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Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
THE NEW OPERA HOUSE BLOCK
MT. Patton Will Return From Les
 Angeles Tomorrow

A letter was received yes terday ffom Manager Patton of the opera house, who is now in Los Angeles. saying that the last detail for the erection of new opera house had been arranged. Mir Patton will return to Phoenix tomorrow and work will be begun not later and per- haps before January 1. The Repub-- lican a few days ago published a de scription of the new opera house. The project has been enlarged some what since MT. Patton went to Los Angeles and involves now the con- struction of a, block with a frontage of 200 feet on Washington street oc- cupying all of lots 2, 4, 6 and 8, in block S1 ,or the block opposite the Vendome hotel. Lot Is at the c1r- ner of Washington and Third avenue. The opera house will occupy all of lot 8 and ten feet of lot and will be three stories high. The rest of the block will be only two stories in height
 InlS enlargement or the plans was the result of a conference with MT. s. Goodenow of Los Angeles, the owner of the ground. Ii will also make a change of plan of the audi torium necessary. It Is said that the opera house now will occupy the rear not only of the opera house front, but of the business rooms on this side. giv- ing it total length of i50 feet This does not include the rear of lot No. 3. The length of the auditorium, accord ing to the original plan, was 101 Net According 10 those plans the grestsr length of the auditorium would have been north and south. According t. the present plans the greater length will be east and west.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
Reaches Out After KiaO Chdu
 Germany'S Prize
DIPLOMATS ARE ASTOUNDED
A Move Entirely Too Import
 ant for Discussion
A Revelation of Russia's Designs n the Orient Winch Arrays A | Europe and Asia Against Hsr-In- fiammztion of Gesm many.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 27.-The Rus sians have occupied Kiao-Chau, north of Port Arthur. This was announced here today from semi-offcial sources and the greatest consternation has been created among Tep- esentatives of the German, French and English gov ernmen'ts The move was entirely unexpected, as it WAS understood that Russia's designs were confined to the , occupation of Port Arthur for the double purpose of baffiing Japan's in tentions regarding the Corean penin- sula and of securing a terminus for the trans-Siberian railway.
 The seizure of Kfao-Chau is a lev elation Of other designs which cannot fail to alarm France and England and inf1ame Germany, whose expedition under Prince Henry of Prussia salei last week for the occupation of Kiao- Chau.
 The subject was regarded by diplo- mats as too serious for discussion un til the truth of the announcement is established
 THE SEIZURES IMPORTANCE.
 San Francisco, Dec. 27.-Eli T. Shep- pard, who has recently returned from China, where he had an official posi- ton, commenting upon the reported occupation of Kiao-Chau by Russia, said today: "Kiao- -Chau is an :mpor,- ant walled city (not an open porO at the head of the Gulf of Lialu Tung, and it commands the mouth of the river Yaloo, where a great battle be- tween the Japanese and Chinese was fought, and other important river which flow into the gulf It is about equi-distant between the mouth of the Yaloo river and the terminus of the great wall of China.
 Tt commands the railway system re gently constructed from Tien+Es;n to The capital Of Manchuria and is Of perUSnent importance as a strateg.c posiS6n The seizure of the point shows that Russia has prac icilly taken possession of Corea, Manchuria and the Cuff of Ian Tung and pos sesses significance which will cause consternation among the diplomats of the old world Its situation is such that it's possession practically places Russia in a position to defy the world"
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
THREATENED TO KILL HIM.
Consul-General Osborne An1oye1 by (
 Persistent Orank

London, Dec. 27.-Chrles Helmbold son Of the late Dr. Helmbold of New York city, the we'll known patent medicine proprietor, has been locked up and is awaiting trial at Bow street police station on the charge of threat ening to kill United States Consul General Osborne.
 During the last three weeks he has been haunting the United States con sulate, shabbily dressed and demand ing money. He told of the seizure cf his clothes and effects by the Berlin consul for debt, and declared that Mfr. Osborne was responsible for the seizure.
 Helmbold became so importunate that last Friday MT. Osborne ordered him to leave the premises, whereupon he became violently enraged. and shouted, "D-n you, I'll come back and shoot you"
 Hefmbold returned yesterday and re peated his threat. MT. Osborne, re- membering the Terriss case, sum- moned an officer ana had him arrested.
 The physicians think him insare. He has spent much time in London of recent years, living high when his family sent him money, and in deepest poverty between remittances.
 It is supposed that the Berlin adven- lures he describes are imaginary, and it is said that his father became in- sane before his death.
 An attempt was made to keep the affair secret for the sake of Hem bold's family
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
MARICOPA & PHOENIX CHANGE.
Resignation of Superintendent McNe.l
 Yesterday.

A sweeping change will occur in the River Valley railroad within the nex two weeks. Superintendent C. C. Me Neill resigned yesterday, his res gna- ton to take effect on January l5. L earlier than that date to enter upon duties elsewhere F. B. Sanford, gen. eral freight and passenger agent, has also resigned. Successors to neither though it is possible that Mr. Sau- lords successor will be named today. Among those who have been suggested as a successor to Mr McNeill is MT. c. P. Leitoh, who is being strongly urged by business men and others.
 Secretary Kendall of the railroad company is now in the city and before he leaves the matter of the reorganiza- ton of the general offices will be dis posed of. Superintendent McNeiH sue ceeded the late Superintendent Sh mp when the latter resigned on account of i'll health nearly two years ago. His administration of affairs has baen marked by great energy and many inn provements have been made by m to meet the growing traffic.
 MT. Sanford succeeded Col. Cotton as general freight and passenger agent a lttle less than a year ago He has been very popular among the business men of the city and the shippers of the valley
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
CHRISTMAS AFTERMATH.
The Shadowy Side Of the Great Fes-
 tiyal,

The less said about the Christmas aftermath in Phoen.x the better. It would be still better if it need not be mentioned at all. It was two sids d Christmas and both sides were promi- nent. On the one side there were more Christmas trees, more children were made happy and there were more Christmas sermons. On the other side therewa more drunkenness, mo, e fighting and more turmoil Of all kinds. On Christmas night Officer Molloy alone made twelve arrests, and Off, cers Gibson, Hill, Doheney and other constables and policemen were SO busy that their performance was god Johnstone and Kincaid. The only of ticials annoyed were the city jailOr and the sheriff's officers, who were awak- ened every few minutes to admit a new candidate to jail. The Denver gang" the folks who figured in the Brunswick fight, made the most trou- ble. Five of it's members have heen identified as the robbers of the slot machine at Bob Dolls on Satu. day night. They will be examined before Justice Johnstone this afternoon and their attorney will argue that the method they employed is the only known scheme for beating the slot machine Justice Kincaid's court was e1livened by the young men who inn personated the devil on Sunday night and with the aid of the Salvation Army presented a grand dramatic and spectacular representation o the every day contest between the forces of good and evil Emmet Reed, one of the stars, pleaded guilty and got $5. The others will present themselves al the box office today.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
It will be Presented Whether
 Accepted or Not
HOW IT IS CONSTITUTED
Senor Calva has been Selected
 as It's Premier
All the Members of the Autonomous Cabinet Will be sAnnounCod This Week in the Oninion of Spanish Officials.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The new Gu ban cabinet, which with the captain general will form the executive orga- nization under tine new autonomous regime, will be announced during the week, according to the exp9cta icns of the Spanish officials here.
 There is no doubt that Senor Galva will be the Cuban premier. He has been long prominent as the leader of the autonomy party in the island. He is described as man of wide influence among the substantial elements. Senor Amblard will be member of the cab inet, if he will consent to take the place,
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
KLONDYKE SUPPLIES.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Captain D. L. Brainerd, who is in Chicago making arrangements to advertise for bids for Klondyke supplies, has been ordered pared list of rations consisting essen tially of army rations for 1000 people for 100 days, the weight approximat- ing 750,000 pounds. These suppl es are to be supplied at Dyea by Feb1u- ary 1.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
SPYING OUT THE WAY.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 27.-The staam- CT George w. Elder sailed for DyeA and Skaguay yesterday with 125 pas sengers and 500 tons of freight Among the passengers was Major l.. H. Fucker of the Fourth United States cavalry, who goes to Dyea and Ska quay to make an investigation of the passes for the purpose of selecting the most feasible route for the government relief expedition
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28

easiness last week, for a horse canno. do his best when the current of his blood is repressed by even a slight chill. But there was nothing in the air yesterday that any horse could reasonably complain of and the wealth CT bureau promises even warmer weather today. This is today's pro gramme:
 Race No. 1, trotting and pacing, g. year-old, mile heats, in 8; purse, $75. Thomas Johnson's b. g., Kilnoy; J. L.. Gant's b. h., Azone; Roy Franken- berg's b. h., Electio1eer
 Race No. 2, trotting and pacing, free-for-aN, mile heats, 2 in 3; purse, S1I5.-A. H. Davidson's b. g., Frank F.; c. W. Stevens b. g., Charley w; F. o. Richmond's br.' h., King Pin; A. L. Barber's b. m., Kitty Murphy.
 Race No. 8, running, three-eighths mile dash; purse, $75.-Charles Zs,l- ner's b. m, Fiddle; Byron Aliens s. m., Mollie Daily; Charley Burke,s S. h., Robert G.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
VIOLATED BANKING LAWS.
Ex-Bank Officials of Denver Found
 Guilty by Jury.

Denver, Dec 27.-Charles Ku1ze- miller, Jr., the assistant cashier, and the lowest officers of the defunct Ger man National bank, who were in dicted for false repoTls to the comp troller of the currency and other ac- tions in violation of the national bank ing laws. was found guilty by ju Y in the United States district cou:t. Judge Adams today sentenced Kunse- miller to five years Imprisonment the minimum penalty. A bill of excep- tionS was filed.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
FOUGHT TO A DRAW.

Chicago, Dsc 27.-Tom Tracey of Australia and Joe Walcott of Boston fought six rounds to a draw tonight at catch weights. The men fought hard throughout and the number of blows landed was about even. Tracey reached Walcott nearly every time he went for him and was more clever in keeping out of the way, but Walcott landed heavily when he had Tracey where he could get at him.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
HE DRANK CHLORAL.
Edward J. Epstein Commits Suicide in
 New York.

New York, Dec. 27.-A man who registered as Edward Irving, but whose proper name is supposed to have been Edward J. Epstein, committed suicide today at the Mills hotel by drinking choral He was about 46 years of ge He left an open letter to the public, also a letter addressed to George B. Epste-n, San Antonio, Cal. The open letter told of futile efforts to get em- pIoyment.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
AN OREGO1 KILLING.

Baker City, Ore, Dec. 27.-A mes sage from Canyon City brings news of the killing of Peter French, promi- nent cattle and land owner of Marney county, by a man named Oliver The victim was shot in the head. IA land of the trouble. French is probably the largest cattle owner in Oregon. his herds running into the thousands
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
DEATH OF WILLIAM HoLBERT.
We'll Known Yuma County Man Die:
 After a Brief Illness.

Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 27-William Hol- bert, one of the original 1ocators of the La Fortuna mine in this county, died very suddenly on Saturday. MT
 Holbert has been in poor health for some time, but his friends did not have the faintest idea that he was so near deaths door. Deceased has been suffering with consumption, and on the morning of his death he experi- enced a severe hemorrhage, resulting in final dissolution. MT. HoIbert has operated in California and Arizona and had invested considerable sums in this territory, particularly in Yuma county. He was the owner of the To-
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28

cal ice plant and has disbursed a good ly sum in the improvement of Q, ranch near this city. MT. Holbert was high ly esteemed in this community, being of a generous, whole souled disposi- tion. The remains were fo-ws rdad to Michigan, the former home of de- ceased.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
INSPECTING INDIAN AGENCY.
Special Agent Reynolds Now at Ouray
 and White Rocks.

White Rocks, Utah, Dec. 27.-Spe- cial Agent Reynolds, who has conclud- ed his investigation of the recent In d.an-warden affair, has received in structions to inspect this agency.
 There is no necessity for this inspec- ton, and it will be general in char acter- The probable reason fer the ordering of this examination of af- fairs is that MT. Reynolds is now on the ground and his inspection will take the place of the regular annual one, thus saving the government quite a sum for transportation and incl dentals. MT. Reynolds viii commence his task today by inspecting the Ouray agency at Ouray, Utah, where he went this morning with William Wayman, who has just returned from Salt Lake,
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET

Kansas City, Dec. 27-Cattle re- eeipts, 1000; market stronger; Texas steers, s3@3.45; Texas COWS, s225@ 325; native steers, s3.50G495; ra.ive COWS and heifers, s1-75@3.9O; stock CTS and feeders, s3@44O; bulls, s2@ 4-75; sheep receipts, 1000: market firm; lambs, s3.75@550; muttons. s2.50@2.55
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28

where he had been on the trial of Jack Egan, the man who was convicted on Friday last of selling liquor to IT, dians. After inspecting Ouray, MT. Reynolds will return to examine this agency.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
THE GREAT RACES.
The Programme to Be Presented This
 December 2S.

The great races will begin today lsa events are now filled except the are ter mile dash and assurance is em s1 that it will also be filled. Thr track better horses and more of t5ngregate| ing in the s.sties by thashing of night than he'd ever cfadicted. but Arizona. A grea. sm- eather has tu records is not only plf fre was little lessly bet on. -Ths
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Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
AFTER NEVADA LYNCHERS.

Genoa, Nev., Dec. 27.-The grand jury will convene tomorrow to investi- gate the Uber lynching. Much ex- citement prevails in the valley today. An abundance of evidence is said to have been compiled against the lynch CTS.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
ALASKA PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Tne Western Pas senger agents are making arrange ments ohandle the Alaska trade. There is hardly a Western Pasze ger man who does not expect traffic to the amount of fully 100000.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
A GOLDEN MISTAKE.
An Arizona Lawyer With a Clerical
 Appearance.

It is not often that mistake is profitable to the man who makes it. Last Friday afternoon a minis. e-.al looking gentleman called at the pro bate court to get a marriage license, about which he had been .o see Ju6gs Grouse earlier in the day. The judge had prepared the license. left it on his desk and had gone away Clerk w. s. Scott got it and as the stranger laid down gold piece in payment, MT. Scott imagined that he was new minister who had been dslegatsd to procure the license, ard said, ."Ah. 1 suppose you will perform the ce-e- mony?" This was a tentative sug- gestion calculated to lead to the strangers ultimate declaration Of h's name and denomination '.Ch, mo- said he, "Pm one of the pc. sons to be performed upon" Ths reply did not necessarily squelch MT. Scots Grestly theory and he said: "Gentlemen of the cloth have to call upon one aneth for assistance sometimes jus- as doe tors do, you know" The sb: anger could not see the force of the ohserva- ton and MT. Scott began to founder in embarrassment. When man gets into water over his head he qui fee, v ing arouad for a firm footing. b1 makes "a direct line for the sa That's what MT Scott did. you a minister" he asked. 2 tleman in the most unminisH guage set Mir. Scott rlgh never taken orders. H going to get marry nothing about it he There was his n2
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Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
PROFESSOR DONALDSON DEAD.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 27.-John Don- aldson, a well known sporting man, Sullivan's packer and Corbetts SIG ond, died here tonight.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-28
COPPER MARKET.

New York, Dec. 27.-Ccpper, quiet, $1085@1095.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-11-06
A Case Of Robbery.

JurIAETTA, IDAHO, Oct, 26-Frank
Altmiller Of this place recently shipped
commission merchant in Spokane -
boxes of pears. The merchant had en-
that day assured Mr.. Altmiller over the
telephone that there was large de-
mand for the fruit, and for him TO ship
all he could, aud to urge his neighbors
to do likewise, as they would bring not
less than IS cents box. Yesterday
morning Mr.. Altmiller received his re-
turns as follows: Thirty-two boxes
pears, at 81 cents, 1910; freight on 81
boxes pears, $500: amount enclosed in
postage stamps, 10 cents. The COM
mission merchant states in the letter
that there is a big demand for apples
aud wants Altmiller to ship him few
boxes. North Idaho Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-11-06
Making Coin Circulate.

Napoleon Bonaparte was once con-
frorted by the problem OF getting a
new coin into circulation. He knew
Publius Syrus's maxim: Money alone
sets all the world in motion, but what
bothered him was to set the new money
moving throughout France. How he
solved the problem is shown by a
French publication, which says:
Thousands of fve-franc pieces are
split into two halves by their French
owners every year, in the hope Of dis
covering an immense hidden treasure.
This treasure, according to the legend
firmly believed in France, is an order
to pay the holder one hundred thous-
and francs III silver tive-franc coins.
When Napoleon Bonaparte first set
the five-franc piece in circulation, it
was very difficult TO induce q French
man to receive the new coin. Hence,
according to the story, Napoleon gave
it to be understood that he had ordered
check for one hundred thousand
francs, written upon asbestos paper, to
be concealed in one of the new silver
pieces. From that day to this no one
has objected to the ive-franc piece.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-11-06
Mrs. NcKinIeY's Mistake.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-Just as the
clock struck noon yesterday, a mes
senger hurried down the steps from the
Executive Mansion and deposited a
mysterious looking package in the
mail box near the front door. Very
soon mail carrier arrived and the
bundle was sent speeding on its way. |
1t was box, neatly wrapped in plain
MANILA paper and tied up with pink
Irvine. The address vas written in
black ink, in feminine hand, and
read:
Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Princeton,
New Jersey"
About an hour previous to the de-
parture of the mysterious package, one
of Washington most fashionable hair
dressers had been called in to arrange
Mrs. McKinley's hair, preparatory to
her departure for Ohio. The pleasant
task was nearly completed when Mrs.
Mckinley laughed gleefully and rang a
bell that stood near at hand.
''Mrs. Thurn, she said to her maid,
twill you hand me those blue"--here
she laughed again and emphasized the
word "blue''--"baby bottles that are
lying on the top Of my knitting basket. 7
Mrs. Thurn placed the socks in Mrs.
McKinley's lap and, nodding. her head
knowingly, murmured about ''iust in
time" The wife of the chief magi5-
trate sat smoothing and fondling the
little socks until the hair dressing was
completed
For many days the knitting needles
of Mrs. Mckinley had clicked blithe
somely as the zephyr was ''cast on ant
off," .perled" here and there, going
round and round, weaving in brigh
hopes and good wishes, until finally |
diminutive pair Of socks for some luck!
baby was fashioned by her skillful fin
gers. Hour after hour, the first lad,
of the land had rocked back and forth
preparing congratulations and lovin,
greeting for the wife of the ex-Presi
dent, and doubtless her eyes were file
with tears many times as she though
Of the little stranger who was we
coined to her heart and home year
ago, but whose grave Is now green
the Canton cemetery.
BLUE" she thought to herself. ~
for baby girls, and pink is for bah
boys, SO I'll make the socks Of blue an
then they will suir without doubt"
But this is where she made mi
take. and why she smiled when sh
contemplated the azure bottles yeste
day, for the wish OF ex-President Clev
land has been realized in the shape
son and heir.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-11-06
THE UNION PACIFIC

Passes through the best cities and
towns in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado,
Kansas and Nebraska, and is the best
route to Denver. Kansas City, Council
Bluffs, Sioux City, st. Louis, Chicago
and all eastern points.
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are.
Quick Time,
Unequaled Service,
Magnificent Equipment,
Double Drawing Room
Pullman Palace Sleepers,
Pullman Dining Cars,
Free Reclining Chair Cars,
Pullman Tourist Sleepers.
For time tables, pamphlets descript'
i've OF the country travelled, rates of fare
or any other information. address
+. L. LOMAX,
GENT PASS. AND TICKET AGENT
OMAHA, NEB.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-11-06
Nntiee OF Assessment.

DIvERSIDE Ditch Company Location q
II lis principal place Of business, blackioot'
Idaho Location Of Ditch Property. Bling.
ham County, Idaho.
Notice Is hereby given that. at meeting
OF the Board of Trustees. held ON Saturday.
October Z3rd. 1907. Assessment Number u. Of
twenty t2Dl cents per share vas levied upon
the capital stock OF their corporation. paya-
Bile TO J. p. Porter, Secretary and Treasurer,
Blackfoot. bingham County, Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
be unpaid ON Wednesday. the s4th day u No
yernber. Iss7. win be delinquent and advertised
for sale al public auction. and unless pay.
msnt Is made before. enough Of each paree
Of stock will be sold on Saturday, the iith das
OF December, lsg7. To pay said Assessment
with cost OF advertising and expense q sale
T. PORTER,
Secretary and Treasurer
Riverside Ditch Go.
Blackfoot. Idaho, october z3rd isG.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-11-06

The three-year-old boy OF J. A. john
son, OF Lynn Center, ILL.,, Is subject to
attacks OF Group. Mr.. johnson says he
Is satisfied that the timely use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. during Sc
we're attack, saved his little boys life.
He is in the drug business, member
Of the firm Of johnson Bros. OF that
place; and they handle great many
patent medicines for throat and lung
diseases. He had all these to chose
from, and skilled physicians ready to
respond to his call, but selected this
remedy for use in his own family at a
time when his child's life was in dan
ger, because he knew it to be superior
to any other, and famous the country
over for it's cures of Group. Mr.. John
son says this is the best selling cough
medicine they handle, and that IL gives
splendid satisfaction in all cases. Sold
by Ben II. Fernish.