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Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-30
40 Witnesses in Tucson For
Opening of Trial of Fulchers
Upon Charge of Robbing Mails

The Fulchers have conducted
stock raising business in the vicinity
Of Clifton for many years. Both Of
the defendants arrived in the city to-
day for the trial and more than 100
witnesses summoned by the govern
ment and about 40 summoned by the
defense have also arrived.
The greater portion Of the witnesses
are Arizona cowmen who are acquaint
ed with the Fulchers and are also
familiar with the chain of events
that led to the arrest of the two men.
There are also several government
agents here who assisted in con-
duction of investigation Of the train
robbery and number Of Indian
trailers said to have been used by
the government in tracing the rob
bers.
The government is hasing it's case
on long line Of circJmstantial
evidence, while the defense has made
no announcement relative to it's ac-
ton in court. Six extra deputies
will be on guard in the court room
when the trial opens, it was an
nounced tonight
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-30

MEXICO CITY, March 29.-The
Mexican government has published
the regulations governing the alien
land law as provided for by article
27 OF the constitution. The regu-
Iations provide that notaries, judges
consulS in foreign countries and
other officials who draw up or reg,
lister Instruments certifying land IT,
ties within the prohibited zones along
the border and the coast lines to
foreigners. contrary to law, will be
dismissed.
Land title documents Of individuals
or corporations in which foreigners
as individuals or stockholders hold
a title to Mexican lands, must pro-
vide that such foreigners WI become
Mexican citizens, as far as such
lands are concerned, and renounce
their right TO appeal TO their gov
ernments in any controversy over
the land.
Foreigners who obtain land titles
within the prohibited zone must get
permission from the foreign office.
Officials must notify the foreign
office Of all registrations Of land
titles Of foreigners.
Land corporations must print in
their stock certificates or otherwise
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-30
APPLEWHITE AGAIN PRESIDENT
OF TAXPAYERS; RESOLUTION OF
ASSOCIATION URGES TAX SLASH

One of the largest and most en-
thusiastic crowds ever to attend q
meeting Of the Cochfse County Tax
payers association, turned out Mon
day morning at the Gadsden hotel 10
discuss and consider the work Of
that organization for the past and
coming year.
President S. p. Applewrite gave an
interesting and comprehensive a6-l
dress on the major problems to be
met by the organization throughout
the coming year, while Secretary G..
NJ. Roberts read his report for the
past I2 months. Practically every
city in the county was represented
at the gathering and the work of
the association was heartily endorsed.
In addition to Applewhite's address,
many of the members spoke and the
interest in the meeting was so great
that the IS or more who attended
were unable to gain access to the
room on he mezzanine floor where the
discussions were held.
Following the general meeting, the
trustees reelected S. p. Applewhite
president H. w. Williams will serve
as treasurer for the coming year and
Applewhite has appointed G. NJ
Roberts again as secretary.
The board Of trustees was enlarged
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KRAMER Hills
RESEMBLE DAYS
OF EARLY Rush


Los ANGELES, March 81 Desert
roads leading toward the Kramer
hills, east of Mojave, where Cali
fornia's latest gold strike was made
two weeks ago, today resemble car
avan routes over which scores of
prospectors are urging their auto
mobiles through the sand wastes.
The flivver has supplanted the lowly
burro of former gold rushes.
Reports of returning prospectors
say that gold in paying quantities is
being taken within six feet of the
surface and that assays of ore ere
running from $500 to $4,000 ton.
miniature city of tents has
sprung up within an area of five
miles square and hundreds Of claims
are being taken Several thousand
persons visited the scene Sunday,
many of them merely for curiosity,
but a large percentage prepared to
pitch their tents in the foothills.
Visitors Sunday centered around the
HageIrath mine, where the first strike
was made Edward Hagelrath, owner
of the mine, entertained the crowd
by panning handfuls of the "pay
dirt WINCH, ne SdIu, was with AlOii
$1.5O to SO per handful So ambitious
became some of the spectators that
Hagelrath was compelled to rope off
his diggings to prevent panning by
the wholesale.
Many persons with commercial
foresight are surveying the new dis
trict with view to establishing
supply centers. There is no water
at present at the mines and it must
be hauled six miles. Mojave, 80
miles distant, is the nearest point
for food supplies.
The same spirit prevades the desert
foothills, which thrilled the covered
wagon invaders of early California
days, prospectors said, and the same
exaggerated stories Of strikes and
fabulous sales are rife in the tented
boom town.
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IDEAL CLIMATE
CLUB NOW HAS
RAISED $4,000

Much interest and enthusiasm
characterized the regular weekly
meeting of the Ideal Climate club at
the Gadsden hotel Monday afternoon
at which further plans for the work
of that organization were discussed
in detail.
The best news of the session was
the announcement by J. W. Tardy,
president, that approximately $1,000
has already been pledged for the ad-
vertising campaign of the club with
aaore than half of the city yet to be
sanvassed.
It was the general consensus Of
opinion that $4,000 of the $4,000
in sight and that the club will ex-
peIienee little trouble in going over
the top.
No action on Incorporation of the
ideal Climate club will be taken by
the board of directors until a COM
Driittee appointed yesterday with A.
B. Packard as chairman, makes its
report on the advisability of the
move. Serving with Packard on this
investigating committee are Rex Rice.
Fred Hubbell, John Irowell and A.
J. McKinnon. who will thoroughly
look into the matter and probably
be ready to give their decision with
in four or five days.
A bylaws committee consisting of
the officers of the Ideal Climate club
will arrange for the bylaws and be
ready to whip things in shape by the
time that The committee investigat
ing the advisability of ineo-pora' :on
has solved it's problem
It was voted to accept the offer
S6f the Douglas Chamber of Com
1erce and Mines regarding the use
Of it's facilities for the work of the
ideal Climate club. The club will
employ a stenographer jointly with
the chamber and also jointly rent
the present office of the chamber
Lights, telephones and other Incl
dental expenses will be met equally
by the two organizations and the
secretary of the chamber will handle
the present work of the Ideal Climate
club until such a time as it may
become necessary to hire manager.
This arrangement was endorsed by
practically all the directors yester-
day who were strong in their pleas
that there be one executive guiding
the work of both the chamber and
the Ideal Climate club.
Cooperation and hard work were
the two factors emphasized most
strongly at Mondays meeting and it
is the belief of the directors that the
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TUCSON, March 29.-one Of the
largest array of witnesses that has
ever gathered in Tucson is here to-
night for the opening of the trial
of Thomas and Sidney Fulcher on y
charge Of having robbed the United
states mail train at Guthrie, on May
12. 1922. The trial will open in
United States district court tomor-
row morning with Judge William II
Sawtelle presiding and John B.
Wright, United States district attof-
ney. carl Tisor, assistant to Wright,
<end Fred W. Pickett, Jr., assistant
strict attorney, representing the
government, John /. Van Buskirz,
representing the Fulchers.
The Fulchers have been under ar
rest since July, 1922, when they were
arrested by John Bradbury, sheriff
of Greenlee county in connection
with the charge. They have been out
on bond for the greater portion IF
the time since their arrest. Sidney
FuIcher has lived in Arizona the
greater portion of his life.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-30
Mexico Holds Foreigners Must
Forego Citizenship Rights Of
Own Nations to Hold Lands

make it plain that foreign citizen
ship and the protection Of their gov
ernsnenss as far as such land hold
ings as represented by the stock
holders are concerned.
whenever foreign-owned lands
must be disposed OF because of fall
ure to obey the law, the government
will auction them and the proceeds.
less the court costs, Will go to the
owners. Foreigners must register
land ownership with the government.
Within and outside the forbidden
zone Mexican corporations. the stock
Of which is partly or wholly owned
by foreigners. may acquire land for
any purpose except agricultural IL
such land Is limited to the exact sur
face needs OF that Industry, such as
mining. petroleum and similar ope-
rations.
The president Of the republic may
give each company permission 10
own such property.
Foreigners may own so per cent
OF che stock OF corporations engaged
in agricultural purposes within the
forbidden zone. Foreigners who ac-
quired agricultural property after the
PRONUNCIATION OF the 1917 constltu-
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CHAPMAN DENIED
.HABEAS> CORPUS;
HANGS APRIL 6
AZ Dlspatch q. j. Wirel

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March %
One Of three last minute efforts to
prevent the hanging of Gerald Cnap-
man on April 6, failed today when
Federal Judge Edwin S. Thomas de-
MED an application for a writ OF
habeas corpus raising the constitu :
tioIal question whether Chapman had
a fair trial year ago in the state
supreme court. Had the writ been
granted, Chapman's execution would
have been stayed automatically until
the United States supreme court
again had passed upon the case.
Ray NJ. Wiley, Of Chapman's coun-
sci, who presented the petition, was
criticized by States Attorney Hugh
VI. Alcorn for statements appearing
in the petition, which Alcorn said
didn't come from a healthy mind.
He called the courts attention to
one paragraph which he said contain
ed allegations which were "impertin-
ent and offensive to the president,
to the attorney general, the courts
which have passed on this case, ana
to me-"
The states attorney declared that
Chapman's counsel should be JUDGED
in contempt Of court and that bis
disbarment would be moved by the
states attorney were Wiley Con-
necticut lawyer. Wiley is from
Springfield. Mass.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-30
HOT RUMPUS in
SENATE AS TO
ITALIAN DEBT

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The
italian debt settlement kicked up a
real rumpus today in the senate with
rules going by the board as sera-
tors engaged in a running cross fire
Of attack and defense. Premier
AIussoIini came in for few broad
sides and the conflict even extended
to who was responsible for writing
the republican party platform in 1924.
While the debate of three hours
was reaching it's climax the Ameri-
can deb tcommission was accused Of
having used a new System Of mathe-
matics" in figure, the Italian settle
ment This accusation came after
Senator smoot, republican, UTAH, a
member Of the commission and gen
orally regarded as a financial wiz
ard, had made an error Of s23,o0O,,-
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MAN OF 90 Held
ON OLD CHARGE
BY OFFICER, 90


ASBURY PARK, n. j., March 20.
With the years of half a century
brushed aside by an ancient warrant
charging him with horse thievery As
years aeo, DR.. Il. p T. r. OsabId
eston, 90 year old crimean war vet
eran, looked back into his past to-
day and described the stirring pic
ture he saw.
Horse thieving was charge to
laugh at, he decided, despite the
certainty of 81 years old Deputy
Sheriff Black of Binghampton, y. ",
his accuser, but he remembered hav-
ing figured in other escapades far
more startling Through no fault
of his own, he said, he was charged
with robbery in Malone, y. Y, some
80 years ago, and the aventure end
ed only after he had crossed the
ocean in 1902 and vanquished two men
in duels in Germany.
1t all began when he went to
Malone with Louise Metzger, his sec
retary She proved to be shop
litter, he said, and when the articles
she had stolen were found in his
home he was charged with robbery.
He admitted that the report that he
had been bailed out by Edward j.
Mannix and had jumped his bail, as
was revealed in old court records at
Malone today, was true.
He said that Miss Metzger went to
Germany and in 1902 he followed her
there, was challenged to two duels
somehow connected with her, though
he could not seem to remember just
how, and after victory in both en-
counters returned to America.
He had had a stirring life, he
admitted; adventures never ceased
after he returned to private life from
the army. He had seen and done
many things, but he had never de-
scended to horse stealing.
As to the charge that he had
stolen horse and buggy in Bing-
hampton, " ", 45 years ago, and
later escaped from Jail, he thought
is due to a mistaken identity. DR..
Edwin r. OsbaIdeston, his half
brother, who died several years ago
and who resembled him closely was
constantly getting him into trouble.
The aged veteran said. Governor
Moore Of New Jersey today an
nouEced he would refuse to honor
requisition papers for him, but Dis
trict Attorney Loion at Binghampton
said they would be forwarded to
him anyway
Dr. Osbaldeston has lived here for
many years, admired and respected
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JAPAN GIVEN
BY
CAILESREG|NE

WASHINGTON, March
29.-Machinery Of the fed
eral government was set in
motion today to ascertain
the facts regarding reports
that a grant of 100000
acres of land on Magda-
lena Bay, Lower California,
has been made to a Mexi-
can-Japanese syndicate by
the Mexican government.
simultaneously. Don Manuel G. Tel
lez, the Magician ambassador, declared
that any report that his government
had made land grant concession to
japanese syndicate was perfectly
absurd" He added that reports Of
similar grants in the past had been
found upon investigation to be with
out foundation. Japanese embassy
officials later said they had no in
formation on the subject.
The first move for an investiga-
tion was made in the senate at the
request of Senator Johnson, republic
can. California. He asked for an
early meeting Of the foreign rela-
tions committee and It was prom
ised by Chairman Borah, who later
dispatched kilograms to several points
in California in an effort TO obtain
leads on which the committee might
work.
Previously Senator Borah had
sought information from the state
department, but was informed that It
was without official advices. The
subject was discussed among depart
ment officials during the day and
Ambassador Sheffield probably will
be asked to make Informal inquiries
at the Mexican foreign office.
Ambassador Tellez's statement was
made after he had visited Secretary
Kellogg at the state department, but
there was no Indication whether the
land gran report had been discussed.
Announcement Of a land grant was
made at San Diego Saturday by
Roberto Frafan, former office
holder in the government Of Lower
California. He said the grant was TO
Colonel vacquez Of the Mexican army
and Japanese syndicate headed by
DR.. Osaw, of San Diego, Calf The
announced purpose was the Droduc-
tion Of rubber and vegetable dye.
Senator Johnson recalled the Incl
dent Of a number Of years ago when
an American concern holding con-
cessio on Magdalena Bay sought the
privilege Of selling a So per cent
interest to Japanese syndicate.
This request led to a resolution In
the senate by Senator Lodge Of
Massachusetts, and declaration Of
policy by the then Secretary Of state
Knox. The secretary's declaration
was such a transfer would be quite
certain to be interpreted IN some
quarters In such manner 70 cause
great outcry, and that such re-
suit would be 50 obviously cause Of
regret to the government Of the
United States that It would appear
unnecessary further to comment up
on the disposition Of the federal gov
ernment in the premises"
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-30
LUTHER BURBANK
NEAR TO DEATH,
DOCTOR REPORTS
(By Dispatch 4. P. wire)

SANTA ROSA, Calf, March 20.
The condition of Luther Bur-
bnnk, noted hOrticuIfurist. was
described AZ "very doubtful" in
bulletin issued late tonight
by DIR. Joseph ii. Shaw, ais
physician.
The patient is more or less dis
turbed by occasional hiccoughing and
owing to his extreme age and in
tense nervous condition his condition
is very doubtful, the physicians bull
Ietin said. The statement also said
that Burbank was resting fairly COM
fortably tonight, with short periods
of refreshing sleep. He is suffering
no pain, the physician added. HIS
at 1880 p. m. was -,
pulse 104. and respiration 49, Two
nurses are in attendance at Bur
banks bedside.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-30

The weather prediction for today
is mostly fair west and south and
probably fair weather on Wednesday
with little change in temperature.
More than one inch Of precipitation
is reported 80 far for the month OF
March. The thermometer was rails
ing last night, going up perceptibiy
between 6 and 9 p. m.
ARIZONA GETS WET.
PHOENIX. March z9.-Arizona got
wet last night and this morning and
with a wetness that soaked into the
marrow. Here in Phoenix the gov
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MARCH, THAT CAME in.
LIKE LAMB, GOES OUT.
like A ROARING LION

Intermittent rains coupled with steadily dropping
thermometers in Douglas and reports of in Ben
son. Bisbee and vicinity Douglasites shvering for
while Monday in the brisk, snappy air March that
in like the proverbia lamb to be going out
like the lion of equal fame.
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SANTA ROSA. Calf, March 90
Luther Burbank. originator of new
hosticulture and the author Of some
striking new theories on the here
after is slowing mending tonight
from slight but persistent illness
brought about by nervous strain aris-
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NEw YORK, March 29.--
Copper dull; electTolytic
j. asked. Silver G5A.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-02-17
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To L. W. Babel and J. B.

To L. w. Babel and J. B. Shorctt, Jr.:
 You are hereby notified that 1 have expended money and labor to the amount of $500.00 on the Engineer Group of min ing claims, consisting of Lucky Boy No. l, Lucky Boy No. 2, Mother Lode, Hobo ani Sur veyor, on Texas Creek in Fly der Recording Precinct, Alas ka, as will appear by the Proof of Labor filed for record on December 9th, 1925, in the of flee of the Recorder at llyder, Alaska, in order to hold said premises under the provisions of Section 2324, U. s. Revised Statutes, and other laws of the United States, being the amount required to hold the same for the year ending June 3Oth, 1926. And if with in ninety days after pubhcat- :on of this notice for the sc- quired IA weeks, you fail or refuse to contribute your pro- portion of such expenditure as co-owners, your interest in said lode mining claims will become the property of the subscriber under said Section 2324.
 Dominick Bevacqua
 Date of first publication Dec. 9, 1925.
 Date of last publication Mch. 10, 1926.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-02-17

In The Commissioners Court; Territory of Alaska. Division Number One: Hyder Precinct.
 In Probate
 1 In the matter of the Estate of Sam Martinovich. deceased. ! Number Is Probate
 Notice of hearing on appoint ment of Administrator. l Notice is hereby given, that B. B. Smith, of Hyder, Alaska, has filed in the above entitled Court a petition praying for the appointment of admins trator of the aforesaid estate, and that at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the 26th day of February 1926, at the United States Commission CTS office in Hyder, Alaska, will be held the hearing on said petition, when and where all persons may have the op- portunity to be heard in con- nection herewith.
 And notice is hereby further given that it appearing to this Court that the value of the aforesaid estate does not ex- ceed the costs incident to the decedents last sickness and the funeral expenses and the costs of administration; therefore, an order will be entered com manding that said estate be summarily closed and all per sons may have the opportun- ity at the aforesaid time and place to make any objections thereto. And it is so ordered.
 Dated at Hyder, Alaska, this 18th day of February 1926. Chas. F. Sandford
 United States Commissioner and ex-officio Judge of Pro- bate.
 Pub. February 17-24.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-02-17

In the Commissioners Court: Territory of Alaska; Divisior Number One; Hyder Precinct.
 In Probate
 In the matter of the estate O Paul Murgich, deceased. Nugnber l9, Probate Notice of hearing on appli cation for appointment Of Ad ministrator
 Notice is hereby given, tha. B. B. SMITH, of Hyder, Alas ka, has filed in the above en titled court a petition praying for the appointment of admin istrator of the aforesaid estate. and that at the hour of 1C o'clock in the forenoon of Feb ruary 26, 1926 at the United States Commissioners office ir Hyder, Alaska, will be held the hearing upon said petition when and where all persons may have the opportunity to be heard in connection there with.
 And notice is hereby further given that it appearing to this court that the value of said es- tate does not exceed the costs incident to decedent's last sickness, the funeral expenses and the costs of adnlinistrat- ion, therefore, an order will be entered commanding that said estate be summarily clos, cd and all persons may have the opportunity at the afore- said time and place to make any objections thereto. And it is so ordered.
 Dated at Hyder, Alaska, this. 18th day of February 1926.
 Chas F. Sandford United States Commissioner and ex-officio Judge of Pro bate.
 Pub. February 17-24.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-02-17

In The Commissioners Court; Territory of Alaska; Division Number One; Hyder Precinct.
 In Probate
 In the matter of the Estate of Edward Bronson, Deceased
 Number 20 Probate
 Notice of Hearing on Petit ion for Appointment of Ad- ministrator.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Edward H. Fernald, of Hyder, Alaska, has filed in the above entitled court petition praying for his appointment as Administrator of the afore- said estate, and that at the hour of 2 o'clock in the after noon of Friday, the 18th day of March, 1926, at the United States Commissioners office, at Hyder, Alaska, will be held the hearing on said petition, when and where all persons may have the opportunity to be heard in connection there with.
 Dated at Hyder, Alaska, this -16th day of February, 1926.
 Chas. F. Sandford
 United States Commissioner and ex-officio Judge of Pro- bate.
 Date of 1st Publication Pub. Feb. 17-24, Mch. 8.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-02-17

Aviator Bennett, of the Fair banks Airplane Corporation and Charles L. Thompson made flight recently to the Cinema Hot Springs for the pur- pose of demonstrating the feasibility of air transportation to the springs.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-02-17

Word of the freezing u death of a native boy about IT years old, while attending to his trap line in the Bethel sect ion came to Flat recently. There were two natives, one
 with a dog team, the story goes, and they must have been on a long trip, as they ran out of provisions. The older came
 to Bethel for help, leaving the
 younger one with the dogs