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Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
The Bandits of Manchuria.

A dispatch the other day from Man churia said that neither the Japanese nor the Kunghuzes had succeeded as yet in inf1icting any damage on. the railroad across Manchuria from Har- bin to Vladivostok. Many readers per haps were mystifled by this linking of the Kunghuzes with the Japanese as the enemies of Russia. Who are the Kunghuzes?
 The New York Sun furnishes the needed explanation. They are the peo- pie who figured prominently in all the Russians wrote before the war to jus tify their military occupation of Man churia. Russia asserted that the pres ence of these brigands made it neces- sary to keep a large force in the coun- try to guard the railroad. Their home Is among the mountains that cover the whole of Manchuria north of Harbin. Not a single respectable cart road ex- tends from Harbin through these mountains to the Siberian frontier though a few rough caravan routes nave CarTleQ COnSlQeraDle trade De- tween eastern Siberia and southern Manchuria. Here live the Kunghuze bandits who made much trouble for Russia. until a short time before the war began.
 Their industry was sometimes the pillage of villages, whether Manchur- ian or Russian, or the robbing of trade caravans among the mountains. They acknowledge the mastery of their lead ing chief. Haidengu, who inspired so much terror far and wide that one of his parents was permitted to live south of the mountains at Kirin undisturbed by the Chinese governor. At last the Russian General Kaulbars headed campaign against the rebels. as they were called, killed many of the Kung- huzes, and captured the son of Haid- engu.
 This put an end about two years ago to the aggressive tactics of the brig ands. They set up in business as the protectors of commerce, which means that they imposed a tax upon mer- chants for insuring the safety O. them
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

ing her prisoners by engaging on a large scale in the manufacture of binding twine. Thereby the goods of a trust" have been displaced in the Kansas market. and the farmers get their binding twine somewhat cheaper. It is possible that Arizcna could ar range to furnish twine to the grain growers of California and the Pacific coast generally. But in any event, it should not be admitted that Arizona cannot do what every state is doing, and the Yuma prison will be a failure until the authorities have provided the necessary work for the prisoners.
 What it meane to keep these prison CTS in idleness is brought home to the taxpayers by the expense account. The maintenance of the prison is the most costly feature of the territorial govern ment.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
Little James

Concerning the Claims of the Candi- dates for Councilmen.)
 Tn Leekshun's next Toosday an tn holt in tn Fourth Ward, but we have Hopes at we'll Seeze tn Stcon. We find at We can't do PollytiX in tn Four tn by Hand like we could by Ma shinery. We done our Best fer Aniy Lawrence, but they seems to be a Gen erie Disposishun in tn Ward not to interfere none with his Launder. m Rizness."
 Tn Voters in tn Fourth sez at tn Ward needs Cleanin' purity bad but they'll do it Theirselfs an let Mister Lawrence keep on a cleanin' Cloes.
 Tn Foxes ats Twin in tn Secon' Ward seZ at they don't know if they better vote fer Jon Are Norton fer Coun- cilmens or not. They sez they's some good pints about Mister Norton. They seZ at sence he got to be a Candy date tn Wards more Popul,s an it ever was before. They's been sich a immygrashun sence tn Democrat Cor kus at nommynated John Are Norton 'at they ain't Accommydashuns fer all of 'em an some of 'em has to sles D in Correls an wherever they find 9 place to lay their Weery Heds Tn LodgiH' Houses is all full an, tn 'Pr.e- tor of wun saz, sez he: "I got 15 an I had 'em fer a week an hain't got a dam Cent yet. I been to see tn D5mo- crat Committy about it. If som boiy don't put up fer my Borders by next
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

selves and their property Tn passing were willing to settle the brigands on this basis, and peace reigned until the outbreak of the war.
 Today, however the Kunghuzes are the allies of the Japanese. Some of them were in the company of the dis guised Japanese army officers who att tempted to destroy the bridge across the Sungari river at Harbin. Accord Ing to the dispatch mentioned above they have net injured the railroad, but they have greatly annoyed the Russians by cutting the telegraph lines between Harbin and Vladivostok. If we should hear some day that Port Arthur was cut off from electric com days, it would probably be the work of these brigands. As it is, Russia has been compelled to keep repair forces busy along the line between Harbin and Vladivstok ever since hostiltes began.
 The tribe has also seized the oppor- tunity to renew their old predatory habits. The latest reports from eastern Siberia say that these mountain na- tives have increased their price for protecting commerce." They now de- lnand 40 per cent of the value of all goods on the caravan routes. They have killed a number of merchants who refused to pay the price and com plained 10 the authorities. They have also made bold to attack one of the lit- tie steamers on the Sungari river, and have demanded that 40 per cent of the value of all cereals and vegetables carried on these boats this season be paid to them. The boat they attacked was the first to move on the Sungari this year, navigation having been op- ened earlier than usual, and while there was much floating ice in the river, on account of the desirability of bringing food supplies to the Russian troops at Harbin.
 Thus. while Russia faces her great enemy in the south. she has among the mountains behind her another foe whose depreda tions are likely to be particularly annoying now that the Russians really need to fix their en- tire attention upon the enemy in front.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
sHERlFFs SALE.

Herbert Peery, plaintiff rs. Thomas Alexander Fulton, defendant. No 3SS5. Under and by virtue of an execution and order of sale issued out of the district court of the Third Judicial dis trict or the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Maricopa, on the 26th day of April, 1904, and to me as sheriff duly directed and delivered. on the judgment rendered in said court in the above entitled action, on the 18th day of April, 1904 for the sum of Five Hundred and Six (S506) Dollars with interest thereon at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum from said date until paid, together with the sum of Fifty ($5O Dollars, attorneys fees with in- terest thereon at the rate of per cent. per annum until paid, and the further sum of ten and 25-1O0 dollars. plaintiff'a costs and disbursements in- cured in said action, taxed and allowed at said amount. together with a fore closure of plaintiffs mortgage lien IS against each and all of said defendants upon the following described premises to-wit:
 "All of lot six (6) in block sixty (6O) in the city of Phoenix, original town site. in the County of Maricopa and Territory of Arizona"
 Public notice is hereby given that I will. at the Court House door of the said County of Maricopa, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m., on Saturday the 2lst day of May, 1904, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all the right. title, claim and interest of the above named defendant in, of and to the above described prop erty, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said Judgment and costs of suit. and all accruing costs.
 Dated April 26th, 1904.
 w. W. COOK.
 Sheriff.
 First publication April 27. 1904.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
SEALED PROPOSALS indorsed sPrnnnsals for RlildInR Material

SEALED PROPOSALS indorsed Proposals for Building Material. etc." and addressed to Chas. w. Good man, Superintendent U. s. Indian School. Phoenix, Arizona, will be re- ceived by him at the school until two o'clock p. m. of Wednesday, March 23. 1904, for furnishing and delivering at the school, as may be required during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1904. "A, 900 feet of lumber, 30,000 lath, 5S,000 shingles, 62 windows and doors, 10 transoms, 1S0 barrels of lime, POO bar rels of cement, 125,000 brick, one cen trifugal pump (capacity S60 gallons per minute), 455 pounds of electric wiring, 600 rosettes and sockets, 2,600 insula- tors, brackets and tubes, PIP switches, plugs and cleats, 1000 feet of drop cord, 1,200 feet of moulding, 12 dry batteries, 15 lead traps, 400 feet of soil pipe, Il closets, 4 slop-sinks, 4 bath tubs and 8 radiators, besides quanti- ty of tees, els, etc, full list and de- scription of which may be obtained at the school. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or any part of any bid, if deemed for the best inter est of the service. All articles offered under a contract will be subject to a rigid inspection. Each bid must be ac- eompanied by certified check or draft upon some United States depository or solvent national bank, made payable to the order of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for at least per cent. of the amount of the proposal, which check or draft will be forfeited to the United States in case any bidder or bidders receiving an award shall fail to promptly execute a contract with good and sufficient sureties; otherwise to be returned to the bidder. Bids accompanied by cash in lieu of certi- fled check will not be considered.
 For further information apply to Chas. W. Goodman, Supt.
 A. c. TONNER,
 Acting Commissioner.
 First publication March 1. 1904.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

Office Constructing Quartermaster. Whipple Barracks, Prescott, Arizona, February 9, 19O4.-Sealed proposals subject to the usual conditions will be received here until 3 D. m., March Is. 1904, and then opened, for furnishing the labor and material for the con- struction, plumbing, gaspiping, heat ing, and electric wiring of brick hos pital. Plans, specifications, and oth- CT information in this office and in the offices of the Chief Q. M, San Fran cisco, Cal, andi Denver, Colo, and Constructing Q. M, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Envelopes containing pro- posals should be endorsed Proposals for Hospital at Whipple Barracks, Ar izona" and addressed to CHAS. c. WALCUTT, Jr., Constructing Q M.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

Stevenson said that George Meredith once read him some chapters of "The Egotist" while it was still in manu- script. As the character of the Ego tist developed he (Stevenson) grew more and more uncomfortable, till at last he interrupted the reading and said: Now. own up. Meredith. you drew Sir Willoughby from me-" Mere dith burst into his Homeric laugh and sa i'd: No, no, my dear fellow-he is all of us; but I found him'-tapp.ns his own breast-mainly here. Real ConVersa tionS.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
First publication April 27, 1904.
IN THE PROBATE COURT.

Of the County of Maricopa, Terri tory of Arizona, in the matter of the estate of D. NJ. Purman. deceased. No tice of hearing petition for letters of administration.
 Notice is hereby given that Mary F.. Purman has filed in this court her petition praying that letters of ad- ministration on the estate of said de- cedent be granted herself, and that the same will be heard at the April term of said court, to-wit on Tuesday the 10th day of May, A. D. 1904, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day at the court room of said court. in Phoenix. county of Maricopa, Terri tory of Arizona, and all persons in- terested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated April 27th, 1904.
 GEORGE KIRKLAND. Clerk.
 First publication April 2S, 1904
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE.

Some of the private houses of settled and cultured people in Boston, New York, Baltimore and Washington are as good as the best. One of the most refined and dignified of their great homes is the White House. Compared withthe tawdry oppressive glitter of some of our palaces the White House IS a model of what a home for the Pres- dent of a greatpeople should be.-Re- port of Mosely Commission.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

While only the residents of the Sec ond and Fourth wards can vote in Tuesday election, the issues are so important that the whole city is inter- ested. In order that Phoenix may con tinue to have capable government it is desirable that Greene and Lauver be elected to the council.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

It would save the democratic ma- chine considerable trouble and expense if the city admins tration would make the county poor farm a voting precinct of the city. Then it would not be nee inmates Of that institution into the city and herd them around in boarding houses III order to corral their votes.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

Phoenix has had q costly experience in the matter of incompetent and boodling city government. A vote against either R. H. Greene or Clinton Lauver will be a vote to return to the intolerable conditions from which the city was redeemed year ago.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING OF
 THE CIENEGUITA COPPER co.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Cieneguita Copper Com pany, an Arizona corporation, for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting, will be held at the office of the company, rooms one to four, Nicholson Bldg, corner Center street and Broadway, in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, on the 17th day of May, 1904, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon.
 The transfer books will close at the office of the company, 25 Broad street, New York, on the tenth day of May, 1904, and will remain closed until after the annual meeting.
 GEORGE BEEBE,
 President. SHIRLEY CHRISTY,
 Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

Every citizen of the Second and Fourth wards who wishes to see Phos- nix protected from a return to the days of graft, should vote for Greene and Lauver for the council.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

Only two days until the city election, when it will be the duty of the Second and Fourth wards to elect R. H. Greene and Clinton Lauver to the nn,,nnil
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
PRESCOTT BUSINESS FIRMS. Hotel Blu rke
AMERICAN PLAN.

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA 105 rooms. All modern conveniences A strictly ffrst-class and modern hotel Sample rooms for commercial men.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

First publication March 1. 1904.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
A NoVELISTs CHARACTERS.

LITTLE JAMES.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
Office Constructing Quartermaster.

GEORGE KIRKLAND. Clerk. First publication April 2S. 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26

along the upper Mississippi, and 10 Sc
cure the attendance of the governors
and the congressman OF these states
at the Dubuque convention.
The association has accomplished
much for the commerce of the upper
river. and It's efforts should have the
support of the people of the entire up
per valley. The program of the Du-
buque convention has not been drafted
as yet. but will be prepared shortly by
Secretary Boswell. The Dubuque bus
mess men are making arrangements
for the entertainment of the cOnven-
ton i banquet is scheduled as one
of the main features.
The railways have granted rate OF
a fare and a third, on the certificate
plan. and the cities and organizations
along the Mississippi river will be
urged TO have representatives at the
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
WORKMEN AT THE EXPOSITION
Society Will Have Three Days to cele-
brate at ST. Louis.

On Oct. p, IS and %. the Ancient
Order of United Workmen, and the
Degree of Honor, will celebrate at
the worlds fair grounds in ST Louis.
Oct. p is A. o. L. w. day. The cele-
bratiOn is in honor of the Seth anniver,
sary of the order and will be of a ma
tional character. The members here
will be interested to read the follow
ing clipped from st. Louis exchange:
Cash prizes are offered by the ex-
position management for lodges parti-
cipating in the drills. parades. and
exercises.
The parade will take place on the
exposition grounds the first day at
1890 a. m. from the parade entrance.
Drill contests of both the A. o. wv. and
Degree of Honor teams will take place
on the Plaza st. Louis. Also a band
concert for prizes for A. o. L. w.
bands making the highest record for
proficiency in music.
These band concerts will take place
on the exposition grounds and will be
judged by musicians designated by the
exposition management. The list of
prizes has been so arranged as to give
the lodges and teams outside of St.
Louis an equal chance with the city
lodges"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
ANOTHER LINE is COMING
Southwestern Interurban Road to Be
Headed This Way.

Engineer A. NJ. Shaw, of Dixon. who
has been engaged in the work of build
ing ne new electric road for the
Northern Illinois Electric railway com
pany between Dixon and Amboy, has
organized a surveying party to work
near Geneseo for the Dixon, Rock
Falls & Southwestern Electric railway
company. 1t is said TO be the purpose
OF the surveyors to change the route
and right of way somewhat between
Rock Falls and Geneseo, near the Gen
eseo end. and also to make a survey
for the company over a proposed right
of way between Geneseo and Rock ISL
and. Inquiry among those interested
in the Dixon, Rock Falls & South
western road. fails to disclose any
thing in regard to the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
TO BE GAY WINTER
FOR ODD FELLOWS
Monthly Entertainments 10 be
Presented by Rock ISL
ard Lodge.
FIRST ONE is NOV. IL
II Will Be of the Minstrel Variety,
With twenty-five People
Taking Part.

Rock Island lodge No. IS. Independ-
ent Order Of Odd Fellows. is not 10 be
outdone by the other fraternal socie-
ties Of the city in providing entertain
ment for its members and friends dur
ing the winter.
Last year the lodge had a stage built
in its hall on Second avenue. procured
accncry, = spotlight and other theatre
accessories. using them for a perform
ance in which number of the mem
bors and others participated, and IT
vas such 4 success thar ii was decided
that entertainments Of this character
could be presented with more frequen-
- with profit TO the lodge and pleasure
- the members and the public gen
eIally.
One TO lie Given Each Month.
Following out this idea. j series Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM
For Convention of Upper Mississippi
lnpr oven1ent Association.

The executive committee of the Up
per Mississippi River Improvement as
sociatiOn at its meeting yesterday af-
ternOon at the Harper house made
plans for the meeting of the associa-
ton in Dubuque next month. The
committee is composed of Secretary
l.. b. Boswell. Of Quincy: eX-MayOr
y. f. Knox, of Rock Island; NJ. J. Nc
Entry and ". \. Meese. OF Moline:
Capt Lon Bryson and George Baker,
of Davenport. and f. J. Pickenbrock,
OF Dubuque.
Committees were appointed to draft
the reports of the convention at Du-
buqre. and plans made to make the
convention one of the most successful
ever held by the association. The
executive committee will make an eff
fort TO secure the cooperation of the
governors of the five states bordering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
COLUMBIA CLUB
IN A FINE SHOW
Large Audience Enjoys THE Cor
ner Stone" Last Even
ing.
LIFE IN A COUNTRY TOWN
Characters All CIeverIy Depicted
Fair to Begin Coming
Week.

The Columbia club, an organization
composed of about twenty-five young
non of st. Mary's Catholic church.
gave four-act play entitled THE Cor
ner Store" at Columbia hall last ev-
ening. There was an audience of 100
present TO witness the entertainment,
and the efforts of the club members
were heartily applauded The play
depicts country comedy, and the
characters represented were of the
sort which may be found in the typical
country village. The cast of charac-
ters was as follows:
Eli Wheeler, who keeps the corner
store ...... Herman Schnell
Bud. his son, home from the city.
........... Joseph Valentine
Harvey Barton, Buds cousin. a
drummer .......... Frank WITCH
Jimsy Flanagan, recently landed
and remarkably green. John WITCH
Otto Guckenheimer, Jayville chief of
police .......... Ed A. WITCH
Jasper White. always under suspi-
ciOn ................ Fred Erhart
Dora. Ellis niece and heiress to
100000 ....... Pauline thinner
Jerusha Jane Alvirah Ann Boggs, an
orphan .............- Bertha FLICK
Aunt Hannah, Ellis wife .........
Observation-Disclosures. Mary Van Hoe
Act 1.-The Corner Store.
Act U.-Eli's Home, over corner
store
Act III. and lV.-Same as act 2.
SpecialtieS between acts: MY Cru
cifiX," Herman Schnell; 20, Jugend
vie Dist du SO shoen," Margaret Reese;
Always in the Way" Maureen EngIin.
The music was by Schieberls orches-
ira.
Annual Fair Opens Next Week.
The Columbia club has appeared in
a number of amateur theatricals and
has gained a wide reputation along
this line. The club members have vol
unteered to provide the entertainment
each night during the fair, which opens
Nov. II at the Columbia hall and con-
tinues for eight days. The various
productions by the club will form the
main feature during the fair
The individual parts were well pre-
scented last evening. and it would be
hard to say that one eXcelled the 9th
er. The solos which We're rendered
between the acts of the play were
warmly received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26

five entertainments has been arrang-
ed for. the first TO take place Nov. IA.
The four others will be presented
monthly, the series ending in March.
The opening performance is 20 be of
the minstrel variety. Rehearsals are
now progressing, % people having
been engaged. They have been drawn
from the best talent OF the tri-cities,
and it is promised that one of the
smartest amateur performances of the
year will be furnished by them. The
stage program will begin at and fin
ish at 10. after which there will be
dancing. Tickets for the series are
being sold for 81 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
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