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Evening star., 1909-06-12
Elphinstone Finishes Second.
FOR PAN-AMERICAN BANK.
New York Financiers Interested in
Central and South America.

It became known today that included in
the New York firms and banks interested
in the proposed Pan-American bank pro-
ject which has been advocated by persons
interested in the development of CONNER
cial relations with Central and South
America are the National City Bank, j.
p Morgan & Co, Speyer & Co.. Kuhn.
Loeb & Co, and very likely w. r. Grace
& Co.. who already have large CONNER
cial connections with the west coast of
South America. All these have European
connections, through which practically all
the South American business is now
transacted. and this OF itself is realized
as an important factor in the success of
the undertaking.
The establishment of a home bank is to
be preceded by the location of thoroughly
equipped agencies or branches in each Of
the Central and South American capitals,
and possibly some Of the principal ports.
which in q number of cases are of more
Importance commercially than the cities
in which the headquarters of the govern
ment are located.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
DIR. NIMMO VERY ILL.
Statistician and Economist Suffers
Stroke of Paralysis.

Joseph Nimmo. jr.. LII. D.. statist-
clan and economist, who was for many
years in the government service, IS
dangerously i'll at his home. 1881
street northwest. Slight hopes of his
recovery are entertained. He suffered
q stroke of paralysis last Tuesday aft
ernoon and since that time two pny-
sicians, Dr. G.. I. Sewers and DIR. Henry
Dixon and a trained nurse have at
tended him constantly.
Or. Nimmo is seventy-nine years old,
and has lived in Washington for the
past fifty years.
During the first thirteen years of his
business life he was engaged In the
practice OF his profession as civil en-
Kineer. AS an ofhcer of the govern
ment he devoted ten years as chief or
the division of internal commerce ami
as chief Of the bureau of statistics 10
the writing OF a series of reports on
the commercial and transportation in
terests of the United States. Having
pursued a course of law studies. ne
has paid particular attention to Geo.
nomics, constitutional law and political
questions In the year 1902 he re
ceived from the New York University.
his alma mater, the degree OF doctor
of laws.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
BOAT SINKS OFF PHILADELPHIA
STEAMER sHEARWATER GOES
DOWN In DELAWARE RIVER.
Former High School Girls, Holding
Reunion. Rescued by Firefght-
ing Craft-Nobody Hurt.

PHILADELPHIA. June l2.-Happy in
anticipation of q jolly days outing in
honor of their class reunion. nearly half
hundred former high school girls and
a number of other persons on board the
small steamboat Shearwater in the Della
ware river were plunged into the widest
excitement and fear today when the YES
sells cargo shifted. causing her to settle
in the water. The accident occurred on
this city, and the Philadelphia fireboat
Ashbridge went to the rescue, taking all
the passengers off the disabled steamer
without injury to any one The vessel
later sank.
The Shearwater was backing out from
wharf at Arch street for trip TO up
river Jersey points when the cargo be-
came displaced by humping against the
wharf. causing the vessel to list.
The young women became panic stricken
and rushed for life preservers
Carboys Of Acid Broke.
To add to the excitement, two carboys
of acid broke. the fluid running down into
the engine room. forcing the engineer TO
leave his post without shutting on the
steam and leaving the steamer helpless.
The captain. finding that his vessel was
SLOWLY settling. blew his whistle, and
dozen boats went to his assistance Inc
captain of the Ashbridge took command
of the situation and took off the panic
stricken people, all of whom had put on
life preservers, and brought them ashore .,
In the excitement little girl either feil
or iumped from the Shearwater. but was
rescued by one of the boats standing by.
The Shearwater fioated downstream ana
sank off Chestnut street. despite the ef-
forts to keep her afioat. The steamer
merly used by the Pennsylvania naval
reserves
Evening star., 1909-06-12
WILD WHEN A YOUNG GIRL.
Mrs. Ruiz, Who Recently Died in
London, Was Born in st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS June 12.-Mrs. Agnes
O'Brien Ruiz, whose suicide in London
was kept from the press for weeks, has
been identified by St. Louis friends as the
daughter of the late Charles O'Brien, q
local boilermaker. She was born near
9th street and Cass avenue and had
brother, Charlie, formerly member Of
the ST. Louis fire department and now
living in North st. Louis. and one sister.
She attended the Everett School on Sth
street and was known then as adventur-
Gus. When she was about thirteen years
old, friends of the family say. she ran
away from home. going to New Orleans
and beating her way back in a box car
Mrs. Ruiz. once an actress, known on
the stage as Ruth Hilton, later married
to Antonio A. Ruiz Olivares, Cuban
diplomat. is the woman who was men
toned in connection with the successful
suit for divorce brought by Mrs. Elsie
French Vanderbilt against Alfred G. Van
derbilt
Evening star., 1909-06-12
WASHlNe1ON|AN the winner
EMERY B. ENsoR FINISHES
FIRST IN MARATHON.
COMPLETES Run From Laurel In Two
Hours. Twelve Minutes ana
Forty-Two Seconds.

Running well up in the first division
throughout the entire race, and leaolns
occasionally at points in the middle dls-
tance. Emory B. Ensor. under the colors
OF the Washington Young Mems Chris
tian Association, shook off his hardest
competitor at Riverdale. and came on to
win easily in the Washington Times
Baltimore News intercity marathon race
today.
n. c. Elphinstone of the Baltimore
Cross Country Club, who led In the
early stages of the race ana VINO was
DANGEROUS contender throughout, finished
second, while J. G. stecher: OF the asi-
ineton Y. NJ c. A. and G. NJ. Griffith,
the crack distance runner of johns HOP
kins University, finished third and fourth,
respectively.
Ensor's time for the twenty miles from
Laurel. Nd. the start to point on
Pennsvlyania avenue opposite the Mum
sey building was 2.12.42. Elphenstlne mn,
ished in 219O1. stecher in 2.23.3S and
Griffith In 2.26-1S
:, Leaders Close Together.
At no time during the first sixteen or
seventeen miles of the race were the
first four men far apart. Elphinstone took
the lead at the start and was ahead at
the fve-mile post At the tenth mile En-
sor had g. slight lead. but when they
passed the fifteenth-nlile line Elphinstone
had again forged in front, running, ap-
parentIy. on q we'll timed schedule.
Soon after the fifteenth mile had been
passed, however. the pace began to tell.
Grifith and Enzor were fighting 1t out
hard for control and both were running
we'll They reached Riverdale on equal
terms, but at that point Enzor shooK
Griffith off and came on the rest OF the
way with a safe lead. The manner In
which he ran through the city and along
PENNSYLVANIA avenue in the final night 10
the Munsey building showed that he hao
something In reserve for possible at
tempts at strong finish on the part oi
any OF those close behind him.
Elphinstone Finishes Second.
In the run through the city Elphinstone
caught stecher and Griffith and took sec
ond easily. In the final half mile Stecher
caught Griffth and beat him out of third
place.
The time shows Ensor's performance to
be an excellent one. Throughout the en-
fire distance he handled himself we'll.
coming along with q long.swingins stride
that caused him the least fatigue. He
won his race on his merits, 1t Is declared,
and the Baltimore adherents can have no
cause for complaint at the manner In
which Washington won.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
FoRFEITS $50 COLLATERAL.
Chauffeur Who "Ran Down" Pedes-
trian Fails to Appear in Court.

Frank Haley. chauffeur. failed to ap-
pear in the Police Court this morning to
stand trial on charges of assault as a re-
suit of running down" a citizen yester-
day near New York avenue and North
Capitol street. and forfeited $50 collateral
1t was stated that Haley was driving
northeast on New York avenue, and prob
ably failed to see Patrick w. Kelly. whose
address is given as 421 NJ street, who was
crossing the street The automobile hit
Kelly and threw him to the ground. in
fiicting painful injuries about the back
and legs.
Policeman Adcock of the second precinct
arrested Haley. Kelly declined to go to
a hospital, but proceeded to his home, ac-
cOmpanied by friends.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Bona Eide Circulation Of The Even
ing and Sunday Star.

The sworn statement below
shows that the circulation Of
THE STAR is what it is claimed
to be. The circulation of THE
STAR for the week, including
and combining its evening and
Sunday morning issues. is the
largest, the best and the only
sworn detailed circulation of each
day, covering all issues, in the
District of Columbia.
In both it's evening and Sunday
morning issues 1t has a larger
carrier delivery circulation into
the homes of Washington than
any other two local papers COM
bined.
THE SUNDAY STAR. viewed
separately. has the largest. the
best and the only sworn circula-
ton in the District Of Columbia.
Fifteen thousand Of THE
STARS regular subscribers take
no other Washington paper
whatever in their homes, depend
ing upon THE STAR alone for
news and advertising.
THE STAR, daily and Sunday,
thoroughly covers the local ad-
vertising field, reaching all
classes Of Washington pur.
chasers. rich and poor alike. in
their homes. on every day in the
week, at an hour when they have
tho 4i%1a and fnrlioo4fhn - rA.1
a newspaper.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Crop Figures in Manitoba.


WINNIPEG. Manitoba, June FAC
cording to the annual report on crops in
Manitoba. just prepared by the depart
ment OF agriculture. the estimated num-
ber of farm hands required is 24.27D. A
decrease in crop area of cO1. 40 acres is
reported. Indeed. in area under wheat
the decrease is 2OS, $40 acres. but the re-
port notes an increase under barley of
157 ,0j1 and under oats of 32, 567 The to-
tai area under grain is 4.646.614 acres
and under all crops 4,711,212.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Receiver for Charles G. Tebbetts.

Attorney Lucas p. Loving was today
appointed receiver for Charles C. Teb-
belts. who formerly conducted millinery
establishment. The appointment was made
by Justice Stafford on the petition of Ir-
win II. Linton, W. p. Hudson e. Co. and
Max Rosenberg creditors of Mr.. Teb-
belts, who declare he is insolvent and Is
indebted in excess of 81 600.
Justice Stafford cited Mr.. Tebbetts to
show cause June IS why he should not be
adjudged bankrupt
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Artilleerymen at Warrenton.
.ociol nisnA t0t$ tn Tho Etar

WARRENTON. Va. June 12-Batteries
E and D. Sd Field Artillery. L. s. A..
arrived here today from Sperryville on
the practice march. They are in camp
about two miles from town on the Wa
terloo pike. and are in command OF
Lieut.. Sherman Miles. The batteries are
on the return trip to Fort Myer.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Franklin e Smith. forty-two years old.
a farmer of Bakers Valley. near Buck
eystown, Nd. died at Frederick City Hos
pital Of appendicitis He is survived by
a widow and eight children.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

The funeral Of Col. W. Scott Roberts.
the veteran journalist who died at his
home in Centerville. Nd, occurred yes
terday Interment was made in the
Chesterfield cemetery.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Mrs. Susan Leatherman. f1fty-seven
years old wife Of John c. Leatherman
and daughter of Elias Grossnickle. died
, near Myersville, Md. She was formerly
Miss Susan Grossnickle.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

soIemnly swear that the above
statement represents only the
number Of copies Of THE EVEN
ING and SUNDAY STAR circu-
lated during the seven days
ended June II, 19O9-that is,
the number of copies actually
sold, delivered, furnished or
mailed, for valuable considera-
ton, to bona fide purchasers or
subscribers-and that the copies
so counted are not returnable to
or remain in the office unsold, ex-
cept in the case Of Sunday papers
sent to out-of-town agents only,
from whom a few returns Of
unsold papers have not yet been
received.
]. WHIT. HERON,
Business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper
Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this twelfth day of June,
AID. 1909.
e. f. RAMEY,
(SeaL) Notary Public.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
President Playing Golf.

An interesting game of golf is in
progress this afternoon on the Chevy
Chase links. President Taft and Walter
]. Travis are playing Vice President
Sherman and C. Allen Lard. Mr.. Lard
and Mr.. Travis are among the great
golf experts of the country.
After a conference today with Gov.
Post Of Porto Rico 1t was announced that
Evening star., 1909-06-12
United in Principle.

In explanation OF the differences exist
ing between democratic senators Mr..
Overman said: I'VE have honestly differed
as to whether some few articles should
not go on the free list or the dutiable list
But however we may have differed in this
respect. the party has been united on the
fundamental principles of tariff for
revenue"
In reply to an assertion made by Mr..
Aldrich recently that the south was a
wilderness twenty-five years ago. Mr..
Overman reviewed the dark days Of re-
construction. denied Mr.. Aldrich's state
ment and declared that the south today
is far richer than the whole country was
before the war. 1T has more money in
its banks, more miles Of railroads. more
iron and coal mines, more cotton mills
than the entire country had prior to 1891.
All the south asks is that she be given
Justice be treated fairly and not dis
criminated against. She has no monopo-
lies no 'robber barons.' plutocrats or
aristocratic bosses. They will not live in
that climate"
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Champ Clark Is Sarcastic.

Representative Champ Clark called on
President Taft today to introduce his
children. who are going to Missouri for
the summer.
when will Congress adjourn" the
democratic leader was asked.
The day before the vote should be
taken on Bailey's income tax law said
the Missour!an
Representative Samuel Smith introduced
to the President two prominent physicians
OF Detroit. DR.. Robert Beattie and Dr.
r. H. Mercer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

The Rev. Lee S. aicColester. d. d.,
OF the Church OF Our Father. will give
free stereopticon lecture on Victor
Hugo and HIS Paris Thursday even
ing. Feb. %, at s o'clock in public
library branch No. A. Field and Agnes
ayes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

gregation of brave sailors jumped into
scow and struck for the center OF
the ball room, eircled around and
reaching their landing place jumped
into the frozen sea and danced mer.
~ horn pipe. The sailors were fol
lowed by a band OF Eskimos. and Ger
man youths and maidens on roller
skates. with half dozen Russians,
there was a Teddy Bear performance.
the Salome d'nee and other features.
There were besides, Rip Van Wrinkle.
the Big lnjun." Uncle Sam. China
men. the oriental girl and human
barrel. II was difficult To decipher
whether the apparition was a beer
barrel or barrel of beer, but IL car
ried little glass and was popular
with everyone. Mayor Breitmeyer,
William r. Dust, Police Commissioner
smith. Judge Murphy and others
prominent in the public eve cavorted
as children AT midnight masks were
removed and the number OF dancers
greatly augmented. Some 1900 peo-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
SHAWMUT RUBBERS
New Distributing Store for Mch.
gan.

gan.
Mr.. Christopher Brien. who has
been identified with the rubber bust
ness great many years, recently
opened a new distributing store for
Michigan. and is doing an excellent
business, handling the "Shawmut"
and Massachusetts" rubbers, made
By the Hood Rubber Co. OF Boston.
who are not in the trust. While a
great many OF the trust rubber fac.
tories are closed down. the Hood Rub.
Der Co.. as an independent concern.
are making $4,000 pairs OF rubbers
daily and during the busy season have
To operate their factory nights as well,
employing thousands OF experts 10
supply the ever.increasing demand for
their well-known brands OF rubber
footwear.
The "Shawmut" brand OF rubbers
which are now carried I'm DE.
troit. have reinforced patented heel
In which a double thickness OF rubber
gives double the wear where the wear
comes. The reason why these rub
hers are SO desirable because giving
double the wear where the wear comes
and their fitting qualities as they are
made over aluminium lasts. Aluminium
never shrinks from heat. as wood
last will. and consequently "Shawmut'
and Massachusetts," Tubbers are al
ways OF correct size as marked The
new store Is at No. l72 Jefferson-ave ID,
and Is known as the Great Northern
Rubber Co
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
In Socie ty

Members OF Harmonic society en-.
ioyed themselves to the utmost Tues.
day evening, with one OF the most
successful pre-Lenten masQue carni-
vals ever held in the city. The, dance
hall represented as nearly as possible
the north pole Imitation icicles hung
from every pillar and from the bal
cony and members OF the orchestra
discoursed sweet music, seated on
icebergs. Glistening Christmas trees
lined the wall, ard as the carnival
crowd ascended TO the ball room IL
was constantly showered with snow
that fell from the pines.
In the background. loomed dis
mantled ship that had evidently been
lost in the frozen regions. The real
fun OF the evening began when an ag-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

pie enjoyed This annual entertainment
OF Harmonic society. a
The marriage OF Miss Elsie G.,
Bleser. daughter OF Mrs. Mary bleser,
and Frank ID. Crowley was solemnized
Monday morning in ST. Josephs Cath
Ollie church. Jay and Orleans-sts. MISS
Gertrude Bleser. a sister OF the bride
acted as maid OF honor, and John
Moore was the best man. The bride
wore "a travelling SUN OF wisterld
broadcloth, with hat 10 match, ana
carried a prayer book, while her Sis
I ter wore a tan suit. Only the I'M
mediate families were present at the
ceremony and the wedding breakfast,
which was served after the ceremony
! in the home of the bride. No. ~.
Maple-st. The decorations were red
and green, roses. palms and ferns be
ing employed. Mr.. Crowley and his
bride have gone east ON wedding
"trip and upon their return will be AZ
home at No S26 West Grand boule-
ward.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
Revolts at Cold steel.

your only hope" said three doctors
TO Mrs NJ. K. Fisher. Detroit. Mich.
suffering from severe rectal trouble.
lies In an operation. then used Dr.
Kings New Life pills" she writes
It'll wholly cured" They prevent Az
pendicitis. cure Constipation, Head
ache. At f. G. Kinsers, Central Drug
Co. and Gray & Worcester's.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

The City OF the Straits hive. No
463. l.. O. T. NJ. NJ. viii give "A masque-
rade party in Gerow's hall, Thursday
evening.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

The program to be given Thursday
afternoon, March 4, in Temple Beth
FL. by Elsa Ruegger and Lewis Rich
ards, under the auspices OF the De
troit String Quartet association. will
have the distinction OF presenting not
only for the first time in Detroit, but
the only sonata known TO exist for the
piano and cello written by Handel.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

song recital was given by Paul
du Fault, the French tenor, in the
Light Guard armory Tuesday even
Ing, assisted by Nine. j. Terrault.Pat
enaude, accompanist. under the aus
pices of the Alliance Franchise. NJ
du Fault has an unusually pleasing
voice. OF rare sweetness, and his visit
TO Detroit was one of the treats OF
the seaon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

The Rev. Michael |. Stritch, s. J.,
OF Detroit college, will deliver a lee
ture, Thursday evening, in the college
gymnasium on Napoleon" This is
one OF a series of historical lectures
given Thursday evenings by FIR.
Stritch. Ii is free TO the public.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

Mrs Charles Murphy of the Pasa
dena Will entertain Paul Jones Chap
ter. Children OF the American Reyolu.
ton, Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock. Gen. G. A. Coolidge will de-
liver an address and refreshments
Will be served. Because of the ser.
ious illness OF the president, Miss Bes.
sic West, Mrs. Murphy has been ap.
pointed vice president of the chapter.
Mrs. ~ G. Williams and Miss Eloise
Williams are In Atlantic City.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
Mems Hosiery

Mems Cotton Socks. in black ar
tstri: regular f0c- kind, p
MllI-End sale price. pair ....
Mems fancy Cotton Socks reguls
I5c kind. Mill-End 81
sale price, per pair.
Mems wool Socks. ia black or gra
regular zoe kind, Mill-End IA
price. per -- If
pair.......... .-s.ss.s.....
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety OF the Detroit district will hold
IN all day session Thursday in the
Preston Methodist church, beginning
at $3.50 o'clock. Women OF all denom-
nations interested in the work are in.
vited to attend. A feature Of the at.
ternoon will be an illustrated lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, August 2.-The cotton
market opened firm at an advance Of
4a13 points on continued expectations of
bullish government report at midday,
but met with a good deal Of realizing
during the early trading as result Of In
dications for better weather in Texas and
as a precautionary measure preceding the
actual publication of the report After
reacting TO within 8 or ! points of Sat
urday's finals. however. the market firmed
up to about the initial figures on continued
covering and, while nervous. held pretty
steady during the middle of the morning.
Futures opened firm. September, 1927
October. 1885; November, 1243: Deem
Der, 12.4S; January. 12.4S; March, 12.44;
May, 1912.
, The market was quiet during the late
forenoon. with prices ruling about TO g
points net higher just before the govern
ment report was received having reacted
from the opening under liquidation. The
government report, making the condition
ed by a quick advance on shorts covering
and renewal of bull support, which
carried December up TO 1890 and January
10 2.6j, or about 2s to 80 points above
the low level Immediately previous. and
"a 10 - points above the closing figures
OF last week.
Spot. quiet; middling Uplands. 1895;
middling gulf 1920.
Estimated receipts at the ports today
2Wo bales. against 2622 last week and
2,3fl last year. For the week $4,000
bales. against "A, 3i7 last week and u 9S3
last year. Todays receipts at New Or
leans, - bales, against 126 last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
PLACE TO PLAN FLORAL PARADE
COMMITTEE TO MEET AT AUTO
MOBILE CLUB.
Miss Helen Taft and Secretary Dick
inson Decline Place as Judge.
Neither Able to Serve.

Through its president. william West,
the Automobile Club Of Washington has
placed its clubhouse at the disposal Of the
automobile floral parade committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce.
The meeting Of the committee Wednes-
day night and all subsequent meetings
during the hot weather will be held in
the clubhouse. The committee will as
semble at the rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce at $50 o'clock Wednesday
evening and then be taken to the club
house in several automobiles.
There is lot Of important business to
be transacted at the next meeting. Among
other things two more judges will have to
be selected to take the places of Miss
Helen Taft and Secretary Of War Dickin-
son, neither of whom will be able to serve.
The Secretary Of War wrote letter to
Chairman Cans, in which he said that he
appreciated the invitation and would ac-
cept with pleasure were It not that bust
ness engagements will make II impossible
for him to be in Washington at the time
the parade takes place.
Many letters have been received by the
committee from decorators throughout the
country. requesting permission to decorate
some of the cars in the parade. Several
speciality houses in Washington have en-
tered cars in the commercial section.