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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-06-10

to discover the slightest evidence that
II was due to any doubt here about
the abundance and value of the ores
below water level, although there was
plenty of evidence that below and
near the water level the ores chang
ed from milling to smelling. The
present revival of mining on the Com
stock below the 1000 levels is per-
tinently suggestive here, where the
water level is very shallow from the
standpoint of large mining.
JAMES W. ABBOTT.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-06-10
GOLDEN PRINCE SHAFT
NEARING six HUNDRED

The shaft at the Golden Prince
mine of the Phoebe Coalition Mines
company is nearing the 600-foot lev
el. Splendid progress has been made
In this work, almost 100 feet having
been gained In the past % days.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-06-10

District Attorney McNamee came
up from Caliente Monday to attend
a meeting Of the board Of county CON-
missionere.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-06-10
RELIABLE NEWS

The Record Prints the News
of the Phoebe Mining Dis
trict and Is the Only Medi-
um where you get 1t straight
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
Alice Blue and Helen Pink
Display at New York Fire

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Aug 17-Alice Blue
and Helen Pink are the prevailing col
ors of the pajamas and nighties used
by the leading lights OF stageland and
society according TO the firemen who
fought bad fire at 1910 and 154z
Broadway, diagonally opposite the
fashionable Hotel Aston, early today.
Guests in that hotel, and In Rector's,
the Arcadia. Hotel Werner and Ber-
tholdi received severe frights when a
$50 gallon tank Of gasoline exploded.
Men and women in all stages Of I'M
dress filled the corridors and windows,
while the more timid rushed to the
street level. Three shops we're de-
molished hut the monetary loss is not
great.
The center Of interest to the fire.
men and crowd was the Barthold Inn.
which adioins the burned building. II
houses 200 members Of the theatrical
profession, and they made a hasty
exit carrying dogs, parrots. makeup
boxes and their outer clothing. twas
the most decollete parade ever Wit
messed by the oldest inhabitant.
Ponies. broilers. show girls, inge-
nues. leasing ladies and heavies we're
iammed on the curb and the police
finally drove back the delighted spec
tators and herded them in the Hotel
Astor until the FIRE was out and thoy
could get their clothes.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
TWO BID FOR
LIGHTING WORK

The public building committee OF
Council last night opened bids for
lighting the city buildings. but took
no action. Chairman Bilderback an
nouncing that the committee would
carefully consider the matter before
reaching a decision.
Estimates we're received from the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
ton Company and also from the VIII
mington Gas Company. The offer OF
the latter was said to be hattering
but whether the Council will change
from electric light to gas is question
that will be considered.
A bid also was received from John
Wendt and Company for wiring.
IL Is probable that the COMMITTEES
will make a report at the regular
meeting Of Council tonight A hear
ing may then be arranged 10 hear
representatives Of both companies on
the lighting problem.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
NO MONEY FOR
SPRINGER HEIR
Young Genes From Iowa to
Get Dover Right But is
Disappointed

Another heir to the Springer estate
came to Wilmington this morning.
He is T. ]. Young. of RiceviIle. Iowa.
Mr.. Young told Recorder Of Wills
George that his wife was N. J. Pitcher.
and that she was entitled to dover
rights in the Springer estate He
stated that John Springer, Of St.
Louis. married Miss Youngs aunt
they died, having no children. 1t
was to claim the dover rights that
Mr.. Young came to Wilmington. He
said that about fifty of the Pitcher
heirs held a meeting three years ago
and talked over the Springer estate.
AT the recorders office Mr. Young
was shown a transfer Of 500 acres OF
ground In 1903 from Ann Stollcop to
Charles Springer. as trustees and
vestryman OF Old Swedes Church. The
land, which takes IN almost all Of
Market street, was given for the
maintenance of Old Swedes Church.
AS soon as Mr.. Young understood the
situation he left the Court House.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
CITY JUDGE HAS
A BUSY MORNING
OF Thirty Cases on the Dock
ct Only One Is Dismissed
by Court

There we're thirty cases on the City
Court docket this morning, and among
them were FIVE DRINKS. They we're
Hugh Fox. who was fined So and
costs; Irwin Turner. fined 81 and
costs; Annie Thompson. fined 81 and
costs and Daniel Roam, who was fined
81. Mary Ryan was dismissed.
The case of Mrs. Marguerite Mcguire
who created a disturbance In the law
offices of William d. Cooper, Jr., was
disposed of after Mr.. Cooper made n
plea for the woman, saying he thought
she might have been insane from
liquor. The court imposed fine OF
81 and costs.
Joseph Shanahan, a neat looking
youth, was fined $40 and costs for
disorderly conduct after Joseph s.
Hollis, Of No. 914 West Second street.
testified that the defendant was a
leader of gang of boys who sit on
his steps.
Alfred Carpenter, cofored, was
charged with disorderly conduct and
fined $50 and costs after Mrs. z. C.
Brainard, Of No. 1902 French street
testified to hearing the defendant use
bad language toward ner husband.
Wesley Hayes, colored, accused OF a
like offense, was fined 81 and costs
Edward Meenan was fined SO for dis
orderly conduct, while Mike Kotoskl
and John Tommy we're fined $40 and
costs, each for assault and battery.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
W. ROY FRYER
PASSES AWAY

After long illness. due to a weak
heart w. Roy Fryer. a picture dealer,
at No. Z East Third street.. died sud
denly at o'clock this morning at his
home No. 1888 Maple street. He was
forty years Of age and is survived by
a family.
Mr.. Fryer had been in the picture
business in this city for a number Of
years. For some time past he has been
in Ill health, and returned from Ocean
Grove only a week ago, where he had
been trying to regain his health. AS
he said he felt much better. his death
this morning, came as a shock to his
family.
Mr.. Fryer was a native Of Chester.
Pa, but he had been in business here
for the past twelve years. For a
number of years he led the choir Of
Wesley NJ f. church, Of which he
was a member.
The funeral services will be held al
his late home on Saturday afternoon
at 2.3O o'clock Interment will be
private.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
HOPE FOR GOOD WEATHER
FOR BABY DAY At SPRINGS

Better weather is hoped for on the
occasion of baby day at Brandywine
Springs Park, next Tuesday than was
had last year, when rain fell nearly
all day, for it is expected to have a
large parade on the boardwalk as a
feature Of the celebration. The prizes
will be distributed after the parade.
The Manhattan Opera Co. is giving
an interesting rendition of The
p incess Of Trebizonde" this week and
the attendance has been good Much
Interest Is being taken in the voting
contest for the most popular Of the
women principals in the company
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
CITY CONTRACTORS
EAT CLANS TO-DAY

Contractors of this city are being
entertained al the Idle Hour Club. az
Gruoo's Landing this afternoon, by
the Charles Warner Company. A
clam bake Is one OF the features
There will be about IS guests and the
baking Of the clans and other edibles
will be under the direction Of Council
man Hinger
Heretofore the Warner Company
had taken the contractors down the
bay, but It was decided to have a clam
bake instead this year The dinner
and bake will be enlivened by various
addresses and music.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
RrmnING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy has is
sued a permit to A. S. Reed and Bro.
Company to erect store and dwell
ing for Raymond w. Broadbent, at
No. 923 Shipley street, to cost $4,000.
Permits also we're issued to A. s.
Reed and Bro. Company to build an
addition at No. S13 Washington street
for Mrs Ella Hayward, costing $500;
and to j R. Stevens. to erect a pantry
for DR.. p II. Keaveney. in the dwell
ing at the southeast corner OF Tenth
and Jefferson streets, at a cost OF 500
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
NEW YORK PAYS
$1,000 FOR zINN

Shortly before the game between
the Wilmington and Altoona Tri-
State teams this afternoon, Manager
Ramsey, of the Altoona team, an
nounced that Guy linn, the crack left
fielder. had been purchased by the
New York American Leaguers. The
player had been under observation by
Arthur Irwin, scout for New York,
yesterday, and at the close of the
game he was signed. linn is to report
to the New York team after the Tri-
State League closes. The price paid
for his release was $1,000.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
CUSTODIAN FOR ROOM.

The public building committee Of
City Council last night made arrange
ments to place a colored man in
charge of the public comfort rooms
in the basement of the City Hall at a
nominal salary. The man also may
conduct bootblack stand in the place
to help compensate himself His dut-
les will be TO keep the place in order.
Many complaints have been received
concerning the condition of the place
at different times.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
GROCERS' DAY
AT THE SPRINGS

Judging by the crowds bound for
Brandywine Springs Park this morn
ing, indications are that this will be
the record-breaking day Of the season.
The retail grocers Of the city are
holding their outing there, and many
of the stores were closed all day.
What promises to be a feature is
the contest for the baby coach, and
judging by the great number of
coupons that have been taken from
THE EVENING JOURNAL the vote
will be heavy
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
ATWOOD HAS 55e
MILES TO CREDIT


Venice, Ohio, Aug. 17-Aviator
Harry N. Atwood, flying from St. Louis
to New York, completed the seventh
stage Of his fight when he arrived
here at lips today, after flying As
miles from Toledo, IN one hour and
three minutes. He alighted in a field
and took an automobile into Sandusky
three miles from here, where he will
inspect the site on which he is ex-
pected to land. Atwood has travelled
SOC miles and has been in the air
II hours and So minutes.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
MANY YIsITORs An SHELLPOT.

There was excellent attendance af-
ternoon and evening yesterday at
Shellpot Park, and all present were
we'll pleased with the vaudeville in
the Family Theatre and also with the
free concerts of the Henry & Young
Military Band. Friday night will be
amateur night and in addition to the
regular vaudeville program a number
of talented amateurs will contest for
prizes in the Family Theatre
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
COMPANIES ARE ORGANIZED.

The Buckingham Development Co.
which is concerned in wines, was or.
ganized under the charter laws OF
Delaware this morning in the once
Of Sylvester d. Townsend, Jr., he be-
ing the local director.
The Avon Slate Manufacturing Co
also was organized In Mr.. Town.
sends office. He is the local director
The main offices of both companies are
In Washington, d. G.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
OuTING FOR PIREMEN.

Members Of the Trip Association
Of the Union Fire Company will hold
a special meeting at their engine
house this evening when full details
of their trip to York, Pa. and other
points will be arranged. The hremen
will take the Twelfth Regiment Band
of Salem, ~ J., with them.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
BIG STRIKE ORDERED
TODAY IN LONDON

places left by the workers.
Strike leaders essert they will tie
up every important railroad in the
country and that the soldiers will
be unable to move enough trains to
keep London supplied with food. The
railway managers said tonight that
they believed from twenty-five to fifty
per cent. of their employees will re-
main loyal
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
RRLAYsCITY CABLE.

superintendent james Gray and his
assistant David Gray were on the
Christiana River up until o'clock
this morning adjusting the cable Of
the police and fire alarm telegraph
They placed the city cable and the
cable of the Delmarvia Telephone Co.
upon a float while a dredge dug a
trench for them in the bottom of the
river
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
FUNERAL OF f. A. PARKER

Edwin A Parker. one of the oldest
and best known paperhangers in this
city, who died last Sunday evening,
was buried yesterday afternoon. In
terment was made in Riverview
Cemetery. The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev Charles Hol-
mead, Of ST. Johns P. E. Church.
Members of the fraternal orders to
which he BELONGED were pallbearers.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
ACCUSE BOYS OF
HOUSE LOOTING

Charged with entering the home Of
H. B. Diffendorfer, at No. 1884 Or
ange street, some time yesterday
morning, when the occupants were
out, Joel Finley. aged 16 years, and
James Turner, larger boy, were ar
raigned in City Court this morning.
Finley's case was referred to Proba-
ton Officer Farra, while Turner's
hearing was postponed until Au-
gust 49,
A gold watch and some money in
the gas slot meter in the cellar were
taken from the house.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
IT IS "CRANDPA
TEDDY" TODAY
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. lit is
Grandpa Teddy" today A daughter
was born to Mr. and Mrs Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr.. early today Following
their marriage the Roosevelts came TO
this city where Theodore, Jr., has been
engaged in the carpet business and has
been very successful. 1t is stated at the
Roosevelt home that mother and BABY
are doing nicely.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
RnAn WORK PLEAsEs.

The piece of roadway. from Market
street bridge 10 the city line, on the
causeway. just completed by the
Street and Sewer Department, has ex-
cited the admiration of those who use
It. The piece Of roadway was much
I'm need Of repair. and the work is a
great credit to the city.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
POSTPONE wEsT CHEsTER TRIP.

The trip planned by Joseph c. Jolls.
Clerk of the Orphans Court, to visit
Herbert H. Ward and Walter H.
Hayes. who are summering at West
Chester, where they are working on
the new State code, today was declared
off. Several members Of the party are
not feeling we'll and the remainder de-
cided not to go They will make the
trip one day next week
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
COMPLAINTS TO MIR. BROWN

Complaints against juvenile Of
tenders will be received in the future
by Clerk Of the Peace Harry A.
Brown. in the absence Of Probation
officer Farra Mr. Farra has his
office now adjoining the Office Of the
clerk Of the peace.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
MR. RUEHL co.'s TO NEW YORK

President John Ruehl. Of the Ger
man-American Alliance. has resigned
to go into business in New York. J..
p. T Fuekel will preside over the
alliance meeting until new presi-
dent is elected.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
LAUNCH DID NOT CAPsIzE.

George Smith today denied that a
launch i'm which he, William G. Hast
ings and two companions we're out,
oapsized during a storm last Friday
night. He said the launch rode safely
through the storm and followed the
steamer Brandywine in the Chrlstiana
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
LIVERPOOL
ARMED CAMP
Troops Occupy the City
Streets With WarShlps
In the Harbor
LEADERS ORDER STRIKE
OF ALL THE UNIONS

STRIKE SITUATION.

100000 British soldiers are under
marching orders.
$4,000 troops are massed at AL
dershot ready to come into Lon
> don.
5000 troops with machine guns
have been moved into the streets
of London.
5000 troops are encamped in
the streets of Liverpool.
One warship is guarding the
harbor of Liverpool with others
enroute.
The government has announced
its determination to keep traffic
moving at any cost.
> Railway Association orders gem
eral strike.
Premier Asouith warns leaders
. government will not permit COM
plete railway paralysis.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
PERSONALS.

Miss Mabel c. Sands is being enter
tanned by Miss NJ z. Riley, al Re-
hoboth
Mrs. William j. Neal. OF Ottawa
Canada. is spending some time with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Gem
in this city.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

William H. H. Balfour, of No. 926
Lancaster avenue, and Miss Jennie
w. Thomas, of No 91S Wawaset ave-
nue., we're married on the evening OF.
August 1, at Emmanuel Episcopal
Church rectory by the Rev. K. j..
Hammond.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
CABINET MEN
FOR GLUCOSE

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17-That three
members of the Cabinet took the side
of the Corn Products Company against
a decision of the Board of Food and
Drug Inspection and allowed that
company to sell glucose labelled as
corn syrup was the startling story
told on the witness stand today by
DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, chief of the Blu
reau of Chemistry
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
RECEIVERS GET APPRAIsEMENT.

The total amount Of the appraise-
ment of the property Of the ]. and G.
Parker and Sons Fibre Co., is $780,
69S.37. The appraisers were Samuel e.
Cooper, Joseph R. Marshall and Gideon
E. Hukin The company is in the hands
of recaiVers
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
TWO AccIpENTs TO-DAY.

at the Delaware Hospital today VIII
liam Firth, aged % years, of Twelfth
and King streets, suffered with a
sprained wrist, and ]. Stansberry, aged
27 years, of No 1913 French street, had
a lacerated arm.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
Mil WE'D TnNIGHT.

Miss Mary F. Andrews, Of No. 1852
Lowering avenue, and John c. Gallo
way, of No. 1925 West Third street.
Will be married this evening by the
Rev. W. M. Kieffer. Mr. Galloway
obtained his license from Magistrate
Gluckman this morning.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
SHOT HIMSELF
in HOTEL ROOM
By The United Press.

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa. Aug 17-At
noon today H. G Roger. a tax collector
of this city. walked into one of the
principal hotels, registered and was
assigned a room Occupants Of adioin-
ing rooms heard a shot followed by
means. Hotel attaches broke into Roy
er's room and found he had shot him
self. Roger died in a few minutes.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
Asquith Sounds Warning.

LONDON, Aug. 17-At o'clock to-
night the officials of the Railway En-
ployes' Association telegraphed orders
for an immediate strike to all local
unions throughout the United King
dom. At the last moment Premier
Asquith warned the labor leaders that
the government would not permit a
complete railway paralysis.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
NO DELAY In
BEATTIE CASE


RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 17-That
there will be no further stay granted
by Judge Watson in the trial of Henry
Clay Beattie. Jr., for wife murder, was
the authoritative. prediction made
here today. It was said that the
trial will begin on Monday without
fail
Beulah Binford, whom physicians
treated yesterday for fever, was en-
tirely recovered today. Paul Beattie
who has been complaining of indis-
position, also announced he was feel
ing better
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
sTAR THEATRR REOPENING.

The Star Theatre at III Market
street after being closed for several
weeks is now being remodeled with
the latest conveniences and will re-
open for business on or about August
26th, showing the best of pictures and
highest grade of vaudeville. The house
will be conducted entirly under new
management.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
POSTING FOR WILD WEST SHOW.

The advertising car of California
Franks Wild West Show which will
appear here during the coming New
Castle County Fair, arrived here yes
terday. The car is on a siding at
Third and Railroad and employees are
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
MRS. HUBBARD INIrREn.

Mrs. Ellen Hubbard. mother of Mrs.
Ernest ]. Otteni, fell IN the wood shed
at her home in Harrington yester-
day and dislocated her left shoulder.
Mrs. Otteni is with her
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
PLANETS IN CONTRACTION.

The conjunction of Mars and Saturn.
which occurred at IL o'clock last nighs
was visible here. AS the spectacle is so
seldom witnessed, many persons sat
up TO view it.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
PURCHASE FARM.

Mrs. Willard B. Biggs purchased
the farm of Joshua Clay, (of Thorn
as), at a partition sale last Saturday.
She paid $4,000 for the property.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press
LONDON, Aug 17.-With England
facing famine the pending strike of
railway employees throughout the
United Kingdom was ordered tonight,
Thursday
One hundred and twenty-five thou
sand men are expected to respond. The
government took immediate steps to
prevent complete paralysis of trafhc
and soldiers will be thrown into the
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
GUARD SLAYER
FROM LYNCHINC
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WILLIAMSON, N. c.. Aug. IL
Heavily armed guards today patroled
the Jail here to avert possible lynch
ing of Bead Bagley, the negro who
yesterday shot down Chief of Police
White. Threats of mob vengeance
were current this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
CAMP TO CONTINUE.

Camp meeting service in the grove
adjoining the Layton Home will con-
tinue tonight and Sunday The Rev. 7.
o. Johns is the pastor in charge.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
FESTIVAL AT ST. ELIZABFTH,s

A festival was held on the lawn of
St. Elizabeth's Church last night and
will be continued tonight There are
many attractions including moving
pictures.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
CHFCKS ARR READY.

The Board of Education checks are
ready for distribution and persons
having bills due them can get the
checks by calling at the City Treas
urer's office.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
FARMERs HAYE OUTING.

Farmers of Red Lion and St.
Georges hundreds are having a picnic
today at the farm Of William K. Price
near St Georges.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17

The Test.
Madge-I refused Jack eight times
before finally saying yes"
Ethel - Why did you change your
mind?
Madge-I didn't. / was merely see
ing If be would change his.-Boston
Transcript
A Mean Insinuation.
why" writes one Of these pro
Founders Of unanswerable questions
docs a girl always shut her eyes when
a man kisses herr"
Send us your photograph and per
haps we can tell you the reason.-To
ledo Blade.
Air Consumed In q Minute.
In one minute in a state of rest the
average man takes into his lungs
about 8 liters or 4s.S cubic inches OF
air. In walking he needs IS nters OF
976 cubic inches. in climbing % hterz
or 1903 cubic inches. in riding at q
trot 30 liters or 201.3 cubic inches and
in long distance running 81 liters OF
347.T cubic inches.-Scientifc Ameri
can.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
NM. SCOTT mol PREAcH.

The Rev. Alfred T. Scott will preach.
on Sunday at $3.50 o'clock at No. S26
Orange street. The service will last
one hour.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
HOW TO GET SUGGEST

Yesterday The Evening Journal received from
prominent Wilmington merchant letter of which
the following is part:
"The success which we have obtained while
through our efforts, is yet largely through the
help of your columns. and through our constant
advertising in your paper"
One magic word in this MISUNDERSTANDING llaSS
the story-Constant He advertises andxhe. adver-s
tises constantly.
Let The Evening Journal plan a campaign for
you. Mr.. Merchant in order that you, too. may Sc
cure the same kind of success that your neighbor
has obtained.
The Evening Journal
4th and Shipley SITS.
Evening journal., 1911-08-17
BY The United Press.

LIVERPOOL, Aug 1.-THE electric
supply workers went on strike today
and orders have been issued direct
ing the soldiers to 60 to work in the
power and lighting plants of the city.
These plants will be operated by the
government until the strikers can be
replaced.