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Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
So Many Witnesses Gall Paul Beattie
  CASE DRAWS ID A CLOSE
Alleged Murderer to Take Stand Today in His Own Behalf - Dramatic Scene Is Anticipated in the Courtroom.

Chesterfield. Courthouse. Aug. 31.- Henry Clay Beattie. Jr, indicted for the murder of his young wife, sobbed like a child today when his gray father in law with tremuIous voice told of the domestic felicity of son-in-law and the slain woman. It is the first time the stoical calm of the prisoner has given away. The testimony of the father came as a dramatic close to a long days battle by the defense against evidence heaped up by the prosecution. Tomorrow the accused will go on the stand and the defense will rest it's case. Battling constantly against the testimony of Paul Beattie, cousin of the accused, as to his pur- chase of the gun and his delivery of it tO Henry, and the subsequent conversations with the accused. the defense introduced several witnesses to cast doubt upon the veracity of Paul. IL emphasized this point when it produced David D. Beattie. grand father of Paul and his uncle Henry, who testified Paurs character is not good. The most surprising refuta- ton of the day against Paul came when Ernest Nesbitt said that on Sun day. July 16, he saw Paul on the bridge where he worked handling a single barreled shot gun. Paul testi- fled he gave the gun to Henry the same day he bought it, Saturday the 18th. F.. II. Lewis, an employe of the Beattie store, South Richmond. declar- de people there spoke of Paul "as the biggest liar in town" Henry Clay Beattie. ST, told of the close attach ment to his son and described the strong love that existed between Henry and his illfated wife. testifying that he himself grew to love his daughter-in-law as one of his own children.
 When her baby was born" he testified, "it was like starting life over again for me to see my grand child. It drew us all together very much The father spoke highly of his sons character and controvertcd the testimony of many witnesses for the prosecution that Henry showed no signs of grief over his wife's mur- der. When Beattie finished the pros ecution he waived cross examination.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
BILLY SPEAR LEAVES
 LOCAL NEWS FIELD
REPUBLICAN LOSES TALENTED, GENIAL, CAPABLE, EFF
 FICIENT EDITOR.
Goes to Bisbee After Twenty Years
 Loyal Work in One Office.

William Spear who for some twenty years has been the news editor Of The Republican, leaves Phoenix today on a new employment. Pursuant to an agreement he mace several months ago, he goes to Bisbee, to take the editorial management of the Bisbee Review and the Tucson Star, two papers which are under the same own ership.
 Ordinarily, when a newspaper man takes on added responsibilities Cat d humping good salary) it is sub ject of congratulation among his fel- low workers But there was no feel- ing of cheerfulness in the editorial department of The Republican on Thursday night, when MT. Spear turned in his last copy" for the paper which he has done so much to make famous. There was, and is, d feeling of loss which will only be accentuated when it is fully realized that his absence from the familiar desk is not for a mere vacation. For William Spear, in his long employment on The Republican, has done some hitng more than to demonstrate in his daily work that he is one of the most versatile and capable men in the newspaper profession-his lovable qualities have endeared him to every person in The Republican building as they made for him d friend in everybody that knows him. But good ness, this little piece will read like an obituary, if care is not used, and MT Spear is far from being qualified for an obituary nOticc-he is one of the livest and licvcliest men in the newspaper bUsiness-and long may he wave. There comes over every news paper worker at times d desire for change-a wish to "get out of the rut" It was doubtless in q moment of weakness that Mir. Spear fell before to take charge of the papers at Bis bee and Tucson.
 MT. Spear takes with him to his new work d capital of which any man might well be envious-a reputation for integrity which leads the readers of the columns under his charge to know that what he says is SO Under him the news columns of The Republican have become d great as set of the paper, for their reputation for truth and fairness has become permanently established.
 Mir. Spear is succeeded on The Re- publican by Charles CutchshaW. who for year has been one of the lead- ing writers on the Arizona Gazette.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
Giant Corporation Voluntarily
 Breaks Up ACTION TAKEN YESTERDAY
What the Result Will Be Is Purely Problematical, According to Those Who Are Best Informed on the Situation.

New York, Aug. 30.-The Standard Oil company of New Jersey passed out of existence today so far as it's pres ent form and functions are concerned. After today this famous corporation will cease officially to carry on oper- ations as head of the vast organiZa- tion whose activities extended into almost every part of the world.
 Obedient to the decree of dis solution of the supreme court it re- Hnquished control of the subsidiary concerns of the great oil combine. With the end of business today. the company's books containing list of stockholders. will close and the stock of the subsidiary companies will be distributed among stockholders in the parent organization of record at this time
 The work of apportioning the com panv's holdings of more than thirty subsidiaries affected. will occupy at least three months. so readjustment will not be completed before Decem- Der. The New Jersey corporation, m addition to acting as a holding cor uoration. conducts a large oil business and has extensive property holdings.
 As it never made a public report no way is known of gauginS its as sets "The only element of doubt said one official of the company, as to the general effect of reorganization lies in the ability of the constituent companies to produce so large total profits as have been possible under the combine. only the future can tell
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
PHOENIX ARIZONA, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER l. 1911
BAN JOHNSON MUST
 QUIT OR PLAY BALL

Cincinnati. Aug. 3l-Whether the American association baseball clubs will withdraw from major Organiza- ton agreement and declare war be- tween the two big leagues, is now up to the former association, as to- day the National commission denied all its demands at a meeting here. The commission gave the American Association until September 10 to an swer whether it will operate under q national agreement. At the same time the commission made it plain that Y the association decides tO withdraw organized baseball will continue to flourish in major leagues just the same.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
RELATIVES EXPLAIN
 GATES TWO WILLS

Aurora. Ills. Aug. 21.-How John w. Gates came to leave two wills was eX- pIained by relatives today. When the first will was drawn. the estate of nearly forty millions was placed in trust for ten years as Gates then iden- tified many movements in the stock market which then were fluctuating up and then down.
 He believed in ten years there would be stability. so he placed his estate in trust. Just before he sailed for France, however. the market settled and he de- cided to leave his entire estate to his wife. and son Charles, excepting be- quests of million to friends and min or relatives
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
FISHER WILL VISIT
 IMPERIAL VALLEY

Fl Centro. Calif.. Aug. 31.-It was announced here today that Secretary of the Interior Fisher will visit the Imperial valley during his return trip to Washington from Alaska, and will confer with the directors of the Inn perial irrigation district General irri- gation will be discussed, including the possibility of steps being taken by the government tO secure a permanent right of way for canal through Mexican territory and the possibility of using Laguna dam as a supply point for the Imperial valley irriga- ton district
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
.GOTCH WILL MEET
 THE RUSSIAN LION
Match Will b- at Chicago on Coming
 Labor Day.

Humboldt. Iowa. Aug. 31.-F'rank Gotch, champion wrestler of the world departed tonight on a special car. over the Chicago Northwestern, fer Chicago. where on Labor Day he will defend his title against George Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, for second time. Accompanying CCtch were his wife. his wife's moth CT. and a rctinue of trainers He will do no heavy work after reaching Chi cago simply keeping his muscles 1.-the by light work at the Chicago Athle- tic club
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
SNEEZES WERE FATAL.

Oklahoma City. Aug, 31.-Stephen Forset, young German, died at the hospital today as a result of hemorrh- ages caused by sneezing. He began to sneeze August 24 and at the same time his nose began to bleed Physicians were unable to check either.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
LAWYER DISCOVERS
 ANOTHER COMBINE

Detroit, Aug. 31.-Charging conspir- acy in constraint of trade. Federal At torney Watson today filed a bill in the federal circuit court enjoining the Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers as sociation, the Scout Publishing com pany, this city, and the Lumber Sec retaries' Information bureau. of Chi cago. from further using alleged Un- lawful business methods. It is charged that members of the association en deavor to prohibit manufacturers from shipping to competitors who are not members of the association.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
JURY HOLDS BOYS LIFE.

New York, Aug. 31-The life of Paul Geidcl, the 17-yer old boy, accused of the murder of William r. Jackson, an aged broker. now hangs in the balance. The jury, which has been out since three o'clock this afternoon failed to reach a verdict by midnight and was locked up by order of the court. The jury will make another report in the morning.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
ALL WERE THERE
Tons Came From Everywhere to At
 tend Family Reunion,

Blue Island. Ills. Aug. 31.-The fam fly held it's annual reunion today in which more than six hundred mem bers were present. It is by far the largest family in Illinois if not in the country. Tons were present from California, Washington. Kansas and nanny other western states The fam fly is incorporated under the law of Illinois.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
PEOPLE MUST STOP
 THEIR INTERFERENCE
tinues Temporary Injunction.

Seattle, Aug. 31-Judge Hanford, of the federal court today continued the temporary injunction against the peo- pie of the Rainier valley from in terferring with operation of the Seat tle-RentOn Southern Railroads sub urban service. Issuance of this in junction a week ago caused an in dignation meeting at which an effigy Of Hanford was burned.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
MAY LOSE LICENSE.
That is Fate Likely to BefaII Athletic
 Club.

New York, Aug 31.-Steps were taken today which may lead to revoking the permit of the Madison Square Garden Athletic Club which last night held the Wells Brown fight Fire Commis- sioner Johnson notified Patrick Powers one of the fight managers, he had violated a state law in allowing hund- reds of persons to stand between aisles during the fight.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
ROASTER EXPLODED.
And as a Result Two Men Were
 Fatally Injured.

Newark. N. J.. Aug 31-Two per sons were fatally injured and a dozen others were put in jeapordy when a peanut roaster exploded, scattering fragments over two city blocks to- day Edward Grady, machinist, block away was hit by a piece of flying iron, and Gus Pritito. owner of the machine was badly mangled. Both Wil die
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
BUFFALO GNAT IS IT?

Lexington, Ky. Aug. 31-TEe buf- faIo guat has been fixed by Harry Garman. government tacterioIogist and eut0mologist, as the means of disseminating the disease known as pellagra which is spreading in the mountain districts of Kentucky.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
PROVE
 THE CANAL THEORY
Excellent Photograph Of Mars Taken
 at the Lowell Observatory.

Flagstaff. Aug. 31.-A photograph showing clearly the canals of Mars was exhibited today by professors at the Lowell observatory. The mega tive was secured last night, and is said to be the dearest ever taken.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
And MadePO Responds in
 Happy Speech SECOND PLACE YET VACANT
Mexican Convention Brings Out Turbulent Throng Which Almost Breaks Up Meeting by Its Wild Demonstrations.

Mexico City, Aug. 31.-At the end of an impressive day in the first convention of the new progressive party of Mexico. in which Francisco l. MadcrO gave his views of the plat form and now the country is to be governed. in a speech accepting the nomination for the presidency. the session came to a close in wild dis order. Threats to clear the gaIler- ies tonight started tumuIt greater than that which characterized last nights session This threat supple mented one to adjourn or close the doors against the public threw the body into wild disorder. which ended only when the turbulent element had worn itself out.
 Following the discussion of four candidates for the vice presidency. the convention adjourned. leaving the vote for tomorrow. Trouble tonight was prccipitatod when delegate. speak ing against the candidacy of Jose Pino Suarez, produced a telegram. fa- yoriug the candidacy of a YucJtan man. signed by Gustayo Madero. a member of the Central committee. and so worded as to appear to inn plicatc that body in partisan action. Madero from the stage denounced the telegram as forgery Paudemonium then broke loose which was taken up by large body of students in the gallery. Chairman Azcona ap- pealed to the spectators in the name of patriotism and decency not to bring disgrace upon the party in it's first convention. declaring his opinion that action by the groups in the gallery had been insugated either by cientificos or by Reyesistas i'm an ef- fort to disrupt the convention.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01

Mexico City. Aug. 31-Radic3lism will not characterize the administra- ton Of Madcro When he appeared be- fore the convention today. he told the delegates they need not expect him to carry out the reforms of the proposed platform at any given time or by any radical means. When Nadero walked down the aisle of the convention the house shook with applause. It was some time before chairman Sanchez Azcona could restore a semblancc of order When their hero reached the stage the audience again broke with wild applause. on the stage behind him. sat Madoro's proud father and iu an upper box number of women of the Madero family including his wife who had been his companion in jail, and on the battlefield and who accompanied him to the convention hall. When Ma dero finished speaking, Serapio Rindon one of Mexico's most eloquent lawyers, arose and called attention to the pres ence of Madame Madero. Briefly he outlined her service to the cause. and when he finished the delegates arose, faced Mrs. Nadero and shook the house with applause AS soon as Maucro raised his hand for silence, the audi ence became quiet. Not a sound. eN- cept the speakers voice was heard. lie will do all in his power to carry out the wishes of the country, Madero assured the delegates but he reminded them all that changes must be brought about by legal process, which, he said, require in some cases. months and perhaps years. Madero explained one delay which might be expected. enforced use of part of the old federal congress Members of this body today hold seats by virtue of appointment by Dag, ac- cording to Madero and he declared they will be permitted to serve out their terms He said it is only to be eX- pected that until successors to them are elected by the people. objections to reforms will be encountered in con gress. Regarding the plank in the plat form providing that no monOpolies or special privileges be granted. Madero declared this must not be taken to mean his administration is antagonistic to foreign capital He insisted the money of the foreigner must be treat ed like that of the Mexican and that all foreign capital must be given ample protection, but he emphasized the statement of the platform that the government in the future will be the enemy of all monopolies Fear had been expressed in some quarters that Ma dero's government would be counted on to bring about a radical division of large estates by arbitrary methods This fear has been allayed. He de- clared large estates of the country will not be attacked, although greater protection will be given to small land owners who have complained of illegal seizure of their property.
 Madcro's idea. frequently expressed is imposition of land tax which have the effect of forcing owners of huge tracts to develop them to sustain the expense of taxation without remuner-
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01

FOR SALE-One of the best buys in the City. New Modern Brick Resi- dence, close in. rooms, wOodshed, chickenyard. roses, etc, Price s5500. E. E. Pascoe. 11O North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-01
FOR SALE THE BEST BUY IN THE

CITY. 5-rOOm brick, modern; lot 50x137 1-2. east front, close in; price $2,50O; s7OO cash, balance s25.OO per month E. E. PAscoE, 1to North Center St.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-16
ONLY ONE BEST
Greenwood People Give Credit Where
Credit Is Due.

People Of Greenwood who suffer with
sick kidneys and bad backs want a kid
ney remedy that can DO depended upon.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-16
COTTON CROP
CONDITIONS.
New Orleans Times Democrat Pre-.
scnts us First Report.

Monday, The Times Democrat pre-
sented the hrst OF It's monthly reports
on the condition OF tho cotton crop and
thus summarized the same.
Full reports we're received from all
the cotton growing states and were re-
capitulated as follows.
/. There has been a considerable in-
crease OF acreage probably, about ave
per cent. after allowing for areas
abandoned because OF boil weeyil, and
for other areas over which tho seed
failed to germlnatc for want OF moist
ure.
2. The supply OF labor Is sufficient
aud the cultivation has been exceeding
ly thorough,
y. Texas correspondents say that
rains must como in tho next few DAYS,
else serious detoriora ion will occur,
and certain sections OF the Atlantic
States are also In need of moisture.
4. The boil weevil is active in parts
OF Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas;
not much ID heard Of the pest elsewhere.
8. Taking the Belt as a whole, tho
crop was unusually high at the date
OF this report, Dune 81 but the outlook
Is subject to sudden charge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-16
Notice Of Meeting Of County Demo.
cratic Executive Committee.

A meeting Of the County Democratic
Executive Committee Of Lefore county,
Mississippi, is hereby called TO meet at
the court house Of said county In the
city Of Greenwood on Monday, June
26th, 1911. at II o'clock q. m for the
purpose Of fixing dates for county
primaries, assessing candidates, APP
ing election officers and the t~ransacti n
Of any and all other business properly
coming before said meeting.
COMMITTEE.
Beat LIB. 7. sayrc, y. r. streater,
Giles Avent.
Beat IA. o. Peterson, W. s.. Wing
field and D. T. Mitchell,
Beat 3-s. L. awin, j. A. Tyson and ].
L. Gillespie.
Beat 4 J. L. Haley, A. Henderson and
j. W. Bradford.
Beat 5-E. B. Clark, W. A. Swift and
D. G. Hill.
All members Of the committee are
urged to be present.
Greenwood, Miss, June 18th, 1911.
S. L. Gwin, Chairman.
]. Z. Gillespie, Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-16
GREENWOOD LANDS
TWO MORE TRAINS.
Y. 8 NJ, v. r. x. Appreciates Our
Needs Of Better Service.

We arc advised by Secretary NJ. V.
Raley, Of the Business League that
Greenwood has lnally succeeded IN
landing two additional trains on the
Y. n M. v. line. For several years the
Business League has been at work on
deavoring to land this additional train
service for this territory, and the news
Of the matter being granted was glad.
ly welcomed.
Tho new train will leave Memphis
about seven O'Clock 10 the morning ar
irving In Greenwood close around
twelve o'clock. About two or three
hours will DO given to shoppers who ap.
preciates the quality Of merchandise Of
fered In Greenwood and the prices
asked for same, in order to transact
their business and returning hrme,
About three the train will make it's re-
turn trip to Memphis arriving at tho
Bluff City about eight o'clock.
AS the matter stands now there Is no
access to Greenwood from the ITALIA
hatchie and near larksdale towns, *,
copt by' the Southern Branch which
only I'M as far as Webb, and which
requires full time to meet regular
schedule. And the now train given tho
patrons will afford the wanted oppoftu-
nifty to visit Greenwood without making
a night or before-dsy trip to concen.
trate their trade In the "Qucen city Of
the Delta
Greenwood appreciates the attention
given It's steady growth by tho |. G. and
Y. & NJ. Y. r. X. lines, and wishes Co
assure II. that she has and will always
manifest 20 operation with this lins to
fully develop the wonderful resources
10 this section through which IL plies
And we also wish TO thank the Buslnefs
Leagues for It's success Iii landing til
new trains,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-16
Wins Fight for Life.

IT was q long and bloody battle for
life that was waged BY James B. Mer.
shon, Of Newark, N. ], Of which he
writes: II had lost much blood from
lang hemorrhagss, and was very weak
and run down. For eight months ] was
unable TO work. Death seemed close
on my heels. when ] began three weeks
sgo TO use DR.. King's New Discovery,
Bat 1t has helped me greatly. It il do.
ing all that You claim For weak
sors lungs, obstinate coughs. stubborn,
colds, ~boarsensss, Il grippe, asthma
hay fsvsr Or any throat or lung trouble
supreme. 800 and Si.oo. Trial bottls
free. GqarraRseed ~ ~ dealers
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-16
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for any store front in Greenwood like
ours. Give us your orders for cash and
FREQ delivery. Dos Williamson st.
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