired terminus for a Siberian rail road which will be extended to Port Arthur, making Russia undisputed mis- tress of Manchuria, and the whole of north China Her interests in China in no way conflict with those of France, whose sphere of action is in south China. Between this is the immense territory which may even- tually be disputed by Great Britain, Germany and Japan.
 "A movement is now on foot between Japan and Germany to arrive at an understanding, as Japan clearly sees that tAis course is the wisest. Russia will not tolerate Japan in Corea, as it would destroy all the schemes she has been preparing for the past two years Therefore Germany is the only friend and ally Japan will look to in the con- ing events. That is, if she knows how to play her cards and establishes a basis of mutual interest, for which I hear there is considerable prospect"
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
Phoenix Defeated HuaChuCa b]
 a Score of z to 0
THE GALLANT SOLDIER BOYS
The Winning Score was a
 Sacrifice to Safety
The Most Exciting and Scientific Contest that Ever Took Place on Local Grounds was Witnessed by an Enthusiastic Crowd.

It was hummer from start to fin- ish. It was little the speediest game of foot ball on Arizona grounds up to date. Eastern critics who view c,as- sical collegiate foot ball might pos slbly declare it unscientiic because of some nasty fumbles made by both sides, but it was just the kind of a game which the onlookers deligh ed in. Phoenix won, but by the narrowest possible margin, and the smallest pos
 s1ble scorer2 to 0. That score while probably not without precedent. is ex- ceedingly unusual. There have been many games with score of zero on both sides, and until the last few min utes it looked as if yesterdays game would be draw of that kind, but for
 tune and hard pushing favored Phoe- nix at the eleventh hour, and victory perched upon the banners of the home team. During nearly the entire game the ball remained near the center of the field with no decided advantage for either side. The struggling mass of humanity kept swaying back and forth over the center line with now one side and then the other apparently in the ascendant, but really until the last five minutes the goal of either side was never in any danger. Hua- chuoa undoubtedly excelled in kick ing. Their fullback kicked well and strong, and with exceeding good judg
 ment; and the feature lent ze5t to the game for the spectators, for it looked to them more like foot" ball game than anything hitherto played here. The game was called at 3:10, with this
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
JerOme's Christmas Gift was a
 SN,OOO COnaaSration
THE USUAL FEMININE AIM
FoIlowedby More than Usually
 Disastrous Results
The Camp Was in Danger of Anni- hilation-A List sf Those Who Bewaiied Their Losses Yester- day Morning

Jerome, Ariz., Dec. 25.-Fire de- stroyed a business block last night. It started in the lodging house of Japanese Charley" and it was inn possible to fight 1t. The best that could be done was to protect the ad- joining property. A defective lamp which a woman attempted to throw out of window was the cause of the fire. The total loss is s40,OOo. David Corners three-story brick building on the corner is all that saved the entire town from destruction The men of the United Verde Copper company gave great help and were instrumental in protecting property.
 The individual loss is as follows: Jennie Ba1ters' lodg- ing house, loss $3,000; insur- ance, $9O0. Charley Shaw Uapaneze Charley's) lodging house and restau- rant, loss $4,0OO; insurance, $2,500. w. M. J. Roberts Falcon lodging house and restaurant, loss $S,O0O; insurance, $2,00O Alexander Cordiner, John Valdrini, Hooker and Mcfarland, all saloons, no insurance. Charles Clark s fruit store and news agency; Joseph Tamborineo, lodging house and saloon, loss $12,0OO; insurance, $4,0O0. George Emmett, barber shop; Tom Elders bottling works, St. Elmo restaurant. $S,OOO; no insurance.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
LIEUTENANT BLANCHARD DEAD
THE COLISEUM FIRE.
It Is Believed That Single Life Was
 Lost

Chicago, Dec. 25.-The fire which last evening destroyed the Coliseum, claimed only one victim. He was N. H. Johnson, whose charred remains were recovered about the building. He had evidently remained at his post un- til the last moment. Then he rushed towards the exit. Within a few feet of the door an immense piece of glass fell from the roof, pinning him to the earth, while the flames slowly smothered him. It is practically car- tain that Johnson was the only per son killed. But thorough search of the ruins is being carried out
 Insurance on the Coliseum aggre- gated $120,000, and is taken out in the name of the Chicago Exh 1bition com
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
PAUPER DEAD OF DENVER.
Cost of Putting Them Away One-Half
 Cent Body.

Denver, Dec. 25.-The contract to bury the pauper dead of the county for the next year was awarded yes sterday by county commissioners to a firm of The contract calls for a pine coffin covered with black cloth, lined inside with white muslin and furnished with an excelsior pillow. The undertakers also have to transport the dead to the cemetery and inter the body and cof- 1in- This cheapness of burying the pauper dead is due to bitter fight which has been going on among the undertakers for some time, to the dis gust of respectable citizens
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
FIREMEN OVERCOME,
One Is Killed and Three Others Dan
 gerOusly Injured.

New York, Dc. 25.-Fireman Mart T J. Oakley was killed tonight at the fire which started in a wood bin in the basement of five-story tenement house on East Forty-fourth street Oakley was suffocated by smoke and escaping gas. Assistant Firemen Thom as Head, James Davis and Peter Con- nelly of the same company were rem dyered unconscious by inhaling smoke and gas and were with difficulty re- vived. They are in hospitals and their condition is serious.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26

followed and Bellis made another good run. Then Jones got the ball, and got even on his former hard luck by all but scoring touchdown by the fastest sprint of the contest. The excitement was then intense. The crowd rushed on the field, which was only cleared with difficulty. Phoenix had but few feet to gain. Their first attempt resulted in loss. Again they tried, but made no gains. Once more they put forth a mighty effort, and slowly moved their plucky op- ponents towards the fatal line. The pent up feelings of the multitude be- gan to make itself manifest in tu- multuous cheering, which, alas! was premature, for Phoenix did not score or make the all important distance The soldiers got the ball within two and a half feet of their own goal. They put forth last despairing ef- fort to get 1t out of danger, but they were forced over their own line fol what is known as a touch in safety which scores two points for the op- position. So far as actually winning the game was concerned it was just as good as thousand for Phoenix. It won them the game, for there was not time enough left, barring a fiuke, for either side to score after that. There was another kickoff, forty-yard run Q Inf fiYa<u hxyT yI,; ~~l. his hard luck again kept him from counting, because the umpire ruled that the ball was not in play; and the game was over.
 The universal opinion of the onr lockers was that it was the best game ever played here. It certainly was the most evenly contested and in- tensely exciting game ever played here. It was clean and sportsman like in every particular. The injuries were few and not serious exc pt that of Nicklin, who got put out endeavor- ing to tackle Bedlis on his last long run. The game boy while being carried off the field, scarcely conscious, continually cried out, T want to play. Oh, I want to play!"
 Both teams played under some dis advantages. Lack of experience and team work was a sad handicap to the soldiers. Phoenix, though playing two ''comers" at half, in Bellis and Jones, who covered themselves with glory. lacked the; weight and veteran experience of Henry Fowler and Billy Evans. Evans, owing to bad leg, was not in shape to play, and only went in in the last half because his intense interest would not permit him to remain idle while the contest was h doubt. Phoenix played out the l4nt part of the seaa ln6na1 t in much bstfef shape than they r. turing the seme| period against the Indians. Thetr condition seemed to be excellent at the end.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26

is beautiful at all times, and particu larly so when bending with the we ght of fruit But to the joyous hearted girls and boys never more beautiful than when its branches bow beneath the accumulated burden of well chosen Christmas gifts. There never was a happier group than clustered around the spreading branches of the lofty pine. To see those upturned eyes and smiling faces, so joyously slipping from side to side, spying dolls boxes, books, tea sets, candies, etc., and in anticip ation of appropriatirg them, shouting and clapping their hands for joy, was of itself a scene sufficiently to compensate for any labor bestowed upon it's decoration. Many of the presents were unique and happy notices to their future masters or mistresses. On little toilet mirror was found, Dear lady, play use me we'll, for if you-e~sy poait at me, I shall certainly pout back again; but if you smile on me, shall always show you sweet, pretty face" A lovely doll dressed in white satin says: I come not decked in colors bright: Of red and green and blue,
 But in robe of spotless white. A present, dear, for you.
 On fat little pig that showed his ke ping:
 From Phoenix head to Phoenix foot, I've sought to find a treasure
 For you, nay boy, and I hope
 This one may give you pleasure.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
A CHRISTMAS SALUTE
Which Maimed and Blinded the Popu
 lation of Asheville, N C.

Asheville, N. C., Dec 25.-A crowd of 100 men and boys were firing Christ mas salute from an old cannon on the outskirts of town today when a can of thirty pounds of powder exploded in the thick of the crowd Thirty or forty persons were injured, but none, it is believed, fatally.
 Joseph Finch is among the more seriously injured, his nose and mouth beng torn out of all shape and he will probably be blinded. Clarence Lad ford had his hands torn off. Charles Erwood and John Ingles were also seriously hurt and several others will probably lose their sight or be ds- figured for life.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Leo O'Leary of Casa Grande is a guest of the Ford.
 Harry Bradley, a commercial man from Philadelphia, is late arrlval at the Ford.
 J. c. McGuire and Emory Purtyman of Flagstaff are spending the winter in the valley.
 Among yesterdays arrivals at the Hotel Adams was D. Q. Ewing Of Pittsburg, Pa.
 Max D. Freidman and Harry Ere d man of St. Louis are stopping at the Hotel Adams.
 w. H. Constable, the we'll known commercial man from Ell Paso, is a guest at the Ford
 F. D. Myers, J. D. Moore and G. L. Merritt of Prescott are guests of the Ford over Christmas. itor of The Republican, returned yes terday from visit to Sonora.
 Charley Marten and wife of Chicago, who will spend the winter here, ar rived at the Ford last night.
 w. w. Bouson, agent for the Si- monds Saw company of San Fran cisco, is late arrival at the Ford.
 Thomas Vernum and wife of Wat seka, H., arrived at the Hotel Adams yesterday. They will remain in town during the winter
 MT. H. H. Logan, who is engaged in mining and agricultural enterprises on the Yaqui river, returned yesterday morning to spend the holidays.
 B, c. EWelI of San Francisco con- nected with the time table department of the Southern Pacific, arrived in town yesterday. He is at the Hotel Adams.
 MT. J. F. Mullen, formerly manager of the Blinn Lumber company in Phoenix, is a guest of the Hotel Ad- ans. MT. Mullen is still ntn1/ with the company at He has lately returned tour of Europe.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
TWO ENGINEERS KILLED
Caught in a Collision on Chicago &
 Eastern Illinois Road.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-J. s. Hodson and L. B. Horton, both of Chicago, and both engineers were killed in collision on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois rail road at Cayuga, Ind, this afternoon. Fireman J. K Horton had both legs broken and H. w. Kellogg, an air brake inspector, had his head badly cut. A passenger train ran through an open switch and crashed into the gineers were on the passenger loco motive
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
SOLDIER FROZEN TO DEATH.
Was Carrying Mail in Yellowstone
 National Park.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 25.-Pr.vate John w. H. Davis of the Fourth cav airy was frozen to death yestei day carrying mail between Lake hotel and Thumb Station in National park. His companion, Private George Murphy, turned back five miles from where Davis body was found, and was saved, although badly frozen. Davis had served all but eight months of two en- liStmentS
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
TEXAS PRAIRIE FIRE.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 25-A prairie fire is raging in the great Pan Handle country and the ranchmen's efforts to control it have been futile. It is re- ported that 800 acres of grazing land have been burned over and the loss of stock will amount to thousands of dollars.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-26
BURNED IN HIS HOME.
Gave Up His Life in Exchange for
 Clothing.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec 25.-Henry tine, was burned to death this morn ing. The building in which Thomas family lived caught fire and while the house was filled with flames Thomas rushed back into the house to save some clothing, and lost his life. When his body was recovered the head and limbs had been burned off.