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Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
?. M. GENERAL MEYER
 ISSUES DIET TO SENATE
He Gan Keep a Postmaster In Office In
 Spite of His Rejection
A Controversy About Which More Will Probably Be Heard--An agreement Reached On the Urgency Deficiency Bill--Indian Bill Passed.

Washington Feb. 12.- Postmaster General Meyer today informed the senate that he believes he has the right to continue a postmaster in of flee even if the man has been formal ly rejected by the senate This prop ositiOn raises an issue between the executive department and the senate over the constitutional provision re lating to the appointment and confir- nation of federal office holders.
 The communication relates to the case of William Northrup, postmaster at Pensacola, Florida Senator Talia- ferrO discovered recently that North rup was still drawing his salary in spite of the fact that his nomination was rejected nearly a year ago. At his suggestion, the senate called upon the postmaster general for an expla- nation. MT. Meyer declares that he has the authority to continue North rup in office until his successor has been appointed. His position undOubt- edly will create discussion in exec utive session.
 Senator Ra-ner of Maryland, spoke at length today on the currency bill. condemning the present system of banking and incidentally declaring that the president, by his methods of fighting the encroachments of pred atory wealth had done much to inten- sify the panic through which the country has recently passed.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
IHE NEW ARMY Rlfif
 READY FOR MILITIA
They Will be Supplied on Acquisition by Governors and the Exchange of krag -Jorgensens.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Acting Secre- tary of War Oliver today made the i'm portant announcement that the War department is at last in a position to completely arm the organized militia of the country, 100000 strong with the new high power army rifle, or mUsket. The weapon is officially known as Model of 190S.' It is rechamber for the ammunition of 1906, the distin- gushing feature of which is the new. sharply pointed light steel clad bullet with an enormous range and flat tra- jectOry.
 The governors of states may have the new rifle for the militia upon re- quisition and turning in the Krag- Jorgensen guns of the type used in the Spanish American war The first magazine shoulder are regularly issued t0 the American army. The completion of this stock of arms will not close the great manufacturing armories, but they will be fully employed for d long time in making stock of new rifles to be held in reserve for the purpose of arming any volunteer army that may be called into the field in the future.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
HOUSE TALKS POLITICS
Two Jersey Coneressmen Renew Their
 Quarrel Over Bryan

Washington. Feb. 12.-The pent-up feelings of members on the issues of the day was given a chance to be aired in the house today. The opportunity came when the legislative. executive and judicial appropriation bill was taken up and the general debate for an indefinite period was begun. As was the case last week. the tariff question .and the presidents message were the principal themes of discussion. In the course of the debate the pro- .ceeding were enlivened by Messrs. Hamill and Leake of New Jersey. both democrats. discussing the virtues and faults of Bryan. Mir HamiH insisted that his colleague had not in his speech last Monday truly represented the sentiment of Hudson county. which both represented, or the state of New Jersey, or the country Replying. AIr. Leak reasserted his charge that Bryan did not represent the principles for which democracy stood.
 The complete agreement of the conferees on the deficiency bill was reported in the house by Chairman Tawney today By the agreement. the appropriation of S1.S73 to pay Senator Bankhead for his services on the In- land Waterways Commission. about which there Was so much discussion yesterday. was eliminated.
 The house receded regarding the appropriation of $6O, 900 for conducting the trials of Hyde. Dimond. Benson and Schneider in the land conspiracy cases in the District of Columbia. Therefore the federal government will bear the expense of the trials. It is expressly provided in the report how
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
NOT DtSMAYED
 BY PRIMARIES
MT. fOraker On Thursday s
 light In Ohio
Only Ten Per Cent of the Republicans of the State Took Part Tn It.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Senator For aker today gave out a statement as to the result Of the primary elections in Ohio on Tuesday when the Taft forces made practically clean sweep in the selection of delegates to the state convention.
 In his statement MT. Foraker says:
 Nobody should be either surprised or misled by the result of the prima ries of yesterday. It has been common knowledge for weeks that the call for primaries was of such a character that my friends throughout the state refused to participate and consequent ly there was no opposition to the se- lection of the Taft delegates. Under such circumstances he would of course. carry everything. That the result does not indicate anything conclusive, should be manifest from the fact that
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
EXPERIMENTS
 BY JAPANESE
On the Sea Coast On Santa
 Monica Bay
The Settlers Whereabouts Are Excited by Myste- rlOus Artillery Practice.

Santa Monica. Calif.. Feb. 12.-On an unfrequented bluff which marks the northern limit of Santa Monica bay a
 party of seven Japanese with a small cannon in their possession have been for scvera! days past engaged in cX- periments that nave aroused the sus- picions of stetlers in that district and the news of their operations reaching here tonight has created some little excitement. particularly as it is known that a portion If the American battle
 ship fleet will remain several days in waters enclosed by Point Duma. where
 the party of Japanese have made their headquarters
 Jack U. Henry. a capitalist of Santa Monica returned tonight from his ranch and brought with him the first authentic news concerning the intrud- CTS from a Mexican who came upon the seven foreigners unexpectedly. Henry declares that he learned of their having been engaged in making maps of the cliffs along the crescent shaped bay.
 Their evident anxiety to escape ob- seravJion. he said. drew upon them the careful observation of several settlers who found them on one occasion in l possession Cf a small pivot gun which was mounted on a cliff 1S5 feet above | the water and was being fired. first in one direction and then in another. The Japanese. unaware that they were be- ing watched. seemed interested in de- termining the range Of their little piece of artillery which threw missels ove- a mile from shore. The gun was operated with smoklesS powder.
 There is not even a theory as to the purpose of the party. but the presence of witnesses evidently discouraged them and their experiments were stop
 ped. and four of them. all described as we'll dressed and intelligent in appear ance. left on a car for Los Angeles to- night The remaining three are pre- sumed to be guarding the pivot gun
 at Point Duma.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
IT TURNED OUT WELL
A Joke Which Was Played on Po-
 licemar.

Portland Ore, Feb. 12.-John C.. Wetle, employe of the city engineers office came to his death tonight while endeavoring to perpetrate a stupid joke on Policeman F. D. Hepler. Hep ner is a recent recruit of the force and was friend of Wetle. This evening while the officer was on duty. Wetle, who thought 1t would be smart to hold up the new recruit pointed pipe at him and ordered Hands up." Hep ner did not. recognize his friend nor did he take time to find out that it was a pipe instead of a revolver point cd at him. He pulled a gun from his pocket and shot Wetle dead.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
WHAT LINCOLN WOULD DO
 IF IN WHITE HOUSE NOW
In the Matter of the Philippines and Dis honest Corporations
The Theme of Secretary Taft at Anniversary Ban quet at Grand Rapids, Mich Last Nght-His Busy Day There.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Feb. 12.-The Lincoln Club banquet tonight was a brilliant success with a galaxy ol speakers never equalled at a Michigan political banquet
 More than 2OOO persons occupied seats at tables The hall was elabo- rately decorated and as a compliment 10 Ambassador Jusserand of France the French cOlors mingled with the Americans. The speakers were M. Jusserand, Congressman George Foss,, Secretary Taft, Governor Curtis Guild Jr., of Massachusetts and Director John Barrett, of the Bureau of South American Republics. MT. Taft receiv- ed the greatest outburst of applause. It continued several minutes before he could begin his address.
 After expressing q belief that Lin coin would approve the Philippines policy of the republican party. he re- counted the progress made in gradual ly extending self government to the people of the Philippines as they be- come better politically educated and said: Would Lincoln have diSsented from this policy of step by step leading these people on to an understanding of the responsibilities of self government and familiarity with these difficulties. During the administration of President Roosevelt our influence as a world power has exceeded anything before in history. We have done more toward bringing about peace in the world than any power in this country. Under these circumstances, is there room for doubt that Lincoln would have approved the policy of Mckinley and Roosevelt in maintaining our possession as world power, in increasing the size of our navy, so that when we do intervene in international affairs We exercise an in fluence commensurate with our great ness as q nation.
 Finally. can there be any doubt where Lincoln would have stood in the issues which have peculiarly distin- guished the administration of Presi- dent. Roosevelt I refer to the struggle which he and his administration has made for the elimination from the business and political fabric of diso- bedience to the law by our great rail road transportation companies We may know with certainty that in q struggle 10 make all business lawful. Lincoln would have made the same good fight which has endeared Roose- welt to the same plain people Of the country who upheld the hands of the martyred president through all the great trials of his administration"
 MT .Tafts experience this afternoon and evening in Grand Rapids was strenuous. He arrived from Kansas City al 2:15. The days activities in cluded a public reception at the Nor ton house, reception and speech at the convention of the state league of republican clubs. q reception and speech under the auspices of the Taft club at the Majestic theater. a social dinner at the home of Philo C. Fuller. and an old college friend, and the Lin coin club banquet. He addressed an other banquet later in the evening.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
LOSS OF AN APPENDIX:
Sustained by John Hays Hammond,
 the Mining Engineer.

San Francisco. Feb. 12.-John Hays Hammond, the mining engineer, was operated on this morning for chronic appendicitis in his experiments in the Fairmont hotel Tonight according to statements given out by his secretary he is resting easily and there Is every chance for his speedy recovery.
 Hammond has been spending the win ter in a southern resort with his fam fly. He was stricken with apperdici- tis some weeks ago but it was thought he might be able to recover without an operation until few days ago when it was decided to bring him to this city and have an operation performed. The operation was in every way success full
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
BAITlESHIPS 10 HUNT
 A WANDERING YANKEE
A Connecticut Man Supposed to be on Che of the Galapagos Islands.

Washington, Feb. 12-A man by the name of Jeffs. whose home is said to be ia Connecticut is believed to be stranded on one of the Galapagos or Tortoise islands situated off the west coast of South America. A prominent person from Connecticut interested in the case, has written the navy depart ment, asking that one of the vessels of Admiral Evans fleet stop at the isl ands on the way from CallaO to Mag dalena Bay to make a search for him.
 According to information, Jeffs is thought to be on the island of Santa Cruz, buT definite data is lacking. one of the vessels will stop. Orders with that end in view will be given to Ad miral Evans before he leaves Call3o. Either q supply or repair ship. accom- panying the battleships, will conduct the search There is a lighthouse on one of the islands which is said to be now nearly unpcopled.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
PREFERRED DEATH
Sixteen Yacuis Being Deported to
 Southern Mexico.

MaZatlan, Mex. Feb. 12.-Sixteen Yaqui Indians deported from Sonora. and en route to the Isthmus of Tehuan- tepec, and Yucatan attempted to com init suicide by jumping into the ocean from the government transport when T short distance from port. Boats Were put out and ten of the number were hauled out of the water The others were drowned. Those rescued declar- ed that thev preferred death to serv- ing on the plantations or in the army in the hot country" of Mexico. It is reported from Sonora that there are more than 1900 Yaqui Indians under guard in that state awaiting deporta- tiOn
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
READER DROPPED DEAD.
In the Course of a Christian Science
 Meeting at Oakland.

Oakland Calif., Feb. 12.-Frank Ma than Whipple, violin instructor at the institute of the deaf and dumb of Berkeley, dropped dead on the plat form of the Christian Science church tonight while reading from Mrs. Ed dy's Science and Health"
 For moment there was consterna- ton in the crowded auditorium as the body of Whipple pitched forward into the arms of two men on the platform. Then Rev. Elmer McBurney stepped forward and quieted the throng and led them in silent prayer" The meet ing then proceeded.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13

and paper issued in denominations of s2.5O to $1, not redeemablein gold, but in silver.
 Mir. FreWen said that all hope of in ternational bimetalism had disappear ed but that the Goshen plan could be followed in this country without dis rupting the present currency system. He declared that it would be more applicable here and in England now than it had been years ago. His idea was to-have the United States adopt it first and then let England take it up.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
AKAskAN DISORDERS
United States Marshal Taking a Hand
 :- Strike Riots

Seattle, Feb. 12.-The Post-nteIl- gence from Fairbanks. Alaska, says: United States Marshal Perry today swOre in 25O special deputies for the protection of life and property against riotous mobs of strikers who have cOngregated on the streets.
 These mObs have been attacking and capturing recent arrivals here with a view to deporting them. The marshals force has dispersed the riot CTS and guarantee projections to all men in camp. All the saloons are closed"
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
A WIFE sEATER PUNISHED

Salina. Kas. Feb. 12.-George Wash ington, a negro, charged with a brutal assault on his wife, was taken from jail at Ellsworth by a mob of one hundred men today and threatened with hanging. He was released after a horrible whipping. and leaving town. he was shot by member of the mob He made his way to Wilson, where he received medical attention. He will recover.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
GREAT STORM

Atlanta. Ga. Feb. PA loss ap- preaching S250.000 was caused in this vicinity by the storm which swept across central Georgia Monday. The loss centers within 50 miles. Losses in this city were suffered chiefly by the telegraph and telephone companies.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13

the total vote boiled will not represent more than 10 per cent of the republi- cans of Ohio. sAs result the cOnven- tion it should be borne in mind. will be composed of representatives of only one faction of the party. not because the people so decided but because of the course of the Taft managers. which was such as to bar everybody else from participation"
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13

eyer. that the government if necessary shall pay the expenses of witnesses for the defense in travelling to and from the city.
 The Indian appropriation bill after days consideration. was passed by the house today. after having been amend ed in many important places. The appropriation bill however is practic- ally as was recommended by the com mittee and amounts to $S.0O0. .0O0
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
TERRORIST BANDITS.

Warsaw, Feb. I2.-A band of terror ists this afternoon attacked a post van near Janoff in the government of Lubtin and killed the driver and five soldiers. wounding two soldiers. They carried off S2.500.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
LINCOLN DAY BANQUET
The Principal Speaker at Pttsburg,
 Was Senator Knox

Pittsburg. Feb. 12.-With four Unit ed States senators and as many con- gressmen. several hundred of the most prominent business men of the Pitts burg district were in attendance at the annual Lincoln birthday banquet of the Pittsburg chamber of commerce held at Hotel Schenely today. The dinner was very successful. The chief address was made by Senator Knox of Pennsylvania.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
RAILRaAoS TO BE HEARD
Regarding the New Law Limiting the
 Day Q Eight Hours

Washington, Feb. 12.-In view of the announcement by the interstate com merce commission respecting its au- thority to extend the law. which goes into effect March 4th next. limiting the hours of service of employees en- gagged in the movement of trains on interstate railroads. applications al- ready have been made by four rail- road systems for a hearing before the commission on the subject.
 The applications come from the Bur lington. the Southern Railway, the St. Louis and San Francisco and Seaboard Air Line. other applications will doubtless be received in a few days.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
GONE TO MEET BATTLESHIPS

Lima Feb. 12.-The Peruvian cruiser Bolognesi will leave Callao on Satur- day. bound south to meet the Ameri- can battleships on the high seas. She will fire a salute of welcome and es- cOrt them to Callao.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13

An incident of the banquet tonight was the announcement that Senator Will liam Alden Smith would not be a candidate for delegate at large to the republican national convention, with drawing in favor of John W. Blodgett, Michigan's member of the national committee.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
RESOLUTIONS FOR FoRAKER
By Boston Negroes at Lincoln Day
 Celebration

Boston. Feb. 12.-Resolutions sup porting the candidacy of Senator For aker for the presidential nomination. and opposing the candidacy of Taft. were adopted tonight at a mass meet- ing of negroes called to observe tha birthday of Lincoln.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
AN FNGLISHMAN'S WAY
 10 KEEP SILVER RESERVE
He Urges it's Adoption and Trial First By This Country.

Washington Feb. 12-Moreton Frew-
 en, a member of parliament, spoke be- fore the house committee on banking and currency today in explanation of the old Goschen system, which pre-
 yideS>for a reserve of silver bullion to be held as security against trade, silver
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13
WEATHER TODAY

Washington. Feb. l2-In south fair: snow in north Thursday. Friday fair Warmer
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13

MONEY TO LOAN.-E you want to build and need some money, come and see me; my rates are the lowest. E. E. Pascoe. I1O North Center Street
Arizona republican., 1908-02-13

FOR SALE.-New five room brick cottage. Electric lights, gas. bath, toilet North 2nd Street, near Fill more. Ten per cent cash. Balance in payments like rent. E. E. Pascoe, 110 North Center Street.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-17
PARLIAMENT
OF SWEDEN
Formally Opened by King
Gustaf Who Says He
Will Be Good
Suffrage Bill Will Be Passed
But Does Not Include
Women

Stockholm, Jan. l6-The formal OPP
ening of the first parliament under the
reign of King Olaf took place in this
city today with simple ceremonies. The
king, who was present, in speech
from the throne, referring to the hea-
Wy responsibility that had developed
upon him since the death of King
Oscar, promised, in whole-hearted zeal
for the prosperity and progress Of the
fatherland, always to try to fulfill his
duty
TT is my hope,'' the king said, lin
both good days and evil days, to be
supported by my Swedish people in
common work for the veal of the faith
erland."
Continuing, his majesty announced
that the suffrage bill adopted at the
last session of the rigsdag would be
re-submitted to the present house for
final approval, but he said there was
no intention of giving the franchise to
women for the present.
Special commissions are consider
ing joint scheme for naval and mill
tary national defense, as well as the
question of relations between employ.
ers and workmen.
The budget 10 rthe next fiscal year
was then presented to the rigsdag. 1t
foots up $5S,500,O0O. Parliament was
asked to authorize loan Of $4,6OO,000
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-17
A Hero Worshiper.


There Is Testimony to Sir Walter
SCOTS popularity with all classes ID
the 'Burford Papers,. a, chronicle Of
former days and doings in England
and Scotland, II
In 1881 Scott was; inyited5to break.
fast at an Edinburgh house He was
SO pleased with fhe Yarmouth bloat,
ers that were served piping hot, that
one OF the feminine guests went to the
market the next day to order some for
him to be sent to Sussex place. where
he was. staying.
81 don't send so far" said the. fish
monger. sH9
Il II am sorry" said the lady. "The
order was for Sir Walter Scott,
The rough, fshfponger started back,
them pushed forward to-. the lady
through his piles of fish.
.'For Sir Water Scott did sou say,
madam? Sir Walter Scott? Bless my
soul, be shall have them directly if !
have to carry them myself! Sir Walter
Scott! They. shall be with him to.
night" Then pausing. mo, not to,
night for tomorrow morning fresh
cargo comes in. and he shall have them
for his breakfast Sir Walter Scott!'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-17
The Burning Of Green Wooa.

Every one who enjoys sitting by a
wood fire must have observed how the
wood sputters and Kisses and frequent
ly gives off little jets of flames and
how the pieces craelSle and fly off at
a considerable distance This is caused
by the water in the wood. which, con-
fined in the cells, becomes heated and
generates steam. It is a curious fact
that intense heat and intense cold
produce fractures in, various sub.
stances. In the most extreme cold
weather it is not uncommon. especially
If the cold has come on suddenly, to
find trees that are split from the
ground to the top by the action OF
frost. Freezing expands the water In
the cells Of the wood, and SO suddenly
is this done that the trees burst az
would pitcher or mug In which wa.
ter was confined.