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The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
New Criminal Ruling.

Washington. Criminal lawyers
throughout the country are said to be
aGitated over the action Of the Su-
preme Court Of the United States in
inaugurating what is designated as a
new era In the punishment OF crimi-
nals-that of requiring punishment to
be proportionate to the offense.
The agitation among the legal pro-
fession arises from the decision OF the
court last Monday, when for the first
time In its history It set at liberty a
person convicted of an offense because
there had been inflicted upon him "a
cruel and .3ual punishment" II was
in the case Of Paul Wecms. an official
in the lighthouse service In the Phil.
tppines.
His case came under the bill OF
rights of the island. The court an.
nounced that 1t mus, give the same In.
depreciation to that bill OF rights az
"given to the eighth amendmen, to the
constitution" Thereupon 1t proceed.
ed to construe this amendment. pro.
hibiting "a cruel and unusual punish.
ment.'
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
SPORT.
WESTERN LEAGuE-MAYs

Governor Gillette Of California has
announced that he would not interfere
with the big fight.
BY winning a race at Chester Thurs
day afternoon. Danny" Maher. the
American Jackey. scored his thou
sandth success on the English TURF
J. s. Young OF Chicago won the
fifth Southern handicap over q field
Of 1877 shooters at Columbus. Ca.
Thursday. II. d. Freeman of Atlanta.
professional. established new worlds
record by breaking ninety.nine targets
at twenty-one yards.
Former Police Commissioner Harry
p. Flannery OF San Francisco, charged
with grand larceny in connection with
the Sausalito poolroom operators. was
arraigned before Judge Lennon at
San Rafael Friday and pleaded not
guilty. His attorney asked for
speedy trial and the case was set for
next Wednesday.
Joe Choynski made his first pro-
phecy at Ben I.omond Friday as to
the outcome OF the fight. "Jeffries
will win In just about seven rounds"
he said. Il have figured this out
carefully and 1t has nothing to do
with my being attached 10 Jeffries'
camp. Remember this and see II !
didn't call the turn
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Must Protect Land.

Greeley.-By the recent affirmation
by the State Supreme Court OF the
decision of District Judge Garrigues,
holding that an irrigation company
must regulate its river dams to pre-
vent damage to land along the river.
matter Of general interest to farm.
ers and irrigationists Of the entire
state and particularly in northern Col
orado. has been decided. Because Of
the ruling number Of suits may be
brought by landholders against own.
ers of unregulated dams.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
FOREIGN.

The Buckwood brewery. Winnipeg,
Man.. was burned Monday. Loss $780,
O0O
Before vast audience in London.
the Royal Geographical Society pre-.
sented Commander Robert E. Peary
with the special gold medal of the So
ciety.
Edward VII. king OF the English,
died at 1l:s5 O'Clock Friday night.
The Prince OF Wales is king. assum.
ing the title of George ". and took
the oath before the privy council at
. o'clock Saturday afternoon.
If Mr.. Roosevelts visit to England
is carried out 1t will be shorn of all
display. kilograms from Berlin say
the German emperor will proceed to
England. and that Mr.. Roosevelt's
visit to Berlin must be postponed.
A rcpoT from London says that
King Edward is suffering from bron.
chitis in a form that causes some anx-
iety to his physicians. two of whom are
sleeping in Buckingham palace in or
der to be on hand in case of need.
King Edwards death is sure to have
a deep effect upon the political situa
ton. Premier Asquith and other ab-
sent ministers of the parliament are
hurrying to London. Many are ab-
sent owing to the spring recess OF
parliament.
The earthquake that laid waste the
town of Cartago occurred at $3.50
O'Clock Wednesday night continued
about Is seconds. In that time the
buildings OF the place collapsed. bury.
ing hundreds OF persons. The dead were
first estimated at 500, but it is be-
lieved now that the fatalities were
much greater. Many hundreds more
we're injured. Four hundred bodies
were recovered Friday.
dispatch from Managua. Nicara-
qua. Thursday night says that Carriage.
the picturesque and ancient capital Of
Costa Rica. was destroyed by an earth
quake. Five hundred persons are dead
and fully as many are wounded.
Among the public buildings destroyed
is the magnificent court Of justice.
presented by Andrew Carnegie as q
permanent arbitration tribunal. where
disputes between the Central Ameri-
can republics could be settled without
resorting to arms.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
WASHINGTON.

The Court of Claims Monday rem
tain line OF tax collections on legac,es
made as a result OF legislation enacted
to carry on the Spanish American war
should be refunded. The decision
moons the return to the taxpayers or
about $5.OOO.0OO.
The conference committee on the
bill which has passed the House and
Senate establishing a mining bureau.
on Friday reached an agreement upon
the amendments to the bill adopted
by the senate. and 1t is expected the
bill will get to the President in a day
or two. John Hays Hammond, for.
merly of Colorado, is mentioned as the
probable appointee to the position OF
director OF mines when the bureau is
created.
ANY report appearing in any news.
paper to the effect that the census
bureau has received any advance re.
turns of the census of 1910 or has Civ.
en- out any information regarding the
returns of enumerators is wholly with.
out foundation This was the formal
declaration made by c. Dana Durad.
director Of the census. in a statement
sent to the press. and accompanied by
a note saying, please use the enclosed
as widely as possible and as fully as
you can and oblige the director of the
census"
A letter sent to the American con.
sui at Managua. Nicaragua, and for
warded by him to Washington. recit
ing numerous atrocities and barbara
ties occurring in that republic.
What the President will do with the
rivers ana harbors bill is agitating
many members of the Senate and
House. The measure is now in con.
ference, but no headway has been
made in disposing OF the differences
between the two branches. The de-
lay is said to be caused by the rumor
that the President will veto the bill.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Frank L. Smith Found Wounded.

Denver.-Suffering from bullet
wound in the left side of his chest,
Frank l.. Smith. millionaire. and son
of Eben G. Smith. who was one OF the
was taken to St. Joseph's hospital
Friday evening from his residence at
964 Logan street. Circumstances at
tending the shooting seem to indicate
that Mr.. Smith may have inflicted the
wound with suicidal intent.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Terrors Of Erankness.

There is no worse vice than
frankness." said Booth Harrington. at
a farewell dinner in New York prece-
dent to his departure for Europe.
How should feel. for example. II
asked you for your opinion Of my
plays. and you answered me frankly,
quite frankly?
why. I should feel like the poor
lady at the bridge drive who said to
her hostess little daughter:
Your eyes are such q heavenly
blue. And what color are my eyes.
darling?'
THE child's high treble Travelled
easily to the further corner Of the
quiet room as she replied, looking
earnestly up into her questioner's
face:
".Dwab middles. yellow whites
and wed wims!'"
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
OTTAWA, CANADA, SCENE OF
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION;
HOUSES WRECKED.
FIRE IN POWDER PLANT
SPECTATORS OF NEARBY BASE.
BALL GAME CROWD AROUND
THE CONFEDERATION.

Ottawa, Ont.-An explosion Sunday
wrecked the plant OF the General Ex-
plosives Company OF Canada. near
Hull. Quebec. killing about fifteen per-
sons and injuring fifty others.
The force OF the explosion was ter
rifying. The country for miles around
was laid waste and many small dwell
tngs in the city of Hull. on the side
nearest the scene OF the explosion.
were flattened to the ground.
A baseball game was in progress a
short distance from the powder
works. The teams were playing the
last innings and when a fire was
seen in one Of the small buildings o:
the powder plant the crowd began to
swarm up the hill to get a better view
Of the blaze.
Some men in the crowd. aware Of
the possibilities OF the danger when
the main magazine was reached, plead.
ed with the crowd to 60 still further
back, and many OF them needed the
warning. Others. apparently enjoying
the element Of danger in the spectacle
stood within 1000 yards Of the burn
ing buildings. They were kept on the
aui vive BY detonations that sent
showers Of burning brands in all d.
rections.
The baseball game broke up and
the rest Of the spectators and the
players rushed up to Join the crowd
at the fire.
1t was then that the magazine ex-
ploded. There were two stunning de-
donations. Everything within radius
OF a mile end a half was torn and
shattered: giant trees were snapped
off close to the earth: barns and
dwelling houses were converted into
kindling wood and even in Ottawa.
four miles from the scene. hundreds
Of plate glass windows were broken.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
GEN e RAJ.

Present danger OF a rate war on au.
tomobile insurance in Chicago was
everted Tuesday by the continuance OF
a former agreement.
John L. Beveridge. who served four
terms as governor OF Illinois, begin.
ming in 1875 died Tuesday at his home
in Hollywood. Calf.
q. B. Reeve. former vice president
and general manager OF the Grand
Trunk railroad. died at his home at La
Mirada. Calf. Sunday night.
BY an overwhelming vote the union
freight handlers of Chicago Thursday
night declared against further strike
against the twenty-three railroads.
Organized labor and organized farm.
ers will work together hereafter in
preserving the rights and liberties OF
both classes Of workers. under the pro.
visions Of resolution unanimously
adopted by the executive committee OF
the Farmers Education and Coop.
erative Union Al St Louis Thursday.
The fortnightly car report OF the
American Railway association shows
a surplus OF cars OF lO2.OS5. being an
increase for two weeks OF l1.l9S. half
OF them box cars. A total shortage
OF 5,7G6. decrease OF l.76i. The in
crease in surplus coal cars is most
noticeable in the West and South
west.
Suit for 100000 damages against the
Chauffeurs' union and its officers and
members was started Friday in the
Chicago Superior Court by three OF the
n tn,
suit Is based on breach OF contract
which the companies assert the union
committed when 1t ordered a strike OF
chauffeurs about five weeks ago.
Lee O'NeiI Prowne OF Ottawa,
Democratic leader of the Illinois
house Of representatives. was indicted
on charge OF bribery. and Repre-.
sentative Robert f. Wilson OF Chicago
and Representative Michael S. Link OF
Mitchell were indicted on charges OF
perjury Friday by the special grand
jury that has been Investigating viii
liam Lorimer's election to the senate.
A press dispatch from Washington
announces that John d. Rockefeller
had abandoned the idea OF securing a
national charter for his proposed roun.
dation. Starr J. Murphy. personal
counsel for Mr.. Rockefeller, and
speaking for the Standard Oil presi-
dent. said the statement was entirely
without foundation. Mr.. Murphy also
said that MIR. Rockefeller had nothing
to do with the Economic and Gener.
al Foundation" for which charter is
being sought from the New York legis.
lature for ian aged man of wealth."
said to have $2.5OO.O00 to spend on
charity.
All hope that any of the forty-five
white and l5O negro miners entombed
in mine No. of the Palos Coal and
Coke Company. at Palos. Ala, as the
Thursday afternoon. may be rescued
alive, has been abandoned.
The United States Steel Corporation
Wednesday announced that it had es.
tablshed "A fund of sS,0OO.0OO for pen.
sion purposes and would consolidate
this fund with the si,OOo,OuO fund here
tofore created by Andrew Carnegie, to
Ge administered for the benefit of EN-.
ployes.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Frost Damage slLaht.

Denver, May 7.-Reports from
dozen counties OF the state received
by the state horticultural bureau in
dicate that the damage done by frost
will be very light. In no county is the
loss greater than fifteen per cent. On
the Western slope the fruit growers
by reason OF preparation and hard
work were ready with smudge pots for
the frost and no damage was done.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Y. W. c. A. Home At the Springs.

Colorado Springs-A two weeks
canvass In the interest OF the 100000
fund to erect Y. W. c. A. building
here came to close tonight with
$65.4S5 pledged. These pledges run
from so cents to 5000. and are con.
tingent on raising $50 900. SO that the
building is assured. Plans are being
made to secure the deficit.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Wants the Dry Farmers.

Colorado Springs.-The civic organi.
cations of this city will join in a
luncheon to discuss plans to capture
the 1911 convention OF the Dry Farm.
ing Congress. John r. Burns Of Seat.
tie, secretary of the congress. will be
the principal speaker.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Novel Health 1rjp,

Greeley.-Carrying complete mov-
ing picture outfit In the rear Of his
automobile. and en- route from Chica-
go to Arizona for the benefit OF his
wife's health. Charles a. Benedict
passed through here last week. He
started from Chicago last spring. has
Travelled 1859 miles and will not reach
his destination for several months.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Would Lease Glen Eyre.

Colorado Springs.-William Bayard
Cutting. president Of the American Su-
gar Company. Is negotiating with
George A. Krause Of this city. an ex-
ecutor Of the Palmer estate. for a four
months lease on Glen Eyre. near
Manitou. the magnificent home Of the
late Gen. William ]. Palmer.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Town Opening on the Plains.

Brandon.-The Brandon Town Com
pany has set the dates of its opening
as June Sth. 9th and 10th. Arrange
ments for celebration are being
made which will include several Wild
West stunts and other features OF en-
tertainment.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Masher Thrashed: Thrasher Acquitted

Masher Thrashed; Thrasher Acquitted
Grand Junction.-Supporting the un.
written law giving man the right to
defend his wifes honor at all times.
Tom Rogers was acquitted OF assault
on John West. Rogers claimed that
West accosted his wife while passing
her on the road. saying, Come ride
with me. Birdie" When Rogers heard
of this he hunted for West and
thrashed him.
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Representative Not Yet Appointed.
Misunderstanding word from
the American embassy at London or
from the British embassy here no
steps have been taken toward the
appointment of special representa-.
tive of the United States at the funeral
OF King Edward
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Texas Boom In OH Lands.

El Paso.--East FL Paso county is
having rush for oil lands. The
Texas (Gates) company has struck a
large body OF oil and are putting down
more wells. Great excitement prevails.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Train Victim Identified.

Fort I.upton.-A small slip Of paper
in the pocket Of the man found dead
on the railroad track east Of here
Wednesday led to the discovery that
the man was William NJ. Sexton Of
1922 Elat street. Denver. and was a
bridge builder. Foul play is suspected.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
800 Corpses to Date.

San Jose. Costa Rica-Up to noon
Sunday 500 bodies had been taken
from the ruins OF the houses that were
overthrown in the earthquake last
Wednesday evening at Cartago.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
James A. Mcclure Dead.

Denver.-James A. McClurg. promi-
nent in business affairs Of the state.
died here Tuesday night. He was a
son-in.law OF David H. Moffat.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Southern Governor Praises Taft.

Kansas City.-Praise for the execu.
tive and judicial abilities OF President
Taft we're the features OF an address
of Governor Wilson OF Kentucky be.
fore the Kansas City Bar Association
Sunday night.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Business Meeting In Mid.ocean.

Richmond, Va.-The Tobacco Asso-
citation of the United States will hold
its annual meeting this year on the
bosom Of the Atlantic ocean. on board
a chartered ship starting from Nor.
folk July 1st and sailing for New York.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Findina Of Fresh.Nater Eel

The straits OF Messina are channels
OF immense depth. through which a
wild form Of whirling eddies have the
effect OF bringing up from the depths
below many marine creatures which
are rarely seen except in the deep sea
travis. 1t was here that the fresh.
water eel was first discovered. an in
cident which threw a blaze Of light
on the life history of a very mysteri-
ous fish.-London Daily Telegraph.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Missing Body Found.

Lynn.-The body of John Moran.
section foreman of Apishapa. missing
three weeks, was found on the prairie
near here
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13

London-The services in all the
churches throughout the United King.
dom Sunday had special reference to
the death of the king.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Cog Road Open.

Colorado Springs.-The first train of
the season up Pixies Peak was run by
the cog road Wednesday. About thirty
passengers took the trip.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
Big Flow Of Gas.

Boulder-Well No. 90 of the United
Oil Company is giving off a heavy
flow of gas, which is estimated to ex-
ceed half a million cubic feet daily.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
WEEKS EVENTS
COLORADO
Hotel Clerk Insane.

Greeley-James Carruthers. former
" hotel clerk here and in Denver,
was on Friday taken to the insane asy-
lum at Pueblo.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
San Juan Man Found Dead.

Durango.-S. Fl. Masters. aged 6s,
proprietor OF a billiard parlor. was
found dead in bed Tuesday morning.
He had evidently committed suicide.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
QUEEN OF ACTRESSES
PRAISES PE-Ru-hA.
4 Miss
1 Julia
(MarioWe

~ IN, skad to write my endorse.
n,enf of tic great remedy. Peuna. !
do 50 most heartily. ".-Juiia Msr'0we.
Any remedy that benefits digestion
strengthens the nerves.
The nerve centers require nutrition
II the digestion is impaired, the nerve
centers become anemic, and nervous
debility IL tho result.
The Ordway new era., 1910-05-13
None.

None.
Prof.-If man has an income OF
$2.OOO.00O a year. what is his princi.
pal?
Stude-A man with such an income
usually has no principle.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-10
SAFFORD NEWS BUDGET
MRS. w. D. FRENCH, Corresponden

SAF'FORD, May S.-Many people gathered at the depot Sunday morning to see friends and relatives o fffor tho | coast.
 J. C. Robinson made a trip from hi, ranch at Fort Thomas to SolomonvillC | yesterday on business. Brookner X Robinson are shipping cattle to Texas iAbner Davis and wife are late ar rivals from Clifton and are visiting Mir. Davis parents, Mir. and Mrs. w. C. Davis. The Clifton couple expect to settle in the valley.
 Thomas J. Lynch was an incoming passenger from San Diego, Cal, Satur. day afternoon.
 The latter part of the week John N. Anderson of Valley Falls, Kan, arrived at the county seat to visit his son, Sheriff A. A. Anderson. It was twelve years since they had seen one another.
 Last Friday Joe l.. Reeves left for Margaret, Texas, where he expects to embark in the dry goods business. He sold his saloon in Solomonville to Tom Hooks and Jake Roberts.
 In Thatcher, Sunday, the parents , day school class met in the grove back of the church and carried on a discus sion as to the benefit of parks and pub lie play grounds.
 Joe Foster and Roy Saline, prominent cattlemen of Pima, were Sunday visi- tors in Stafford.
 C. II. Witte, who is interested in a new townsite at Bowie, came in on the freight this morning on business.
 Eli and Maurice Krupp arrived in the city from Fl Paso yesterday afternoon.
 The water in the river is running pretty low, carrying only about 5000 inc hes.
 Miss Zoe Policy has succeeded Mrs. Ryan in the telephone office at Solomon vile, Mrs. Ryan having resigned.
 AIr and Mrs. Frank Bailey of the county seat are proudly exhibiting a young son, who arrived at their home a week ago.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Brier is quite i'll.
 The Stafford school term will close May 20, much to the pleasure of teach CTS and pupils, owing to the high tenn perature.
 The dance at the courthouse Saturday night was reported the most enjoyable of the season.
 A party of young people spent Sun day at the Hot Springs, where they met Miss Kitty Young of Globe, who is taking course of treatment at that resort
 Weaver Brier is installing large tank at the rear of the proposed opera house to furnish water for the con 'rete work.
 Charles Freeman returned last week
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-10
Are in Arabic and Looked Pretty Till Native of Desert Saw Them
WERE REVENGE OF
 PEEVED ARCHITECT
Opinion of Southern Pacific Lucidly Expressed in
 Arabic Oaths

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 30.- An Arab passed through Burlingame, 5 fashionable suburb of San Francisco Glancing up at the handsome stone sta ton at thesdepot, where tubs and mai wagons, drays and coaches, landaus and motor cars gather at train time for tho use of the fashionable of Hillsboro, and the adjacencies, this Arab suddenly cried out, paled and turned himself eastward in prayer. His mien expressed horror; his meanings and ullulations were as woe of the heart.
 Asked as to the cause of his agita. tiOn, he pointed to certain decorations on the station facade. These seemingly harmless Arabesques gave him the Ara bic zimzams. It was hard to fathom his emotion until a student of Sir Rich ard Burton came along and offered to act as interpreter.
 Cries in Profane Intensity
 Then, lifting up his voice, that Arab let forth as fine a string of oaths and
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-10

Don t forget the ball given by the Ladies of the Maccabees at Maurel Hal tomorrow evening. Refreshments will be served at 25c the couple.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-10
GOLDSB0RO
 HEARD FROM A Lady Who Lives in GoIdsbOro Joins in the Chorus of Praise tor Cardui, The WOman's
 Tonic.

Goldsboro, N. CA physician treat- ed me for many distressing symptoms. D writes Mrs. Eta A. Smith, "but gave me no relief.
 H suffered with neuralgia around the heart and was troubled at times with my i head. had pain in my left side, bowels. lett thigh, shoulders and arms. "After taking Cardui, am now well and can recommend it to other suffering women." Just such doubtful symptoms, as those from which Mrs. Smith suffered, are the ones for which it will pay you to take Cardui, the Wonan'S tonic.
 It is at such times, when there is noth- ing to show, for certain, the real cause of the trouble, that you need tonic, 10 give the body strength to throw off the illness that evidently threatens.
 :, Take Cardui, when you are i'll, with the ailments of your sex. Take Cardui as tonic, to prevent illness, when you feel it coming.
 Your druggist keeps it.
 N B,-Wite 10: Ladies' Advisory Dept chs,ta. nooga Medicine O., Chattanooga, Tenn, for Soecial iHSfrucfions. and 64-page book Home Treatment 'or women sent m plain wrapper on request
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-10
HAVE YOU BEEN ENUMERATED

ing every resident of the country and if anyone is overlooked it will be because the census takers have been unable to find them. For this reason, Mr. Towle should be communicated with by any resident of this city of territory who be- lieves that he has been overlooked.
 Unless you are sure the census man has been in yoUr neighbOrhood and has apparently overlooked you and gone to some other part of the city, it will not be necessary to send in the coupon at once. Save it until the census is prac- tically over, which will be about the middle of this month, and then advise Mr. Towle of the fact that you have not been enumerated and he will promptly take steps to see that you are properly quizzed.