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Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
OUTFIT MOVING TO
 BUILD NEW RAILROAD
From Thursdav's Dailv)

The l.. J. Smith Construction com pany of Kansas City, Mo, has just been awarded large contract by the Santa It Prescott & Phoenix Railway company to build line be- ginning at Cedar Glade, Ariz., which is twenty-One miles south of Ash Fork on the main line of the Santa Fe, extending in southeasterly di- reetion thirty-eight miles through the Verde valley The work will be very heavy rock construction, including two tunnels. The company vii! em- ploy on an average a daily force of 1900 men and 400 teams. Outfits are now moving onto the work. They expect to have a full force in opera ton within the next ten days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
WOMAN IS STRANGLED

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13.-Miss Eva Fotheringtom, aged 19 years, was strangled to death here by an automatic dumb waiter.
 The young woman was removing groceries from the lift, when it shot upward. pinning her head against the wall. She was alone in the apart ment at the time and was dead when discovered by her sister. It required twenty minutes for workmen to chop through the wall and release the body
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
YOUNG CHINESE ARE AIDING
 REBELS

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Oct 13.- Fearing the present anti-Msnehu up rising in China may develop into an anti-foreign movement, the Young China association of the United States is preparing to petition Washington to instruct the American officials in China to see that the missionaries, other than Americans, there, main tain absolute neutrality. A donation of S2O.OOO has been sent from here to aid the revolution. This is but a small part of the sum to be sent.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
DROWNS WHEN BOATS
 COLLIDE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. 13.- A launch and two of three boats from the cruiser California were struck by a ferryboat in the bay tonight as they were returning to the cruiser after the reception to President Taft here. About 15O officers and men were thrown into the sea. All are said to have been rescued except one man.
 It was. found later that the man drowned was J. R. Charle, member of the band.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
PREPARE FOR WAR

AMSTERDAM, Oct 13.-The Dutch government is following the example of the Belgium government in pre- pairing for all eventualities. In the different garrison towns on the Ger man frontier secret mobilization tests are taking place.
 These measures are causing great uneasiness among the Dutch people, especially as the government will make no statement as to the motive for such precautions. Queen Wilhel- nina has decided to be present at the next army maneuvers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
DRILLING TO RESUME
From Fridays Daily.)

The Prescott Water Users assoei- ation will resume drilling tomorrow on their well in this city, at the cor ner of Carleton and AlareOn streets, was the announcement made yesterday by those interested in the enterprise. MT. Mercy, professional driller, will have charge of the work. The well reached a depth of 135 feet, when operations were suspended about two weeks ago. The water remains sta tionary at sixteen feet from the sur taee.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
MEXICAN TROOPS MOVE THROUGH
 ARIZONA

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. 13. - President Taft today authorized the issuance of an order permitting Mexi- can troops to pass through American territory from Juarez to Nogales, Arizona. It is said the troops will be used as permanent garrisons in the state of Sinaloa under the com mand of General Pascual Orozeo.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
ON ROAD BUSINESS
EFrom saturdav,s DailYl

T. c. Norris, president of the Ari
 sson Good Roads association, left yes terday for the northern counties on good roads business. He says that since the memorable gathering of the association in Prescott a few weeks ago, he has been deluged with Inquiries from all parts of the cOun- try and there is no doubt but what the movement for better roads is re- ceiving a great amount of interest and prominence throughout the nation.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
WIFE OF EDITOR IS FIRST ID
 REGISTER

STOCKTON, Cal, Oct. l3.-Eliza- beth H. Francis, wife of Phil Francis, editor of local newspaper, claims to have been the first woman in the state to register. "Inside" inform ation of women eligible to register was received by Francis, who hurried his wife to the county clerks office.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
ACCIDENTALLY WOUNDED
lFrOm Saturday,s Daily

C. c. Neillson, a visitor from River side, Cal, while hunting deer in the Skull Valley range on Thursday af ternoon was accidentally shot in the arm by a 30-3O caliber bullet, and arrived in the city yesterday for surgical treatment. He has a flesh wound below the wrist, and who fired the shot is unknown to him. It IS his belief that the shot was fired by other hunters, as no report of the gun was heard by him. He will re- turn home tomorrow via the Grand Canyon.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
GOES TO THE FRONT
From Friday DaiIy)

H. l.. Fishel. who will look after the interests of the s. F. p. & P, as constructing engineer in the building of the new railroad from Cedar Glade to the Verde valley, left for the front yesterday with corps of assistants to establish camp. Several sub contractors of L. !. Smith & Co. have arrived at Cedar Glade. and with the coming of outfits from the main line of the Santa Fe, active work will be started by the first of next week.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
CANANEA STRIKE SETTLED BY
 MANAGER

CANANEA. Mex, Oct. I3.-Dr. L. D. Rieketts. general manager of the Cananea Consolidated Copper com pany. arrived here today in his spec ial ear from Hermosillo. As the re- suit of his visit the men in one mine returned to work and those who struck in the other mine are expected to return to work tomorrow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
MEXICAN REBELS ARRIVE IN
 DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Oct. 13.-Eseo- boza, the Mexican politieial maleon- tent. arrived in Douglas today and now is at the International hotel with forty of his men, all unarmed. He came here after fight at the Fl Tigre mines. He says he is will ing to surrender if guaranteed justice.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
SENTENCED FOR LIFE

CHICAGO. IT., Oct 12.-Guiseppe Nicholosi and his brother CameIlo were sentenced to life imprisonment Tor Kidnapping little Angelo Marine two months ago. The ease excited national attention. Camello's wife was given seven years. Her mother was acquitted. The kidneping was a straight black hand ease in which a ransom of $500 was demanded
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
ACQUITTED OF CHARGE
From Friday's Daily.)

F. E. Small, manager of the Brook lyn-Arizona mine in the eastern part of the county, was arraigned at May CT Wednesday, before a jury in Judge Knapp's court, on the charge of as- sault with a deadly weapon several days ago on D. E. Anderson, and found not guilty.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
PIONEER WOMAN DIES
TFrom saturday's pailyl

Mrs. Isabel Gutierrez, for over a quarter of a century a resident of this city, and an estimab!e woman, passed away yesterday morning at her home from cancer. from which afflictiOn she had been a sufferer for several years. She is survived by a husband and son. She was Az years old and a native of Mexico
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
STEEL
 CONCERN FAILS

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 13. - The western steel corporations capitalized at $20,000,00O, was placed in the hands of a received yesterday It is stated that the assets are S37.O0O.OOO greater than the liabilities.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
ID USE
 AEROPLANES

ROME, Italy, Oct. 13.-Four aero planes will be sent to Tripoli to be operated by Italian officers. At tempts will be made to drop bombs in the camps of the enemy.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
BUYS REAL ESTATE
From Saturday's Dailyl

F. NJ. Murphy has sold to the A. J. Head Lumber company a lot in the old baseball park in the northwestern part of the city for the sum of s25O, the deed being filed for record yes terday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
WOMEN ANXIOUS ID VOTE ON
 LIQUOR

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Oct. I3.-The women in Watts suburb all register ed today so as to be able to vote at the liquor election to be held in the village on November 18th.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
SELLS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Warren G. Davis of Mayer, has disposed of considerable personal property in that town to Mrs. A. M. George. The property consists of dorses, harness and wagons.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18

Oil placer location blanks-the only 1ind with which to make valid To- sale at the Journal Miner ,ffice. -
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REPUBLICAN
FOR GOVERNOR

l hereby announce myself as candidate for the nomination for Governor of Arizona subject to the approval of the voters at the Re publican Primary, October 24th, 1911.
 GEO. U. YOUNG.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-18

CuDJtCJ IO lue dcIlOH Ol hePuD4lCdu
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR REPRESENTATIVE
 MARK BRADLEY Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR REPRESENTATIVE
 w. E. GLENN Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR REPRESENTATIVE
 CHAS. HUGHES Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR REPRESENTATIVE
 E. FRESHMAN Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary. October 24. 1911 FOR SUPERIOR JUDGE
 FRANK O. SMITH Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24. 1911. FOR CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
 J. M. WATTS Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October q, 1911. FOR SHERIFF
 CHAS. C. KELLER Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October q, 1911. FOR TREASURER
 CHAS. E. GENTRY Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24. 1911. FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
 G. w. PERSONS Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR COUNTY 
 E. J. MITCHELL Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR .. THoS. E. CAMPBELL .. Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF ROADS
 C. w. BENNETT Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF ROADS
 THOS. N. CHILDERS Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24. 1911 FOR SURVEYOR
 w. H. MERRITT Subject to the action of Republican
 Primary, October 24, 1911. FOR SURVEYOR
 J. WA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
VOLUNTEER LIFE GUARDS.
Ten High School Boys as Assistants
at BATHING Beach.

A volunteer life guard squad. consist
ing Of ten high school boys, to aid the
overworked regular life guards at the
District bathing beach. has been organ
tied by Supt. w. B. Hudson, in charge
Of the pools. The volunteers serve
without compensation, the appropriation
for the beach being limited. The boys
are under the direction of the assistant
superintendent, DR.. A. M. Zinkhan, and
Weston Hyde, captain Of the corps The
District provides only three regular
life guards.
With more than 1900 men and boys
in the pools yesterday. the regular
guards had more than they could do.
especially as many Of those in the pools
were learners in the art Of swimming
DR.. Hudson has received requests
from women living in Washington to
extend the time allowed them for the
use Of the pools. DR.. Hudson said to-
day that he did not see how he could
give them more time, but that he in
tended to recommend that a special
pool for the use Of women at all times
be provided In the appropriation bill
for next year.
A plan to add to the fund for the
beach has been advanced by DR.. Hud
son. The bathing suits and locker rent
derive a revenue Of about $500. This
money is now turned into the Treasury.
DIR. Hudson wants 1t placed at the dis
posai Of the auditor to be expended on
the bathing beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
BRINGS CARGO OF ICE.
Schooner Greeley Arrives at Alex
andria From Kennebec River.

The four-masted schooner Gen. E S..
Greeley, an old trader to this port, ar
rived at Alexandria Saturday night with
about 500 tons Of ice from the Kennebec
river for the Mutual Ice Company. The
work of unloading the cargo was started
this morning and it is expected that be-
fore the end of the week the vessel will
be ready to go to Georgetown to load
Cumberland coal for a New England
point.
The Greeley sailed from the Kennebec
June % and had head winds all the way
TO the Chesapeake. She passed Cape
Henry early Wednesday morning with
out being reported and lay two days In
the mouth of the river awaiting a tug
boat The Greeley is under the command
of Capt. Brockett, we'll known at this
port as master of the schooner Helen H.
Benedict
While in command of that vessel. Just
iprior TO the Spanish-American war, Capt.
Brockett rescued a large number of men
from the steamer William H. Hawkins.
which was on a filibustering expedition
20 Cuba and which was in bad condition
because of leaks. Ten minutes after the
men were taken off the sinking vessel
she went down.
The schooner Maria o. Teel will follow
the Greeley at Alexandria with ice. She
should arrive about the middle OF the
coming week.
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DEATH OF MISS IRENE GIBSON.
Was Formerly Employed in Public
and Congressional Libraries.

Following an illness Of several months.
Miss Irene Gibson. an employe OF the
Library of Congress and formerly con-
nected with libraries in different parts
OF the country. died yesterday at the
Women's Hospital, Detroit, Mich. She
was taken to her home in Detroit
early this spring from Providence HOS
pital, where she was a patient Wmle
In this city her home was at 13H Cor
coran street northwest.
Miss Gibson, who was graduate and
post-graduate Of the Detroit High School.
took up special studies at Columbia
University and received her library edu-
cation at the New York State Library
School, becoming connected with the De-
troit Public Library In 1887.
Miss Gibson accepted a position at the
ST. Louis Public Library in 1894 and two
years later she was appointed cataloguer
in the public documents library in this
city In 1898 Miss Gibson was made as
sista1t librarian at the Washington Pub
lie Library and In 1902 entered the Con-
gfessional Library assistant in the
other division. she was in charge Of the
distribution Of publications. at the time
OF her death She was versed in French,
German and Italian, and was considered
an accomplished linguist
Funeral services will be held IN Detroit
and interment viii be in Woodmere ceme-
terry, that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
HOLDS OPENING SERVICE.
Congregation in New Union Church
Building at North Beach.

Rev. DR.. W. v. Tudor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South Of Washington
Yesterday preached the opening sermon of
the new Union Church at North Beach,
Nd. a village composed mostly Of sum-
mer homes Of Washington people. To-
Gated about a mile from Chesapeake
Beach.
The new church was organized in Wash
ington last March, and since then the
necessary money has been pledged to con-
struct the building. which has just been
completed. A collection was taken at
the opening service yesterday. and
enough money was guaranteed to insure
the paying Of the Indebtedness on the
church within a very short time. The
membership Is composed Of adherents to
practically every Protestant denomina-
ton, and services will be held each Sun
day afternoon at o'clock during the
summer months. conducted by pastors of
the different Washington churches and
laymen. The speakers are to be sup
piled by the Washington Young Mems
Christian Association.
The following. all residents of this city,
compose the Official board of the new
church: W. e. suddarth. chairman; R.
8. Whaley, secretary and treasurer: ].
p. Tfmberlake, L. NJ Cleveland, G. A.
Forbes, J. H. Bangs and J. D. Conyng-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
Turnverein Officers Installed.

The Induction OF its new officers and
the discussion Of plans for an italian
night on the clubhouse lawn July IT were
the features Of tho meeting OF the Co
lumbia Turnverein yesterday. Vice Presi-
dent Beauverd installed the new Officers.
who are as follows: DR.. Kurt Voelckner.
president: r. E. Mann. secretary; Oscar
Schleichert, librarian: Kurt HALTER, sec
opd color guard: William Nordhoff. chair
man Of the school committee; August
Link. chairman of the auditing commit
tee; Charles Spies, chairman Of the house
committee: John Alt. chairman OF the
entertainment COMMITTEES. and William {.
Dckstein, superintendent Of the hall.
President Voelckner, in his annual ad-
dress, referred to the granddaughter
national convention. which is to be held
in this city in october, land urged his
hearers to cooperate In making II q
success.
The building and finance committee re.
ported progress in tho matters assigned
to their charge and had the corner stone
of the proposed new addition to the
building on exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
ANACOSTIA.

The July meeting of the board of d.
rectors of the German Orphan Asylum
Of Anacostia was held yesterday after
noon at the institution on Good Hope
road. with President Fred Imhoff pre-
siding. It was announced that this in
stitution, as well as the Rupert Home
for the Aged. had been remembered in
the will Of the late Caroline Appich.
each receiving $3.50. Following the
meeting a supper was served.
Rev. Mr. Cochran Of Caroline county,
Md. conducted his first services yester-
day as pastor of the two Methodist
Episcopal churches in the Camp
Springs circuit. Rev. DR.. w. r. F.
Sumwalt, district superintendent, had
been trying to secure a permanent rec
tor for these churches for a long time.
and the congregation Is much pleased
with the selection. Mr.. Cochran takes
the place Of the Rev. J. w. Huddleson
Of Tenleytown. who has been conduct
ing services temporarily.
Policemen Stewart and Dent Of the
eleventh police precinct yesterday ar
rested Montelle Simms and Henry
Broxton. both of Hillsdale, charged
with keeping unmuzzled dogs. Each
deposited IS for his appearance in
court. which was forfeited.
The July meeting Of the Randle
Highlands Citizens Association will be
held tomorrow evening in the Baptist
Church on 22d street, when arrange
ments probably will be made for a
housewarming at the new engine
house, which is almost completed
Officers have been elected by Mineola
Tribe, No. IA. Improved Order of Red
Men of Anacostia. for the coming year
as follows: w. J. Mitchell. sachem: r.
A. HUMPHREYS. senior sycamore; H. NJ.
Carver. junior sycamore; w. N. Swim
dells, prophet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
TAILOR ENDS HIS LIFE
BY JUMPING INTO CANAL
His Widow Claims the Body, Which
Is Prepared for Shipment
to Baltimore.

Mrs. Volopecky, wife Of Albert Vol
opecky, a tailor of Baltimore, came to
this city today and claimed the body OF
her husband, who committed suicide in
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal yester-
day. This afternoon an undertaken pre-
pared the body for burial and sent 1t
to Baltimore.
It was about o'clock yesterday after
noon when Volopecky reached point a
short distance from the Aqueduct bridge
captain of canal boat No. 81, telling the
latter. stranger to him, Of his troubles.
II want to cross the river here" Volo-
pecky Informed Capt. Whitecloud. II
don't want to ruin my good clothes.
Would you mind letting me have an old
pair OF pants
Capt. Whitecloud was willing to &C.
commodate the stranger. and the latter
soon donned the borrowed garment. The
stranger then said he was in trouble and
that he could no longer stand the worry.
He then jumped into the canal.
William French, captain Of boat 81,
one of several boatmen on the towpath
at the time Volopecky went overheard,
went to the aid Of Capt Whitecloud. A
net and pole were thrown to the strug-
Cling man, but the latter, declaring his
life was his own, ordered away his would
be rescuers.
Soon the tailor was out Of sight. The
police were notified and search for the
body was instituted. There was no sign
Of life when the body was recovered and
it was taken to the morgue. Letters
found in pockets Of the clothing gave
the identity of the deceased. Several Of
the letters were from business men, ask
ing him to come to work for them.
Papers taken from the clothing showed
the deceased carried insurance Of 81. 900
in j. F. Wissner Conclave, No. 458. Or
der of Heptasophs. 1t is said that Volo-
pecky had been employed in several Vir-
ginia cities from time to time, including
Richmond Norfolk. Charlottesville and
Culpeper.
Coroner hewitt made an investigation
of the affair today and was convinced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
GROUND BROKEN FOR CHURCH,
New Ediflce Of Christian Scientists
Will Cost $15O,OOO.

Ground was broken this morning for
the New Christian Science Church. at
the southeast corner Of Euclid and Cham
plain streets. at the intersection Of CO.
lumbia road, on a lot 142 feet by $50 feet
in area.
There were no ceremonies to mark the
event.
The Boyle-Robertson Construction Com
pany, in Charge Of the work. expects to
have the ediflce. which will cost $50. 200.
completed by June 1, 1912. The dedication
exercises will occur at the first service
held in the church.
The building. which Will be Of classic
type of architecture, will be freproof.
the materials for the exterior being white
stone For the entrance portico and base
OF the structure white stone will be used
in combination with gray terra Gotta, and
specially made cream gray bricks laid
in Flemish bond with white wide recessed
points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
YOUNG WOMAN INSULTED.
Miss Della Cruthers Rudely Accosted
by Stranger SATURDAY. Night.

While returning home from work short
~ after IL o'clock Saturday night, Miss
Della Cruthers, cashier at a drug store
at 9th and F streets northwest, was ap-
preached by young man who grabbed
and Rugged her.
Miss Cruthers resides at 716 I street
southeast, and was in front Of the resi-
dence at HOS I street when Jack the
Hugger," as the police describe him, over
took her
The young woman did not report the
matter TO the police until yesterda y
afternoon. She told the officers Of the
fifth precinct that she screamed when
the stranger placed his arms about her
and he fed instantly.
Miss Cruthers describes the man as
being about twenty years old, five feet
i've inches tall and attired in dark
clothes and gray cap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-10
IN PERIL OF DROWNING.
Swimmer in Potomac Is Rescued by
Two Companions,

John Heddeman Of 341 NJ street south
west, had a narrow escape from drown
ing yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock
while swimming in the river near the foot
Of o street southwest George Duty OF
1902 AZ street and Raymond Walker of
1854 n street southwest, companions OF
Heddeman, saved him.
Heddeman was attempting to swim
across the channel from the park to the
L. s. s. Ozark. Theree were many per-
sons seated on the wharves and along
the river shore trying to keep cool. and
they were startled when they heard the
swimmer make an outcry.
Duffy and Walker jumped overheard
and went to the assistance of their COM
panion, reaching him without difficulty
and bringing him ashore. The rescued
man was able to dress and go home. He
said ne did not need medical treatment.