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Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
THE LEGISLATION INVALID
The State Authorities Will Carry the Matter Further and the Legislature Mean while Attacks the Roads From Another Point

Kansas City. March s.-Missouri's two-cent passenger and freight laws were nullified by d decision handed down here today in the federal dis trict court by Judge Smith McPher- son. As a result. it is believed there will be a quiet return in Missouri to three-cent fares. Frank Hagerman, counsel for the eighteen companies involved, declares the courts ruling sounds the death knell of the two- cent rate in every state in the union.
 Judge McPherson held that both the commodity and passenger laws were cOnfiscatory and unconstitu- tiOnal The state, on the other hand, declared emphatically that Missouri's fight for lower rates would con- tinue. Attorney General Major said an appeal would be taken and the present legislature would be asked to pass a new rate law that would stand the tests of the court. Gov ernor Hadley made a similar state ment at Jefferson City.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
WRECKED STEAMER
 HAS DISAPPEARED
The Aeon" Wrecked on Chretmas Island, Supposed to Have Been Dynamited.

Honolulu, March S.--According to a cablegram received here, the wreck ed steamer Aeon" which went ashore on Christmas Island last Au- gust, bound from San Francisco for Australia, has disappeared. It is supposed the abandoned vessel was pillaged and then destroyed with dy- namite. The Aeon was British freight steamer, which left San Fran
 cisco on July 6, with cargo for the Antipodes, and with the members of the families of several officers of the Atlantic battleship fleet who ex- pected to meet the fleet in Australia
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
TRAIN BLOWN FROM RAILS
Eight Persons Killed at Brindey--Wreckage Takes Fire and Town Destroyed. Wide Swath Cut Through
 Villages Near Little Rock.

Little Rock, Ark, March s-A num- Der of persons are reported killed, number injured and an immense amount of property destroyed in a tornado which swept Arkansas late this afternoon. 4 St. Louis and South western passenger train was blown from the tracks near Baucum while going at full speed. The entire town of Brinkley was destroyed. According to reports from the south, eight peo- pie were killed and others hurt
 After Inany of the buildings in Brinkley had collapsed, the wreckage took fire. The blaze soon got beyond control and the latest. advicGs were that the destruction of the town would be complete. To southern and eastern Arkansas all communication was cut off by prostration of the telephone and telegraphic wires, isolating Hot Springs, Pine Bluff and a number of smaller towns. The tornado crossed the Arkansas river within five miles of Little Rock, causing a waterspout
 Late advices from BrinkIey, Ark, say that eight persons have been killed and the injured will be num- bered by the score. Three of the dead at Brinkley are the daughter of T. M. BuTch and E. B. Foote and NJ. Starrett, merchants. The tornado struck. Fourchedam at o'clock this afternoon within five miles of Little Rock, killing one person and injur- ing several others. Two houses were demolished and one was destroyed by fire after it had been blown to bits This tornado travelled northeast and swept a clean path about sixty yards wide. The wind was followed by a violent hail and rain storm. At Kerr, the house of F. B. Adams was blown down and Adams was perhaps fatally injured. The whole family was buried in the debris but was saved All the windoWsi in a train between Gordon and Rester were blown out. At Malvern the Methodist church was entirely de- stroyed, the Baptist church was damaged and the court house un- roofed Up to midnight it was i'm possible to communicate with parts of eastern, western or southern Ark ansas. Only a few wires have been opened since.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09

reverted to American owners through the diplomacy of business and probably without the knowledge of Washington. Isle Royale, in Lake Superior in all most its entirety, consisting of S3,72O acres. has just been purchased by American interests from the English syndicate wAich owned it for many years past. lThe deal was concluded in London by F. W. Nichols of Tough ton and Oscar J. Larson of Duluth, the latter the agent for the United States Steel corporation. In the cop per country it is believed the steel corporation intends to cut timber from the island and probably to exploit anew its abandoned copper workings.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
MUNJI BEY DENIES
That He Is a Grafter as Has Been
 Charged.

New York, March s.-Munji Bey. the Turkish consul general at New York. today denounced the charges of graft made against him for his removal, filed by several Ottoman subjects with the Turkish ambassa- dor at Washington, as fabrications and said he courted full investi- gation.
 ''The petition is inspired by a few enemies of mine, five or six, whose names I know. and there is not word of truth in it." said Munji Bey.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
COMMODITIES CASE.
Supreme Court Fails to Furnish the
 Anticipated Decision.

Washington, March S.-The United States supreme court today failed to hand down a decision in what is known as the commodities case, as was expected. The case involves the validity provision of the Hepburn law prohibiting the railroads from holding an interest in or owning mines or other concerns whose pro- ducts are shipped over their lines.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
STANDARD GETS RULING.
Governments Effort to Reopen ln-
 diana Case Likely to Fail.

Chicago, March S.-The government attorneys in the re-trial of the Stand ard Oil company of Indiana were told today by Judge Anderson that unless they introduced further proof sustain ing their contention that the oil com pany accepted rebates from the Chica- go and Alton railroad they might as well cease their efforts to convict. Judge Anderson, after considerable argument from both sides, admitted tentatively tariff No. 1908 of the Chi cago and Alton and tariff No. 4 of the Wiggins Ferry company. Tn the event it is proved that joint agreement ex- isted between these two railroads, the indictment would stand" said the court. Tt might stand also if it is shown that the two companies offered concessions" Attorney Wilkerson for
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
MOVEMENTS OF mIkADo's NAVY,
Two Warships to Visit Frisco Port
 Reach Honolulu.

Honolulu, March S.-According S. to dispatches received from Japan, the Japanese armored cruiser Also and the protected cruiser Soya will arrive here April 1. They are on their way to San Francisco. where they will arrive April 26 Both the Aso and the SOya were formerly Russian warships, sent to the bottom during the war with Japan, and afterwards refloated and added to the Japanese navy.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
TEXAS CONDUCTOR OUT.

Houston. Texas, March s.-Vice- President Thornwell Fay, of the South ern Pacific railroad, today refused to reinstate a discharged conductor as de- manded by the grievance committee of the Order of Railroad Conductors. Hearings on the case have been in progress for some time. A strike is not possible, the conductors having vot- ed adversely on this proposition.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
CHICAGO KILLING.
Son Southside Elevated Magnate Shot
 by Bartender-Claims Self-Defense.

Chicago. March S.-Hugh Hopkins. a son of the superintendent of stations of the SOuthside Elevated railroad, was found slain early today in a doorway after John Lattera, a bartender, had reported by telephone to the police that he had exchanged shots with a hold up man in Southside saloon. Latera was detained pending investigation. He says Hopkins pounded the door of the saloon after closing. He opened the door, and Hopkins fired revolver He returned the fire Hopkins fled, and was found later block distant.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
MAcvEAeH TAKES OATH
New Secretary of the Treasury Now
 On Duty.

Washington, March S.-Franklir, MacVeagh took the prescribed oath of office this afternoon and entered upon his duties as secretary of the treasury. At the conclusion of the ceremony, retiring Secretary Cortel- you was presented on behalf of the officers of the department with a large silver loving cup. Mir. Cortel- you late in the month will go to New York to become president of the Consolidated Gas company of that city.
 Chas. F. Taylor, Washington man, was today appoint ed private secretary to Secretary Meyer of the navy.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
SULLIVAN EASY WINNER.

New York, March S.-Jack (Twin) Sullivan tonight defeated Jim Stewart, the Brooklyn heavyweight. in a fast ten-round bout at the Marathon A. C. in Brooklyn. Sullivan forced the bat tie from the start and with the ex- ception of two rounds had the bet ter Of his opponent throughout.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
PRESIDENTS TRIP WEST,
Gives Tentative Promise to Attend
 G. A. R. Encampment.

Washington, March S-That Pres ident Taft contemplates trip through the south and west this autumn was indicated by him to- day when he said he would try and attend the annual encampment of the G. A. R. at Salt Lake City, August 9th to 14th. He said this might be possible in view of an intended trip into the southwest.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
TRYING IT AGAIN.

Jefferson City, March S.-Following the adverse decision to the state in the federal court at Kansas City to- day, Speaker Spear of the Missouri house of representatives Introduced a bill prohibiting the issuing of pass es by railroads under penalties of a fine of from BIO to s100. Officers. employees and charity workers are exempted by the bill.
 Representative Cross introduced a bill requiring all railroads doing bus mess in the state to incorporate in Missouri This will give the state control of the railroads.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
WORKERS OF THE WORLD
Have an Opportunity to Become
 Workers of the Rock Pile.

Spokane, March S.-Twenty- seven members of the Industrial Workers of the World, each of whom broke the police rules yesterday by mak- ing speeches on the streets. were given the limit sentences of $1O0, and costs and thirty days on the rock pile by Police Judge Mann today Five of the twenty-seven can speak English.
 Not one had a cent in his pockets when arrested. The six orators ar rested Saturday have refused to work on the rock pile and are on a bread and water diet. Twenty or thirty more attempts to speak were ex- pected today. Organizer Walsh, the leader of the Industrial Workers of the World, is the only one who has given bail and is out of jail.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
BELIEVE DECISION MAY BE RETROACTIVE
Spokane Shippers Preparing a Suit Against the Railroads.

Spokane, March S.-Plans arc being considered here for a huge suit by Spokane jobbers to secure rebates on freight, charges which it is thought may aggregate s25O,OOO. The claim is based on the recent ruling of the in terstate commerce commission, declar- ing that the freight rates to this city were inherently unreasonable" and ordering reductions.
 The theory is advanced that the re bates may be demanded on excess charges paid since the suit was filed, two years ago.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
NEW PACIFIC LINE.
From Northern Ports to Central
 America.

Victoria, B. C., March S.-Still an- other steamship line between north Pacific coast points and Nicaragua is to be established. rivalling the Jebsen line whose steamer Erna left on Friday for Corinto and way ports.
 The organizers of the new line are mostly New York men who have obtained valuable concessions from the government of Nicaragua and they state that they propose to imi- tate what the United Fruit company is doing successfully on the Atlantic.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
THE CALHOUN JURY
 LOST A MEMBER
A Challenge for Cause by the Proseeu-
 ton Sustained.

San Francisco, March S.-The num- Der of jurors passed to the box in the trial of Patrick Calhoun, which entered on it's ninth week today. was reduced to eleven this afternoon, when John R. Allen, who was accepted tempOrar- fly last week, was excused because of his name not appearing on the assess ment roll.
 Challenge for cause was entered by the prosecution. but the defense would not concur until it had examined the roll
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
ITALIAN ELECTIONS.
bill requiring all railroads doing bus
 Majority.

Rome. March S.-Definite returns from yesterdays general election for the new chamber of deputies confirm previous reports that the present ministry has been given a large ma jority.
 The socialists and republicans have each gained six seats. The clericals who participated in the elections for the first time since 1870 also gained several seats.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
scHRoEpER TAXES coMMAN9

Washington, March S.-The navy department was informed today that Admiral Sperry had hauled down his flag on the Connections as commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet, giving place to the flag of Admiral Schroeder. to whom he transferred the command of the fleet.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Body of Chicago Artist Found With
 Cash in Throat.

Washington, March S.-Mystery sur rounds the death of Walter F. Schultz. a Chicago artist, whose body was found Sunday with a deep cut in the neck. at Alexandria, Va No Scrdict was returned by the coroner's jury.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
RAPID TRANSIT.
New York to Extend Its System
 S50,00O,0O Worth,

New York, March S.-Plans for the extension of the rapid transit system of the city to cost about $50,000, 900 are being prepared by engineers of the Interborough Rapid Transit com pany. Announcement of the plan was made today by President T. P. Shonts of the Interborough com pany
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
ISLAND ACQUIRED.
U. S. Steel Corporation Buys Biggest
 Island in Lake Superior.

Detroit, March s.-A news special from Houghton, Mich, says the largest island in fresh water in the world has
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09

the, government insisted that his ob- ject in introducing the tariff sheets of the roads was to prove publication and the defendants intent.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09
THE WEATHER.

Washinton. D. C., March S.-FOre- cast for Arizona: Fair Tuesday.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09

Greenlee. had gone to the governor prematurely; that Is, the name of the speaker was not attached to the bill. The measure was recalled and signed properly and sent back. but it went as of yesterday, and not as of week ago, so that if the governor were dis posed to pocket veto it, it could be done.
 It happens, though, that nothing has really been lost by the oversight. for a defect in the bill described in The Republican yesterday made its amend ment, necessary. so that in all possi- bility another bill will still be passed. which will not only cure that defect but will make the division effective at once.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09

20 ACRES ALFALFA AT s1oo per acre. less than three miles out. Con- sidering the distance from town, this is the cheapest alfalfa land listed this winter.
 E. E. PAscoE, 11o North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-09

SAN DIEGO HOME FOR EX-
 CHANGE-I have nice IF story frame dwelling, fine location. ' rooms, furnished, bath, large lot, barn, 50 chickens, to trade for Phoenix prop erty. E. E. PAScoE, 110 N. Center.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
RAILROAD
Bulletin.
TRAINS FOR HoME-soUND STUDENTS.

The closing Of the schools and colleges releases thousands of
young folk for the homegong It is natural that parents should
have anxiety about the homebound trip The trains
Pennsylvania Railroad offer unusual advantages the safe
guarding of the young people, and provide exceptional comforts
for their enjoyment.
The Pennsylvania Special he egteen-hour to Chi
cagO) the Pennsylvania Limited Chicago: the Chicago Lin
ited and the st Louis Limited all peculiarly well equipped
for their They have exclusive apartments for parties OF girls
ladies' maid for their service, and polite and accommodating
poyes throughout the train The hgcass travel Of these trains
adds Of quiet refinement which them attractive to
young and Old alike.
The male youngsters will follow their fathers and the
Lnds for the convenences and comforts Of these trains appeal
them It's houghless father direct his son to use
the Special or the Limiteds.
1t should be especially noted that of these trains are out
between terminals than night The Pennsylvania Special
leaves Washington $40 P NJ; "The Pennsylvania Limited at
11:55 A NJ; the Chicago Limited 545 P NJ and the st
Louis Limited" at IS P. NJ
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

A. c. NIoerck. Dr. J. p. c. Foster. and
Dr. L. Il. Quick. all Of whom spoke on
scientific subjects relating 70 medicine
and disease.
The delegates attending the conference
are as follows: Dr. Edward 8. Godfrey,
Arizona. Dr. Lemoyne Mills. California.
Dr. A. L. Bennett. Colorado; Dr. A Z.
FROM. Delaware; Dr.. ". c. Woodward,
District OF Columbia; DT. J. Y Porter,
Florida; DR.. J. y. Hurty, Indiana: DR..
Marshall Price. Maryland; Dr. Mark
Richardson. Massachusetts,. Dr. H "
Brac6en, secretary Of the association,
Minnesota: DR.. Z. ". Porter and Dr.
Alexander Seymour. New York. Dr
Richard II. Lewis. North Carolina. Dr.
J. c. Grascack. North Dakota. DR.. c. o.
PrObst and Dr. 3. Stanton. Oklahoma. !.
Dr. \ G Smith, oregon; Dr- Herbert
Fox and Dr. D. ". Bait. Pennsylvania; I;
Dr. c. l. Swarts, Rhode Island; Dr.
c. F Williams. South Carolina: DR.. W
II. BUmby. Texas; DR.. Z. G. Williams
Virginia; DR.. H d. Holton. Vermont: /:
DR.. E P Kelly, Washington. DR. c..
a Harper. president Of the association.
Wisconsin: DR.. c. A HOdgetts Ontario,
Canada: delegate from the National
Funeral Directors Association, William
J. Phillips. Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
DIR. wALCoTT OFF TO EUROPE.
Smithsonian Institution Director TO
Ger Degree AZ Cambridge

The Secretary OF the Smithsonian In
stitution and 0irs. Charles D. Walcott
wiz san to-day from New York on the
steamship Celtic for Liverpool 10 attend
the exercises IN commemorauon Of the
centenary OF the birth Of Charles Oar
win, 70 be held at the University OF
Cambridge on June 22-2A
At this celebration Dr. Walcott will be
the Official representative Of the institu-
ton.
While in Cambridge the degree OF doc
tor Of science will be conferred by the
university upon DR.. Walcott. in recogni-
tiCn OF his researches IN geology.
During his stay IN Great Britain, Dr.
Walcott viii visit the northwest coast
Of Scotland 20 collect and study speci-
mems OF Cambrian fossils found IN that
locality.
He viii return 20 Washington July ?.
after which be VIII proceed 10 British
Columbia. 10 continue there his field
work. begun a number OF years ago. on
the imbedded remains Of the early forms
OF animal life.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
MACCABEES TO ENROLL.
District Tents Will Observe june I3
as Memorial Day.

National Tent. No. ]. knights OF the
Maccabees, is preparing for a class initia-
ton on Monday night. at which time
about ten candidates will take the de-
g-ees. II. E. Crouch. deputy for the tent
is making a special effort 10 enroll a.
large number Of new members during
this month
Mount Vernon Tent, No. I, held an in
teresting and well attended meeting on
Thursday night last. at which the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the com
ing term Of six months, commencing At
the first meeting in July: W. w. Adam
son. commander; DR.. Charles J. Griffin.
Lieutenant commander: Marion VVicks
sergeant; F. II. Sturgess. chaplain: P.
carroll, first moster Of the guard. F. r
Chase, second master o. the guard: D. NJ
KoontZ sentinel; c. G. Hahn, picket. and
3. J. GER, master-at-arms. These officers
viii be Installed at the first regular re-
view in July. Next Thursday night the
first degree viii be conferred in this tent
June l3 is Macca memorial dav and
Will be ffttingly observed By the tents
in this city, mostly by special sermons
preached in different churches
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

Beginning Monday and continuing Tor
a week. the negroes Of Southwest Wash
ington interested in the social settle
ment movement will ask subscriptions
from the public by use OF tags. Some
time ago a settlement home was opened
in the southwestern part of the city.
where children are cared for during the
day. The home at night lodges homeless
negro boys. It is the purpose Of Arthur
Turner and Miss Bibb, in charge OF the
work. to collect $500.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

There viii be special session Of Wash
ington Aerie. No. l25, Fraternal Order OF
Eagles, on Monday night for the purpose
OF initiating a class Of $50 candidates for
membership. Worthy President Robert
Lee Montague viii conduct the cere-
monies. assisted by the drilled corps. The
secretary yesterday received more than
thirty applications for membership.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Canada's Remedies.
LOCAL MENTION.
rVCTRSIOVS TO-DAy

To Forr Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News. and all
points S0uth-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every evening 10 the year az 6a5
To Anna u0lis and the United states Naval Acad.
emy-Trains leave every hour % the half hour from
Fifteenth and II streets northeast.
To Rock Creek and Bridge. Zoo.oCical PARK. CheTy
Chase. and kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and NCE YORK avenue every fifteen miuutsS