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Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
WHO FINSTAD IS.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 22.-A. G. Finstad, the Los Angeles man arrested at Diaz Mexico, resides at No. 957 Lake street, this city. About a year ago Finstad purchased 5O,OOO acres of land in the vicinity of Diaz, which he stocked with cattle. He is wealthy and one of the largest stock raisers on the Mexican border. He has re- sided for nearly four years in Los An geles. His wife and daughter left last Wednesday for Diaz. Several years ago Finstad became interested in min ing claims in Alaska and spent some time in the north, where he is said to have been successful. On returning from Alaska, he purchased land in Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
INSANE ASSASSIN
 MURDERS A SHERIFF
He Next Tried to Kill a Judge at
 Ukiah Cal.

Ukiah, Cal, Dec. 22.-Frank Willard, an insane man, shot and killed Sheriff Henry Smith of this county in Judge Whites chambers this morning. After shooting Smith he fired once at Judge White but missed him. The assassin rushed down the stairs leading from the chambers, out of the court room shouting that he would shoot the first man who touched him.
 Armed posses started in pursuit of Willard, and he emptied his pistol at them. Deputy Lucas came upon him and bound him hand and foot, and started to town with him. On the
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23

forth at last nights meeting from the workmen's council that traffic must be interrupted at all costs. Though this admittedly may be difficult on the road to Moscow it will be attempted.
 Delegates will try moral suasion with faithful employees, but it is feared they will also resort to destroying bridges along the route.
 The government has succeeded in ar resting practically all members or the strike and railroad committees.
 During the night authorities succeed ed in getting a sufficient number of sailors from Cronstadt to enable the op- eration of all except electric lighting plants, which is also galling to the strikers. This is a third blow to the leaders of the strike, as darkening Of the city and the stopping of rail- roads were the most effective means of making the strike successful
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Destroyed in Great New York Con-
 flagration.

New York, Dec. 22.-Fire earlys this morning destroyed the buildings ex- tending from No. 50 to 5S Nassau street, Brooklyn, occupied by the New York Transfer company as a stable and store-roOms for trunks and parcels in transit. The New York Transfer company includes the DOdd's Expcss and the delivery department of the Adams Express company. Thousands of packages of Christmas goods were destroyed.
 There were 113 horses in the stable section of the building when the fire was discovered, but all were gotten out safely. The burned buildings extended through from Nassau street to fSS and 190 Adams street. The loss will ex- ceed $100, ,000
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
COMPANION
 IN CUSTODY
FinStad at Whose House
 Guests We're Killed
His Arrest Thought to be the Result of a Mexican Form of Procedure In Such Cases.

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 22.-The latest developments in the murder of two Americans and the wounding of an- other at DiaZ, Mexico. is the arrest of A. G. Finstad at whose ranch the tra gedy occurred. It is believed that the arrest is simply to comply with the technicality of the Mexican law. Mrs. Finstad arrived today from Los An geles and went to her husbands aid.
 She gives correct names and resi- dence of all the victims of the tragedy as follows: A. c. F'instad, Los Angeles; C. w. McMurray, Los Angeles, brother of Mrs. Finstad; Robert w. Rutherford, Philadelphia; Louis G. Coughener, C'Shorty'), Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
BATTLE EN ROUTE
 TWO MEN KILLED
Fight on a Flying Train Between
 Constable and Prisoners.

Mount Carmel H., Dec. 22.-Two men were killed and a third probably fatally injured and every window was shot out of passenger coach on the Southern railway today when two men in custody for larceny tried to escape by killing a constable. Incidentally twenty-five passengers in the car were kept busy lodging bullets for several minutes, the train meanwhile running at high speed.
 When the smoke had cleared away Constable Jas. B. Kingston and Isaac Marshall, one of the prisoners, were dead, and Edward Marshall, the other prisoner, was probably fatally wound ed A bullet passed through the cap of q brakeman, but no one else was harmed.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
A TWELVE-HOUR STORM
Threatened the Drowning or Eastern
 Newspaper Men.

San Pedro, Cal, Dee. 22.-For twelve hours today the eastern newspaper representatives who are the guests of the Union Pacific railroad and touring southern California, were in danger of going to the bottom of the Pacific ocean.
 Their special steamboat, the War rior, in which they essayed to make a trip to Catalina Island, was buffeted by the highest waves which have ragged over the channel for many months. and in the end the visitors were glad to be taken from the boat without being able to land on the island at all.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
TIE FIRST AMERICAN
 Al NORWAY'S COURT
Herbert D. PeirCe, Late ofthe Depart
 ment of State.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Herbert H. D.. Peirce, third assistant secretary of state has been selected by the presi- dent as the first American minister to Norway. Charles Denby. chief clerk of the department has been determin- ed upon as successor to Peirce in the state department.
 This announcement was made off, cially at the department today. Off, ficial announcement is made that Da- vid D. Thompson, former minister to Brazil has been chosen ambassador to Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
FACE BLEACH FOOLS NEGROES.
Bottles of Worthless Liquid Sold for
 g Each in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Dec. 22.-Hundreds of negroes in this city of both sexes, old and young, have been victims of a man selling face bleach" which he told the negroes would change their color so they could not be distinguished from the envied whites.
 The bleach was sold at $2 a bottle, and hundreds Of bottles were bought by the negroes, but no change was apparent, and examination showed that it was a harmless liquid which would cost less than half cent a bot tle
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
WIPED IN THE BUD
 COLOMBIAN UPRISING
The Chief Conspirators Awaiting a
 Court Martial.

Bogota, Colombia, Dec. 21-(Thurs- day)-The authorities have today dis covered just in time a conspiracy to overthrow the government It was headed by Felipe Angelo, Moya Vas QueZ, and Louis Martinez, who with all others comprised have been arrest ed and will be tried by court-martial. The government officials belittle the affair, and say that peace is assured, President Reyes and the government being most popular. The whole coun- try, it is added, condemns the plot.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23

New York Dec. 22.-Copper was low CT in London with spot closing at e19, and futures at 978 los. Locally the market was quiet, but unchanged. Lake and electrolytic are quoted at 1S.50@$19. and casting at 1S.12h@$1S.62 F. Lead was higher abroad, closing at G17. los. but was unchanged at 5.60d $$610 in the local market
 Spelter was unchanged at CPS. 12s. Cd. in London and at 6.55@$6.65 Tn the local market.
 Silver 65h; Mexican dollars 5Oc.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
CRAM.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-In creased receipts of wheat at the principal grain centers of the United States was the chief cause of weak wheat market here today. May wheat opened at STA 6S7 %GS77s, sold off to S7 and closed at S21a.
 May corn opened at 44A @44as043s, sold off to AIS and closed at 441s0g4A. December new sold between 45A and 443s and closed at 445s.
 May oats opened at 31%G31%.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
MINOR RING EVENTS.

Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. 22.-Andy Be- zenah, of Cincinnati, tonight easily de- feated Jack OLeary, of Milwaukee. in an eight round bout before the Badg- CT Athletic club. Bebenah proved to be the superior fighter in every round. Jack Dougherty, of Milwaukee, was awarded a decision over otto Sieloff, of Chicago in a siX-round bout.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Cattle receipts, 9, - 900 head; market slow and weak. Com mon to prime steers 30S6.75; cows 2.SOG $40; heifers 2.0O6$5.0O; bulls 20$4; 1; stockers and feeders, 2.15@s4z5; calves 2.5OQ$65O.
 Sheep receipts, 1000 head; market 1Oc to 15c higher. Sheep 4G$5; lambs 7.25@$S.OO.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
NEW YORK CAUCUS
 ON SPfAKERSHIP
It Was Concluded Without Definite
 Action.

New York, Dec. 22.-The meeting of the republican assemblymen today was expected to develop the strength of Former Governor Odell and frienGs in their fight to prevent the election of James w. Wadsworth to the speaker ship of the assembly.
 The conference adjourned at 2 o'clock without any definite action being talk en.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
NOT YET SUCCESSFUL.
Russia Still Remains Not Completely
 Tied Up.

St. Petersburg, Dec 22-The failure of many railroad men to obey the order to strike, and the ability of the minister of communications to move trains on all roads except the Baltic lines. is a thorn in the side of the leaders of the strike. The-fiat went
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
STOCKS.

Amalgamated Copper, 9S IA; Sugar, 151 S-4; Anaconda, 19O 1-2; Atchison, S7 5-S; pfd., 1O4; N. J. Central. 22O; c. & O., 54 3-4; St. Paul, 1SO 1-2; Big Four 1O4 1-2; C.. x S., 2S; 1st pfd., 67 1-2; 2nd pfd.. 47; Erie, 47; Manhat- tan, 16S IA; Metropolitan. 127 5-S; M. P, 1O2 3-S; N. Y. Central, 151; Penna., 142 3-S; St L. & S. r., End pfd., 47 1-2; S. P, 66 IA; U. P, 97; U. S. Steel, SS 3-4; U. s. pfd., 1O4 5-S; w. U., 92 IA.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
MONUMENT TO JOSEPH SMITH

South RoyaltOn, Vt, Dec. 22.-A party of fifty MOrmons arrived here today from Utah, Ohio, and New York to be present tomorrow at the dedication of q monument erected to the memory of Prophet Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon faith, on the site of a farm house in Sharon, where he was born one hundred years ago.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
THE END OF A SIEGE.

Moscow, Dec. 22.-The 12,000 persons who were beseiged in the aquarium since last night, forced the iron rail- ings surrounding the building at g o'clock this morning and affected their escape through an adjacent school house. A few were wounded in their attempts to escape the military cor don.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
MARTIAL LAW IN POLAND.

Warsaw, Dec. 22.-The proclamation of the governor general was gazetted here today, establishing martial law in all of the ten governments of Rus sian Poland, and appointing ten tenn S'orary military governors general.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
APPARENT coMPLIcITY.

El PasO, Texas, Dec. 22.-COnsul T.. T.. Edwards tonight received the fol- lowing message from Enrique Greet, governor of Chihuahua, bearing on the arrest of Finstad: "Finstad was ar rested f/' apparent cOmplicity in the murder of the two Americans, (mean- ing Rutherford and McMurray) at the Ibucnc -anch.'
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
GOVERNMENT INTERVIEWS.

Washington, Dec. 22.- The state de- partment has sent instructions by tele graph to the United States consular agent at Diaz, Mexico, to endeavor to secure and return to Philadelphia the bodies of the two Americans, Ruther- ford and McMurray; killed near that place by bandits.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
CHAIRMAN CHOATE.
Head of the American Delegates to the
 Peace Conference.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The Post to- morrow will say: Jos. H. Choate, who was recently succeeded at the court of St. James as United States ambas- sador by Whitelaw Reid in all likeli- hood will be named by President Roosevelt as chairman of the Ameri- can delegation to the second Hague conference. This selection virtually was decided on by the president yes terday"
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
A PARIS PREDICTION.

Paris, Dec. 22.-A dispatch from St Petersburg to the Temps says that the strike now covers the whole of Russia. The NovO-Vreyma admits that with unprecedented rapidity all communica- ton with the provinces and abroad has been stopped. It is expected hourly that the ministry will be rendered en- tiTely helpless.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
THE DOUBTFUL ISSUE.

St. Petersburg Dec. 22.-It is difficult to judg whether the general political strike can be ranked as a success or failure. The authorities are bewildered bv the strength of the strikers and the
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
sNoweoUNO IN NEW MEXICO.

Topeka, Kans., Dec. 22.-ROck Island passenger train No. A. the Golden State limited, eastbound, is snow bound in New Mexico and has been annulled east of that territory
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
A "SoREy JAPANESE.
He Tries to Kill Prime Minister For
 Consenting to Peace.

London. Dec. 22.-The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Tokio re- ports the arrest of a former soldier named HCEurashi on the charge of be- ing cOnceIned in d plot to assassinate the premier, Count Katsura, because he consented to a "disgraceful peace"
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.

What would be nicer, cheaper or more appreciated than neat box of ponofrio's Crystallized Cactus Candy to the folks at home? Natures own product. Something new to them. Something they will like. Boxes all packed and wrapped ready to mail.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
AN ARIZONA POSTMASTER.

Washington, Dec. 2. - (SpeciaD- Franklin J. Kline has been appointed postmaster at Ellison, Ariz., vice Duett E. Hunt, removed.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
BRYAN IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Manila, P. l., Dec. 22.-W. J. Bryan arrived here at noon today. He was given an enthusiastic reception by committees representing citizens and Elks.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23

way a crowd attempted to take him from the officers, but he was landed in jail. The mob talked of lynching him but they finally quieted down.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
THE COMMERCIAL WORLD
The Grain Market Giving Way Under
 Heavy Receipts.

New York, Dec. 22.-Interest in the stock market converged very largely in the shares of the local transporta- tiOn companies.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
BONDS.

U. S. ref. 2's reg. 1O2 3-4; coupon, 1O3 IA; U. $. 3's reg, 1O2 5-S; cou- pon, 102 S-4; U. s. old As reg, 102 3-4;
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23
METALS,

coupon. 1O3 3-4; U. S. new As reg. and coupon, 130 IA.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23

FURNISHED HOUSE for rent, new. modern room brick elegantly fur nished, also three furnished rooms for light housekeeping. E. D. Pascoe, 110 North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-23

FOR SAlE-Furniture of a well To- cated cottage, close in, rent low. Just what business man would require. F. E. Pascoe, 110 N. Center St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

apparently hoping to. get glimpses of
Mrs. Rogers as she was led down the
stairs from the woman's section of the
prison to the scanold. Nothing could
be seen Of the gallows. as a curtain
had been drawn across a window near
which it stood.
History of the Crime.
Every ingenious device, known in
law, was used to save Mary Rogers
from the gibbet. and it was not until
the case was disposed of by the su-
preme court of the United States late
last month that all hope was given up
of saving the Woman's life. Had there
been one mitigating circumstances; had
there been one spark of womanliness
#in A1aFaL RasseFss. -hsEf2sshe shown sla8nL
POSSIBILITIES OF regen GRAFTON. Nz0VeEE4Sl
G. J. Bell of Vermont, might have IN
terfered. The murder was as brutal as
that of Mrs. Martha Place, who hacked
her stepdaughter to pieces because or
jealousy. in Brooklyn. Governor
Roosevelt declined to interfere and
save her from eleetrocutiOn in March,
1899.
Mrs. Rogers killed her husband,
Marcus Rogers, in order that she
might possess herself of $500, his life
insurance, and marry another man.
The murder was committed in Ben
nington on August II, 1902, by the adj
ministration of chIoroform- The cir
cumstances leading up to the murder
breathe of foul deceit. cunning and a
viciousness incOneeivable in woman
Mary Rogers was deeply loved by
her husband. firing of her life with
this quiet nnpretentious man, she left
him. In her unfortunate life that fol-
lowed in Bennington she met youth,
barely seventeen years old by the
name of Leon Perharn. a half breed
Indian, who became enamored of her
Perham wanted to marry her. Mrs
Rogers had no mind for that, but kept
Perham dangling by her side.
Mrs. Rogers fell in love with a we'll
known citizen of Bennington, who,
however, was not aware of her passion
for him. AS woman of the street
she knew she could not win him, and in
her simple way bethought that once
in possession. of her husbands $500
life insurance money she would be-
come an object of devotion and atten-
ton. With the thought came the plan
to do away with Rogers, whom she had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

the second repIieve expiring last June,
when counsel for the woman made an
appeal to the United states federal
court to have certain legal questions re-
viewed by the supreme court at Wash
ington. The third reprieve expired to-
day.
Mary. Rogers was % years old and
little more than 10 when she Killed her
husband
Governor Makes a Statement.
White River Junction, VT Dec. s.
Governor Bell was promptly notified by
telephone of the execution of Mrs. Rog-
eTs. Afterwards the governor gave out
the following statement:
II am much relieved TO know that the
execution of Mrs Rogers was accom-
Bdsned promptly according to law. and
without hitch or unnecessary delay. 1t
was a disagreeable duty I have been
called upon to perform, but notwith-
standing my private views in regard to
the matter I have acted on my oath as
chief executive and L believe have act
ed in the interest of public good and
according to the lava biding sentiment
of the people Of Vermont. The incident
is closed and L do not care to say any
thing more at this time
GovernorBell later l. # for his home at
Walden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

ton. In the afternoon Rev. William H.
Hayes, the prison chaplain, visited her
with her After he went away Mrs
Rogers Joined with Mr.. and Mrs-Loukes
in singing hymns. Mrs. Rogers asked
for the visit of the clergyman and ap-
peared to believe that her sins had
been forgiven.
She Did Not Confess.
She had neither confessed her crime
directly and positively nor had she ex-
plicitly denied it. Indeed, she has said
little about it lately. She said she did
not consider it brave to go to the
scaHold and make a confession and
that it would not do her any good to
tell what other people had done When
she allowed herself to dwell upon the
ordeal of today she, appeared to be
making every effort to go to her fate
braVeiy and with firmness. The usual
talk has been current about some kind
of an opiate being administered to her
10 deaden her sensibiItieS, but it is I'M
qualihedly false. Mrs Rogers did not
drink coffee or tea, but contented her
self so5Sly with cold water.
superintendent Lowell visited Mrs.
Rogers cell last night and talked with
her a few moments. She was in good
spirits and even told a story just be-
fore he left. She said her case was
not properly managed
The time set for the execution was
between L and O'Clock and II was
intended to start the death procession
Immediately after 1 O'Clock. Soon
after the news was broken to Mrs.
Rogers that Governor Bell had de-
clined to grant her a further Teprieve,
Matron Durkee went to the condemned
wonan's cell to prepare her for the
execution. Miss Durkee assisted Mrs.
Rogers to dress in a simple gown OF
black.
All Of the deputy sheri9s We're at
the prison more than an hour before
the time of the execution. In the
street in the vicinity of the prison Just
before o'clock, a small crowd num-
bering perhaps so persons gathered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

should issue bonds said Councilman
is too small, we should build a plant
here large enough to take care Of the
needs 20 years from now.
I'VE have got sufficient capacity
now" said Mr.. Jewell why should
we issue bonds2 1T VIII simply mean
letting down the bars and the extension
of mains into Improbable territory.
Why should we load up with axed
charges %
Then Holiday made his whipping
drive to the front. you say that the
fixed charges are about S71,800 a year
and that the income is $7z, 000. Is
that correct2 It is2 Well, am not
going to stand in the way Of progress
any further, I am not going to throw a
brick in the way of a municipal owner
ship Of the plant i am going to stand
back of these gentlemen Of the board.
The statement was greeted with a
clapping of hands and a few huzzahS.
The minimum meter rate was allowed
to remain at 40 cents which is the
recommendation of the board. This is
raise from % cents, the present rate.
The members of the council present
last evening when they were shown
that the majority of the minimum
meter users were CT the prosperous
class Of citizens decided that the raise
would not work any hardship and that
it should be adopted
The action taken last evening will be
ratified by the coEIucils at the meeting
next Monday evening.
The rate proposed;
Per q innn s5474 Fl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08
WOMAN HANGED.


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slept wen most tie nights since the
death watch began and her appetite has
not failed her. Last night she did cot
go to bed without some urging She re-
tired about Il o'clock and slept fairly
well until 5 o'clock this morning.
Kept Up Her Spirits.
Mrs Rogers has been in good spirit
all the time considering, of course, what
must have been passing IN her nlnu IN
anticipation Of the awful hour OF execu-
ton. She has converseG with the
death watch but has talked but little
of her case except when superintendent
Loven was present She has occupied
her time to q great extent in eToeheting
lace for aprons to be sent TO relatives
and persons who had sent money to her
At night her eTOcheting needle was reg
ulaTly taken away from her, and given
to her the next day. She has read the
Bible and has even coumitted some
passages to memory. She has written
few letters to relatives and sympathiz-
ing persons. She has never lost hope
that in some way her life might be
spared and even this morning appear
ed to retain some faint hope that at the
last moment something might interpose
to save hef.
The gaIows were erected yesterday.
but every precaution was taken to
muffle the sounds of the hammer and
no iutimation whatever that the work
was in progress reached Mrs. Rogers
cell.
about IT, Mrs. Rogers, however. was
curious and kept ine ng. through the
Gay the gallows was being made
ready Towards night Matron Durkee
told her that it was.
Yesterday morning Rev. Father c. G.
Delaney of the Roman Catholic church
here administered eernra54uion to Mrs
Rogers and gave her spiritual consola-