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Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
RUN STEAMERS
VIA BIG CANAL
ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TRANS
PoRTATIoN COMPANY TO
BID FOR MAIL.
FIFTEEN SPEEDY SHIPS
TO GIVE PASSENGER AND MAIL
SERVICE TO PANAMA AND
COLON.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Trenton, N. 1.-THE incorporation
of the Atlantic & Pacific Transport
Company of New Jersey, with an au-
thorized capital of Sis 100000 has been
announced. The headquarters of the
proposed company are to be at Balti-
more with branch offices at the prin.
cipal seaboard cities on the Atlantic
and Pacific coasts and the Gulf.
The incorporators are B. N. Baker
James S. Whiteley, C. G.. Helm, A. B.
Harrison of Baltimore, former presi,
dent, vice president, treasurer and sec
retary, respectively, of the Atlantic
Transport Company, and Adrian H.
Boole of Washington, formerly of the
land.
The terms of the announcement Civ.
en- out by the company state:
THE company has been formed to
bid on the ocean mail service now be
ing advertised for by the postmaster
general, which calls for weekly ser
vice between New York and Colon
New Orleans and Colon, San Francis
co and Panama and fortnightly be-
tween Seattle and Panama, and it is
proposed to establish and maintain
these ocean routes and to extend the
service through the Panama canal
from coast to coast"
The company, according to its an.
nouncement, is planning the construc-
tion for the projected service of fiji
teen speedy steamers that will EN-.
brace the latest developments in ocean
comfort and luxury and comply with
all the requirements of the ocean
mail act"
According to the terms of the incor.
poration mo person shall be eligible as
a director who shall be a director In
or an officer or agent of any corpora.
tion or association engaged in any com.
petitive transportation business"
The announcement says further that
the extension of it's operations will in.
clude a service from Portland, Me b,
Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Nor.
folk, Jacksonville, Key West, Mobile
and Galveston, through the canal to
Pacific coast ports and vice versa.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Twin Lakes Company Wins.

Pueblo-The Twin Lakes Land &,
Irrigation Company has won a victory
over the farmers who use water sup
piled by the company by a decision of
District Judge Cavender. Fred Bass
and others sued to restrain the irriga-
ton company from disposing of more
than 500 water rights on the ground
that the system is incapable of supply
ing water for more than 500. The
company desired to sell S33 rights
and was upheld by the court. Almost
$1,000,OOO was involved in the suit,
which bes been in District Court since
June, 1909. Costs of the litigation to
the defeated plaintiffs will be large.
1t is said that the expert testimony
for witnesses cost $4,000.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Spends Life in Prison.

Pueblo.-In a confession made to
the chief of police, Frank Zammith,
alias Costa, although he denied hav-
ing participated in the two robberies
in which he was supposed to have
Leen concerned, admitted that he had
spent thirty-one years of his life be-
bind prison bars. Zammith is but SO
and says he received his first sem
tence to an industrial school when he
was 6 years old.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
SPORT.
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDING.

Matte Baldwin Of Chelsea, Mass
won the decision from Willie Ritchie
OF San Francisco in a twenty-round
fight in the latter city.
Packey Mcfarland and Ad Wolgast
will fight ten rounds at Milwaukee
September 15.
Garros, the French aviator, broke
the worlds record for altitude, rising
13,943 feet at Parame, France.
The price OF ringside seats for the
Wolgast-McFarland fight at Milwau.
kee on September 15, has been fixed
at $40.
Louie Newman, who recently fought
Frankie White at Creede, Colo, will
meet Young Erlinborn at Trinidad
Sept 20.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Dupray Throws skoons.

Grand Junction.-Frank Dupray de-
feated Chris Skoons, the Salt Lake
Greek, in the fastest wrestling match
ever seen on the Western slope, in
two straight falls, and clinched the
championship of western Colorado.
The first fall was recorded in four
minutes and the second in six and a
half. The purse was $500 and the
winner took all of the gate receipts.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
DENVER DIRECTORY |
RIM I II my Dealer in all kinds of MER-
DUN u LUuk CHANDISE. Mammoth cata-
log mailed free. Cor. 18th & Blake. Denver.
HELLO, BILL!
THE DENVER & RIO GRANDE

1.-THE Scenic Line Of the worla-
Announces q One-Fare Rate Of $3.50
from Denver, Colorado Springs or Pu-
eblo to Ouray, Colorado. "The Gem Of
the Rockies"
Account State Convention of 'sThs
Best People on Earth" September IA
16, 1911. Tickets on sale September IL,
13 and IA: final return limit. Septem-
Der IS.
A reduced rate of $40 90 for the Jour
ney Round the Circle" Comprising a
trip of 1000 miles of Colorado's grand
~. 13 and II. carrying a return limit
of fifteen days from date of sale from
Denver. Colorado springs or Pueblo to
Ouray, returning either via Siiverton.
over the "Ouray-ked Mountain Stage
Line" or via Telluride and the Rio
Grande Southern Railroad. thence via
Durango and Alamosa.
For further detailed Information, ap-
ply to City Ticket office, Denver or
Denver Union Depot. Frank A. Wad-
leigh, General Passenger Agent, Dem
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Thousands Of Chinese Perish.

Peking.-The great flood which is
devatating part OF the Chinese EN-
pire extends from Ishang to Shanghai,
coast. about 700 miles. The banks OF
the Yangtse-Kiang have been obllter.
ated. except in the highlands and
around the walled cities and towns
Thousands have drowned.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Woman's Arm Torn OF.

Bennington, Kas.-While she was
operating washing machine run by
n gasoline engine at her home Mrs.
Charles Simpsons arm was torn off.
A belt broke. catching Mrs. Simpsons
arm and severing 1t at the elbow.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
HoMEsEEKERs RsIoN
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR.

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
25 days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed information,
rates, etc., call on your nearest Colo
RADIO and Southern agent or address T.
e. Fisher, General Passenger Agent,
Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
sipIane Smashed; Aviator Unhurt.

Loveland.-George Thompson was
buried beneath the wreckage of his
Mathewson biplane here at the open
ing day of the Harvest Home festi-
val. When the machine was raised
Thompson was able to walk to an
auto, which conveyed him to the hos
pital
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Putting Down Heavy Rails.

Montrose.-The Rio Grande is laying
65-pound steel rails on the standard
gauge line from Delta to Montrose. in
place of the 40-pound rails now in
USE The latter are to go on the mar
row gauge line between Montrose and
Ouray, displacing 30-pound rails.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
All the Attractions.

"This seems to be quite progress
sive town." said the stranger.
ooh. yes," the native proudly re
piled, "the big cities amt got nothing
on us. We've just finished a hotel
that has mezzanine floor."-Chicago
Record-Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
wIses and otherwise.

"After I am gone" he complained.
people will begin to notice what
have DONE" "Well," his wife sadly re-
piled. ''if they do it won't take them
long"
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Mayor Indicted for Drunkenness.

Jackson, Tenn.-C. E. Griffin, mayor
Of Jackson. stands indicted in Criminal
Court for the offense of public drunk
enness.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
Whit e Nay come

What It May Como To.
Customs Officer-Baby born at
nome or abroad?
Mother-Abroad.
Customs Officer-Well, yen have to
pay duty on it-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1911-09-07
And There are others.

And There are Others.
Danderine-Do you like Raymondf
Elcaya-Well the more I think OF
him the less l think of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
PLEASURE CRAFT ACTIVE.
Two Vessels on Cruise, Others Pre-
pairing for Outing Service.

The power launch Amethyst OF the local
Meet of pleasure craft is out at Regan's
boathouse. foot of 18th street southwest
to receive attention to her engine and for
cleaning and painting. She will be ready
I" =, into service early in the coming
week and will be used for hunting and
fishing on the river
The power launch Amackassan, which
has been at Colonial Beach for several
weeks, returned to port yesterday and is
lying at anchor in the stream. She is. IL
Is stated. to receive minor repairs in
preparation for fall cruising service ON
the Potomac and its tributaries
Capt. George Neitzy is preparing his
handsome launch, the Ella ~. for a trip
on the river. With a party of his friends
aboard, Capt. NettZey will leave here tn. $
afternoon Tor trip that will end In an
oyster roast on the river shore at a point
to be picked out by those aboard for the
outing. "
The power launch Scorpion. Capt. Hard
ing. of New York arrived in port Thurs
day and berthed at the 9th street wha IF
of the American Ice Company. Cant.
Harding expected to have a party come
over from New York for trip on the
river but plans We're changed and the
launch has sailed light for New York. via
the inland waterways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
TESTS AUTOMATIC DEVICE
FOR REGULATING AERO
Aviator Richter Says Mr.. Tarbox's
Invention Works Satisfactorily
in Controlling Machine.
BY Gus Mayer

Automatic stability on an aeropiane
was given formal trial at College Park
yesterday afternoon. The device was the
invention of John P. Tarbox of North
Carolina. A Schneider biplane was used
for the trial. The aviator was Josef
Richter, who is used to the control of
the aileron type of machine
Richter took the machine out a little
before o'clock and. after rising and
making several circles of the field, con-
trolling the machine by hand, threw the
automatic device in gear and allowed the
machine to take care of itself. He re-
ported on descending that the device had
worked satisfactorily. There was no ap-
parent difference when the machine was
in the air. whether it was controlled man
ualiy or by the stabaliZer.
|. Mr.. Tarbox says that he has not yet
formally presented the device to Gen.
Allen, the chief signal officer, who has
charge of aeronautlcs in the army but
that he has talked informally with Capt.
Chandler, in charge of the aerodrome.
and Capt. Beck, the operator of the Cur
tiss machine. and intends to present the
matter officially to- the War Depart
ment on the return Of the army aviators
from New York. where they are now at
tending the aviation meet. '>
He says that one advantage of the de-
vice is that it will allow an operator to
fly the machine without touching the con-
trolls. and devote all his time to sketching.
This he says, is important IL the machine
carries. only the operator and no pas
senger.
Gen, James Allen, chief signal officer
of the army. said tina: The device had
not yet been brought officially to his
attention, but that when it was he would
give it the most careful attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
LAB0RER. NOT RICH MAN.
Wife. in Seeking Separate Main
tenance. Says She Was Deceived.

Minnie +. Aitkenhead, twenty-five years
old, in a petition for separate mainte-
nance against her husband. MILFORD c.
Aitkenhead. fifty-five years of age. charges
that he induced her to give up her posi-
ton and marry him November > last, by
representing he was a man of means
and had large bank account. After the
ceremony, she says, she discovered he was
employed as a laborer at the government
printing office.
Last Thanksgiving day. the wife says.
her husband. while walking with her on
the public street. drew from his pocket
quart bottle of whisky and insisted on
drinking it. against her wishes. When
she attempted to interfere, she ayers. he
kicked her and she had to call on passers-
by for protection. This occurrence Was
overlooked. the wife states, but within
month the husband was drunk. On this
occasion. it is alleged, he beat and choked
his wife until her brother had to inter
fere.
Last March, Mrs. Aitkenhead says. her
husband threatened to Kill her. and in
fear she fled to her fathers home. where
she has since resided. Although her hus-
band knew she was at her fathers home.
the wife AYERS, he has written letters to
her parents suggesting her conduct not to
be above reproach.
Attorney Albert SillerS, for the wife,
asked for alimony and for an order of the
court preventing the husband from inter-
fering with his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
SCHOONER BELATED.
Anxiety Over Phosphate-Laden Yes
sci Bound for Baltimore.

Anxiety is felt in shipping circles as to
the whereabouts of the big four masted
schooner William K. Wilson, which sailed
from Port Tampa September IL with a
cargo of phosphate rock for Baltimore.
The schooner Lydia Mel. Baxter which
sailed from Tampa a day after the Will
son.. has arrived at Baltimore and her
officers report having seen nothing of
the Wilson.
1t is thought probable that the vessel
met with gale that blew her off her
course and that Capt. Mohr is now work
ing his way back to the coast. Vessels
on a trip from Tampa to Baltimore often
4 number of business men the river
front have financial interest i'm the Will
son. She is one of the Deerinig feet of
Bath, Me-, and was built at that city In
1908
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30

W. J. Russell, w. II. Saunders, r. NJ.
Scott p. ]. Searles. T. NJ. Searles, w.
Seibert, H. A. Seller, T. Shine. T. NJ.
Shock II. G. Skinner. jr., P. De V. Sleep
er. c. r. Smith. ]. II. Smith. r. A. Smith.
II. S. Spencer. p. A. Stevens, J. H. Strong.
l.. II. Thebaud, T. B. Thompson. s. s.
Thurston, l.. ]. Tiilery. j. b. Timberlake.
G. NJ. Tisdale. c. c. Todd. jr., c. A. Toll
man, G. Trippe, r. Vail, r. ]. Valentine,
f. l.. Vanderkloot. H. c. Van Valzah,
r. S. II. Venable, X. r. r. Wallace, A.
s. Walton, C.. II. Want. J. r. Webb, G..
S. White, III. l.. White, L. Wild. r. Will
liams, r. J. Wilson. c. Withers, G. w.
Wolf. v. Wood, E. L. Woodside. w. L.
Wright, r. S. Wyman, G. c. Young and
f. +. Zemke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
Memoranda.
Zion Church Conference.

The second quarterly conference of Met
ropolitan Wesley African Methodist Epis-
copal Zion Church, ID street between I'd
and I'd streets southwest. was held last
evening Presiding Elder Rev. j. A. s.
Cole presided and William Simms WAS
secretary The trustees, stewards,
stewardessea class leaders, superinten-
dent of the Sunday school. president of
the ladies committees. president of the
Women's Home and Foreign missionary
Society, superintendent of the Varick
Christian Endeavor Society and other
auxiliaries Of the church submitted their
reports William VI. Bradley was re-
licensed as local preacher.
Rev. w. A. Hay. pastor reported the
church in good condition. The presiding
elder said his work throughout the Wash
ington district is in fine shape and paid
high compliment to DR.. Ray and his
congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
LAST RITES PERFORMED.
Funeral of Mrs. Annie Ridgway
Held This Afternoon.

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ridg-
way, seventy-seven years old. who died
Thursday, were held this afternoon al
her late residence Jc2 G street southeast.
Interment was made at Congressional
cemetery.
Mrs. Ridgway was stricken with paral-
ysis while rocking her little grandchild
at the home of her son, Charles E. Ridg-
way, 1928 4th street southeast. last Tues
day. She died without regaining con-
seriousness.
Mrs. Ridgway was born and for long
period of years lived in Prince Georges
county, Nd Upon the death of her hus-
band, Levin Ridgway, about twenty-five
years ago. she moved to this city, where
she has since resided.
Two sons, Charles E. and J. NJ Rid2-
way. and two daughters, Mrs. G. l.. john
son and Mrs. William l.. Ashdown, sur
vive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
AS OFFICIAL SPOKESMAN.
DR.. Davidson to Attend Inaugural
Ceremonies at Vermont University.

DIR. William NJ. Davidson. superinten-
dent of public schools. has been appointed
official representative of the bureau Of
education to attend the ceremonies in
connection with the Inauguration of Guy
Potter Benton, new president of the Uni
versity of Vermont. The ceremonies will
take place at Burlington, VT, October )
and g. Dr.. Davidson will deliver an ad-
dress as the official representative of the
United States by virtue of his commission
TO represent 2. b. CiaXton, commissioner
of education.
Others on the program are the presidents
OF Harvard Yale and nearly all the New
England universities.
The board of education yesterday as
signed DIR. Davidson 10 the position of
personal representative of the public
schools of the District of Columbia at the
inaugural ceremonies. and therefore he
will attend them in a dual capacity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
bR|GHTWOOD CITIZENS
HOLD FIRST MEETING
Officers for Year Are Elected
and Question of Universal
Transfers Discussed.

At the first meeting of the Brightwood
Park Citizens Association since the sum-
mer recess, held last night at o'clock
in Van Horns Hall, Georgia avenue and
Longfellow street officers for the en-
suing year were elected. President
Howard s. Omohundro occupied the
chair. with NJ J. White recording the
minutes.
The result of the election was as fol-
lows: President. E. ]. Ayers; vice presd-
dent, John c. Proctor; secretary, Sydnor
NJ. Falconer. jr.: treasurer, E. ]. McIn-
tyre; members Of the joint committee,
Frank j. Metcalf, chairman; f. J. Ayers
and j. H. DitZler.
The association discussed the question
of universal transfers. William Mex.
Clayton told of the Wiley bill. which was
passed by the House at the last session.
but failed in the Senate. He stated that
In all probability the matter would re-
ceive the attention of Congress at its
next session. The Federation of Citi-
Zens' Associations he said, composed OF
delegates from seventeen associations,
had acted favorably on the proposition
and would urge the passage of a uni
versal transfer law at the coming ses-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
Asked to Name Delegate.

p. V. Heating, representing the Rhode
Island Avenue Suburban Citizens Asso-
citation urged the association to appoin,
delegate to meet with representatives
from other citizens associations who
would meet in the near future to dis
cuss and draw up a suitable bill to be
presented to Congress. The idea Of the
meeting was to have the sections repre-
scented draft bill to meet the require
ments of the citizens Of Washington and
then work to secure its passage.
After brief remarks by +. j. Ayers,
President Omohundro and others, the as
ISOLATION decided to stand by the resolu-
ton adopted at its May meeting to the
effect that the Federation of Citizens AS
sociations be authorized to represent the
association in matters pertaining to the
District.
T.. j. Metcalf announced that the
Brightwood Public School was congested
and additional school facilities were need
ed in that section. He said that the new
school IN Sauls subdivision probably
would relieve the congestion to some ex-
tent, when it was completed
1t was reported that since the com
plants relative to the decay of num-
Der of thee trees in the park. claimed to
be due to leaky gas mains, the WaSnlns-
ton Gas Light Company had Inspected and
tested all of the mains. and Wnlie rev
leaks were located. the death of the trees
was not due to this cause Some of the
trees planted nearly eighteen years ago
by the owners of the park, it was stated,
had decayed. and the secretary was OIL
rected to ascertain the cause through the
District authorities.
Rev Charles S. Cole. pastor OF the
Brightwood Park NJ. f. Church, was
elected to membership.
The matter of selecting dates for meet
ings was left to the executive committee
and the president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
INJURED BY MOTOR CYCLE.
Singleton Webster. Aged 70, Acct
dentally Knocked Down in Street.

Singleton Webster. seventy-eiSht years
of age. of Anacostia. was knocked down
by motor cycle operated by Harold H.
Dunn last night while on Good Hope
road near Nichos avenue. AnacoStia
Riding with Mr.. Dunn was his sister.
Mr.. Webster received a cut on his head
which was treated by physician The
police of the eleventh precinct made all
investigation which showed that Mr.
Webster walked in front of the machine
The motorcycle was tandem, and there
fore does not come under the police regu-
Iatiors which go into effect October Is,
regarding two persons riding on a mo-
tor cycle built for one or reconstructed to
carry two persons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
SWEET POTATO INDUSTRY.
Crop From Eastern Shore of Virginia
on Sale Here.

The big sloop Harmenson. which made
several trips to this city last fall with
sweet potatoes aboard from the Eastern
shore. is in port on her first visit this sea
son with a potato cargo. 1t is stated that
there Is good supply of sweet potatoes
on the farms in Accomac and Northamp-
ton counties. on the eastern shore of Vir-
sinia. and that several vessels will engage
in the trade between this city and east
eTu shore points The potatoes are
brought here to be sold TO retail dealers
and the traffic is a new industry. las,
season having been the first in which l,
has been tried.
The masters OF the vessels that ran
here last year. il is said, made a good
thing out of the business and will &c
into II heavier this season than they die
last The vessel now in port is the frs,
OF the fleet to arrive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
SILVER FOR EXHIBIT
At NATIONAL MUSEUM
Pieces for Old Plate Collection
of Colonial Danes Are
E Arriving.

The first pieces of silver for the exhibit
in the old plate collection of the National
Society of Colonial Danes were received
at the National Museum recently. They
comprise an ecclesiastical service dating
back to 1874. and consisting Of three
pieces. two silver chalices, eight inches
in height, and a silver paten, five and a
half inches in diameter, bearing the old
sterling marks and engraved EST. AIMS
Parish. Essex County"
The old plate collection when complete
will awaken considerable interest in a
subject only recently revived after its
initial exhibit at the jamestown expo
sition IN 1897. With n the last two years
two collections have been started, one in
the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston and
the other in the Metropolitan Museum of
Art in New York. making that of the
National Museum the third venture.
At one time the National Museum had
on exhibit on a silver baptismal basin,
coming originally from Holland in 1894
and closely connected with the colonial
history of New York. This was lent the
museum by the Colonial Danes of New
York, but subsequently recalled by
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-30
FOLLOWS FATHERS EXAMPLE.
Son of Speaker Clark Dips Into the
Do1;%;oo1 Don1

Bennett Champ Clark, son of the Speak
err of the House of Representatives.. has
registered in the first year law class OF
George Washington University as well as
in the collegiate course. Young Clark is
twenty-one years old and is a graduate
of Eastern High School. He has just
completed two and a half year course
at the University of Missouri.
Like his father. young Clark is inter-
ested i'm politics and has already taken
the stump in the ninth congressional dis
trict i'm Missouri. He has met his father $
opponent, Judge Reuben f. Roy. in joint
debate. -