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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
TESTING THE NEW ELEVATOR.
Six thousand Pounds of Sand Car
ried Up and Down the Monument.

Bags Of sand weighing in the aggregate
5000 pounds-as much as the weight Of
thirty-fve ordinary persors-are piled in
the handsome car Of the new elevator in
the Washington Monument The elevator
has been tested and found highly salts
factory in every respect. a few days Of
operation with the bags of sand in order
to adjust the bearings is all that is nee
essary before the elevator is placed at the
disposal Of the public
Visitors to the Monument vii! then be
carried TO the summit Of the shaft in five
minutes The old elevator required near
" ten minutes to make the trip
II has not vet been determined on what
date the elevator viii go into service, but
the time is probably not more than a
week distant
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
A SNAKE IN a PARLOR.
Found CoiIed About the Leg of TIE
Piano by "a Housewife.

LEWISTCWN, Pa, June 2i--Mrs. Ed
ward PostIethwaite a day or two ago en-
countered a copperhead in her parIor and
promptly made war on it.
Mrs PostIethwaite, who lives in Oliver
township. was busting the furniture,
when, on picking up fan that lay on the
piano. she discovered what she thought
was "a rat CHANGING down at the floor,
she saw snake coiled about a leg of the
piano, its head poised IN striking attitude.
Securing a garden hoe Mrs. PCSJIet hWaite
attacked the snake. but the weapon
proved ineffective. and she brought into
reduisitiou an HX. with which she cut the
reptile in two. It was thiTJy-eight inches
long.
The snake was probably brought into the
uarI0r with the carpet. which had lain
folded short time On the lawn, after be
ing beaten.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
RUN DOWN BY A STEAMER.
Two Members of IA Massachusetts
Launching Party DROWNED

BOSTON. June 24.-During a heavy fog
yesterday the napntha launch Estelle an
chored in the main ship channel off Deer
Island. was run down by the steamer City
Of Bangor, which was coming up the
channel. TWO Of the party Of five on the
EstelIe were drowned. They were: S. Il.
Dickey, thirty-three years old. married,
and who resided in Savin Street, Rox-
bury; and Charles Robinson, forty years
old, married, of Roxbury-
A peculiar feature Of the accident was
that the launch cleared the bow Of the
steamer and was struck by the port quar-
ter When the boats came together, the
bow Of the launch was torn away and the
five men were thrown into the water.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
Smoke Turned Into Light.

Frank ~ NIahin, the United States
Consul at Reichenberg, Germany, writes
10 the State Department, that. according
to a report from Brussels. a Belgian en-
giueer by the nameof Tobiansky has dis
covered a method by which smoke can be
turned into light. In operating his device,
the inventor collects the smoke from any
kind Of a fire and forces it into receiv-
Ct. It is then saturated with hydrocar-
buret. and a brilliant light results
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
WRECKED BY AN EXPLOSION.
One House Destroyed and Two
Others wrecked in HarrisburG

Others Wrecked in Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG. Pa. June e4-One horse
was blown to pieces and two others We're
wrecked by ~ explosion Of gas'at Fourth
Street and Clinton Avenue yesterday.
George II. Lodge. Il grocer. occupied the
building in which his store WIS located
For several days he had noticed the odor
Of escaping gas, but the leak could not
be found. Saturday Mrs. Lodge and the
younger children went away. on Il visit
leaving the husband and one son. aged
sixteen years, at home. Yesterday morn
ing about O'Clock the boy went into the
cellar and struck a match.
a terrific explosion followed. completely
demolishing Lodges house and store and
damaging the adjoining property so that
it Will have to be rebuilt Windows all
over the ueighborhOod were broken and
the concussion was felt blocks away
Young Lodge was frightfuHy burned
about the head and body but the hospital
surgeons think he may recover
a tank of gasoline in the cellar re-
NAMED intact Furniture in the house ad-
Joining was ruined and the division walls
were shattered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24

iyn VIII become a great manufacturing
centre there can be little doubt that the
construction Of the tunnel from Long Isl
ana City to Greeley Square viii give
great impetus to the growth of suburban
homes on Long Island Whether the late
Austin CorbiR : project for swift trains To
NOrtauk Point and the construction there
Of a deep water b9~hoT for ocean liners
VIII ever be carried out IS still a matter
for SPECULATION II Is believed that it viii
nave TO wait. anyway. for the completion
by the Pennsylvania Of the extensive
plans already outlined for q belt line
around Manhattan
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
A SPECIAL SESSION CALLED.
Governor Allen Summons the Legis-
Tature of Porto Rico.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, June A.-Goy-
ernor Allen has issued a proclamation
calling special session OF the LeSisl's-
ture for July, for the purpose Of dealing
with the question Of free trade between
Porto Rico and the United States
This action viii be taken in conformity
with the provisions of the Foraker act.
which allowed two years to test the abil-
ity of the island to sustain itself through
internal taxation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
Sudden Death of II Preacher.

WILLIAMSPOKT. Pa. June 4-Rev.
George w Dunlap. one of the oldest and
most widely known ministers in Central
Pennsylvania died suddenly yesterday
from heart failure. superiuduced by Indi-
sestion Ten days ago at the same min
-..e Of the eaee hour MS wife died while
she was writing her viii.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
TAYLOR WINS TWO RACES.
French Tandem Riders Unable to
Beat the "Major.U

LYONS, June 24--'Major'' Taylor, the
American cycIist, won two of three heats
in a race against a tandem manned by
I.agarde and I.ambTechts, and a handi-
cap race against Mortelat and Lam
bUcChtS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
EnuI- Loathsome. pisgu.tine =

tarrh.-Does your head ache? HIVE you pains
over vour eyes2 Is there a constant dropping in
the throatg Is the breath offensive? These are
certain symptoms Of catarrh- DE-. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder viii cure most stubborn cases in
a narveIously short time. II you've had catarrh
a week it's a sure cure II its OF fifty years
standing its lust as effective. Sold by r ;.
Williams Ninth and + St ects; Edmonds & VII
Iiams Third street and Pennsylvania Ayenue.-12.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
GOVERNOR WOODS ILLNESS.
Suffering From the Grip and Not
From Yellow Fever.

in some American newspapers that Gov
eruor General Wood Is suffering from vel
low fever are untrue The Governor had
an attack Of the grip but is now a good
deal better. He was not confined to his
bed for an entire day during his indis-
r...--itf..r.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
summer Resorts in Virginia and the
CuroIinas, Including 1.-THE Land of
the sky and the Famous Sap
ubire ReGionD
phire Region"

Southern Railway have now on sale summer
excursion tickets TO the above resorts at greatly
reduced rates. Pullman aud dining car s-rTicc.
Also week end rates to Communication points al
Virginia, one fare for the round trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
Result of a Pigeon Race.

BRUSSELS. June 2l--The pigeon race
yesterday from BUrsos, Spain, to this
city. was won by Il Belgian bird IN four
teen hours. The distance IS about 100
miles
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24
GIGANTIC RAILWAY PLANS
Scheme of the Pennsylvania 10
Belt Manhattan.

The Proposed East River Tunnel
said to BE Only II Connecting Link.
4 Report That s@0.OOO.OOO VIII
Be Expended by the Company
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24

George Riggs, known as Dixie Riggs
was severely cut in his right side with
knife during a row in Boston SATURDAY
night Riggs was able, however. 10 Walk
TO the Georgetown University Hospital
where he received treatment Riggs re-
and The DoIice are endeavOring to locate
him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-24

Policemen Lake and Farquhar, of the
Georgetown precinct, have been assigned
to bicycle duty.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
Announcement.

l have taken more than usual care Tn selecting patterns for the Fall and Winter season and am confident my friends and patrons will agree with me that l am now showing the hand somest line of suitings ever brought to Globe.
 The assortment is very complete, covering wide range of most exquis- ite designs in fashionable cassimeres. cheviots and worsteds, in stripes. checks, plaids and original fancy weayes. As my patrons are well aware use only the best of materials in trimmings and guarantee every thing that enters into the make up of garment. l am satisfied that an early inspection of my line will be most gratifying to all good dressers.
 MCCAIN, The Tailor.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

In the Probate Court of the County
 of Gila and Territory of Arizona: In the matter of the estate of Lewis
 Robinson, deceased Order to show
 cause why an order for optional
 bond should not be given:
 Upon reading and filing the petition of Jacob Suter. administrator of the estate of Lewis Robinson, deceased, praying that he be authorized, em- powered and directed to execute an optional bond on a certain mining claim belonging to said estate which IS described as follows towit. The Flu ture Copper Mining claim situated in Globe mining district, Gila county, Territory of Arizona, and adjoining ths Mccoy group of mines, location notice in name of Lewis Robinson and August Piper, record of mines at pages 346 and 347, book 3, in the re- corder's office, Gila county, Territory of Arizona.
 It is ordered that all persons inter- eSted in said estated appear before the above entitled court on the 30th day of August, A. D., 1901, at the hour Of ten o'clock, a. m, at the court room of said court to show cause, if any they can, why said petition should not be granted, and the clerk is in- structed to cause notice of hearing of the same to be publised according to law.
 Dated August 12, 1901.
 3t r. .. ROBERTSON, Probate Judge.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
To the Patrons of the Public Schools

The board of school directors earn estly requests all parents to have their children present themselves to the Superintendent for enrolment at the High School building any day next week from 9 to II o'clock in the forenoon or from to in the after noon.
 Those failing to do so may be unable to secure desirable accommodations as large enrolment is expected Registration of pupils will begin next Monday, September ?, at nine o'clock in the morning. c. NJ. ALLISON,
 Secretary School Board. JOHN W. WILKINSON, Supt.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
In the Probate Court of the County of Gila, Territory of Arizona.

In the Probate Court of the County of
 Gila, Territory of Arizona,
 In the matter of the estate of Modes
 to BOrquez, Jr., deceased: order to
 show cause why order of sale of per
 sonal property should not be made
 It appearing to this court ny the petition of Eugene Middleton, admin iStratOr of the estate of Modesto BGr- queZ, Jr, deceased, that it is neccS. sary to sell the personal property ufSaid decedent to pay expenses and charges Of administration it is therefore order ed by this court that all persons in. terested in the estate of said decedent appear before the said probate court on Friday, the 18th day Of September. 1901. at the hour of 10 o'clock, d. m. of said day at the court room of said court in the town of Globe, county of Gila, territory of Arizona, tO show cause why an order should not be granted to said administrator to sell said personal property, and that copy of this order be published for three consecutive weeks in the Ari zona Silver Belt, newspaper printed and published in said cnuuty.
 Dated August 2s, 1901
 3ta29 P. C. ROBERTSON,
 Judge of the Probate Court.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Mrs. George Ward gave party this afternoon to her daughter, Miss Mol lie Beach, who has attained her four teenth birthday Many of the friends of the family, both adult and young, attended. Ample entertainment was afforded music, dancing and refresh ments. Miss Molie was warmly con graduated and received many pres entS:
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
Salvation Army.

The service on Sunday evening, August 3l, will be of especial interest, and will include the farewell of Cap tain Johnson and Cadet Badger, and the swearing in of Bob Thompson. The public is cordially invited to at tend
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
II. E. Church Services

Sunday school at 10 "a m.
 Public worship and sermon. II a. m. Senior Christian Endeavor, zoo D. m. Song service and sermon, 800 D. m. Stewards monthly meeting Mon day evening at 7:30.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30.
 Choir rehearsal Friday evening 7:3O. Everybody invited. Strangers are cordially welcomed.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

James White, Bryantsville, Ind, says DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve healed running sores on both legs. He had suffered six years. Doctors failed to help him, Get DeWitt's. Accept no limitations. Globe Drug Store, Rob erts X Peterson.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

w. B. Hutsell suffering from lung trouble and who has been in the coun ty hospital for some time, left this morning for his home at Mansfield, Mo. He was formerly in the employ of the Black Warrior Copper Co.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Wm. II. Rutler returned last night from San Diego Cal, where he was called three weeks ago by the serious illness of his father, MT. Wm. K. But Ter. Will informs us that he left his father somewhat better and able to be up, but his condition is not reas- surfing.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

There was great mortality among the dogs at the northern end of town last night, and poisoned meat found scattered promiscuously about this morning accounts for it. Dogs of high degree, as well as CUTS, fell victims.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
In the Probate Court or the County
 Glla. Territory of AriZnna

In the Probate Court or the County
 Gila, Territory of Arizona
 Notice is hereby given that R c. Baker, having filed in this court his petition praying for letters of admin istration of the estate Of John II Baker, Jun, deceased, the hearing of the same has been fixed by said court for Friday, the 30tb day of August, 1901, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the courtroom thereof, at Globe, in the county of Glla; and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any there be, why the said petition should not be granted.
 Dated August l6. 1901.
 2t F. C. ROBERTSON, Clerk
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

After September lst, we will discon- tinue giving away premiums. All outstanding coupons for same will be redeemed in merchandise at our store.
 OLD DOMINION COMMERCIAL Co.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

John Cramer, road oyerseer, who was in town yesterday, reported good progress being made on the new piece of road he is building on the other side of the mountain. It will avoid the steep grades and sandwashes which are serious fault of the old road, and wilt alSU shorten the dis tance to Troy several miles. It will take about four weeks yet to finish It.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Don't overlook our bargains in sum- mer dress goods. Remember we dis continue issuing premium tickets after September lst.
 w. w. BROoKNER X Co.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Mrs. J. N. Star and son, Raymond, returned last week from the icehouse, Pinal mountain, where they spent two months very pleasantly. "J. N" is now boarding at home and his coun- tenance wears more contented ex- preSSion,
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Buy your meats at the Globe Meat market, where the best stofevery thing is Kept. Orders promptly filled and de- livered in any part of town. D. Murphy.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Cham oerlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has a world wide reputation for its cures It never fails and Is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by H c Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The gentle rain from heaven is fall ing on the just and the unjust today, and the backbone of summer seems to be badly broken. After the fierce heat that prevailed during the fore part of the week, the rain and lower temperature are truly refreshing.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Mrs. Chas. II. Kenyon, Miss Maud and the younger children, returned last Thursday from southern Califor- mia where they spent three months very pleasantly, visiting Los Angeles, San Diego and the principal southern coast resorts
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Great reductions in Dimities, Lawns Swisses and all summer goods, at Old Dominion Commercial company.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

T. F. McCann, Aaron Edwards and Sidney Smith better known as "Smithy'' returned last Friday from hunting and fishing trip in the White mountains and Bonita creek. Their fish stories would till a volume the size of Arizona $ code.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Dr. T. c. Stallo bought McNeills big tent, until recently occupied by the Racket Store, which the doctor is having torn down and will use the lumber in it in the construction of d house on his large plat of ground east of the Globe townSite.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Miss Inez Coffee is visiting Misses Lilly and Blanche Solomon at their pleasant home in SolomOnville, where Miss Coffee has many admirers.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The Los Angeles Auction company will close out the balance of their goods, at cost. Some good things are still on hand.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The c, V. q. x N. railroad company have installed dynamo with a capac- ity for forty lights, in their machine shop here, which lights their offices, machine shop and part of the railroad yards: also, Master Mechanic Board man $ residence.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

A. P. Flood has rented the premises adjoining J. G. Oldield X Co.,, and re- gently vacated by JonSOD, the jeweler, where he will open custom tailoring agency.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The Old Dominion Copper Go. has been connected with the Glo7e tele- phone system. Phones have also been put in at the three school houses.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Denis Murphy, of the Globe meat market, has received two carloads of cornfed hogs from Kansas, and is pre- pared to supply fine pork tC his GUS toners and the trade in general.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

J. A. Lundell, representing R. G. Dun X O. $ mercantile agency, has been in town for week. He is a pleasant gentleman.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

w. T. Selleck was here this week in the interest of the forthcoming Ari- zona edition of the Los Angeles Times.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Those who attended the Episcopal services Sunday evening had the plea sure of listening to the sweet voices of Miss Walton and Mrs. II. W. Clark The ladies have clear, rich and well trained voices and we hope they will give the people the pleasure of hear ing them often.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Geo. H. Mosher, Simmous Hard ware company's representative, was here for several days during the past wepk
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

For sale an upright boiler, almost as good as new, with bed plate for en- zine, also steam guage and inspirator, complete. Inquire of A. Haag.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Charlie Starr left on Tuesday for Mesa, where he will remain several months, provided his wife consents to board him so long a time. About all that Charlie can be expected to do is feed the chickens and watch the oranges grow and ripen.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The family of J. s. Sniiien arrived on Tuesday from Florence.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Mrs. Wm. Whalley is suffering from a severe attack of the hives, and this morning was reported to be no better.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

w. O. kellner went to San Carlos yesterday morning to take charge of E. F. Kellner & Co.'S business at the agency, relieving J. H. Morehead. who has taken the position of bookkeeper in the store here.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Best" is new brand in this mar ket and is properly named Best" If you want good flour ask for "Best. '' Manufactured by Layton, Aired & Co, Thatcher, A. T.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Buy the freshest, purest and best candies-made every week at the Randy Kitchen.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The Christian Endeavor society will give an ice cream social at the church Friday evening, Aug. 30. A short pro- gram will be rendered from the steps in front of the building. Cream anu cake 20 cents.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
In the Probate Court of the County of Gila. Territory of Ariznna


 Gila, Territory of Arizona.
 Notice IS hereby given that G. A.. Stevens, administrator of the estate of Peter Simon, deceased, having filed in this court his final account and re. port of his administration of the es- tate of Peter Simon, deceased: the hearing of the same has been fixed by said court for Friday the sixth day of September, 1901. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the court room thereof, at Globe, in the county Of Gila, and all persons interested m sad estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any there be, why the said account and report should not be allowed and settled.
 Dated Aug. g. 1901.
 2t P. c. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The articles of incorporation of the Union Live Stock Association of Gila County, are published in this issue.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

For reut to responsible parties, two nice, cool rooms, opposite the Kinney House. Apply to Wm. Zimmerman.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

For sale, a nice, large sized oak bed stead and springs. Apply at the BELT office.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Mir. Stark, of Wilcox, will ship p cars of cattle from Geronimo next week.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

T. H. Schuster, of Tucson, agent of the New York Life Insurance com pany, is in town.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

The quarterly communion service of the St. Paul Methodist Episcopal church will be held next Sunday, Sep tember
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Rev. F. w. Downs and family, of Stafford, left the present week for San Diego, where, we understand, they are likely to remain.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Wm. s. Sultan, who was absent in California for three weeks on busi- ness, returned home last night.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

FOR SALE--One White Sewing ma chine, with full set of attachments, all in good order, only SIS
 Inquire of Mrs. II. F. BLEvIEs.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

J. E. Counts, secretary of Globe Miners Union, has moved his office into the room set apart for that pur- pose, on the second floor of the Union building.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

H. J. Windmiller. of San Carlos, was here the fore part of the week, and visited the mine of the Arizona Commercial company, in which he is d stOckholder.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29
Arizona Silver Belt
LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. c. A. Brown leaves tomorrow morning for BiSbee.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Richard Champion, miner who has been here but short time, was taken to the hospital this morning. He has typhoid fever, but his cOndi- tiOn is not considered serious.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

Miss May HufIer, of TontO, is visit ing friends here. She will leave next week for Bowie, where she has en- gagged to teach the public school which opens on September 9.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-08-29

F. H. Chrisiy went to Los Angeles yesterday to purchase the materials which will be required in the construc- tion of the courthouse annex, for which he secured the contract.