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Evening star., 1909-04-21
SIXTY DEAD At TABRIz Fight
DESPERATE SORTIE IN WHICH
AMERICAN WAS KILLED.
Russian General to Lead Proposed
Expedition Into Persia for the
Relief of Foreigners.

TABRIZ. Persia. April 2i.-The national
lists lost 60 men killed and loo wounded in
the sortie from this city yesterday, in
which II. c. Baskerville. an American
school teacher, lost his life.
The armistice arranged by the shah for
the purpose of bringing in provisions is
not regarded with enthusiasm here. as the
absence or transport makes provisioning
the town very difficult.
HFLIS. April 21.-Gen. Snarsky. who
commanded the Russian punitive expedi-
tion to Julia in 1903, has been designa ted
TO lead the proposed Russian expedition
Evening star., 1909-04-21
GRAFT CHARGES IN HAWAII.
Legislators Accused of Introducing
Bills to Get Translation Fees.

HONOLULU. April II. via San Fran
cisco, April o1.-Charges of graft have
been preferred in the house of representa-
tives and a demand for an investigation
has been made The graft is rather of
petty kind. 1t Is alleged that some of the
Hawaiian members have turned thrifty
penny by translating bills from English
into Hawaiian for the house. turning in
the bills in the name of some thiry party.
1t is even charged that some of the
members have introduced bills for the
sole purpose Of getting the "rake-off'' for
translating them
The act creating the territory provides
that the proceedings of the legislature
shall be in English: but ever since the
organizat ton of the territory the practice
has prevailed of translating all bills into
Hawaiian and having them printed in
that language for the benefit of the men,
bers of the legislature who do not speak
or understand English.
The charges and the demand for an
investigation have been brought to the
surface partly as a result of the revolt
against the alleged big stick methods
of the speaker. H. l.. Holstein.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
COUNT FIGHTS sPRECKELs.
Frenchman Resented Criticism Print
ed in MiIlionaire's Newspaper.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2l.-Enraged
by an article In the Call which declared
the recall of the French official to be a
great relief to French society here. and
that he would Immediately ''entrain for
France" Count F. de Jouffroy d'Abbans.
attache of the French consulate, created
a sensation in the Pacific Union Club at
the luncheon hour by punching ]. d.
Spreckels.
The count repaired to the club and
waited for Spreckels. On his appearance
the count demanded an explanation for
the attack on him. Spreckels declined to
discuss the matter. whereupon the count
landed right and left on the millionaire s
face Spreckels returned with a blow
which blackened one of the Frenchman's 5
eyes, and followed with another which
knocked the Frenchman down.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
PATTEN OFF TO INSPECT WHEAT
NOTED BULL LEADER TO LOOK
UP CONFLICTING REPORTS.
Leaves Chicago Quietly With Elk
pert for Fields in Illinois and
Adjacent States.

CHICAGO, April 21.-James A. Pat
today personally to inspect the crop
outlook, particularly as it bears on the
amount Of wheat which may be deliver
ed to him on July contracts.
Mr.. Patterns departure was made
quietly. and was discovered by the ma
jority of his associates only after 1T had
been an accomplished fact. He is dc-
companied by an expert. and it is be-
lieved will inspect the winter wheat
crop in Illinois and adjacent states,
among them Missouri. where reports
are conflicting.
The most recent tidings from that
commonwealth were bearish, declaring
that, despite a backward season and
ployfng under. an average crop was ex-
pected.
Important to Traders.
Whether this neighboring state will
be able to deliver new crop wheat in
July is a matter Of greatest Importance
to traders, as the bulls have operated
on the theory that this wheat will not
be available for delivery here; the
bears, Of course. to the contrary.
The bull leaders destination was
carefully preserved a secret by those
supposed to know. The trip will af-
tremendous strain under which he has
been laboring for some months.
The market was rather featureless
early in the session today. July reluc-
tantly rose a cent from yesterday $
close but the May price seemed content
with the position given it during the
previous. session.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
LEADERS MUCH ENCOURAGED
FIND COMFORT IN INITIATION
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
President Believed to Favor Income
Tax only-if ~TaFiR~ ~8il Fails to =
= Produce Sufficient Revenue.

The republican leaders of the Senate
who are intent upon reliance on standard
republican policies for the raising Of
revenue and protection OF industries were
very much encouraged today over the
plain intimation which has come from
the White House that President Taft is
not Internationally In favor Of an income
tax. There was danger that the Presi-
dents friendliness to an income tax as a
broad proposition, or rather his lack OF
opposition to the principle OF the thing.
might be construed as acquiescence in a
plan to adopt an income tax amendment
as part Of the republican policy for re-
vision Of the tariff.
1t is not at all improbable that il the
impression became a conviction that Pres
ident Taft favored such an amendment
at this time sentiment would be created
in the Senate which might be hard to
overcome. An income tax amendment
once adopted by the Senate by combina-
ton of radical republican and democratic
votes would sweep the House.
View Of Republican Senators.
The republican senators who are work
ing for consistent republican tariff BILL
built along lines laid Down by the repubH-
can national convention, which dictates
the party creed, construe the attitude OF
President Taft to be that an income tax
should be resorted to only II the bill re-
duces the revenues below the point OF
reasonable and economical needs OF the
government. AS they understand. the
President, he wants revision downward
which still will protect home industries
and support the government.
Republicans Expected to Line Up.
1t is expected that this intimation from
the White House will result in an immedi-
ate lineup of all elements Of the republi.
can party in favor of the Payne-Aldrich
bill first and foremost and prevent the Gre
ating Of an insurgent element among re-
publicans of the Senate.
Some work still devolves upon Senator
Aldrich to make good his forecast that the
bill as at present framed will produce
sufiicient revenue 1t Is certain that a
number Of senators are still dubious
about it.: they are still of a Missouri
frame Of mind. 1t is reported through
one source Of information that the Presi-
dent himself is not altogether convinced
but that he has confidence in Senator
Aldrich and Chairman Payne and their
familiarity with the subject, and for tie
moment passes the douDt.
Senator Aidrich has no doubt in his
,, own mind and claims that he Will be able
10 convince every one that the harmo-
EiOus working of the various elements OF
administration, economy, revival of trade
and other forwarding conditions will
bring the desired result.
Evening star., 1909-04-21

stated that Mrs Thompson was COM
PEELED to take wild night ride of forty
miles on horseback to give the Union
commander the news of Morgan's where
abouts. which resulted in his death
Capt Lipscomb visited the hospital
soon after the accident occurred and
found Mrs. Thompson in such condi-
ton, he fears owing to her age, that sne
cannot recover.
She is generally known in G. A. r.
circles She has two children living IN
this city One of them. Mrs. Burgling.
lives at TOT G street southeast. The
other, Orville l.. Bacon. is member OF
the firm Of Bacon & Bailey, meat deal
ers, 912 Louisiana avenue.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Fear Girl Has Been Kidnapped.

CHICAGO, April 2l.-Anna May Sheri-
dan. fifteen years old, a pupil in the
Roman Catholic Assumption School, has
disappeared and her parents fear that
she has been kidnapped. She was injured
several years ago in an accident and
received $1,000 damages. and her father
believes that some one who knows she
has the money is holding her in the
hope of obtaining part of 1t.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Destructive Fire at Atlanta.

ATLANTA. Ga. April 21.-Fire which
started at :35 this morning i'm the third
floor in the building near the corner of
Alabama and South Pryor streets In the
rear Of the Constitution building. occupied
by the keystone Type Founders Company.
destroyed that building and one adjoining
occupied by the Spool Cotton Company
The loss is estimated at $4,000
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Condition of Bob" Elder.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BERRYVILLE, Va, April 21.-The con-
dition of Postmaster j. Robinson Elder,
who shot himself at his residence here
Monday, is slightly improved today. While
Mr. Elders physicians will not say that
they expect him to recover the fact that
he has held his own up to this time is
considered decidedly encouraging.
Evening star., 1909-04-21

Assistant Secretary Hilles Sworn In.
Charles D. Hilles was sworn in late
yesterday afternoon as assistant secretary
OF the Treasury. succeeding Louis A
Coolidge The oath was administered by
James N. Fitzpatrick of the appointment
division. Mr.. Hilles is from Dobbs Ferry
n. Y.
Evening star., 1909-04-21

into Persia. This expedition has been
organized at the suggestion Of Great
Britain for the relief Of the foreigners at
Tabriz. Its departure. however, has been
postponed on account Of the armistice
granted by the shah. The vanguard.
consisting Of the Sd Battalion Of eau
casian Rihemen, Is now camping near
Julia. near the frontier, in readiness to
march. The expedition will be accom-
panied by a deta achment OF artillery, engi-
neers and field telegraphers.
April 21.-The sshah. today
declined to receive the British and Rus
sian diplomatic representatives, giving ill
ness as an excuse.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Negotiations May Result
in Peaceful Settlement

CONSTANTINOPLE. April 81 : The
lines Of the constitutions, army are draw
ing closer and closer around the Turkish
capital today. The advance guard Of
the Macedonians is practically at the
gates Of the city. The actual advance
into the city. however, has not vet be-
gun
NEGOTIATIONS for peaceful settlement
are proceeding with high hopes OF sue
cess There are increasing evidences that
there will be no encounter between the
army Of investment and the lst Army
Corps within Constantinople.
Fears of possible rioiing. however be-
came manifest today. As result many
people are lea wing the capital by any and
every means possible.
Everything is quiet at Yiidiz Palace
The sultan ia outwardly calm and is
awaiting Developments with apparent I'M
perturbability.
The 1st Army Corps. which garrsons
,.onstantinople. has been completely Won
over to the constitutionalists. Various
units of this corps. i'm accordance with
the demand voiced yesterday by Husni
Pasha. the commanding general of the
army Of investment, are today taking
oath To obey their superiors. not to mix
i'm politics and not to interfere with
measures adopted TO secure the punish
ment of those guilty of starting the re-
Welt Of last week.
Fighting Still Apprehended.
Civilians and some foreigners today ex-
press fear that at the last moment there
NAV be resistance. or that some of the
soldiery will get out of hand As result
a general exodus has begun.
The immediate neighborhood of Yildiz
Kiosk is deserted. Apprehension is added
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Evening star., 1909-04-21
Van Cleave Resigns Presidepey.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, April 2l.-Janes W.
Van Cleave president of the CitlSens'
Industrial Association of Americs 7pst
night announced that he had resigl Ds
president because his personal xaffad p
manded all Of his attention.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
SHIP REPORTED ASHORE.
Steel Vessel Bound From Baltimore
to Hawaiian Islands.

HONOLULU. April 21.-It is rumored
here that the ship Dirigo has gone ashore
on the coast of Molokai, one of the Ha-
waiian Islands.
Evening star., 1909-04-21

The Dirigo is four-masted steel sail
Eng VESSEL path aa NJ and ~ So,,na fmo,,,
Baltimore to the Hawaiian Islands with
a cargo from the United States govern
ment. December II the ship arrived at
Rio de Janeiro. leaking. and sailed Janu-
ary 20, after making extensive repairs.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Weather.

Rain tonight and Thursday.
Warmer tonight.
Evening star., 1909-04-21
Not Property of Any Party.

Senator Cummins declared that the prfn-
ciple of the income tax could not be
claimed by any political party. but was
an economic principle of long standing.
and that it had been applied most efYec-
lively by republican administration i'm
time of war; He held that the demands
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29
DAY AMONG CRIMINALS
 IN JUSTICES COURT
Trial of Alleged Horse Thieves Set for July 1.

Valentino Ortega and Manuel Lopez were arraigned yesterday before Jus tice Johnstone on a charge of stealing five hroses from the Jones ranch in the Four Peaks country. Complaint had been originally made against them by John Jones, the owner of the ranch, but that was changed yesterday. the compliments being sisters of Jones. Mrs. Joacuina Roma and Mrs. Pastora Wheeler, whose horses were running on the range. The preliminary hear ing Of the defendants was set for next Thursday.
 The case Of Fred Howe, an Apache Indian, charged with stealing a horse from a tribeswoman at Mcdowell, was also taken up, but on account of the difficulty of getting witnesses the hear ing was set for July 1.
 James Boucher, who says he is a mining expert, vas before the court on the charge of stealing a saddle at the corral of Starr & Hoghe. Boucher rented the saddle at the corral about six weeks ago. He said he wanted to go into the northern mountains to in spect some mining properties and would be gone a week. That was the last seen of him in these parts until last Saturday when he was brought in from Prescott in the custody of the sheriff. Boucher was sentenced to pay fine of $50. But the court was leni ent with him and kindly gave him per mission to serve it out in jail if he happened to have more time than money.
 B. E. Pennington, a former convict, will be heard today on the charge of rolling John Hurt. This affair took place in "Beb's Place" in the presence of several witnesses besides the vic tim, rho says he saw Pennington talk ing his hand out of his pocket. Alto gether he lost s34 Pennington says there is some misapprehension; he says he is a friend of Hurt and that his only aim was to prevent others from robbing him. In the opinion of Pennington it does not always pay to be a Good Samaritan and rescue those who happen to fall among thieves. Hurt did not make complaint at once, otherwise all of the stolen money might have been recovered. But with in a. few minutes after he did make complaint to the police. Officer Trout man had his man.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29

rainy seasons or when the Colorado in some way breaks through into one of them.
 Far south of Calexico, the Imperial canal and New river is a basin some what similar to the SaltOn basin only smaller, known as Volcano lake. filled in wet seasons by the drainage from these desert washes over the wide area in the northern part of Lower Califor- mia. From this lake an outlet river known as the Hardy Colorado. runs into the Colorado, just above it's mouth. Between a point some miles below the heading of theNlmperial ca nal, and the point where the Hardy Colorado river from Volcano lake joins the Colorado, the Colorado swerves somewhat to the east, makes a gen eral curve though not sufficient to be called a semi circle. From a point about opposite the northern line of Volcano lake and only two miles west of the Colorado, is the head of another dry wash known to fame as Bee river. Bee river parallels the Colorado in a general way, few miles to the west of it. along the base of the big aque- duct on the top of which the Colorado flows, the Bee river finally emptying into the Hardy Colorado a few miles above the point the latter empties into the Colorado.
 The banks of the Bee river wash near it's head are fifteen feet high and the slope from the Colorado river to the top of these. banks is nine feet haI fo fnr. the two miles between the two. The Colorado river therefore is twenty four feet higher than the bed of Bee river and the story goes that it has climbed down off the aqueduct. shot across the two miles with down hill pull and is now sending a flood into the Bee river just as in former times it poured into the Imperial canal.
 The natural suppositiOn would be that it would merely flow down Bee river into the drainage of Volcano lake. than on into itself again but that is not the fact With the velocity gained in a twenty-four foot drop in two miles. augmented by the force of the biggest flood ever known in the Colorado. more water is being forced iillp Aiit Nblpi ddp Nilii il Neii carry away with the result that the excess backwaters into Volcano lake, running up hill so to speak. This lake is rapidly rising.
 Now comes the feature that puts the people in the Imperial country on the anxious seat Volcano lake is a con siderable distance to the south but none of that country is as high as it ought to be in spots. to strike a good working average. It is rather high just north of Volcano lake and also north of the head of Bee river. A dyke has been constructed between these two places against such an emergency as the present But there is a report to the effect that the water in the lake has risen so high that gates placed in the dyke for that purpose, have been raised and the water is again flowing across the old bed of New river and into the Imperial canal, and on through that ditch and further north into the Salton sea again.
 Whether this flow has been suffi- cient to do much damage in the I'm perial country has not been learned but it at least makes people uneasy The effect of this drainage naturally is to hasten the recession of the flood
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29
CAMP MEETING SERVICES
 DRAW LARGE AUDIENCES
The Annual Gathering Starts Under Favorable Auspices.

The Forman meeting at the Meth odistcamp ground seems to have started under favorable auspices. The Sunday crowds taxed the capacity of the pavilion and e spirit of interest and enthusiasm prevails. MT. For man preached a strong sermon Sun day morning. He said in part: There is great need of a revival here right now. The condition of public morals is such that one is almost d necessity. Not One-tenth of the pop ulation of Phoenix are members of any evaugelistic church, and less than ne-tenth of the church mem bers can be depended upon to help in any distinctly evangelistic work. The church members are cold and you need a revival.
 The wicIedness of the world is such that a revival is needed even if the church were fully alive |" IS duty. The degree of open sin is amazing Sabbath breaking, by sell ing goods and playing base ball. is becoming degradingly common In fidelity frequently blows its wither- ing breath in the faces of our school children at their desks. During our meeting at Tempe last spring the teacher in history was asked: What about the influence of Jesus Christ in History He replied; I don't know. l have never. met the gentleman The church needs q revival, the world needs it and we should do all in our power to accomplish it. Busi- ness men will do all in their power to have a revival of business. They will buy a whole sheet to advertise If land sales get dull the real estate men get together and boost for high CT prices, so as to have revival in their line, but some misguided peo- pie say that we must not have any undue excitement, or revival, but just move along in the same old way, year in and year out But We know that to do the most good we must have revival when ever the church gets cold or the world plunged in wicked ness
 A feature of the afternoon meet ing WAS the bright testimony of sev- eral people who were converted at the camp meeting last year.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29
The music is evidently to be

The music is evidently to be a feature of the meetings this year. Mir. Forman. who has taught music in the Moody Bible institute and is an excellent musician and singer, is also a master of conducting congre- gational singing A feature of the Sunday night service was whist lnig chorus" which set the whole vast throng afire with good humor.
 Mir. Forman will speak each even ing at o'clock.
 The Rev. Benjamin Gold, a former Jewish rabbi will speak at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29
HOMES FOR EMBASSIES.
The Campaign Starting Among Ameri-
 cans in England.

London, Eng, June zS.-The recently formed American Embassy association has begun a campaign among Ameri- cans living and travelling in England to enlist their support in a movement to induce the government to provide the embassies at foreign capitals with suitable buildings.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29
Spend Your Vacation at Venice.

Venice Villas make ideal sumner homes. They are cheap, cheerful, charming and comfortable. Complete ly furnished, including lights, water, house laundry, etc. Located on beau tiful canals Perfectly sanitary.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29
PRIMARY LAW GOOD.
So Held by the California Suprer ne
 Court.

San Fr@ 1cisct, June g The dif".,t pnmary law enacted a: the lIsT scs- slon of the legislature vas held to be constitutional in an opinion ren- dered today by the state supreme court The suit in which the decis- ion was made was brought by the socialist party against the election board.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29

at Yuma and Laguna. which Is of
 course quite pleasing at those points.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-29

If you want a nice cOO1 newly fur nished room during your stay in Flag staff call on Mrs. Sanderson, north of deDOt
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-06
FARMERS PLACE
IN THE SOUTH
DECLARES SECRETARY or AGRi-
CULTURE WILSON IN AD-
DRESS TO THE NATIONAL
FARMERS CONGRESS.

Durham, n. c., Nov 5.-'The place
for the farmer now is in the south
where the soil is friendly to nearly
every product of the country, decla :
ed Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to-
day in an address before the National
Farmers Congress during its visit to
Durham to insuect the tobacco fac
tories. Wilson said he had nothing
against education in schools and col
leges, but their tendency has been to
educate away from the farms He Is
in sympathy with the man who pro
nosed that an agricultural school
should be in every county.
Wilson boastcd of he freedom Of
his department from politics and de-
clared that out of the 1000 men un-
der him he did not know the politics
of eleven of them.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-06

vast sums of money being invested
in them that they had about reached
| the limit of extension for a time.
Cairo would he the greatest bene-
Ifiiciary in the proposed boat line, be-
cause it would necessarily be the
northern terminal during the winter
months, which would make it neces-
sary to have extraordinary facilities
here for storing aud handling freight
Every citizen was interested in this
and could afford to invest something
according to his means. Mr.. Aisthorpe
was not prepared to urge citizens to
do this, however, until the subject
had been more thoroughly considered
by the Commercial Club and Board of
Trade.
f. A. Smith, president of the Com
mercial Club spoke bridy on similar
lines.
Mayor Parsons joined the views of
these gentlemen and suggested that
special meetings of these two bodies
be called to thoroughly consider the
proposition in all its bearings and
then notify Mr. sweeney of their
decision.
A motion to this effect, by Rev, S.
c. Ohrum was carried.