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READY FOR SERVICE.

st. Petersburg, February 12-An i'm
perial ukase dated February 10, was is
sued today. 1t commands that all the
troops in the military establishments In
the Siberian military districts be placed
in readiness for war; that all the divisions
IN the far eastern viceroyalty be brought
to war strength, and that the army and
navy reserves in the Siberian and Kazan
district be called out for active service.
The authorities are empowered to re-
quisition the necessary horses.
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COMMITTEE HAS ARRIVED.
viii Investigate impeachment Charges
Against Judge Sawyer.

Pensacola, February 12.-The sub-com-
mittee on judiciary to investigate the inn
peachment charges against Judge Charles
Swayne of the northern district of Flori-
da, which were filed by Congressman Will
liam B. Lamar of Florida, arrived here
tonight, accompanied by stenographers
and other attendants.
The personnel of the committee has been
somewhat changedg congressman Gillette
of California having been substituted for
Congressman Peare, who Is Ill. Judge
Palmer of Pennsylvania and Representa-
tive Clayton of Alabama are the other
two members. The investigation will be
begun In the morning. Chairman Parker
has announced that all sessions will be
open to the public.
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MINNIE COX WILL
NOT GET INCREASE
COMPTROLLER RULES THAT SHE
Is ENTITLED TO REGULAR
SALARY, BUT CANNOT DRAW
$500 A YEAR.

Washington, February 12.-The comp
troller of the currency has overruled a
decision of the auditor for the postoffice
department that Mrs. Minnie Cox, who
was the colored postmistress at Indianola,
Miss, is entitled to 1890 year while the
office remained closed.
At the time of the trouble at Indianola
she had been drawing $1,000 year, based
upon the receipts of her office, and the
effect of the decision is not to deny Mrs.
Cox payment of her salary while her Of
flee was closed but merely that she is
not entitled to the increase under the law
providing for the adjustment of salaries
of postmasters.
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ONE SHIP SUNK,

Washington, February 12.-The japanese
legation this evening received the follow
ing dispatch under date of Toxic, Febru-
airy II:
Two small Japanese merchant ships
Zencho Maru and Nakonoura Maru, while
on their way to Otaru Ga port ON the west
ern coast of Yezo island from Sakat "a
port on the northern coast of the main
island of Japan, were fired on February
IL by four Russian men-of-war off the
coast of Oomeri Prefecture, and the latter
was sunk, while the former had narrow
escape.
THE Russian men-ofwar are still seen
off the western coast of Yezo island They
are supposed to be the first-class cruis-
ers which have been shut up at Vladi-
vostock and which tried some time ago
to join the main squadron at Port Ar
thur
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FIRE ON BRITISH STEAMER.

Che Foo, February I'LL p. M, delayed
in transmission).-The British steamer Flu
Ping, when leaving Port Arthur, was
fired upon by Russians Three Chinese
members of the crew We're wounded. The
Russians afterward apologized for firing
on the vessel. The steamer, upon it's ar
rival at Wei-Hai- Wei filed a protest with
the British consul. The American con-
sui has reported to United States Minis
ter Conger that the Russian authorities
have refused to allow the American
steamer Pleaides to leave Port Arthur.
The Pleaides sailed from Seattle Feb
ruary with cargo of flour.
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n oANoKE, VA, February H.
X Henry Williams, a negro, who
was arrested at Northfork, W.
Va, Tuesday on suspicion of having COM
mitted a murderous assault and outrage
ON Mrs. George L. Shields and her s-year-
old daughter in their home on January
80, made a full confession of the crime
in the Bluefield, W Va, jail today.
Williams gave up two watches and some
clothing stolen from the Shields home
He was placed on a special train and
rushed through to Richmond under IA
heavy guard.
The train passed Roanoke at 3 o'clock
this afternoon, travelling at a speed of
forty miles an hour, and Williams will
be placed in the state pententiary for
safe keeping, the feeling being such that
the authorities are satisfied it will be un-
wise to bring him here at this time
Williams entered the Shields residence
in the heart of the city at noon and brut-
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ADMIRAL TOGO DESCRIBES PORT ARTHUR VICTORY

Vice d Toos official hruof # the tia b the Japanese I
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Of T
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BATTLEsHIPs ARE RAISED.

Che Foo February 12.-(9 a. m.)-The
Japanese fleet has not been seen since
noon Tuesday. The injured battleships
Czarovitch and Retvizan have been float
ed, but the cruiser Pallada is still on the
beach. 1t has been ascertained that the
japanese shells did not injure the forts
at Port Arthur in Tuesdays engagement.
Shells directed towards the disabled bat
tleships went over them, and entered the
town. Shells directed at the forts struck
houses on the hill.
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Case Of Smallpox Develops.

Greensboro, February R.-(Special)-
One of the negroes brought from Mound
vile to Greensboro for treatment. has
developed a light case OF smallpox The
negro has been isolated and every pre-
caution taken to prevent a spread of the
disease among the others occupying the
basement of the colored Methodist church,
as temporary hospital.
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LATE WAR
BULLETINS
TRANSPORT BLOWN UP.

st. Petersburg, February 13.-t4 a. nh
A report has been received from Viceroy
Alexieff saying that the Russian torpedo
transport Yenisel has been blown up as
the result of accidentally striking a mine
at Port Arthur. The vessel sank and
Captain Stephanoff, three officers and
ninety-one men were lost.
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Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, February 12.-fspecla1.)-
David Mcintosh, James K. Clifton ap-
pointed regulars; Thoraeh Mcintosh Ben
jamln W. Clifton, sub rural carriers at
Brocton. Postmasters appointed: Choc-
taw Bluff, Clarke county, Minnie II.
Pierecher; Policy, Covington county,
Mark Micler.
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Accomplishing this, he became chair
man of the national committee and tried
his wonderful business sense in the man
agement of a national campaign. How
we'll he succeeded is history. His cam
paign literature was printed right here
in Washington at the bureau of engrav-
ing. 1t was easily read and convincing.
Mckinley was elected and Hanna was
the happiest man in the country.
The death of Mckinley was a great
shock to the senator, and one from which
he never recovered. Since that time he
has cared little about official Washington.
With Roosevelt in the White House his
position was entirely changed. Instead of
being the power behind the throne and
the closest adviser of the administration
he was hardly ON reasonably good terms
with the White House. The constant ef-
forts of his friends booming him for the
piclon. His very name would cause a
cold chill in the neighborhood of the
White House.
So far as can be learned Senator Hanna
never said anything which would Indicate
that he was in any sense a candidate for
President.
1t is known, however, that for several
months past he knew that his physical
condition could not stand the strain of
managing presidential campaign, and so
Informed a number of his friends who
talked with him about the nFesideney
WATTERsoN sTEAIsEY.
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TWO HUNDRED WERE
KILLED IN THE FIGHT

New York, February 12.-About two
hundred of the Variag's crew lost their
lives when the vessel was destroyed Mon
day by the Japanese off Chemupo. ac-
cording to a World dispatch from Toxic.
The crew of the Russian cruiser num-
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No One Ready to Speak.

Washington, February 12.-The senate
went into executive session today on mo-
tion of Senator Cullom. 1t was his pur-
pose to resume consideration of the Pana-
ma canal treaty, but no senator was ready
to speak. and after confirming several
nominations, the senate resumed open ses-
e.;1
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BUILDINGS WILL
Be SYMMETR
New Structures in Baltimore
Must Be Aligned
CITIZENS ARE VERY HOPEFUL
Insurance Companies of New York
Have offered to Lend Large Sums
TO the City for Rebuild
ing Purposes.

| Raltimore February 12.-That Balti-
more is to rise from its ashes more sub
stantial, more modern and far more
symetrical, needs no further prophecy
than was made today by renewed ex-
preston on the part of Mayor MeLane
and the committee on public safety by
leading citizens, that no building per-
mits shall be issued until plan has
been made for re-aligning certain thor
oushfares whose crookedness and mar
rowness have long constituted a bremish,
as well as embarrassment to municipal
growth.
There is a grim determination visible
on all sides that the new Baltimore shall
be distinguished among American cities
for both its material substance, and its
architectural art. The mayor and the
committee of safety are resolved that
shells of buildings shall not be run up
between fire-proof structures, as in the
past, and thus serve as a standing in
vitation to the flames.
Business Situation Bright.
The business situation appears brighter
today than at any time since the great
catastrophe. The regular transaction of
business in the chamber of commerce,
together with the receipt of grain by
elevators and the payment of all checks
by banks, were events that established
confidence throughout the business com
munity
Secretary Shaw's splendid response to
the call for currency has excited the adj
miration of all finaneiers here By his
prompt action all obstacles were swept
away.
The offer of New York insurance COM
pany to lend $2000,O00 to Baltimore for re-
building purposes. is a striking illustra-
ton of the readiness of outside capital to
invest In this city. This money is offered
at AZ per cent. free from commission.
Another insurance company has offered
to lend the city s5Qoaao available at once.
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Great Rivalry Between Japan $
Navy and Army
MASAMPHO MEANS MUCH
Occupation Of That Point Creates An
other Dardanelles for Russia ard
Forever Assures the In
tegrity of Japan.

London, February 12.-Baron Hayashi,
summing up the events in the far east SO
far as they have gone said to the Associ-
ated Press today: Whatever may be
the eventual result of the war, Russia in
allowing us to occupy and fortify Masam-
pho has created for herself another Dar-
danelles With the fertilization of Ma
sampho the integrity of Japan is assured
forever. No fleet can now pass there
against Japan's wishes. Even II we are
beaten we would not have to give UP Ma
sampho."
The Associated Press understands that
the japanese troops are advancing rapid
ly towards the Yalu river. There 1t is
expected they will meet and engage the
Russian forces The Japanese declare
that the number of Russian troops are
greatly exaggerated.
VIII Take Mukden Roads.
The plan of the Japanese appears to be
to take the road which leads almost
straight to Mukden They profess to have
no doubt that they will be able to drive
hack the Russian forces towards Harbin.
Baron Hayashi points out that the Muk-
den road though nominally under Russian
military control will be subject to con-
stant raids from Chinese boxers who will
swoop down from the hills. Proceeding
dagonally the Japanese intend to cut the
line of communication between Port Ar
thur and the mainland of Manchuria not
only preventing reinforcement from
reaching the Port Arthur garrison but in
ficting damage ON the Manchurian rail-
road.
Can Occupy Port Arthur.
The British view that the Japanese will
in the meantime be able to occupy Port
Arthur is chiefly based upon the latest
information that the Russian guns cannot
be brought to bear on any force landing
at Pigeon bay, which is on the west side
of Port Arthur and 1t is believed the
Japanese admiral will follow tactics al
most exactly the same as those pursued
at Santiago, the troops storming the bat
teries in the rear while the japanese fleet
lies waiting for the ships of Viceroy
Alexieff, who in the event of a land at
tack being successful, must either make
a dash for liberty with his crippled fleet
or fight where they are against prac-
tically hopeless odds.
Land Forces Active.
In spite of the lack of news it is con-
fidently held here that the big land forces
are actively engaged in a most impor-
tant movement, which will come to a cli-
max as swiftly as did Japan's first naval
attack The Japanese minister said:
.sOnly those who went through the
China war can quite understand the
emulation which exists between the Japa-
nese navy and army
I'm the former war the army was all
to the fore. and no little jealousy existed
between the two arms of the service.
though our navy was then in its infancy.
Knowing the army as I know it there
must now be tremendous effort made to
score success similar to that made by
the navy You may look for some keen
land ighting."
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HEAVY FIRING HEARD.

Tien Tsin, February bit is reported
from Chin Wang Tae (about $50 miles
northeast of Elem Tsin) that heavy firing
has been heard at sea. and it Is inferred
that another engagement has taken
place.
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SENATOR HANNA Is PASSING
THROUGH THE CLIMAX AND HIS
FRIENDS NOW FEAR THE WORST
CONFESSES TO
THE ATROCIOUS CRIME

ally assaulted Mrs. Shields and her daugh-
ter with razor and hatchet leaving both
for dead. Mrs. Shields was found locked
in a closet with her throat cut from ear
to ear, and her skull fractured in several
places.
Rewards aggregating $1,000 were offered
for the capture of the negro The local
military companies were kept under arms
for more than a week after the crime was
committed. Several negroes who have ex-
pressed themselves in ineendiary language
concerning the case have been driven out
of Roanoke.
Richmond, Va, February 12.--Henry
williams, colored. the alleged assailant
of Mrs. Shields and her little daughter in
Roanoke, was brought here this evening
and lodged in the Richmond city jail for
safe Keeping.
A brother of Mrs. Shields was at tho
station when the negro arrived and be-
came SO ineensed at the prisoner that he
struck him In the face and was in turn
pretty roughly handled by detectives be-
fore they were informed who he was.
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liquors. tobacco. etc. which will be levied
especially to pay off the loan. an addl-
tional guarantee of IS per cent customs
collections is given. 1t is believed, how
ever, that the internal taxes will prove
sufficient to pay principal and interest.
Payments will be made on the principal
semi-annually beginning six years hence.
Speyer & Co agreed to supply the $35.-
100000 less 91s per cent In three payments
not later than June, September and Mo-
venaber of this year The company may,
however. furnish the whole amount.
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Russia Not Prepared.

ST Petersburg, February II. Russia is
evidently not prepared at this time to
give an answer to the United States to
Secretary Hays note on the subject of
the neutrality of China. As previously
stated in these dispatches, hostilities
having begun, the military authorities
must be consulted and the czar doubtless
will refer the matter to Viceroy Alexien
if he has not already done so.
Russia, it can be said, is certainly as
anxious as the United States that the
war cause no risings or disorders In
China; indeed the attitude of China Is al
ready causing some misgivings here, as
she has not yet declared her neutrality.
Part of the Campaign.
It is thought here that the action of
Japanese in flooding Pekn with posters
relating to their victories, is part of a
well-laid campaign projected from the
beginning to break down Russia's pres
tige in China for the purpose of ultimately
affecting the union of the two races which
would make the yellow peril a reality.
Russia and Great Britain, 1t is under
stood, both express sympathy with its
purpose, but with an important reserva-
tion concerning Manchuria, which is now
the theatre of war Germany's views In
this respect were anticipated, but Great
Britains failure to give Secretary Hay
unqualified support, has caused surprise
here.
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cELDERs serves Breakfast. Dinner
and Supper.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-12
JERRY BARTON GONE
An Old Time Arizonian With Fatal
 Fists.

Another of the old time Arizonians is gone. Jerry Barton died at the hos pital at Tucscn recently. He had lived in the territory from the earliest times. He was locally famous for many things but his reputation rested mainly upon the forceful blows he could deliver with his fist. It is said that he killed three men in the territory by striking them and he had Q doubtful record of hay ing killed six men in saloon fight in Texas.
 Some years ago in a quarrel with al man in Tombstone he struck him in the head and he fell like a log. When he was picked up his neck was found to be broken. He was tried for this homi- eide, convicted and sentenced to a term at Yuma.
 Soon after his discharge from the peni- tentiary and his removal to the north ern part of the territory, a reminiscent reporter of The Republican went into his past life and particularly into his strik- ing record. In the course of time the gaze of Jerry Barton fell upon the art icle and he sent word to the reporter that he was coming to Phoenix as soon as he could arrange his affairs to do so. He thought he said, that he could strike as hard as ever; at any rate, if he should meet the reporter he would see if his biceps had lost any of their power.
 It is said that all of the men who died at his hands had their necks broken. There was never fracture of the skull.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-12
THE HOTEL LINCOLN.

Arizonians visiting Los Angeles dur ing the summer, who prefer to remain in the down town section of the city and yet enjoy the advantages of high class hotel service at moderate rates, will find that the Hotel Lincoln, lo- cated at Second and Hill streets meets all these requirements most admirably. It is just a block from Broadway yet is in a quiet locality and it sufficiently elevated to be free from the dust and dirt found in the business sections. The house in all its appointments is strictly first class and the homelike ap- peararce that impresses visitors when entering the spacious halls and offices is more than emphasized in every other detail of the house. Low sum- mer rates are. now in effect and the proprietors guarantee all ArizonianS particularly good service and all pos sible courtesies while sojourning at the Hotel Lincoln.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-12
HOTEL ALvARADo, LOS ANGELES

One of the best family hotels in Los Angeles is the Alvarado, located at he corner of Sixth and Alvarado streets. It is just diagonally across from West lake Park and a charming view of this most beautiful of Los Angeles parks can be had from the hotel. The fur nishings and appointments of the house are equal to those of any hotel in southern California while the ser vice and table are unsurpassed. The Alvarado is a new house, the rooms are commodious and it embraces every modern convenience including tele- phones in all rooms. The AlvaraIo especially solicits the patronage of Ari- Zonians and the low summer rates now in effect will doubtless induce many residents of Arizona to make their temporary home at this hotel during the vacation days spent in southern California.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-12
9T LOCAL
 Ill INTEREST
THERE WILL BE NO DIvoRcE-It

THERE WILL BE NO DlVORCE-It was mentioned a day or two ago that q divorce suit had been filed in the dis trict court by Ernest V. Crismon against A. V. Crismon, it was stated. on the gorund of abandonment. That was an error and it may be said that there will be no divorce
 NEW OFFICERS.-At the last meet ing of the Baptist Young Peoples union the following officers were elected for the next six months, Thomas Morse, president: Miss Ray Callihan, vice pres ident; Mrs. Lucretia Elliott, recording secretary; Miss Mary E. Halsey, cor responding secretary, and Mrs. Daisy Javins, treasurer
 CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Rev. w. H. Bagby, pastor. Services as follows to- day: Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; Chris tian EndeaVor at D. m.; preaching by the pastor at Il a. m., subject Com pensation;" childrens day exercises at p. m. An attractive cantata under the direction of Mrs. Bagby will be given in the evening, commencing promptly at s o'clock. All are invited.
 BAPTIST CHURCH.-Third avenue and Monroe street. There will be ser- vices at the usual hours-Bible study at 9:45 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. at D. m. i: preaching at II a. m. and & p. m., by the pastor. Dr. Halsey. At the morning service Mrs. w. Fby of Philadelphia, l, will sing Abide With Me-" by Pinsuti. All are cordially invited to these ser vices.
 NEW RATIoNS.-Articles of incorporation of the Bartlesville Oil company were filed in the office of the county recorder yesterday. The capi- tai stock is S200,00 and the incorpor- ators are T. T. Crittenden Jr., l.. S. Banks and s. A Mitchell. Articles were also filed of the Favorite Oil and Gas company with a capital stock of $5OO,- 900. The incorporators are w. T. Irwin, NJ. r. Hudson and H. V. Wyatt.
 A NEW POSITION.-Mr. w. W. Greene for long time bookkeeper for Ezra w. Thayer, has secured posi- tion with Babbitt Brcs., of Flagstaff and Winslow, as bookkeeper and credit man at a very fiatterlng salary, and has already entered upon his duties. Dur ing his stay in Phoenix Mir. Greene was active in church work and he will be missed in those circles.
 EAST VIA THE WEST.-Carl Hay den has gone to Palo Alto to visit his mother and his sister who is attending Stanford university. From there they will all go tC St. Louis Mrs Hayden and daughter to visit the exposition and MT. Hayden to assist in the nomi- nation of Mir. Somebodyorotherb by the democratic national convention.
 A CHILD'S AILMENT-DeanW Wood ward, assistant territorial librarian, bailiff of the district court and general judicial factotum, has been carried back to childhoods s happy hours. He had not been feeling very well for q week and every day his condition was not so good as it had been the day before. Yesterday morning the state of his health was such that it was thought necessary to have a diagnosis. It was found that he was suffering of measles.
 MR. HIRSCHFELD'S INJURY.-G. II. Hirschfeld, who was severely in-
Arizona republican., 1904-06-12

indicating that the blow had been de- liVered with extraordinary force. The blow seemed to have been a peculiar one, like those which prize fighters dis cover and cultivate. though none of them have ever discovered one so dead ly at that of Bartons.
 He was man of wonderful physique, but when he died he was a wreck, 9 condition partly due to age and in part to the violence with which he had lived
Arizona republican., 1904-06-12

The Normal Magazine sent upon re- ceipt of price, soc or three for $1.OO to any address. Address Paddock and Stauffer, Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-12

Now is the time to have your piano tuned and regulated for the summer. S. w. Hamilton Professional Tuner.
 Orders left at Redwells or Fountain music store will receive his prompt at tention.