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Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
ENDLESS PRAYER CHAIN
 WORK OF A CRANK
Bishop Lawrence Denies Any KnOwl-
 edge of It.

Boston Aug. 10.-SO much annoy ance has been caused Right Reverend William Lawrence, an Episcopalian bishop of Massachusetts, by the flood of letters pouring in for several months regarding the so-called "end- less chain of prayer" alleged to have been started by him that the bishop has found it necessary to issue the following:
 "The endless chain of prayer, said to have been written by Lawrence, is a hoax. Lawrence never wrote it and knows nothing about it. It is the work of some demented or mischevious per son."
 The prayer begins with an invoca- ton for divine mercy for aE mankind and says it was sent by Bishop Law renee, who recommended that it be sent to nine persons.
 Misfortune is threatened whomso- ever fails to send it and on the other hand it promised that he who will re- write this prayer will be delivered from every calamity
 Innumerable letters have been re- ceived by Lawrence from many people frightened by the mention of possible misfortune.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
URUGUAY GREETS
 SECRETARY ROOT
The Warm Welcome Participated in
 by All Classes.

Monteviedeo. Aug. 10. - Secretary Root arrived here today on the cruiser Charleston. Never perhaps in the his tory of the Uruguayan republic has popular feeling been more vitally mani fested than by the remarkable demon strations of satisfaction on the part of all classes with the visit of the emi- nent American statesman to this pie turesque capital. MontevideO has eX tended to him a welcome full of spon- taneous warmth and cordiality.
 As soon as MT. Root was on shore pr Jose Romeu, the minister of for eign affairs delivered a speech of well
 come to which MT. Root made a brief reply. As the visitors drove away. ac- companied by Minister O'Brien. to the splendid residence in the heart of the city which had been provided for them, the scene of enthusiasm was impress i've and striking. Mrs. Root and Miss Root shared the heartiness of the Ova- tion accorded the American secretary.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
THE CRIMINAL SPEED
 OF AN AUTOMOBILE
A Policeman Stopped It and a Woman
 Died.

New York, Aug 10.-When an auto mobile owned and driven by Stewarr Elliott ran into a mounted policeman in the Bronx. early today. Mrs. T. W. Noble. wife of a traveIing salesman. of 635 Fremont avenue. BaItimore. was thrown out and so severely in jured that she died tonight in Ford ham hospital. Miss Margaret Johnson of this city. also of the party. is stuI in the hospital. seriously hurt MT El- iott and the policeman. Harry F. Smith, were slightly injured
 The mounted officer was riding after the automobile in an attempt to arrest the driver of the machine for alleged violation of the speed laws He gal ioped alongside the car. when ir swerved toward him. The horse stumbled and fell. and the automobile was thrown into a fireplug and wreck ed Elliott was taken into custody but was released early in the day Follow ing the death of Mrs. Noble tonight. however. Elliotts rearrest was ordered by the coroner. Late tonight Elliott gave himself up. He was arraigned before Coroner Mcdonald and paroled until tomorrow, when the inquest will be held.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
TOO blG 4 TASK
 FOR CONTRACTORS
Their Outfits COnfiscated by the Geo.
 logical Survey.

Washington, Aug. 1O.-Acting under the authority of the secretary of the in- terior, the director of the geological survey today ordered the confiscation of the whole of the contractors outfit for work on the Corbett tunnel on the irrigation project in northern Wyom- ing. It was ascertained by the secre- tary that the contractor not only aban- doned the work but was about to re- move all his appliances from the prem ises. This contract was awarded to Charles Speer, cashier of the Billings State bank. He in turn made arrange ments for carrying on the work under the Western Construction company.
 The difficulties of securing labor and the high cost of material resulted in such delays to the work that it appar- ently became impossible to finance the operations and on August the com pany was unable to pay 400 or more men then employed.
 The government officers also took possession of the work and outfit Of Prendegast & Clarkson on the Sho- shone dam, one of the largest struc- lures in the west. on the ground that the firm had not been able to secure necessary men and financial backing to carry them through the work
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
PROGRESS
 IN PERSIA First Step Toward Repre- sentative Rule
The Shah Decrees a Con- stitutiOn and Formation of National Assembly.

Washington, Aug. 10.-For the first time in her history Persia is to have a national assembly. This information was conveyed to the Persian minister here late today in a cablegram from Mizra Nassrollah Khan Mochiredolet Sadreazame, the grand xizier and min ister of foreign affairs who stated that in view of the desire of his imper- ial majesty, the Shah, for the national tranquility and for the welfare of Per sia and for all it's inhabitants and in order to fOrtify the government. it has been decreed necessary to give reforms and a constitution suitable for the country and for the administration. The immediate organization of a nat ional assembly for the realization of these reforms accordingly was ordered.
 According to the dispatch the as sembly will be composed of equal par ties. namely, princes of the blood, chief of the reigning dynasty. the cad jar. high dignataries and personages, merchants and representatives of cor poratiOns. The assembly will meet at Teheran. and it is provided that all civil and constitutional laws shall or iginate in the assembly and after the
 
 effective.
 The cablegram concludes as follows: "InOrder to thank his imperial males ty for this happy initiation the people were authorized to celebrate this hap py event by rejoicing, and this day was declared a national holiday for the people,"
 The Persian minister tonight ex- pressed his pleasure at the news, and said it had come to him as a great surprise. The legation flag was flown to the breeze instantly
 It was pointed out by the minister that tOday's action following with one week of the appointment of the new ! grand vizier, is indicative of that of l ficials progressive ideas and that much good is expected to arise from his leadership.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
The Paying Teller of the Bank Gould Not
 Bear the Disgrace
Newly Discovered FOrgeries and Other Irregularities Will Bring the Shortage of the President Up to S2,OOOOOO.

Chicago, Aug 10=F'rank Kowalski, paying teller of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank, which failed last Monday, and for some time assistant receiving teller in addition to his other duties, shot and killed himself tonight at his home $40 North Carpenter street. Criticism by neighbors and lifelong friends who accused him of a share in the downfall of the bank. is believed to have driven KOwalski to his death.
 Kowalski had complained bitterly of the suspicious of his friends and declared that unless his character was speedily cleared he would take his own life.
 Kowalskl's relatives assert their firm belief that he was innocent of any knowledge of the mismanagement of the bank by President Stensland. When the bank failed Kowalski had $7OO of his own money on deposit in the institution. and his immediate rel atives nearly $50,O00. Had the teller known of Stenland's defalcations, they assert. he would at least have notified his relatives and would have taken his own money out of the institution. The dead teller who was 30 years old had been with the bank for thirteen years.
 While the search for Paul O. Stems land, the missing president, is being extended to all parts of the country, Cashier Herring, who was arrested yes terday, spent today with the state's representatives and Bank Examiner Jones in examining the banks collat- eral in an effort to determine how much the president is short in his ac- counts. After an all day search forged notes aggregating more than $500.O0O were found and are now in possession of the states attorney, who will use them in the prosecution of the off cials responsible for their utterance.
 From statements made today by Herring regarding loans made by Stenslands as banker to himself, and the shortages found by previous inves- legations, it is asserted tonight that when a final adjustment of the af- fairs of the bank is made, it will be found that President Stensland's de- falcations will aggregate nearly $2- OO0 0O0
 In addition to the discovery of a pri- vate ledger kept by Stensland which concealed a record of $191. 900 of the savings deposits another sensational book came to light during the examin- ation of Cashier Herring, by Assistant States Attorney olson at the bank last
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
INDICTMENTS FOUND
 AGAINST ALL PARTIES
Involved in the New York Standard
 Oil investigation.

Jamestown, N. Y, Aug. 10.-The fed eral grand jury for the western dis trict of New York today reported in dictments against the Standard Oil company of New York the Pennsyl- vania railroad and the Vacuum Oil company. which has refineries at Clean and Rochester. N. Y
 One indictment is found against each of the defendants. and in all there are twenty-two counts. The indictment against the Pennsylvania railroad charges that it granted rebates on oil shipments to the Standard oil com pany. and the indictment against the Standard charges that it accepted re- bates from the Pennsylvania.
 The evidence showed that the Vacuum oil company made shipments over the Pennsylvania and that the Standard paid the freight bills. The indictment against the Vacuum oil company charges specifically that it shipped oil from Olean to Rutland. Vt. at a tariff rate lower than any pub hshed by the Pennsylvania road or on file with the interstate commerce com mission.
 One of the counts in the indictments charges that the Pennsylvania did not file with the interstate commerce com mission a tariff showing its rates and charges for the transportation of oil.
 The indictments were drawn under the direction of Special United States District Attorney O. E. Pagin. Each of the counts constitutes a separate of fense. and the penalties if the defend ants are convicted on all counts would amount to S1.4OO. .0OO.
 The indictments specify that ship ments were made under a common ar engagement between the Pennsylvania, the New York Central and the Rutland Railroad companies.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
A FIRE AT FOLSOM.
Destruction of Property Amounting to
 s2e.OO0.

Folsom. N. M, Aug. 1O.-Fire early today damaged the business portion of the town to the extent of s2O.OO Mrs. Annie AdamsOn. proprietress of a res taurant, in whose rooms the fire start ed, escaped into the street in her night clothes and gave the alarm. The flames gained fast and destroyed all the propertys on the south side of the block, save one building.
 Those sustaining losses were: Mrs. Adamson, boarding house and restau- rant S500O, no insurance; J. R. Ryan & Co. grocery and meat market, $7000, insurance per cent; Dolores Mar tinez. saloon. $3O00. no insurance; King Mercantile company, hay barn. $5000, no insurance.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
LYNCHER CONVICTED
 IN NORTH CAROLINA
Justice Never Before Took That
 Shape in That State.

Salisbury. N. C.. Aug. 1O.-What is said to be the first instance of a con victiOn of a lyncher in the history of the state was furnished here tonight when George Hall, white, an ex-con- Yict of Montgomery county, North Carolina. who was one of the party that on Monday night lynched three negroes in jail here for the murder of the Lyerly family was found guilty of conspiracy in connection with that crime and was sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor in the penitentiary. the maximum sentence provided by law.
 The jury was out but thirty y-five minutes. Halls counsel has appealed on the ground that Governor Glenn was in Atlantic City when the special term at which Hall was tried was ordered, and that, being out of the states bounds. he had no Jurisdiction.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
CHINAMEN
 LAST HOPE
Of the Building of the
 ISthmian Canal
The Commission Will Take Twenty-Five Hundred of Them on Trial.

Washington, Aug. 10.--Chinese labor will be given a thorough test on the Panama canal Contracts calling for 25OO Chinamen for canal work have been prepared, and advertisements will be issued by the Isthmian com mission in a few days asking for pro posals from labor agents.
 If the initial 25O0 Chinamen prove a success, it is likely that many more will be taken to the isthmus to do the work. which is too hard for the Jamai- cans now employed there in large numbers.
 Organized labor has offered much opposition to the use of contract labor but the Jamaicans have proven made quate sufficient Spaniards cannot be immediately had to rush the work, and the Chinese are the last hope of the commission
 President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft. Chairman Shonts of the canal com mission and other men prominently
 identified with the canal work are known to have delayed employing Chi nese until it became evident that the other help available was not equal to the demands The administration has taken the position that the canal must be dug at any cost, and although the president urged that there be no haste in employing Chinese, he did not stand permanently in the way of the plan to try the coolies.
 It is the intention of the commission to ask for bids from labor agents who will arrange with the Chinese govern
 ment for the exportation of labor. l transport the Chinese to the isthmus
 under contract to work for fixed wage, and ship them back to China. thus relieving the commission of all | detail work and all responsibility A | bond will be required of all contractors i for satisfactory fulfillment of any | contract they may enter into with the ! commission.
 | The employment of the Chinese will not displace the Jamaicans. who are | already there, but it is not likely that many more West Indian negroes will l be hired if the Chinese prove a sue | cess.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
THE sULTAN's ILLNESS.
1t Prevented the Ceremony of Formal
 Greetings.

Vienna. Aug. 1O.-According to a message received here from Constanti- nople, the sultan's indisposition made necessary the canceling of today's salamlik The foreign representatives who had assembled to witness the cer- emOny withdrew when this became known and the troops stationed at the palace were dispersed.
 It is learned that the sultain must undergo an operation, and it is even declared that he has already done SO. This news of the sultan's i'll health has awakened deep interest here.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
HANGER BEATEN.
Hermann Got Decision at the End of
 Ten Rounds.

Indianapolis. Aug. 1O.-Kid Hermann of Chicago, was given the decision over Benny Yanger in a glove contest tonight at the end of the tenth round before $500 people at the baseball park. rounds, one arm free in clinches. Both men were under the 1S3 pounds weight
 Hermann continued in-fighting tao ties throughout the contest. Frequent clinches and hard hitting characterized the bout. Yanger. though fighting back and forward. was against the ropes in the final round and the de- cision of Referee Pollock met with flaw or Hermann was a one to two favor- ite in the beting
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
A TEXAS WRECK.

St. Louis. Aug. 1O.-A special to the Post Dispatch from Dallas, Texas, says that fifty-five persons were injured in a wreck on the Fort Worth and Denver City railroad near Fruitland, Texas. A relief train was sent from there carry ing physicians. The wreck occurred at l a. m. on long curve near Fruitland. A sleeper and one day coach went down a twenty-fOot embankment
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
LOEB eUILTLEss,
He Says, of the Arrest of Literary
 Jewess.

Oyster Bay. L. l., Aug. 10.-William Loeb Jr.. secretary to the president, charged with having caused the false arrest of Madame Dores, a Jewish writer, in Washington last winter, when Mrs. Dores was distributing leaf lets advertising her work in defense of the Russian Jews. Mrs. Dores made an unsuccessful effort to see the presi- dent at Oyster Bay last summer. MT. Loeb says the Washington police made the arrest without his Knowledge.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
KILLED BY PULAJANEs.
The Americans Lost Five in the En-
 counter.

Manila, Aug 1O.-First Lieutenant John F. James and two privates Of the Eighth infantry. and Contract Surgeon Calvin Snyder and Internal Revenua collector Williams of Illinois were Killed yesterday afternoon in a hand 1o-hand fight with force of Pulajanes at Julita. in the island Of Leyte.
 The detachment, consisted of ten men and were greatly outnumbered br+ made a gallant fight The Pula lanes captured three pistols, four Krag-Jorg- ensens and BOG rounds of ammunition
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11

night. The book showed Stensland in a new role. It showed that with coterie of friends he was a heavy plunger on the races. It contained a memorandum of bets. One day Stems lands and his companions bet 75,OOO to win S50,G00 on a horse called Gener- al Bragg. The horse won. Lots of losings, however, offset this big win ming.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
GRAIN.

Chicago. Aug. 1O.-OfficiaI predic- tions of record breaking crop of wheat for the United States caused an easy tone today in the local wheat market.
 September wheat opened at 72A to 121a, sold up to 725s and then declined to 717s072. The close was at 72.
 September corn opened at 49 to 49H, sold between 49 and 50 and closed at 49A.
 September oats opened at 31, sold be- tween SOBg31 and S1A and closed at 31.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
VOL. XVII. NO. S1
TUG CREWS STRIKE
Ended Last Night By the Action Of the
 Union.

New York, Aug 10.-The strike for higher wages declared Wednesday night by the crews of tug boats used at this port by six railroad companies has been practically ended. according to the strikers
 Representatives Of the men said that after meeting of their order at Jer- sey City tonight, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad had acceded To the de- mands and the other roads would do so tomorrow. On the other hand Al or the boats of the Lackawanna ths Erie and the Central Of New Jersey Were running early today. and most of those of the New York Central
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
STOCKS.

Amalgamated Copper, 1O19z; Sugar. l551s; Anaconda, 254A; Atchison, 927s; A1chison pfd, 100; N. J. Central, FPS; C. S O., 6O1s; St. Paul, 1854; Big Four. S5; C. & S., 375s; C. & s. 1st pfd,, 7O1a; C. & s. I'd pfd, 52; Erie, 48; Inter. Met. 344; Inter. Met pfd. 755s: NJ. P, 94Ib: N. V. Central, IS9% Pennsylvania, 1854; St. L. & s. F. 2d pfd. A; s. F., IT'S; U. P, 94; U. s. Steel. 4O3k: U. S. p1d. 1O5A w U., 91
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
ARE YOU A BoosTER2

# so, why don't you boost DoNO- FRIO'S CACTUS CANDY? # you are too nervous and can't boost, try a little Cactus Candy and you will get nerve enough to boost Donofrio's Cactus Candy as long as you live.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
eANs-NELsoN FIGHT.

Goldfield, Nev, Aug. 1O.-FormaI ar ticles of agreement for the Gans-Nel- son fight on September 3, were signed this afternoon. Both posted a forfeit of $5O0O.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
METALS.

New York. Aug. 1O.-Copper was higher in the English market with spot closing at GS3 2s Sd and futures at sS2 15s. The local market was un- changed with lake quoted at $18.621A @75; electrolytic, $1S.371h@1S.5O, and casting at $1S.OO01S25.
 Lead was unchanged at $5.75 locally and advanced 2s Cd to e16 1Ss 6d in London market.
 Spelter was 2s Cd higher at e26 IFS Sd in London. The local market was dull at $6.0O@6.1O.
 Silver, 651z; Mexican dollars, 5O1k.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, Aug. 1O.-Cattle receipts
 2OOO; market firm. Common to prime
 steers. $S.75Q6.6O; cows, $2.S504.7O; heif- CTS, $2.6065.S5; bulls. $2.OO04.5O; calves. $3.00@700; stockers and feeders, $2.60 q4OO. Sheep receipts 5000; steady. Sheep, $4.25@5.75; yearlings, $5.OO@6.35; lambs, l S6 OOM775.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
ST. LOUIS COUNTY WIND.
Damage Done to the Amount of $5o,ooo

St. Louis. Aug 1O-A high wind. which cut a path about a mile wide and three miles long. did damage esti- mated at $5O,OOO in St. Louis county today.
 Starting at Fern Ridge, thirteen miles west of St. Louis, three barns and few residences were demolished. No loss of life has been reported.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
DOWIE
Orders Cactus Candy.

Just received a letter from the old gentleman, in which he orders D. C. c. C., stating that he thinks it will make him feel better and renew his old time Vigor.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
SPEGULATORS AT SEA
The Price of Money and the Govern
 ment Crop Report

New York. Aug. 1O-Today's stock market was held suspended between the influences of the rising rates for call money and the extraordinary figures of the governments report on the con dition of the great cereal crop.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
clRcAssIAN BANDITS.

Verkhoyansk. Aug. 1O.-A rowing band of Circassians rode into the rail- road station here yesterday and robbed the cashier of $47, 1900.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
AMERICAN LEmuE.

and Weigardt; Corbett and Hess.
 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION At Louisville: Louisville r, Minne- apoIis 9.
 At Toledo: First game-Toledo 6. Milwaukee 5; second game-ToIedo 3. Milwaukee 8.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
BONDS

U. $. ref. 2s reg. and coupon 1O4A i; U. $. 3s reg. and coupon. 1OS1a; U. s. old As reg and coupon. 1O3A; U. :. new As reg. and coupon, 129.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate; large or small loans quickly made, al lowest rates. E. E. Pascoe, no NortI Center street. Phone Red 1492.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11

INSURANCE THAT INsUREs-An the companies represented by me pay their San Francisco lOssess and all Oth- CT losses dollar for dollar. When you want the best kind of insurance come to B. E. Pascoe. 110 North Center St
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-21
CHRISTMAS EVE.

1HhERE Is music in the chimes 0 On lhe hearth genial glow. Now the house Is making ready
 For old Santa Claus, know, And the tune the chimney s singing Is merry roundelaY;
 "Joy and eheer--
 Christmas s here, And old Santa $ on the wap.' LIVERY spark that mounts the chimnep ~ Is fzlrp of the fire. Dancing up to watch for Santa.
 Sailing higher. higher. higher. III. amid the stars that twinkle,
 On tho skp pathway they pause.
 Gaze and blink.
 Nod and wink, waiting for old Santa Claus. M IL the coals that glow and $. .,arkls 6S On the hearth or In the srats And the smbors there assembled
 An but eager eyes that wait For kfiss krinele. who Is coming wIth hIs pack of sweets and hvs.
 Sledge and deer.
 Bringing cheer 10 . million girls and bops.
 ARTHUR J. BuRDiCE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-21
PenaI.Ie, of Fame.

Being the author of one of the best sellers of the year has its draw backs" says woman writer of popu- lar books. Frequent requests for contributions of ones books to char ity bazars are tax upon good na- ture-and the pocketbook. No mat ter how hattering such demands may be. they are decidedly expensive" She went on to say that should she gratify all the persons who wrote to her for copies of her books. because they could not afford to buy them," and respond to the constant calls to devote the children of her brain to charities, 1t would cost her from $400 to $500 year, without counting the time lost in wrapping. directing and stamping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-21
Rule for HospItaIity.

In Washington. Ga. the first town in America named after the father of his country, lived General Robert Toombs. one of the brilliant lights of hospitality in . country where so- cial instinct is second nature, says the Youths Companion.
 A committee once waited on Gen eral Toombs to consult him about erecting a hotel in the town.
 We have no need of one" said General Toombs, simply. When re- spectacle people come here they can stay at my house. If they are not re- spectable we do not want them at all"