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Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
CONFESSED BRIBER
 INSURANCE PRESIDENT
The Han He Aimed at Saved by Stas-
 ute of Limitations.

Minneapolis, May 10.-The attorneys
 in the case of the state versus w r. Bechtel, former president of the North
 western Life Insurance company, who
 is charged with grand larceny In hav-
 ing appropriated to his own use s3.5OO
 of the funds of the company.
 The testimony given by MT. BechteI
 in his direct examination and the in
 formation elicited from the witness on
 cross-examination by Attorney Dahl
 was sensational in the extreme. The charge Mir. BechteI made that a for
 mer insurance commissioner had ac-
 cepted bribe of s5,O0O for favorable
 report on the proposed consolidation of
 the Northwestern Mutual and the Ma
 tional Life association had been con
 sidcred by the grand jury, which
 brought the indictment against Mir Bechtel and in it's report the grand jury severely reprobated the alleged conduct of the insurance commissioner
 but said he was exempt from prosecu- ] tion because of the statute of limita- tions
 The amounts paid through Mir Bechtel for the reimbursement" of Dr. J. F. Force. former president of the National Life association, according to | the testimony brought out aggregated SIS, ,500, of which no record is found in the Northwestern Nationals books. Other sensational statements made
 by Bechtei while on the stand related to personal profits made by transac- tions supposedly carried on for the ben eft of the company. The company con- tracted to reinsure an Iowa company, but, instead of doing it, Bechtel turned the contract over to a California com pany at profit of $40.O00.
 The Minneapolis Auditorium build ing. which the Northwestern National
 Life erected, also was gone into. and it was shown that Bechtel owned the site selected for the building and that it was sold to the company at a profit to Bechtel of $4O,0O0.
 MT. BechteI was cross examined at the afternoon session. He said he kept no records of the funds of the com pany in relation to his personal ac- counts He persisted in maintaining that the SS,5OO had been used in the company's services and that he hast simply reimbursed himself for a legit- innate expenditure.
 Attorney Dahl introduced a letter
 written by Bechtei to Albert H. Reed of Boulder, Col, in which he made the statement that he had used the S3,5O0
 for the good of the company as legis-
 lative expenses, during a session of the legislature.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
To That Much Governor Pdrdee Has Given
 Assent
But Before Calling it He Wants to Know Something of the Character of the Relief Laws Proposed to Be Enacted.

San Francisco, May 1O.-Although being strongly urged by many influen- tial interests to call an early special session of the state legislature. Cover nor Pardee is in no haste to take ac- tion in the matter. He openly declared himself against a precipitate course to- day, by saying: 'Tt is better not to have any legislation at all than to en- act bad laws"
 That there is urgent need of special legislation to meet the distressing ef- feet of the disasters that have befalIen this city, Santa Rosa and San Jose the governor readily admits. but he insists upon having a program for the legis- latOrs mapped out before he issues his converting call. As an outcome of his statements, the committee on special legislation today decided to draft a call for the legislature and to frame bills which the governor will be asked to recommend for enactment. The gover- nor will privately discuss the cali and the bills with the committee. and when they are arranged to conform to his
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
A BRAIN FOOD AND REPAlRER.

Every minister, lawyer, journalist. physician, author or business man is forced under pressure of modern con ditions to the active and sometimes over-active use of the brain.
 Analysis of the eXcreta thrown out by the pores shows that brain work breaks down the phosphate of potash separating it from it's heavier cOrnpan- ion, albumen, and plain common sense teaches that this elemental principles must be introduced into the body anew each day if we would replace the loss and rebuild the brain tissue.
 We know that the phosphate of pot ash. as presented in certain field grains, has an affinity for albumep and that is the only way gray matter in the brain can be built It will not answer to take the crude phosphate of potash of the drug shop, for nature rejects it. The elemental mineral must be pre- sented through food directly from Ma lures laboratory.
 These facts have been made use of in the manufacture of Grape-Nuts, and any brain worker can prove the value of the proper selection of food by mak- ing free use of Grape-Nuts for ten days or two weeks. Sold by grocers everywhere (and in immense quanti- ties) Manufactured by the Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11

ideas the legislators will bc summoned together at Sacramento.
 Another step toward former civic conditions was. made today. when a portion of the United States marines were sent back to their ships and sta tions. The balance will leave tonor- row. These men have been doing pa- trOl and sentry duty. and their conduct in general has beer admirable The state troops are being gradually sent home. and it is understood that tac necessity for the presence Of the rex ular soldiers will soon cease to exist The rougher element and the criminal classes have gone elsewhere. the pres ence of the soldiers and the utter ah- sence Of liquor furnishing the main reasons for their departure. and the usual police force is now nearly in "a position to maintain order
 The vaults of the city treasury. which had been in the fire. were opened today The interior was found in good Condi- tiOn- The vault contained s5.eaa.eua iu gold, and this was removed To the mlIl1-
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11

brought about through the efforts of the chairman of the appropriations MT. Tawney of Minnesota, who offered an amendment to the na- val appropriation bill, which the house had under consideration today. direct ing that the secretary of the navy should advertise for proposals for shells and projectilcs, so that all firms en- gagged in the business of their manu- facture may have an opportunity to compete. .
 Much time was spent today in con- sidering the question Of enlistments in the navy and the failure of recruiting officers to properly enforce the law as to minors An amendment offered by MT. Keliher of Massachusetts was adopted, prohibiting naval recruiting officers from cnlisting seamen, ordi- nary seamen or appointees unless their application is accompanied by a certif- icate of birth and written evidence oth- CT than the applicants own statement that he is of the age required by naval regulations. The debate on this amend ment at times grew decidedly animated and d bit acrimonious.
 After defeating amendments de- signed to enlarge the Washington, D. C.. navy yard and the yard at Pensa- cola, Fla. the house at 5:l5 D. m. ad- journed until noon tomorrow, having completed but a few pages of the naval appropriation bill
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
GRAIN.

Chicago. May 1O.-The wheat market today ruled generally higher, although there were soft spots occasionally.
 July wheat opened at 795s979Ac. Prices rose to the top notch at S0@S01sc. Option sold down to 7S9sc. Price ad- vanced steadily to S0Hc, which was the high point of the day and where the market closed strong.
 July corn opened at 459s@45Ac, sold down to 459sc and closed firm at 46c, which was the high point of the day
 July oats opened at 31Ac and sold up during the day to 313sc. where it closed firm.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11

Washington May IO.-The senate to- day completed the consideration of the second section of the railroad rate bill. and just before adjournment listened to the reading of sections and with out considering any amendments of fered to them. The purpose of this reading was to bring the consideration of the bill up to the point of taking up the Allison compromise amendment, which will be done tomorrow.
 number of very important changes were made in the second section, in- cluding a provision restoring the inn prisonment penalty of the act of 1887 and an amendment suggested by Sen ator McComber imposing a penalty Of fine and imprisonment against shippers who secure rebates from transporta- ton companies. The latter amendment was Incorporated for the avowed pur- pose of hitting the trusts. Another amendment adopted was offered by Senator Warren. It gives the govern ment business preference over all oth- CT traffic in time of war. A long series Of changes were also made at the in- stance of the interstate commerce commission. Many of these were yer bal. and all were intended to improve the administrative features of the law.
 There was continuous debate throughout the day and there was no little complaint that senators mani fested a disposition to increase the time allowed them under the fifteen minute rule by speaking on amendments to the amendments and also by speaking in the time of other senators. Senator Tillman stated privately when the sen ate adjourned that if these practices continue he would make an effort to- morrow to have the speeches limited to five minutes duration.
 The senate sat until o'clock. and ii then adjourned to meet at II o'clock to- morrow.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
METALS.

New York, May 1O.-Copper was un- changed to 2s Sd higher in London with spot quoted at fS3 IFS Sd and futures at 42s 9d. Locally the market was un- changed with the tone firm. Lake is quoted at $185O019.OO; eIectrolytic. SIS. .25d1S5O: casting, s1S.00D1S.25. Lead was Is Sd lower at f16 Ss 9d in London. Locally the market was firm with quo tations ranging from s5-sO @5.S5. Spell ter was unchanged to f26 Is Sd in the London market but was a shade higher locally, but spot quoted at $6.OO@6.25. Silver. 67; Mexican dollars, 51.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
NEW MEXICAN REBATES.
The Peeos Valley Company Indicted by
 Federal Grand Jury.

Roswell. N. Nj. May 1O.-The Pecos Valley Railway company, a branch of the Santa Fe, has been indicted by the federal grand jury on the charge of giving rebates to wool shippers and refusing the same treatment to other shippers. Warehouse and store charg- es were paid. so it is alleged. by the railway company to induce certain shippers to ship wool over the lines of this company. The shippers named as receiving rebates are: Cnas. Bremond and C. C. Martin. The indictment is based on the EIkins law.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
THE rRENcHMAN WON.
His Defeat of sehaefer by Sensation
 al Run.

Chicago, May 1O.-Louis Cure won the afternoon game of the 18-2 balk- line billiard tournament from Jacob Schaefer by a sensational run which carried him to the necessary 500 mark.
 The game for closeness and rapidity of change. was the most remarkable of the tournament so far, while the skill exhibited by both men kept the big audience on tip toe. Cures aver age was 23 I7-21; Schaefer's average was 22 1-21
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
MAssAcAusETTs LEeIsLAruRE.
Summoned as Witnesses in a Bribery
 Trial.

Boston, May 1O.-An unprecedented proceeding. the entire membership Of the Massachusetts general assembly being directed to appear before the grand jury to testify on bribery charges, attracted a crowd to Suffolk county court house today. Seventy members had been served with sum- mOnses and appeared, while others were being sought by process servers.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
ROBBERS SURROUNDED.
The Bandits Who Held Up a Central
 Pacific Train.

Vancouver. B. C., May 1O.-A special to the Province this afternoon from Kamloops states that the Canadian Pacific train robbers are surrounded in the woods near ,Campbells Meadow southwest of Kamloops.
 The dispatch adds: Sheriff Wood sent a messenger to town this after noon for more deputies to assist in the capture
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
CATTI.E AND SHEEP.

Chicago. May 1O.-Cattle receipts D. 900; steady to strong. Common 10 prime steers. s40O06.3O: cows, $S.25D 5.25: heifers. g. 75G5.35; bulls. s3.OO@ 425: calves. $2.75@6.25; stockers and feeders, S2.75@5.1O.
 Sheep receipts 16.OOO; market slow. Sheep, s475@5.85; yearlings, S5.60Q6.OO; lambs, S5.5O07.55.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
STOCKS.

Amalgamated Copper. 1O6; Sugar, 1345s; Anaconda, 25Sh; Atchison. 90B; Atchison pfd, 104aa; N. J. Central, 215; C. & O.. 587s St. Paul, 16S1z; Big Four 971z; C. & S., 33H; C. S5 s. 1st pfd. 69; C. 6, $. I'd pfl, 46H; Erie. 43; Manhat- tan, 1521z; Metropolitan, 115; Nj. F.. 91c; N. Y. Central 1391R; Pennsylvania 136; St. L. & S. F. 2d pfd. AZ; s. P. 655s; U. P. 93; U. $. Steel, 40; U. $. Steel pfd, 105A; w. U.. 91iz.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
AN OPEN MARKET
For Shells and ProiectiIes to Be Used
 n the Navy.

Washington. May 1O.-Shells and projectiles for the navy department will. after June 30, 1906. be purchased by the bureau of ordnance in the open market, instead of, as is-Dow the case. in secret markets, from firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles. This change in existing conditions was
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
LoDz THE HoTeED.
Another Strike Breaks Out n That
 Trouble Center.

LOdz, Russian Poland, May I0--Nany wOTkmen in factories and street rail- ways struck today and invaded other establishments. compelling the work men to join the movement. The social ists seized the opportunity to organize a general strike and red flag process sion. The strikers were fired upon by troops and three were killed.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
GOOD DIGESTION
The Stock Market AbsOrbs Without Distress, Profit Takers Offerings.

New York, May 1O.-The stock mar kct again demonstrated it's power of absorption of such offerings as came upon 1t to realize profits. The strength of the market reasserted itself after this process of digestion and advanced to a higher level.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
BONDS.

U. s. ref. 2s reg. and coupon, 1O3H; U. s. 3s reg. and coupon, 103; U. s. olG 4s reg. and coupon, 1O37s; U. s. new As reg. and coupon, 129k.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
MONUMENT TO MAJ. POWELL.
A Proposal to Erect 1t at the Grand
 Canyon.

Washington. D. C.. May 1O-tSpcc- iaD-The vice-president laid before the senate today. a petition from the American History Preservation society of New York. asking that at some suit able place on the Grand Canyon there be erected a monument to Major John W Powell and his company. who first explored that region
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, May 10.-Forecast for Friday and Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11

PENALTY PROVISION.
 Washington, May 10.-In connection with the consideration of the railroad rate biI Senator LaFoIlette today at
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11

FOR SALE-Eleven room modern brick house, in best neighborhoods close in, suitable for a boarding house if desired. A money maker for the right party. Pascoe. 110 N. Center St
Arizona republican., 1906-05-11

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, 110 North Center St.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
CONFESSES THEFT
ON DEATH BED.
Gems Worth $50,OOO,
Stolen by Hindu, Are
Found in St. Louis
HIDDEN IN WALL

ST LOUIS. Aug. l5.-Acting under
instructions cabled from England, John
j. OBrien, laborer employed in the
.wrecking of the Worlds Fair build
ings. has unearthed an alligator bag
containing Jewels valued at $4,000,
which We're stolen from Mr. and Mrs.
p Henry Clayton OF Devonshire, Eng
lard, during visit to the Louisiana
purchase Exposition TWO years ago.
-. The jewels were stolen from trunk
and they were not missed until the
Claytons had returned to England after
q tour around the world. They had no
means then OF knowing where the jew
els had been stolen. About month ago
8 Hindu servant, who had been in their
employ during their trip, was fatally
injured by an elephant in India, and
on his deathbed had confessed that
he stole the jewels while in St. Louis.
The Hindu said that he became
alarmed, and fearing detection dropped
1he bag into a hole in the wall OF the
manufacturers building. Later he
wished TO secure the gems again, but
on returning to the place where he had
secreted them could not reach the bot
tom OF the space between the plaster
and the side OF the building. Fearing
&C make any inquiries or ask assist
ence the Hindu departed from St. Louis
with the Claytons. leaving the jewels
IN their hiding place.
O'Brlen was generously rewarded,
and was also employed by Mr.. Clayton
SIS his personal attendant.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
TEXAS FOR BRYAN.
Democratic Convention Indorses His
Candidacy.

DALLAS. Texas, Aug. 15.-The Demo-
cratic State convention began work
early this morning, but the platform
was not ready for presentation until
this afternoon. The platform as adopt
ed indorses the administration of Gov
ernor Lanham; demands that the next
Legislature enact law prohibiting
lobbying; favors q law against the is
suing of free passes except in specified
cases and makes a request that the
Governor keep the next Legislature in
session, II necessary by extraordinary
call, until such a law is passed
The platform also demands a law pro-
hibiting corporations from contributing
10 the campaign expenses of any party
or Individual; demands amendments
compelling corporations to pay in at
least half their capital stock before be-
ginning business and the balance with
in two years.
Unbounded confidence IN the states
manship and patriotism OF William J.
Bryan was stated in a resolution, to-
gether with the hope OF his nomina ton.
Senators Bailey and Culberson were
indorsed and the former defended
against allegations recently made.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
ROAD To BE BUILT
To SANTA ROSA.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA ROSA, Aug. 15.-Santa Rosa
will not be OF the main line of travel
from the North to the East and vice
versa much longer, as the Hartman
roads are fast making ready to con-
meet the California Northwestern and
the Southern Pacific at this point for
the purpose OF running trains direct
from the East via Sacramento through
here to Ukiah and Eureka, when the
California Northwestern's extension
from Sherwood northward is completed.
superintendent Scott OF the Western
division of the Southern Pacific, ac-
companied by Master Mechanic Rus
sell and other officials of the division.
were here yesterday looking over the
field for the purpose of familiariZing g
themselves with the conditions as they
exist The company already owns a
right of way from the Southern Pacific
depot around north of the city to the
California Northwestern. with the ex-
ception of strip through the II acres
of Joseph w. Ridgway and his sister,
Mrs. Julia A. Todd.
Material for the extension is already
on the ground and it will only be a
matter Of a few weeks to force a con-
demnation action through the local
courts to get the strip needed to COM
plete the right of way. 1t will all lie
outside of the city limits with the ex-
ception of about two acres on the
northwestern corner of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
WOULD SELL LAND
To UNCLE SAM.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

CALL BUREAU, POST BUILDING,
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Bids were
opened today for sites for public build
ings in California as follows
San Diego-John H. Gay. Seventh, B
and Eighth streets, $4,000: Frank
Mertzmann, Eighth. and Ninth streets,
$4,000; Joseph w; Thomas, northwest
Santa CRUZ. A. Him Company, in
terror lot on south side of Walnut ave-
nue., between Pacific and Center streets,
$4,000: same party, north side of Lin
$4,000: same party; interior lot on
Pacific and Chestnut, $1,000
Santa Rosa-H. NJ. Fossyth. southeast t
corner of D and Fifth streets. $4,000:
J. NJ. Mcleod and George Shilling. in
terror lot on Fifth street, $500: G.. J..
Fourth streets, $4,000: Mrs. E. r. Tup-
per. corner of A street and alley. $12,-
600; Sarah A. Edwards, southwest cor
ner A and Fifth streets. two lots. u.s.
northwest corner Fourth and D streets.
$4,000; same party corner Of Fourth
hn@ iard. southeast on corner OF. May and
soutSwsst TntS Corner p0Sa Of Third and
streets, $4,000.
ner Of Sixth and streets. $4,000;
same party and Mrs. Long, same loca-
tion with additional ground: s32,5o0:
M Lsng n D. Of wilkins SIKH ans
same party. Searles tract. donated; II.
same party. F and sixth streets. 500
900; same party. Fifth and G streets,
$4,000: S. J. Allard northeast corner
OF Sixth and c streets. $4,000; same
party corner n Of Eonrth and streets;
corner of Fifth and z streets, 500, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
Te1ns Republican Ticket.

Ell PASO, Texas, Aug. 15.-The Re
publican State convention completed its
work by nominating the following
State ticket: Governor, DR.. c. Abrey,
Frannin County; Lieutenant Governor,
Frederick Hofheinz. Guadalupe County;
Attorney General. Charles W. Ogden.
San Antonio; Controller, Wentworth
Manning, Van Sandt County; Treasurer,
George NJ. Booth, Williamson County;
Commissioner General of Land ONCE.
Henry c. Harding, Amarillo; Railroad
Commission, W. F. Connor, Dallas; Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction. F.
Van der WORT. Carriso Springs; Justice
OF Court of Criminal Appeals, A. G.
Foster, Ell Paso.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16
EVERY DAY SUNDAY
IN SPoRTIVE SARATOGA
Thus Asserts Joaquin Miller I'm Com
pairing the Spa With What
Ii Used TO Be.

SARATOGA, X. Y, Aug. I5.-'Tt is
al Il o'clock and q Sunday" is Joa-
ouin AIiHer's description Of Saratoga
- IL is today. The poet of the Sierras"
IS spending the summer with his wife
and daughter in their cottage here.
Il have been TO Saratoga often" said
Miller. Never before has It been so
beautiful, so clean, so sweet and the
people 50 well dressed and all so quiet
and orderly. / was here in 1876 with
Frank Leslie, who took me TO his coun-
Try home TO write poem on the death
OF Custer. II was q very bad poem. I
did not publish it. The subject was too
horrible 10 write about
4 remember the town as ii was then
so noisy, so much dirtier. 1 heard
people shouting and brawlinR in the
streets like a Western mining camp.
All this is so different now. And above
all. there is no wretchedness. Every
bod appears 10 be happy and nobody
miserable"