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Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
THEIR LAST NIGHT
 WAS A JOLLY ONE
Three RancherS Near San Diego Gre
 mated in Turning House.

San Diego, Cal, May 25.-Lying under heaps of debris in the cellar of what was the ranch house. of Pat Sweeney, a prosperous. well-Hked rancher of Vista, are the cnarred bod ies of Sweeney and two companions of last night, Ned Robertson, an em- ploye of Sweeny, and Jim Carter one of the best known young ranchers of that section
 Liquor and an overturned lamp are said to be responsible for their deaths. The house was totally consumed by fire. About midnight the three dead men, together with Henry Thomas and others, were enjoying a jovial evening together. The four named sat together after the others had gone. and according to Thomas. the only surviv- or. all drank freely The lamp was suddenly overturned and the flames envelOped the room immediately. The men made an attempt to extinguish the flames, Thomas finally running out. He said he called to the others, but he does not know whether they were overcome by smoke and flames or were unable to help themselves be- cause of the liquor they drank The coroner went to the scene today to in Vestigate
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
FREE SEEDS
 REPUDIATED
[ armerS Protest Against
 WaSt6fuI USeIeSSneSS
The Senators Were Begged to Restore the Agricultural Appropriation Bill to Its Original Form,

Washington. May 25.-Those mem- who accepted the statements of Repre- sentative Gaines of Tennessee and others that the farmers of the country were demanding free seeds from a pa ternalistic government, are likely to learn to their cost that the intelligent farmers repudiate their generosity and are inclined to look the gift horse in the mouth most critically. Practically every agricultural periodical which has appeared since the house voted in favor of free seeds has denounced its action in strong terms. The members who voted for free seeds are now being made the more uneasy by the receipt Of resolutions adopted by the executive committee of the National Agricultural Press league. cOndemning the practice and maintaining that it is not ap- proved by self-respecting farmers or farmers associations The committee met in St. Louis on May 12 and not only adopted resolutions but directed that they be sent to every senator and representive and to all the agricultural papers. The resolutions adopted were as follows:
 Resolved. That the National Agri cultural Press league is opposed to the government distribution of free seeds except so far as it is necessary for experimental purposes in the tntrOduc- tion of new. rare and valuable seeds within the meaning of the original act authorizing seed distribution. The dis tribution of ordinary field, vegetable and garden seeds as a gift from the arovaVUr1anf ie e daaap a,.a fi1y, f,.oy,, tho original purpose and is not approved in principle or practice by self-respecting farmers or farmers associations throughout the country. and there is no more to be said in favor of govern ment seed distribution as at present conducted than there would be in favor of a regular distribution to farmers or any other class of citizens of free beef, free sugar or free flour at the ex- pense of the taxpayers of the country
 "It is directed that a copy of this resolution be sent to all senators, mem bers of congress, the United States agricultural department agricultural papers and to others interested"
 The resolution is signed by Philip H. Hale, Charles F. Mills. John NJ StahI. executive committee Agricultural Press league.
 After this action it seems there can be no doubt as to where the agricul- tural press of the country stands on this proposition. While the senate committee on agriculture had the mat ter under constderat tion letters and telegrams poured in on the senators from the daily press, the agricultural press, the seed trade, farmers organi- 1 zations and others urging them to re- store the appropriation to it's original form and to stop this waste of public 1 money and unwarranted perversiOn of l a once useful custom. In spite. how ever, of the protests, the provision was adopted in the bill which passed today. c. c. RANDOLPH.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
Strong Opposition to the Rule by Demo-
 CratS Reinforced by Republicans
They Were Reassured That Conferees Would Not be Al lowed to Favor Pipe Lines, Express and Private Car Companies Without Authorization by the House.

Washington, May 25.-In the house of representatives today a question of veracity was raised between MT. Coop CT of Wisconsin and MT Hepburn of Iowa, over a conversation in which the latter is alleged to have participated with a member of the senate and in which, MT. Cooper asserted. the mem Der of the house and the senator re- ferred to agreed that the so-caIIed "eX- press company amendment" to the railroad rate bill should not remain in the bin. Both MT. Hepburn and MT. Cooper were exceedingly angry and they glared at one another during their cOlloquy.
 The house was turbulent during the consideration Of the rule sending the rate bill to conference, the fear of many members being that the rule which disagreed to the senate amend ments en bloc might have an influence on the conferees and give them an op- portunity. if they so desired, to vote out the express company amendment. the amendment relating to pipe lines and the sleeping car amendment.
 With the assurance that the wishes of the house would be considered on all the amendments the rule was adopt ed twenty-five republicans voting with the democrats. taking the position that they would like to directly vote in favor of concurring in the senate amendments relating to the subjects named. After the rate bill was dis posed of the remainder of the day was devoted to pension legislation.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
TWO REBATERS
 ARt CONVICTED
The End of the Burlington Case at
 Kansas City.

Kansas City, May 25.-George l.. Thomas. a freight broker, and L. E. Taggart. a clerk working for Thomas in the United States district court here were late today found guilty of the charge of conspiracy to illegally give rebates to shippers The jury cOnsid- cred the case only thirty minutes be- fore arriving at a verdict Attorneys for the defendants will file a motion for a new trial and the motion will be argued tomorrow. The court will not pronounce the sentence against Thomas and Taggart until the motion for new trial is disposed of.
 Geo. H. Crosby, general freight and traffic manager for the Burlington railroad, on trial for the same charge. was discharged, the court sustaining 3. demurrer alleging that no evidence had been presented to connect Crosby with the conspiracy.
 The section of the revised statutes under which Thomas and Taggart are
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
YELLOW" STREAK
 IN AURtLIO HERRERA
He Could Not Be Dragged Into the
 Ring With Battling Nelson.

Los Angeles. May 25.-There was no fight between Battling Nelson. light weight champion. and AureIi0 Herr--a tonight. as scheduled After an almost interminable wait of two and a haIr hours the crowd was dismissed at Zen minutes to eleven o'clock because Her rera refused to weigh iu
 Before the crowd or .588 was finally dismissed there was a squabbIe be- tween the fighters and their mauagrrs over the weight Both sides made charges of sharp practices on th- uarr of the other in the matter Of weight
 The articles or agreement called f1r the weighing in at s D. m.. both men Co scale 131 pounds The men We're on hand at the stipulated hoIlz- I-laazs were scales there. but Herrera claimed they were out of order and ccnId uo- be adjusted After half an hours ar gument Jacobs sent Herrera to dinner After that he refused to allow the Mex ican to weigh in Nelson offered ro -n to the baths To weigh in. but Jacobs declined.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
EVEN MURDER
 WAS ORDERED
To Protect the Standard
 Against Competition
Startling Testimony Brought Out at Yesterdays Interstate Commerce Commission Investigation.

Cleveland. May 25.-A total of nine teen witnesses were called by the in- terstate commerce commissioners Prouty and Clements in the Standard Oil inquiry here today The commits sioners, counsel and everybody else con- nected with the investigation, put in
 a full day and the work of two ses- sions was prolific of substantial re- suits. Testimony bordering on the sensational was obtained from several witnesses. That of George L. Lane, of Mansfield, O., a former emplOye of the Standard Oil company. was re- garded as particularly important
 According to his evidence, Lane was for about fourteen months in 1901 and 1902, employed by the Standard Oil company for the particular purpose of driving all of the independent oil
 peddlers in a dozen or more of the principal cities and towns of northern
 Ohio out of business. He said he was employed by C. NJ. Lyons of the CIeve- land office of the Standard Oil compa- ny to go to certain designated places and use every means, fair or foul, to force the independents to quit. He described the methods pursued in de- tail.
 My instructions" he said, were to
 kill them, and I was told that if could not do the job. somebody else would be sent to take my place l worked in Youngstown and surround ing small towns, Canton, Girard, War ren. Ravenna Masillon, Mansfield, Elyria, Oberlin and other places. In all of the towns with the exception of Youngstown the independent peddlers were forced to abandon their business In Youngstown a man named Wm. H Vahey was encountered. and despite everything we could do he held his trade. We gave oil away by the barrel and tank load but it did not do any good. Vahey's customers threw it away"
 Miss Elizabeth Protzman. a stenOg- rapher and bOokkeeper in the Dayton office of the Standard oil company. testified that information concerning the oil shipments of rivals was brought into the office by draymen and that she made careful record of it and gave it to her superior.
 Further inquiries succeeded in es- tablishing the general fact that the Standard has an immense telegraph system of its own, extending nearly to every part of the country. and that in carrying on its great volume of trade it does not often require the use of the 1 regular lines of the two big telegraph l companies.
 i D. E. Byles, secretary and treasurer ! of the Independent Refining company, { limited, of oil City. offered testimony | concerning the railroad discrimination against his company, especially by the ! Lake Shore and Pennsylvania roads, I which had practically driven his com pany out of the entire New England | field, and that in order to hurt it's bus ! mess in Indiana, the Standard agents circulated reports to the effect that the i Oil Ciy company was in reality a i Standard Oil concern. Other witnesses | told how their independent business was all but ruined by methods of the Standard
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
RERNHARDT IN A WRECK.
The Actress Makes Trouble for Rail
 road Company.

Mankato, Kas. May 25.-One of the trucks of special train carrying Sa- rah Bernhardt and her company, broke two miles from here this evening, de- laying the train several hours. No se- rious damage was done. A special car rying a hundred members of the Oma- Ina Commercial club on an excursion through the state. was following, but was Jagged in time to prevent col lision.
 Bernhardt was wild with excitement and ran back and forth between her car and the locomotive. She demand ed a new locomotive even after the derailed engine was placed CD the tracks. She claimed the locomotive was hoodooed and refused to permit her tain to go ahead. The railroad was blocked several hours. The ten der of the locomotive of her train ran along the ties half a mile, the locomo- tive finally leaving the rails. but re- maining upright.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
ENA COMES
 TO HER OWN
Arrival of Spain'S Future
 Queen at Madrid
The Spanish POpuIace Is Already Rending the Air with Praises of Her Charms.

Madrid. May 25.-The arrival of the future queen of Spain at the Prado Palace this evening was the signal for a magnificent ovation testifying Spain's welcome to her new sovereign.
 It was dusk as King Alfonso and Princess Ena entered the floral sta tion. Awaiting theDe svere the queen mother, the Infantas Isabella, Eulalia and Marie Theresa, Prince Ferdinand, the members of the government and officials of Madrid. The queen moth CT embraced her son and his prospect tive bride.
 The passage of the royal party was greeted with tumuItuous cheering ans cries of Long live the queen" and Long live the king" and Long live Spain" Grouped on the palace portl- co were the court dignitaries, present ing an imposing spectacle as the royal party entered the palace
 After entering the palace, King AL fonso directed that the public be ad- mitted to the grounds. The crowds surged up the avenues, forming a dense throng immediately in front of the portico. Then the king appeared on the upper balcony, holding Princess Ena by the hand. The crowd stood with barred heads, too greatly impress ed to cheer, but a deep wave of emo- tiOn swept over the throng.
 Princess Ena, with a radiant smile gave a characteristic English wave of her hand. Rink Alfonso and the prin- cess appeared on the balcony three times and saluted the people. This democratic beginning has produced a markedly favorable impression on the public. and all Madrid resounds tonight with the praise of Princess Ena's charms.
 The crowds surged outside the pal ace grounds for hours, ~acclaiming the future bride.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
COAL ROADS INQUIRY.
The Investigation Adjourned Until a
 Time Not Determined Upon.

Philadelphia, May 25.-Several inter esting developments marked the clos ing sessions of the interstate commerce commissions investigation into the all legged discrimination by railroads in the distribution of cars in the bituminous coal fields. The commission adjourned to-day to meet at a time and place to be decided upon later. Next week the members of the commission will go to Washington to examine the evidence presented during the hearings in this city, and it is likely the investigation will be resumed in that city either the latter part of next week or early the following week.
 Testimony of a senational character was given today by F. Albert Won Boy enburg, general manager of the Req kert Bros Coal company, coal oper- ators. with offices in this city. He stated that within the last two and a half years his company's car supply had been so inadequate that it's busi- ness had been practically ruined.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
BANKER IMPLICATED.
Other SPiteful Citizens Blow Up a
 Locomotive.

Tulsa, I. T. May 25.-A locomotive belonging to the Continental Coal company was blown to fragments this afternoon by dynamite. presumably placed on the track by property own CTS adjoining the railway tracks. who are opposed to it's operation. The crew of the locomotive was not injured.
 F. w. Kassner, cashier of the First National Bank of Tulsa, has been placed under arrest under a charge of having participated in the affair. He is one of the owners of property which is crossed by the line of track. Other arrests are expected to follow shortly. There is great excitement here and more trouble is expected. The people are all arming themselves.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
NEW INDUSTRY
 FRPHOENlX
Iron Reduction Works Near
 the City
A Thirty-liVe lille Railroad Co Be Built to Connect II Win tAis Point.

Tucson. May -CSpeciaIl- John W. ProuJ. Col Raud0lph's mining expert. stated today that an iron ore region embracing 600 acres. ihirty-nve miles northwest of Phoenix. 5ust fIe,I on. would be developed on a big scale A townsite win be laid out and a big reduction plant erected
 The plans for the development of this immense ore body include a railroad from Phoenix, which will run through Glendale, past the sugar beet factory. Professor Prout had spent a great deal oi time exploring that region b=fore submitting his report Jo Col Randolph. Professor Prout left for Phoenix to- night.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
THE SENATE.

Washington. May 25.-The senate to- day passed the agricultural bill. car rying an appropriation of S7.SOO, 900. without a word of debate or an objec- ton from any source. and added to it as an amendment, the bill providing for the inspection of fresh meats in tended for domestic consumption. The provision is along the general lines Of the law for the inspection Of meats in tended to be shipped abroad, and the work is delegated to the bureau of ami nal industry. It acquires that accept able meats shall be labeled, and au-
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26

thorizes the destruction of condemned products.
 The expense of the inspection is to be borne by the owners, and a fine of S10,- coo and imprisonment for two years are fixed as penalties for a violation of the provision.
 A number of other bills were passed during the day. The sea level canal bill was made unfinished business of the day.
 A message from the house declining to accept the senate amendments on the railroad rate bill was received, but the senate conferees were not named.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
WENT OVER TO MONDAY.

Washington, May 25.-The senate committee on privileges and elections today adjourned without taking action in the smoot case. So many members of the committee are absent, no vote was had.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
SHOOTS REMOVAL.
Unanimously Demanded by The Pres
 bYterian General Assembly.

Des Moines. Ia. May 25.-At the opening session of the Presbyterian general assembly today Commissioner Samuel Wishard, of Utah. presented a petition to the United States senate, praying for the removal of Reed Shoot as senator from Utah.
 Amid scenes of excitement and dem onstration without a dissenting vote, the resolution was adopted and order ed dispatched to Washington.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
RAINING ON REFUGEES.

San Francisco. May 25.-Rain has been falling here continuously for the past twenty-four hours causing great discomfort to the thousands of refu- gees still living in the open. cold. steady drizzle throughout the night. bids fair to continue.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
SENATE CONFIRMATION.

Washington. May 25.-The senate in executive session today confirmed the following nominations: Commissioner general of immigration, Frank P. Sar- gant Illinois.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
WORK OF A TORNADO.

Dallas. Tex, May 25.-A special from WaXahachie. Texas, says the residence of J. D. Duke a farmer living eight miles east of WaXahachie was struck today by a tornado and demolished. An infant was killed and other members of the family were injured.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
A VANISHED CITY.

Cleveland, O. May 25.-Ffre today destroyed the famous amusement re- sort known as White City, located on the shore of Lake Erie. a few miles east of Cleveland. Numerous buildings with their entire contents were com pletely wiped out. Several firemen were overcome by smoke. but so far as reported, no one was seriously injured. The loss is estimated at S15O,OOO. with small insurance.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
THE KNOWN DEAD.
The Number of San Francisco Earth
 quake Victims, 4o2.

San Francisco. May 25-According to the records to date in the coroners office, the death list from fire and the earthquake is now 4O2. The last -hame added to those who forfeited their lives in the disaster is that of Fred F. Stanley. letter carrier.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
K. c. TURFMEN.
Arrested For Violating Missouri's
 Pool Selling Law.

Kansas City, Mo. May 25.-The grand jury today returned six indict- ments against pr. J. s. Gardner, pres ident of the Kansas City Jockey Club, and Chas. Oldham, a bookmaker, for violation of the pool selling act passed by the last legislature.
 It was charged in the indictments that they violated the law last Sat urday in the races at Elm Ridge track
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
PERKINS DISCHARGED.

New York, May 25.-The appellate division of the supreme court today handed down a decision discharging g from custody George w. Perkins, whom the supreme court held to await the action of the grand jury on a technical charge by the republican na- tional committee.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
CONQUERED MINE FIRE.

Trinidad. Colo, May 25--The Ire Iu the Engleville mine is now under con trol and will be completely extin- gulshed in a few days Men worked all night fighting the flames. which ar. now confined to a small area The damage cannot yet be estimated
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26

Little Red Riding Hood came in one
 day. Do you keep Donofrio's Candy?" said
 she. The clerk replied "There are others,
 you know, But this is made where the Cactus
 grow.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
AN IGNORED ARIzoNiAN.

Boston. Mass, May 25.-(Special)- Among the successful candidates for the bachelor of law degree at George town university is Lawrence F. A. O'Keefe, of Fucker, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26

convicted provides that their punish ment shall be a Time of not less than $1OOO or more than $1O,OOO or impris- onment in the penitentiary for not more than two years or both fine and Imprisonment at the discretion of the court,
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26

There's a man called "Donofrio," His name Pm sure you'll know, For he makes that famous Candy, Out where the Cactus" grow.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, May 25.-Forecast - Arizona: Fair Saturday; warmer in north portion. Saturday fair
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26

FOR SALE-A six-room new, mod ern brick dwelling on North Second avenue with bath, screen room, toilet, electric lights and gas. E. E. Pascoe, no North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26

FOR SALE-Ten acres Of the finest soil, near Glendale. fenced with wire mesh fence; has 3-room plast-red house that cost $500; all goes for $500 Be quick and see Paseoe lIo North Center street
Arizona republican., 1906-05-26
AMERICAN IEAeuE
NATIONAL IEAoUE

tteries: Jacobson and Spencer
 Tt and Powers
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-20
GRoMM oFsA DAY rs
CHARGED WITH .BIGAMY,
said to Have Married Two Hours
After Leaving First Wife,
Who Prefers Charges.

BELLEvILLE, N. j., July 20.-WiI
liam g. Davis, who was married in
ST. Peters Catholic church, this place
Monday afternoon, to Miss Mary Con
molly. daughter of Mrs. Connolly, Of
John street, was arrested last night
upon a charge of btgamy and taken to
the county Jail at Newark to await tho
action Of the grand jury.
A woman whom it is alleged, he
married seven or eight years ago, and
with whom he had been living in
James street, Newark, up until two
hours before his wedding, came to the
township and preferred charges against
him before Justice Of the Peace John
j. Connell, This woman says that she
has five children by Davis, two OF
whom are now living.
When confronted by the woman as
he sat beside his bride of day, Davis
admitted that the Newark woman was
his wife. and in extenuation Of his
crime he stated that he did not know
what he was doing when he married
Miss Connolly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-20
rsRAEL's REPORT PlEAsEs.
Praise FOR Ohio County Assessors
WorE-Braxton County Court
Violates Law.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. July 90.
AT the tax commissioners Office the
report OF. Assessor Addison Isreal, OF
Ohio county, First district, is consfd-
Grad one of the most satisfactory re,
ceived. 1t is alleged the county court
of Braxton violated the law in making
the levy nlnety-flye cents, In order to
pay an Indebtedness OF about $4,000
of about ten years standing. The
county has sinking fund to decrease
the debt gradually, and the people OBJ.
Ject to paying the debt in one year.
onefourth of the levy is said to be
ample for county purposes. 1t is
understood the court agrees to make
a reduction.