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The Washington times., 1911-07-14
TELEPHONE RATES
Of DISTRICT GIVEN
TO TWO SUBURBS
Company Obeys Interstate
Order For Chevy Chase
and Takoma.

ID. c." telephone rates are now uni
versal among subscribers Of the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
in Chevy Chase and Takoma, Md.
Announcement to this effect was au-
thorized today at the office of d. S.
Porter general manager Of the COM
pany. 1t is the company's reply to the
recent decision OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission finding the company
guilty of discrimination in favor OF old
subscribers in Chevy Chase, and order
ing 1t to make rates uniform.
Same In Takoma.
The discrimination arose as a result
Of an old arrangement of rates. Sew
eral years ago subscribers in the "Bethes-
da district" were given a local rate of
$24 for singIe-line phones and SIS for
four-party line phones, but were charg-
ed toll to talk to Washington. When a
new exchange was built the Washing
ton rates were extended to the Bethes-
da territory, but old subscribers were
permitted to keep their phones at the
old rate.
Substantially the same condition de-
veloped in Takoma.
Last spring a Chevy Chase resident.
old rate, OH the ground that other peo-
pie in his district received It. His re-
quest was refused by the company and
he took his case to the Interstate Com
merce Commission, which ordered uni
The Washington times., 1911-07-14
Capitals Land Defenses
Are Being Strengthened

Extensive improvements In the great
gun and mortar batteries at Forts
| Washington and Hunt, which guard the
city's water approaches. are being made
by the army engineers.
All OF the changes have been carried
out in comparative secrecy by the War
Department Consequently. the details
of the work will not be made public. 1t
is known, however, that the firing rate
OF the great ten-inch guns has been al
most doubled by the installing Of new
hoisting and handling machinery in the
magazines.
In addition to the work on the forti-
fications proper. attention Is being given
to the land approaches and to the gen.
eral condition of the reservations on
either side of the river.
Though the two forts are within
twelve miles of the Capital. they have
no direct communication with the War
Department in this city. Until two years
ago the forts had communication by
telephone through a wornout wire laid
in the bottom of the river ct the time
of the civil war. This wire passed from
all usefulness shortly after the pseudo
attack by national guardsmen on the
Capital two years ago.
The Washington times., 1911-07-14

form charges. Hhis order has beer
obeyod by the company applying to tht
old subscribers the ID. c. rates, the
same as the new subscribers pay. AL
though the Takoma phones were not
included IN the Shoemaker case, the
company has applied the I'D. c." rates
TO the old subscribers there.
The new rates, which are the regular
Washington rates. are as follows:
Rates As Charged.
Six hundred incoming calls per an.
mum, direct line, $50. with cents for
each additional call; same on four-party
line, S36.
Eight hundred incoming calls per an
mum, direct line, s4s, with cents for
each additional call.
Thirty-seven subscribers in the Be-
thesda district and thirty-eight In the
Takoma district were affected. The old
subscribers will have to pay a higher
nat rate. but as against this they will
be able to talk to Washington without
extra charge. whereas they used to pay
10 cents a call.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
gave the company until July 15 TO make
Its rates uniform, and II is announced
today the changes have all been ef-
fected.
The Washington times., 1911-07-14
INSURGENTS BEGIN
TO DISSOLVE BOND
WITH DEMOCRATS
Whether They Can Get To,
gether On Tariff, Is Now
Open to Doubt.

The question Of whether the Demo
Gratis and insurgents in the Senate and
House, more especially in the Senate,
are going to get closer together or are
going to drift farther and farther apart
Is one that is the subject of much talk
about the corridors and cloakrooms OF
the Capitol these days.
Many signs have appeared lately that
the insurgents and Democrats in the
Senate are drifting so far apart that
1t is going to be difficult for them to
find a common basis on which to work
for legislation. In the recent debates
there has been much feeling displayed
between insurgents and Democrats. If
they fail to reach an understanding on
the different tariff bills their roads are
likely to separate more and more widely.
Senator Bailey of Texas, in a re-
cent speech, indulged in prophecy that
interested all that heard 1t. He de-
clared that If the Democrats did not
find a way to work with the insurgents
instead of fighting them then the upshot
would be a reunited Republican J4rty.
He declared that il would reunite on the
tariff and that the standpatters would
make some concessions downward while
the insurgents would do some yielding
upward. He thought the result would
be a reuniting of the Republican fac
tionS, and that the Democrats would
find themselves badly disappointed in
theeir hopes of breaking up the Republl-
can party.
1t is impossible to disguise the fact
that there are indications of the truth
Of the Bailey representations. A num-
Der OF Democrats are doing much talk
ing just now of putting the insurgents
in a hole" and putting them out of
business" They think the insurgent
failure TO support reciprocity will be
ruinous to the insurgent cause. This is
not true of all the Democratic Sena-
tors who are supporting reciprocity.
On the question Of an agreement be-
tween insurgents and Democrats on
some of the tariff bills which are up
this session, a good deal depends so
far as the political future is concerned.
The Washington times., 1911-07-14
City's New Poundmaster
Begins Duties Today

Emil Kuhn. the new Poundmaster,
began his duties today. Mr.. Kuhn was
appointed yesterday by the Commis-
sioners to succeed Samuel Einstein,
whose death occurred last week. For
several years he was employed as ele-
vator conductor in the House office
building, and was retired June 3. owing
to the change in Administration.
Prior to his coming to Washington,
Mr.. Kuhn was connected with the
Municipal government of Pittsburg.
The Washington times., 1911-07-14
s11.oo Niagara Falls Excursion.

July p, Baltimore and Ohio Route.
Special train leaves Union Station 7:45
a. m. Cheap side trips from Niagara
Falls and liberal stOp-overs returning
Other excursions August 4 and 25, Sep
tember and %, October 6.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-07-14

$1.a5 to Baltimore and Return,
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. Tickets good to return
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except the Congressional Limited.
-Advt
The Washington times., 1911-07-14
s1.oo Frederick and Return,

July 18th, Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
Special train leaves Union Station $40
a. m. See the Maryland National Guard
in camp.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-07-14

S2'oo Luray, Va, and Return,
Sunday. July 16, Baltimore & Ohio.
Special train leaves Union Sta. Sis a. m.
--Advt.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
.FANCIES OF FASHION
ouAlNTNEss SHOWN IN MANY OF
SEASONS MODES.
chanseable silks Most Appropriate for
Trimming That Just Now ls
Much Favofed-Embrold-
cry on Serge Dresses.

Ruches trim some OF the newest
silk frocks. The old fashioned double
box-pleating stitched In the middle
and pinked on the edges, is used to
edge sleeves. fichus and the edges OF
skirts.
The changeable silks are especially
appropriate for this kind of trimming.
They are quaint in themselves, and
when made with fichus and the new
self-trimming they hint OF grandmoth-
er's day-only they are much lovelier!
A charming frock brought from
Paris was Of blue and green change.
able silk. with a fichu OF very fine
tulle embroidered in blue coinspots.
The yoke Of the gown was OF plain
tulle, Sleeves were puffed and elbow
length. The skirt opened at the side
over ruffied underskirt.
Some OF the new tailored serge
dresses are showing broad bands Of
embroidery around the hips. Blue
serge is trimmed with light blue; red
with a brighter shade. and so on.
Lingerie frills Of sheer batiste or
net are used on many Of the serge
frocks.
A lovely white frock Of sheer linen
had heavy embroidery in beige colored
yarn.
Many summer. frocks have scarfs
designed for them. These are draped
around the shoulders in the form of
little nantes. One in soft liberty
satin was crossed at the back and the
ends finished with deep silk fringe.
For those in mourning, scarfs of
crepe lined with mousseline de sole
are worn.
Figured tulle over white silk is
used for little separate coats for
young girls.
Hats Of the cretonne are made over
little bonnet wire shapes, fitting quite
closely.
Natural colored pongee dresses are
trimmed with scarlet or bright blue.
This is particularly favored for young
girls who need simplicity with a sug.
gestion Of brightness.-New York Sun.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
AVOID TOO MANY CLOTHES
All Right to Be Well Supplied, But a
Surplus Is Neither Economy
Nor Sense.

A woman who desires to dress well
on a small income, and it can be done,
must learn first of all never to have
too many clothes on hand at once.
Let her buy the things she needs,
wear them out, and then buy others.
1t is better to have one well-ftting,
tailor-made suit, keep it vigorously
pressed and in order, wear it until it
shows signs Of wear, and then replace
it, than it is to have several inferior
suits. AS to large stocks Of under
wear, they are only an anxiety. If
not looked after frequently they grow
yellow. Styles, too, alter frequently
in underwear as in outer garments;
also human figures alter and grow fat
sometimes, and the treasured articles
won't fit when they are brought out
AS to shoes, 1t is better for the feet
and better for the shoes to have sew
eral changes and wear them in rota-
ton, but if shoes are kept too long
the leather is apt to rot.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
FOUND RIGHT PATH
After a False Start.
On $50 | began to drlnk coffee.

''In 1890 l began to drink coffee
"At that time l was healthy and en-
joyed life. At first I noticed no bad
effects from the indulgence but in
course of time found that various
troubles were coming upon me-
"Palpitation Of the heart took unto
itself sick and nervous headaches, kid
ney troubles followed and eventually
my stomach became so deranged that
even light meal caused me serious
distress.
"Our physicians prescriptions failed
to help me and then l dosed myself
with patent medicines till 1 was thor
oughly disgusted and hopeless.
Finally began to suspect that cof-
fee was the cause Of my troubles. ex-
perimented by leaving it off, except
for one small cup at breakfast This
helped some but did not altogether re-
lieve my distress. 1t satisfied me,
however, that was on the right track.
$50 l gave up coffee altogether and
began to use Postum. In ten days
found myself greatly improved, my
nerves steady, my head clear, my kid
neys working better and better, my
hearts action rapidly improving, my
appetite improved and the ability to
eat hearty meal without subsequent
suffering restored to me. And this con-
dition remains.
Leaving off coffee and using Postum
did this, with no help from drugs, as l
abandoned the use Of medicines when
I began to use the food drink" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's a reason" and It Is ex-
planned in the little book, THE Road
to Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, tFue, ana fun Of huhsan
interest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
HANDS WOULD CRACK OPEN

about two months ago my hands
started TO crack open and bleed. the
skin would scale OF, and the good
flesh would burn and itch dreadrully.
When my hands first started to get
sore, there were small bliAers like wa.
ter blisters which formed. They
itched dreadfully II just seemed as
though / could tear the skin all on /
would scratch them and the skin would
peel of, and the flesh would be all
red and crack open and bleed. Il wor-
ried me very much, as / had never
had anything the matter with my skin.
/ was so afraid / would have 70 give
up my employment.
MY doctor said he didn't think II
would amount to anything. But It kept
getting worse. One day saw piece
in one of the papers about a lady who
had the same trouble with her hands.
She had used Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment and was cured / decided 10 try
them, and my hands were all healed
before / had used one cake Of Cuu-
cura Ointment. I am truly thankful
for the good results from the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, for thanks to them
/ was cured, and did not have to lose
a day from work. I have had no re-
turn of the skin trouble" (Signed)
Mrs. Mary E. Breig, 1922 Brown
Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. u, 1911.
Although Cuucura Soap and oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cut-
cura," Dept. G X, Boston.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15

tracts also from the attractive and
harmonious effect OF the dressing "a,
BILE. Il Is much wiser TO have spe
cial receptacle for them.
A very pretty and useful hatpin
holder can be made by covering a
glass tube with ribbon. These tubes
can bo bought az many Of the large
shops. They are just long enough 10
hold the hatpins, are closed az the
bottom and finished az the top with
a little liplike rim. After buying the
glass buy ribbon TO match the deco
rations of your room just wide enough
TO make a cover for the glass by sew
ing two pieces together. The cover
may be either the length OF the tube
and put on smooth. or It may be
longer and shlrred on each side The
latter way is prettier, but II will catch
dust and must be frequently brushed
out.
At the bottom OF the case the rib
bon IL gatheral together tightly, anc
either a tassei sewed on or a bunch
Of bows OF baby ribbon. At the TOT
II is finished by hemming each piece o.
ribbon separately, not sewing the
pieces together. The hem must bt
wide enough TO come out beyond the
rim Of the glass. A long loop OF the
baby ribbon is sewed at the top o
each seam to hang the case up Of
one piece Of ribbon may be used. al
end sewed at each side. In eithel
case a small bunch Of bows is used az
a finish where the ribbon Is sewed.
When the ribbon case is finished
slip In the tube. which should be 6
close ft. II there is nothing in the
room that seems convenient TO hang
the case on It is a good plan TO buy 8
long brass hook at a hardware shoT
and screw II into any appropriate
place, such as a door or window
frame An important point to be re
membered is always to put your hat
pins in the case when taking them out
Of your hat. You will then never have
to hunt for the right pins for a certain
hat
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
1.-THE He'll You say"

dignity Of manner had she met the
unexpected! It was plain to be seer
that hers was a heart Of courage, mo-
easily broken under adversely.
And how could hope to serve her
What would this crew of hell-hounds
these merciless sea-wolves, permit me
to do? Trans-ship them upon some
passing vessel? Put into some iso
lated island port? This was scarcely
likely, for either act would involve
the danger Of an exposure they would
be little inclined to assume. / com
pretended already that it would be
according to their decision, and moi
mine. l had been plainly informed
how little my control extended oveI
their desires. And whittier were we
bound? Into what strange seas? Into
what species OF wild adventure? The
utter impossibility of keeping those
two concealed below for any length OF
time was clearly evident. Ship life was
far too restricted. Both Tuttle and
De Nova would naturally expect to
lodge aft, and it was a privilege they
could not easily be denied. Yet what
would they say, how would they act
when they finally discovered these two
unwilling passengers aboard? What
was my duty in all the circumstances
1t was all a deep, unsolvable mystery
yet out of its mist constantly foated
the appealing face of that woman
awaiting me below. l could not desert
her. l could not consider anything
except how / might best serve her in
terests, best protect her from the con
tamination of this hell afioat.
Three shadows suddenly darkened
the doorway, and Tuttle, accompanied
by De Nova and the big seaman named
Bill Anderson, entered. The second
officer nodded to me in genial fash.
ion, his white teeth cleaning, but
Anderson slouched surlily past and
dropped heavily on bench, his coarse
bulldog features devoid Of all express
sion, his square jaws munching the
tobacco in his cheek. took notice of
his eyes, staring straight out of the
window opposite, dull dog-like, deeply
sunken under thatched brows, his skin
like brown leather drawn tight, his
short red neck, and gnarled hands. AL
together he appeared repulsive
brute, no more easily subdued than a
jungle tiger. Tuttle sidled along to
the opposite side of the table, upon
which he placed a tightly rolled, yel-
lowish-backed paper, evidently a navi-
eating chart. AS watched him curl
ously, he suddenly pressed the point
of his thumb down upon the paper.
There's our first port, Mr.. Steph-
ems" he announced dogmatically.
There. where you see that red cross"
1 bent over, startled out of all as
sumed Indifference as l studied the
position indicated.
Longitude 110o 3O' west, and lati-
tude GO IT SOUTH" l exclaimed,
scarcely crediting either ears or eyes.
why, good God, man, that is almost
upon the antarctic circle!"
He nodded, running his long fingers
through his thin hair.
Right you are, sir. l guess there
won't be no warships a-trailin' after us
down in them latitudes; not at this
season of the year"
But there's nothing there!" con-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15

'T also discovered" went on, an.
gered by such abominable cant, that
this vessel we have captured is not
the Chilean Esmeralda at all, but the
yacht Sea Queen, owned by Lord Dar'
lington, and flying the English flag"
THE hell you say"
Moreover, / have not the slightest
doubt that you knew 1t from the first
Now l demand some explanation, Mr..
Tuttle. What does this mean?"
He stood leaning back against the
rail facing me, the disagreeable grin
gone from his lips, his half-closed
eyes glinting uneasily.
well, what of IT,"
"Only that we have committed an
act of piracy. Every naval vessel of
the civilized world will be used to hunt
us down. We shall not be safe on any
sea, nor able to land in any port of
the globe. If we resist we shall be
blown out of the water; if captured,
our crime means death. You have de-
liberately decoyed me into this affair
for some secret purpose of your own;
you have involved me in your crime,
and now insist upon some knowledge
of your plan, and an explanation re-
garding my future authority on board" i"
"Oh. you are the captain" sneering-
ly. What more can you want?"
Then, if 1 am, we will head direct
ly back to Valparaiso"
ooh, rather guess not" and Tut
ties eyes became instantly hard and
ugly. Nevertheless you're captain all
right, just SO long as you keep the
nose of the old girl pointed the way
we want her to 60"
That is it, is it?"
"Yes, that's exactly the ticket"
/ turned partially aside, glancing to-
ward the wheelman. The fellow was
leaning forward over the spokes, evil
IDENTIFY deeply interested in our contro-
versy and endeavoring to hear all we
had to say. Tuttle followed the direc-
tion Of my eyes, but with apparent in
difference.
"Oh, they all understand about it"
he remarked, carelessly. 'And now
guess maybe it's about time we gave
you the main points to chew on. Ifyou'll
step down into the charthouse, Mr..
Stephens, I'll fetch some things !
want to show you, an be along myself
in a jiffy. Then I'll spin a yarn that'll
cause you to come with us willin'
enough, or else you're a dam fool"
There was nothing else to do, and l
followed him down the bridge steps
to the main deck The charthouse
had its single door opening aft, and
was small, plainly built structure
painted dingy gray, with two narrow
windows on either side, and just
enough space within to contain a
deal table, locker, and three rude
benches. / sat down upon one of
these, filed and lighted my pipe and
waited in silence, gazing idly at the
chart pinned fiat on the table. 1t was
map of these waters lying off the
Chilean coast, and a vessels course
had been pricked upon it from Juan
Fernandez to Valparaiso, This did
not particularly interest me, and my
thought drifted naturally to the wom.
an impatiently awaiting my return in
the cabin. What a distressing situa-
tion for one of Lady Darlington's birth
and refinement! And yet with what
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15

tinued. staring incredulously at the
map. Nothing but fog and floating
ice. There is no land marked within
500 miles"
Just the same there's land there"
he retorted. positively, his thin lips
pressed together. I've seen Il; two
islands, an that's where the Sea
Queen pokes her nose"
l could merely sit back, staring at
the fellow, who remained leaning both
hands on the table, his glinting eyes
on my face
It's a rum yarn, Mr.. Stephens, I'll
admit" he said, slowly, his nasal tone
much in evidence. but It's all true.
sir, so help me, God Here's the
straight OF Il, an you listen quiet till
I get done. Then I'll answer your
questions as long as you've got any to
ask"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
Pat Was More Than Willing

A very pretty girl who recently re-
turned from Ireland tells Of an en-
counter with an Irish cabby in Dub
lin. She had started out from the
hotel to do some shopping, but de-
cided instead to make a tour Of the
city on a jaunting car. Arriving at
the first car stand, and having Sc
lected the smartest looking vehicle,
she told the driver that she wanted
TO engage him for the day" Pat,
never backward in paying homage to
beauty, earnestly replied "Begorra,
ma'am, you are welcome. l only wish
II was for life!"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
Thounht He Felt a Hop.

An Irishman went into a public
house one day and asked for a mug Of
beer in a great hurry, stating that be
was so dry that he thought he could
drink gallon. The publican told him
if he would drink it at one draught,
without taking the measure away from
his lips, he should have it for nothing
Agreed" said Pat, "and be the
howly st. Pathrick I'll do that
same"
The landlord then drew a gallon Of
ale, and slyly slipping a red herring
into the measure, handed it to Pat,
who eagerly raised it to his mouth
and drank away until the measure was
almost perpendicular The publican's
eyes followed the motion in astonish-
ment, and, looking in it, he exclaimed.
shaking the froth out:
Pat, didn't you feel something go
ing down with the beer when you
drank it?"
BE jabers," said Pat, 'T thowt
felt hop, sur"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-09-15
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with the Introduction
OF John stephens. adventurer a Massa-
chusetts man marooned by authorities at
Valparaiso, Chile. Being interested in
mining operations In Bolivia, he was de-
nounced by Chile as an insurrectonist
and as a consequence was hiding. At his
hotel his attention was attracted by an
Englshman and a young woman.
Stephens rescued the young woman from
a drunken officer He was thanked by
her. Admiral OF the Peruvian navy con-
fronted Stephens, told him that war had
been declared between Chile and Peru
and offered him the office OF captain. He
desired that that night the Esmeralda,
Chilean vessel. should be captured.
Stephens accepted the commission.
Stephens met motley crew, to which he
was assigned. He gave them final in
structions, They boarded the vessel. They
successfully captured the vessel supposed
20 be the Eameralda, through strategy.
Capt. Stephens gave directions sor the de-
parture OF the craft. He entered the cab
In and discovered the English woman
and her maid. Stephens quickly learned
the wrong vessel had been captured.
il was Lord Darllngton's private yacht,
the lords wife and maid being aboard.
He explained the situation to her lady
ship