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Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22

er, Jas. Griffin. a. A. Pace, J. d.
Moore, G. E. Reynolds, NJ. J. Hick
ey, E. A. Kastner, Chas. 7. Abbott,
Robert Brow, Frank Williams, Arthur
C. Cordiner, B. H. Smith. Harry
Walters, Frank Myers, Mack Mccall
loch, Vim. G. Ashton, j. A. Rokohl,
J. II. Bagby, D. B. Glllett, AL Brow,
S. A. Prince, T. E. Lift, Frank
Frantz, f. b. Dawson, Frank Emmal,
Herbert Pentland, E. NJ. Roberts, T.
B. Davis, and Alex Cordiner.
Prescott lodge No. $50, of the Be
nevolent and Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America was
instituted January D, 1896, with a
membership of twenty five. Its pre-
sent membership is three hundred and
fifty two.
The Past Exalted Rulers of the
lodge are Jake Marks, term 1896 1897 /;
a. J. Herndon, 1897-1s9S; 7. b. Dav-
is, 1S9S-1899; Reese NJ. Ling, 1899
1900; Joseph E. Morrison, 19OO-19O1 ;
B. H. Smith, l9O1-19O2; J. P. Dillon,
1902 1903; S. L. Pattee, 1903 1904.
Present officers of the lodge:
J. C. Forest, Exalted Ruler.
II. NJ. Esteemed Leading
Knight.
A. Esteemed Loyal Knight.
Richard E. Esteemed Lee
turing Knight.
a. J. Herndon-Secretary.
b. NJ. Belcher-TIeasurer
Earl E. Smith-Esquire.
r. B. Mulrein-Tyler.
j. E. Morrison, Chaplain.
b. G. Davis-Inner Guard.
j. A. Jaeger, Jake Marks-Trustees
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22
turing Knight.
What EIkdOm Stands For.
By Exalted Ruler j. c. Forest.

A-@AoANC0 1A01OA u -. L OlGSl-
AS the cardinal principle of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks is, to do unto others as we would
they should do unto us, the exemplif-
cation of this Golden Rule, which
should govern all mankind, and the
practice of those commendibIe virtues,
charity, justice, brotherly love aad
fidelity, serves to bless the mind of
man and make the world brighter and
better.
In conservation of these principles
and the protection of the purity and
chastity of brothers home and fam
lily ties, men of intelligence and phi
lanthropic thoughts are brought to-
gether whose duty it is to make these
principles the Golden Rule of their
with their fellow man, and
the conduct OF all GOOD Elks is al
ways characterized by true and gen.
tlemanIy decorum, and he is held re-
sponsible to his lodge for his behavior.
1t maintains the philosophy that
Charity is not merely word in the
lexicon of other times, but a stern
reality of the present.
That Justice manlfests a broad
thought, and humane conception of
the relations of man to man and is
the bulwark of American greatness.
That Brotherly Love is the delta
through which the stream of this di-
vine principle pours forth into the
ocean of human affairs.
That Fidelity is the exemplification
of the nobler attributes and sentiments
of the human heart and the crowning
principal of EIkdom.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22
THE OPENING NIGHT.
A Strong Play Presented by a
Strong Company.

"Marta of the Lowlands'' produced
by the Florence Roberts company at
the opening night is an intense and
absorbing drama. The dialogue is
simple but forceful, abounding in the
graphic imagery of the peasant, whose
limited outlook lends concentrated
strength and picturesqueness to his
many metaphors, giving them sort
of Biblical simplicity. The story of
the play is one of elemental passion,
such as might be expected to govern
the actions of the wild Catalnnian
peasantry who dwell in that remote
district which borders on the slopes of
the Pyrenees.
Marta, a girl wronged by the veal
thy Sebastian, is forced by him to
marry ManeIich, a goat herder from
the mountains. While at first her
husband is regarded with loathing
aud horror by Marta, who believes he
knew the motives which prompted the
marriage, later learns to love him,
while her love for her betrayer turns
to hate. When Manelich learns the
entire truth he avenges the wrong
against the woman whom he had mar
rled by taking the life of her betrayer.
The authors conception of this sim
pie and innocent character, is pictur
esoue. even poetic. and its portravaI
by Melbourne Mcdowell, becomes a
remarkable figure. He laughs and ca
pers with unaffected joy over his COM
ing marriageIand turns into very de-
mon of hate when the truth of his
marriage is revealed to him.
AS Marta, Miss Roberts played the
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22

part admirably, executing some very
striking and effective poses in the Sc
cond act where Marta implores Name
Itch to kill her.
Ollie Cooper as Nuri won her way to
the hearts of the audience by her mas
terly presentation of the character.
The other characters we're all we'll sus-
tanned and the play proved very satis-
factory to the large audience, the the
atre being we'll filed at the opening
performance.
Six of the boxes we're occupied dur
ing the evening the north two on the
first floor being taken by Will L. Clark,
of Jerome and Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
had as guests in these boxes, Judge
and Mrs. r. E. Sloan, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. G. Herndon, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. G.
Norris, and Mr.. and Mrs. f. L.
Wright.
The balcony box on the same side
was occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. h. P.
Anewalt, with Mr.. and Mrs. ". S.
Goldsworthy as their guests.
On the south side of the room the
box nearest the stage on the first floor
vas occpuied by Major and Mrs. Fos-
ter, OF Whipple, and guests, and the
other by E. E. Greenwood and family
and guests.
The balcony box on this side was
taken by Joseph Archambeau and uc-
cupied by Mrs. Archambeau with Mrs.
Frank Dickerson and Miss Cohn, of
Seligman, and Judge and Mrs r. NJ.
Ling as guests.
The orchestra was also worthy of
special mention, being composed of
local musicians, with the exception
of one from Jerome and one from
Phoenix. 1t was under the direction
of DIR. W. S. Smith, who was formerly
director of an orchestra in the Bur-
bank theatre of Los Angeles.
DR.. Smith also played first violin
on Monday evening, the other mem
bers being Ernest Emanuel, second
violin; Richard Lamson, pianist; Jos.
Archambeau, bass viol; Prof. EIlery,
clarinet; S. L. Hamilton, of Phoenix,
trombone; George Travis, first cornet;
MI. Squiflet, second cornet; Note AL
lison, of Jerome, snare drum, Gym
balls, etc.
The orchestral music received as
much applause from the audience as
the actors, and was of high order
and we'll executed.
The gross proceeds from the sale of
seats and boxes amounted to S1225,
which will leave a net profit of be-
tween 5000 and 500 to the Elks.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22

and around the theatre, the stage is
provided with a S4OO asbestos fire
proof curtain and eight exits are pro
vided for the escape of an audience III
case OF fire. Over each exit is the
word EMIT painted in large letters
and in addition a red light is suspend
ed over each of them. During a
performance, and stationed at each of
them is an usher for whom a chair is
provided aud in case of an emergency
it is his duty to unlock the door and
open it and make his escape and at
the same time open the way for the
escape of the audience. 1t is said that
the entire building can be emptied
within two minutes so complete and
elaborate are the conveniences pro
vided for this purpose. Four of these
exits are from the gallery and balcony
floor and four from the auditorium.
The building is the finest without
exception of any in the territory and
was designediand the building of it
superintended by Architect J. r. Mi
nor. 1t is certainly great credit to
him and will last as au enduring mon
ument to his ability as an architect.
While the formal opening of the
theatre occurred last night the build
ing will not be completed for several
months yet and until its completion
there will be no dedication of it. 1t
Is expected to have it completed ready
for dedication early in the fall.
The scenery and curtains we're fur
nished and placed IN position by Sose-
man & Lands of Chicago.
! Tho hangings, draperies and box
furnishings we're supplied by Marshall
Field i Co. of Chicago.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22
raped with massive lanberkins.

{ uldz5lNe
Around the boxes and over the pro
scenium arch is staff work, made in
Chicago which gives it fine effect. A
number of elks' heads are also in evi-
dence around the boxes and over the
proscenium arch and over the latter
is the inevitable Elks' clock pointing
to the hour of eleven.
The entire interior of the theatre is
marked by a richness and beauty
which attracts the attention of all up
on entrance.
The stage is 25x60 feet and the cur
tains and scenery are up to date in
every pa1tienlar, no expense having
been spared to procure the very best
obtainable of everything for the place
Beneath the stage are the dressing
rooms. eight in number for the actors
and actresses and the heating plant
for the building is also located there.
The building being modern in every
particular, is of course lighted with
electricity throughout. which is con
trolled with switch oD the stage.
Every precaution has been taken to
protect the place from fire as we'll as
to furnish protection in case of an
outbreak of fire. There are five fire
plugs located at convenient points in
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22
Passed By House Al
most Unanimously.
Secretary of War is Authorized to
Return to Various States Union
and Confederate Flags.
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The
house today passed the Philippine
tariff bill, practically as it came from
the committee and with but little dis
cussion. There was no special opposi-
tion to it, although amendments,
coming from the democratic side, de-
signed to put certain products on the
free list, met with defeat. An effort
to prohibit the Importation of opium
into the islands, except for medicinal
purposes also failed.
Immediately after the Philippine
tariff bill was disposed of the house
took up the river and harbor appro-
priation bill, but it was soon laid
aside and several measures were
passed, the most important of:which
was the authorization given the secre-
tary of war to return to several states,
union and confederate battle flags.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22
ENGROSSED in
THOUGHT OVER
Political Affairs Mixed
With Grief.
The Lot of the Emperor Is by no
Means a Pleasant One SWayed
Between Fear and Duty.
BY Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 22.-Even
in the midst of his grief over the
death of Grand Duke Sergius, evil
dence exists that Emperor Nicholas is
giving his attention to political de-
velopments, but reports as to his in
tentions are conflicting. Indications
point toward a decision to revive the
Zemsky Tabor and some rumors even
give the date when the proclamations
convening that body will ne issued.
These rumors, however are probably
premature, but there is little doubt in
the best informed quarters, that the
emperor's decision will be favorable,
although it is understood that the
court party is still fighting desperate
ly for time, maintaining that it would
be blander to yield in the face of
the terrorists, even if it should be ad-
visable later on. Some declare that
the emperor has not only decided to
convoke the representative body, but
that he is also bent on making peace
at an early date, although the latter
is met with as strong opposition as
the former.
He is reported to have taken the
position in reference to peace chiefly
on the advice of Emperor William of
Germany. The conditions of peace
which Russia can accept, are freely
discussed here. The only obstacle to
peace is said to be the question of in
demnity, which Russia will refuse to
pay.
While peace reports circulate in
official and other quarters in St. Pet
ersburg the information comes that
General Kuropatkin is industriously
preparing to try final conclusions with
Field Marshal Oyama, and that de-
cisive battle may be expected within
fortnight.
According to the latest reports, En-
peror Nicholas is greatly dissatisfied
with the conduct of General Grippen-
berg, while he was in Manchuria, and
that he has not only sustained Gener-
al Kuropatkin but has ordered Grip
penberg to return to his post.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22
RAILROAD
PROJECTED
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Feb. u.
V. G. Bogue, consulting engineer of
the eastern capitalists, who are inter
ested in the construction of the West
ern Pacific railroad, said today that
actual construction will shortly begin
on an extensive scale and will be
pushed to rapid completion. 1t is in
tended to have the road from Salt
Lake to San Francisco open within
two and half years.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22

The decorations and staff work by
the Decorators Supply Co., of Chica-
go.
The steam heating plant installed
by the Sodeman Heat & Power Co., Of
st. Louis.
A. Emanuel, of Prescott, did the
painting of the theatre
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22

Leroy Anderson has given notice Of
his intention to introduce bill to es-
tablish branch territorial prison at
Prescott.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-22
METAL MARKET.

New York, Feb. 2l.-SlIver, 81;
Mexicans Az; Copper, Lake 10. so;
electrolytic, 15.371a to 1850; Cast
ing, 10 to 1925.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-10
INDIAN KILLED

An Indian. whose name has not
yet been learned. was ran over aud
Instantly killed b. the same train
which Killed Thomas Shepard early
Sunday morning near Orilla- The
Indian was killed at o'clock sun
day afternoon. The accident oc-
CURED near Milton station and vaa
partly due % a dense fog whieh OBJ
secured the mot0rmAn'a vision az the
time Before he was aware slight
Jar vas felt. which was the first
intimatlun that something had
been struck. Tho car Wa brought
% a staudstlli and when the crew
weut back. the manEieI body Of the
Indian was found.
Il Is supposed that be went 10
sleep CA tha track. The company
does not blame the tralnmeu and
holds that waYfarcra travel the
tracks q the company nf their own
riak About a half an hour before
the fatal accident the Indian was
seen BY n farmer. lie SAYS that he
vac staggering drunk. and upou be
Ing asked where he waa going. re-
piled that BE- Was going straight 10
he'll
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-10
AGED MAN
MISSING

The police have been notified Of
the mysterious dlanpTs Of
Nlehelaa Humphrey. wealthy
rauchor af Moscow. Idaho The
oBae was reported by friends In this
city Az Humphrey vas last seen
ia this city Il rs thought that be Is
Htill IN this vicinity. and friends be
lieQe that he 70 an object Of charity
II not Ia actual want he Is 10
years al age. and Il la claimed that
he 10 hardly responsible for his ac-
tiouB. Family troubles led him 10
take the rtop which has caused 30
much worry 10 his friends.
u Ia said that before hs left bis
homo be decided his entire property
10 second wife and after she OBJ
taiurd possession. She made life a
burden 10 him. With but $3.50 In
his pockets ho left his former
homo without word OF explanation
and commenced the life Of Il yOlun-
tnry social outcaHt Shortly after
he left he was reported TO be In
Portland. ore. and was later seen
In Seattle His property 81 the
Idaho metropolis Is valued at $50
900 aud his daughters aud sons are
anxious 10 have him return home.
II Is now believed that he has
met with an accident or died in
some obscure manner. refusing TO
reveal his identity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-10

LOCAL SHIPPING OWNERS FEEL THAT THEY HAVE BEEN
sunJusrLY TREATED IN PANAMA LUMBER CONTRACT

come consideration should have
been extended % domestic shippers.
II Is stated by a local shipper
that the fatal difference per 1000
feet IN the price Of Transporting tho
material for the Panama canal
would have amounted to but 800
per 600 feet and without the cub
sldatlon Of American yesscls the
total expense would not have been
greatly enhanced by the higher
price BID BY them.
George r. Thofndyke. traffic man
ager OF the Globe Navigation com
pany. who figured on the Panama
lumber contracts on behalf Of the
company. in speaking Of the matter
this morning. said
1t seems 10 me that the attitude
Of the government officials Ia re
gard a. this matter Is ififle I'M
just Upon unqueaiiunable author
ity. / was Informed that had Il not
been Tor the lower price bid by the
foreign vessels. Puget sound ship
pers would have bcen awarded the
contract The bid 81 our company
amounted 70 $40 80 while against
that. { am given to understand
those ~ foreign shippers amounted
10 IS ahillIHs. or about $3.50
These figures are for the furnishing
and transportation Of the material
from Puget sound 20 Anton The
government officials could. II they
had wished 10 favor American ship
ping. have stipulated in tho agree
meut that American vessels should
carry the material.
AT the present time there are
many vessels idle ia Puget sound
waters aud the above contracts
would have helped out greatly
The Panama canal contract Is
but one Of many incidents wherein
American Hhlpownera are forced 20
take a back seat through the With
holding Of a subsidy by the Amert-
can government from vessels sail
Ing under the American flag
Just what vessels viii receive the
contract for carry ms the material
has not been given out but Il II
thought by certain transportation
men that the French vessels VIII Sc
cure the business Tho subsidy on
the Panama contract. according 20
the rate allowed by the French gov
eminent. would amount 10 about
s. 900 and II Is thought that With
this advantage the ships can we'll
afford 10 carry the lumber cheaper
] than vessels Of any other country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-10

Norihwe tern and the ChiraEo. ST.
Paul Minneapolis ( Omaha offices
tu Portland Is move that has been
loug contemplated BY the roads
This Is she same plan chat is beiug
carried out By the big roads ~ the
country The offices - the Could
system In the different cities have
been consolidated The Southern
Pacific and the o. r. 4 ~ general
offices Ia Portland are now under
one head. All lines controlled by
the same companies arr nos com
blnlng their offices and lcsaeuinE
the eNpcuae
Mr. siaier will noW BE- rlaht-hand
man Tor +. ". Parker. agent o. the
consolidated companies ia this city
Il indicates that the road considers
this ono 81 the best cities OF the
paeihc Northwest. when oue uf the
best men In It's service "a brought
here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-10
TONTINE SYSTEM
is AN OLD SCHEME
ATTORNEY s.YRe TELLS OF TIE ORIGIN OF TIE PLAN AND
COMPARES IT WITH SYSTEMS or TIE PRESENT DAY.

see any direct similarity between the
toufIne schemes us originally
worked and the so-eullrd toutlne
sehpmes OF today In both. how
ever. there ia a similarity. Ia that
the amount paid and the time for
payment IL wholly a matter Of
chance.
The so-ealled tontiuo companies
OF today appeal to tho ayarice OF
their policy holders and by false
representations aud snreiaua prom
isea of repaylng in a short time
$50 or s. for every dollar invest
cd. they induce the unWary OF those
possessed OF the gambling instinct
to invest their money
There ia absolutely no theory In
the law upon which these com
panics can leEitlmately proceed
Their promises are automatically
impossible Of ml6illment and tho
wonder "a that after the wide pub
lielty which the courts and the
press have given 60 their methods
that they are sun able To do bust
ness"
AIR. Sayre concluded by stating
that there are six or seven tontIne
companies operating In Seattle at
the present time against most OF
which he had claims. aud that he
hoped he would be able 20 force
most Of these companies. II not all
Of them. 20 repay 10 their policy
holders the money which has been
paid 10 them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-10

AHEAD

There l. trouble coming 10 the
people Of Queen Anne hill. accord
ing 20 the inspectors In the water
department. unless n practice Of al
loving faucets to run all night dur
ing the present cold weather to
prevent the pipes from freezing 10
stopped
Tho waate Of water ls 80 great
that the two big standpipes on the
hin. holding more than a million
and n half gallons. are being
drained faster than the pumping
plant can flll them. and a water
famine n threatened.
The waste Of water from n single
faucet IN dripping oil night Ia
anominEly trivial. but when thou
sands Of them are being used FOR
the same purpose the aggregate loss
De- enormous
Every time a citizen resorts "a
the practice 20 save his pipes from
eIagging or bursting. he Is violating
an ordinance specially aimed "a
make such Methods unnecessary.
The ordinance provides that all
housea be provided with stop and
drain pipes. This arrangement
makes Il possible TO turn of the
water every night. at the same time
draining the pipes 30 that they
cannot freeze.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-10

Tho Income Guaranty company
and other alleged local tontiue con-
Germs are planning To vigorously
contest the suit brought against
them by benjamin Bulos. who Il
acting ON behalf N himself and
some other people. His suit Is te
have the companies placed IN the
hands of a receiver.
Sensational affidayita have been
nlei Dos Rulos. IN which be alleges
thaf fraudulent representations
have been made e. the policy hold
ers and the officers 81 the alleged
kWIndlInE concerns have served
aorfrs of afddlyits IN which they
stat thar their business Is lcslti-
mat Tho company's affidayits
dem thr insolvency OF the corpora
tons
Frank n Sayre. the attorney rep
tsseuuuE Rulos. said this morning
An explaining his theory as "a the
naturs 90 the corporations
..Fhp name Touttne was originally
.ppIIei 90 certain companies organ
lfed for the purpose Of making
ioaus and duiuk life insurance
busInsss. The originator OF tho
scheme Was LORENZO Tout. an ltal-
ian. whose first operations woro
eondueted IN Italy aud Germany Tar
hark I'M che year 1893 Later on
d. Tuuu introduced his schemes
into France. In those good old
kays if vas common thing for or
xaniraiious TO loan money to their
soverumeuts. Briefly stated. the
srhsmf vas as follows;
"sIf the French government. for
instance. needed = loan q stoo .eoe.
a company would be organized and
he 500 600 raised q loan tu the
sovernueni. Upou this sum Of
noney the government would pas
to the members % the company a
ANAL rate Of Interest. say 4 ur 5 per
cent The principal sum was paid
hafk 10 the mcm beers 81 the eum-
nanv Who lived tho Longest. and
tpou hts death the loan terminated
For instance. Whlle all tho mem
bers 81 the company lived each re-
selvsd his pro rata share Of Interest
from the government A one or
more q the members died. the sur
eivors Ia consequence received a
large pro rata Of interest, and
finally the one who survived all the
rrst vas repaid the loaa.
These schemes o. Tontl which
ls garIsa from time 70 time % suit
tha convenience or meet the de-
uanas Of the people with whom he
was dealing. Il vii readily be seen.
from tie uncertainty as TO who
eoald receive The benefits. con
talnsd all the elements of a gam
bling proposition. althnuEh less OBJ
noxious terms were applied tn thcu
ana 20 4 degree they received gov
ernmsnt sanction. u is difficult 90