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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-03
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

shows the right spirit in rebuk- ing the mayor of Juneau for dis courtesy toward a Seattle organ ization that is working for the good of Alaska.
 The article comments the spir- it of the people of this city in planning to effect the opening of the northland by urging upon con- EreSs the necessity for passing necessary laws. It says:
 Nothing is done i'll this cOun- try--nOt even little election is held--thaL Seattle does not in terferc and try and dictate who shall be elected, as well as to die tate tO Us in all of our private and public afrairs,' writes the mayor of Juneau io a Seattle pa per, on the occasion of the or EaniZatiOn of business men in Sc- attlc to assist AlaskanS in sccur- ing what they indicate they would like to have in the way of lrgiS- lation at Washington.
 Previously tO writing the com munication, the same mayor had responded in the following lan- Guagc to telegram from the chairman of a Seattle organiza- ton: ''Thc people of Alaska earnestly request Seattle to at tend to their own business, and keep their hands off Alaskan af- fairs
 '"Thcre arc not a few persons in Alaska who applaud sentiments such as these. There are per sons everywhere who understand patriotism and loyalty to cOun- try only in terms of damninG all foreigners. In our opinion, the sentiments expressed by the may or of Juneau are equalcd in nar- rOw-mindcdncSS and ignorant prejudice only by the hoOriShncss of his reply to a sincere offer of assistance from gentlemen.
 "Wc wonder anyhow by what authOity the mayor of Juneau, who dcnouncrs Seattle for assum- ing tO speak for Alaska, himself speaks for 'Ihr people of Alaska;' and w" are far from believing that his message would receive the indorscmrnl of intelligent AlaSkanS.
 "The trouble wiIh such persons is that they fail lO distinguish between the ranIings of few wOuld-h" politicians. who man. age to hr quoted now and then by seattle newspapers. and Inc attempts of sincere and serious friends of Alaska, a majority of whom have been AlaskanS and are still loyal AlaskanS in spirit.
 'W'c have yet tO see where Sc- attlc interference has harmed Alaska politics at all. Instead of reScnting the offer of Seattle to assist us at Washington, we should demand her help as a duty owing to Alaska in return for all that Alaska has done to- ward the upbuilding of Seattle"
 This is the right spirit. It. re- ciprocatcs the feeling of inc peo- pie of Seattle, who have been led to the steps they have taken through a desire to promote con- ditiOnS that will rebound to the benefit of Alaska and through which Seattle is bound to pros per as well.
 Seattle, frankly, is seeking to upbuild itself, but in doing so it desires to sec territory that has contributed and still contributes such a tremendous amount to the city's business, become prosper ous and populOus to the vast ex- tent that its natural resources will permit Seattle Timcs.
 
 Aduo nnaA unnl4nIlsa
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-03
SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN AUSTRALIA Interesting Lecture Delivered by Rev. Johnson In congrega-
 tional Church

There was a large gathering in the Congregational church Thurs day night to listen to an inter- esting lecture by the Rev. J. Bunting Johnson, the first of series to be delivered on Austra- lia. The topic for the evening was "Social Conditions ill Aus tIalia."
 The lecturer, by use of a map, outlined the position of Austra- Iia, explaining it's great extent, it's state divisions, and gave in formation about it's discovery and annexation by Great Britain; it's early days as a convict settle mcnt; later the discovery of gold and the great rush of immigrants; the opening up of the great con- ItincnL and self-gOvcrnmcnt grant ed; the developments as a result iof better transportation by rail roads and steamers, also by in trOducii0n of modern inventions such as refrigeration plants and cold storage on rail and a.open- ing up the country to the markets IOf the world.
 Rev. Johnson gave some aSiOn- iShing facIs of the export values of gold, silver, copper and other minerals, as well as farm pro ducts. He then dwclt upon the easy provision made by the gov rrnmcnt to place the people on the land and to assist them till they were able to support them selves. He also explained the wage system of government wage boards and the determination that all shall receive living wage. He also explained at length the hours of labor and ear ly closing; the holidays, social life, parks, gardens and rccrca- tiOn.
 He detailed the wonderful pro- vision made for safeguarding the birth of children, the caring for them afterwards, the provision made for faIherless children and nrplIanS, also for neglected chil- drrn.
 The splendid state school syS- i tenn. each teacher being a govern mont official, and schools main talned by the state even where only 10 children can bc gathered. 1 He also gave an outline of the provision made iO cope with the unemployed problem and the sys- tenn of state police with each po- i liccman labor agent of the stale central bureaus for labor; the care of the poor and needy by the state, indigcnt allowance, old age pension, government hospitals for sick and incurabIcs, state care of blind, deaf and dumb, national railways, street cars, water sup ply, harbOrs, telegraph and teIc- phone lines, government farms and farm colleges to train those wishing to engage in farming; state banks, loaning money to settlers at low rates and long terms; fostering new industries and in every way helping and en- couraging the people.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Shoots Friend i,a Back Then Burns
 Body in c Baru

POMONA, Dec. 23.-After signing statement, which the police author ities declared contained full con- fession, Levi Epresman, was arraign- ed today charged with the murder of Jack" Nicholson an automobile deal CT, whose charred bones were found in the ruins of a barn near Lords burg, several days ago. The prisoner was held without bail, preliminary to the hearing set for Thursday morn- ing.
 Before signing the alleged confes- sion, Epresman was in a hysterical condition. According to the state ment, Epresman said ne shot Mich loson in the back, while the latter was riding in an automobile. which the prisoner used to convey him and Miss Mama Shawver on trip to Santa Barbara.
 After the killing of Nicholson, Ep- resman said he dragged the body in to the barn on the Naynham farm and then fired the structure.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
TRY ID KEEP
 CASTRO OUT
Former Dictator of Ven zuela Headed for United States. Must Pass Rigid Health Examination to Get In.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-The com ing to America under the name of Ring, Cipriano Cactro, one time president and practically dictator of Venezuela, was revealed in dis patch today to the state department from the American embassy at Paris. The Venezuelan exile aboard the steamer "Latouraine" is due in New York next Saturday it is stated. The department is confronted with dis agreeable question as to what to do with him. It is said he will be watched by secret service operatives.
 It was tactily admitted if Castro can be kept out of the United States it must be done under the color of the public health laws and regulations for there is no legal charge against him that would warrant such action. Therefore a decision of the question of admission will probably be left to the department of commerce and labor which is charged with the con- duet of the immigration to the United States.
 Officials of that department today said that Castro will be subjected to a rigid examination immediately upon landing to determine the advis- ability of allowing him to enter the country, but no official was prepared today to say whether the government as q matter of policy would go to eX- tremes to keep the Venezuelan out.
 Officials here would not hazard a guess as to the purpose of Castro visit Should the ex-president cher
 sh a design of starting another rev olution against the government of President Gomez of Venezuela, he will certainly find difficulty in his opera tions in this country. where his every movement will be watched by agents Of the department of justice to pre- vent violations of the neutrality act
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
q. NICHOLAS
 SIMULATED BY
 PHOENIX ELKS
Local Lodge Will Today Undertake Distribution of Christmas Cheer to Hundreds of Needy Fami- lies In This City.

In some things the eleventh hour goes with the Elks but not with the Phoenix lodge when it comes to ferret ing out needy families at Christmas time. Up to five o'clock yesterday af- ternoon Chairman A. R. Cater, of the Elks' Christmas committee had re- ceived and caused to be investigated no less than 425 individual cases where need of a more or less serious nature was present. In addition to all this, several other Elks, announced last eV- ening that they had lists varying from thirty to one or two of families report ed which will be investigated this morning. To the casual observer the stupendousness of the task already performed as well as that confronting the Elks today, does not appear.
 When dozens of automobiles, gift laden. start out from the Elks Temple late today the climax of one of the most beautiful features of the Yule- tr1e period in Phoenix vii be approach- ing cOnSummation. To homes where the grim reaper has paid a visit and caused impoverishment, in habitations
 
 purse, in Eovels where old age has crept in and palsied the wage earning arm, in cheerless back rooms where intemperance has robbed wives and little ones of food and warm clothing, the antlered herd will penetrate today and in the only way within it's power endeavor to bring at least one days cheer to despairing hearts and joy to little ones who doubt that Santa Claus will find them
 The Christmas giving of the Phoe- nix Elks is conducted on businesslike principles. Business men are identi- fled with the work. Before a name is placed upon the list of those to be re- membered pretty nearly the exact truth of the conditions which obtain in the particular case are known beyond any doubt. And in those cases where refinement and a noble spirit of fore- bearance in the fact of dispiriting de- priVation inclines an individual CT fam | fly to conceal real conditions or to re- ] fuse deserving aid. an effort is made to show that there is nothing charit- able about the distribution. It is shown that whatever has been allotted 1 by the committee belongs just where l if has been assigned and that the indi-
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Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Charles H. Mellen, Edson J. Chamberlain and Al fred W. Smithers Charged With Violation of Anti Trust Laws.
ARE HEADS OF
 LARGE SYSTEMS
Government Bases It's Charges on Memoranda Alleged to Have Passed Between Mellen and Chamberlain.
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHJ

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Charles H. Mellen, president of the New York New Haven x Hartford railroad. Edson J. Chamberlain, president of the Grand Trunk railway, of Canada, and Alfred W. Smithers. chairman of tine board of directors of the Grand Trunk, Were indicted jointly today under the Sherman anti-tru law by the federal grand jury here.
 They are charged with conspiring in restraint of trade in connection with memorandum agreement between the two roads, under which it is alleged the Grand Trunk pro posed to abandon an extension of railroad lines to Providence, R. | Together they projected a steamship line between Providence and New York. The penalty for the crime charged is one year in jail or a fine of $5000, or both.
 Mellen and Chamberlain, upon be- ing notified of the indictment, prom ioed the federal authorities through counsel that they would appear at l o'clock tomorrow to enter pleas
 But for the commission of the crime set forth.' the Grand Trunk system, the indictment charges. would actively compete with the New Haven system for interstate and for eign traffic between southern New England cities and the west. Through their connections. it is recited, both systems reach the same cities in the west both in the United States and Canada.
 Seven overt acts are set forth in the indictment. These include meet ings in New York and the exchange of memoranda between Mellen and Chamberlain. the first of which pro vided that the Grand Trunk would sell the New Haven system all it's interests in the Central Vermont and its subsidiaries, which would include all the proposed extensions in New England"
 The second and final memorandum in which the defendant Mellen is in terested provided, however, that the Grand Trunk was to retain the Cen tral Vermont and existing controlled lines and continue it's existing busi- ness as at present.
 The memorandum arranged for an interchange of traffic at certain points, the joint use of certain lines and set forth that the New Haven should protect the Grand Trunk in every way in it's power in the pres ent differential rates from New Eng land points and such new territory which it was proposed to open up to ii hereby
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Woman COllabses As Physician Tells
 Of Murder Plot
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArCHl

CHICAGO Dec 23.-The coroner's jury today returned a verdict de ciaring that Frank Raude. a wealthy contractor. who died last Friday, sev- cral days after making will leav- ing all his property to his wife. was the victim of a murder plot. Physi- clans who analysed Raude's viscera testified they found large quan- tity of poison in the organs.
 Mrs. Mary Raude collapsed and sank to the floor unconscious at the inquest when Dr. W. H. Burmeister testified that an analysis of the vic tim's Viscera showed it contained thirty grains of one kind of poison and nineteen grains of another Raude was found dead in bed at his home several days ago after he had made will bequeathing his property to his wife
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
EXPERT SAYS QUINCY
 EXAGGERATED SOMEWHAT
Mine Promoters Claimed Gre Worth $50 Times Real Value-MaiI
 Fraud Charged.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArCu1

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Josiah Quincy and others associated with him in pro- noting mining properties, estimated the contents of the iron one claims of the Wilbur mine, at $50 times the amount reported by the expert em- ployed to examine the mine according to testimony today in the trial of Quincy. Julian Hawthorne Dr. William J. Morton and Albert Freeman for all legged fraudulent use of the mails.
 Arthur B. Willmott d mining expert. examined the Wilbur claim in 1907 and testified he reported about 100,00 tons of ore in the mine. Quincys reply to the report, said the witness was that the company estimated $50 900 900 tons in the property.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Rebels Under Pascual Orozco Take Most I'm portant Town In Ranch
 ing and numbering Dis trict Southwest of Juarez
CONTROL MEXICAN
 NORTHWESTTRN
Report Comes That After Taking Ascension. Sala- zar Orders Fourteen Federal Prisoners EXecut- ed in the Public Plaza.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHI

FL PASO, Dec 23.-Casas Grandes, the most important town in the lumber and ranching district south west of Juarez. has been taken by the rebels, personally commanded by Pascual Orozco, it was reported to- day from both federal and rebel of ficial sources. It is also said that a federal column of 800 men, march ing against the rebels at Acencion have been defeated, with its com mander, General Jose Blanco, among the prisoners taken.
 Confirming this report, $. D. Am prose, an American hotel man of Co Iumbus, N. w, arrived here today. He was in Ascencion at the time of it's capture last Wednesday and talked with General Salazar, whose forces took the town. While there d messenger arrived directly from General Orozco with letter from the rebel leader saying he had taken Casas Grandes and defeated BlancO. Blanco's force was entrapped. the of ficiaI report says, in a canyon north of Casas Grandes.
 Aside from the capturing of many rifles and much ammunition the reb els secured two cannons. Details of the battle are lacking, but Casas Grandes was taken easily, Orozco wrote. as only 200 men had been left by the federals to protect the town.
 By taking Casas Grandes. the scene of a hard struggle in the Madero revolution, in which the rebels were repulsed, Orozco revolutionists con trol the Mexico Northwestern rail way. between Juarez, on the border, and Chihuahua City. the state capi- tal. and the territory covered by the American railway, which includes the Pearson syndicate's numbering towns of Pearson and Madeira, and San Pedro, in the mining district.
 The railway wires are not operat ing west from Chihuahua City or be- low Juarez and no railway confirma ton of the towns fall could be ob- tained. The attack was made on the old Casas Grandes, the largest town in the district. The railway off cers' and Americans homes are at the new town, some miles away. and it is believed that no foreigners were injured.
 After taking Ascencion last week. fourteen federal prisoners, including a captain, were executed in the pub lie plaza, the refugees report today. Major L. C. Quinteros, the Ascencion federal commander. escaped and ar rived at the New Mexico border with one soldier as a companion. They are held by the United States troops below Hachita.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
ROMP|NC CHILD PLAYS PART IN
 DYNAMITE CASE
Four Year Old Son of Defendant Made Subject of Comment While At torney Harding Argues for Defense.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 23.-Four- year-old Georgie Bernhardt. who was playing in the lobby of the Federal the subject of comment for the de- fense before the jury in the "dyna- mite conspiracy" trial today.
 The boy is the son of William c. Bernhardt of Cincinnati, one of the forty defendants accused of aiding the McNamaras in their dynamiting The wives of about thirty of the de- fendantS and almost as many child ren have been sitting through the trial for almost three months. and while his parents we>e listening to a denial of the charges of dynamiting the boy was roaming through the lobby with an early supply of Christ = mas presents.
 convict somebody" said Attorney William x. Harding, don't convict William Bernhardt, for he is an in dustrious iron worker with a wife to support. He has worked hard all his life and raised family But 1 say if you must convict somebody by the name of Bernhardt, convict his lit tie boy Send the boy to the peni- tentiary. He might stand it, but Bernhardt, with a wife, could not"
 Harding also spoke in behalf of all the defendants
 Speaking for all the defendants Harding referred to letters taker from the Iron Worker Interna tional headquarters at Indianapolis upon which the government charges that the dynamite conspiracy was directed through the mails. Hard ing said the letters remained in the headquarters six months after J. J McNamara, the secretary had beer locked up in Los Angeles. none of the writers of the letters ever went tC Indianapolis to recover them.
 Why, after McNamara was arrest ed and charged with dynamiting didn't these men rush to Indianapoli: to recover their letters asked tn, attorney "'The natural move of { guilty man would be to destroy eVi dence of his guilt. But these mel did not attempt to regain the letters which remained in McNamara's offic. unmolested until the government tool possession
 Harding also said the government (ContinEed on Page Eightl
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
IS AN UNDESIRABLE.
Man Who LibeIed King George is
 Ordered Deported.
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1spArcHl

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Edward F. Mylius, an Englishman convicted in London of libeling King George V. and sentenced to serve one year in prison, was ordered deported today by the commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island. Mylius was held as an unde- sirable citizen. Mylius published story that the English sovereign had contracted a morganatic marriage in Malta in 1880. The story was dis proved in the action for libel brought against him by the solicitor general of England
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
PARLIAMENT ADJoURNS.
French Law Makers Take Vacation
 Over Christmas.
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATcHI

PARIS. Dec. 23.-Parliament ad- jcurned tonight for tie Christmas holi- days It will meet again in January to elect a new president of the republic.
 The last business transacted was the adoption of a motion by Represen- tative Lagrossilliere, of Martinique, asking the government to put in force urgent measures for securing to the French Antilles the fullest benefits to be derived frcm the opening Of the Panama canal.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
MIME. BLOCH IS
 FREED IN PARIS

PARIS, Dec. 23.-Mme Block. a novelist, who on July 31 last shot and killed Mrs. Minnie Bridg- man, wife of James F. Bridg- man, an employe of the Paris branch of an American Life In- surance company, was acquitted in assize court here today of a charge of homicide. The shooting was the outcome of an attach ment between Mime. Bloch's hus- band and Mrs. Bridgman.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
RITcHiE'S XMAS CHECK
Cub President Give Cub Pitcher Thousand for His Wins
 Last Season
rAssocIArEp PRESS D1spArcu1

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Pitcher Louis Ritchie of the Chicago Nationals will receive Christmas check for LOGO from C. NJ. Murphy. president of the club for winning his per cent of the games last season. Murphy promised Ritchie $500 if he exceeded the average of wins in 1911 but Ritchie missed the mark by a few points. Murphy repeated the offer beginning last season and in addition said he would make up the $500 Louis failed to secure in 1911,
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
HEAR FROM TAFT
Wireless Says all on Board Arkansas
 are Well
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

COLON, Dec. 23.-A wireless dis patch was received here this even ing from the battleship Arkansas, which is bringing President Taft and party to the canal zone. The mes sage said that all on board were well. The Arkansas is due here tomorrow morning at s o'clock
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
CONVICT PUSHED
 ACROSS BORDER

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. B. Pushed across the Canadian border into the hands of Ameri- can officers, because the treaty between this nation and Canada makes no provisions for extra diting prisoners, Jack Black, a notorious convict was produced in court here today and sentenc- ed to one year at San Quentin on a charge for which he had previously been sentenced to D years.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
DESPERADO IDENTIFIED
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1spArcHl

SANTA ANA. Dec. 23.-The devel- ouments of today practically cleared the mystery of the identity of the young desperado, who was killed near here a week ago in a battle with a posse It is practically certain that he was Ira Jones of Linto, Ore. al though he was buried here today under a permit issued to name un- known"
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Federals on Move.

FL PASO, Dec 23-Six hundred federal regular cavalry departed late today from Juarez by train to pro- ceed over the Mexico Northwestern railway. which is being repaired. to Guzman and thence overland to As cencion A battalion of infantry also has arders to march into the -Casas Grandes district from the Central railway This comprises all of the mobilized federal forces operating north of the state capital
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
HUMMER" HELD UP
IAssoCIATED PRESS DIsPArCH1

SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 23.-The Alton Hummer" a Chicago and Alton rail- road train is reported to have been held up shortly after midnight near Hes station. two miles south of this city,
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
THE EVOLUTION OF SANTA CLAUS.
 By John T. McCutcheon

tcopyright: 1912: By John T. Mccutcheon.J