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Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Women Collect a Debt From a Gambling
Miner

Leadville, Col, Jan. 6.-Two women
last night visited a gambling house
in the "Redlight' district of Leadville
and got money from delinquent debt
or by taking forcible possession of
his stack of checks.
w. H. Bauman, according to his
creditors, Mrs. Shytte and Mrs. Sowa,
refused to pay them, although he is
earning good wages as a miner He
owed them, they say, for board and
for taking care of his children. They
learned that he was spending his
money gambling. A policeman guided
them to the place where Bauman was
taking part in a game of poker, the
only game that is permitted by the
authorities. A porter tried to stop
them. but was thrust aside. Entering
the lair of the tiger, they found Bau=
man seated behind big stack of ivory
and at once demanded settlement.
Bauman paid no attention to them, as
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12

Another bank has been wrecked by
an old and trusted emplOye. The
amount stolen is 100000, which is less
by half a million than the plunderings
of Cashier Alvord, of New York. On
the other hand, the sum taken by the
assistant cashier of the Newport, KY,
bank is double the capital stock of the
concern and about two-fifths of its de-
posits. He could not well have taken
more than he did. 1t was said by
bankers at the time of the discovery Of
the Alvord defalcation that it is much
easier to embezzle a large sum in big
bank than a small sum in a small bank.
The Newport bank is a small one, but
Assistant Cashier Brown has been able
to make away with 100000 during the
last ten years. Brown had been in the
employ of the bank for eight years be-
fore he began stealing. His honest ser
vice during that time entitled him to
be considered a trustworthy employe,
but it did not free the bank officers
from the duty of finding out at the end
of every twelve or six months period
whether he remained a trustworthy em-
ploye. Trust is as necessary in a bank
as in every other business. The en-
ployer who has confidence in none Of
his employees, and spends his time in
adopting precautions against their
cheating him, leads an uncomfortable
life, gets poor service, and is sometimes
cheated in spite of his precautions. The
sensible banker or other employer re-
est in the past, but he does not do so
indefinitely. Every now and then he
makes a few inquiries to ascertain
whether it is safe to renew that trust
for another term.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
They Suffer No Penalty.

"Alvord's theft of 100000 and
Schreiber's of 100000" said an expert
accountant, $50 to show that in all
business it is impossible to prevent dis
honest men from stealing. No matter
how thorough the auditing may be, no
matter how closely the heads watch
those under them, every man who ham
dies money can steal, with a reasonable
chance of escaping detection. That
more such men don't steal speaks well
for human nature, but 1 must qualify
this statement with the additional one
that many do steal and are caught, but
their employers, while discharging
them, do not make public their crimes.
1t isn't charity which impels the en-
ployers to do this, though; it is fear
of hurting the credit of the firm.
you can safely say that 80 per cent
of the thieving employees of Philadel-
phia are not brought to justice. Usually
they arrange to pay back their defalca-
tons on the installment plan. l know
a bachelor of 43 who in his youth rob-
bed the bank that employed him of
81 800, with which he specialized, hop
ing to make enough to marry. He lost
all, was discovered, and is still paying
off, out of paltry salary, that debt of
shame. know the histories of scores
of defaulters, and in every case the
thefts were, in a way, innocently be
gun. The money was taken with the
determination that it would be re-
placed. "-Philadelphia Record.
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Bride or Scholarship.

Chicago, Jan. president Harper
CO the University of Chicago and the
heads of the. graduate divinity school
believes that married life interferes
with Intellectual pursuits, and prefer
to have divinity students WOO the
clustered muse rather than maidens,
for when John William Bailey, pos
SCISSOR of a scholarship amounting to
$125 a year, was married To Miss Gel
estine Wood of Franklin, Ind, dur
ing -4e Christmas holidays, the facul-
ty revived an old rule and withdrew
Bailey's scholarship. The rule pro-
>vides that any student in the divinity
school having a scholarship shall for
felt it if he marries at any time during
his course. 1t was scholarship or
bride with Bailey, and he. chose the
latter.
I'm not a bit sorry for it, either"
he declared. The gain more than eX-
ceeds the loss"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Inaugural Parade.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Sit is pro-
posed that one of the most conspicuous
features of the forthcoming inaugural
parade shall be a section composed of
college men from all the leading uni
versities of the United States. Ar
rangements are making to secure the
attendance of a very large contingent
Of these men, and assurances have
been received at inaugural headquar-
tiers indicating the presence in the
parade of delegations of from so to 200
men each from forty-three educational
institutions. 1t is proposed that each
body of students shall wear the dis
tinct colors or insignia of the college or
university he represents.
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Fighting Bob's" Post.

New York, Jan. 5.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says that
Capt. H. D. Evans, commanding the
battleship Iowa during the war with
Spain, is an applicant for sea duty. AS
the commander of the battleship Hi
nois has not been selected, Capt. Evans
is eligible for duty on board this vessel.
II is understood. however, that Sec
rotary Long is considering the advis-
ability of giving this assignment to a
junior officer. Capt. Evans may be
Rear-Admiral Schley's successor in
command Of the South Atlantic sta
ton.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Objected to Working in Mines.

Biera, Portuguese East Africa, Jan.
5.-On the arrival of the German
steamer Hertzog at Biera; with 1876
Abyssinians and Somalis for the
Rhodesian mines, the boys as they
are called, were informed by the fire
men that they would be compelled to
work in chains. Thereupon they re-
fused to go ashore.
Portuguese police and troops were
called and a big fight ensued, the
boys" barricading the fore deck. Vic
tory rested with the police after an
hours fighting.
One Somali was killed and thirty
six were wounded.
Subsequently it was found that there
were only fifty boys on the steamer
the remainder having jumped over
board.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
WANT REINFORCEMENTS
Cape Town is observation-disclosures oil
The Invading Beers
PLUNDERING THE COUNTRY
1t is Asserted That Unless the Forces in
Cape Colony are Increased the Success
In Arms of the Invaders Might be the
Signal for Dutch Uprising.

London, Jan. This mornings
news from Cape Town is again unsat-
isfactory. Martial law has been pro-
claimed at Malmesbury, and would
have been proclaimed in other districts
but that the cabinet meeting called
Saturday was unable to agree as to
its advisability.
The vagueness of the Information
concerning the movements and posi-
ton of the invaders has sent a fresh
cold fit over the colonists. and Cape
Town calls loudly for strong reinforce
1ents from England on the ground
that the greater part of Lord Kitch-
ener's available force is employed in
protecting the lines of communication
and the Rand mines, the latter extend
ing for distance of fifty miles.
1t is asserted by one Cape Town cor
respondent that unless the forces in
Cape Colony are increased a most I'M
desirable state of affairs may result,
as the success in arms of the invaders
however slight, might be the signal for
a Dutch rising. AS it is, many British
residents have had to leave the Dutch
villages near Cape Town, their lives
being unbearable. According to ma
tivet report, a hundred men, either
Beers or local farmers, have just
passed through Clan William district
in the direction of Malmsbury.
Cape Town, Jan. 4.-The military
authorities are preparing for all con-
tingencies. 1t has been decided to
transfer the Boer prisoners from the
camps to the transports. q
Farmers coming in from Caravan
describe the Beers as travelling in par
ellel columns, with numerous thanking
parties sweeping the country on horses
plundering royalists and carrying off
everything eatable. 1t appears that
they are accompanied by strings OF
pack horses lightly loaded
Colesberg telegraphs that Kritzin-
gers commando is crossing the Mid
dleberg district and is getting few If
any recruits.
Here, in Cape Town, such business
men as are able to leave, are organic
ing a town guard, composed of the
leading citizens. The commercial COM
panies have asked the mayor to call a
mass meeting to urge the government
to suppress disloyal newspapers and to
proclaim martial law
The British battleship Monarch has
landed men and guns to relieve the
troops for service northward. 1t is be-
! lieved that the guns will be sent up
the country.
Five hundred citizens enlisted
Thursday, the enrolment being very
| active. 1t is hoped that the first
batch of men will leave within three
days for Worcester. They have to hold
the passes of the Hex river to pro-
tect the railroad tunnel The organl-
zation is rough and ready and not
troubled much with drill or special
uniform. Horses are scarce.
Six Thousand five hundred South
African irregulars have been recruited
during the last eight weeks.
The Beers in the Transvaal have
been exceedingly active for the last
week or so, daily attacking trains, con-
voys, and isolated posts. In most in
stances, they have been repuIsed, and
the railways are working more regu-
larly.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Triple Drowning.

jamestown, Cal, Jan. "a triple
drowning occurred near here today.
Mrs. Bennett, with two children, while
going to Sonora in a buggy, attempted
to ford Sullivan creek. which since
the recent storm has been converted
into a torrent. The buggy was found
upside down mile below the ford,
but the bodies of its occupants have
not been recovered.
The storm during the past twenty
four hours has continued unlnterrupt-
edly, the rainfall amounting to 2.62
inches.
Owing to washouts on the line of the
Sierra railway, between this place ana
Oakdale, the railway officials announce
the holding of the regular passenger
train here tonight All the streams
are bank full, and those who attempt
to cross at usual fords do so at their
peril
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
DEATH OF AGUINALDO.
President Wheeler verifes the Report.

New York.-In an interview PresI-
dent Ide Wheeler gives out some in
formation bearing upon the reports
current relative to the death of Agul-
naldo.
President Wheeler obtained this
news through several Filipino chill
dren who have been placed in his care
by their parents. Two are the sons OF
Buencamino, a wealthy citizen of Ma
Mia, who before the event of the Amer
leans in the Philippines had been an
active leader of rebellion against the
Spanish. President Wheeler also has
il, his charge the children of Midel,
the Governor of Mindanao, and several
other boys whose parents are of the
wealthy class. In speaking of the re-
ported death of the chief Instruction
ist, President Wheeler said:
These boys of mine, as l may call
them, receive frequent communications
from their parents and friends at
home. The information which was OBJ
tanned concerning the death of Agui
naldo, l understand, came from Sc
cret and trustworthy sources and is
probably true. The father of two of
these boys is Buencamino, a wealthy
citizen of Manila, who before the
Americans came was most active in
the rebellion against Spain. | under
stand he was a close friend of Agui-
naldo and has kept in touch with that
remarkable parsonage even after Buen-
canine himself took a neutral stand
Buencamino, however, did not take a
firm stand on the side of America I'M
til recently.
These Filipino lads are bright fell
lows and most quick to learn. How
ever, l cannot say that they have the
staunchness and solidity of American
youths. Before the flag of this coun-
try was raised in the islands such boys
as these would have been sent to the
schools of. Spain for their graduate
studies. Now they come to us. They
have already received some instruct
ion at the hands of the Jesuits at
home. In order to fit them for the
University, it was necessary to place
them in preparatory schools. Other
families are also making arrangements
by which the children will come to
our shores and benefit by our institu-
tions.
The commercial bond between the
Pacific Coast and our oriental possess
sions are growing greater with every
month. The people of San Francisco
have begun to think of Manila as
about as near to them as Chicago. Our
trans-Pacific trade, which is assuming
wonderful proportions, is only a fore
cast of the immense commerce that
will come to us in after years.
President Wheeler said that the
purpose of. his visit to this city at
this time was to choose an architect
for the new. school of mines of the
university. He said that the plans of
the university buildings. which are to
be erected at cost of from So. 600, 900
to s10,0e0,000, through the generosity
of Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, have now been
revised and that great economy has
been assured by the change. The pres
idents' house is already being built and
the school of mines is to be built as
soon as an architect is chosen to per-
feet the detailed plans. 4
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Held up the Stage.

Vancouver, B. c., Dec. 31.-A special
from Agassiz, B. c., tonight says that
the mail stage running between Ag-
held up by three masked men armed
with rifles. The driver was forced to
relinquish the mail bag, which was
riicd. A number of papers were taken
from the express box, but their value
is at present unknown. There were
nine passengers on the stage and these
were forced to hand over their purses
watches and jewellery. About $3.50 in
cash was secured by the bandits. The
bandits then disappeared into the
woods beside the road. The author
tiles have no clew.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12

of it all is that athletics, like everything
no royal road to excellence on track,
field or gridiron. The man who would
achieve distinction must prepare him
self. If he neglects the preparation he
not only invites failure, but physical in
jury and perhaps death. The death of
young Gillett, in Chicago, is regretta-
bic, but it proves nothing against foot
ball. 1t does demonstrate that untrain-
ed lads would better keep off the grid
iron.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
LEADS IN GOLD PRODUCTION.
Mineral and Metal Statistics for Past
Year

New York, Jan. 5.-The Engineering
and Mining Journal today gives sum-
mary of the mineral and metal pro-
duction of the United States for the
year 1900. The summary has been
compiled from advanced figures fur
rished by producers and from official
sources and gives a complete state
ment of the gold production of the
world for the year just closed. The
total value of the metals produced in
the United States in 1900 was $500, $780,,
992, as compared with $446, 057 800 in
1889. The value of the output of the
non-metallic substances was $755, $780,
991, as against $645, 754 ,305 in 1899.
The total value for the two years, af-
ter allowing for Implications was re-
spectively, $1,157, 162, 1S2, and $1,049.-
230594.
The more important items of this
production in metals were gold, val
ued at $7S,65S,755, silver, valued at
$37 ,OS5, 243; els, 1884, OPT pounds of cop
per, vauled at $1OO, 154.345; PSI, 7S1 tons
CT lead, valued at $22, 555, $50; 22,S5U
tons of zinc, valued at $40, 7So, 230, and
last. but not least. 13,914,505 tons of
pig iron, valued at $23S, 078,737.
Of the non-metallic products by for
the most important was coal, of which
the United States produced no less
than 274 ,S47,779 tons, the greatest
quantity ever produced in one year by
this or any other country. In 1899,
the United States was the largest pro-
Queer of coal in the world, and this
pre-eminence was increased in 1900.
Other important products of this
class included cement, of which H.
S2S, 698 barrels were made; salt, cop
per, sulphate, mineral plants, phos-
phate rock, and slate, with the other
minor mineral products included va
riety too numerous to mention.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Counterfeiters Arrested.

Washington, Jan. 5.-For at least
two months secret service people have
been at work to discover the makers
of all silver counterfeit coins, mostly
quarters and halves, which were being
freely circulated in New Yortk city.
Last night and today the officials o.
the secret service and the Treasury
under Chief Wilkes di-
rection, arrested Pho Para and seven
companions, all Italians, in New York
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Arizona Orchards Not Injured.

Phoenix, Ariz.-Reports made after
a careful investigation of the Arizona
orange groves state that the orchards
were not injured Sunday night as ex
pected. The night was the coolest
ever known here and it was generally
believed that most of the young trees
were killed. Part of the unpicked
crop was frosted, but no serious dam
age was done to the trees.
Won Schroeder Asks for a New Trial
San Rafael.-Baron Won Schroeder
filed motion for new trial in his
damage suit against John D. SpreckeIs.
The verdict of the jury was against
the plaintiff. The new trial is asked
for on the customary grounds.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12

Evidence multiphes that the whole
course of studies in the public schools
of this country will have to be revised
and that a return to first principles is
necessary. The fad propaganda has as
sumed the form of acute mania. The
reaction is going to bring us back to
the proposition that reading, writing
and arithmetic are the studies essential
to a public school and that anything
else is surplusage.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Miss Gould's Greetings.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. "a letter
OF holiday greeting from Helen Gould
tt the sick soldiers at the Preside has
been received at the general hospital,
and printed copies of the missive will
be distributed to the men,,
One hundred and th4rty-two of the
400 dead bodies on the Grant have been
transferred to the Preside morgue,
and the balance will be moved as soon
as practicable.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Record for Gold Holdings.

Washington, Jan. 5.-"The gross
gold in the treasury today" said Ellis
H Roberts, United States Treasurer,
lis $3.50, 7O9,OO5, breaking all records"
Roberts thought that for the present,
at least, there would continue to be an
increase in the treasury holdings OF
gold, but it might be reduced some
what should the reduced war revenue
taxes be so heavy as to run the expen-
ditures close to the receipts.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Saved Her Assailant.

MARIETTA CO., Jan. 5.-Nellie
Morris, who was severely cut last
night by Walter Weinstock at Hack
ney is still living, with chances in
favor of her recovery. Excitement in
the vicinity of Hackney runs high, and
but for the girls request that Vein
stock should not be lynched while she
lives, summary justice would have been
meted out to him.
Weinstock made a written confession
today in which he said: 81 do not
know why 1 did it. 1 wanted to kill
her. 1 have no excuse to offer for the
crime, and if they want to kill me
they cam
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12

Football is a game which calls for
thorough preparation. 1t is what Mr.
Roosevelt would term a strenuous
sport 1t is not recreation for weak
Hngs. 1t is not even safe for strong
men who have not been especially train
ed for it. But for the seasoned athlete
it has few perils. The fatalities among
the college elevens are few and far be-
tween because every man is trained to
the hour. The same thing Is true in a
measure of all athletic sports. Trained
pugilists will hammer each other for
hours and be none the worse for it next
day. Trained bicyclists will ride for
days without rest or sleep and turn up
perfectly fresh after twenty-four hours
rest. Unframed men are frequently
killed in friendly boxing contests. I'm
trained cyclists kill themselves by at
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Marriage and Divorce In Los Angeles Co.

The county clerk issued 1910 mar
riage licenses during the year 1900.
During the same period 461 complaints
for divorce were filed. In the year 1899
1885 marriage licenses were issued and
437 complaints in divorce fled.
Thus, the proportion of divorce COM
plants to marriage licenses last year
was about 30.5 per cent In 1899 the
ratio was 31.5 per cent. So there has
been a slight improvement.
Nearly one out of every three mar
riages is so unhappy as to end in the
divorce courts.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12

Dig JACKPOT IN winch ne was heavily
interested had just been opened.
The two women, however, were
equal to the emergency. One of them
held her apron open while the other
swept Bauman's chips into it. There
were many players in the room, but
none interfered. The dealer allowed
the women to cash them, and they
gave Bauman receipted bills for the
amount due them.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Cut Him to Pieces With a Big knife.

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. Sat Yuma last
Sunday morning, Hugh Mcclure was
murdered in a frightful manner by
Thomas Cannon. Both are miners.
While drunk Cannon attacked Mcclure
and after a terrible fight in dark
cellar Cannon got Mcguire down, and
was carving him to pieces with large
l:nife, when by-standers heard the
noise and officers were called. Cannon
was put under arrest. Mcclure was
fatally cut, and deid a few hours later
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Gun to Fire 80, 900 Bullets a Minut,

Gun to Fire 10000 Bullets Minute.
1t is reported that James Judge,
managing partner of the Walker En-
gineering and Galvanizing Company,
has patented a gun which he believes,
when perfected, will discharge the
enormous number of 10000 bullets per
minute. The gun discharges its mis-
siles by centrifugal force" being, in
fact, a wonderful development of the
ancient sling. 1t has a disc working
within a case at $4,000 revolutions per
minute, speed which has already
been obtained in practice. From the
circumference of the disc project two
hands. The bullets are poured into the
case from hopper. and as they fall are
caught by the hands, which in coming
rain them out in continuous stream
through an orifice. They are guided
into a sleeve which may be elevated
or depressed and sighted like the muz-
Zle of a rifle. The disc of the gun is
about 3 feet in diameter, and as it
travels at the rate of $4,000 revolutions
per minute the circumferential rate is
$4,000 feet. This would impel bullets
With tremendous muzzle velocity; and
at close range would, Mr. Judge
declares, mean absolute humiliation to
an enemy.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12
Big Locomotives.

Pittsburg locomotive works have
completed two engines which are
claimed to be the most powerful and
heaviest yet constructed. Each weighs
Lily tons, the tenders having a water
capacity of 1900 gallons and a coal ca
pacity of fourteen tons.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-01-12

One New York woman understands
the gentle art of managing domestics!.
To a dilatory girl she said, sweetly;
"Of course, Julia, it doesn't matter to
me how long you take to do your work,
but 1 should think as pretty a girl as
you are would hurry through with her
tasks, so she could dress up and go out
where she would be SEEN" The refor-
nation was instantaneous and COM
Dlete.