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Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
A COUNTY TAXPAYER
Who Had Another Plan of Relief
 in Reserve.

The other day a resident from the south side appeared before the board of supervisors to enter mild objection to the assessment of his land. Said he Tt is too high. 8 an acre. That land is so situated that part Of it will al- ways be waste I am now cultivating fifty acres. If we should ever get water storage I might be able to cultivate forty acres more, but the rest of it lies so high and is so rough that no reser- voir system possible to be constructed could ever put water on it. A more worthless tract of land does not lie out doors. I did not buy it because I thought it would ever be worth a cent but because I had to take it to get the fifty acres I'm now cultivating'
 The assessor was called in and he said that he had rot seen the land. but had found it on the list. and without know ing anything of the lay of it, though. that $5 an acre would be an equitable assessment
 "I can never pay it," said the land owner. I'm willing to pay on the cul tivated land and on the land that may
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
BUT TWO SCHOOL HOUSES
A Third One Was Not Contemplated
 in the Bond Issue.

After all the trouble and excitement of the last public school meeting, it transpires that district No. 1 is to have but two new school houses instead of three, as decided upon at that time.
 As there was considerable difference of opinion expressed regarding the le- gality of the action taken at the last meeting. the school board laid the matter before District Attorney Ed wards for an opinion, which he render ed yesterday. and adversely to the erection of a third building in the southern part of town. MT. Edwards holds that the proceeds of the recent bond sale can be used only in the con- struction of two school houses, and that the two sites first selected must be the two to be built upon. These sites are the one chosen at Five Points and the one in Churchill's addition.
 It is held that a third school house can only be built by the further issu- ing of bonds or by a special tax ievy Plans for . Five Points and Churchill
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
CITY ENDOWED
From the Sale of Property in Bennett
 Addition.

The city is entering upon a period of trouble in its efforts to collect taxes in Bennett addition. An injunction was issued yesterday afternoon by Court Commissioner Johnstone against Frank Luke, city assessor and tax col lector. and the common council. to re- strain them from the sale of property In that addition for taxes. The plain tiff in the case is Guy Bennett.
 The complaint is based on stipu- lation by which that addition became a part of the city of Phoenix. Early this year an annexation suit, of the title. Emil Gang, Mayor of the City of Phoenix vs. The North Half cf the Southwest Quarter of Section ., Town ship l North, Range East. Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. was filed in district court and came up for trial about March l. Soon after the parties to the suit, among them MT. Bennett, entered into a stipulation by which any further litigation might be avoided
 According to the terms of the com promise the city should take the addi- tion in at once, but should collect no taxes in it for a period of two years. Neither should the addition within the same period receive any fire, police or other municipal protection. On March 4. Judge Street rendered a judgment in accordance with the terms of the stipulation, and a copy of that judg- ment is included in the petition for a temporary injunction.
 When the season for making the an nual assessment came around Assessor Luke, acting under directions from the council proceeded to assess the property in Bennett Place the same as in other districts of the city. The taxes on the valuation amount to s375-36. no part of which has been paid The property was thereupon included in the delinquent list and threatened with sale
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
IRON MOUNTAIN WRECK.
The Colored Coach Suffered Most
 Severely.

Malvern, Ark, Dec. 5.-Three persons were killed and thirty-eight injured in a head-on collision between two pas senger trains on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern railway one and one-half miles south of here this even ing The two trains were No. 3, known as the St. Louis fast mail, south-bound, and No. IA, known as the Little Rock Eldorado, northbound, due at Little Rock at s p. m. The dead were all negroes.
 Engineer Robert Hercant of No. 14 jumped in time to save his life. Me Campbell Of No. 3 did likewise. The two engines were wrecked and the col ored coach next to the baggage car on the south-bound train was badly smashed. It was crowded with colored emigrants en route from North Caro- lima, Georgia and Alabama to Texas. The smoking car on the north-bound train was badly damaged and most of it's occupants injured, but the rear coaches on this train did not suffer.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06

house of representatives. He says this applies to the Philippine measures, and the Minnesota member will oppose any like senate bill as an invasion of the prerogatives of the house.
 Quite number Of influential sena- tors maintain that the senate Philip pine bill involves no invasion of the houses rights, as it extends an exist ing law to the Philippines, and not Q revenue measure within the meaning of the constitution.
 The rapid growth of the navy is the plea set up by Rear Admiral Endicott, chief of the bureau of yards and docks to justify the submission of estimates for the maintenance of the navy yards and stations and improvements az gregating S21. .526 359. The estimates in clude appropriations for the Mare Isl and yard of SSSs, TO, and Puget Sound $1, 160, 900.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
OPEN TO THE NATIONS
The Rules Which Will Direct the Motions of Those Countries at War With Each Other - They May Not Use the Canal in Such a Way That One May Gain an Advantage Over Another.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The Hay Pauncefote treaty. providing for the construction of an inter-oceanic canal across the isthmus. which was sent to the senate yesterday, says on the point of neutrality: ..The canal shall be free and open to vessels of commerce and war of all nations observing these rules on terms of entire equality so there shall be no discriminating against any nation or its citizens or subjects in re- spect of conditions or charges of traffic or otherwise. Such conditions and charges shall be just and equitable.
 'The canal shall never be blockaded nor shall any right of war be exercised nor any act of hostility be committed within it.. The United States, however, shall be at liberty to maintain such military police along the canal as may be necessary to protect it against law lessness and disorder.
 "The vessels of war of a belligerent shall not revisit nor take any stores into the canal except so far as may be strictly necessary; and the transit of such vessels through the canal shall be effected with the least possible delay in accordance with the regulations in force and with only such intermission as may result from the necessities of service. Prizes shall be in all cases subject to the same rules as vessels of war of belligerents.
 No belligerent shall embark or dis embark troops, munitions of war or warlike materials used in the canal ex- cept in cases of accidental hindrance or transit, and in such cases transit shall be resumed with all possible dispatch"
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
THE GREAT FATHER
Exp -essss His Appreciation of Indian
 Soldiers.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones today intro duced President Roosevelt to a delega- ton of Ute Indians who were anxious to meet the Great Father
 The president shook hands very cor dially with each of the Indians. One of the Indians understood English. On being informed of this fact the presi- dent turned to him and said: "Tell your brothers I had fifty Indians in my regi- ment during the war with Spain and they made fine soldiers"
 The Indians appeared to be very much pleased when this message was conveyed to them
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
THE FINAL SURVEY
Engineers in the Field for the Phoe-
 nix and Eastern Railroad.

The final survey for the Phoenix & Eastern railroad is now actually un- der way, and the engineers are run ming the line between here and Tempe. Mir. W. A. Drake of Prescott, came down yesterday and will leave today for Tempe, on business connected with the survey.
 When seen by a reporter for The Republican, he said: Yes. the final survey is now in progress, though, as you know, there is many slip 'twixt the cup and the lip." Asked for some thing further with regard to the mat ter. he said there was really nothing further to say. Though a railroad line was surveyed from Phoenix east be- yond the Salt river, the work is being done all over again, for the reason that some changes might be desirable. and anyhow that was so many years ago that many of the stakes then driven have been pulled up or broken off.
 Speaking of the work at Hell Canyon, where the big viaduct is under con- struction, MT. Drake said the big girders were put in place Tuesday. and the work is progressing rapidly toward completion
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
LABOR CONVENTION
President Campers Reviews Events of
 the Last Year.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 5.-'rhe brain and sinew of the labor world faced Presi- dent Samuel Gonpers this morning when he stepped to the front of the platform in St. Thomas College hall and called to order the twenty-first an- nual convention of the American Fed eration Of Labor. The delegates num- hered nearly three hundred and repre- sented all sections of the country and all trades. Occupying seats on the platform were such well-known labor leaders as John Mitchell of the miners Thomas I. Kidd of the longShorernen. Martin Fox of the iron holders, Frank E. Lennon of the tailors, and Joseph Weber. president of the American Fed eration of Musicians. President Com pers and Vice President James Duncan escorted to the platform Ben Tillett and Francis Chandler, rraternaI dele gates from the British Trades Union congress. The visitors were enthusi- astically greeted by the assembly.
 The convention was opened with an
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
A NICE QUESTION
The Transforming Of an Official Bitten
 By Shark

Vallejo, Cal, Dec. 5.-Among the sick sailors brought on the transport Han cock from Manila was -Quartermaster S- Mckee of the gunboat Annapolis Mckee, with a party of shipmates, was enjoying a swim in the harbor of Iloilo A shark fastened itself to one of his feet and dragged him to the bottom. Mckee freed himself by forcing the shark off with his hands. When taken on deck his leg was at once amputated above the knee.
 The matter of pensioning Mckee came up and it was contended that the accident occurred outside of his line of duty, but Admiral Kempn. in ruling upon the case. held that as the party had asked and been granted permission to thus recreate, he was virtually on duty. Mckee is about 25 years old.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
CALIFORNIA FRUITS.
The Work Going On at the Growers
 Convention.

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-The fruit growers convention today was ad- dressed by Benjamin Ide Wheeler President of Berkeley. and David Starr Jordan of Stanford. The committee on transportation reported that the rail- roads had made a schedule for fruit shipments next year of sixty hours from Sacramento to Ogden and eighty four hours from Ogden to Chicago East of Chicago the schedule will place the shipments in New York, Philadel- phia and other cities on tne morning of the third day from Chicago, making the total time from Sacramento to New York ten days. Gen. N. P. Chipman of the committee on clive prospects made an exhaustive report through cor respondence. which indicated that the patient is very sick"
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
THE ARIZONA TOURNAMENT
W. Fl. Seaver's Complimentary Words
 Regarding Arizona sportsmen

w. H. Seaver. who travels for a fire arms company. has just returned from the big Arizona Gun club tournament concluded in Phoenix last week, says the Los Angeles Express, and finds nothing too good to say about the sportsnanlike treatment accorded -ho visiting shooters by the Arizonians. He says:
 All told there were about fifty shoot CTS in attendance, and from the start of the shoot until the last shot was fired the Arizona sportsmen treated us fine ly. There were forty-three who took part in nearly all of the events and the shooting was high class. In the McVeagh handicap F. F.. McVeagh of Tucson killed straight his fifteen live birds rom the thirty-two-yard mark. He had it so arra nged that he could not take the trophy, but his work was nf the highest order. Straight scores were common in every event. In an ordinary Twenty blue rock event there would be two or three men who had broken their birds straight. Averages were way up Morin of Prescott set a new territorial record by breaking eighty five blue rocks in succession. and that gives a good idea of the pace that the Arizonians set for their visitors" re- marked Mir. Seaver-
 "The shooting was done from a Magau trap. and the birds. were about as hard as they will average anywhere. could see no difference in the way they threw them and the way they are sent out in California
 "One of the handsomest things they did for their visitors in attendance at the tournament was the banquet served at the Hotel Adams. It cost the Arizona Gun club 8 per plate. I saved my menu card, as it is a beautiful souvenir of the occasion. The fifty used at the table cost the club S95.
 "The next Arizona shoot will be held in Bisbee next year. and I suppose they will try to outdo the Phoenix men, but they will have hard time to beat that pace. The Arizona shooters do not care whether they win or lose. at least they do not show it: they spend their money freely, are willing to take all kinds of chances, and, in short. are the sort of fellows you like to smash blue rocks with" concluded Mir. Seaver-
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06

offering of prayer, followed by ad- dresses of welcome from Mayor James Moir and representatives of the local labor bodies.
 These formalities concluded, the off, cial call for the convention was read by Secretary Frank Morrison. The call said in part: We have not only to or ganiZe the yet unorganized toilers, but to unite in one compact body the unions of the several trades and callings, to more completely establish the federal ton of all to make the unions and our federation constantly more effective in opposing the wrong and establishing the right. to extend our resources, to maintain the vantage ground already secured. and to provide for the con- stant advance of the workers on the road to emancipation from the thral- dom of ignorance and greed, to care fully and intelligently outline our future action and bravely defend our firm convictions and resolves
 President Gompers then delivered his annual address, which was listened to with closest attention by the assembly and frequently interrupted by applause. The president reviewed at length the progress of the labor movement during the past twelve months, paying par altelllOn lO me Ol tue machinists and steel workers. Notwith- standing that these strikes failed of their immediate purpose. the president pointed out that the organizations close the year in better shape than ever be fore in their history. The address con cluded with interesting comment on past and prospective legislation affect ing the interests of organized labor.
 The convention appointed the usual committees on credentials, resolutions and nominations and then went into executive session.
 The sessions are expected to continue for week or longer. as there is much important business to transact. No op- position is manifested to the re-elec- tion of President Gompers. There is some talk, however, of q prospective change in the secretaryship, now held by Frank Morrison.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT
A Way to Make Room for Younger
 Army Officers.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Secretary Root has prepared for submission to con- gress bill providing for the voluntary retirement of veteran officers of tn. army who have seen service in three wars-the rebellion, the Indian wars and the Spanish war-with an addi- tional grade.
 It appears that only about 200 officers will be affected by the arrangement. which the president himself will urge in the strongest terms as a measure of simple justice to veterans and as cal culated to improve the efficiency of the military service by placing younger men in command.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
RAILROAD CONFERENCE.
Presidents Of Western Roads Hold An
 Important Meeting.

New York, Dec. 5.-The all-absorbing topic of conversation in railroad and financial circles is the conference of western railroad presidents called for today. The object of the conference, as explained in the call signed by F.. H. Hartman. George J. Gould and J. J. Hill, is to discuss traffic and rate sit nations.
 Such conference coming at the present time when the consolidation of the northwestern roads has been ac- complIshed is regarded as quite signfi- cant and 1t is suggested that the main purpose of the meeting is to form a sort of offensive and defensive alliance against the antagonism to combine tons Of railroads and capital which has developed in the west. and become especially active since the big North wectern deal was announced
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
INDIANA POULTRY.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 5.-The an nual poultry and pet stock show of the Fanciers' Association of Indiana is now open and will be the center of In- terest among poultry lovers until it closes next Saturday. The largest dis play of birds in the association's his- tory is offered. Ohio, Michigan, Illi- nois. Iowa and other states, as well as all sections of Indiana are repre- sented. Turkeys, chickens. pigeons and geese are shown in great numbers and the display of rabbits is also notable
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06

Washington, Dec. 5.-The senate to- day received from the president treat ies renewing the reciprocity treaties. and in executive session referred them to the committee on foreign relations. The principal ones are with Great Brit ian and cover the British West Indies. The senate spent some time during the executive session discussing the question of the proper committee for reference of the nomination of Eugene R. Hendry to be marshal for the ter ritory of Hawaii. The nomination was first referred to the committee on Porto Rico and the Pacific islands of which Senator Foraker is chairman. but Senator Bacon raised the point that Hawaii is a full fledged territory of the United States. and that therefore. the nomination should go to the com mittee on territories. Senators Teller Foraker, Spooner and Bacon engaged in the controversy which followed. and the question was ultimately. upon the suggestion of Senator Spooner. re- ferred to the committee on rules, for the formulation of a rule governing the subject. the reference meantime be- ing held up.
 Senator Penrose introduced a bill for the regulation of immigration. pre- pared by himself and the commissioner general of immigration. which looks toward a revision of the laws upon this question. The measure provides for a duty of s per head on all persons coming to this country from foreign countries, except those who are citi- zeEs of this country. Canada or Mex ico, the fund thus raised to be applied on the payment of expenses inc ent to the regulation of immigration.
 The bill excludes al diets, paUpeI-s,, persons liable to become public. charges and those afflicted with Ioath- some or contagious diseases It pro- hibits assistance in the matter of pas sage, and provides heavy penalties for the importation of women for immoral purposes. Steamship companies are pre- vented. under heavy penalty. from ad- vertising for foreign business
 Senator McComas of Maryland made an extended and carefully prepared speech in the senate today with ar archy as his theme. He was followed by some brief remarks by Senator Hoar of Massachusetts on the diff cultes in the way of dealing with an archical associations.
 The senate passed a bill extending the fife of the industrial commissions until February 15 next. to complete the work it has in hand. A committed. which will consider an appropriate tri- bute to the late President McKinIey was also appointed.
 The senate adjourned until next Monday.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
STOCKS.

Atchison, 791z; Rhode Island, 1521s Delaware & Hudson, 1741H; Lacka- wanna, 241; Erie, 417s; Great North ern, preferred, 1S91z; Manhattan, I43; Metropolitan Street Railway. 1852 l; Missouri Pacific, 1C4A, Jersey Central, 1S1; New York Central. 1691k: North ern Pacific, preferred. 1005s: Pennsyl- vania. 15O%; St. Paul. 1677s: Southern Pacific. 6012; Union Pacific, I021z Amalgamated Copper, 73k Anaconda, S11z; Sugar. 12414; United States Steel, z27s: Western Union, 92ll.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
THE JEALOUS HOUSE.

Washington, Dee. 5-Members of the house of representatives are show ing some opposition to the origina tion
 of the Philippine Legislation in the senate. and in particular to Senator Lodges bill, which deals with this subject. MT. Tawney of Minnesota, holds that it conflicts with the con stitutional provision that all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
DESTRUCTION OF STARCH.

Des Moines. la, Dec. Fire tonight destroyed the National Starch Manu- featuring comqanys plant here. en- tailing loss of s2O0.0OO The plant. which is one of the largest of it's kind in the world. was entirely destroyed. with the exception of the grain eleva- tor and engine house.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
MEMORY FOOD.
A Case Where Memory Was Strength
 ened by Grape Nuts.

Food that will actually help the memory as well as agree perfectly with delicate stomach is worth know ing of.
 good wife out in Alta. Iowa. who did not know which way to turn to get food that would agree with her hus- band, who was left in a weakened con dition after a serious illness and could scarcely retain any food in his stom- ach, was one day induced to try him on Grape-Nuts, the famous ready cooked breakfast food and from the first he began to improve rapidly. In three months he had gained 90 pounds.
 She says that his stomach has re- covered so completely that he can now eat any kind of food.
 She mentions the boy oi an intima e acquaintance who was so delicate and thin that his appearance' was pitiab ble and he had no appetite for any ordi- nary food. He was put on Grape-Nuts and like the crispness and swedish taste of the new food and took to it. His improvement began at once and he is now a healthy, plump boy.
 ''I know that Grape-Nuts will do more for weak stomachs than any medicine. The claim that it will build up and strengthen the brain has been proven to my certain knowledge. Sister who writes for the press and is com pelled to memorize great deal, has been using Grape-Nuts and says she is surprised at the result There is q marked improvement in her memory and the brain works more perfectly and with better results.
 Please do not publish my name Name can be given by the Postun Cereal Co.,, Ltd. Battle Creek, Michi- gan
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
THE FINANCIAL MARKET.
Condition of the Stock and Bond List
 Yesterday.

New York, Dec. 5.-Money. firm. last; loan, 4l5d5 per cent. United States registered, 10Sk; coupon, 1O9; 3s reg istered and coupon. 1OS2s; new 4s reg istered and coupon. I39il: old As reg istered; 1111A; coupon 112K; 5s regis tered and coupon, IO71s
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
WHOLESALE CAPTURE.

Andalusia. Ala. Dec. 5-Sheriff Brad shaw returned today with twenty-two negroes, who are accused of compile ity in the killing of J.-W. Dorsey. a merchant, and the fatal wounding of Fate Atkinson, city marshal, at Opp, last evening. The negroes brought in today were chased with bloodhounds and captured by the sheriff and posse.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-06
NOT TO BE sHANGHAIED.

Washington, Dec. 5.-War depart ment officials say the report printed in Berlin to the effect that Aguinaldo is to be courtmartialed and transported to Guam because of correspondence which has been conducted with the Hong Kong junta is without founda- tion.