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Arizona republican., 1906-05-28
THE TYPE OF CANAL.

We trust that it is not generally understood that actual work will be begun on the interoceanic canal as soon as congress has decided upon the type of the water way. There are cer- tain other prelim 'naries. Speaking of congressional deliberation regarding the type it is recalled that a year ago the opinion of the leading engineers of the world was asked in this matter. They reported in favor of d sea level type. This opinion was overruIed ly the commission which lIs since re- ported to congress which lad ore viously shown so little interest in the canal that it was popularly supposed that the presidents word would be sole and supreme. Indeed, the cotacie of Washington correspondents then en- gagged in the admiration of the presi- dent said so. The president Secretary Taft and other members of the official family acted as if they believed it and there was an utter disregard of con gress with relation to the canal until the names of the canal commissioners were sent in for confirmation. About this time the senate manifested a pur- pose to take a hand in canal making. The committee on interoceanic canals has reported, sustaining the opinion of the board of engineers, and disregard ing that of the commission and Sec retary Taft.
 It has been unkindIy suggested that the senate committee was without any other expert information on the sub ject of canals than the Knowledge that the administration favored a lock sys- tenn. Thereupon the committee thus fortified with facts reached the conclu- sion that the sea level type was superior.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28
The California ReStdurdnt......
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
 of the CALIFORNIA RADlUM COMPANY.

Know All Men by These Presents:
 That We, the undersigned subscrib- CTS, w. w. McGregory, J. E. Treaner. Frank Benneson, G. E. Puntenney and C. K. Mahan each and all of whom are citizens of the United States of Amer ica, do hereby associate ourselves to- gether this day, for the purpose of forming a corporation under the laws of the Territory of Arizona, in the United States of America. and for that purpose do hereby make, execute adopt, sign and acknowledge these Ar ticles of Incorporation
 First: The name of this corporatfon is and shall bo "California Radium Company"
 Second: The principal place for the transaction of business of this corpora ton shall be the City of Phoenix, in the County of MaricOpa, in the said Territory of Arizona; and this corpora ton may have and maintain an office or offices, in the City of Los Angeles in the State of California. and at such other place or places as the Directors or said corporation may see fit to des- lSnate at which city or place. or places, any and all meetings of the in- corporators, stockholders and directors Of said corporation may be held. and all business pertaining to said corpora ton may be transacted and carried on.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, MAY 2S, 1906.
AN OBSTINATE OLD MAN.

Speaker Cannon is the stumbling block in the way of statehood legisla- tion. His obstinacy is unreasoning, the mere mulishness of an unyield.ng old man Of seventy. MT. Cannon must know by this time. if he is open to conviction at all that jointure for Ari- zona and New Mexico is neither wise nor a popular measure. It was thought in the beginning. and it is probably true, that the speaker was without any definite convictions on the subject; that he simply undertook to put through what it pleased the president to call a party measure. The president has now consented to the abandonment of it. at least to the ex- tent of allowing the terrorists to say. each for itself. whether they desire joint statehood.
 The senate declared by a decisive vote against jointure and the speaker is aware that the house would have done so if it had been left untram- meled.
 But in spite of all these circum- stances the speaker moved now only by his pride is still insisting that Oklahoma and the Indian Territory shall be denied admission to the Union unless Arizona and New Mexico can be forced in.
 It is possible that unless the speaker can be overruIed his obst:nacy may postpone statehood legislation to the short session against all the pressure which is being brought to bear in be- half of tho Indian Territory and Okla homa. The statehood bill is a serious obstacle in the way of much important Legislation and many members of both houses are desirous of some disposi- ton of it for that reason alone.
 The house is powerless to force the hand of the speaker but it is within the power of the senate to compel ac- tion which will result in an agree ment or the death of the bill at the speakers door. It is not generally be- lieved that with all his obstinacy he would assume such responsibility.
 The Kansas City Journal holds the senate partly to account for the delay which has marked the deliberatior- of the conference committee and re- marks that that body is s.ngularly considerate of the speakers face. It reminds the senate and the party of the approach of the congressional elec- tions and observes that there are re- publican representatives who also have faces to be saved-and heads.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28

The business of this corporation may
 be carried on in the said Territory of Arizona, and in any and all places in the United States of America, and else where, as may be deemed best by the directors of this corporation for the purpose of carrying out the objects and purposes for which this corporation is organized and created.
 Third: The authorized amount of the capital stock of this corporation is and shall be one million dollars CsIOOO.- OO0) divided into one million G,OOO ,OOO) shares of the par value of one dollar each.
 The said capital stock shall be and Is hereby made -assessabIe by this corporation or the directors thereof, or at all, for any purposes: said capital stock may be paid for at date of the issuance of the same or at such time and under such conditions as the Board of Directors of this company may des- ignate. in money, property, labor or any other valuable right or equivalent or thing, and the judgment of the Board of Directors of said Company as to the value thereof shall be concll1- sive.
 Fourth: The time of the commence ment of the existence of this corpora ton shall be the date of the filing of certified copy of these Articles of In corporation in the office of the Terri tortal Auditor of the said Territory of Arizona. and it shall endure and exist Tor twenty-five (25) years from and
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28
THE RUSSIAN FAILURE.

Signs point to the early dissolution Of the Russian parliament and tbA in auguration of a revolution on a large scale. It has never been made clear just what was expected of the parlia- ment. English and American students have put various interpretations upon it, based upon the two imperial procla- nations calling it into existence. But these interpretations have been made without an understanding of the Rus sian m nd. It is plain that the members of the parliament have been at sea re- garding the part the legislative branch was to play in the recreation of Rus sia. It appears now, however. that the czar and his advisers had intended that they should play no part and that Russia was not to be re-created.
 The unreasonable demands which overshadowed the reasonable demands made upon the throne have rather strengthened the position of the bur eaucracy. At least the latter will not apparently be all to blame for the faiI- ure of the legislative scheme which seems on the very verge of failure.
 The reply to the address from the throne demanded a measure of liberty amounting to license The general amnesty feature was an outrageous one, which could not possibly have been considered. The granting of it would have precipitated re gn of ter rorism. No doubt there are many DO litical and religious prisoners in Rus sia who ought to be free. but there are also political prisoners there who if they had committed crimes in this country similar to those for which they are now in prison would have been hanged and be beyond the reach of amnesty.
 The parliament has shown itself to be so crazy that many who had hith- erto desired a representative govern ment will now prefer the old regime. which with all it's faults and iniquities. possessed the quality of stability. If
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28
Sewer Connections

Gas connections and Water connections are made by us with promptitude and in trustworthy manner. Our meth ods are modern, scientific and sanitary Our prices are reasonable. Our work men are the dependable kind. Only the highest grade material used.
 If the work is done by us, it will be done right.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28


 ruary, A. D. 1906.
 W. w. McGREGORY (SeaD
 J. E. TREANER (SeaD
 FRANK BENNESON CSeaD
 G. E. PUNTENNEY (SeaD
 C. R. MARIAN (SeaI, State of California,
 County of San~Bernardino.
 Before me, T. E. Parke. a Notary Public in and for the County of San Bernardino State of California. duly commissioned and sworn. on this 23rd day of February. A. D. 19O6. personally appeared w. w. McGregory. J. E. Treaner, Frank Benneson. c. E. Pun tenney and C. R. Mahan. each and all or whom are known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and each and all of whom, individually, and not for others, acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed Given under my hand and seal of of flee this 23rd day of February. A. b 1906 My commission as Notary Public ex- plres on the 18th day of January, A. D. 1909
 (SeaD T. E. PARKE Notary Public in and for the County of San Bernardinc, State of California.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28

Travellers arriving at Victoria from Asiatic ports bring from time to time thrilling news which is never after ward confirmed. That long voyage across the Pacific is stimulative of the imagination. We are now asked to keep an eye on the preparation oE Rus sia for another Asiatic war. She will be nursing her wounds received in the late one for a generation.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28

Chancellor Day need not be unduly alarmed at denatured alcohol as competitor of gasoline and kerosene The Standard oil company will still be able to contribute somehow to the wants of Syracuse university.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28

Most men would rather be right than be vice resident.-Philadelp Rec ord.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28

Russia is to be finally regenerated it will be by some program not yet point cd out.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-28

A woman is never lonesome as Ions as she has a looking glass.-PhiIadel- phia Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
the purser of a steamer to let him ride
down the river for % cents.

the purser of steamer to let him ride
down the river for % cents.
y X 4
A southern man who is visiting Washing
ton was discussing the horrors of the San
Francisco earthquake and the conf,agratioa
that followed when another southerner
who was in Charleston, SC. at the time of
the quake there in 1881 recalled story
that was told at the time about bic
colored man.
ut was published in the Charleston news
papers at the time said the speaker, but
1t is good enough to bear repetition. The
old colored man was In the middle of the
street while the buildings were tumbiing
down and the air was filled with dust.
smoke fire and noise. The scene was GER
tainly a terrifying one. and the badly
frightened negro dropped upon his knees
and gave utterance to most 1ervent
prayer.
oh, Lord he exclaimed. come down to
US now. De worl' comm to an end.
CoCme down Yo-sef, Lord, cuz we needs
Yo' bad. Don't send va Son down, Lord,
but cum Ye'sef. Dis amt no chud's play"
X
"a friend of mine" said a prominent
member of the local bar recently pur-
chased horse for S175, believing the ami
NAL to be practically sound in every respect
and almost without blensh. No mention
of anything to the contrary was made
by the owner OF the horse in making the
bargain.
But soon after the purchase my friend
found that the steed was blind in one eye
Not more than week later he disposed
OF the horse at the price he had paid for
him. In making the sale he said nothing
concerning the impaired eyesight of the
animal A few days afterward the new
purchaser came to my friend with a bitter
M To- 0f DrfI a., tt.N,, f-in ia
charged, had not treated him fairly in re-
naming silent as to the grave defect of
the horse.
Well said my friend. the man from
whom L purchased the horse said nothing
about the matter. and l thought he wished
to have it kept a secret"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
On Trial for Sorcery.

From the London Mirror.
A strange sight was seen In Justice
JOyce's court yesterday. 1t was that of a
staid. lawyerlike. elderly gentleman gravely
declaring that he had been under the In
huence of "sorcery," and controlled by a
telepathic mesmeric influence which
caused him intense pain at night"
AS Mr.. Joseph William Thomas, who Is
bringing an action with regard to transac-
lions which took place when he was in an
asylum, made these accusations against his
brother, Sir Alfred Thomas, NJ P. he en-
phastzed his points with a pince-nez, which
he carried In his hand.
Are you still under the influence?"
asked Mr.. Isaacs. K. c.
1T has not ceased absolutely. and prob
ably never will" replied Mr.. Thomas, rails
ing his pince-nez.
He added that distance made no differ
ence to the Influence" which was convey
ed at night. The influence" might be ex-
ercised by his brothers agents.
In adtourning the case the Judge ex-
pressed an opinion that the matter in dis
pute ought to be settled out OF court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
Cornheld Law.
from the New York Mail.


"Cornneld law generally speaking, as
applied to legislation, is, however, about the
same thing as grocery store strategy. 1t is
a little different from what is known in
New England as ''horse-trough law" This
refers to rough and ready opinions on legal
questions given by lawyers for nothing.
The phrase was coined by Daniel Webster
The story runs that the immortal Daniel
was one day driving from his country home
at Marshfield to Boston When he stopped
at a wayside trough to water his horse. At
the same moment a farmer drove up with
his team from the opposite direction, AMI
also reigned In at the watering trough. The
farmer, of course, recognized Webster, and
saw his chance to get for nothing fast
class legal opinion on a controversy with
a neighbor that he had on hand. lie inter-
rogated Webster ON the law point involved.
and the greHt man gave him q curt oplulpn.
Some time af.eTWard the ia, mer met Web
ster and SAID to him: See hero. Senator,
1 went ACCORDING to that advice that you
gave me 1T the horse trough and l got
beat" Served you right" answered Web
ster; never act on horse-trough advice
again long as you live
Cornfield law differs from horse-trough
law, in being frankly amateur law, lay
law OF course at times it verges upon
shyster law-the judgment of the small
fry of the legal profession, fellows of the
class once described by sharp countryman
as ''grasshopper lawyers. 1t is to be said
for cornfield law that 1t is at least honest,
whereas shyster law generally is not. The
mind of the Intelligent farmer is trying, in
an unlearned way, to apply the principles
of real justice-to bring right and truth
and common sense to bear on the problems
of human relationship. The shyster's OBJ
ject is to befog justice and the minds of his
fellows as much as he can in order that
he and his kind may profit 1t would be
much better for Congress to franc its
In hon
than to attempt to square them with shys-
ter law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
Story of a Photograph.

TON M a r.
The following story of young lady liv-
ing in the country who came to London
to be photographed Is vouched for by a
well-known London photographer After
some days the lady. Miss B., was informed
the photograph was not a success, and
another sitting was suggested.
This she agreed to, but again she was In
formed that the photograph was failure
There was a third sitting. In two days
time she received an urgent letter from the
photographer. asking her to come UP to
his studio and to bring friend with her.
Miss B. went, accompanied by her mother
and was shown the amazing results of the
three sfttings.
The pictures OF the girl herself were quite
good, but in each plate there was TO be
seen standing behind her the figure of a
man holding a dagger In his uplifted hand
The features, though faint were clearly
discernible, and Miss B. recognized them
as those of her fiance. an officer in the
Indian army. The effect of this experience
was so great that after a few days she
wrote out to India, breaking off the en-
gagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
The History of Influenza.
he prItlsh Medical journal.


Influenza, like the poor, we have always
with US 1t may be some comfort to know
that in the good old days things Were no
better In Paris in the sixteenth century
friends on meeting greeted each other with
the question. Men as-tu point goute un
morcelet" Long before that the scourge
was equally rife. 1t interfered with the
work of the law and prevented the per-
Torrance of religious rites. In I403 and
again in 1857, the slttings of the courts
had to be suspended. In 1927 sermons had
to be abandoned because the preachers
voice was drowned by coughing and sneez-
ing In 1910 masses could not be sung. The
features OF the epidemfcs are said to have
been incessant discharge from the nose ,as
from fountain" fever and general las
situde. The patients complained of head
ache and their chests were rent by cough
ing All food tasted bitter. People did not
care to eat or drink and they could not
sleep The duration of illness varied from
three weeks In 1411 and a fortnight in 142I
to six days In 1870 and four in 1857.
Influenza was variously known as toilette
and coquette. from its capricious nature
The name grippe came into use In 1743.
the names of petite poste and petit cour-
rter in 1852. and the name of general in
1870. 1t was also known as influences and
influenza In addition to meteorological
causes the humming of questionable songs
was believed to bring on influenza. The
remedies were many and various. In 1910
sufferers put their faith in blessed carbon
ICED water, theriaca ard camphor; In the
eighteenth century IN theriaca and bleed
ing In 1411 the doctors confessed that
they did not know what 10 do. and In 1903
DR.. Chauvot de Beauchesne had the cou-
rage to advocate In the journal des De-
bats that the best treatment was to have
nothing to do with doc tors The epidemics
of 1880, 1876, 1908. 1892 and 1877 ceased
after an earthquake or a volcanic eruption,
but supply of those remedies could not be
counted on to meet the demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
Impure Water Endangers Life.

From Lesle's Weekly.
The recent annual report of the New York
state water supply commission contains
many facts and not a few suggestions of
vital Importance. The commissioners dwell
at length and with much emphasis upon
the necessity of safeguarding the purity of
water used for household purposes, whether
1t be drawn from springs, wells, rivers or
lakes. This involves the question of sew
age disposal, in regard to which, the COM
missioners say. they find a most deplorable
indifference prevailing among househoIders
and small communities. Public education
Is needed on this subject. The people gem
orally need to be impressed with the fact
that polluted water is one of the most GER
tain and prolific sources of disease. The
conditions under which families in the rural
districts obtain their drinking water are
often Subversfve of every sanitary law, and
often productive, also, of widespread at
tachs of the most virulent epidemics. In
view OF these things, the commission recon-.
mends system of sanitary regulation eX-
tendlng over the water supply systems of
the whole state. A valuable suggestion
bearing upon the subject of a pure water
supply is afforded in the report of Mr.
Myron S. Falk, consulting engineer of the
commission. Mr. Falk would have the state
issue certificates of purity for water sup
piles precisely as is done in the case of milk
by local boards of health. 1t is easy to see
what an advantage this would be for sum
mer resorts and small rural communities, as
well as for cities and large towns. Places
possessing q state certificate guaranteeing
the purity of their water would have an
asset fully as valuable as a high altitude,
good roads beautiful scenery or any other
advantage to be urged in their favor.
Drinking water of good quality in fact out
weighs IN value the attractions that delight
the eye. Too often persons who go from
the city TO the country in search OF health
return much worse with their systems
poisoned by the water they have had to
drink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
Why the Jury Paid the Fine.

FoIH Tue Law NOIeS.
A Texas correspondent tells how an OBJ
stinate juryman was circumvented by his
fellow judges Of the facts. The offense
charged was assault with intent to murder.
After the jury had been out about two
hours 1t returned the following verdict:
We, the jury. find the defendant guilty of
aggravated assault. and assess his punish
mont at SO fine and herewith pay the
fine"
On inquiry as to the meaning of the last
clause of the verdict It came out that
eleven of the Jurors had agreed that the
defendant was not guilty, but the twelfth
doggediy hung out for a conviction for
aggravated assault and would not consent
to punishment less than fine OF SIS.
Finding 1t hopeless task to bring over
the obstinate one to their way of thinking,
the eleven finally decided to agree with
him and Clipped In enough to pay the
fno.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
Hard to Kill an Ant.
m the scientific Ameriean.

FROM the ScteDtinc American
Ants are really very long lived, con-
sdering their minuteness Janet had two
queens under observation for ten years.
and one Of Sir John Lubbocks ant pets
lived into her fifteenth year.
Ants are very tenacious of life after SCI
we're injury. Following loss OF the entire
abdomen they sometimes live two weeks.
and In one case headiess ant, carefully
decapitated by aseptic surgery. lived for
forty-one days. A carpenter ant after be-
ing submerged eight days IN distilled wa
ter came to life upon being dried, so that
they are practically proof against drown
ing.
They can live for long periods without
food: IN one case the fast lasted nearly
nine months before the ant starved to
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
Can't Use It All.

From the Pittsburg Gazette
What are the drawbacks of great
richest"
We'll" said the beefy plutocrat. you
are not able to eat all that you can afford
to buy. or to wear all the clothes that YOU
purchase or to deserve all the fiattery that
Is handed your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
The Lioness and the Mouse.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Tess-"It's really true. then. that Martha
stlongmind Is to be married to Mr. TIM
mid
Jess-"Not exactly. Martha says he is
to be married to her."
Tess-.Oh. yes of course; she has asked
you to be her bridesmaid. hasn't she?
Jess-"No; she asked me to be her best
woman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
No Fault Of Hers.

From the Chicago News.
Happy Him Con the wedding eve)-''Dar-
ling. weigh twenty pounds less than did
the day we became engaged"
Happy Her-"WelI. I'm sure ii Is no fault
OF mine that you loved and lost"