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Arizona republican., 1906-05-19

changed as to provide for an award of pecuniary damages to compliments found entitled, and in case payment is not promptly made in accordance with this award the beneficiary is author ized to file suit in United States circuit court to compel compliance. The find ing of the commission is to be received as prima facie evidence of the facts in such suits, and the petitioner is ab- solved from all liability for acts. The provision renders legal the service of the orders of the commission through the mails and provides that these or ders shall take effect thirty days after service unless suspended or modified by the commission or suspended or set aside by the courts. A penalty of S5. 900 for each offense in disObedience of the order is imposed. the penalty Is to accumulate at the rate of 5000 day in case of continuous violation Orders other than those for money pay ments are to be enforced by the fed eral court by mandamus or injunction except, in the case of an appeal to the supreme courts, these cases are to be given preference over all others except those of a criminal character
 The bill was amended by the senate so as to give the United States circuit courts Jurisdiction to entertain suits brought to annul or change she orders of the commission and to provide against the granting of interlocutory decrees without making appeals from such orders direct to the supreme court
 Another provision extends the au- thority of the commission with refer ence to terminal facilities so as to make it embrace cars and other facil- ities for shipment or carriage, fire spective of ownership or of any con tract" the intention being to make the railroads responsible for all special car service. It is made the duty of the car riers to furnish special car service up- on reasonable request.
 The senate amendments include oil pipe lines, express companies and ship ping car companies under the head of common carriers" and make them amenable to the requirements of the bill. Other senate notifications pro hibit the issuance of passes or granting of special favOrs to one class of pas sengers over another; prohibit railroad companies from transporting commodi- ties produced by themselves; require such companies to put in switches at the reasonable request of shippers, pro- hibit the granting or acceptance of re- bates, and reinstate the imprisonment penalty for violation of the law.
 There are also changes in the law relative to the reports to be required of common carriers, and "a penalty of S1O0 a day is imposed for failure to comply with the report requirement.
 The commission is given access to the accounts of the companies affected by the act, but examiners are forbid den. under penalty of heavy fine and long Imprisonment, from divulging the facts ascertained. Fines of $500 for each failure to keep proper accounts is provided. A Justification of accounts is made punishable by fine and imprison- ment.
 Circuit and district courts of the United States are given jurisdiction over all complaints by the commission , of failure to comply with its orders,
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
AS IT STANDS.
The Essential Features of the Trouble
 some Measure.

Washington, D. C.. May 1S.-The principal purpose of the rate bill passed today is to permit the interstate com merce commission to fix rates. The provision which confers this authority is found in the fourth section of the bill, which amends section 15 of the interstate commerce law so as to ac- complish this result That section di- rects the commission to investigate complaints of unjust and unreasonable charges sOn the part of the common carriers in the transportation of per sons or property. or of regulations or of practices affecting such charges It also authorizes an inquiry as to whether the rates or practices are "un- justly discriminatory or unduly prefer ential or prejudiciaI or otherwise in violation of the act" and in case any of these conditions are found to exist the commission is empowered to deter mine and prescribe what will be the just and reasonable maximum rate and what regulation or practice is just, req sonable and fair. Further, authority is given the commission to enforce it's or ders, and they are to go into effect within thirty days and continue in force for two years unless suspended. modified or set aside by the commits sion or by court of competent juris- diction. Other powers conferred by this section are to apportion joint fares. es- tablish through routes and maximum joint rates and prescribe their divi- sion, and to determine the compensa- ton to be paid to shippers doing ser vice for carriers.
 Section Is of the present law is so
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
SOMEBODY'S
 BIRTHDAY
InterfereS With Russian Politics at Critical Stage
The Head of the Council Instead of Obtaining an Audience, is Invited to a Social Affair.

St. Petersburg. May 1S.-The issue of the first encounter between the mon arch and representative of the people hangs for the moment in the balance. Though the chamber of parliament and council of the empire adopted address es in reply to the speech from the throne. no answer has been given to either address. and none is expected before Monday.
 President Muromtseff, who had hoped to obtain an audience of Elm peror Nicholas today for the presenta- tion of the address of the lower house, received instead an invitation to a gala birthday luncheon at Peterhof, an of ficial function, to which no other high functionaries have been bidden. There is no intimation on the court side that this invitation is connected with the request for an audience.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
GRAVE SITUATION
 AT SAN FRANCISCO
Destruction of the Reesrda ia 2ee, ,sea
 Cases of Naturalization.

San Francisco. May 1S--Anxious applicants at the courts have called the court clerks attention to the grave fact that the records in over oe.ooo cases of citizenship have been destroy ed. The political importance of this cannot be overestimated. as in the ma jority of instances absolutely no doc uments exist whereby naturalization and the right to vote can be proved
 At the same time, the opening Tor political fraud Is enormous. for should an illegal voters right 10 cast a ballot be challenged. no method Of establish ing the perjury could be devised
 The county clerks books on citizen snip which were consumed by the nre date from 1852
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
A Tract Fifty Miles Square Burned Over
 in Wisconsin and Michigan
Six Towns at Least Have Been Completely Wiped Out Relief Trains Busy Moving the Inhabitants-Incalcu- lable Loss of Timber and Other Property.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 1S.-Specials to the Sentinel tell Of serious forest fires in three sections of Wisconsin and up per Michigan. A tract of 200 square miles has been swept and villages in four different counties have been de- strOyed. No word has been received as to loss Of life, if any.
 A Sentinel special from Escanaba, Mich, filed at 10 p. m. says: Driven by a heavy gale of wind, one of the most destructive forest fires in the his tory Of this district this afternoon laid waste tract of land fifty miles square and at a late hour tonight was still spreading. At g o'clock it is definitely known that the following cities and vil- lages have been completely wiped out: .Quinnesec. population 2,0O0; Schaefer. 500; Ralphs. 400;- Salvoie, 200; Cornell 500: WoOdlawn. 200, and Talbott, 400
 At North and several other points on the line of the Escanaba and Lake Su- peTiOr road tonight all communica tion was cut off Hundreds of people are homeless and are being brought into Escanaba. Tn addition to the loss of several saw mills and other buildings millions of feet of cut timber have been burned and great tracts Of stand ling timber are badly damaged. The joss of the I. Stepnenson company of Wells. from burning timber alone it is believed will approximate several hun dred thousand dollars.
 As far as known tonight no lives have been lost. although families Of lhomesteaders living in the burned dis trict are missing and it is feared they have been burned to death. Refugees arriving in the city tonight tell terrible tales of their experiences in escaping from the sweeping flames.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
BIDDING FOR A PORT.
John w. Gates Offers The Government
 More Than Million.

Washington, May 1S.-Intense rival ry between Port Arthur and Sabine Pass. Texas to be made a port of en- try, was made apparent when the question came up in the ways and means committee. The Kansas City Southern railway through John ". Gates, said the railroad would give the government the tide water canal at Port Arthur valued at $500, 900, if Port Arthur were selected.
 Herman Kountze. representing large property interests of Sabine City. thereupOn said Sabine Pass would give the Kansas City Southern free of cost, land for a terminal if that city were chosen.
 The committee decided to consider the matter further with the view of getting the opinion of army engineers.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
AUTOMOBILE THIEF
Got Away With Property Valued at
 Millions.

New York, May 1S.-A S1O,0OO auto mobile, containing $2.5OO,OO0 worth of bonds, scrip and other valuable pa per, was stolen early today by a daring thief. who jumped into the machine while it stood unoccupied on Broad way, near Forty second street. The owner. J. H. Clarke. an automobile manufacturer. had stepped into res taurant. He heard the machine as il started away and rushed into the street just as the thief turned the first corner.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
PRESBYTERIAN DIvINEs
Caught in The Collapse of Stand at
 Des Moines.

Des Moines, May 1S.-Five commits 1, sioners to the Presbyterian general assembly were injured, none seriously, late this afternoon by the collapse of a temporary stand, which had been erected for the purpose of getting a large group photograph of the as- sembly.
 The injured are:
 Dr. c. Lukins, Roswell, N. NJ, hip bruised.
 Rev. w. O. David. Monogah. w. Va. hip bruised.
 Geo. Wills, Mendota, H., back in- jured and rendered unconscious.
 Rev. J. Nj. McGaughey, Charlton, Iowa, leg strained
 Rev. c. Buell., Taos, N NJ, back bruised.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
THE DoLREER WILL.
California Supreme Court Decides in
 Favor of Miss Warren.

San Francisco, May 1s.-A decision was handed down today by the state supreme court affirming the action of Superior Judge Coffey in admitting to probate the will of the late Bertha M. Dolbeer. The decision .disposes of an estate valued at more than a million dollars the bulk of which will go to Miss Etta Marian Warren. who was the young wOmans confidant
 Miss DOlbeer was killed about a year and half ago by falling from a sev- enth story window in the Waldorf As toria hotel in New York. The attempt to break her will was made by Adolph Schandler. an uncle, who alleged that she was not of sound mind when she executed the document.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
PAYINe FIRE LossEs.

San Francisco, May 1S.-The insur- ance companies paid policyholders yesterday $16O.OOO the first payments that have been made since the fire. It is expected that by the end of the month the greater part of the undis- puted claims will be settled
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
GRAIN.

Chicago, May 1S.-Failure of the Liv- erpoOl wheat market to respond to the sharp advance here yesterday was largely responsible for a weak tone in the local market today.
 July wheat opened at S21ac to S22zc, sold between S2?c and S31s@SS14c and closed at S21k @S25sc.
 July corn opened at 47Ac to 4715c. sold up to 475sc and closed at 479sc.
 July oats opened at S224c to SS1sc and closed at 327k633c
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
The Song of the Street Urchins.

Four hilariOu sstreet uIchins sitting on fence, Clutching in their grimy hands the sum of 4U cts. Gee" said one, we'll buy pound, kids ain't that immense l"
 Off they gOl Where? Don't you know? Pitty pat, batter with giggle and chatter heir little bare feet speed down Washington street
 Between First and Center
 They pause and then enter. Later up. Washington St. march four happy boys Chanting this chant with laughter and noise:
 Hully gee oh
 DonOfriO
 He's the man
 The cactus can
 dy man.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
Characteristics of The HANSON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Absolute Thoroughness. Minimum Expenses. Maximum Results Modern Methods. Standard Systems. Competent Teachers. High Class of Students Highest Standards for Graduation. Complete Preparation for Life
 PHOENIX, ARIZONA.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
STOCKS.

Amalgamated Copper, 1O95s; Sugar 1858; Anaconda, 2699z; Atchison, SS9s Atchison pfd, 1O21a; N. J. Central, 223; IC. & O.. 591k; St. Paul, 16SA; Big Four .97; c. & S., 331a; c. & s. 1st pfd, 70; C. & s. 2d pfd, 471A; Erie, 435s; Man. haitian, 153; Metropolitan. 113; M. P. 949s; N. Y. Central, 140; Pennsylvania 1928; St L. & S. F. 2d pfd 45; S. P, 64A; U. P, 94A; U. S. Steel, 4O5s; U. IS. Steel pfd, 1O51a; w. U., 92.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
A TOWN BURNED OUT.

North Bay, Ont, May 1S.-A report has reached here that the town of Cobalt. one of the mining centers of New Ontario, has been completely de- stroyed by fire. It is also reported that several people were killed by an ex- DlOSiOn
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
MEETING OF METHoDlsTs.
The Principal Event An Address by
 Vice President Fairbanks.

Birmingham. Ala, May 1S.-The fea- ture of tOday's session of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church was the address tonight of Vice-President Chas. w. Fairbanks, fraternal delegate from the Northern Methodist Episcopal church.
 The immense auditorium of the First NJ. E. church was packed to hear the addresses and hundreds were turn ed away. unable to gain entrance.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19

trolytic, s1S.871s91S.75; casting at s1S.24 01S.371a Lead was 6s 4d lower at f16 7s Cd in the London market but ruled steady locally, with quotations ranging from $5. , to $500.
 Spelter was 5s lower in the English market 1t f26 IFS Sd. Locally the mar ket was unchanged. with spot quoted at $5.sO0 5.0O. Silver. 67A; Mexican dol lars, 52.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
REsELLED AGAINST SULTAN.

London, May 1S.-A dispatch from
 Portland May 1S to the Daily Mail, reports that the Yemen rebels have re- occupied the principal fortress at Sinai, repudiated allegiance to the sul- tan and formed their own government.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago. May 1S.-Cattle receipts L. 500; steady. Common to prime steers, S4.OO9630: cows. $3.2565.O0; heifers, s2.75G535; bulls, $3.OOG425; calves, $2. .75 Q6.40; stockers and feeders, $2. 2.7565,10. Sheep receipts 5000; steady. Sheep. $5.OO06S5; yearlings. $6.OO66.S5; lambs, S5.75Gp7 75.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19

amendment adopted was the one of fered yesterday by Senator Teller. eliminating the words ''in it's judgment" from the power given to the interstate commerce commission to fix rates.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
LAkE TRouBLE ovER.

Cleveland, May 1S.-An agreement was reached tonight between the lake carriers and the licensed tugmen's as- sociation which is to hold for two years. This ends all the labor disputes.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
For BreakfaSt Luncheon or Tea

A few small biscuits easily made with Royal Baking Powder. Make them small -as small round as napkin ring Mix and bake just before the meal. Serve hot.
 Nothing better for light dessert than these little hot biscuits with butter and honey, marmalade or jam.
 You must use Royal Baking Powder to get them rig ght.
 ROYAL NETWORK
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
VARlABLENFSS OF PRICES
The Chief Characteristic of Yester-
 days Stock Market.

New York, May 1S.-The inconsistency of the tendency of prices in the dull rut of professionalism into which the stock market is reIapsing was again well il- lustrated today.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
METALS.

New York, May 18.-Copper was lower in London with spot quoted at eS5 5s and futures at ASA los. Locally the market was firm and unchanged, with lake quoted at s1S.75@19.OO; cleo
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
RESTED JOE CANS

Willie Lewis, a New Wsltergsisht,
 Rises to The Surface.
 New York May 19.-Willie Lewis a weiterWeight pugilist. met and cut pointed Joe Cans of Baltimore in a six round bout in Madison Square Garden concert hall tonight Lewis was about ten pounds heavier than Cans. whose weight was given at I35 pounds
 Lewis was the aggreSsOr from the start
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19
BONDS.

U. s. ref. 2s reg. and coupon, iO21s U. g. 3s reg. and coupon. 1O2%; Y. s. old As reg. and coupon. 1OSA: U. s. new 4s reg. and coupon. 129A.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19

and such courts are required to issue writs of mandamus compelling such compliance.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19

FOR sALE-A six-room new. mod ern brick dwelling on North Second avenue with bath, screen room, toilet, electric lights and gas. E. D. Pascoe, 110 North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-19

FOR SALE-Eleyen room modern brick house. in best neighborhoo9s close in. suitable for a boarding house if desired A money maker fS- the right party. Paseoe. 1Io S- Center ST
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-18
THREE ROBBED IN BRONX Park.
Man ami Two Women Going HOme From
Party Attacked by Masked Gang.

d
Charles Marian. a contractor living at
1881 Arthur avenue, went to the police sta
ton In Bronx Park about II o'clock last
night and said that he and two young
women, Josephine IAnisky OF ll0 East
Ninety-second street and Carrie Former Of
Second avenue, Williamsbridge. had been
held up and robbed by eight masked men
az they were walking through the park.
The young women were with him and their
appearance indicated that they had been
handled roughly.
Marian told The police that he was escort
ing Miss Lanisky and Miss Former from n
party to he latter's home They were
taking a short cut to Wiliamsbridge through
what is known as Hemlock Grove in the
park. This il the darkest and most densely
wooded part OF the park. Marian said
that they had hardly entered ii when eight
men, all OF them wearing masks. jumped
up from behind a clump of bushes and
ordered him to throw up his hands.
Oneof the men, he said, pushed a revolver
into his face with such force that the muzzls
cIt his cheek. Then, while one Of the rang
covered him. the Others grabbed the Young
women and tore from their dresses all their
Jew elry. Each Of them had a small gold
watch and a number OF gold pins. One Of
the young women, according to the contrac-
tor. was hit over the head and the other
tainted. After the gang had searched the
women they went through Marran's pock-
cts, taking $3.50 in cash and his gold watch
and chain.
Capt. DAILY Of the Bronx Park station
house as soon as he heard the story sent
out all Of his detectives and had the full
force OF mounted men turned out. Capt.
Price Of the Bronx Detective Bureau also
put some men on the case. but at midnight
no trace Of the gang had been found.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-18
HARVARD CREW SWINDLER HELD.
Posed a. Nephew OF ,. p. Morgan and
borrowed Money.
Special CGOss Despatch to The sun.

Special Gable Despatch 70 The sun.
LONDON. Sept 17.-While the Harvard crew
was practising at Bourne End and Putney
recently a man who represented himself
to be G. Morgan, q member OF the crew,
obtained considerable money and goods
in London and the vicinity. Mr.. Morgan
complained to the police and the swindler
arrested. This morning he was ar
raigned In the Greenwich police court,
described ~ Gerald Morgan. aged "a, medi-
cal student.
The charge against him was that he
had obtained IS from DR.. Stuart Dickey,
surgeon at the Miller Hospital. DR.. Dickey
testified that he received On September 7
a card inscribed &C. W. Morgan, Harvard
University Rowing Club stating: 1T may
be In my power materially TO benefit your
hospital. II 1 find time l will call to-
morrow The accused called at the hospital
and said he was a nephew Of j. Pierpont
Morgan, who wished to make an anony-
nous donation of 5000 to the hospital.
and he Nhe accused had been empowered
to furnish the money. He was shown
over the hospital and had tea and then
fIled out a check for 5000 and another
giving Wells, Fargo Il Co. directions 10
pay TO the hospital rs guineas annually.
The 5000 was J. Pierpont Morgsn's dona-
ton, the rs guineas was his own donation.
Subsequently he spun a tale about losing
a purse containing 500 and witness lent the
prisoner 81. Morgan was remanded
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-18

that he sent Chief Begin TO the theatre
three times 10 make an inspection and
report to him whether conditions were
such as would warrant the Fire Commits
sioner in certifying 60 the Police Commits
sioner that the theatre was safe.
Commissioner O'Brien aid that the new
regulations printed in the City Record three
weeks ago called for an electric pump OF 80
gallons capacity 20 be placed in new theatres.
The builders OF the Aston were unable to in
stall an electric pump in time, but placed In
the building n OF 500 gallons capacity
and rugged up a boiler and engine in the
street TO foros it. Mr.. O'Brien said that
Chief Begin made his last inspection about
$50 O'Clock and reported that the range
ments at the theatre were by no means In
compliance with the requirements, and the
Commissioner was therefore unable to GER
hfy TO the license.
Commissioned O'Brien said further that
In his opinion the management made q
great mistake In admitting people to tho
house, az they had no license 10 do 40.
Inspector Richard Walsh Of the Police
Department showed up at the theatre
shortly after 8 o'clock. Preceding him had
arrived Acting Captain Brady OF the West
Forty-seventh street police station and a
squad Of cops Inspector Walsh said that
he was at his homs when notified by Police
Headquarters that the new Aston Theatre
had no license.
The Wagenhals Il Kemper management
announced late last night that the theatre
would not be open tonight. They issued
a statement saying they weren't to blame;
IL wal either the builders or the Fire Depart
ment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-18
TO ASSIST BISHOP MDONNELL.
Mgr. Barrett Is 10 Be Auxiliary Bishop OF
Brooklyn Diocese.

Il was reported yesterday that the
Right Rev. John J, Barrett, who has been
secretary to Bishop Mcdonnell Of the Brook
lyn Catholic diocese SinCe his elevation
to the e~piscopacy, has been appointed by
the Pope as auxiliary Bishop and that the
formal announcement will be made by
Bishop Mcdonnell on his return from
Rome with Father Barrett.
Bishop Mcdonnell and his secretary
started for Rome less than a month ago
and were at sea before the no=s Of the trip
leaked out. II is said that since his recent
return from Rome Archbishop Farley
unofhcially informed some Of his priests
that Mgr. Barrett had been named as
assistant Bishop OF the Brooklyn diocese
and that the news was received with much
qualification by the $50 priests OF the
diocese, who were in retreat last week at
shelter Island.
Mgr. Barrett was born In Brooklyn and
oompIeted his theological studies at the
American COllege In Rome. He was made
a monsignor Of the third degree and also a
domestic prelate by Pope Plus TX.