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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
MOVE UP IN SERVICE.
Promotions in the Bureau of Corpora
lions Are Announced.

In the bureau OF corporations the TO-
lowing promotions have been made:
Special examiners. Thomas NJ. Robert
son. to $3.50; Charles e. Edgerton, to
S2,5S0; Walter Y. Durand, to S2,f6o, and
David L. Wing. TO $3.50: Charles II. Nc
Donald. special attorney. 70 S3,roo; spe-
cis.l agents. Harry c. McCarty. De LORNA
a. Morrow and Ernest ;. Bradford. 10
81. 400; T A. Carroll. to $3.50; c. T. La
Visne, TO 81 100: Z. O. Merchant. John Al.
Cries, Robert T. Belt and William II.
England. to 5000; Walter Z. Wooden and
Adrien F. Rusick. 10 1920; Clarence G.
FarweIl and William L. Horne. to s1.s6o'
Morton G. Macdonald. to Sl.Su; John ".
Addison. to S1140: Leroy {. FLOYD Mar
tin J. Dunsworth, Samue! >. kailsher'
Herbert J.. Anderson ana John Knox AT
mold. to 81 $50: James +. Peat, to Sl.6No'
Ishnae, Burton and Waldenlar f. Bel:dl,
to 81 800: Anderson II. Tackett. to xl-4+''
Thomas A. Thibodeau, John F. Hauch.
William, W. Childs and Walter +. Fieket'.
to $3.50; Arthur E. Hyde ard ]. PAU
Oren, to 81 ao and Walter D. Waugh. TO
81 $50: from clerk TO special agent,
Charles r. Windle. to $1,000: William ".
Rays, to 81 800: Alvin f. Peterson. 10 ~ 90
clerks. Francis X Patterson. to Sl,op
Otto +. Woerner. 20 81 .Na; joseph W
Schefser. to 1920. and Andrew \. Ross
Jason &. CauGin and John 5. Coolnbs, 10
$1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
TAX ON YACHTS UPHELD.
United States Supreme Court Makes
Some Exemptions, However.

The tax on foreign-built yachts. I'M
posed upon American citizens by the OLD
Payne- Aldrich tariff act. has been upheld
as constitutional by the supreme court
of the United States.
The court held that the yacht II. Clay
Pierce. because it was tied up at a wharf
at New London. Conn, during the years
of LITIGATION. was not subject 10 the tax.
II also held the tax not collectible on the
Yacht of Mrs Harriet Goelet. because
she was domiciled abroad. The yachts
of C. X. Billings and others were held
taxable -
The court further held the yacht OF
James Gordon Bennett. not used IN the
United States. but presumably usea
abroad. was subject to the tax In 1863
MI. Bennett was not domiciled abroad in
1909. but was in 1910. The tax was held
not collectible in 1910 on his yacht.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
NEVADA DIVORCE LAW TEST.
Constitutionality Of Twelve Months
Residence Clause Is Questioned.

RENO, New. February 25.-Proceed-
ings to test the constitutionality of the
Nevada divorce law requiring twelve
months residence were taken today
when application was made in the SUI
preme court at Carson City for a writ
of mandamus directed against Judge
Moran of the second district of Washoe
county to show cause why he should
not enter an order taking jurisdiction
in a case based on seven months resi-
dence 1t Is expected the order Will
issue for an early hearing. as the case
was begun avowedly as a test of the
law. The case is that of Alfred Worth
ington against Cecilia Worthington.
The defendant resides in Santa Clara
county, Cal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
WINS IN SUPREME COURT.
Widows Claim for Damages Under
Liability Act Confirmed.

Mrs. Susan J. Taylor's tight in the
Supreme Court of the United States for
$500 recovered from the Erie Railroad
Company on account OF the death of her
husband, Howard L. Taylor, was won
yesterday
The widow commended that sne was
entitled to the money under the federal
employers liability act. Sextus E. Tay-
lor. the father. urged that he should
have the fund by virtue of the New
York laws of descent of property, and
that the employees liability act was I'M
constitutional in so far as il interfered
with state laws as to distribution OF
property.
The Supreme Court held that the new
circuit court of appeals erred in uphold
ing this contention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
ICE IMPRISONS SHIPS.
Four Passenger Vessels Caught Two
Miles From Chicago Harbor.

CHICAGO, February 25.-Four passen-
ger steamships. carrying crews of 1875 and
an unknown number of passengers. were
icebound early today In Lake Michigan
two miles from the Chicago harbor. The
boats we're reported to be in no danger
and were awaiting a change of wind
which would drive the slush ice out into
the lake.
The boats are the Kansas, Milwaukee
to Chicago: the Alabama. Chicago to
Muskegon, Mich; the Iowa, Chicago to
Milwaukee, and Pere Marquette ferry
No. q, Chicago to kenosha. Wis. This is
the second time this season that the
Kansas and Alabama have been caught in
the ice near the same spot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
JOHN S. CROSBY DEAD.
Prominent as Single Tax Advocate
in New York.

NEW YORK, February 25.-John Sher-
win Crosby, prominent as single tax
leader. died of complication of diseases
yesterday at his home in this city. He
was seventy-twc years old.
Mr.. Crosby was born in Maine. At the
age OF twentyfour he removed to st
Joseph. No., to become principal of a
high school there In the meantime he
had been studying law. and in 1877 he
started active practice. forming a part
nership with Silas Woodson. formerly
Governor OF Missouri.
Mr.. Crosby was a close friend Of the
late Henry George and first attracted gen
eral notice through an grafton delivered at
Mr. Georges funeral.
In later years he became a national fig
ure in democratic politics. The last three
years Mr.. Crosby had been secretary OF
the tenement house department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Will Strive for Armory.

Tie public buildings committee of the
Board of Trade will launch plans to-
morrow evening to get an appropr;a-
ton from Congress, if possible. for a
new Na,iona, Guard arnory. Tentative
plans were outlined yesterday afternoon
at a meeting Of the committee
The new public buildings committee OF
the board Is composed OF A. NJ. McLach-
len chairman: z. S. Arnold, F. l.. Averill,
John Barrett. S. L. Besselievre. Henry
IB. Hege, William E. Harvey, Charles E
Langley, Gustav Loehier. N s Minnix,
H. T. Orterdinger. Frederick 3. Pyle, a.
F. Smith. Z. Dwight Ryerson and Frank
Van SAINT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
INSANITY Blamed for Suicide.

A coroner's jury at the District morgue
lay investigated the suicide of Lee
Hing, a Chinaman, thirty-four years old,
who ended his life at Washington Asylum
Hospital yesterday The jury found that
the Chinaman came to his death by
hanging himself with strip OF sur
geon's gauZe. and that he was insane
from disease when he committed suicide.
The suicide occurred In toilet room at
tached to the psychopathic ward of the
hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
TO ENFORCE INJUNCTION.
Georgia Wants Redress for Damage
Caused by Sulphur Fumes.

Attorney General Fielder of Georgia
asked the Supreme Court yesterday to put
into effect at once the injunction the
court had held 1t was entitled to enforce,
a number of years ago. against the Duck
town Sulphur, Copper and Iron Company.
TO prevent the company from operating
its smelter in Tennessee In such way
as to allow the escaping sulphur fumes
to damage farms in Georgia.
An injunction was not asked at this
time against the Tennessee Copper Com
pany. which the court had said might be
enjoined, because this company has en-
tered into an agreement with the state
to compensate farmers for injury from
the fumes The Ducktown company,
however. refused to enter into such an
agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Go Slow, Advises Brandeis.

Prohibition Of interlocking directorates
should extend only to member banks in
the new federal reserve system in cities
of 100000 and more population, Louis u.
Brandeis today told the House Judiciary
committee.
Pending antitrust measures, he said,
contemplated many radical changes in
business methods and because OF that
Congress should move slowly. At u later
date, he thought ii might become ex-
ped.ent to include state banks in the
prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
FAIL TO GET THE LOOT.
Unsuccessful Attempt Of Safeblow
ers in Des MONIES. Iowa.

unsuccessful attempt TO dynamite tbs
vault in the state treasurer.s office was
made early toda., after two OF the state
house watchmen had been bound and
gagged The safeblowers left the capital
building with only s.. which they toos
from cash drawer in the treasurers Of
flee Two separate explosions were
caused around the door OF the vault ana
the men were about to begin a third at
tempt when they were interrupted. \
third Waterman was said by the police
investigating the affair, TO have beer
ASLEEP in the supreme courtroom while
the attempted robbery was IN progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Bill to Tax Intangible Property

\ bill to tax intangible property in the
District Of Columbia was introduced
today by Representative Prouty Of Iowa.
The bill provides that intangible property
shall be taxed at the same rate as per-
sonal property. and specifies that in
tangible property shall be considered to
consist of cash. notes. commerce al paper
and credits. and stocks and bonds The
bill was referred to the House District
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Radio Operators Warned.

General warning has been Issued to all
licensed operators by the bureau of navi-
cation OF the Department of Commerce
that they must comply with the regula-
tons governing radio communication, and
that violations in the future will not be
leniently dealt with. The warning was
prompted by several violations of the
law. one of which was a repetition by
the same operator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
WANTS SPACES EXEMPTED.
Secretary Garrison Notifies Congress
of Changes in Recommendations.

Secretary Of War Garrison today sent
to Congress a letter Incorporating a
change in previous recommendations that
the War Department should have jurts-
diction over all spaces in the District
made By the filing in of old canals. and
that the spaces should be utilized in the
park plan Of the city. AS the navy yard,
sewage pumping station and one Of the
District property yards would be included
In this description. the Secretary asks
that the proposed bill should specifically
exempt those locations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
HEARS LAST RITES BY PHONE.
Dying New Jersey Judge Listens to
Services Over Wife's Body.

PATERSON. y. J.. February pa del
icately adjusted telephone, installed toI
the purpose made ii possible for former
Judge James Ins1is. who is dying OF
pneumonia to hea~ the funeral service
read over e bous u his wife. Mrs. Ella
NJ Ingiis Though ,hc service vas hello
in the parlor Of the Inglis home, All. in
-lis was TOO weak to leave his BEDROOM
upstairs.
When the services were begun re-
ceiver was lifted to Judge lngils' ear.
He kept it there until the last word was
said in the room below. Mrs. 1ngiis died
Sunday of pneumonia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
100 AUTOMOBILES BURNED.
Loss in Garage Fire at Lynn. Mass.
Estimated at 100000.

LYNN. Mass. February 25.-One hun
dred automobiles were lost in fire
which destroyed the Essex garage. a
three-story brick building, on Broad
street, today. with loss of 100000.
Stephen Athus. an employe. is missing.
Twelve firemen were seriously hurt in
a hot-air explosion.
BOSTON. February 25.-Sixty per-
sons were carried down ladders by the
fremen in a fire which did about $4,000
damage to the Riverside View apart
ments. on the Fenway. early today.
The temperature was below zero, caus-
ing much suffering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Statute Declared Unconstitutional.

The Oklahoma statute of 1875. the effect
Of which was to forbid foreign co. pora-
lions doing business in that state from
removing suits against them from state
to federal courts in that Jurisdiction. was
yesterday declared unconstitutional by
the United States supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Fire Destroys Virginia Home.

Special Dispatch 10 The star. ---- ~
WARSAW, Va. February 25.-Rose-
NIL. at Totusky bridge, occupied by
T. ]. Rock and family, was burned at
IL o'clock last night with the barn and
entire contents of both buildings. The
family narrowly escaped in their nigh.
clothes in the severe cold. Loss, $4,000.
No insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Upholds Ban Upon Peddlers.

The Louisiana statute Of 1894 forbidding
itinerant peddlers from selling patented
medicines in that state Gas yesterday
upneld as constitutional by the Supreme
Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
Bryan Sponsor for Woman Lawyer

Secretary Bryan Of the state Depart
,aent, as a member of the bar OF the
Supreme Court % the United States,
;.ppeared in the court this afternoon to
move the admission 80 practice before
the court of Miss Maud Mcclure Kelly
Of Birmingham Ala.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25

The residence of Edward knelI. a
farmer living three miles west Of Boyds,
Md. was burned Tuesday, tosether with
the household goods and clothing, en-
failing loss of about $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-25
$1.08 Brass
Costumers, Sa.2D

An opening offer Of unusuil importance.
,ecausc II includes one Of our best-sellin~
lines Choice of bright or satin finish,
stand is Sc inches high and has 6 hang
rs for clothing.
D,apery Stcre-Third Fioor.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25
The MEXICAN SITUATION


Washington, June 25.--Encourag-
ed by signing of International section
of the proposed peace protocol at
Niagara Falls, administration officials
today turned their attention to the
international problem. Reputation
by the constituencies junta of the
bellicose utterances attributed to
Carranza leaders was welcomed.
1t is expected Luis Cabrera, Rafael
Zubaran and Jose Vasconceles will go
to Buffalo and take up informally
with the Huertista representatives
the question of a provisional govern
ment. Every effort will be made to
expediate an agreement, as both the
army and navy of the U. s. is adj
n1ittedly suffering through the reten-
ton of ships and troops In and near
Mexico.
Peace Protocol Signed by Mexican
Mediators.
Article-1-The provisional govern
ment referred to in the protocol No.
shall be constituted by agreement
of the delegates representing the
pdTu0S DSIW0Ou Wu1Cu Tie luIcIudl
argument in Mexico is taking place.
Article 2, Section A-Upon the
constitution of the provisional gov
eminent in the City of Mexico the
government of the United States of
America will recognize it Immediate
ly and thereupon diplomatic relations
between the two countries will be
restored.
Article 2, Section B-The gocern-
ment of the United States of America
will not in any form whatsoever
claim a war indemnity or other in
ternational satisfaction
Article 2, Section C-The provi-
sional government will proclaim an
absolute amnesty to all foreigners
for any and all political offenses com
mitted during the period of civil war
in Mexico.
A rtio1n 9 CootiOn 1.-THE nYnUi-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25

war as q consequence of military acts
or the acts Of national authorities.
Article 3-The three mediating
governments agree on their part to
recognize the provisional government
organized as provided by Section Of
this protocol.
Niagara Falls.-Agreemeflt so far
reached provides for get together"
session of Huertistas and Carranza-
istas for settlement of Mexico's In
terIial problem. There is feeling
that Carranza may at the last mo-
ment stick to his oft-repeated dec1ar-
alton that Mexico's internal affairs
are not subject for mediation of any
kind, and that he will refuse peace
negotiations now that Villas army
has moved one step nearer Mexico
City, in the capture of Zacatecas.
JuareZ, MeX.-The remnants Of the
federal command of Gen. Barron is
fleeing toward Aqua Calientes, leav-
ing 1000 killed and 1000 wounded
in the streets of Zacatecas, accord
ing to dispatch from Gen. Villa,
whose constituencies army Tues
day night captured the city after one
of the most sanguinary engagements
of the present Mexican revolution.
Villa declared the victory complete
one. He gave his own losses as 500
killed and 300 wounded.
TESTIFY AGAINST BABY FARM
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25
TESTIFY AcAINsT BABY Farm


Brutality stories on the baby
farm" run by Mrs. Lois Kennedy, 425
Maple av., were told at Juvenile Court
hearing yesterday. Miss Katie Klipp
testified Mrs. Kennedy once used a
slipper to spank a child, causing,
black and blue streaks to arise on the
body. "Sfre performed an operation
on one child with pair of shears, %
said Miss Klipp. Rev. Charles Vifden
told of hoodooes and mascots bought
from spiritualists and used in the
hope of good luck. Children were
offered for sale at prices ranging
from $40 to $40," he said.
Eli Bravo alleged to have confessed
thefts from cash register at Shaw's
drug store. 800 E. 18th st.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-04
secretary and treasurer OF the board
of home missions, will preach.
CHRISTIANS At cLEmoNs.
Central iowa Conference Opens AM
Continues Over Sunday.

AT the Christian church at Clemens.
at > o'clock this afternoon was held
the opening session of the Central Iowa
Christian Conference, which continues
over Sunday. Fifteen or twenty CEN
trail Iowa counties comprise the con-
ference.
The session this afternoon was one
of business. and tonight will be given
the annual program of the Women's
Board OF. Home and Foreign Missions.
Another business session will begin
Saturday morning, and continue thru
out the day. Sunday will be devoted
to worship, with communion service
in the afternoon. Ministers of the con-
ference will he assigned to preach the
different sermons of the day.
Rev w. f.. Burdine. of Ferguson, is
president of the conference. and Y. f.
Saunders, of Montezuma, is secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-04
ct WHEN
YOURS ARE TIRED
Rehs Wonderful Foot.Joy, Speedway,
viii Make Your Weary Solss Feel
Fresh and Fine.

Put gladness into your feet-afte,
1.-THE days hard work-by rubbing them
= little with Speedway! Just forget
YOUR feet, in fact, by removing all the
,pain-soothing out all the aches-with
Speedway.
Wonderful. That is what all Speed
way users say of this real road to
quick relief" It's as sure as fate. and
as gentle as toilet water.
Like magic Speedway takes away
the burning smarting and throbbing-
almost instantly Your feet are left
cooled and refreshed. the aching gone,
and you feel like new person.
Try Speedway this very day! Buy a
bottle the first minute you get a
chance and lose no time in proving to
your complete satisfaction that it is the
one sure relief for suffering feet.
Speedway cannot stain the skin or
the daintiest fabric. 1t cannot burn
or blister On the contrary. it soothes
and delights the moment It is applied.
Rub thoroughly. full strength on your
weary feet. or on any stiff joint. spraln
lor swelling. A T. Elder Joins the max
ers Of Speedway in absolutely guar
ianteeing it to do ali that is claimed
for It, 1t will give You relief and COM
fort, or you get your money back.
Ruy a bottle today and know real
Moot comfort beginning tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-04
STENOTYPY WINS,
Machine Shorthand Wins Practically
Every Place

Machine Shorthand Wins Practically
Every Place.
In the worlds championship contest
at Atlantic City held Aug 26 under the
auspices of the National Shorthand
Reporters Association. Fannie Schoen-
field, fI-year- old stenotypist. won 80
word test with an accuracy of 80 go
per cent. establishing an new worlds
record. The first eight positions went
to stenotypists.
Miss Mabelle Head. 1s-year- old
stenotypist. won us word test with an
accuracy of 9S 80. No shorthanders
qualified.
Fannie Schoenfeld won 200 word test
80 $40 accuracy. establishing new
worlds record for accuracy
Glenn Boiling, 1s-year- stenotypist
won 22O word test. 81 40 accuracy
establishing new worlds record.
These young stenotypists began the
study OK stenotypy less than two wears
ago. They defeated such worlds
champions as Behrin. three times
champion; Carson. Nellie Wood. Ran
som Pendell. and many others with
seven to twenty years court reporting
experience.
These results are certainly a sweep.
ing victory for stenotypy
Stenotype operators are in demand
In Marshalltown. A number of the
leading concerns employ two or three
operators at large salaries, and ar.
anxious to employ more. Last week ".
had to send out of town for steno.
typist for the c. A. Durham Compan,
because our young men gradua tes wer.
all placed. Central Iowa Business
College.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-04
THREE PASTORS AND TWO LAY.
MEN TO ASSIGN M. p. PREACH
Frs TO CHARGES.
APPOINTMENTS PROBABLY
ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY
Election Of This Committee and Rou-
tine Report. Of Committees Principal
Business Of Forenoon Session at St.
Anthony = Or. Cline, Of Baltimore
Preaehe. Tonight.

The placing committee. composed oil
i've members. which has jurisdiction
over the appointments Of pastors to
charges, was elected by the Iowa con
ference of the Methodist Protestant
church in session at ST. Anthony.
Those chosen to the committee were
Revs. c. J. Mutt Des Noines: II. w.
Garrett, HiNon Grove; and j {. Leon
ard. Osceola: and John Sha ul and H..
p. Burdine.
IL is now expected that the assign
ments viii not be made or announced
until some time saturday, perhaps at
the forenoon session.
Rev. Frank Buiterield. o. Barney,
preached the sermon Thursday night
on the subject Prepare to Meet Thy
God" This forenoon's session opened
at O'Clock with love feast and
prayer service. followed by the busi-
ness meeting Some of the commit
tees reported on routine business of
the conference
Rev. p A. keoppie. OF st. Anthony.
Was appointed fraternal messenger to
the Christian conference in session al
demons.
Tonish, DR.. Fred Cline OF Baltimore,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-04
DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR LYncAEs
Father and Son Killed in Automobile
AcciGen: to Be Buried Saturday.

Double funeral services for Joseph a.
and Joseph T. Lynch. father and son
who were killed in the accident Of
Wednesday evening. when the auto
mobile in which the LyncLes were
driving was struck by a Chicago Great
Western freight train. Will oe held at >
O'Clock Saturday afternoon from the
Congregational church at Green Noun
tain, Rev. G. f. Barsalou. The pastor,
! officiating. The church VIII be opened
TO friends from ! until ..
In the respective homes of the father
and son. the former IN Green Noun
tain. and the latter TWO miles east Of
the village, prayer services III De neld
| by Rev. Mr.. Barsalou preceding the
service al the church. Interment Will
be in the family lot in The Evangelical
chapel cemetery, four miles northeas,
of Green Mountain.
Joseph T. Lynch, whose death oc-
Cured Thursday afternoon. is survived
! by his wife and two daughters The
latter are Claire, aged -, and Eddytn
aged I. A son died about eight years
/ ago. Prior TO her marriage fifteen
years ago Mrs. Lynch was Miss
| frankie Dobson.