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Evening star., 1916-01-11
$4,000 JUDGMENT SUSTAINED.
Favors William H. Plummer Against
West Disinfecting Company.

The District Court of Appeals, in an
opinion by Chief Justice Shepard. has
sustained a judgment for 81, 1000 in favor
Of William H. Plummer against the
West Disinfecting Company Plum
mer's eyes were injured August 1. 1913,
when sprayer sold by the company
for spraying an insecticide exploded
and threw some of the contents upon
his face.
a man who delivers an article which
he knows to be dangerous" says the
chief justice. without notice of it's ma
ture and qualities is liable for any in
jury which may reasonably be con-
tenplated as likely to result, and
which does in fact result therefrom, to
that person or any other, who is not
himself in fault, and it matters not
whether the person injured was the
actual purchaser from the defendant if
his use of, the same was that intended" :"
The court points out that Mr. Plum
mer was the manager for the pro-
prietor to whom the invention was sold.
and undertook to use it in the manner
intended for the proprietors benefit.
The jury. it is stated. found that the
can containing the fluid was not labeled
as dangerous and that the defendant
had represented it as harmless. There
being no error in the proceedings, the
Judgment must be affirmed, the court
finds.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
NANsLAUGHTER Is CHARGED.
John HUNT on Trial, Accused of
?. Striking Child With Auto.

placed on trial today before Chief JUS
tice Covington and a jury in Criminal
Division ] to answer an Indictment for
manslaughter. The boy is alleged to
have caused the death of Ruth Henson.
a colored child. at 1st and NJ streets
southwest May last, by striking, her
with an automobile which he was
operating. The child was crossing the
street with her mother at the time of
the accident.
Attorneys c. W. Clagett and J. H.
that they would show the machine was
not neGligently operated and that the
colliato0 Has unavoidable. Assistant II
United States Attorney -Leahy is con-
ducting the prosecution.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
CLAIMS TOTAL $s5,ooo.
Three Suits for Damages Against
General Baking COMPANY.

Three suits ageresating $4,000 dam
ages have been filed against the Cen
eral Baking Company as the result of
the. skidd:ng of an automobile dray
which mounted the sidewalk of Pros
pect street near Potomac street north
west October Is last, and is said to
have coilided with and seriously in
jured Mrs. Cora Purks and her daugh-
ter, Gladiola Purks. seven years old,
pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Mrs. Purks brought suit for $4,000
damages for herself. and asked $4,000
damages for her little girl John H.
Purks, husband and Gather. sued for
10000 damages for loss of services of
his wife and to be reimbursed for medi-
cal and other expenses. amounting to
$1,000. .t e..
Attorneys Fred B. Rhodes and Paul 3
Cromelin represent the plaintiffs.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
The New Spring Designs in "Artamo'' and
Royal Society Embroidery Packages Are
Now Being Shown in the Art
Embroidery Department.

Many patterns presented these spring the
st they are beautiful and desirable and the materials of which
they made exceptionally fine quality These embroidery
packages noted for their beauty variety designs They
always clean and fresh being exposed handling and as
sorting by the hands of clerks
The beauty of the designs revealed by the samples which
have already worked and placed exhibit bene
fit of those interested in their desirability.
Each package complete with the article embroidered
material for doing the work and specific instructions.
"ARTAMO" goods in packages with sufficient embroidery
fosto complete each piece and many packages also con-
tain color charts to help you.
embroidery dc ....
o mate ceach. - ~ ~
piaas % Hats stamped " pink h0~ered ee0ns
Beach Aprons
h' ueS Sea @ ss With as % s % eR % e
y has SGFssas eok s on 0ans cloth for outline
Ready-mde tan: for
outline embroidery:
ws @ esRss lns n nf anS so % @
k ' s.s toilet :ss es
Filled lined tinted
sndtac powder each. WV" O ' ~ % soap
"RoYAL SOCIETY," package goods have things for
children Each package has enough embroidery
floss complete the article it contains, pattern which IS
delightfully."- pretty and new.
Infants L ,g Dresses stamped hneaw
sss size;
stamped on
ch':ssn % Aprons stamped on fine quality huek;
% M sa%ps1s @ stamped on fine quality white
Robes. stamped
to
I h @ saas % % and esie4s % s Love
Made-u t
Scarf and Pneushi0n Cover stamped
Made-up Fudge Aprons. OF quality ce.eh.
FancyA lnen-hnished =
Boudoir o csc
pressing sacaues made of inen-n lawn; sse
Boudoir Caps to MATCH :'e each
ssondno
Evening star., 1916-01-11
FLAT RATE OF ONE CENT
ON ALL drop LETTER."
Provisions of Bill introduced in the
House by Representative
Britt.

A fiat rate of l cent on all drop
letters is advocated by former third
assistant postmaster general. James j.
britt' now a member of the House
from North Carolina, in a bill which
he introduced in the House today.
This rate will much more than pay
the cost of all local delivery letters"
sald Mr.. Britt, land it's enactment will
De powerful stimulus to urban busi-
ness and local correspondence. A
glance at the postal statistics will
show this rate to be easily feasible.
AT the nifty largest post offices in the
United States the postal revenues for
the month of November. 1915. were
nearly IA per cent larger than for No
vember. 1914, showing the great and
increasing mailing activities of the
larger cities
Hopes for Equitable Adjustment.
Il am encouraged to believe that the
day of equitable adjustment of our
postal rates and 1-cent letter postage
is not far distant
AS l have repeatedly stated con-
tInued Mr.. Britt, Il favor general
l-cent rate for all letters. wherever
and however delivered. but / introduce
this measure al this time with a view
Of bringing the mattersmore directly
and impressively to public attention.
We got. free rural delivery by first
giving the country free city delivery.
Such great reforms must first be
brought strongly and directly to pub
lie attention.
1T is my purpose to ask the postal
committee of the House to grant a
public hearing on the measure with a
view of getting some definite action at
this session OF Congress-"
Evening star., 1916-01-11
The Reductions in Furs
Are Timely.

This good time to test the quality of Furs their
beauty and warmth and their reasonable prices all times
Prices have been reduced
Hudson Seal Coats the fashionable winter
OF the season. plain and contrasngy trimmed models
of them loose and harng The skins have been treated
that they fall and hang with unerrng and charm One
especially pretty model fulbeted back with chin chin col
lar cuffs and border of Hudson bay sable another
model has chin chin collar and deep cuffs aupe Others
full box models with collars collar and border skunk
beaver ernne.
Fur Sets variety of styles; large and neckpeces
the dainty and demue small effects, them com
bined with handsome fabrics; novelties and practical
Most OF the leading furs be obtained including Erne
White Fox, blue dyed; Black Fox, Red Fox Cross Fox
Pointed Fox Natural and Taupe Fox Skunk and
black; Blue Dyed Natural and Black LYNX Beaver Fitch
and Seal.
The reductions make the prices exceedingly
- - attractive.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
Modart 'Corsets;
They Lace in Front.

MANY induced Frontace Corset
past years with and without But
don't the latter class tried the Modart
uhquestonaby ronacng The materials OF
grade and best quality waon bone used The result
splendidly made, wel-hng and wellwearing corset.
advantages good frontaced such the Mo-
dart are the adjustment the figure support OBJ
tanned bv the proper wearing thereby
ing pose which comfort health and graceful lines
models adapted to all figures and in fine
couts brooches white pink; bonng little heavier than
season, with tendency slightly higher bust line
Modart Corsets priced from $3.50 to $500.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
MAY BE AMBASSADOR TO U. S.
Count Albert Apponyi Suggested as
Next Austrian Envoy.

BERLIN. January 10, via London,
January 11.-Advices received here
from Vienna say that Count Albert Ap-
ponyi, the veteran Hungarian political
leader, possibly may be chosen to fill
the vacant post of Austro- Hungarian
ambassador to the United Satets. While
there is no authoritative information
on the subject here it is thought in
certain circles that the chances for
him to receive the appointment are
good.
Count Apponyi is sixty-nine years
old. He has been a member of the
Hungarian house of deputies since
1872 Count Apponyi visited the United
States in 1904.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
FIVE BODIES ARE FOUND.
Three of Kanawha Victims Are of
Washington Family.

PARkERSBURG, w. Va. January IL.
The bodies of three, women, one man
and an infant were recovered yesterday
afternoon from the wreckage of the
packet Kanawha, which sank in the
Ohio river near here last Wednesday.
The bodies were those of Mrs. w. l..
Hoblitzell, ST.; the Hoblitzell baby and
w. L. Hoblitzell, jr.. all of Washing
ton, D. c.; Mrs. Ulysses beagle. Ho-
boken, Pa. and Mrs. E. c. Atkinson.
Racine. Ohio. The body of colored
ing of the disaster. Prosecuting At
torney H. O. Hiteshaw stated that there
would be no coroner's inquest over the
bodies.
Federal and state investigators have
completed their work. They would not
discuss their findings.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
many invite PRESIDENT
TO TALK ON DEFENSE
Organizations All Over the Country
Want to Hear Him on
Preparedness.

Reports that President Wilson may
give snap to the war preparedness
plans of the administration by making
speeches in different parts of the coun-
try to arose public sentiment favorable
to his plans brought down upon the
White House today large numoer OF
kilograms from. commercial and other
organizations in many cities urging
the President to include these munici-
paiities in his itinerary.
The president of the chamber OF
commerce of a large western 'ci'!'
wiring to the President extending a"
invitation. wound up with: f'ease
advise us of the probable date OF your
visit. and other kilograms were SINH
lar1y worded.
Invitation From Pennsylvania.
The White House stated that the
President has given no encouragement 10
the idea that he will practically take the
stump, but that it was to be assumed
that he would make some speeches witnin
comparatively short time before Or
Sanizations that have asked him to at
tend dinners or banquets.
The invita- tions, through delegations, are
received almost daily at the executive
Offices. The President today received a
letter from Gov. Brumbaugh of Pennsyl-
vania. presented by a delegation from
that state headed by Senator Penrose and
Representative Butler, inviting the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson to attend the first
annual dinner of the Pennsylvania State
Society. to be held at the Bellevue-Strat-
ford February. 90. This organization is
composed of present and former officials
of the Pennsylvania state government and
includes some noted men in it's member
ship. Mrs. Wilson is to receive per-
sonal invitation from Mrs. E. r. Stotes-
bury Of that city to be her guest if the
distinguished couple accept the invita-
ton. The President has not given def
mite answer
Evening star., 1916-01-11
The Cap and Scarf Sport Sets
That Every Girl and Young Woman Is Asking For.
Third roor. Eleventh street.

the vogue of these Sport Sets and the
rate during the winter months with the first
real touch wanted of all the
accessories. Our showing very attractive.
They are deep brushed wool and Angoa WOOL rich
furry looking fascinating collection of brilliant vivid color
ngboh combinations and plain beautifully styled and
MANY the finished with fringes and borders
ANGORA SPORT SETS-Cap and Scarfs which may be had
combinations of Copenhagen blue white
French old old and white white light
and white and emerald green and white.
Caps $1.25 and ST.. each
Scarfs 81 90 to $295
TAMO- SHANTERS AND SCARFS in reseda green, rose
orange Copenhagen and white and old rose and white
SIPS to $295 each.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
CARDS OF THANKS.

O'NEILL. We wish to express our
thanks to the kind friends and rela-
tives for the beautiful floral offerings
and sympathy extended us on the
death of our son, and kindness in his
sickness.
HIS SORROWING MOTHER AND
FATHER
ZEGOWITZ. gratefully acknowledge
the very many expressions Of SYM
pathy and coincidence by note and
by flowers on the occasion of the
death of my beloved husband. FRANK
ZEGOWITZ. l beg all his friends to
accent this recognition of their kind
courtesies, which is as sincere and
heartfelt as individual letters could
possibly be.
MRS. LILLIAN ZEGOWITZ (NEE
NALLY.)
Evening star., 1916-01-11
FRANK H. DoDD DIES.
President of the American Publish
ers' Association Victim of Grin.

NEW YORK, January I1-Frank
Howard Dodd. president of the Ameri-
can Publishers Association and senior
member of the publishing firm of Dodd,
Mead & Co.. died at his home here yester-
day from heart trouble, following an
attack of the grip.
Mr. Dodd was seventy-two years of
age and had been a, publisher for more
than fifty years He established the
Bookman in 1896. and with other i'm
portant publications brought out the
New International Encyclopedia
Evening star., 1916-01-11
TWO MORE BODIES FOUND
One Believed to Be That of Mrs.
W. L. Hoblitzell, Jr., of
Washington.

, PARKERSBURG. w. Va. January IL.
Two more bodies were recovered this
afternoon from the wreck of the Pitts
burgh and Charleston packet Kanawha,
lying in the Ohio river near here. One
body was identified as that of Lloyd
Gee. the negro steward. of Gallipolis.
Ohio, and the other was believed. to be
that of Mrs. w. J.. Hoblitzell, jr., of
Washington. d. C, passenger on the
wrecked boat.
The body of the man brought up yes
terday was identified as that of l. G.
Bradley of Moundsvile. w. Va. To the
present eight bodies have been recov-
cred from the wreck
Evening star., 1916-01-11
Samuel Lucas, Actor, Is Dead.

NEW YORK, Janut~-' 11.-Samuel
Lucas, author Of tho SAs>. ''Grandfa-
TIERS Clock" and kaoyE As one of the
most original enterAi4As on the
American stage for nearly half cen
tury, has died at his homo here, at the
age of seventy-fivo years. He con-
tinued in vaudeville until . month ago.
Mr.. Lucas was one Of che first mem
bers of the Elks' Lodge. having been
a charter member Of LoAos No. 1. :
Evening star., 1916-01-11
MARRIED.

BELT-RIT-rERsHOF On January
II, 1915. by the Rev. j. K. A. Doer-
mann. PAUL BELT of Boston. Mass.
and AUGUSTA R1TTERSHOFER.
Evening star., 1916-01-11
January Clearance of Coats.

wide field for choice is afforded in this cearancesaie
of Coats as the selection stock which
gathered with unusual discrimination and There are
Street Coats Knockabout Coats Motor Coats Skating Coats,
Afternoon Coats, Dress Coats and Evening Goats.
The attractive styles and designs in evidence
full straight fitting also semhtted with
and without BELTS high chin chin convertible collars and
patch inverted pockets with trimming of fur velvet and
self materials
handsome and varied assortment of fabrics including
brocaded chiffon velvet panne velvet ae silk Bolivia CLOTH
velour plush broadcloth wool pus granite CLOTH ripple
CLOTH Perana CLOTH Hindoo lynx novelty cloths, English
tweeds and corduroys Sizes "a to ~.
Goats that sold up to $1,000. now $500
Coats that sold up to S47. .5o..... now $500
Coats that sold up Soo5 now $18.75
Coats that sold up $4,000. now $500
Coats that sold up to srS75........n now $1,000
Third sor C street .. :.r.. ~
Evening star., 1916-01-11
DIED.

BAILEY. On January s. 1915. at her
home in Chicago. Ill. SARAH ABElL.
beloved wife OF Brig. Gen. Clarence
NJ. Bailey. L. S. A.
lnterment at Arlington cemetery
Thursday morning at II O'Clock.
Evening star., 1916-01-11

sTADDEN. on Saturday. January 8.
asI6, AZ ll:3. pm. at his residence.
Soo2 18th street northwest. CORY
MoNTAGtE. beloved husband of
mary Lillian Stadden and father OF
Mary Alice Stadden.
fuheral services at his late residence
on Sunday. January 9. at > pm. In
terment at Newark. Licking county.
ohio- (San Francisco. New Orleans.
New York and Ohio papers please
copy.)
Evening star., 1916-01-11

HODGES. On Monday. January 10. 1916,
at 1:45 PIN, at George Washington
University Hospital, EMMA A.
Hodges
Funeral from Geier's chapel, lib eth
street northwest. Wednesday. Janu-
ary u. at pm. Relatives and friends
invited,
Evening star., 1916-01-11

fOLSON. On Monday, January 10. 1915,
Montgomery county. Md. CATH
ERlNE. wife of Judge 4. c. Tolson
and daughter of the late Christopher
and Ann OHare
Funeral Thursday. January 13, 1915,
at st. Johns Church. Forest Glen.
Md. at IL am Relatives and friends
invited. Interment in Forest Glen
cemetery. ZOE
Evening star., 1916-01-11

MONTGOMERY. On Monday, January
10. 1916. at pm. at Providence Hos
pital. GEORGE W.. devoted husba nd
of jamie F. Montgomery (nee Beam.
May he rest in peace
Notice or funeral hereafter. 12a
Evening star., 1916-01-11

The Roman at $S.UU-
OF black satin. with three straps of
gold kidskin: midnight blue kid
skin. with three white calfskin
straps; white calfskin. with three
straps of black patent calfskin
French bronze kidskin. with gold
straps,
All of theme have French Louis
heels. covered in the same material
and color as straps; square. edge,
hand turn soles.
1Aird e0or, yNn<ae
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
TIME FOR JUNEAU
 TO CLEANUP AND
 ORDERS ARE GIVEN

Juneau must clean up, and she must begin at once. To tell the whole truth she has already started the work. Tin cans, old bottles. rags and refuse of all kinds are slated for the garbage dump. They will not be tolerated in back yards vacant lots, streets or alleys. and people are al- ready having them carted away.
 The cleanup order was issued by Chief of Police E. J. Sitter today and he says it will be strictly enforced.
 "We have had a long, hard winter" said Chief Sitter this morning. There has been great deal of snow, and the accommodation of de- bris and all manner of refuse was collected in the waste places and the good health of the community and tho appearance of the city demands that 1t all be disposed of and 1t will be-"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
DOLPHIN ARRIVED FROM
 SOUTH WITH SMALL LIST

The steamer Dolphin arrived from the South early this morning with 8 small passenger list. The Dolphin was full when leaving Seattle but stopped at Hidden Inlet, Quadra, Roe Point, and Kassan with cannery crews. The crew for the Tee liar Dor cannery is still aboard the Dol phin. Her freight cargo for the Channel consisted of 80 tons for Juneau, 2S tons for Thane and 2S tons for Douglas.
 The arrivals were Judge John R. Vim. Miss Louise Linke, Miss M. conley. and F. T. Haymon from Se- attle. From wrangell J. L. Wallace and Frank Adams; from Ketchikan George B. Maltby and wife, NJ. B. Troyer T. J. Mcbride. Miss Marie chesney. R. W. Scott, Louis Levy. Hans Wick and wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
PRESIDENT RESERVES GOAL
 LANDS FOR GOVERNMENT

The local land office this morning received notification of the withdraw al of 6.4O3 acres of coal lands iu the Matanuska and Boring River coal fields from entry. These lands have beeen reserved by the government for railroad and navy purposes. The lands withdrawn aggregate S,S26.17 acres in the Matanuska field and g. O77oS acres in the Boring River field. The withdrawal was made by an executive orde- of the President, signed on March 15, 1917.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10

As stated in The Empire last Fri day. the damage case referred to above, was dismissed, 1t being shown that the company had already paid damages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
A Double
Check

ls made on all prescriptions prepared in this Drug Store. Every ingredient Is weighed or measured twice and compared with the Doctors written order. ThIs extra care avoids even tho possibility of mistake.
 Bring your prescription here SO that the work of the Doctor will be faith fully backed up by exactly the medl- eino he Orders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
rItories --- -----
Wagon Roads Essential 70 the oevei
 opment Of Alaska

rltOrlcs
 Waeon Roads Essential 70 the Oevel.
 opment Of Alaska
 WHEREAS; The rich and varied rec sources of Alaska can be developed on- iy with the construction of railroads and wagon roads; md
 WHEREAS: The government is now constructing between four and five hum dred miles of railroad in Aiaska. Che successful operation of which is de- pendent upon the settlement and open- Ing up Of the adjacent country: and
 WHEREAS. The government mas con- structcd in Alaska some nine hundred miles of wagon roads. which have prov on of inestimablc value in the dcvel- opmcut and settlement of Alaska;
 IF IS HEREBY RESOLVED; By the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. that Congress should give aii possible aid toward the construction of a comprehensive and extensive sys- tenn of wagon roads that will render possible the opening up and settlement of the great interior of Alaska. and the economical development of her rich re- sources.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
INCORPORATION FILED.

A certified copy of the articles Of incorporation of the Clark-Graham company of Washington, was filed to- day in the office of Secretary Chas. E. Davidson. The company is in- corporated for $6OOOO and is to en- gage in a general fish and cannery business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10

of Alaska are now administered by nu- merous bureaus oi thc Government under the direction Of officials unia milinr with conditions ln Alaska. which has resulted in inefiiciency. confusion and curtahment oi the development of Alaska;
 IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: By thc Alaska Bureau of thc Seattle Chamber Of Commerce.. that thc administration Of an national resources in Alaska. oth- CT than those of scientific research. should be placed In a Board resident in Alaska:
 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that Congress be urged Co grant Co the peo- pie of Alaska as full Territorial Form of government and measure of home rule as was granted Co our other Ter
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
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Lot 50 x 100 ft., in good res idence section; very good view; half cash, balance to suit pur- chaser.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
HUMBOLDT GOES SOUTH
 WITH MANY PASSENGERS

The Humboldt arrived at noon from skagway and Haines bringing over 25 passengers from the Lynn canal ports. The steamer left for Seattle at one o'clock with the fol- lowing passengers: Judge R. A. Gun. nison, Mrs. W. F. Baker, Brs. vena Peterson and two children, F. Obri kat, ST. 2. Obrikat, ir. Charles Reid D. J. Re~ Ids, J. T. Martin, A. Lin dahn. an r. T. Bahrt. J. F. Cox took passage for Ketcikahn-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
ALASKA ENTITLED
 TO FULL MEASURE
 TERRITORIAL POWERS

The following are the full reso- iutions adopted by the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Com. merce. favoring full Territorial form of government for Alaska and urg. ing additional road appropriations, adopted March 1S. copies Of which have been received by The Empire from the Alaska Bureau:
 WHEREAS. Inc Nal-onal rn.onrces
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
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Lot 50 x 100 ft, near Fifth and East streets, west frontage; ex- oeIlent yiew This lot ls offer ed at a bargain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-10
eRINcE JOHN sAILEO MIONIoAT

At midnight the Prince John sailed for the south taking three passen- gers from Juneau. They were R. A. Ritchie, p. s. Pettis. and George F. Forrest.