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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
VERDICT FOR CONTESTANT.
Will Which Gave Fortune to The
osophists Declared Void.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, March 16.-By a YER
dict of ten to two, the jury In the contest
brought by George L. Patterson, a bank
er of Newcastle. Pa, to have set aside the
will in which his mother, Mrs. Harriet
Thurston, bequeathed to Mrs. Katherine
Tingley, head of the Universal Brother
hood and Theosophical Society, an es-
tate valued at $247. 900, found for the con-
testant last night.
Not long after she became a member
Of the Theosophical Society at Point
Iona. Cal. Mrs. Patterson was married
to an aged member of the society. Thurs
ton by name. The will contest was fought
bitterly. and many allegations were made
as to the manner in which Mrs Thurs
ton was said to have been Influenced
while at Point Iona.
Patterson maintained that his mother
was not in her right mind when the will
was made, and in support of this conten-
ton offered in evidence dispositions from
a number of persons who at one time
members of the society, had moved to
widely divergent parts Of the world. Sew
eral of the leading witnesses came from
Kingston, N. Y.
Mrs. Tingley was in court when the
verdict was read. but made no comment
Her counsel said the case would be ap-
pealed.
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The Width Of Skirts.
From the Dry Goods Guide

The future width Of skirts is a question
Of Importance to manufacturers From
trade reports lately published it appears
that the demand for textiles has gone
down 40 per cent within the last two
years. for which decrease short dress
lengths are rendered solely responsible,
as at the same time it is distributed over
a larger range of materials. The matter
does not interest the retail dry goods
trade quite to the same extent, since il is
able to retrieve the losses sustained by
the larger profits realized on made-up
garments; still a change would be more
or less beneficial to it Also The dress
makers, who were. OF course, responsible
Tor the situation, would. 1t appears now,
II all that Is said is true. be more than
ready to make full amends IL thew saw
their way to doing so, and some pressure
1s certainly being brought to bear ON
them manufacturers have a long ARM
but, having inaugurated a style Of dress
that has more than met with the full ap-
probation OF the feminine world, 1t Is diff
ficult. indeed weIl-nigh impossible, to turn
Its fancy into quite another channel
They have already tried repeatedly 10
create diversion in favor OF such fuller
they seem to have come to the conclusion
that the change is only to be accom-
plished gradually.
Dress lengths In soft satins and velvet.
in crepes and quite thin materials, run a
bit longer than they did. but in tailor
goods the increase is hardly worth men
tioning. / would therefore put the reader
on his guard against placing too much
reliance on any reports to the contrary
that may reach him through different
sources. as they are often dictated by
those whose interests lie in the way OF
q radical change. Possibly, nay, prob
ably, 1t will be found that the width of
skirts is somewhat more emphasized
when 1t comes to the exhibition Of next
season models, but absolutely nothing is
really known as yet, nor will be for an
other two months.
In the meanwhile what Is being done
in the way Of introducing more material
into skirts makes little show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16

county, will have only five of the 1874 del
egates in this afternoons convention to
elect delegates to the national conven-
ton. it was announced after the results
of yesterdays primaries had been compil-
ed at the county committees headquar-
tiers today. Mayor Lew Shank and Capt
w. E. English as delegates. instructed
for Taft was the slate for the conven-
ton.
At the Roosevelt committees rooms it
was said second convention probably
would be called, al which delegates in
structed for Roosevelt would be named
and would contest for seats at the ma
tional convention. This city is I'M
uuestionably pro-Roosevelt,' said Charles
O. Roemer. head of the organization.
THE county machine controlled the
primaries and the cards were stacked
against us
County Chairman Harry Wallace de-
clared the primaries were fair. 1.-The cry
of fraud is the stock in trade of the
Roosevelt fellows he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
JUST AS HE DREAMED IT.
Railway Track Foreman Saves Train
From Going Into River.

ATLANTA, Ca, March 16.-Awakening
from sleep in which he had dreamed
that a nearby railroad trestle on the
Southern railroad had been washed away,
D. F. Kitchens, a section foreman, al
though suffering from illness. arose from
his bed and went to South river, six
miles from here. before dawn yesterday
morning to discover that his dream was
a reality.
The foreman found that the stream,
swollen by heavy rains. had carried away
trestle spanning sixty-hve-foot
chasm. He knew that passenger train
en- route from Atlanta to Columbus, Ga,
soon was due to arrive at the opposite
side of the river, but he had no means
of reaching that point to warn the en-
gineer of the danger, and the river is
three-quarters of a mile wide.
Standing on the bank the man put his
hands to his lips and repeatedly 'halloed'
for half an hour. Finally he heard an
answering shout. and he called out a
warning to J. F. Daniel, the man who
had heard him. Daniel tagged the train
just as it neared the brink of the stream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16

This plan was later modified to in
cude the installation of an auxiliary
pumping station near the tidal reservoir
in Potomac Park, for the purpose OF
pumping raw river water directly into
the fire mains. Under this plan the
amount and pressure of water available
for fire-fighting purposes would be linn
tied only by the capacity of the plant.
THE system would be Independent OF
any arrangement of the regular supply
and distribution system. and as last re-
sort in case of the interruption of our
water supply, could be used for emer-
gency purposes.
The estimated cost of installing such d
gh-preSsure fire service system is S!Eso,'
OOO. the details of which are shown in the
following table:
Il. To bring the high-pressure mains t.
the area to be served utilizing temper
arily a twenty-inch main now in use OF
Wisconsin avenue, and laying thirty
six-inch main from Wisconsin avenue
and Woodley road to 9th street and New
York avenue northwest, S210,nO.
80 To lay mains and erect fire hydants
over the area bounded by 18th street.
street. 4th street and B street north
west, $751;. 900.
'.3. Laying thirty six-inch main from
Wisconsin avenue and Woodley road tt
Reno reservoir $4,000.
~. Auxiliary pumping station with nee
essary mains, $4,000.
Total, $685. 600.
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Criticises Ro0seveIt's Stand
on Employers Liability Act

Theodore Roosevet's position on the
employers liability act of New York, was
criticised by James II. Boyd, chairman
of the employers liability commission
of Ohio. before the House Judiciary COM
mittee yesterday.
Mr.. Roosevelts position is entirely
wrong" Mr.. Boyd declared His criti-
cism of the state supreme court. which
declared the act unconstitutional. is an
injury to the workmen. The supreme
court was right In turning down that act.
because under 1t employees were no better
of than without II. Now the road Is clear
for sound workmens insurance law"
Mr.. Boyd declared the bill drawn by the
federal employers liability commission
Was only step in the right direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

: Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS-Nearby fresh Virginia. 20: West
Virginia and southwest Virginia, 10: Ten
nessee. 10.
i BUTTER-Elgin fancy. 31a32k; west
ern f1rsts. 31h; seconds, 81.
CHEEsE-New York state factory. new.
f9a19h.
PoULTRY-Chickens, per h., 1920;
hens, per b., 16; ROSTERS, per h., 8;
turkeys, per h.. 17a20; ducks. per h..
15a1S.
DRESSED PoULrRY-Hens, choice,
per h.. 16a17; chickens. per h.. 1Sa22:
dcRs pe s sa'G ao per
11a13: capons. Z ID. average, per h., goa
%: capons, small, per h., 17a19.
vEGETABLES-Pota per sack.
8. 1Oa3.40: sweet On. CO.. per bbl.,
4.OOa4.5O; yams IN. Co. per bbl,
2.5Oa3.75; cabbages. 100 lbs. 3.0Oa3. 80;
onions. per sack 4:0oa4 50: cauliaower.
per bbl.. 4.5oa5. so; eggplant, Florida, per
crate, 3.OOa4.OO; lettuce. per basket
1.25a3O0, string beans, per basket, 3.OOa
400; celery, per doz, Local 80; SQUASH
Florida: per crate 2 2 s 90 g. aes.s F'lori-
bbl., 1.25a1 80: spinach. per bbl., 4.OOa5 90;
parsley, per basket, 2OOa3. 90; peas, per
basket. 3.OOa6.OO: green peppers, per crate,
2.0Oa3.JO; tomatoes, Florlda, crate, 1.5Oa
2.75.
GREEN FRUITS-Apples, per bbl,
1.25a5.OO oranges. California, per box,
2. 75a3.OO; Florida oranges, 2T5a3O
lemons, per box, 35Oa4.O0; grape fruit.
per box, 5OOa5.5O; pineapples, 3.75a425:
cranberries. 32-auart boxes. 3. 5Oa3 rs; per
III Hay AND srRAw-Hay. western.
No. /. 2s.OOa27OO; No 2. 25ooa2s. 90;
mixed hay. 2oOOa24OO; straw. rye.
bale, 15.OOa17.0O: machine thrash, 13.OOa
400; straw, wheat, per ton. 9.OOa9. so:
straw, oat, per ton, Loo.
LIVE STOCK-Sheep- per Ill.,, 2a3h:
lambs. per h., 5a6; calves. choice, per Ib.
61aa9. medium. per h.. SASH
GRAIN-Wheat. per bu.. 96a1 90: corn,
shelled, 7Oa75. ear. per bbl., 34Oa3. so;
oats. western white. No. 2, per bu., SEA
IS; oats. mixed. per bu., j6a57; bran, Der
ton. 1000: middling. per ton. 32.Ou
WOOL AND HIDES-Wool washed.
| free Of burrs. per h.. 24a25: wool, un-
! washed. per h.. 20: hides. dry. per h..
l5al6; green hides. h.. IL; calfskin, green.
each. 1.25a1.0O.
SEBDS-Red clover. per bu.. 13Oa
%; alsike clover. per bu., 132Ja13 Is;
| white clover. per bu., 15OOa2O 90; GRIM
son clover. 5OOa6.OO; timothy, per bu.,
6.75a7.50; blue grass. per bu.. 35Oa4 90;
| redtop grass. 19.O0a2OOO per 100 lbs: al
salfa. per bu.. 7.00aS.O0
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LAW DECLARED INVALID.
Statute Forbidding Employment of
Aliens on Public Works.

ROCHESTER, N. Y. March 16-The
law recently passed in this state making
it a misdemeanor to employ aliens on
public works has been declared uncon-
stithtional by County Judge Fred l..
Downs at Albion in a test case against
I. NJ. Ludington Sons Of Rochester. The
validity of the law has been disputed
from it's enactment. the question affect
ing the colossal barge canal operations
and every contractor on public works for
cities.
Upon motion of the defense the court
directed verdict of acquittal on the
ground that the law is unconstitutional
and q violation of treaties between the
United States government and Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
Rear Admiral as Grand Marshal.

Rear Admiral Bradley \. Ffske of the navy.
a member Of the general naval board. has
been appointed grand marshal of the pa
radc, and will have charge of all the ar
| rangements in connection with that fed-
ture of the funeral ceremonies i'm this
city. According to the present plan. the
| military division of the procession, in
Guiding the soldiers, sailors and marines
| and the District naval battalion. will es-
cort the caissons bearing the bones of the
Maine victims all the way to the Airing
ton cemetery. and participate i'm the brief
ceremonies attending the actual burial
of the bodies.
1t is regretted that the mainmast of
the Maine cannot be placed in position
in the cemetery in time for the burial
ceremonies next Saturday. The mast will
hardly be ready before June or July next,
as it probably will not be known before
that time how much of the appropriations
for the raising of the wreck and the re-
moval of the bodies will be available un-
til after the cofferdam has been removed
from Havana harbor
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Libel Sometimes Easy.
rom the London Chronicle


1t would be hard, as the master OF the
rolls remarked when delivering Judgment
in the court of appeal, IL circulating IL
brary officials had to read every book
they issued with a view to possible libfl
actions Sometimes libel turks in the
most unexpected quarters. a few years
back NJ Georges Ohnet published a book
in which one of the characters ruined
himself by excessive consumption OF 4
drink called abricotine. The author imag :
ined that this was purely fictitious
name. but the drink was actually on the
market The proprietors considered them
selves aggrieved, sued the publisher. and
on proving that abricotine was practically
a non-intoxicant, obtained damages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
FLAGS AT HALF-MAST.
New York Commentaries Burial of
the Battleship Maine.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Flags were
half-masted on public and many private
buildings today in commemoration OF the
burial at sea of the battleship Maine,
which will be towed from Havana harbor
out into the Atlantic and sunk in a final
resting place in the sea this afternoon.
Bells on Trinity Church and its nine
chapels will be tolled and the ST. Pat
rick's day parade of 10000 has planned
to halt and stand at attention for five
minutes with colors trailing at the time
set for the burial of the Maine off the
Cuban coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
CONDUCT ACTIVE CAMPAIGN.
Woman Suffragists Of illinois De
termined to Secure Vote.

CHICAGO, March 16.-The determine
ton Of Chicago suffragists to win the
preference vote of the men in favor of the
women at the April primaries has led to
unusual activity in many directions.
The women have asked permission Of
theater managers to distribute woman's
suffrage literature between acts at every
show in the city, and have also requested
every meeting.
Thousands Of post cards have been
mailed bearing the inscription Women
vote in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Wash
ington and California. Why not in Illi-
nois?''
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ice at that time. foreign naval attaches.
distinguished persons generally. various
delegations and patriotic societies. and all
citizens who may wish in that way to pay
tribute to the Names victims.
The funeral procession VIII form at the
White Lot and march across the Po-
tomac to Arlington cemetery. the escort
being composed as follows: Police contin-
gent. the band and squadron of the 18th
Cavalry of Fort Myer. battalion OF In
fantry. the Marine Band. battalion OF
marines from the Washington barracks
and Annapolis, a battalion Of bluejackets
from the ships at the Washington and
Norfolk navy yards and the Naval Bat
talon of the National Guard of the Dis
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Reported Drowned
on Leaving Wreck

CEUTA, Morocco March 16.-A fishing
boat reports that an Italian transatlantic
vessel has been wrecked off the coast Of
Almanac. on the African side of the
Straits of Gibraltar.
The fishermen declare that number of
the steamers boats which put off from
the vessel capsized and that the occupants
were drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
Heads Missionary Board.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. March 16
Rev. J. H. Franklin. pastor of the First
Baptist Church here, has been appointed
secretary Of the American Baptist foreign
missionary board, an International or
ganization, with headquarters in Boston
DR. Franklin was a member Of special
Baptist mission which recently returned
from Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
Fire Rouses Hotel Guests.

CHICAGO. March 16.-Fire which start
ed in the basement of restaurant early
today destroyed the five-story building
at 31S South Wabash avenue. The blaze
shot up through an elevator shaft and
had reached the roof before the arrival Of
firemen. Guests in nearby hotels were
aroused, following general alarm to the
fire department.. The damage was es-
timated at $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
JURGENS BROUGHT BACK.
Millionaire Kid" Of Cleveland Ex-
pected to Fight Charge Against Him.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. March 16-John
c. Jugens, the millionaire KID" indicted
by the grand jury on a charge of padding,
the pay rolls of the Norcross Company. a
marble concern with which he was for
merly employed as clerk at $50 a month,
here today from Hammond. Ind. where
he was arrested Thursday night, and
lodged in the county Jail.
Although the local papers have printed
alleged confessions by Jurgens. 1t is ex-
pected that he will fight the charge
against him.
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HULL OF THE MAINE
At BOTTOM Of SEA
JOntInued from Fist PaSe.1
ban warships, proceeds to her last rest
ing place.
Official Business Suspended.

Throughout the day all official business
has been suspended. Flags everywhere
are flying at half-mast and cannon in
the Cabanas fortress are firing half
hourly guns.
The other great function, the sinking
of the wreck of the Maine. occurs this
afternoon. The old battleship. with her
decks hidden beneath great masses of
floral offerings is being towed out to sea.
Under the salutes of cannon from the
Cabanas fortress she is proceeding to find
her last resting place in the unsounded
DEPTHS of the Gulf of Mexico
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Schooner Sinks and
Four Lose Lives

BALTIMORE, March 16-The steamer
Gloucester of the Merchants and Miners
line from Boston for Baltimore met in
collision with the schooner Herbert D.
Maxwell from Baltimore for Wilmington,
N. c., off Thomas point, Chesapeake
bay, this morning. The Maxwell was
sunk and four of her crew were drowned.
The Gloucester had her mainmast and
part of her rail carried away.
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RITES OVER MAINE DEAD
HERE NEXT SATURDAY

| Memorial services over the remains of
wreck of the battleship Maine will be held
in the Presidents grounds here next Sat
urday afternoon. with the President, mem
navy officers and congressman in attend
ance. The funeral will rank second in
the history Of the country only to that
of the late President Mckinley in the
size of the escort and the character of
the ceremonies.
Directly following the sinking of the
hulk of the Maine outside of Havana har-
Dor this afternoon the armored cruiser
North Carolina and the scout cruiser Bir-
| mingham. bearing the caskets. will steam
| to Hampton roads. where they will ar
rive Thursday morning. There the Biz
| mingham will take the caskets from the
North Carolina and will steam up the
the Washington navy yard, where it is
due next Friday.
Guards of Honor.
With troops taken from the posts in
the vicinity Of Washington and bat
taIions of the navy and marine corps
| thanking either side OF the platform on
the south portico of the big building
which houses the State, War and Navy
departments, the services will begin at
| 3 o'clock next Saturday afternoon.
The thirty-four army caissons carrying
as many caskets which contain the bones
of those who lost their lives will be
drawn up in front of the building, and
will furnish one of the most impress
siye funeral sights ever seen in this city.
| Stands, draped in the national colors,
will be erected for the use of the Presi-
dent and official party, and a field gun
will be stationed near the Washington
Monument to fire salute of twenty
one minute guns.
Religious services will be conducted by
| Chaplain Bayard of the Washington
navy yard, assisted by the Rev. Father
Chadwick a survivor Of the disaster.
The active pallbearers will be enlisted
men of the navy and the honorary pail
bearers the United Spanish War Vete-
rams.
Place Assigned to Veterans.
Places behind the caissons have been
assigned to the enlisted men of the navy,
United Spanish War Veterans. officers of
the Maine, headed by Rear Admirals
Charles D. Sigsby and Richard VAIN
wright who were captain and executive
officer, respectively. of the Inflated war
ship; officers Of other Warships in sery-
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CRY STACKED CARDS."
Roosevelt Men Elect Only Five Dele
gates to INDIANAPOLIS Convention.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March 1e.-The
Roosevelt faction of republicans of the
seventh district oAooxisinS this city and
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Head of German Treasury Quits.

BERLIN, March Is. : Adolf Wermuth,
imperial secretary of the treasury, re-
signed his office today. Under Secretary
of the Imperial Treasury Kuehn has been
appointed to succeed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
GROCERS OPPOSE PLAN
TO END JURY TRIALS
Lend Support to Humane So
ciety Against Change
in System.

Opposition to the proposed plan of the
commissioners of the District to have
cases involving cruelty to animals tried
by court, instead of by juries, will not be
confined to the Washington Humane So
ciety. The Retail Grocers' Protective AS
ISOLATION has given notice that it like
wise will oppose favorable action on the
plan, If the Commissioners should decide
to recommend it to Congress
The suggestion of Corporation Counsel
Thomas that cases involving cruelty to
animals be tried by court. in order to
save the cost of jury trials, has received
the Endorsement of District Commission
er Johnston. In order to attain this OBJ
ject 1t would be necessary to amend the
law. reducing the penalty for conviction
in cruelty to animal cases to fine Of
One Opposes Change.
1t is learned that one of the three Dis
trict Commissioners is opposed to the
recommendation of the corporation coun-
sci. A board session will be held to dis
pose of the matter. President w. Stilson
Hutchins of the Washington Humane So
ciety several days ago notified the Com
missioners that that organization is un-
alterably opposed to the plan.
Yesterday the Commissioners re-
ceived the following letter from Attor-
ney Charles +. Diggs, representing the
Retail Grocers' Protective Association,
expressing similar opposition:
AS attorney for the Retail Grocers'
Protective Association of this city,
desire to enter an objection to the pro-
posed amendment Of the police regu-
lations by which it Is sought to pre-
vent trial by jury for violation Of the
regulations respecting cruelty to ami
mails.
According to the statements con-
tanned in the press, the ma jority of
such cases. when tried by jury, have
resulted in. the acquittal of the de-
should not be deprived Of the protec-
ton against unfounded charges which
jury trial affords the defendant in
such cases.
Cost Held Secondary.
ut would appear that the single argu-
uance Of Jury trials in this class Of cases
is the cost involved and we feel that the
liberties and rights of the citizens are Of
consideration than is the question Of the
cost involved in a jury trial.
The argument advanced for the dis
continuance of jury trials In such cases
followed to it's logical conclusion would
result in the denial of jury trial in all
cases. and would result in the destruction
of perhaps the greatest safeguard vouch-
safed by the Constitution of the United
States The denial of the right OF de-
PENDANT to q trial by jury in any criminal
case is of doubtful propriety, and 1T is
in support of the proposed change is
without merit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
Participants Reticent.

The others who We're present at the
conference were reticent. ,nator Dixon
was told that. as the man at the helm,
he was looked to for a statement, and
although he declined to discuss the meet
ing last night; he gave the impression
that there might be something to say
later