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Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
SINGLE AMERICAN HOOK
 PUT THE FRESHMAN OUT
The Fight of Burns and Roche Lasted Minute and a Half.

Dublin, March 11.-TOmmy Burns, the American heavyweight made short work of Jim Roche the Irish champion in their contest this evening at Thea ter Royal. for the worlds heavyweight championship. Practically only one blow was struck. Burns knocked Roche out when hardily more than a minute of the first round was. completed by a short hook to the jaw. So quickly did the end come that the great crowd could hardly realize what had happen ed
 When the men entered the ring it was evident that the sluggish Roche was no match for the more experienced Burns. They spared less than a min ute. Roche acted all together on the defensive while the American endeav- ored to find an opening. Then Burns feinted and quickly put a short right to the jaw and Roche went down. He was badly dazed although he strug gled to regain his feet, but was unable to do so before the fatal ten was count ed. Immediately after the count Roche got to his feet but staggered about the stage and when he recovered himself ne went over ana SUlHlnSlN COHBTdl- ulated the winner He said he had met a better man.
 The fight was for a purse of s7500 put up by a syndicate of which Rich ard Croker, the former Tammany Iead- CT was a member, and a side bet of S2500. In addition Burns bet S700O on himself al odds of to l. The ring side betting was to on Burns.
 The blow which decided the fight was the only one of any consequence during the minute ana tnirty-eight seconds the men were in the ring Burns said following the fight that it was the easiest he had ever had. He expected the fight to go few rounds, though he was never in doubt as to the final result. Burns stated that he was willing to give Roche another chance, if a sufficient inducement were forth coming. He k now considering an offer provisionally made by the Dublin syndicate for a match with Bill Squires under the same terms as that with Roche.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
LIMIT ON DISPATCHES
 FROM MAGDALENA BAY
Hereafter Only Sevent-FNe Words Allowed
 From This Source
Admiral Evans Regret That That Magnificent HarbOr is Not Situated North of an Extension the In- terfatiOnaI Line.

Magdalena Bay. March 13.-CVia San Diego)-Rear Admiral Evans sat for several hours enjoying the semi -tropi- cal sun today in an arm chair placed on the after bridge of the flagship Con- necticut. gazing out over the broad waters of the bay. admiring the won derful advantages in this out-of-the- way harhor.
 He pointed out its merits as a naval base in detail and regretted that its counterpart was not located along the southwestern shores of the United States.
 Tt would be a great thing for us he exclaimed.
 What a fine place for our purposes. deep water high surrounding, hills. and deserted shores, which permit any range Of target practice"
 As the Admiral was speaking. the Georgia. Admiral Enery's flagship of the second division Of the first squad ron steamed within the anchorage ra- dius of the fleet, returning from the target range. She came at a rapid speed between the ships. making her way to the head of the division on the starboard bow of the Connecticut. The Admiral watched the vessel for a mo- ment and then turning half way in his chair spoke some orders to q member Of his staff. Immediately there was stirring activity on the bridge with a half dozen officers mounting with en- ergy and swiftness to execute the la conic order of the commander in chief Meantime the Georgia moved into her allotted position and her anchor was Jet go. The chain rattled through the starboard port hole and she came to a
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
A GERMAN SPECIALIST
Does Not Believe the Fleet Will Return
 Through Suez Canal

Berlin, March 17.-COunt Ernest Reventlow. the naval specialist, has published his appreciation of the voy- age made b,' the American battleship fleet. The writer doubts very much whether the naval strategists at Washington will advise the fleet to re- turn to the Atlantic by way of the Suez canal, after it has visited Aus tralia and the Philippines.
 Count Reventlow who is rather close ly in touch with the German admiralty, considers that the political effect of the American naval demonstration will be largely lost unless the fleet remains in the Pacific until the Pana ma canal is completed. He comments, however, the wisdom of Washington sending the fleet to Australia in view of the fact that the British alliance with Japan is hated by that country.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18

stop directly in line with the other vessels. Well done Georgia" the Admiral remarked almost casually The words were repeated with a shout by the side officer of the bridge. and up the main mast shot a signal of commendation to the Georgia. The acknowledgement came back instantly
 Admiral Evans said it was very like ly that he would go out to the target range with the Connecticut when she engaged in record target practice. He said that his tender. the Yankton would be here by that time. He might go aboard her, but more likely he would remain on the flagship
 The freight and supply ship the , Glacier, shows some evidence of the hard voyage. Her port hawse pipe is broken in two. her spirit broken short off. The hawse pipe was broken at Puenta Arenas, where a merchant ship ran into her while she was at anchor Her figure head had been broken off at the bow and dashed temporarily with ropes. The Mexican gun boat Tampico arrived at the bay shortly before sun down last night and came to anchor between the flagship and the town. Lieut.. Ortegay stated that he had come to add to Governor Sanginez' welcome to the fleet. but the premature arrival of the Admiral Evans fleet precluded his participating in the ceremony. The Tampico brought the main government officials as was anti cipated.
 Admiral Evans has placea limit of seventy-five words on the nightly wire less press dispatches to be filed by the correspondents with the fleet The
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
THE HOUSE.

Washington. March 17.-Praise of Roosevelt. Secretary Taft and William J. Bryan was heard in the house today during the general debate in the pen siCn appropriation bill The first speaker was Mir Kennedy of Ohio who lauded the president and his policies, as well as Secretary Taft, who he said would bring glory and prestige to the country as president. The com mendation of Bryan came from Ollie James of Kentucky. who predicted that the Nebraskan would be elected pres ident next November.
 An exhaustive speech in advocacy of the Fowler bill was made by MT. Prince of Illinois. Other speakers were MT. Brunadge of Arkansas who criticised the inaction of the present congress. and MT Floyd. his colleague. who urged legislation to regulate the trusts.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
THE SILENT DAY AT SAN DIEGO.

He SlleNl OH1 Al SAN DIEGO.
 San Diego, March 17.-Despite the earnest endeavOrs to do so. the gov ernment wireless station at Point Lo- ma, regarded as the most powerful and efficient on the entire Pacific Coast had been unable to get into communi- cation with Admiral Evans fleet at Magdalena Bay during the day Rarely Is communication established until well along into the night. As only one of the ships is allowed to send at time, the press of official business keeps the operators constantly at their keys and telephone receivers during the early part of the morning. Day break always interrupts connection with Magdalena Bay, the distance be- ing too great for the ethereal waves travelling in competition with the short fast flying light waves set in motion by the sun. No dispatches were re- ceived during the day at any of the Pacific Coast stations. the operators here declare, despite the fact this af- ternOon. a publication of items pur- porting to give record of some of the days doings at Magdalena
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18

order of precedence is established by drawing lots, under the direction of Lieut. Commander Lloyd H. Chandler, flag secretary. No press dispatches can be sent until the official business is all cleared up. So far, there is no indication that official dispatches will mOnopoliZe the wireless establishment for some time to come. Communica tion with Point Loma is seldom es- tablished until well past midnight, and daybreak puts an end to the atmOs- pheric connection so that the hours for sending and receiving are limited in- deed.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
REDUCTION OF BAIL
Asked for by Ruef in Application for
 Habeas Corpus Writ

San Francisco. March 17.-I.ate this afternoon the appellate court granted Abraham Ruefs application for d writ of habeas corpus. making it re- turnable on Friday, March 20.
 The writ asks that the district at tOrney be compelled to show cause why Ruefs bail should not be reduced to a reasonable amount and that the duplicate indictments about 40 in number, he dismissed.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18

position to give color tO the idea that there is no great and mighty power organized behind the legislation
 After talking two and half hours LaFollette found himself unable to con- tinue further and suspended remarks until tomorrow. LaFolette was soon surrounded by senators extending their congratulations, most of them being from the demoeratic side.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
WOULD-BE ASSASSlNS
Held in Mexican Jail for Trying to
 Murder a Judge

Fl Paso, March 17.-As the result of an unsuccessful attempt on Saturday night to assassinate Federal Judge Lira, of the northern district of Chi huahua, by firing two shots at him through door, four alleged plotters are held in jail in Juarez, charged with a conspiracy to murders
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
THETHREE DAY WEEK.

Samokin, Pa. March 1.-The Sus- quchanna Coal company. employing 50 .0O0 men and boys. today issued a notice that until further notice the operatives would work three days d week
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18

Road district No. 21 is q special road district. created under an act of the last legislature. It includes the territory along both sides of Central avenue. A bond election for the pur- poses of the district carried last fall
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18
CENTRAL AVE. ROAD DISTRICT.
Bill to Ratify it's Bond Election Intro.
 duced Yesterday.

Washington. D. C., March 17.(Spe- cial)-Delegate Smith introduced a bill ratifying the bonds of road dis trict No 21 in Marcopa county. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18

We invite your inspection of choice designs in san ary bathroom fixtures that will appeal your artistic by their beauty and simplicity and your of economy by their price and durability.
 15 E. Washington St. D. H. BURTIS
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18

build and need some money, come and see me; my rates are the lowest E. E. Pascoe. 11O North Center Street.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-18

FOR SAlE.-New five-room brick cottage. Electric lights, gas. bath, toilet. Nofth 2nd Street, near Fill more. Ten per cent cash. Balance in payments like rent. E. E. Pascoe, 110 North Center Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-09
This Is My Sand Birthday
 Gen. J. Franklin Bell.

Brigadier-General James Franklin Bell, chief of the General staff of the United States Army, was born in Shelbyville, ky, Jan. g. 1856. He was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1878. and for the following six years served on the plains in the Seventh United States Cavalry. His experiences with the Indians were many. He captured "a band of half-breed Crees in South Dakota; was in the Sioux campaign in that State, became adjutant of the regiment and Secretary of the Cavalry and Light Artillery School. He was aide to General Forsyth in California, Arizona and Washington. He served in the Spanish American campaign in the Philippines and was in the Philip pines instruction. He was made cap tain in the regular army in March, 1899, and in July of the same year was appointed colonel of volunteers. He organized the Thirty sixth Infantry of Volunteers immediately and command ed a regiment until the end of the year. He was awarded a medal Of honor for gallantry in action, and at the termination of his command of the regiment was appointed brigadier of volunteers and commanded various bodies until July. 1900. He was pro vost marshall general of the city of Manila, and was afterward appointed brigadier-generaio of the regular army. He returned to the United States in 1908 and served as commandant of the Infantry and Cavalry School and Staff College until he became chief or the general staff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-09
DID WE FORGETs

Amid all the hustle and worry incl
 dent to the beginning of another year probably a comparatively small per centage of the people remembered that wednesday, the Eighth of January, was the anniversary of the day on which Andrew Jackson. Davy Crockett and a few others lambasted the British at New Orleans, but it was, all the same
 In view of some of the battles fought, the numbers engaged and the list of casualties during the war between the States, this New Orleans affair seems almost like a vaudeville performance by comparison. And yet, when we con slder the results that followed this bat tie we can see that it was of vast im- portance, for it was virtually the end ing of the second war with Great Britain. Few battles between great bowers have produced more decisive and far-reaching results, but there have since been so many stirring scenes on such a larger scale that people are apt to forget this episode in our earlier his tory, but 1t is worth remembering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-09

foolish when they awake and sheepish- iy stare at their enemies who are in the same conditiong It would be sight worth looking at.
 And the suggestion of the inventor as to the use of this plan In naval warfare is not less attractive, for war on a crowded ship is even more horri- bie than battle on land, but if this plan is adopted 1t will make it as good as play. Then. instead of "you may begin firing as soon as you are ready. Gridley" she officer in command would say to his men. "Pnt 'em to sleep. boys" and it would be done. oficers and men would alike curl them selves down on the decks, safe In the arms of Morpheus. and dream of home and mother. Then, on waking, the vessels would perhaps have drifted so far apart, that the officers would feel too thoroughly disgusted to try it over. This would be about what would happen if both vessels were fitted out with dope guns. but if only one should be thus provided the bioodiess capture of the other would be just too easy. The scheme Is bully one. we de- eide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-09
sUPPosEs

Once in this country the cry of Am erica for Americana was a popular one with the brethren of the Know Nothing belief Now 1t is said that Asia for the Asiatics" is being rais- ed in certain sections of the Orient. and there are not wanting those who see something portentous in the slo- gan. European occupation of any part of Asia has generally been look ed upon with disfavor and discomfort by the natives. Many and bloody have been the rebellions and uprlsings dur ing modern times. and there has rarely. if ever, been period when peace has prevailed throughout Asia.
 Suppose it were possible for the mill lions and hundreds of millions of peo- pie on that continent to come to an agreement. that they would unite them selves together and work in harmony for the expulsion of all except the na- tive-born inhabitants-would they not make it interesting for foreigners? We suppose such an event is not among even the possibilities, but there would surely be hot times if 1t could be brought about and adhered to.
 No One knows or can know how many people there are in Asia, but 1t is known that 1t is teeming mass of diverse peoples, but most of them prej- udiced against the people and the dom- ination of Europe. If they should unite in the determination to drive out the foreigners there would be such war and carnage as the world has never seen. Most of the natives are fatalists in some form, to whom death has little terror. As a general thing they are cruel and merciless, and if made to believe that they were con- tending for faith and country there would be nothing too horrible for them to do. We suppose such a thing as all Asiatic peoples uniting is not possible, but it would be a record breaking business if it should come about.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-09
,naongst Pssasaat Persons
On the ,Phone
bs Q. .. fAarRsa,Gs.


 He is dear. gentle old fellow and he Is absent-minded. He is especially absent-minded when he uses the teie- phone. which he dId not nave sinN the aays of his youth. Somehow he never feels at ease when he Is .'on" one, even when things are working smoothly; and when he is told very shortly indeed that the number he wants is busy. he IS ut The other day he took the receiver from the hook and when Central asked "Number?" he bowed and answered in ms kind. quiet tones.
 If you please. Madam. wish to talk with person at the telephone number eight thousand. seven hundred and ninety-seven."
 .m.Busy.ss replied Central. s Madam, 1t is not busy stiill"
 Flight seven nine seven IS your mum Der" returned Central. Didn't you
 "Exactly. Madam; that is--er--yes; 1t is the. same thing-eight-ssven
 T say. eight thousand. seven hum dred and ninety-seven is your number" Central insisted. What number do you want?"
 Flight thous---"
 That telephone you are talking througil-that thing you have In your hand Is eight-seven- ine-seyen. What number do you want to talk to?"
 The gentle old mans gaze wandered. In it's wandering 1t went straight be- fore him to the card in front of his face; upon 1t we're the mystic words, 'sThis telephone Is number S797."
 "I think | don't want any number at ali Madam" he said at last. T shall call the carriage"
 few minutes later he wSs lying back in the old barouche with Uncle Hubert gently urging the ancient pair of blacks that logged as they listed be- cause they were in no greater hurry than Hubert or his kind old master.
 Mir. R. E. l.. Mel of Selma left Montgomery yesterday after brief visitation. MT. Niel's coming was for the purpose of hearing Madam But terfiy" at the Grand but he had left few hours In which he saw some of the many friends who always welcome him to Montgomery.
 Mir ". F. Stilwell of Alexander City has been called to the city by the ill., ness of his sister. Mrs. Mary Whatley, who Is very i'll at an inflrmary.
 NIT. Robert H. Mangum of Selma was a visitor to Montgomery yesterday,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-09
PuTTING THEM To sLnEP.

Volumes and tones have been writ ten about the horrors of war. Li- braries might we'll be filled with the books and essays, the speeches and ser mons that have gone forth against the cruelty of men killing each other. in most cases men who have no desire to hurt each other and no enmIty in their hearts. and to whom the very thought of taking human life would be abhorrent under ordinary circum- stances.
 go on. as they have gone on since men existed in numbers sufficient to make war on each other. To talk of humane war" is largely an absurdity The object of war is to give battle to the enemy, and the object of giving battle is to kill or disable as many of the other side as possible. We do not put the vanquished foes to death, nor massacre the men, women and chill dren, but when men enter Into bat tie they intend to kill. That is what they are there for. in fact.
 Numerous and various" says The Boston Globe, "have been the devices suggested for wagfng bloodless war, and now comes a Newtonville inventor with the latest and most original. His plan is to dope the enemy. He has in- vented a submarine that throws a shell filled with a non-explosive and sleep producing drug. The shell. penetrat- ing the side of hostile ship, dischargt es its contents and produces instant sleep, which, however. is not fatal to the victims. Before they wake up they find themselves prisoners and unable to continue the fight. Eminent naval experts and scientists are said to have endorsed the invention.
 Why Is not this humane principle susceptible of indefinite extension? Why should it not be applied to warfare on land as well as on sea? And why could it not be adapted, in some mod flied form, to all hostilities and con troversies? Not. agree with thine ad. versary quickly, .but fill him with dope, Don't argue with him. Don't light him. Just talk him to sleep. Surely the Newtonville inventor did not flch his idea from the eminent Preacher in the White House, but the similari- ty in the two plans of warfare is mo- ticeable.'
 That now. is something like. and we seize the first opportunity to ten der the thanks of the meeting to this inventor. ITO sleep. perchance to dream"-that is far preferable to be- ing buried on the field of honor, or in a ditch. We can faintly imagine line of battle all ready to commence firing or to charge the foe, when sud denly they find themselves seized with an irresistible and simultaneous desire to indulge in a quiet nap and yield to it, for there's nothing else to do. Later they wake up and find them selves prisoners and wonder how it all came about. And imagine two armies confronting each other, and, instead of opening fire they get down just where they are and are off to the land of slumber wouldn't they look and feel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-09
English Pennies scarce.

America is not the only country with rency difficulty in London. It may not call for such extended reference in the next Kings speech to Parlia- ment as the American problem did in President Roosevelts message to Con gress, but 1t is causing considerable trouble in the city nevertheless.
 The New York banks are unable to pay their depositors in gold currency in London the banks are unable to supply their customers with coppers There is no difficulty in cashlng a check at any London bank if the de- positor Is content with gold and silver in exchange. But should he demand any considerable sum in pennies the agitated cashier will refer him to the glass -inclosed inner office, where, the stern faced manager will resolutely re- fuse to part with more than a grudg- ing pittanee from hts precious hoard.