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The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-09
AMMONIA TANK BLOWS UP
Five Hundred Families Routed In Cold When Brooklyn Apartment
 District Is Threatened.

New York, Feb 9.-One fireman is dying and Is are badly injured as the result of the explosion of an am monia tank during a fire which de- stroyed the four-story factory build. ing occupying an entire block < be- tween 29, 31 and 8 Ashland place and 30, S2 and 34 St. Feliz place, Brookly6. Five hundred families in nearby apartment houses were driven from their homes.
 Practically all persons near by fled in their night clothes and were taken in from the icy streets by neighbors.
 The loss is estimated at $1O0,000.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-09
COOK TO GO ON STAGE
Manager Hammerstein Engages Ex. plorer, Who win Present Polar
 Theory in Pictures.

New York, Feb. 9.-Vaudevile'a latest recruit is Dr. Frederick A. Cook. William Hammersten has an. nounced that he has engaged the polar explorer for the Manhattan op. era house, beginning next Monday afternoon.
 Dr. Cook says that be has had a moving picture made that Illustrates in a striking way his version of the polar controversy
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-09
GRIEF KILLS SCHOOLBOY
Teachers Error Listed Him as Loser When in Reality He
 Had Won.

Orange, N. J., Feb. 9.-Morris Hen. kel, 13 years old, is dead at his home here of grief over his supposed fail, ure to pass his final examination in the eighth grade. The lad was one of the best pupils in his grade. and when his teacher erroneously an. nounced that he had failed to pass his examinations he collapsed, dying in a few hours.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-09
JAOREz BATTLE
 EXPECTED SOON ORoZco'S FORCES ARE EXPECT ED TO AsSAIL CITY AT
 ANY MINUTE.
FL PAS0 TAXES A DAY OFF
Americans on Border to Watch ln- pending Eattle-RebeI Leader Sur prised Everybody By Returning
 to Attack-Rebels Driven In.

Fl Paso, Tex, Feb. 9.--It is expect ed here that the allied forces of the revolutionary leaders, Orozco, Blanco, Delgado and Alanis, which total about 500 men, will move against Jaurez within a few hours.
 ! So strong is this belief, that Fl Paso is enjoying a holiday, with ev- , erybody gathered on the river front and other points of vantage to wit ness the thrilling spectacle"
 The main body of the insurrectos camped on the river bank only two miles from Jaurez after having en- gagged in a skirmish with federal inc fauuy for nearly an hour The only 1 loss suffered in this skirmish was about 250 cartrid
 Olozco says he has two pieces of field arti cry that he wishes to mount before moving against Jaurez. What { ever question may be raised regard 1 ing Orozcos bravery there is no gain- saying that he is willy proposition.
 Surprises the Correspondents. 4AAo GHtlNui cetitN lAt AAG ACtlA VI Sep seldters on the banks of the Rio Graade after it had been reported thct he was moving southward to in- ,ercept federal endorsements. took i even.the war correspondents by sur 1 prise
 The federal troops showed little spirit in their roconnoiter and most Of them retired within the city the moment the rebels began a desultory fire The mounts of several of the cavalrymen were shot under them, and they scurried into Jaurez on foot, so frightened that they outdistanced the mounted soldiers.
 Intense excitement prevailed in Jaurez throughout the night.
 Banks. business houses and private citizens hurried their valuables across the river to this city. Orozco will find little loot if he takes the city. soo Rehes Hem In 200 Federals. San Diego Cal. Feb. 9.-The de- taohment of 200 federals from En- senada, commanded by Governor Vega of Lower California, Is hemmed in on three sides in La Junta valley by a force of insurgents estimated at 500. The rebels are in the surrounding mountains and a fight Is likely to |
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-09
Rebel Generals Are Shot.

Cape Haitien, Hayti, Feb. 9.-Gen eral Millionard, head of the reyoh tionary forces, and five other rebel generals were taken from the prison at Trou and shot to death at Ii D. m
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-09
Rockefeller Loses s5o.or-

Oakland, Gal, Feb. 9.-T1e most spectacular fire that has ever oc- cured in Point Richmond destrc yed the acid plant of the Standard Oil company, injured three men and caused damage estimated at $500,00
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-09
Roosevelt Dam Finished.

washington, Feb 9.-The Roosevelt lani' part Of the Salt river irrigation melec', Arizona, has been completed ;. au VIII be opened March IS. The 'a -s'n Is 2S4 feet high. It is 1,0So feet roadway.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
OBTAINS DIVORCE
Mrs. Rida Shryock Booth
Leaves Aged Husband.

Philadelphia, March Mrs. Rida
Shryock Booth, who has been called the
most beautiful woman in Baltimore, has
obtained a divorce from Gen. Alfred E
Booth. who, as a member of the so-caIIed
fish trust, was until a few years ago
worth many million dollars.
following his failure and loss of prac-
ucally every dollar, his wife left him and
came to Philadelphia, where she hired
a small apartment in Chester avenue,
West Philadelphia. Until the news of
the granting of the divorce in the Com
mon Pleas Court on Monday became pub
lie tonight, it was not known except to
a lew friends that the beautiful matron
and her husband had separated.
Mrs. Booth refuses to make any state
ment and Gen. Booth simply smiles when
the subject is mentioned to him.
Mrs. Booth was Rida Shryock, daughter
0t zen. Thomas j. Shryock. a prominent
lumber merchant Shryeck is grand
master Of the Grand Lodge of Masons, in
Maryland. He was treasurer of the State
uuder the former governor, Lloyd Lown-
ues, also member of the Baltimore
police board for four eyars. He has sew.
eral beautiful daughters, all of whom are
married.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
v. J. BRYAN WOULD
JOIN PRESS CLUB
Peerless Leader Applies for
Membership.

William Jennings Bryan has Joined our
Press Club. His application for nor
resident membership was posted on the
bulletin board at the National Press Club
yesterday.
Being full fedged newspaper man. Mr.
Bryan feels that ne should be in touch
with the Capital scribes. There's no tell
ing Just how soon he will be here in
Washington and writing pieces" for his
Commoner.
1t is rumored, as a matter OF fact, that
the national champion of the Democracy
will visit Washington some time during
this month. or early in April For Jrst
what purpose he is coming has not been
disclosed. Some Of his friends say he
intends to look in on the extra session
of Congress, which he understands will
be under way soon. and to exercise his
right TO go upon the House floor as
former member He also will call upon
President Taft.
Mr Bryan always visits the House
press gallery when ne comes to Washing
ton. Having joined the National Press
Club he will be able to extend his so
liabilities with the writer's to an even
ing session occasionally, at their cozy
quarters at Fifteenth and F streets.
The application Of the peerless leader
has been indorsed by Willis ]. Abbot
and Charles A Cotterill. 1t will be voted
On at the next meeting OF the board OF
governors.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
ELITE TO ATTEND
BIG HORSE SHOW
Plans for Fort Myer EXhibi,
tiOn Are Progressing.

Elaborate preparations are being made
for the Fort Myer military horse show,
which is to be unique in character when
compared to the majority of equine eX-
hibitions in the United States.
The show will be purely and simply
society affair. Those present will be
there by virtue OF private invitations. and
in the so seats which surround the post
drill hall at Fort Myer. will be seen on
March q, the date set for the show, the
elite of the National Capital
None but officers chargers will be al
lowed to enter, no man outside the regu-
lar army may show a horse. Still more
finely sitting the entries, the exhibitors
are confined to officers of the forts in the
vicinity of Washington.
Several officers of the District National
Guard have applied for entry blanks, but
on consideration, Col. Joseph Garrard,
commandant at Fort Myer, and Maj F.
board which is arranging the sho%, de-
cided they would not permit them to en-
ter their mounts. About $50 entries have
been listed, and that practically ex-
hausts the eligibIes.
The entry list shows the names OF many
horses well known in the horse-show
world. Phoenix Park the mount entered
by Gen. w. H. Carter, assistant chief Of
staff. is considered an excellent officers
charger. Jacqueline, belonging TO Col.
Charles II. Treat, of the War College, is
horse which has won blue ribbons in
many classes. She holds the jumping
championship of the United States, hav-
ing won it at the National Horse Show
at Chicago this year. Jacqueline is
middle-weight hunter as well as an Off
GERS charger.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
SPEEDWAY TRIAL
BY WIND WAGON"
Strange Craft Will Be Oh Dis
play at Aerial Show.

Permission was granted yesterday for
operating on the Speedway, near the
bandstand. the famous Overland wind
wagon" which will be drawn to that
fayoritc riding course by mules Al 10
o'clock this morning, tuned up and
started on what is expected to be a
recOrd-breakinE run. Col. Spencer Cosby,
himself interested in automobiles of this
type, yesterday signed the permit, and
several army officers from his depart
ment will be among the army and navy
representatives who will witness the
test
The wind wagon will. after it is
given a thorough test. be placed on ex-
hibition at the first national exposition
of aerial craft. auto trucks. &C, to be
held at Exposition Hall, beginning next
Sunday. The exhibition, which undoubt-
edly will be the biggest thing of its
kind ever held in this country, is to be
given under the auspices of the National
Aviation Company.
The possibilities of automobiles of the
wing wagon" type as speed makers will
he demonstrated beyond conjecture. The
Speedway, from 10 till IL o'clock this
morning, and during the remaining days
OF the week, will be given over to the
wind wagon" and its operator. and as
by horses at this hour, an opportunity to
gain the maximum speed will be given
Announcement was made yesterday that
four carloads of exhibits, which have
been on view at Boston during the aero
show Just closed in that city, are speed
ing toward Washington, and will be
lodged in Exposition Hall, the citys
largest exhibition building. either tonight
OF Tomorrow. R l.. I.sf Mat. manager
of the aerial craft show, returned from
the Hub City last night, and reported
that the cream of the exhibits. which
were viewed by thousands. has been OBJ
tanned for local exhibition purposes
Jerome Fanciulli. personal representa-
tive OF Glenn Curtiss, the noted aeropian-
list, was in the city yesterday in the in
terest of the suggestion that the national
waterways OF the country be used as
highways for aeroplanists He visited
the management of the aerial and trucks
exposition, and announced that Mr.. Cur
tiss' factory has completed arrangements|
for having in Washington all next week
some of the most interesting aeroplanes
and equipments ever seen outside the
factory walls. Three Curtiss machines
viii be on exhibition. a Wright biplane
also viii be exhibited. as well as numer-
Gus other makes Of standard machines,
and aeroplanes constructed by local in
ventors. Auto trucks viii be on display.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02

New York, March John NJ. Carrere
the architect, who was thrown from a
taxicab in a collision with a street car
at Madison avenue and Seventy-fourth
street. on the night OF Sunday, February
12, and who had been unconscious most
OF the time since then. died at 40
o'clock tonight at the Presbyterian
Hospital. His wife and two daughters
were with him.
Mr.. Carrere was thrown through the
taxicab window to the pavement and
struck the curb on his head. After a
trephining operation on Monday morning,
few hours after the accident, his re-
cOvery was predicted, but infection de
veloped about the wound.
Mr. Carrere was one OF the most dis
tinguished of American architects. With
Mr.. Hastings, he designed some of the
finest buildings in America, including the
New York Public Library.
Born in Rio de Janeiro.
Mr.. Carrere was born in Rio de Janeiro
or November 9. 1858. His father, a
Frenchman. married while he was rep
resentinS a Baltimore banking house in
Brazil. When Mr.. Carrere was boy
he went to school in Switzerland Later
he studied at the BeauX Arts, where he
was graduated in 1882
Mr.. Hastings was studying at the Beaux
Arts when Mr.. Carrere was there, and
they became friends Upon the COM
plction of their studies abroad they came
to New York and went to work in the
office OF MCKim, Mead & White. They
had not been there long when John NJ.
Flagler, who was a friend of the Hast
ings family. asked them to draw some
sketches suggesting possibilities for the
development of Florida in the vicinity
of St. Augustine. Their work resulted
in the designs for the Ponce de Leon
and the Alcazar hotels. They then
organized the firm Of Carrere & Hastings.
Drew Plans of Noted Buildings.
In 1896 Mr.. Carrere married Marion Doll,
of Jacksonville. His firm drew the plans
for the New Theater, the Public Library.
the Harvard Club. the Mail and Express
building. in New York: the Carnegie In
stitution in Washington, the House
and Senate Office buildings in
Washington, the Yale Memorial build
ings and number of private
residences and country homes. They did
the plans for the Traders Bank in
Toronto. which is the first big skyscraper
in Canada. Also they had scheme for
remOdeling Atlantic City.
Mr.. Carrere was consulting architect
for the cities of Hartford. Cleveland,
Baltimore. and Grand Rapids.
Mr.. Carrere had interested himself espe-
cially in the development of municipal
architecture. and had prepared plans for
the rebuilding Of Baltimore, which had
received the approval OF the municipality
Ultimately they would have been carried
through to the great advantage of muni-
cipal and private property. Already the
city of Hartford, for which Mr.. CaTere
had planned many important changes. has
begun to put them into practical effect.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
ADE STAYS AWAY
FROM PHI DINNER
Dampering Influence on An
nual Banquet.

More than eighty members Of the Sig
ma Phi Alumni Association attended the
twenty-secOnd annual dinner of the or
ganization last night at the Shoreham
Hotel. The banquet room was beauti-
fully decorated with flags and flowers
and the Sigma Phi coIors.
College songs and speeches full of
sparkling wittiCisms followed one another
on the programme. while an orchestra
played populh and classical selections
throughout the evening.
The menu was elaborate, comprising
all the delicacieS of the season, and vint-
ages of rare age. Joy and hilarity
reigned supreme, until slightly dampened
by the announcement that George AIDE,
the Indiana playwright. who was to have
attended, had been called to New York
through a pressure OF business.
Or. Robert Farnham was POSTMASTER.
He called on Lieut. Gov. J. Taylor Ely
son, of Virginia, for the first address.
Mr.. EllysOn refused to speak on any
thing OF a heavy character, and confined
his remarks to fluctuations directed to
those present. Others who spoke were
w. W Cary, \. a. Lipscomb, and James
f Burke, of Pennsylvania.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
Sold by Auction.er

Ihe handsome white brick and stone
residence in Connecticut avenue. near O
street. formerly the property and home
of Mrs. Ellen NJ. Cotton, was sold under
the aucuoneer's hammer yesterday. fur
nished, for $5l,9O0, to Miriam d. Thropp.
Ihe house, with furnishings, originally
cost $4,000 The sale was ordered by
the District Supreme Court in an equity
case. Adam A. Weschler was the auc-
tioneer. The property had been offered
for sale at auction before, but a satis-
factory price could not be obtained. The
structure is about eight years old.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
POLITICS IS BUZZING
AMONG D. A. r. WOMEN
Manifesto Exploits the Virtues of Mrs. Scott, and
Postscript Asks Series of Interest
ing Questions.
ing Questions.

Mt the time of her election she pledged
herself not to run for another term.
That Mrs. Scott either promised or
pledged herself not to run for a sec
ond term is denied, and the following
questions are asked:
''To whom did the president general
make such a promise?
when did the president general make
such a promise?
Where did the president general make
such a promise?
''In the presence OF what witnesses was
such promise nader
The District Daughters are exerting
great energy in the election, and at
their ANNUAL meeting. to be held early in
April, they will elect a State regent and
State vice regent. and nominate a vice
president general from the District. As
most OF the Daughters on the Congress
sional committees are from Wash
ington, the Daughters here are among
the busiest women in town these days.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
FATHER RUSSELL
HONORED BY POPE
Continued from Page One.

vestiture has not been fixed. but it will
probably occur soon after Cardinal Glib
bons' return from New Orleans. The
ceremony consists of formally investing
the recipient of the honor with the state
ICbes of a mOasignOr of the church. The
robes are similar in design to those of
a bishop. They are purple and elaborate.
The other Washington churchmen who
bear the title of monsignOr are the Right
Rev. Mgr. Thomas J. Shahan. president
of the Catholic University of America;
the Right Rev Mgr. Thomas S. Lee.
rector of St, Matthews Church. and the
Right Rev. Mgr James F. Mackin, rector
OF St. Panl's Church. The Most Rev.
Mgr. Diomede FaIconio, the apostolic
delegate in Washington, and the Rev.
Bonaventure Cerretti, secretary to the
apostolic legation. do not come under the
Diocese of Baltimore.
Mgr. William T. Russell was born
in Baltimore in 1863. He was educated
at St. Charles College, near EllicOtt City.
Howard County, Md. Later, he went to
Rome, where he pursued his studies in
the American College. He remained abroad
two years. where he perfected his
knowledge of the Roman languages, and
spent much time in study on the
history of Catholicism. Returning to
this country, he entered Mount st. Mary's
Seminary, in Baltimore, leaving that in
stitution in 1889. He was ordained a
priest that year, and was placed in the
pastorate of Hyattsvile, continuing his
studies at the Catholic University, near
Brookland.
Pastor mt HynttsviIIe.
After five years incumbency Of the
Hyattsville pastorate, Father Russell
was called to Baltimore to act as secre-
tary to Cardinal Gibbons. While in that
capacity he wrote a book, '"The Land
OF Sanctuary" a history of religious
toleration in Maryland. 1t treats of the
religion of colonial Maryland. and is ac-
cepted as an authority all over the coun-
try. Father Russell served as secretary
at the Baltimore Cathedral for fourteen
years, leaving three years ago to come
to Washington as rector OF st. Patricks
church, at the death of Rev. Father
Dennis Stafford, his predecessor.
Just before his departure from Balti-
moro, the degree of doctor of divinity
was conferred upon him by st. Charles
College, and the degree of doctor of
laws by Mount st. Mary's Seminary.
Mgr. Russell stands high in the
Catholic Church. and is considered one of
the greatest churchmen and orators of
that faith in the United States.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
ARMY ORDERS.

Leave of absence for six days is granted First Lieut.
FRED W. BUGBEE, TWenty-ffth Infantry,
recruiting officer.
CAPT. EASTON r. GIBSON. Thirteenth Infantry.
j. de+ailcd a member Of the examining board
1T Fort LeavenwOrth. hanS-, vice Capt WILL
IAN NJ FASSETT. Thirteenth Infantry.
Second Lieut. PHILIP s GAGE Coast ArtiIleTy
Corrs, is relieved from assignment to the l54th
Company and placed on the unassigned list He
will report 10 the commanding officer. artillery
district Of Portland.
Each Of the following named officers upon his relief
from duty as aid-de-Gmp to Mai. Gen.
CHARLES l. HODGES, United States army.
and upon the expiration of any leave Of ab-
sence which may be granted to him win proceed
to Join his proper station: First Lieut. WALTER
s. GRANT, Third Cavalry, and First Lieut-
CARROLL &. HODGES, Twenty ninth In
fantry.
Capt GEORGE H. JAMERSON. TTenty-ninth In
fantry will repair to this city and report on
March -. 1911. to the Chief Of staff.
Leave Of absence for two months surgeons csr-
tifCatP Of disability is granted Capt JOSEPH
II. PEIOT Ordnance Department
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02

A manifesto to the Daughters Of the
American Revolution has been issued by
number of Washington admirers OF
Mrs Matthew T. Scott. the president
general of the order, and candidate FOR
reelection to that Office next month.
The document deals principally with
recital of the achievements of Mrs. Scott
during her term as executive. and calls
on ali the members who dksire the con-
tinued prosperity of the D. A. r. to
re-elect Mrs. Scott as president general
This paper is-signed by Mrs. Mabel G.
Swormstedt. Mrs. Lula r. Hoover. Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey, Mrs. Marie W.
Bodgkins. Mrs. Helen NJ. Boynton and
Mrs. Belle Merrill Draper. Washington
Daughters who are high in the councils
of Mrs. Scott's party.
True to feminine instinct. the document
contains postscript. IL deals with the
assertion OF Mrs. Scott's opponents that
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut.. H T. SHOEMAKER and NIidshipman Il.
o. WILLS. detached duty Lancaster. connection
crew Utah; to duty New York ShipbuildinZ
Company Camden. y. J.. connection fitting out
Utah and duty on board when placed in cUm-
mission.
Paymaster's Clerk ]. V. FULLER, placed on the
2etirel list Of officers Of the navy from Fehr1Ary
"a, 1911.
PaymAstsr's Clerk S. VI. KATZER, appninted
paymastsr's clerk in the navy duty naval station.
San Juan, Porto Rico.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
old Master I. sofa

London. March 2.-The Times says that
Baron Seville has sold from his collec-
tion at Knole a Gainsborough picture OF
Miss Linley and her brother, Thomas. one
OF the artists most beautiful works The
price paid is not far short of 5000. 900.
The name of the buyer is not given. Miss
Lindley, who married Sheridan, also sat
to Reynolds.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
Fear Damage to German Trade.

Berlin. March 1.-The central committee
OF the Commercial Treaty Association has
published a formal complaint that the
reciprocity agreement
will damage the German export trade, in
asmuch as the reductions OF duties pro-
vided for in the agreement do not apply
to German goods.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
DEATH OF WAR VETERAN.

Gen. Melbourne Stricken in Long
Island, n. Y.
News has been received here OF the
death on Monday OF Gen. Wilbur Fiske
Melbourne. eighty-two years old, form
erly of this city. at the home OF daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clarence Busch, OF Great Neck
Long Island, n. Y, from a stroke of
paralysis.
Gen. Melbourne lived in Washington for
years, and was at one time connected
with the War Department. He was a
native of Kentucky, and served in the
Mexican and civil wars.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02

Wife of Retiring Senator from Mich
igan Entertained by Mrs. Young.
Countess MoItke Goes to Visit
Parents in Boston-ReceptiOn at
the Congressional Club.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
JOHN M. CARRERE
DIES OF INJURIES
Noted Architect ThrOWnfrOm
Taxi in Collision.
DID MUCH MUNICIPAL WORK

Firm Drew Plans for Many Build
ings in Large Cities, Including the
ton-Had Begun Work of Artistic
Rebuilding of Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
ADMIRAL Curnon-Howe Dead.

London, March 1.-AdmiraI Sir ASHTON
curzon-Howe. comniander-In-chief at
Portsmouth. died to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02
Judicial Council for Youth.

JUuICIHI NUuHCII TUT IUuIH'
Paris, March 1.-The court has ap-
pointed a judicial council for Claude Cast
son of the late President of
the republic, who lately became involved
IN difficulties over a peark necklace.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02

Countess Moltke, wife OF the DAN
ish Minister, has gone to Boston to spend
some time with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer, owing to the
illness of the former.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-02

Mrs. Scott, wife of Senator Nathan B.
Scott, of West Virginia, entertained
company of distinguished women at
luncheon yesterday in honor of Mrs. NJ.
A. Hanna.