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Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
PLEA FOR TWO LIVES
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fiereensss and swiftness with which the defendants were hurried to a dea h sentence. Of the proceedings in the supreme court. in which th= judgment of the lower court was affirmed, Mir Smith said: -'I do not want to ami madvert against the court, but if that decision was law. I will say it is the law nowhere else than in Arizona" MT. Smith reminded the acting gov ernor of his r=s sponsibility. and said: 'l would rather shoot those boys through the heart than let this sen tence take it's cburse.'' Continuing, he said: The execution of this sentence VII be a more horrible murder than mas ever been committed upon any street. on any plain. or in any mountain of Arizona. No crime Iik= this shall paint red any scaffold in this terri tory"
 The arguments for mercy were con- cluded by Col. Wilson. who. briefly re- viewing the record and the afidavits pointed out to the acting governor the responsibility which wise and merci- full Jaw had laid upon him. This case had passed through the lower and su- preme courts. Both might have erred against justice. but in any event the fate Of the doomed boys had passed beyond them and the judiciary was pOwerless to perform what was now evidently a just act. That power rest d wholly with the executive. whom Col. Wilson implored to exercise it. When he concluded. the hearing was ended and Acting Governor Akers an- noUnced that he would reach a decision on Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
EASTERN ENDEAVORERS.

Mountain Lake Park Md. July 2i.- The largest convention of Christian Endeavorers ever held in this part of the country op5 ned here today and will continue its sessions all week The gathering is an interstate affair and delegates are present represe nting th@ societies of Ohio. Pennsylvania. West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware. Mary land and the District of Columbia The programme is r5pIete with interesting features. Among the speakers of prominence who will be heard during the week are Rev. Dr. McCrary of Pittsburg. Rev. Robert Johnson of Canada. R=v. T. Alfred Banks of Ohio. and Rev. Dr. z. T. Sweeney of InGi- ana.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
BUILDING AND LOAN.

Indianapolis. Ind, July 24-Nearly 200 delegates are in the city ready for the opening tomorrow of the eighth annual convention of the United States league of Local Building and Loan as sociations. The delegates come from as lar east as ssachusetts. as far south as Louisiana. and from all parts of the west. The indications are that the at tendance at the session will equal. if it does not exceed, that at any previous meeting Headquarters were estab- lished at the Grand Hotel today by
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
URUGUAY TARIFF COMMISSION.
Changes Favorable for American Goods
 Recommended.

Washington. July 24.-In a report of recent date. United States Consul Swain, at Montevideo, informs the state department that the commission to examine into needed tariff changes for Uruguay has submitted a report to that government. in which the whole list of importations came in for ..rar-
 hohlzlnS changes" The import rate on American lumber was much reduced. and other favorable changes Were made. But it was found that the rat=s would not afford the requisite amounts Of customs revenue; therefore. all that could be done with the report was to ilie II away for future reference. Ther- will. 1t is said. be no modification of inc tarlff on any goods coming into I-ru- suayan ports for several years to come. notwithstanding the great need of cheap building material for the do. Velopment of the country.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
AGUINALDO'S REPUBLIC
Interesting Letter From Major John
 L. Baldwin.

Adjutant-G General H. F. Robinson has received an interesting letter from Major Jc!ln L. Baldwin. a well known \ Phocnkian .vho is serving in the Phil lppines with the Twenty second infan- tantry regiment. II gives such d good description of the country and the con- ditions that obtain that Mir. Robinson has hand it in for publication aS fci- lows:
 ''Arayat Island Qf Luzon. p. l.. June i9.
 My Dear General: The ins-rrectior has practically l1ng been oyer. The troubled waters are subsiding. Occl- sional spasms of resistance occur. A few rowing bands of insurrectos are still out. but the great mass of the people are S ;tling down to normal con ditions. Every day squads Of insur- gents with their arms are surrenderi1s at some place or oth F. Nearly all their generals have either surrendered or been captured. What has been ac- complished hare in the past year and d half has been marvellous. II should be a source of pride to every American. regardless of political utilization. The soldiers of no nation on Gods elrth ever accomplished more under condi- tions that would try the sroutest heart. The insurgent generals arr not much to bag about. There be others
 "Pio del Pillar and Pantel5On Gar cia arr the very best in the crowd. They have natural military ability Their military genius and acumen are not proportioned to the size of their shirt collars. for they wear none They can be generals without one. These two aI- ways showed the most dogged determi- nation. They always put up the most
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
RAILWAY AGENTS.

Detroit Mich, July 24.-The fourth annual convention of the National As sOciation of Railway agents opened here today, with representatives of the leading railroads of the country in at tendance. The visitors were welcomed by Mayor Maybury and the convention was presided over by President w. D. Wilson. The agents will spend the next three days in the exchange Of ideas and views tending to improve the service of the railway agent.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
REFORMS FOR CUBA.

New York, July Ex-Governor Gener- al Wood of Cuba, who has just returned from Havana. has been to Canton, O., % consult with President Mckinley in connection with important matters of interest to residents of the island. He will return to Havana in a few days and inaugurate d few reforms that are much needed there. but declines to state just what changes are to be made.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
COLONIAL KNIGHTS.

Kansas City. Mo. July 24.-The state grand lodge of the colored Knights If Pythias of Kansas and Missouri have come to attend their convention here today The gathering is probably one of the largest assemblies the coIOred knights have ever held.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
HOT SPELL BROKEN.
But Prostrations Still Continue T1day
 in New York

New York. July 24.-The hot spell which has lowered over New York and vicinity for the past four days. caus- ing great suffering among rich and poor alike. is over for the present. Dur ing the night a brisk wind from the northwest, laden with cooling cheer. drove cut to sea tho stored-uD heat an dhumiGity of the past four days. and this morning there was big drop in the temperature.
 Although the mercury is lower. the prostrations and deaths continue. This is explained by the doctors as the result of the heats attack on the blood. which causes weakening of :he system and collapse. Eleven deaths were reported [ this morning.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
CHAFFEE HEARD FROM.

Washington. July 24.-The transport Grant with General Chaffee and the Sixteenth cavalry is reported in the In land sea and will arrive in Nagasa!i tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
CHEAP RATE TO CHICAGO AMI
 RETURN.

On account of the G. A. R. encamp- meHt at Chicago the Southern Pacific company will sell tickets on August % and g to Chicago and return for $64 20. Tickets good for sixty days. For fur ther information call on or address
 M. O. BICKNELL, G. r. A.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25

Secretary H. r. Collarius Of Cincinnati Thomas J. Fitzmorris of Omaha, presi- dent of the league. and a majority of the officers and delegates in the city to- day attended the convention of the In diana State League Building and Loan association, which held it's session in the state capitol.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
DIRECTORS MEET IN LONDON.

London. July 24.-A meeting of the di- rectors Of the Peter Schoenhofen Brew ing company of Chicago is being held here today to plan some means for fur ther extending the firms business iH Great Britain.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
SILVER REPUBLICANS.

Fort. Scott. Kas., July 2i-The state convention of silver republicans which opened today has attracted a large crowd of white metal enthusiasts from
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
PEACE IN VENEZUELA

Caracas, July 24.-There is no longer any immediate fear of another revolu- ton breaking out in Venezuela. as peace now reiSns throughout the coun- try and was officially declared today
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25

all over the state. Harmony prevails and Bryan and Stevenson will be en- dOrsed.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25
THE METAL MARKET.

New York. July 24-Silver certif- cates. 6115d62la; bar silver, 6115; Mexi- can dollars, 4SA.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25

FOOD AND SLEEP are necessary to life and health. If you can't eat and sleep. take Hoods Sarsaparilla. It createY a good appetite, cures indi- gestion and dyspepsia, overcomes ner- vousness and gives sweet, restful, re- freshing sleep.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-25

The favorits cathartic is Hood $ Pills. 25c.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

| for Santa Monica, and supplying ample
reasons why, II the money was to be
spent, Il should 20 70 San Pedro.
When the item was reached In the
| Senate, Mr. White offered an amend
ment. striking out the appropriation
for Santa Monica and proposing In
stead the appropriation OF S3,09s,000 10
20 either TO Santa Monica or TO San
Pedro as might be decided by special
board OF engineers, one OF which board
should he an officer OF the United states
navy, with a rank OF not less than
commander 90 be appointed by the Sec
rotary Of the navy, one a member OF
the corps OF engineers Of the United
States army, TO be selected by the sec
rotary OF war, and one a member Of the
coast geodetic survey. 20 be selected by
the superintendent OF the survey.
SENATOR WHITES ARGUMENT.
In support OF this amendment. Sena-
tor White made a most powerful ar
gument, and one filed with scathing
rebuke and invectlve against the in
fluences which were at work to thwart
the win OF the people. In referring
TO the 100000 appropriation for Santa
Monica, he spoke as follows
Il wish TO call the attention Of the
Senate to what consider an extraordl-
nary feature Of the case-a peculiar
feature OF the controversy. II is and
would be In any instance rather sim
gular that the Congress OF the United
States should find Il necessary to make
an appropriation Of public money IN
the face Of the desire OF local repre-
sentatives. and It Is almost impossible
that such condition Of things can
ever exist unless there Is some uneom-
mon influence not usually applicable
and not generally brought into exer-
else"
Senator white. referring 10 the posi-
ton Of the advocates OF Santa Monick
In opposition 20 his amendment taunt- |
ing them with unfairness, said They |
decline becsuse-and there IA no other |
deduction possible from their conduct |
they know that no impartial and |
competent tribunal will decide in their |
favor"
The only speaker on the Santa Mo-
Mica side was Senator Frye his speech |
occupied the greater part Of a DAY. ana |
was an able presentation Of an svk- |
ward case.
Senator Berry followed Senator whit.
In strong speech. devoted mainly 10
the expenditure OF public money with
out warrant from the engineering au-
horitles. Senator Perkins delivered
an enectlve address, dealing principal
with the navigation eusstioAs In.
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the inside harbor at San Pedro, but
there was no promise on Mr.. Hunting
toms part that he would refrain from
helping Santa Monica, Knowing the
utterly demoralized condition Of public
finances. the members OF the league
never dreamed that Mr.. Huntington
could break into the treasury for So
600 900 appropriation for Santa Monica
and no stipulation on that point was
ever suggested.
DOUBLE APPROPRIATION.
While the proceedings before the
committee on the river and harbor bill
are supposed 20 be secret nevertheless
the fact leaked out that Mr.. Hunting
ton had been before the Senate COM
merce committee In person and while
he did not oppose the small appropria-
ton for san Pedro he put I'm o. demand
for SO. 600 900 for Santa Monica. When
Mr. Huntington's move was made
known In Los Angeles the people were
very much wrought up and public
meetings were held at which resOlu-
lions were passed vigorously denounc-
Ing Mr. Huntington's action and pro-
testing against the double appropria
ton" scheme Resolutions were adopt
ed by the Free Harbor League which
set forth that II so large a sum was
available for deep water harbor i'm
provement, then il should be applied
20 the outer harbor al San Pedro In
stead Of TO Mr. Huntington's private
port at Santa Monica.
owing 20 this opposition 10 the Santa
Monica appropria ton. friends % Mr..
Huntington In the House had both
items struck out OF the bill. After
wards. when the bill came before the
Senate commerce committee. nine
members OF the committee voted TO
restore the Santa Monica item OF So
09S 900 20 the bill, and six voted against
II. Senator White fought manfully
against this proceeding, but 10 no avail,
argument was useless where votes
were controlled by outside influences.
At last. falling in his effort 20 divert
the appropriation for a deep-sea har-
Dor from Santa Monica TO San Pedro,
Mr.. White proposed that a new COM
mission should be appointed and that
its action should be made absolutely
final by the device OF appropristing the
money In advance 10 GO 10 whichever
place should receive the decision. He
appealed 10 the sense Of fairness, 10 the
honor and decency OF the majority to
grant this provision. you cannot re-
iuse 80 reasonable a demand" he said
But they did refuse. Their one and
only purpose and desire was 20 give
the appropriation TO Mr. HuntinEton's
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to give Mr. Huntington the $1,000. oOl
for which he asked. Cullom Of Illinois,
Berry OF Arkansas, and White OF Call
fornla, were for san Pedro without res-
etvatlon Of any sort German OF Mary
land was San Pedro man, who later
switched 70 the other side. The other
members OF the committee were either
absent or wavering The result was a
drawn battle.
Mr. Huntingtons powerful influence
is shown In the fact that four senators
on this committee. as above stated, eX-
pressed themselves as prepared 90 give
Huntington the $4,000 900 he asked in
spite OF the decision OF both boards Of
engineers against g.
PERIOD or DIsCoURAGEMENT,
The period OF the greatest discourage
ment Tor the advocates of San Pedro
harbOr came IN the years lSei and 1895
during the life OF the Flfty-third Com
grgss. The discovery which was made
In July 1894 that Il was quite possi-
bic for Mr. Huntington 20 secure a ma
jority Of the congressional committees
fayorlng his plan, IN spite Of the de-
CisiOn Of the engineers against Il, stag
gered the free harbOr workers. whose
fundamental doctrine had always been.
that whatever might be done for San
Pedro appropriations for the other
place were out Of the range OF posi-
billy Nevertheless, this was a period
OF comparative unanimity OF sentiment
IN Los Angles People understood that
it would De "a long Siege and they set
tied down 10 Il philOsoph
The chamber Of commerce sent no
delegate to he second session OF the
Fifty-thlrd Congress which took place
in the winter and spring OF 1895 Mr.
Gibbon, who paid a visit 10 Washing
ton az the opening OF the session, re-
ported that nothing was 20 be expected
until a change was made In the per-
sonnet Of the Senate commerce COM
mlttee.
The chamber Of commerce had, by
this time grown 10 be a large concern
with many and varied interests, and
while II still remained faithful 10 the
San Pedro idea, q could not be expected
to do tho active lighting.
FREE HARBoR LEAGUE.
A new organization was accordingly
formed known as the Free Haroor
League, having for It's one ana only
purpose the securing OF approprletlohs
FOR O deep water harbor at san Pedro'
which would be accessible 20 as many
railways as may seek 10 come 70 we
water front. From this time on the
brunt OF the battle was borne " '"'S
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league. The dlscouragIng situation at
Washington with regard 90 appropria-
tlons Of every character induced the
league 10 adopt "a plan of action some
what different from that which had
been previously followed. viz. 10 ask
for an appropriation for the inner har'
Dor this year and, while reaihrming
confidence In the outer harbor plan 10
defer all action until another year. This
policy was probably wise one
but the next move Of the league which
was 10 arrange q truce with the Hunt
ington forces came very near being
fatal bunder and for which the league
was severely criticised on all sides, Mr.
Huntington's promise was secured not
10 interfere with the efforts OF the
league 70 secure an appropriation FOR
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DEsERET EVENING NEWS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10,

site, and they were not TO be turned
aside By any form Of argument or APP
peal.
TWO REPORTS.
When the bin emerged from the COM
mittee. 30 carried a majority and a
minority report The former was
signed by the nine friends OF Santa
Monica
The report merely states that q board
had been appointed I'm 1891, which had
reported in favor Of San Pedro, ana
another In 1898, which had reported in
favor OF San Pedro.
The minority report bore the names
OF six senators, Including Senator
White OF California. II covered the
ground thoroughly. showing the in
Equity OF the proposed appropriation
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damned we'll that you shall never get
cent FOR that other place"
SAN PEDRO AGAIN CHOSEN.

damned well that you shall never get q
cent for that other place"
SAN PEDRO AGAIN CHOSEN.
The strong utterances by Mr. Hun.
tington and powerful influence Of the
Southern Pacific brought a division
among the directors of the Los Angeles
chamber OF commerce which resulted
IN a vote Of the entire membership OF
that body on April 1894 and again the
question OF the harbor site was settled
In favor Of San Pedro by a vote OF two
TO one.
The legislature Of California I'm 1898
elected stephen NJ White OF Los Ange.
les to the Senate, the man who finally
won the victory for san Pedro after
one OF the most extraordinary battles
ever fought IN the halls OF Congress
The presence 0f Senator White on the
Senate commerce committee deter
mined the friends OF San Pedro 10 make
an EFFORT TO get the san Pedro harbor
appropriation into the river and harbor
bill by amendment
In June a hearing on the san Pedro.
santa Monica question was given by
me commerce committee Of the Senate.
The Los Angeles representatives pre.
scented their case and were followed bv
Mt Huntington who appeared In per.
son, and asked that an appropriation
OF four million dollars be made for
breakwater az port Los Angeles. lSan-
"a Nouica) This request. strange as
II may SEEM was made in the face OF
the reports By the two boards of cngln-
GERS tgaia<t Santa Monica and IN favor
OF son Pedro The contest before tine
committee was prolonged FOR severa
weeks and II was not until the middle
az July that decision was reached 10
defer the matter until next year At
ms time the eastern papers began TO
take the matter up.
THE COUNTRY INTERESTED.
A combat between the advocates OF
rival sites for harb0r Improvement
would naturally have but little interest
lor people removed from the Immediate
locality that was concerned. hut hers
was an Issue that involved questions OF
grave national Importance. Should "A
haroor be located % accordance with
the judgment Of the government engin.
GERS, based on thorough acouaintanco
with all the conditions. and In accord.
anee with the wishes OF the people on
the section. and the demands on All
their representatives. or upon the mere
ipse diXit OF one rich and powerful
man, whose commercial interests re.
CURED II In another place? Is ths-as
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the New York World pertlnently asks
regarding the mottcr--'is this a govern
meut hy the people. Tor the peo-
may as well be settled In the Santa
uuuIug-s1u Pedro controversy as any
where. now as at any tlmeN
Mr Hunt.ngton.s chief supporters I'M
the committee were Frye OF Maine.
Jones of Nevada, Dolph Of oregon and
lima. who had unexpectedly changed
from being % san Pedro advocate 90 a
warm aimirer OF Santa Monica. AL
though The issue aid not come TO
straightout vote, these gentlement all
showed by their expressions In the de-
bate that they were entirely prepared
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ARTISTIC JOB WORK

ARTISTIC JOB WORK
Turned out on sholt notice at the
Dtseret News. A big shipment Of new
types and supplies just In. our facilities
for letter heads, bill heads. tags en-.
veloDes. pads. etc, etc. are uneIcelled
by any establishment in the West
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AS the debate progressed. occupying
almost the entire time Of the Senate
for five days of a busy session a great
deal OF space was given to the Santa
Monlca-san Pedro topic by the news
papers. The leading journals OF the
country discussed the issue edltorlally,
and II may be added that they were
unanimously on the San Pedro side.
Every day OF the debate strengthened
the san Pedro line, because, In the
opinion OF the public generally, that
side was right and the other wrong
At last the pressure became too strong
even for Mr.. Frye. Mr.. Whites re-
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yolyed His plea was for San Pedro,
and carried great weight.
DEBATED FIVE DAYS.
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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-01-19

|Skundberg is a Devils Lake young
lady, and everybody here is pleased
to note the rapid advancement she
is making in her studies at the
University.
Il shall spend my vacation az
Devils Lake, N. OAK. I think [
can make enough money from
Brown & Co., to pay all my ex-
penses. [ am going to purchase
a farm from them if they have not
sold all before I get there. It
makes n lucky to buy from
Brown"
H.. L.. Wineman will leave the
first of next week for Chicago and
Toledo, Ohio, and will be absent
about "a month. He will purchase
a large line of spring and summer
clothing while in Chicago.
Mr.. Wineman is one of Devils
Lakes oldest and most successful
business men, enterprising and
progressive. His large business
has been. built up by square deal
ing with the people, and shrewd-
ness in buying goods whereby he
could give the greatest value for
the least money.
Powell sells Farm Lands.
A peculiar case of spontaneous
combustion occurred in the New
York store yesterday morning.
About $50 wooden blankets were
displayed along the west wall Of
the building. Mr.. Stade struck a
match at a distance of about five
feet from these goods and instantly
every blanket was enveloped in a
sheet Of flame. By promptly re-
moving them from their fastenings
a serious confagration was averted.
The damages is covered by $50
insurance in the companies repre-
sented by VIM. n. Brown, A. M.
Powell and Fisher & Juergens.
The New York stores blankets
are famous for their warmth but
Mr.. Stade says he never knew be-
fore that they concealed a gasoline
stove attachment.