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Arizona republican., 1905-05-13
CROKER'S SCION
Continued From Page 1.

| the Bliss ranch. Evidently he was on
 his way to the ranch for an outing | Following the message of inquiry sent ] to New York City the coroner took charge of the body and fmpaneled a 1 jury. The inquest was begun this af- ternoon.
 According to the stories of passen- ] gers and the conductor of the train up on which Croker died, the young New | Yorker was placed on the train at
 Kansas City shortly after 10 o'clock
 last night by a negro. CrOker appeared
 to be under the influence of some drug.
 The negro was seen to hand him a
 sum of money and a railroad ticket
 just before the train started, when he l jumped off and disappeared. When the
 conductor came around to collect | Croker's fare the latter was asleep and
 he did not disturb the passenger.
 Croker was left to himself all night
 until nearly five o'clock this morning, [ when the conductor made another at tempt to collect his ticket. He was
 unable to arouse Croker and upon ex-
 animation found that he was dead. The coroner at Newton was notified | by wire and when the train reached the ! city the body was removed to an un- dertaking establishment. It was several l | identity was suspected.
 ] As far as can be learned Croker ar rived in Kansas City early on Thurs i day and spent the afternoon at Elm Ridge race track. He is known to have been in the company of several pat rOns of the race track before he board ed the train for the south.
 The passengers on the train took particular notice when young Croker was assisted into a chair car at the Union station in Kansas City by a young negro, because the white man was helpless, as if from liquor. The negro assisted Croker into the seat and then gave him his purse containing a railroad ticket and $19.OO counting the money out to Croker. Passengers heard Croker say: Now I want you to send me the rest of it.
 The negro asked Croker to write his address, but Croker refused and finally The address was Bliss, O. T., care 1O1 ranch"
 Immediately after the train started, Croker fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly. Later he grew quieter. As the train neared Newton, the conduc- tor, who wished to take up Croker's s ticket shook him to arouse him, and found him dead. There were no marks of violence on the young mans body, and the officers here do not believe he died of heart trouble, as he was of fine physical development.
 Beside the letter from Zach Mulhan introducing CroIer to Joe Miller of 101 ranch. CrOker's papers contained a let ter of introduction from J. D. Carol of New York to Miller, letter signed Garter" from New York and an af- fectionate letter from a woman on West Twenty street, New York. The two latter letters Were not made public.
 At the race, track. Crolzer's expen- ditures and manner were not such as to attract attention. Tod Sloan, the
Arizona republican., 1905-05-13

Union station. Crokers valise is still at the check stand of the hotel. Croker did not register at the hotel and it is not believed that he stopped at any other hotel during his brief stay in the city. WoOdson the negro porter, tells a straight story and the police do not think that he was guilty of robbing CrOker or otherwise abusing his con fidence
Arizona republican., 1905-05-13
IRON SPRINGS AND PRESCOTT, MAY 20. S1.0o AND $1.5o.
A MEXICAN SMEITER-

Fl Paso Texas, May 12.-The Amer ican Smelling and Refining company
 has accepted 9 concession to build a
 shelter at Chihuahua and has posted
 a forfeit of $5,OOO guaranteeing its erection
Arizona republican., 1905-05-13

The Lukin best-made of clear Ha- vana-two for g cents
Arizona republican., 1905-05-13
Mems BaIbrlggan
 Ribbed Shirts and Drawers

MEMS BALBRIcGAN RIBBED SHIRTS AND DRAWERS-Super weight, brown or cream colored drawers are double seated, shirts are with satin band, regular value OE
 soc, special .......... OO(
Arizona republican., 1905-05-13
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, May 12.-Forecast: Ari- zona fair Saturday. warmer in nor&h portion. Sunday fair.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-13
PRIVATE SALE.

That elegant resident property, cor ner Jefferson street and Fourth avenue. The Sam Snead place, half cash rest at 8 per cent for or 5 years. Deal with guardian for Snead children only. No commission.
 J. H. W. JENSEN,
 Guardian Snead minors. Phone Main PAP or Tempe road, 31z miles.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-13
BaIbriggan Shirts and Drawers

French Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers in colors natural or pure white, also pink and light blue, or pure white open mesh effects, silk bands and crochet neck. drawers to match, value 75c, special to- AEo day, each ................... ... fO6
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
CAPTAIN ECEERSALL
A SOCKER CONVERT
Great Quarterback Much Interested, and
Is Out for Team-Chicago Will
Play Harvard.

CHICAGO Dec. 19.-Capt. Walter Eek
ersall is a socker convert. The maroon
rugby leader has ordered the regulation
knee breeches. stockings, and jersey. and
viii make his appearance as a candidate
Tor the University OF Chicago Associe~
lion football team. a previous engage
rnent prevented him from playing in the
first game OF the maroon socker sched-
ule on Saturday
Walter Steffen. the second EckereaiI ;
Ferguson, the plunging fullback. who
made name for himself in the Illinois
game; Mefford. substitute end ana Hop
kins, of the second eleven, are among
the new recruits. Badenoch. the bic
tackle. and Meigs, the towering guard
will report for practice with Captain
Eckersall.
A game with the Harvard socker team
for the maroon team is in prospect
Word has been received from Cambridge
that the Crimson squad will play on Mar
shall Field II the proper arrangements
are made. Coach Purcell believes the
e5fne IS a centainty. II played, the in>
tersectfonaI socker contest will come of
nj about Easter time.
LEO De Tray has received a letter from
Coach Stagg. which was. in a large
measure - word OF advice for the ma
room halfback 70 remain In bed until
his eyesight is completely restored.
Siagg Is now in Orange. ~. J., visiting
his parents.
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
PLANS ARE COMPLETED
FOR CROSSTOWN RAILWAY
Chairman Babcock Says Capital Trac-
tion Company Will Own and
Operate Road.

Chairman Babcock. of the House
Committee on the District of Column
bi,i. has announced to his committee
that the scheme of legislation 10 be
brought before the committee this ses-
sion will not include any bill TO grant
the Great Falls and Old Dominion Rail
way Company the right to construct
and operate a crosstown street railway
in Washington
Mr.. Babcock said, however. that an
agreement had been reached between
this company and the Capital Traction
Company. whereby the Capital Traction
is to build, own, and operate the cross
town road
Members of the committee believe that
Mr. Babcock's information came from
an authoritative source. presumably
from the heads of the Capital Traction
Company. This agreement is in line
with the well-establishod report that the
Capital Traction is about 10 buy and
operate the road built in Virginia by
pany.
Although it has not been definitely
fixed. 1t is believed that the crOsStown
route asked for the Capital Traction
Company win be along NJ street and
New Jersey avenue. these thorough
fares covering most of the dista1ce
from the Aqueduct bridge To the Union
I Station
1t is expected that some objection
/ may be made 10 the passage Of the bill
! by residents along NJ street I'm this
case. the route may be changed 1t
bill will be passed by the present ses-
/ sion of Congress.
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
FRAUD ORDER ISSUED
AGAINST "BOOKIE .
Dan 0'Neill, Who Advertised "Coupse
and killings" Is Denied
Use of Mails.

Another get-rich-quick scheme pro-
moter has been denied the use of the
mails by the issuance of "A fraud order
by the Postoffice Department today
Dan O'Neill. of the firm of O'Nein &
Co. with offices In the caxton
building and 1851 Monadnock Block, Chi
cago. sent broadcast through the mails
alluring literature Offering such large re-
turns by wagering few dollars through
him on certain race horses, that Inspec-
tor Ketcham was detailed TO investigate
his methods. Upon Mr.. Ketcham's find
ings the order was issued.
ONeiU represented in his letters that
by reason of his connection with a CO.
terie of certain race horse men, he pos
sessed advance and secret information in
regard 10 certain races and horses.
He solicited sums ranging from $50 tc
Sl00 10 bet on so-called killings. spec
iaiS." and ''cOups."
In most cases he promised long shots
ranging from 20 to 20 100 to l.
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
RECORDED TODAY

Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains
George Newton ct uX. to James w.
French. lot 2S7. block 4. 80.
Ninth and y streets southwest-Will-
lam d. Henry ct al, trustees. 10 Mrs.
Sarah T. Henry lot 80. square 3S3. $500.
c street southeast between Sixth and
Seventh streets-Same to same. original
lot II. square s73. $7.700.
Alley between @ and II. Sixth and
Seventh streets northeast-Joseph A.
Mussante ct al TO Celestina Mussante.
part lot "a. square $50, $40
Burrvilie-Henry r. Webb ct ux TO
Hattie Hall. lots and TO- block u. sec
tOn 2 $50
2ol$ Fourteenth street northwest-Jos-
eDh Lyons trustee. to Charles L. SeIec-
mdn. lot T. square 236. $5,100.
ll14 Connecticut avenue northwest
Mary F. Jacobs ct al TO William W.
Car, trustee, lot 10, square i61; $4,000.
pany TO Elizabeth j. Somers. lot !. block
Is: 81 429.
Alley, between and II. Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets northwest-Wil-
liam e Edmonston ct al. trustees To
Frank T. Rawlings, lot 81. square 10;
1903 T street northwest-Edson w.
Sutphen TO Marie NJ. F. Sutphen. half
Interest in east oRe-haIf lot II. square
sherwood Joseph p. Lacey ct ux. to
John Cook. trustee for Perpetual Build
/ ing Association. lot %, block q. $40.
+16 Eighth street southwest-Henry w
Yount to Alfred B. Yount, lot Is, square
a95. $40
| street northwest, between Sixth and
/ Seventh sfreets-Leon Tobriner ct ux
to Thomas Hap, part original lots IL and
| 49, square 453. $3.50.
/ Buena Vista-William +. Warmer
executor. to James z. Webster. lots 1, 2
f3. block 6, $40
n fs-ras-
! tee. 10 Charles C. and Lurania Gator
Z ICf 135 81 900
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
SECRETARY BONAPARIE tt
4 DILIGENT WORKER
Guardian of Uncle Sans Navy Much Like His Chief as
Far as the StrenuoStes of Life Are
Concerned

he eats light lunch Six hours later
ne dimes.
Secretary Bonaparte's plans for this
week vii. convey good idea Of his
usual weekly routine. He spent Sunday
at his home. attending the cathedral in
the morning and taking a drive in the
afternoon. Mrs. Bonaparte accompany
ing him on both occasions.
Yesterday morning he spent about an
hour and a half at his Law, Office and
took the II o'clock train for Washing
ton arriving at his Office about
l2:39. The afternoon and night were
spent in Washington. the former
at the Navy Department offices in the
State. War and Nav building This
morning at II O'Clock 70 the Cabinet
meeting at the White House, returning
10 Baltimore about in the afternoon.
At Cabinet Dinner.
After spending tonight at his home.
Mr.. Bonaparte will put in an hour or
50 at his office and go back to Wash
ington on the II o'clock train. Wednes-
day afternoon and night will be spent
in the Capital. and on Thursday eveDing
he and Mrs. Bonaparte viii attend the
Cabinet dinner at the White House.
Another cabinet meeting necessitates
his attendance Friday morning. and he
will return to Baltimore Friday eYcnine
| to spend part of Saturday ar his office
and Sunday at his home. Mr.. Bona
! parties plan is to put in an hour three
| times a week at his law office ana ne
is always present at the Cabinet meet
inEs on Tuesday and Friday. which gen
orally last from Il until I or O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
JAPAN COMPLAINS OF
OUR FRAUD ENGINES

LONDON. Dec. 19.-The Japa nese rail-
way engineers are complaining seriously
as to the Workmanship OF the locomo-
tives supplied by the United States to
the imperial government railways.
In an official report mention is made
Of Iealy boilers and imperfect fastened
r1yets and the report further makes the
grave statement that none of the
engines could be passed until they had
been to the repair shops. 1t is also De
clared that the engines were so badly
made and improperly packed that they
were liable to damage in transport
The Washington times., 1905-12-19

PORTSMOUTH. Ohio, Dec. R.-Fed-
eral officers and the authorities of three
States are awaiting with much interest
the trial tomorrow of Thomas and Jiner
Deal, said to be the last of a desperate
gang of robbers and Jail breakers who
for over three years terrorized both
sides of the Ohio river The balance
of the band. all bound by oath and
consanguinal ties. are either serving
long terms or have come TO tragic ends,
as befitted their desperate careers.
The two behind the bars at the local
jail are under indictment for burglary
and larceny. They are charged with
looting stores at WheeIersburg. one Of
which contained the postoffice. and also
for a safe-blowing job at the Star brick
yards. near this city.
Jail Carefully Guarded.
Knowing the desperate character of
tho men. the Jail is guarded day and
night. The antiquated structure is none
too safe. and suspicious visits made by
strangers early served to put Sheriff
Ketter upon his guard.
The Deals were turned over to tht
Scioto county authorities after the
United States Government had failed Il
make a case against them at Columbus
for the robbery of the Oak Hill post
office. When il became evident they
would not be indicted for that offense
Sheriff Ketter was notified that th'
prisoners would be held for him. and
they were brought TO Portsmouth
The indictment against the Deals IL
and has been kept secret. The Deal:
were captured near Pittsburg early il
November
Previous to that time Jiner had broker
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
Should Be Self Sustaining.

Mr.. CortelyOu is Of the opinion that
the service should be self-sustaining,
and. therefore, that a uniform rate. il
established. must be so arranged that
the Profits made upon the short hauls
would counteract the losses upon the
long ones.
a parcels post system between this
country and almost all other foreign
countries is nov in operation and work
ing successfully. But the conditions
here are different from those affecting
States. In the foreign post. parcels
weighing up TO eleven pounds are taken
AT tnc uniform rate of u cents a pound
The foreign system went into vogue
IN lSN1, and the first article import ed
into this country WAS a feather fan.
presented by the government OF Jamaica
TO the wife OF the President OF the
United States.
The Washington times., 1905-12-19

Charles j. BOnapaTte. Secretary or the
Navy. is leading a strenuous life with
his official home in this city and his
domestic home in Baltimore. the Secre-
tary Of the Navy swings backward and
forward between the two cities during
the week with almost the regularity OF
clocks pendulum. But the swing Is
made twice daily instead Of each sec
ond Like his chief. President Roose-
velt the Secretary leads life that Is
full of work, hurry and hustle.
After getting out his annual report.
hearing a storm of indignation from
sentimental women throughout the
country on the proposed fate OF 'Old
Ironsides." reviewing ehe Meriwether
case, taking up the recent hazing SEN
sation at Annapolis, and pursuing the
other onerous duties Of his office. the
Secretary has found time lately TO at
tend church fairs in Baltimore. auction
of autograph books and engage in 9TH
er such pastimes.
To the popular mind the life of a
member OF the Cabinet may be one OF
late dinners. noon risings and few
nonrs' work in the afternoon. but a
glance at Mr.. Bonaparte's routine viii
change this erroneous impression
Early to Work.
When living at his country place,
Belle Vista. in the Long Green Valley.
Mr.. Bonaparte rises at $50 O'Clock. as
becoming an industrious farmer. but
during the winter. when he occupies his
city home at 601 Park avenue. he leaves
his bed an hour later. He has made II
rule to retire about 10 o'clock. but
since his appointment to the secretary
ship his Iabors have so increased that
he frequently does not go 10 bed until
midnight. His breakfast he takes at
O'Clock. and about l I'm the afternoon
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
light and Wednesdav ONLY
Mems Furnishings

Hundreds of fine Ties. made of soc
silks, special at...-..-....-.-. .25c
Fine line of Neckwear in separate
boxes at.............-....... 49c
Suspenders. I'm separate boxes Spe-
cial values at.....-...........25c and 49C
Com bination box, containing Suspen-
ders. Sleeve Holders. and Carriers
Special OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ...-.... 99C
Mems Initial HandkerChiefs, for 25c
Kid Gloves. Sl.00 and ---..-.-....--SI 80
Umbrellas 81 90 tO------.----.-....S5. 5.gS
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
NeCkWear and
HandkerchiefS

A fine stock Of Women's Neckwear
In separate boxes. Special at. -25c
Others In boxes up to-..--.-.-..-.-$l.- 81 .
Three I9c Handkerchiefs in box
Special at....-..----.-..------- ---.----.-.. -J0c
Six Fine Hemstitched HandkerchieiS
in a box. SDecfal at.............--...J soc
Six Beautiful Pure Linen HandSer-
chiefs In Il box. at..-....-.....-..-.Sl. 81. 49
Childrens and Misses sc and 39c
Golf Gloves Saeeial at....-.........l9c
WOmens Golf Gloves ----- -25c and 49c
Our Guaranteed Kid Cloves -9Sc
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
BriC-a-Brac and ChinaWare

\ table fun OF Fine Bric-a-brac:
hundreds OF pieces. Special. 1890. .25c
Choice Of one lot Of Fine Glass Water
Sets: worth $I.49. at................--S1 81 10
100-piece Dinner Sets very pretty
decorations. Special at-....--.....-.S7 9S
56-piece Cottage Dinner Sets; choice
Of many pretty patterns at-..-...- 81 9S
Beautiful Punch Bowls. with separ-
ate stand and Il hooks and L glasses.
all for .................... g %
Thousands of beautiful pieces of
Chinaware at the lowest prices in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
ORIGIN OF A NEW INDUSTRY.

Two street peddIers in Bradford
England. bought a horse for $li.25 II
was killed by a motor car one day. and
the owner Of the car paid them So for
the loss. TheTeupon a new industry
sprang up on the roads Of England
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
Christmas Cards
and POStalS
,alnes from ID ID -.

Special values from 1c TO z5c.
HoIly-decoruted Boxes of Stationery.
Special at......---..-.....-.... .25c
Zoe Crepe Paper. a roll. ............ .4lcc
l9c Fancy Crepe Pape-. a roll .10c
Christmas Bells. s........5c. 10c. and &c
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
COUPON

This coupon and 42c entities bearer
10 a beautiful set of Cup. Saucer, and
Plate. worth g9c. decorated in deep
gold band and American Beauty roses,
or one Beautiful Cake Plate in same
pattern.
rrnniecLt and NNndnnshan- Only.
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
Mother of DesperddOes
Dying in MadhOuse
Last of Deal Robbers Awaiting Their rate
Once TerrOriZed Three
States.

Jail at West Union. where he was CON
fined on the charge of robbing store
at Manchester He left the jail doors
locked behind him ard how he escaped
remains a mystery.
For years the Deal family were un-
suspected of wrongdoing. and led the
lives of small farmers upon the Ken
lucky side several miles below this city
Early last winter. the father met his
tragic end ut the discharge Of Il trap
gun set in a store at Wayne W. Va,
which the gang intended TO rob. This
furnished the first clew to their Identity
and subsequently led To the conviction
of two sons and their brother-in-law,
Peter Skaggs. upon burglary charges m
that State. All are now confined in
Moundsvine penitentiary serving long
terms.
Depredations in Kentucky.
Besides their depredations in Ohio and
West Virginia they are suspected OF
similar crimes in Kentucky Against this
dark background. resembling an old
time charter of border crimes set for
ward a hundred years. ii would be
| strange if no element of pathos were
! furnished. The aged mother Of the ram
jIy. horne down by successive woes, held
one last hope in the Youngest boys untll
their arrest for the Adams county crime
seekine confirmation Of her worst fears,
The aged woman came 10 TINS CITY ana
was picked up by the police upon the
street almost fGmishcd ana mutleflns IA
uDintelligible Zones
Her dream had flown. and in hopeless
| Infirrnfty she is passing her last days al
the Athens Hospital for the Insane
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
Furniture

Closing out all odd pieces at cost.
Hundreds of articles suitable for Xmas
gifts at the lowest prices ever heard
OF for such fine furniture. We men
tion few today:
Women's Desks. worth SJ......- 80 -
Women's Desks. worth $12....---$7. .9S
Music Cabinets worth Sl0-.-.--- $500
Parlor Cabinets. worth Sl4... $3.50
Gold Leaf Corner Chair. worth
s. 50 ...........-......... ~ o.. $S.9S
Mahogany Rocker, worth ST.. $50
Golden Chartered Oak Rocker,
worth $7....................... -SS
Reed Rockers. worth S)............S3 s.. 40
Golden Oak Morris Chair
worth SS...-...........-.--...-- .ts
Beautiful Princess Dresser,
worth $50. special. ....-.-...---. S2i-0O
The Washington times., 1905-12-19

Mc-EY Ar so AND PER CENT
Promptly loaned on real estate In the piJtrsc.
OF Columbia LOWEST COMMISSIONS
RE1SKELL ncLERAN,
s,i.u 1oUS ST. ~. "
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
Bows OVercoats

Boys Long oxford OvercOatS. with
belt: sizes up 20 Is years; $500 and
$3.50 coats Special ..-.---.......-S s.. SO
Boys 25c Caps in all the latest
styles. Special this week ..-..-.....l1c
BOYS 25c Outing Flannel Waists
("hniea all Sizes af
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
CoIgate'S Extracts

Half-oz. bottles. in "a box.......... .25c
1-OZ bottles. IN a box. ....-...---- i9c
2 bottles of Extract. In fancy box.
Special at.-......-.......-.... 49c
bottles OF Extract and cake OF
ColPate's Soap. IN boX...........-..25 25c
. one-ounce bottles of Colgate's
Extracts, ir separate boz. Special .S9c
FREE@With purchases OF 49c IN our
Toilet Department pretty package Of
COlgate's Sachet. worth l0c. Will be
oiNPn ERE u
The Washington times., 1905-12-19
kimOnO Special

and E;verette Slippers. III black and
tan. This week a pair..............Sl2 81 25
Mems SIPS Hand-turn Opera and
Everett Slippers. pair.--..-.-....9 .95c
Mems $l.00 Slippers. Opera and
Mems 15c Everett Slippers. a pair, 45c
Women's Sl.00 Felt Juliets. a pair. 69C
Womep's Warm Felt House Slippers.
4 Dair OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ......... 4SC.
The daily tribune., 1905-02-04
RAILWAY TRAFFIC
IS SUSPENDED
Southern Pacific and Santa
Fe Stormbound.
Cloudburst and Severe Storm
Washes Out Miles of Track,
Bridges. Etc.-AIl Overla nd
Trains arc Laid Out.

San Bernardipo. Calf, Feb. A.
The big cloudburst Of last night has
developed into . tremendous storm
and done great damage to both the
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe rail
roads. Miles Of track have been
washed out BY the flood. Overland
trains on the Southern Pacific rail-
road are unable to proceed. The
SANTA Fs has net met with quite 20
much damage. but . serious wasbcut
near Kingman. Ariznna. has delayed
Its trains. tae west bound trains being
held 1t Ash Fork and the east bound
trains are held At Needles. Several
days will be required to repair the
damages on the roAds. The loss will
be quite . large amount.
The daily tribune., 1905-02-04
high Five Party.

Miss Hope Laro last evening enter.
tanned a group of friends at her home
on West Fourth street. Games and
high five were indulged in and re-
freshments were served at 10 O'Clock.
Midnight approached the merry crowd
before it was realized and the guests
departed reporting uioe time to their
hostess.
The weather prevented q large at
tendance. Among those present were
Bertha Schneider, Marguerite Hy.
land. Fannie Schneider. Edith Belts.
Edna Edwards, Leonard Grady. Louis
Schneider. Roy Ramsay and p. D.
OAl!away.