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The Delta independent., 1911-09-15

Sometimes you see In modern life
man of noble deeds. Once in a
while he even clears his whole front
yard of weeds.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
OR HIGHER FREIGHT RATES
ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTED BY
RAILWAY OFFICIALS.
At Present, Income Will Not Meet
Requirements.

Washington, ID. C. Jan. 16.-Argu-
ments were submitted to the inter
state commerce commission today in
the case OF the advances in rates
proposed in. the lines of the Western
trunk line territory IL is declared
by the railway officials that the pro-
perties are being managed as eff
GENTLY as could reasonably be eX-
pected. but notwithstanding their eff
forts the net income of the roads is
not sufficient to meet the require
ments of increasing traffic.
In the views presented to the COM
mission the increase in rates is nee
essary in order that the roads may
be operated and financed on a high
level. 1t was suggested that if the
net income of the lines is not per
mitted to be increased, the only solu-
ton of the difficulty confronting the
railroads would be government own
ership.
In adjusting the time to be allotted
to counsel for their arguments il was
announced by the commission through
Chairman Clements that forty-five
minutes would be given to p. H. Nor
rissey. one of the principal leaders
of organized railroad labor, to speak
in behalf of the proposed advance in
rates.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
LONG BEACH MYSTERY
A WOUNDED WOMAN
Either Would Be Suicide or Victim of
Assssein's Bullet.

Long Beach, Jan. 16.-Lying on the
strand. the incoming tide tapping her
skirts. a woman mortally wounded. the
victim of a mysterious shooting, was
found by an automobile party at
DEVILS Gate this afternoon. She was
well dressed but there was nothing to
indicate her identity. She was still
breathing though shot in the right
temple. Surgeons say she cannot re-
cover.
She is still unconscious tonight. The
police are unable to find either a weap-
on or any other clew TO establish
whether the shooting was an attempt
at suicide or assassination.
If the murder of the victim was at
tempted she was probably lured to the
waters edge with the deliberate in
tent to have the sea cover up the crime
as the tide in another half hour would
have carried her out The women is
about IS years of age.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
FORMAL RETIREMENT
OF ADMIRAL BARRY
THERE WAS EMBARRASSMENT IN
PROCEEDINGS.
The Officer Denies Stories Of Scandal
Which Have Been Circulated.

San Francisco. Jan. 16.-Rear Admir-
al Edward Barry today hauled down
his pennant and relinquished command
of the Pacific fleet to Admiral Thomas
The ceremony was marked by all the
formalities prescribed by the regula-
tiOns, but the peculiar and grave cir
cumstances to which report ascribes
Barry's sudden request for retirement
robbed the occasion of the spontaneous
and personal features which custom
has always made a part of such Incl
dents.
The West Virginia. Barry's flagship.
returned from a twenty four hour coal
test run shortly after noon, and an
hour later the two starred pennant
came down.
After reading the orders detaching
him from the fleet. Barry made a short
speech to the assembled officers and
men. expressing his warm feeling for
the West Virginia and his regret at
leaving the cruiser.
Instead of Immediately going ashore
as is customary. the admiral returned
to his cabin, where he waited until
nightfall. when he stepped into mo-
tor launch and was taken to the naval
landing
While waiting in his cabin. Barry re-
ceived an Associated Press reporter. to
whom he denied in emphatic terms the
stories which have been published con-
corning the reason for his unexpired
retirement. Barry will leave shortly
for New York, where he expects to
make his home. -
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
OETECTWE-NURsE
ADMITTED LYING
THAT WAS A PART OF HER
BUSINESS.
Her Way of Leading Mrs. Sehenk
On.

Wheeling. W. V, Jan 16.-Five
hours of searching cross-examination
by the defense in the case of Mrs.
Schenk, charged with administering
poison to her husband. failed today
to shake the story told on direct eX-
animation Saturday by Eleanor Zoeck-
Ter. Also known as Mrs. Klein, a
detective nurse. She had testified
that Mrs. Schenk offered her $1,000
To put a poisoned pill in the medicine
taken by her patient at the North
Wheeling hospital
Miss ZOeckler. connected with a
Pittsburg detective agency, was on
the stand all day. Her veracity
character and past life were probed
Time after time, Attorney Boyce ask
ed: When YOU told Mrs. Schenk
that. you lied again, didn't your
Without faltering the witness an
swered on every occasion, Yes" or
Sure / did"
She declared in explanation of her
course that she was put on the case
to secure information from Mrs.
Schenk by any means possible.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY II, 1911

steadily decreasing. Not only is the
area available for grazing becoming
less, but owing to the fact that in
many sections the range has been
greatly overstocked. its carrying ca
pacity is each year becoming less.
and as the capacity is reduced, the
friction between the various interests
using it becomes more acute.
We are convinced that the large
majority of stockmcn and settlers
throughout the west recognize the
above conditions and are strongly in
favor of some reasonable control Of
the range by the federal government,
expressed by a definite leasing law.
Since 1908, this organization at it's
annual conventions has recognized
the need of such a law by strong
resolutions passed by large majorities.
II has further prepared bill, cover
ing this subject. which is now before
congress, the merit of which is gen
orally recognized, but which for lack
of active and organized support in
congress. has thus far failed of enact
ment This bill is known as the
Curtis Scott bill and a copy is at
tached hereto.
We believe this association should
take far-sighted view Of this mat
ter. looking not only to the selfish
advantage to he gained through inn
mediate use of these lands. but from
a broader viewpoint looking forward
40 the preservation and perpetuation
of these grazing lands for future gen
erations Of home-builders.
The Curtis Scott bill provides for
the establishment of grazing districts
from time to time throughout the
west, under the jurisdiction of the
department of agriculture; the issu-
ance of permits to Craze live stock
thereon for periods of not more than
ten years; gives the definite right to
fence either individual or community.
pastures and in the granting of leases
provides for preference at all times
in favor of actual homesteaders; rec
ognizes the Wiority of the present
occupants of the range; provides for
a grazing fee ranging from min
imum of One-half cent per acre to
a maximum of four cents per acre.
or at the option of the local stock
men in the particular districts
charge per head of stock, this fee 10
be fixed according to the value Of
the land for grazing purposes
A strong feature of the Curtis
Scott bill is the large amount Of 10
cal control provided through the me-
each grazing district composed of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
AN AFFAIR
OF WOMEN
Tragedy in a Fort Worth
Department Store
AN UNEXPLAINED KILLING
With a Pleasant Smile the
Wife of an Attorney In
CURED for Her Victim, a
Saleswoman Fierce
Struggle and Death.
AN UNEXPLAINED KILLING

Fort Worth, Jan. 16.-Mrs. T NJ.
Brooks. wife of an attorney. fired
five bullets into the body Of Mrs.
Emily b. Binford i'm d crowded de
partment store this afternoon. Each
shot found its mark and Mrs Bin
ford died instantly.
Walking into the store, Mrs.
Brooks pleasantly spoke to persons
she knew on the first floor and pro-
ceeded to the second floor, where
Mrs Binford was employed as sales
woman. As she stepped from the
elevator, she asked for Mrs Binford,
and as the latter approached Mrs.
Brooks drew a revolver from her
muff
The women grappled and in the
scuffle the weapon wis discharged,
the ball passing through the hand Of
Mrs. Binford. Freeing herself, Mrs.
Brooks stepped back and deliberately
took aim and fired Mrs. Brooks
placed the pistol back into her muff
and walked out unmolested. She made
her way on foot to her husbands Of
flee, two blocks away, handed him the
pistol and without an explanation
said: I'm sorry, and tainted.
Both she and her husband refused
to make a statement She waived
d preliminary trial. and was released
on a bond of $4,000.
Mrs. Binford obtained a divorce
from her husband two years ago. No
cause for the killing is definitely
known.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
IS SAFE IN THE SENATE
Probability of a Deadlock
in the House Which May
Extend to the Joint SEES
sion Sixteen More Than
the Caucus Vote Needed.

Boston. Jan. 16.-United States Sen
ator Lodge was re-nominated at a
republican caucus for the fourth term
by 125 out Of the 1873 republican mem
bers of the legislature or sixteen less
than d majority Of the house, and
senate on joint ballot
As the absentees were nearly all
from the house, it is anticipated that
a majority of the senate's vote will
be east for Lodge tomorrow, but the
house will be deadlocked. Whether
the deadlock will continue to the joint
convention on Wednesday is a matter
Of conjecture tonight
Sherman L. Whipple, of Brookline.
d leading member of the Suffolk bar.
who never held office. but has ap-
peared frequently on the democratic
stump has been selected by the dem
Ocratic caucus as Lodges opponent.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17

owners of various classes Of stock in
each district.
This bill preserves all the rights Of
homesteaders under the public land
laws of the United States. protects
the development of mining. and final
ly contains the very important prOvi
sion, that all net receipts from each
grazing district shall be paid into the
treasury of the state or territory
where the land is situated and al
lotted for the benefit of the schools
and public roads in the particular
district from which the revenue was
derived
We believe that under u wise ad
ministration of the law. not only
would the stockmen using the range
receive great practical advantage. but
the public benefits through the ad-
ditional development in schools and
roads would be enormous, and we
are thoroughly convinced that this
association should without delay com
mence an organized campaign to Sc
cure the passage of the Curtis Scott
bill or some similar measure. to op-
crate either under the jurisdiction of
the department of the interior or of
agriculture.
To prepare for the establishment of
such a policy of range leasing and
control. as is outlined in this meas
ure. we believe that without delay
proper provision should be made by
congress for survey and class
ification of the unappropriated lands
Lob, ID
classified. This preliminary work
would greatly facilitate the division
of the grazing districts provided for
in the Curtis Scott bill
Another bill which has recently
been introduced into congress, al
though local in its application. we
believe should have the endorsement
of this association. This bill is one
to encourage and promote the sink
ing of wells in the territory of Ari-
IONA, has the endorsement of the
cattlemen of that section as well as
other sections of the arid west. We
believe if put into operation, through
assuring an additional water supply
it would do much to increase the
carrying capacity of the range.
We believe that the administration
of the national forests throughout the
west is conducted along most efficient
and just lines. Many matters of de-
tail which had first occasioned some
discomfort among stockmen have been
satisfactorily adjusted. or are being
remedied with consistent rapidity. and
there is a very evident intention on
the part of the officers of the service
to so manage the forests as To oh
tain from them the greatest amount
Continued on Page Eight)
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
FISHERMEN AFLOAT.
Two Brothers Caught in a Lake Ice
Pack.

Port Cadillac. Mich. Jan. 1.-Two
fishermen, William and Herbert Wal
ker. brothers. 30 and 20 years old.
are afloat tonight in a small row.
boat at the mercy of a westerly gale,
and waves and ice in Lake Huron.
The men departed this morning for
the fishing grounds, two miles from
shore Busy with their work they
did not notice until too late the ice
pack which had interviewed between
them and the beach. Boats sent out
from this port were unable to force
their way through the pack.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
FIRE IN A BUTTE MINE

Butte. Mon. Jan. 16.-F'ire in the
High ore mine discovered on Satur-
day. i'm consequence of which several
properties are closed. was located
about fifty feet below the 1,200 foot
level of High Ore. 1t is believed to
be under control. although conditions
are regarded serious.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
SET FIRE TO RACING STABLES.

Juarez. Jan. 16-An unknown man
set fire to the stables early this morn
ing at the race track The horse. Irri-
gator. was badly burned and will prob
ably die. Smiley MetZner was injured
by breaking loose and running into
fence
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
PLACE FOR NEW STATES.
Slight Change Made in House Appor-
tionment Bill.

Washington, Jan. 1.-Two changes
IN the house apportionment plan were
agreed upon by the house committee
on census today. They amend the
Crumpacker congressional apportiOn-
ment bill which provides for a house
membership of $50 outside of Arizona
and New Mexico. so that those terri
tories when they become states shall
have one representative each.
The other amendment fixes the basis
of house membership following the
and subsequent censuses.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
1T CAME BY WIRELESS.
The Story of Destruction of an Oregon
Town.

Seattle, Jan. 16.-The following
message being sent from MarshfieId,
Oregon. to ROseburg. Oregon, was
picked up by the wireless station here
early this morning:
Have just been informed that the
city of Gardiner. oregon, is totally de-
stTOyed by fire No doubt many peO-
pie are in distress 1t is almost impOs-
sible for us to reach them immediate
~ and think the best way to send as
sistance is by way of Scottsburg."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
BUYING A HOUSE?

Maybe you've thought that in
a year or two you would like to
buy a house and have planned
when you have little more
money ahead you would look
around for something just To
your liking.
There's no reason for delay
even a very small amount will
make it possible for you to ac-
quire an equity in a home. You'll
be surprised at the number Of re-
plies that will come to you from
a Want Ad inserted two or three
times. telling what kind of a
home YOU want to buy.
Often house owners are COM
PEELED to leave the city or for
other reasons are forced to dis
pose of their property on short
notice. A Want AID. may ac-
quaint you with just such stu
alton.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
NEW YORK SENATORSHIP
Sheehsn Receives Caucus Nomination
But a Lack of Votes For Election

Albany, Jan. 16.-William F. Shee-
han was nominated today as demo-
cratic candidate for United States
senator at joint caucus of the dem
ocratic legislators. receiving siXty-two
votes. four more than a majority of
all the democratic members of both
houses.
The fact that twenty-five members
refused to attend the caucus leaves a
strong possibility that tomorrow when
the legislature votes in regular SEES
sion he may fail to receive the num-
Der of votes necessary for election.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
THE DISSOLUTION
OF STANDARD OIL
Arguments in Case Will Probably be
Concluded Today

Washington. Jan. 1s.-Saying that
the reorganization Of the Standard
oil company of New Jersey. in 1899
riveted together the control of sub
sidiary companies i'm a way that had
not existed before. Attorney General
Wickersham today argued before the
supreme court of the United States
that the defense put up by the Stan
dard Oil company against the disso-
luton fell to the ground.
1t was the third day of oral argu-
ment of the case. Frank Il. Kellogg
had concluded a long argument in
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
CONVICT ARMY OFFICER.
Bill introduced in House to Get Rid
of Captain Haines.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house
passed a bill today authorizing the
dropping of army officers from pay
rolls when they are absent without
leave for three months. This will re-
move from the army list Captain Pet
er c. Haines. who is serving a SEN
tence for killing William E. Annis
three years ago.
At the time of the trial it was dis
covered that the war department had
no authority to discharge Haines. and
was compelled to carry him on the
active list.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
POLE VS.. FINN.
The Wrestler With the Unpronounos-
able Name the Winner.

New York. Jan. 16.-Zbyszko. the
Polish wrestler. defeated Pilakoff. the
Lion of Finland in a wrestling match
i'm Brooklyn tonight throwing him
twice within an hour. The second time
Pilakoff went down did not constitute
a fall, but he was thrown so hard that
the tendon of his right arm was
strained and he could not go on
Zbyszko obtained his fall after Al
and 16 seconds with cOmbin-
alton forward scissors hold and an
arm wrap. Then after minutes of
wrestling the Pole tossed the Finn over
his shoulders, injuring Pilakoff.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
FIGHT OF RECOGNITION.
The Claims of New Orleans and San
Francisco Argued.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Final argu-
ments in the fight for national rec
ognition of the Panama exposition in
1915 were made before the house
committee on eXpositions today. Gov
ernor Sands of Louisiana appearing
for New Orleans and Representative
Kahn of California, for San Fran
cisco.
Mayor Mccarthy of San Francisco
invited the committe to San Fran
cisco.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
DEMOCRATIC POLITICIAN DEAD

Seattle. Jan. &c. l.. Wood. of
Rapid City. s. d., died tonight Wood
was candidate for governor of South
Dakota on the democratic ticket at
the November election. He came to
Seattle three weeks ago to be operated
on for appendicitis.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
VOTES FOR WOMEN.
Equal Suffrage Before the California
Legislature.

Sacramento, Jan. 1.-THE women's
suffrage movement and Governor
Johnson's railroad bill held the center
of the stage at Sacramento today
The former will be given public
hearing in the senate chamber on
wednesday night The latter will be
discussed on a date to be set later.
and opponents of the two
measures are gathering at the CAPT
tai and il is thought the battles will
be hard fought.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
AGAINST PROHIBITION.
The Inaugural Address of Alsbama's
New Governor.

Montgomery. Ala, Jan. 16-In his
inaugural address delivered to the
legislature today. Governor O'Neal de-
clared Alabama's prohibition laws an
invasion on individual rights and con-
stitutional guarantees and he branded
the attempt to insert a prohibition
clause into the state constitution as
an offspring of intolerance and big
otry. He proclaimed prohibition a
failure
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
THE DANVIILE DISTRICT.
Charges of Vote Buying in Mr.. Can
mons BaiIiwick.

Danville. Jan. discharges that
this comfy. the home of Speaker Can
non. has long been debauched by vote
buying was made before the grand
jury today II is charged that the
practice has been carried on for many
years by both the old parties. and a
searching examination is urged.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
A SICK JUDGE.
A Member of the California Supreme
Court.

Oakland. Cal, Jan. 16.-Henry A.
Melvin. associate justice of the supreme
court, was taken to hospital last night
i'll. supposedly of typhoid fever. After
an examination at the hospital, it was
stated that it would be several days
before the diagnosis could be con-
firmed.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17

favor of dissolution as decreed by the
circuit court of the United States. ID.
T. Watson. of Pittsburg. having cen
tered an attack on the form and ef-
feet of the decree Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham was then called upon
To close the argument for the gov
eminent He did not conclude, but
will complete his argument tomorrow.
when John G. Johnson will finish the
of the entire case.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
FAILED IN THIS TEST
The Aeroplane as a Scout in War
fare

San Francisco. Jan. 16.-The value
of the aeroplane for scouting purposes
was tested by army officers today.
Troops were sent out from the Pre-
sidio. over twelve miles north of Self
ridge Field, and covered half the dis
lance To the aviation ground. but
despite the efforts of the birdmen to
find them, their position was not dis
covered
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
SPOKANE IN CONFLICT.
Its Discrimination Against Aliens,
Violation of a Treaty.

Olympia, Wash. Jan. 16.-GOvernor
Hay has been notified by Secretary
of State Knox that the action of the
Spokane council in passing an ord
nance barring aliens from employ
ment on public works is in conflict
with the treaty between the United
States and Italy.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
VIENNA's POPULATION.

Vienna. Jan. 16.-The census taken in
December shows a population OF 2,0O4.-
29l. The increase in the last decade
was less than anticipated. The pOpu-
lation in 1900 was 1.64S,355
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

Albany. Jan. 16.-At the republican
caucus Senator Depew received fifty
eight of the sixty seven votes cast.
and his selection was made unanimous
Col Roosevelt received two votes.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. le-Fore-
cast for Arizona: Fair
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-01-17

FOR SAlE-5-acre suburban prop
erty. car line, close in, value growing
rapidly. Soon ready to Mt into lots.
Owned by nonresident. Small brick
house, windmill
E. e. PASCOE, ITO NJ. Center ST.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Among humorous stories of the Par
Is law courts It is told how a well
known lawyer, NJ. Alem Rousseau,
was once pleading a rather tiresome
case and, noticing that the judges were
paying no attention to him, said, "As
the president is falling asleep | sus.
pend my speech" But the fudge had
just woke up and cried, And l sus-
pend you from prncticing for six
months" Nothing daunted, the law
yer retorted, "well, suspend myself
forever and ever" and, gathering up
his brief and cap, be left the court
and never appeared again.
A Paris barrister, NJ. Clery, however,
was more vigorous. Seeing that the
president and the assessors were all
asleep, he stopped, and, dealing n tire.
mendous blow on the desk I'm front Of
him that woke everybody up with a
start, he cried, Yesterday at this same
hour I was saying And the whole
bench rubbed their eyes and asked each
other ifAhey had really slept through
twenty-four hours.
The same counsel was pleading at
Versailles on n cold day and remarked
that the judges were all turning more
and more around townrd n stove that
give out welcome heat "The tribu.
nal behind which have the honor Of
speaking" brought them nll right about
face Mt once.