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Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
GALVESTON AND DENVER
Intended to Be Chief Rene fciaries of the Movement Which Will Seek a Re vision of Rail and Ocean Rates.

Denver. Colo Aug. 17.-Coupled with the possibility of renewed hostili- ties between the Pinchot and Ballinger forces, the Trans Mississippi Com mercial Congress promises to become the battle field of fight for better rate regulations in the west
 The statement that a war on rail road rates may break at any time and become the predominant factor in the delberations of the congress, was made today by Col Ike Pryor, of san An tonic, Texas. chairman of the execu- tive committete. He declared that Gal weston and Denver businessmen will open the fight with a resolution de- mlnding that an equitable revision of rail and ocean rates between New York and Denver be made.
 According to Col Pry0r's statement the ocean rate between New York and Galveston has been lowered enough to provide Denver shippers an incentive to bring their goods to the Texas port for shipment over local lines to Denver, thus obtaining a reduced rate. It is now charged that the railroads have increased the local rail rate between Galveston and Denver to a point where it is a matter of little choice whether goods are brought via the ocean or en- tirelx hy rail, r---
 Col. Pryor also was authority for the statement that the Pinchot- Ballinger controversy will find no place in the deliberations of the congress unless some hot-headed delegate springs a resolution on the floor which will precipitate a battle.
 Thomas r. Walsh. the millionaire mine owner of Colorado and John Barrett. director of the Bureau of American Republics were the principal speakers of the afternoon. Mir Walsh uttered a plea for the opening of vast tracts of western lands to the eastern farmer and the city-bred man. He said he believed the answer to the crowded tenaments and city Ghettos lay in the Irrigation Of the arid west.
 MT. Barrett spoke of the improve ments in reclamation among the Latin American countries La Verne W. Moves of Chicago. president Of the Ma tiOnaI Business League of America, delivered an address on the American consular service, in which he cxpiated on the value of the consular agent to the American shipper and the produc- ing market
 Truman q. Palmer of Chicago spoke on the sugar beet industry. Insurance was the topic at the evening session and the principal address was delivered bv Samuel Bosworth Smith of Chat tanOOga, Tenn, president of the Ameri- can Life convention. Tn speaking of insurance in the west, he said the peO- pie of the middle west and trans-Mis- sissippi states, paid in premiums to life insurance companies. S171OOO O0O He attacked the tax laws proposed int he various states and particularly the tax on corporations proposed by Presi- dent Taft. r. T. Campbell, of St Louis. spoke on fire waste and Thomas E. Love of Austin, Texas, spoke on the Robertson law of Texas.
 Il is expected that 2.00O more dele gates from the west and northwest will arrive tomorrow and with the coming of this addition to the delegates the real work of the congress will be-
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
4 SUTTON DECISION
 WILL COME EARLY
A POSSIBLE ANNOUNCEMENT OF
 IT TODAY.
1t Is Awaited With Interest for Two
 Reasons.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 16.-Early announcement will be made by the navy department of the findings of the court of inquiry which has been Investigating the death of Lieutenant Sutton Jr. of the marine corps. To- day the judge advocate general of the navy. Captain Edward H. Campbell, was handed copy of the findings of the court by Major Henry Leon ard, judge advocate of the court of inquiry, who returned with them from Annapolis last night. Captain Camp bell placed the results of the courts work formally before Acting Secre- tary of the Navy Winthrop. The lat ter and Captain Campbell are looking into the testimony and the findings before taking final action.
 MT. Winthrop may announce his decision in the case tomorrow. He certainly expects to do so by the fol- lowing day Second to-the verdict of the court as to how Sutton met his death is the interest as to whether it will report that some of the off cers concerned were shown by the testimony to have been guilty of breaches of the regulations of the marine corps, particularly as the time has not elapsed-twO years-in which punishment for such alleged infrac- tons may be meted out
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18

Very similar in appearance to two steel incased torpedo boats on wheels, are the new motor cars for the NJ. and P. road. Thet- are of type of car which has but lately been adopted fin the west and has never before been seen in Arizona. Similar cars are now being operated out of Los Angeles on the Kite Shaped track and between Los Angeles and Ventura.
 The cars came under their own pow CT from omaha, where they were built by the McKeen Motor Car company. a concern hat has made speciality Of this type of car. The cars left Omaha a week ago last Sunday and were oper- ated by two motormen and MT. Seger representing the company. AS each division of the road was crossed. pilot was placed on board and when Mari copa was reached yesterday morning Superintendent C. NJ. Scott or inc local office and X. N. Mum. master mcchan- ic of the NJ. & P, were there to meet them and bring the cars to Phoenix. They arrived about one o'clock yester- day and for a time were on exhibition at the station. Later they were rcmov- ed to the round house to be tinkercd up and put in readiness for the trial trips.
 Three trailers for the motor cars are now on the way from Sacramento. They were due here before this but have been delayed by storms. The trailers are combination baggage and express cars.
 The motor cars are to be used be- tween Mesa and Phoenix and it is prob able that they will be used at times to connect with trains at Maricopa, These cars will prove a great boon to theatri-
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
THE LAGUNA DAM
 WITHSTANOS FLOOD
The Runor of It's Destruction Without
 Foundation.

Yuma, Aug. 1.-The report that the Laguna dam is out as a result of yes terday's heavy storm is without foundation. Engineer Lawson made a trip of inspection to the dam this morning and says the work of the re- clamatiOn forces shows not the slight est effect of the cloudburst, everything holding to the last unit
 The Colorado river has risen three feet since yesterday morning and is still rising The Gila is also on the rise. but no danger is anticipated from either stream, as the levees and ditches are all in first class shape A slight leak occurred on the new piece of track connecting Yuma with the dam, but 1t was repaired, causing no interruption to traffic.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
THEY WANT THE FIGHT
 FOUGHT OVER AGAIN
Ballinger Prichot Feud to Come Up
 in National Irrigation Congress.

Seattle. Aug. 17.-Irrigation men of and Utah. scheduled to address the first national conservation congress converting in this city August PC. 21 and 2S. have written to the executive board of the Washington Conservation association. under the auspices of which the organization of the con gress will be held. that they desire to reopen the Pinchot- -Ballinger contro- versy. as they feel it will be only jus tice to both Ballinger and Pinchot that the trouble shall be threshed out fully.
 Although the officers of the State Conservation association are anxious to avoid a repetition of the battle at Spokane, they admit that stormy ses- sions of the congress may result.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
CANADIAN FOREST FIRE

Banff Alberta, Aug. IA terrific forest fire is raging in the Castle mountains. sixteen miles west, near Liggan. The government fire fighters left yesterday to combat the flames. Bankhead and the whole district for ten miles up valley is enshrouded in smoke
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
THE TRAIN CREW GUILTY.
Coroner's Jury Holds 1t for the D. &
 R. C. Wreck.

Colorado Springs Aug 1.-The coroner's jury which investigated the head-on collision on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad at Husted, Colo, on Saturday morning, when ten peo- pie were killed and three score in iured, late today returned its verdict. The verdict finds that the wreck was due to criminal negligence on the part of the train crew composed of En- gineers Lessig and Hollingsworth. Fireman Wright. Conductor Dalton and Brakeman McIlhearn. The yer diet also declares that the evidence shows that a defective system for is suing train orders was employed by the raiiroad- An order was sent to Denver to arrest the members of the train crew.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
FATE AFTER HIM.
The Wind Blew off the Roof of Curtis
 Aeroplane's House.

Rheims, France. Aug. 17.-Glenn Curtis, the American aviator, sprain- ed his ankle in his accident yesterday. Today he was able to direct the re pairs to his aerOplane. but he said he could not state when he would resume his flights.
 The storm that last night swept over the aerodome here destroyed its roof, and was responsible for slight injries to 200 wOrkmen.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
U. M. w. OF A. CONVENTION

Butte. Mont, Aug. 17.-The United Mine Workers of America District g, comprising Montana, idaho and Wy oming. onened the annual convention here todav A committee was named and President Gibson delivered a brief address
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
A KANSAS EDITOR.
Elicits the Disapproval of His
 Townsmen.

I.allin Kas.. Aug. 17.-Dr. C. D. Oakford. editor of the Dcerfield News. was hanged in effigv by the citizens of that place last night because in an article, he appealed to the people of the United tSates to enter their pro test against President Taft shaking hands. with "The Bloody Butcher Diaz, of Mexico"
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
sHRUBB OUT OF THE RUNNING

Winnipeg. Aug. 17.-In last nights race Alfred Shrubb, the runner. strained the tendons of one of his legs and is so seriously injured that he has cancelled all his seasons engagements at Seattle and along the Pacific coast
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
SAFE TO LEAVE DOCK STRIKE

Winnireg. Aug. IT. Regular sol diers, who have been on duty at Fort William, returned to their barracks today, leaving thirty special Canadian Pacific railroad cOnstables with the Canadian Rifles to maintain order Five hundred men are now working on the docks. /
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
FIRST GAME.

Battcries-MaddoX, Brandon, Adams, Lecver and Gibson; Sallee, Beebe and Phelps
 Rain stopped game at the end of the eighth inning Second game postponed.
 National game scheduled at Boston postponed on account of rain. Both games at Philadelphia postponed; wet.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18

A later report from Prescott last night said that Fireman Wolfe had died.
 No f left Phoenix at S:15 yesterday morning, having been detained here several hours on account of an accI- dent at Alhambra the night before in which the track was ObStructed.
 The first news of the explosion reached Phoenix early yesterday even ing and it.was stated that the loco motive had blown up and that three men had been killed.
 Lineman McCrea is a resident of Phoenix. living at. 720 North Second street. Fireman Wolfe and Engineer Reese are residents of Prescott
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
An nACCidGnt on North Bound
 Train Near Iron Springs : FIREMAN WOLF BADLY HURT
There Was a Hope That He Would Recover = Engi- neer Reese and Lineman McCrae, Who Was in the Cab, Less Seriously Hurt.

Prescott, Aug. 17.-CSpeciaL)-An engine, pulling train No 4 northbound, blew out a crown sheet as the train was coming up the mountain this af- ternoon and had go within a mile of Iron Springs. Engineer Joe Reese was badly tarred, but did not forget to ap- play the air brakes and was able to as sist Fireman James Wolfe out of the cab
 The force of the shock was on the fireman's side and Wolfe sustained a compound fracture of the right leg and was badly scalded. Lineman Frank Mo Crea was riding on the engine looking for wire trouble developed by the re- cent storms and was blown clear from the engine against the bank with force that rendered him unconscious He was also badly scalded, but when he came to he courageOusly ran back for assistance.
 Dr. J. W. Flynn of Prescott was on the train and took charge of the in- jured. Word was sent to Iron Springs and the Prescott office was notified about 4:30. A relief train was sent and the injured were brought to the Sisters Hospital here about six o'clock
 Their injuries were necessarily pain full but all displayed courage. Fire man Wolfe is in a serious conditicE. His health is good however, and there are hopes that he may have strength to pull through.
 There was no damage to the train and the disabled engine did not leave the track IL was lowed to Iron Springs siding. Officials of the com pany are unable to account for the ac- cident. Passengers on the train did not realize that anything had happen ed until the train stopped.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
NATIONAL.

At Chicago R. H. F.. Cincinnati ................. thlcdSo -.--.-.----...------ U
 Ratteries-Gasper and Roth; over all and Needham.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18

MONEY TO LOAN-I have been agent for the State Mutual Building and Loan Association for 10 years. Every customer well pleased. Never had a complaint in the 10 years Come in and investigate our plan.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18
COAST

BatterieS-TOZer and ROdend0rffi Renson and Byrnes. Eleven innings.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18

BUILDING AND LOAN MONEY TO IOAN-Repayable $1300 per month on each 5000 borrowed Interest ceases on each payment made. Entire loan can be paid any time. without notice or extra expense.
 E. E. PAScOE, Agent.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18

Batterles-Brakenrid and Brown; Ehman and Lalonge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-20
NO WAR UNDER TARIFF
Attitude of France Not Re-
garded as Hostile.
VIEW OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS
American Products to Be Assessed at
Maximum Rates.
RESORT TO PURE FOOD LAW
United States May Enforce It's Pro-
visions Against Wines Should
Retaliation Be Necessary.
RESORT TO PURE FOOD LAW

Government officials here are not dis
posed to regard the action of France in
deciding to assess the maximum rate OF
duty against all imports from the United
States as an evidence of her intention
to enter into a tariff war with this gov
eminent.
August last. President Taft, in
pursuance of the provisions of section 4
of our new tariff act. gave formal no.
tice to France, Switzerland and Bulgaria
that our commercial agreements with
them would be terminated October 81
of this year. Other governments were
notified that our commercial agreements
with those countries would terminate on
certain other specified dates.
About the middle of last month the
Secretary of State received from Consul
General Mason at Paris the text Of the
announcement by the French government
of the abrogation of our commercial
agreement with that country, and since
that time there has been no expectation
here other than that beginning No
vember I. American exports to France
would be taxed at their maximum
rates. as from that date the expectations
OF France to the United States will like
wise pay our full schedule rates. These
rates will be continued until March 81,
1910 when the new maximum and mini
mum features of the act will go into ef-
feet.
France, more than any other country
in Europe, has Disseminated against
American products. Germany gives to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-20
TAMMANY RAT|FIES GAYNoR
CANDIDATES. FIRST TIME IN
HISTORIC HALL.
Declares He Is Unpledged-Ban.
nard Continues His Whirl-'
wind Campaign.

NEW YORK, October 2O.-"And so this
is Tammany Hall. 1t Is the first time that
have ever been here; but If this is Tam
many Hall, where Is the tiger?''
These were the first words spoken last
night by William J. Gaynor democratic
nominee for mayor of New York, as he
gazed out over a sea of faces in the old
structure on 14th street known as the
wigwam. the headquarters of the most
remarkable political organization in the
world. AS he stood there he raised his
hand for silence, for the cheering was
terrific.
1t was a typical Tammany ovation and
typical Tammany ratification meeting
The hall was packed, with here and there
a woman's face in the audience. AL
though Judge Gaynor has delivered sew
eral addresses since, his nomination. 1t
was not until last night that the demo-
cratic ticket in Manhattan was officially
ratified"
Otto T. Barnard. maintaining his whir-
wind pace, but adhering closely to bust
.. ness issues and avoiding personalities. de-
livered four speeches in Harlem last
night. but interest was centered in the
Tammany gathering.
For the first time since the campaign
began. Judge Gaynor used notes in deliv-
, ering his address. For the most part he
observation-disclosures at w. r. Hearst. his
independent rival, and criticism of Ban
nard.
He also touched on personal liberty
traction problems subways and other is
sues of interest to the city only. He
repeated that If there was to be any swal-
lowing between him and the Tiger, he
| would be found on the outside.
Although standing at the very heart of
Tammany interests he sought to refute
the charge that he was strictly a Tam
many candidate by declaring:
Il asked no organization, no party to
1 have made no promise, no pledge to
any man or organization. I am an abso-
lutely free man. and If there is any one
here who believes or hopes that I shall
abandon my life record. which 1 hope to
leave to my eight children. why l say let
him 90 to the polls and vote against me >,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-20
i've corporations must be submitted to
vote Of the people for approval.
Civil Service Plan.

The council also appoints civil serv-
ice commission Of three members. and
1t holds examinations upon the basis of
which all appointments of city employees
are to be made. The law on this point
is designed to substitute personal merit
for political pull in securing and holding
positions as city employees.
The law also provides that If the coun-
ell does not pass needed legislation the
voters can petition the council. After a
petition signed by 25 per cent of the
voters. asking for a-certain ordinance. has
been filed, the council can pass the orui-
nance or submit it at an election to the
people, If the council passes an ordi-
nance which Is not satisfactory. a protest
can be made by a similar procedure to
that provided for asking for new ordi-
nance.
Persons who have examined this plan
point out its similarity in many ways
with the government of the District of
Columbia. The features of the Gear
Rapids plan. which depend on suffrage. of
course. are not embodied i'm the local
government. but the rights of initiative
and referendum are largely extended 10
cally through the medium of public hear
ings. both before the Commissioners and
before the committees Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-20
CLUB TO GIVE OYSTER ROAST.
Annual Function Of Gunners and
Fisherman Sunday Next

The Potomac Gun and Fishing Club
which has its headquarters at the foot OF
9th street southwest, will give it's annual
oyster roast Sunday next. The roast will
be given at the White House on the Vir.
ginia side of the river below Marshall
Hall. The oysters, which will be brought
here from the choice beds in the Potomac
and on lower Chesapeake bay, will be
| roasted by experts. and an orchestra will
add music as an additional feature OF
the occasion.
Invitations to about forty persons, mem
bers Of the club and their friends. have
been issued. and the party will be trans
aboard the power launch St. Charles and
other boats belonging to members of the
club
This outing is one of the features of the
social life OF the p. G. and F. Club each
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-20
SEARCH FOR coLoRED RuFF1AN
In Guise of Policeman, He Insults
Mrs. Caroline Lewis.

Nothing has yet been accomplished by
Ethe police to bring about the arrest of
the colored man who assaulted Mrs.
Caroline Lewis of 1920 Lewis street yes
terday morning. Mrs. Lewis explained
that the colored man represented himself
as policeman and said she had no bust
ness gathering wood from the premises
in the rear of the American Rose Com
panys property, Bladensburg road She
says he took her Ratchet from her. in
suited her and grabbed her by her Shout
ders. She screamed and several persons
ran to her assistance. The colOred man
disappeared The police feel satisfied
they will capture him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-20

United States her minimum rates on
about 95 per cent of our expectations INTO
that country. France, however, mas
charged this country her maximum rates
on all our expectations with the exception
of a very few articles enumerated In Sec
ton :, of the Dlngley tariff act.
Under that section France has given
us her conventional or reduced rate on
canned meats. fresh and dried fruits, PORK
meats, lard, mineral oils and coffee from
Porto Rico, while the United states mas
given France reciprocally the beneht Oh
a reduced rate on champagnes. branches.
argolS and a few other commodities OF
less consequence.
IT remains to be seen whether between
now and March 81 of next year France
shall give to the United States her mini
mum rates on substantially all or our
exports into that country, or accept the
mum rates. These maximum rates are
the regular schedule rates of the new
tariff act with % per cent added
France at Disadvantage.
The effect of having to pay our maxi
mum rate would undoubtedly be to put
France at a tremendous disadvantage, as
compared with practically all other Eu-
ropean nations in handling American
goods. America is probably Frances best
market for her brandies, champagnes and
other wines, and it is confidently expected
that she will seriously consider between
now and March 81 next whether she can
AFFORD to pay, not only rate considerably
higher than she has been paying, but
an additional increase of % per cent over
this higher rate.
If 1t should be decided to retalate be-
tween November I. the date OF the expi"
ration of the agreement, and March II,
the date when a maximum tar1n may De
imposed under the terms OF the new tarln
law. the only recourse would be to the
pure food laws, so far as officials can
see now.
Gains in Champagnes.
France has gained the most in cham
pagnes under the expiring commercial
agreement Under the Dingley law the
duty on champagnes was 50 per dozen
quarts. The agreement gave France a
rebate that reduced the duty to Sc per
dozen quarts. Under the new tariff law
the same champagne, beginning Novem-
Der /, must pay $3.50 per dozen quarts,
an advance of $3.50.
1t was reported today that the pre-
sentative was used in French cham
pagnes that might come under the ban
of the pure food regulations. This is
one of the pure food questions that may
figure In the event of retaliatory steps in
the interim between the termination OF
the agreements and the time when q
maximum can be applied.
The Agricultural Department has been
going over The pure food situation very
closely, and the subject has been taken
up in conferences between the Secretary
of Agriculture and his solicitor and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-20
Pleasure Craft Undergoing Repairs.

The power launch Dollie W., belonging
to Capt. Harry Wright. is out at the foot
of 9th street southwest. to have her hull
painted and repair work done in prepara-
ton for hunting trips on the river this
fall. The launch will be ready for serv-
ice this afternoon or tomorrow.
The sloop Louise, one of the local fleet
of pleasure craft Is out on the marine
railway at Regan's boatyard for atten-
ton to her hull under water and for
necessary repair work. The vessel is be-
ing made ready for cruising work on the
river during the hunting season
The power launch Reindeer, belonging
to Commodore A. G. Forsberg was out
for a short time yesterday afternoon to
test her engine. The launch Is one Of the
latest additions to the speed boats ON
the river and gives promise of developing
unusually fast speed.