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Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
THE THEORY OF A FIRE
The Crime Laid by Defendants Law
 yer Upon a PyrOmaniac.

Chicago, April 17.-After an unusual statement by Attorney Moritz Rosen- thai, testimony began today in the trial of Banker l. N. Perry. accused of burning a large manufacturing estab- lishment at Hegeswich H., the alleged motive for the crime being insurance money. MT. RosenthaI declared that the defense would prove that a pyro- maniac had set fire to the manufactur- ing plant owned by MT. Perry. The pyromaniac, MT. Rosenth said, had set a series of bIazes in the town of Hegeswick from May to October of last year and had never been detect ed.
 The attorney insisted on the point that. though a number of circum- stances might point to Mir. Perry as guilty of arson, the conclusion of the defendants guilt is not necessarily logical and correct.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18

The first witness of the morning was E. M. Crawford one of the most prom inent citizens of Graham county and an active democratic politician. MT. Crawford remembered that Hobbs was present ct the democratic county con Nention held on August 20 of 1902 and though not a delegate he had lent val uable assistance in securing for Chas. M. shannon a delegation against Col. J. F. Wilson for delegate to congress.
 Another witness was Attorney F. K Laine, who was before that convention for the nomination for district attor- ney Hobbs had sought to aid him in securing the nomination.
 w. A. Leonard, editor of the Copper Era of Clifton offered copies of his pa per of the dates of August 21 and 2S Tn which aliusiOn had been made to the presence of Hobbs in Clifton One of the papers contained an interview with Hobbs relative to we'll which he was digging at Whitlock Cienega. MT. Leo nard was asked on cross examination how he could so definitely fix that date. He replied that the paper had done that and he added that the search for artesian water in this part of the coun- try is a matter of so great importance that it ts likely to impress one as to circumstance and date. Regarding other brief mentions of Hobbs in his paper at other times, MT. Leonard said that he could definitely remember the circumstances but he had no doubt of the fact as he had written every thing that was printed in his paper.
 Speaker w. T. Webb was present at the convention of Aug. 20 and was pos itive that Hobbs was there. He had not only seen him but he had discussed with him the prospects of various can didates before the convention.
 Another witness was Sherman Stew art merchant of Duncan and a re- gistering officer of that precinct He said that he had registered Hobbs on Aug. and he offered in evidence the registration list containing the name of Hobbs It had however been later scratched off for Hobbs had registered elsewhere. It was brought out that 1 Hobbs had been active in politics He had registered at Duncan in order that he might take part in the primaries there having been informed that it was
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Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
An Alarm of Fire Started
 by Impatient NewSbOy
AN INDIANA DISASTER
The Frightening Word Created a Panic Among EewsbOys Gathered Upon a Crowded Stairway - Four Dead and Many Fatally Hurt.

Indianapolis. Ind. April 17--Fren- zied by a false alarm of fire several hundred eager newsboys struggling t1 obtain their share Of free tickets to ga local theater. which were being dis tributed by travelling rep-es-nJaliE- of a patent medicine company. s-am- peded in a narrow stan ..sy in the Ma sonic T emple toaigh-. crushing tE- life out of four boys and seriously iuIur-u- several others.
 The dead are:
 ED MORRISSEY. aged 1e
 LOUIS SCHETCEET. aged II
 FLOYD POLAND. aged S-
 HOMER WILLIAMSON. aged a.
 The seriously injured are
 AUGUST OVERTREE- aged Il
 COLVIN COLLEITER- aged l1
 TALMADGE WALTERS. aeeI c.
 FRED WALTERS. aged le
 GUY JAMES
 EDWARD MANY
 ROY WASHBURN
 Nineteen others suffered Iniurles Long before the time appeared for tls- distribution of tickets the stairs of the Masonic Temple at the southwest cor ner of Washington street and Cap itOl avenue were crowded with push ing yelling crowd oT n=rsboys. each anxious to be the first to receive h-s
 Continued on page 8
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18

day. Sanitary conditions are bad, but d., improving.
 "(Signed) "L. LEE
 When taken irro consideration tina. tlit. population of TonOpah is about 5UU0 and that the conditions during th9 Tast few week, have been unusually pad. it can be seen that forty-eigh deaths in over three months give no foundation for tile startling run DTS that have been circulated. The situa- ton in this pa:+ of the state is about the same as before the panic was started, a feelin. of fear having been 4, placed by confidence.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
MERELY LASTED LONGER.
Schreek Knocked Out Gardner at the
 Last Moment.

Salt Lake City, April 17.-Mike Schreck of Cincinnati knocked out Geo. Gardner of Lowell, Mass, in the latter part of the twentieth round of a furious twenty round contest to- night. The knockout blow was an Ov- erhand right swing to the neck. Gard ner rose before the tenth count, but was so weak the referee stopped the fight to save him further punishment
 The fight was a slOshing. walloping contest from start to finish. Neither man had any use for science, and the battle became merely a test of endur- ance. Blood flowed freely from both fighters and it was give and take in about equal distribution until the final round, when Schreck's superior stay ing qualities won him the fight.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
THE TERROR AT TONOPAH
An investigation Shows That Reports
 Were Exaggerated.

Reno. New, April 17-The Reno Gazette today received the following from Dr. s. L. Lee. secretary of the state board of health. who was sent by Governor Sparks to Tonopah to in vestigate the health situation of the mining company: Considerable sick ness, but reports are greatly exagger- ated There have been forty-eight deaths from diseases since Dec. 31. In March there were twenty and in April I9. Three died on March r, and three oL April Ii. the greatest number in one
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
JAPANESE SURPRISED.

Tokio, April 17.-COnfirmation re- ceived regarding the vessels Of tfie Russian squadron being seen at kam- ranh Bay April 14 reached TOlIiO to- day and was given to the public through a brief communication from the navy department. The news was. q surprise because it was generally doubted that France would permit the use of her ports to a belligerent squad ron engaged in offensive operations. The Japanese government is silent on the subject of it's intentions but it is expected that it would malc immedi- ate representations to France.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
ALMOST HALF MILLION.
Claim of Damages for Expectations by
 the Yaquis.

Sioux City, Ia., April 17.-JOhn M. Thurston, former senator from Ne braska has been retained to prosecute the claims for indemnity on account of the massacre of several Americans by Yaqui Indians in Sonora, Mexico, on Jan. 19. The claims will aggregate $45O,O S1G0,OOO each for the four men killed, J. K Mckenzie and Dr. Robert Mccoy of Chicago, Walter Stubinger of Kewanee, III, and M. H. Call of Sioux City, and s25.OOO each for the terrible experiences of the two survivors, c. D. Terrington Of Salem, Ore, and H. E. Miller of Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
The Further Progress of ROjestvenSky'S Squadron
SEEN OFF HONG KONG
No Information Yesterday of Any Hostile Meeting-England Takes Up Neutrality Question Based on Reception of Russians at Saigon.

London. April 17-In the absence of further information regarding the po- sition of the Russian and Japanese fleets the London morning papers are l1eenly discussing the neutrality ques- ton for the most part in strongly pro-Japanese tone.
 The correspondent at Hong Kong of the Daily Mail reports that the steamer North Anglia late Friday night sight ed a strong fleet of cruisers off the Bombay reef, steering south and us ing searchlights. The North Anglia was unable to distinguish the nation ality of the cruisers.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
WHERE HE WAS EXPECTED.

St. Petersburg. April 1.-The news that the vessels of the Russian squad rcn put into Kamranh Bay, north of Cape Padaran, off the east coast of Cochin China, bears out the statement to the effect that RojestVensky will probably seek to shelter off that part of Cochin China coast, there coal and make final preparations before em- barking on the last stages of the jour ney. Among naval men, the idea that Rojestvensky divided his squadron is not entertained.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
HELD UP BY RUSSIANS.

Hong Kong, April 1.-The German steamer Brunhilde arriving here today from Singapore, reported that she was stopped for two hours by three Rus sian cruisers on April fl. thirty miles north of Cape Padaran. The Brun- hide sighted altogether thirtythre vessels northeast going at ten knots. They appeared in good condition.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
BRITT-WHITE CAN'T FIGHT.

San Francisco, Cal, April 1.-The Yosemite club today was refused a permit to hold a fight during April. This means that the Jimmy Britt Jabez White fight scheduled for this month will not take place on the date previously fixed.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
FLEET GOING NORTH.

London, April 17-A special dispatch from Hong Kong says a portion of the Russian squadron was seen on Sunday in Turan Bay $50 miles north of Ram ranh Bay.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
NEAR HONG KONG.

Paris. April IA dispatch from St. Petersburg to the Echo de Paris states that Vice Admiral ROjestvensky with a portion of his squadron has been sight ed off Hong Kong sailing northeast. This is not confirmed from other sources.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18
JAPANESE cAueHr coLLIERs.

Saigen, April 17.-The Japanese re- gently captured a large number of col Hers off the coast of Cochin China A number of Russian warships are an- chored at Kamranh Bay where they are revictuaning. The health of the Rus
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18

sians is good, only eight deaths from disease have occurred since the depar- ture, from Europe out of a total of 1S,OO0.
Arizona republican., 1905-04-18

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

ment Of the amount OF the liability Is
large.
II territorial warrants or the mu-
nicipal securities are taken, there is
always some danger OF the loss Of the
securities.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
COULD AFFORD TO WRITE.
Magazine Editors Sympathy fc
Young Man Not Needed.

O. Henry, the story writer, says that
ae recently was in the office OF lead
ing magazine when a young fellow
called and asked about two stories
that he had left with the editor
week before. The stories were return
ed to him and he went away defect
edly.
After the man was gone the editor
remarked: Il feel sorry for that
young man. He came to New York
from New Orleans about year ago,
and regularly has brought stories to
our office. While the stories possess
some merit, they hardly are good
enough for us to use, and we are com
PEELED to return them. don't believe
he has made a dollar by his pen, and
yet he hangs on, while notice his
clothes are becoming shabby and his
face pallid.
A week later Henry encountered the
same young man in the same maya
zine Office. The editor, apparently
worried over the outlook for the aspir-
ant to literary fame and profit, was
talking in fatherly manner "You
should go back to New Oaeans," he
suggested.
But. why?" asked the young man.
Il want to write stories, and some day
shall write one that you will want"
But you can write them just as
we'll at home and submit them by
mail BY living at home it will cost
you less to live"
"Thunderw exclaimed the young
man. what do l care what it costs
me to live? | have an income Of S1O-
coo a year from my grandfathers es.
tate. Chicago Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
coun d,Etat AGAINST Rsaaars.


In the Gentleman's Magazine there
Is an interesting account Of the coup
detat by which Count Romford on
Jan. 1, 1890, rid Munich of the swarm
ing host of beggars which disgraced
that city by their thievery, robbery,
and shameless debauchery. Having
previously had constructed large
building and stocked it with the i'm
plements Of every trade, he ordered
soldiers on Jan. i. when the beggars
would be in full force in expectation
of New Year gifts, to arrest every
man, woman, or child who solicited
aims. He arrested the first beggar
with his own hand, and was SO en-
ergeticalIy seconded by the soldiery
that before night not a single one OF
the fraternity was to be met with in
Munich. On the arrest of each he
was taken to the town hall where, af
ter the registry of his name, he was
directed to repair next day to the new
workhouse provided, in which food
and employment would be found for
hira. 1t will be an encouragement to
Gen. Booth to learn from the Gentle
mans Magazine that the success OF
the count was complete. These here
tofore miserable objects began to
cherish the idea of independence-to
feel a pride in obtaining an honest
livelihood-to prefer industry to idle
ness, and decency to filth and rags
and the squalid wretchedness attend
ant on beggary."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

Representative Dixon Of Montana
is telling Of the experience Of young
eastern woman with one Of his con-
stituents. She left the train at a
waystation in eastern Montana one
afternoon and asked the only man in
sight how she could set to her desti-
nation, far out in the country.
you'll have TO wait for the stage
in the morning. said the man. You
cant get any rig here"
But where am to stop" inquired
the young lady There's nothing
here but the sIation, and | can't sleep
on the floor
Guess you1l have to bunk with the
station agent"
%Sirl" she exclaimed. Y am a
lady"
SOS the station agent" said the
man.--New York World.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
one Game He Could PLAY.

Mildred, who had a small friend to
spend the afternoon with her, found
that the care of her little brother in
terfered sadly with their plans. John
showed tiresome persistence in join
ing their games. Meeting but little
encouragement, he asked at last, some
what wistfully:
"Milly. can't I play something?'
Eyes, John" she replied firmly, "go
into the backroom and play you're
dead for an hour and a half. London
Answers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
4 Resourcsful Woman.

Mrs. William Craigle. a young
woman of Quakertown, Pa, is credit
ed with having killed with a hatpin a
snake ten feet in length. While walk
ing through wooded stretch recently
she kicked what she thought was a
stick 1t proved to be a reptile and
coiled, prepared to strike. She met
the attack, pinned the snakes head to
the earth with her hatpin and then
crushed its life out.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
Much Easler Plan.

Mr.. Newedd- Well, we are begin
ming housekeeping, and | presume the
simplest plan will be for me to give
YOU a regular amount every week for
expenses. Just figure up what it will
cost.
Mrs. Newedd-I could never do that
in the world-so many things to count,
you know; but let-me-see. Q,
have i'll l have thought Of much
simpler plan.
"All right, my angel! What is it?'
"You figure up what it will cost you
for train fare and lunches. and give
me the rest. STRAY Stories.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
wills BODY 70 Doctors.

Rev. DR.. Augustus L. Graebner.
professor of church history and dog
matics in the Evangelical Lutheran
Concordia seminary at ST. Louis, who
has just died in that city, gave instruc-
tions that after his death a postmor-
tenn should be held in the interest Of
science. as he believed his disease
was not understood by the specialists
who attended him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
Jewish Warrior IL Dead.

Gen. Ottolenghi, formerly Italian
minister OF war and commander OF
the First army corps. is dead at Turin
after forty-hve years OF service. He
was the first Jew to be admitted into
the Italian School Of War.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

Gen. Schaumann. the Finnish ex-
Senator and father Of Minister
I lehve's assassin, has been set at lib.
erty. and the further proceedings in
his trial have been adjourned
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19


The university preparatory school. To-
Gated at TOnkawa. has accomplished
much during its short career. It's pur-
pose is to give instruction in elementary
work and prepare students for the uni
versity.
This school has during the past year
had an officer detailed by the war de-
Dartment to give instruction in military
science There are two cadet COM
panies. The government furnished a
detail Of arms and other equipments
amounting to something over five thou
sand dollars in value.
AS this is a preparatory school it was
deemed best 90 ask the war departneD.
for this detail as the drills and train
ing not only furnish splendid oppor-
tnnity to the boys for physical devel-
opment but promote obedience to dis
cIpline as we'll.
This school has been well patronizsd
from she beginning. 1t has been OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

Compromise is the cash discount
on the claims Of Justice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
Board Of HeaIth

The report OF the secretary OF the
board indicates that the health CON
ditions have been good throughout the
territory during the past biennium and
that visitations from contagious dis
cases have not been frequent. 1t is the
true tnat IN several instances small
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-22
TWENTY-0NE
PERISH IN WRECK

Century Limited train was deliberately
planned by some unknown person throw
ing the switch at Mentor.
Mr.. Marshall said that the first train,
fast or slow. 10 pass the switch, must
necessarily have been wrecked. and that
there was no possible way 10 guard
against the same.
The evidence, he said. showed without
doubt that the switch had been thrown
against the train and was locked open.
According 10 the report OF the operator
az Mentor, the switch signal light showed
white at the moment the Limited ap-
preached II. indicating a clear track
The fact that the light showed white
while the switch was against the train,
Mr. Marshall believes, would indicate that
the mechanism OF the switch was tam
pcred with.
Fireman Gorham, who suffered serious
injury and is I'm a Cleveland hospital. de-
clared 20 Mr.. Marshall today that the
signal light showed white. The switch
was found 20 be in perfect condition inn
mediately after the wreck
Mr.. Marshall went 20 Mentor today and
will make a rigid investigation as TO the
cause OF the disaster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-22
PLEAS OF
INDICTED
PERSONS

Paries out on bail who were indicted by
the last grand jury appeared and pleaded
in Judge Wilbur's court today. The fol-
lowing cases were disposed OF today
Joseph Perry pleaded nolo contendere
to an indictment charging assault and
battery. He was fined $50 and costs.
Jeremiah Lynch indicted for maintain
ing n nuisance pleaded nolo contendere
and sentence was deferred.
Luke Reilly indicted for an assault with
n dangerous weapon pleaded nolo conten-
dere and was placed on probation.
James and Sarah Mullen indicted for
maintaining n common nuisance entered
a plea OF nolo contendere and were placed
on probation
George f. Phillips was hnec sl5 and
costs for assault and battery
CASTOR GraveIin indicted for larceny
was placed in charge OF the probation
officer
John McArdle indicted for an assault
with n dangerous weapon pleaded nolo
contendere. Sentence was deferred.
James McGovern indicted for breaking
and entering shop In night time and lar
ceny was placed on probation.
Anna French indicted for maintaining
a common nuisance pleaded nolo conten-
dere and had sentence deferred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-22
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today: Maine--wilton.
Abail III. Jones. Nermont-North Crafts
bury, Augustus Paddock.
The car was definitely appointed Grand
Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch. second
cousin OF his majesty. 10 be president OF
tn, council OF national defence.
The steamer Carpathla. from Liverpool
and Queenstown. was reported by wire
less telegraph from Siasconset station
when 43 miles east OF the Nantucket light
ship az 6 a. m.
The state treasurer OF New HampshIre
sold at Boston today $4,000 80 per cent
serial state hospital bonds dated July I.
1905 and maturing $4,000 annually from
1875 20 1925. Inclusive. 20 n. w Harris
and company at io26is
Tho annual convention OF the Epis-
copalan church OF Vermont which has
been IN progress at Woodstock since
Tuesday evening. was concluded today.
Tho only exercises OF the closing hours
were the celebration OF holy communion
and morning prayer
Tho annual meeting of the New Eng
land Friends was opened az tho oak
street church. Portland. Me. today and
Will continue Elk days with business and
religious services Fully 80 delegates
were expected before tomorrow. including
prominent members OF the society from
outside the New England states. The
first session was devoted 10 ministry and
oversight Clerk John Il. PAGE In pre-
siding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-22
CORPORATION
OF BROWN
IN SESSION

The annual meeting OF the corporation
OF Brown university was held today In
the rooms at administration building and
many matters OF routine nature came
up for consideration. The chief matter
OF interest was the report OF President
Faunce, which dwelt upon the changes
at the university during the past year
and those intended for the next year.
The report also told OF the number OF
professors who will be promoted this
year and those who wifi take their
"Sabattical Year" abroad. After telling
at some length of the changes that had
been made during the past year the re-
port stated a number of matters that
might be done TO aid the college in the
future
Among these emphasis was placed upon
the need for a new field house at Andrews
field President Faunce stated that the
one In use there had grown too small
and the accommodations were not at all
adequate for the purpose. lie estimated
that one suited 10 the use OF the students
at the university would cost about $lO,-
0O0
There were a number OF routine mat
ters to come before the meeting. among
them being the report OF the treasurer
penter prize. IL was thought that the
electioN OF the trustees for the filling OF
the vacancies by death and resignations
but this matter was deferred and VIII not
come up again at this meeting.
The corporation elected one professor
a fellow, Prof. Herman Cary Bumpus in
the stead OF j. s. Brayley. After dls-
posing OF this amount of business the
meeting adjourned for luncheon and will
meet again 10 conclude the business.
President Faunce stated that the after
noon session would be devoted for the
greater part 20 the continuation of the
routine matters. He also announced
that the scholarship announed as given
yesterday would not be given for another
year but he would build the new field
house that the college so urgently need
ed Although the estimated cost Of the
one needed was placed at $4,000 IL Is not
known just how elaborate will be the
one TO be given by Mr. Marsten.