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Arizona republican., 1902-03-16

From the window she saw him com ing up the steps.
 He comes," she exclaimed joyfully. There was a bit of ice on the top step. He struck it. Then he struck each of the other steps in succession.
 "Heavens," she cried; "he has foozled his oach."-Chicago Post
Arizona republican., 1902-03-16
POSTMASTE LANDED.

Was hington, March 15.-The senate tc7ay confirmed the nomination of W. r. Britain to be postmaster at Sheri- dan, Wyoming.
Arizona republican., 1902-03-16

Bishop John L. Spalding Of the dio- cese of Peoria, H., emphatically denies that he is a candidate for the rector ship of the Catholic university at Washington. He asserts that he does not want the place.
Arizona republican., 1902-03-16

Ascum-Hello. Where did you get that black eye?
 Downes-Hunting. Ascum-Gun kick you?
 Downes-Oh. no. | was just hunting trouble.-Philadelph Press.
Arizona republican., 1902-03-16
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The age-herald., 1902-02-23
Prince Henry and Suite VII Arrive at Sandy Hook
 al t0O'cOck
GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT
 AT UNAVOIDABLE DENY
Violent Storm Keeps German Liner Out of Port and Mars Programme. Due Courtesies Will Be
 Extended Today.

New York, February A22 --TheA Krcuprins Wilhelm, with Prince Henry of Prussia on board. was sighted at l o'clock this morning off Nantucket afghtship. She will arrive off Sandy Hook, t10 o'clock this morning.
 New York. Februarys ys2.-Germany and America unite in regret that adverse At lantic gales have prevented the great ocean greyhound, the 4Kronprinz Wilhelm, from bearing Prince Henry to port in time to receive the splendid welcome ar ranged for him today. but up to late hour tonight no tidings of her had asen received. It is probable she may ct any moment appear Nunannounced off Sandy Hook
 Just before nSEhtfan the Illnoia. O,yrn- pia, Cincinnati and San Francisco were their view of the lower bay. which they had been watching since daybreab.
 All that time the storm which Ind bosn raging all day, increased in fuyy. The wind blew at the rate of 50 miles an hsur and at o'clock a snowstorm started which increased in violence every rrdnute. Even if the Kronprinz Wilhelm should reach port during the night no official courtesies would be extended until narn- ing.
 At the Irving Place Theatre the pro gremme as arranged for the ntastzin- ment Of Prince Henry wsts carried out fa If he had been present. A crowded S"se liberaIiy applauded the play A k3lenk Page"
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
POSTAL FRAUD CASES.
Fiscal Declares All of the Defendants
 Guilty as Charged.

Havana, February 22.-The fiscal today; finished his summing up in the Cuban. fraud cases. He said the defendants were guilty under the postal code of the Unitedi States. as well as under similar laws of Cuba. He charges Estes G. Rathbone with appropriating money upon duplicate $500 warrants, with unlawfully drawing per, diem allowance and with conspiracy with, c. F. w. Nicely and W. H. Reeves. The fiscal asked that sentence be imposed as provided in the original indictment.
 Counsel for Reeves asked for his clients discharge, saying that he (Reeves) had only obeyed the orders of his superiors. Counsel will continue his argum ent in Reeves. behalf next Tuesday.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
ELECTRIC CARS FOR DECATUR.
Prominent Promoter Is Anxious 10
 Secure the Franchise.

Decatur. February 2-tSpecial.l--Indus- trial and business ci1ses were interested today when it was learned that MT. J. T. Grass, owner of several street Yail- ways in Tennessee and Kentucky. was in town with the purpose in view of building an electric street and suburhan railway. here. It Is said MT Grass da- sires to purchase the holdings of the Decatur Street Railway Company. or in lieu to obtain franchises from the toWas to construct and operate an independe0s line. MT. Grass neither asks nor cx- poets any donations but will engage in 1t as a business investment
 The Decatur Railway Company bol1s a perpetual and exclusive franchise granted by the Decatur Land Company prior to the incorporation Of New De catur. This may prove stumbling block, but constitutional lawyers gt0te such franchise will not be sustained iy the Supreme Court The Decatur Street Railway Company it is understood, wants a fancy price.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
SEVERE SHEET STORM.
Greatest Damage Was Sustained In
 Brooklyn, N. Y.

New York, February 22.-The sleet storm that struck New York proved to be the most severe that has been experienced for several years. TelegraphIc communi- cation was almost completely suspended until this evening, when it was generally restored.
 The greatest damage was sustained in Brooklyn, where scores or horses were Killed by contact with live wires, which were everywhere prostrated. The Brook lyn bridge presented brilliant spectacle, heinz completely encnsed in ice On Staten Island hardly a wire was left standing. and traffic was everywhere suspended.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
TILLMAN AND M'LAURIN
 STILL HELD LN CONTEMPT

Washington, February 22.-The status of Senators Tillman and McLaurin Is that they are in contempt of the Senate, and only by vote of the Senate can either be recognized to speak or vote on any question whaterer. The Senate is oper- ating under clause of section 5, article 1. of the constitution, which recites:
 Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish members for disorderly behavior and with the concur renee of two-thirds expel a member" l.,s,J he Senste adopted a resolution declar- ing both Tillman and McLaurin in con-
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

tempt. By vote both were allowed to make statements. in which both apolo- gized for their actions. But the Senate took no further action, and the resolu- tion referring the matter to the commit tee on privileges and elections is still in operation, and until the committee is discharged or the Senate relieves the South Carolina Senators of the contempt they must remain silent in the Senate. Tbis is the judgment of all Senators who have considered the question. and the presiding officer, if directed, will refuse to recognize their right to participate in the proceedings until the order of con tempt is Vacated
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

the flames were discovered in the Park Avenue Hotel, directly across from the armory.
 Manager Reed. of the hotel, had been on the roof watching the fire in the armory with guests from the hotel. He had de- scended to the first floor and was stand ing talking to a guest, when a burst of flame came through the elevator shaft. Immediately he ordered his men to go through the hotel and give the alarm. The lights almost i'm mediately went out and the hotel corridors were in darkness. The flames leaped up through the eleva- tor shaft and seemed to gather around the fifth and sixth floors, filling the halls with dense volumes of smoke and making exit by means of the stairways almost impossible. Manager Reed ran up to the fourth floor and there entered the ele- vator, which was descending. He alighted at the first floor and soon after the ele- vator wal wreck
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
Cleveland Got 2so bucks.

Norfolk. Va, February REX President Grover Cleveland pr. vanDyke of Prince ton and Ernest Gittings of Baltimore re- turned from the Back Bay Gun Club today and later left for the north by way of Baltimore. MT. Cleveland brought with him 2S0 ducks. The ex-president has gained strength during his trip.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
Box Manufacturers Meet.

Chicago, February 22 = The National Box and Boxshook Manufacturers Asso- citation adjourned the third annual con vention of the organization today with the election of the following officsrsi President Benjamin Atwood, Whitman. Mass; secretary and treasurer E. H. Defenbaugh. Louisville. Ky; chairman board of directors. c. S. Cairy, Cairo, III. It was decided to hold the semi-annuaI meeting at Milwaukee some time in August.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

saying that practices of this kind were some times resorted to by the Macabee scouts (natives.)
 That's a confession of the truth of the charges" shouted MT Tillman. He dis claimed, however, any reflections upon General Funston.
 Soon after Mir. Tillman concluded his remarks. Scarcely had be resumed his seat when there was enacted one of the most sensational scenes ever witnessed in the history of the United States Senate.
 McLaurin Addresses Senate.
 Pale to the lips and trembling with the emotion which in vain he endeavored to control MT. McLaurin, South Carolina, arose and addressed the Senate, speaking to question of personal privilege. In- stantly hush fell over the Senate ana the thronged galleries. The very atmos- phere seemed charged with excitement. With breathless interest the auditors both cn the floor and in the galleries hung up- on every word uttered by the South Car olina Senator. Despite the emotion under which he labored, MT. McLaurin seemed to be the calmest man in the chamber. He spoke with delibera tion and his enun- citation was clear and distinct. Every word he uttered seemed to be felt, as we'll as heard, In the remotest part of the his toric old hall.
 MT. President" he began, q rise to a question of personal privilege. He had voiced less than a dozen words. yet the excitement by this time had become in- 1 tense. Al. seemed to realize that a por- tentious event was about to happen. Senator Scott of West Virginia moved | restlessly about in the rear of the cham | Der and Assistant Sergeant -at-arms B. w. Layton rose from his seat as If to lis ! ten the better to what was about to be | said.
 During my absence" said Mir. Me Laurin. "a few moments ago from the Senate chamber in attendance upon the committee upon Indian affairs the Sena- tor who has just taken his seat (Mr. Tillman) said that improper influences had been used in changing the vote of somebody on that treaty, and then went on to say that 1t applied to the Senator from South Carolina who had been given the patronage in that state. I think got the sense of the controversy still controlling himself with an effort but speaking very calmly and with care fully modulated tone MT. McLaurin said, and his words cut through the Senate chamber like a knife:
 q desire to state, Mir. President. would not use as strong language as intend had I not. soon after the Senate met, replied 10 these lnsiudtlons anu shio that they were untrue.
 'I now say," continued MT. McLaurin with distinct emphasis upon every word and half turning toward his colleague, MT. Tillman, who sat in the same row only three seats away. that the state ment is a wilful, malicious and deliberate lie."
 MT. McLaurin got no further with his statement.
 TiIIman Sprang Like a Tiger.
 MT. Tfllman, who was occupying his regular seat on the main aisle, sprang with tiger-like ferocity at his colleague.
 Mir Teller of Colorado. who was sit- ting at his desk between the two Sena- tors, was swept aside without ceremony. Indeed, the infuriated Tillman climbed over him in his effort to reach McLaurin. Without the slightest hesitation Mir. Mc- Laurin sprang to meet the attack half
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
WILL ALLOW CUBA
 SOME CONCESSIONS
Republican Members of Ways and Means Committee Make Pro- position That Twenty Per Cent Tariff Reduction be Aawe9 Provided Cuba Adopts Our Immigration Laws.

countries substantially equivalcnt to the concession made by us; that he consid- eration upon our part for such treaty shall be concession of 20 per cent. of our tariff duties upon imports the pro- ducts of Cuba, upon this condition: That Cuba shall first enact our immigration laws"
 By the terms of this resolution the pro- position agreed on by the Republican members of the committee will be sub mitted to Republican caucus to be held next Tuesday night. This action is prac- ticaliy the proposition submitted a few days ago by Representative Long o Kansas, except that the amount of thu concession is cut in half and the condition precedent that Cuba enact our immigra. tion laws is added. The action by the committee this afternoon was preceded by a conference at the White House be. tween the President and Representative Grosvenor of Ohio. Russell of Connecticut and DalzeD of Pennsylvania, all of whom have herVtofore stood cut against any form of reciprocity provisions. The ac- ton of the Republican members was unanimous.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

} The Seventy-first regiment armory cost the city $700,000 to build. The } loss will be somewhat more. , The damage to the Park Avenue - hotel, Manager Reed said. would - not exceed $50, GOO.
 Major General c. F. Roe esti- mated the state loss tonight as be- } tween s75,0OO and s1OOOOO.
 The Seventy-first had a distinc- tive full-dress uniform, and the loss on them to the members of the } regiment was about $1S.O00.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
ARMoRY DOOMED
 TO DESTRUCTION.

Six alarms were turned in for the fire, hut in spite of the quick response the ar mory was soon doomed to destruction. The prevailing gale made it impossible to check the flames. Several hundred pounds of ammunition stored in the lower part of the armory detons ted in series of minor explosions. partly wrecking the nortion of the walls near which it was stor ed. This added terror and caused fear of greater explosions to those who were fighting the flames.
 1t was not until almost o'clock that
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

partly dressed himself and groped his way through the smoke and darkness un- til he reached the stairway. There he was met by two elderly women who were trying to find means of escape for them selves. With his assistanc the two wom- en were led to safety and he himself es- caped, only to fall over in a dazed condi- tion in the corridor of the hotel.
 Mrs. Piper, whose husband Col. Alex M. Piper, wos found bvrred to death near the elevator shaft, managed to escape and was taken by friends to a private residence, but rartly clad. She was not informed of the death of her husband as it was feared that the shock would kill her.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
MANAGER CLAIMS
 INCENDIARY DID IT.

Various opinions were given as to the origin of the fire in the hotel. The man. ager claims that it was of incendiary origin. Others hold that the fire origi- mated from sparks from the burning armory building swept by wind in the direction of the hotel and descending the air shaft, which was directly along side the elevator, and igniting the debris. which was piled up in the basement and near the elevator shaft The idea of in- cendiary origin Is secuted by guests of the hotel and by Fire Chief Croker. Another theory is that the fire started on the fifth and sixth floors and thus resulted In the damage to those floors more than to any other portion of the building. The theory advanced by the majority as to the air shaft is confirm ed by many of the fire captains.
 The flames mounted rapidly and the fire extinguishers made little impression. The guests on the fifth and sixth floors had been aroused and those who had not lost their heads started for the stairways clad only in wrappers and some with only sheets thrown over them. Scores of peo- pie were taken from the windows of the third. fourth and fifth floors of the house by firemen and by the police many of the rescued being made hysterical from fright.
 At the windows on the Park avenue side of the hotel many persons appeared. women were screaming frantlcally for heip. Mrs. Bradley, a guest of the hoteI, who was to leave today on the trans- port McClelland for Manila appeared at n1th-fioor window on the Thirty-third street siue screaming loudly.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
1.-THE TOMBS ANGEL" . AMONG THE DEAD,

NMONG OEAOs
 One of the saddest incidents of the fire
 was the death of Mrs Salom Poster.
 "The Tombs Angel who for fifteen years has done service in behalf of female
 prisoners in the Tombs and other city prisons.
 Mrs. Foster was the widow of John w.
 Foster.
 S. s. Granger of Seattle, Wash. who
 had been a guest at the hotel for three days. has this to say of the fire:
 "I was in a room on the second floor
 of the north, facing Park avenue. About 1 80 I was awakened by the noise and excitement that attended the burning armory. I went down into the hall and dor. He said to me don't worry, this ho-
 tel Is flreproof there is no danger.
 'I went to my room and gathered few
 things together. The fire in the armory
 at that time was being extinguished I remained in my room for over an hour and then I hastened downstairs. Soon
 afterwards the flames were discovered,
 There was no notification by any of the
 hotel employees that I heard" | Norman Acton, a mine owner of Colo
 rado Springs, lost his life in the fire. He I was said to be worth S50O0,000. | A.,gP. Besand, head bookkeeper of the Park Avenue Hotel, said: As soon as the fire had broken out | in the armory and at the first intimation
 of danger I rushed to the various floors myself sending out in different directions at the same time the boys in the office. I rushed to the sixth floor and opened | all the doors I could with the pass key | I carried with me. gave general alarm | and told the boys to yell as loud as they | could that there was danger We did | all in our power to notify the guests the minute there was any danger" Frederick B. Reed. manager of the ho- tel, said:
 "The minute the fire started in the hotel summoned all available men and
 sent them through the halls to give
 warning I can not see how any one could have failed to have been aroused by the bells that were rung. I went up stairs and got my wife who was on the fourth floor and descended with her to the street in safety "The fire unquestionably started in some way in the bottom of the elevator
 shaft. I believe that the fire was of incendiary origin.
 Mr. Reed was himself burned about the face and neck.
 Fire Chief Croker said CT believe that the fire in the hotel was separate and distinct from that which destroyed the armory. The fire originated in the basement and spread through the elevator shaft to the upper floors.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
ALABAMA WOMAN
 JUMPED TO HER DEATH.

A Mrs Charlotte Bennett and her hus- band or Alabama stood on the fifth floor on ledge directly over the portfco and main entrance of the hotel Mrs Bennett. evidently thinking that no one was eo- ing to rescue her, struggled from her hus- bands grasp and shouted that she was going to jump. The f1remen gathered in a circle below and stretched out their arms She broke away from her husband and flung herself out of the window. while the flames had almost enveloped her. She was picked up and taken to Befl- vuc Hospital Her injuries are very severe. Her husband rushed into the hali ard made his escape, though he was slightly burned and almost overcome py smoke.
 Colonel Burdett was on the sixth floor of the hotel. Soon after the alarm of fire reached him all escape was cut off. He dragged the mattress from his bed and dropped 1t to the roof of an extension over the hotel dining-room, three stories below. Then by tying the sheets together he made rope and secured 1t to the win dow. His object was to land on the mat tress and thus break his fall. He miscal- culated the distance and fell to the court. He was killed.
 J. M. Sheehan, a contract or from New burg, Pa, occupied a room on the fourth floor. He was in his room until he heard the screams of fire in the hall He
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

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The age-herald., 1902-02-23
Spooner a Political Coward.

T have many friends on the Repub- lican side" said MT. Tillman. Personally you are nice, clean-hearted sort of man, but politically you are the most infamous coward that ever happened" OaughterD
 In the course of his speech Mir Tillman became involved in lively colloquy With MT. Spooner Wisconsin regarding the ratification of the Paris treaty. The South Carolina Senator referred to Mr.
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