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Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
HAYWOOD LETTERS
SHOWN IN COURT
Orchard Identifies MissiVes Sent to
Deceive His Wife
BAD DAY FOR THE DEFENSE

Boise, Idaho, June 19.-The prosecu-
tion in the Steunenberg murder trial
offered one of its most important
pieces of evidence against William
D. Haywood. when. recalling Harry
Orchard for redirect examination, It
introduced four letters tending to
show that Haywood during the fall Of
1905, when Orchard swears he was en-
gagged on various crimes for tho fsder-
alton leaders. had participated in a
plan to deceive Mrs. Orchard, Of Grip
pie Creek, as to the whereabouts Of her
husband.
Over a variety Of protests from the
defense. Orchard was allowed to tes-
tify that early in the summer Of 1905
Haywood told him that Mrs. Orchard
was writing for information as to
Orchards whereabouts Orchard swore
that he wrote Mrs. Orchard a series Of
letters that were falsely dated. and de-
liVered to Mrs. Orchard by agents of
the Western Federation Of Miners. |
Orchard said that be first wrote two
letters, dated San Francisco. and had
them delivered through Paddy Multi |
ney, who represented the federation at
Cripple Creek. Orchard identified the |
two letters. and Overruling all objec-
tions OF the defense, Judge Wood ad-
mitted them.
Next Orchard swore that he wrote
third letter purporting to come from
Nome, Alaska. and that. under the
general arrangement he had made
with the federation officers, Marian
Moore carried the letter to Nome,
where he went as organizer Of the fed
Grafton, and posted It. This letter,
bearing the date of Nome, August 8,
1905. was produced. identified and ad-
mitted as evidence. Orchard then
identified letter which Haywood
wrote to Mrs. Orchard. and that was
admitted in evidence and handed to
the jury
The defense attacked the letters and
Orchards story about them when II
got a chance to cross-examine the wit
ness, but Orchard held to the story he
told about them. The witness sue
cessively denied that he had made an
arrangement for the delivery of the
letters had only made their appear
ance since he left the stand last week.
or that he had invented the story be-
cause his wife had Haywoods letter in
her possession. He swore positively
that Haywood had agreed to write the
Alaska letter. and that Pettibone and
Meyer knew of the arrangement
To combat the theory that Orchard
killed Steunenberg in revenge for his
loss of a valuable interest in the Her
cules mine, the state on redirect exam
nation secured from Orchard a decla-
ration that he sold his interest in the
Hercules in 1897, two years before the
strike began. and troops came. The
defense attempted to modify this by
getting the witness to admit that he
had not sold his interest in the Her
oules, but had pledged it and could
have taken it back any time up to his
flight from Northern idaho before the
On-coming troops, but Orchard ad-
hered to the statement that he had
sold outright He said he had no
grudge against Steunenberg.
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
Mail Order Plan Of Saving souls.

Chicago. June 19.-The head of a
mail order house here has started, un-
der the direction of some preachers.
a mail-order, soul-saving institution.
The idea is to send letter introduc-
ing their particular plan of salvation
to sinners, and then use the follow
up system" on them till they come In
the fold.
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
Suicide From Large Tree.

Oaxaca, Mexico, June III w
Johnson, Of New York. the manager
of large agricultural interests belong
ing to an American syndicate. died q
very remarkable death near here, fall
ing from among the branches Of q
great tree. said to be the largest in
North America. The authorities are
of the opinion that Johnson's death
was suicfdal
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
JAZZ slmpklns a suIeIde.

Fort Collins. Col. June 19.-Coroner
Hallowel and Deputy Sheriff Lowry
returned from the Baldwin ranch in
North Park. and said that a man who
recently committed suicide there was
probably Jack Simpkins. wanted in
connection with the assassination Of
former Governor Steunenberg. Hal
lowell says the dead man answers
Simpkins' description almost exactly.
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
KILLED BY FALL OF ROCK
One Dead, Three Injured in Mine
Accident at Wilkes.sarre.

One Dead, Three Injured in Mine
Accident at Wilkes-5arre.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. June 1S.-By a
fall of rock in the No. shaft of the
Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal company,
Stephen Stephens timberman, aged
go. was caught and instantly killed
William L. Morgan, a fire boss, sus-
tained a fracture Of the arm and skull
fractured His condition is serious.
Grinth Williams, a timberman, had
and arm fractured and was seriously
injured about the body. owen Grif-
nth, helper. fractured arm.
Before Stephens could be reached
several tons Of coal and rock had to
be removed. His body was mangled
beyond recognition.
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
Killed Children With Whisky.

New York, June 17.-Alooholism
was given as the cause Of death Of
three children OF an immigrant family
arriving on the Cretio. It was SAID
their mother In ignorance gave them
too much whisky when they became
I'll on the voyage.
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
EXPLOSION KILLS FIVE MEN
They Were Blown to Pieces While
WORKING in Powder Factory.

Working in Powder Factory.
Williamsport. Pa, June 10. - Five
men were killed in an explosion o.
the gelatine department of the Slime
mahoning Powder Manufacturing com
pany at SlnnemahOning. Pa
The dead are: Billmire Summerson
Edward Cole, J. B. Nelson. Harry Cole
Samuel Shadman.
Only fragments of the bodies Of the
men were found. AS all the men in
the building were killed it is not pos
sible to ascertain the cause Of the ex-
plosion. Two men at work nearby
were injured.
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
eIrI KIIIed Ry EIeetrIe LIaht

Champaign. ILL.,, June 17.-Grace Dill
lion, Is years old, was almost instantly
killed by an electric shock from an
inoandescent light bulb Her sister,
Bertha, in an adjoining room. heard
her scream and found the girl lying
on the hoor. The thumb and fourth
finger Of the left hand we're burned,
the finger being cooked to the bone,
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21

There was also a burn on the great toe
Of the right foot where the current
left the body TO a register on which
she stood, and which formed a ground
circuit
Milford chronicle., 1907-06-21
REASONABLE
FIRE INSURANCE

Ward & Marshall will writ fire insurance on
your home or place Of business and save you
money. Call on them at their Office, next door 10
Adams express Office opposite Humes a Son, Good
safe company, authorized by the State Insurance
Department, and rates reasonable. Call before
insuring or renewing your insurance,
Williams news., 1907-03-02
Recorders Weekly Report

/ The following is the weekly re port of instruments filed in fht recorders office for the week end ing February 27, 1907:
 Chattel Mortgage-W. E. Rollins to Chas. J. Rabbit.
 Release of Chattel Mortgage-W
 ollins to F. w. Volz
 Water Location, Reservoir, Can von Diablo, Beasley Place-Harlow Yaeger.
 Water Docation, Reservoir. Pad re Canyon-T. c. Frier.
 Appointment of Deputy Sheriff J. w. Francis to James s. Emet.
 Water Location. Roden Horse Camp, Canyon Diablo-William D. Roden.
 Water Location, Reservoir, Can von Diablo-William D. Roden.
 Chattel Mortgage-Wm. Beeson to Chas. J Babbitt.
 Water Location. Reservoir, Can yon ablo-O. L. Hart.
 Bill of Sale, Cattle-C. T. Flaw kins to E. V. Dickinson.
 Chattel Mortgage-E. V. Dick inson to Chas. J. Rabbit.
 Appointment of Agent Aztec Land x Cattle Go. (Limited) to J. w. Weathford.
Williams news., 1907-03-02
Member School Trustees.
Wilson vsry Sick

Los Angeles. Feb. 25.- James l.. Wilson, a typhoid pneumonia pa lient at the Sisters hospital. brought here last night from Selig- man, Ariz., suddenly went insane at the hospital today, drove the nurses out with a pistol, shot out the windows and transom and fired at attendants and officers befor e being subdued. He leaped through a window and finally was captured by the police while running across the grounds. No one was hurt.
 Dr. Rounseville was called to Seligman last Saturday to attend MT. Wilson, but finding his con- diiion so bad had him at once placed on the train and sent 10 Los Angeles. "Jimmy3s" many friends in Williams hope for a speedy recovery.
Williams news., 1907-03-02
Number 37
ROUGH RIDERS REUNION
That Prescott will entertain the

That Prescott will entertain the majority of the members of the Roosevelt Rough Riders associa- ion, including President RroseveIt, in June, at which time the monu- ment to 'Bucky" O'NeiI will be unveiled, is now an assured fact. provided the railroads make such iates as will enable the members of he association living afar 10 attend.
 While President Roosevelt has not yet accepted the invitation to be present, he has never yet missed a reunion of the members of his famous troop, and in an probability will be present at the next annual reunion.
 r Mayor Goldwater has taken up the matter of reduced rates on the railroads for the occasion, with General Passenger Agent Jones. of the S. F. F.. & P. asking him to confer with the proper authorities in regard to securing flat round- trip rate from New York City aud common points; flat round-trip rate from ali Missouri river points; from all points in Oklahoma, Colo rado and New Mexico, from the southern states and California, and from all points in the territory of Arizona 2'.''H -''''''''
 This letter Mr. Jones has forwarded to the Transconlinental association for action thereon. but as yet it is not known what rates will be granted for the occasion. Yuma Sun. '' '. s'7 . 1''''F '''
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Williams news., 1907-03-02

H. B. No. 114. by Bunch, a mend

H. B. No. IA. by Bunch, amend ing existing educational statutes.
 H B. No. 115, by Coleman, .tc encourage storage of water fol electrical purposes
 H. B. No. '116. by w.. Morgan, relating to improvement of roads
 H. B. Mo- 117, by Morgan, de- fining powers of judges while sitting in cha m bers
 H. B. No. 11S, by w.. Morgan allowing judges to give reasonable damages in cases of death from injury, and exempting the amount granted from liability for debt.
 By a unanimous vote the house passed H. B No 21, requiring that county treasurers make duplicate receipts after. July 1, 1907. .-
 The house adjourned to tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Williams news., 1907-03-02
Williams School, Different

Editor WILLIA.is NEWS.
 Dear Sir: l would like to call your attention to an article in the NEWS of February 23i. headed "A Voice From Paradise. :" clipped from the Paradise Record. Cochise county Ariz,na It is in regard to school teachers salaries compared to that of mirers. and it certainly looks bad if it was true, It may be true in some localities. but Coconino county tells another story ''' ''
 The principal of our school in Williams receives s6.25 per day. and our other four teachers. the primary department included, re- r.eives $;3S 5 per day, faHr six hours work. This is not so bad when nearly one half of our county is forest reserve. Ana the article said the school term was six months. We have been having asterm of nine months of school here each year for years. | ! write this article that your readers will know that we are not ! all inL the same riit with our schools and do not wish to have Arizona misrepres sented to outsiders.
 l Yours truly,
 FIR NELLIs,
Williams news., 1907-03-02
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT

Never on the pages of our city's social history has there been recorded a more delightful or supremely happy affair than the card entertainment given by Mir and Mrs. w. T. Mayfield. at their residence on Friday evening, last week, and never have an assemblagt of invited guests pronounced a similar affair more brilliant social success than this one. During the entire evenings function a most enjoyable time was had by the many participants who attended.
 Refreshments consisting of red white and blue mint candy patties, individual plate sandwiches. pick les, Marishino cherries, coffee and cake were served, with a special dish of cigars for the sterner sex who appreciated this luxury very much. @ a mi .c a2Tfp Hln1esi
 o The favors were miniature drums while the tally cards were hand painted cherries and hatchets, trimmed in gold-aa very artistic design. sf 'aH .'.'1'i ai
 The decorations were paper hatchets, flags, red, white and blue streamers of tissue paper. which formed very pleasing contrast.
 Mrs. Vim. F. Dermont sent a large number of lovely red car nations from Los Angeles. wbict added to the beauty of the room.
 Among the elite who were invited were Mr.. and Mrs. Jacot .Salzman; MT. and Mrs J. D Raudebaugh; Mr. and Mrs FIG Bennett; MT. and Mrs. Jas. Hogue; Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Kennedy; Dr. 2lnd Mrs. Rounseville; Mr. and Mrs Jos. Johnston; Mir. and Mrs. Jos LeChauce; Mir. and Mrs. c. C. Hull; Mr. and Mrs. Geo Barney
 Mir. and Mrs. Gus. Jakle; Mir. and Mrs. Fred Furguson; Mir. and Mrs Geo. Greenwald; Mir. and Mrs Albert LebsSh; pr. and Mrs. P. A
 Melick;; Mir. and Mrs. Wm, F .Dermont; Mr and Mrs. F. " smith; Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Harrell. Mr. and, Mrs. R. S. Teeple; Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Hacker: Mir and Mrs Stacy Hibben; Mrs. Rec Stockton Mr. and Mrs. Amos Adams, Misses Grace McElroy, Lillian [cker. sef3ari. ,r59, j., s,t. 1ufes
 Messrs John Hill. Dr. c. D Jeffries, John Olson, Karl Smitf and ''Spookie". Simmons.
 The gentleman's prize. which was travelling toilet set. was wor by F. G. Bennett. Mrs. Jos LeChance won the ladies guesi's prize. a very pretty picture. Mrs Gus. Jakle captured the ladies club prize, also picture, Mrs Geo I Greenwald was awarded the ladies consolation prize, valuable Swa s. tika hat pin. while Jas. Kennedy received the gentleman's consolation prize, a deck of Congress playing 1 cards. f| Z
Williams news., 1907-03-02

per day, an appropriation of $2O0,- GOO to control the food waters of the Gila river. in Graham county, and an appropriation of $15 900 to pay the expenses of the legislature. Smith stated that the memorials had reached him too late for immediate action.
 Acting upon the reports of com mittees H. B. No. 43, and the sub stitutes for H. B. No. 3 and H. B. No. 4 were all laid on the table These bills. intended to restrict the huge fees of constables and justices of the peace, have met with such strong sectional opposition that the Committees have given up hope of preparing bill that will suit even a majority of the counties of the territory.
 The reports of the committees on several other bills of minor i'm portance were adopted. During the reading of these reports there was some discussion.
Williams news., 1907-03-02

Martin Buggeln came in from Los Angeles Sunday. NIT. Buggeln will remain here for two or three weeks, looking after his various business enterprises and enjoying himself among his numerous friends in the best town along the line, barring none.
Williams news., 1907-03-02
Wednesday. Feh 21,

Having already enlisted the sup port with few exceptions of those who understand the merits of his fight with the Santa Fe railroad Ralph Cameron in the council this morning had the satisfaction of seeing C. B. No. v, the effect of which is to continue in his power the Bright Angel trail in the Grand Canyon, pass the upper house of
Williams news., 1907-03-02
Monday, Feb. 25, 'O7.

Monday. Feb. 25, '07.
 Friends of the Arizona rangers proved their strength ill the lower house of the legislature this morn ing, and not only prevented the ranger force from being abolished hut got through several amend ments to the substitute for Bunch's bill repeating the ranger law in Arizona. W
 When Bunch's repeating act reached the house this morning for it's second reading, the substitute of the committee was read. It pro- vided for one captain at $15O per month, two sergeants at $11O each, and ten privates at $100 each.
 Bunch moved that the house go into committee of the whole and it was there, with Hull, of Yavapai in the chair, that friends of the rangers showed that they are in the majority in the lower house, though it is stated that in the council, the ranger law. when it is req ched, will be repealed.
 Instead of considering the sub stitute Bell moved that Bunch's original repeating bill be con sidered instead of the substitute but this lost by IA to 8, after which Bailey moved that one lieutenant be added to the substitute at a salary of $50 per month, and it was carried.
 Bailey then got the floor to move that in cases of emergency Gov Kibbey shall have the power to in. crease the force to twenty four members. and this brought out a discussion.
 Much to the surprise of his fellow members, who did not know him to be a witty speaker, Morgan, of Navajo, took the floor to spea k for the total abolishment of the ranger force. He asked for one feason why they should be con tinued, adding that $33 GOO spent each year to keep up the rangers could be much better spent for the interests of the people and territory
 Reading from Governor Kibbey's recent measure Speaker Bailey showed where the rangers were necessary, citing specific incidents such as the Clifton episode of a short time ago.
 Guild gave it as his opinion that the territory can better spend money to maintain the rangers than to outlay large sums taking care of criminals. He claimed that the Arizona rangers prevent as we'll as suppress crime.
 By calling attention to the fact that the substitute provides for four officers to look after ten men, Pace brought out laugh, after which Bailey consented to the striking out of one sergeant, which was later done by amendment.
 After several others had spoken for or against the bill. Whiteside moved to amend by adding a sec ton, which would prevent the rangers, from making arrests except in felony matters. His amendment lost
 When the committee of the whole adjourned it was to recon mend the passage of the substitute. providing for one captain, one lieutenant and ten privates. with power to increase the force to twenty four members in cases of emergency.
 Governor Kibbey is said to approve of the bill as prepared by the house this morning, it having been his intention, if the legislature had not acted, to reduce the ranger force in the near future from a small standing army to force of twenty or fifteen men.
 New bills in the house this morn ing were as follows:
 H. B. No. 112, concerning the liability of employees wages.
 H. B. No. 113, defining injuries resulting in death.
Williams news., 1907-03-02
Tuesday. Feb. 26. 'O7.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 'O1.
 Forty of the largest taxpayers of Yuma, owning property with an assessed valuation of about $780, GOO, this morning presented to the council, through Mcintyre, of Yuma, petition asking for the removal of the territorial prison.
 The petition includes many of the prominent citizens of Yuma. who are leading merchants and heavy taxpayers. Its reading caused somewhat of a stir among the mem bers as well as others who are interested in seeing the prison moved to some other part of Arizona. t.,. at a..rio9 An assertion was made this morning that as soon as the prison is removed steps will immediately be taken for the construction of d large tourist hotel on the present site of the prison, which, overlooks Yuma and the surrounding country for miles.
 Outside of the petition presented by Mcintyre the most important matter was the introduction of c. B No 93, by O'Neill, creating irrigation districts in Arizona which it's advocates claim will re- ieve farmers of much of the litigation that has retarded then progress in several of the agricul tural centers of this territory It is the same bill as Coleman intro duced in the house early in the session.
 Other bills introduced were as follows: ea ar9 rz7a0n
 c. B, No. s9. by Lockett, making an appropriation for the Northert' i Arizona Normal school.
 c. B. No 90. by Lockett, repeal ing section 3038 of the laws ot 1901, and Sec o7. Chap. 50 of the 23rd session laws. ifa q fl4l a9irj uj
 c. B. No. 91, by Blakely, pro hibiting the sale of liquor where a ma jority of the people oppose
 C. B No. 92, by Blakely, chang ing it from two thirds of a ma iority V to prohibit the sale of liquor,aG 3' The council passed H. B. No. 35. making an appropriation of $1 2Ou for the territorial auditor, and c. B. No. 57, making 1t rnisdemeanor for an officer 10 carry a gun whil. intoxicated. e.csA
 Council members are anxiously awaiting a special message from Governor Kihbey, which is to be delivered to both branches of the 1 legislature tomorrow Itis believed | that it will deal with the mine taxation problem.
 The council adjourned to 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. 4 Governor aKibbey this afternoon notified the council that he had appointed the members of the com mission of investigation concerning d location for the territorial prison The members of the commission are as follows:
 First judicial district-Andres Rebeil, republican, of Tucson.
 Second district-Bracy Curtis, republican. of Nogales.
 Third district-J. P. Orme, Aemo- crat, of Phoenix.
 Fourth district-R. E. Morrison, republican, of Prescott.
 Fifth district-J. H. Hamilton, democrat, of Globe.
 In selecting the commission Governor Kibbey was particular to omit from it any one from Pinal. Yuma, Cochise or Graham counties they heinz the counties most in terested in the removal.