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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
RUSSIAN PRESS Is PLEASED.
Satisfied With Americn's Hearty Recep-
ton to Scrgius de Wife

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 4.-Ths
newspapers generally express satisfac-
tton at the reception received by M. de
Witte in the United States, in which
opinion all along had been painted as
favorable to Japan, and a more optim-
istic tone regarding the chances of
a successful outcome of the peace ne
gotlations is manifested. With d few
exceptions they find themselves in SYM
pathy with the position of NJ. de
Mltte' as expressed in interviews with
him on his arrival In New YorJr
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
LINEvITCH's TREMENDOUS TASK.
Extent of His Lines Unprecedented in
the History of War.

LONDON, Aug. 5.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Japanese correspondent at Moji
comments upon the tremendous extent
of General Linevitchs command, in
cluding. as it does. Vladivostok and
Northern Korea, and doubts the Rus
sian generals ability to have effective
control of such far extended lines.
which are unprecedented in the history
of the world. He declares that the
coming battle, unless it is averted by
peace negotiations, will be on such a
gigantic scale as to decide the war
once and for all.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
Ordinance k Passed.

SALT LAKE. Aug. 4.-After Judge
George G. Armstrong OF the District
Court lad issued and dissolved an order
restraining Councilmen Rulon S. Wells.
W. ]. Tuddenhani and A. f. Barnes from
voting for the compromise ordinance
consolidating and extending the fran
chises of the Utah Light ard RAILWAY
Company, the City Council earlY this
morning passed the ordinance by the
vote of ayes and Z noes.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
GEORGE TONKIN APPOINTED
FIRE CHIEF IN SAN JOSE
Named to Fill Place Recently Made
Vacant by Death of George
Hfnea.

SAN JOSE. Aug. George L..
Tonkin was appointed Chief of the Fire
Department this evening by the Fire
and Police Commission. He succeeds
George E. Hines, who died suddenly
last Monday while on visit to Lodi.
Tonkin has been connected with the
Fire Department for eight years. six
of which have been of active service
Since February, 1904, he has been cap
tain of Engine Company No. 2. Tonkin
is a native of Nevada, "a years of age
and a lathing contractor by trade. He
has resided here for eighteen years
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
Cranes Advance In Price.

LODI, Aug. 4.-The price of Tokay
grapes has advanced from $3.50
an acre for the crop to $3.50
an acre, this figure being paid
to-day for the crop from a ten-acre
vineyard in this county. In this bar
gain the purchasing company picks the
grapes and the owner practically clears
$50 per acre. The grape crop in North
ern San Joaquin will be the heaviest
in years and over 1000 acres of new
vines will come in bearing this season.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
GIANT POWDER WRECKS
A HOP DRYING HOUSE
Placed I'm One of the Pipes I'm the Kiln
and Causes Great
Damage.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 4.-John Merke-
lev, a hop raiser of Yolo County whose
ranch is located several miles up the
river from this city. to-day told OF the
wrecking OF a hop drying house owned
by his brother Charles by giant pow
der The damage will amount to sew
eraI hundred dollars. Merkeley said
the giant powder had been placed in
one of the pipes in the kiln. but he
Fr1 no idea who had committed the
deed. &
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
EFFORT MADE To FREE
CONVICT CHARLES CARSON
Technically Invoked to Secure Release
of One of the DesperadOes at
Folsom.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 4.-The entire
day was taken up IN Judge Hart's
court in an effort Of counsel for the
defense to secure the release Of Charles
Carson, one of the escaped Folsom con-
victs on trial for his life. on the ground
that proceedings were not brought
against him within thirty days as the
law directs. The court took the matter
under advisement until Monday next.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
RAILROAD SPOTTER MAY
HAVE BEEN MURDERED
Body Found In Northern Part of State
and Detectives Put to

REDDING, Aug. 4.-Southern Pacific
detectives are hard at work on what
is believed to be a murder mystery. Two
weeks ago the body of man was found
near Cantara, Later developments re-
vealed the fact that he was a Southern
Pacific "spotter." The parties to the
crime are believed to live not far from
Cantara.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
Pigeon Holes

A sainst system. Out OF the old comes thA
new. It eliminates red tape. Shaw-walker
card systems means the doing away with spe-
cial thinking; this automatic method will han
die the routine work. Our statesmen will gladly
explain and give you a catalogue free Sanborn
Vail & Co., 741 Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05

ENJOYS will be conveyed to Portsmouth,
n. H. where the sessions of the peace
conference are to be held. Soon after the
departure Of the guests the Mayflower
and Dolphin will weigh anchor and start
on their journey, conveyed by the cruiser
Galveston
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05

You would like TO and could own one
of the Homes advertised In Sundays
CALL.
City or Suburban-as you pIease-sOld
on instaIIments. Read the ads.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05

The man who wanted to buy lot and
the man who wanted to sell one were
ow-passengers on d street car to-
day-but utter strangers to each other.
A want advertisement, inserted by
either Of them, would introduce them.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-05
SHOTS FIRED AT GOVERNOR.
Attempt to Assnssinate a Russian Of
fetal Is Unsuccessful.

ATKARSK, Russia, Aug. Am at
tempt was made to-day to assassinate
NJ Stolypine. the Governor of Saratoff.
while he was driving. Three shots were
fired at him, but without effect.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
AN EXTRA SESSION
The Probability That None
 Will be Called
The President, Under the Protest of Members, is Inclined to Abandon an Earlier Purpose.

oyster Bay, Aug. 1S.-Notwith- standing a more or less definite an nouncement which has emanated from various sources during the last few months, congress may not be called into extraordinary session next No- vember. Indeed, the indications are now that no extraordinary session will be held this year.
 The statement is made on the au- thority of President Roosevelt him self. He has not decided the question definitely yet and probably will not reach a determination of it until he shall have returned to Washington in the latter part of September. The chances of an extraordinary session appear however, to be fading.
 Strong pressure is being brought to bear upon the president not to call an extraordinary session. The presi- dent has received a large number of have urged against an extra session. They point out that practically noth- ing will be gained by an extra session that will not begin more than three weeks before the opening of the reg Ular session, and that it will cause much inconvenience to many members of congress in both branches.
 Taking these things into considera- tion, the president has reserved a def mite decision of the matter, the chanc- es being that the session will not be called.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
May be Saved in a Round
 About Way
INGENIOUS SUGGESTION
By Paying a Sufficiently Large Sum for Evacuation of SaKhalin-There will be no Formal Indemnity and no Cession of Territory.

Portsmouth, Aug. 13.-NO progress nas been made with the peace nego- tiations over Sunday. They stand ex- actly where they did last night The session of the plenipotentiaries which was to be held this afternoon was postponed by mutual agreement out of reverence to the fact that it was the Holy Sabbath which is universally observed in Russia as a day of rest.
 The Russians had hot been anxious for a session today. and this morn ing through the inteHnediation of MT. Peirce, it was decided to postpone the sitting until tomorrow morning. The situation therefore remains the same. It would perhaps be not too much to say that the general feeling is more hopeful in spite of predictions made by personages connected with both sides of the negotiations that before next Sunday the plenipotentiaries will reach an impasse where a rupture will become inevitable. This pessimistic view is based upon the fact that so far as known the two big barriers to an agreement, the indemnity and Sak- halin, remain as high and insurmount- able as ever.
 FnFreal struggle is only postponed. The main problems are no nearer so- lutiOn than when the pIenipotentiaries
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
KANSAS CITY MARKET
Review of Prices and Condition of
 the Past Week.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 13.-The cat tie market was good again last week, with prices 15 to 25 cents higher, ex- cept on grass steers from Kansas and the more northern districts. Buyers do not like the way these kill out, and they sold 10 to 20 cents lower last week. Today's supply of cattle here is heavy at close to 1S,OO0 head, containing a large share of stockers and feeders. The best steers are selling steady to- day, cows, heifers and grass steers weak to 10 cents lower; stockers and feeders steady. Some of these grass steers referred to sold here last Thurs day at $4O5, sold yesterday at $4.00, and are reported to be selling in Chi cago at around $3.85. Not many cattle have been received From Colorado as yet: one shipment last Thursday from Rifle that sold at $3.9O. 1.166 pounds, and some fed bulls at $500 a few feed CTS, 1,O40 pounds. at s3.95. Panhandle stuff has been mostly COWS and veal calves, and they all sold higher last week, the cows from S2.35 to $2.75; veaIs. S5.4O to $5.75; a few the last of the week at $6.00. Stockers and feed CTS are 15 to 25 cents higher than a week ago, and there was not enough received last week to go around, so the demand was the best of the season Some commonish feeders sold at $3.25. better ones at S3.65. The market has stood up very we'll in the last two weeks. and unless something happens to the corn crop which hardly seems possible now. it is thought there will be a good market all fall.
 Sheep and lambs gained 90 to 50 cents last week, except feeders, which sold strong all week. Receipts were only 1000 yesterday, which were quick ly taken at higher prices. Two droves of Idaho lambs sold at $6.50, last week. one of them only averaging SO pounds; other sales of spring lambs from Idaho and Arizona were at $6.15 to $6.40; killing ewes at $415 to $40; wethers at S4.50 to S4.6O, and wethers and yearlings, mixed. at $4.S0. Demand for feeders easily absorbed all of that class offered at $40O to $4.25 for wethers, $3.6O to $4.OO for ewes; lambs, $500 to S5.5O.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
NEW BAR TO scALPlNe.
Texas Doctor Invents Envelope for Re
 turn Ticket,

New York, Aug. 13-Dr. J. N. Tabler of ROyse City, Tex, has invented and patented an envelope that is said to be a sure means of knocking out the ticket scalper. It is of peculiar construction, so arranged as to be sealed from with in. leaving the outer surfacess perfectly square and smooth, and practically inn possible to open without destroying it's appearance.
 The idea of the inventor is that the conductor taking up the last going cou- pom on a ticket will seal up the return portion in the envelope, which is let tered: "This envelope contains your return ticket. It must be opened only by the conductor on return trip. It cannot be opened without detection. If opened by any one except the conduc- tor. the ticket will not be hOnored- K & x Railroad"
 The envelope bears also the usual figures found on a ticket showing date of expiration, while the reverse side is blank and is supposed to be used for railroad advertising.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
.DILATORY WATCH
Twelve Lives Lost on the
 Nickel Plate
An Engineer Eight Minutes Late was Carrying Out His Orders when the Crash Came.

Cleveland, Aug. 13.-A fast east bound passenger train on the Nickel Plate road collided with a westbound freight train early today at Kishman, Ohio, near VermilliOn, resulting in the death of twelve persons, while at least twenty-five others were injured, eight of whom probably will die. The wreck was caused by a misunderstanding of orders or neglect to obey them on the part of the crew of the freight train.
 The dead:
 CHAS. w. POOLE, engineer on pas senger train, Conneaut, Ohio.
 JOS. ALEXANDER, Newark, N. J.
 FRANK WEAVER, Findlay, O.
 Nine Italian laborers.
 Aside from the engineer the men killed on the passenger train were all riding in the smoking car and were mostly foreign laborers in the employ of the Standard Oil company on their way from Fort Seneca Ohio to Brook field, Ohio, in charge of a foreman.
 Engineer Poole of the passenger train was killed while trying to reach for the air brake. His fireman, Haef- ner, saved himself by jumping. The high speed of the passenger train threw its locomotive and first three coaches over on the engine of the freight train, telescoping the smoker and the car following. Forward cars of the freight train were splintered 10 fragments.
 Of the passengers in the smoker, none. escaped injury. Fortunately there was no fire but the heavy tim bers of the wrecked cars pinned down many and prevented them from get ting out until assistance arrived. Doc f,@r~e .S~aI fp the scene from Lorain. The injured were hurried to Lorain and placed in the hospital. The dead were conveyed to a morgue at LOrain.
 When the trains came together aI- most everybody in the smoker was dozing. The sudden jar hurled them from their seats into the aisle and threw several persons to the roof and sides of the car which seemed all at once to crush in like a paper bag, pin ming down the passengers. The pas sengers in the second car were more fortunate. The violence of the impact was not so severe, and all got off with bruises. cuts. sprains or broken bones. The two rear cars. the steepers, with stood the shock. No passengers in the sleepers were injured.
 President Caniff of the Nickel Plate today said that information in the hands of the officials showed that the freight had orders to go onto the siding at Kishman. The watch of the engineer of the freight was slow and the engi- neer believed he had eight minutes to get his train on the siding before the passenger train was due. The freight train had slackened speed and was about to back in on the siding from the main track when the passenger train came tearing along at the rate of forty y-five miles an hour and dashed into it.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
Twelve More Victims of
 Yellow Fever
INCREASES EXPECTED
h is also Apprehended that There will be a Rapid Growth in the Number Of caSes-The Disease At- tacKing Persons of Prominence.

New Orleans. Aug. 13.-FOlIowing Is the official yellow fever record up ,o 6 D. m-: New cases. 50; total cases Ca date, 96S; deaths. F; total. I54. new sub-fOci, 14; total, 2O2; cases under treatment, z34
 The heavy increase ia the number of cases, which began four or five days ago, is beginning to manifest itself ou the death list, and can be expected to grow rapidly for the next few days. The number of new cases today seems small in comparison with yesterday's report, but it is really nineteen short. as that number Of cases were turned in by an inspector just after the hour for closing the report These will fig ure in tOmOrrow's report
 Among the new cases is Louis Cue culla, Jr., cashier of the Peoples bank Another case is Maurice Kenny. eN- councilman and eN-member of the les islature- Two of Kenny's daughters were stricken today. Only five Of the new foci are above Canal street.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
MANY PUPILS DISEASED.
Health Report Shows Three of Every
 Seven Unsound.

New York, Aug. 13.-The health authorities, under the direction of pr. Herman Biggs, have just completed an important investigation into the health of some of the school children of this city, which has shown a prevalence of disease exceeding their expectations. As result they are compiling a report to be made to the board of estimate, which will ask that the city make a special appropriation for school inspec- tors sufficient to permit of regular monthly examinations of school chil- dren much wider in scope than any ever undertaken before.
 The figures compiled by the medical inspectors show that out of almost 14,- 900 children examined, more than 5000 or almost half, had something the matter with them.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14

M. Witte made no objection, but he declared that the words "preponderat- ing influence" did not adequately de- scribe what Japan proposed to do and he insisted that the language used should show Japan's true purpose, which he contended was to make a Japanese province of Korea
 His argument to Japan might be summarized as follows: Russia has no objection to Japan taking Korea. but you must avow it plainly. If it is to be taken it should be taken of ficially so that the world will under stand your purpose to take possession of the persons of the entire adminis- tratiOn of the kingdom from the em- perOr down to the smallest of the peo- pie. Korea will have no representa- tive abroad who can explain the sit uation from the standpoint of the Ko- reans. All of which means: Korea $ to belong to Japan.
 50 be it, Russia will not object, but Japan should avOw a purpose which is against the interests of Europe and America, especially against the inter- ests of the United States, China, and even your ally England. If this is satisfactory to Europe and America, Russia raises on protest. You propose to destroy every vestige of the sover- eighty of the emperor of Korea, but you desire to employ a formula which will conceal your true purpose. The country which yyilIzsuffer ls America, which will Understand 1t In about ten years, when it is too late"
 To this argument Baron Komura dissented most vigorously, although in the most friendly manner, contending that Japan only sought to se- cure for herself in Korea the Commercial and industrial posi- tions to which she was en- titled and to aid in it's civilization and development as well as to protect the kingdom from administrative anarchy. The fact that the Korean question should be the first to be discussed in the peace conference is strangely fit ting, as it was over Korea that the long struggle between Russia and Ja- pan which eliminated in the present bloody war began.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14

2S, was made public last night by President Richard Bartholdt of St Louis, Mo, the head of the American delegation, and also the leading spirit in the movement for universal peace. The union will hold sessions for three days after which trips will be taken to various points of interest. The deI- egates will be enl lertained at many banquets and gala performances at the opera.
 The principal proposition that will come before the union is the one ad- vanced by the American group for an International parliament to convene periodically and devise ways and means to keep the world at peace.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
CHICAGO CHINESE TO BLAME
Boycott of American Goods Said to
 Have Been Originated by Them.

Chicago. Aug. 13.-Chin Hak Sun, leading Chinese merchant, says that the boycott in China against American goods had its inception in Chicago. He declares that three wealthy China men here started the movement be- cause they were not allowed to bring their wives from China.
 The first assessments made to meet the expenses of bringing conditions to the attention of the Pekin government were levied in Chicago. From this center the movement spread in all di rections.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
NOT VERY MUCH OLD WHISKY.
Only 1,s52,341 Gallons in Bond Seven
 Years Old and Over.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-A statement has been issued by the internal revenue bureau showing the quantities of dis titled spirits of the different ages re- maining in bonded warehouses on June 30. 1908. 1904 and 1905. The total is, respectively: 1SS.35O.77S gallons; 195,- 135,925 gallons, and 215,557,S24 gallons.
 More than quarter of the total for 1905 is Jess than 12 months old, viz: 61 ,460, ,002 gallons. Of distilled spirits more than S4 months in bond there are 1S52341 gallons.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
AMERICAN PLANT FOR LONDON.
Chicago Company to Have Right e
 Generate Electric Power.

Chicago. Aug. 13.-A report from London that Samuel InsulI of this city president of the Chicago Edison com pany, would make his permanent home in the British metropolis. was denied emphatically in a cablegram from Mr Insult. to William A Fox. secretary and treasurer of the Edison company
 The report from London also said MT Insult had had private assurance that the enabling act now before parliament would pass. This gives authority for the building of an immense plant Co generate and distribute electric power throughout the metropolitan district of London. MT. InslIu is the moving spir- it back of the act
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
UINTAH RUSH INCREASES.
About 100000 Acres, Instead of 5o,000,
 Withdrawn From Entry.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 13.-Further ac- tivity is noticeable in the registration of applicants for lands on the Uintah reservation. At all the points in Utah where the registrations are being held the number of applicants increases daily.
 It has developed that the area with drawn from entry by the government is 200, 900 acres instead of 50,000 acres, as it first reported. Much curiosity is manifested as to the purpose of with drawing so large a tract, which is said to contain some of the best land on the reservation. No explanation has been given.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
FATALLY HURT BY AUTO.
Aged Composer Reiff Struck by Ma chine Which Careened on Sidewalk.

New York, Aug. 13.--Anthony Reiff. a composer. 70 years of age, was run down and fatally hurt in Harlem by an automobile, which careened upon the sidewalk as it turned a corner. The chauffeur was chased some distance by a messenger boy mounted upon bi- cycle. He was caught on entering the garage. Scores of persons who had seen the accident rushed to where the old composer lay unconscious. The automobilist was arrested. but no one appeared to make complaint and he was set at liberty.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
NEW MONEY ORDER FORM SOON
Postmaster General Cortelyou Plans to Head of Forneries in Future.

Washington, Aug 1S.-Postmaster General Cortelyou has directed the issuance of a new form of money or der which will, it is believed, be proof against any alteration in the hands of fOrgers. The department has been greatly annoyed for some time past by the operations of persons who pur- chase money orders for small amounts and raise them. passing them upon merchants after office hours.
 The form adopted will be issued as soon as new plats can be prepared and other necessary preliminary arrange ments made.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
wAsHINeToN's MINE OUTPUT.
Decrease for the Year in the Produc-
 ton Of Gold and Silver.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 13.-There was a decrease of $136, 900 in the produc- ton of gold in the state of Washing ton last year, according to the esti- mate of Assayer F. A. Wing, in charge of the Seattle government assay office. The same authority gives the decrease in silver production as exceeding $232, 900.
 On the other hand there was a gain in the output of copper and lead, but these industries are as yet compara- lively small here.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-14
TYPHOID FEVER EPIDEMIC.
iAn Average Increase of Nine Cases a
 Day in Washington, D. C.

Washington. Aug 13--WashsnEton is suffering from the annual typhoid fever epidemic. It begins every year about the first week in August Health office reports af the epidemic today show an average increase of nine cas- es a day. Twenty-One new cases yVer- reported yesterday Up tC noon today 193 cases had been reported and A Is estimated that there are at least 2to under treatment as compared with the corresponding day last year Since July 1 this year there have been -l deaths from typhoid fever. compared with Is in the same period last year