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Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
Official Report of the Cap ture and Killing of an American Poacher Who Had Defied the Govern ment for Years.
UNCROWNED KING
 OF TRACKLESS WASTE
His Story of His Career, Was Interrupted by a Rattle in His Throat. Was Once a Resident of Los Angeles.
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LONDON, August 19-Hunted down by British soldiers in the depths of the JungleS of Central Africa, where for years in defiance of all authority he had pursued the career of an ele- phant poacher and illicit ivory trader. James Wood Rogers, an American, is dead He was shot down by a little force of troops which had been sent into the wilderness in the pursuit of him with orders not to return without the outlaw dead or alive. News of Rogers death came formally today to the British colonial office from the in spector Of Mongala province, who commanded the expedition
 Although told in an official report the story revealed is one of the most dramatic in colonial annals. For years Rogers carried on a lawless trade and netted fortune. The remote regions of the Congo boundary were the scene of his operations. Officials of the Su- dan tried in vain to stop him. His de- fiance for years determined the gov ernment to crush the old man.
 The report says that Rogers estab- lished an organized administration over the wild, trackless country and that among the natives he was vir- tually a crowned king Not since the explorer, Stanley, pierced the jungles in 1871 and found Dr. Livingstone, has such a tale of hardships, trials and dan gers come out of Africa
 The report resembles most nearly perhaps the tale of General Funston's pursuit of AguinaldO in the Philippines.
 Rogers pursuers passed weeks in plunging through jungles that almost defied passage Before the outlaw was Overtaken he had crossed the Nile into Belgian Congo The expedition pushed forward six weeks more before the quarry was located The supplies were exhausted, leaving the soldiers fight ing starvation in the wilderness.
 Captain Fox, who led the man hunt, reported that when he came upon Rogers camp he entered and found Rogers shot and dying. Rogers told Fox, T am a dying man so I will not lie This is my own shot; all my own work A noise in his throat inter rupted his confession. Say, did you hear that?" he exclaimed That's the death rattle. I've heard that too many times to make any mistake" His pre- diction proved true, for those were his last words
 Rogers at one time was a resident of Los Angeles and his wife is now sup posed to be living in San Francisco. The story that he had been killed by the Sudanese troops reached Los An geles a few days ago.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
TH|EFS CONSCIENCE
 HURT HIM 4 LITTLE
Sent Back Ten Percent of Money He
 Stole.
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TOLEDO, Aug. 19.-Nearly $1,000 in currency was filched from the of flee of the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation company here today in broad daylight. Later the robber re turned $10O to the company through a third person. A poorly dressed man presented to E. A. Heaton. the com pany's agent, receipt for some bag gage, saying he had been sent for it by another man. Heaton went to the baggage room, and during his ab- sence the stranger craWled into the cashiers cage.
 An hour later a man who had em- ployed the robber to get the baggage brought $100 to the company's office saying stranger had run up to him his hands stuffed with money, and thrust S100 into his hands. and telling him it belonged to the company he asked him to return it.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
PROBABLE STRIKE.
No Change in Chicago Street Rail-
 way Situation.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 19-The wage con- troversy between 14,000 men working for the two street railway systems, and the elevated line of Chicago, the employing companies, stood al crisis tonight. Two conferences were held with Mayor Harrison today in the hope of aVerting a strike. No decis- ion was reached at either meeting.
 It was then agreed that another conference should be held tomorrow morning. The employees of the ele- vated lines began voting today on the question of a strike, and the balloting will be continued until tomorrow It was said early that the vote would be overwhelmingly in favor of a strike.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
UP ID YUAN
Chinese National Assembly
 Wants to Know Why Two of the Revolutionary Gen
 erals Were Executed. An sWer Must be Satisfactory
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PEKING, Aug. 19.-The Chimes na- tional assembly after a stormy meet ing resolved by fifty votes to eleven to present a petition to president Yuan Shi Kai for a further explanation of the evidence on which General Chang Chen Wu, General Aeng Wei. who were members by Dr. Sun Yet Sens party were seized and summarily executed
 The petition sets forth five of the charges which the government stated in manifesto had been proved. then adds rebutting comment. It requests President Yuan to answer within three days and says if his reply is unsatisfactory the national assembly will summon him to explain in per son. If his personal explanation should prove unsatisfactory, then the house will impeach President Yuan or the whole Chinese government.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
JUST FOR SPITE
Defendant in Automobile Stealing Case
 Gives Motive
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SAN FRANCISCO, August 19.-In the custody of detective Mrs. Cora Perkins and E. PattisOn, who were charged with the theft of an automo- bile belonging to Nicholas J. McNa- mara, a banker, of San Mateo, arrived today from New York where they were arrested.
 Mrs. Perkins says she is not guilty of any theft and that McNamara is prosecuting her because of her friend Illness to Mrs McNamara.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
ARIZONA BOYS
Appointments to Naval and Military
 Academies
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WASHINGTON, August 19.-(Spe- cial Dispatch to The Republican)- Senator Mark Smith today nominated Bryan L. English, of Tombs,c~-, -or appointment as midshipman in the navy and James R. Lowry, of Prescott as cadet in the United States military academy at West Point
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
DR. SUN VAT REPORTED KILLED

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19.-Rum- ors that pr Sun Yat Sen the first provisional president of China had been assassinated today in Peking by soldiers of the president, Yuan Shi Kai caused wild excitement to- night in Chinatown. They could be traced to no authentic source, but varying accounts of the reported as- sassination were posted on bulletin boards throughout the Chinese quar- ters.
 At the offices of the Chinese con- sul general, and two Chinese neWspa- pers no news of the attack upon Dr.. Sen had been received, and the report of his death was given little credence. Cablegrams were dispatched to Pe- king however, inquiring after the safe ty of the former revolutionary leader.
 According to the rumors placarded in Chinatown, Dr. Sen departed yes terday from Shanghai for Peking to undertake to save the republic from the threatened renewal of hostilities as a result of the execution of Gen. erals Chang Chen Wu and Aeng Wei.
 Sun Flo, son of Dr Sun Yat Sen, said tonight that there was no verl- fication of the rumor that his father had been assassinated. The young man seemed much disturbed over the report. but he insisted that if any attempt had been made on his fath- CTS life he would be immediately ad vised bv cable. Sun Flo is a student at the University of California.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
FIGHT SEEMS SURE.
Money Forfeit for Johnson Jeanette
 Meeting.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19-Assurance that the proposed bout between Jack Johnson and Joe Jeanette will be staged in this city was advanced d step tonight when McMason Brothers, proprietors of St Nicholas Athlete club, posted with the sporting editor of a New York newspaper a certified check for S5,000 as a forfeit binding them to stage the bout at St. Nicho- las club September 25.
 It was said here that Johnson ex- pected to post $5,000 forfeit in Chica- go tonight. There is doubt whether the state athletic committee will allow the negroes to meet here.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
BOY POISONER.
Why He Put Rough on Rats in Coffee
 Dot.
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 SANTA ROSA, Aug. 19.-Adam Clark, aged 15, who poisoned his faith CT. mother and a neighbor,, according to his confession, by putting rough on-rats in a coffee pot at the Clark home, was charged formally today with Wilful murder.
 The boys father died a few hours after and his mother succumbed but the neighbor recovered The boy in his confession said he administered the poison because his mother would not let him work with a hay bailing crew, and threatened to send him to the reform school if he did not prove more obedient
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
NO MATCH FOR JEANETTE
Made Short Work of Jeff Madden at
 Madison Square Garden
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NEW YORK, August 19.-Joe Jea- nette, who expects to meet Jack John son next month, met Jeff Madden, of Boston, in ten round fight at Madi- son Square garden tonight and so out classed his man that the fight was stopped in the second round. Jeanette weighed 196, five pounds more than his opponent.
 Tom Sharkey, who was introduced to the crowd said that he intended to re- enter the ring and wanted to meet Bob Fitzsimmons or Tommy Burns.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
NAVAL PROGRAM AGREED UPON
Single Battleship, Eight Submarines
 and Other Vessels.
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 WASHINGTON. Aug. 19.-One bat tleship to cost $7,425, ,000 without armor or armament and not to exceed $15, 1000 when completed; eight sub- marines costing $4,480,000 and a fleet of torpedo boats, colliers, and ma chine ships to constitute the building program for navy, approved today by the senate and which probably will be adopted by the house without change.
 The house and senate conferees met today and adjusted in a few minutes the fight over the battleships and submarines. The senate yielded to the demand of the house for one bat tleship instead of two, but secured in exchange full fleet of eight sub marines instead of four proposed by the conference. The conference re- port was brought into the senate and adopted without opposition.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
ANTI SOCIALISM.
Catholic Societies Urged to Become
 Active.
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LOUISVILLE, Aug. 19.-President Edward F'eeney of Brooklyn and Sec retary Anthony Matre, St. Louis in their reports to the eleventh con- vention of the American Federation of Catholic societies today, laid great stress on anti-socialistic utterances. Qualifications combating socialism are appearing in different sections. The federation should lead in this great work" said Feeney.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
FATE OF FRISCO
It Will Be Determined Today ir
 Mimic War.
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SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 19- Bare ly six miles apart, glimmering camp fires mark tonight the encamped forces of the Red" and Blue" armies which tomorrow will battle for San Francisco The fight will be directed on one side by Colonel Cor relius Gardener, a regular army of ficer and on the other by General Wankoski of the national guard Of California. The armies are of about equal strength numbering in all a little more than 5000. Hypothetical!y, however, 10000 will be engaged. The outcome will depend on strategy.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
MORMON COLON|sTS WOULD BEAR ARMS
Make Application to Mexican Gov
 ernment for Permission.
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FL PASO, Aug. 19.-Representa- tives of the Mormon colonies of Mexico are conferring with the Mex lcan federal government through Mexican Consul Llorente. at Fl Paso. The American colonists ask permis- sion to carry arms in returning to Mexico. The Mormon settlers at Lorelos, San Jose and Oaxaca, col onies in Sonora, are in quandary whether to remain or flee to the states.
 Although threatened by the ad- vance of seven hundred rebels oper- ating near the colonies, they were told today by I. W. Ivans, a Mormon apostle, that if possible they had best remain as there were no accommo dations at the border for more refugees.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
WOMAN SWIM M FER.

ST KILLERS, Jersey Island, Aug. Miss Vera Weave established a new womens record for the mile open swim when she swan the distance in 31 minutes and 4 4-5 seconds. The previous record was held by Miss Annette Kellerman, the Australian swimmer, whose time was g minutes and A seconds.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
MURDERER'S TRIAL BEGINS
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SAN FRANCISCO, August f9.- Twelve jurors have been sworn in the case of Charles Holmes Bonner, a nine- teen-y year-old slayer, who shot and killed Miss Bernice Godair the night of June 3, as she was about to enter her home in the company of her aunt.
 The cause of the killing is supposed to have been jealousy.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20

Rogers at one time was resident of Los Angeles and his wife is now sup posed to be living in San Francisco. The story that he had been killed by the Sudanese troops reached Los An geles few days ago.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-03
DAVE HBNDRICK TO
HANDLE new LINE
Well-known Auto Dealer Takes the
Agency for the Abbott Detroit
Motor Cars.

David S. Hendrick, the well-known To-
cal automobile dealer. yesterday consum-
mated deal with the Abbott Motor COM
pany. Of Detroit. whereby he becomes the
Washington representative of that COM
pany. handling the famous Abbott.De-
troit car. A. L. Bennett. general Eastern
representative Of the Abbott Motor Com
pany. who has been in the city for sew
eral days. acted for his company.
The deal has been pending for several
days, but 1t was not until late last night
that the announcement was made that
Mr.. Hendrick would handle the line here.
Demonstrating cars are being rushed to
this city and are expected to arrive NOT
later than Wednesday.
Mr.. Hendrick has for a number of wears
acted as local representative of the Frank
lin and Thomas cars. He will in the fu-
ture devote his efforts to the Franklin
and Abbott-Detroit. The demonstrators
on the way are touring cars-the $40"
a H.Soo car, fully equipped. and a 'l4-5O."
selling for 8, 100. fully equipped.
The Abbott-Detroit. Is not a stranger to
washington autoists, quite a number Of
them being in use here, 0espite the fact
that the makers have never had a local
agency. The newly made arrangemenr
for handling the Abbott Detroit in this
city should be mutually advantageous, the
Abbott Motor Company securing a live,
substantial dealer and Mr.. Hendrick an.
nexing reputable, car.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-03

garden. The interior Of Grand Central
Palace will be enriched with trellis work
and floral decorations which will add
greatly to the now beautiful interior. As
In the past all the furnishings and signs
of the exhibitors will be uniform and
made a part OF one harmonious scheme.
There will be greater number Of mo-
tor cars Of the pleasure and commercial
type shown at the two weeks. two
buildings" exhibition than ever before
while the display Of motorcycles. acces-
sories and parts will be Of gigantic pro-
portions. The motorcycle exhibition this
year will be a big show in I.self AMI 4
comprt Eensive one. while the display OF
accrssCrIes will be the greatest Of its kid
ever scen.
Applications for exhibition space are
pouring In daily at the offices Of the Auto
mobile Board Of Trade. East Forty Sec
ond Street. New York. and Merle L.
Downs. secretary Of the show committee
Is allotting whatever floor room Is left to
early applicants.
These cool nights and nippy mornings
ought to make the car owner think Of his
cooling system and how to keep 1t from
freezing up. II he intends using lis ca
curing the winter.
II Is well to put a good anti-freeze sOlu-
ton into the radiator In good time. II
shouE be remembered that the water in
the cooling system. particularly in the
cylinder jackets and the pump. and in
some types of radiator. lies in thin
sheets. Thus 1t freezes more real!l, than
a larger bulk of water would. 50 the
anti-freeze solution should not be neg
lected too long.
It isn't mLoh Of a trick to ,repars ihe
The Washington herald., 1912-11-03
oil

and meeting the principal workers in
| each city.
! The Commercial Auto and Supply Com
papy reports having made the following
sales during the past week: \ Stude-
| baker 20 delivery wagon, to Peter
| Latterner: Studebaker go touring cars
to the following persons: II. &. East
| erday, Il. ID. Blackstone, c. r. Hawlett,
and DIR. W. II. Wunder. A Studebaker
delivery wagon was sold to George NJ.
Oyster. jr.. this being the second car of
this type to be purchased by Mr.. Oyster.
The region around San Diego is a
replica of the Holy Land" says DR..
Charles G. Percival in his new book the
| Trail of the Bulldog" Says the au-
thor: I'm climate. land, contour, typo
graphy and products-in fact, everything
brit people. the Holy Land is reproduced
and in many cases it is true under dis
lcouragements. so that ii is now proper to
speak of California as land flowing with
| milk and honey, land of the olive. wine.
| fig, date. and orange. Much of this land
was formerly a desert which has been re-
duced to blooming fruitful garden, and
here are now grown all the raisins ased
in the United States: most Of the rigs
and half Of the lemons and oranges. The
climate has become favorably known all
over the world as a standard for COM
parison and its people for their hospitality,
enterprise. and civic spirit and to the tour
ist who travels to the coast in search II
health. wealth. entertainment. and seem
cry the country in and around San Diego
will long be remembered as one of the
garden spots Of the world
The Matheson Motor Car Company de-
livered a Henderson touring car yester-
DAY to NJ. F. w. Weidemeyer. of Balti-
more. Mr.. Wedemeyer called for his car
and drove 1t home, it being in readiness
for the trip. as Manager Hough was
notified in advance of the buyers inten-
tons Mr.. Weidemeyer also left an order
for 4 Henderson roadster.
The horse team and the mule team are
| forms of the hay motor that have SO
frequently been replaced by motor trucks
that the exchange has ceased to call for
| comment But truck which has been
in use in Porto Rico for some time su-
| perseded still more antiquated model
of the hay propelled vehicle. to wit: the
bull cart. This truck is owned by So
! brinos de Pedro de Diego & Co, of
Guayama, Porto Rico. who are retail
dealers in perchandise. rice, beans,
sugar, dry goods, and liquors. The first
month it was in service the truck saved
s9l1 for its owners. There are no rail-
roads in the interior of this portion of
Porto Rico. and in some OF the interior
towns the company has considerable
business. This is particularly true of the
town of Cayey. up in the mountains. The
truck makes a trip there every day, and
sometimes two trips a day. The dis
tance is twenty-seven kiometers. or six
teen miles. over a winding mountain
road. in which there are, by actual
count. 4SI sharp turns. This road ascends
,, 400 feet in ten miles as it winds up the
mountains.
At the time OF Col. Roosevelt's at
tempted assassination the former Presi-
dent was riding in a car equipped with
Goodyear tires. G. +. Moss, owner of
The Washington herald., 1912-11-03

cooling sy-tem for the winter. OF Cou:se.
/ 1. must De thoroughly drained. ard 1t Is
a good idea to flush It out. while the radis-
ter drain cocks are open. This can be
dcne by inserting a hose in the reI:a:cr
fIser ster and turning the water on. II
will te really surprising to see the rusty
red color Of the water that gushes fcrth.
carrying sediment with II.
When the water system has been cleans
ed. refill II with a solution composei of
two parts Il alcohol. either denaturea or
wood, anc Cne part water. This will net
freeze. even at 20 degrees below zero.
BU. II nuet be remembered tina. Alcohol
evaporstcs. and that on refilling the rad
iator every few days. equal parts Of alco-
hol and water should be used. II glycerine
is mixed with the alcohol. the cold-re-
sistinG properties Of the solution remain
the same. and new glycerine need not
be added because the glycerine does not
evaporate. But don't forget to add fresh
alcohol This il more expensive than
plain water. to be sure. but 1t Is an
economy compared with the cost OF re-
placing q cylinder or repairing a radiator
that has been burst by freezing.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-03
RAPID PROMOTION
FOR TED JOHNSTON
Former Manager of the Buick Com
panys Local Branch Makes
Rapid Strides.

The many friends of Ted Johnston.
former manager Of the Washington
branch Of the Buick Motor Company.
will be pleased to learn Of Mr.. John
ston's appointment as general sales man.
ager of the Republic Motor Company,
with headquarters in Detroit.
Mr.. Johnston resigned his position with
the Buick Company last August to be-
come the Southeastern representative of
the Republic Motor Company, with head
quarters in Philadelphia. That he would
meet with success in his new field was
never doubted by those who know the
prodigious worker, but that his rise to
prominence in the motor world would be
SO rapid was beyond the fondest hopes
of his ardent admirers.
Mr.. Johnston assumed his new duties
November ]. He takes entire charge OF
the sales department of the Chevrolet
Motor Company, the Little Motor Com
pany, and all Of the subsidiary COM
panies Of the Republic Motor Company.
In selecting Mr. Johnston as general
sales manager 1t is the opinion Of all
familiar with the energetic young worker
that the officers Of the Republic Motor
Company have chosen wisely, and his
career will be watched with keen inter-
est by the many friends he left behind
him in the National Capital
The Washington herald., 1912-11-03
ROBERT IARTlN IS
NOW BUICK MANAGER
Former Assistant Manager Gains
Recognition Of Service and 4
Moved Up the. Ladder.

onicial announcement by the Buick
Motor Company Of the appointment Of
Robert H Aartjn - manager OF theii
local branch. to an the vacancy made oy
the resignation - Ted Johnston some
weeks aso, has, beou made.
The appoiutHsnS - Ar. Martin wa
not . surprise oes unexpected BY tnoee
familiar with local motor a6sars.
Bob Martin, - be y familiariy known
has been connected With the local bfnnch
of the Buick Motor Company since NJ
establishment in 1Sa0. ana 10. perhaps
better equipped to qualify for his new
position than any other choice the BUICK
people could have made. having besn a.
sistant manager Of the establishment for
more than Q yer.
His appointment caused no furry In the
old shop. The news was heartily vel
coined by the old employees and. a. Ar.
Martin has been manager pro. TEN. since
Mr.. Johnston's leaving. Ne slipped quietly
and easily into the position-omcially
stamped. His friends are legion, ana
they rejoice In his merited Advancement.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-03
Fire Endangers Town.

Underwood, W. Va. Nov. Fire fol-
lowing a gas explosion in a large italian
general store early to-day partially de-
stroyed the town. causing a loss OF $loO.-
0OO. The Underwood Hotel adjoins the
store in which the fire originated and
the guests were compelled to fee for
their lives In scant attire. Twenty build
ings were destroyed. Fire apparatus was
sent from Fairmont and Clarksburg 10
extinguish the fire.