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Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

New York. February 26.-President Roosevelt was the chief speaker to- night at a great mass meeting at Car negie hall, held ito do honor to the character and labors of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, the scholar, the missionary, the philanthropist, the preacher and the gentleman
 The meeting was held under the auspices of the New York thank offer ing commission which had charge of the local work of the Twentieth Cen tury Thank Offering fund Of $2O, ,O0O 900 that has been raised by Methodists advent of the twentieth century of the Christian era. The hall was crowd ed to it's doors and hundreds were un- able to gain admittance. President Roosevelt reached the hall, escorted by a detachment of mounted police, at S:3O. He addressed the immense audi ence as follows:
 MT. Chairman, Ladies and Gentle men: l am glad to have the chance of addressing this representative body of the great church which Wesley found. ed, on the occasion of the commemo- ration of the two hundredth annivers- ary of his birth. America, moreover, has a peculiar proprietary claim on Wesley's memory, for it is on our con tinent that the Methodist church has received it's greate development. 1u the days of our colonial life Methodism was not on the whole a great factor in the religious and social life of the people. The Congregationalists were supreme throughout most of New Eng land; the Episcopalians on the sea board from New York southward while the Prebyterian congregations were most numerous along what was then the entire western frontier; and the Quaker, Catholic, and Dutch Re formed churches each had develop ments in special places. The great growth of the Methodist church, like the great growth of the Baptist church, began at about the time of the revo- lutionary war. Today my theme Is purely Methodism.
 Since the days of the revolution nc, only has the Methodist church in- creased greatly in the old communities of the thirteen original states, but it has played . peculiar and prominent part in the pioneer growth of our country and has in consequence as stunned a position of immense lmpor- tance throughout the vast region west of the AlIeghenies which has been add ed to our nation since the days when the continental congress first met.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
SAYS LEILICH LIES.

Salt Lake. Utah. February 26.-Presi- dent Joseph Smith of the Mormon church was shown by an Associated Press correspondent a copy of the po- iygamy charges brought against Sena- tor-elcct 5moot by Rev. Leiiich. "l wish to deny in the most emphatic terms possible,' said President Smith, that there is any truth whatever in these charges. MT. Shoot has only one wife and never had another, either be- fore, or after Utah went into the union. There is no such record of plural mar riages kept in the Temple, therefore there can be no such record of M:. Shoots plural marriage, as is charged by Rev. Leflich. I wish to repeat that the Mormon church does not now sane ton plural maria ges. nor has it since Utah entered the union. The charges against MT. Smoot are absolutely false"
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
STATE OF KANSAS
 SHOWED UNDER
The Worst Storm in Nearly Quarter
 of a Century.

Topeka, Kan, February 26.-A heavy snowstorm prevails in the western DOT tion of the state. It extends from the east boundary on the south and west ward clear to New Mexico. Snow has been falling for some time and traffic is blocked. At Liberal the snow is ly- ing twenty-four inches on a level, while at Santa Rosa it is twelve inches.
 No trains from the west have got in here today. The Rock Island train due here last night is laid up on T switch at Guyman. All westbound trains are being held at Buckley. The snow is abating at present and railway officials hope that they may be able tc get the line clear and trains running some time tonight. It is said to be the heaviest snow known in the western part of the state for the last twenty three years.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
TWIN EXPLOSIONS.
One at Colorado Springs, Other at
 Colorado City.

Colorado Springs. Colo, February 26. As a result of two explosions in this vicinity about four o'clock this after noon, one man and a child are dead and another child is probably i:tally injured.
 In the photographic establishment of w. E.. Martin. on the west side, Mar tin attempted to mix some flash light power, using salt. pepper and sulphur. His little four-year-old boy. Florida. was playing nearby. The explosion oc- cured, blew out the eyes of the child. and inflicted wounds on the head from which it died in d few minutes. It also tore off the right arm of Martin, terribly disfigured his face. Martin survived only about three hours.
 The building was shattered by the fierce of the explosion.
 In Colorado City at exactly the same time another explosion occurred as the result of little Willie SUggs, ten years of age. is at Fort Francis hospital, probably fatally wounded. He was playing with q sas pine cannon, made by himself, when it cxDloded and he re- ceived 2 fracture cf the skull and other serious injuries from which he is expected to die at any time.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

tc force this case to q vote did so with a perfect realization of the embasrass- ments which would follow if the demo- crats carried out their flibusterinS threat. and they have arranged a pro- granme to reduce the minoTity's ob- structive power 10 q minimum, as far as the appropriation bills are concern cd. This is to be accomplished by 2 special rule which has been tentative ly prepared. by which all preliminary parliamentary steps for getting the ap- propriation bills with the senate amendments into conference can be cut off. But later in the afternoon the re- publicans interested in the omnibus public building bill threatened to vote against the rule unless it made pro- vision for their bill. This disturbing factor in the situation was not strengthened out tonight
 T=e republican programme Glsd in- cludes proposition to continue the legislative day of today until noon of March in order to obviate the long and tedious work of approving tli= journal against flibusterinG tartics. A recess was taken tonight until II o'clock. and rule has been prepared which hereafter will give a motion for recess precedence over q motion t0 ad- journ. Under the opera tion of thes- drastic measures, it is believed that none of the appropriation bills or other necessary measure lies in jeopardy but the present situation undoubtedly sounds the death knell of many mino, measures.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
SALT LAKE SURPRISED.

Salt Lake, Utah. February 26.-"The ministerial alliance is not back of the charges Of polygamy brought against Ar. Smoot by Dr. Leilich.' said Rev. W. NJ. Paden Of the First Presbyterian church tonight. "The charges were brought independently by pr. Leilitch was informed last night that such charges will be brought against MT. Shoot, although this accusation does not form a part of the formal protest against Mir. Shoot brought by the mn isteriai alliance, yet that body will stand back of Dr. Leilitch."
 The polygamy charge against Sena tor-elect Smoot was recei:ed with the utmost surprise in Salt Lake, among Mornons and Gentiles alike.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
FAST FIGHTING
 TWENTY ROUNDS
The Young Corbett -Hanlon Bout
 Ended in Draw.

San Francisco, February 26.-After twenty rounds of the fastest fighting ever seen in San Francisco, Referee Graney declared the bout between
 Young COrbett of Denver and Eddie Hanlon of San Francisco draw
 Young Corbett clearly demonstrated 10 the immense crowd present that he
 hls not gone back, as some sporting
 writers would have the public believe.
 Hanion also showed that the high opinion in which he has been held by
 californian boxing enthusiasts has been justified.
 The contest from spectacular
 s'dhdpoint was the best ever witnessed
 'ii Ihe coast, both men putting up a
 clean' hard, scientific contest. Cor
 "e'' experience and knowledge of the game saved him on several occasions l rom the defeat which seemed to ba | ms inevitable portion. But the mir- i ute interval did wonders for the Dem i Verlte' and he came back at the Cali i iornlan always willing and ready to i take the blows which Han1on roi,od
 on his head and body.
 From the first to the seventh ro,pds, Iian!on had shade the better of tb. contest, but the lucky seventh was the
 turning point apparently in the tide or battle in Corbett's favor. At one e4aoa in this round it seemed as if the IittIa Californian could not ward off , knockout. but his wonderful punish. ment-talijng powers stood him in good
 stead and the call of time was wei ! come sound for him.
 ] From the seventh until the twentieth 1 il was 9 sive-and- take contest. and tc 1 the pro Hanlon house present it seemed
 as if the decision should be his But ] Referee Graney thought otherw&e and ! declared the contest a draw.
 During the last ten rounds Hanlor had Corbett on queer street on severa'
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

Washington. February 26.-(Special) omnibus statehood bill that it has no chance of passage. At least seven democrats and several republicans who had supported Quay served notice on him that they would oppose the bill as a rider to the appropriation bill and there was nothing left for him but to accept the situation. The bill is still nominalIy before the senate but it is displaced whenever an appropriation bill appears.
 An effort is being made to induce the democrats to agree to a compromise which will admit Arizona and New Mexico as enc state, and permit Ar- zona to become q separate state when it's po- ilation, according to a census take:I yearly, shall reach three hun dred thousand. possibly smaller num- Der.
 Several republicans with whom talked today declared that unless Ari- zonians would agree to such compro- mise Immediately and ask the demo cratic senators to endorse it the next congress undoubtedly would pass q two-state bill which would wipe Ari- Zona off the map for all time. These promise offered on the lines | have in dicated would succeed
 c. C. RANDOLPH
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
.RIOTOUS SCENE
 IN THE HOUSE
The Democrats in a State of Ins1r
 rection

Washington, February 26. Amid scenes which recalled the memorable and exciting days of the Fifty first congress, when party feeling ran fierce ly and the hall of repre-cntaUives re- sounded with denunciation of alleged 'high-handed methods of ma ajcrity" James J. Butler of Missouri was un- seated today by the house and George C. R. Wagoner was seated in his place.
 The democrats had decided in their caucus this morning that if this case was called up they would prosecute the flibuster from now until March 1, re- Sardless of consequences upon legisla- ton. and they began the fight as soon as the gavel fell at neon. Roll call fol- lowed roll call and it took over three hours to approve the journal of yester- days proceedings. Then when the decks were cleared the case was called. A spirited debate Of two hours followed and finally. after repeated roll calls. the case was brought to a vote The democrats then attempted to block things by leaving the hall, but enough absenteeS were finally brought in to make up the necessary quorum The closing chapter was dramatic Dalzel! of Pennsylvania, who was in the chair refused to recognize the demand for q division, and Richardson, the minority leader, stood in his place and denounc- ed his course in unmeasured terms amid the jeers of the republican side. The handful of democrats present were overridden roughshod and War- oner was seated.
 The republican leaders in deciding
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

For a century after the declaration of independence the greatest work Of our people, with the exception only of the work of self-preservation under Lincoln, was the work of the pioneers as they took possession of this con- tinent. During that century we pushed westward from the Alleghenfes 10 the Pacific, southward to the Gulf and the Rio Grande and also took possession of Alaska. The work of advancing our
 boundary, of pushing the frontier across forest and desert and mountain chain, was the great typical work Of our nation; and the men who did it- the frontiersmen, the pioneers, the backswoodsmen, plainsmen, mountain men-formed a class by themselves. It was an iron task, which none but men of iron soul and iron body could do. The men who carried it to a success full conclusion had characters strong alike for good and fer evil. Their rug Ged natures made them powers who served light or darkness with fierce, intensity: and together with heroic traits they had those evil and dreadful tendencies which are but too apt to be found in characters of heroic possibii- ities. Such men make the most effl- cient servants of the Lord if their abounding vitality and energy are di- rected alright; and if misdirected their influence is equally potent against the cause of Christianity and true civiliza- tion. In the hard and cruel life of the border, with it's grim struggle against the forbfdding forces of wild nature and wilder men, there was much to pull the frontiersman down. If left to him. self, without moral teaching and moral guidance, without any of the influ-
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

occasions, but each time the Denver lad came back strong and willing for the fray. taking much punishment and always awaiting an opportunity to send his right to the head or his left to the body. Corbett's best blow de- veloped in tonight's fight was a right uppercut to the chin and the Califor nian's heretofore almost impregnable guard was beaten down on more than one occasion, Corbett sending his right to the chin repeatedly.
 Toward the end of the contest he split Hanlon's right eye open and had the Frisco boys nose beaten out of shape. Hanlon's best blows were a right to the body and rights and lefts to the head, and he did his most effec- tive work at closa range. Whenever Ccrbett stood off from him it was dis astrous for Eddie, as the former in- variably rushed in, sending his right eC either the body or the head. Han- lon beat Corbett's guard down on at least four occasions and had the Den yer lad in an almost defenceless condi- ton, and the Denver lad was forced to hang on to avoid punishment and a knockout. On several occasions ttlS gong saved the Denverite.
 The nineteenth round was all Han Ions, and it seemed as if the Denver lad could not possibly withstand the terrific punishment administered. But the minutes rest preceding the twen- tieth and final round worked wonders for him, as he toed the scratch as strong as during the earlier rounds of the contest. IL was give-and-take from tte call of time to the sound of the gong in the last round, neither being able to put in a finishing blow.
 Corbett was seen in his dressing room after the contest and was strong in his praise of the Californian He said that Ranlon gave him the hardest fight of his ring career, and added that with a little more experience the Cali fornian could whip the best of them
 Hanlon had also many praiseworCiy things to say of his opponent and de- clared him to be the gamest man he ever fought. He added that Corbeti was one of the hardest hitters he had ever met and credited the Denver man with being the first pugilist in his ring experience to beat down his guard.
 They fought at 130 pounds at tne ringside.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
GATLING DEAD.

New York. February 26.-R. J. Cat ling. inventor of the Gatling gun, sud- denly died here today at the home of his son-in-law, Hugh c. Pentacost
 At 1:15 o'clock he returned home pfrcm trip down town. Being & years of age, and accustomed to resting after a physical effort he told his daughter he would lie down. Shortly afterward he commenced to breathe heavily and a physician was called and he admin istered strychnine, but to TO avail, and GatliEg died in his daughters arms a few minutes afterWard.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
GlNCiNfATI'S
 GREATEST FIRE
The Best Block Gone and the Loss Is
 $2,0Oo,o00.

Cincinnati, O., February 26.-Over a half of the best square in Cincinnati was destroyed by fire today. The square is bounded by Vine, Fourth, Walnut and Third streets, conceded to
 be the most solidIy constructed portion of the city That half north of Baker alley, with the exception of the Carlisle building at the southwest corner of Fourth and Walnut streets, is in ruins, and the American Book company's publication house. the Woodrow Print ing works, the Zumbreil Box factory and other concerns on the south side of Baker alley were also burned out.
 The fire was discovered at 1:30 a. m. and it was 1:30 p. m. before it was fully under control all though all the departments of this
 city and the fire departments of the
 surrounding towns were constantly fighting it. The property loss is the
 largest by fire in the history of the
 city, estimated as high as $2,OOG,00
 but it is believed that there was no loss of life although two men who lodged in the Pike Opera house building are still missing. John kennan and Joseph Schafer, who were badly hurt while es-
 caping from the burning buildings are reported tonight as resting well.
 Several forces of firemen who were caught on the roofs of burning build ings had narrow escapes but all were rescued by ladders. One of the heavi- est losers is the Henrietta Crossman n company. which is at the Pike Opera
 house this week and lost everything,
 even the safe with the receipts from the crowded house last night. Their future is not determined.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
GEN. GORDON ILL.
Suddenly Seized Whik Travelling on
 TrainA

Atlanta, Ga. Februar% 26-A special to the Constitution from Jackson, Miss, says:
 General John E. Gordon, coinnardEr in chief of the United Confederate vet erans, was taken violently ill while on board Queen and Crescent train en route to this city from Clinton, Miss, tonight.
 It was necessary to remove him from the train on a stretCher and he suffered spells of nausea while being carried to the Lawrence hotel. Physicians were immediately summoned and will re- main at his bedside until morning. General Gordon is suffering much pain which the sedatives administered by the physicians failed to relieve. He is conscious.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
RIOTER HELD.

Colorado Springs, Colo. Fchruary 2s Charles Lewis. a rioting striker who was arrested near the Standard plant in Colorado City a week ago, today was bound over for trial in district court. This was the only development of the day in the strike situation President Burr of the Colorado City union says there will be no important developments until Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
TO TAKE STRIKERS PLACES.

Trinidad. Colo. February 26-A num- her Q: rlachinists and boilermakeis $ came from Denver today to take the places of the strikers in the Colorado & Southern shops. They were accompan- led by armed guards who are to be statl'ned about the shops. The men will 8 to work tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
NO SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT.

Topeka, Kan, February 26. - The Santa F'e officials and committees of
 trafnmen were in session again this afternoon. A railway official said to- night. the most of the demands of the railroad trainmen were unreasonable and that the officials will not grant them under any circumstances. No settlement of the difficulty is promised for the immediate future.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
AR|z0NA'S LAST GALL
 TO GET HALF A STAR
The Old Compromise Being Held Out
 10 Democrats

Some Concessions Offered Coupled With the Threat That Is not Accepted Two States Will Be Admitted by the Republicans at the Next Session and the Territory Will Be Wiped Off the Map-It Is Further Urged That What Is to be Done Must be Done Quickly.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
THE MEXICAN CLAIMS.

Washington. February 26.-Mr. Bow en tonight signed the protocol for d settlement of the claims of Mexico against Venezuela.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
WEATHER TO-DAY.

Washington, February 26.-Forecast Tor Arizona: Fair tomorrow and Sau- urday.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

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Arizona republican., 1903-02-27
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT / SPEAKS OF JOHN WESLEY
Tbe Bi-Centennial Celebration of Birth
 of Founder Of MethodiSm

PresdAr Describes the Growth of the Church, the Energ e.*s Courage of the Circuit Riders, and the Part tht ch Has Played in the Civilization of this Country : 2 xhorts the Sons of Early Methodists not to ClaiA on Account of the Labors of Their Fathers. ', oe
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

HARTWELL & HAMAkER' Photographic Gallery is where the swellest photographic work in the territory is done. .. .. .. 29 s. Sc ond Str e t.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-27

A special
 Jackson,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-07

with him she is now travelling through
western Europe, managing the cam
paign which the committee is carrying
on with the great powers.
She and her husband are engaged in
an effort to raise Sl0,000,000 as II loan
to be repaid when Macedonia secures
government.
Mrs. Lazarovich expects to visit
America shortly and appeal to the peo-
pie of her own country to aid her hus'
bands country to secure measure OF
that independence which the western
republic wants to see spread through
out the world.
Mrs. Lazarovich by right is entitled
to the appellation Of "her royal high
ness" for she is recognized by the Ser
Wan government as the consort of a
possible pretender to the Belgrade
throne and both are debarred from en-
tering Servia.
Lazarovich is DESCENDED from the Ne
mania Heblianoyich ruling house, which
occupied the throne OF old Servia from
the year s07 until the beginning of the
eighteenth century, when the country
was conquered by the Turks. He il
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SAYS HE WILL BREAK
FAST when HUNGRY

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. T.
Great Falls has a man who has fast
ed IA days. and declares he will not
eat again until he is hungry. The
faster is Frank Gregson, clerk to
Trainmaster Charles Murphy of the
Montana Central railway. Mr.. Greg
son is a man about 40 years of age,
and apparently is in good health. He
says he is fasting because of stom-
ach trouble, and thinks If he gives
that organ rest it will resume its
normal condition.
With the exception of one glass of
milk a day, he has eaten nothing for
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AMERICAN GIRL IS A
MACEDONIAN REBEL

BELGRADE, Oct. THE Macedonian
committee, that organization which IS
setting the sultan's throne to rocking
and is threatening to plung the whole
Balkan peninsula into war, has now as
one of its chiefs an American girl. She
was born Eleanor Calhoun, grand
niece of the great South Carolnan
statesman. Senator John c. Calhoun,
who once threatened to take South
Carolina out of the union, and her home
is at Los Angeles, Cal. Her father,
Judge Calhoun. now dead. was one Of
the big politicians of the Pacific coast.
Miss Calhoun recently became the
bride of Eugene Lazarovich the found,
y, : Soc '
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now the chief of the Nemania Heblil-
novichs, and it is this fact that makes
the present ruler of Servia fear him
and which makes of his American wife
queen without throne.
Lazarovich has no ambition to claim
his right to kingship. He is a socialist
and revolutionary, and is struggling
to secure decent government for his
scions of aristocratic Balkan families,
country. Lazarovich, like many of the
received his education in Austria, where
he became a lieutenant in the Austrian
army.
In 1887, when Lazarovich was "a years
old, the idea of doing something 80
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