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Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
GEN. BELL WILL BE THERE
The National Guard To Be Hobilized
 Near Denver on Election Day.

Denver, Colo, May 10.-In obedience to an alternative writ of mandamus, issued by Judge Malone of the district court, the elections commission today furnished Chairman Hodges of the re- publican city central committee with a complete copy of the registration lists. The republican chairman charg- ed that the lists were being withheld from him. At the hearing Harry c. Riddle. a republican member of the commission, who is in the minorit~ testified that the registration books had been completed last Saturday. This was a refutation of the claim of the two democratic members that the work of entering up the books had not yet been finished.
 A report which to some had Q pecu- liar significance, but which is mini mixed by Adjutant General Sherman Bell is in circulation tonight. It is said that an order will be issued for the First regiment of the notonal guard of Colorado to mobcli=e near Denver for target practice, on May 16th, the day before the city election. The cry is heard that an attempt will be made to steal the election by fraud and there are those who believe that if the guard is gathered together so near the city on election day it will be for no other purpose than to answer the call for aid in the suppression of fraud at the polls.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11

noitering between Sin Sin Ting, forty miles east of Mukden, and Tsian Chan, thirty miles southwest of Sin Sin Tim. were attacked at Tchan Sefigon by band of well armed robbers, apparent ly Chinese bandits. One Cossack was wounded.
 . General Sakharoff, commander Of the first Siberian army corps, in a tele- gram to the general staff, dated May &, says that the Japanese have occU- pied Feng Wang Cheng, are remaining there and making a reconnaissance ot the main road to Liao Yang and beth Hanks of the road. On May 3, General Sakharoff says the Japanese occupied Huang Liang Sia, fifty miles northeast of Feng Wang Cheng.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
TURF TO BE PURIFIED
The Incorporation Yesterday of the
 Grand Circuit.

New York, May 10.-The grand cir cult of race tracks was organized as a corporation at a meeting here today of representatives Of twelve of the most important tracks in the country The object of the organization, accord ing to it's secretary Albert H. Moon, of this city, will be the purification of the turf and the uplifting of racing to the highest possible point
 It will not interfere with the parent bodies. the National and American trotting associations, but will act in harmony with them. The twelve tracks incorporated in the grand circuit will be Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Elm pire City and Brighton Beach, N. Y.; Readville, Boston, Providence, Hart ford. Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati and Memphis. The articles of incorDora- tion were signed by Daniel J. Campa of Detroit: James Butler, of New York; C. K G. Billings. of Memphis; John E. Thayer, of Boston; F. E. Per kins. of Providence, and H. M. Hanna, of Cleveland.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
THE WENTZ INQUEST.
So Fer the Mystery has Not Been
 Penetrated.

Bristol, w. Va, May 1O.-Shrunken and decayed body of Edward l.. Wentz was literally taken to pieces this after noon by physicians and detectives in the course of the coronor's inquest, which begun at four o'clock in dark cavern of the Black Mountain and was closed without a verdict by the comip~ of night. At 7:3O the jury adjourned until 9:30 a. m. tomorrow, when an- other session is likely to be held at R;- Stone Gap and many witnesses will be heard.
 A 32-calibre pistol ball was found in the body, which might have been dis charged from an empty pistol of the same calibTe found near the remains. Several holes were found in the cloth ing, where other bullets entered, but beneath them the body was intact. At the conclusion of today's inquest it was decided that nothing further could be gained by holding the body any lon=A- consequently a special train which brought the brothers of the dead man. physicians and detectives to the scene this afternoon, will leave at 4 oclocl; on Wednesday morning.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
T'S STEADILY STAGNANT
No Satisfactory Reason for Inactivity
 in Stocks.

New York, May 1O.-OnIy the. spec.a activity of such an unusually dormant stock as Consolidated Gas saved to- days stock market from the smallest aggregate transactions Of the year since March 10, before the Northern Securities decision was handed down. The total sales for the day fell to 740C0 shares. The assumption then was that the uncertain status of a large mass of securities by reason of that suit was the cause of the lethargic market and hopes were entertained that it's decision would release the mar Eet from restraint.
 The same delusive hope has been en- tetained regarding successive factors supposed to hold speculat tion in check
 But the solution of each succeeding difficulty leaves things in the same rut. The last cause to be removed is the completion of the Panama canal pay ment, which is now practically achieved, although the call of ten per cent of the government deposits in banks which fell due today and the further call of ten per cent on June | are resulting operations from the Pan- anna payment and remain to be reck- oned with. The conviction is growing however, that the cause of stagnatior in the stock market is deeper lying than any temporary factor and has tC do with the gradual emerging of con- ditions of general contraction in busi- ness and industry in all directions. Ar important phase of this contraction is the deficient wheat crop.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
Tempered by the Progress
 of the Japanese
PORT ARTHUR IN TOUCH
How Communications Have Been Re- established With hukden Has not Been Explained - News Consisting of Reports and DenialS.

St. Petersburg, May 1O.-3:O5 D. m.-- The most important official news from the front up to this hour is that telling of the complete re-establishment Cf railroad and telegraphic Commun:ca- tiou with Port Arthur. though how it was brought about and whether a bat tle was necessary to accomplish it are mysteries which Viceroy Aiexieff failed 70 clear up.
 The elation of the officials over this achievement is sObered by official dis patches showing the activity of the Japanese in eastern aMnchuria. Kuang General Sian (Huang ri Yang Sia), fifty miles north of Feng Wang Cheng, was occupied by the Japanese on May E. This enables an advance along the hand roads to flank either at Lao Yang or Mukden. The territory be- tween the main road to Feng Wang ChenE and the river Tayang has been penetrated by such a strong force of Japanese as to lead to the suggestion that another army has landed at Taku- shan, of which the outside world has not before heard. The Japanese, how ever. have been expected there. and therefore, the nws of their presence has diminished the satisfaction felt at the opening of communication with Port Arthur.
 The SlaV swings from pessimism to optimism as quickly as a pendulum and Viceroy AleNieff's dispatch hes produced a feeling among the people that the defeat at the Yalu and inter- ruptiOn of ccmmunicat on with Port Ar thur should not have been taken So seriously; that General Kuropatkin never had any intention of making a stand at the Yalu; that the plan to cut eff Port Arthur was a feature of the enemy's plan of campaign and was bound to come sooner or later; that the Russians should feel thankful that they nave had time to prepare for the de- fense of Port Arthur until General Kuropatkin could relieve it.
 People wish for more details concern ing the re-establishment of communi- cation with Port Arthur. All they know definitely is that the railroad has been repaired and that at o'clock yes- terday afternoon a dispatch passed over the reconstructed telegraph lines. There probably has been some fighting but whether with the Japanese vessels or with the troops north of PitzTo is not known. nor has the whereabouts oi the Japanese landed on the southern part of the Liao Yang peninsula been definitely ascertained. It is safe to say, however, that no engagement oI importance has occurred to re-establist communications. Undoubtedly the news of such victory would he made public promptly, owing to the state oi the temper Of the people tonight. Al impatience arising from General Kuro- patkin's withdrawal has disappeared.
 The Japanese, seeing that the with drawal was thorough and with a care that no Russians were left behind, cut the vital line of communication. The Japanese division operating on May and east of Tayangho, must not be confused with the army at Pitzwo, be- cause the latter debarked on May 6. Ii
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
The Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal Project
THf SALARY Is $25,OOO
The Han Who Will Receive This Sum Is General Manager Wallace of the Illinois Central, the Best the Com mission Could Find.

Washington, May 10-Admiral Walk CT, president of the Panama canal com mission, has received a telegram from John Findlay Wallace. of Chicago. general manager of the Il,ino.s Cent ral railroad, accepting the appointment or chief engineer in charge of the con struction of the canal. MT. Waucce will receive a salary Of $25,OOO a year
 MT. Wallace has been cons.dere d for some time by the members of the canal commission for the position Of chief engineer" said Admiral Walker No one stands higher in his profes- sion and is better equipped to take up the work mapped out than he, and the commission is to be congratulated on securing the services of such a man. %
 MT Wallace will take up his work with the commission on June l. He will arrive in Washington on or before that date and for the present will have his office at the headquarters of the commission in this city. It has not been determined when he will visit the isthmus, all matters of detail being left for his future conference with the com mission. In regard to the salary paid MT. Wallace, Admiral Walker said l.'ttI Nnen man unQeTIakeS 10 OlreCL the construction of the Panama canal project, it is necesseary for him to burn his ships behind him and that S25.00O is not too high for a man competent for so important a trust.
 Whoever undertakes that task gives up his business in this country, for 1t will require all his time on the isth- mus for an indefinite period said the admiral.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
RED CROSS FUNDS.
Noble Russians Engaged in Stealing
 Them.

Berlin. May 1O.-The Die Post pub fishes a news agency dispatch from st. Petersburg, which says that General Schwedof lost over half a>million dol lars through speculation in stocks and took the money from the Red Cross treasury. In order to avoid a scandal the empress dowager, who is protec .. tress of the Red Cross Society, and friend of General Schwedoff reim- bursed the sum. The dispatch further says that Prince GalitZin and Count Lansky hare also been fou3d guilty of irregularities, in connection with the Red Cross management.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
Some Figures Given Out by the Interior Department
THE SCOPE OF THE WORK
The Salt River Valley and the Color ado River Projects-An Increase of Population To Be Brought About by More Intense Cultivation.

Washington. May 10.-Apropos of the formal approval by the secretary of the interior of new irrigation projects under the reclamation law in California, Ore gon and the Dakotas, the interior de- parment today issued a statement cov- ering the disposition of the reclama- tion fund, which in part is as follows:
 These approvals mark practically the close of the preliminary or tenta- tive stage of reclamation work. The projects in each state and territory are now we'll outlined and provisions are made for all the available funds.
 During the two years which have nearly elapsed since the passage of the reclama tion law, efforts have been concentrated on general examinations and comparison of the merits of var ious projects. These have now been selected and approved, contingent on securing the water rights and land at a reasonable cost, and perfecting all the details partly completed.
 The situation in each state and ter ritory as follows: Arizona-Salt Riv- CT Valley project under consideration at an estimated cost of about S3,O00,0C0.
 California-Yuma project approved construction by secretary at a cost of about s3,OOO,O ,OOO.
 In all the projects outlined will cost $27, ,C0eOOO and will require for con- struction two or three years; they will reclaim in round numbers 1,000.O00 acres of land, all of which will be sua- ceptible to intense cultivation and should be capable of supporting a Do--- ulation of 5OO,0OO or more persons. The money expended in constructing these works is derived from the disposition of public lands. The expenditures are to be returned by installments to the reclamation fund and to be used over again in building other works, many of which are now under preliminary examination, data being acquired so that work can proceed rapidly as the | money becomes available"
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
MIR. WALLAcE's RECORD.

Chicago, May 10.-During the recent trip of the Panama canal commission CTS to the isthmus one of the subjec, of discusson was the appointment of chief engineer. It was agreed by everyone that the man selected must possess exceptional qualifications; he must be not only an engineer. but sn administrator and as an executive must have mature judgment, and yet the energy of accomplishment; he must be well known and favorably known, as a very great measure Of the sue cess of the commission would depend upon the chief engineer While the commission was at sea on the way to the isthmus, a letter was written 10 Mir. Wallace, asking him to meet the members in New York on their return and talk over the matter.
 Subsequently there was correspond ence with Stuyvesant Fish, president of the Illinois Central, who thus spoke of Wallace: There is no professional en- gineer in my acquaintance who, I think, has in a higher degree than Mr. Wallace, that special commercial and diplomatic tact, which I conceive will be required. He not only has the com mel ciaI sense, knows the value of mon ey, but also has a very rare capacity in dealing with men, whether they b. above him, his peers, or under him
 It is estimated that two years will be required to complete the surveys, make the estimates of cost and decide on final plans. In round figures the canal will cost $2O0, 600, OOO and require ten years to complete. Aside from en- gineers, machinists and other skilled la Dor, the constructive work will give employment to 50,000 men.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
VIOLATION OF RULES.
Russians Direct Attention to an As
 salt cn q Red Cross Train.

Washington, May 10.-A Russian protest to the United States against the action of the Japanese in firing on Red Cross train from Port Arthur on May 9th, and striking two of the 200 wounded aboard. was sent to the state department tonight by Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador, in q note to the secretary of state. Similar protests have been addressed to all the powers signatory to The Hague and Geneva conventions.
 In his note Count Cassini merely states that by direction of his govern ment he respectfully calls to the att tention of the Washington government this action of the Japanese which the Russian government is compelled 10 regard as ar open violation of the Geneva and The Hague conventions.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
PORT ARTHUR OPEN.
A Report Hardly Credited at St.
 Petersburg.

St. Petersburg, May 10.-Although hardly credited here it was announced this morning from Mukden that the railroad between Port Arthur and Liao Yang has been repaired and is work ing. Hai Cheng, north of New Chwang IS reported evacuated, but the report is not confirmed. The Russian gar rison is still at New Chwang but it's abandonment is considered a question of days. There is a complete absence of official information. The authori- ties are silent concerning Kuropatkins s plans but they declare that his tactics will be Vindicated.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
NEW CHWANG UNEASY.
Only One Regiment of the Garrison Is
 Left.

New Chwang, May 1O.-Of the five Russian regiments which has been stationed here. four have left already and the other was ordered to leave today. A report was received here from a source which has always been reliable to the effect that the Japanese are landing at Raj Chau Bay, and that q feint at landing was made some fifty miles to the south. The Japanese were said to be 30,0OO strong. This report. however, is contradicted. The Rus sians are entrenched strongly at An Ping, whither the guns from the New Chwan- fort have been sent. The Japanese spies, disguised as beggars cut the electric wires running to the mines placed at the mouth of Liao river. The unrest here is increasing.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
PATROLS BRUSH.
cossaeks and Japanese Have Frequent
 Meetings

St. Petersburg, May 1O.-The general staff has received a dispatch from Major General Karkevitch dated May g. which says: "OnfMay 3, our scouts discovered Liao Yhaipuzo, fourteen miles north of Takushan, on the left bank of the Talinhe river. a Japanese detachment one regiment strong. Dur the fusilade with the Japanese sharp shooters one Cossack was killed.
 At Luan Minako, miles north of TakUshan, on the same bank of the river, our scouts were fired on from the right bank. The enemys force was composed of 200 Korean soldiers and 200 Japanese wearing Korean uniforms. After a we'll sustained fire, the enemy withdrew to Ujan. The Russian casualties were one soldier killed and four wounded.
 On May ?, eight Cossacks recon
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
WILL MOVE SLOWLY.
In Sending United States Warships to
 New Chwang.

Washington, May 1O.-It is said two United States warships which have been ordered to Chee Foo will act Un- der instructions suggested by the American minister andSthe consul at New Chwang. It is believed to be de- sirable not to advance the ships from this nearest neutral port into the thcater of war without very grave reasons. The captains of the ships therefore will communicate with Min istey Conser, who in turn is expected to communicate with Consul Miller ar New Chwang, though how he is to do this in the event that the telegraph lines are broken is not suggested.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
MORE RUSSIAN RESERVES.

St. Petersburg, May 1O.-An imperial ukase today calls out the reserves of several districts in the government of Poltava, Kursk. Kharoff, Ryazan, ka- luga, Tula with a view to the comple- tion of the units to be sent to the far east from the military districts of Kieff, and Moscow.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
WORLDS FAIR STOCK.
Subscribers Must Pay this Week or be
 Sued.

St. Louis, May 10.-The board of di- rectors of the worlds fair today took important action on the question of collections on delinquent stock sub scriptions by adopting a resolution in- structing the general counsel of the exposition to institute legal proceed ings against all stockholders who are still delinquent on May 15. It was stated that there is comparatively a small percentage of total stock sub scription remaining to be paid into the treasury.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11

of Liao Yang yesterday. A severe en- gagement followed. The Japanese dragged their guns up hills, which were believed to be insurmountable. When the Russians perceived this they continued their retreat north.
 A division of the first Japanese army corps is approaching New Chwang where there is only handful of Rus sian troops The Japanese scouts are reported six miles from that city.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
FLEETS UNITED.
A Russian Rumor Which was Later Dis2roved.

St. Petersburg, May 1O.-The foreign embassy here professes to have in formation to the effect that the Vladi- vostok and Port Arthur squadrons ef- fected a juncture after a naval battle in which the Japanese lost three cruisers, the Russians two and one torped boat destroyer.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
THE PLATFORM READY.
It Will be Presented to the Connecticut
 Republican Convention Today.

New Haven, Conn.,, May 10.-The republican state convention for the purpose of choosing delegates to the national convention at Chicago, was called to order tonight. The commit too on resolutions drafted a platform, which is expected to be an adaptation of that presented to the Rhode Island republican convention. The county and congressional caucusses, which elect delegates to the national con- Vention will be held tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
STANLEY REGRETTED.
Tone Of London Editorials on the
 Great Explorer.

London. May 10.-The morning pa pers publish editorials expressive of deep regret at the death of Sir Henry M. Stanley. The premature deatb of Sir Henry is attributed to seeds of di- sease. which he contracted in African swamps. The warmest tributes are paid to the man as one of the greatest of explorers and to his elaborate me moirs and life work
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
l. o. o. F. GRAND LODGE.

San Francisco, May 1O.-The fifty second session of the grand lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows was opened today. More than 25O past grands, who never before attended a grand lodge session. were admitted and received the degree.
 The annual report of the trustees of the Odd Fellows home was adopted. This shows that the order has invested in lands, improvements. fixtures and other property at Thermalito. 42.2OO.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
THE MONTHLY REVOLUTION.

St. Thomas, D. W. l., May 1O.-The German cruisers Vineta, Gazelle Falk and Panther. which were to have sail ed today for Newport News, will leave instead for Port Au Prince, Has- ti. It is reported that a revolution has broken out there.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
TIBETANS LEARN WAR.

London. May 10.-The Times has pub lished a dispatch from Gyantse, TiSet, which reports the butchering of eight servants of the British mission by Tip etans. The dispatch says that the lib etans are constantly getting better arms and ammunition which are man. ufactured at Lhassa and that it is clear that the TibeUans contemplate a com bined move to overwheim the mission.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
TOO FREE CORRESPONDENT.

London, May 1O.-A correspondent of the Daily Mail, it is announced in that paper this morning, has bsen expelled from Belgrade for his severe comment on the conspirators who planned and executed the assassination of King AL eXander and Queen Draga.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
NOTHING OF LIT.

St. Petersburg, May 1O.-An official investigation shows that there is no truth in the report that the Vladivos. tok and Port Arthur squadrons effect cd a junction after a naval battle in which both squadrons suffered losses.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
PACIFIC FoRESTERS.
Biennial Meeting of the Order at San
 Francisco.

San Francisco, Cal, May 10.-The sub sidlary high court of the Ancient Order or Foresters of the Pacific jurisdiction opened today in its eleventh biennial association with High Chief Ranger J. B. sanford presiding. All high officers and delegates representing 135 courts in the Jurisdiction were present. The report of the committee on laws took up nearly all the afternoon session.
 Important changes adopted were that hereafter no picnics or entertainments in the name of the order shall be given on decoration day, making the election of high officers by secret instead of by open ballot, and making the office oi permanent secretary an elective one.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
A HUNDRED BATTLE.

Paris, May 1C.-The Mtain's St. Pet ersburg correspondent says it is per sistently rumored that there has been a big fight near Mao Tien Ling pass between the Russians and General Kurokis army. The Russians, he says, lost heavily, Lieutenant General Zas- salitch being among the killed.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-11
EARLY KLONDIKE SEASON.

Vancouver, B. C.. May 1O.-A special from Dawson says: The Yukon river is now clear with the exception of two ice jams. Ice broke down :n front Of Dawson on May 8, the earliest known since white men came to the country. It is believed that boats will arrive from White Horse by May 25.