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Evening star., 1911-06-03
Americans Fighting for Madero.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Pay as high as $50 a day is the lur,
that draws Americans into the insur.
recto army in Mexico. according to G
8. Wilson. a Soldier Of fortune" who
has arrived In Chicago Il believe that
fully IS per cent of the insurrectos do
not know why they are fighting" VIII
son says. They love Madero and
honor him for his philanthropy. and
On the other hand. there is only one
reason why Americans are in the ranks
Of the insurrectos. They are paid al
higher rates. some Of the so-called
crack shots getting as high as $50 a
day from Madero. Several of the
Americans also are ex-convicts and
men who do not hesitate to face any
kind Of danger"
Evening star., 1911-06-03
FOUR NEW HOUSES WILL
HAVE MAGNIFICENT VIEW
Kennedy Bros. Building Row in
WoodIey Place Overlooking
Rock Greek Valley.

In few sections Of the city has the de-
velopment been more rapid or more sub
stantial than 1t has in the area, several
blocks in extent. adjacent to the north
end OF the new Connecticut Avenue
bridge. and in this same neighborhood a
new building project is under way on
moro advanced lines than anything which
has been attempted in vicinity which
is noted for its handsome homes. This
latest Improvement consists Of q row of
four houses which are being built in
Woodley place by Kennedy Brothers.
operative builders.
Work on these houses was started about
a month ago and 1t is expected they will
be ready for the late autumn market in
November. The location chosen for this
improvement 10 unique in that the lots on
the east side Of Woodiey place are nearly
fifty feet above Cathedral avenue. which
at this point slopes downward sharply
into Rock Creek valley. On this account
the new houses will have q view Of Rock
Creek Park and the valley. which never
can be taken from them by obstructing
buildings.
Because Of the unusual possibilities Of
the location. the builders are giving a par
ticularly careful treatment to the rear
Of the new houses-in fact, placing the
same finish upon the backs Of the houses
vantage OF the view of the valley, the
builders are constructing unusually wide
porches on the rear Of each floor level.
The dwellings will be placed on the market
at a price Of $21 600 for each Of the two
center houses and s22, 500 for each of the
already been sold from the builders
plans.
Evening star., 1911-06-03
Would Be Reported a. Il Was.
from the widow.

"Oflcer." demanded the horrided lady
on beholding q curious mob following up
pretty girl. ''if you don't arrest that
woman In that disgraceful harem skirt
I'll report you at headquarters!'
replied the gaping ofaeer, abruptly turn
ing back. BE following wild tn crowd.
O'vs strayed dve blocks away from me
beat"
Evening star., 1911-06-03
OF Spanish Mission Type.

The general architectural scheme In the
whole improvement is after the Spanish
style, the two center houses being par
ticularly fine examples Of the Spanish
mission type. All four buildings will have
red tile roofs, sloping both front and
back. The houses on each end of the
row have roofs with fve-foot overhang.
finished with heavy brackets and ex-
posed timbers.
Each of the houses is thirty feet wide
and contains three stories and basement.
The entrance hall in each house will be
twelve feet wide, with a colonial stair
case leading to the floor above. In ad-
dition. the first floor will contain q draw
ing room. large dining room, wains-
coted in mahogany and with beam CELL
ing, a kitchen, pantry. with built-in re-
frigerator and lavatory. The second floor
plan includes large living room opening
on the big rear porch and two sleeping
rooms and bath. The third floor plan
contemplates four bedrooms and bath. In
the basement will be a servants room and
bath. freproof garage. laundry, the heat
ing plant and a storage room and bill
Hard room.
A private driveway will circle all four
houses. with entrances provided from 1t
to each OF the four garages which will
be under the Kitchens Of the new houses.
Evening star., 1911-06-03
In Desirable Location.

The location Of the building is q very
desirable ono. because 1t is In the same
neighborhood as many Of the more I'm
portant government departments. Only
half a block away is the State, War
and Navy building. while in the very
rear Of the building Is the Lemon
building, which Is occupied sby branch
OF the War Department.
The first floor Of the new structure
Is to be used exclusively for holding
examinations for aspirants for gov
ernmental positions This floor has a
twenty-foot entrance hall, trimmed
with marble. The secofid. third. fourth
and fifth floors will be used for the
clerks and other employees Of the COM
mission. while the sixth floor will be
occupied by the commission itself On
the sixth floor there will be a very
large reception hall in the center, with
the offices OF the commissioners group
ed around it,
Victor J. Evans, a local patent attor-
ney. Is the owner Of the new building,
which is being built at a cost Of about
5000 900.
The plans for the new structure were
made by Appleton p. Clark, jr. a local
architect, while the S. ]. Prescott Com
pany has the contract for the construc-
tion.
Work was started on the building
about March l. and 1t is to be ready
for the occupation Of the commission
by August 1.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
MARKHAM DECLINES ID ACCEDE ID THE
 UNIONS DEMANDS
Positively Refuses to Agree to Terms
 Proposed by Federation.

Chicago. Sept. 2-Letters of request for another conference sent by the off cials of the Federated shopmcn to the Illinois Central management were not answered today.
 The letter stated that a reply is de- sired by Tuesday morning Union off cials say they have compiled with the technicality requiring thirty days not ice of termination of the existing con- tract with the road. They maintain, however that should President Mark ham ignore the request for another conference. they would not consider themselves bound to wait until the end of September to take whatever action might be decided upon. The railroad natly refused to deal with the federa- tion and the matter of reaching a set tlement of the question rests entirely with the international unions After a conference of union heads today it was stated no action will be taken until Tuesday.
 Even if Markham again refuses to receive them it is believed the union men here will defer final action until they hear definitely the reply of Krutt- schnitt to union men now in san Fran cisco.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
MEN LOSE LIVES IN YAWNING MAW
 OF STORMY LAKE

Toledo. Sept 2-Preparations for the celebration of Labor day in this city were halted today while citizens lent aid in search for bodies of city off cials and employees who were drown ed early today when a launch sunk by being rammed by the barge Philip Minch.
 only one of eight persons aboard escaped The drowned are. Harry Batch, councilman; James Mister, SUI perintendent water works; Thomas Purcell. master mechanic at water works: Fred Shane, director of public service: William Blatt. waterworks in- spector: William Carroll. bookkeeper at waterworks. and Rudolph Yunker-
 One man, Michael Mayer, engineer of the launch, was saved. The men left for Kelly's Island to fish until Monday night The barge struck the launch amidships and cut it in two.
 The water vas rough and no one had time to grab life preservers. eN- cepting Minch. who thus kept afloat an hour until picked up by the crew of the barge.
 It seems the barge which was bound in. signaIed to pass on the port side but suddenly the launch veered direct lv across the channel path of the coal laden vessel. which struck it with great force. Up to midn ght none of the bodies had been recovered.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
German Emperor Says Many
 Complimentary Things HE TALKS OF KINSHIP
Says We're Really Blood Relatives and Then Sends a Cablegram of Friendship To President William H. Taft.

Berlin. Sept 2.-The gift of the American people to the German nation a replica of the Washington statue of General Baron Von Steuben, Prussian and American general was unveiled at Potsdam today in the presence of the German imperial family. a large as semblage of foreign statesmen and German diplomats.
 The monument was presented to the Emperor William by Congressman Richard Bartholdt, Missouri. and c. B. Wolfram. New York. special ambassa- dors of President Taft. Both Bartholdt in his presentation speech and the em- peror in his reply. emphasized blood re- latiOnship between German and Ameri- can peoples and the long friendship of the two nations. The unveiling Of the statue was one feature of this years celebration of the battle of the Sedan, one of the principal naval holidays of Germany.
 The ceremony also served as a fare well to American ambassador pr. David Jayne Hill. as immediately after the ceremony. Hill presented his letters of recall He was received in private au- dience by the emperor Mrs Hill, at the same time. was received by Elm press Auguste Victoria The dedica- tory services were short After Elm peror William had arrived and greeted the guests. Dr. Hill presented the spe- cial ambassadors to his majesty
 When the emperor had concluded his address. he signalled that tho statue be unveiled and stood with his officers at salute while the American anthem was played and the guard of honor defiled before the statue. Prince Joa- chim carrying the flag between two giant non- commissioned officers. The emperor talked for some time to sculptor Albert Jaegers. whom he dec orated with the Order Of the Red Eagle fourth class He also conversed half an hour with many other Ameri- cans. After Hilrs audience, luncheon was served in the marble hall of the palace which was attended by many Americans. During luncheon the em- peror called for three cheers for the American president and people and later sent the following cablegram to President Taft: "Steuben monument just unveiled. Tn own name and name of the German people. I thank you most heartily for the beautiful gift which bears such a gratifying testimony to the friendship between the German and American nations" The monu- mon. u-as arac+ad ,1pdar tho ,r-aIfo ,f the Potsdam palace, from window of which the empress and Mrs. Hill watched the ceremonies.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
HIS CASE GOES OVER
The Judge Says That The Trial Must Be Finished Next Week if Court Has to Remain in Session Day and Night.

Chesterfield Courthouse. Sept = Henry Clay Beattie. Jr. who is now undergoing trial for the alleged mur- der of his young wife on the Midlo- thian pike late last July while on motoring trip. and who expected today to take the stand in his own de fenSe. will not testify until Monday. when the case of the defense, will rest.
 POStpOuement of the BedJtIc teSti- mony was occasioned by the desire Of the counsed for the accused C" have a final conference with the prIs- oner over Sunday as to details or his testimony In granting the con tiunance. Judge Watson asked the in- dulgence of the jurors. promising them next week to hold court day and night in order to bring the case to a speedy end. It seemed tonight the case will be in the hands of the jury not later than the middle ot next week
 only two important witnesses were on the stand today one was Charle~ II. Kestlcrberg and the other William IT. sam lSbl- ] utA lrSliAltu lridtilE tp an alleged rObber seen on the pike. and the latter also to the relations between Beattie and Beulsh Binford. The result was a clash of counsel Tn. state is said to intend next week. it Beattie takes the stand and sticks tr the story told the coroner. to put the girl on the stand to controvert many statements he made
 Besides the girl. it is also intended t. confront the accused with tw" cousins. Paul and Henry This is to be the climax of the trial The defense asked the court to To- maud Beattie to the Richmond jail over Sunday. as better arrangements could be made there than in Chester field for conference. but the court denied the request saving people iG Richmond objected to Beauties pres ence there
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
WIND CUT UP HIGH LINKS BUT II WAS
 FUN FOR BEACHEY

Boston, Sept. 2-During a tricky wind today. which made other aviators remain in hangars. Lincoln Beachey arose in a Curtiss biplane and raced fifteen miles from Blue hill observa- tory and return, circled a field and then flew off to the Boston light course. 8 miles and came back, an easy winner of both events. as he had no opposition. during the Boston liar ward aero meet here today.
 This makes $29O0 in prize money Beachey won at the meet He left tonight for Wheeling to fill an engage ment A bomb dropping contest was won this morning by Harry Atwood. with Beachey second. JOsepr 4. Cum mings of East Boston, fell 150 feet into Dorchester bay He was badly hurt, but not seriously.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
DELIVERY HORSE
 GRADUATES INTO
 A PRIZE WINNER

Readvillc, Mass, Sept. 2-The grand circuit meet closed here today with a renewal of the Massachusetts stake, begun in 1896 It was won this year by R. T. C.. who made one of the greatest records of this years history on the American turf Two years ago he was a delivery horse He practically had no opposition to- day as he won three straight heats. the best time being 2:11l; slowest in the history of the stake. Sue D. took second; F. M. D, third.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
GOTCH Is READY FOR
 GREAT RUSSIAN LION
Labor Day Will Witness Meeting Be
 tween the I've Giadiators.

Chicago. Sept . Their training ended. Frank Gotch, champion. and George Hackenschmidt, challenger. are just waiting The two giants of the wrestling mat will clash Monday afternoon at the American league baseball park for the championship of the world Today Gotch took little light exercise. Just to keep things soft and pliable.' while the Russian lion. or Russian bear. as some sport ling authorities have dubbed him. be- cause of his sloWness. took ten mile walk and run, then lounsed around. Fear that Gotch might OverdO his training work was allayed this after noon when several experts in physical culture saw the Iowa farmer as he lay lon the rubbing table.
 Never before did man look so Cit" is the universal opinion among those who know" Just to show them his condition. GOtch took on Joe Rogers and Jesse Westergard, the lat ter considered Gotch's nearest rival in America, and went two fast bouts, without a seconds rest between them. Neither man could do a thing to Gotch They left the mat puffing like porpoises. while the champion scarcely noticed the eNertion. It is officially announced tonight that Gctch will weigh 2O7. while Hacken- schmidt's weight will be 224. This is eight pounds heavier for Gotch than when he defeated the Russian here three years ago Betting took an i'm petUs today. as reports of the fine condition of Gotch became known. He is now a to 8 favorite; with few takers. as against even money the first parJ of the week
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
ALLEGED DYNAMITE
 ARTIST WILL HAVE BRAND NEW STAMP

Washington Sept. "A design for la new McNamarr defense fund stamp submitted to the pOstoffice depart ment by Frank Morrison. secretary of the American Federation of Labor. has been approved by Third Assist ant Postmaster General Britt The new stamp differs materially from the original McNamara stamp. The word stamp is eliminated. coloring lighter and it is octOgonal instead of oblong. Under regulations of the postoffice. the new stamp may not be placed on the address side of an envelope or package, but may be placed on the reverse side. If the stamp be placed on the address side the letter may be sent to the dead letter office as
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
ARCTIC MAPS MUST
 ALL BE REMODELED

New York, Sept. An present-day Arctic maps will have to be remodeled as a result of the work of the Ander- son Stefansou expedition of the American Museum of Natural His tory. Explorers, who will return to civilization next year. after four years exploration on the Alaskan coast, give some detail of their find ings in d series of letters just re- ceived by museum authorities. They are bringing back complete surveys of Langton bay. Horton river and several other uncharted regions.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
ATWOOD WILL ATTEMPT
 4 4O0O MILE FLIGHT

Boston. Sept. 2.-Harry N. Atwood aviator. today announced he will be- gin a transcontinental flight from San Francisco, to the Atlantic coast, Sep tembcr IT
 After I complete this transconti- mental flight he said,"it will he a long time before I again appear at an avia- tor competitive meet I shall leave the Pacific coast for New York city via aeroplane. September r. Probably I shall go the Southern route, via Los Angeles and Kansas city, thence tO Chicago, Buffalo, Albany and New York
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
ITS DAY OF REST
 FOR PRESIDENT TAFT
President and Party Lounge About on
 Board the MayfIower.

Isleboro. Me Sept 2-President Tafts first day at Isleboro was one of rest which was broken only by a luncheon given by Mrs Taft at noon on board the yacht Mayflower To- night the presidential party is staying aboard the yacht, which is anchored in Ames Cove A stiff southwest wind promises a heavy sea tomorrow The president plans to leave at four o'clock tomorrow for Beverly.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
THEY HAD A REAL
 NICE, QUIET TIME
Land Registration Passed of Without
 Even Remote Sign of Disorder.

Minot N. NJ. Sept. 2-What is de- clared the most orderly registration ever conducted by the government for homestead lands in the country closed tonight for lands of the BerthOld Indian reservation. The total registration ap- proXimates 21.O0O ot which 12.600 reg istered here. Judge Whitten. in charge for the government announced that 500 names will be drawn beginning Septem- Der and continuing three days
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03

LURE OF PHOENIX DRAWS ST. CLAIR
 TO FORMER HOME

Opie Read, the Chicago nov elist, once wrote a story about a stream over in Tennessee. the waters of which possessed a most peculiar quality It was said that any one who drank of them was sure to return to drink again.
 Phoenix doesn't have a stream of that sort. but it possesses the quality just the same: and this fact is eXemplified in the case of H E. St Claire. who returned yesterday from months outing at Long Beach. St. Claire recently sold his in- terest in the McNeil business when he decided to leave the city for a years rest But the lure of the place was too much for him and he is back look ing for an investment in which to place the proceeds of his business. Of course there will be no trouble about that mat ter. just as there is no doubt about the permanency of his residence here.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
MEET AT DENVER

Denver. Colo- Sept 2-EmpIoyine printers of the 'miIe high city, are preparing for a high old time when the members of the Ben Franklin clubs and United Typothetae come here this month for their annual na- tional convention. Plans were com pleted today for excursions to various points of interest in Colorado. ban Guets and other entertainments.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
CUT \ SMALL SLICE
 FROM WORLDS RECORD
Durham Hits Up Terrific Pace On
 Track at Brighton Beach.

New York. Sept Bob Burmdn. driving a powerful Benz, made a new worlds record of 1:37S7 for two miles at BrightOn Beach track today. The first mAc was 1892, just a fifth of a second behind his own record. made on the same track last year He hit up tremendous pace the second mile and at the end had beaten De Palma's record of 1:40.55 made at Syracuse last year.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
.M'LOUGHLIN WINS
 THE SEMI FINALS

Newport. Sept. 2.-Maurice F. Me Loughlin of San Francisco today won the right play in championship tennis finals with the holder Larned. by de- feating Beals C. Wright in the final elimination match. at Newport links. three sets to one. Scores: 5-4. 7-5. 6-3.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
.HA! HA! SAYS BILL
 THEN DOCTORS COME
Laughing Freak Has the Best Time of
 Anybody Alive.

San Bernardino, Sept. Civilian Benson, known here as Laughing Rill,' started laughing yesterday when his friends played a joke on him. He laughted all night and until a late hour today, when physicians, called by his alarmed relatives, succeeded in Quieting him
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
RIVERS AND KILBANE
 FIGHT ON LABOR DAY

Los Angeles. Sept. 2-Joe Rivers. of Los Angeles and Johnny Kilhane. Of Cleveland. matched for a twenty round fight here on Labor Day. have finished training Each iS confident of victory They expect to make 122 pounds at 10 o'clock Monday morning easily. The winner will meet Frankie COnley here on September 90.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
MAN WAS CREMATED
 IN AN AER0PLANE
Life of Another Was Crushed Out by a
 Heavy Motor.

Buc. France. Sept 2-Eigh; army officers left in Buc aeroplane this morning for the maneuvers of the sev- enth army corps near Chalors- Sur Marne. Six reached their destination the other two are dead Lieutenant Jacques de Grailly was burned to death in midair in his machine. Captain dc Canine was crushed under 5 heavy motor after a fall from great height.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
AERONAUT DROWNS
 IN SHALLOW LAKE

Charlotte. N. C.. Sept 2-After making a balloon ascension at Lake wood park. q pleasure resort and making a fireworks display from the basket beneath while high in the air, IT. c Brown, a daring young aeronaut of Michigan. fell with his parachute into lake of shallow water and drowned before the eyes of thousands. It was impossible to reach him in time to be of any assis- tanCe
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
CAN'T AFFORD MORE
 THAN ONE OR TWO

Tarrytown. N. Y. Sept. Zone hun dred thousand dollars a room is the estimated cost of the addition to be built on the Rockefeller mansion here, work on which has just commenced. There will be ten rooms in all, costing about $1.OO0. 900. For two years the Pocantico Hills mansion will remain closed. while the building is in prog ress,
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
MEN KILLED WHILE
 SEEKING SAFETY

San Francisco. Sept. 2-Fleeing with other workmen to escape a land slide at the mouth of Ransom tun- mel, Ocean Shore railroad, near Half Moon bay today, s Papas and George Zorakis were struck by train as they crossed the tracks and killed.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
THE RIGHT PERSON.

Telling the right person just the right thing at the right time ;, -oftentimes it's a difficult mat ter: but want advertisers are doing it every day with splendid results.
 Want Ads are bringing employ CTS and employees together. re- storing lost articles. providing tenants for landlords. bringing roomers to furnished houses. es-
 tablishing businesses. introducing
 buyers and sellers, furnishing
 capital for business enterprises
 these and scores of similar un-
 dertakings of the business world
 as well as the realm of the
 household are influenced each
 day by the Wants.
 The Wants are sure indica- ton of what's most needed in
 every line of human endeavor.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
FAD HITS OMAHA
That City is Latest to Adopt Commis
 sion Form of Government.

Omaha, Sept At a special cleo tion today, Omaha adopted the com mission form for its city government, by a vote of 5341 to 2345. The Op- position claims less than third of the registered voters of the city voted. New city officials under the commits sion form were elected for May, 1912.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03
SECOND MATE FINDS
 GRAVE IN OCEAN

Santa Barbara. Sept. Word has reached here that the second mate of the lumber schooner Comet. stranded on the coast of san Miguel island. was drowned yesterday while swimming to the wreck from the crews camp ashore. His name IS unknWn here.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-03

Chicago. Sept. 2.-Inquiry into rates in the transportation of wool. hides. and pelts from western points will be begun here Wednesday before Inter state Commerce Commissioner PrOuty, following protests by western growers that rates were increased 33 Is per cent since the passage of the Hepburn act The hearing here follows similar sessions at Albuquerque. Denver, Salt Lake. Phoenix and Portland. Growers are expected to testify that rates are too high as compared with rates in other commodities, and that wool ship ped in sacks should be given fourth class instead of second class rating, as at present.