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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Sport Has Become Popular as
Result of Recent Raids by
Man-Eaters.
STILLWELL'S BODY FOUND
NEARLY BITTEN IN TWO
Little Hope Entertained for Recov-
cry of Joseph Dunn, Whose Leg
Was Badly Torn.

NEW YORK. July 14.-Shark hunting
lar sport along the New Jersey coast,
in the waters of New York bay and
along the ocean side of Long Island
as result of the recent raids by man
eating monsters from southern waters
which have killed four persons. Re
ports of the sighting or killing of
sharks out along the shore reach the
city almost hourly and some fisher
men are bringing in the big fish they
have killed to prove the truth of their
stories. Only a few of these, how
ever. are described as man-killers. A
passenger on a steamer is authority for
the sta tement that he saw two sharks
in the Hudson river near Tarrytown.
ono shark was killed near Fairfield,
Conn.
Thousands of persons who have been
driven to the beaches by the hot wave
fear to enter the waters in the vicinity
of New York since sharks Killed a
man and a boy in Matawan creek, New
Jersey, Wednesday.
Shark hunters at Matawan creek be-
lieve they have this shark penned up
in the creek behind a series of wire
nets. which have been strung across
the creek at intervals from its mouth
to the scene of the tragedy, sixteen
miles from the entrance Men armed
with shotguns, rifles and harpoonS pa
trolIed the waters of the creek again
today Some of them said they had
seen five of the big fish near the point
where w Stanley Fisher and Lester
Sti1lweIl were killed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Body of Stillwell Found.

At almost low tide today the body of
Lester Stillwell was found in Matawan
creek, about 200 feet from the spot
where he disappeared after being at
tackled by a shark. The body had been
bitten nearly in two above the waist
line.
Joseph Dunn, the ten-year boy
whose leg was terribly torn by the in
vader of Matawan creek, is in a hos
pital in New Brunswick. n. j. Little
hope is entertained of his recovery.
Opinions of experts differ widely as
to the cause of the presence of these
dangerous sharks in the cool waters of
this coast or why they come so near
the beaches. John I. Nichols, assistant
curator of fishes of the American Mu-
scum of Natural History, who went to
Matawan to investigate the tragedy
there, said he believed the killing was
done by a white shark or tiger shark.
both of which are warm water fishes
and rarely seen north of Cape Hatteras.
Some of these are said to attain a
length of thirty feet. Fishermen, how
ever, believe that the man-eaters are of
the ordinary type of sharks which have
been ravenous by scarcity of food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
ALLEGES PERSONAL INJURIES.
Barney Rubin Sues Electric Power
Company for $40. 900 Damages.

Barney Rubin, by his next friend. Max
Rubin. has filed suit in the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia
against the Potomac Electric Power
Company for $4,000 damages. In his
declaration the plaintiff claims that
April IA, 1916, while he was on Bunker
Hill road. near 31st street, he came into
contact with a wire of the defendant
company which had fallen to the
ground and which was charged with
a high voltage of electricity.
He claims that as a result of the &C
cident he was confined in the hospital
for more than two months and had to
undergo surgical operations. He fur
ther states that his right hand was so
seriously burned that it became neces-
sary to amputate the first three fingers,
and that he was otherwise injured in
body and nervous system.
The plaintiff is represented by Attor-
ney Mark Stearman..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Changes in Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce an
nounced today the following changes in
it's personnel
Charles J. Considine. messenger boy at
$3.50 in the offic< of the Secretary, has
resigned.
Alfred j. Crandall has been proba-
tionally appointed clerk at 5000 in the
bureau of the census.
In the bureau of standards the following
have been promoted: George c. Schmidt
and Roy o. Fitch. assistant chemists, to
$500 each Franklin A. Werts assist
ant chemist to S1.560 Harry A Bright,
assistant chemist, to $1.40O, and Maurice
D. Shannon, aid.- to $40: and the tenn
porary appointment of Miss Mae B. Rob-
erts as telephone operator at S72O has
been extended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Commander Names His Aids.

The newly elected department COM
mander of the United Spanish War
Veterans, Lee H. Harris, has made
the following appointments: Adjutant,
John A. Gallagher; quartermaster, John
Farmer; assistant adjutant, Howard E.
Chase; assistant quartermaster, Frank
Weilock; judge advocate, Jere A. Cos
tello: historian, w. L. Mattocks: INSTALL
ing officer, William 7. Heritage; pa
triotic instructor. Richard L. Lamb ::
color bearer. Loring c. Wood; chief mu-
stefan, Robert o. Clifford; aids de camp.
Adolph Graft. Edward B. Doran. Robert
L. Longstreet. Sheridan Ferree. Emil A.
Fenstad, John F. Mahoney, John Muir
ply and Clarence Matthias.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Work of Joy Riders.

An accommodating joy rider Wednes-
day night motored about the city in
an automobile belonging to H c. Bird,
9fS 18th street. The car was taken
from a garage in rear of 1871 / street.
where entrance was gained with a du-
plicate key, and was left in front of
the garage yesterday morning. The
identity of the JOY rider has not been
learned
Robert E. Heater. 1917 Dog wood
street. also a victim of a JOY rider
was not fortunate enough to have his
car returned. 1t was taken from Eu-
cid street about II O'Clock and was
found abandoned later in the night by
Detective Charles \. Evans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Record of Street Accidents.

Miss F. NJ Lemke, 935 New York ave
nue., yesterday afternoon walked be-
tween two cars at New York avenue
and 14th street, was struck by one of
the vehicles and received a slight in
jury to her shoulder. She refused to
go to hospital.
Mrs. f. a. Cook. 10 Grant place, yes
terday afternoon, when alighting from
a moving car near 9th and Z streets,
fell and sprained her ankle. Her hat
was blown from her head and she left
the car in an effort to recover it, with
the result stated.
William Reynolds. colored. 400 10th
street, last night about 9 o'clock fell
from a street car near Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street He received a
slight cut over his right eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
OPPOSES PULLMAN RATES.
N. T. Whitaker Complains to I. c. c.
of "Exorbitant" Charges.

Complaints against the Pullman COM
pany has been filed with the interstate
commerce commission, declaring that
the rate of So for lower berth from
Washington to New York and from
Washington to Philadelphia is exorbi-
tant. The complaint has been filed by
Norman T. Whitaker of Washington
and New York. who cites twenty-four
cases through the United States of
longer distances where there is a rate
of s1.50. He also cites a number of
instances where passengers are carried
three and four times the Washington
and Philadelphia distance for rate
of 50.
The complaint has been filed and
served, but not yet assigned. Hearings
probably will be held in the fall Mr..
Whitaker believes this complaint may
result in the lowering of Pullman rates
all over the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
LAUNCHES BEING REPAIRED.
The Dragon and the Edlou Getting
Into Shape for Summer.

Capt. Charles karr, owner of the
large cruising launch Dragon. has his
vessef out ON the marine railway at
Cregory's for a general overhauling,
cleaning and painting. The Dragon
is used by her owner for frequent trips
o. the Potomac, and when again ready
for service she will take her owner and
q party of friends on an extended cruise
to the lower river.
The launch Edlou, belonging to Capt.
Hodges. which is out on the marine
railway at Benefits having hole in
Ter hull repaired, is about ready to be
put overheard. Capt. Hodges will use
his craft for trips on the river this
summer. The Edlou was damaged by
striking a submerged obstruction in
the Eastern branch about week ago.
y speed boat belonging to Lieut..
GRABBED, L. S. A. formerly stationed
ct Washington barracks, after having
been overhauled by Gregory. has been
shipped to Atlantic City by rail. Lieut.
GRABBED is now stationed at Philadel-
phia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Bite Thought Poisonous.

DIR. George C. Reynolds of Matawan,
who attended Stanley Fisher. who was
so seriously mangled in a battle with
a shark that he died few hours later.
performed an autopsy on Fishers body.
He declared that the flesh torn by the
man eaters teeth was impregnated
with a peculiar poisonous liquid which
seemed to have deadening effect on the
nerves and muscles. This probably ex-
planned. he said, why Fisher apparent
ly had little sensation of pain when the
shark took off his leg.
Many conflicting reports were re-
ceived here during the day from vari-
Gus points along the New York and
New Jersey coasts regarding the killing
Of sharks, but only one appears to
have had any foundation in fact This
was the news brought in by Anthony
Lundy, captain of fishing boat, who
said his party of New York fisherm en-
had dubbed to death a nine-foot shark.
weighing $50 pounds, while cruising
off Elberon, n. J.
The village authorities of Matawan.
n. J., have offered a reward of 500
for every shark brought in dead or
alive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
DIED.

BASCH. On Thursday. July IS, 1916.
at pm, at Sibley Hospital. after
short illness. JULIA. beloved sister Of
Isadore and Mrs. Gus Davidson OF
Brooklyn. n. Y.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
CLEMENTS. On Wednesday, July 10.
1916, at Garfield Hospital, CLAUDE
D.. husband of Jane u. Clements tnee
Sheaffer).
Notice of funeral hereafter.
CONNELL. Suddenly. on Wednesday.
July IL. 1916. at Detroit. Mich, JOHN
D.. son of the late Patrick and Mar
Saret Connell.
Notice of funeral hereafter
LEWIS. On Wednesday. July II. 1915,
at his residence. 909 French street
WILLIAM H, devoted husband of
Mildred Lewis.
Funeral Saturday. July Is. at o'clock.
from his late residence Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to
attend. fFront Royal, Va. papers
please copy.) IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
DUMPS LUMBER INTO RIVER.
Badly Loaded Lighter Careens at
9th Street Wharf.

A badly loaded lighter belonging to
Johnson & Wimsatt, lumber dealers.
dumped its load at the 9th street wharf
yesterday evening and gave the en-
ployes of the firm and a tugboat several
hours work picking up the drifting
boards. The lighter had, been loaded
with about 10000 feet of light lumber
Cor Alexandria, and shortly before she
was to have started down the river in
tow she began to careen. Efforts were
made to stop her but without success,
and she dumped the greater part of her
load overheard.
The lumber drifted into docks and
down the river and kept the men busy
for while picking it up. The lighter
in capszing had filed with water and
the tug jeff was employed for about
three hours in pumping her out and
helping to save the scattered lumber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Seldom Attack Human Beings.

The suspicious thing about the re-
cent shark ravages," said DR.. c. II.
Townsend, director of the aquarium
here, lis that we have never had seri-
Gus trouble with them before. Every
year about the middle of June these
big fish that are so dangerous around
Cuba and the West Indies move north
with the warm weather and stay till
the middle of September But they
never before have attacked human be-
ines.
Sharks in these waters are of eight
cen to twenty different kinds. of these
only half dozen are dangerous. the
white, dusky, blue. mackerel and tiger
being the worst. They run from ten to
fifteen feet and are the only kinds
which have both the courage and the
jaws and teeth to be dangerous
Whether the sharks which have been
causing such trouble on the Jersey
coast are a new kind or simply a few
bad" ones which have tasted flesh be-
fore it is impossible to say Danger
from them, however, is always pres
ent.
One theory regarding the recent vi
cious attacks by the sharks is that
sharks which formerly fed on refuse
thrown overheard from the many ocean
steamships that piled before the war
began now have become ravenous.
Even those not ordinarily classed as
eaters, it is said, probably have
been driven by starvation to Turk in the
waters of the Atlantic coast, warm at
this season, and attack human beings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
TRAINING CAMP FOR MARINES.
To Be Established July 81 at
Landsdowne, Pa.

A mflitary-naval camp for the train
ing Of citizen volunteers in the two
fold duties of the United States Marine
Corps, is to be established at Lands
downe, Pa. a suburb of Philadelphia
July 81, and will continue for SIX
weeks.
The course in training will extend
over a period of three weeks. which
may be taken continuously for the
whole period. or men may come to the
camp for two weeks of continuous
training with the, privilege of taking
the remaining seven days on succeed
ing week ends.
. United States Marine Corps recruiting
stations throughout the country Will
enroll the volunteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Funeral of Leonard D. Sale.

The funeral of Leonard D. Sale, civil
war veteran, newspaper writer and
horseman, who died Tuesday evening,
took place today from his home, 1924
w street. Services at the house and at
the grave were conducted by Mgr.
Mackin of st. Paul's Catholic Church.
Interment was in Mount Olivet ceme-
terry. Among the numerous flower Of
ferings was a large wreath from the
Washington horsemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
DIED.

MEAD. On Wednesday. July u, 1915.
ALBERT, beloved son of George W.
and Julia NJ. Mead, who was taken
away SO suddenly in the thirteenth
year of his age.
Funeral from W w. Deals undertake
ing parlors. SIG II street northeast,
saturday. July Is. IL am. Friends
and relatives invited.
MILES. On Wednesday. July IL. 1916,
at her residence. 4o7 n street north
east, MARY j.. beloved wife OF
Theodore Miles. formerly of Flower
HIN, Aavan. Ireland.
Funeral from her late residence. on
saturday. July Is, at $50 am. thence
10 st. .AlOySluS Church, where mass
VIII be sand at 3 am. for rcpose OF
= the soul Relatives ana friends in
Nlted. lntcrnunt at GlenwooI ceme-
terry. IA
OTTO. ON Wednesday. July IL, 1916.
at . pm. JOHN ltE,ttA. beloved SON
OF Conrad and Catherine otto. aged
forty-threc years.
Funeral from has late residence, ms
Goth street northwest. ON saturday.
JuIy 10. at y. so am. Requiem mass
/ at st. Matthew : ,nurcn az ) o'clock.
Relatives ana friends Iuv.tcd. lu-
terment at ST. Mary cemetery. IA
PIERCE. ON Wednesday. July l..
1916. lGNATiUS H., aged seventy two
years, be.ovcd husband % Emaia Il.
tecrce tntc \clnnlTyeiD.
Funeral from his tate residence, 3-1
lfth street northeast. on Saturday.
July 10, al $50 am, tacn 10 HoIs
Comforter Church. wnelc mass WI
be said at am. for the repose o.
his soul lntermcnt IN Mount OIiVtt
cemetery. IA
SMITH. on Thursday.l July IS. 1916.
at 1920, MARY V. s,NI rli, widow OF
Philip smith, aged siNty-eight years.
Funeral lrom her late lesiurnce, $50
huntington street, Chevy Chase.
ID. G., on Saturday. July Is, at =
o'clock Friends invited. Interment
private.
WHELaN. on Thursday. July IS, 1916.
ALEXANDER " II Elan, IN the
Z elgnIieth year of his age.
Funeral nom the reS.uence of his
daughter. Mrs. Whetan, va 9TH street
northwest, on Saturday morning, July
Is. Mass at st. Patrick church At
o'clock. Kindly omit nowers. In
tcrment at Mount Ollvet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Wife Sues for Absolute Divorce,

Sarah L. Thompson has filed suit for
an absolute divorce in the District
Supreme Court against Halvor N.
Thompson, who is said to be now living
in Kansas City, Mo. They were mar
ried March 5, 1906, and have no chill
torney R. B. Dickey appears for the
wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14

L. H. Wilson, twenty years old,
assistant supervisor of the Baltimore
and Ohio road. was killed east of Doe
Gully, W. Va. and James Clay. Han
cock, Md, supervisor, was ln1ureu
when they were thrown from a track
motor car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14

Thomas o. jefferson of fredericksburg,
Md. who had been missing, was found
dead by negro tenant on his farm in
a swamp off the main road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
Roof Garden Party Tonight.

This evening the Soldiers Home Band
will give a concert program on the roof
garden of the Elks' Club, H street near
10th northwest, where refreshments
will be served and the famous "Elks
social evening" will be presented in its
full characteristic form. The new ar
rivals today from Baltimore swelled
the list of visitors to goodly proper
lions. Many subsequently went sight
seeing in automobiles and otherwise.
and still others fingered to enjoy the
hospitality of Washington Lodge.
While the local lodge was not honor
ed in the election of officers for the
coming year, many assignments, it is
said, were made from its members to
important committees that will be an
nounced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14

I
dear mother. ELSIE CEhIlS, who de-
parted this life thirteen years ago
Today. July IA, 1903.
BY HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER,
MARION CURTIS.
DEAN. In sad and loving memory of
our dear mother, ANN &. DEAN. who
lett US four years ago today, July II.
1872.
May she rest in peace.
HER CHILDREN.
EDMOSDs0N. Sacred to the memory
of our dear mother and grandmother.
ELLEN EDMONDSON, who departed
this life four years ago today, July
IA, 1872.
Where crystals streaming thro' endless years
Flow over golden sands.
And where the old Young again.
III clasp my mothers hands
And yet beyond the shadowy lands .
Where all is bright and fair
l know full well those dear old hands
The palms of victory bear.
BY HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER AND
GRANDDAUGHTER, ANNIE AND
ELLA EDMONDSON
EDNONDSON. In sad but loving re-
membrance of our darling grand
mother, ELLEN EDMONDSON. who
left us four years ago today, July IA.
1912.
Over hearts in the years that have Gown
No love like yours. grandma. has shone;
No other worship abidcs and endures.
Faithful, unselfish and patient, like yours.
Yet with strong yearnng and passionate pain
Long we today for your presence again.
HER DEVOTED GRANDDAUGHTER
AND GREAT GRANDSON, ELLA
AND WILLIAM FAUNTROY.
GREEN. In loving remembrance of
my dear wife and our devoted mother,
LUCY f. GREEN, who departed this
life two years ago today, July il, 1914.
BY THE FAMILY.
JOHNSON. In remembrance of my
dear parents. JAMES E. JOHNSON.
who died nineteen years ago, May s.
1897, and mother, MARY E. JOHN
son, four years ago today, July IA,
1912.
He giveth His beloved Sleep
BY THEIR DEVOTED DAUGHTER.
LUCY VI. WILLIAMS.
RICHARDS. In sad but loving remem-
RICHARDS, who departed this earth
twelve years ago, July 10, 1904
BY HER LOVING CHILDREN.
SHIPMAN. In memory of our son and
brother. JOHN J. SHIPMAN, who en-
tered into rest two years ago today
July Il. 1914.
One sweetly solemn thought
Comes TO MS DER and DER,
We nearer home with you today
Than have been before
BY FATHER, MOTHER AND BROTH
Err.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
25O-Pound Shark Killed.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, n. J.. July
IA two-hundred and -fifty-pou shark
eight and one-half feet long was captured
and killed here today. The big fish be-
came entangled in a fishing net and was
killed only after a struggle. The shark
was of the blue-nose variety, with a white
belly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
LOCAL LODGE OF ELKS
IN THE ROLE OF HOST
Washington Organization Dispenser
of Hospitality to Throng of
Grand Lodge Visitors.

With the closing of the Grand Lodge
of the B. p. o. Elks in Baltimore last
evening and the official designation of
today and tomorrow as Washington
days by the order, everything of an
official character connected with the
Grand Lodge session has been brought
to a close, although Washington Lodge,
both officially and unofficially, will en-
terrain its visiting brethren for sew
eral days yet.
Ruler GUIDE Proud of Lodge.
Exalted Ruler William F. GUIDE of
Washington Lodge was especially
proud of the part the lodge had in
yesterdays big parade, where it at
tracted more attention perhaps than
any other branch of the order. chiefly
because of its distinguished congress
sional delegation. headed by Uncle
Joe" Cannon. 1t was the first time Of
fetal Washington had in any way iden-
tilted itself with the order. and the ef-
feet was noticeable in the applause
along the entire line of the procession.
In addition to the distinction won by
the uniform of blue serge coats. white
trousers and hats, trimmed with the
purple color of the Elks Exalted Ruler
GUIDE had provided a cane for each man,
bearing miniature silk American flag,
the only display of the kind in the pa
rade so that headed by the Soldiers
Home Band of fifty pieces, under Direc-
tor Zimmerman. there We're other
things in the Washington display to at
tract notice besides the congressman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14

A single Angora goat has been known
to yield thirty pounds of wool at a
shearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14

In France all medical prescriptions are
written in the language of the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
In Memoriam.

CURTIS. Sacred TO the memory of my
dear mother. ELSIE CEttIIS. who de-
parted this life thirteen years ago
Today, JuIy Il, 1903.
BY HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER,
MARION CURTIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14

DEAN. In sad and loving memory of
our dear mother, ANN {. DEAN. who
lett US four years ago today, July II,
1917
May she rest in peace.
HER CHILDREN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-14
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

j. WILLIAM LEE, Funeral Director
and f3mbanler Livery in connection. Commo-
dious chapel and modern crema torium. Modest
prices 3D. Pa. ave. NV. Telephone call, 1855
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-26

PORTLAND MARKET LETTER.
Portland, Oct. 24.-Over 1900 head of
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-26
VuuxEOs MI UOvvs
HAIR COMING OUT
MEANS DANDRUFf
25- Cent "Danderine" Will
Save Your Hair and Dou-
BILE It's Beauty.
Try This! Your Hair Gets
Soft, Wavy, Abundant
and Glossy at Once.

Save your HART Beautify It! II is
only a matter of using little Dander
Inc occasionally TO have head of
heavy, beautiful hair; soft. lustrous,
wavy and free from dandruff. 1t is
easy and inexpensive to have pretty.
charming hair and lots of it, Just get
a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's Dander-
inc now-all drug stores recommend II
apply O little as directed and with
in 10 minutes there will be nm appear
ance of abundance; freshness, fluff
ness and an Incompatible gloss and
1ustre, and try as you will you can not
find n trace of dandruff or falling hair;
but your real surprise will be after
about two weeks use, when you will
see new hair-fine and downy at first
-yes-but really new hair -sprouting
out all over your scalp-Dahderine is,
we believe, the only sure hair grower;
destroyer Of dandruff and cure for
itchy scalp and II never fails to stop
falling hair at once.
If you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth
with a little Danderine and carefully
draw 1t through your hair taking one
small strand at a time. Your hair will
be soft, glossy and beautiful In just
few moments-a delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this. Adv