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The border vidette., 1907-02-16
Dry Farming in PinaI.

Hon. Nott E. Guild, one of the younger members of the lower house of the legislature, hsiling from Red Rock, Pinal county, is an enthusiast over "dry farming" and says that he by no means considers the system any longer as being simply a theory or an experiment. but from actual observa- tion is convinced of it's success under certain conditions.
 To Phoenix Gazette reporter he stated that the idea has received a practical illustration and trIal in the river bed lands of the Santa Cruz river for the past four years and during that time not a single crop failure has been recorded
 In addition to the hundreds of acres already under cultivation in that val ley, and raising crops by this new system, one thousand additional acres will be taken up, immediately adioin- ing the town of Red Rock, and the method put in operation upon them
 MT. Guild is one of the prime movers in newly formed company in Pinal.-Florence Blade,
The border vidette., 1907-02-16

Albert Steinfeld has brought suit against Louis Zeckendorf and the Omega Copper company for S2O,O00. The plaintiff alleges that he was the owner of 2.OOO tons of ore which the defendants shipped to the shelter. The petition states that the ore was valued at $2O,OOO. The Omega mine is located Tn the Helvetia district and is but short distance from the Hel- vetia and the Guggenheim properties. Citizen.
The border vidette., 1907-02-16
Territory of Arizona, Conn

ty of Santa Cruz
 l. Phil HeroId. County Recorder in and f'r the County and Territory aforesaid do bereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original articles of incorpora- tiou Of the The D1quesne Trading Company :. filed q nd ecorded in my office the 7th day of February, 19J7, in Book of Miscellaneous Records at page ct seq; and that the same is a fu1I true and correct copy of such original and of the whole thereof
 Witness my hand and seal of office this 7th day of February A. D. 1907.
 PHIL HEROLD,
 2-l6-6 County Recorder.
The border vidette., 1907-02-16

Territory of Arizona, County of Pima. ss-
 Before me- R. w. Langwofthy, Notary Public in and for the County anG Territory aforesaid, on this day personally appeared H. $. Stewart Frank II. Hereford and James Dunseath. known To me to be the persons whose names are subrcribed to the foregoing instru- ment, and acknowledged to me that they ex- ecuted the same for the purposes aad considera- tion therein expressed
 GIVEN under my hand and seal of office, this 9th day of February. A. D., 1907. My commission xpires Aug. 13, 1910.
 R. w. LANGWORTHY,
 Notary Public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
CHILDREN ON EXCURSION.
Over Three Hundred Down at Mar
shall Hall Today.

Over three hundred children OF this city,
with their parents. went to Marshall Hall
this morning on the annual outing OF the
Washington Fairgrounds Association The
steamer Manchester. which left this city at
10 o'clock this morning, carried down quite
a merry crowd Of youngsters. The 2:o0
o'clock boat this afternoon also had on
board large crowd. The athletic events
which had been arranged by the excursion
committee for the entertainment Of the
young folks are to be run Off Immediately
after the arrival of the afternoon boat
These events include foot races for boys
and girls, potato races. g-ofwar. spoon
races and other Out-of-door sports The
party was in charge Of DR.. II. s. Curtis and
several members Of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association.
AS special feature in the athletic events
there will be a volley ball contest between
the boys of the Juvenile Court grounds and
the Southeast contingent; also a tether ball
contest between the Towers and Southeast
grounds. The North Capitol and Rosedale
teams will engage in an indoor base ball
game and there will be long ball between
the Jefferson and Towers grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
DIR. WILSON IN COURT.
Accused of Failure to Pay Hotel Bill
and Held for Trial

A Charge Of failing to pay board bill at
the American House in this city, where he
was spending his honeymoon with his bride
OF a week. was filed in the Police Court this
morning against Francis J. Wilson. who
was arrested yesterday by Detective Nc
Nance OF headquarters. "a stated in The
Star. The trial was continued, however.
until tomorrow TO allow for further invest1-
CATION OF tie defendants standing.
Wilson was visited by his young wife
while he was held IN the cage In the
United States branch OF the Police Court
ton when she rushed forward in the court
room and pressed her hands against the
iron wires OF the cage IN which her husband
was held When she tried to press her
hand into his she found the openings in
the cage too small and for some time they
conversed in low tones. Mrs. Wilson re-
ula4ned with her husband until he or
dered back TO the cells preparatory TO being
committed 10 Jail. According to the story
told the police by Miss Agnes Manning
who is travelling with the bride and groom
the marriage followed rescue OF the wife.
then Miss Rowan, from drowning at James
town.
According to advices from New York
city, where the Interested parties claim TO
reside. Miss Rowan lived with sister at
S2T West 18th street, and Miss Manning had
lived at rs West 10th street Miss Rowan
left for the exposition at jamestown few
weeks. ago. according to her sisters state
ment. and nothing was known there re-
garding the romantic marriage at James
town Miss Manning was employed as q
waitress in New York and Is said to have
sought similar employment at the EXPOSE
tion.
Attorney W, E Ambrose appears for Dr.
Wilson
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ACCUSED OF ROBBERY.
Three Men Locked Up on Charge Pre-
ferred by Communion

A charge Of robbery was filed in the
Police Court today against Piittnato Pas
qualo. Palermo Giroboma and Damicos
Silvia, 1t being alleged that they relieved
James Cosabule of $3.50 while they were
all together. When arrafgned the defend
ants pleaded not guilty and waived the
preliminary hearing. In default of $500
bond. they were ordered to be committed
TO jail to await the action Of the grand
Jury.
The four men, it is declared, chose
freight car S44, on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. their dormitory for the
night recently. and the quartet were locked
In the car after they had taken up their
quarters. Cosabule had $3.50 In his pocket
when he went to sleep. and when he
awoke the next morning. he says, the
money was gone. No trace of 1t could
be found. and the car door was found to
be locked as 1t was the night before
The loss was reported to police head
quarters. and Detectives Baur and Corn
we'll arrested the three companions Of
Cosabule, but found no trace Of the money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
DAVIS Is BELLIGERENT.
Accused of Participation in Three
Scraps Last Night

Following three alterations in different
sections of the city last night. 1t is al
legged by the police. Alexander r. Davis
was finally taken into custody by Police
man Kenney of the fifth precinct Two
charges Of assault were filed in the Police
Court against Davis today. but the trials
were continued until next Tuesday to
obtain further witnesses.
Davis. II is declared. started the evening
with dispute with friend In the north
east section. which did not result sert-
ously. From that point Davis proceeded
into Southwest Washington. and there in
difficulty with Smith Johnson, 1t is de-
ciared. Davis brought a knife into play and
expedittously and neatly removed part Of
Johnsons coat. nearly cutting the skin
Davis next scene of action was in the
southeast section of the city. There he
met his friend. Charles williams He
asked Williams what the latter was doing
there with a certain girl. Before VIII
nams had time to reply. it is alleged
Davis whipped out a revolver and shot
three times. None Of the shots took ef-
feet. but they attracted Policeman Ken
ney to the scene. and he escorted Davis
to the station house. 1t was three times
and in
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FILES HIS ANSWER.
George T. Murphy's Statement Re-
9ardine Action for Injunction.

George T. Murphy OF Riggs road. near
Stott's Station. today filed an answer or
plea to rule to show cause. issued July
q last at the instance OF Martin Nc
Namara against George T Murphy and
Mary L. Murphy. Mcnamara claiming to
have an exclusive right to remove certain
sand from property owned by the defend
ants seeks to enjOin them from allowing
other persons to remove the sand.
Mr.. Murphy declares he Is not the person
described as a defendant to the bill OF COM
paint. that he does not know Mcnamara
and never had any communications or deal
ings with him. He says ne never owned,
possessed or controlled the land or the sand
deposits described. either solely or with
Mary l.. Murphy or any other persons.
He states that he was much surprised
when served with the citation to court and
was chagrtned al the accounts of the filing
of the suits which appeared in the local
press. and which he says purported to i'm
pute dlShonorable conduct to him
He asks the court to Vacate the rule and
to allow him counsel fee which he was
compelled TO incur.
Attorney w. Mex Clayton represents Mr..
Murphy.
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WILL BE TRIED HERE
Howard Marquette Accused ,
Abandoning Wife and Child.

message was received from White
Plains. N. T.. by Maj Sylvester this morn
ing announcing the arrest Of Howard Mar
quette, who Is wanted in this city to an
swer charge OF having abandoned his wife
and minor child Evelyn Marquette. Com
plant Of his disappearance was made to
the police several weeks ago. and the cir
cumstancse were such that the police had
the wife to appear before the grand jury
and state her complaint. An Indictment was
returned and Marquette was located at
White Plains. He Is a painter and deco
rator and lived in Anacostia.
1t Is charged in the Indictment that he left
his wife and child in destitute circum-
stances Detective Pratt has gone TO White
Plains with copy Of the Indictment against
Marquette. He will take the prisoner be fore
United Statse commissioner for a prelim-
mary hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
For Promotion of Equal Rights.

The American Federation OF Human
Rights today filed certificate Of inoorpora-
ton with the recorder OF deeds The purpose
Of the organization is to promote equal
rights among the various races and to
labor for the mutual protection and i'm
provement of the members in combating
ignorance and to build up the human char
tcter. Antoine NazzareIl of New York
Samuel b. Webb and Andrew r. Webb Of
this city are named as incorporators and
trustees Of the society for the first three
years
The organization has no capitalization.
but is devoted to benevolent charitable
and educational purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
Ordination Council.

An ordination council met yesterday at
Mount Zion Baptist Church. 18th and c
streets northeast Rev James T. Smith.
pastor. After devotional exercises. Rev.
william J. Robinson was elected moderator,
and Rev. ]. I. Loving secretary. When
the roll OF churches was called twenty-five
responded. Rev. John T. Smith presented
the candidate. William NJ johnson, to be
examined In the Baptist directory. for pas
tor Of Unity Baptist Church, 4th and o
streets.
The first hymn was by Rev. W. D. Low
ing and scripture reading by Rev. James E.
Willis followed. Invocation was by Rev.
8. ]. r. Nelson and the second hymn by
Rev. F. w. Graham. Rev. George w. Lee
preached the sermon. There was prayer by
Rev. Daniel Washington. charge by Rev.
]. I. Clark. presentation Of the Holy Bible
by Rev J. Anderson Taylor, extension of
the right hand Of fellowship by Rev. J. T.
Smith, collection by Rev. James Morton and
benediction by the candidate. collation.
was served.
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special grand jury he would give counsel
for the prisoner notice Of two weeks He
also stated that he would discuss the case
with Judge Barley Of the circuit court for
the county, and. unless circumstances shall
justify immediate action the case will not
come UP for hearing until the third Mon
day In October. which will be the regular
grand fury term. In the event there Is talk
Of a lynching. Mr. Mackey stated the case
would warrant the calling of a special
grand jury. Judging from present indica-
lions. however. there Is absolutely no ex-
element concerning the case. and. as stated
above, 1t will in all probability not come up
until the regular term of court.
Hitchcock says he does not feel alarmed
because of the charges. although when he
was brought from the jail to the court
house. few minutes after 8 o'clock. he
appeared a tife nervous and looked as II
he had spent RESTLESS night. The pris-
married. He Is Of powerful build and Ia
employed as q lab0rer at the Potomac stone
quarries near the Chain bridge.
Mrs. Beach 10 twenty-five years Of ago
She was In court this morning ready to
give her testimony. She was composed and
has apparently recovered from the shock
incident to the attempted assault
Husbands Statement.
Mr. Beach. her husband. was also In
court this morning. He stated that he is
employed in the Office Of the Stone Quarry
Company where Hitchcock is employed. He
was told. he said. a few minutes before 8
o'clock yesterday morning of the attempted
assault. and he went at once to the home
Of Mrs. Mary Anderson. where his wife
was and remained with her until she re-
covered sufficiently to go to their home He
says his wife was in a very nervous state
when he reached her. Mrs. Beach, he said
has known the prisoner for the pasA ten
years or more. He also stated that 81 far
q he kna no,
a bad record.
The alleged attempted assault occurred
as Mrs. Beach was proceeding along q path
to the homo Of Mrs. Mary Anderson, about
mile from her home. which Is covered by
a dense foliage: According to her state
ment. Hitchcock accosted her when she
was half way between her home and Mrs.
Andersons.
Hitchcock was arrested shortly before
8 o'clock last night at the home of his
mother. with whom he resides. near the
Chain bridge. by Jailer Harry Collins. He
was engaged in cutting wood and appeared
somewhat surprised when informed Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

gross of assorted wedding ditto. pint and
a half Of pigeon blood rubies. a peck Of
emeralds. assorted sizes: two hundred and
eleven curtain ring bracelets and a collar
of diamonds. rubies and pearls for -Ha-
Ha." the kings pet white elephant. Among
many clever little tricks ''Ha-Ha" has
as have ceased to interest his majesty. Con-
sequently the king is always buying things
for his pet. and when "Ha Ha'' goes call
Ing It takes an assistant elephant to carry
his decorations.
Somebody figured out the other day that
the King of Siam spent about 81, 900, 900
during his recent shopping tour. The king
hasn't figured 1t out yet. and it isn't GER
tain that he will. Figures don't interest
him. and besides he's one OF the most ex-
pert tax collectors in the business.
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Frank Hitchcock Accused of
Attempting FeIonious Assault.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY
Charge Preferred by Mrs. Susie M.
Beach of Alexandria County.
LLOYD NIXON ACCUSED OF THEFT
Gives Bond for Appearance When
Wanted, But May Be Rearrested
on Second Charge.
lloyd NIXON ACCUSED OF THEFT

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. August !, 19O.
Frank Hitchcock was arraigned oefore
Justice Henry Parker at the Alexanoria
county courthouse. at II o'clock this morn
ing, to answer a charge Of attempting GRIM
inal assault upon Mrs. Susie NJ. Beach.
wife OF Reginald Beach, mention OF which
was made in The Star of yesterday. The
crime is alleged to have taken place near
Walkers Chapel, Alexandria county. yes
terday morning. Attorney r. c. l.. Mon
cure. who appeared az counsel for Hitch
cock, announced that his client would
waive a preliminary hearing and the case
was referred to the grand jury for consid-
Grafton. Hitchcock was remanded to Jail
TO await the action of that body
Commonwealth Attorney Crandal Mackey
announced that In the event he asked for a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
University Congress Debate

The university congress Of the George
Washington University decided last even.
ing to debate next Tuesday a resolution
looking toward the impeachment of Judge
pritchard
The speakers in favor of the resolution
are Samuel J. Henry of the District of Co
lumbia and Rex l. Holmes of Missouri
The leaders of the defense will be Messrs
F. r. FTavel of Virginia and Paca Ober-
lin OF Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
Excursion Draws Big Crowd.

Fully fifteen hundred excursionists are al
Chesapeake Beach today. having gone down
to the seashore resort to take part In the
annual outing of the Lone Star Benevolent
Association. This Is the first year that this
association has journeyed to Chesapeake
Beach, the members having for the last ten
years taken their annua< outing down the
Potomac river.
Manv OF the excursionists left Washing
ton at $50 o'clock and others at IL O'Clock
Many Of the business men delayed their ue-
parture until 2:3O this afternoon.
Joseph D. Beck. president Of the associa-
ton, has had charge of the arrangements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

That interesting royal parsonage the King
Of Siam has just completed little shop
ping expedition in the capitals OF Europe.
and is about to start for home wreathed in
smiles and police protection. 'Tis well
known. of course. that men are better shop
pers than women. but this Siamese poten-
tate Is in a class by himself. The fact that
Slam Is a wet country and that the king
gets married every time It rains may ex
plain 5he occasion for some OF his whole
sale purchases.
ANYHOW. while in London recently the
king strolled down to the business district
to get some household necessities and came
back with three pounds Of uncut diamonds,
Ave gross assorted engagement rings, five
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
Launch Violet on Cruise.

The launch Violet left Wednesday at $50
am. for a two weeks cruise on the lower
Potomac visiting all the principal landings
south Of Washington and stopping at Colo
pial Beach. Va. She carried Pilot Gus p.
LOhr. Engineer Lenox Lohr and Boatswain
Harry Chase. all OF whom have their fam
lies at Wilkerson's for a stay OF two weeks.
The Violet Is a speedy craft and was built
by Mr.. lohr. She Is expected to make the
run to Colonial Beach by o'clock today.
Charles @. Iohr of Anacostia will Join the
party Saturday night At Wllkersons, near
Colonial Beach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
Not a Case Of Smallpox.

Pavilina Antonio. a young Italian living
at 126 Schotts alley northeast. who was
taken from the Casualty Hospital last night
to the detention camp at the smallpox
hospital with symptoms resembling small
pox. will be released this afternoon. An
inspector said today that the young man
has not smallpox, the suspicious symptoms
which caused his detention for observation
resulting from . high fever and poison ivy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
Charge Against Lloyd Nixon.


Lloyd Nixon was given a preliminary
nearing before Justice Thomson. in Alexan-
dria county. Saturday. on a charge Of en-
tering the Office at the stables Of Mr. Esler
M. Palmer. at Rosslyn. Aiexandria county,
and stealing therefrom money and other ar
ticles. Tho accused was held for the ac-
ton OF the grand jury and his bond was
fixed at $1,000. Sunday last he secured a
bondsman and was released. His case will
be heard at the October term Of court.
It Is charged that Nixon secured 80 in
cash; one diamond ring. valued at $50:
note for $50 and checks for $225O and s13.
The alleged offense occurred June 16 last
Another warrant for Nixon's arrest,
charging him with the larceny Of a horse
from Thomas E. Sawels of Alexandria
that Nixon will be again taken into Gus
tody this afternoon and will probably be
given preliminary hearing tomorrow. The
alleged offense occurred April last.
Death Of Mrs. Honora Harlow.
Mrs. Honora Harlow. widow Of Michael
Harlow. one Of the oldest residents Of
Alexandria. died last evening at her home.
21S N. Fairfax street. after a lingering
illness. The deceased was a native of the
County Roscommon. Ireland. She came to
this city In 1S4s. Four children survive
her. They are M. B. Harlow. John Har-
low. Miss Mamie Harlow OF this city and
Mrs, Philip Roche Of Washington. Her
funeral will take place from st. Mary's
Catholic Church Friday morning at 10
O'Clock The interment will be made In
st. Mary's cemetery.
Brief Mention.
In the corporation court yesterday after
noon Judge Barley signed a decree in the
case Of Catherine Makeley against Mary l..
Makeley appointing r. H. Cox trustee In
place OF Leonard Marbury. and referring
the matter to H. Noel Garner. special COM
missioner. for report.
John Leonard. an infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Moore. died last night at the
residence of his parents, 423 South Lee
street.
ArrangementS have been made for q game
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Held for q Hearing.

Ddogenes N. De Ford. seventy years Of
age, who conducts a small grocery store at
663 street southeast. was arrested this
morning by Policeman Thaddeus Davis of
the fifth precinct and charged with assault
1t Is alleged that he took improper liberties
with girl about ten years OF ago while
the latter was in his store. DeFord de-
niles the charge. but the police will hold
him for hearing in the Police Court to-
morrow morning.
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/ oilet articles very low

OF base ball which will occur Saturday
next on the old fair grounds between the
Alexandria Athletic Association and the
Dolphins Of Baltimore.
Miss Margaret H. Patterson. daughter Of
Mr.. James Patterson, and Mr. Patrick F.
German, jr.. both of this city, were quietly
married in Washington yesterday after
noon. The announcement Of their marriage
came as surprise to their friends. The
groom 10 a son of Mr.. p. F. German, city
tax collector, and Is employed in his ia
theirs Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company. through William A. Gibson, man.
ell for a permit to establish q conduit
telephone system IN Cumberland, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

Rev John J. Rodock, 81. Of Kingston.
Jamaica. has arrived in Frederick. Md. on
visit to his brother. George 8. Rodock.
president Of the Business Mems Associa
ton.
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grave charges pending against him He
readily accompanied Mr.. Collins to the TAIL.
Hitchcock had evidently made no effort to
elude capture
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-08
Evenino at Cards.

Miss Nellie O'Brien entertained at
cards last evening at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Greaney on
upper Washington avenue eompll
mcntary to The Misses Mana ana
Winifred Brehney, Of Niles, Mich.
The prize. were handpalnted cup
and saucer, eathr wallet and n
handsome picture,
Refreshments were served IN two
appeuzing courses. the menu consist
ing Of chicken salad, PICKLES olives,
hot biscuits coff c peach sherbet ana
cake.
The participants in this pleasant az,
fair were. Mi. SEES Rita German, Anna
Fuller Mary Hectic Mary Galligan,
Gertrude Glauber Winnie Cullinan,
Rose Howley, Sue Batteron Mamie
OConn II, Eta Kennedy. May Smith,
Maude Dacres, Maude Kennedy Rose
Greaney, Gertrude .l.utz. Messrs, +. J.
Walder, Gilbert Casey. Martin Lally
George Cannon, Edw Stuar. Ned
Hodges. Isaac Lahus Hugh McCor-
mick, James Mcnamara and William
O'Brian.