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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
AMERICANS HELD PRISONERS
Twenty-Five Under Mexican Rebel
Guard for Two Hours.

JCAREZ. Mexico. July 10-Twenty- five
Americans were held in the Office of the
Mexican Northwestern railroad here last
night for nearly two hours. while ar
armed guard of rebels prevented them
from leaving the building.
Rebel officers had become angered al
the officers Of the Mexican Northwestern
on account of the alleged worthlessness
of $1,000 check payable to the rebels as
an export duty on a consignment of gold
ore by the American Smelling and Re.
fining Company in Chihuahua.
American Consul Edwards went to the
northwestern offices to confer with H
c. Ferris general manager of the road;
Thomas Ryan, traffic manager, and c. T
Carson. general auditor. The officials
were in conference at B o'clock, when
they suddenly found the doors of the
building surrounded by armed men.
In the same building were the Offices
OF the Waters-Pierce Oil Company, but
the American employees Of that firm were
not permitted 10 leave at the usual hour
There were forty persons in the build
ing, fifteen being Mexicans.
American Consul Edwards telephoned
for Col. Pascual Orozco. ST., head Of the
garrison. who arrived in a few minutes.
and ordered the guards to release all
minor employees.
The officers of the road were held.
After a brief conference the American
consul left. but the railroad officials were
closeted with Orozco for some time.
Finally at { o'clock the railroad men
also were given their liberty and crossed
to the American side. 1t was stated
they had agreed to make the check good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10

One of the best tests OF physical Mt
ness is the ability to do a certain thing
in a certain time limit. Without synco-
patton or regular measurement OF time
the musician would be unable to per-
form upon an instrument or vocally. But
take 10000 musicians from 10000 differ
ent parts Of the world and they will all
have the same automatic control of time
and measure. exactly the same number
Of beats.
1t may seem a far cry from music to
physical culture. but the same Identical
element is in operation. The men who
play handball must make some remark
ably quick moves. They must make
those moves much faster than they are
able to think. AS they better their phys
teal conditions they gain an automatic
control of their muscular organizations.
As a man approaches middle life he
finds that jumping off and on street
car is much more hazardous than 1t was
a few years back He Is often panied to
learn that he does clumsy things. He
to sink into some degree OF decay.
Ask any athlete who has recently
emerged from a considerable period Of
rest to the acquisition of the edge
necessary in a combat, and he will i'm
mediately explain how much better he
feels. In reality what he has done has
been to make his mind master of his
body. His body. in turn. being a phys
ical thing. must be brought into subjec-
ton through physical means. Once he
has worn away the worthless material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
COOLER THAN ELSEWHERE
Mercury at Weather Bureau
at 2 O'Clock Stood at
80 Degrees.

While Philadelphia, New York, Balti-
more and other cities of the east swell.
tered in the grip of heat yesterday, the
official temperature in Washington wa.
two degrees lower than for last Monday
the weather bureaus thermometers show.
ing only 81 degrees. The prediction fol
today is unsettled. with probable thun.
dershowers, and not much change in tenn.
perature."
However, the refreshing breezes that
have tempered the torridity during the
last few days and nights promise to con-
tinue. At o'clock today the Their
tered co. which was the highest point
reached during the day.
No prostrations from the heat were re-
ported yesterday or last night, and no
deaths have occurred in Washington az
the result OF the heat
Over In Philadelphia. however. last Sun
day Monday and Tuesday total OF
thirty-nine deaths were reported. due to
heat prostrations. Boston yesterday had
an official temperature of 81, and two
deaths resulted from the excessive heat
and humidity, in addition to- numerous
prostrations. Several deaths are reported
from Pittsburgh, where Official tempera-
lures of % degrees and higher have pre-
vailed.
In New York city yesterday the ina XII
mum temperature was ninety-three de-
grees. Three deaths and Atty prosyfations
Hartford. Conn, reported the hottest
day OF the year. with q tompefotueo N
ninety-eiGht Degrees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
SMITH Is WRATHY.
Arizona Senator Would Put Quick
End to Mexican Outrages.

The outrages on American citizens and
property in Mexico are becoming too
numerous declared Senator Mark Smith
OF Arizona at the White House today.
and ought to be stopped"
What would you do to stop them?''
the senator was asked.
Il would send down and stop it quick"
was the answer. without details.
Senator Smith said he had rot talked
with the President on the subject. but
had visited the State Department TO enter
his protests against the way things are
going.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
0ROzC0STAYS AWAY
Fails to Arrive at Juarez as
Expected Today.
FOES PLOT OVERTHROW
Recognition of Gen. David de Ia
Fluent and Gomez;Is
Desired.

JCAREZ. Mexico, July 1o.-Gen. Pas
quail Orozco. jr.. did not arrive here early
today as was expected, and local rebel Of
ficials now say they are not certain thar
he will come Gen. Orozco's private car
had been attached last night a mill
tary train which reached here at O'Clock
TODAY but the train was divided just
north OF Laguna, which Is 161 miles
south of here, Orozco's car returning
southwark seventeen miles, toward Enc
elias The belief is general that Gen.
Orozco and his staff finally will go across
country to Casas Grandes.
A new rebel junta has been organized
and secretly has been working among
the troops of the rebel army, with the
idea OF persuading them to abandon the
leadership of Gen. Orozco and recognize
Gen David de la Fluent as military chief
and Emilio Nazquez Gomez as civil mead
of the rebel cause.
The Nasquista symrathizers, originators
of the present revolt. which was appro-
prIated by Orozco. who repudiated Vas
ouez Gomez. have become active, and the
mutinous spirit conspicuous among the
rebels of late may be traced to Vasquista
influence.
Will Plan Overthrow.
II is understood that the Nasquista
leaders will meet in few days in San
Antonio. Tex and consider plans for
deposing OroZco
The Nasquistas have been anxious ever
since Emilio Nasquez Gomez was over
thrown by Orozco to assume charge of
the revolution, but not until recent
events. when Orozco began to meet with
military reverses. have they found en-
coura ging response in the rebel ranks
Gen. Orozco was expected to reach here
today His stay in Juarez. ii is declared,
will be short.
The next headquarters will be at Casas
Grandes 40 miles southwest on the
Mexican Northwestern railroad, from
which point the rebel invasion of the
state of Sonora will be directed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Death Of Ensign C. p. Welch.

The Navy Department has been inform
ed Of the death of Ensign Charles p.
Welch. United States Navy. retired which
occurred at Oakland, Cal, July Z. Charles
p. Welch was born in Massachusetts
August 20, 1S41 and entered the naval
service as a midshipman September 20,
1884 He was promoted to ensign April 10
1863. and was transferred to the retired
list Of officers Of the navy Novembmer \,
1872, by reason of physical incapacity
resulting from and incident to the service.
During tho Spanish-American war he
served at the branch photographic office.
San Francisco, Cal. from May ID. Js98
TO January 10, 1854 this being s,sa>laSi
Acttva dNtx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
PRISON TERM FOR FORGERY,
John N. Jefferson Given Two Years
and Six Months.

John NJ. Jefferson. sixty-seven years
old. was sentenced today by Justice An
derson to serve two years and six months
in the penitentiary. Attorney John c.
Foster asked for his release on proba-
ton. but on the showing by Assistant
United States Attorney Proctor that the
defendant had been convicted eight times
OF felonies Justice Anderson declined to
accede TO the request for parole. The
court told Jefferson that the age of the
prisoner only prevented the imposition OF
the maximum sentence.
jefferson admitted his guilt when ar
raigned on the charge of forgery He
admitted he impersonated Frank G.. Car
penter. the news writer and attempted
last December TO pass forged notes for
So, 900 on the Union Trust Company. The
notes purported to be secured on a piece
OF property owned by Mr.. Carpenter
Jefferson is in bad health and enfeebled
from age. He leaned his bent form heav.
fly on a cane while receiving the sen.
rence of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
WITHDRAWAL PETITION
IS EXPLAINED BY REEFS
Kansas Representative, Who
Started Movement, Gives
Out Statement.

The movement said to have been start
ed by the republican insurgents Of the
House, for nationwide petitions asking
both Taft and Roosevelt to withdraw
from the presidential race and permit a
compromise republican candidate to op-
pose the democratic nominee next fall
appears to have been q flash in the pan.
The insurgents were not at all willing to
discuss the matter and refused to con-
firm the report.
abandoned their efforts to show the par
ticipa ton of the regular republicans in
1t. and it was clearly apparent that there
was little support forthcoming from
Elephants in the informal conferences,
Representative Rollin r. Rees Of Min
neapolis. Kan, publicly admitted his
share in the proceedings. He admitted
that he had a petition aimed at Mr.. Taft,
and he made it public, coupled with the
following statement:
Rees Explains His Scheme.
My scheme was to appeal to President
Taft's patriotism and we'll known love
for party solidarity To be successful
my petition would necessarily have to be
presented to him by those who were his
political adherents at the time he sought
the nomination. ! had no thought that
my own views or those of other pro-
gressive members would make much i'm
preston on him, but 1t seemed to me that
If those who really have his welfare at
heart would urge the views upon him
that I tried to set out in the petition he
would take the step suggested or devise
some other plan that would relieve the
party from its present embarrassment.
II did not intend that the press should
90 ~ 1
fair opportunity to try 1t out. but since
it has become known / prefer that cor
rect version be given. | had not pro-
ceeded far enough to solicit any sigma
lures, but had submitted the plan to sew
eral colleagues for their suggestions.
Claimed Fraudulent Nomination.
The heading Of Mr.. Rees' petition recit-
ed the charges Of fraudulent nomination
against President Taft freely made by
supporters Of Col Roosevelt.
1t proceeded on new tack. however,
by asserting that whether the charges
were false or true they nevertheless
would have an effect in the election. and
that in the minds OF progressive repub-
licans they would result in the defeat OF
the republican ticket.
The petition Of Mr.. Rees has not been
adopted by the insurgents. While some
of them were of the opinion today that
premature publicity had killed the scheme
others thought differently. and all con-
cluded that it would be best to hold
another conference when more insurgent
leaders are in Washington.
Not one of the parties to the conference
had any direct word from Senator Dixon,
Mr. Rooseyelts campaign manager, as to
his attitude In the absence of word from
him, the insurgents were divided on the
best method to pursue. Some believed in
a conciliatory petition. and others favored
bludgeon.
All decided to await developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
The Flourishing Birch.
From Harper's Weekly.

ddrpef weekly.
One valuable forest tree at least is
withstanding the inroads of ak and hre
This il the white birch. sometimes called
the paper birch or canoe BIRCH since II
furnished the Indians the material for
their famous canoes. The opinion has
been ventured by the forest service that
more white birth is now growing In the
United States than was the case 200 years
ago. It spreads rapidly over spaces ieft
bare by forest fires, but 1t, Is short
lived tree, and does not prosper where II
has to compete with other trees for hgnt
and soil. No other wood as hard as birch
can be worked with so little dulling OF
the tools, and this quality. with It's mana
some color and its failure to warp after
..on,,o makes il much used in the
manufac ture of various novelties.
Practically all spools are made or olscn;
and in Maine alone, which Is the cnie.
seat Of this industry, some s0O.OOO,OUo
spools are turned out each year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
BUYS WASHINGTON HOME.
Senator Lippitt of Rhode Island Pur'
chases N Street Property.

Senator Henry F. Lippitt of Rhode Is
land today concluded negotiations for
the purchase of home in Washington
acquiring the residence Of former Rep
resentative ]. Sloat Fassett of New
York, at 1888 n street northwest. The
house. which is about midway between
Scott Circle and Connecticut avenue, Is
a large English basement structure. II
is thirty feet wide. and occupies the
greater portion of lot rs feet in depth.
While the exact considera ton was not
made public. it is known that Mr.. Fas-
sett's asking price for the property was
$4,000. and IL is assumed that Senator
Lippitt paid in the neighborhood of that
figure for his new home. The sale was
made through the office of Story & Cobb,
reaf estate brokers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
JURY REPORTS.
Damages in Willow Tree Alley
Change Over SCI, 600.

The jury appointed to assess the dam
ages and benefits accruing to adjacent
property by the changing Of Willow Tree
alley in South Washington into an in
terror park today returned its award to
Justice Anderson. The jury has had the
matter under consideration for several
weeks.
The value Of the property condemned is
placed by the jury at $87. 42l. IS. and they
find that surrounding property in square
534 will be benefited to the extent of So.
1882. The difference is to be borne by
the District Of Columbia out OF an ap-
preparation by Congress to wipe out the
city slums.
The jury was composed Of Joseph H
Crawford. Ralph L. Calf, Owen Owen. A.
A. Chaplin and John F. Wilkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Il Brought Him to Time.
rom the Boston Traveller

From the Boston Traveller.
One Boston girl, who does not live
hundred miles from st. Stephen street,
had her own delicate way Of taking ad-
vantage Of leap year. and what 10 better
her scheme worked beautifully. She had
been courted about q year. and as she
was really fond of the chap she was
r,ore than keen to hear the momentous
question. but the man. who apparently
Was sincerely fond of the girl. failed to
pop"
to the young man. and this Is the way
she did II: AS always. Edith Jones.
She heavily underscored the "always''
and the name Jones"
The marriage takes place next week.
and IL has been deemed OF sulncient I'm
portance to be given considerable space
Ia the Boston, pepegas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
HOLDS UP THIRTY MEN.
But Former Convict Is Arrested Be-
fore He Leaves Saloon.

CHICAGO. July lO.-Georse Rodgers,
said by the police to be former convict.
compelled thirty men in South State
street saloon yesterday afternoon to
throw up their hands, and at the point of
q pistol pass one by one before him and
turn over money and jewelry, but before
he could leave the saloon he was ar
rested.
One man. who slipped out a rear door
when the hold-up began, called Policeman
j. H. Loeck, who after Rodgers had fired
twice at him knocked Rodgers down
with q club. took the pistol from him
and placed him under arrest. A handful
OF money and jewelry, belonging to Rod
gegaes3p&ended. YictjmS-wss recovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Will Disclose Campaign Expenses.

Senator La Toilette is compiling a
statement. which he will make public,
showing the contributions and expendi-
lures during his campaign for the presi-
Dental nomination. He has called upon
Col Roosevelt to give publicity to his
campaign books. but has received no re-
Spouse. There is no law to compel the
publication of such expenses. but q bill
with that object Is pending in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
New Orleans Handicap.
rom the New Orleans Picayune.

The real reason why New Orleans ID
not one OF the greatest centers of popu-
lation In the Union is that it lacks an
immediate environment of dry and hab-
liable country At for residences, for
small farming. truck raising and other
Industries which would find their market
and sources OF material supply In this
great city. New Orleans should be sur
rounded by dry. habitable and cultivable
ground from the Mississippi river to the
great navigable saltwater lakes on its
eastern shore, and from the river to the
fresh-water lakes and bayous on the Ale
giers side. with every part accessible by
electric railroad lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Portrait Gallery Of Police Judges.

A portrait in oil OF Judge James H.
Pugh Of the Police Court has just been
received at the courthouse. It is in Judge
Pugh's room. but may later adorn some
other part Of the building. Portraits Of
all tho Judges. past and present. II % sa1d
aror40- be placed In thee1bVildiuG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
THE COURTS
District Supreme Court.
EOIITY -Insfica Ander.

EQUITY COCRT-Justice Anderson.
Arnold agt. Arnold; Edmund Caring.
ton appointed guardian ad Item and to
defend suit; plaintiffs attorney, Irving
Williamson; defendants attorneys, E. F
Arnold and A. L. Newmyer.
In re lunacy of Emma Williams; H. b
Moulton appointed committee.
In re lunacy of Hal Woodson; order
permitting ward to be taken to Column
bus, Ga.
In re lunacy Of A. B. Hyatt: order that
petitioner be restored to mental status
and committee discharged
Harris agt Harris; rule returnable
July II; plaintiffs attorney, F. B.
Rhodes.
Fitzgerald agt. Breen and Fitzgerald
agt- Fitzgerald; sales finally ratified and
reference to auditor; plaintiffs attorney
r: A. Heiskell; defendants attorney. c.
". Fits.
CIRCUIT COURT-Justice Anderson.
Berry agt. Washington Railway and
Electric Company; leave granted te
amend declaration; plaintiffs attorneys
M. N. Richardson and c. s. Shreve. jr
to settle bill Of exceptions and file tran.
script extended to September Is; plain.
tiff's attorneys, Ralston, Siddons & Rich
ardson; defendants attorney, w. G. Gar.
diner.
CRIMINAL COURT-Justice Andersen.
United States agt. Walter A. Morning
star. embezzlement; recognizance, $40
with w. W. Stewart surety.
United States agt. Charles Murphy,
nizance $500. taken. with w. w Coumbe
surety: attorney, j. c. Foster.
United States agt. Aurelius Douglas
carnal knowledge: sentence suspended.
placed on probation; attorney. c. H.
Turner.
United States agt. John NJ. Jefferson,
forgery: sentenced to penitentiary for
two years and six months; attorney, j.
&c. Foster
United States agt. Chesterfield Jenkins.
recognizance. 1000, taken,
with Samuel H. Walker surety.
DISTRICT COuRT-Justice Anderson.
In re condemnation OF land in square
a34 for interior park; award OF jury
filed.
PROBATE CoURT-Justice Anderson.
Estate of William Robertson Smith;
Wills dated May 3: 1912, and March e.
1882. filed. and order appointing George
H. Lamar collector; bond, $4,000; attor-
ney, G. H. Lamar.
Estate of Mary Sioussa; letters Of ad-
ministration granted to Clara e. Quinter;
bond. 500: attorney. c. H. .Merillat.
probate and letters testamentary granted
to Edwin N. Hood; bond, 500: attorneys,
Happier & Merillat.
In re Edward r. True. jr.: order to
purchase securities; attorney, w. r.
Quinter.
Estate of Horace Oracle: petition for
appointment of administrator filed; at
torney. Geo. F. Collins.
Estate of William T. VandersIice: let
tiers of administration granted to Charles
W. Vanderslice; bond, $1,000; attorneys.
Watts & I4ichliter
Estate of Benjamin p. Lamberton;
petition for probate of will filed; attor-
ney. G. B. Bloomer.
Estate Of Mary ]. Thumlet; rule to
show cause; attorney. r. B. Rhodes.
Estate of James Cousins, ST.; will dated
November 2S, 1911, filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Without Foundation.

There has been much talk of a break
between the Massachusetts, senators and
the President over this vacancy. but ii Is
stated that the talk was without founda-
ton. The Massachusetts, bar generally
claimed that the bulk Of the business In
the circuit Is from Massachusetts,, and
that man from that state should go on
the circuit bench. The other two Judges
of the circuit are from Maine and Rhode
Island respectively.
Representative Gardner Of Massachu-
sets called on the President today with
Alden p. White OF Salem. representing
the bar Of Essex county. The Essex bar
requests the President to name Gen. viii.
liam A. Pugh. jr.. as district judge. to
succeed Judge Dodge, promoted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10

Stuart Bresse is having Q residences
erected on his farm near Raptdan, in
Orange county, Va. The building VIII
cost $aOOA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
JUDGE DODGE PROMOTED
Advanced From District to Cir
cult Bench by Presi-
dent Taft.

President Taft today sent to the SEN
ate the nomination Of Judge Frederick
Dodge. now of the United States district
court at Boston. to be federal circuit
judge for the first circuit In place Of the
late Judge Scofeld. The first circuit in
cludes the New England states. Senators
Crane and Lodge have been pressing the
nomination Of Judge Dodge, while Sena-
tor Gallinger and others sought the Sc
lection of Judge Parsons of New Hamp-
shire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10

grace n. M. Bemfs, detached, Georgia,
to Takoma.
The following midshipmen have been
assigned to the Vermont; A. s. Saaborn.
c. K. Osborne, d. D. rreviile. l.. p.
Bishoff, j. L. Abbott, Garland Fulton, j.
c. Monfort, Z. NJ. Zacharias and R. w
Holt
Following are the midshipmen assigned
to the Virginia: John Wilbur. G. B.
Whitehead, w. H. osgood. A. E. Mont
gomery, r. v. Harmon. D. w. Hamilton
and L. E. Denfeld. The following mid
shipmen have been assigned to the Min
nesota: W. E. Cheadfe. ]. p. Dalton, J.
H. Falge. 6. 8. Gillespie. c. s. Gilliland
and N. w. Hibbs.
Following are the assignments OF mid
shipmen to the Idaho: W. H. Burtis, H.
p Curley. A. B. Anderson. The midship-
men assigned to the South Carolina are
II. 2. Saunders, ]. Y Dreisonstok, r. E.
Byrd. Elliott Buckmaster.
Midshipman Benjamin Perlman has
been assigned to the North Dakota; Mid
shipman H. II. Little Is assigned to the
Michigan; Midshipman A. c. Ten Eyck
is detached. Naval Academy. to Della
ware
Assistant Paymaster J. F. o'Mara. de.
tached from the Des Moines, to Tacoma:
Chief Gunner G. c. Layer. to the naval
magazine. Fort Midlin, Pa: Chief Gun
ner J. +. Mccarthy, detached from the
naval magazine. Fort Miff1in. to Asiatic
0to1Oi SdI pCutoE y. n. DdTl QStdCH0O
from the Tacoma, to Maine.
Movements of Naval Vessels.
The Chicago has sailed from Boston
for Provincetown; the Iowa has sailed
from Tangier sound for Baltimore: the
Bagley. Barney and Biddle have sailed
from Annapolis for Norfolk: the Rhode
Island has sailed for Newport; the Wash
ington has arrived at Portsmouth, N. H.
the jenkins has sailed from Boston FOL
Newport; the Connecticut has arrived a,
Newport; the Maryland has sailed from
Tacoma to take her coallng tests at sea
the following vessels have sailed from
Newport to take part In the summer ex-
ercises at sea: The Florida, Delaware
Utah, Louisiana. Kansas, Reid. Flusser
Lamson. Preston, Smith, Drayton. Nc
Call, Paulding, Roe, Terry, Perkins
Sterrett, Walker Patterson. Ammen
Burrows. Monaghan and Trippe.