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The Washington times., 1911-11-09
SWITCHING RATES
IN BALTIMORE ARE
BEFORE COMMISSION
Issue of Much Importance to
Baltimore Interests of
That City.

An issue OF much Importance to the
business and commercial interests Of
Baltimore Is under consideration before
the Interstate Commerce Commission
today. 1t is whether the switching
charges exacted by the Pennsylvania,
the Baltimore and Ohio and other roads
within the switching limits of the city,
are exorbitant. Arguments In opposi-
ton and In defense are being heard.
The case Is brought by the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association. the
Baltimore Chamber of Commerce, the
Drug Exchange. the Fruit and Produce
Association, the Canned Goods Ex-
change, the Credit Mems Association,
the Old Town Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association, the Board of Trade,
the Builders Exchange. the Lime and
Cement Exchange and the Travellers and
Merchants Association. These are rep
resented by a duly organized commit
tee on switching charges. of which II.
NJ. Thompson is chairman and Addison
III. Clarke, secretary.
John B. Daish and Hyland p. Stewart
are appearing as counsel for the COM
mercial bodies; George Stewart Patter-
son, for the Pennsylvania. and William
Ainsworth Parker, for the Baltimore
and Ohio.
1t is being urged in behalf of the
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
Oysters Are Scarce
On the Wharf Market

oysters are scarce on the wharf
market this morning, the demand being
brisk, and the supply shorter than GUS
tomary. Practically all the foreign
dredging boats have left lower Potomac c
points for the east coast of Chesapeake
bay, where. in the neighborhood of TILL
mans Island. the dredging is good
The oysters on the west coast are
not of the quality of those on the east
ern shores, being small. The supply
for the Washington markets comes from
Potomac river points, and captains Of
river boats said this morning the trans
fer of the dredgers will make the sup
ply for Washington shorter than since
early in the season, although enough
will be brought in to fill the demand.
All varieties of fish are plentiful on
the markets this morning, and are SELL
ing at lower prices than have prevailed
for weeks. Pollock is selling at 3la
cents a pound wholesale, while lings
are bringing A.25 barrel of 225 pounds.
Trout Is plentiful, selling at about IS a
barrel.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
An Invitation

We cordially invite all flower
lovers to view these exquisite
specimens OF Chrysanthemums and
other growing plants. Come and
meet your. friends among the flow
crs in kramer's Conservatory.
Open evenings until O'Clock
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
WRITES COMIC OPERA
AND STAGES It FOR
SORORITY ALUMNAE
Miss Olive Wright, Author of
Production at Immaculate
Conception Hall Tonight.

An amateur theatrical production for
which the usual allowances and kind
hearted discounts need not be made will
be given this evening at Immaculate
Conception Hall by the alumnae Of the
Sigma Lambda Sorority of Central High
School A number Of gifted young
women will ltake part in the comic opera
written and staged by Miss Olive
Wright, Washington girl, who lives
at 1924 S street northwest. Miss Wright
is responsible for the staging as we'll as
the libretto of the production.
One of the young women who will
appear as a chorus girl may be seen
some time later by Washington audi
ences as q real chorus girl or better.
This Is Miss Lillian Menaugh, of 1882
Irving street, who is studying for the
stage. Miss Menaugh will give two of
the dance and song numbers this even-
ing.
The title Of the operetta which Miss
Wright has written is Behind the
Scenes and this title gives hint of wha,
spectators may see and auditors may
hear this evening. The dancing and
singing numbers will come in without
hindrance or jar to the general theme.
Mrs. william Seyboth, Miss Jane
Gardner, Miss Mary Minnix, and Miss
Caroline Mckinley are others besides
Miss Menaugh. who will appear this
evening
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
GOOD PROGRESS ON
FILLING VACANCIES
IN M'NAMARA JURY
Brewster c. Kenyon Likely
to Be Accepted to
Sit in Trial.

LOS ANGELES. Nov. s.-With Brew
ster c. Kenyon. a millionaire oil
operator, passed for cause by both
sides, and the State about ready to
accept ]. b. Sexton. a wealthy orange
grower, who previously had been pass
ed by the defense, the prospects were
good when the Mcnamara case was con-
tlnued today that the nine seats still
vacant would be filled within the week,
and the second exercising Of per-
emptory challenges would be begun.
The defense still has fifteen perempto-
ries and the State eight.
MIR. Kenyon is almost certain to re-
main permanently, as he is an educated
man, former major in the Spanish
war, and plainly impartial. He told
Attorney Darrow he had no great opin-
lon of General Otis, nor was he I'm
pressed with his worth as a citizen,
and he told the State his prejudice
against General Otis would not make
him biased against the States case.
Sexton is also a very prominent citi-
zen, but the State is trifle afraid OF
him because he says he would not con-
vict on circumstantial evidence unless
II were absolute.
The case has settled into a routine,
and Is expected to be monotonous until
the box Is again filled. Attorney Dar-
row and his associates are preparing
affidavits for a change of Judge, but
are not expected to submit them to the
court before the middle of next week.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09

commercial organizations OF Baltimore
that the existing switching charges are
excessive, greater than the traffic can
bear, prohibitory and exorbitant, and
that these high rates are brought by
concert Of action among the roads. and
are such as to hamper trade and
throttle commercial advancement. A
schedule Of fair rates, according 10 the
counsel for the Baltimore interests,
would not exceed 81 a car for switching
she same yard, and from 50 to IS addi-
donal; depending on the service re-
Arguments also were heard In the
case OF the Elk Cement end Lime Com
many, ct al, VS.. the Baltimore and Ohio.
ct al. This is a case where Michigan
and Indiana cement companies are COM
planning Of excessive rates.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
Tests of Wireless
Batteries Planned

Practical tests of storage batteries
and other auxiliary power, for use in
carrying on wireless communication in
case accident disables the machinery OF
a ship, have been arranged by the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor and
the Navy Department to take place late
this month.
Labor Cable pointed out today that In
the Republic disaster, il was a storag ge
battery which enabled Jack Rinns, the
wireless operator, to communicate with
rescuing ships hoursafter the dynamo
Of the Republic was cut OF commission.
The torpedo boats Bailey and String
ham will be used for tests, which will
be made on Chesapeake bay.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
Doctors Prescription For Eczema

The most advanced physicians Of this
country and Europe are now prescrib-
ing wash of wintergreen thymol and
other soothing and healing ingredients
for the cure of Eczema. Psoriasis and
all other forms of skin trouble. This
compound is known as the y. d. D..
Prescription.
DR.. Holmes, the well known skin spe.
cjalist, writes: Il am convinced that
the y. ID. d. Prescription is as much
a specific for Eczema as Is qUinine Cor
malaria. We nave been prescribing the
ID. d. d. remedy for years"
We ourselves vouch for the .. D. d.
Prescription for Eczema and absolutely
guarantee that ii will take away the
itch the instant you apply 1t.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09

II you will call at our store we will be
glad to let you have a S1.C0 bottle oil
the guarantee that it will cost you
nothing unless you find 1t does the
work. And you decide. Fer that nat
ter trial bottle for 25 cents ought tc
be enough absolutely TO prove the
merits of the remedy
Drop into our store. anyway, and as
We have seen a great many cases OF
skin trouble. We will give you free a
pamphlet giving directions for bathing,
diet. etc. for all kinds Of skin trouble
Ask for the D. D. ID. pamphlet. "Cause
and Cure Of Skin Disease." Get posted
en- this wonderful remedy today.
Henry Evans, Affleck's Drug Store, ant
Peoples Pharmacy.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
Saloon Safe Robbed
Of $163 by Burglars

The saloon of Paul Allen. q o street
northwest, was entered between the
hours Of / and 4 o'clock this morning,
and s163 was stolen from the cash
drawer in the safe, which was broken
open. Entrance was gained by forcing
a side window
When the bartender opened the place
at o'clock he found the safe open and
two days receipts, which were put in
the safe by Allen when he closed the
bar last night, missing. Police of the
Eighth precinct were notified, but no
clue to the identity of the thief has
been obtained.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09
TRANSFER MEASURE.
RECEIVES SUPPORT
FROM ANACOSTANS
Citizens Applaud Remarks of
Thomas E. Reardon-Car
i, Service Complaints.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ANACQST1A ID q NOV

The action OF tM Anacostia Citizens
Association in iniorsing at it's meeting
last night the universal street car
transfer bill is being iauded today in
the southeastern suburbs. Thomas f.
Reardon declared, amid applause, that
"the Anacostia Citizens Association
should have been the first organizati ton
to indorse the transfer bill,"{v
The reading OF the> bill by Secretary
Albert Beck was followed by an ad-
dress by Chairman Heating, explana-
tory of the various stages leading up
to the formation of the measure. He
declared the bill is not seeking to OBJ
entitled to, or that 1t will in any way
be confiscatory.
Charles X. Burr, president of the
association, explained that the organi-
zation at Anacostia has been pioneer
in the street car transfer movement
He said he had no doubt of the sup
port of the Federated Citizens Associa-
ton to the bill as presented. The mo-
tion to. indorse the bill was by Mr..
ported 1t. s.'.'. -.. ''..' &.
The alleged unsatisfactory service on
the Anacostia branches of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
came In for severe critism. A report
by John +. Edl nshaW. chairman OF tie
committee on street railways, to the
District u Electric Railway Conimission,
was read. Mr.. Earnshaw fold the COM
mission the schedule maintained ny the
railroad company. necessitates a wait
CT ten 10 fifteen minutes at the Union
Station for "a car The traffic on the
poad, stated Mr.. EaLnshaw, demands
much better edulk.a ), s.......s
''Hercsp he safe, -. lis one of the prln-
cipal car lifies of the city, operating
cars byNwayAref the Union Station. the
Capitol !and'the Library, yetit is per-
mitted to maintain a schedule and run
cars from ten to fifteen minut ss apart
The practice of the street car COM
pany in operating cars along the
Eleventh street line as far, r,,so,th as
Ninth and Ffastreets northwest, :, then
switching them back to Mt Pleasant,
was denounced by Mr.. Earnshaw. A
reply was read from Secretary H. c.
Eddy, OF the commission stating that
q careful ,fnvesrigatlon will be made Of
the complaints. +.-
H. w Fuller, general manager OF the
The Washington times., 1911-11-09

Maurice Otterback announced that the
contractor Will begin doing work on the
Anacostia intercepter sewer within two
weeks. the cables now being laid In
the Eastern branch to convey the cleo
trical current for the pumps in excavat-
ing for the pumping station. Mr.. OF
terback produced a map showing the
line of the land being condemned to
form roadway between Anacostia and
the Washington, Steel Company, hear
going on before a special jury.
The resignation of Oscar II. Osterman,
secretary. was accepted with regrets
and Albert Beck was chosen to take his
place.
The Washington times., 1911-11-09

1nat lives will be lost If heed is not
given to the disregard of the rights Of
persons seeking to board street cars.
by wagon drivers. was the opinion Of
Jerome Diggs and Mr.. Reardon. The
matter was referred to the railway COM
mittee by President Burr. -.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
UNITED STA!ES MOTOR I I
 ai COMPANY WITHO}AWS FROM
 T ALL AUTOMOBILE RACING :

New York. March 25-One of the hardest blows automobile racing ever received was administered yesterday. when the United States Motor com-s- drawal from all automobile races and < contests in which speed is a primary factor In a statement no less en- phatic than surprising, President Ben-S jamin Briscoe issued broadside against racing in general, and declared that the decision applies not only to the company, but to all of the eleven affiliated compan 'es o.
 MT. Briscoe said the company's ac-1' tion was unqualified and unalterable ? Thus, the Maxwell, Columbia. and 2 Stoddard-Dayton cars, which have done excellent work in past racing will not not be entered in future un-1 less by private owners, and this is extremely unlikely.
 Races are practically meaningless ''& said MT. Briscoe. When we partici- pated we had two purposes in view z One was a demonstration to those who may be interested in the purchase of automobiles and the other purpose was to reveal points Or features of our pro- duct that might be improved. No one will doubt that We gave racing a thor-o Ough trial. Now we are convinced , that there is not Vestige of value upon which to justify our continuing 4 Races teach nothing to a man who buys a motor car for utility or for pleasure. They fail to furnish the best which manufacturers desire.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
MEN ELECT
 OFFICERS FOR TEAM

Last evening a meeting was held in the local Telephone office for the purpose of organizing a baseball team to represent the local exchange for the coming season. The meeting was attended by a large number, most of whom are anxious to be given a try out for the team. During the meet ing the following officers were elect ed for the coming season: Manager. J. M. Pardee captain, John Barron; secretary, $. T. FiLondon; treasurer. Frank Digney. The team which rep resented the local exchange last year was considered the fastest team in the Telephone league and won the handsome loving cup which was do- mated by the Bridgeport Exchange. There was great rivalry between the exchange teams last season, especially towards the local nine and at the meeting last evening the local boys seemed very much interested in their prospects for the coming season and stated that the other exchanges in the league this year will have to go some to. take the cup away from Bridgeport. Manager Pardee will probably issue his first call for prac tice some time next week and expects a large number to turn out. There is good baseball material in the local exchange and there is no reason why the local boys cannot retain the cup another season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
CITY BRIEFS

At the New York East conference ot the Methodist Ep scOpal church, which assemblies at New Rochelle next We'd nesday and continues in session for a week, two local pastors will be as signed to new pulpits. They are the Park M. E. church and the Rev. F. H. L. Hammond, of the Summerfield NJ F. church. These pastors will preach their farewell sermons tomor- row. The Methodist clergymen who
 ill retain their pastOrates in this city are the Rev. G. M. Brown of the Fil<t M E. church; the Rev. John J. Rev. R. $. Povey of Trinity M. E. church and the Rev. G. w. Simpson of the Netwfeld M. E. church.
 A number of the friends of Miss Dorliska Chaffee rendered her a sur prise party last evening at her home at 292 Cottage street Game and music helped pass the evening very pleasant Iy and all declared hat Miss Chaffee was an ideal hostess.
 The annual election of officers of the University Club was held last even- Sanford Stoddard; vice pres dent, Jona- han Godfrey: secretary William A. Kinsnan; treasurer Egbert Marsh. Afterward the members sat down to their annual dinner. The speakers of the evening were Henry F. Davison, a former Bridgeport, now a member of the banking firm of J. Pierpont Morgan & Company and Attorney Walter s. Brewster of New York. They discussed the Aldrich bill and the monetary comm issiOn from the stand points of banker and lawyer re- spectively. A large number of prom inent bankers from various cities of the State were present as guests of the club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25

| ness. But there is a scientific treat- ment for deafness and catarrh which is demonstrated every day by the use of Actina. The vapor generated in the Aetna passes through the Eus- tacf1ian tubes into the middle ear, re- moving the catarrhal Sobstructions and loosens up the homes (hammer, anvil and stirrup) in the inner ear, making them respond to the vibration of sound Actina has also been very successful in relieving ringing noises in the head. We have known people afflicted with this distressing trouble for years to be entirely relieved bv a few weeks use. Actina has also been very successful in the treatment of hay fever. asthma, bronchitis. sore throat, weak lungs, colds, headache and other troubles that are directly or indirectly due to catarrh. Actina will be sent on trial, postpaid Write us about your case. Our advice, will be free as well as valuable book Prof Wilson's Treatise on Disease. Address Actina Appliance Go, Dept. 59 D, S11 Walnut St, Kansas City, Mo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
ST. JOBS PLAN TO TUT
 IN A BUSY BALL SEASON

Manager Fred Wetstein of the St JOseph's baseball club is preparing for one of the busiest sessions on the dia- mond ever enjoyed by that club. A (mee ing has been called for the mem bers of the St. Joseph T. l.. & B. As sociation at their club house in Bar mum avenue tomorrow morning, when rlans will be furthered for the sea- son.
 The St. Joes not only annexed the City League pennant last season, but also the city honors, and intend O re peat this year. Manager Wetstein says the club, because of the record hung up last season has more appli- cations for games this season than it possibly can play.
 The Joes expect to get out in about two weeks for practice. Their first game will be on the second Sunday in April when Pop Moran's Bridge port team in the Nutmeg league will be met.
 Tomorrow at Whee1er's lot the To- cal season will be formally opened, when the IOcal Nutmeg State league team will clash with the Sod Busters at 2:30. On the regulars will be Swords, HOrkheimer, Merrick ChaI- lenger Goodreau Nolan, Parfet. -Goe- bel and J. Moran.
 An article in the Cincinnati Times Star on Wednesday, in the form of boost for Tom DOwney, is as follows: Tom Downey was the star of the game getting three bagger, two doubles and three runs out of four times at the bat. From the looks of things now it looks pretty sweet for Tam at shortstop."
 It is now reported about town that Lee O'LOughlin will not play in Utica, but that he will get a tryout from Gene McCann.
 The following members of the Bridgeport (Nutmeg State League) team are requested to report for first spring practice Sunday,at 2:30 o'clock at Wheeler's lot, Boston avenue and Brooks street: F. Shaughnessey My dock. Tal.y, Horkheimer, w. Nolan, Parfitt, Pjura, Merrick, Challenger, F. Lynch, J Moran, w. O'Donnell. q. Goehel. H. Stone Strasburger, Sorrell, Goodreau and Corcoran. The mem bers having signed the league agree ments are: J. Mydock, catcher; Gus Goebel, infielder: H. Stone, infielder:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
SAVES WIFE
 AND FIVE
 CHILDREN Posses Them Out of Window to Avoid Flames of Burning
 House

New Haven, March 25-Hemmed in by flames, John Raymos saved his wife and five of his six children from the fire which completely destroyed the house which he occupied on Spring street Allingtown, late last night, by tossing them out of the second story window to one of his neighbors. Thom- as E. Dunn, who stood on the ground below. The other child was saved by Mrs. Dunn, who risked her own life ing and carrying the little fellow out. ing and carrying the little follow out
 In coming down the stairway, wh ch was a mass of flames the child was quite badly burned. The fire com pletely destroyed the house and when it was finally extinguished early this morning it was nothing but a smolder- ing mass of ruins. There are two houses directly adjoining it and it was with difficulty that the firemen sue ceeded in keeping the flames from reaching them also.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
''POP COREY TAKES
 OUT WEDDING LICENSE

New Haven, March 25.-News that Alan Lyle Corey, more popu1ar1y known as Pop Corey, Yale's base ball captain, had taken out a marriage license in Detroit yesterday was re- ceived here today with great interest and considerable surprise, for his classmates in 1911 had no intimation that when the roly-poly athlete left here a few days ago he was on srch an important errand Corey is the son of William Ellis Corey, the former president of the United States Steel corporation and is one of the most prominent men at Yale. His bride to be, according to the marriage li- cense, is Miss Marguerite Johnston, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Johnston of Detroit. Corey gave his age as 21 years
 The exact date of the wedding has not been given, but Miss Johnston says it will not take place until after Mr. Corey graduates next June.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
TWO FROZEN ID
 DEATH IN D0RY
fSneoial from United Press

Nantucket Mass, March 25-At the life saving station on bleak Great Point. today, the guards off duty worked to bring hack to life two men who were washed ashore in the boat of the sunken coal barge Stonington along with the dead bodies of the other two of her crew. All were frozen t teht to the boat and had to be chop ped out.
 When their dory was rolled in on the isolated beach at Great Point it bore no semblance to such a craft so thick was the ice.
 One of the dead men was Captain Nelson Davis, of Maine. whose wife lives in New London. Conn.,, and one of the survivors is Captain Davis son The others names have not been learned.
 The four men abandoned the barge Stonington in the gale, early yester-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
KEYES EASY FOR
 SAMMY SMITH

New York, March 25.-Young Sam my Smith, the Philadelphia light weight scored an easy victory over Bert Reyes at the National, Sporting Club last night In the fourth round Smith f1oored Reyes with a terrific stant, apparently none the worse from the wa'lop. It was the only time in the bout that either scored a knock down, but on two or three occasions later Smith landed with enough force on Reyes head to rock the New YSrll boy. The seventh and tenth rounds were the most exciting of the bout, both being marked by plenty of ac- ton. Smith led in both rounds, but Reyes managed to slip over few .,f his hard right swings which found a mark on the Quaker City boxer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
FIRE DRIVES
 BOYS OUT OF
 SCHOOL TODAY
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United PresS.)
 Boston March 25.-About 100 boys rushed peIl meN to safety from their classes, today, when the exclusive pFi- vate Rock Ridge School For Boys, ill Wei 'esley Hills, was burned. The big main building was totally destroyed. The firt started at 9:30 a. m. and was still burning, though under control, shortly before II. The building loss is estimated at between $15,000 aud $1S.000.
 Rock Ridge School comprises three school buildings and a cottage. The building destroyed contained practi- calIy all of the recitation and study rooms. There was confusion at first but the boys quickly restored order and formed a bucket brigade. They did good work before the arrival of the fire department.
 The cause of the fire was supposed to have been sparks from a chimney. None of the other buildings was in- jured.