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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-06

Only one bid was made for the Rich
nond and Henrico railway, running
from Fulton to Richmond, Va. sold at
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-06

full of scientific men to numerically the
foremost scientific Institution of the
world, with a membership of more
than 800, o00 he was a leading factor.
He was one of the six men who signed
the call for a meeting to organize the
society, whose purpose was to be the
increase and diffusion of geographic
knowledge, and was temporary secre-
tary of the organization meeting. which
was held January IS, 1SSS, at the Cos
mos Club. From that day to his death
he remained actively associated with
the work of the society, first as sec
rotary. then as treasurer, later as vice
president and from 1909 as president.
During all this time-nearly twenty
seven years-Mr. Gannett had been
member of the board of managers of
the society. and for the past ten years
cha irman of its committee on research.
He was chairman of the committee
which passed upon and approved the
records of the trip of Rear Admiral
Peary to the north pole.
Author of Scientific Works.
An interchangeable worker. Mr.. Gam
nett found time to do much writing, in
spite of his many official duties. He
was the author of a manual of topo-
graphic surveying, of the statistical
aliases of the censuses of 1850. 1890
and 1900; of commercial geography.
dictionary of attitudes. Stanford's com
pendulum of geography. the census Of
the Philippines .part), the census of
Cuba tpart, and the census of Porto
Rico tparr. He compiled many gazet-
teerS for the government. was the
author of the contour map of the
United States. of Magnetic Declinati ton
in the United States" Forest Condi
lions in the United States, and many
other reports which have become stand
ards in their respective lines. He also
diaS.
Mr.. Gannett was one of the founders
and an early president of the Cosmos
Club, and a member of it's board of
governors: a member of the Royal Scot
fish Geographic Society, the American
Statistical Association. the Washington
Academy of Science. and of the Society
of American Geographers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-06
The Baby Store Is Showing

A Large and Beautiful Assortment OF
White Coats in long and short styles,
priced from $500 to $4,000.
Soft White Corded Silk Caps, from SOC
to $3.50 each.
STYLES were never so pretty or becoming;
thew are the cunning and beautiful little gar
ments that are just about irresistible to every
mother who them.
Third door g street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-06
Funeral Sunday Afternoon.

Funeral arrangements will not be
completed until the arrival in Washing
ton this afternoon, of Mr.. Gannetts
SON The services will be held Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. U. G.
B. PIERCE officiating. at Hubbard Me-
mortal Hail. 10th and NJ streets north
west. The BODY will be cremated. 1t
is expected that the boards of govern
ors of several organizations with
which Mr.. Gannett was connected will
be present at the services.
In addition to having been one of
the leading figures in Washington
scientific circles for long time Mr.
Gannett had been chief geographer OF
the United States geological survey
practically from the date of its or
ganization until he was called to be
the assistant director of the Philippine
census in 1902. 1t was through mis-
work. in large measure, that the
has come to be known one of the
worlds best examples of its class, and
wnen the European biologists and
geographers came to the United States
in convention year and a half ago
they made point of honoring MIR.
Gannett.
Born in Bath, Me-, in 1916.
Born in Bath. Me, August "a. 1916,
the son of Michael Farley and Mary
Church Gannett. Mr.. Gannett took the
bachelor of science degree at Law
renee Scientific School, Harvard Uni
versity, in 1869. The next year he
took the degree of mining engineer at
the Hooper Mining School, Harvard
University. and in 1S70-7l was assist
ant at the Harvard Observatory. Bow
dom gave him the degree of doctor of
laws in 1899. In 1874 he was married
10 Miss Mary Z. Chase, who survives
him.
When the Hayden survey of the ter
ritories took up its work in the west
Mr. Gannett became identified with il
as topographer. continuing with il
until the organization Of the geological
survey, which took over the work of
the Hayden survey.
Mr. Gannett was picked by the first
director of the geological survey, Clar-
ence King, as one of the men to assist
in framing up the work of the new bu-
reau. In 1852 he was made chief
geographer by Maj. ]. w. Powell, who
had succeeded to the dictatorship of
the survey. and served continuously
in that position until he was called to
take the assistant dictatorship of the
Philippine census. He was geographer
of tn tenth. eleventh and twelfth Gen.
ssuses. and his statistical atlas of those
censuSes mark Il new epoch in statisti-
OF the conservation commission and
servation movement of the United
States. He also was assistant director
of the Cuban census of 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-06
Pure Foods of Quality at the
Most Reasonable Prices.

Best New York State Poatoes received peck
soc half bushel ooc bushel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-06
The New Showing of Sweaters
Distinguished by Original Designs.

oMh OF in one season, in fact. in several SCI
HILL sons combined we believe, has there bee
IN|"(lso many new weaves and styles /
Sweaters as this autumn-wnter assor
ment brings to light. And while they are niue
more beautiful than before they even NOR
practical, being lighter in weight and finer wovei
All-wool Sweaters. plain and fancy
with heavy collars necks; plain colors.
stripes and o-toned effects. Priced from 1915
49,
Beautiful New Silk Sweaters light of
weight and elegant in appearance: roll collar or
neck with patch pockets and SASH which may
used scarf Plain shades and two-toned ell
fects Priced $1s.75 each
Shetland Wool Vests and Jackets; soft ana
warm garments that will be much sought after
by Vests. $2.s5: Jackets. $685. $'oe
and s5.75.
Angora Sets These the Genuine
Angora Wool. n beautiful. battling colors that
be copied other kind: light blue
pongee purple with contrasting colored bands
priced $1,000.
G st.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
|Il7bat If,if,kdbo
6xztU OHI1T CsE Adt,5 O21tzON
~ BY
ozze Moeo1azo-

Has occurred you that maybe we're too ready
ridcule the standpat doctrines?
For example, there is the divinity of judges which
the standpatter by.
"Hol Ho" we're apt to say. There's nothing divine
judges They're only human beings They don't in
herit their jobs They're only elected by the people and
therefore it's the people and the judges who the real
thing"
We convulsed with laughter many Of u.s. when the
sandpatter talks about divine judges But really the fel
low who laughs last and laughs best the standpatte
Take the of Seaes franchise provisions. Several
ago the people voted that all railway franchises
contain common user and other safeguards The traction
company, OF course, didn't like it,
So at the election the question put up,
and again the people voted retain those franchise pro-
visions third election resulted the way Just about
time the company made up its mind that the people
really what they voted SO made,
and the supreme merry bat and knocked the
peoples votes silly
They dug musty old precedent and ruled that while
people could initiate and referendum other matters
their and their voice counted nothing fran
chise questions.
Last Tuesday the people Of Seattle again voted to keep
the original franchise provisions
But what's the use? The council and the mayor are
required by law obey the people that respect The
supreme said
Don't tell me there is no divinity OF courts"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
A AWOrt|l-Wf1i|e Idea!

GA BULLY IDEA"-'hats what The Star has been hear
inF all sides with reference this papers sug-
geson yesterday establish municipal dance hall Lesch
park.
City officials park board members and the general public
taken with the idea
And why not?
1t will be splendid financial proposition for the city
and the best OF social mixer" for the public
Cleveland, o.. is reapng neat harvest OF its
nieipal dance halls Seattle do the
Here how:
The city already the pavilion What needed is
band play the music. Also direct the dance pro-
are floor manager Maybe kid to check hats and
clothes 1hcn--on with the dance
Downtown dance halls easily average 300 dancers a
night Many nights it's above that mark Sometimes it's
below
At five dance, there's SIS for each number TAX
ing low average the dancers usually dance 10 numbers
That makes il $50 for evening
The city do that much business easily at the mu-
ncpa dance hain fact much than that during the
For it's cinch people will rather the
lake breezes rereshngy frequent than stuy halls
And what will il cost the city?
The band-say about $50 $40 hereabouts. night
and boy boys maybe for another $40 at the
most The city ought be able clear 81 900 week at
the very least
Isn't worth while especially if it's going a
popular demand, too'
WE SHOULD THINK so.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
WHERE TOGOTOMORROW

10 oraton Mayor Gill, reading
Independence r. Carpenter and music by
Eagles all 1890 srandstand Sports
school include ball
Baard Eagles for fat pioneers
contests Dancing after Junction hail.
and after at Wooe's hall.
Take Ballard
klRKLAND-Plcnc grounds o'clock. Program a
Speeches Gill Mayor Newell Kirkland
H. Dahby and Past President
NJ Of esmes
evening"
Take Kirkland ferry Madison park
5REMERTON-Beennne of t~oday carnival Visit
chidren's
nd
Toxic
Athletic field, Beginning at street Mardl
display of fireworks Municipal ball In
building Band concerts hourly Fraternai and mill
characters; masked carnival dance
midnight
Take 8remerton steamers leaving coran dock
TAcoMA-Annuai Montamara Festo
Historical
dum In evening.
boats, colmsn dock, or by railroad
Observation-Disclosures celebration all
Pine
dock.
SEATTLE-Baby from to m, leschi park. Ball
p. Seattle Vancouver Cricket match 10
Portland Seattle Inspection Of
beach, Of the parks; cyclone cellar:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
CYRUS CLAPP
STRICKEN ON
CAR and DIES
Pioneer Financier Attacked by
Apopiexy While Riding on
Mt. Baker Car.
SUFFERED FOR YEARS
Victim Had Served Three
Terms in the Washington
State Legislature.

While enjoying a pleasure ride on
a Mt Baker street car last night.
Cyrus y. Clapp. SO. president OF the
Cyrus y. Clapp Investment Co. and
resident OF this state for 30 years.
was stricken by apoplexy.
He was hastily removed from the
car TO the residence at 1920 Jackson
st, where he died n few moments
later.
DR.. Don H. Palmer was sum.
moned. but by the time he arrived
Mr.. Clapp WAS beyond medical as.
slstancc.
For several years he had been n
sufferer from rheumatism and
rheumatic gout.
W. w. Fclger. his son.inlaw.
stated his sudden death was not
entirely unexpected.
Mr. Ciapp was born in Medford.
Me. and educated In New England
schools. and at Belfast. ireland. and
In Scotland.
When he came to Washington he
engaged In the hotel business at
Port Townsend.
With n. r. Lutz he organized the
Clapp Investment Go. here. which
occupied him until his death.
He served three terms In the
state Legislature. was a Mason, an
Elk and Odd Fellow
He is survived by his widow,
son and two daughters. the latter
living in Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
ANYWAY, OSCAR
HAD A GoODTIME
WHILE IT LASTED

With 1922 unearncd tucked away
In his pistol pocket. Oscar l..
North, from somewhere In the
country tributary to Seattle. am
bled into town yesterday and start
ed to give n correct imitation OF
THE Million-Dollar Kid"
He dallied with the cold bottles
and the live chickens until early
this morning, when he chartered n
taxi 10 take him TO the Snoqualmie
hotel. on pike st.
The safety pin that guarded the
remnant of his roll was missing.
so was the roll
The chauffeur proceeded TO col
lect his fare out OF Oscars hide.
Just for that Oscar rounded out
his visit. during which a pleasant
time was had by all, by getting
pinched.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
ISN'T IT TOO BAD,
NOW, ABOUT THE
POOR BUNCH?

Picturiug a dismal condition ~
financial distress which would
overtake the Seattle Electric Co.
II the common user clause were
insisted on. Attorney James -.
Howe. for the company. today OBJ
jected to a resolution declaring Il
the councils policy TO grant no
franchises unless the common
user Ia properly safeguarded.
The resolution was agreed upon
by a Joint conference OF council
and port commission members.
The matter went over for one
week.
The Avalon franchise also was
continued for n week. Howe
agreed to common user" In that
franchise, but wanted the wording
in II drafted by himself. The city
dads will study his draft to guard
against any "jokers"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
HOW LONG MAY AKlSS BE AND BE PROPER?
From the ethle. es,hetie. etl.
quetie. and eestatie points OF
view, HOW LONG is A kISsf

view, HOW LONG is a kISSf
The maximum permissible longi.
tnde OF oaculation II. upon the
most high authority OF the Chicago
movie censora. one yard
After three feet Of kiss, they
hold. the osculent action ceases 20
be true kiss. and becomes an in.
eScusable impropriety.
Arouses Protests
Their decision 20 cut the kisses
short az the three foot of film
limit. In all films presented TO
them. has aroused storm OF pro.
test.
Miss Alice Lord. secretary OF tho
Seattle board Of moving picture
censors. was visited hy a Star re.
porter and asked what would be
proper N kissing we're prohibited
She declared first Ter the kiss
filter~a small allverframed net OF
antiHeptic material which Is worn
by the lady. like a lorgn.tte. and
inserted between two pairs OF ap-
preaching lips In time TO avoid
actual contact.
The use of the kias.fllt.r is
spreading rapidly.
It's Absolutely Essential
II IL now worn by most actresses.
and army officers wives. and with
the vogue OF the kiss tango will
probably become "a essential to
the toilet as Is the powder puff
Those who believe that the In
terventiou OF mechanical contriv-
anee spoiis the true ecstatic soul.
fulness Of the kiss are adopting
tho digitai dss.
Very peiIeste Operation
This Is performed like the
thrown kiss. but one finger only IN
used instead OF the whnlc hand. :. 4
Tho effect OF the use of one
finger Is much superior. u Ia held.
in deiicateness.
Others have adopted the chin.
kiss. This is considered much sn.
perior TO nosc.rubbing.
But why bibhle about how long
kisses should be-
Better fret about how long we
have 10 wait between kisses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03

VI " EhA WV - GAA'A sCe8 49,
1T IL known that dry air aids
men suffering from tuberculosis TO
recover. knew that We had n
place in the shop where the air is
very dry. 1t is the steel tempering
room. The hot metal is laid out on
the floor TO cool. Investigations
proved that the air Is very dry
there. I consulted with the doctors
and they agreed that the expert
ment should be made. We began
the first OF this year.
Brought Men From Arizona
WE HAVE BROUGHT MEN
BACK TO THE SHOP FROM ARR
IONA sanitariums. where they
were not improving. In the steel
tempering room, where we now give
our HAT TREATMENT, these
same men work every day and are
gaining weight. strength and conf
dence.
AT other sanitariums every one
is sick. They talk about their trou-
BILE. for they have nothing else to
do. They get DISCOURAGED and
are SEPARATED FROM THEIR
REGULAR WORK.
But In our heat treatment, part
OF the idea is to have the sick men
work.
Sick Men Earn Wages
THEY EARN WAGES. They
are part OF the working organiza-
tion. and THE FEELING THAT
THEY ARE GETTING BACK IN
TO THE REGULAR AFFAIRS OF
LIFE aids In obtaining the bene-
ficial results"
From the office OF the plant, the
conference. which included mem
bers of Ford's sociological and sur
gical staff. adjourned to the steel
tempering room-the tuberculosis
sanitarium. II you please.
II is a building $50 feet long. II
has glass sides and Is flooded with
daylight when the sick men are at
work.
The floor is of iron.
temperature Is High
Along one side is a row of an
healing furnaces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03

Then on July 1911 Jones died and in his viii he left the
tire estate 20 Esther Jones
Had he died pennicss Esther
heartbrcak which In for her
hut the farm land worth about $4,000
fight for property OFTEN they fight
than they do for love.
According will Jones appointed by tho
probate court executriw OF the estate
Iho law provides that claims against the
Within
BEFORE the Atlantic
the United States official document
Tydvli Wales
1t claim by Mrs. Jones' he first wife
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
CAP ANDERSON
GIVES DANCES
ABOARD FERRY

Most OF us common folks have
bounced on the bounding billows,
but didje ever dance on EN-?
For the benefit of those az ms
who can't emit an aye" Cap"
Anderson, of the Anderson Steam.
boat Co, has fixed IL up so we can.
Public dances win be given
aboard the ferry fssaquah every
night on Lake Washington. The
boat leaves Leschi at o'clock and
from Madison park 90 minutes
later. The ferry will cruise the
lake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03

Not guilty Of murder on account
OF insanity was the jury verdict
returned today In Judge Gilllam's
court In the case OF Jacob Konn-
turi, who slew his partner. Jack
Mynte. with an AK.
lie probably Will be committed
TO Steilacoom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
LET 'EM have IT

Vance Gubble. a fireman at sta
tion No. IL. Ia n regular little bear
when II comes TO subduing flames.
but when couple OF stickup men.
with black masks, last night stuck
sixshooters under his nose at gath
av. and Washington ST., Gubble was
strong for truce They got go cents.
In the U. S. there are 5,5oo,oo
people over 10 years old who can't
read or write.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
man CHAINED
ONTO HIS BED
I'm HOSPITAL!
Committee From Humane Society
Rescues Patient; Board of Health
Closes Sanitarium.

startling story was told by the lib
Grated patient OF inhuman treatment
under the guise OF therapeutic sug'
gcstion. OF improper and insufficient,
food. deprivation OF water. attack
by four male attaches of the shni.
tarium. including DIR. r. q. Beck,
tho man In charge. known as doc.
tor but found TO have no license.
a damaged rib over the heart as the
result OF the attack by the attend.
ants. assault by a male nurse with
a large. Jagged piece OF brass. IN
which a blow on the head rendered
the patient unconscious.
"All OF which occurred while the
patient was chained by both out
stretched arms to the bedposts.
Mother Sees Attacks
THE last assault was witnessed
by the patients mother. who heard
the men threaten TO kill her son
unless he submitted quietly to their
demands.
THE patients story and his moth.
er's statemepss agree with reports
by the neighbors. Most OF the
charges were admitted by the at
tendanfs, and the committee saw the
man in chains. weakened by lack OF
exercise and improper diet. bruised
and battered from his beatings."
Sanisariur Closed
The Humane society removed Fox
TO the Queen City sanltarlum. where
he is rapidly recovering his health.
The Swick sanitarium has been
closed by order of the health de-
partment
DIR. Beck. who was in charge OF
the institution. said today he had
no defense TO make other than 20
say that HE THOUGHT HE WAS
DOING IT ALL FOR THE MANS
GOOD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03

she had married Gwym Jones in 1877 before he
ried Esther
Aud he had obtained divorce from his first wife
Gwym had left the United States shortly after
the his wife OF urging
him. But
she refused.
Gwilym then married Esther
The law IL the law.
Mrs Sarah on Mcrthyr Tydvl. Wales all times
Gwlym wife though she had with him
a ew
The that Esther who lived with Gwiym
years aborod
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03

From these furnaces the hot
metal is taken and laid on the floor
TO cool.
The temperature is high and the
air as dry as In the desert country
where tuberculosis patients are taxi
en- TO be ourcd.
Many of the men at work were
evidently suffering OF the disease,
but on their faces were looks or
hope. and the entrance OF Ford.
their leader brought smiles and
mods of familiarity and good will.
No Patients Have Died
Il a1n hopeful. very hopeful" said
Ford. I'VE have more than so men
with tuberculosis in this dry-air de-
partment. None OF our men treat
ed in this steel tempering room
has died OF the disease. and most OF
them show Improvement in some
respects"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
FORD STARTS
NSuMPTIvE
SAMITARlUNl
Men Brought Back From Arizona
and Put to Work Gain IN Health
and Are Full of Hope.
By Otto McFecley
((OPXRIGHTED f4l4l

the Ford automobile works is the ward for consumptivcs
THINK OF TT FACTORY THAT is TUBER-
CULOSIS SANITARIUMi
Only these consumptves work and gaining health
they work.
While walking about the factory with Judge Neil. the
mothers pension advocate who has just held lengthy
ference with Millionaire Ford the aers methods Ford
shyly drew document from his pocket and said
81 have just received report which indicates that
plant here may employees who have tuberculosis"
Judge Neil wanted know all about right away
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
RUSSIA CONGRATULATES HI
GILL ON THE FOURTH OF JULY

thorized by his imperial majesy. the
czar of Russia Kohanowsd is act
ing consul in Seattle. His letter fol
lows.
"On behalf of the imperial Rus
sian consulate | have the honor to
congratulate you with the day of
American Independence.
II hope our great nations will stay
the best OF friends forever. as they
have been friends In the historical
moments OF need on the both parts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
NOT so WORSE

OLYMPIA, July 3.-Figures com
piled by Labor Commissioner OF.
son show the lumber industry of
the state employed 201o more men
during 1913 than 1912, the men on
the payrolls in 1913 numbering
,24,292.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03

happiness and we for him when the tide OF battle against
him, n
Property acquired after property
the law OF Washington and II owned share
band wife
SO Mrs Sarah get hal Of The Jones
property IN Rayensdae-her Of community
The other half-Gwlym Jones sharewi
Jones. Judge Dykeman
Through her attorney, Mrs Sarah
declaring that Gwlyms
held that the Will valid therefore property
he had the legal right o
One can't help
~ owlym Jones would
ther Jones have heard Sarah Jones7"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03

It's simply great to be mayor of a
city like Seattle.
over ut Portland they met him
with brass bands In Everett yes
terday he crowned the queen, and
today Mayor III Of Seattle gets a
bouquet because tomorrow's Fourth
of July.
The congratulations were received
ty hizzoner from ID. A. Kohanowski,
on official documentary paper au-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-07-03
SAYS WIFE HAS
A NASTY HABIT

Rosa Blosl. according to her hus.
band. Domick Blosl, has made life
disagreeable for him by her habit
OF throwing plates at him Blosl
has filed suit for divorce.