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Williams news., 1905-06-03
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iLSS i|O iC Wtto NiSitoi ilSiS ioCu Sunday from Flagstaff.
 Hon. E. NJ. Doe and T. k. Pull fam were in the city last Sunday from the county seat.
 House, barn and two lots for sale; :; close in; price $35O. B. H. Crow.
 A. A. Allen made final proof on Monday on his homestead before U. s. Court Commissioner Silvernail. Patrick Johnston was a visitor at the county seat the first of the week on business before the probate court.
 For neat, clean and frst-class workmanship patronize the Parlor Bar Der Shop.
 Attorney X. N. Sleeves spent the first of the week at Flagstaff on legal business for several of his clients here.
 MT. and Mrs. J. D. Raudebaugh departed last Sunday for Flagstaff, for a days visit, returning home again Monday.
 Sweetwood & Smith-Agents for Schlitz beer.
 John Baumgartner went out the first of the week to Davenport to assist in the loading of large quan- tity of stulls he has sold.
 Mrs. J. B. Jones and little daugh. ter. Pauline, returned home last Monday from Flagstaff, where they had been visiting for a few days.
 Any time the goods or treatment you get at the Cabinet is not satis- factory let us know, and we will make it right.
 Supervisor F. O. Poison attended meeting of the board at the coun- ty seat last Monday, at which time the county money question was settled.
 Contractor J. s. Button and J. D. Raudebaugh returned home last Saturday evening from Seligman, where they had been engaged in the erection of several cottages.
 Don't ask someone to loan you bis NEWS. Come in an subscribe or go to Joe Johnston's and buy one.
 Hon. John H. Page and sister. Miss Katherine, came in Monday from Grandview and departed for days visit at Prescott, returning here again Tuesday evening.
 L.W. Quinlan, manager for the Rabbits at this place, departed last Saturday evening for a days visit with home folks at Flagstaff, re- turning for duty the first of the week.
 Dr. w. A. Baker will be in Wins low from the 17th to the 25th of each month hereafter. Those re- quiring dental work, please call be- tween these dates.
 Frank Payne purchased the Nc Murtrey stock of liquors; etc, at the recent foreclosure sale and will open up a saloon at the old McMur- trey stand about June 1.-Coconino Sun.
 Gus Jackie, cashier at the depot, spent last Sunday at Flagstaff as the guest of Agent and Mrs. A. F. Hunt. MT. and Mrs. Hunt, so Gus says, expect to leave shortly for an outing at Oak creek.
 The Cabinet buys the best and sells the best of wines, liquors and cigars. Why not buy the best when it costs you no more than the poorest?
 Fireman J. c. Richardson was transferred here from Winslow last week. Since he has ceased to run through Williams a certain young lady does not watch the arrival and departure of trains as much as she used to.
 Capt. Wm. F. Meeks, who for the past few years has been connected with the United Gold & Platinum Mines Co.,, and later with the Anal.
Williams news., 1905-06-03

Eli s. Perkins has disposed of his interests in the Arizona Gazette and will return to Martinez for the pres ent. J. c. Martin, formerly of the Prescott Journal Miner, has pur- chased his interest in the Gazette.
Williams news., 1905-06-03
Williams Rifle Club.

Following is the score at the 2OO- yard rife shoot last Sunday, the German ring target being used:
Williams news., 1905-06-03

ssaes WILLIAMS ~ YY- AERIE, F. O. E.. --- & No. 751, Meetings for the Month of June will be held on the 18th and 27th. Visiting brethren cordially invited. L.S. Williams, w. P.
 C. S. Dingle, W.V.P.
 J. H. Atwood, w. Sec
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
THE IRRIGATORS ADJOURN
Some of the Accomplishments of the
 Portland Congress.

Portland. Ore, Aug. 24-After an interesting session which consumed the entire day of the thirteenth annual meeting of the National Irrigation con- gress came to an end late this after noon. This sessions of the congress was important for it's pronounced stand assumed on three subjects.
 It declared emphatically sympathy is with the small land owner against the larger landed proprietOrs who seek to have the National Irrigation law so amended to permit the retention more than 160 acres of irrigated land.
 The congress also expressed an poin- ion that the government enterprise in the work of retaining arid lands should not unnecessarily interfere with previous private enterprise. nor pri- vate enterprise with prior government projects.
 It finally expressed disapproval of repeated attempts to inject the sub ject of undesirable foreign immigra- tion into it's deliberations, contending that this subject is one in which the cong: :ess, as a body is not interested.
 The day was otherwise marked by the reading of a letter from President Hill of the Great Northern railway, the unanimous choice of Boise, Idaho, as the newt meeting place Of the congress and the reelection of GOvrnor George Pardee to the presidency
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
Laying Down the Law to
 the Moroccan Sultan
AN INVASION INTENDED
To Procure the Release Of a FreHeh Algerian Merchant Fear That the Sultan Relying Upon Germany Hay be Obstinate.

Paris, Aug. 24.-As a result Of tho special meeting Of the council Of zlin- isters today it is announced that military demonstration will bx made against Morocco unless the sultan yields to the French demands for ths release of a French Algerian citizen. Q merchant named Bouzian. who zas unjustfiably arrested at Gharb a Efs- roccan town on the Algerian frontier. Instructions were sent to the French minister at Fez. Strene TalIandser. tn make a final imperative demand ,.-s the sultan The minister is inforsas1 that If this demand should be refllS-s the entire personnel of the Iegatiosa was to depart from Morocco and a military movement would siInultan~- ously begin along the Algerian fraa. tier.
 It is the intention of the miIitar.r authorities to occupy a Moroccan boz. der town. probably Oudjda. owing to It's stragetic command or the rst,1- to the Moroccan capital However the officials are confident that the s-4l- tan will yield before the threat of us- ing military force.
 The demonstration planned k some what similar to that which the Amer ican squadron made at Taugier Co ~c-Aip AAl- Ac-edSe or Ion EeTuILeaFlE. who was captured by the bandit Raj sui. Tine French authorities deemed q naval demonstration inexpedseut owing to possible international com plications resulting from other nations sending warships to observe the dem onstration, while a military move ment against Morocco would be large ly a police measure. not involving the general political question Of French authority in Morocco
 The persistent refusal Of the sul- tan to yield, however might compel France to advance farther than tL+ border town. Germany thus far has approved the French demands for re- dress but fears are expressed in some quarters that the sultan will refuse ta yield in the hope Of securing aid from Germany. Practically all the leading powers have approved the demOnsrra- ton of the French government The proposed course cannot be put into execution before another week owing to the time necessary to communica;e the final demands to the sultan
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
A CORRESPONDENTS OPINION.
He Has Faith in the Energy of the
 President.

Portsmouth. Aug. 24.-Alexandre Y. Briantchaninof. special correspondent of the St. Petersburg Slovo. telegraph ing his paper tonight says: After the extreme optimism caused by the news of President ROosevelt's active inter ventiOn, reaction is natural. However. it's importance must not be exaggerated and whoever knows the tenacious char acter of the head of the great and en- eI getic American republic will not doubt that the president, once entered into the game, will not surrender. as the often reasonable but always toe humble advisers Of the czar.
 It seems certain that when the Rus sian chief plenipotentiary left St. Pc eIsburg and even Paris. the Hstruc- tiOns which limited and circumscribed his action were more conciliatory than that intransigant policy which now has been forced upon him from St. Peters burg. I am even tempted to suppose that the original instructions would have allowed our representatives to en- ter into negotiations regarding the deli cate but vital questions presented now by Japan without having to apply to St. Petersburg.
 The Japanese clever in diplomacy as they are on the battlefield in propOs- ing the compromise upon Sakhalln, made a very able move. They practi- cally argue thus: Russia will not ad- init the principle of a war indemnity: We'll. we will not speak of it that way Russia will not reimburse us for the cost of war; well, we will withdraw that condition. Russia will not cede territory; well, We will meet that de sire. But Russia, they add, cannot de ny the rights which we obtained by force of arms that territory island.
 "So that no matter what victories might eventually be won in Manchuria and Sakhalin now Japan is entitled to tell us to pay her for it. Russia an swers that the amount is war in demnity in disguise. In fixing the sum the Japanese add that that Is the cost of the island, which Russia can take or leave"
 "To this Roosevelt adds: The ques- tions of honor having been put aside, would you not submit to the judgment of impartial persons the question of price?
 "The arbiters could be chosen by the two countries and they could fix the values. Thus further bloodshed would be averted. It is not possible to understand how Russia, who always believed in the justice of her cause, should answer with a non possumus, feigning the question of honor. where in reality it is a question of money. It is not to be imagined that the gov ernment at St. Petersburg will be blind in it's obstinacy or that the em- peror, the author of The Hague tri-
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
THIS ONE THING IS CERTAIN.
Not a Cent for Japan's War Expenses
 Will Russia Yield.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-With re- gard to a dispatch that has been re- ceived here saying that M. Witte was awaiting instructions the foreign of flee says it is daily the constant com munication with NJ. Witte and that he is fully able to go ahead on Saturday. The latest developments clearly indi- cate that the Associated Press dis patches declaring that Russia will ne- yer consent to the payment of indem- nifty in any form, represent Russia S last word with reference to principle monetary compensation and the ex- penses of the war.
 An authoritative statement was made to the Associated Press at Ports mouth which was in the same tenor made last evening by the declaration from tn official spokesman of the for eign office. that under no circumstances and under no disguises would the prin- ciple of indemnity be admitted and this decision was accepted by the Russian public as final.
 It was declared at the foreign office also that Russia's sincere desire for
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
HE SEAGIRT SHOOT
The Opening of the Great National
 Rifle Tournament.

Seagirt, N. J., Aug. 24.-The opening session of the military rifle tourna- ment began at 9 o'clock this morning. It ended at SOS o'clock tonight The attendance broke all records. When the bugle sounded this morning 657 riflemen reported at the firing line. The excellent showing of the members. or the United States cadet corps from West Point was a feature of the days firing.
 Only twelve of the 657 competitors of the national individual match finish ed firing over the first four ranges to- day. The three leading scores follows: Lieutenant Austin of the First Geor- gia, 179; Boatswain Hamilton, U. s. N, IFS; Color Sergeant Hessiam of Penn sylYania. IT.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
CAUSED DEATH OF 40 MEN.
Serious Charges Against Texas Oil
 Co.,, Growing Out of Big Fire.

Houston, Texas, Aug. 24-Charges emanating from the county sheriffs office against the Texas Oil company has produced much of a sensation. The company is accused of having caused the death of forty men and a half hundred work mules in the disastrous Humble oil field fire of three weeks ago, wherein the company was a loser of a million and a half dollars worth of oil.
 It is set forth that armed guards of the company were placed about the burning district when the fire started, with instructions to force the work men to fight it back by throwing up of trenches, which would restrict the flow of burning oil when the tanks expIod- ed or boiled over.
 u Is said many of the workmen at tempted to ge- away. but were forced to remain in the danger district Es- cape was impossible for many of the workmen from the explosions. The company enters a denial that it's guards were instructed to forcibly detain the men.
 Many civil actions by families of the dead for damages will be filed.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
A TALK TO JAPAN.
Surmised that President Roosevelt H as
 Communicated with the Czar.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 24.-The crisis of the. peace negotiations is approaching rapidly. Whether there is to be peace between Russia and Japan or a con- tinuance of the war will be determined very liely within a few days. Since he made his direct appeal to Nicholas President Roosevelt is awaiting de VelOpments, hopeful that such efforts as he felt proper to make avert the failure of Washington conference, might not be futile. Today these de velopments began to appear. The re- port of Ambassador Meyer at St Pe- tersbuGg, of his audience with Nicho- las received and in addition some inn portant advices from Portsmouth reached the president
 u is quite certain that in addition to making a direct appeal to the Rus sian emperor to take such measures as may bring the pending negotiations to a successful Issue, President Roosevelt communicated to tha Japanese govern ment along similar lines. Whether that appeal was made directly to the em- peror of Japan, as in the case of Nicho- las cannot be ascertained, as no off cial confirmation is given the state ment that such communication was forwarded.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25

Portsm auth. Aug. 24.-The prospects of peace seem desperate but they are not hopeless, despite the prevailing pessimism. There is still a chance and the forces working for peace are con tinuing their labors. The president has failed twice but he is fighting on. The result of Ambassador Meyers au- dience at Peterhof yesterday was un- satisfactory. but at least it was not rebuff It left the door open, and within a few hours after the receipt at oyster Bay of Ambassador Meyers ac- count of his audience, the president sent a new appeal through M. Witte, who received it from Assistant Secre- tary of State Peirce about 3 o'clock this morning.
 The emperor already in effect declin- ed the proposed compromise offered by Japan He refused it because under the disguise Japan offered 10 with draw the article asking remuneration for the cost of the war on the condition that Russia re-purchase from the mil itary possession of Japan the northern part of Sakhalin at a fixed price Of l,2OO 100000 yen-estimated "frais de guerre."
 Every message received from Peter hof including those that came early today, was inflexible upon that point. Had Japan not inserted the sum- had that been left for future adjustment, the proposition would undoubtedly have proved more palatable. And the Associated Press is in position to state that the divergence in compromise as suggested by the president and offer ed by Japan at the conference which mentioned these dispatches last night touched this very point. The presi- dent did not suggest a Erice or the fixing of a price, and it is believed, all though this cannot be affirmed. his latest effort was to secure the consent of the emperor to agree to accept Ja- pans proposition with the amount sub iect to further adjustment by an arbi- tration board or otherwise.
 According to Japan NJ. Witte had of fered to divide Sakhalln. If Sal1haliu is based upon as purchaseable the fol- lowing line from the authorized Rus sian statement, given by the Associat- ed Press last night, should be borne in mind: "AlI that Japan does is to join the question of Sakhalin with that of cash and insist upon costs under the name of purchase money. The tran saction is fictitious and the terminology misleading. If what is proposed be the truth purchase and sale, it should be treated as such, and therefore, should Russia decline to buy territory Japan should keep it and conclude
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25

peace was manifested in the spirit of concession shown by the Russian mis- sion on other disputed points, and that if the Japanese are. willing to waive this demand, which was consistent neither with the honor nor dignity of Russia, there would be no trouble in arranging peace, Japans insistence on indemnity being the only barrier to the termination of the war.
 The emperor's infexible determina- ton to continue the war rather than yield a demand which is regarded as warrantable only in the case of al van Quished nation, is strengthened 1y the latest dispatches received from Line witch in which he reports the strength of the Russian position and speaks faVorably of the spirit and condition of his latest endorsements and the morale of the entire army
 disbursements for the front are re- ported to be steadily arriving. The Thirteenth corps is now en route, and the war ministry is preparing to dis patch a corps in case the negotiations fail. only regular troops and not re- servists are now being forwarded and it is reported that the city of Moscow grenadiers have received marching or ders. A competent military attache of a European power, who is acquaint- ed thoroughly with the defensive fla cilities of Vladivostok. has informed the Associated Press that the Japa- nese will find that fortress a harder nut to crack than Port Arthur if they decide to break off negotiations.
 This authority declares that the Japanees fleet will not be able to CO., operate with the attacking army eX- cept in the way of an infectiVe bonn bardment of the sea front, as the mine fields and heavy artillery make it out of the question for the big ships 10 run by the fortress and get in touch with the besieGers on the mainland. This attache noticed during his trip through Russia, from which he has just returned, that the southern for tresses are practically denuded of heavy artillery, which have been plac- ed in the approaches to the fortress of Vladivostok
 "Vladivostok." he said, "is a years task and more expensive than Port Arthur"
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
sUMTER's FLAG ON VIEW.
Emblem That Was Lowered and Rais-
 ed Again Seen in Washington.

Washington, Aug. 24.-One Of the most interesting relics of the civil war has just been placed on exhibition in the reception room adjoining the of flee of the secretary of war. It Is the flag that floated over Fort Sumter at the beginning of the war. It is dim med with smoke and there are several rents made by confederate bullets. The following brief but graphic history of the flag is on a placard within the case with the emblem:
 This flag flOated over Fort Sumter, s. C., during the bOmbardment April F and 13 1861, and upon the evacua- tion of the fort, April II, 1861, was saluted and lowered by Major Ander- son. commanding. On April 14. 1865, Brevet Major General Anderson, the same officer, raised the same flag and planted it upon the ruins of Fort Sum ter. when it was saluted by 100 guns and by a national salute from every fort and battery that fired upon Fort Sumter"
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
PRINTERS IN TORONTO.
Demand for an Eight Hour Day En-
 thusiasticaIIy Received.

Toronto, Ont, Aug. 24.-Amid great enthusiasm the report of the eight hour day committee recommending that an eight hour work day be insisted upon beginning on Jan. 1 was adopted by the International Typographical Un- ion today. Martin Higgins. president of the printing pressmen and R. Clock ling, president of the Internal onaI Brotherhood of BoOkbinders, cOunsell- ed fight for the eight hour day.
 The case of Delegate Shelby Smith of Philadelphia was disposed of by his expulsion from the convention. This action was due to Smiths alleged criticism of the executive committee in cOnection with the strike situation in Philadelphia.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
Fever Threatens New Dr.
 leans From Without
BEING CARRIED BACK
By Those Who Carried it out at the Beginning of the EpidemiC-The
 Report not so Good Yesterday but Ora dual Improvement of Condition

New Orleans, Aug. 24.-The fever report at D. m. was as follows: New cases. A, total to date, 1900: deaths, 2. total 226: new foci 10, total 36O; under treatment, 2S7.
 With the fever here without change and practically under control and fear no longer felt of a dangerous epidemic the federal authorities are anxious for restrictions against free intercourse between New Orleans and the infect ed communities of Louisiana and else where.
 The necessity for some such action arises especially from the conduct of the Italians and other foreign races. Many or them fled from New Orleans to surrounding parishes when the fey CT first grew violent here. They es- tablished nests of infection in various points. Since then many of them have been drifting back to New Or leans, settling in new neigh borhoods and increasing the foci here. Today's report continued encouraging. The death list was somewhat larger than the day before but did not reach the maximum set earlier in the month.
 Dr. Ralph Marcour. formerly of the navy, went to Leeville today. Addi- tional doctors and nurses are to be sent. It was decided to prevent the exodus of Leeville people to New Or leans. Pass Christian opened com municatiOn with the coast but not with New Orleans. The appearance of number of new eases at Lake Province caused a revival of the quarantine against that place. Fever continues to spread in Riverside. Pat terson, St. Mary and the parishes of St Charles, St. Bernard and St John.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
GRAIN HUG TUATIONS
The Influence Which Caused DiVers-
 ent Wheat Movements.
METALS.

New York, Aug. 24.-Tin added to Its recent gains in the London mar ket, closing at &125 7s Cd for spot and &15l 12s Sd for futures. Locally buy CTS did not seem to be following tb- advance in any considerable amount but holders were firm. spot being quoted at S3S.35 G S3.55. Copper con tlnues strong. Gains are reported in the London market, which closed at SIP 5s for spot and e72 for futures Locally lake and elecrolytie are quot- ed at S16G 16.50. casting at SI5-6-l-fr 16-l22. Lead shared in the general advance abroad, closing at EI4 Is Id Locally spot was quoted at $4.T5a4qa. Spelter continued quiet at locally spot being quoted at $5.65 I 5.T5. but higher at &25 in London Iron io- cally was firm.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
IN ARIZONA LAWYER
Judge Hawkins Will Speak of Prac.
 tice in the Territory.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 24.-J. J. Flaw kins of Prescott, AriZ., was elected to the general council of the American Bar association at today's session of the convention, member being elected to represent each state and territory. Some important matters regarding the national bankruptcy law will come up for action tomorrow, the association majority report being against the pro- posed repeal of the present law.
 MT. Hawkins will speak during the convention on law practice in the ter ritories. A speaker today noted the fact that there are 1140OO lawyers in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25

ready made"
 Japan, it is believed, would make further concessions suggested if Nicho- las would commit himself to this solu- tion. This statement Is based on the words of a Japanese authority most competent to speak. When asked if It was correct. as reported, that the Jap anese had said their last word and that al hope was over, he replied: NO We have not declared that our propOsi- ton of Wednesday was our irreducible medium. We. are not assuming threatening attiture. That is not the way to make peace"