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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
BOUND, MAKES HIGH DIVE
Toussaint Leaps From Aque-
duct Bridge Into the
Potomac.

A. L. Toussaint, former Technical
High student and we'll known athlete
dived from the Aqueduct bridge into the
Potomac yesterday afternoon with hands
and feet securely pinioned. thereby win
ming a wager.
Toussaint made the wager a few days
ago as the result of bantering remarks
Of friends who questioned his ability to
dive from the bridge and escape death
or serious injury
The young man, who is employed at
the navy yard made his preparations
for the dive yesterday. numerous friends
being informed that he would make the
attempt. Dressing at the Potomac Boat
Club. Toussaint walked out on the bridge
unnoticed by the policemen detailed
there. who were at the moment attend
Ing to duties at the city end of the
bridge. Throwing off his outer clothes,
Toussaints arms We're pinioned at the
wrists and his legs were tied Stepping
to the outside Of the bridge he made a
beautiful dive to the water. sixty-five
feet below, striking the water head first
Friends in a boat caught him as he
came to the surface, united his arms and
Toussaint swan to the boat club. Aside
from a headache, caused by the impact
on the surface of the water, he suffered
no Inconvenience, and stated last night
he was ready to make the same dive
again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
SIXTEEN DROWN IN A DAY.
All Victims Enjoying Outing on
Rivers and Lakes of Northwest.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July S.-Sixteen per-
sons were drowned in the northwest Sun
day. They were at all neighboring lakes
and rivers enjoying a days outing. The
victims are as follows:
Arthur Dolan. twenty-one years old, st.
Paul.
Gus Hammer, Minneapolis.
Chester Root, twenty-one. Of St Paul
Joseph Waters of saltwater. at STILL
water.
The eight and nine year old daughters
of Otto Brose. Bimidji. Mimi.
Walter Zenier, twenty-eight. Moore
head, Mimi
Mabel and Josephine Sanders. eighteen
and twenty, and John Renauld, twenty.
Duluth.
Joseph Lefavr. twenty, Marinette, Wis.
at Menominee, Mich.
John McVicker, Pittsburgh. at Ocono-
mowoc, Wis
William A. Downs. twenty-eight. La
Crosse, Wis.
Lynn Allen. twenty-four, Bruce VIA
Harry Price OF Wausau, Wis.
Harry Stagman of Sturgeon Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
HIDES SELF IN TO|MBS
Trusty, AssaiIant of Guard,
Not Found, Despite Hunt
of Hours.

NEW YORK, July s.-Every available
keeper Of both the day and night force
was on duty at the Tombs this morning
Systematically searching every nook and
corner Of the prison for George Wilson. a
trusty. who felled keeper with a cold
chisel yesterday and hid in the recesses
Of the building, armed with the guard 8
revolver. With this weapon, Wilson fired
shot at his pursuers yesterday, then
disappeared into some recess as yet un-
found
The night force kept up the search
until o'clock this morning without re-
suit, when it was decided to abandon the
quest until daylight came. The author
tiles are certain that he is still in the
building. for they believe it is impossible
for him to have scaled the walls.
Several years ago a prisoner secreted
himself in like manner and was not found
for twenty-four hours. The 6S7 other
prisoners in the Tombs spent an almost
sleepless night as the search progressed.
Wilson still has ammunition in reserve,
and for this reason his pursuers were
cautious as they explored the dark cor
nerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
IN DEFENSE OF DARROW
Dispositions From Prominent
Residents of Chicago Favor
Accused Attorney.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July S.-Clarence
8. Darrow's reputation i'm Chicago. his
home, and scene of his greatest activi-
ties for twenty-five years. as attested by
the evidence of numerous jurists and
others high in the public life of that city
and the state of Illinois will be the FIRST
matter placed before the jury In the OAR.
row bribery trial by the defense. II lie
expected to begin the presentation OF this
evidence in the case today.
In Support of Character.
A mass Of dispositions testifying to the
reputation of Mr.. Darrow for truth and
integrity as well as his standing as a
member of the Illinois bar were expected
to be read to the jury before any wit.
nesses were placed on the stand. Among
those whose evidence was taken were
Mayor Harrison, two former mayors,
Washburn and Fred A. Busse
two former United States senators, vii,
liam E. Mason and Albert j. Hopkins
more than a score Of judges. as many
prominent lawyers of Chicago and several
ministers of the gospel.
The attorneys for the defense intimated
that at least two days will be required to
read the dispositions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
WANT A KING AGAIN
RoyaIists Active in Various
Parts of Portugal.
TRY TO BLOW UP BRIDGE
Two Large Bands Are Causing Much
Trouble in the North.
GOVERNMENT SENDS TROOPS
Carlist Leaders in Spain Are Said to
Be Secretly Lending
Their Aid.
TRY TO BLOW UP BRIDGE
GOVERNMENT SENDS TROOPS

LISBON. Portugal. July s.-Sporadic
royalist attempts. with view to the
restoration of the Portuguese monarchy,
northern Portugal.
number of royalists tried today to
dynamite bridge over the river Mimic,
near the town Of Caminha, but caused
only slight damage.
Although many of the royalists have
been subdued or arrested, two important
detachments still maintain activity. One
is commanded by Capt Couceipo, with
headquarters near the town of Mentele-
gre. The men are well armed with rifles,
revolvers and knives
second force of monarchists, accord
ing to. the last report received, was
marching from Verin to Chavez in the
province of TraZ-Os-Montes.
The government. which remains in ses-
sion night and day. is rushing troops and
war vessels to the north.
No royalist mocement has broken out
government fearing an outbreak at
Oporto, is concentrating a large force
there and is distributing other troops
Warships at Oporto.
The battleship Vasco da Cana, carry
ing troops and machine guns. and the
cruisers Republica and Almirante Refs
have arrived at Oporto. The telegraph
wires have been cut between Braga and
Wanna de CASTILLO and the Espozende
railroad has been cut and blocked with
timber at Barrellos, where martial law
has been proclaimed. At Moreira de
Rey the population has raised royal
standards on the houses and joined the
rebels in a fight with the republican
guard during which many of each faction
were killed or wounded.
An attack on VALENCIA de Mimic by a
force Of royalists, led by Capt. Sepulveda,
formerly aid to Queen Maria Pia, was
repulsed. The captain, thirteen other Of
ficers and forty of the royalist troops
retreated across the International bridge
over the Mimic, where they fell into the
arms of the Spanish troops and were ar
rested Others escaped by swimming the
river.
1t is alleged here that the Carlist lead
ers in Spain are secretly helping the Por-
tuguese royalists and that many of them
are now in Portugal endeavoring to
spread the monarchist revolt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

not find IL more expensive TO break away
from the parent organization and pay alt
the expenses of running their association
1t was pointed out. too. that at present
the retailers have the additional advan-
tage OF being members Of the Chamber
of Commerce.
The result Of the ballot OF the retailers
10 awaited with much interest by mem
bers of the chamber as well as Of the as
ISOLATION. There IS a strong sentiment
among many members OF both organiza
tons that the best solution of the prob
lem Is to have separate organizations.
But. on the other hand there Ia just as
strong a feeling that the two should con-
tinue to be affiliated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
DEADLOCK ON NAVAL BILL
House Not Expected to Agree
-
TO Amendments Made
by Senate.

Indicating that the House would not
agree to the naval appropriation bill. as
amended by the Senate and returned to
the House today, Representatives Pad
gett OF Tennessee. chairman of the House
naval affairs committee, announced that
he would refuse to accede to any of the
Senate changes which have increased the
bill by $15,0oO.0O0 AS a result, it Is be-
lieved that there will be long deadlock
on this measure.
The Senate made provision for two bat
tleships. four additional submarines and
increased the appropriations In other di-
rections.- When the bill left the House
II carried approximately 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
HAVANA PLAGUE CHECKED.
But One Case Of Dread Bubonic Dis,
ease Has Appeared.

HAVANA. July S.-No additional cases
of bubonic plagle have been discovered.
The Spaniard at the Las Animas Hospi-
tai who is suffering from the disease is
believed to be dying
The sanitary officers are encouraged in
the belief that this may be the only
case. but the health department con-
tinues to exercise extraordinary activ-
ity i'm the fumigation of houses i'm the
vicinity Of the one from which the case
WAS taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
T0BURY v. R. SMITH
WITH MASONIC HONORS
Services for National Botanic
Garden Superintendent
Set for Tomorrow.

Arrangements have not been completed
for the funeral of William r. Smith,
superintendent OF the National Botanic
Garden. who died early yesterday morn
ing, but services will bbe held al
the Scottish Rite Temple, Sd and e
streets northwest. tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock with Rose Croix services
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite predominating. Rev William Tay-
loe Snyder Of the Church of the Incar-
nation will conduct the funeral service
preceding that Of the Masonic order
The blue lodge service will be read at
Rock Creek cemetery, where the inter-
ment will be made. In accordance with
request made by Mr.. Smith several
nection with the funeral are in charge of
William F. Guide, for many years a close
friend of the deceased.
Mr.. Smith had been a member of va
rious Masonic bodies Of the District
since 1877. and it was his dying wish
that his funeral be held under Masonic
auspices.
Members of the Association Of Oldest
Inhabitants of the District of Column
bia will serve as honorary pallbearers.
They are Fred L. Moore, A. H. Regain,
John T: CLANCY. Judge G. s. Bundy, F.
w. Kahlert Anthony Gaigler, B. w.
Sunny and B. w. Reiss.
Active Pallbearers Named.
The active pallbears, in addition to
representing other organizations, will
be members of the Masonic order, Will
liam H. Singleton, who will represent
the Association of Oldest Inhabitants,
and William F. GUIDE. who will repre-
sent the Washington Florists Club and
the Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists. Six other
active pallbearers will be chosen this
evening.
Announcement of the death of Mr..
Smith. who was known as the father
Of the Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists, was made
by telegraph to the officers Of that or
ganization yesterday by Mr.. GUIDE.
He also sent kilograms to eighteen past
presidents of the society, who are still
living. Besides these kilograms Mr. GUIDE
also sent cable message to Andrew
Carnegie at Skibo Castle, Ardmore, Scot
land. Mr.. Smith was a close friend Of
the Laird Of Skibo,' and spent the
greater part of one summer on his ia
nous estate in Scotland. Mr.. Smith 8
niece, Mrs. Charles A. Richie, who lives
in Pencailand, Scotland, also was notified.
Officers of the Washington Florists
Club at a meeting yesterday afternoon
called a special meeting for o'clock this
street northwest, for the purpose Of
adopting resolutions on the death of Mr..
Smith, and to take such action as may
be deemed appropriate. Members of the
club will attend the funeral tomorrow in
a body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
LARGER BATHING BEACH
PLANNED BY OFFICIALS
Taxing of Facilities by Record
Crowds lmpresses the
Commissioners.

Impressed with the inadequacyT of Ia
cilities ut the municipal bathing beach.
where Saturday 1,411 persons were ac-
commodated and yesterday LAO. while
hundreds of men and boys were turned
away, the District Commissioners, in
their next estimates to Congress. prob
ably will provide for the enlargement OF
the pools.
1t is not unlikely that the estimates
will include items for the building of
an additional pool and a new bath
house. There are at present no funds
which can be used for relieving the con-
gested condition.
While the beach has a capacity for ac-
commodating about 1000 persons daily
more than 400 additional swimmers were
permitted to use the pools Saturday and
Sunday. AS many as twelve boys were
crowded into one dressing room.
Attendance Records Broken.
The crowds this season have broken all
records for attendance. The District
Commissioners. as well as DR.. w. B.
Hudson. superintendent OF the beach. are
convinced that the institution saves many
lives In that 1t keeps a large number Of
boys away from the Potomac river, where
otherwise they would go to swim.
Something will have to be done
0netAer year to eliminate the congestion
at the bathing beach," said Commissioner
Rudolph this morning. The matter will
be given consideration when the annual
estimates for the District are being pre-
pared In my opinion, the institution
should be enlarged"
superintendent Hudson said that the
two large pools and one small pool new
in operation are insufficient and that an
additional pool should be provided by
another year. A larger bathhouse is
needed, he said. Superintendent Hudson
anticipates that the heavy attendance
will be maintained throughout the sum-
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

"Moonshine, Wall and Lovers Twain
is the title of a charming love story by
Margaret Busbee Shipp. in our next Sun
day Magazine. 1t is tale Of gardening.
and flowers. and love in the most delight
full circumstances and sentimental sur
roundings. and will be read with joy by
those who are fond Of this sweet class
Of stories, .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
CAN ACCEPT $4,000.
Court Acts in Case of Mr.. Hutchins'
Life Insurance.

Justice Anderson today authorized Will
liam J. Dante, collector Of the estate Of
Stilson Hutchins. to accept a cash sur
render value Of $4,000 for two policies
of insurance on the life Of Mr. Hutchins.
The court declined to require the COL
lector to make an agreement in advance
with his counsel, Brandenburg e. Bran
denburg. The court suggested that the
collector might employ counsel as he sees
mt, the question of the compensation OF
counsel to be passed on later ~ the
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Count" Albanezo Is Murdered.

ROCHESTER,. N. Y. July S-"Count''
Giuseppe Albanezo. suspected by the
police of New York and Rochester of
blackhand operations. was murdered here
some time during the night. Three knife
wounds in the head caused death, one
severing the jugular vein. The police de-
clare that they are without . clue to the
murderer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Ex-senator Spooner Pays Fine.

NEW YORK, July S.-John c. Spooner,
former United States senator from Wis
consin paid a fine of SO imposed upon
his chauffeur in police court today for
automobile speeding on 9Th avenue. Mr..
Spooner. his wife and son were in the
machine, which q bicycle patrolman
testified was travelling at the rate Of
twenty-five miles an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08

PROVIDENCE, n. l., July S-Heles
Dougherty of Providence was named az
the socialist candidate for secretary oil
state at the state convention of the party
held here yesterday. She Is the firsi
woman ever nominated for state once
in Rhode Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
May Survive Self-Inficted Wounds.

Wade H. Moreland, who attempted sui
eide by shooting on the street near his
home at 55 Seaton place late Saturday
night. may recover. 1t was stated at
Freedmens Hospital this afternoon that
his condition was favorable, although he
Is stu in danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Other Expenses This Year.

In addition to the rent and telephone
service, the chamber will spend this year
300 or $500 on the Retail Merchants
Association. business. The question arises.
therefore. as to whether the retailers
do not get the full worth OF the money
which they pay as dues to the Chamber
of Commerce-whether the retailers would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-08
Surprises the Commissioners.

The amount assessed as benefits in the
Anacostia improvement project. it is un-
derstood. came as q considerable surprise
to the Commissioners. The verdict has
been reviewed by Corporation Counsel
Thomas and District Surveyor Haxen. 1t
is not known what recommendations have
been made by these officials.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-10
Ocean CITY Election

A warm municipal election was held
at Ocean City last Monday for the pur-
pose u electing Mayor and five men,
bars III the City Council. The principal
contest was for the Mayoralty, the candi-
datfs being Captain William b. S. Pow
ell and =. Francis j. Townsend. Cap
tain PdH... won out. although the con-
test was close, The election was non
uhrtizan, both candidates for Mayor
being Republicans and the Councilman
being mixed. The successful candidates
were:
Mayor. William q. S. Powell
Councilmen: Daniel Trimper. Sr..
Ashley NJ. Gould, William J. Laws,
Levin d. Lynch. John NJ. Mumford.
Captain Powell is a well-known citi-
zen and large property holder and will
no doubt make good mayor of Mary
lands only seaside resort. The coun-
cilmen are all residents of Ocean City
with the exception of Judge Gould.
who is Judge of the Supreme Court
Of the District of Columbia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-10
Mrs. Uriah T. ShOCkIey.

Mrs. Julia Shockley, widow of the
late Uriah F. Shookley. died at her home
in Snow Hill, AFTER very brief illness
last Monday Evening. Mrs. Shockley
was in her Spth year and had been en-
joying comparatively good health; in
fact. hev' Condition was such that her
sons, Messrs. Peter S. Shockley. of
Salisbury, and Lieutenant Shockley. of
Baltimore, who were visiting her last
week. left with the conviction that she
was in almost perfect health.
Mrs. Shockley was daughter of the
late Joshua Tilghman, of Wicomico
County, who resided between here and
Salisbury She is survived by three
children, two sons and one daughter
They are: Peter S Shockley. Joshua J..
Shockley, and Mrs. Purnell NJ. Fooks.
Mrs. Fooks resided with her mother.
Mrs Shockley was generous, kind
hearted woman, whose chief delight was
to do little acts of kindness for those
near and dear to her. She was very
fond of her children.
Funeral services were held at the
residence of the deceased Wednesday
afternoon. after which her remains
were buried in the Old School Baptist
Churchyard.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-10
HIS THROAT CUT
FROM EAR TO EAR
In a FIJI Of Dependency Newark
Man Killed Himself Thursday
The Body Found

Byrd Harmon. farmer about 80
so years Of age. killed himself in a fit of
dependency on Thursday of last week.
and tjs body was not found until Sun
dayI
HRimon lived near Newark. and for
soHe Nme had been a nervous wreck.
Recently he sold his farm, and seemed
to regret having done so: this prayed on
his mind so that he could not get any
rest. On Thursday he disappeared from
home. When night came on and he was
still absent from home, search was
made in and around Newark. The
search was kept up all night and all the
next day. On Saturday the search was
renewed and continued until Sun
day noon, when Harmon's body was dis
covered near the road leading from
Newark to the farm of Mr.. Gordon B..
Jones. He was lying with his head in
a pool of water with his throat cut from
ear to ear. Search was made for the
knife with which he committed the deed
but it could not be found. A trail of
blood led to the spot. about four hun
bred yards away, where he first cut
himself; as a pool of blood was found
there.
There is.no suspicion of foul play. The
man had no enemies and there was no
money or valuables about him TO incite
robbery and murder.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-10
SNOW HILL. Md, AUG. 10
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

Lost Gold watch with fob, open
face, with initials, G. +. w. Return to
q. F. Walbert, Railroad Station. Snow
Hill.
Lost Cuff button. in Girdletree.
Plain Roman gold, with initials V. II. r.
Liberal reward given to finder. v. H.
Pruitt. Girdletree, Md.
DIR. Sledge will be at the drugstore
of DIR. Paul Jones to examine your eyes
and fit you with glasses on Monday,
August 18th. Don't forget the date.
This is his regular monthly visit.
For sale-The Melvin house and lot
on Washington Street in Snow Hill is
offered for sale cheap. This good &
room house with large lot Good loca-
ton. Apply at once to 0. NJ. Purnell.
For sale at once. "A lot Of choice
cockerels, including full-blooded White
Orpingtons, Buff 0rpingtons, Silver
Laced Wyandottes, Houdans, Sherwoods,
White Rocks, Model Polish, Black Mi
norcas. at sl.0O each. J. ID. Dilworth,
Newark. Md.
-~Messrs. Elijah C. Shockley and E:
Hance Fooks, attorneys for the heirs Of
Mrs. Rebecca Vincent, deceased, will
sell at public auction. house and lot on
Hill Street in Snow Hill. on Tuesday,
August 18th, at o'clock. This is a de-
sirable property and it will positively be
sold. See posters. uU
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-10
Stockton Locals.

Miss Louise Houston is visiting friends
in Pocomoke.
Rev. James Colona, of Georgetown.
spent this week with his parents.
Mr.. George Marshall has returned
home from visit to friends in George
town.
MIR. and Mrs. II. +. Shockley, who
have been visiting his sister, Mrs. Ray
mond Holland, returned TO Chincoteague
Saturday.
Mrs. Lou Green and children. of Phil
adelphia. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Foulk. near the bay.
Miss Annie Paul. of Philadelphia. has
returned home after pleasant visit TO
her cousin, Mr.. James Hudson.
Mrs. Lottie Finnegan and children, of
Camden, are visiting their mother. Mrs.
Ella Davis.
Mr.. John Hill and daughter, Of Snow
Hill. spent part of this week with his
son, Prof. John 5. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Pruitt have
returned home from visit to Mrs.
Fruits home in Bishopville.
Stockton has been well represented at
the Pocomoke Fair this week.
Mrs. Annie Davis, of Baltimore. is
the guest Of Mrs. W. o. Payne.
Rev. Milton Mccain left this week
to assist at campmeeting services. and
MIR. Bennum Hancock will be in charge
next Sunday morning instead OF the
regular preaching services.
Mrs. Nellie Riley and children were
week end guests Of her aunt, Mrs
Frank Chairman.
Mr.. Norman Mason, of Philadelphia,
visited at the home of his cousin, Mr..
Homer Mason, this week