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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Unknown Parties Bring Sixty Soldiers In
Colorado to the Door Of Death
Officials Investigate.

cessful in their design had it not been
that an insufficient quantity of the
poison was placed in the water. Every
one of the so men in the garrison was
taken, sick after drinking the water.
They suffered the most circulating
intestinal pains, and the physicians in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Mrs. Johnst ones Plea.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Mrs. John
stone, charged with embezzling $4,000
from playing card company, pleaded
not guilty today, and her bail was re
duced to $500, but was not forthcom-
ing. Her attorney said he was ready to
prove that all the money alleged to
have been stolen by Mrs. tombstone
had been received by the official of the
company
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-The most ter
rifle rain ever experienced has been
falling for "a hours with no signs Of
subsiding. At 8 o'clock this morning
there had been more than six inches
Of precipitation.
There Is almost complete cessation
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

2: NJ. Graveston. young lawyer, was
arrested last night for disorderly con-
duct at the dance in Elks' temple. his
offense being to turn out the lights
and smash the fire alarm box.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Distinguished Visitors.

The noon train from the coast
brought in Chief Justice Hunter of
the supreme court of British Columbia !:
w. b. Ferrie, provincial manager Of
the Canadian Life, Victoria; and Tmos-
as O'Brien, barrister of Golden, b.
c. The trio are doing the fair this
afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

from Wellington to Comox, so miles.
$500, 900.
For line from Vernon to Midway.
$500, 900.
For a line from Cranbrook to
Golden. 100000.
1t is understood that Mclean Bros.
for the Coast-Kootenay line, will re-
ceive no aid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

attendance Immediately diagnosed the
cases as poison. Fortunately all recov-
cred, though there were a number OF
narrow escapes.
An effort was made to suppress all
news of the affair in the hope that the
guilty parties would be caught.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Lowered a Record.

In winning yesterdays one and one.
eighth mile hurdle race, Poorlands add.
ed further to his laurels by lowering
the worlds record for that distance
over half-mile track by two seconds.
His time was 2:04 IL. The previous
record was 2:06 l-2. Poorlands is own
ed in Kansas City.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

W. T. Wilbur was today convicted
by a jury of falsely obtaining money
on mortgaged property from F. F. Mer-
rill, and remanded for sentence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Ex Governor ls Dead.

BUTTE, Oct. 9,--General John A.
Leggatt, and who was territorial gov.
ernor under Grant. died at Hunter
springs last night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Counsel for the Poor i.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9.-The Le-
gal Aid society has been Incorporated
to furnish free legal service to protect
the rights of the poor of the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Henry A.
Castle, auditor of the postofice de-
partment, has resigned. The resiena-
ton was accepted. He was appointed
from Minnesota.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
lnvades Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 9.-Dens
Robert, editor of the San Francisco
Examiner, is here. He says he has
orders to start Hearst paper as soon
as possible.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
The Prison Congress.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 9.--The national
prison congress has elected Carlton
Lewis Of New York president.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

won by Mack Mack, with Coronado
second and Barney X. third; time
2;19A.
The second heat brought Mack
Mack again to the front. Barney X.
second and Coronado third; time.
2;20h. This gave the race to Mack
Mack.
In the second race. special pac-
ing event, Portia Knight won the first
heat in 2;27h. with Bensulva second
and County Attorney third.
ing stock and additional terminal facil.
tiles. The board of directors We're re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

F.. John Empey is home from q protract.
ed trip to California.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
FALSE REPOR I
Good News Comes From the
 Geological Survey
NO DAM COMPLICATIONS
A Denial That Fir. A. P. Davis is to be Superseded in the Direction of Af- fairs-Government Getting Ready to Award the Various Contracts.

Washington, Dec. 16. (SpeciaD-The report telegraphed from Phoenix that all work at the Tonto Basin reservoir site had been stopped and also that Arthur P. Davis, supervising engineer. was to be superseded, is pronounced at the geological survey to be untrue. The work has not been stopped. Mr. Davis has been called to Roswell. N. M, to serve on the board of consulting engin- eers convened there by the gov ernmeRt.
 When his duties on the board are over he will come to Washington to consult with his superiCrs concerning the pro- gress of work at the Tonto Basin. The bids fer the construction for the power canal which were to have been open ed or December Sth, will be opened January 7th at the office of the geo. logical survey.
 Bifs for the outlet tunnel below the mouth of TCnto creek for the diversion of Salt river during the construction of the dam. are to be opened December 22. Just as soon as the department can arrive at a determination of the ques- tions involved in the proposals, con tracts will be awarded and the actual work of construction will begin.
 There are no complications regarding the manufacture of cement and the officers having the matter of the dam in charge are at a loss to know how the renort of the trouble at the site orig mated.
 C. C. RANDOLPH.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
WOODS ONLY WITNESS.

Washington, Dec 16.-Secretary Root was on the stand in the Wood investi- gation today. He was asked especially about the charge which Major Rath- bone had made that General Wood had influenced the courts in the prosecution of Rathbcne and had tempered with the courts.
 The secretary explained at some length the court system in Cuba, say ing that the court of first ins rnce was in reality an officer directed to pros ecute and to obtain evidence. He was something like grand jury in finding evidence. but was further empowered to g. cut and obtain evidence, mingle with the people. procure affidavits and otherwise collect evidence against al- legged offenders. The secretary said he knew what General Wood was doing in this matter and approved it. The secretary said that in fact he directed that the prosecution of the offenders be vigorous and General Wood was acting in this matter under orders from the war department.
 The secretary took up the subject of the Jai Alai company concession and said that this was not a gambling company nor was the game> pelota, played under the management of the company, a gambling game any more than was a horse race or a game of baseball. Men could bet on the results as upon other games of skill. He said that the concession or right of the Jai Alai company was granted before the American occupation and said that the concession for which General Wood had been criticised was that of an ad- dition to the building of the company. The only question in regard to this grant was as to whether or not it would be contrary to the Foraker amendment.
 The whole matter was referred to the war department by General Wood. The subject was first considered by Judge Magoon, law officer of the bu- reau of insular affairs who after a most careful review of the case, had held that the extension did not come within the FOraker amendment pre- venting the granting of a franchise in Cuba.
 The secretary said he had reviewed Judge Magoon opinion and come to the same conclusion. The authority granted to the company was then ap- proved by the war department, so that General Wood in this matter acted un- der the instructions and with the ap- proval Of the war department.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
INDIAN SAW THEM.
Alvord and Stiles Together Heavily
 Armed.

Tucson, Dec. 16. (SpeciaD-An Indian trailer who was sent out from Tomb stone after the escaped prisoners, rode into Huachuca at daybreak today and reported that Alvord and Stiles were both well mounted and heavily armed. He had just passed them going in the direction of the Huachuca mountains. He was alone and concealed himself behind a. cactus bush until they were out of sight. Sheriff Del Lewis, of Co., chise county. who was in Bisbee at the time of the Jail break, left at the head of aposse in the direction of the Hua- chuca mountains.
 Stiles wife is living in tent on the San Pedro river below Lewis Springs, but it is not thought that the outlaw will visit there. Posses were sent out from both NoEales and Naco and line riders and rangers are on the lookout. Rangers Stanford Bcundtree and Ali son left Naco last. night.
 Colonel KosterlitZky, of the Mexican rurales. was at Magdalena last night w. C. Green, who was at Bisbee, wired him of the escape and requested him to use his entire force to apprehend the prisoners should they cross into Mexico. United States Marshal McCCrd, who is in Tucson today will ask the author ities to allow him to take posses out of here.
 It developed today that the prisoners had been working on the hole in the wall above a tier of cells for three days, had sawed through the bars of the cage and cut through the wall leaving only one layer of brick between them and freedom.
 Aivord. threateningi with a knife, compelled a Mexican to first slide down the twenty-five foot blanket rope so he would be shot in case the escape was detected Tombstone is being patrolled so that no friends can furnish supplies to the escaped prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
Senate Military Affairs
 Committee 8 to Z
INVESTIGATION Is ENDED
Secretary Root Took the Stand Yester-
 day, Justified Some of the Actions
 of Former Gov. and Assumed
 Responsibility for the Others.

Washington. Dec. 16.-The senate committee on military affairs tonight concluded it's investigation of the charges against General Leonard Wood filed for the purpose of pre- venting his confirmation as major general. Secretary Root was the only witness today He was on the stand for two and a half hours at the fore noon session and occupied the atten- tion of the committee tonight from 8 o'clock until l1:20 The committee will meet tomorrow to prepare it's re- port. It is understood that confirma- tiCn will be recommended by a vote of 8 to 2. A minority report will be made by the opposing members of the com mittee.
 The testimony of Secretary Root is practically the onH defense that has been made of General Wood in the hearing, which has extended since about the beginning of the eXtr:l- ordinary- session of congress. This testimony however. covered the en- tire range of-evidence produced against General Wood, and was supported in many instances with correspondence and other data taken from the records at the war department covering the period of General Woods administra- ton as governor general of Cuba.
 Secretary Root undertook to assume the whole responsibility for the orders issued by General Wood affecting the judicial system in Cuba and concern ing the concession granted to the Jai Alai company at Havana
 He justified the acceptance by Gen. Wood of the present of the silver set from the Jai-Alai company.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
SECURELY SHIPPED
Panama Canal Treaty Re-
 turned to Washington
Recognition by Great Britan and HOl- land of the New Republic Hangs on a Guaranty of Payment.

Washington. Dec. 1G.-An expressman brought the Hay Bunau- -Varilla canal treaty, inclOsed in a large steel box, to the state department today. He also had two tin bound boxes which con- tained keys to the big steel box and to the smaller box contained within enclosing the treaty.
 Until the boxes are opened the state department officials cannot tell wheth- CT the enclosed treaty is the original treaty drawn here, countersigned in Panama and returned, or whether it is the ordinary ratification treaty sup posed to have been exchanged in Pan anna.
 Minister Bunau-Varilla will remain in technical charge of the treaty until the United States has either approved or rejected it. If the treaty is approved he will exchange this copy with one proposed by the state department, thus completing the negotiations and put ting the convention at once into force.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
CABINET MEETING
The Panama Matter Was Very Briefly
 Touched Upon.

Washington. Dec. 16.-Various topics of interest and importance were dis cussed at the meeting of the cabinet today, but no decisions of consequence were reached. Secretary Moody men ticned the Panama situation only to refer to a letter which he had received from Rear Admiral Walker. He said that it's contents did not differ essen- tially from the information which had been received by cable from the is thmus. Attorney General Knox re- ceived the congratulations of the pres ident and his fellow cabinet members or his argument in the Northern Se- curities case before the United States supreme court.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
THE TOMBSTONE DELIVERY
Nine More Prisoners Found to be
 Missing.

Tombstone, AriZ., Dec. 1G-(Special) Upon investigation this morning it was found that nineteen prisoners es- caped last night in the jail break, the ether men being Mexicans, who were under indictment and others who had been sentenced in the United States court.
 No definite news has been received from the numerous posses now in the field. A report from Huachuca says two men, one of them answering AL words description, were seen near there early this morning going toward the Mexican line.
 There are now five posses in the field and it is supposed some of them are on the trails or they would have been heard from tefore this.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
THE SUN AND MOON.
Trial Begun of the Men Charged With
 Blowing up Mine Buildings.

Denver Dec. 16.-A special to the Republican from Georgetown, Colo, says the trial of union miners charged with complicity in blowing up the Sun and Moon mine buildings at Idaho Springs was begun today.
 Twenty-three men were arrested charged with the crime. Four were discharged today on the motion of the district attorney and five failed to ap- pear for trial. The other fourteen were in court. The work of securing a jury is expected to occupy three days. The principal questions asked by the state was whether the prospective jurymen belonged to the Western Federation of miners while the defense asked if they belonged to the Citizens Alliance. If the answers were affirmative in either case they were excused.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
A FINANCIAL SYMPATHY.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Pendlng the result of the efforts of General Rafael Reyes to prevail on Panama through the Washington government to assume her portion of the Colombian debt. it is not expected that Great Britain or the Netherlands will take any steps toward officially recognizing the repub- lie. This delay it is explained, is due solely to the desire of the London and The Hague governments to protect the interests Of their subjects who are the largest holders of Colombian bonds, and not as signifying sympathy on tho part of these two nations with Colom- bia.
 It can be further stated that Great Britain and the Netherlands regard the isthmus incident as a closed chapter of international history to which they have already subscribed their unoffi- cilI approval.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
FRIAR LAND QUESTION
An Agreement Reached for the Settle
 ment OfIt.

Marila, Dec. 16.-An agreement has friars providing for the settlement of the "friar land" question. The pope has given his approval of the terms of settlement and the approval of the war department is awaited.
 The settlement provides for the pur- chase of 4O3,oO0 acres, comprising all the agricultural lands and buildings of the friars. with the exception of 12,000 acres, including a farm near Manila, which has been sold to a railway com pany, and also one sugar plantation. The price agreed upon is $7,250, 900. The friars originally asked $13,0O0,0 Gov erlIor Taft offered them s6.O00, 000
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
CHANDLER MUST GO BACK.
The Colorado Miner Who is Charged
 With Arson.

Sacramento, Dec. 16.-In the case of J. F. Chandler, wanted in Colorado on a charge of conspiring to commit ar son. Governor Pardee today decided to issue a warrant Of eXtradition for Chandler's return to Colorado. but will defer action for two or three days in order to give him an opportunity to test the eXtradition in the courts OH habeas corpus proceedings if he so de- SireS
 His attorney made the claim tha- Chandler is not a fugitive from justice for the reason that he was not in Colo rado at the time the offense complain ed was committed.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
METAL,

New York, Dec. 16.-Copper advanced 5s in London market, spot there clos ing at f57 5s and futures at f56 17s, Cd. Locally copper was quiet but steady. Lake is quoted at 12.5O@ 12.6212; electrolytic at 12.25G12.5O; cast ing, 12.121l912
 Lead advanced 13s.. 3d. to i'll, 6s., 3d. in London but remained unchanged here at S4.371a fer small lots and $4.25 for 50 ton lots.
 Spelter advanced 2s., Cd. to f21, 7s. Cd. in London, was dull and more or less nominal locally.
 Jobbing lots delivered out of local
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
STOCKS.

Atchison, 6SA; do pfd. S21s: N. J. Central, 115; C. & O.. 32s. Big Four, TEA: c. &; &. IA; do pfd., 531z do End. pfd.. 22A Erie. 293I; Great Northern pfd. 16O: Manhattan. 1411k; MetrOpoli tan. 121A: Mo. Pac., 93; N. Y. Central. 11SA Penn, 117A; St. L. & S. r. pfd., SC; do End. pfd., A; St. Paul, 1425s; So. Pacific, AS; Union Pacific. 7S14; Anal. Copper. 4S; sugar, 124A; Anaconda, 7S; U. S. Steel. 1O5s; do pfd, 525s w. U., S7: Santa Fe copper, 112.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
NEWS FROM THE NORTH.
The Town of Nome in . Deep Finan.
 ciaI Hole.

Seattle, Dec. 16.-A telegram to the Times from Nome, December 3, via St. Michaels, says: To-day the govern mert officials announced that wireless communication with Nome would be established in ten days. Several partly successful tests have been made.''
 There is a financial crisis at Nome Merchants demand cash, and credit is entirely suspended. Boodle charges against the city council are freely made in the papers. Nomes debt is $35, 900 with no income until June l.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
SIGNS OF WAR
But the World Diplomats Are Hopeful of Peace
NOTHING AGREED UPON
Iauan Has Put Forth New Demands Calculated to Make the Russians Re- call Recent Concessions in Corea-A Russian Expression.

Paris. Dec. 16.-Well informed diplo- matic circles believe that despite the Gfscouraging news regarding the Rus so-Japan situation that war will not occur. It is believed that Japan in- trc1uced into the negotiations new de- mands which Russia did not expect when she presented her recent note and il is added that the czar hardly would have made the concessions in respect to Ccrea unless he had been convinced that Japan would not extend her de- mands.
 The sympathetic attitude Of the Brit ish press towards Japan is regarded as exercising a softening influence on that country but the British govern meut has not changed it's policy and is working to prevent war so far as IS known in Paris.
 RUsSlAS DESIRE FOR PEACE.
 St Petersburg, Dec. l6.-The NovO-
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
A HOLIDAY APATHY
Another Excuse Offered for the Dull-
 ness in Stocks.

New York. Dec. 16.-The stock mar ket took on the tone of holiday dullness and apathy today. Fully half the days meager transactions were in four stocks namely Amalgamated Copper U. s. steel preferred, Pennsylvania and Brooklyn Rapid Transit. An advance in a few of the specialties caused some sympathetic response in the general list but the advances were largely lost before half Of the day
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
THE EVER RINGING BELL.

Denver, Colo. Dec. 16.-Adjutant General Sherman Bell this evening de- nied that he had stated that Charles Mckinney and Thomas Foster had confessed to being implicated in the blowing up of the Vindicator mine and the attempt to wreck the Florence and Cripple Creek train a month ago
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
GRAIN.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-May wheat opened at SOSto S1, advancing soon to S1h@ S1k cents, went down to s01a@S07s, then advanced again and closed at SIPS @S112, after touching the S11a.
 May corn sold between 43H @4S% !. closing 439s043$4.
 May oats opened unchanged at 365s, ranged between S6K@365s and 37, clos ing at 36B@31
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
WANTS A RESERVATION.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Mayor Sparks of Santa Fe, N. M, who is in Wash ington, urging the interior department to turn over to Santa. Fe the Fort Marcy military reservation for school purposes, talked to President Roosevelt today about his mission. The reserva- ton is no longer used for military pur poses.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17

kai. the personal organ of Viceroy AleXieff says: Japan knows Russia's desire for peace, but she should also know that Russia cannot surrender vital interests to foreigners, either Japanese or Americans by relinquish- ing her undertaking in Manchuria, ere ated at the expense of Russian blood and treasure.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
BERKELEY s2o,ooo SHORT.
Secretary of Board of Regents Bet it
 on Slow Ponies.

Berkley, Cal, Dec. 16.-W. A. Me Rowan, secretary of the board of re- gents of the state university, today con- confessed to President Benjamin Ide Wheeler that he is a defaulter in the sum of S20,000. He stated that the mon- ey was lost on the race track, covering a period of five years. McKowan was arrested.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
RESTORED FOR ENTRY.

Washington. Dec. 16.-The senate committee on public lands today re-
 ported a bill authorizing the secretary of the interior to restore to public entry lands embraced in whole or in part within segregations fer reservoirs.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
DUMONT COMING.

Paris, Dec 16.-Santos Dumont will start for St Louis in a fortnight 10 arrange for the installation of the huge dirigible balloon, Santos Du- mont No. 7"
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17
BONDS.

Ref. 2s reg. 1O514; coupon. 1OG; 3s reg. 1O7A; coupon, 1O6A; new Is reg. and coupon, 1331a; old As reg, 1O9; coupon, no; 5s reg. and coupon, 101A
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17

store are quoted nominally unchanged at $5.25, while supplies for December delivery range around $4.75.
 Bar silver, 553s; Mexican dollars, 42
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17

RUsSIA'S DESIRE FOR PEACE. St Petersburg, Dec. l6.-The NovO-
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17

FOR SALE: A nice attractive cot tage. fine lawn and shade; house in splendid condition, lot 50x175 feet Sl2OO. E. F. Pascoe. 110 N. Center st.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17

JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR-Two lots in University addition 16O feet frontage, close to Five Points only s40O for the two. F. F PascOe. 110 N. Center st.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-17

T resent" he said. the notion that the executive can follow a bill into the senate and 1 have never known an executive who violated his own office by invading other departments of the government" He added. how