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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
ALLEGES PLOT IN OTTAWA
Anonymous Writer Says Culprit
Has Thermic Fuse and Official
Inquiry Is Begun.

OTTAWA, February S.-The -Domin-
ion police received today an anony-
nous letter written under Detroit
date line but with Cleveland\post-
mark, February 6. midnight, asserting
that the destruction of the parliament
building was the result of plot
The letter stated that if the authori-
ties can locate certain persons having
in their possession a thermic fuse ma
terial. almost invisible but capable OF
sustaining a half-pound weight and
fusinS at a temperature of so degrees,
they probably Will discover the origin
of the fire.
Judge Mactavish and X. A. Prinsle,
the commissioners appointed to investI
gate the fire. held preliminary sit
ting today and decided to open the in
curry Thursday. The order in council
gives them very wide powers and the
investigation promises to be of the
most rigid character. They Will also
inquire into charges of looting after
the fire. Several members of parlia
ment reported that their desks located
in portions of the building that escaped
destruction had been rit'ed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
English Paper Suggests Plan
for Adjusting Controversy
With United States.
WANTS ENVOY SENT HERE
WITH POWER TO SETTLE
Mentions Former Ambassador Bryce
or Arthur J. Balfour as Com
petent Representative.

LONDON. February s. 1920 a.m.-The
Manchester Guardian. in an editorial.
suggests that Eiscount Bryce. formerly
British ambassador to the United
states. or Arthur J. Balfour, first lord
of the admiralty. be sent to the United
States with full powers to adjust the
blockade controversy with the govern
ment in Washington. 1t publishes a
statement from it's London correspond
ent to the effect that people close in
touch with Anglo American affairs eX-
press the opinion that some such step
should be taken.
The Guardian says the blockade ques-
ton is being pressed throughout the
United States no less persistently than
is the Lusitania question. and. with the
dispute regarding the phraseology to
be employed by Germany once settled.
exclusive attention will be given to the
blockade matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
His Spirit Still Lives.

While we now say he is dead, his
spirit still lives. the Vice President
continued, and the state and country
are now concentrating his virtues by
the erection of this statue in the hall of
fame.
Miss Matilda Rice Auerbach, a grand
daughter of Senator Rice and daugh-
ter Of the late Maurice Auerbach of
Washington. unveiled the statue. Rev.
James S. Montgomery made the invoca :
ton.
This was the first statue placed in
Statuary Hall by Minnesota, although
Gov Alexander Ramsey has been
chosen as the other most distinguis IN I'd
citizen of the state to whose memory a
similar tribute will be paid No APP
preparation has yet been made by the
Minnesota legislature for the Ramsey
statue.
The members of the Minnesota COM
mission in charge of the Rice memorial
include Senator Nelson, Frederick G..
Ingersoll of st. Paul and Mrs Maurice
Auerbach. who succeeded her husba nd
as a member of the commission. The
sculptor of the statue was Prof. F.. +.
F'riebell of College Point. r. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
CHILD SEVERELY BURNED.
Mrs. Lydia Glow Also injured Saw
ing Her Daughters Life.

Helen Glow, four years old. zoos 3
street northeast, was severely burned
yesterday afternoon while playing with
matches, and her mother. Mrs. Lydia
Glow, was slightly burned while try
screams attracted the mothers atten-
ton, and when she reached the little
one she found her dress burning.
Mrs Glow succeeded in tearing the
burning garments from the child and
eXtinguishing the fire. Mother and
child were hurried to Casualty Hospi-
tall where first aid was given, and later
in the day the child was transferred to
Sibley Hospital The mother returned
home.
morning that the child was some W ha t
better, and hope for her recovery is
entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
SOCIAL CENTER ADVOCATED.
Local Alumni of Michigan Unive1.
sity Breaches Plan at Dinner.

new building at the University Of
Michigan. to be social center for the
general student body and TO be named
the University Of Michigan Union, to-
ward which endowment the Washington
sluInn, are TO contribute. was urged by
speakers at a dinner and meeting last
night AZ Rauschers of the Washington
Alumni Association of the University of
Michigan.
Harry Burns Hutchins. president of
the university, was guest Of honor.
Among the speakers were Senator's
Shafroth and Thomas of Colorado. A A.
Birney. D. L. Fox and Representatives
scott and Beakes of Michigan
The alumni elected the following Of
hcerS: Or. Lymou kebler. president:
Capt. Thomas Suauldiug. first vice pres
ident. RUN I:izer. second vice presi-
dent; Dion Birney. secretary, and New
ton Fox, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
STATUE UNVEILED
TO HENRY NJ. RICE
Minnesota statesman's Men,
ory Is Honored at the
Capitol.

Minnesota honored the memory of
Henry Mower Rice, its first United
States senator, today by having I'M
yelled and presented to the government
a statue of Senator Rice. which has
been placed in Statuary Hall.
Vice President Marshall accepted the
statue on behalf of the United States.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota spoke on
behalf of the state commission IN
charge of the statue, and Senator Ciapp
of Minnesota spoke on the part OF the
state. Gov. Burquist being unable to
attend the ceremonies.
In his speech of acceptance, the wee
President said:
1T would take but a little time to
trace the Industrious ancestry Of Henry
Mower Rice and to recall his dlStlh-
guished public service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Former Cadets Elect Officers.

These officers have been chosen by
the Association of Former High School
Cadets. Walter c. Rathbone, former
colonel Of cadets, president: David
Bornet, first vice president: w. c.
Clarke, second vice president; Frank
Marks, third vice president: 6. Harvey,
treasurer; J. r. Jones. secretary: execu-
tive committee. Frederick NJ. Pelzman,
Dr. Ivan A. Pelznan, Arthur Carr and
G. A Green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Rehearsal for Military Tournament.

The National Guard of the District of
Columbia gave dress rehearsal in
Convention Hall last night in prep
aration for the big military tourna-
ment to be given there February Is
and IS. There was a battalion parade,
signal company drill. company close y
order drill, music. bayonet drill, shell
ter tent pitching, wall scaling, bat
terry drill and other features. A large
audience was present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Answered Call of Forefathers.

He spoke of Senator Rice's ancestry IN
this country and declared that the SEN
ator had felt the call of his pioneer and
pilgrim forefathers and had answered
1t.
I'm blazing paths for others to fol-
low he made the first survey of the
Sault Ste. Marie: he aided in forming
friendly alliances with the Indians:
with stephen a. Douglas he drew up
the act authorizing Minnesota to form
a state constitution preparatory to adj
mission to the Union and fixed the
boundaries of the new state.
His services" said the Vice PreSl-
dent, "as senator were painstakinG
and patriotic. and. without desertion of
his party, he remained defender of
the Union of the states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
JOSEPH McGUIGAN DIES.
Was 90 Years Old and Washington
Resident 20 Years.

Joseph Michigan, ninety-two years
old a resident of Washington for sew
enty years, died yesterday at Provi-
dence Hospital. Funeral services are
to be held tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock at St. Peters Church. Inter-
ment, which is to be private, is to be
at Congressional cemetery.
Mr.. Michigan was the father-in-
law of Maj. Edwin Neumeyer. His
wife survives him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08

and two dozen eggs.
Vacant house ISL c street northeast
was found open by the police. An eN-
animation of the premises disclosed the
loss of lead pipe and spigots.
Mary Brown. $50 Brewer court north
east, reported the loss of $3.50. which.
she said. stolen from her house
yesterday in her absence.
a satchel containing surgical instru-
ments and medicines was stolen from
the automobile of DIR. q. W. Cabaniss.
1144 X street northwest, yesterday aft
ernoon. The car was in front of ZOO
Dumbarton avenue when the theft was
committed.
Benjamin Morrow 1916 II street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
GASOLINE STILL ON RISE.
Wholesale Price in New York Now
% Cents a Gallon.

Gasoline still is on the upward trend,
according to advices received today
from New York. The price there now
is 20 cents gallon wholesale.
The latest rise in the local price oc-
CURED with one wholesaler Friday last
bringing 1t up to 22h cents gallon.
Another company did not raise its price
until Yesterday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Historic Home of the Royal
Family Transformed by
Italian Red Cross.
QUEEN HELENA EXPLAINS
WORKINGS OF INSTITUTION
Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page
Describes Tour of Inspection d.
rected by Her Majesty.

How the Quirinal Palace in Rome.
the historic home of the royal family,
has been transformed into great Red
Cross hospital under tie personal di-
rection of Queen Helena and how he
was shown over this humanitarian es-
adjustment by the queen herself is in
terestingly described by well known
Washing onian-Amb a ssador Thomas
Nelson Page. Ambassador Page was
accompanied by Mrs. Page, and for the
instruction and entertainment of his
many friends in Washington and else
where in the United States the ambas-
sador has written the following ac-
count of his visit. which is printed III
this months issue of the American
Red Cross Magazine:
In few minutes we were being
shown every thing under the personal
guidance OF her who, had she not been
the Queen of Italy, from her perfect
knowledge of every detail and the sim
plicity with which she conducted us,
have been imagined only courteous
and accomplished hospital matron,
trained all her life to attend precisely
to the duties of that position. There
was no pretense at parade. 1t was all
quiet. simple, natural. and complete.
1t was hard TO tell which was the more
interesting refiection-that the queen
should be so simple, natural and per
fectlE informed to every detail of
the hospital, or that this perfectly in
formed. simple, natural mistress of a
hospital was the Queen of Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Former Palace of Popes.

The Quirinal Palace, the ambassador
reminds, was the summer palace of
Popes prior to the goth of September,
1870. when the King of Italy entered
the Eternal city by the breach beside
the Porta Pia to make Rome once
more the capital of Italy 1t is said
that a temple to Salus, or health, stood
on the spot in Sabine days. Hardly any
spot in Rome has had more varied
history, and in all its history from the
time when the Sabine capital was on
| this hill no change has been greater
than that which. under the patriotic
and compassionate eye of the Queen
| of Italy, suddenly, on the outbreak of
war, transformed the royal palace into
a hospital for the wounded soldiers
brought to Rome from the battlefelds.
! Outside and in, painting and clean
| ing and hygenic preparation went on
with unwonted activity; the famous
tapestries and fine pictures were taken
down. the walls, where necessary, were
covered with protecting hang1ngs, by
CHEMICALLY steriliZed; useless furniture
was removed and in its room were sub
stituted hospital beds and hospital fur
niShings The great salons became
| hospital wards and surgical rooms: dis
pensary, bathrooms, lavatories and all
| the necessary departments of an hy-
| chemically arranged hospital were pro-
vided. Pipes were run UP the broad
marble stairways. and where 1t was
necessary for protection the beautlful
mosaic floors laid in marbles brought
from the ancient palaces of the Gaze
sars were deftly covered, and all was
accomplished with such skill and ra-
pidjty that when. one afternoon in the
beginning of August. the first wound
ed were brought to Rome, long pro-
cession of ambulances and litters
moved slowly through the streets to
the Royal Quirinal Palace to find all
ready to receive them. Not only was
the hospit2l ready, but awaiting them
were the staff-surgeons. nurses and
attendants--and at their head the gra-
cious sovereign lady who had provided
| il all. by whom indeed the whole had
been planned and organized and under
whose personal direction everything
had been effected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
To Merchants Only.

Our loaning power has increased
five hundred thousand dollars in the
past twelve months. by reason OF
very unusual gain in the deposit line.
as seen by the following comparison:
Deposits Feb 1915. So, 100000
Deposits Feb. 1915. 1850. 100000
Gain in one year $50 625,00o.00
You know as well as we that a
banks first duty in the matter of
making loans is to it's depositors. but
this large growth has given US more
money than our regular patrons need.
and for this reason we can and do
seek the patronage of other mer-
chants.
Just now we have about $3.50, 900
to loan This we offer to you, the
business men of Washington. whether
you open accounts here or not.
Lending to -depositors Is really
buying" commercial paper. This Is
a new proposition for you-call and
let us explain 1t fully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Truck Driver Fined for Speeding.

Edward Gooch was operating a motor
delivery truck at a rate of twenty-five
miles an hour on Q street yesterday,
according to Policeman II. S. Sheppard.
and was fined $40 by Judge Aukam in
the Police Court today. The policeman
testified he paced the truck for more
than square. and that il was far eN-
ceeding the speed limit. Gooch denied
the charge, stating he was not going
more than twelve miles an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
ACTIVITY OF ROGUEs.
T. W. Vogler, Baker, Among Losers
by Theft-Houses Robbed.

An unidentified burglar. who last
night visited the bakery of F. W. Nog-
Ter, 2127 G street northwest, and help
ed himself to a quantity of raw mate
rial, is being sought by the police. The
property taken included twenty-five
pounds of flour, five pounds of sugar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
British People Puzzled.

The Guardian dwells upon the fact
that the British people are puzzled that
purely trade subjects should create as
much excitement as the question of
human life. and says: British opinion
has persistently overlooked the fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
Grave View of Difficulties.

we take very grave view of the
difficulties into which the whole of this
controversy may lead us says the
Guardian. 1t advocates the sending of
Niscount Bryce as a special envoy to
America and, failing him. of Mr. Bal
four.
There is great work to be done and
it is work that cannot be done too
soon" the newspaper says in conclu-
sion. This is not merely a problem of
the war it may affect the whole future
of the English speaking people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
81 for Hospital Work in France

The Star wishes to acknowledge the
receipt of 81 from ]. l.. d. a con
tribution to the fund now being raised
in this city for the representation of
the National Capital in France by a
complete unit. or "fotilla," of motor
hospital vehicles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08

northwest. and Mrs NJ G. Brennan.
1927 21st street northwest, each an
nounce the theft OF a bicycle. and
Henry Acker. S29 9Th street north
east. told the police Of the loss of q
bicycle lamp.
+. F. Hannah. 1901 1Ah street north
west. reported the theft of harness
worth $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
GOLF BALL EXPLODES.
Samuel Tammaro, Sixteen Years Old
Is Burned by Acid.

Samuel Tammaro. sixteen years old, OF
136 Morton street northwest, was slight
ly burned about the face this morning by
acid contained in a golf ball. The police
We're informed that the acid exploded
while the boy was handling the ball in
his home. He was taken to Garfield Hos
pital for treatment.
An inquiry made today developed tina
there is one type of golf ball which con
tains about a teaspoonful of acid. This is
contained in flexible rubber casing il
the center of the ball. Harder rubber ant
gutta percha constitute the outer layer:
of the ball. The acid serves to add to tn,
resiliency of the ball, it is stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08

Seized with heart disease while deliv
ering mail in Baltimore, william F.
Hickman. a letter carrier, sixty, fell
dead to the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08

Howard Haines Reynolds. sixty, died
at Rising Sun. Nd. He was d son of
Amanda and the late Barclay Rey-
nolds. former sheriff of Cecil county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08

Kentuckians Meet Tonight.
The Kentucky Association OF Wash
ington is to meet tonight in the red
parlor at the New Ebbitt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08

that German diplomacy possessed two
great advantages over ours.
The first is that the critical and even
hostile attitude of the American navy
toward British sea power, as well as
the theories on which 1t is based, Is
almost as old as the American nation
itself Our last war with the United
by America as an abuse of our power
at sea
I'VE have forgotten the details. but
the United States has not, and both
then and now the United States gov
eminent regards itself the natural
champion of neutral right. 1t is i'm
possible to eXaggerate the influence of
these historic facts on American pol
icy.
Abolition of Privateering.
Secondly. it will be remembered that
! at the conference of Paris fifty years
ago. which abolished privateering. the
United States refused to agree. on the
ground that although the abolition
might aid the cause of humanity in
war. it favored the great naval powers
or the world at the expense of the pow
ers with large mercantile marine
put small navy Something of this
principle influences Americas attitude
toward Germany's use of the subma
ilne as an instrument OF war
me qua rdian declares that the con
troNersy touches one OF the strongest
currents of American history with
| Wh1ch Great Britain must deal. and
mat while there is little conservatism
among the American people. in no
other country in the world is the force
of tradition in the conduct of foreign
relations so strong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TIE ANNUAL MEETING OF. THE STOCK
holders of the Arlington Fire Insurance CON,
rany for the District Of Columbia viii be heiu
~ the compsnys office. No. LOO Pennsy wanna
.verue NV, in the city Of Washington. u. L.
Thursday. February 81. 1916: at l. cmth
NJ for the election Of eleven Dli trustees Tor
The. ensuing year and for the transaction OF
such other business AS may properly come be
fn.c the meeting. -.-
VIM u. Elicit Secretary.
If YOC WANT TO SELL A HOUSE QUICKLY
FIN UP THE BATHROOM.
Have us set d bath in the old house and
Increase its Suitability Plans aud estimates free.
t,t-HIt'F / cor RERT 6al + st. Phi NJ. 3Ol6.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-02
ANY WOMAN CAN
SAVE SIS AN HOUR
Put gasoline and soIvite In =
wash boiler and dry clean
everything.

Ever dry clean at home? Well, it,
so easy, inexpensive and the results
so pleasing you'll be surprised. Any
woman can clean and renew the
brightness of ribbons, silks, satins,
laces, yokes, silk shirt waists, kid
gloves and shoes, furs, neckties, chill
dren's coats, suits, caps, Swiss, lawn,
organdy and chiffon dresses, fancy
vests, wells, wooden garments, net
work, draperies, rugs, in fact, any and
everything that would be ruined with
soap and water.
Get two ounces of solvite at any
drug store and put it in two gallons
of gasoline where it quickly dissolves.
Then put in the goods to be cleaned,
rub little and out they come looking
as bright as new. You will find moth
ing fades, shrinks or wrinkles, requir-
ing no pressing.
Any woman can do five dollars
worth of home dry cleaning in few
moments and you can't make mis-
take. Your grocer or any garage will
supply the gasoline and the drug store
will sell you two ounces of solvite
which is simply gasoline soap. Then
a wash boiler or large dishpan COM
pletes your dry-cleaning outfit.
AS gasoline is very inflammable be
sure to do your dry cleaning out Of
doors or in room away from fire or
flame, with the windows left OPEN
ADV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-02
LOCKVILLE

Birthday dinner was served at the
home Of ALIVE Harder Sunday. Those
present We're Mr.. and Mrs Alvie
Harder, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry C. Perry
of Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Ruby of Richmond. John Ruby, Mrs.
Cora Huddleston and son of Dublin.
Mrs. William Locke of Lockville, Mr..
and Mrs. Glen Locke and son of near
Pleasant Hill. Mr.. Roberts Of Rich
mond.. Frank Knosset and family
spent Sunday afternoon with Nora
Locke. J.. .Conley Zurwell spent Mon
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs Glen
Locke Of near Pleasant HILL. John
Ruby has returned after six weeks
visit in Richmond. Mrs. Smith and
Mrs. Hansbarger spent Tuesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Floyd Began.
Mrs. Frank Pogue is visiting her sis
ter near Winchester. Mr.. Stutler
will have public sale ON February
2S.. F.. Byron Stutler has rented the
+. P. Love farm near Green grave
yard, east of Whitewater !. Mrs.
Lidie Addleman went to Richmond
Saturday. :. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Locke
went to New Paris Friday. !. Mr..
Meyers son of near Winchester, is
visiting his father. I. Harry Jordan
has been pulling stumps the past
week on his farm.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-02
Hagerstown Notes
BY Miss Florence Bell.

Mrs. Daniel Huve- died at her home
north of town, Tuesday morning of
double pneumonia, she leaves her hus-
band, one daughter Mrs Wisehart, one
grandchild few days old Mrs. HUI
yer was a twin sister of Mrs. Martha
UIrich, who is the nurse and attend
ant of Mrs. Kate Porter of this place
Mrs. Huver was a member of the
Church Of the Brethren. . = Mrs Dos
Ter went to Columbus, Ohio, Saturday
to attend Wedding at that place, she
returned Monday evening. ). Elder J.
+. Ullery of Michigan, has just closed
two weeks meeting at White Branch
church Of the Brethren. a. Elder Hat
cher of Paramount, Ind, will conduct
revival at Locust Grove beginning
Feb. 5th. Mrs. E. III. Thurston will
be hostess to the Social circle Friday
afternoon. The invited guests are
Mrs. Lizzie Winnings and Mrs. George
Keggy.. Miss Margaret levitt of
Muncie came Monday morning on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
father. Benjamin levitt. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lock entertained Wednes-
day Mr.. and Mrs Roe Sherry and sons
George Sherry, Wilbur Petty and
Louie Petty, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Thornburg, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Lock,
and son Chester and Miss Ollie Thorn
burg. The Woman's History club
met with Mrs. Hartley, it being her
wedding anniversary she surprised the
club by entertaining them to a two
course luncheon and fine music on the
victrola. 1t was the 6fty-sixth we'd
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hartley.