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Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
PAST USEFULNESS
Six Vacancies in the Board
 of Bishops
The Committee on Episcopacy En- deavored in Vain to Save One of Them.

Los Angeles, May 1.-The Methodist general conference today performed one of it's most delicate, as well as one of its most painful duties. It retired from all active participation in the church work five of it's venerable bishops. These are Bishop Edwards G. Andrews, of New York: Bishop John M. Walden of Cincinnati; Bishop John H. Vincent, of Zurich. Switzerland; Bishop Willard r. Mallelieu, of Boston and Bishop Cyrus D. Foss of Philadelphia.
 The ballot on the retirement of these high officials was takeK at noon today and while the result is closely guarded and will not be made public until the tellers report to the conference next Monday morning, it can be stated with every assurance that those above named will be placed on the super annuated roll The committee on epiS- copacy whose duty it was to consider this important matter and make recom- mendation to the general conference. did not include the name of Bishop Foss among those to be retired It was thought that this action would result in Foss's retention as an active general superintendent but it is learned from geliable sources. that the vote in favor of Bishop Foss's retirement was more than two thirds of the accredited rep
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
FREQUENTLY HELD.
The Land Thieves Must Answer to
 Forty Four Counts.

San Francisco, May 14.-United States Commissioner Heacock today formally announced his decision to hold Henry A. Hyde and Henry P. Dimond for trial at Washington, D. C., on the forty-four counts of the indictment charging them jointly with John A. Benson and Joost R. Schneider. with conspiring to defraud the United States government out of public lands The bail was finally fixed at $40,0OO for Hyde and $25,O0O for Dimond. The case was continued until July 15, when United States District Judge DeHaven will consider the issuance of a warrant for the removal of the defendants to the District of Columbia for trial.
 It is stated that this delay is neces- sary to enable the federal officials who have been in attendance upon this case to get back to Washington and attend to urgent business of the government that has been postponed by their alb b- sence from the national capital.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15

ing the Czar to end the trouble It is pointed out in political circles, know ing in the view of the foreign office the time Is not yet ripe for peace efforts. The German government is aware that strong currents in France and Great Britain are working for peace and that even political influences in Russia it. self are moved in the same direction. It is admitted here that these efforts would be materially strengthened if the Russians succeeded in checking the Japanese advance at Mukden. How ever Russia cannot be satisfied with a mere negative result of military oper- ations. The government of Emperor Nicholas feels the necessity for re-es- tablishing it's prestige and only after several decisive victories for Russian arms could the Russian emperor en- certain propoals for mediation.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
THE HAY RECEPTION
The Chief Incident of the
 Worlds Fair
The Central Figure of the Worlds Press Parliment To Be Held Next Week.

St. Louis, May 14.-Secretary of State John Hay who arrived last night, formally began his visit to St. Louis and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition as the representative of President Roosevelt by being escorted to the ad- ministration building by President Francis. The reception committee was present at the Union station to welcome him on his arrival, but he was tired and worn, and when by chance tho re- ception committee and he failed to meet, he hurried to his hotel and gave orders that he be permitted to rest quietly and thoroughly until today. President Francis was an early caller and escorted the distinguished guest to the exposition grounds. Accompany ing Secretary Hay are Mrs. Hay, MT. Henry Adams and Miss Adams. Secre- tara Hay came to the exposition more especially as the representative to the
 international press congress, which will be in session next week.
 Prince Pu Lon, of the imperial dyn- asty of China, and members of his party departed today for Chicago, which will be the first stopping place in Prince Pu Lon's tour of the eastern part of the country. Before leaving the prince, accompanied by Wong Kai Kah, the imperial vice commissioners
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
MOVEMENTS BY SEA.
There Has Been no Engagement of the
 yladivostok Fleet.

St. Petersburg, May 14.-The admir- alty denies the rumored engagement of Rear Admiral Jessens squadron. A telegram from Vladivostok this morning reports that all is well there.
 The Grand Duke Alexis. the high admiral. has been at Cronstadt since yesterday, visiting Admiral Ro1ese- vensky, commander of the Baltic fleet and Vice Admiral Allevan, chief of admirality inspecting the new Pa cific squadron.
 The admiralty admits having receiv- ed a message from Port Arthur sev- eral days old, in which Rear Armiral Weittsoeft reports that everything was as we'll as could be expected. There is no further information regarding the Japanese activity around Port Ar thur.
 The Tokio dispatch recording Ad- miral Katsoka's operations and the loss of a Japanese torpedo boat in Kerr Bay. near Port Dalny, was read by the admiralty with the greatest atten- ton and some satisfaction. It was considered to indicate that determined operations will be undertaken against the fortress.
 The general staff approves the de- struction of the piers at Port Dalny. A member of the staff said to a cores pendent of the Associated Press:
 Port Dalny would not be of the slightest use in the defense of Port Arthur, while it would be a splendid place for the besiegers to land.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
COMPARTMENT AT DALNY.
A Supposition that the Japanese are in
 Possession.

Chicago, May 14.-A special from Chee Foo to the Daily News. says: When the Daily News dispatch boat Fawan arrived off Dalny early this morning a heavy bombardment was in progress. As the channel was thickly mined by the Russians and Japanese Kataoka had issued strict or ders that non- -combatants were to be excluded, it was impossible to get with in the roadstead. Hence an accurate report of the proceedings is impossible As far as it was possible to ascertain the armored cruiser Yakumo, four other cruisers, one gunboat and one battleship having cleared the channel entered the harbor shortly after day light and began a heavy fire, which was still in progress at noon.
 It is estimated that 10000 Japanese troops are investing the town and there is reason to believe they delivered the assault this afternoon and are now in possession of the city. It was under stood that the landing of the second army was completed yesterday at Pitz- NO. There are now 50.0O0 Japanese troops on the peninsula.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15

"On our way back we sighted a de- tachment of Japanese cavalry. The enemy continued landing troops at Han Chou, near Cape Terminal, driv- ing out the Chinese.
 There is a feeling of confidence that Liao 1ung is not impaired by apparent temporary checks to Russian arms. which it is claimed cannot alter the final outcome. Let Russia. it is added. not give way to excitement but look forward cheerfully.
 Fresh troops are arriving uninter- ruptedly. The Siberian soldiers have q splendid appearance. They are greatly superior to the troops from the Central Russian provinces. Liao Yang is packed with supplies.
 'The Russian commanders do. not believe the eEemy will prove very en- ergetic. They think the Japanese move against Port Arthur wasNa ruse and their chief attack is intended to be made on Liao Yang"
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
COLLEGIATE MASONRY
The Incorporation of New Fraternity
 at Ann Arbor.

Chicago, May 14.-A dispatch to the Tribune from Ann Arbor. Mich, says: The Masonic students of the University of Michigan have filed papers in in corporation of the Acacia fraternity with the country clerk.
 This is the continuation of a move ment that has been on foot for a long time among the Masonic students of the United States for the organization of an inter- collegiate fraternity, a pre- requisite of which is that the initiate must be a master Mason.
 An innovation in the way of college secret societies is that Hebrew and not Greek letters will be used. The Michi gan parent chapter of the organization will be known as "Ateph chapter of the Acacia Fraternity"
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
Minor Engagements and
 Moving of Troops
CORRESPONDENT NT'SSTORY
A Glowing Description of the Last Trains Journey to Port Arthur-A Belief That What Was Left at Dalny Has Been Abandoned.

St. Petersburg, May 14.-The general staff has received a dispatch dated May 13 from Major General Karevitch as follows: "A Japanese detachment of about 1000 infantry and two squad ron's of cavalry advanced on May 12 toward Polandien where it did slight damage to the railway line. A train from Dalng, bearing the families of employees, was obliged to return there. The Japanese withdrew ia the evening. Wafandian station was closed about midnight May 11-12. During the night of May 13 Polandien was illuminated by the searchlights of the Japanese ships in Adams bay.
 "On May 13 detachments of Japanese troops were observed in the neighbor- hood of Polandien, on the slope of Err skulin mountain and in the valley of Manullo river, about seven and a half miles east of Siuyen.
 "Chinese bands are aggressive on the main road between Feng Wang Cheng and Saimatsi. A strong band of Chi pese brigands has been sighted near the station at Tan Tani."
 Major General Phug telegraphing under date of May 13. says: The Jap anese have evacuated Kwan Tien, and a column of the enemy about a division strong is marching on Siuyen along the Tayang river. According to informa- tion. considerable forces of the enemy are north of Takushan. The Koreans are destroying the telegraph line be- tween Keng Tchen and Sen Tchin.
 According to information from the frontier guards and missionaries at TOpatesats, twenty-five miles south west of Huptchentsi, a Chinese upris- ing against the Russians and Christians is being prepared"
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15

from China, called upon President Francis at the exposition to say fare well. As a token of esteem, President Francis presented the prince with a gold watch. bearing the inscription Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904" Prince Pu Lon, in acknowledging the gift, replied through Wong Kai Kah. acting as interpreter: This watch shall De most cherished memento and and its every beat will remind me of the pleasant incidents connected with my visit to St Louis and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition"
 The first feature of todays pro- gramme at the exposition was the opening of the Belgium national pa vilion. The ceremonies were uniuue in that the invitations had not been sent to any officials of the exposition or any of the visiting dignitaries. The guests of honor were over 300 young girls from the different orphanages of St Louis and were received by Baron Moncheur, minister from Belgium to Washington and Commissioner General and Mime Carlier.
 The German section of the palace of agriculture was formally opened to- day, Commissioner General Lewald presiding.
 The feature of the afternoon was the beginning of the Olympian games in the stadium, the initial games being for the inter-scholastic championship of the Missouri state schools, President Francis accompanied by other exposi- ton officials and thirty guests, reached the stadium in intramural cars. The games were officially begun by Presi- dent Francis, who stepped to the center Of the arena and at a given signal, fired a pistol.
 An immense crowd was present to witness the contests to which eighty in- dividual entries had been made, with a grand total of 14G.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
THAT RED CROSS TRAIN.
Russians Say They Have Proof of a
 Japanese Assault.

St. Petersburg. May 14.-In an off, cial dispatch from Mukden under the date of May 14 Major General Pflug reports that exhaustive inquiries re- garding the allegation that the Ja- panese fired on Red Cross train bound from Port Arthur May 6, proved that the Red Cross flag was flying on the train as it left Tain Ju and that not a shot was fired from the train. which was carrying only Russians who were ill The Japanese, General Pflug says, opened fire spontaneously and only ceased when the train was beyond range.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
CROSSEYED LAPS.
Supposed to Look One Way and Strike
 Another.

St. Petersburg. May H.-The army or gan is disinclined to believe that Hai Hang is the Japanese objective. It believes that their intention is to make a combined attack on Liao Yang. The Novoe Vreyma's report estimates the force advancing against Liao Yang at 100000, with 50,0OO horses and 270 guns, and believes that the Russians are re- tiring from their base. Tt is a critical. anxious moment" the paper continues. and Kuropatkin is allowing the enemy to take the offensive, watching for d favorable moment to strike a decisive blow"
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15

resentation to the conference. The vote on other bishops resulted in from 500 to e90 in favor of retirement. The con- ference also accepted the request of Senior Bishop Stephen M. Merrill, for retirement.
 The action of the conference today created six vacancies in the board Of bishops. These, together with two re- sulting from the deaths of Bishops Ninde and Hurst during the last quad rlennum makes necessary the election of eight bishops by the present con- ference. It is also said that two mis- sionary bishops will be chosen.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
BY SLOW DEGREES.
The Town of New Chwang Is Being
 Deserted.

New Chwang, May 13.-Tnere are per sistent rumors of sharp fighting be- tween the Russians and Japanese near Liao Yang. which is it impossible to confirm officially.
 The Japanese troops continue land ing at Pitzwo. The railroad is cut again. seventeen miles of the track being gone. Communication for that dis tance. however, is kept open by the aid of carts. This morning a few more troops moved to the Russian camps about three miles east of the city, which is now practically unprotected. The natives are growing more restless.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
FAMOUS INDIAN DEAD.

Tacoma, Wash, May 14.-Tyee Dick, a noted Indian of the Puyailup tribe, is dead, aged about eighty-five years He was present at the council with Governor Isaac Stevens in 1854 and aIo- quently advocated the signing of the Medicine creek treaty when it seemed in doubt. His elCquence carried the day. The treaty ended a long and dis astrous series of battles with the whites in Washington and Oregon.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
A BATTLE RuMoR.

Shan Hai Kwan, May 14.- A tele- gram from Paris says rumor is cur rent that Port Arthur has fallen and that 10,00O were killed during the en- gagement There is nothing confirma- tory 0btaInaBle in London The above rumor is probably false. Neither St. Petersburg nor Tokio have any inti- nation of the beginning of an attack op Port Arthur.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
RETIRING RUSSIANS.
A Rear>~srd Movement from Southern
 Manchuria.

Antung, May 14.-Chinese coming through the lines report that the Rus sians have retired from Liao Liman to the west of Feng Wang Cheng, but their report is not confirmed. Light SkirmisheS between the Russian and Japsnese outposts are occurring daily.
 News of the landing of second ar my and the cutting of the railroad above Port Arthur has been received with great satisfaction at the Japanese headquarters. Captures made by the Japanese during recent days include
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
CAUGHT GENERALS SON.

Washington, May 1.-The Japanese legation has received the following cablegram from Tokio dated today: Kuroki, commandant of the first army corps, reports that on May detach- ment of our troops occupied Kuan Tien Cheng. May 11th another infantry de- tachment pursued the enemy's cavalry. which was retreating from Shue Hi Chang, captured two privates one lieu tenant. The latter is son of General Honvali.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
EATEN BY CANNIBALS.-
A Sickeninq Story Comes Gut of the
 South Sea.

Vancouver, May 14.-MaiI advices on the Australian steamer Miowera to- day are that five men were killed and eaten by cannibals of Admiralty islands Tn the South sea. The British warship Condor was sent to the scene and set fire to the village where the cannibals resided The Condor threatened to annihilate the village if it did not hand over the cannibals. This was done and the cannibalS were shot
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
A NEW SNOW BRAKE.
The c. 6 C. w. Lining Its Tracks With
 Evergreens.

Chicago, May 14.-The Chicago Ss Great Western Railway company has adopted a novel plan for protecting its right of way from drifting snows, which so frequently impede the train operation. The company has ordered several hundred thousand evergreen trees from an Iowa nursery and will plant them -tAielsly- along the right of way on all the main tracks of the com pany.
 In time the trees will take the place of boards for breaks, which are con- tinually getting out of place. need al- most constant repair and frequent re- placing at considerable expense.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
HADN'T TIME TO DO IT.

Tokio, May 14.-A correspondent of the Kukomin Shimbun, of TSlio, who is with Kuroki. has made the charge that the Russians mutilated the Jap anese dead at the Yalu. The publ;ca- ton of these charges has caused intense indignation.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
TURKS AND ARMEN:ANS.

Geneva, Switzerland, May 14.-The Gazette de Lausanne received a tele- gram from Bitilis, Asiatic Turkey, con- firming reports of fighting between the Turks and Armenians. The telegram states that about 700 Turks and 900 Ar menians were killed.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
TOXIC REPORTS A FIGHT.

Tokio, May 14.-A detachment of Ja- panese troops has occupied Kwang Tiep Sien, sixty miles northeast of FenG Wang Cheng. On Thursday last a de- tachment of Japanese attacked and dis- persed 300 Russian calvalrymen, cap- tured a wounded officer and two men. The Russian cavalry was retiring from Tuch Ii Chan.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
MISS BARTON RESIGNS RESIGNS.

Washington, May 14-Miss Clara Bar ton today resigned the presidency of the American Red Cross and was sue eeeded by Mrs. John A. Logan, who was heretofore vice president.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
APPROACHING LAO YANG.

Shan Hai Kwan, May 1f-Japanese troops from Feng Cheng occupied Suo- yin, sixty miles from Liao Yang, on the main road on Thursday. Their number is unknown. The country is hilly.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Kansas City-Kansas City, 1; Louisville, 0.
 At St. Paul-St. Paul, f. Toledo, g. At Minneapolis Minneapolis, 2; In- dianapolis, 3.
 At Milwaukee-Milw ukee, 3; Colum- hIS
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15

5000 rounds of artillery ammuniti-n n, 300, GOO rounds of rifle ammunition, 2600 rifles and more than one hundred am munition supply carts.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
TOO EARLY FOR PEACE.
The Russians Can not Stop on a Down
 Grade.

Berlin. May 4.-Nothing is known at the foreign office of the report tele- graphed from Berlin that there is a strong probability of the war party urg-
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, May 4.-Forecast: Ari- zona: Fair in south, showers in north portion Sunday; Monday fair.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15
THE STRUGGLING MINES
How Base Ball Games Eventuated
 Yesterday.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

BOSTON, s; DETROIT.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-15

wanted-s1O,O 900 for three or five years on Phoenix business property se- curity E. t. Pascoe. real . estate, loans and insurance, No. no North Center street, opposite Adams hotel.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04
STORY FOR THE LITTLEST ONES

The other day Roy's mother and grandmother were
very angry with him. Last Summer when Roy down in
the country he found baby duck and brought home with
him. He called the duck Cosmoodle. Cosmoodle grew to
love Roy very much and allowed to sleep in his
He is very smart duck and would put up his bill for Roy
kiss him Roy heard his mother and grandmother talking
about how much trouble the duck would be when he grew
older, when they day Roy took Cosmoode
and gave him of his friends When his mother and
grandmother came home they asked where COsmOode and
Roy told them they had said he much trouble, so he
had given him away His mother and grandmother very
angry and both of them put their hats and and brought
CosmoOde home Which shows that they just fond
of Cosmoode as Roy and the whole family including
COsmoodle, are very happy again.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04
How BillU Saved the Old King From the
Dreaded Anarchists.
Dear Girls and BOYS:

Dear Urls ana boys:
Christmas will be here and what a happy time
will have You probably do not know it, but there
lots of in the Land of the Poywogs and have been
out this week visiting them must say that they not
nearly pretty the have in Washington Neither
do they have the fine toys have each year Christmas
time received letters during the week from number of
club members and also from my little family at home.
Mike has been downtown with Evangene several times,
and the little tigers tcked TO death the Christmas
display. They write that there is everything little
ones heart desire and this coming Christmas prom
ises to be a very happy one for everybody.
You must not think have been wasting my time here
looking about the stores No, indeed have the
dying friendship of the king by doing him favor which
WASH any trouble but lot of fun TO There are
anarchists here and several members of the royal household
have long been suspecng that evil planned for the
king One day His Majesty told me he feared these
very much and told him thought could catch them if
he would let mpersonate him. The king consented and
caught the that planning to kill him. Of course
thought of my little friends all the time, put my
pocket and snapped pictures of just how
did It. You Will find them another page and know
they will interest you.
Mike has provided you with two puzzles this week The
first Will teach You to remember different parts of the
human body and will be lesson to you besides giving you
much enjoyment He has arranged these in set of rebus
pictures and has also drawn another puzzle with the
of famous hidden in tie picture Each little club
member must try to work out both puzzles and try for the
prizes Then there is picture to paint After Mike and
the rest of them had had their Thanksgiving dinner thew
drew pictures Of those that left You must try to color
them artstcay and perhaps you will win the prize for
this week. paint picture.
Well, good-by to you, little folks, until next week
Your jolly friend
BILLY BOUNCE.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04
A PAPER PARTY-HoW TO GIVE ONE

on sheets of white note paper lusing a
little library paste for the purpose). and
then passed judgment on the merits or
the work. awarding a prize 70 the best
cut head or figure. A consolation prize
was presented 10 the "bOoby' piece,
Then followed the luncheon. which
was pFetuly served in papler mache
plates, platters and baskets. The table
was covered with pink crinl,led tissue
paper fest0Oued al the corners OF the
board with paper ribbon and great
lunches of white and pink paper roses.
These same flowers decorated the center
OF the table, being banked IN green
paper ferns. Fancy japanese napkins
were used.
TO make the papier maehe plates ana
piatters attructiV' they were dnted
prettiIy with water cOlors. some having
sprays of flowers on their smooth sur
faces while others We're adorned with
designs done In burnt lumber and sienna.
10 represent buTnL-wOOd work. Zach
guest carried away his own plate as q
souvenir OF the pleasant occasion.