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browns IN TIDAL BASIN
WILLIAM D. LEISSLER, JR.,
MEETS TRAGIC FATE.
Was Night Clerk at Congress Hall
Hotel, This City-Went Bath
ing With Friend.

William D. LeiSSler, jr.. night clerk OF
Congress Hall Hotel and for about year
proprietor of the cigar stand there, was
drowned in the tidal basin shortly before
Z o'clock last night while bathing with
Russell Johnson, a friend. The young
men went to the basin shortly after 6
o'clock, and, after procuring a boat. de-
cided to take bath. They had been
swimming about for a short time when
Leissler called to his companion that he
intended to swim to small motor boat
anchored near. A moment later he start
ed and just as he was about to reach the
boat he was seen to suddenly rise in the
water and throw up his hands. He sank
Immediately and did not rise thereafter.
Recovery Of Body.
The alarm was given at once and the
harbor precinct notified. The crew went
to the scene and in short time recovered
the body by the aid of graphing hooks.
Leissler was twenty-five years of age.
He was the son of William D. Leissler,
an employe of the bureau of engraving
and printing and president of the Plate
Printers Union. He attended the Me-
year ago, when he decided to take charge
of the cigar stand at the Congress Hall
Hotel. The venture was successful one
it is said, and some time ago the young
man was asked to take the place of night
clerk. He was popular and had wide
circle of friends.
The funeral services will in all proba-
bility be held at the family residence
800 South Capitol street, but arrangements
have not been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-17
NEGROES INVITE ROOSEVELT.
Want Him to Speak at Fair in Rich
mond, Va.

OYSTER BAY. N. Y, July 1s.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt saw no politicians today
and talked no politics
The only visitors at Sycamore Hill
were four negroes from the south. They
received a cordial welcome
The delegation consisted of Giles B
Jackson Of Richmond, Va: John c.
Dancy of Salisbury, n. c.: Dr. William
D. Crum Of Charleston. s. c., and Harry
s. Cummings of Baltimore. All are
prominent In the political work of their
race in the south.
The visitors requested Mr. Roosevelt to
speak at the colored state fair in Rich
mond. Va. in October on his views OF
conditions in Africa.
Col. Roosevelt said that he had decided
definitely to speak on conservation before
the conservation congress in st. Pan
September g.
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FOSS NOT A CANDIDATE.
Will Not Seek Democratic Nomina
ton for Governor.

BOSTON, July 16.-Representative
Eugene N. Foss will not be a candidate
against Former State Senator James II.
Vahey for the democratic nomination for
Governor OF Massachusetts, this fall. Mr..
Vahey, who. for two years has been the
gubernatorial candidate of the Bay state
democracy, made this announcement.
Mr.. vahey charges that certain repub-
lican politicians are responsible for the
attempt to bring about q contest be-
tween himself and Representative Foss.,
II have no intention of withdrawing
from the contest for the nomination"
Mr.. vahey said. II have Mr.. Foss' as
surance that he would not think OF
being the candidate against me. I have
no Intention of being arrayed against
him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-17
LOST ISLE OF WIGHT.
Aviator Has Exciting Trip in Storm
Off British Coast,

BOURNEMOUTH. July 16-Robert
Lorraine had a most exciting trip in an
aeroplane today in the midst of a tor
rental rainstorm. He narrowly escap-
ed missing the Isle of Wight altogether,
and was a mile south of The Needles
lighthouse and heading over the open
sea when fortunately he caught sight
of the cliffs and managed to bring his
air craft around and descend
The aviator was in the air three-uuar-
ters of an hour and, he said later, bat
tied with a heavy storm from the start
He was drenched to the skin and numbed
with cold when he landed. Mr. Lorraine
admitted that he was becoming anxious
when he sighted the end of the island.
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EARLY Is PROsPERMG.
Under Assumed Name in Californis
and Raising Chickens.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. July i8.-A letter received
here from John Early. the former United
States infantryman who suffered SO
many troubles In the east after the board
OF health of the District OF Columbia
declared him a ieper. tells OF his success
In his new homo.
Mr.. Early. with hts family. removed to
California I'm the early part OF the year.
The expenses OF the trip were betrayed
the greater part of the sum.
Early is now living under another name
and Is engaged In raising chickens, His
wife. a delicate woman, is still suffering
| from the strain under which she lived TOR
more than q year.
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Anti-SaIoon Detective Fires on
Tormentor.
ANGRY CROWD CHASES HIM
Man Aimed at Leads Pursuit Into
Policeman's Arms.
BOTH MEN UNDER ARREST
Threats Of Lynching Made-Hard
Time Protecting Prisoner
From the Mob

EAST LIVERPOOL. Ohio, July 16.-Al
bert Keddie, aged twenty-one years, was
shot by Detective Ira Ricket of the Anti
Saloon League force at 1880 o'clock to.
night
The shooting occurred in the business
section Of town, at Market and 5tf
streets. keddie was standing on the side
walk. when Detective Ricket attempted
it is alleged, to shoot Alvin Dawson
twenty-one years old.
Dawson escaped the fire. Keddie was
shot through the left ankle Ricket es
capped. pursued by a crowd. but ran into
the arms Of Policeman Fowler.
Threats Of Lynching.
He and Dawson were taken to the city
jail. followed by crowd of several
thousand persons. Threats were made to
lynch the detective. but he was finally
landed behind the bars.
Extra police were placed on duty at the
jail In an endeavOr to prevent a repetl-
tion of the Newark tragedy of eight days
ago.
The shooting occurred when the
streets were crowded with shoppers
homeward bound. and created tremen.
dous excitement. A rumor quickly
hundreds Of his friends and acquaint.
ances threatened to take vengeance or
the detective. Only a display Of force
by the police prevented the detective
from being roughly handled.
Dawson Baited Ricket.
The trouble was precipitated " an at
tack made by Dawson and a crowd OF
young men on Ricket. 1t Is alleged that
when the latter refused their offer Of q
fist fight in the alley Dawson attacked
him. Ricket drew his revolver and fired
pointblank.
His arm was knocked downward and
to one side. The bullet struck Keddie,
who was standing nearby conversing with
| companion.
Before the crowd could close In or
Ricket he started running down the
street. The crowd took up the chase
with Dawson in the lead.
Running several squares with the
crowd gathering in numbers. Ricket rar
Just as the policeman took charge oi
Ricket Dawson appeared and demanded
that Ricket be arrested, explaining thai
he had shot a man.
Crowd Tries to Get Ricket.
Patrolman Fowler arrested both men
He was joined by Patrolman Mahoney.
The police had hard time battling back
the crowd toward the police station.
Other police arrived, and the two
prisoners were finally landed in Jail.
Ricket gained the enmity Of a GER
tain class few months ago. when he
appeared as a witness against boot
leggers" AS a result of the crusade
$1,70O was collected in fines. Numerous
threats were made against Ricket at
that time, and to insure Ricketts, being
| present as a witness he was confined In
the police station for several days.
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Crowd Tries to Get Ricket.
STUDY OF FISH IN EUROPE.
Commissioner Bowers Has Gone
Abroad for That Purpose.

George NJ. Bowers, head of the govern
ment fish commission, sailed from New
York for London yesterday for the
purpose Of devoting some time to study
of the fisheries question from the cultural
point Of view as practiced by the govern
ment
While in London the commissioner will
make some inquiries touching the market
for fur seal skins. Now that the United
States has taken over the management
of the industry on the Prfbilof Islands,
will have a large number of skins to
dispose Of during the coming fall, and
the question which the officials will have
to settle will be whether London or New
York offers the most advantageous selling
point
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Identification Of Man Who Jumped
From Bridge Tower.

NEW YORK. July 16.-An unsigned
telegram from Troy. n. T., was received
today at the Brooklyn Eastern District
Hospital. 1t reads as follows:
"T1e unidentified man In your hospital
who jumped from the Williamsburg
bridge tower Thursday night was John
Christensen Of No. go North Young
street, Canton. Ohio. He was also pri-
vats I'm tho Watervliet arsenal"
CANTON, Ohio. Judy l6.-John Christ.
ensen. who IL reported to have committed
suicide at New York, was tho son OF Mrs
Hannah Christensen OF Canton. His
father u dead. He enlisted In tho United
States cavalry about three years ago.
Relatives say he suffered from insom.
MIA and NERVOUSNESS. They know Of No
RAs fventy-three yeara old
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JAPAN H0NORs DICKINSON.
Secretary Of War Will Leave Toxic
Tonight.

TOXIC, July 16.-Jacob M. Dickinson,
the American Secretary Of War, and
party will leave here tomorrow night,
proceeding to kyoto. The Secretary will
be escorted by representatives of the i'm
perial household. the war Office and the
foreign office. and a special car will be
placed at his disposal. He will embark
on the steamer Siberia July 10 for Ma
nila. About five weeks will be spent in
the Philippines.
Many entertainments have been pre-
pared in honor of the distinguished visit
ors. This evening there was a reception
at the American embassy. 1t was in no
way q formal affair. and was attended
oy hundreds of Americans, continental
visitors and Japanese. A luncheon has
been arranged at the war ONCE for to-
morrow.
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ADMIRAL RODGERS TO RETIRE.
Commandant of Puget Sound Navy
Yard Has Had Meritorious Career.

Rear Admiral John A. Rodgers has
been relieved from duty in command of
the navy yard at Puget Sound, WASH,
and ordered to his home in anticipa-
ton of his statutory retirement for age
the 26th instant. Admiral Rodgers is a
native of Maryland and entered the navy
in July, 1868. He has had about twenty
two years service at sea and was advanc-
ed in grade for eminent and conspicuous
conduct during the war with Spain.
He has been stationed at the Puget
Sound navy yard since July. 1908, and
has held the rank Of rear admiral since
September OF that year
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DEAD MAN IDENTIFIED
Ralph Plumer, American, Killed by
Accident in Austria

WOOSTER. Ohio. July 16.-Ralph Plum
er, twenty-six years old. son of George
Plumer OF this city. was the American
killed in bicycle accident in upper Aus
tria Friday. Plumer was In Vienna for
the purpose Of finishing his education as
a pianist. He was a protege OF Lenora
Jackson. violinist, one whose advice he
went to Europe, and who was assisting
him financially.
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BEDWELL UNDER BAN.
Turfman Charged With Doping Is
Refused Reinstatement.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 16.-The ap-
plication of H. G. Bedwell. the Denver.
Col. turfman who was ruled of Latonia
track recently, and who applied for re-
instatement to the Kentucky racing
commission. was refused by that body
late today.
Kay Spence. another horseman who was
ruled of on the alleged charge of stimu-
lating his horses. the same charge that
was preferred against Bedwell, was re-
instated.
Thomas H. McReery, who was connect
ed with the Bedwell stable as trainer.
was also reinstated.
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Head Of Biological Survey to Pre-.
mare Work on Mammals,

DR.. c. H. Merriam has resigned as
chief Of the biological survey, Depart
ment Of Agriculture, and is succeeded
by II. W. Henshaw.
DR.. Merriam, who will retain an Of
ficial connection with the survey as
consulting biologist Will devote HIM
self to the preparation OF . work on
endowment Of Mrs. e. II. Hartman.
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Dean Becomes President.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, July 16.-Dr. Har-
ry b. Hutchins, former dean OF the law
department Of the University OF Michigan.
today sent letter to the board Of re-
gents accepting the presidency Of the In
stitution. He qualified his acceptance
with the condition that he be relieved OF
the duties Of once at the expiration Of
Ave years after October I, 1910.
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Delay in Procuring Bonds.

There was some delay in obtaining the
bonds from the Police Court. and most OF
the men were forced to go back into the
cells and behind the bars TO await the
necessary papers for their release. Wig
orous protest was raised by c. w. Down
ing when he was escorted to q CELL He
declared he was being treated badly.
Finally the bonds arrved-S1 600 for
each Of the prisoners-and they were re-
leased. Daniel Loughran. Myra Murdock
and Mr.. Gerholdt went on their bonds.
In the Police Court tomorrow morning to
answer the charges against them.
Charles Scott. who claims to be a
broker, II known to the police. Twice
of running q handbook. Once he paid a
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Cannon COLLAPSES
Speaker Overcome by Heat
During Kansas Address.
FORCED TO DISCONTINUE
Use Of Ice Water and Fans, How.
ever, Soon Restore Him.
THERMOMETER 1o5 IN SHADE
After Auto Ride and Rest at Home
of Host "Uncle Joe" Re-
sumes His Tour.

WINFIELD, Kan, July 16.-Joseph G.
Cannon. Speaker Of the House of Repre-
sentatives. collapsed here this afternoon
on the Chautauqua platform after
speaking for an hour and three quar-
ters. Prompt aid prevented him from
faintins, but he was unable to continue
his speech. and with the greatest diff
ficulty he begged the audience to ex-
cuse him. The intense heat affected
him and brought on the sudden sink
ing spell. Ice water and fresh air par
TALLY revived him, and he haltingly
thanked the audience for listening to
him for so great length Of time. Then
he was led away by his friends and
taken to the home of j. T. Lafferty,
where he was a guest
Despite the protestations of his friends
the Speaker later declared that he was
fully able to travel and insisted upon
leaving for Arkansas City in company
with Representative Philip Campbell
who was scheduled to speak there to-
night. Although repeat edly urged to re-
main in Winfield until he was entirely
recovered. Mr.. Cannon insisted that he
was mot a bit sick and he finally had
his way. Accompanied by Mr. Campbell
and other friends he left on the regular
train for Arkansas City.
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DATE IN CR|PPEN CASE
LONDON POLICE HAVE CLUE TO
TIME OF MURDER.
Think Woman Was Killed Night of
January 81 or Early on
February /.

LONDON, July 16.-The London police
have fixed the date of the tragedy at the
Crippen house in Hill Drop Crescent as
the night of January 81 or the early
morning hours Of February L.
The Crippens. it Is now stated, enter
tanned a few friends the evening of jan
uary 81, and they left before midnight.
The following day the Vaudeville Artists
Guild. of which Mrs. Crippen, or Belle
Elmore, as she was known on the stage,
was the treasurer, received a letter,
signed Belle Gilmore stating that the
writer had gone to America on business.
The misspelling Of the name, it is now
remembered, caused comment at the time.
Scotland Yard Chagrined.
just what the detectives have developed
in their investigation 1t is difficult to
learn. as the Scotland Yard authorities.
chagrined at having permitted Dr. Grip
pen to escape. are keeping very quiet on
the result Of their findings. They realize
that it will be no easy task to prove that
the dismembered body found buried in
the cellar Of the Hill Drop residence is
that of Belle Elmore. The inquest will be
held Monday.
Particular attention is being given by
the police to cities in France, where Grip
pen is known to have visited or lived at
various times
Not only have the French authorities
been requested to watch closely for a
man answering DIR. Crippen's description,
but English detectives have been sent in
the hope that they might come upon him
In some of his old haunts. The convic-
tion is becoming stronger that Crippen is
still in Europe.
NEW YORK, July 16.-Search of the
liner st. Paul from Southampton, which
reached New York tonight, failed to re-
veal any trace of man answering the
description of DR.. Crippen.
London Newspaper Gossip.
LONDON, July 17.-One of the Sunday
newspapers reports that man was de-
tanned at Birmingham last night in con-
nection with the Crippen case, but this
has not been confirmed.
Ahother paper publishes the fac smile
Of the envelop of a registered letter
posted to Crippen from Crydon, a short
distance from London, on the night of
July IA.
The paper says that the letter was
delivered at Crippen's office in Craven
House. and that the contents were
withdrawn. The envelope partially de-
stroyed. was subsequently found some
miles distant, at a spot in London
hitherto unconnected with the crime,
proving that either Crippe1n is still in
London, or confederate is receiving
letters in his behalf.
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Wide Latitude for Repairs.

That is, such important repairs as the
installation Of a new propeller, a new en-
gine cylinder, new struts Or new brace
guys may be made without impairing the
defined identity Of the machine.
Given 100 hours in which to cover an
estimated 1000 miles. the aviator would
have to fly only little more than 200
miles a day for a little less than Ave
days. II he equaled the speed. Of Curtiss
between New York and Albany this would
mean two hours In the morning and two
intermission as desired for rest and tun-
ing up the engine.
The aviator may define for himself
what constitutes q binding start-that is,
IL he finds after a fifteen or a hundred
mile trial that he ts not properly equip
ped. he may return for fresh start.
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NEWFOEF0R MADR|z
Yellow Fever Attacks Army at
BIuefieIdS Bluffs.
DEATHS HAVE BEEN MANY
American Consul Moffat Issues
Warning-Venus Bombards
Halfway Cay.

BLUEFIELDS. Nicaragua, July 16.-
The American consul. Thomas P. Mof-
fat, has issued instructions to the Ameri-
can naval commanders here to observe
the strictest precautions that no per-
sonal communication be held with Blue
fields Bluff, on account of grave fears
that yellow fever is prevalent there.
The bluff is held by the Madriz forces.
Numerous deaths have recently occurred
among the Madriz soldiers.
Authorities Run Away.
DR.. Irias.' executive delegate on the
Atlantic coast, in charge of the Madriz
exposition, and Gen. Martinez have made
a hurried departure from the blum. This
fact, together with the serious illness
of the commanding officer, Gen. Rivas,
has given rise to the report that yellow
fever has reached the camps of the
Madriz army.
The steamer Venus. with Madriz
troops aboard, which was reported a
few days ago to have been captured by
Gen. Estrada. is now bombarding Half
way. Cay. The report of her capture,
therefore, is erroneous.
Her commander is attempting to re-
capture the important strategic point,
Halfway Cay, which is now held by Es-
trada. So far little damage has been
done
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Gen. Matuty Escapes.

Gen. Matuty has managed to Outwit
Gen. Duron, one Of the Estrada leaders,
and has made his escape to the bluff,
down the beach. A recent report stated
that Gen. Matuty had been executed by
Gen. Estrada, following trial by court
martial at which he was charged with
betrayin the Estrada cause.
Gen. Mena is still engaged in the vicin-
ity of Acoyapa, which Is garrisoned by
Gen. Vasauez, commander-in-chiefo Of the
Madriz forces. Mena reports that Vas
ouez has recently been reinforced by
Gems Lara and Chavarria. He adds that
there have been many desertions to the
provisional arms.
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fine Of $500. and the other case Is still
pending against him.
Wires Kept Hot.

There was no chance for the police TO
gather in any more suspects after the
first raids had been made. Telephone
wires had been hot they say, and the
word had spread rapidly that the Off
GERS were busy. 1t will be some little
time. they believe, before the gamblers
relax their vigilance sufficiently to permit
Of another raid. But the authorities in
tend TO keep right on their trail. and will
do their utmost, they say, to stamp out
the handbooks
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LONG FLIGHT IN AIR
Terms Announced for New
York to St. Louis Race.
WINNER GETS BIG PRIZE
Offer of $50, 900 for Man Who Covers
Distance in One Hundred Con-
secutive Hours.

NEW YORK, July 16.-The official con-
ditions governing the proposed aeroplane
flight between New York and st. Louis
were made public here today. They fol-
low:
THE New York World and the St
Louis Post-Dispatch will give $4,000 to
the first aviator who between August Is,
1910, and January L. 1911, flies from New
York to st. Louis, or from st. Louis to
New York, within 100 consecutive hours
using the same aeroplane from start to
finish
1.-The only condition attached to this
offer is that at least three days notice
Of intention to start for this prize must
be given to either the New York World
or the st. Louis Post-Dispatch, in order
that announcement may be made of the
actual starting and finishing points, the
actual route and other details as agreed
upon"
In Air Line 900 Miles.
The distance between the two cities is
900 miles as the crow flies and 1,O48 miles
as the mails go. The average fast-train
time is twenty-nine hours and the aver
age train speed is thirty-six miles an
hour. The best average speed for sus-
tanned flight in aeroplane is ffty-four
and four-fifth miles an hour. On account
of the physical confguration of the land
it is extremely unlikely that any aviator
will attempt to lay out his route in a
straight line. The actual distance he will
fly, therefore, remains guesswork, and
will only be determined by his perform
ance itself.
The conditions above leave the aviator
free to choose his own starting point and
to make his landings for fuel, repairs and
rest whenever he wishes, or as necessity
dictates. The donors of the prize state
that they wish to allow the widest lati-
tude in the Interpretation Of the clause.
'the same aeropiane from start to fin-
fsh.''
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Returns Feeling Well,

Late tonight Speaker Cannon. still ap-
parentiy in good health, returned from
Kansas City In company with Represent.
alive Campbell. Both tho Speaker and
Mr.. CampheA reported tha& the trip had
been mads without incidant, and ar.
Cannon declared that he had suffered no
Inconvenience,
Upon their return ta Winfield they
went at once to the home Of Mr., tat
ferty. Mr.. Cannon insistsd upon eittinx
upon tbs piaxsa and asked for n ctanr.
which he smoked with keen enjoyment
overrun with visitors inquirtns for the
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WEATHER

Unsettled, with showers today
Monday, showers. followed by fair
weather and cooler temperature.
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Preparations for Strike.

The Pennsylvania railroad officials have
made all preparations for guarding COM
pany property in case of a strike Many
shopmen and other employees will be put
on duty as watchmen. The shops are
working on fitting up old cars for Sleep
ing and eating quarters for men.
No request has been made OF Sheriff
Fletcher for deputies. He has been asked
to be In readiness.
Shertffs Of adjoining counties have.
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-09-30

Caucasian immigration does not mean