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Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
A TOURISTS STORY
How NewYork Thugs FixWell to- Do
 Immigrants.

Mir. John Perez arrived in this city yesterday morning from the south, being enroute direct rom Siavonia, his native land, to Jerome. where he has a brother. Mir. Perez seems to be q nice gentleman. but he speaks little English and is unsophisticated as to the ways of the world, or at least. that part of 1t that the stars and stripes float over. To his good luck alone can he ascribe the fact that he did not come to grief before reaching the wild west. where strangers are courteousiy and carefully protected
 When he arrived in New York he was suffering severely from a cold and a man who scraped an acquaintance with him, gave him a decoction that he recommended for it's cure. He took the bottle and drank freely of it's con tents before he left and occasionally on the train during his westward journey. The medicine made him sleepy. In fact, he slept most of the way on the train. and at MaricoDa someone who had learned his destination, aroused him from siumber and threw him off. If it hadn't been for this sort Of kindness all the way through, he might never have been aroused. for
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
FIRST WOMAN PHOTOGRAPHED.
Death of Mrs. Anna C. Draper. Whose
 Original Daguerrotype Still Exists.

Tarrytown. N. Y. Dec. 19.-Anna Catherine Draper died at her home in Hastings this morning in her e5th year. She came from an old English family and had lived at Hastings for forty years.
 Miss Draper is said to have been the first womn in the wrold, to have her photograph taken. Her brother, Dr. John w. Draper invented a pro cess by which a daguerreotype could be made in six minutes. Under prev ious methods it took an hour and no one could pose that long. Miss Ora pers picture was a success and it created great interest.
 The original is now in the possession of Lord Herschels heirs in England. In 1893 the American ambassador to England tried to get the original to exhibit at the Worlds Fair in Chi cago. Lord Herschel's heirs denied that they had it and there was con siderable contention, but finally the original daguerroetype was found Copies were made and the original was placed on exhibition. After the fair it was taken back to England.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
rHE sENNTE SESSION.

Washington. Dec. 1J.-In the absence of Senator Frye of Maine. MT Perkins of California presided as president pro tenn ever the session of the senate The bill to temporarily provide revenue for the Philippines. which passed the house yesterday. was referred to the commit tee on the Philippines
 The bill to increase the official bond Of the United States marshal of Alaska in certain cases to s75.OOo introduced by Senator Hoar. was passed without reference to a committee. At 12;iO the senate went into executive session
 A bill was introduced in the senate today by Senator Penrose reviving the grade of vice admiral of the navy and promoting Admirals Sampson and Schley and Captain Clark to that rank.
 Senator Hanna introduced a bill granting a pension of s5.0O0 year to Mrs. Mckinley.
 At 1 D. m. the senate adjourned to January 6.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
THE NEW TELEGRAPH
Aarconi Speaks of It at State Func-
 tin in His Honor.

St. Johns, Dec. Ex-Governor Boyle of New Foundland. gave a largely attended luncheon today in honor Mar ccri. Among the guests present were Premier Bond, the cabinet ministers, the heads of departments and repre- sentatives of the press. The affair w2s practically state function.
 Replying to toast to his health Marconi said: If my system of wire less telegraphy can be commercially established between the different parts of the earth, the possibility of which I may state | have not the slightest doubt, it would bring about an inn mense cheapening of rates. The sys- tenn of submarine cables today fulflls the demands of communication to a great extent. But the great cost of the cables themselves and their heavy working expenses, cause the existing method to be beyond the reach of q majority of the people inhabitating the various countries of the world. But could this new method be applied. l believe the cost of what we now call cabling to England might be reduced at least twenty fold, The present rates are 25 cents e word. I do not see why eventually. with the wireless system. this cost should not be re- duced to 1 cent word, or less
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
ToDAY's FoRMALITY.
High Officials or the Nation and States
 to Gather at St. Louis.

St Louis. Dec. 19.-The weather per mitting, all previous parades of every nature within trans Mississippi coun- try will be eclipsed by the one in preparation here for Friday. December 20. By proclamation of the governors of all the states and territories within the Louisiana purchase that day will be observed as Louisiana purchase flag day" commem ora ting the formal trans fer of the western American empire from France to the United States. which occurred at New Orleans on De- cember 20. 1sOS In St. Louis the day will have special signicance. for it will mark the actual beginning of the phys ical construction of an international ex rosition in beautiful Forest park.
 There has been an enthusiastic re- sponse to the invitation sent out by the worlds fair committee on ceremonies asking United States government and state officials. commercial bodies. mili tory organizations. fraternal societies. political clubs. labor organizations, etc. to participate in the parade and ground breaking ceremonies.
 General John C. Bates. II. s. A, com manding the department of the Mis- souri, who by the way. is a. native Mis- sourian has notified the committee that he will be here. and that the troops now quartered at Jefferson barracks will participate in the parade. General Bates has been invited by the commit tee to act as grand marshal of the parade and has accepted.
 The goverors of several states and territories have siSnified their intention to be present, accompanied by their military staffs and members of thei- worlds fair commissios.
 Congressman James A. Tawney of Minnesota will be the principal orator of the occasion, and Chairman Carter of the national worlds fair commission has requested the Hon. John M. Allen of Mississippi to represent the commits sion. Representative newspaper men from Chicago, Kansas City. Omaha, Louisville. Indianapolis and other cities will be present.
 All railroads entering St Louis have made rate Of one and one-third fare for the round trip from all points with in radius of 150 miles.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
THEY'RE ALL TRAITORS
General Chaffee Comments on the
 Filipincs.

Washington. Dec. 19.-"History af- lords no parallel of a whole people thus practically turning war traitors. and in the genius of no other people was there ever found such masterful powers of secrecy and dissimulat-on, but it is needless to say that TO pow erful state was ever erected or ever can be erected on such immoral and unlightened foundations"
 This statement was made by General Chaffee. the military governor of the Philippines. in q review in one Of q number of courtmartial cases on the islands. the records of which have been received at the war department.
 The secretary of war today notified General Chaffee, commanding the di- vision Of the Philippines, that the short term soldiers of his command VIII hereafter be held in service until their arrival at San Francisco. where they will be discharged as rapidly as their accounts can be made out These soldiers will be detained at Camp Angel island until their discharge papers are issued. This action is due to the fact that the discharge of the men on the transports on the way home leads to confusion and interferes with the proper enforcement of the regulations relating to discharge
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
ORPHEUs CLUB RECITAL
First Entertainment of the Season a
 Brilliant Success.

The Orpheus club of Phoenix. under Inc direction of MT. A. NJ. Bcnham. gave the first concert of it's third season last night The Methodist church held q large and enthusiastic audience and en- cores and recalls were the order for all the soloists.
 MT. Benham is well known all over the country as a conductor of marked ability. It was his baton that led tho largest drilled choir in the country. that or the Christian Endeavor conven- tion in San Francisco. The Orpheus club last night showed in every selec- ton careful attention to detail, phras- ing and finish. while at the same time the numbers went with a swing and verve born of a perfect knowledge Of the music and a keen insight into musical effect.
 The first club number was Patriot Sons" by Rossini, MT. l.. w. Coggins and Mrs. P. A Tharaldson taking the obligato parts. The patriotic sentiment of this number interested and fulfilled
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20

the audience and prepared them for an evening of keen enjoyment.
 Mrs. H. w. Heap. Dr. R. M. Dods- worth and Mir. I. H. Andrews next sang the trio from "Attila," by Verdi, en- titled Praise Ye.'' This was a re- quested number from the clubs first concert in 1899 and was heartily en- joyed. fine 'Triumphal Chorus by Gounod is rousing number full of life and spirit and was given with fine abandon. It was followed by a part song Farewell to the Forest" by Men delssohn. The deiicacy and sweetness former and was perhaps the best bit of concerted singing ever heard in Phoe- nix.
 Babylon" also by Gounod. is ;, splendid dramatic composition of much intensity and was thoroughly enjoyed
 The .Belfry Tower" by Hatton, was also finely given.
 The concluding chorus number was Spirit Immortal" from the same com position as the Praise Ye" trio. Mrs. Tharaldson. Mir. Reedy and Mr. I. H. Andrews took the solo parts,
 The solo numbers are deserving of special mention. Mrs. Thomas McCann of Pittsburg sang "A Day Dream by Strelezki. The violin obligato was given by Mir Eugene Redeuill. Mrs. McCann has wonderfully sympathetic alto voice of marvellous ileNibility and had her audience charmed from the beginning. She sang a "Serenade" by Sevin as an encore.
 Every time Mrs. T. M. Sloan appears in Phoenix she endears herself stiH mora to her friends here and her mum bers last night were so well chosen that she has added yet more to her fame. "Sing On" by Denza- and Goodnight, by Apt. were her solos.
 Mrs. Mae French Cooley gave an elo- cutionary number and also responded to the insistent applause. Mrs Cooley has 2 well trained voice and perfect charm of manner that places her at the head of those who have appeared here in that line
 Mr. I. D. Reedy sang ''The Deathless Army" by Trotere. in fine manner His voice improves at every hearing and MT. Reedy has now the manner or an artist. He also responded to the enthusiastic applause. A male quar- tette consisting of Messrs- Dodsworth Reedy. Andrews and Coggins sang a beautiful quartette. What Beams so Bright" by Kreut=er. and a humorous encore.
 Much enjoyment is expected from this organization this winter. as it's be- ginning is suspicious. MT. w. F.. Stro- bridge was the accompanist and also played an organ sole. "Christmas Ofertory." by Guilimant
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
GROWING BANK BUSINESS
The Record of the Prescott National
 in Two Weeks.

Prescott. Ariz Dec. 19.-tSpeciaL)- A statement just issued by the Pres- colt National bank on December 10. shows a wonderful growth of business. According to the statement of Septem- Der 3O the deposits amounted to S432. .3S6.54: the present statement shows the deposits to be $5f9.7I1.SS. gain of $117 3S5.34 in two months. The gain re fleets the growing public confidence in the soIidity of the institution. After a year ago last July. when the town Was swept by fire, the bank transacted its business in q single small room with no physical accommodations for it's patrons. Now that the institu- ton has been installed in it's elegant new banking house material increase of it's business may be confidently ex- pected. The new structure in point Of construction, exterior and interior adornment, with it's complete system of fire and burslar-proof safes and vaults. is the finest bank building in the territory.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
WEALTHY WOMAN SENTENCED.

Binghamton. N. Y, Dec. 19.-Mrs. Mary Johnson. who. with l. H. Rad ford of Buffalo. was indicted for burn ing the Davidge summer residence at Newark Valley, on the night of July 4 1900. and who was convicted of the crime, was sentenced by Judge Mead in Oswego to serve fifteen years in Auburn. Mrs. Johnson is woman or considerable wealth and refinement. who has resided in Chicago and Buff faio. It is charged that sine entered into a conspiracy with several business men to systematically defraud the fire insurance companies, and placed an insurance of sS.5O0 on the Davidge res idence. which she bought through Rad ford, and then burned 1t. Her lawyers have secured a stay of sentence pend ing an effort to secure certificate Of reasonable doubt and a new trial.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20

Washington. Dec. 19.-Congress took the usual holiday recess today. ad- burning to January 6.
 Before the house adjourned a special order was made for the consideration of the Nicaraguan canal bill. beginnins Tuesday. January :. to continue until the bill is disposed of. The order will not interefere with the revenue or ap- propriation bills. The session of the house was brie:, the major portion of the time being occupied by MT De- Armond of Missouri in making per sonal explanation regarding the reports circulated in his district concerning his course in the matter Of the extension of rural free delivery.
 The report of the committee on the Nicaraguan canal bill says in part; The purpose of the bill is to concen- trate the authority and responsibility for the construction of this great work in the hands of the president. It is be- lieved by the committee that this course will be the safest one to be pur- sued in carrying out the purposes of the bill. which involves the expenditure of so large a sum of money and where all the work and all the expenditure is to be made at a distance 50 far from the capital. We have tried to concentrate the authority and responsibility rather than to disperse it among many per sons.''
 The message of the president relative to the creation of the Appalachian forest reserve was laid before the house At 1:z5 the house adjourned to Janu- a1v G.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS QUIT.
Oficeholders Resign Party Work in
 Tennessee-Much Grumbling.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 19.-Generai criticism by republicans is being made of the order emanating from the de- partment of justice to the effect that government officials embarrass them selves with the department when serv- ing as chairnen of political organiza- tions The substance of the criticism is that the republican organization in the south is ruined as a result of the action. Today the chairman and all committeeman of the Second congress district executive committee rendered their resigna tions to take effect at once. As this is regarded as the sec ond strongest republican district ia the country. their action is regarded as significant and may be followed in other parts of the south
 District Attorney Will D. Wright. United States Marshall R. w. Austin and deputies have all rendered their resignation and others will follow.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
FOR ARlZONIANS
Some Late Pensions and Postofice
 Appointments.

Washington, Dec. 9.-(Special) )-Tha following appointments have been made in the Phoenix postoIice:
 A. W. GaIpin. separation mail clerk; Charles T. Thompson. substi- tute letter carrier: Benjamin H. Yaeger, money order clerk; A. s. Ruby, stamper.
 Pensions have been granted resi- dents of Arizona as follows: Increase. Henry A. c. O'Connor. of Phoenix, SC; Jacob U. Stuart. Yuma, SIP; original, Sarah Corey, Phoenix, S.
 The postoffice at Tombstone will be- come a presidential office in January. The salary of the postmaster will be s1,G00 per annum.
 The following postmasters have been commissioned: Isaac l.. Bonecutter, at Constellation, ard Stewart D. Chapin. at Arlington.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
SENATOR BERRY'S FALL.
The Result of It May Prove to Be
 Serious.

Lebanon. Ark. Dec. 19.-United States Senator James H. Berry of Ar kansas, while en route to his home at Bentonville, was badly injured at New burg today by fall on ice. Senator Berry took dinner at Newburg and as he re-entered the Pullman coach his crutch slipped on the ice on the plat form. causing the senator to fall back ward into the coach
 He struck the stump of his leg on the iron weather strip. injuring the hip joint. His son telegraphed here for medical assistance and the senator was carried to a room in the Laclede hotel upon the arrival of the train The Sur geons think the hip joint is not dis located. but that there may be a frac- ture. which will prove serious at his age"
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
THREE WERE KILLED
The Accident Occurred at Uplands, Cal.-9oth Engineers Saved Them selves by Jumping-One Fireman Was Too Slow-The LOSS to the Railroad Company Said to Be S40,000-S Several Passengers In jured Seriously.

San Francisco, Dec. 19.-Three killed and twenty-five injured. twelve ser iously, are the net results of a collision on the Southern Pacific between trains Nos. and 10. early this morning at Uplands. The killed were Fireman Garland, BaSgagemaster ThurDer and Messenger Phelps. Both engines were demolished and the baggage. smoking and chair cars of the northbound train were burned. None of the passengers of the southbound train were injured All the baggage. together with some mail and express, were destroyed.
 The collision was due, il is claimed, to the failure of Engineer Coffey, of the northbound train, to follow in structions, which ordered him to wait on the siding at Uplands, five miles this side of San Ardo until the south bound passed The southbound train was expected to meet the northbound at Uplands, and was slowing up on en- tering the station. The northbound train was running thirty miles an hour- As the train passed the switch the conductor attempted to reach the en- eineer and stop the train
 This he was unable to do. and the train ran past the switch and coliided with No. 10 a thousand yards this side of the switch. Conductor Williams. realizing that Engineer Coffey was not going to stop, threw on the emergency brakes. but it was too late Both the engine crews jumped, but Fireman Garland was too slow and was caught under the engine.
 Considerable cash was shipped on the Wells Fargo car. The loss to the raIl- road company will be about s40,0OO, it
 
 | several other officials of the road, were on board the train at the time of. the accident. A relief train with three physicians arrived about o'clock and dressed the wounded. A track is built around the wreckage.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
GEN. ALGER'S ILLNESS
His Condition Is Critical but Not
 Necessarily Dangerous.

Detroit. Mich, Dec. 19.-General R. A. Aiger. former secretary of war is suffering from severe attack of gall stones- A consultation of physicians was held at his residence today, and it was decided that unless General Alger should considerably improve by tomorrow, an operation would be per formed on him then to relieve the trouble.
 Tonight Dr. H. w. Longyeer, one of the consulting physicians, reported that the patients condition was criti- c2l, but was not especially dangerous.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
A KANSAS MURDER
The Most Horrible Since the Time
 of the Renders.

Parsons. Kan. Dec. 19.-One of the worst crimes since the Bender atroci- ties. was brought to light here this afternoon. when the lifeless and dis tofted bodies of Colonel John F. Bull and wife. were found in the bedroom of their new home in this city. They had undoubtedly been murdered. and officers have not succeeded in finding the faintest cIew that will aid them in finding the criminals.
 Mrs Bulls body was found lying across the bed. with what appeared to be q stab wound below the right breast. The body of Colonel Bull was found in another part of the room. resting on the knees. The faces Of both were so badly distorted as to bear very little resemblance to human beings. Colonel Bull was a wealthy real estate man and an old soldier.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
NO MORE RATE CUTTING
The Matter Fixed Up in Chicago
 Yesterday

Chicago, Dec. I9.-The presidents and executive officers of western lines met today to put q stop to the indis- oriminate rate cutting, that has been going on west of the Missouri river. It was deemed inadvisable to take any concerted action that might be con strued as violation of the antitrust law.
 So each road pledged itself individ- ually to make strict tariff rates after January 1. Shippers have been notified that no more cut-rate contracts will be made. All old contracts. it is be- lieved. will be disposed of by Jan uary 1.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20

the medicine was evidently composed largely of laudanum or some other sleeping drug, and was slowly but surely getting the upper hand of him. By the time he got to Phoenix 1t dawned upon him that an effort had been made in New York to drug and rob him. But thanks to his strong constitution and his early departure from the city. it's effect came too late for the metropolitan thugs to profit by it, and further west people are more honest
 He was very thankful yesterday to note that both his spirit and his bank roll occupied their usual tenements.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
A DANGEROUS POINT.
The Wreckins of Three Vessels On the
 Coast of Salvador.

Colon, Columbia. Dec. 19.-The Amer ican steamer San Bias, Captain Catar- nich, from San Francisco. Nov. g. for Panama. which ran ashore on the coast of Salvador. and which will probably be a total loss. was wrecked at the same spot where the Pacific mail steamer Nicaragua was lost De cember 90. 1891. A German steamer be- longing to the Cosmos line was after ward wrecked at the same point.
 Among the San Bias passengers were forty-four Chinese bound for the is thmus. Captain Catarnich and the ships passengers, who were all saved, have not yet reached Panama.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
BLOCKADE BROKEN.
The Union Pacific in the Blizzar,l
 Region Cleared.

Omaha. Neb.. Dec. 19.-Union Pacific officials said today that all the pas senger trains which have been tied up at sherman and Solon. Wyo.. by wrecl<s at those places were relieved last night or early today. No 3. which was de- tained at Ramsey yesterday. got start ed about midnight after several hours delay. A number of freight trains are still tied up on sidings, where they have been placed to clear the main line for delayed passenger trains.
 large number of rotary snow blows were put to work on the Wyoming and western Nebraska divisions after yes terday's snow storm and all the cuts have been cleared. At the office of the superintendent of transportation tele-
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
KANSAS CITY BANQUET.
The Last and Principal Speaker Was
 MT. Wu.

Kansas City. Mo. Dec. 19.-F'ive hun dred people sat down tonight at the seventh annual banquet of the Conner cial club at Kansas City. held in com memoration of the signing of the John Jay treaty. The principal guests were MT. Wu, the Chinese minister; Gen. Arthur MacArthur, U. s. A, and John NJ Allen, ex-representative from Mis- sissippi Minister Wu was the last speaker of the night, his subject being Trade Relations with China" lie spoke extemporaneously.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
DON'T WANT TO BE SOLD.

Saint Thomas. Dec. 19.-Sailors from the Danish cruiser Valkyrion paraded through the streets of Charolette today accompanied by banners and music. The populacc welcomed them with en- thusiasm. shouting their desire that the island he not sold.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-20
THE oFFIcERs EsCAPEp.

Charlestown. w. Va. Dec. 19.-The steamer Kanawha Falls, which runs between here and Montgomery. broke in two going over the lock tonight and sank. Eight of the crew were drowned. The officers escaped.