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The Washington times., 1916-01-13
EVA TANGUAY'S PUP
HAS REVERSE ACTION
Greets You Coming and Nabs
You Going, Is Hotel Maids
Charge to Policeman.

NEW YORK, Jan. B.-Miss Eva
TanEuay. the cyelonie one. owns a
Boston Bull terrier which yesterday
showed that 1t also can be tempera-
mentally dynamic. Miss TanEuay said
after the dust had settled that her Bos-
ton bull was merely playful: but a cham
bermaid in the hotel where the cyclonic
Miss Eva lives. had another name for
the terriers temperamental outburst.
The chambermaid. Julia Conroy. was
defeated to show the actress. who
wanted to change her suite on the
fourth floor OF the hotel to one higher
UP. a suite on the seventh floor. Ac-
companyinE the Misses Conroy and
TanRuay on the tour OF inspection was
the Boston bull-name lost in the subse-
ouent excitement.
Even Miss TanRuay admitted later
that the terrier will cut up playfully
sometimes. but only when ones back is
turned. The playfulness OF the dog. il
seems. takes the form OF making a fly
inE leap at any feet that begin to turn
about and walk away. II one backs out
OF Miss TanEuay's suite. one is COM
paTatively safe. Otherwise-zowie!
The suite on the seventh floor met
with the approval of Miss Tanguay,
WhSi OupOn Julld1 lne maid, thought
lessly turned her back on the Boston
bull and started down the hall Instant
~ there was a brindle flash along the
hallway and a shrek from the maid
as the terrier grabbed her left ankle
Miss Tanguay shrieked, too. in alarm
"a TanBuay shrek that could cause
even Boston bulls jaws to let go in
fright Fortunately the jaw was unset
before the teeth had penetrated the
maids shoe. The maid felt q twinEe or
two later in the afternoon. and she told
Patrolman OHare about 1t out in front
OF the hotel. The patrolman took her
over to the Polytechnic Hospital
An ambulance surgeon at the Poly
clinic. DR.. Field. found that the maids
ankle had been bruised by the terriers
teeth but not cut. Patrolman O'Hare
went back to the hotel then with or
ders to see that the temperamental Gull
was tied up in Miss Tanguay's rooms
until some one from the Health Ne
partment has looked the terrier over
Miss Tanguay wept then. fearing that
her playful Boston bull was to be taken
away from her
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
Ambassador Willard
Is Sued For $4,000

Joseph f. willard American am
bassador to Spain. is made defendant
in suit filed in the District Supreme
Court by Charles L. Ruffin. a civil
engineer, for $4,000,
The plaintiff sets forth i'm his bill
that he was retained in 1912 by Am
bassador Willard to construct and
operate a railway from Richmond to
Urbana. Va. To further the project
the plaintiff asserts that Ambassador
Willard organized the Richmond and
Rappahannock Railway Company, OF
which Mr., willard became the presi-
dent and the plaintiff the vice presi-
dent
on February 10, 1915. Ruffin de-
clares he was dismissed at the in
stance Of the ambassador without
cause. His action is to recover for
moneys alleged to be due and dam
ages alleged to have been suffered as
Attorneys ]. X. NJ. Norton and Henry
e Davis represent the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
WIFE'S BOOK WINS
HUSBAND DIVORCE
Sheffield Granted Writ As Result
Of Her Testimony, Says
Judge.

JERSEY CITY. Jan. '3.-Victory for
the husband ended the legal tuc-of.wAr
between Mrs. Rena Cary sheffield.
writer OF vcTse and novels and creator
OF 1.-The dream here with Navy hair"
and her husband. Justus Sheffield. law
yer.
Vice Chancellor Vivian Lewis award
cd a divorce t. MT. Sheffield on the
ground Of dcseItiom Custody of Bar.
bara. eight. was given I" Mrs. Sheffield.
Mrs. Sheffield failed H. her counter suit,
chnt ging extreme cruelty.
After hearing the argument Of her
counsel. J. Hhnsbuiy CGllaghan, Vice
Chancellor Lewis said:
the petitioner and &c award him q di-
vorce. The cfoss-petltioneT mas at
tempted to show that she suffered in
dlRnities from l'or husband ana was
subjected 10 unnatural treatment.
'1he court 6oes not find sufficient
evidence to sustain the Cross-petitiorcr.
She has disDrovcd her case from her
own lips. Desrite her testimony that
che wanted to- nee from him to escape
unnatural treatment. she admits that
she had him followed by deta1tives
and that she herself went TO his Now
York rooms early ono morning In the
hope of catching him with another
1T is hardly consistent that a wom-
an who was endeavoriuE to escape her
husband would follow him or force her
self into his presence.
THE case itself involves nothing un-
usual, but has attracted publicity be
cause Of the prominence and capacity
OF its actors. attribute the troubles
to incompatibility. The cross-petition-
or says the petitioner is man Of domi-
mating nature. His conduct on the
stand has shown that he has a master
full nature, that he is dominating
personality. Mrs. sheffield is undoubt-
eddy a woman OF marked attachments
and OF great brllliance.
Her attitude Is graphically shown in
The Golden Hollow her novel. parts
OF which were introduced as evidence.
The description therein OF what she ad-
mits Is her ideal man does not At her
husband. Whether the name Of the
ideal man has been mentioned in this
case Is not an issue.
Constructive desertion by the cross
petitioner was effected. the court holds.
by her leaving her husband to live at
New London, Conn. and by her refusal
to join him after he had done all in
his power to induce her to return"
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
TIL" GLADDENS
SORE. TIRED FEET
No puffed-up, burning, ten
der, aching feet-no
CornS or callouseS.

'Tiz" makes sore, burning, tired feet
fairly dance with delight. Away 20 the
aches and pains, the corns, callouses,
bliEters. bunion. and chilblains.
TIE draws out the acids and poisons
that puff up your feet. No matter how
hard you work. how long you dance,
how far you walk, or how long you re-
main on your feet. ,"TiE" brings restful
wonderful for tired, aching, swollen,
smarting feet. All! how comfortable
low happy you feel. Your feet Just
tingie for joy; shoes never hurt or seem
light
Get a % cent box of "Tiz" now from
any druggist or department store. End
FOOT torture forever-wear smaller
shoes, keep your feet fresh, sweet and
happy. just think! a whole Years foot
comfort for only Is centB.-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
Whisky FIasks Her Pads.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va. Jan. 1'.-.
That women violate the prohibition Law
more than men is the claim of local
detectives. A couple registering as Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Badger. of Charleston,
w. Va. were arrested at local depot
today. After the man had been
searched the officers heard the clink of
bottles. They sought to search the
woman, but she asked to be taken to
The police station
According tO the officers ten niilts OF
whisky were found suspended by strings
under her skirt. Where pads some
times are worn whisky-filled bottles
were located.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
Missouri Girl Bride
Of Man She Met in China

HOPKINS. Mo, Jan. IA romance
which began in China resulted in the
marriage OF Miss Dora Otis and Ma
son T.. Mitchell, secretary of the
United States Naval League, of Little
Rock, Ark. The ceremony was per-
formed at the brides home near here.
Miss Otis and Mitchell met in Foo
Chow. China, three years ago. Miss
Otis was q missionary in Foo Chow,
where Americans were in danger. An
american waPship steamed into port
and sailors and marines landed.
Mitchell was in command, and met
Mics Otis at the mission.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
HEADACHES

Thousands of men and women suffer from
headaches every week or every month and
std others have headaches occasionally. but
not 1t regular intervals. The best Doctor IA
often unable to 6nd the cause OF many of
these headaches. and IN most other cases,
knowing the cause. he does not know what
VIII remove Il, 90 ae TO give q permanent
cure. All he can do Is to prescribe the usual
pain relieveTs, which give temporary relief
but the headache returns as usual, ana
treatment is again necessary. II you suffer
from headaches, nomatter what their nature,
take anti-kamni0 tablets. and the results will
be satisfactory In the highest degree, Yen
can obtain them at all druggists II any
quantity, loc worth, 26c worth or more. Ask
{or AK Tahlafa
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
East Wind Closes Factory.

TRENTON. Jan. 13.--A temporary in
junction granted by Vice Chancellor
Backes enjoins the operation OF the fac
tory OF James Robson, at South River,
when the wind Is blowing from the
east. The injunction was obtained on
the ground that fumes and noxious
doors from the factory menace the
health and comfort of the community.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
SICK.HEADACHES

sick-headache, the most miserable OF all
alcknesses, loses its terrors when AK Tab
lets are taken. When you feel an attack
coming on take two tablets, and In many
cases. the attack win be warded Oh. During
an attack take one AK Tablet every two
hours. The rest and comfort which follow,
can be obtained In no other way.
Genuine AK TabLotS bsaI the X mon.
ogFGHa. AZ ell dFuG0tSfS.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
TODAY'S BEST FILMS
By GARDNER MACK.

Geraldine Farrar in Carmen"
adapted from the story by Prosper
Merimee Oasky), the Leader.
Ninth, between L and F streets.
Mary Pickford in The Founding"
Famous Players), Loew's Column
bia, Twelfth and r streets.
Katherine Kaelred and House Peters
in THE winged Idol" by c. Gard
liner sullivan (Triangle), the Strand,
Ninth and D streets.
Bessie Barriscale in The Painted
Soul (Triangle), the Garden, 42S
Ninth street, f.
Mile. Diane and Charles Trowbridge
in 1.-The SIRENS Song" (World Film
Corp), the Masonic Auditorium,
Thirteenth street and New York
avenue.
uncle Sam at Work" Government
departments in Washington and else
where, second installment powers
Haskins). the Hippodrome, Ninth
street and New York avenue.
Rita Jolivet IN The Honor to Die
n7niversaD, the Alhambra, 5l9 Sew
enth street. 49,.
John Mason and Hazel Dawn in
The Fatal Card" (Famous Play
ers). Crandalls Apollo, ga H street
northeast
Lulu CHASER in "Love's-PilgrimsEe to
America" Un.Versap, Crandal' s
Ninth and Il streets.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Get 25-cerit bottle Of Danderins AZ
any drug store, pour q little into your
tho finger tips. BY morning most, II
not all, Of this awful scurf viii have
disappeared. Two or three applications
will destroy every bit OF dandruff; STOP
The Washington times., 1916-01-13

Sote-TheEe selections are made
from proEya prepared by the
manaECrs OF the theaters concerned,
ard no responsibility Is assumed Tor
arbitrary chances without notice TO
The Times, They arc based on the
personality of the players andN tho
producing company and not per-
Ional inspection, except in SPECIAL
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
IEOBRING ABOUT
Soldiers Salaries
Employers are Asked What
They Will Do for Those
Who Enlist in Militia
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TAKES MATTER UP

In order to learn exactly what en-
ployers of Wilmington are willing to
do in the way of paying all or part
of the salaries of those who have en-
listed in the militia or who may en-
list, and what their attitude is relative
to holding their positions open until
their return, the directors of the
Chamber of Commerce have sent out
the following letter:
Dear Sir The board of directors Of
the Chamber of Commerce at a special
meeting held yesterday voted to in
quire about the attitude of employers
in the community regarding what Of
fers Of future employment and salar-
les concerns would make to such OF
their employees as are now serving
with the State militia or might en-
list for service.
You have probably noticed that the
Delaware battalion cannot be sent to
the Mexican border for service until
additiona, enlistments are secured.
The recruiting officers state that many
men are reluctant to enlist until they
learn what provisions employers are
willing to make regarding salaries and
future employment. Our Board of
Directors, accordingly instructed me
TO request that you signify by answer
ing the three questions below. your
attitude in these particulars. II is re-
quested then that you state your posi-
tion by answering the three questions
and sign and return this letter to the
undersigned as soon as you convent
emily can:
Are you willing to pay such of your
employees as serve with the Militia
the difference between their normal
salaries and the amounts received
from the government. and if so, for
what period? Answer:
viii you hold the positions of such
employees open for them until their
period of service is over? Answer
Are you willing to show preference
in giving employment after their
period of service is completed to men
who have served their country
Answer.
Kindly ign and return this letter at
once. Very truly yours,
Clarence {. Killen,
Secretary.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01

committee, had signed the minutes Of
the finance committaa when action
was taken on the matters that are
complained of in this suit.
Mr.. Graham in conducting this
cross-eXamination repeatedly showed
to Mr. dupont the minutes of the A.
nance committee. which were in evil
dence, and pointing out his name
asked him II that was his signature.
The witness replied IL looked like
it, or. "it looks like IL at this time. "
but would not give a direct answer as
TO whether or not Il was his sigma
ture. Counsel then questioned him
as TO whether or not he had any
doubt as to 1t being his signature.
and, after being asked for a direct
answer, replied that he had signed
the minutes referred to-
Mr.. dupont was next questioned as
to the circular sent out by the com
pany. telling OF proposed re-organi-
zation OF the company. and asked II
he did not sign, with other stock
holders. approving OF the re-organiza-
tion. He replied that he did. after
holders of two-thrds OF the stock had
approved Of H. He was then asked
II he did not. with other members of
the committee, approve OF the re-
organization plan at a meeting of the
finance committee on August 6. 1915
which was before the circular letter
was sent out. He replied that he d'd,
and when shown his signature to the
committee minutes. said he believed
that was his signature.
Mr. DUPONT. when questioned as 10
why after approving the plan at the
meeting Of the finance committee, he
would not approve of Il after the
circular had been sent out to stock
holders until It was approved OF by
holders OF two-thirds Of the stock. re-
piled that when the finance commit
tee met no date had been set for the
reorganization. but that a date was
set in the circular TO the stockhold-
ers
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
DID NOT SELL BUSINESS.

Isaac f. Belts. Wilmlngton's we'll
known and popular ice cream manu-
facturer and caterer located for a
number Of years in Washington St..
between Twelfth and Thirteenth Sts..
who recently moved from his store
which he occupied. TO the rear. wish-
es 20 announce that he has not sold
his business but will continue the
manufacture OF ice cream and do a
general catering business.
BY making the change he has, Mr..
Belts is in a better position than
ever to handle a larger trade. Or
ders for ice cream, in any quantity,
and catering. will receive HIS prompt
attention, ADV.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
FINE WORK OF WAR
RELIEF committee
Summary of Its Accomplish
2 ments Since Its Organi-
zation in November
1914
FOREIGN RELIEF IS
ENDED TEMPORARILY

The Red Cross war relief in dis
continuing foreign relief for the pres
ent is justly proud Of its record. Since
its organization in November, 1914, il
has sent abroad 12s boxes to the coun-
tries engaged in war; over $4,000 has
been subscribed for clothing and hos
pital supplies, and fully as much again
has been donated in garments, food
and other necessities for the soldiers
and refugees.
In addition. the committee has act
ed as recipient for the Belgian COM
mittee and has packed for that COM
mittee 81 boxes, approximately valued
at several thousand dollars. and if
the rental of the rooms in the Clay
ton House loaned by the Wilmington
Trust Company and the present head
quarters. so kindly loaned by the
Crosby G. Hill Company. the renting
Of the three Singer sewing machines,
so generously loaned; the 125 boxes
and waterproof paper. valued at over
$500. from the Joseph Bancroft &
Sons Company, the furnishings of the
room. loaned by Charles Topkis
Postmaster English and other friends
the money from the chapter for ad-
ministration purposes, the special do
nations for incidental expenses from
members of the committee, the freight
charges to New York, paid by George
W. Bush g. Sons Company. and other
such items at special prices from the
merchants are added, IL would repre-
sent a total outlay conservatively es-
tinlated al over $4,000.
The many letters received in ac-
acknowledgement testify to the wise and
generous gifts that have been so fully
appreciated. Especially liked have
been the abdominal belts. the bedside
bags filled with useful articles and the
boxes of surgical supplies.
The committee contributed large
quantities of bandages OF all kinds.
gauze sponges. instruments and den
tai necessities to the dental ambu-
lance which DR.. w. c. Speakman
has taken to Europe. while Mrs.
Speakman took to several relief or
CARNATIONS in France ten cases Of
clothing for both soldiers and nom
combatants. Through the chairman
OF the sewing committee. Mrs. W. H.
Porter. huge quantities of undercloth-
ing. blankets. bedding. handkerchief
and many comforts have been do
noted for Charles Holman Black. who
Is accredited by the French govern
ment TO visit the smaller hospitals
and trenches and personally deliver
all donations he receives from the
United States
Evening journal., 1916-07-01

finance committee. suggesting the
account with the Morgan firm and
also one from the president Of the
company TO the finance committee.
dated September is, 1914.
Both of these letters were produced
and in turning them over. Mr.. Gra-
ham remarked to Mr.. Glasgow, that the
presidents letter was signed by
Coleman dupont you thought II
was p. S duPont's letter." suggested
Mr.. Graham. "Yes, did" replied
Mr.. Glasgow.
Letters Are offered.
The letter from the treasurer was
read. in which he said, "As a matter
Of diplomacy | think it would be
we'll to have a balance OF. say from
500, 900 to 81 100000, with J. P. Nor
gan and Company"
The defense insisted that the letter
from the president to the finance
committee, which was produced by
them. be read by Mr.. Glasgow.
The letter. which was signed by
Coleman DUPONT and dated Sep
tember IS. 1914, was read. In this
letter, T. Coleman DUPONT. then presi-
dent. told of a conversation he had
with some bankers in New York City
and that It had been suggested to
/ him that the company should have
an account with Morgan and Com
pany. He said, in talking to these
bankers. he said to them that the
company kept amounts Of from $780,
600 TO 100000. and that the company
thought IL wisest to keep amounts
with banks and trust companies, that
issue statements, so that they would
know what the institutions were do
ing. The letter concluded, however
with an expression by the president
that after his talk with the New YORK
bankers, he was OF the opinion that
an amount should be kept with Nor
gan and Company, in preference to
the Title Guarantee Trust Company
as had been suggested. The witness
and the treasurer with the approval
of the president. arranged distribu-
tion of funds among the repositories
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Graham
counsel for the complainants agar
went over all the minutes OF the Il.
nance committee that he had read
and read the name of Alfred l,
dupont. as being one Of those who
had signed the minutes
A. l. DUPONT CrOSs-Examined.
AT this point the direct examina
ton of Alfred 7. DUPONT was conclud-
ed, and Congressman Graham imme
, diately started the cross-examinatior
on behalf Of the defendants.
He was questioned as to the open
ing Of new accounts by the company
and admitted it was at his suggestion
that the account was opened with the
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
of New York. and with the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Company, tn
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany. and the Farmers Bank, Of VII
mington. or eight accounts opene
in banks during that year. it wa
brought out on cross-examinatioi
that the witness as a member Of tn
finance committee. suggested four o
them.
Congressman Graham examined tn
witness at some length relative TO tn
minutes Of the finance committed
which had been placed in evidence b
the complainants. Il was shown /
every instance that the witness, wit
the other members OF the fnanc
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

Through the accidental discharge of
a % calibre rifle which John Kowal-
ski, "a years old. of No. 121 North
Justison street. and John Chrispos-
zit. Of Maple street. we're examining
yesterday at the Polish Turner Hall,
Sycamore street and Maryland ave-
nue.. kowalsh was wounded in the
thigh He was taken 10 the Homeo-
pathic Hospital in the Phoenix ambu-
lance. where last reports we're that
he was resting eesily.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
DR.. WATT TO ADDRESS
court House SERVICE

Americas Chief Reliance is the
strikingly patriotic title OF the ad-
dress which the Rev. Robert Watt. D..
d.. will make at the Court House in
terdenominational meeting tomorrow
evening.
The meeting will start at 615
O'Clock and will continue one hour.
The music will be one of the special
features. and because OF the near
ness OF the Fourth OF July II Will
be Of patriotic character. II is ex-
pected that practically the complete
chorus will be on duty. Professor
Jacob T. Clymer is leader.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
FALLS DEAD ON STEPS.

Mary Silcocks. white, about as
years old. died suddenly of heart dis
ease yesterday afternoon at her
home Just below the Market street
bridge. She was seen to fall uncon-
scious on the steps and expired al
most Immediately. Coroner Nichols is
holding the body awaiting word from
three brothers who are said to live In
Elsmere.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
BULL ATTACKS MAN.
FREAKS RIBS.

ELKTON. Md, July Alexander
Russell, 65, an omploye on the farm
OF w. Palmer McFadden, near Sin
gerly station. two miles north OF
here. is in the Union Hospital. suf-
fering with three broken ribs and
probably internal injuries, the result
OF being attacked by a bull.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
SUNDAY RANp CONCERT.

The First Infantry Band will give
it's usual Sunday afternoon concert in
the Zoo tomorrow afternoon. The
program OF the week follows:
America"
Overture, DER Tambour der Garde.'
Till
1ntermezzo, Shades Of Night" Gilbert
Echoes from the metropolitan Opera
House" .................. Moses
(a) "Old Glory" .............S Skedden
(b) Merry Whirl" ........ .Lenzberg
Selection, when Johnny Comes
Marching Home" ....... Edwards
Caprice. "Militaire" ..... Robinson
Scenes Pittoresques" .. .Massenet
No. 1-Marche
No. 2-Alr de Ballet
No. 3-Angelus
No. 4-Fete Boheme
Retreat, "A Soldiers Life Keller Bella
THE Star Spangled Banner"
First Infantry Band
]. Norris Robinson. director.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
HOTEL RICHMOND

First hotel from Boardwalk. on Kentucky
Ave, opposite new Traymorc. Open surround.
water, many with unobstructod ocean view.
Own hathhouses for surf bathing free 20
guests. Elevator. wide porches excellent
table. Efficient white service. Booklet
NJ l.. JOHNSON, owner a Prop.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
HOTEL NORMANDIE

KENTuCKY AVE, NEAR THE BEACH.
Noted for It's excellent sab!o and home
comforts. Fresh vegetables from own farm
All new metal beds. Ocean view rooms
Private baths. Elevator 60 street level
Near Boardwalk, churches. piers, depola
Free bathing from hotel. Special low dailJ
and weekly rates. J. HAMILTON.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01
Clarendon Hotel

Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J.
Favorite House with Summer and WHITES
Guests. Always Open. Capacity 800.
All modern improvements, including elsva,
TOR, electric lights, rooms with hot aud cold
running water and private baths.
Write Tor booklet and ratea.
Evening journal., 1916-07-01

IOWA "DRY LAW" HELD VALID.
DES MONIES. Ia. July 1.-The law
which closed saloons in Iowa January
I. 1916. is valid and constitutional, ac-
cording TO a decision yesterday of the
Iowa State Supreme Court.