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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
annual REPORTS
ARE MADE public
SECRETARY TAFT TELLS OF
WORK OF WAR DEPARTMENT
-sTRENGTH OF ARMY.
Favors Tariff Revision for the Phil
ippines-Great Record for Nations
Crops Pointed Out by the Secretary
of Agriculture.

Washington, Nov. 30.-The secretary
of war, William H. Taft, has submitted
his report to the president on the opera
tions of the war department during
the last year. The document covers
20 printed pages, of which nearly one
third are devoted to a consideration of
the Philippines.
Secretary Taft attributes the falling
off of the trade of the islands during
the last year from $66,000,0 900 to $685.,
100000, to the change of money from
the Mexican silver standard to gold
standard. . "
Secretary Taft indorses the recon-.
mendation of Secretary Root for
reduction of Is per cent. of the present
tariff upon tobacco and sugar imported
into the United States from the Philip
pines, and advocates the admission Of all
other products duty free. Z
Strength Of the Army. s.
The secretary states that the actual
strength Of the army is 3,744 officers
and. 56,439 enlisted men, The total
number of enlistments during the fiscal
year ending June 30 was 28,6S6, ofwhich
number the original enlistments were
21,00S. There were 110.243 applicants
for enlistment, of whom 81, 452were re-
jected. :.
The strength of the organized militia
Of the United States on October I, 1904,
was 1882, consisting of 8805 officers
and 107, 1872 enlisted men. The secretary
estimates that about Is per centSof this
force would respond to call for service
under the federal government.
- Decrease in Cost.
h In the matter of cost of the regular
military establishment the figures of the
report show steady decrease since pro-
vision was made for greater standing
army following the Spanish-American
war. Upon the estimate for $4,000, 900
for 1901 the appropriations were $114,-
100000 and the expenditures sos, 7O0,-
600; upon the estimate for $113,500, 900
for 1902 the appropriations were $780,
000, 900 and the expenditures SO, 000, 900;
upon the estimate for $99, 300, 900 for 1903
the appropriations were. $92, 600, 600, and
the expenditures $70,O0O,OOO; upon the
estimate for 81, 100000 for 1904 the APP
preparations were SIS, 400, 900 andSthe ex-
penditures $69,0OO,0o0. A corresponding
decrease is foreshadowed for the next
two years. sS
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
work Of the Life-saver..

Washington, Dec. 2.-During the year
ended June 80, 1904, members Of life
saving crews rendered assistance to
1,061 vessels, involving 1928 lives, d
whom a total of "a were lost. The crew.
also rescued 103 persons not on boara
vessels from various perilous situationf:
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08

There are 80 mortgage banks In
Germany whose outstanding bonds
amount to $685.. 964,52O. These mort.
gage bonds are secured by mortgages
On town and country real estate in
return for which the mortgage banks
loan money at 4 to s per cent. intereat
per annum. The bonds issued by the
banks, bearing 31a to 4 per cent. In.
terest, are a popular form of invest.
ment, being considered as safe as gov
eminent or municipal bonds.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08

A Monroe county man who invested
1929 in sheep last fall has sold 1927
worth of wool, has 143 lambs that will
average 80 pounds when ready for
market, which at four cents a pound
makes them worth $572. Total income
from his flock Of sheep $799. and he
still has the sheep. Not one Of them
hasagot away from him. Il
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08

t. is asserted by sculptor that the
human foot is becoming smaller. The
masculine foot of 20 centuries ago was
about IL inches long. The average
mans foot of today is easily fitted
with a No. S1h shoe. which is not
more than 10 ZIG inches in length.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Cannot Interfere.

Washington, Dec. s. President
Roosevelt Friday. informed q 9delega-
ton representing the Amslgamated
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
Plate Workers that he saw no way by
which he properly or legally could
interfere to bring about settlement
Of the strike Of the union employees
of the Carnegie Steel company, Of
Youngstown and Girard, o. ss
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Latter Indicted. Il,

Duquoin. I'LL, Dec. 1t became
known BereNednesday that three weeks
ago Joseph letter was indicted on three
counts Oh the charge of bringing armed
men into the state contrary to recently
passed statutes. No. attempt has been
made to serve the capias or arrest letter.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08

The French provincial railroads are
among the poorest in the world. Some.
OF the cars are several decades old,
and on one line, not long ago, the floor
gave way and the car literally fell to
pieces.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Given Life Term.

Versailles, Ind, Dec. 3.-After being
out 20 minutes. the jury in the trial Of
Clifford Darling, charged with the
murder of his wife, whom he shot
during a quarrel at the home of her
father at Pierceville on Thanksgiving
day, returned verdict of murder in
the first degree and sentenced Darling
to life Imprisonment. IN s
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08

The general commerce of Newfound-
land during the fiscal year ended June
30, 1903, amounted in value to $1S,-
45G,44s, If which $S,479.944 represent.
ed imports and $9,976,5o4 exports. The
year preceding the combined imports
AMI exports amounted to $17,3S9, 209,
while in 1899 they totaled only 3d..
100000. Within the last ten years the
general commerce has increased AZ per
cent.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Carries Great Host.

New York, Dec. 3.-The largest num-
Der Of Storage passengers that ever
left this port on a single steamer went
out THURSDAY on the, White Star liner
Republic. She had 2,l75 Storage pas
sengers when. she sailed for Italian
ports. The previous record was ZIG.
The Republic also had q large list of
cabin passengers.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
FLAMES on the Pike.

st. Louis, Dec 3.-Fires started by
aincendlAries At the worlds fir
grounds shortly after midnight burned
Quo vadis, Fair Japan; Old ST. Louis
and the Bowery Pike concessions.
The ioss5is $4,000 of which SIS, 900 is
ON valuable paintings representing
scenes in. Quo vadis.. .,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Married Eirhteen wears.

Washington, Dec, s.-Friday was
the eighteenth ann1yersary of Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt. They were
the recipients of congratulatory mes
zsages and letters from all parts of.the
The anniversary was quietly
celebrated by family dinner party at
night. sest. !:
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Selection IL Made.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The president
announced Wednesday that Rear ,Ad-
'miral Charles H. Davis had been ap-
pointed on the logger Bank court of
;;inquiry. He has accepted the appoint
.ment. M fsg. .sl.s3;. g:se s5ls54 4.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
On Trial Again.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec. 3.The
fifth trial of A. A. Ames, chargedSwith
taking bribe of $40 from a woman Of
the town while mayor of the city, is
now in progress before Judge Niiott.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Prof. Robert Koch has been present
ed with o portrait bust and o fest
schrift on the occasion of his Goth
anniversary.

AS an advertisement of its thread a
well-known firm has. after several
attempts. connected Europe and Asia
across the Bosporus with 1850 yards
of cotton
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Three Are Dead.

New Orleans, Dec. Three death
have resulted from the explosion and
nre at the Swiss laundry. The victln
are young girls.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
i OUTPUT soF FARMS.
Wilson Tells Of Nation
Great Crop Record.

Secretary Wilson Tells Of Nations
Great Crop Record. -
Washing ton,s Nov. The secretary
of agriculture, James Wilson, has trans
.mitted his eighth annual report to the
president. Among the more important
features of the years work are extensive
cooperation with agricultural stations;
the taking Of preliminary steps to con-
duct feeding and breeding experiments;
the war against the cotton boil weevil
and against cas.le mango; plans for ed
ucation Of engineers in road building;
the production, of a hardy orange; re-
search In successful shipping Of fruit
abroad; the value of nitrogen fixing
bacteria; successful introduction of
plants suited to light rainfall areas;
establishment of pure food standards;
the extension Of agricultural education
in primary and secondary schools, and
the extension Of instruction to island
possessions to enable them to supply
the country with $500. 100000 worth OF
domestic products now imported from
abroad.
Years Crops Break Records.
The corp crop Of 1904, says the secre-
tary, yields a farm value greater than
ever before. The cotton crop, valued
for lint and seed at 100000. 600, comes
second, while hay and wheat contend
for third place. Combined, these two
crops will about equal in value the corn.
crop. Notwithstanding the wheat crop
shows lower production than any year
since 1900, the farm value is the highest
since 1881. Potatoes and barley reached
their highest production in. 1904; save
in 1902 the oat crop was never SO large
by 60,000,000 bushels. The present crop
of rice promises a yield Of 100000, 900
pounds-300, 000,000 more than ever be-
fore.
49, High Average in Exports.
The year 1904, says the secretary,
keeps we'll up to the average OF exports
Of farm products during the five years,
1S99-19O3, amounting to over $3.50, OOO,-
900, while the average for the five years
was nearly 1865 100000.
During the last 10 years the balance
of trade in favor of this country, all ar
ticles considered, exceeded $4,3S4, 0OO,-
900, but taking farm products alone,
these showed balance in our favor of
more than $500 ;O00, 900. #
Reviewing the increase in farm cap
ltaa, the secretary estimates 1t conserv-
atively at $2,0OO,000,000 within four
,yeara this without recognizing the
marked increase inatks value ofs.land
during Tue. last two years.
I IN forestry md Water M E
The present situatfonsas regards for
estry in the. United States. the secretary
regards as exceedingly hopeful. The
lumber industry seems to be awakening
to the fact that numbering with reference
to the future as well as present profits
may be good business. The general
adoption of forestry as an established
policy now depends primarily on bust;
ness condtt Hons. NJ Extensive investigas
stionof forest conditions are stlll urgent
~ needed. n. : rsssSsssz sssssg;at 80
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
: Trafn Killas Two

st. Joseph, Micf, Dec: 3.---Dr II. Il.
Bridgeman and Irwin Cregg,o6 Bridge
anana,sgtsre killed at a grade crossing
west stevensville Fridayby Pere
Marquette fiyerNo. 6seastbound from
CHICAGO. @a 80 - sas
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
ENDS IN HIS DEATH
Effort Of Peter Nissen to Cross Lake
y Michigan in Aquatic Balloon
S Proves Fatal.

MStevensville, Mich, Dec. 2.-PetefsNis-
sen, who started from Chicago across
Lake Michigan in his aquatic balloon
called the eFool Killer No. 8" was found
dead on thu beach two and a halfmiles
vest of this place. Nissen had CON
sFucted large canvass balloon andswas
endeavoring to prove theory thatsen-
closed in the queer boat and sailing on
the water, the wind wouldsblow ifMith
slfptary motion across the Jake. He1eft
Chicago atgthree p. m. Tuesday. Nissen
Is supposed to have been washed aS6ore
during the5night. His Fool Killer was
about 20 rods down the beach from the
body and was considerably damaged. A
life preserver and his overcoat were fas-
tened to the basket-shaped car inSthe
boat. Thebody was brought to Stevens
VILE, where it lies in the town hall. The
hands and face are frozen and thesfea-
lures reflect his suffering. The cloth
ing on the body was somewhat torn. It
is thought that Nissen could not have
beendeadsa great while when the body
wa1f0and. as rigor mortis had not set
Wk1 the wrecked aquatic balloon
was examined one of Nissen's business
cards found, on the back of mich
was note from the dead advenxdfer,
saying that an air hose upon which, he
depended to renew higsupplyof ali, had
broken, and that he was doomed to die of
suffocation. s''''-@"s-'4sa''@-9's-s
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
Parry Reelected.

New York, Dec. 1.-on the report 81
the nominating. committee, David M.
Parry, Sof Indianapolis. was reelected
president Of the Citizens Industrial
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08
FRANCIS DAY"
CLOSES THE FAIR
GREAT LOUISIANA PURCHASE
EXPOSITION HAS PASSED
INTO HISTORY.
Doors of Beautiful Palaces Are Locked
and Exhibits Are Being Packed Up
Exercises in Honor Of President

st. Louis, Dec. IA brief but impress
.sive ceremony held at the base of the
Louisiana Purchase monument con-
scluded the worlds fair at midnight.
President D. R. Francis, accompanied
byza numbersof the officials Of the expo
sition, ongregated 81 the simpromptu
.rostrum. With the words: Farewell.
q long farewell to all your greatness,
President Francis touch ed asmall lever.
and instantly the illumination through
ont the grounds ceased. The exposition
was at an end. /
onors President Francis. ]
That every citizen of st. Louis might
participate in the last day of the ex-
position and help observe Francis
day" Thursday was proclaimed q
holiday by Mayor Wells. Gov. Dock
cry likewise had proclaimed throughout
the state that Thursday was especially
set apart for paying final homage to the
exposition. and the crowds that poured
into the city on the early trains attested
to the fact that the proclamation was OBJ
served. ~ s~ ~
--e President David r. Francis. was the
guest ofhonor and ceremonies were con-
Quoted commemorating the services ne
has rendered in making the exposition q
success, and at the same time bidding
farewell to the world s fair, the mfgnifi-
cence and greatness of which have been
heralded and acknowledged throughout
the entire world. M ,...,,,.
az
Plaza of st: Louis where President
Francis delivered his farewell address.
After the cheering following Presi-
dent Francis speech had died away, Yes
teus ]. Wade, of St. Louis, a member
Of the board of directors, was intro
duced and preSented to President Fran
els q beautiful silver service as token
Of esteem from the exposition manage
ment. Drills and concerts and recep-
lions generally throughout the grounds
occupied the latter part Of the day.
President Francis was rendered a gen.
seral reception at the house Of the board
Of lady managers. SIS.
Great Buildings Closed.
Promptly at four o'clock all the great
exhibit palaces were closed and visi-
tors were excluded. SSs 49,
AS the night drew on throngs con-
centrated In the main avenues to view
for the last time the magnificent cleo
ttric illumination. One solid stream Of
humanity swept through the Pike, from
end to end The spirit OF revelry was
there. Never since. thes opening had
more en1ivenment been shown at night
on the gruuntss Steadily thes~white
electric bulbs silhouetted the exhibit
palaces against the night: periodically
the illumination of the Terrace of States
surmounting Festival hill changed from
white to red, then to green, and then
back to white. Over on Agricultural
Knoll the great floral clock clicked OF
the minutes Of the departing pageant.
And in the night rang out the tones Of
the massive bell as the midnight hour
was tolled by the great clock. Instantly
q hush seemed to pervade the entire
grounds. The glowing electric bulbs
were extinguished and the Louisiana
Purchase exposition had passedsinto his
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-08

Drank Poisoned Brandy.
Berlin, Dec. "a dispatch tothe
Lokal .Anzeiger. from Kieff, Russiasan-
nounces9 that 20spersons have lost fheir
lives there through drinking poisoned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23
Bob EWING

CINCINNATI. OhI0. July "a
aniE sol" Ewing. one ~ che main
stays ~ the Reds broke into the
national game prominently when he
vas the star tairler uu stHobel e
team ~ Mudhens' In Toledo. some
years ago.
aBlF Bob" lives AZ wapaknneta.
ohio. and. like Elmer Flick the
Bedford coon hunter ls AZ much
At home with gun on his shoulder
aud tramping through the woods a.
he Is on the slab pitching bentrfa
for opposing battcrs lie is a big
man. standing over six feet and
weighing IN the neiEhborhood 81 200
pounds His experience In the ma
tianal game has nctted him cunsid.
cradle money. and. unlike some ~
the players. he saves Il for the DAY
when his good right arm will not
retain It's cunning
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23
WON BY
A NOSE
MAxrarss WINS MOST rsclr.
ING race OF YusrrRoAYs
MUUT

The races az The Meadows Yra=
taHHHr erfH unusually Interesting
ffam tHH tat that four cut 81 the
els HeuFItsa pams HHme With the
bunch dodnlnr their hind feet ana
the form HlH1rHfH pockets hHiHra
with the blonde metal uH The way
home
In the one mlis event e protest
was registered hf the harteHa Of
UsH Crosse SHfHH. when tie Judges
declared MattfeaH winner ~ the
race Prom the position Of Those
at4ufHF near the HH Dc booked aa
though urd Traaz hafsa had won
but tha Hr# IHIau or lhr Judges HnH
unanimous The uHH was ara In
tefaafIua aas. a. both horses were
uHIHH al that uaa iH thsm 81 the
nuIah Mattress. boeeEsH manaErH
10 nose Usd FrasH Nurse cat iH the
last JUMP
Ia The sits fbfianr event Dusty
Miller PLAYED JOKE ua she rest
81 fhs rags fIr took she lead - the
start aud rau away from the ueid
uaHInE them fniHH be vHH only set
tire Ha.r Co aheu Hff before The
rr4ngatand Ausr the halfway
station asa ra-ssi II SEEMED aa n
be- must Iet up little. but che bay
heHf light ou aHd eamr under che
wire with three good lengths 20
spafs DUSTY thought 81 waH a good
IaHs and Hs che bunch 1f bauEfails
looked af aim fetHaafhfui.Y. he
actually laughed a. sifh = defiant
swish a. hla tell he tfottrd up 20
thH stand q H#hH etfer took aaHna
place. auf Resigned. lhirf Time
ms n Smith uu oH winner
IufIHIun sen .r~fffatia rae IN
che one uiie. .fHF yards event
bzIHF forced 70 ssfh hts Say 70 the
font after fh- three quarter role
vas passed fsah~liita came in arrs
ont. AMI A. Ah8ut trifa Time
q = sullivan ur on winner
TIE 80 - ths raHes were fully
- HafafeHffnH 90 ere shove although
being devoid - ssfuaft1nsI features
THaaB - Tacoma fay during which
there HIl he seven events on she
eaHH Th- event % the fsY how
ever. VII BE the Intseufran handi-
a. 81 ahIHh seu1s - TIE finest
bfaaHr aH the tfack win anmrste
Inferurtau trains VIII step az ths
tax Hafsa and aseansn1e iattnns
viii ts provided for out=sf town
people. eho nay aIsh CD affeud fhe
meet
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Philadelphia b.

Philadelphia %.
At CHICAGO ChlcaRn G. Nes
Yafh
AT riTrBnuRn ri,tsDasR 7
brook W. 6
Al CINCINNATI ClasianufL Il
T.. Do au 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23
FRiSc0 WON

los ANGELES. July "a san
Francisco uon cut In an interesting
game With the Angeles here yes
terdav. HARDER again pitched a
winning game for the Seals Hitt
fer Los Angeles was hattei cat Of
the boz. and vas relieved b
Wheeler
Los Angeles 1901 900 e
san Francisco. D o 0 Q 0 o 0 0-s
Batteries rlltt. WhaaleF and
spies Barber and f.eahy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23

81 SALT LAKE Spokane :. salt
Lake L.
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PACIFIC NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Standing Of the Clubs.
Won lat u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23
MI0UE DEFEATED

PORTLAND. july q Portland
administered a ahut=out 20 the Tx
efs heHs yesterday Roach Zoe Port
land and Thomas. for Tacoma both
pitched a fine game Neither side
scored until the eighth. Nhen Port
land made two ruua
Portland 200 00s -
Tacoma ...... o000o o - %
Batteries Roach and st~elman.
Thomas aud Hogan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23
SiWaSheS
Slug Hard
WIN GAME VITA OAKLAND ~
SCORE OF , TO o
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
standing Of the Clubs.

SAN FRANCISCO July g Sc
attic shut Oakland ont In the game
here yesterday by the score OF I
70 o. The game was too onezsidet
O. De interesting. except to those
who like 20 see heavy batting Sc
attic found Graham for IL hits
while the Oakland bunch tapped
hughes for s.
Runs and Tits By Innings
oakland Runs 100000 o
Hits ..........0uIlio90e- s
S#attle-Runa 5000 00-tt
batteries e. Hughes and Wilson
Graham aud nYrne
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23
THE AMERICAN LEAGUE,
Standing Of the Clubs

At WASHINGTON Washington
o. Detroit q
AT new YORK Chicago 6. Ncw
York 3
At kDELPHIA-Cloqeland
{. Philadelphia o
AT BOSTON 81 Louis 3, Boston
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-23
THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL
INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK MEET
PRECEDENT FAvoRs ENGLISH TEAMS IN COMING Foue Goa
EEREo MEET WITH YAlE.sARvARo mtN

Invading athlete. although The OH
ora are also CHHntsd "a ID VIA
points faf their teams
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-08
MARRIAGE NO CRIME

o. dropped from the rolls
could be sustained she took
the the board right to
remove teacher without and trial
throughout the have pomy and somewhat
umptuouy Domeity supposed to
derart mone'sin in children.
confirmation of this theory and is fortunate
in hold in other
states York. uderHes hold good
everywhere
methods ishng good teachers and
too fewm methods Of getting them
established their fitness the thing
to conditions holding getting rid of
them
energy expended
direction that will
manency position teachers the school problem
Houdsu Suddenly become good deal less problem.
this vital question Of securing good teachers and properly promoting tem while
positions settled the little that would be
remaining the public shoo question woudt itself
dchgg teachers who is but surface
tendency exchange experienced teachers
for
little himself
experienced jobs;
ration teachers the
al should be.
looks
her
the public of the benefit her
a teacher.
of justice the teacher alone but of justice the public
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-08
MUSIC COMES FROM
BOWELS OF THE EARTH

A prospector who recently crossed the
Dad Lands" of Arizona, as the great
alkali plain is called, tells of a curious
India ntradition about phenomenon fire.
quently observed in that desert.
In the center of the plain is about an
acre of loose rocky formation. From the
bowels of the earth, at this point, come
sounds which resemble the music of an
organ. 1t is impossible to locate the exact
point whence these sounds come, for they
seem to come from all directions, but it is
apparently deep down in the earth.
The Indians of that locality assert that
many scores of years ago when the fathers
established the other Arizona missions,
there was mission built in the midst OF
this rocky section of desert. They say
that the priest in charge of the cathedral
was a wicked man, and that he abducted
Indian women in the night time and took
them to the cathedral, where he kept them
prisoners.
One night, say they, there came severe
storm, during which the earth opened and
swallowed the great building and all with
in, then the lips of the earth closed again
and shut them in forever. The music, they
say, is the spirits of those imprisoned ones,
make the music.
The prospector's theory is that there il
a great river flowing far beneath the sur
face and that the rushing of its waters
sends echoes up through the loose forma.
ton of rocks and the noise is thus trans-
mitted in musical sounds to the surface.