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Arizona republican., 1908-10-22

some additional facts were learned merely of incidental interest. Dick Ahalt, the night cook at Class Bros restaurant, was the nearest to an eye witness. Clark had ordered a ham burger in the restaurant before going into the Hoffman the first time. He did not wait for it to be cooked but left immediately and Ahalt followed him out to see if he could not per suade him to return and eat it. He peeped into the Hoffman while the initial quarrel was going on and heard Clark tell Fletcher he was go- ing to lick him. The latter replied that he would not because he wasn't going to let him. They walked to the back end of the barroom and Ahalt returned to his cooking.
 It was only a very few minutes af- ter that he heard the shot and step ped to the alley door only a few feet from the range. and saw Fletcher at the entrance of the alley. Thinking he might shoot again and observing Clark lying on the ground. he said Don't do that, Dick" and Fletcher immediately dropped his gun to his sue anu duNduttu lONdIu CltI h Within a few feet of him he stopped and asked if there was an officer around, or a witness, both men then being close to Clark. Fletcher then advanced, picked up the rifle with his left hand and said, There's his gun; I did it in self defense" Some one suggested that Dick hand the rifle over to him and he replied mega lively, saying he wanted an officer to come and get it just as it was.
 It appears from all stories that the time elapsing between Clark's first visit to the Hoffman and the shoot ing, was less than was reported Tues day night. and was probably not over ten or fifteen minutes. or whatever was necessary for Clark to walk through the Anheuser and try to get his revolver, and then around through the Casino, where he got the rifle.
 It is stated by the porter of the Hoffman that Fletcher was standing with his back toward the alley. look ing up and down Center street when he. the porter, saw Clark coming down the alley and warned Fletcher to look out Dick turned and a mo- mcnt after, the shooting occurred.
 The weapon Clark carried was a repeating rifle of a model that few people. especially those who had ac- cess to it Tuesday night, were fla miliar with. and only a few had official license to handle it. Those who did either did not know how to examine it's magazine or felt that Al .S.T hour for such a proceeding. Con flicting stories were in circulation as to whether it was loaded or not and the fact was not determined until an examination in the office of Jus tice Johnstone yesterday afternoon, when the gun was found to be empty. However. Fletcher had no knowledge of that fact.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, Sept r, 1908.
 Notice is hereby given that Robert H. Woolf, of Phoenix. Arizona, who on september r, 1903, made Home stead Application No. 4702. Serial No. 0S97). for Lots and 4. and F 1-2 NV IA, section 1, township IS, range 2 F., c. & s. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Register and Receiver of U. S. Land Office, at Phoenix, Arizona, on the 30th day of October. 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 L. M. Hoghe, of Phoenix, Arizona; Fred s. Tait, of Phoenix, Arizona; Albert BrOmmell, of Phoenix, Arizona; Tom Clarke, of Phoenix, Arizona.
 LYMAN w. WAKEFIELD,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the An nual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway Company will be held at the office of this Company, in the City of Prescott, Territory of Arizona, on We'd nesday, the 18th day of November 1908. at F o'clock noon of said day. for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Books for the transfer of stock will be closed November 3rd, re- maining closed until December 3rd. 1908 Dated at Prescott. Arizona, this 18th day of October. 1908.
 (Signed) F. NJ. MURPHY,
 President. WALLACE FAIRBANK,
 Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22
WOUNDED MANS CONDITION
It is Critical Indeed and There Were Doubts If He Would Survive the Night--Lower Limbs are Paralyzed.

At late hour last night reports from the hospital were that the con- dition of Tom Clark, who was shot Tuesday evening, was practically un- changed and that it is about as criti- cal as it could be. The chances were not favorable for his living through the night.
 It was learned that his lower limbs are paralyzed and just what that in dicates is somewhat problematical. It is quite suggestive that the bullet is resting against or has cut the spinal cord. in which event it is quite cer- tain that if he recovers be will never have the use Of his lower limbs again. On the other hand there is about one chance in twenty-five that the spinal cord is uninjured and that the par alysis ensues from the scycrinG of some of the smaller nerves. In that case there is hope that these nerves might eventually be mended in some degree by the restorative processes of nature. The patient was conscious last night but of course very weak and uncommunicativc.
 The most interesting event of yes terday in connection with the case was a statement made by Clark that he did not care to see Dick Fletcher, who shot him, prosecuted. He said that he recognized that he could blame no one but himself, as he was intoxicated at the time and could hardly recall his actions though he diG remember going after a gun. in timating that he probably would have used it if he had had the opportunity. He and Fletcher have been friends and the only feeling between them was engendered during the events of the unfortunate evening.
 Nothing was developed yesterday in conflict with the report in The Re publican yesterday morning. though
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22

WALLACE FAIRBANK,
 Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22
TEXAS HoRsETHIEF-Gover-

nor Kibbey yesterday honOred a requi- sition of Governor Campbell of Texas for the custody of one Sid Wilson who is wanted in Red River county, Texas for the crime of horsestealing. The warrant was forwarded last evening to Will Weaver. sheriff of Red River county, who is now in Douglas where Wilson is in jail. Wilson was cap tured sometime ago by Harry Wheeler, captain of the Arizona rangers.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22
ELEVEN RUFF JURYMEN

san Francisco, Cal. Oct. 21.-In Judge Lawlor's court this forenoon, one more juror, George H. Cross, a hotel keeper was sworn to try Abraham Ruef for bribery. This left only one vacan- cy in the box
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22
10 the Stockholders of the V3

shave, 10 cents, hair cut, g cents, 12O N. 1st st, NJ. PeIOsO.
 To the Stockholders of the Vaughn Ductile Metals Company:
 You, and each of you. will please take notice, that a Special meeting of the Stockholders of the Vaughn Due tile Metals Company will be held at the office of the Company at Phoenix, Ari zOna, on the 2Sth day of October, 1908 at 10 o'clock a. n., to consider a propo- sitiOn for the sale of the assets of the Company and for the transaction of such other business in connection herewith, as may come before the meeting.
 By order of the stockholders.
 C. W. EBERLE, Actin
 c. w. EBERLE, Acting Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-22
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Arizona republican., 1908-10-22

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-21

the funeral had taken place the day before. An
aged aunt of Miss Dentons and the four servants
occupied the house AStro and his assistant
introduced to the old lady, then went mme
diatey up to the boudoir where the body had been
found Here at Astros request, the exact situation
discovered at that time explained by James, the
of all work, whom Marie had referred to as
the butler.
He pointed out the position in which he had found
the corpse. She lay face downward; her hair
somewhat diSarranged. The square, cheerful, blue
and white boudoir filled with sunlight
streaming in from the high French windows which led
to small balcony outside Many of Miss Dentons
collar handkerchief the bureau and, on small
table, book face down where she had left it. made
it if the owner had only just left the
on some trif1ing Grand.
The old lady silently handed Astro photograph of
her Mecca beautiful woman of twentythree, with
the frank and winning expression of young girl.
Astro handed it to Vaeska, who looked at it in adj
miration and regret. The aunt explained further
that Elizabeth Cher niece) in low necked white
MULE dress. She had come down for dinner; but,
finding that she had forgotten her handkerchief had
gone back up stairs to get it. She had not hurried,
dinner had not been served. Her aunt did not
think it strange that she did not return in ten
fifteen minutes Then she had heard Marie scream
to Frank and she herself had followed him up, and
had been there when he opened the door.
The old lady was too overcome to 60 further; but
Frank corroborated Massons previous story Both
doors had been locked and the keys withdrawn.
The windows open. No footprints traces of
any kind had been found outside by the police.
Frank himself had been the lower front hall at the
time rolling up some rugs, and had heard the sound
of voices up stairs and had wondered at them. One
voice he thought sounded much like Mare'S. 1t
about five minutes he thought, between the
time when he heard the voice and the laughter-for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-21

meaningly, The principle by which muscle reading
is accomplished. is this: The person that is held
in minute circle until he finds the point of
least resistance to his motion. He moves, then, in
this line as long his holders unconsciously guide
him in that direction The principle is true of
any problem of this sort. Let us wait, until we are
guided by something that seems characteristic of
this special crime. The cab and the street bust
ness was simple enough to you, SUPPOSED"
Valeska pouted. 'Oh. I'm not altogether fool
l saw the horsehairs Mr. Massons overcoat. Of
course the driver going fast and reined up short
He went to the central office first of course, to
if there was any there AS for the street car,
why he had Broadway transfer in his hand when
he came in here He was in too much of hurry to
take cross town car for the four blocks. Am 1
right"
The seer chuckled Very good. When l get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-21

Miss Denton a month ago was not at all well.
The doctors found her heart to be weak. They
thought that the excitement of wedding and its
preparation would be too much for her, and feared
a collapse
Astro resumed his distracted pose. Valeska bent
her brows. Mason gazed mournfully out of the
window
Alghting at Hamphurst. they took carriage,
and were driven to the Denton house, an old
fashioned two-and-a half-story frame building,
painted yellow, with white trimmings. 1t
rounded with beautiful wine glass ems which
scattered the grounds A wide lawn stretched
in front and on one side with gravel driveway to
the residence and stable in the rear. The place
had air of quiet peaceful responsibility. 1t
seemed to the last degree improbable as the
of such tragedy as had been recently enacted.
The officers had finished their Investigations, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-21

NOIk. IL see VIC liioio
first. There's no need of
your going. You'd better
get back to your work on the
zodiac. Look up Napo-
Icons notes on the subject.
His was the biggest intellect
the stars ever fooled. 1t will
teach you how to fool lesser
ones. But get a good nights
rest. There'll be something
more than horsehairs to look
for at Hamphurst to-mor-
row. I'll look over the
papers and see what is
known about this murder.
Mason was too excited to
tell half"
A FTER reading for a half
n hour, Astro yawned.
shook himself, and changed
from the cynical psycholo-
gist to a man of keen, brisk
manner and alert glance
His private hanson with
the green wheels, which was
always kept waiting at the
door of the 5oth-st. studio,
took him RAPIDLY down town.
A half-hour later he was
looking through the cell
door at Marie DUBOIS. the
French maid of the late
Miss Denton.
She was eager to talk, and
volubly protested her limo
cence. Astro let her run on
without questions, until she
had finally told all she knew
of the affair, which was
little enough, apparently.
She had started up to Miss
Denton's room at about
half-past six to get a
cashmere shawl which was
to be sent to the clean
er's. Halfway up the side
hearing voices inside the
however, recognize Miss D.
there was a higher pitc
Great God" several times
laughter; then came a shr
something like the fall of
All this so alarmed her that
boudoir door. Finding that
to the butler, gave him her {
to investigate. The voice sh
an old woman's. The butlel
the chauffeur, who was in tn
And how about the lett
Miss Denton, which were
Astro inquired.
"Oh, Mees Denton. she gi
her fiance!" the girl protes
noon she make re paquette
say l steal re letters! 1t ee
/ seen a man so good like 4
He ees gentleman. Why l
began to weep.
Let me see your hand,
The girl gave him a sic
Astro looked at it for a few
Marie, did Mr.. Mason ever
A wave of sudden color
but she cried out excitedly,
non, par example! Why he
not re beautiful Mees Dentol
Astro smiled graphically
rest of the evening he sp
obscure Hebrew texts from
pairing them with the publis
IN the train down to Har
~ son was morose and ia
nervous and impatient to ge
out the window sullenly all
her best to be agreeable;
his reverie only once. to ask
Why was the date of yo
Mr.. Masson?"
Mason scowled, then sigh
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-23
1889 ARE KILLED,
21,774 INJURED IN 3
MONTHS BY ROADS
Startling Loss Of Life Shown in Acci-
dent Bulletin Issued by Inter-
state Commerce COM
mission

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Startling
figures appear In the accident bulletin
just issued by the interstate commerce
commission. covering the months of
July, August and September, 1907. The
report shows that the number of
casualties on railroads during that
quarterly period were 23O63, including
1889 killed and 21,724 injured. This is
an increase of 157 in killed and 3056 in
injured, as compared with the corrs-
spending period of 1906.
Collisions are: Derailments in the
quarter numbered 1853, including 2245
collisions and 2034 derailments from
other causes, of which 800 collisions and
222 derailments affected passenger
trains.
The damage to cars, engines and
roadway by these accidents amounted
to $3,605, 696. This shows an increase
In the number of collisions and derail-
ments Of 607 over the corresponding
period of 1906.
1t is stated by the commission that
the worst accident in the record, which
caused the death of twenty-six persons
and the injury of thirty-three, was the
result of a collision between an east
bound passenger and a westbound
freight, and was due to an error in
sending or repeating the number desig-
mating one of the trains in a dis
patcher's order.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-23

COLLIDE, 20
MISS ING
SCORE OF PASSENGERS DRIFT
IN FOG
Big Vessels Crash Near Rotterdam.
Several Women Among Those
Who Have Not Been Ac-
counted For


BY Associated Press.
ROTTERDAM, Jan. 22.-The steamer
Amsterdam, belonging to the Great
Eastern Railway company, and the
British steamer Administer, from New
York December 20 for Rotterdam, col
Nded last night near Nieuwe Waterweg.
There is much anxiety over the fact
that one of the Amsterdam's boats still
is unaccounted for. The missing boat is
reported to contain a dozen or score
of passengers, or members of the crew,
several women being included.
No list of passengers on the Amster-
dam is available. Therefore 1t is i'm
possible to say how many people are
missing.
Earlier in the day it was taken for
granted that all were rescued, and even
now it is confidently expected by the
Great Eastern company officials that
the boat has been picked up by pass
ing vessel. The fog continues so thick
that all efforts of searching parties thus
far have proved unaVailing.
According TO the latest reports from
the Hook of Holland the missing boat
was we'll provisioned for several days
1t carried oars, sails and compass.
The transfer of passengers from the
Amsterdam was carried out in an order
ly manner the passengers being care
fully distributed, the women first, with
a complement of the crew for each boat.
The steamer Administer was easily Visi-
BILE and therefore the missing boat
might have lost its way through being
carried out by the tide.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-23
BATTLESHlP FLEET TAKES
FAREWELL OF RIO JANElRo
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 22.-To the
boom of guns and cheers of thousands
on the accompanying pleasure craft,
the American warships sailed from Rio
de Janeiro this afternoon bound for
Puenta Arenas, on Magellan straits.
Ten days will bring the fleet almost
midway on it's 14,000-mile cruise to San
Francisco, and the ships and the men
carried with them today the good
wishes of the whole Brazilian nation.
Not an untoward incident has marked
the visit of the Americans here. They
were feasted and feted, both officers
and men, during their sojourn in Rio.
and half the population turned out from
early in the morning to give them a
fitting farewell.
AS upon the arrival of the fleet, 50
upon it's departure, the quays, the pub
lie buildings and the hills were crowded
with thousands watching the warships
until they had disappeared through the
mouth of the bay into the open sea.
The president of the republic, DR..
Penna, came to Rio de Janeiro from Pc
tropolis about II O'Clock, and proceeded
on the yacht Sylvia down to where the
warships were lying. He went aboard
the cruiser Benjamin Constant, which
was in readiness to accompany the
American fleet, and made tour of all
the American ships. Accompanied by
Admiral Alencar, minister of marine,
and DR.. L. Mueller minister of public
works, and other high officials, he vis-
tied the divisional flagship Minnesota,
remaining there about an hour. Ad-
miral Thomas, commander of the flag
ship; Capt. Hubbard and the American
ambassador, Irving B. Dudley, received
him with all honors, and the band
played the Brazilian national anthem.
In the salon of the Minnesota there
was a mutual exchange of greetings.
About o'clock the American ships
began to move, passing out in single
column and in inverse order, according
to divisions, the Alabama leading. The
three divisions of the Brazilian navy
followed, composed of three battleships.
seven cruisers and six destroyers. In
the vicinity of Fort Villagegon the
steamers circled about, having on board
thousands of spectators from shore.
Hundreds of launches and small craft
from the sporting clubs, all gaily deco
rated, were there also, forming a STIR
ring spectacle.
Capt. r. R. Ingersoll, chief of staff
to Rear Admiral Evans, on being inter-
viewed before the departure of the
fleet, said he had no special plans for
the passage of the ships through
Magellan straits. They will go through,
however, he said, as solid fleet
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-23

MILLIONS
ASKED FOR
DEFENSES
FEAR INVASION BY HOSTILE
FORCES
COUNTRY OPEN TO ATTACKS or
JAPANESE
Representative Kahn of California
Yields to Demands of Western
Commercial Bodies and Intro-
duces Bill for Vessels

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Caiifornia
and the other coast states, fearful lest
Japanese invaders may some day lay
waste their cities. have made an urgent
demand for Notifications; the result is
a bill introduced in the house today
by Representative Kahn of California.
providing for the defense of the Pacific
coast ports.
This bill, which is considered only
beginning, appropriates $1,oo0,o00 to-
ward the construction by contract of
submarine torpedo boats for the Pacific
coast.
These boats are to be of the most
approved type and to cost not less
than $5,OOO,OOO.
With these submarine vessels guard
ing the ports of the Pacific long step
will have been taken in the work of
fortifying. Other big projects will be
considered later when they are brought
up in the form of bills.
Western commercial organizations
have been deluging their representa-
tives in congress during the present
session with requests that attention
be given at once to the unprotected
coast. Senators and representatives
from the coast openly admit that their
constituents have expressed consider
able alarm because of the lack of de-
fense. In case of war with Japan, 1t
has been argued, it would be compare
lively easy for the enemy to destroy
any of the coast, cities and lay waste
the country.
now under consideration, and the land
fortifications, for which provision is
| being made, the officials at Washington
hope soon to have the Pacific coast in
position to repel any possible in
vaders.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-23
PARKER MAKES SHARP
CRITICISM OF BRYAN
Former Nominee Comments Rather
caustieaIIy on Nebraskan's Ut-
terance Regarding EIec-
ton in 1904
BY Associated Press.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 22.-Alton b.
Parker, Democratic candidate for presi-
dent in 1904, commented tonight on the
speech of w. j. Bryan before the Ken
tuck legislature yesterday, in which
Mr.. Bryan was quoted as saying that
in 1904 he took his medicine in Par
ker. Parker was the man above all
others l did not want"
What a pity" said Judge Parker,
that Mr.. Bryan failed to be equally
frank in 1908. Had he done so the situa-
ton of the party would have been
vastly better than it is. There were
few Democrats in that year who
thought it wise to have a third term
candidate. But every man of sense
knew that unless man could be found
who would receive Mr.. Bryan's support
his warm personal following would seek
revenge for the defeat of 1896 and 1900"