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Arizona republican., 1906-02-24

there was a brief discussion con-ern- ing the need of immediate action In securing location for a site for the waterworks plant and water supply. Another subject which will be Iookei into is the possibility of the city se- curing electric power for pumping from the Roosevelt dam The ehair- man stated that Tn a conversation with reclamation officials he had found them inclined to favor the city i'm this regard but they were in doubt as To whether it would be permitted under the reclamation law the chief purpose Of which was to provide irrigation
 works This situation is modified by the fact that the city is member of the water users association its acre age all being signed to that body. However it is likely no ruling on this subject can be secured until a direct application is made 70 the reclamation service and through it to the legal de-
 partment. And 1t is not yet deterruin-
 ed whether or not it is desirable to
 secure power from that quarter
 The issue during the proceedings last
 night. which took up the most tirse
 and was most discussed was concern
 Ing the personal supervision of every
 thing by the engineer h was con
 tended that he should he hers at all
 times. subject to the call of the board and also to personally look after every
 detail. Mir. Potter contended that it
 would be impossible for him to do 50 Or for any other engineer to do go. whose professional reputation as a consulting engineer placed him in that class of engineers from Nrhirh the eftv | should employ the man to direct oper- | ations of such magnitude and import | ance- He said however that he would \ under his contract be responsible for l all work done and that much of his ! most important duty would be the iu- spection of materials such as pipe. nt ] the factory, and the machinery that | would be made or bought for the city purposes and he could not be here and i elsewhere at the same time Furth-
 ermore he agreed that at all times l when he was absent from the clly. he 1 would have here to personally repre- sent him, a competent hydraulic en- gineer who would be acceptable 70 the board. whose acts he would be reSpon- sible for and to whom orders could be issued by the board the same as though he was here in person F'urth- ermOFe he said he proposed to De here ! himself whenever he deemed his pres ence was necessary to the carrying Da of the work expeditiOusly- But he l would not contract t0 be here at ail ] times for he had other business to look after and incidentally a great part of ! the business of the city water WoTks
 would require looking after elsewhere. imore imperativeIy than il did in Phoe- nix He coutended that that praeter
 is universal with engineers or ahility
 and the practice itself was the proof si its advantages. l. was with that scri
 of a stipulation in the contract that
 the compromise with the opposing member Of the board was made
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24

ate efforts for little more time on earth for him. His death, the lawyers say, has not ended the appeal that was made in his behalf, and although the man himself is dead, they promise to carry the case to the supreme court of the United States and if it is there decided that he was unlawfully hanged, proceedings will be commenced against the officers of the law, who officiated at the execution.
 Hoch's marvellous physical strength was shown by the fact that his pulse continued to beat for ten minutes af : ter Dr. McNamara had declared his neck broken. The body of Hoch was given to a local undertaken, who buried it at his own expense.
 While the execution of Hoch was in progress Attorney Edward Maher was still making desperate efforts to in- duce Judge Landis to sign an appeal and grant Hoch a supersedeas until his application for a writ of habeas cor pus could be tested by the supreme court.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
THE SCARE
 GROUNDLESS
MT. ROCkhiII on the Chi.
 neSe Situation
Things are Moving Along in she Empire Much as They Have Always Done.

-4 Washington, Feb. 23.-The secretary of state has received telegram from MT. .Rockhill, minister to China, stat ing he and his colleagues see no cause for undue apprehension concerning the situation in China. While they con sider caution and watchfulness always necessary they believe the reports of nneasiness to be without cause. Mis- sionary troubles are not more frequent than usual and are due. as was the Shanghai riot, to local causes.
 Mir. Rockhill says the Chinese gov ernment appreciates the importance of preventing hostilitiss to foreigners; that it has recently been cautioned by Japan in this respect, and has declared its determination to ensure their safety under 2ll circumstances.
 The dispatch adds that while the boycott may continue, with local fric- tion, nothing more serious is anticipat- ed by those on the ground. A pro- nOunced general feeling of determina- tiOn is noted on the part of the Chi nese to secure a complete economic
 exploitation of their empire.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
RATE BILL REPORTED
 WITHOUT AMENDMENT
The Decision Was Reached by Democrats
 Without Committing Themselves
The Bill it is Intended, Shall Displace the Statehood Measure as Unfinished Business and Will be Fought Bitterly to Conclusion.

Washington. Feb. 2S.-By a vote of S to the senate on interstate com merce today agreed to report the Hep burn rate bill without Amendment, but the resolution reserved to the members of the committee freedom of action concerning amendments offered in the senate. By vote of to 8 re- publicans prevailing, Senator Tillman democrat, was given the honor of re- porting the bin. This establishes a precedent in that republican sen ate committee llas given to a democrat control of an important measure pass ed by a republican house and endorsed by a republican president. Senators CullOm and Carmack were absent and their votes were recorded only on the main proposition.
 The resolution follows: Resolved that the interstate commerce com mission report favorabIy house bill No 12,9S7. as it passed the house of rep reseptatives, it being understood that the members of the committee have the right to vote as they choose on amendments or to offer amendments in the senate on consideration of the bnl''
 Before the session today the result
  publicans on the question of the judi cial review of orders of the interstate commerce commission left the demo- crars in absolute control It was ap- parent that if they divided the court review amendment would be adopted. The minority members. after JryIng to get together last night, held a sec ond conference early this morning. The expression at the conference was to report the bill without recommen- dation of any character, but the agree ment was not binding. ithsthat un- derstanding the democrats went into the meeting. The republicans were all ready assembled.
 The minority did not make its de- cision known and the Hepburn bill was taken up and the conservative" republican faction sought to amend the first section, At that juncture Senator Deliver leading the force that was opposed to amendments. read a telegram from Senator Cullom asking that he be recorded against all amendments that were not recom- mended by the committee unanimous ly and to cast his vote for the Hep burn bill as it came from the house.
 Objection was ma6e to recording Senator Cullom on any amendments that had not been submitted to him. Senator Deliver then moved to report the Hepburn bill favorably assit was
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
.HOCEI HANGED
 CASE LIVES
The Appeal to 60 to U. $.
 Supreme Court
If it Turns Out That the Execution Was Illegal the OficeFs are to be Prosecuted.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Johann Hoch. the convicted murdered and confessed bigamist and who, if but a fraction of the stories of crime that are told of him are true, was one of the greatest criminals this country has ever known. was hanged in the county jail today for poisoning his wife, Marie Welcker Hoch
 He faced death as he has always said that he would face it when the final moment came-calmly and with out fear. He stood on the scaffold be- meath the dangling moose in the atti- tude and with the placid courage of 2 soldier who realizes to the full that death is his portion, but is still un afraid. He died with a prayer on his lips for the officers of the law who took his life, and, save for the swOrd Goodbye" his last utterance was an assertion that he was innocent of the crime for which he paid the extreme penalty of the law.
 The last scene in the career of Hoch came at 1:34 in the afternoon, while his attorneys were still making desper-
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
WHAT PACKERS SAID
 WAS HELD INVIOLATE
Farther Testimony Of Fir. Garfield
 in the immunity Case.

Chicago. Feb. 3.-Commissfoner of Corporations Garfield was subjected to a. severe cross examination in the packers case today and was still on the stand when court adjourned. During the examination he admitted that he had turned over to the department of justice some information. which had been secured during the investigation of the beef industry but asserted that it was nothing which had any direct bearing on the case now on hearing.
 The information given the depart ment of justice, he said, had been re- ceived by agents of the departments from men all over the country claim ing to have information of the viola tion of the law by the defendants. No information obtained from the pack CTS was given to the department of justice.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
MARVIN HART
 MERE NOVICE
Easily OutpOinted by Tom
 my Burns
The Big Kentuchian's Claims 10 Heavyweight champiOnship Dissi. pslted at Los Angeles Last Night.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 23.-By those who took Marvin Hart's claim to inc worlds championship title se- riously, Tommy Burns of Chica4;o, may; now Dc considered the heavy weight champion. Burns decisiyely outpOinted Hart tonight at the Pacific Athletic club pavilion and was given the decision at the end or the twen- tieth round. @s 4.-.s
 .From starr to finish, with the pos sible exception of the tenth and four teei1th rounds, when Hart had a very small advantage, Burns outfought the bigger man, outgeneraled him and beat him at every point in the zane of boxing At times, Burns, although handicapped in weight and height made Hart look like a novice
 l9s.rt failed to show any champion ship form of any sort. His persistent attempts to rough it in the cIinches. earned the .disapprOval of the crowd which appeared to be with Burns al- most to ? man. Burn style of attack was to shoot his left to the face or body and step inside of Hart's swings allowing them to go around his neck or ouckiDg them entirely. Hart sim ply could not land on Burns and to- ward the latter part of the fight, tried hard to rough 1t and wear Burns out by using his weight in the ciinches The fight was tireSome, one round be ing much like, the preceding and fol- lowing ones.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24

ill the form in which it passed the senate and will go back to that body for it's second action. The debate oc- cupied an hour and consisted of a Suc- cession of speeches in denunciation of the alleged practices and an indorse- ment of the proposed investigation.
 The only note of apprehension was from Mir. Mann of Illinois, who called attention to the law, which exempts frcm prosecution persons who may testify in the inquiry In this manner, Le said the guilty officials if any such were found, might be able to escape punishment. It was explained that the resolution in no way changed the ex- isting law on this point and the belief was expressed that in making the in- Ctuiry the commission would exercise discretion in getting it's information from sources which would not exempt possibly guilty parties.
 The house devoted the remainder of the day to minor matters and passed several bills. among which was the famous Musselshoals dam bill, which was before the house from the presi- dent. who returned it with suggestions from tIe secretary Of war as 10 amendments. The bill permits the ere ation of an immense water power on the Tennossee river in Alabama and has been pending before congress for several years.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
COMMISSION RATIFIfS
 P0TTER CONTRACT
FoF the COnstFuetiOn or the City
 Water Works System.


 The city water works commission at its regular meeting last night after deliberations as mature as they might De in five solid hours of discussion. lasting from s: 30 to 80 o'clock. rper- t'ected the text of a contract agree nlent covering four Or five pages of type written matter. between the ,.ity and Alexander Potter of New YorK. who at the last previous regular meet ling. was selected as the supervising engineer. for the construction of the Projected municipal water works plant and system. If there was anything overlooked, sIly important detail of construction or supervision or any possible contin- gency that might arise, 1t should be credited up to the frailty of the human race in general and not to any mem Der of the commission or to MT. Pot ter. So scrupulously careful were they to' guard against any possible irregu- iarity that one to witness the pro- lceedings from a disinterested stand point was inclined to believe the issues
 at stake were no less important to the future peace of the world than the in cidents of the late gathering at Ports mouth, New Hampshire.
 | Drafts of a contract had been pre- viously prepared by Mir. Lyman and by MT. Potter and in the main it was satisfactory to all parties but there were a few technical points on which | Secretary Lyman of the commission, disagreed quite materially from the views entertained by the engineer. However after a very full and free dis cussion MT. Lyman was voted down and on the final vote for the ratification of the con-
 tract, all members present voted in the
 affirmative, namely Messrs. Mognett,
 Shott, Thalheimer, Hurley, Lyman anu
 the chairman, Lincoln Fowler.
 A motion was then passed author izing the chairman and secretary 10 sign the contract for the commission.
 As a matter of general information in | answer to the question that has been
 asked recently by a great many | whether the employment of the en- Rineer has to be ratified by the city | council, it may be stated that it does not. The council of course has te ra- tify Or stand behind all the acts ois the commission but the employment oi, the
 engineer is one of the specific duties
 of the commission.
 After the perfection of the contract
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
AN ENGINEER FORGOT
A Fast Mail and a Fast Freight Had a
 Meeting.

Salt Lake, Utah. Feb 23-Fast Mail No. 10. which left Oakland yesterday afternoon on the Southern Pacific. met fast freight No. 55. westbound, on a curve eight miles west of Wells, Ne vada this afternoon. An Indian steal ing a ride or the freight was badly Eurt and two brakemen on No. 10 were cut and bruised. Sis or seven mail clerks were shaken up and bruised. but none seriously. Both locomotives were wrecked, the baggage car de- molished and fifteen freight cars con taining merchandise were broken up. The crew of the freight Jumped be- fore the collissEon
 Engineer Williams of the freight, admits that he forgot all about No. 10, which had the right of way.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
AN ICE DAM.
Creates Great Damage Along Rock
 RiVery Ills.

Sterling, IT., Feb. 2S.-An ice gorge in Rock river raised the water ten feet in a few minutes today, doing damage estimated at s15O.O00. Part of the new steel wagon bridge was car ried out and two other bridges are threatened between Sterling and Rock Falls. A portion of the Chicago and Northwestern tracks west of Sterling were washed out.
 The lowlands west of Sterling are flooded and many families in Sterling were taken from the top stories of their homes in boats The city gas and electric plants are shut down and water is standing in the boiler rooms of several plants. Over 1000 men are idle as the result of the enforced shut down
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
MASSACHUSETTS, MODEL.
Recommended by the Divorce Congress
 to All States.

Washington. Feb. 23.-Before finally adjourning the congress on uniform divorce laws for the several states adopted the following: Each state should adopt a statute embodying the principles contained in the Massa- chusetts act as follows: If an inhabi- tant of this commonwealth goes into another state or county to obtain a divorce for a cause which would not authorize a divorce by the laws of this commonwealth the divorce so obtained shall be of no force or effect in this commonwealth"
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
TEMPLE SERVICES
 COME 10 AN END
Conclusion of the Shrinsrs Hsstina
 With a Grand Ball.

Tucson. Ariz-. Feb. 2S.-( -(SpeeiaD-- The high jinks of the Shriners came tu an end here tonight with a grand ball in EIks' hall. which was generously donated. The ball was one of the most brilliant social affairs of the year anl was attended by a number of Phoenix people.
 It was announced today that sn Arabic patrol of thirty-six members would visit Los Angeles 10 attend ths gathering of the California Shriners n April.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
wlNsLow DISABLED.
Tho Torpedo Boat To~cd in From the

: Norfolk, Va. Feb. 2S.-The torpedo boat Winslow was lowed to a moor ing at the Norfolk navy yard late this afternoon from sea by the naval tug Mohawk, with her engines completely disabled.
 .-- The Winslow left New York Tues day for this station and suffered three break downs during her voyage. She was reported to Cape Henry this after nocn by the Philadelphia tug Leader as being in distress ten miles south east of that point and asking for as- sistance from Norfolk. The navy yard was immediately notified and the Mo hawk rushed to the scene.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
TILLmAN's INVESTIGATION.
inc House Amended and Adopted the
 Senate Resolution.

Washington, Feb. 2S.--Preceded by a debate which indicated no hesitancy, b;tt rather a relish in taking action agamst alleged railroad combinations, the house agreed without opposition t' Gay to the TilIman- Gillespie resolu- tion directing the interstate com meIce commission to make an immedi |. ate inquiry and report regarding all legged restraints of trade on the part of certain railroads in the handling of coal and oil. The resolution was not
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
FISH LEAVES MUTUAL.

New York. Feb -Stuyvesant Fish today sent to Chas. A. Peabody president of the Mutual Life Insurance company. his resignation as member of the Mutuars board of trustees. NJ explanation was made in the brief note of his reasons for retiring from the board.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
PLENTY oF NoTIcE.

Boston. Feb. 23.-Richard- Mansfield tonight authorized the statement ths he had formulated plans for retiring from the stage. It is MT. Mansfield s intention to play three more seasons, ending his theatrical career in the spring of 1909.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
ENFORCED IDLENEss.

San Francisco, Feb. 23.-It is esti- mated that over 5000 persons have been thrown out of employment by the fire which destroyed the station C of the San Francisco Gas and Electric company yesterday morning. About four hundred factories were shut down today and it is not epected that they will be able to resume work until Monday.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
BREED THE TREASURER.

Cincinnati. Feb. 2s.-County Treas urer Hynacka received about $2O,000 in gratuities from various banks for deposits of public funds. according to his testimony today before the com mission appointed by the state senate to investigate the public offices of Cincinnati
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
DANGER IS DISTANT.
Of a Final Outbreak Between France
 and Germany.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Ambassador White today cabIed the state depart ment from Algeciras that the confer ence had adjourned until next Satur- day. A very strong spirit of concil- iation appeared to prevail The un- derstanding here is that there is no immediate prospect of a hostile issue between France and Germany.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
PHILIPPINEs TARIFF.
The Senate Committee Will Report the
 Bill Next Week.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The senate committee on the Philippines today its hearings on the Philip pine tariff bill, which has been in pro- gress for the past month.
 Senator Lodge, chairman of the committee. said that he would proba- bly, call meeting of the committee next Tuesday to decide on a report.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
THE GERMAN TARIFF siLL

Berlin, Feb 23.-The reiohstag today by a large majority passed to final reading the bill providing for the ex- tension of Germany's reciprocal tariff rates to the United States
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
ALExANDER's CRITICAL CoNDI
 TON.

New York. Feb. 23.-Fears over the condition of James w. Alexander former president of the Equitable Life Assurance society were expressed to- day r.. three physicians who have been attending him since the operation yes terday.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24

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 limit And always gets the best there's ia t. Donofrio's delicious crystaliiEsd Cactus Candy.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24

passed by the house. and said that on that he would demand that Senator Cullom's vote be recorded. This pre- cipitated a lining up on the only i'm portant contention, and the democrats desired time for further consultation. A recess was taken until o'clock
 The four minority members present withdrew to. Senator Tillman's com mittee room and then decided to stand as a unis for the Hepburn bill with the reservation provided in tle resolu- ton that was finally adopted. They cid not insist upon this freedom of action being made a part Of the reso- lution, however.
 As soon as the result was made known speculation began as to the probable procedure on the floor
 It was predicted that there would be delays and all sorts of obstructive tactics used. This was contradicted. however by Senators AIdrch and Crane and other leading senators not mem bers of the interstate commerce committee. They said they would favor reaching an agreement where by the bill could be placed on the calendar as unfinished business, ahead of the statehood bill. They said they thought the prominence given the railroad rate question and the interest the people of the whole United States have taken in it, entitled the question to early consideration.
 It was agreed however, on all sides that the discussion must be prolong- ed and that undoubtedly it would be as bitter as any that has taken place in the senate. All factions are con- ceding that the Hepburn bill will pass the senate. The only contest will be over an effort to incorporate into the bill some provision for a court review of the orders of the interstate com merce commission
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
YOUNG mAHoNEY WON.

Milwaukee. Wis Feb. 2s--YounE Mahoney of Milwaukee. defeated ''C,y Flynn of Buffalo. in an eight rounc bout before the Badger Athletic club tonight.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
oRoAARD HAs sNEuMoNIA

Boise. Ida, Feb 2S.-HRrry Orchard the accused murder of ex-GoVernuI Steunenberg. is threatened with pneu- monfa- Dr. ColIiSter. prison physician says he has temperature cf ao4 but his condition .s not critical
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
FOR RENT.

Small brick cottage, unfurnished, with acre of ground. convenient to car line for S13.50 per month.
 Four room frame house with plenty of shade, screen room and bath, close in on N. Third avenue S20 per month (unfurnished.)
 For sale or exchange for ranch prop erty:' Very good five room dwelling, Modern, with a cook stove, good shade and very desirable and reasonable. Sale or exchange price $500.
 E. J. BENNITT Real Estate. Loans and Insurance,
 Surety Bonds.
 is and 1S North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
THE DEwEY's PROGRESS.

Las Palmas. Canary Islands, Feb. g. The United States dry dock Dewey has just been sighted off this port.
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington. Feb 2S.-FOrecast for Arizona: Fair Saturday and Sunday
Arizona republican., 1906-02-24

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 A little house and freedom, Enough cactus sweets, to use for treats And we are happy mid lem.
 Donofrio's delicious Crystallized Cactus candy.