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Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

pie and so plain that they were in per feet harmony with the methods of President Francis and his efficient aids, but they were at the same time very impressive, and made a fitting prelude to one of the most memorable events in American history. The dedication ceremonies, a year ago, were attended by a military pageant that was signif- icant of the nations prowess, and af- ter the baptism of arms comes the sweet presence of art and science, and the formal opening today was marked by the absence of soldiery in uniform.
 The place of rendezvous was the great plaza to the north of the Grand Basin and in the shadow of tke impos- ing Louisiana Purchase monument. At o'clock the board of directors of the fair. the members of the national com mission, the board of lady managers and other officials met in the adminis- tration building, where there was in in- teresting little ceremony as a prelude to the more important events of the day. This consisted of the presentation to President Francis of a gavel with which to call to order the assemblage of notables. The gayel was made of many pieces of wood taken from var ious trees gl own in the Forest Park pof- ton of the exposition grounds.
 President Francis and his party were escorted from the Administration build ing to the scene of the day's ceremon- ies where they were joined by the for eign commissioners. who had assembled earlier at the British pavilion: and the governors of states and state commits sions and committees who had rounded up at the United States Government building. Secretary Taft, as represent ative of President Roosevelt, was es- corted to the grounds by a military guard, and proPar escorts were furn- ished to the members of congress and other specially invited guests.
 Promptly at 1O:9O the exercises of the day began. There was little formGlity, hardly any displa to attract the seekers of the picturesque, and still the pro- gramne was carried out amid sur roundings and in a manner always ap- propriate. The ceremonies were opened with an invocation by the Rer. Frank W. Gunsaulusof Chicago. The invoca- ton was followed by the rendering of America" by the bands, and an ad- dress by the Hon. D. R. Francis, ures- ident of the exposition. President Francis was given a great ovation. In a brief address he reviewed the history of the exposition enterprise from it's in- ception to the supreme moment now at hand, eulogiZing the work of his col leagues and praising the public spirit of the citizens of St. Luis in general. He set forth the objects of the exrosi- ton to be to commemorate the past,
 present the advantages of the present and inspire hope for the future-the past. the present. the future of AmeIi- ca and the whole world. Loud and con- tinuous cheering followed the conclu- sion of President Francis remarks, and the band struck up "rhe Star Spangled Banner" amid 'tumultous cheering and waving of hats and handkerchiefs.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
It Only Officially Opened
 the Worlds Fair.
PRESSURE PREMATURE
The Simple Ceremonies had not been Concluded at the Appointed Time. They Were Witnessed by Great and Enthusiastic Crowds.

St. Louis, April 3O.-The Louisiana Purchase exposition was formally opened this afternoon. The inaugural exercises were simple and carried through without delay and without a flaw. The handling of the crowd, the guarding of the enclosures sacred 10 the participants in the exercises, an1 the police work generally could not have been better. This work was in the hands of officers of tae regular ar Thy, who directed the exposition guards.
 It had been arranged that Pres idelt Roosevelt should press she button ex- octly al l2 o'clock, but when that hour urrived several addresses had not been completed. At 12:15 St. Louis time, in order that his time might not be en- croached upon the signal was given President Roosevelt that all things were ready In q few seconds came the answering touch over the wire from the White House. This officially opened the exposition, but it was determined to conclude the programme and the signal for the actual opening. for the unfu!l l. ing of the flags, the ringing of the bells and the operation of the great cascades was not given by Director of Works Taylor until 1:04.
 It was several minutes later when President Francis of the exposition for mally announced. that the fair was open to the world. He made the declaration with a laugh, for bands were playing. crowds were cheering and people were scramblins from their seats to watch the rise of the curtain on drama with whose prologue of several long years they were all familiar.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT
A Good Showing on the Face, But De-
 captive.

New York April 3O.-The bank state ment was the only news with any inn portant bearing on the stock market, and it was received with languid inter- est. It was partly due to tue feeling that the statement was not accurate in showing the actual conditions. An in- crease, although a small one in the cash item of the bank statement jn the week of largest gold exports on recorl is an anomaly in itself. It is partly eX
 piained by the fact that the statement does not reflect the $3,7OO,OOO shipment of gold that went out today anl which will be carried over into next weeks statement. Even allowing for this. the cash reserve is over S2,000,000 more than was estimated from known move ments of money. Local cash operations
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
An Iron Mountain Engineer
 Forgot an Order x ,,2
HIS LIFE WAS THE PRICE
Seven Others Killed and Sixteen h. jured-A Train En Route to the Worlds Fair Hit a Switch at a Speed of Forty Miles an Hour.

kimmswick, Mo. April 3O.-Eight persons were killed, and sixteen -iniur- ed today by the wrecking of train. No. IS. on the Iron Mountain railroad at Wiekes Siding, a mile and haIr north of here. The dead are: James Bailey. engineer; Al. Gumpert, fire man. A. E. Taper. master mechanic; Express Messenger DeGroat; l. &. Nealy: Edward Risibard. Desoto. Sts and two unidentified passengers.
 The injured: J. C. Austin. cosaSss tor: St. Louis; Joseph DeIhaR. Ss. Iss seph. Mo: John Casey. Rev. x. E North. Harry Hamel. A. J. Dick. wSa. Leayitt. .Chicago; A. r. Vick.r IHaIass apolis; Fred Ross, Ulrich Ross. nesss to. Mo: J. J. Rowland. Little ROee. Ark: Penwick De Ruth. Juvenile. I-a-s L. J. Lynch. Peoria. H.: A. D. Ouez. Louisville. F. L. Merrill. st. Louis.
 There was a breakdown last nissz of freight train on the main l!ns kss tween two switches at Wickes Sidinss Orders were issued for all north hozssa trains to take the siding as the Hssla lire was blocked. J. c. Austin. es... ductor of the wrecked train, declaasss that he read the order to Engineer Ra1. ley. and handed a copy to him at T.s Soto. few miles south of here. Tkas train. however, passed Kimmswick ca It's way north at a high rate of ssess and either the engineer forgot the srs der or made a miscalculation as 10 kLa location. for the train struck the swltes at Wickes Siding at a speed of neariS forty miles an hour.
 The engine turned a somersault as the engineer was buried beneath ths iron. A. E. Tabor. master mechaRis of the Iron Mountain system, who Was riding in the cab. was also instahtlr killed. Fireman Gumpert jumped. bNs was seriously injured. The baggsgs car was flipued from the rails ana landed in a ditch nearly a hundred feet from the scene of the wreck BIC. De- Groat. an express messenger. was talk en from the wreck in a critical .condi- tion and is not expected to Ike.
 - After the baggage car left fiei raila the smoking car and coach imrheeiate- ly in the rear, toppled to one siae and were badly damaged. Four passengers In the smoking car were killed and many in these coaches were badly in- jured. One of the four sleepers was overturned but the ether three kept the rails and the occupants escaped without injury.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
4 DIARY OF WAR.
Russian Official Reports from the
 Tal.. for a Week.

St. Petersburg. April 30.-An offchal dispatch has been received from head quarters concerning affairs on the Yalu up to April 18th. It follows:
 Official reports received during the last few days state that on April 22d :l movement was seen among. the Ja- panese troops on the Yalu and small detachments moving on the left bank. On April 23. larger bodies concentrated opposite Wiju and the Japanese pro- ceded to cross by small attachments. About two companies with a small body of cavalry crossed at Siaopoussik- he. From the evening of April 24th, onward, reports began to come in to
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
BATTLE STILL GOING ON.
The Jaoanese Think It Will End To-
 6aX.

Tokio, May 1-11 a. m.-Advices from the front say the Japanese forces began an attack on the Russians on the Va lu river last Tuesday. The battle was continued on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturdayag A deGisiYe struggle Is anticipated tSday-sunday.- r-
 On Thursday the Japanese effected a crossing of the Yalu and secured a lodgment on the right bank of of the river. The fighting Saturday was at long range. and there was a duel with heavy guns across the river. Fighting was resumed at daylight today (Sun- day). The Russian force is estimated at thirty thousand men. The Japanese loss is reported to have been small thus far -.r
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
RATHER EXPECTED IT.

St. Petersburg. May 1.-4:3O a. m.- The finding of the court of inquiry that the battleship Petropavolovsk was destroyed by a Japanese mine has caused little surprise in St. Petersburg
 This finding had been expected since Viceroy Alexieff's dispatch of April 21. in which Vice Admiral Togo's claim that he was responsible for the blowing up of. the ship was practically admit ted. The conclusion of the court of inquiry is based on the testimony of survivors of the disaster. .s -.. ,-.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
UNDER THE TRAIN.
A Traveller Temporarily insane Com E pits Suicide.

.nbuauerdue, N. M,. April so.--CarI Myer, g passenger. on the overland train. committed suicide shis afternoon by throwing himself under the train. His last will. dated San Francisco, January 9.19OS, was :ttound Sn the body. It bequedthed his property in Pueblo to John Storm:Eel of tEat cit". Rank books showing 9. balance of $9t2 in a savings bank in San Francisco was found in his pocket. Temporary insanity was the cause of the suicide.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
CIVILIAN PRISONERS.
They Are Being We'll Treated by the
 ...ss Russians.

St. Petersbprg. April 30. II: 4a D. m.- A party of 40 Japanese prisoners who were recently removed to Tomsk from Har1in. Chita and Dalny. where they were when the war broke ont. have been sent to the village of Kolpasheova two hundred miles dis tant. where they will remain until the opening of navigation. Then they vii! be taken to Eriropean Russia. Accord ing to reports the peasants are treatin:: them we'll The, village'school house at KolpasheYoi has been. prepared for their accommodation. Hewlong the gove.n- ment will hold them is not known.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
YEzsAN TO sE SUCCEEDED.

Paris, April S0.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of Echo de Paris says that the emperor on Monday will sign the appointment of Rear Admiral Ro- iestvensky to command the Baltic sea soua dron which is about to depart for the far east. and that of Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff as commander of the di- vision now there, the latter replacing Rear Admiral Yeszan at Vladivo -tCk k
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
TOGO ON THE ALERT.
There will be no More Raiding Out of
 Vladivostok. -''

St. Petersburg. May I, 4:SS a. n.-A dispatch received here from Viceroy Alexieff says: The continued presence of the Japanese squadron off Vladivo- ostok has convinced the authorities that Vice Admiral Togo has taken to heart the sharp lesson taught him through his failure to consider the pos abilities of mischief by the formidable Russian division at that point and is now seeking means to stop further raiding operations in the sea of Japan.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
THE PRESSURE OF THE KEY.
The President Officially Opened the
 Exposition.

Washington, April 30.-In compliance with the request of the directors of the Louisiana Purchase exposition, the president opened the exposition by wire from the White House shortly after 1 o'clock today. Washington time The arrangements were simple in detail. Immediately upon the completion of the wire circuit into the exposition grounds the president was notined and he re- paired to the East room, where there were assembled the justices of the United States supreme court, the mem- bers of the diplomatic corps and a number Of other guests of nota The arrangements contemplated a prompt opening Of the exposition at noon, cen tral time, but there were few min utcs delay in making the final prep arations. President Roosevelt stood at the key chatting with those about him. Tn the course of the conversa- ton he expressed regret at the inabil- ity to be present at the opening of the exposition in person, but said that he hoped he might be able to visit the great fair later in the year. few minutes after 1 o'clock q message from President Francis saying that al was ready was ticked off the wire and handed to President Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt tken gently pressed on the Morse key. which action instantly gave the signal to the St Louis end.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
POSSIBLE THE BATTLE

Tokio, April 30.-Admiral Hooya. com manding the third squadron, reports mat on the. morning Of April 29 gun boats fired on the. enemy at the mouth Of the Yalu. The Russians dil not re- ply. Later a flotillA of small ships armed with cannon opened fire on 15O or the enemy at Sandorotc. The latter retreated to the mountains and many were wounded. The Japanese had no casualties.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
ONE OF THE MANY MINEs.

Paris, April 3c.-According to the St. Petersburg correspondent of Echo de Paris, specialists who. have examined the spot where the battleship Petropav- lovsk sank, declare that the Japanese had laid a large grNlp of connected mines eoch containing eighty pounds of lyddite, in the Port Arthur 'roadsted. These have now been found and re- moved by the Russians.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
SWEDEN IS NEUTRAL.

Stockholm. April 3o.-King Oscar has signed decree declaring strict neu- trality between the Japanese and Rus sia during the war. The decree is similar in terms to that issued bs the Danish government. --s.,
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
QUIET ON FRIDAY.

St. Petersburg, Aprfl sJ.-LThe ein- peror .has. received a telegram fpom Kur9patkin of today's .date saying: Gen. Sasulitch reports the night of April 2S-29 quiet. Sraall bodies of Japanese are moving oIi the right bank of, the Yalu. The Japanese have not yet undertaken active, operations"
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
A SCHOONER LOST.

Halifax. N. G., April BOA message received here states thar the schooner Orona of Annapolis, bound from the West Indies for Halifax with molasses, was wrecked at Herring Cove. All on board were lest.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
WANT MONGOLIA CLOSED.

St. Petersburg, April 30.-Russia has called the attention of the Pekin gcvl ernmcpt to reports. received from the Russian military authorities. indicating that Japanese officers are making their way through Mongolia to the railroa1 near Harbin withYthe intention of de- stroying it. The officers who were exc cuted ten days ago at Harbin came through Mongolia. t..S ..s';
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

reached the state department from sources which the officials do tot care to divulse, to the effect that a great battle was fought on the Yalu, resulting in complete Japane9e victory. Details are unubtainable.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
A HAWAIIAN OFFICIAL.

Honolulu. April 3O.-S. Mehuela, clerk of the house of representatives has been found guilty by a jury in the fed eral court of destroying certain vouch- CTS for expenses of the house incurred during the last regular session.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
METALS.

New York. April 3O-Bullishness pre- prevailed in all metal markets today, a general undertone, however, exhibiting fair steadiness and absence of pressure to sell. Lake copper was quoted at 13.S7l2 l26D1362, clectrolytic at 13121S@ 1925 and casting at 12.9541312R.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
ANoTHER CORPS ORDERED.

St. Petersburg, April 3O.-An imperial decree has been issued ordering the formation of the third Siberian corps.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
A BATTLE ON THE YALU.

A Report That Japanese Gained a
 Great Victory.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01
THE OPENING.

St. Louis, April 90. - The open ing ceremonies were so sim
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

Washington, April so.-Reports have
Arizona republican., 1904-05-01

Wanted-s1O,OOO for three or five years on Phoenix business property se- curity E E. Pascoe. real estate. loans and insurance. No. 110 North Center street, opposite Adams hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

| unknown.
 More than this. the Irresistible migh of the organizations of women today ir that they were never yet banded together to foster evil. nor to retard the progress of humanity toward good.
 | We are always uniting our strength fol the good of others. We think scarcely l enough of taking thought for ourselves | If we had househald service unions for women to equal the labor unions among men. we and our dear ones would daily feast upon mama and ambrosia and scorn the cajolery of the grocers little textbooks offering a predigested dietary Organized strikes among men are a symbol of contest for supremacy. strug- gle which means misery for all and wherein success is doubtful. What wo- men might accomplish in their organized contest for any particular aim is only conjectural, but in the matter of speed they might become an inspiring exam pie to felowmen.
 With all their adaptability, there are certain limitations to their efforts which women themselves instinctively recog- nize. before men have, with conscien- tiously patient discrimination. pointed out the self-evident gaps.
 The most valued formula of logic in the masculine argument against general suffrage for all taxpayers, Is the favor ite Shibboleth. woman cannot carry a musket, ergo, she cannot cast ballot.
 As to this postulate. and the position of the gun, much may be said on both sides. It must be admitted that in the use of firearms nearly every woman has an Obliquity of vision that is as serious danger-signal to the ranks of friend as of foe.
 In the question of womans supposed inability to handle the ballot any better than she yields a musket the most pow erful appears to be the general accept ance of the Australian secret ballot Wo- man not being credited with power to the secret ballot would be a burden heavier than a Krag-Jorgensen rife.
 These two planes of activity being con yet a third, wherein her lack of physical prowess or her taX-paylng disfranchise- ment are powerless as argument. Supe- rior to both these material planes, the force of martial law. or legal disability, is the spiritual plane of love for human ity and forgetfulness of selfish aims.
 In this plane of the spirit is the power to mould thought and to urge human life and effort to grander heights. This is woman's realm. where she can outrcach the stars themselves with the pleading cry for aid to help the helpless and Cour- age to be given those who need strength
 The General Fedora ton Editor has q profound belief that in the concentration of effort and force which ehall come into
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
A Prophecy of Lnu.

new year brings as it's best sift a lightness of heart which is a gleam from the dawn of the millennium. What boundless possibilities in the wealth of leisure in the coming months and days and hours opening before us! N' hat vis- ions come to us of accomplishing in this magic twelve-month all that other years have left incomplete? All the seeds we have gathered from the tree of knowl- edge are to blossom in flowers of wis dom; all the shining grains of sand that slipped through our hour glass are to be assayed in the crucible of thought and minted into precious golden coin. When we consider all the harvest other years have stored within our memories, and contemplate how valuable they can be to use in the coming year, We feel an en- thusiasm which yearns for renewed &C., tlvity. We exclaim joyously with the Psalmist: Our barns are filled with plenty, and our presses burst forth with new wine"
 In the flush of this energetic impulse, the first question arising is. Where shall We begin?
 For the individual woman this must be decided by the opportunities and limita- tions of her own environment. Home should have the first place. the outer world the time that may be spared from the life of the family circle and it's hap piness.
 The altruistic work of club life has the broader scope which inheres to the move- ment of the larger body. wherein the minutiae and detail of household life are merged into the widening horizon of null tiplied interests.
 Organized womanhood has in this year of grace 1904 a greater responsibility than ever before. It has, as tho complement. a strength of concentrated purpose and that sense of union which Is equally sense Of power, to a degree heretofore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

readers the leaders in every field of wo- maps work. As official organ of tho General Federation of Womcns Clubs if has correspondents from every State 1T the Union. Mrs. Kate II. Morrissette be ing the State correspondent for Ala. bama.
 There are many departments in the mag azine conducted by able women. Oui Ancestors is conducted by Mrs Jasper Cairns. The Judgment Seat: book re- views: by Mrs. Ida NJ. Batchelor. Sng- gestions for Childrens Entertainments edited by Mrs. Adelaide Westcott Hatch Mrs. Florence Howe Hall edits the de- partment of Vexed Questions of Eli quette or the Ethics and Aesthetics of Club Life. Partisan Pastels by the Coun- tess de Montague.
 The January number is especially rich in good things, story, verse. sketch, and appreciation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
RETURN FROM FIoRALA.
Montgomery Pythians Installed
 Lodge There.


 A delegation of prominent local Pythians returned yesterday from Florala, where a strong and enthusiastic lodge was insti- tuted.
 The delegation was headed by George G. Miles, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal of the Grand Domain of Alabama. With them were the following officers of Central Lodge No. g. Montgomery, Past Chancellor w. D. Simmons; Chancellor Commander. Lee Holloway; Vice-Chancel- Tor E. A. Taylor
 The Florala Lodge was instituted Thurs day night under the name of Florala 227 It begins life with twenty-rour members, zealous and enthusiastic.
 The Montgomery Pythians report a pleasant trip and a cordial welcome at Florala.
 MT. Miles will institute a lodge next month at Rogerville. an application hay ing already been received.