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Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
RoY SAVED NEW HAVEN TRAIN.
Found Obstruction on Track and Sig -
 nailed Engineer.

Kingston, Mass, Aug. 24-A train on the Plymouth division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road was saved from striking an ob- structiOn upon the track near the Hal flax station, seven miles from here this afternoon by the action of Joseph Gaffney, 10 years old, who signalled the engineer.
 The train carried large number of passengers, many of whom were con- siderably shaken, but none was seri- ously injured.
 The obstruction was removed and news of the attempt to wreck the train was telegraphed to the New York, New Haven and Hartford headquarters in Boston.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago Aug. 24.-Wheat opened easy there seemingly being nothing in news to justify any sentiment except modification of the previous bu.li.sh undertOne in the northwestern mar kets. The contrary reports of the sit- uation began almost immediately to have effect. That there was an ap- parent reluctance on the part of the farmers to accept the prevailing pric..s was evidenced in the small receipts September which was freely offered at the outset by leading pit traders at SO5s 0%, A@A under the previous close, found ready purchasers by local shorts, who were becoming uneasy over the outlook. The weakness NvIs succeeded almost immediately by strength in buying orders from the outside. September quickly made up the initial loss and continued to ad- vance until it reached S1L. At thIs point reports of Argentine shipments aggregating 3,OOO.OOO bushels against half that quantity a year ago. caused a revision of the feeling and a quicE reaction in prices The market soon became oversoId. September broke To so and closed weak at SOIs.
 Corn was firm. September started with a gain of Is at 53lz. and ad- vanced under the force of active GOV ering by shorts to 54I5. The price suffered to the extent of lsc with break in wheat but at the close confi-- dence had been restored and pric-s were again on the rise September closed firm at 541z. The oats market showed a steady unCertOne- SepteIu- Der closed at 26 after having sold up from 25% at the start to 26ls Pro visions were given good support bg packers September pork was up ts 71a, lard gained 2I5. and ribs closed 2h cents higher.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
LONDON HOPEFUL.

London. Aug. 24.-But that it is felt impossible that two nations should be plunged again into the horrors of war on account of the mere difference of few millions of money which would be speedily expended in the continual ton of hostilities. Count Lamsdorffs declaration would be regarded as the final words preceding the breaking up of the peace conference.
 The Portsmouth correspondent of the Morning Post insists that peace will be concluded, and he declared that Russia was willing to pay s50,O00,00O.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
A COLORADO FLOOD.
Reported Drowning of Nine Men in a
 Mining Camp.

Denver Aug. 24.-It is reported that a cIoudburst at Tabasco. 8 coal min ing camp near Trinidad. Colo, flood ed the town and drowned nine per sons. Considerable damage to proper ty was caused also. All communication with Trinidad was cut off almost inn mediately after the bare report was sent out from there and had not been resumed at II o'clock tonight.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
BURNING OIL STEAMER.

London, Aug. 24.-The steam ketch Albatross, loaded with petroleum, caught on fire in the English channel this evening and burned furiously. The crew was safely landed. The vessel is a total loss
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25

bunal, will let pass such an excellent opportunity to add new glory to the idea of arbitration which is so dear to him. However I must confess that l am not optimistic.
 At the supreme moment all the cOunsellOrs of the throne are trans formed into clerks waiting for orders; and the whole responsibility rests on that august man who wears the crown of his ancestors. May God advise and aid the cZar."
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
INTERNATIONAL CHESS.
Three of the Eight Games Finished
 Yesterday.

Barmen, Germany, Aug. 24.-When play in the international chess mas ters' tournament was stopped for lun- cheon today three of the eight games had been finished and all were drawn namely: Tschigorin Ys. Maroczy, Burn vs. Schlechter, and Sueschting vs. Wolf
 Two adjourned games were also re- corded as drawn. These were MarOc- zy vs. Alapin and John vs. Tschigorin.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
NEW JAPANESE NAVY.

Tokio. Aug. 24.-The former Russian battleship Peresviet, now the Sagami, arrived at the Easebo navy yards from Port Arthur under her own steam. The former Russian cruiser Bayan is ex- pected at the same port.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
THE PHILIPPINES SQUADRON.
The Flagship, the Cruiser Rainbow
 Ashore.

Manila, Aug. 24-The cruiser Rainbow flagship of the Philippines squadron, with Rear Admiral Reiteon on board. went ashore this morning at the mouth of the Agusan river. Butuan Bay, in northern Mindanao.
 The report Of Rear Admiral Train said the Rainbow was not damaged and resting easily. Admiral Train dis patched tugs to assist the rainbow.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
JAPANESE TRANSPORT SUNK.

Nagasaki, Aug. 24.-British steamer Baralong and the Japanese transport kingio collided at 10 o'clock last Tues day night in the inland sea. The trans port sank and 160. men were drowned.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
EMPEROR AND PRESIDENT
For the Moment Are Conducting
 Negotiations.

Portsmouth. Aug. 24-Up to II o'clock tonight six cabiegrams Were received be M. Witte from St. Pet ersburg. All came from Count Lams dorf and all were opposed to the Jap anese compromise proposition as pre- sented at yesterdays meeting. How ever. it is positively stated that the cablegram announce that direct pour parlers are now in progress between Nicholas and President Roosevelt. But the plenipOtentiaries themselves no longer control on either side.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
A MICHIGAN CASE.

Grand Rapids Mich, Aug. 24-A case of yellow fever was discovered in Crockery township, Ottawa county ten miles from here. The patient Godfrey Lilburg, a telephone lineman, left New Orleans a week ago.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
THE POINT OF BREAKING
Ii Does Not Appear Now That Anything can
 Save the Conference

The Russian Determination Pay Tribute Said Upon the Highest Authority to be Unalterable. The Appar- ant Japanese Mistake in Having Given the World, Be- fore Negotiating With Russia, the Price of Half of Sakhaln.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
BREAKING A BoYcoTT-

Shanghai, Aug. 24.-The senior con- suI here has interviewed the taotai vhs stated his intention to order the Chi- nese to resume trading in American goode.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
TOOK TWENTY INNINGS
For Chicago Nationals to Defeat Phil.
 delphia.

Philadelphia. Aug. 24.-The Chicago Nationals defeated Philadelphia after twenty innings of sensational playing. Only two other games in the history of the major league of baseball have ever gone this many innings, one many years ago, being a tie between Chicago and Cincinnati, and the Philadelphia Americans this year defeating Boston. to ?, in a twenty inning battle. Both Sparks and Ruelbach pitched remark able ball and their support at times was phenomenal Every member of both teams figured in sensational plays.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25

$200 cash down and $7OO on easy monthly installments like rent will buy a five room house with bath and inc shade. E. E. Pascoe, 11O N. Center St, Real Estate and Loans
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25

Lodging house and furniture for sale on easy terms, a money maker for the right party. E. E. Pascoe. 110 North Center St, Real Estate and Loans and Insurance.
Arizona republican., 1905-08-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

SECOND GAME.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
TICKLE MAID
JIL7S FIANCE
On Eve of Day Set for the
Wedding She Casts Him
Aside to Marry Another
OBJECTS TO HIS SUIT
Belle Silva of the Santa
Clara Valley Undergoes
a Rapid Change Of Heart
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 16.-On the eve of
the day set for her wedding Belle Silva,
a pretty Portuguese girl, Tilted George
Valenti. Within twelve hours she had
proposed to Joseph o. Costa, a tannery
foreman of Benicia, over the telegraph
wires, and was married the next day.
Miss Silva is a striking brunette Of
Is. She and Valenti were to have been
married on Tuesday at Santa Clara.
Monday evening the couple met to
complete the arrangements She OBJ
jected to his wedding outfit, and he de-
clared it was good enough. Tuesday she
called on Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Mendoza.
her friends, and said she would not
marry Valenti. They suggested that she
marry their nephew, Costa The match
was made by telegraph and Costa came
on the first train and he and Miss Silva
were married by Justice Harrington.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
YAQUIS TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY
Band Which Killed Party
of Americans in Mexico
Is Placed Under Arrest
INDIANS TO BE HANGED
Two of the Prisoners Have
Confessed That They Took
Part i'm MurderOus Attack
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TUCSON, A. T., Feb. 16.-The Yaqui
Indians who shot down the American
party near Cobachi several days ago
are in custody. according to A. c. Ber-
nard, who returned to-day from Her
mosillo. Bernard is w. G. Greenes po-
litical representative in Arizona and is
close to the Mexican authorities.
He says that when the prisoners ta-
ken by General Torres were searched
a great many trinkets and pieces of
jewelry known to belong to the mur-
dered Americans were found in, the
possession Of ten of their number. Gov
ernor Ysabel at once ordered the men
placed under heavy guard, and the
American Government will be advised
of their capture.
The ten murderers will be hanged at
some future date and American resi-
dents of Hermosillo will be invited to
attend the execution. Two Of the pris-
oners confessed, satisfying the Mexican
authorities that there could be no mis-
take in their identity.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
F FannouS Old Airs
to Be Revived
by Genius.

Lovers of Irish music will have an
opportunity of hearing Madame Rosa
d'Erina, the noted singer of the songs
of Erin, on next Tuesday evening at
the Alhambra Theater. She has had
a distinguished career as an interpret
er of the music of Ireland and has won
fame in many lands. In Paris, where
she was trained, she was known as the
Rose of Erin,'' and in Ireland as
Rose of the Songs" She was organ
ist of the Cathedral of Armagh at the
age of II. and has devoted her life to
church and Irish music.
The programme Will include the most
famous Irish songs. 1t will open with
an Introductory address on Irish music
which Madame d'Erina will illustrate
by singing Silent, o Moyle," "Rich
ters, THE Minstrel Boy" "The Harp
That Once Through Tara's Halls" The
old airs set for the bagpipes she will
render ON the organ. The famous
march of Brian Borut will be played.
The second part of the programme will
include such songs of the people as
"O'DonneIl Abu," "The Risin' of the
Moon" Kathleen Mavourneen' and
others. Madame d'Erina will be assist
ed by Professor vontom. The recital
will be under the auspices of the Cath
olic Truth Society, and tickets may be
obtained at room 81, Flood building.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
VILLAGE IN FLAMES.
BOmbardment by Artillery Starts a
ConfiagratiOn.

OOnnd2faJlOn.
TOXIC, Feb. l6.-The following dis
patch was received to-day from the
headquarters OF the japanese armies in
Manchunria:
In the direction of the Shakhe
River our artillery on February IA
bonbarded Chiensunmapaotzu and set
IRE 20 the village. The enemy's artiI-
lery in the neighborhood of San
chengtzu Mountain replied. During the
night Of February 14 a section Of the
enemy's infantry attacked waitao
Mountain, and at dawn on February
Is a battalion attacked Waitao Noun
tain. but the Russians were entirely re-
pulsed.
In the direction Of Chitaitzu on the
morning Of February Is 500 Of the enc
my's cavalry advanced into Santaitse
from Shengtssinlen. Another force of
cavalry advanced south along the right
bank Of the Hun River on February Ia
and passed the night in the neighbor-
hood Of Chenchiawatzu. Before the ar
rival Of cur detachment, dispatched to
dislodge the enemy, his force began to
retreat north. Our detachment quick
~ pursued him toward Heyukou, in
nicting some damage. The enemy's ar
tiBIery, taking up a position in the
aeighborllood Of Wanchiawopeng, COW
cred his retreat. The enemy's strength
was about ten squadrons of cavalry
and artillery"
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
CAPTAIN WINS
PRETTY BRIDE
Mariner Arthur E. Knights
Successfully Woos Miss
Valance of New York
TEN DAYS OF COURTSHIP
Wealthy Seafarer Makes a
Wedding Present of Thirty
Thousand Dollar Check

A few days of ardent wooing won for
Captain Arthur E. knights. retired
and wealthy English mariner. a hand
thought of marriage was as
far from the captains mind as
are the stars from the deepest
recesses Of old Neptune's ocean cav
some woman from New York. and a
hurried courtship ended yesterday in a
happy union. The wedding might have
been church affair. attended with all
the pomD Of matrimonial functions,
but the bride willed the contrary and
the nuptials were quietly celebrated.
The bride was Miss Aymer L. VAL
lance, a niece of Mrs. Bloodgood, one
of Gotham's 400. AS an orphan child
she was reared by her grandmother.
and recently came to San Francisco to
visit old friends. Some years ago Cap
tain Knights retired from active sea
service and has since amassed a for
tune in Shanghai, where his married
daughter by a former wife now lives.
Recently he came to San Francisco and
invested considerable money, and final
ly selected a handsome home at 1775
Broadway, where he was figuring on
living out the balance of his days in
peace.
It was while engaged in furnishing
his new abode in a sumptuous manner
that fate brought him into social con-
tact with Miss Valance and suddenly
developed within him a desire for COM
panionship. In his blunt manner he
proposed to his new acquaintance. She
at first resisted his entreaties. The
captain was, however, persistent and
finally the young woman yielded and
date for the wedding was set. Miss
Valance had been living at the Palace
Hotel for several days, and it was there
that she confided her secret to a friend,
Miss Jennie Gillispie of New York. who,
with Attorney John Bourdett, were the
only witnesses to yesterdays ceremony.
Immediately after the wedding the
bridal party partook of breakfast at
the st. Francis Hotel and then went to
the Broadway home, where the happy
husband presented his bride with a
check for $4,000, her wedding dowry,
and then Joined with her in preparing
cablegrams and dispatches to relatives
advising them of their romantic mar
riage. Captain and Mrs. Knights will
remain at their Broadway home for
several weeks and then make a tour of
the world.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
FORGET WAR FOR A TIME.
Russian and japanese Officers Enter
tain One Another.

SHENKING, Manchuria, Feb. 16.-
The japanese yesterday and to-day
fired on Poutiloff Clone Tree) Hill
with 250-pound projectiles from eight
inch guns, indicating that siege guns
from Port Arthur have been placed in
position. A new situation therefore
confronts the Russian center.
In some parts of the opposing lines
there is unusual familiarity between
Russian and Japanese officers, who
form parties and entertain one an
other. At Linshenpu the Japanese
cheer the Russian band.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17

ing of the approach of the Japanese
raiders, Chinese giving their exact
number, but the guards disregarded
the warnings. The reports of the an
Inhalation of the raiders are incor-
rect. Two Japanese were killed and
two more were made prisoners.
Officers of General Mistchenko's di-
vision have received news that Prince
Sviatopolk- Mirsky, a relative of the
former Minister of the Interior, who
has long been missing, was captured
by the Japanese in May last while try
ing to penetrate the japanese lines.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 17.-General
Grippenberg, who was deposed from the
command OF the second Manchurian
army after the recent ill-starred ad-
vance upon Oyama's position, arrived
here at midnight. Following the battle
below the Shakhe General Grippenberg
disappeared from view, so far as public
knowledge of his whereabouts went. 1t
was announced officially here that he
was i'll and in a hospital at the front,
but the prevailing opinion was that he
was hurrying back TO Russia to place
before the Car his side of the case in
his controversy with General Kuropat-
kin.
1t is expected that General Grippen-
berg viii be granted an audience i'm
mediately. and the result Of the inter
view may be far-reaching. It probably
viii bring to a head the swelling criti-
cism Of the commander in chief, and
may lead 10 an investigation of the
charges Of incompetence preferred
against KuroDatkin by his enemies in
and out Of the army.
1t is understood that Grippenberg
charges that Kuropatkin failed to back
him up IN the attack upon Sandepas.
which resulted in a Russian loss of
more than 10000 men, and that had he
received proper support Sandepas
would have been captured and Oyama's
left wing placed in a precarious posi-
ton. On the other hand, Kuropatkin
places all the blame for the Sandepas
failure upon the shoulders of Grippen-
berg, and explains that the advance
was abandoned because the subordin-
ate general was unable to accomplish
the task he set out upon. Because of
Grippenberg's failure. Kuropatkin re-
ported, a continuance of the attack
would have meant only a needless sac
rifice Of men, under weather conditions
so rigorous that the wounded froze to
death where they fell, before the field
surgeons could render aid.
Whatever the outcome of the dispute
between Kuropatkin and Grippenberg,
it is certain that the Emperor is fret
ting over the situation at the front and
becoming insistent that something be
accomplished by the great army now
commanded by the hero of Plevna. AS
soon as the weather moderates in Man
churia it is probable that Imperative
orders for an advance will be given.
Rumors concerning the possible re-
call Of Kuropatkin are flying thick and
fast throughout the capital One more
persistent than the rest, which was in
circulation yesterday, was to the effect
that General Sakharoff would succeed
him as commander-in in-chief
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
HAROLD HAVENS WEDS
MISS EVELYN CHENEY
Ceremony Takes Place in New York,
but Couple VIII Reside in
California

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Mrs. Vance
Cheney announces the marriage of
her daughter, Evelyn Hope, to Harold
Havens of Piedmont, Cal, on the even
ing of February Ii at the Collingwood
Hotel in this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Ha-
vens will reside in California.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
POSSE AFTER MURDERER
OF GOVERNMENT E,MPLOYE
Takes to Hills in Pursuit of Leader
of Gang That Killed

RENO, Feb. 16.-Barney MaIloy,
a cook, employed on the Government
canal at Derby, near here, was way
laid at an early hour this morning and
fatally stabbed. Sheriff Ferrel and a
posse have taken to the hills in pur-
suit of Pablo Herida leader of the
men who made the assault
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
ONCE WEALTHY COMSTOCK
MINER MEETS SAD FATE
Colonel Keyes Is Killed by Fall Over
Precipice Near Virginia

RENO, Feb. 16.-Colonel P. w.
Keyes, the pioneer mining man of the
Comstock, was found dead at the bot
tom of the dump of the Mammoth
mine, in Six-Mile Canyon, near Vir-
ginia City, this morning Keyes had
been at work in the mine and was
riding an ore car to the dump when
he lost control of it and rolled over
the precipice to his DEATH
Keyes died a comparatively poor
man. At one time the late John w.
Mackay offered him SIS, 900 for his in
terests in one mine near Virginia
City.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
CHARGES BROTHER WITH
STEALING HER DAUGHTER
Warrant for the Arrest of an Iowan
Is Sworn Out by His Sister
in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Feb. 16.-Van
Doan Stoner, wealthy rancher living
south of Bakersfield, was arrested for
child stealing to-day on a warrant
sworn out by his sister, Mrs. F. Gill
ham, the alleged victim being Miss
Helice Ross, Z years of age, Mrs.
Gilham's daughter and Stoner's niece.
Stoner and the girl We're apprehended
in Kern City.
The Gilhams are prominent resi-
dents of Iowa and are here visiting
relatives.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
FORMER SAN FRANCISCAN
KILLED AT PAPER MILLS

RENO, Feb. 16.-James Crawford.
formerly of San Francisco, while at
work in the machine room of the pa
per mills at Floriston, Cal, became
entangled in belt and before the en-
gines could be stopped sustained in
juries that caused his DEATH
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
MIkADO LETS CONTRACT
FOR 100000 HORSES
Missourian Arranges for Shipment of
the Animals to Orient via
Seattle

SEATTLE, Feb. 15.-John B. Guy
ton of Missouri has signed contract
with officials of the Japanese Govern
ment whereby he agrees to deliver in
Seattle for shipment to the Orient
100, 900 horses to be used in the army
of the Nikado. Guyton has been in
Seattle making final arrangements
with the Northern Pacific Railroad
for the handling of the stock while
en- route to Seattle and for their care
while in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
Prison for Revolutionists.

BUENOS AYRES, Feb. IA
council of war tonight sentenced Ma
jor Villameyer. leading spirit in the
recent mutiny, to eight years impris-
onment and two other officers to three
and five years respectively.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
SALE OF NORTHERN ROAD
is ALMOST COMPLETED
Transfer of Property Worth $780,
900 Awaiting Ratification by the
Dominion Parliament.

VICTORIA, B. c., Feb. 16.-The
sale of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo
Railway to the Canadian Pacific Rail-
road will be completed upon the pass
age of formal act of ratification by
the Dominion Parliament. The pur-
chase price is said to be in the neigh
borhood of s1,250,000.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
DASHES OUT HIS BRAINS
AGAINST DOOR OF CELL
Prisoner Accused of Arson Takes His
Life in Salinas City
Jail.

SALINAS, Feb. 16.-Bendy Sar-
GENT, an Italian. committed suicide
in the city Jail here to-day. He
dashed out his brains against the
steel door of his cell. SARGENT was
under arrest on a charge of arson,
having been accused of firing San
Luis Obispo livery stable.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
THREE CHILDREN PERISH
IN FIRE IN ILLINOIS
Dwelling Burned and the Parents
Are Unable to Save the
Little Ones.

PEORIA. H., Feb. 16.-Fire of a
mysterious origin in the house of Man
ming Harris, a coal miner, at Edwards,
burned the bodies of three small chill
dren to-day. The mother was so bad
~ burned that the flesh hung from her
body in strips. Harris himself was
horribly burned.
When the neighbors attempted to
alarm the family they found the doors
and windows locked. The mother was
rescued. but two children, lying by
her side in bed, were left to their fate.
Harris was rescued from his bed in an
adjoining room.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
RUSSIAN PRINCE A PRISONER.
Relative of Former Minister Mirsky
CAPTURED by japanese.

HUAN MOUNTAIN, Afanchuria,
Feb. 16.-The Russian guards at the
damaged railroad bridge between
Nukden and Harlxin had ample warn
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
SAILORS UNION OF EUREKA
WINS ITS FIRST VICTORY
Succeeds in Securing Task of I'm
loading Steamship, Shutting
Ont the IoupShOremen

EUREKA, Feb. 16.-The new Sail
ors' Union won it's first victory in its
fight with the .longshoremen to-day.
The captain of the steamship Arc
tic, after being threatened with
strike by his crew, yielded to the de-
mands of the agent of the new or
ganization and employed members of
the Sailors Union to unload his ship.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
Cartoonist Passes Away.

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Daniel H.
Mccarthy, at one time one the best
known cartoonists in the country,
died to-day at his home of heart trou
hla
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-17
SAMMY SMALL

Fixes the fire for papa In next SUM-
days comic section.