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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
En9aeed For Good .

Clara-Are you engaged to Douglas
for good? Gertrude-It looks so.
don't think he'll ever be able to marry
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

Among all forms Of mistakes proph-
oey II the most gratuitous-uliot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

A Washington newspaper man recent
ly went out on the street selling good sil,
YER dollars at % cents each. He worked
four hours and sold three dollars. The
result seems to indicate that his proce-
dure was altogether too transparent.
Most of the schemes which promise
something for nothing catch plenty OF
suckers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Here and There.

A leading Boston paper, which derives
q large revenue from whiskey advertise
ments run in "top-of-column-adjoining.
reading matter" position, is patting itself
on the back and holding itself up to the
admiration of the community, because
it has lately adopted the policy of e1-
Guiding advertisements which may be
considered Objectionable from a moral
standpoint. This refers particularly to
line of advertising of so-called "medi,
car' practitioners and remedies. But the
country papers, as rule, accept no adj
vertisement which appears doubtful from
any point Of view, and don't make a mite
of noise about il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

The annual report of Master Gardner
of the Maine State Grange shows an al
most remarkable growth Of that already
large organization. The additions for
the year were rs oranges and 569l mem
bers. The amount invested in grange
homes in the state is nearly three-quar-
tiers of a million. The grange is vaiu-
able social and educational organization
and strong power, and if it continues
to keep out of the hands Of politicians OF
every party, it can yet do even better
work than it has done in the past, for
the benefit of the people of the state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

When the first of Thomas w. Lawson's
story of "Frenzied Finance" was pub
lished, the title was widely criticised on
the ground that the transactions therein
described were in no sense frenzied, but
superlatively cool and calculating
whether or not there is properly such
thing as frenzied finance, there are GER
tainly frenzied financiers in these latter
days, breathing out threatenings OF
violence against one another, and attack
ing other stock market manipulators
with libel suits and half-page advertise
ments in the papers. No blood or other
liquid redder than champagne has yet
been shed, and there is little serious
danger of it. II out of it all the public
of small investors get any real light as
to the value of the stocks on the market,
it will make little actual difference what
exchange of values among the multi
millionaires is the final result.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
OHIO MAJoRnY. a5o.ooo.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 1O.-NearIy complete returns tonight show close to 250,000 plurality for the Roosevelt and Fairanks electors. Only eighteen of the eighty-eight counties in the state have teen carried for Parker and only one democratic congressman has been elected out of twenty-one. State Chair man Harvey Garber. democratic can didate in the fourth district. has 1GOO plurality in a district normally 6OOO democrats.
 A conference Of the republican lead CTS was held here today and it was rumored that plan had been agreed on to secure the elimination of all fac tonal lines. and concerted action for rhe support of Governor Herrick, who Is being pressed by the anti-saloon league for renomination and re-eIec- ton.
 Chairman Dick denied that the con - 7ererce had any su-a significance and declared that the discussion related only to campaign finances.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
THE SHERIFF CONTEST
Democrats now Claiming the Election
 of Walker by One Vote.

The situation in the contest for the office of sheriff of Maricopa county is practically unchanged It is certain that the matter will not be decided until after a contest in the court. Night before last the democrats were claiming the election of Walker by two votes, based upon telegraphic re turns from Gila Bend in which it ap- peared that Walker had received a ma jority of twcnty-seVen. A copy of the returns received at the republican headquarters by the way of Buckeye showed that Walkers majority was tweAty-five, creating a tie on 1,s43 votes for each candidate. Yesterday the democrats wired Gna Bend for further and more definite information. The reply showed that the returns re ceiveG the night before were correct, at least as to the vote for sheriff.
 Later a claim of a majority of one vote was put forward by the demo- cratic committee. That was based on Information received from Peoria which it had been reported gave Cook twelve votes and Walker three. It Is now claimed that one of the votes counted for Cook had been actually cast for s. s. Green, the prohibition candidate for sheriff.
 T. is supposed that the canvass to be made by the board of supervisors next Monday will show a break in the deadlock but it is certain that neither Of the candidates will abide by the re- suit Of that canvass.
 According to the reports Of members Of several election boards many votes were thrown out though there twas little doubt of the intention of the voters. According to the decision of Judge Kent in the Johnstone-RObert- son contest, they should have been counted. The election boards had the decisions of Judge Kent in mind but before the opening of the polls they i decided to follow the strict reading of the statute regarding the marking of ballots and to let any disputes that might subsequently occur be settled by the court if any Of the candidates de. sired to carry the matter up
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
JUDGE BARNES DEAD
Suddenly Stricken al Tue
 son Last Night
He Had Been in Usually Good Health Until His Seizure Shortly Before His Death.

Judge WiTiam H. Barnes died last night at his home in Tucson. A tele- phone message received by Judge Street late last night conveyed the information to Phoenix. It also stated that Judge Barnes had been iR usual health until yesterday after dinner he was seized with a sudden illness which became more and more acute until death ensued.
 Judge Barnes had pecentIy returned from the east where he had spent the greater part of his time for the last two years as a representative of the Greene Consolidated Copper Company
 He was one of the foremost residents of the territory in which he had lived for about twenty years. He came here from Jacksonville, Illinois. in 1885 having been appointed a mem Der Of the supreme court of the terri tory by President Cleveland in his first term.
 BPOn his retirement from the bench. Judge Barnes engaged in the active practice of law and at once took q front rank which he maintained until his death
 Judge Barnes was born at Hampton. COnnecticutt, in 1S43. He was taken to Illinois wheni he was ten years of age. Having passed through the public schools of Alton he entered Illinois college and then the University Of Michigan from which he graduated in 1865. He began the study Of law and was admitted to the bar at Jackson vile
 Judge Barnes was married to Miss Belle Daily who survives him. He leaves beside>his widow, one daughter Mrs. J. Fl. Martin.
 Judge Barnes was the second presi- dent of the territorial bar association. He was a Mason and a member of the I. O. C. F and an FIX.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
Latest Development in YaY-
 apai Treasury Affair
AMOUNT OF SHORTAGE
Unless County Treasurer Storm Can Furnish a New Bond Within Ten Days His Office Will Be Declared Vacant-Reward for the RObbers-

Prescott. Ariz-. Nov. 10--Immeliate,v after the announcement on weduas- day that County Treasurer storm had been found gaggeI and robbed his bondsmen took possession of the office and behind locked doors have been en- gagged until late this afternoon ln fn- vestigating the officers accounts.
 Upon concluding the fuveStIeatT.1- this evening. fl vas announced th-su was shortage in the treasury amount ing to S13,S36- The bondsmeu servei official notice on the board of super visors and upon Treasure Storm withdrawing from the Iatters bona Under the law the treasurer fs aIIa.r7-l ten days to furnish a new bond and upon failure to do so. the ofnce 1efI be declared vacant
 Late this evening the bon Ismen |of- fered a reward Of Sl.00C for the arr-s- and conviction Of any persons who s'a- bed the county Ireasurer'S office
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
The MiSSOurianS Have Been
 Shown at Last
DEMOCRATS SAVED FOLK
Everything Else Republican, hajOr- ity in the Legislature Insuring Elec- tiOn of a United States Senator and Nine Members of Congress.

St. Louis, Nov. 10.-With complete returns from 9G counties out of 114 at hand, the entire republican ticket, with the exception of governor has been selected by pluralities of from $50 to 15, 900. With all but A few scattered precincts accounted for, the Sixteenth congressional district Oamars) has gone republican by plurality of 1O2. The result will in all probability be only slightly changed either one way or the other by returns from additional precincts.
 The plurality for Roosevelt is vari- Ously estimated at from 10000 to 1S.OOO
 The only question remaining to be definitely settled in connection with the election of governor is the extent of the plurality of Joseph W. Folk. democrat whose plurality in 96 counties is 37.S65.
 With seven counties still to be heard from, the returns show that Roose- velts plurality in Missouri is 15.755. Of the seven counties not heard from. six went for Bryan in 1900. and they are remote and sDarsely settled.
 With the returns from nine counties missing. Folks plurality for governor. on the democratic ticket. stands at B. SS3. Figures on the remainder of the democratic ticket are still lacking
 Republican Chairman Neiderhaus comedies that Folk has been elected governor, and states that he has no- the least doubt that the remainder of the democratic ticket has been de- feated- He said to the Associated Press:
 The republicans will have major 
 itY in the legislature. on joint ballot. Of at least fourteen. and perhaps twen- ty This means the election of q re- publican United States senator. The republicans have elected eight con gressmeny and the Sixteenth district is in doubt. Its returns may snow the election of one more congressman. making nine 1n all. We will contest the elections in the Eleventh and Twelfth districts"
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
JAPAN SUES FOR PEACE,
But Russia Will Have None of It.
 Russia Turned Japan Down.

London, Noy. 10.-Japan has unof- fcially made representations to Russia looking to peace. This action resulted in failure, and such representations. are not likely to be repeated by Japan.
 Although the suggestion of pacific settlement was made unoficlaIy. f ac- tu3lly had behind it all the weight of an offer by the Japanese government It was made direct to Russia. No power acted as intermediary. The proposition was put forward tentative ly and unof5-ially, SO that the Jana nese government would be in position to deny any report of suing for peace The failure of these direct negotia- tions, however. resulted in bringing in teiVention within a measurable dis fance. It is believed that the time Is ripe for intervention on the part of the United States. Great Britain and France, President Roosevelt taking the initiative.
 Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minis
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
THE FLAMING TfNEMENTS
4 Series of Fires in Greater New
 York.

New York, Ncv. 1O.-Three persons lost their lives. twenty were injured. nearly half a hundred were overcome by smoke and an equal number are temporarily homeless as the results Of a series of fires in various parts of the greater city today. In nearly every case, the fires were in tenement houses. occupied by large numbers of families. and at least two of them are thought to have been started by incendiarfes. In no case was the property loss more than few thousand dollars.
 That no more lives were lost un- doubtedly was due to the fact that the flames were discovered >iu every iT.- stance before they had made headway and the excellent use of life saving appliances by the firemen. Life nets. scaling ladders and other apparatus enabled the firemen to save many per- sons. whose escape had been cut off by the flames and choking smoke.
 Nearly all the fires started in the
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
WRECK A BANK SAFE
And Lock Two Citizens Up in a sox
 Car.

Becker. Minn., Nov. 1O.-Two bur glars wrecked the safe in the bank here early this morning, and escaped with SS.000 in cash and some securi- ties. The robbers before going to the bank held up and imprisoned two citi- zens by whom they were seen on the street shortly before 9 o'clock this morning.
 The citizens, who were locked in a box ear, say that the burglars were approaching the bank when they mo- uced that they were watched. The robbers than turned upon the men and compelled them to march with hands up to the box ear and ordered them to get inside. The men were not released until this afternoon. when their cries for help were heard
 The interior of the bank was dam aged. and the safe was csmuIetefv wrecked by the explosion of dynamite used by the ''yeggmen-' After secur- ing the contents of the safe the bur glars went to the depot yards, where they broke open the door of a handcar house and then started m the direction of Big Lake. It is thought that they jumped a Northern Pacific passenger train at o'clock and went to St. Paul or Minneapolis.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
PEABODY GIVES UP.
But the Republicans Got Almost
 Everything Else.

Denver, Col. Nov. 1O.-D. B. Fairley. republican stgte chairman. today aban- doned his claim that Governor James Il. Peabody has been reelected. and the governor himself conceded his de- feat Adams majority over Peabody m the city and county of Denver is 5,O1l' and in the entire state about 1O.- 5OO- The republicans still claim a ma Jority for Peabody in the state outside of Denver, but this claim is not borne out by the returns, which are still in complete.
 "On the faee of the returns Adams is elected said Farley. 'rbut an of hciaI count or contest may change it to Peabody" Peabody was beaten bv 75O plurality in his home county Gre mont)' Tehough it was carried by Roosevelt by 200.
 Mrs Helen L. Grenfell, superinten- dent of public instruction. ran next to Adams on the democratic state ticket and may pull through, but the replTb- l,cans. will probably secure all the oth-
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11

lower parts of the buildings and dense clouds of smoke. which swept up through the halls and elevator shafts drove the panic stricken tenants Co the roofs and fire escapes. Many were overcome before they reached the air, but they were all found by firemen and carried out in safety. 4 false alarm of fire contributed to the days list of injured. Workmen on the roof of the American Cigar Company-s fac tory. alarmed by clouds of smoke which came from an overturned tar kettle in the street, rushed into the factory, where scores Of girls Mere at work, and with a cry of fire started Q panic in which twelve Of the girl~ were injured. One was so badly hurt that she was taken to the hospital
 The most serious fire was In a teue- ment house. in which three persons lost their lives. Forty-fiTe families were driven out of a big tenement house on Boston road in the Bronx and twenty persons who had been over come by smoke were rescued by the firemen. Ten families were forced to flee from a Brooklyn apartment house by an incendiary fire. which started in the basement. Two persons were over come by smoke and were found un- conscious and rescued by firemen
 An explosion in the basement Of n tenement house in Williamsburg, creat- ed panic among the tenants and the burst Of flames and smoke which fol- lowed sent them to the roofs and fire escapes in search of safety. Many were overcome by smoke. but all were rescued. A fireman was badly intur- ed by falling three stories. while fight ing fire in storage warehouse or, Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11

CT offices, though in some eases. the plUralities are small
 John F. Shafroth, democrat, is apparently elected congressman at large With a plurality of 2,OOO. Robert w. Boynge republican, has about 800 plurality in the first district and Her schel M. Hogg, republican. 2,OOO plural ity in the second district Both sides are claiming the legislature and the re- suit will be in doubt until the official count is made in Denver and Pueblo
 At a meeting of the republican can didates and party leaders today it was decided immediately to begin con test for the places of all democrats who have been elected in Colorado on the face of the returns and an effort will be made to seat all the repubI- cans from governor down. The matter will be carried into the courts on the claim that the successful democrats were elected by glaring frauds in Denver
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
A FAMILY lMM0LATED
Suspicion That a Fire Was Preceded
 by Murder.

Auburn, Conn.,, Nov. .10.-The hand some home of Julius Weber was burn ed to the ground tonight. and with it Mrs. Weber. Miss Bertha Weber and Master Paul Weber perished. It is thought the remains of MT Weber will be found in the debris. Coroner Shep- ard and jury have viewed the re- mains and await the result of an autopsy.
 Suspicious looking wounds were found on the little boy in the shape of cuts on the head. and a bullet wound was found in the mothers breast. There was blood on her clothing. Miss Weber's body was very badly burned but no wounds were visible If the husband and father was burned no one is left to tell the tale, the only other surviving member of the family. Adolph Weber, aged 20, was not at home
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
A RUSSIAN WARNING
Notice Again Served on
 the Powers
A Proposal for Intervention Would Not Be Received In St. Petersburg In a-FriendIy Spirit.

Washington. Nov. O.-EmphatiealIy. but with all courtesy. Russia through her ambassadors abroad. has several times informed the neutral powers that she will brook no mediation at this time in her war with Japan. It can be announced that Russia expects that her wishes will be respected by all the powers to which she has com municated her views.
 Count CassiHi, the Russian ambassa- dor said tonight to correspondent of the Associated Press: "I can announce that l have very good reason to be- heve that my governments emphati4 opposition to any mediation at this time will be respected and observed by all neutral powers"
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
oUARTETTE OF swINDLERs.
Armed With Bank Checks and Gam
 bling Devices.

Sacramento, Cal, Nov. 1O.-The police have in custody four men who are believed, to have been operating a system of swindles across the country. Checks were found in their possession on the National Bank of Denison, Texas; the Southern California Bank of Savings and the Canadian Savings Bank These were for amounts arrang- in8 from $1,0CO to s4,50O but blank checks on many institutions in Cali fornia, Utah and Colorado as well as bank directories and other matter. The men were attempting to fleece a stranger when captured and were com pletely equipped with gaming devices.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
THE TEnPE LANDSLIDE
Some of the COntributOry Causes of
 the Disaster.

The extraordinary result of the eiec- tion in Tempe precinct has been inc cause of more or less Speculation. T. was not within the memory of the oldest inhabitant that this precinct went democratic The populace was therefore not prepared to hear that it had gone overwhelmingly democratig. giving Carl Hayden, a favorite son/ a majority of 214 in vote of little more than 300.
 The explanation has been offered that the greater part of the Mexican vote of that precinct is republican and that the Mexicans, not familiar with the Australian ballot system, rearing that they might fail to vote for Mir Hayden if they got to scratching. de cided to vote the straight democratic ticket for once.
 That is only a partial explanation. Bill Fellows, aR active south side dem ocrat. was an accessory to the land slide. His opportunity was furnished by the change made in the democratic vignette on the head of the ticket That is an eagle and not a very grace full looking eagle either. Mir. Bellows went among the Mexican voters, tell ing them that the democratic party of the country was standing in with the government of the Republic of Mexico against the predatory trusts which had raised the price of beans and jerky He said that the democratic party to show it's friendliness for the Mexican government had adopted the eagle of the southern republic as it's emblem. That settled it and heavy vote was cast for the supposed Mexican eagle.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
REFINED SUGAR DEARER.
Unexpected Great Prosperity for tho
 Cuban Planters.

New York, Nov. IO.-AH sugar rerin- CTS advanced the prices of refined sugar 10 points today to the basis of 5.ZCc for American and Howell Com paniesr and 515c for Arbuckles The continued advances in the prices of re- fined sugars are due to the remarkable strength of the raw sugar market. As 1t is an i'll wind that does not benefit somebody, SO it is with the high prices for raw sugar. Instead Of the pros pective advance of S5 a ton for raw sugar which the Cuban planters ex- pected," said a big refiner today. the price has gone up to $50 a ton, and the planters this next year. besides being able to pay off their mortgages, will have money to burn"
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
THE MEXICAN ESTIMATE.
! Papers of tte Republic on Roosevclt.s
 Election.

Mexico City, Mex. Nov 10-The result of the Ameriean election ha- been much discussed in political cir cles- The Mexican Herald comments on the immense and almost unprece- dented majorities by which the Amer lcan people have approved of the rec ord and endorsed the ideas Of Presf- dent Roosevelt and have given him a mandate to continue his vigorous ror- elsn policy. which is precisely what most interests foreign nations.
 The papers generally speak Of Pres loent Roosevelt as an imposing figure on the international stage Of the world of cosmopolitan education and wide and varied accomplishments, and as a unique figure in a long line of Amer jean presidents
Arizona republican., 1904-11-11
GIRL MURDERED.
Threat Cut With Sharp Stick and She
 Had Also Been Shot

Marshall Mo, Nov. 1O.-The dead body of Miss Rosa Butts. aged 9 years. white servant girl Of this city, was found today in the suburbs of South Marshall in a pasture. Her throat had been cut with sharp stick. piece of which still remained in her throat Her left ear had been cut off and there was bullet hole in her head. There was evidence that the girl had made a struggle for life
 A cigarette near the body and bloody tracks leading away from tue spot are the only tangible clues.
 Miss Butts was last seen late Wed nesday night with two young men. one of whom her sister can recognize. Neither of the men has been located.
 A man living near where the body was found reports having heard screams, on Wednesday night. but no search for the girl was started until today.