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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
LEADS IN FIRST OF SERIES.
Washington State College Ahead in
Rifle Connection Match.

Washington State College. with 999
hits out of possible 1000. led in the
first of a series of twelve rifle matches
just begun by thirty-nine college and
university teams throughout the
country. under auspices of the Ma
tional Rifle Association of America
Michigan Agricultural College was
second with 99S hits and Cornell third
with 993.
Other high scores were: Massachu-
setts Agricultural s92; Norwich Uni
versity. 992. West Virginia University.
9s9; University of Pennsylvania. ISL;
Notre Dame. $50: Iowa State Univer-
sity, $50: University of Illinois. $50;
California University, 975, and Univer-
sity of Vermont, 972. All of these
clubs are in class A except Notre
Dame. which is in class b.
Washington State College was high
club in class A, Notre Dame in class b
and Rensselaer, Polytechnic, 945, in
class c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17

the first train was received at chi
huahua between and 8 o'clock, posi-
lively after 2 o'clock
As the passenger train containing
the Watson party left Santa Ysabei at
l: 30 and had only eight kilometets 70
run. which it usually ran in about M
teen minutes. it is seen that the IN
formation first received at Chlnuanua
of the derailment of the first train was
received after the massacre OF the
party in the second train
In reply to telegram on the SUP
ject from the department the consul at
Juarez reports that he stated to the
Associated Press that the department
had. through him. on January j. re-
quested the Carranza government 10
protect the district of the Cusi Mining
Company. and that such protection was
promised, and Immediately. by the au-
thorities at Juarez. The consul states
that no mention was made In TINS
statement of the train upon which the
massacred Americans Travelled, and
that he considered it only Just to the
department to give out this informa-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
JUDGE vENABLE TAKES OATH.
Fills House Vacancy Caused by Rep
resentative Witherspoon's Death.

Judge w. W. Venable, successor to
the late Representative witherspoon of
Mississippi representing the fifth dis
trict of that state. was sworn in in the
House today. Considerable national
interest has been shown in Judge Ven
able's election, as it is said to be the
result of direct issue on the prepar-
edness issue. He opposed the little
navy principles of his predecessor,
while Representative Witherspoon's
secretary ran for the seat in Congress
on exactly the same ideas as those held
by his former chief. Big navy" advo-
Gates in the House believe that Judge
Venable's election is a straw which
shows the wind to be blowing in favor
of national preparedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Wants Lamar Appeal Dismissed.

The government today asked the
Supreme Court of the United States to
dismiss without oral argument the ap-
peal Of David Lamar. sometimes called
the wolf of Wall street" from his con-
viction in New York on charges of
falsely impersonating an officer of the
United States, namely. Representative
Palmer of Pennsylvania The govern
ment urged the appeal was without
merit Lamar's attorneys opposed the
governments request. The court took
the matter under consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
M. P. LONG ABSENT.
London Express Asks What Francis
Nelson Is Doing in America.

LONDON. January 17.-Cnder the
heading of Mystery of an NJ. p" the
Express asks what Francis Nelson is
doing in America. The Express states
that he has not appeared in the house
of commons since August. 1914.
In August. 1915. he went to the United
States on six-month health tour. but
the Express says his constituents have
learned that he was able recently to
address meetings at Providence, r. l.,
and BrocKton. Mass, and other places
and that they take exception to some
OF the statements he is reported to
have made at these meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
PARDoNs ELECTION OFFICIALS.
President Frees Two Oklahomans
Convicted of Fraud.

Frank Quinn and i. J. Beal. two
Oklahoma farmers who as election Of
fields were convicted in the federal
courts of intimida ting negroes and
preventing their voting, under the
grandfather clause of the Oklahoma
constitution. were pardoned today by
President Wilson.
Just after the Supreme Court of the
United States held the grandfather
cause unconstitutional President Will
son granted the two men a respite
which would have expired February 6.
The pardons today were said to be
based on the assumption that state of
ficials evidently held the grandfather
clause valid, and the two election of
ficials in enforcing it acted in good
faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
FINAL DECISION FOR D. c.
U. S. Supreme Court Sustains Lower
Tribunals in Coates Case.

The United States Supreme Court to-
day dismissed. for want of jurisdiction,
the appeal of Leonard r. Coates against
the District of Columbia. coming up
from the Court of Appeals. The appel
liant sought to recover damages in the
amount of s12.oss.22. claimed to have
been suffered by reason of the alleged
carelessness of employees of the health
department in disinfecting his dairy
farm stables in Prince Georges county,
Md.
The District of Columbia demurred
that the health officers were engaged in
governmental function. for which the
District is not liable, and this conten-
ton was upheld by the lower courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
EMBARGO ON FIREARMS.
Senator Shields Proposes to Prevent
Their interstate Shipment.

A bill to suppress the sale of pistols,
revolvers and other firearms in the
states. territories and District of Co
lumbia by means of prohibiting the
interstate shipment of such arms was
introduced in the Senate today by SEN
ator Shields of Tennessee.
Senator Shields bill, which was re-
ferred to the judiciary committee,
makes the shipments of firearms be-
tween the states and into the terri
tories and the District of Columbia
misdemeanor. punishable by fine of
800 to $500. or by Imprisonment of
from thirty days to six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
PLEAD GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY.
Five Are Fined on Rubber Charge
in Violation of Custom Laws.

NEW YORK, January 17.-Edward
Weber, Paul Schmidt, Max Jaeger and
Richard wohlberg. accused in a federal
indictment of conspiracy to ship con-
traband rubber to the German govern
ment in violation of the customs laws,
pleaded guilty today and were fineds
plea of guilty was also entered in
behalf of the Rubber and Guayule
Agency of this city, which was also
indicted Mrs. Annie Dekkers, another
defendant. was too ill to be in court
and will plead later.
Judge Ciayton imposed upon Jaeger
Schmidt fines of $3.50 each. upon Wohl-
berg. 500. and upon the Guayule
agency, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Widow Named Executrix.

The widow Is named as executrix and
given power to keep the estate together
or sell without the order of any court.
She Is also relieved of the duty of max
ing inventory or returns of the prop
erty.
The petition of the widow for the
probate of the will. filed through At
torneys McKenney & Flannery, sets
forth the ownership of premises 1851
New Hampshire avenue northwest, val
ued at 100000. and land in Georgia. the
value of which is unknown to Mrs.
Lamar. The personal estate comprises
stock holdings of $4,000; real estate
notes of $4,000, cash in bank, $4,000,
and life insurance of $4,000. His
household furniture and library are es-
timated at $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Transfer of Western Union Heads.

CHICAGO, January 17.-An order
transferring several heads of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company has been
issued. Morris Cook. assistant general
manager at Chicago, becomes general
manager of the Pacific division, with
headquarters in San Francisco. c. Fl.
Gaunt. now general manager Of the Pa
cific division. is to come to Chicago to
succeed ". W. Ryder. present general
manager here. Mr. Ryder is to go to New
York to become assistant TO the vice
president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
AT ISSUE WITH MR.. EsTABR00K
Senator Gallinger Declares New
Hampshire LOYAL to Mr.. Weeks.

Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire
today took sharp issue with National
Committeeman Estabrook of that state,
who was recently quoted as saying
that New Hampshire does not favor
the presidential candidacy of Senator
Weeks of Massachusetts,.
MIR. Estabrook's statement Is erron
eous and entirely misrepresents the
sentiments of New Hampshire" said
Senator Gallinger today. Senator
Weeks has the full support of New
Hampshire and is her only candidate
for the republican presidential nominal
ton
other members of the New Hamp-
shire delegation in Congress concurred
in Senator Gallinger's statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
EXPENSE ITEMS DISALLOWED.
Controller Rules Against Two Toilet
Charges at End of Trip.

government employe. preparing to
travel on official business. cannot have
his clothes pressed at government ex-
pense as incident to departure, al
though the item would be a proper
charge. within limits, while on a travel
status. And If he fails to have his
linen laundered during his travels, he
may not have it done at government
expense at the end of his journey. al
though the soiled linen was accumu-
lated during this journey.
Surgeon John S Borgess. of the pub
lie health service is disallowed so cents
for pressing clothes under these cir
cumstances, and $3.50 for laundry, done
while he was on station, although ac-
cumulated aboard ship in going there.
The controller of the Treasury, " w
Warwick, confirms the finding of the
auditor for the Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
JUSTICE LAMAR'S WILL
IN OWN HANDWRITING
Document of Late Associate Jus.
tice of Supreme Court Leaves
Estate to Family.

The will Of Joseph Rucker Lamar.
late associate Justice Of tho Supreme
Court of the United States. was filed
today for probate. 1t Is in the hand
writing of the jurist. and was executed
October IA, 1899. The property in the
District belonging to the estate is val
ued at about $4,000. Justice Lamar
also owned real estate in Georgia and
a half interest in a granite quarry
there. The value of these holdings is
not estimated.
Item one Of the document reads: my
friendships. many and precious. I leave
to my family in the hope that they will
be cherished and continued. I know of
no enmities: but If such unhappily here
after arise, let them be forgotten"
Bequests to His Sons.
requests of $500 each from the estate
the sons. Philip r. Lamar and William
P. Lamar. with interest.
The sons are also to have the half
interest in the Diamond Blue Granite
quarry in Oglethorpe county, Ga. Should
law he is to have the library of the
justice at a valuation to be fixed by
three members of the Augusta bar.
Justice Lamar for years has been col
Letting out-of-date, out-of-print and
other rare legal publications of the
state of Georgia. He directs in his will
that IL any of these Georgia acts are
not in the state library they be pre-
scented to the judges of the supreme
court of the state "as a very slight
token of my appreciation"
A bequest of $25,000 is made to the
widow. Clarinda P. Lamar. with life
interest in the remaining estate. which
she may dispose of by will. In the
failure of such disposition the estate
then goes to the two sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
5000 IN GARMENT STRIKE.
In Philadelphia $50 Factories Are
Tied Tn.

ment workers numbering about 5000
went on strike here today for higher
wages and better working conditions.
AS a consequence about $50 factories
are closed. The operators say several
thousand workers who are not mem
bers of the union will join the ranks of
The strikers. Nearly all of the strikers
are women and girls. All of the fac
tories are picketed.
The demands of the strikers are for
fifty-hour week. maximum of four
hours night when working nights. Il
Is per cent increase in wages, a mini
mum wage of IS week for women
and So for men, the appointment of
grievance and arbitration committees
and the supplying by employers Of all
materials used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Lieut.. Commander O. H. Oakley Dies

NEW YORK, January 17.--Lieut.
Commander owen Horace Oakley, u. s.
n, died here yesterday of pneumonia
after "A weeks Illness. He was listed as
engineer of the battleship Utah. Lieut.
Commander Oakley was born in Lin
coin. Neb-. in 1879. and was graduated
from the Naval Academy at Annapolis
In 1901. lie married in 1904 Anna
Truxtor Craven. daughter of the late
Henry :. Craven. civil engineer u. S. n.
Besides his widow, he leaves a son one
year old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
MRS. L. C. CARNEGIE DIES. l
Sister.in.Law of steel King" Is
Victim of Pneumonia.

BOSTON, January 17.-Mrs. Lucy
Coleman Carnegie. widow of Thomas NJ
Carnegie, and sisterinlaw of Andrew
Carnegie. died of pneumonia yesterday.
at the home of her daughter, Mrs Oil
yer g. Kicketson. in Waverly. She was
siNty-pine years old
Mrs Carnegie's father was a pioneer
in the steel industry in Pittsburgh. For
many years she was enthusiastic
follower of yachting, and she was the
first woman TO join the New York
Yacht Club. Her body will be taken
to her estate on Cumberland Island, off
the Georgia coast. for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Lorimer Trial Goes Over a Month.

CHICAGO, January 17.-Another con-
tinuance was granted today in the
trial Of William Lorimer, formerly
president of the La Sale Street Trust
and Savings Bank. and other officials
OF the bank, who are charged with COM
plicity in wrecking the institution. The
case. which was set for today before
Judge Dever in the criminal court, was
continued to February IA, when the ex-
animation of jurors is expected to be-
gin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Floods in Belgium Serious.

LONDON, January 17.-Reports from
the Dutch frontier sent by the Amster-
dam correspondent of the Central News
indicate that Belgium has suffered
heavily from the floods. especially in
South Flanders. The River Scheldt has
risen several meters and the villages
of Wellen. Gavere, Syngen and Schel.
derode are completely inundated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
100000 Fire at Asbury Park

NEW YORK, January 17-Loss esti-
mated at 100000 resulted from a fire
today which destroyed the buildings of
the Asbury Park Trust Company and
the Asbury Park Press at Asbury Park.
y. J. The fire started in the news
paper plant. ]. l.. Kinmouth, owner of
the Press, announced that the paper
will be published in "A cottage until
permanent new quarters can be OBJ
tanned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
To Extend White Slave Law.

Extension of the provisions of the
Mann white slave act to Alaska, the
the United Stotes is provided in a bill
introduced today by Senator Overman
of North Carolina, chairman of the
judiciary committee. 1t also would be
made to apply to corporations, COM
panies societies and associations, and
provide that in all prosecutions under
the act a wife would be a competent
witness against her husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
URGES AN INVESTIGATION.
Representative Howard Wants
Probe of National Banks.

Representative Howard of Georgia
today urged the House rules commit
tee to report his resolution for an in
vestigation of charges that certain ma
tional banks of the federal reserve
system are charging usurious rates of
interest.
John Shelton Williams, controller of
the currency. upon whose statement
Mr.. Howard based his resolution, was
to appear before the committee later.
The inquiry will be conducted by the
committee on banking and currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Serb Army to Reorganize.
TO EXHIBIT BANDITS BODY.
Mexicans Bringing Remains of Jose
Rodriguez to Juarez,

Ell PASO, Tex, January 17.-Twenty
five Mormon colonists from the state of
Chihuahua, Mexico. arrived here late last
night aboard train that came through
to Juarez from Casas Grandes. A num-
Der of others, it was stated, were coming
on the special train from Parral due to-
day
Juarez, said that the body of Jose Rodri-
guez. which is to be brought to the border
to prove to Americans he had been exc
cuted as one of the leaders Of the bandits
who massacred eighteen mining men,
would not arrive until tonight. The train
bearing IT was delayed by wreck, it is
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
House Passes Land Leasing Bill.

The mineral land leasing BILL affecting
all of the 70O, 900. 900 acres of public land
in continental United States and Alaska,
Saturday passed the House. Protection
for California oil promoters whose claims
were affected by the withdrawal of pub
lie lands under the Taft administration
is one of its prominent features. 1t now
goes to the Senste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Anthracite $40 a Ton in Italy.

ROME, January lin spite OF the
cold weather. Italy is a country al
most without coal fires. The only
smoke to be seen Is that from railroad
factories and a few hotels
The peasants in the mountains and the
moor of the cities are able to make
few fires of wood. but coal Is beyond
the reach of any except the most
wealthy American coal lies unsold at
the seaports. On account of high
freights. anthracite costs more than $40
a ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Believed to Have Died in Fire.

BRANDON. Manitoba, January II
One woman. Miss March, is believed to
have lost her life in the destruction by
fire today of Doig, Rankin & Robert
sons department store here. All other
employees are believed to have escaped.
The origin of the fire is unknown. The
loss will be at least 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Osborne Pleads Not Guilty.

WHITE PLAINS. N. Y, January IL
Thomas Mott Osborne, former warden of
Sing Sing prison. pleaded not guilty to-
day before Justice Morschauser to the in
dictment charging him with perjury The
date OF his trial was set for February Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Montenegrin Government at Scutari

BERLIN. January II. by wireless to
Sayville.-The Montenegrin government
has arrived at Scutari. according to
advices from Vienna received by the
Overseas News Agency. The foreign
consulates. which had taken up quar-
tiers at Scutari. have been moved to
Alessio. an Albanian coast town,
twenty miles farther south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Remembering Benjamin Franklin.

PHILA DELPHIA. Pa. January IL
The cloth anniversary of the birth of
Benjamin Franklin was celebrated
here yesterday with fitting exercises
Students at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, which he founded, and advertise
ing men from all sections of the coun-
try, who have adopted him as their
patron saint, were the leaders in the
celebrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Proposes Site for Memorials.

Senator Jones of Washington today
offered a bill in the Senate setting
aside the park grounds between the
Capitol and the Union station as a
site for memorials to American women
and their achievements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Were Government EMPLOYEES.

Therefore the crew in charge Of this
train were employees of the de facto
government.
"1he train left Chihuahua at 80 p,
sfore leaving members Of the crew
stated that the train was going IN
Cusi 10 pick up and bring back to Chi
huahua the National railways equip
ment. which had been used in sending
= garrison to cusi a few DAYS pre
Nious. This train WAS operated by the
de facto government railway aufbori-
lies, aud not by the North Western
railroad. The first information thai
The North Western railroad officials
bad Of /; was the notice at Chihushu
y hen Tie train was ready to leave Chi
l1iiuhGa that morning. This freight
train was derailed at k.iometer 6S by
o. ~ ~" fact that two rails had
been removed from the track. The
las Information that the North West
ern otiiSlais had of the dsrailment OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Senate Restaurant Steward Dead.

Dick Shaw, for thirty seven years the
colored steward of the Senate restau-
rant, died at his residence, Ills C
street southeast. today. Shaw was held
in esteem by the members of the Sen
ate, and a number of them visited him
during his illness He leaves three
daughters and a son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Orders Favorable Report on Downey

The Senate Judiciary committee TODAY
ordered a favorable report on the nomi-
nation OF George Il. Downey to be Judge
of the United States Court of Claims
Judge Downey was formerly controller Of
the TreaSury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.


A bill for S5-cent gas through
out the District of Columbia
was introduced by Senator
Smoot.
Senator Jones introduced a bill
setting aside the parks between
the Capitol and the Union station
as site for memorials to
women.
Senator Hollis introduced a bill
prohibiting the interment of any
body in the cemetery of the
Whites Tabernacle, No. 80, of the
Ancient Order of Sons and
Daughters and Brethren. and Sis
ters of Moses. located on 37th
street west.
Senator Shields introduced
bill to suppress the sale of pis-
tolls and revolvers and other fire.
arms in the states, territories and
the District of Columbia.
Representative Crosser reintro-
duced his municipal ownership
bill.
Representative Clark of Flor
Ida criticised the office of the
supervising architect in a speech
on the floor of the House.
Representative johnson intro
duced a bill to establish q mu-
nicipal refuse and disposal plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Agreed Upon for Newark PM.

John F. Sinnot has practically been
agreed upon for postmaster of New
ark, n. J. The nomination is expected
to be sent to the Senate within the
next few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
Gets 1870 Days for Carrying Weapo,

Robert Johnson, coIored, was SEN
fenced to $50 days in Jail today in the
Police Court by Judge Pugh after he
had pleaded guilty to a charge of car
rying a deadly weapon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-17
DEATHS BY PNEUMONIA
AND TUBERCULOSIS LESS
Rate Lowest on Record in So.Called
Registration Area" in
1914.

Fewer deaths from tuberculosis and
pneumonia We're reported in tho So
called Registration area" in 1914 than
ever before, according to a bulletin
made public today by the bureau of the
census. The mortality rate for pneu-
monia is declared to be the lowest on
record
As result Of the more general under
standing of the laws of health. the i'm
portance OF fresh air. etc, due in part, no
doubt. to the efforts of the various socie-
ties for the prevention OF tuberculosis
there has been a most marked and graft
flying decrease during recent years I'm the
mortality from this scouree of civiliza-
tion. In only a decade-from 1904 10
19l4-the death rate from tuberculosis
in all its forms fell from ao0.1 to 1853
per 100000. the decline being continu-
Gus from year to year This is a drop OF
more than - per cent.