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The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
GREAT FRIGHT|BG STORM 1T DEhTH WILEY
Men, Houses and Animals Blown Around at
B0l|drdt.

YUMA, Ariz., Oct. 9.-Advices from
Bellarat, in Inyo county, Cal, the
point from which Death Valley expe-
ditions are fitted out, tell of terrific
storm that swept over the Panamint
range several days ago, doing great
damage to property and injuring
many persons. Buildings were blown
down and human beings and animals
were tossed about
Porter Brothers House, the leading
hotel at Ballarat was wrecked. The
dining-roOm, which occupied the mid
die of the house, was blown complete
ly away, while the rest of the building
was left intact. Four persons who
were in the dining room were rough
ly hurled about. "a waitress received
a number of bruises about the head.
The cook suffered a fracture of the
right thigh, being tossed a distance
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
Babies Put In Oven
The Incubator Good

DES MONIES, Ia, Oct. 9.-That an
oven may make a good baby incubator
Is proved By the fact that the twin
babies of Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Simmons
have heen put III an oven for a period
Of three weeks. during which their lit
tie lives seemed TO hang by thread.
The infants were Eorn three weeks
ago. One weighed three and half
pounds, and the other three pounds.
and each was twenty-six inches long.
Both are girls.
At the time of their birth the physl-
clans said they considered it imposs1-
BILE for the frail little bodies to be kept
alive, although it might be possible
with the aid of an incubator for several
weeks to urse them until they couio
gain more vitality.
The oven of large range was I'M
mediately eonvertedinto an incubator.
and the little girls grandmother took
charge of the funny baby house. With
constant watching the heat was kept
uniform.
The infants were kept in basket in
the oven for three weeks, and are now
in healthy condition.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
W0MHN n VICTIM OF
MYSTERIOUS MURDER
Mrs. Littlefield Lived Alone, With
Her Two YOUNG Sons, Remote
From the Highway

BANGOR, Me-, Oct. 9.-Mrs. Eliza
Littlefield, of Penobscot, forty miles
from here on the coast, is dead or dy-
ing as the result of a mysterious as
sault.
Mrs. Littlefield lived alone with her
two sons, aged 13 and 9 respectively,
on a small farm a mile and a half
from the main-t travelled highway
while the husband and two elder sons
were away at sea.
One of the boys returned from a
hunting trip at noon today to find his
mother lying unconscious on the
floor by the side of her bed, bleeding
from cuts on the throat and her head
mass of bruises. At last accounts
she had not recovered consciousness
and the attending physicians said she
would die without speaking an intelli-
gent word.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
INVENTOR WIS DISAPPOINTED

of secret formula, covered with COM
position.
Zimmerman stood twenty-five feet
away from the jacket and he fired five
shots into the center of the bulps-eye
of small target which was pinned to
the invention. Then he peppered the
armor all over with 22-caliber car
tridges. The place where the five bull
let's struck showed a ragged hole, from
which protruded a composition resem-
bling asbestos. There was a lump on
the inner sid of the jacket, which in
dicated that the bullets had made sub
stantial progress, although they did
not go through. Zimmerman said
| that in all probability the device would
prove efficient in time of war, but ne
did not care to test it by taking the
chance Of killing the earnest and en-
! thusiastic inventor.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Frederick
Winter had five bullets shot into his
Jacket yesterday afternoon at the Ter
race Garden, and still he was not sat
isfied. The marksman was "Gus"
Zimmerman, the champion rifle shot,
who was restrained by what he termed
his 'horse sense" from shooting the
Jacket while Winter, the inventor of
the garment, wore it.
Winte, was deeply hurt when Zim-
norman declined to draw beat on him
as he stood arrayed in his armor, and
he said so. Winter is carpenter who
for the last FIVE years has been work
ing on a device which he offered yes
terday for a practical test. The jacket
looked like q cuirass of steel covered
with paper muslin, and + was nearly
as heavy as so much iron plate. The
inventor said 1t was made of meta
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
Cr6SC6uS Tries for
Record and Fails

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 9.-Cresceus,
George H. Ketcham's champion trot-
ter, made an attempt to lower the
worlds record at the opening of the
Grand Circuit meeting in this city, but
failed on account of bad track. Cres-
ceus covered the mile in 2.08, which is
the fastest ever hung out on the Oak
ley track.
Before Cresceus was sent his exhi-
bition mile he was brought on the
track alongside Dan Patch, the king
of PAGERS, and the two went half mile
together, amid wild cheering from the
spectators. This is the first time that
champion PAGER and champion trot-
ter have appeared together on a race
track in an exhibition, and the crowd
appreciated the treat.
In his exhibition mile, Cresceus was
paced by two running horses. He was
driven by his owner, George H.
Ketcham. of Toledo.
After the exhibition Mr.. Ketchan
said: II am sorry that the track was
not fit for a record-zreaking perform
ance today. Cresceus was never in
better condition than he is right now. F."
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09

Of thirty feet. Two miners were Sc
verely bruised.
The Ballarat hotel suffered extern
sive damage, one side being blown off
the house, and the furniture of many
rooms being hurled into the street
and broken. A saloon near by was
turned completely around. Many resi-
dences were blown to the ground.
Eight persons, besides those at Por-
ter Brothers hotel, received injuries.
Many of these were struck by flying
missiles. Fully a score of persons
were drenched to the skin. Horses
and mules were disabled, but none
we're killed Several burros were
killed. No person was killed. so far
as known. but news has not yet been
received from Death Valley or the
outlying oalGps rf Ballarat. which
were in the course of the storm. The
damage done to property by the
storm is estimated at $4,000.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
Makes a Frantic Appeal to the Trust klnQ
For H6ID.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct 9-Congressman
Charles H. Grosvenor, of Ohio, fearful
of the wrath of the people at the COM
ing Congressional elections, because of
the coal strike, and knowing, perhaps,
as well as any mortal can know, the
power behind the coal operators. makes
frantic appeal to the King of Trusts.
through Clement A. Griscom, president
of the American line of steamships,
and who is to be. Mr.. J. Pierpont Nor
gan's representative in the shipping
combine, to bring about a settlement.
Mr. Grosvenor, it will be remem-
bered, was the personal representative
of President Mckinley on the floor of
the House during the latter's admins
tratiOn.
His plea for a settlement of the an
thracite coal strike is contained in a
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
HOW EvHNS WENT
Report OF a Committee Charged
Him With Injustice in Pension
Office, and Roosevelt HC-
CeDted Resignation.

WASHINGTON D. c., Oct 9-The
encampment of the G. A. R., which is
the business meeting of that order, be-
gan its session today in the First Con-
gregational church, in this city.
The attendance comprised about
1850 delegates. and Commander-in-
Chief Torrance presided
The general officers submitted their
reports and the annual address was
delivered by Commander Torrance.
Among the official documents pre-
seated was the report of the commit
tee appointed last year to investigate
the administration of the pension Office
by the then commissioner of pensions,
H. Clay Evans.
The committee found that the COM
missioner was not disposedto admins
ter the duties of his Office in a spirit
of equity and justice. On the pre-
sentation of the report to President
Roosevelt on March % last the resig-
nation of Evans was accepted.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09

dispatch sent from this city yesterday
to Mr.. Griscom, which reads:
Public sentiment in this section bit
ter against coal operators beyond de-
scription. If continued, will assure
Democratic Congress and financial
ruin. Mr.. Morgan, if he can interfere
and effect settlement now, would es-
tablish himself in position stronger
than any other living American. The
result would react favorably upon all
his real enterprises. 1t would be bet
ter from a mere selfish standpoint than
all the anthracite coal in the country
is worth, but from the humanitarian
standpoint it would be benefaction.
Il go home tomorrow to face 5000
mad coal miners, with miner candi-
date against me.
&C. H. GROSvENOR.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
Drowned In a Tub
Helping H6r Husband

PEORIA, ILL.,. Oct 9.-Frank B.
Townsend, living at 1881 Hamilton
boulevard, a clerk in the general
freight Offices of the Iowa Central
railway went into the bathroom at his
home today to shampoo his head.
The room was cold and he discon-
uected the pipe used to carry off the
poisonous gas from the instantaneous
heater. Within few seconds he fell
to the floor. overcome by gas. His
wife rushed to his assistance. and she
too was overcome She fell into the
tub filled with water and was
drowned. Mr.. Townsend was dis
covered by servant. and assistance
was called. The woman was beyond
recovery, but this afternoon the at
tending physicians say that Townsend
may recover
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09

DENVER, Colo, Oct 9.-The Ma
tional Live Stock association, several
of the large western railways and the
individual stockmen throughout the
west, with the assistance of the legal
department of the government, have
decided to fight the proposed merger,
now in process of formation, OF the
great packing industries OF the coun-
try. Work to this end Is now In pro4
gress The announcement was made
by President John S. Springer OF the
National Live Stock association this
morning, following the conference
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
West Virginia Men
Gain Their Demands

MONTGOMERY, w. Va, Oct o.
Seventeen mines which have been idle
since the Inauguration OF the strike
will start up tomorrow morning and
4 ,00C men will resume work. Such an
agreement was reached this morning
at a convention of United Mine
Workers sub-district No. l of division
No. IT.
The proposition accepted provides
for nine hours a day, pay every two
weeks. and gives miners the right to
organize, but does not say that the
organization will be recognized. No
other mines are affected by the ac-
Lion
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
R6C6IV6rShlp Suit
Fl Doubtful Remedy

BOSTON, Oct 9.-The announce
ment that at the suggestion OF Attor-
ney Heman w. Chaplin, five Boston
men had filed bill in equity in the
State Supreme Court against the
coal companies and coal-carrying
roads directly connected with the
strike, asking that receiver be ap-
pointed, was received with little hope
of success by the public. today. Though
Mr.. Chaplin''s reasoning is admitted
to be sound, the prospects of long
and bitter court controversy leaves
little hope of immediate relief from
the present coal famine.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
TO FIGHT PHGKING MERGER

with President c. F. Morse of Kansas
City, who is president of both the Kan
sas City and Denver stock yards COM
panies. The packers have endeavered
and are still striving to secure control
of the Kansas City and Denver stock
yards.
"T'he government will be with us in
the fight" said President Springer to-
day. President Roosevelt means
what he says when he talks about
trusts, and | have a letter here on my
desk authorizing my statement that the
Roosevelt administration Is with this
association"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
Sympathetic Strike
Reaches Switzerland

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 9.-The
workmen's national committee has or
dered sympathetic strike throughout
Switzerland in support of the street
car men.
The newspapers have been forced to
suspend publication Troops have been
ordered out.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-"It is my
firm belief that Congress can acquire
and operate the coal fields"
This statement was made today by
former Senator Chandler of New
Hampshire, now president of the Span
ish Treaty Claims Commission.
'In doing this the government would
not of necessity have to acquire title to
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
6HhNDL6R HSSERTS
THE POWER OF CONGRESS

the mines. 1t could take possession
of them and operate them for single
year if desired, or it could continue to
hold them Indefinitely. To be sure, the
mines are private property, but coal
is public necessity. and where pub
lie necessity is endangered the FEEDER
al Government has ample authority to
take action for relief"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
Biz Mining Deal
Reported in Mexico

LAREDO, Tex, Oct. "a special
from ZZacatecas, Mexico, says the San
Rafael mines, reduction works and
machinery have been sold to A. E.
StillweIl for $160,000 cash.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-10-09
Metal and Moneu Market.

NEW YORK, Oct, s--Mexican dol
lara 4011c; silver, $3.50. Copper, I1.5O
md 11.65
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20
HAM|LTON'S
STATEMENT
Attributes His Crime 10 Liquor
and Cards

WHATCoM. May 20.--Alfred Ham.
Iron. the condemned murderer %
u. VI. Woodbury., has handed what
he calls his dying statement 70 At
tarrey Lindsay. and Il Is practically
a sermon on the evil results Of drink
ing and gambling.
Hamilton says he had 81 oN0 In his
possession and had been drinking
heavily for several days before the
com mission Of his crime. he had
been told that men were going 70
XIII him and take away hts money
Whether Ia jest OF not he does not
know; but I'm his fevercd condition he
sought one 81 the men No trouble
followed IN. meeting until the town
where the conversation was being
held. and told him ne was going 10
lock him up. He says after that he
has no recollection Of the details of
the crime.
Hamilton pays his respects 20 the
governor by saying he had no hope
OF clemcncy from him as he had
been prosecuting him for three
years
In closing he attributes his mental
condition 70 excessive drink and be-
lug drugrsd. and argues that he had
no malice against the man killed and
did not even know him, e write
fhia. = .esueissd@r ~in the face 81
death, having but two days more o.
life and with no hope of ciemency.
IN the hope that u may guide others
away from the effects ~ the ex-
cesSive use of liquor"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20
8 HOURS FOR UNCLE SAM
HEREAFTER THOSE PERSONS WHO TAKE GOVERNMENT CON.
TRACTS WILL OBSERVE NATIONS WORKING DAY
RULE-rHE SPIRIT OF THE LAW APPLIES NOW

Tor the merchant marine or otherwise
Il has been customary 20 follow the
standard OF working hours In the
yards as set by the government.
This eiEht-hour move for all govern
mcnt contract work will set new
pace tn the shipbuiiding yards OF the
Atlantic coast, where the eight hour
system does not already prevail. And
u viii most likely have It's effect on
this ccaat.
How II Applies Locally
In Morans' yards, where the big
hattlesh< Nebraska II under con.
structlsa. the minimum OF working
hours per diem " more than
eight Heretofore this firm could in
a measure, consistently dole out lie
system Of hours 20 It's employees and
stu shield itself in the fact that
the government had left the matter
N hours discretionary. But the pas
sage Of the present law puts n dif-
ferent phase on the matter. IL places
the unNcd States government,
squarely In favor OF the eight hour
a-day system for all men engaged 10
It's work, And II the law Is not
retroactive and does not cover cone
tracts already placed. II makes tts In.
tent towards the workman's working
day sufficiently plain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20

According TO teicgraphie dis
patches from Washington. congress-
before adjournment yesterday. I'M
der suspension OF tho rules. passed
the hin authorizing eight hours work
per diem ON all government con-
tracts.
There Is n pretty big government
contract on hand by local ship
building firm that is about 10 com.
mence the construction Of S.oOe. 900
eattleship, the Nebraska. A question
was raised whether the passage u
this bin would not apply TO the work
men who are now and VIII be en-
gaged In the construction OF this
vessel The question u purely legM
one and Assistant Prosecuting Attor-
ney CnxhmNn, who was seen this
morning Is inclined 90 think that II
does not apply 10 Morans' contract.
The spirit Of the law. said he.
fully applies 60 the case, but tech
nicaily u only covers all future con-
tracts let by the government.
A prominent government official.
who said his name could net be used,
said this morning. In Eastern cities
where shipbuilding Is active, whether
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20
CHAMBERS
REPORT ON
GAMBLING
Other Business TO Come Up al
MEETING Tomorrow

A. the regular meeting Of the
Chamber OF Commerce tomorrow
morning the committee having in
charge the gambling situation Is OK
peeted to make a written report.
This report. according to instructions
given, will contain the result OF the
committees recent visit to Mayor
Humes, as we'll as recommendations
as to the best course OF action 70 be
followed In the matter. The COM
mittee consists of Judge w. r. Hoyt.
Lovett NJ. Wood and w, r. Boone.
The manufacturers committee will
also have a report to present upon
the proposed visit TO Seattle 81 the
Illinois Manufacturers Association.
The Chamber OF Commerce commit
tee and n delegation from the local
Manufacturers Association have
been In conference regarding the
manner OF entertaining the visitors
upon their visit to Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20
NEGLECTED. CHILDREN

Bessie HaRiett, a 7o4ycar-oid girl.
has caused ar Information 20 be Is
sued against her father by the state.
She alleges thar since the death %
her mother her father William HaE.
lett has become an hahlsuRl drunk
ard. and has grossly neglected his
three little children. The children
have heen taken In charge by Poor
Commissioner Hermann and the
father Is cited 20 appear before the
superior court and show cause why
they should not be taken from him
permanently.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20
HE INTENDED
TO SLEEP 1T OFF

Wake up" said Policeman Humes
10 a fairly well dressed but lntoxi-
Gated tramp who had fallen asleep
on bench IN front Of the Diller no.
tel this morning.
GO on" said the stranger. Tn
asleep. Don't botheE me-"
"Wen. you come TO. and climb 0ut
Of there" said tho cop,
"Ail right, them" the bum replied,
but what time In ~"
Humes looked at his watch and
told the sleepy gent that II was Just
o'clock.
Well" said the festive hobo, as
he settled down for another snooze.
you call me about 4 o'clock.
You're lust one hour early"
Humes pulled the fellow from hts
improvised bed and sent him down
Flrst avenue. Later IN the morn
ing Humes found HE friend asleep
in a mail car on Second avenue a
good talk saved his arrest and he
was allowed 10 go free,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20
THE DOVES
MOVE ON
They Are Too soiIsd TO Live On
Washington Stree,

The low class hawdy houses on
lower Washington street have been
stripped ~ their disreputable Ia.
mates. The order has gone forth
for these "soiled doves" 10 move.
but they have not yst done
80. Hlaekrhapri IL their future
home. but IN that part Of the city
they do not care 20 live.
They will move" says Chief Sui
Ivan. "or thsy viii get out %
town"
Last night Police Sergeant Leigh
ton and officer burkman raided tho
Columbus. Pacific, Phoenix and We'll
come houses on Washington street
and arrested ~ women who had
failed 90 obey the order of the chief
10 20 south" The bail Of each was
flxef at tz5. The dead line has
passed Washington street and 10 go-
Ing south rapidly. Main street will
next be cleaned out. The police have
adopted drastic measures and they
say they mean business
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20

ing his partner he had gone 60 Green
Lake. Al o'clock yesterday even-
ing V. ~. Hardin, a street car con-
ductor. found the body lying face
downward IN an abandoned skid
road near the terminus OF the Green
Lake ear line. Under the body,
olasped BY the fingers Of the lett
hand was the 3B-caliber bulldog re-
Yolver.
one chamber OF the weapon was
empty and Ia the left aide Of the
head Was "a bullet hole. The bail
had lodged IN the brain.
Deputy Coroner wiitHie was called
and had the body removed 20 the
norgue. Ira the clothing was found
q contract with a tirIn Of local Phys
iclana agreeing 20 cure che bearer Tor
tg5, aud d gold watch. bat no money.
on hearing o. her husbands death
Mrs Riekart told Mr. Layton OF her
suspicious. and the latter made q
thorough Investigation He stated
this afternoon that nli signs went
TO indicate that Itickart Killed him-
self Tho fact that Hlckart was left
handed. that the bullet was fired in
10 the left hand side Of the head, ana
that the revolver was IN the loft
hand IL regarded by Mr. Layton az
convincing proof Of suicide.
Rickart had for several months
been suffering from estnrrh Of the
stomach. and had bceu despopdent
although BY nature ioyinl and san
Efiine ~ temperament He was ~
years Of age. and leaves a widow and
one child lie Was a member OF the
woodmen Of the World and well
known throughout the city
Mrs. HtokAFtfe Story
Mrs. Rickart wsH very reluctant
10 disCuHs the matter. Tho fecu
would come out IN time, she said
and she ala not desire 20 accuse any
ono without good cause.
This man who had trouble with
my husband was horse dealer" she
said, 'and borrowed Iaa0o from
him IN Los Angeles. Cal. "a years ago.
My husband had no reason TO doubt
the mans honesty, for he had paid
spot cash for all horses he had pre-
viomsiy bought The man later paid
back 1900. but no more. lie pursued
aniliasittfnAte occupation IN Los AM
gclen. and when Mr.. Nicknrt mos
him on the street In this city some
v crkA ago he stated that he intended
10 establish a business here.
when the mans debt 10 Mr.
RiekArt was mentioned. hot words
followed. They agreed 20 meet again
a seek ago Saturday night. but /
persuaded my husband not 40 do 80.
II was Just before this proposed
meeting that Mr. Rickari bought the
revolver. he carried u again the
next Monday morning. but lett "
home after that until yesterday. tie
acted strangely yesterday afternoon.
he refused 20 ii~ down - usual at
ter lunch. and before leaving ! no
iiced an unusual look IN his eye. He
walked Instead Of taking the street
ear as usual. and ! noilrct later that
ne hnst tsken he srrsites Win him
I believe my husband had an en-
eBKemeut with this man. The truth
will al he known hefore tong"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-20
meNuIty's Case Different
ate BEANS
TOGETHER
A Friend OF John r. Dore Has New
Sullivan Heir

Some more fun Is promisei in the
famous sullivan will case BY David
shaw, d Boston lawyer Of political
fame, who arrived In this city last
night with another claimant TO the
estate up his sleeve" lie appeared
al the court house early this morn
ing and talked to a Star reporter
through a barricade formed Of papers
pertaining 20 the estate and several
attacks OF briefs. He says Il Is his
Intention 90 thoroughly investigate
the ease before he files his claim,
The name OF his client cannot yet be
disclosed. but he cheerfully intimates
that In n short time Hannah CAL
iaghnn and Edward Corcoran will be
back numbers and Marie carrnu will
look Ike 30 cents.
Mr.. Shaw Is a partner In the B0s-
ton law firm OF Shaw a. Fitzgeral,
and ia we'll known IN eastern political
circles as he has been IN the Massa-
ehusetts senate for years and 10 now
Democratic candidate from the
Ninth congressional district Of that
state. He inquired affeotionately az
ter Attorney John r. Dore. and tolls
how they read law and ate beans to-
Rether when Mr.. Dore lived In Bos-
tnu