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The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
IN hTTEMPT TO BLHGKMHIL
fl Preacher the Victim OF a Plot to SmrCh
His 6hdr0Ct6r.

VINCENNES, Ind, Sept. 15.-The
police announced last evening that an
attempt to b1ackmaiI Rev. William
Oeschger, pastor of the FiSst Christian
church, and one of the most prominent
ministers in the city, had failed. The
plot, according to the police, involves
two well known citizens and an inmate
of local resort. The plot was frus-
trated by Jessie Haythorne, the land
lady of the house, who reported it to
the police.
According to the officers one of the
men and girl were to carry out the
plot, for which they were to be paid
$50. The girl was to obtain COM
mission to act as book agent, call on
the minister and gain entrance into
his house. When she was on the in
side she was to remain some little
time and then signal to the conspira-
tors, who were to rushl in as wit
nesses. One was to impersonate an
officer and arrest the minister and
the woman. and bring the minister to
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
My EXTERMINATF THE MOROS
P6OD6 Of Mind0ndO Won't Submit to Our SOv-
6r6iOntv Without FIOht

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 15.-If
the Moro warriors In the lower end of
the Philippines persist in resisting the
authority of the United tSates, a cam
paign will be organized against them
which inevitably will result in their
practical determination. It will be a
case of fighting to the finish, with little
quarter asked or given, especially on
the part of the Moros. This is The
universal conviction on the part of
American army officers in the Philip
pines, and it was reflected today by
Captain John H. Beason, just returned
from the islands. The captain arrived
in Washington last night. He spent
three years in the islands, and is fa-
miliar with all the conditions obtain
ing there. He left Manila in May anu
came to the United tSates by way ef
Japan Burmah, India and Europe.
Speaking of the situation in the archi-
pelago, the captain said:
Civil government is succeeding in
every place it has been established.
The islands are in quiescent and
tranquil state, the only exception being
in Mindanao, the southernmost of the
large islands, and the adjacent small
groups. That is where the Moros live,
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15

trial on the charge of associating with
immoral women.
To the girl was given a written con-
tract, but she, in some unknown man
ner. revealed the plot to the Hay
thorne woman and the latter turned it
over to the police. The leading con-
spirator@could not be located last
night, but the police say that his name
is signed to the contract, and that the
signature is his beyond doubt. The
girl admitted the charge, it is said.
The man who was to play the part of
an officer. would neither affirm nor deny
it. The police board will hold a ses-
sion this evening for the purpose of
investigating the case.
The alleged motive is said to be the
result of an attempt made by the min
lister to compel the saloon men to
obey the liquor laws. The minister
and his associates a few weeks ago
filed charges against more than fifty
saloon keepers for alleged violations
of the liquor law. The first case was
called in the circuit court today and is
now pending.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
ROULETTE WHEEL,
With a Special Electric Device to
Control Its Operations Was
One OF the Interesting Finds
OF the Raiders

CHICAGO. Ill, Sept 15.-Amid pa
latial surroundings, where, it is al
legged, the owners were lying in wait
to give John w. Gates and John A.
Drake an opportunity to indulge in
royal play, a detail Of police yesterday
unearthed one of the most complete
gambling outfits ever captured in Chi
cago. Residents on Michigan avenue,
promenaders and members of the fash
ionable set returning from church
stood aghast just before noon to see
the boulevard invaded by a patrol
wagon, rapidly being converted into a
van for the removal of the parapher-
MALTA. The gilded resort of chance
was located at 1906 Michigan avenue,
in one of the handsomest residences of
that aristocratic thoroughfare. Four
floors were occupied by the institution,
which in every detail bore the imprint
of refined and luxurious taste and the
unstinted expenditure of money.
Not alone was this apparent in the
lavish display of rich furniture, costly
nangings and tapestries silk draperies,
imported rugs, choice bric-a-brac, and
in the completeness of the sideboard
and, cuisine. but the very implements
used in the gambling operations were
such as to astonish Detective Herta,
head of Chief O'Neill's gambling detail,
who planned and took active charge of
the raid. Cards bearing the Imprint
of Partisan manufacturers were found
on every side. and two roulette wheels
were mute yet eloquent witnesses to
the extent of patronage which found
it's was to luxurious 1906.
One of the wheels had been disman-
tied, and one portion was not found.
Sufficient remains, however, to lead
the police to believe that it is an i'm
ported affair from Paris, capable of
being manipulated at the pleasure of
the operator through an electric device.
A powerful electric battery was found
concealed in a handsome wooden case
This was confiscated. as it is believed
to have played an important part in
the operations that took place in the
establishment.
The discovery of the richly appointed
boulevard gambling house was due to
a rumor persistenly circulated for sew
eral days to the effect that prominent
sporting man was bumped against the
faxed wheel for $4,000 at a recent
session there.
Steve LHommedieu. bookmaker,
horseman and widely known gambler,
is generally credited with having been
the victim but this he strenuously de-
MES.
With this story came another, too
well founded for doubt to the effect
that clerk in one Of the largest hotels
on the same fashionable drive played
the part of ''plugger" with finesse
new to Chicago.
This hotel man is said to have kept
a constant string of wealthy and prom
inent persons heading toward the pal
ace of chance
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
go DEVIL" WENT WITH FURY
Accidents in the Oil FI6Ids Of Indiana {
dancer Ilf6

MARION, Ind, Sept. 15.-N1iss Edith
Gauntt. daughter of j. IA. Gauntt. rev.
enue collector for this district, dropped
the 'go devil" a heavy iron bar into
an oil we'll today for the purpose Of
discharging 300 quarts of nitroglycerin
Miss Gauntt dropped the heavy iron
and then walked to what she consid-
cred a safe distance from the we'll.
when she turned to witness the result
of the explosion.
The discharge of the high explosive
sent the "go devil" ou like a cannon
ball. 1t struck the heavy steel stem
used for drilling the well, and which
was suspended from the top of the
derrick. This turned the course of
the missile and 1t shot downward,
passing through the hat worn by Miss
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
COURT SENSATION
The Husband Admitted Under Much
Pressure That the Woman
AIt6rndted Between Him
Gnd Murdered Man

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Sept. 15.-The
damage suit brought by Mrs. Albert
Sechrist against DR.. Louis Zorn, the
wealthy slayer of her husband, Albert
Sechrist, reached a sensational climax
today. The testimony was being
taken in the case, and the attorneys
for DR.. Zorn Unexpectedly put on the
stand one Gustave Heitzler, of Kansas
City, whom they endeavored to force to
declare that Mrs. Sechrist was his wife.
He declared repeatedly and most en-
phatically that she was not his wife,
and finally, drive into corner by
the searching questions of the examin-
ing attorney, refused an answer. He
was ordered to jail for contempt. but
before he was locked up he sought ad-
vice, and as result returned to the
stand and told a most remarkable
story.
He began by admitting that ''Mrs.
Sechrist' was his wife and that he had
never been divorced "About two
weeks ago." he said, 81 supposed that
she was in st. Louis visiting. I re-
ceived letters from her regularly. and
sent her money. When Sechrist was
killed I had no supposition that the
widow who so dramatically swore
vengeance over his dead body was my
wife. Only two weeks ago found it
out. Then discovered that she had
been leading a double life for years.
She frequently left her home for al
legged visits to ST. Louis and other
places. I know now that instead Of
going visiting she went to Sechrist.
when she left Sechrist's home to
come to me for a spell 1t was likewise
under the pretense of visiting When
| found it all out called on her and
upbraided her for deceiving me. She
said she could explain it all satisfac-
torily in time. and l believed her"
When Heitzler had finished his sto-
ry, which caused great sensation, all
eyes were turned to look for the wife
and widow, but she had slipped out of
the court room and disappeared. The
police are looking for her. The attor-
neys for the alleged widow immediate
ly threw up the case and it was dis
missed. If Mrs. Heitzler is found she
will be prosecuted.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
WIFE'S REASONS FOR DIVORCE
RmOnO Other THINGS Her Husband Is a Most
F6rV6nt POpuIiSt

SIOUX CITY Ia, Sept. 15.-Does
living two and a half years without a
bath, wearing a shirt three weeks
without changing and sleeping on
ones back stoop of hot nights
entitle wife to a divorce? is
the question to be decided by Judge
Wakefield, of the district court, in the
suit of Lillian E. Josephs VS.. Thomas
M. Josephs, wealthy farmer, in which
Mrs. Josephs asks 1892 alimony.
The above charges were made by
Mrs. Josephs while on the witness
stand. Further, she declared her
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
ODD FELLOWS MEET
HT IOWA GhPITHL
A Great Hss6mbIdge Welcomed bu
the Governor and MAJOR OF
Des M0ines

DEs MONIES, Ia. Sept. 15.-With
special trains arriving from all parts
of the country, and the attendance al
ready having reached 10000, the
seventyeighth annual session of the
sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows
was formally opened this morning by
Governor Cummins and Mayor Bran
ton, who welcomed the visitors In the
new auditorium.
Upon the conclusion of the exercises
the grand lodge went into a business
session and head the annual reports.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
WANTED TO REICH THE HOLY CITY

MILLBURY Mass, eSpt. 15.-Elmere
Alexander, aged so, a carpenter, while
crazed with drink yesterday afternoon
attempted to kill his son Clarence,
aged Is, and threw himself and the boy
into the flames of his barn that he had
set ON fire. The smoke from the burn
ing barn and the screams of the boys
mother called Henry Marble, neigh
Dor to the scene. He was in time to
save the boys life and prevent the in
sane man from accomplishing his pur-
pose.
Alexander had nearly choked the life
out of the boy when Mr.. Marble ar
rived and pulled the man from the
PROSTATE form of his son. The boy
will recover. Alexander said he had
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15

a vision of the holy city in church II
the morning, and was told by Jesus
Christ to kill his son, also to burn his
buildings and throw himself with the
boy into the fire. AS a reward for
this act he said Jesus told him he
should be allowed to go to the holy
city.
He said he had done the best he could
to earn the promised reward, but now
it was all Of no use because he he had
not been allowed to finish the job. He
was arrested and taken to Worcester
for safekeeping. He has been under
restraint because of indications of in
sanity before. The fire spread from
the house to the barn, and both build
ings, with their contents, were de-
stroyed.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
EI PdSO & Southwestern
Extension Ordered

BISBEE, Ariz., Sept. 15-There was
meeting of the stockholders of the
Ell Paso & Southwestern railroad COM
pany held here on Friday last, a
which most of the officers of the road
and Colonel Herring of Tucson, the
general counsel, were present.
1t was decided to extend the road
immediately from Forest Siding to
Naco, and Forest Siding will hereafter
by known as Forest Station.
The stockholders also ratified the ac-
ton of the directors in ordering the ex-
tension of the road from Fairbank tc
Tombstone.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15

husband was virulent Populist, and
that he cursed her because she adhered
to Republican doctrines. She said he
read continually to her from Populist
papers, and when she corrected many
of his mispronounced words he went
into a rage. Josephs retaliated by
declaring that when the Fourth of
July came on Sunday his wife made
him and the children go over hill so
that they could not see the neighbor's
fireworks. She was a widow and he
a bachelor when they were married
six years ago, and he acknowledges
that he should have known better
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
OF YUM
HOLD PRIMARIES
Sharp Contest for the County Or
fiCeS- lives Rgdin for the
Council

YUMA, Ariz., Sept. 1.-THE Demo-
cratic primaries Saturday were hotly
contested. 1t was a fight between
rival candidates for the nominations
for sheriff and district attorney, the
losing ticket being led by Mel Green
leaf ex-sheriff and candidate for the
nomination for that Office, and 1. L.
Brown, ex-district attorney, who de-
SIZED to displace the present incum-
bent, w. +. Timmons. The delegates
elected will support Timmons for dis
trict attorney, and are said to be about
equally divided on the sheriff question
between Gus Livingston. the present
incumbent, and w. C. Despair, who
seeks the nomination. There are cam
didates for each of the several offices
but so close are the contests in some
cases that the results are in doubt.
Senator Eugene S. Ives will be the
nominee for the council, W. F. Tim
mons for district attorney, D. L. De
Vane for probate judge andAlthee Mo-
desti for treasurer. These are con-
ceded S. B. Kinds, T. w. Underhil1
and w f. Marion are candidates for
of whom two are to he
The primaries in Somerton precinct
resulted practically the same as the
Yuma election.
There is much enthusiasm among
the Democrats of the town and county.
and they anticipate sweeping Demo-
cratic victory this fall.
Following are the delegates who
were chosen: J. M. Thacker, j. r.
Speer Jack Dunno, A. T. Pancrazi
w. E. Power, R. F. Davis, A. M. Fos-
ter, George Tally. II. P. Crandall, JON
athan Jones. Sam de Corse.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15

Gauntt tearing a hole four inches in
diameter. The shock stunned Miss
Gauntt but she was not seriously in
jured.
Tony Lippert. an oil operator of Lou
isville, and William Flynn, field man
ager for the Wabash Gas and Oil COM
pany, were blown from building and
landed fifty feet away in field by an
explosion of natural gas today. Lip
pert attempted to light the gas under
the boilers In pumping station. when
the explosion occurred. Flynn was
sitting at desk near the door and was
hurled through the door. Lippert was
blown through the side of the build
ing. The skin was burned from the
face and arms of Lippert, and he will
be disfigured for life Flynn was
burned about the hands and face.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
HIVE 4 ROPE, NEED 4 LEhDER
N6OrO GOnf6SS6S to 0utrdOinQ White Woman
viii Probably Be Lun6h6d.

4 VAN BUREN,, Ark, Sept. 13.-Hall
sMahone, a negro who was arrested
here last Tuesday night ON the charge
OF assaulting Mrs. Rebecca McCloud, a
white woman, had preliminary trial
ftoday, and he pleaded guilty to the
charge.
! Malone lay in wait for his victim.
file had seen her go to the doctor for
medicine for sick child, and on her
sretuin he sprang on her Ike wild
! beast A 10year-old child accom-
panied her. but was frightened away.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
REGULAR FORCES
WIN Fl BIG TRIUMPH
The Surrender OF a Revolutionary
General Gives Hope for Peace
in Colombia

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 15.-The
State Department has received a cable
gram from Minister Hart, at Bogota,
Colombia, saying that the revolution
ary General Carreazo, who had been
operating with strong force east of
Bogota, has surrendered.
This is regarded as of the utmost
Importance to the government author
tiles, who consider that it assures the
pacification of the whole eastern region
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15

Malone ran for the 10y to take him
back to where his victim lay, for the
purpose of killing them both, but the
Toy escared.
A crowd was formed last night to
hang Malone, and long rope was
found in the courthouse square this
morning. If a leader can be found to-
night vengeance may be done.
Sheriff Pitcock has strengthened
the guards and Prosecuting Attorney
Rogers promises the people, If they
will let the law take its course, Ma
hone shall be hanged publicly.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
ROOSEVELT GREETS HIS NEIGHBORS

ident is to tender to the people Cf
Nassau county this afternoon at his
home on Sycamore Hill,
1t is estimated that 10000 people
will be here. Special trains and
yachts are coming from all directions
bearing people to greet the President,
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
P6H6E PREVAILS
IN SOUTH HFRICH
Martial Law Soon to End and Ordi-
nary Law win Then Be Pro-
GIa;med

CAPETOWN, eSpt. 15.-In an inter-
view with the Associated Press today
Attorney General Graham said: 'aThe
general amnesty act will become a
law in a day or two, when martial law
will be repealed throughout the col
ony.
simultaneously the government
will proclaim the peace preservation
act enabling it to control the posses
sion, Importation and registration of
arms and ammunition. Profound
peace reigns throughout the colony"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
Help for Sufferers
OF the Forest Fires

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 15.-Contri-
buttons of money, food and clothing
were today sent to those made destitute
by the forest fires.
The SUPPLIES will reach the burnt
districts today. SO it is unlikely there
will be actual suffering for want OF
clothing or food.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
British Steamer Lost
Hi on Board Drowned

COLOMBO. Ceylon. Sept. 15.-Tt Is
now learned that the British steamer
foundered on a reef south
of Cardiva island, in the Indian ocean,
September s.
The captain and thirteen men are
believed to have been drowned.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Sept. 15.--Oys-
ter Bay is en- fete today. Thousands
,of visitors are on the streets, and
every few moments the loud report of
I Ianvils loaded with powder breaks the
silence.
The occasion is a reception the Pres
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
New Attorney General
For California

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Sept. 15.-
Governor Gage today appointed u. S.
Webb, district attorney of Plumas
to the position of attorney
general of California, vice Tiney L.
Ford, resigned.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15

grounds of the Union Pacific grounds.
This action was taken by the railroad
because of an assault made yesterday
by pickets upon two breakers,
one of whom was killed.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
Calamity OF the Sea
Fittu Fishermen Drowned

LONDON, Sept 15.- Atelegram
from Calias, France, today announced
that nine vessels of the French cod
fleet foundered in the North seas dur
in gthe recent gale, and fifty fishermen
were drowned.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
FEDERHL COURT 6NJOINS STRIKERS

OMAHA, Neb., Sept 15.-Judge Nc
Pherson, in the federal court today
granted a temporary injunction re-
straining the striking shopmen from
placing pickets about the gates and
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
Reported Min6 Disaster
Fifteen Men MiSSinO

BLUEFIELDS, w. Va. Sept. ia
heavy explosion of gas occurred in the
Algoma mine, located on the North
Fork branch at II this morning
Fifteen men are reported missing.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-15
Justice Grdu Dead
At His Summer i1Om6

LYNN Mass, Sept. 15.-Justice Hor-
ace Gray, who retired from the United
States supreme court recently, died
at his summer home in Nahant t1is
morning of paralysis.
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"JUST MAKING BELIEVE"
One Way to Make This Dull Old
World Seem Brighter.

There is many failure on the part
of grown UPS" to comprehend the
mental processes of their imaginative
superiors children. Some clumsy
person calls the most charming device
of fancy another of those naughty
fibs." BY that condemnation he sets
up a well nigh impossible barrier be-
tween hipaself ami the childish dreamer.
Not long ago a grown up was accost-
cd OH the street by a dainty maiden OF
four, who nodded a bright good morn
ing and then said. Isn't there going to
be a wedding down there?'' pointing
across the square.
81 think not" said the obtuse adult,
II haven't heard of any wedding"
care you sure? | think there's going
to be one," persisted the little maiden.
81 don't see any flowers or carriages,
and guess you are mistaken" replied
the champion of dull fact.
Then the tiny pleader drew nearer.
and with an entreating touch of her
hand and voice lowered out of hear
ing of the fairies she breathed:
please say there's going to be we'd
ding. I'm just making believe"
Could the power of imagination &C
further? Could there be a simpler de
vice for turning this dull world into q
garden Of flowers and sweet music
than this same gentle making be-
lieve?'
Imagination often proves to be the
door that opens into high philosophy
of life. We all remember Dickens
brave little marchioness. Did you ever
taste orange peel and water?' she de-
manded of the gay Dick Swiveller. He
replied that he never had tasted that
ardent beverage.
eff you make believe very much, it's
very NICE" said the small servant, but
if you don't, you know, it seems as If i
would bear little more seasoning GER
tainly."
AS long as life has its ups and downs
it Is by no means impossible that to Us
all, old as we'll as young, there may
come a time when we shall be glad to
have acquired the accomplishment OF
making believe very much.-Youth
Companion.
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Female BarO0s.

In only two cases have baronetcies
been conferred ON women in England.
Once was In 1886 on the mother Of
General Cornelius Speelman; the other
was Dame Maria Bolles, made so by
Charles L