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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
ITS OFFICERS
Catholic Press Association
Chooses Milwaukee as Its
Next Meeting Place.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, August 17.-E. j.
Cooney of Providence. r. L.. was re-
elected president of the Catholic Press
Association at It's concluding sessions
here today. The association selected
Milwaukee, Wis, as it's meeting place for
next year, and voted to establish a news
bureau in Rome from which the papers
represented in the associa tion will receive
a weekly cable letter with news from the
Vatican.
Others Reflected
Other officers reelected were as fol-
lows: Honorary president, Bishop James
j. Hartley, Columbus, Ohio; vice presi-
dent, the Rt Rev. j. II. Cotter, Buf-
falo N. Y; secretary. c. NJ. Becker
Brooklyn; treasurer, Charles J.. Jaegle,
Pittsburgh; the board of managers. the
Rev. John J. Burke, New York James
F. Carroll. Columbus, Ohio; the Rev. Ed
ward ]. Spillane, New York.
Archbishop Giovanni Bonzano, apostolic
delegate to the United States. who will
oficiate tomorrow morning at the ponti-
fical mass which will open the sessions
of the National Federation OF Catholic
Secretaries, and other church dignitaries
arrived today. The convention of the
federation, to be marked tomorrow after
noon py huge parade. will continue in
session through Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
BURKE STORY VERIFIED.
Much Sympathy for Philadelphia
Councilman Who Fled.

PHILADELPHIA, August 17-Veri-
fication of the story told by William
Burke, reform councilman of this city,
who resigned a few days ago and dis
appeared from home, declaring that he
was an ex-convict, was furnished the
authorities today. when Capt Of De-
tectives Cameron received from the
Massachusetts authorities a photograph
the Identification of Burke
as Benjamin Tripp. who served a SEN
tence in the Massachusetts, state prison
for breaking and entering.
Burke's life story was published in a
local newspaper. He declared that after
leading a straight life for a number of
years he was leaving the city because
he was being bounded and blackmailed
by a fellow-convict who had recognized
him.
Friends now are trying to locate
Burke to induce him to return to the
city, his story having aroused much
sympathy in his behalf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
SHOT THREE WITHOUT CAUSE.
Porter in Barber Shop Suddenly Be-
gins Hiring.

CHICAGO. August Tim going
cunning" Michael Laporte told a porter
in barber shop today, and within five
minutes he had killed Luigi La Grasso
seriously injured Michael Granato and
shot off the right arm of Mrs Guiseppina
Gallena, who was carrying a baby on her
left arm. La Porte used a shotgun
Police pursued La Porte for several
blocks. and finally caught him after he
had fired once at them. Friends of La
Porte's victims gathered and threatened
to attack him. They were dispersed by
the police
La Porte would give no reason for his
actions Relatives said he had acted
queerly for several weeks.
La Grasso and Granato were shot while
in the barber shop, in the rear of which
La Porte roomed. score of men es-
capped from the shop by jumping through
windows. La Porte then ran out of q
rear door of the shop. and, seeing Mrs
Gallina, shot her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
ARSENIC IN MISER'S COFFEE.
George M. Nicholas Killed by I'm
known Poisoners, Jury Holds.

HARRISONBURG, Va, August 17.-Ar-
senic placed in his coffee by unknown per-
sons caused the death of George NJ. Mich
olas, an eccentric Rockingham county
miser, according 10 the verdict returned
today by a coroner's jury. A broken
package of arsenic was found in the
house. No arrests have been made as
yet but sensational developments are ex-
pected.
The vagaries of Nicholas. who although
reputed to be worth more than 500, 900
dressed in rags and lived virtually the
life of recluse had long been a source
of gossip throughout the countryside Be-
sides himself. the only other occupant of
the lonely farmhouse was Jane HOPKINS
who had served as the miser's house
keeper for twenty-five years. She drank
of the same pot Of coffee which killed her
employer. and was made so desperately
Ill that her life was despaired OF for sew
eral days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
GEORGE v TO BE EXHIBITOR.
Will Show Orchids in New York
Next April.

NEW YORK, August 17.-Word was
received here today that King George OF
England will be an exhibitor at the third
International flower show OF the Society
Of American Florists and Ornamental
Horticulturists. to be held here next
April.
He will exhibit orchids and they will
be in charge of R. F. FELTON,, the kings
florist 1t will be the first time that
any products Of the kings conserva-
tories have been placed in competition
otuside Of Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
KILLED SAVING SONS LIFE.
Minister Pulls Boy Off Tracks, But
Is Hit by Train.
Special Dispat tch to The Star

Special DiSpa tch to The Star.
WINCHESTER. Va, August IT,
While endeavoring to save his little
son from being crushed under q train
Rev. Samuel G. Gill, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Monticello. Ill,
was struck by a westbound passenger
train on the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road at Harpers Ferry last night and
sustained injuries from which he died
several hours later in Winchester Me-
mortal Hospital, this city.
Mr.. Gill had been spending his va
cation at the home Of his father. will
liam Gill, at Woodstock, Va. and was
returning home. The child had STUN
bled and fallen across the track. when
the father snatched him away from
the track. but was struck by the loco
motive. His left foot was cut of and
his skull was crushed. Rev. Mr.. Gill
was thirty-nine years of age and leaves
a wife and three children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
Economic Questions.

1t isn't mere matter OF satisfying
our stonachs. IL is a matter of attaining
a certain position of respectability among
our neighbors. and our income does have
a great deal to do when il is compared
with the cost of living and with our
happiness, and therefore economic ques-
tions. questions of the tariff. questions of
everything that enters into the cost of
living. are questions which women ought
10 comprehend.
And so. when the women come into
politics they come in TO show us all those
little contacts between life and politics.
on account OF which | for myself re-
joice that they have come 10 our assist
ance: they will be as Indispensable as
they are delightful"
Mrs ]. Borden Hartman and the new
officers of the league also addressed the
women. The officers chosen are:
Mrs. Caroline II. Alexander OF Ho-
boken, president: Mrs. Robert S Hud-
speth Of Jersey City. first vice president; +;
Mrs. Thomas j. Scully of South Ambov.
second vice president: Mrs. Dan Fellows
Platt of EngieWood. treasurer, and Mrs
George Mason Lamonte Of Bound Brook,
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
CAMPAIGN IN VERMONT.
Progressive Leaders Make Plans for
Many Speeches.

MONTPELIER, VT, August 17.-Col.
Roosevelt's plans for his campaign in
Vermont were announced by Vermont
progressive leaders tonight. He will
be in this state August 20. 80 and 81.
Arriving at Bennington the morning of
the 29th. he will make his first address
there. He will speak at Rutland, Mid
dlebury and Burlington during the day.
TN the goth he will be at st. Albans,
Morrisvtlle. Barton and st. Johnsbury.
Saturdays addresses will be at Barre,
Randolph. Bellows Falls and Brattle-
boro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
KEEPS THIRD CAVALRY
TO Do PATROL DUTY
Gen. Steever Needs Them at
Ell Paso Until Mexican Fed
erals Arrive at Juarez.

Ell PASO. Tex, August 1.-THE
three troops Of the Sd Cavalry, which
arrived here by special train from
Fort Houston, will not be sent to Co
lumbia, n. NJ, today. Gen. Z. Z. Steever
commander at Fort Bliss, Texas, will
retain the reinforcements here to do
patrol duty until the arrival of Mexi-
can government troops at Juarez
The evacuation of Juarez by rebels
has altered plans of the department.
1t was intended to reinforce the dan
ger points west of Ell Paso along the
New Mexico border.
Patrol of the border here is strict.
the American soldiers allowing no one
to pass to the Mexican side without
credentials.
The location of either federal or rebel
troops south of JuareZ remains unknown
here, as there is practically no Telegram phic
with Chihuahua Or Sonora.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR.
John M. Haines Named by Idaho
Republicans.

BOISE. Idaho, August 17.-With plu-
rality cut to 10 by corrections in the Off
cial canvass, John NJ. Haines becomes
the republican candidate for Governor of
Idaho. The complete canvass Of the re-
publican primary on governor gives:
Haines, 1888; Paul Clagstone, 1854 :
John T. Morrison, I2.i53; B. F. Temeedy,
2, AL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
Is Taken to Task.

Mr.. Moore was taken severly To task by
Representative Alexander. chairman of
the merchant marine committee. for his
allegations that the free admission clause
would injure American shipyards and
work hardship on American labor Mr..
Alexander held that with free material
shipping would De greatly benefited and
that such d provision would In no sense
affect the labor situation in American
yards. He defended the admission of for
eign-built ships to American registry on
the ground that American shipyards We're
not building vessels for foreign trade.
The exclusion of railroad or trust
owned ships from using the canal, in the
opinion of Representative Sims of Ten
nessee democrat, was worth all the labor
and time taken to mold the bill. He felt,
he said, that a long step forward had been
taken in the solution of the trust problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
OUT ON $4,000 BOND.
Mrs. Leola Jones, Accused of Muir
der, Declines to Talk.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. August 17.-Mrs.
Leola Jones, accused of the murder of
Mrs. Alva Cave. several days ago, was
released from Jail on $4,000 bail late this
afternoon. Mrs. Jones refuses to discuss
the charge against her. 1t Is supposed
jealousy was the cause of the killing
Mrs. Cave was the daughter-in-law of
Rev. DR.. r. Lin Cave, chaplain general
Of the United Confederate Veterans. Her
husband had been dead several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
KILLS WIFE AND SELF.
Kentuckian Had Shot Officer Who
Tried to Arrest Him.

PADUCAH. KY, August T.-Resistng
arrest, Joseph Splitter. twenty-five years
old, shot and seriously wounded the OFF,
Ger who attempted to take him in GUS
tody. killed his own young wife and then
committed suicide at his home. twenty
miles south of Paducah. today.
F. c. Anderson. who was wounded by
Spitzer bore a warrant sworn out by
Spitzer's mother-in-law, charging Splitter
with disturbing the peace and maltreat-
ing his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
Summer Hotel Burned.

RYE BEACH n. H.. August 1.-THE
Marden House, a summer hotel. was
destroyed by fire early today. More
than 100 guests, who were asleep whe n
the blaze was discovered. were aroused
in time to escape without injury The
loss was estimated at 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
SEEKS BIG lob
Washingtonian Would Be Su-
perintendent of Schools
in Cincinnati.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CINCINNATI, August ia new candi-
date for school superintendent has ap-
peared upon the scene and is making an
active canvas for the place He is Roland
P. Falkner Of Washington, d. c. Mr..
Falkner is now in this city visiting the
various members of the school, board
President Marvin announced today that
there are other applicants from other
cities. 1t was reported that several men,
bers of the board are waiting the return
of DR.. j. NJ. Withrow, who, it is claimed,
favOrs Mr.. Falkner, the latest entrant for
the position, whose chances are considered
excellent, to the city to get his viewpoint
on the question of superintendent They
believe that DR.. Withrow wants the
superintendent selected without regard to
locality.
Roland P. Falkner, who resides at the
rector of the census up to July i last,
when he severed his connection with the
census bureau. At the residence of Di-
rector L. Dana Durand of the census
bureau it was stated last night that Mr.
Falkner probably is a candidate for the
position at the head of the public schools
of Cincinnati, though it was not definitely
known that he was after the place. At
the Ontario last night 1t was. stated that
Mr.. Falkner is out of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
Named by Bull Moose Party.

NEW YORK, August 1.-THE first
certificate Of designation for repre-
sentative on the progressive party
ticket was filed at county headquarters
here today for Lindon Bates. jr., from
the seventeenth congressional district
in New York city. Mr.. Bates was
formerly an asSemblyman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
FORT IN STATE OF SIEGE.
Russia's Principal Military Post
Made Subject to Precautions.

PARIS, August ia telegram re-
ceived by the Paris Temps this evening
from ST Petersburg states that 'Cron-
stadt the principal fortress and military
post of Russia. twenty miles west OF
the Russian capital, has been declared in
state of siege.
The measure, the message adds. was
a precaution and was taken with view
Of offsetting possible trouble on the part
of malcontents in the Russian fleet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
FRENCH AEROS ARE BEST.
Defy High Winds at English Mill
tary Maneuvers. COMPLETING Tests.

SALISBURY, Eng, August 1.-THE
military aeroplane competition at the
army aviation camp on Salisbury plains
is making slow progress owing to the
high winds. So far the flights have
demonstrated the superiority of French
aeroplanes, four of which have COM
pleted all the tests. The Cody biplane is
the only English machine which has yet
proved comparable to the French.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
SWIMS FIVE MILES IN HOUR.
]. H. Taylor Wins English Amateur
Championship on Thames.

LONDON, August III. II. Taylor, an
English swimmer, today won the long
distance amateur swimming championship
of England on the Thames. He swan
five miles and sixty yards in one hour.
five minutes and seven and tWo-fifths
seconds. The previous holder OF this title
was NJ. Z. Champion of New Zealand,
who, last year, swan over the course
from Kew Putney bridge. in one hour
six minutes eleven and two-tifths seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
Rebels and Americans Fight.

Reports of fightingn by twenty Amer
leans at the Tominal mine, in the state of
Sinaloa, with rebels and strikers besieg-
ing them reached here today. 1t is stat
ed by officials here that no federal troops
can be spared to go to the Americans
aid. The Tominal mine is eighty miles
from the coast The consul at Maxatlan
has received an appeal for aid A letter
received here today contained a telegram
asking for assistance also to be sent to
Gov Colquitt of Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
TO HOLD
CONVENTION OF OWN
North Carolina Bull Moose Fol-
lowers Decide on Action
After Warm Debate.

GREENSBORO, y. c.. August IA
call for a mass state convention to be
held in Greensboro, September 3. of the
new progressive party in North Carolina
was made at the first meeting of the state
committee in three-hour session here
this afternoon. The convention is called
to nominate presidential electors though
provision is made for putting out a state
ticket should it be deemed advisable at
that time
A warm debate was Waged over the
question of entirely cutting loose from
the republican organization. some believ-
ing that the Roosevelt followers could
capture the regular republican convention
called to meet in Charlotte September 4,
nominate state ticket and electors and
bind them by resolution to work for the
Roosevelt-JohnSOnt ticket. Leaders coun-
seled against such a course and urged
successfully the calling of a progressive
convention prior to the republican.
Pearson Not Present.
National Committeeman Richmond
Pearson was not present today. He is
urging all Roosevelt supporters to 60 to
the regular republican convention, name
state ticket and electors who are favor
able to Roosevelt. this notwithstanding
a resolution recently passed by repub-
lican state committee which has the ef-
feet of reading out of the party organiza-
ton all former republicans who will not
support President Taft.
Mr.. Pearson believes Roosevelt SYM
pathiZers will be in a big majority at
the Charlotte convention. He has stead
fastly declined to become affiliated with
the third party movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
Darrow to Be Arraigned on
Another Bribe Charge.
FREDERICKS Is BITTER
Prosecuting Attorney Blames Court
for Verdict of Acquittal.
RECEIVES CORDIAL GREETING
Attorney Holds Impromptu Re-
ception in Courtroom, With Wife
at His Side.

Los ANGELES Cal August 17-Clar-
ense s. Darrow. the Chicago lawyer, who
was found not guilty today on the charge
of having bribed a prospective juror in
the Mcnamara case, must stand trial on
a second indictment. according to an an
nouncement made by District Attorney
Fredericks Immediately after the acquit-
taL
Darrow apparently was unconcerned
over the statement of the prosecutor. He
was deluged with kilograms from all
parts of the country, which began pour
ing in within an hour after the verdict
had been given
The courtroom scene which followed the
reading of the verdict just thirty-four
minutes after the jury had retired, was
one that has had no parallel in this city.
Jurors embraced the acquitted man and
with tears streaming down their cheeks
declared it was the happiest day of their
lives
Court officials. including Judge Hutton
and the half-dozen bailiffs. Joined in the
congratulations. and Mrs. Darrow, to
whom the trial was continuous nervous
strain, stood speechlessly happy with one
hand in her husbands, and the other
wrung those of the jurors.
Holds Impromptu Reception.
For two hours the courtroom scene was
practically unchanged, except for the
grouping about the erstwhile defendant
and his wife. A half-doZen jurors, for
getting their long weeks away from home.
remained throughout to participate in the
impromptu reception.
Stopped at every step by pedestrians
who wanted to shake hands with him.
it required nearly half hour for Mr..
Darrow to make his way two blocks to
cafe, where he and a small group of
friends went for luncheon.
The jury was virtually unanimous
when Ts, it left the pox.. ..--, Chief Of Counsel
selves say that only one vital ballot was
taken, although it was preceded by two
others cast as feelers
Mr.. Darrow's attorneys expressed in
credulity when informed that there would
be a trial on the Juror Balm indictment.
They asserted that all of the evidence in
the Balm case had been submitted in the
trial just ended
Second Trial Tomorrow.
Two o'clock next Monday has been
fixed as the time for the trial of the sec
ond indictment against Darrow-that
charging completely in the attempt to
bribe Juror Balm.
District Attorney Fredericks spoke bit
terly late today of the verdict of acquit-
tai that had been returned.
I'VE simply could not overcome the
damnable atmosphere that counsel on
the other side created in the courtroom,
he said. las long as the court allowed
them to do it we were helpless"
The jury that acquitted Darrow was
composed chiefly of ranchers. third of
its number being orange growers and
a majority of the twelve independently
wealthy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
SATURDAY NIGHT DREAMS
OF JOYOUS TOMORROW
Throng of Visitors Expected to In
clude Scores of Pretty Girls.
BRIGADE PARADE BIG EVENT
Scheduled to Begin at O'Clock in
the Afternoon-Cficers Devising
Military Problems for
Next Week.
;p~cial From STAN Correspondent

Special From Star Correspondent
CAMP ORDWAY. Bolivar Heights.
". Va. August 1s.-It is Saturday
night in camp and taps. the last bugle-
blown word of the soldiers day. il
sounding in the infantry streets. As
this is written the sky has an ominous
look, as il the brigade would wake up
on rainy Sunday. although that would
be cruelty. indeed. for the boys eN-
pect crowd. estimated at 10000 TO
visit camp tomorrow and to stay all
day. witnessing the fine spectacle OF A
brigade parade in the cool Of the even
ing. Scores of Washington girls are
expected. The boys have been talking
about them-have been talking IL all
over with the lad in the next bunk
The Washington girl would better
hurry up and get here. too because the
Harpers Ferry ladies' are a very pro-
gressiye lot. and every one OF them
boasts of soldiers picture i'm her
locket
However. the National Guard OF the
District of Columbia will do its hest to-
morrow to entertain any and all who
care to see the camp. The railroad peo-
pie here say that $1,000 visitors came to
Harpers Ferry one Sunday five years ago
when the guard was on the camp site il
occupies this year. Not only Washing
tonians took advantage of the Sunday ex-
cursion. but people from all over the sur
rounding country came by train and In
carriages to see the military show.
Tomorrow's crowd may reach that fig
ure, and, If so. the town OF Harpers Ferry
viii have transportation problem to
wrestle with. The most optimistic livery
man of these regions estimates that 2p
horses will be pressed into service. but
during the days that the guard has been
here II has been difficult to get hack
at any time and the camp is a long dusty
two miles, partly up a steep hill. from
the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18
Special Privileges Today.


pected to arrive in camp during the
morning. The regulations regarding
hicles have been very strict, and no
promiscuous driving through the camp
streets has been allowed. For tomorrow
only carriages and vehicles will be allow
ed TO enter the gates without passes. but
must be parked i'm a compact mass on
one side of the inclosure.
When the girls and all the other vis-
itors come to camp they Will find their
friends with practically no military
duties. Everything has been arranged
for the Sunday visitor. A church serv-
ice in the open Will be held at O'Clock
in the morning. Chaplain Dudley of the
I'd Infantry and Chaplain Hugh t
Stephenson of the 1st Infantry VIII
conduct the services. and after that
there is practically nothing to do nntii
the big brigade parade in the evening. ne
crowds will arrive during the morning
and the company cooks and mess off-
GERS will have their hands full serving
dinners and lunches to the invited
guests
The big show of the day. Of course.
will be the parade at ) o'clock. The
visitors will see everything In camp
see the company streets. see the nne
double folding beds in which even the
enlisted men sleep. VIII be allowed 10
hurtle the mud canyon which separates
the lst Infantry camp from that of
Troop r. 18th u $ Cavalry: and by
that time the outfits will be forming
for the parade.
Col. Ourand. lst Regiment, ranking offi-
GER of the brigade, will be In command.
He will have in line the lst Infantry. the
I'd Infantry the 1st Separate Battalion.
Battery E. I'd Field Artillery, L. 5. A.
lst Battery Field Artillery. y. q. ID. g.
Troop B. 18th L. $. Cavalry; the Mounted
Signal Corps Company and the Ambulance
Company. Both regimental bands will
combine for the parade. making seventy
musicians in all. 1t will beat any parade
seen in camp in many a day. and the offi-
GERS are looking forward TO most ef-