davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Immediate Success

Of the original announcement in
November, 4157 applications be-
ing received in the first 80 days,
made it apparent very soon that
all preliminary estimates OF the
probable early demand would
have to be disregarded. The
printing order was then increased
to 1900 sets, all of which had
been subscribed for by the end Of
February. Undoubtedly the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
MUNSEY LOSES APPEAL.
Verdict Affirmed for 81, 500 Dam.
ages in Elevator Accident.

The Court OF Appeals Of the District of
Columbia. IN an opinion by Mr.. Justice
Van orsdel. today affirmed a verdict of
$500 damages against Frank A. Munsey.
by Wesley Webb. administrator
OF the estate of Samuel T. Pennington.
who was killed in an elevator accident In
thu Mup&sz building In this city . few
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
. Beck, and Lieut.. G. B. M. Kelly,
!. S. A.
Will Be Important Meet.

The aviation meet at Benning promises
to be the most important aeroplane show
that ever has been held in Washington
In spite of the fact that Glenn Curtiss
is SO well known here and has done SO
much work for the army and navy, he
has never flown here, and this will be
his first appearance in the east for a
year.
s ! Besides the aeroplane exhibitions and
military experiments in the air, there will
be series of motor cycle races at the
track each day. These will be open to
amateurs and professionals.
Another feature of the meet that is of
the greatest local interest is the series
of aeroplane model flights by the boys of
Washington The model-flying organiza-
ton is the Junior Aero Club of Washing
ton, organized by A. c. Wells. There are
forty-five small machines entered for the
flights at the Benning track.
model contest was held on the White
house e,lipse Saturday. when the far
thest flight made was 100 feet. There are
to be a series of contests this week, and
it is thought there will be some records
established at the track meet for speed
distance and altitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
THE NEW
EN- CYClL OPP AEDIA
BRITANNICA ( EbFH16s

The nth Edition of the Ency-
clopaedia Britannica is an Up-to-
date Survey Of Human Thought,
Research and Achievement-Th
Most Comprehensive and Authori-
tative Exposition of knowledge
That Has Ever Been Published.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Low Price of $500

A volume was the chief factor
which called forth so many early
subscriptions. The old 9th edi-
ton (25 volumes, $50 pages each)
cost 81. so a volume in cloth, and
$1,000 in half russia. The new
edition of the Encyclopedias
Britannica averages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Absence Of Law.

There is no law making it the duty OF
the auditor to have the custody Of or to
disburse any of these moneys, nor
does the declaration. as we have found,
set out any prescribed rule. order or
regulation imposing said duties. or either
on them, upon the auditor. 1t follows,
therefore. that the demurrer was rightly
sustained"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
More than
10000
Applications

Have Been Registered, Of Which
1870 are for the Thin Flexible
India Paper Volumes Il inch
Thick, Instead of the Volumes
Printed on Ordinary Book Paper
(234 inches thick).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
LARGER
USEFULNESS
OF THE
NEW INDIA
FORMAL

The convenience of the new
dress in which the new Encyclo-
paedia Britannica is offered con-
stitutes an advantage which can
not be fully appreciated unless it
is considered in connection with
the uses to which the book is in
tended and designed to be put.
There was always something
formal, if not almost repellent,
about the old Encyclopedias Bri-
tannica. All its qualities were of
the massive kind, including its
physical makeup, and in taking
down one of its volumes one had
a good deal Of the feeling of a
schoolboy settling down to do his
lessons. After all, the main pur-
pose of a work of reference is to
be referred to, and of work of
information to be read, and both
are largely defeated under such
circumstances. Incomparably the
greatest benefit resulting from the
innovation of India paper is the
more INTIMATE character of
the new formal. The delightful
hardness of the India paper vol
tunes, their readableness, the fact
that they can be picked up and
held in one hand and Gin either of
the leather bindings) bent back as
easily as a magazine, are a sure
guarantee that when people come
to discover for themselves how
absorbing story these volumes
have to tell they will fill the void
of many an otherwise empty and
wasted hour. 1t was Thackeray
who said that the great sacrifices
OF life were comparatively easy
but that it took a hero to face its
minor discomforts. On the same
principle a book that is uncom-
Portable to read is only too likely
to end UP by not being read at all.
Prospectus, containing speci-
men pages on India paper, on re-
ceipt Of request.
No, agents or canvassers are
employed.
NOTE-Those who possess copies Of previous
editions Of the ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
(now out Of date) are requested to advise NJ Of
the fact, clearly indicating which edition they
possess giving name Of publisher and number
Of volumes), and II they wish to purchase the
new edition win be informed how they can
dispose Of their old editions at fair valuation.
Those who have already re-
ceived forms for making applica-
ton should send them promptly
to the
Cambridge Univ
tEncyclopedis Britannica Dept)
IS West 32d Street, New York.
And all others who wish to avail
themselves of the opportunity to
buy the new edition on the most
advantageous terms should make
inquiry at once.
Name
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
A Limited Period

Was fixed during which lad
vance" applications might be reg
istered, and general publicity was
given to the opportunity extend
ed to early subscribers to enjoy
the benefit of substantial con-
cession in price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01

years ago. MT. Munsey's loss, it is
understood, IL covered by an indemnity
policy for $4,000. Counsel for the indem-
nifty company defended the suit.
The appellate court holds that the fail
ure of the elevator conductor to use the
emergency brake when he saw Penning-
ton fall toward the door OF the elevator
constituted the proximate cause Of the
accident. ssIt matters not" says Justice
Van Orsdell. what may have occurred
up to the point Waen the deceased fell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01

If. at that moment. by the exercise OF
reasonable care in the use OF the means
at hand. defendants agent could have
averted the accident, and failed TO do so,
the failure became the immediate and
proximate cause OF the accident. Tne
judgment Is affirmed with costs, and It
Is so ordered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
A Large Concession

Was allowed to those who by SUBJ
scribing promptly should assist
the publishers to print and bind
the first impression economically
that is, with actual foreknowl-
edge of the preference Of the pub
lie The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Present Low Prices
TO BE
Withdrawn May 81
A SAVING OF $1,000
BY THOSE WHO DO
NOT DELAY. -
The First Distribution

Of the new Eleventh Edition of
this celebrated work will be linn
tied to applications that shall be
registered to May 81, and until
this date the present advertised
terms of subscription will hold
good, but after May 81 a new
schedule Of higher prices Gan in
crease of $1,000 a set) will go
into effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Advance=of-P ub1icatiorl
Prices

Will, however, have served use
full purpose if it shall prove to be
the means of .effecting a distribu-
ton of the work quickly among
the more intelligent bookbuyers
and among libraries, institutions
and learned societies, for the rea-
son that their Endorsement Of the
new Encyclopedias Britannica
will give it ultimately the same
position in public estimation that
has always been accorded to the
work in ten previous and success
full editions since the first edition
appeared in Iz68-zI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Complete Publication

Of the work has now been reach
ed, and the special arrangements
for accepting "advance-of-publica-
ton" applications at substantial
concessions in price will be dis
continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01

Petty and his bondsmen, Charles b.
Church (since deceased), George T. Dear
ing and Jesse B. Wilson, claiming the
bond was liable for the money because
1t had come into the hands Of Mr.. retty,
as auditor.
The condition Of. the bond required that
Mr.. Petty should faithfully and efficient
ly perform all the duties of his said Office,
as provided for by law, and the rules ana
seribed, for the government of the civil
service of said District, and shall well
and truly pay over, disburse and account
for all moneys that shall come to his
hands as the law and orders governing
said service shall require"
Counsel for the bondsmen demurred to
the declaration on the ground that there
was no law, nor any rule or regulation
pleaded, under which Petty was charge
able with the custody or was otherwise
accountable for any of the moneys men
toned in the declaration. Chief Justice
Clabaugh sustained this demurrer and
the District noted an appeal.
Appellate Courts Decision.
In affirming the action of the lower
court Justice Robb in his opinion details
the history Of the auditors Office and the
laws and regulations applicable thereto.
In conclusion he says: 1T is so appar-
ent. we think. as to render discussion un-
necessary that down to the PRONUNCIATION
Of the order OF June Is. 1888. there was
no law. rule or regulation making the
auditor Of the District custodian or ac-
countable for public money. 1t Is insisted
by appellees that the whole cost work to
which the permit work deposit men,
toned in this order was devoted, was
entirely unauthorized by law and hence
that the order is not material here.
1--WE can find no statute authorizing the
District to receive or expend such permit
work deposits. On the contrary. the
Commissioners were prohibited from con-
tracing for improvement Of streets ex-
cept in pursuance Of appropriations made
by law The order, therefore, has no
place in this inquiry. as the moneys re-
ceived. from citizens for street improve
ment were not public moneys In any Legal
sense. The transaction was between the
individuals holding the office Of Commits
sioners and the citizens. who advanced
the money. The exact nature of these
transactions IS set out in the deelara-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01

II you want work read the want ool-
pmns Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Editorial Cost of S815, 600

And the total cost, including type
setting, plates, maps, ETC., OF
$I,I5o,ooo, are yet to be recovered,
so that the distribution of the
Encyclopaedia Britannica at the
present prices is absolutely with
out regard to profits, and it is
necessary that the publishers shall
charge for the second distribution
considerably more than is now
asked. The low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
PALMISTRY.

AR. DAOuD, THE WELL KNOWN PIANIST,
His reading Of your hand gives you such VAL
liable advice that might save you sertoas mis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
The Comparative Cheap
mess
mess

Of the new Encyclopaedia Britain
MICA will, it is believed, impress
any one who compares its con-
tents both as to size and char
acter with those of the general
run of books. While collection
of 10000 articles written by 1900
specialist authorities and consti-
tuting complete inventory of
knowledge can be had in q other
form so convenient and s0kccessi-
bic (the India paper volumes be-
ing easy to hold and therefore easy
to read), the same information, if
presented in separate books, would
make library of some 400 vol
umes and would cost not less than
four times the price of the present
work. Its cheapness at the price
at which it may be had until May
81 is further emphasized by the
fact that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
il 600 Pages

A volume, and contains more than
DC, 600, 900 words. In view of its
broad usefulness as an instrument
of popular culture and as a trust
worthy guide to sound learning,
the Syndics of the Cambridge
University Press (the English
University of Cambridge having
taken over the copyright) regard
ed it as an especial part OF their
obligation to the public, in giving
the new work the imprimatur OF
the university, to offer it at a
popular price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
u aro M Munsey.s loss. IL

~ r. Fl r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01

The District brought suit against Mt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01
Once Of hte
LANSTON MONOTYPE MACHINE COMPANY,
1921 Callowhill ST..

PHILADbL-FHIA AplII , =, - :.
the Ianston Monotype Machine Company Will
be held at the Elks' Home. corner Prince and
Royal SITS, Alexandria. Va. at y O'Clock noon
the purpose Of electing a board of directors to
serve for the ensuing gear and transacting such
other business as may properly come before 1t.
Transfer books will be closed on April "a At
, o'clock D. m. and will be reopened on May 3
At 10 O'Clock am.
BY order Of the board Of directors.
sQTHITR SEJINAN Secretary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01

you GAN DEPEND on SHERRY EVERY TINE
10 give you printing that 10 impressive and
conyircfnr TO 4 degree that you could never
hope 10 ret from the ordinary, everyday print.
err. FRANC. b. SHERRY. SO 10th Ut. Just
below y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE AZ
loniaI Amusement Co. viii be held at the ONCE
Of the company, 307 9th st, on May 10 AT
pm. JOHN F. COLLINS. Secretary
HARDY. THE LANDSCAPE GARDENER.
Good work and reasonable prices. Tnousands
OF privet All kinds of eyergreens. Free ad-
vice on planting. Come and see me. Lawns
and L st. NV.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
PENDLETON PLAYS
QUARTERBACK WITH
TIGER FIRST TEAM
Varsity's Work Still Raw,
But Scores Two Touch
downs on Scrub.

PRINCETON. N. J., Sept. 26.-Tht
lineup of the Tiger first team was con.
siderably changed yesterday by Field
Coaches McGregor and Roper.
The most important shift was the
placing of Tai Pendleton at quarter
Farr. who has been alternating at that
position with Pennfield, was sent to the
second team, while Pennfield was given
a long try-out at right half.
Sawyer, who has been playing on the
opposite side of full, was shifted to left
half. Sam White, left end, was not in
the scrimmage today, Simons taking his
place.
Pendleton did good work at quarter,
where he played in his freshman year
His voice Is of high pitch and can be
heard all over the field: He scored the
second of the two touchdowns made by
the varsity during scrimmage The play
was a fake line plunge, Pendleton work
ing his way through the scrubs and over
the line after his backs had passed him
and hit the line.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
M|DD|ES COMMENCE
REAL PRACTICE FOR
COMING COMP PA|GN
Entire Squad in Excellent
Physical Condition for
Hard Games.

ANNAPOLIS. Sept. 26.-Football got
its real start for 1911 at the Naval
Academy yesterday, with the return OF
fifty members of last years squad, tc
which were added about twenty-five OF
the best men the new fourth class
yielded.
The old men were given about halt
hour of kicking, passing and running,
and the fourth class men. who have
been at work for half a menth, were
lined up for a lively starter of an hour S
scrimmage.
The team will gradually be worked
into some sort Of shape for the opening
game against Johns Hopkins on october
7, but there will be no special prepara-
ton for any game except the final con-
test against the Army team. Every
member of the squad. including Rodes,
the fullback. who was not in the best
of condition toward the close of last
year, appeared to be in excellent physi-
cal shape.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
TRACK IS
NEARLY READY FOR
FALL RACE MEETING
Stands Have Been Remodel.
ed, and Stables Are
Rapidly Filling.

Finishing touches are rapidly being
put on the new race course at Laurel
which, when completed, will rank
among the best equipped tracks in the
East. Not only has the track under
gone a complete remodeIing, but the
judges, timers, and grandstands have
been improved.
The Baltimore and Ohio railway has
constructed modern chutes for the un-
loading of horses, and it is now pos
sible to empty seven cars at a time.
Each day sees additional car loads OF
horses arrive, and the stables are rapid
ly becoming filled.
The most recent arrivals are the
eighteen horses of W. T. Anderson anI
T. G. Enright, which came in from
Denver about noon yesterday. These
horses are literally named in the stakes.
and as they have not been raced to the
extreme this summer they will have the
advantage Of being fresh.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Amateur Baseball Gets
Boost in Baltimore

ston, jr, chairman of the athletic COM
mittee of the Bank Clerks Country
Club, and who also directs the efforts of
the Alexander Brown g. Sons nine on
the diamond, is another well-known
local amateur to pronounce the pro-
posed plan to organize amateur ball
here good thing.
Mr. Cculston said that while no off,
cial action had been tsFen in the mat
ter by the members Of the Bank
Clerks Organization he felt reasonably
assured that the Clerks will be among
the f.st to get in lire. This is encour-
aging news to the would-be promoters
OF the Amateur Baseball Commission of
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
.H|LLTOPPERS SURE
NYMARD WILL Be
BACK AT TACKLE
"Skip" Appears on Side
Lines, and Announces He
Will Not Practice.
BY THOMAS KIRBY.

Georgetown football authorities are
today confident of being able to get
Skip" Wymard, the right tackle of
last seasons team, to change his an
nounced intention Of remaining on the
gridiron This fall.
When Wymard arrived here yester-
day 1t was thought there would be no
delay in having him jump into his togs,
but he declined to join the squad be-
cause Of personal reasons and spent
yesterday afternoon on the side lines
watching the practice.
Several of those most prominent IN
football affairs on the heights, includ-
ing Coach Nielsen. talked to wynlard
last night and the feeling seems to be
that he will be won over and viii be
practicing before long.
The heat shortened the practice at
Georgetown Field yesterday. After the
usual preliminary work three elevens
were sent through a fast signal drill
under the direction Of Captain Daley
and Coaches Nielsen and Gargan, and
were then sent to the gymnasium, the
day on the whole being one Of the
Iightest since the first call was sound
ed.
Despite the fact that Wynnard was on
the side lines there was considerable
satisfaction expressed because Cunnifs,
the center, was out for the first time.
He expects to clear over matters with
the faculty and be eligible for the hrst
game.
Another veteran who was out yes
terday was Fill SitterdinG, captain OF
the baseball team, and substitute on
the second team through the signals
Molineu, who has played halfback for
two years, was yesterday appointed
! captain of the Business High School
team, in place of Captain-elect Wilson,
who was forced to relinquish charge be-
cause of conditions IN his classroom
work.
GaiIaudet will open its season on Sat-
urday against Technical High School
ut the Kendall Green field. The contest
is expected to prove valuable for both
teams, in giving them much needed
scrimmage practice.
The first regular game Of the season
noon at First and NJ streets northeast.
when Central High School plays Con-
zaga Particular Interest will attacn
10 the first appearance Of Central. whi!h
team Is now the faVorite in the inter-
high school series.
Western High School will have it8
first test on Saturday, when Woodberry
Forest is met at Orange, Va.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Wants Clark Griffith.
, Editor. The Times:

Sporting Editor, The Times:
/ beg to submit my candidate for the
managership of the Washington Base
ball Club, and take great pleasure in
introducing for your solicitation, the
name of Clark Griffith, now manager
Of the Cincinnati Reds.
In paming Mr.. Griffith, have taken
into consideration all the essentials
necessary to make the successful leader
and although he has not met with the
success that was anticipated of him
as a manager, l think he is due for
this strike, and why not allow Washing
ton to be the recipient.
Clark Griffith plays no favorites, says
what he means, is aggressive, and pos
sesses the stuff that goes to make up
the man.
If he cannot be secured by the Ma
tionls, give the job to Kid Elberfeld. as
he is of the Griffith type. J. J. K.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Send in Your Choice for
Manager

Are you interested in the choice
of a manager for the Nationals
for 1912? Have you a man in
mind, who, to your thinking.
would make an ideal leader for
the team next season?
The Times wants to know what
the real fans of Washington
think Of the situation, and who,
in their estimation, would make
the proper manager for the Ma
tionals of 1912.
Name your selection, giving sue
cinct reasons for your choice,
keeping your letter within fifty
words. Address It to The
Sporting Editor, The Times.
Write NOW!
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Are Not Agreed on Selection
for Manager of 1912
Team.
DON'T HESITATE TO
EXPRESS OPINIONS
Tommy Rice, Sport Writer, Sug,
gested to Succeed Jimmy
McAleer.

The battle Of opinion still wages, and
the Capital City fans are suggesting
their men lead the Nationals Of 1872.
They are not agreed on any one man,
either. 1t is a most democratic throng.
these fans. They know who should
manage the team next season, and don't
hesitate to say what they think. Here
are some of the letters received today:
Chooses Tommy Rice.
Sporting Editor. The Times:
I was much interested in the sug-
gestion Of Ed Grillo as manager Of our
great" team. If there is a possibility
of a sporting writer being made man
Rger, respectfully suggest the name of
Tommy Rice, the most consistent and
Intelligent writer of baseball news in
Washington. l am sure that the con-
sensus Of opinion of baseball fans is
that Rice, judging from his writings
knows our national game as few other
sporting writer's in the country know it.
If intelligent, unbiased, and consistent
knowledge of the game and the players
counts among the requisites of good
managership Tommy ought to fill the
bill VIRGINIA FAN.
The Washington times., 1911-09-26
Elberfeld Is Earnest.

Sporting Editor, The Times:
EIberfeld for manager every time.
His earnestness and seE-sacrificing de-
votion to his club are in marked con-
trast to the other possible managers.
Added to this is his long experience,
thorough knowledge of the opposing
players. his gameness. spirit, and dog
Eed persistence in the face of defeat,
and his popularity-not with the tickle
crowd that is faithful only so long as
II is amused, but with the real stu
dents Of the game and its loyal support
ers.
Some of those who are roofing from
personal preference may not be with
him, but those who wish success to
the team, both financially and in re-
gard to its standing in the race, are
hoping most heartily for Elberfeld.
A RETIRED CLERGYMAN.