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Evening star., 1912-06-30
London's Watermen.

The watermen and lighterInen Of London
can trace their occupation back to q
very remote past. In a statute of Henry
VII1, passed in 1914, for regulating their
fares, it Is recorded that II has been q
laudable custome and usage tyne out
Of mind to use the river In barge or
winery bote.' And the annals OF the
Watermen's Company give an interesting g
account OF a dispute as far back as 1898
concerning the charge for the convey
ance OF passengers from Gravesend to
London. The regular fare was one half
penny for each person, but some un-
scrupulous boatmen charged passengers
a penny. So the offenders were taken by
the sheriff before the justices OF assize,
who admonished them, and made each
waterman give a bond Of 20 shillings for
future good behavior.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
A Maine Tragedy.
From the Maine Woods.


Because some small boys drank Whit
Toothaker's and Han Winnings sap, re-
placing the contents of the sap buckets
with water. Messrs. Toothacre and Vim
ing both express the opinion that this has
been a mighty unsatisfactory sirup sea-
son. With visions of gallons of golden
srup, the men tapped their naples, and
waited patiently for run of sap. 1t
came. as they supposed, and when they
gathered the well filled buckets their eyes
glistened in anticipation Of the treat in
store. Then came the boiling process.
High rose the flames about the pans and
kettles, but still higher rose the indigna-
ton Of Messrs Toothacre and Tining be-
cause the sap refused to turn into
sirup. The liquid in the pans gave forth
a vast amount Of steam. but that was all
there was doing. Finally both men gave
up in disgust what seemed to be a hope
less task. The next day Whit said to
Han, did you get any sirup out Of the
sap you boiled down yesterday" No"
replied Han: this has been a mighty
poor sap year"
Evening star., 1912-06-30
LABOR JUST BEGUN
Committee Representing Gov
ernment Employees Busy.
MAY HOLD Meeting SOON
Plans for Enlisting Support Of the
Party Nominees.
DEFINITE PROMISES WANTED
Pledges to Be Secured From Candi-
dates for Congress-Plan
of Campaign.

From Staff Correspondent.
BALTIMORE. Md. June 29-Not ended
but only just begun are the labors Of
that committee representing the army of
government employees which appeared at
both Chicago and at Baltimore to get
planks in the republican and democratic
platforms in behalf Of the federal work.
ers.
1t has been proposed that the COM
mittee. under its general authority OBJ
tanned from the President to seek prom
ises of help from the two leading political
parties, should take up the cause of the
clerks with all the candidates that run
on the national tickets. Not only will
that reach the candidates for President
and Vice President of both parties. but
1t will include the candidates of the re-
publican and democratic parties for Con-
gress.
Series of Questions.
What is your attitude toward the gov
ernment clerk, Mr. Candidate for Con-
gress?" Will be the general question ask
ed of the nominees for the House OF
Representatives. That broad query will
probably not be put, but a series or
specific questions will probaly de drafted
for each candidate. The questions will
be designed to ascertain the attitude or
candidates toward civil service retirement
and the reorganization Of the civil serv-
ice, with a view to Encouragement OF
pay to make it commensurate with the
work performed; extension Of employers
liability laws to all government EN-
ployes; tenure of office during good be-
hayior and efficiency and giving federal
employees the right to ask Congress di-
rectly for the redress of their grievances.
OF course the character OF the TepHes
made by candidates may nave some el-
feet on the support given by government
workers who go home to vote. But tne
list. it is believed, will prove invaluable
in determining the friends and enemies OF
the clerks when their appeals are laid at
the doors of the new Congress
Meeting to Plan Work.
A meeting Of the committee in Wash
ington within a few weeks, at which the
future work will be thoroughly mapped
out, is in contemplation. 1t is considered
that the committee should not rest on its
oars with formal declarations In party
platforms pledging certain reforms in the
civil service, but should make those
pledges vital issues in the coming nation
wide campaign, by securing II possible.
definite promises from the candidates
standing on those platforms to support
the civil service planks.
Neither platform however, having given
the clerks all that they requested. 1t Is
probable that the candidates will be asked
to pledge themselves for the other desired
reforms not specifically mentioned in the
platforms.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
HOW THE BREAK CAME
IN MARYLAND FORCES
Result of AH-Day Conference
Between Leaders in Poll
tics of the State.
From a STAFF Correspondent.

From STAFF Correspondent.
BALTIMORE Nd, June 29.-The break
in the Maryland delegation, which re-
suited in gain of two and q half votes
for Wilson on the twenty sixth ballot,
was the result of an all-day conference
between leaders of Maryland politics. The
delegation came to the convention in a
peculiar state Of mind, as many Of the
delegates personally favored Harmon, but
were instructed for Clark. Represent
ative ]. Harry Covington. one of the
strong men of the delegation, and Will
son man, tried to make the break earlier
in the week. and was the man who led
the fight against the Clark forces in the
early hours of the convention.
After the conference today, the Mary
land delegation had about made up its
mind to split. On the call Of the twen-
ty-ffth ballot. Maryland asked to be pass
ed over, for even at that time the Wilson
combination had not been able to shake
the rest of the delegation. A strong
trio was at work, however ,as Senator
Rayner Representative Covington and
E. C. Crothers were determined to gain
their point.
Vote for Clark Kissed.
1t was Joshua w. Miles of Princess
Anne who made the announcement that
the split had come and precipitated the
Wilson demonstration which lasted for
several minutes. Arthur Gorman's vote
for Clark was hissed. The Wilson vote,
counting one-haf each, was cast by
Joshua Miles, Senator Rayner, Repre-
sentative Covington, e. c. Crothers of
Ekton and John S. Young Of Belair.
Those voting for Clark were Senator
John Walter Smith Of Snow Hill; Mayor
Preston. Baltimore; J. Fred c. Talbot.
Lutherville; John ]. Mahon, Pikesville;
Arthur P. German, Laurel; Jasper n.
Wilson, E. G. Harrington, Cam
bridge; Frank A. Furst, Baltimore;
Charles H. Dickey. Roland Park; Guy
W. Steele, Westminster; S. Davies War
field, Baltimore. S. S. Field. Baltimore;
r. J. Padgett, Baltimore: Alonzo l..
Miles, Daniel J. Loden. Baltimore; John
s. Kelley. Baltimore; A. T. Robinson,
Brandywine: Walter b. Dent, Oakley;
w. r. O'Connor. Baltimore; Edward NJ
Hammond. Ellicott City; j. Augustine
Mason, Hagerstown; Gilmer S. Hamill
Oakland; Arthur Peter, Rockville.
Thomas j. Keating of Centerville de-
clined to vote and Messrs. Wells and
Coblentz were absent.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
TWO KILLED BY TRAIN.
Fishermen Returning Home Struck
by Freight at Crossing.

MCNCIE, Ind. June 29.-Returning to
this city from a fishing trip party. Her
man Williams OF Muncie, and James
Thompson OF Louisville. Ky, were killed
by fast freight train on the Big Four
railroad late today.
The men were waiting at q crossing for
one traiS to pass and were run down by
another coming from the opposite direc-
ton.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
CUBAN REBELS DIsPERsE.
Believed That Gen. Ivonet, q Leader
Will Be Captured Soon.

HAVANA. June 29.--No further reports
have been received tonight from Oriente,
except that the insurgent bands are
rapidly dispensing.
Gen. Ivonet, the insurgent leader. has
not yet been captured. 1t is believed he
Is hiding In the hills With g. handful of
followers, that he Is completely surround
ed and that his capture is a question of
only a few hours.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
WEDDING IN TEA GARDEN.
Ceremony in Midst Of Unique
Environment.

SOUTH MANCHESTER. Conn. June
2a.-The marriage of Charles A. Goodwin
Of Hartford. son of Rev. Francis A.
Goodwin. TO Miss Ruth Cheney. daughter
of Mrs. Frank W. Cheney and the late
Col. Cheney, occurred this afternoon in
an artificial japanese tea garden on the
lawn OF the Cheney homestead. The
groom's father off,ciated.
The groom was executive secretary to
Cows. Lilley and Weeks. was the repub-
lican nominee for governor two years ago
and is relative OF J. +. Morgan. The
brides family is one OF the most promi-
nent in the state.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
MADERO REMAINS FIRM.
Refuses to Negotiate With Revolu-
tionary General Orozco.

MEXICO CITY, June 29.-Presiden,
Madero has refused again to negotiate
with Orozco over terms of surrender. The
rebel leader is said to have asked BY teie-
graph several days ago what cousidera-
ton his men might expect at the ha ads
Of the authorities If they agreed to lay
down their arms.
President Madero is said to nave re-
fused to consider terms, maintaining the
stand which he took long ago that ae
would not treat with the revolutionaries
and that his terms were unconditional
surrender. Such is the substance Of the
reply said es have been sent to Orozco.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Steel Magnate q Bankrupt.

CHICAGO, June GA petition in
bankruptcy was filed in the United States
district court today in behalf Of John S.
Keefe, first vice president Of the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Company. His liabili
ties were scheduled at $601, 100. assets
$1,516,171. The greater part OF the assets
Is unlisted securities
On March 5 Mr.. Keefe made a general
assignment of his property for the bene-
fit Of his creditors.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
TWO ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
One Boy Shot by Brother and An
other by His Mother.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 29-Two
homicides occurred in Connecticut late
today At Middleton Frank Kuajashi,
five and a half years old old. was shot
and killed by his brother, Joseph, nineteen
years old, In the yard Of the Kuajaski
home. Joseph was arrested, but after
ward released, as the coroner decided the
shooting was accidental Joseph Is a
member of Company C. 1st Infantry. C..
N. G.. and was cleaning revolver when
a shell was exploded.
At Norfolk, Arthur Decker, five years
old, was accidentally killed by his moth
er. who was handling shotgun.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Browning's Pets.
he Chicago News.

From tht In1cago News. -
Robert Browning adopted queer pets.
His pet owl was well known to visitors.
also his pet geese. which followed him
about like dogs. and upon which. having
suffered much from the cackle OF re-
viewers" he bestowed the names Of
Edinburgh" and Quarterly" As a boy
he had a monkey and an eagle in the
garden at Camberwell. and later In his
life his pockets were often full of un
canny portable creatures" to which he
had taken a fancy-frogs, toads, lizards
and even snakes
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Walkout at Boston.

BOSTON, Mass. June 9.-Employes or
eight coastwise steamship companies and
two tow-boat companies, with headquar-
ters at Boston. struck late today by order
OF the Boston Seamens Union and Boston
Marine Firemen's Union. Some l.JoO
Boston sailors and marine firemen were
ordered out
But two boats Of the affected line were
in port.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Began Studies Late.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Wakae Ippei, the wealthiest man In the
province of Yamanashi. Japan. did not
learn to read he was sixty years of
age, nor had he UP to that time begun to
accumulate his present great fortune. At
one time he was ragpicker. His lrst
real business venture was the purchase Of
crystal balls. which sold at good profit.
After reaching the age of sixty he en-
gagged a tutor in Chinese classics which
study he pursued until his ninetieth year.
He is now ninety-three.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Proposed Electric Power Plant.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, June 29-The
engineers for the Youghiougheny power
plant have been at work for several
days in Garrett county making surveys
for the location OF the big power plant
to be put in the Yough river in the vicin-
ity Of Swallow Falls. Chief Engineer H.
A. Usher of Pittsburgh has been at
work since early in January securing
rights of way and privileges. This work
has practically been completed. When
the plant is in operation electric power
will be furnished throughout western
Maryland and the adjoining counties Of
Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Evening star., 1912-06-30
STRIKERS TIEUP STEAMERS.
Two Held Up in Mississippi River
Pending Settlement.

NEW ORLEANS, June 29.-The steam
ship Antilles OF the Southern Pacific
Steamship Company, bound for New York
with between 80 and. 115 passengers
aboard. was held up this afternoon in the
Mississippi river just off jackson bar
racks. by the strike OF firemen, coal
passers, tenders and oilers
The crew declare they have struck in
conjunction with the general movement
OF the National Transportation Workers
Federation. The federal authorities are
investigating, and members OF the crew,
IL held to be mutinous, will be arrested
The Parismina of the United Fruit Com
pany also was held up in the river BY q
strike movement
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Sister of Gov. Dix Ill.

BALTIMORE, June 29.-Mrs. G. NJ.
Low, sister Of Gov John A. Dix Of New
York. who has been attending the demo-
cratic national convention. was taken
seriously i'll. here today. A physician was
Immediately called and ordered her re-
moval at once to the Union Protestant In
Urinary. 4. ..f.s. f.--.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Shoots 919 Out of Possible 1000.

WILMINGTON. Del, June 29.-A team
representing all New England shot tie
match with an all-Delaware team here
today. The total score on each side was
919 out Of possible LOCO. E. A. Staples
Of Franklin Mass, broke lis straight
100 Of which were in the team race prop
er. Most Of the visitors were from Bos-
ton.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Lightning Strips Body of Clothing.

MIDDLETOWN, n. ". June 29.-Dur-
ing thunderstorm today NJ Antivovo-
sio. farm hand. out In an open field
near Greycourt was struck on the head
by lightning and Instantly killed. His
clothisg was stripped from his body.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
DEER SWIMS ACROSS RIVER.
Escapes Large Crowd Of Men and
Boys in Pursuit.

NEW YORK. June 29.-Pursued by a
crowd OF men and boys. a large deer
that broke out Of the preserves on the
premises Of William Thomson, a broker,
on North Broadway, Yonkers, got away
by swimming over a mile across the
Hudson river.
1t swan to the Jersey shore and ran
along the foot OF the Palisades until 1t
found pathway leading up the steep
bluff Then it disappeared among the
trees.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
IN NEARLY EVERY HOME

The Star is the paper in Washington in
nearly every home and the only paper in thousands
of homes.
The regular carrier delivery circulation of The
Star. both daily and Sunday, is greater by many
thousands than that of any other Washington news
paper.
The bona fde circulation of The Evening Star
with but edition daily is more than 10000 in
cess of its nearest competitor.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Plan to Strike Tomorrow.

MOBILE, Ala, June 29.-The crew Of
the Mallory line steamer Comal. due in
port tomorrow. will leave the ship Mon
day, according to the local leader Of
union seamen Officials of the Mallory
line have made arrangements to supply
substitutes for striking seaInen. they
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Grievances.

Nurse . grievance and watch it grow.
Evening star., 1912-06-30

f. Oden Horstmann died at his apart
ments. 1925 II street northwest. shortly
after o'clock last night. Death was due
to heart failure. Mr.. Horstmann having
suffered with heart trouble for several
years. the ailment becoming serious about
two months ago. Since then he had been
practically confined to his apartment. al
though the fact that he was seriously i'll
was not generally known. Neither of his
two sisters, the only surviving members
of his family. is in the city, and up to a
late hour last night communication with
them, either by telephone or telegraph,
had not been established.
The only persons with Mr.. Horstmann
at the time OF his death were his physi-
clan, DIR. II. w. Moffitt, and his valet.
a colored man. His sister, Mrs. John
Bolt of this city, is visiting another sis
ter. Mrs. Sydney Small at Toronto Mr..
Bolt also being away from the city.
Mr.. Horstmann was a member of the
Chevy Chase. the Metropolitan and Alibi
clubs, and had large circle of friends
here and in other cities. He was one of
the leading golf players in Washington
and was well known in all the principal
golf clubs in the east. having participated
in many tournaments.
Figured in Excise Board Inquiry.
MIR. Horstmann figured prominently in
the kalbfus-eXcise board investigation
conducted last winter at the instigation Of
the District Commissioners, following the
preferring of informal charges agains,
the board by Mr.. Horstmann. The in
vestigation resulted in a clean bill OF
health being given the District officials.
Mr. Horstmann's sudden death will be a
great shock TO his friends, many OF whom
are absent from the city.
His father, now dead, was a member OF
the firm of Horstmann Brotherct of Phila-
delphia, large manufacturers OF military
| goods. An uncle, William Horstmann
now conducts the business. The two
sisters, Mrs Bolt OF this city, and Mrs
Small of Toronto. are the only other sur.
viving members of the family. MIR. Horst.
mann was about thirty-five years of age.
DIR. Moffitt notified Maj. Sylvester
superintendent Of police, OF Mr. Horst
mann's death, and policeman was
placed in charge Of the apartment until
word can be received from the sisters
The body was taken last night to Cav
ler's undertaking establishment to be
prepared for burial. Funeral arrange
ments will be made when the sisters
reach Washington.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
STATEMENT.
AFFIDAVIT.

J..
solemnly swear that the above statement represents
only the number of copies THE EVENING AND SUNDAY
STAR circulated during the days ended June
192that copies actually sold
furnished mailed, valuable consideration
hde purchasers subscrbers-and that the copies
do not remain in the
unsod. the Of sent to outof-
only, whom returns OF unsold papers
have not yet been received.
FLEMING NEwBOLD,
Business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
District Of Columbia,
Subscribed and to before this twenty
day OF June, AID. 1912.
SPENCER ARMSTRONG
tSeal.) Notary Public.
Evening star., 1912-06-30

Lightning Kills Two; Injuries One.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 29.-Henry
Young and Henry Leedy. carpenters,
were killed late today when house In
which they took refuge from storm
was struck by lightning. John Queer.
another carpenter, was injured.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Bolt Republican Party.

Two hundred republicans, who were ac-
tive for Roosevelt in the recent cam
paign. bolted the republican party at a
meeting in Ford Hall tonight. and formed
THE Progressive Party of Massachu-
sets" The new party takes over the or
ganization of the progressive republicans
of which Matthew Hale was chairman.
Col. Roosevelt was endorsed as candi-
date for President and q telegram was
sent informing him Of the action taken.
Charles S. Baxter headed a faction
which objected to the formation of the
new party. but was overruled.
Evening star., 1912-06-30
Think WRONG WAS DONE
Progressives Will Support
Roosevelt as Legitimate
Republican Candidate.

BOSTON, June 29-Charles s. Baxter.
leader OF the eighteen Massachusetts
delegates to the Chicago convention, who
supported Theodore Roosevelt. issued a
statement today saying that at a recent
conference Of a number Of the Roosevelt
delegates to the Chicago convention, and
other prominent progressives. this an
nouncement was made:
1--WE believe in the principles advocated
by Theodore Roosevelt. We believe that
Theodore Roosevelt was rightfully en-
titled to the republican nomination for
President and that 3ority OF the repub-
ncans OF the country who voted in the
recent primaries favored him as their
candidate. II Mr.. Roosevelt becomes a
candidate for the presidency we shall
support him as the legitimate candidate
of the republican party.
Some progressives in Massachusetts,
believe that the wrong done at Chicago
can only be righted by the formation Of
new party. We do not agree with
them.
I'VE believe in remaining in the party
and continuing ohr fight for progressive
principles We shall, during the cam
paign, use our efforts to see that only
progressives are nominated and elected
by the republicans for the various state
and national Offices"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-11
ARM
IN HUNTING
ACCIDENT
=
Frank Karager's Arm Am
putated at st. Margaret S
Hospital as Result of Boat
ing Mishap on Little Calu-
met Near Hessville.

Frank Karager, age II, had his arm
amputated at st. Margarets hospital
last evening as result of one of the
first hunting accidents of the season.
The young man lives on oak street.
Hammond.
Last night hunting party, composed
of a dozen young men, were encamped
In the vicinity of Hessville. on the Lit
tie Calumet river. Karager was a mem
ber of the party.
He attempted to get oft of a boat
and reached for his shotgun. He ac-
cidentally pulled the trigger and q
charge of shot entered his forearm and
tore its way through the upper arm
near the elbow
The other boys heard the shot and
ran to his assistance A doctor was
summoned from a neighboring farm
and DR. Luke Kelly responded He was
taken out in Frank Cooley,s automo-
bile.
The boy was taken to ST Mar
garet's hospital. where DR. Kelly found
1t necessary to amputate the arm. He
tried to save as much OF 1t as possible
but the wound is serious one and fur
ther amputations may have to be made
This morning sad faced father and
mother left the hospital. the mothel
carrying a little wooden box. The bo,
contained his arm. 1t is believed tha
| the boy will recover
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-11
FIVE WILL
DECIDE THE
MATTER

Under the provisions of the law Ave
people will decide for all the property
owners on State street, fro mHohman
street east to Oakley avenue, whether
or not the sidewalks are to be extended
into the street both sides for a width
Of two ieet. These five property own
ers are divided among themselves, two
George Dobin and Mrs Schutz-be-
ing for the widening and three-Geo.
Long, Fred Lash and A. r. X Kepert-be-
ing against the widening. Under the
law only the resider7 property owners
have a voice in the remonstrance and
consequently 1t avails the petitioners
nothing to ask for the widening as
long :he majority of the resident
property owners are against IT,
The property owners on State street.
from oakley avenue to Sohl- street also
have a petition before the board asking
for a widening of their sidewalk in
conformity with the petition in the
block east OF them. but unless the west
block is successful they do not want
the widening either.
The only way to circumvent the OBJ
jectors. it is said, would be submittin &
one petition for the two blocks instead
of submitting petition for each block.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-11
FUNERAL OF
HENRY P. SHAFER

One OF the largest crowds that has
ever attended funeral in Hammond
gathered at the residence of the late
Henry p. Shafer at 3 o'clock this aft
ernoon, where shor. services were held
Headed by the Hammond police and
followed by members of the Gary.
Whiting and East Chicago police de-
partments and members of the fire de-
partment in dress uniform, they march
ed to the Moose hall, from where they
escorted the Moose to the residence at
% Detroit street.
Short services were held a the resi-
dence ats o'clock, from where the cor
tege went to Oak Hill cemetery I'm
pressive services were then held and
the Moose ritual was carried out
The pail bearers were: Captain Han
lon. Captain Rimbach, Patrolman Bor-
ebert, Patrolman Homrich. Patrolman
Miller. Patrolman Wallak.