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The coast beacon., 1912-12-28

4 trio Of professional story tellers
we're in q coy corner Of the club
spinning yarns. Brown had just told
4 most unbelievable story and the 9th
er two glanced at each other question
ingly
well. assure you. gentlemen.
said Brown. ~ hadn't seen It myself
/ shouldn't have believed t.
''Hn- -h'm-welI,' said one Of the
two doubtful onee ~you must romsnn-
Der. old man. that We didn't ste re-
Tif-Bita
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28

that parcel post packages cannot be
accepted for mailing unless they bear
distinctive parcel post stamp and
have attached to them the return card
Of the sender A series Of distinctive
stamps is now in course OF prepara-
tion for this class of mail as required
by the law creating the parcel post
system. Consignments of these
stamps will be ready for shipment to
all postofices in ample time for the
establishment Of the new system on
New Years day.
The postoffice department has given
instruction to every postmaster in the
country to enlighten his patrons as
much as possible on the general sub
ject of the parcel post and especially
on the use 81 the Special stamps and
the necessary attachment of the re-
turn card The law requires that all
fourth-class matter mailed a.ter Jan
uary /, 1918, without parcel post
stamps attached shall be treated as
Held for postage" matter. Parcel
post packages will be mailable only
at postoffices. branch postoffices, let
tered and local named stations. and
such numbered stations as may be
designated by the postmasters.
It has been announced by Postmas-
ter General Hitchcock that nearly TO-
900 scales viii be required for use in
the parcel post system which Is to go
into effect January 1st. He has ac-
cordingly authorized the issuance Of
bids for that number. Two hundred
of the largest postoffices and their
branches viii be supplied with auto
matte springless scales. The next
class Of offices, numbering about TO-
900, will be given high grade beam
scale, while the four class Offices,
numbering about $1,000. will be fur
nished with the best spring balances
obtainable. each having capacity for
twenty pounds. These scales will be
used by postmasters to determine the
amount Of postage required on parcel
post packages The fact that many
Of the postoffices of the country are
now furnished with scales of a limited
capacity makes It necessary for the
postmaster general to make this very
large purchase Of scales capable OF
taking care of the parcel post busi-
ness. 1t is understood that this will
be the largest single order ever placed
for scales.
Rate on Seeds Not Affected.
1t should be said that the act of
congress which puts parcel post plan
into operation does not in any way
affect the postage rate on seeds, cut
tings, bulbs. roots. scions and plants
as fixed by section 4s2 OF the postal
laws and regulations
The classification of articles mail
able as well as the weight limit the
rates Of postage. zone or zones and
other conditions Of mailability under
the act Of congress, II the postmaster
general shall find on experience "that
they or any Of them are such as to
prevent the shipment OF articles de-
sirable, or shall permanently render
the cost Of the service greater than
the receipts Of the revenue therefrom.
he is hereby authorized. subject to the
consent Of the interstate commerce
commission after Investigation. to re.
form from time to time such classifi.
cation. weight limit. rates. zone or
zones or conditions. in order to pro
mote the service to the public or to
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28

You're a pretty old man to be beg.
GIN" said the lady to the man at the
back door.
Yes, ma'am,r replied the man with
his hat IN his hand.
Have you been begging all your
lifbf"
met rit ma'am."
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28
RATES or POSTAGE

Parcels weighing four or less manabe at the rate
OF one cent for each fraction of ounce regardless Of
distance Parcels weighing than four maabe
the pound rate shown by the following table, and when mailed
at this rate any traction Of pound Is considered full pound
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28
Pretty Good sian

Harry What reason have you to be-
ieve that She is beginning to take any
interest In you?
Albert-She took her handkerchief
ind brushed the dandruff from my
soat collar last evening.
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28
FIXING RATES
UNDER PARCEL
POST SYSTEM
Government Goes Into Business
Of Transmitting Merchandise
Through the Mails.
NEW LAW FULLY EXPLAINED

Country Divided Into Zones and
unIts for Purpose Of Fixing Charges
for carriage-No Package Weigh
Ing More Than Eleven Pounds ls
MaIIabIe Anything Properly Wrap
ped Which VIII Not lnJure Other
Mall May Be sent-
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28

He Goethe says one cannot alwaya
be hero.
She Well, since Iye come to know
you better ] am convinced that one
sannot always be a fool. either.
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28

*For full explanation Of the rates Of postage the Fs
Zone see the Parcel Post Guide.
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28

The following matter is declared un-
mailabIe by law:
Matter maniiestly obscene. lewd, or
Iascivious; articles intended for pre-
venting conception; articles intended
for indecent or immoral purposes; all
matter otherwise mailable BY law, the
outside cover or wrapper OF which
bears and delineation or language Of
libelous. scurrilous, defamatory. or
threatening character All such mat
ter, when deposited In post Office or
found in the mails. shall be withdrawn
and sent to the divisions OF dead let
ter5
intoxlcants, Polsons and iniiammabIe
Materials.
Spirituous. ylnous. matted, ferment-
cd. or other intoxicating liquors OF any
kind; poiaons Of every kind. and arti-
Giles and compositions containing poi
son, ponsonous animals. insects and
The coast beacon., 1912-12-28

Parcel post maps, with accompany
ing guides. are to be sold to the pub
lie at their cost, rs cents, through the
chief clerk Of the post Office depart
ment. In ordering maps care
should be taken to specify the post
office from which the postage rates
are to be determined.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
Fire Destroys Home.

Fire caused by an overheated stove
pipe lest evening DESTROYED the home of
shack in F1fty-frst street nortbeast.
The loss was $50. =
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
HELD
IN SLIGHT REGARD,
ASSERTS LOR|MER
Illinois Senator Again Insists
Governor Deneen Played
Hopkins False.

Counsel for the committee in the
Lorimer investigation today tried to
break down Senator Lorimers testi-
mony given on direct examination. The
special phase of the testimony, that was
under discussion related to who was
responsible for the failure of former
Senator Hopkins to win the election
at the hands OF the Legislature. Sena-
tor Loriner was asked many questions
by Attorney Marble as to the first sep
arate ballot and other early ballots.
Senator Lortmer asserted. on direct
examination, that It was Governor
Deneen. and not himself, that tied up
the legislature and prevented the Sc
lection OF Hopkins. On the first sep
arate ballot according to Senator
Lorimer, Governor Deneen kept If
teen votes from Hopkins which would
have elected him. Senator Lorimer
has insisted that Deneen, while pro-
Tossing support for Hopkins, really
played him falsa. He stuck to his
theory of the situation today.
Attorney Marble went over the full
list of the fifteen and questioned SEN
ator Lorimer in detail as to how De-
neen could have controlled each man.
tion this morning Senator Lorimer em.
phasized the fact that the primary cleo.
tion for Senator was given little aeri
Gus weight by the members of the Leg.
islature. He insisted that few were
Influenced by 1t. He recalled that Sen.
ator Hopkins had repeatedly told hin
that he himself would not withdraw a,
candidate in case he failed to ge
the plurality Of votes in the primary
Hokpins refused to agree with former
Senator "Billy" Mason that be woulc
withdraw n defeated in the pramary
Senator Lorimer told the committee.
Senator Lorimer admitte that the
three men who voted for Shurtleff or
the first separate ballot. in disregard OF
tn eprimary results. were close friends
Of his.
He insisted, however, that the tie-uI
was brought about not by his efforts
but by those Of Governor Deneen.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
NATIONAL TRADE
BOARD PRESIDENT
MAKES AN APPEAL
Asks for Greater Co-opera-
tion Between CONNER
cial Bodies.

With an appeal for greater co-opera-
tion between the commercial organiza-
uon OF the country. and proposing that
Tolls on the Panama canal be not made
50 low as to disarrange rates on the
transcontinental railroads, President
FRANK d. La lame, Of the National
Board OF Trade, made his annual ad-
dress at the opening Of the forty
second annual meeting Of the organiza-
ton today.
The meeting was called to order I'm
the red room Of the New willard at
l2:8o o'clock, with less than a score Of
delegates on hand.
The Special Program.
Referring to tomorrow's special pro-
gram for a discussion of corporation
questions, Mr.. La lame concluded his
address by hoping 1t would bring about
better understanding Of the Sherman
law.
Upon the program are resolutions on
the American merchant marine by the
Philadelphia Board of Trade, the Phila-
delphia Chamber OF Commerce, Phila-
Board Of Trade, and Washington hoard
or Trade; on national currency, by
dclphia Board OF Trade, Philadelphia
Bodrse. Philadelphia Chamber Of Com
nerce. Philadelphia Commercial Mu-
scum, Scranton Board of Trade, and
Wilmington Board of Trade, and on
various other matters.
Both tn, Washington civic organiza-
tions are members. The Chamber OF
Commerce delegates are Albert Schu,.
tcis. George Y. Worthington, p. r.
Moran. Frederick c. Handy. and A. D.
Prince. The Washington Board OF
Trade delegates are John Joy Edison
Dr. A r. Pardon. Robert N. Harper
and II. T. Newc0mb. Albert NJ. Read
a member Of the Washington Board oi
Trade. Is a member of the board oI
managers of the national hody.
The business session viii be continued
this afternoon and tonight. Tomorrow,
program will be known as Corporation
Day and will be devoted to discussion
Of the corporation problem. The annua
banquet will be held tomorrow night
and officers will be elected Thursda,
morning.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
Convict Freed Sunday,
Arrested Again Today

Arriving in Washington last Sunday
after having just been released from the
Atlanta penitentiary, James Rollins, col
ored, was re-arrested this morning on
a charge of carrying concealed weapons.
Late yesterday afternoon a colored
man entered the store conducted by
Louis Rubin at 4S Fenton place north
west. The colored man purchased some
groceries. and when he was handed the
package drew a revolver, pointed 1t at
Rubin, and told him to come outside
and collect his pay. The storekeeper
reported the affair to the police, and
today Policeman Curd, Of the Second
precinct, arrested Rollins.
Rubin and his son went to look at
the prisoner.
why, that's the man who stole our
horse and wagon two years ago." said
the son.
The police looked up Rollins record
and found that he had Just been re-
leased from the penitentiary after serv-
ing two years for stealing horse and
buggy. When arrested this morning he
had a revolver In his possession.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16

tend the basis Of comparison to radius
lit has been claimed by the machinists
tssf ss wns tssy ss
to the greater cost Of living In WASH
ington than in the other cities included
in the comparison. It Is believed. how
the difference between the highest rate
of pay in washington for the hitherto
first class machinist, as compared with
the corresponding rate of pay in
this Increased cost on Iivns TSs
highest pay of machinists at the Phila-
delphia yard is $362 per diem, and this
rate of pay Is governed by the local con-
ditions there. including the gun factory
at Nfcetown, commercial institution,
where the highest day rate of pay is
$3.50 for day Of ten hours.
Percentage of Employed.
"The PERCENTAGE of machinists at the
Washington yard receiving the highest
rate Of pay is abnormally great, ap-
proximating SO per cent of the total
number of machinists employed. This
percentage is far greater than the per-
centage in any civil establishment COM
parable to any extent to the Washing
'In Washington 1t has been found
that the percentage Of machinists re-
SciVhS tnc liSHest pay generally grant
ed In this city Is q per cent. In out
side commercial institutions, compared
with the Washington Navy Yard, this
percentage Is probably in no cases ex-
ceeded, and. in fact, In tho great num-
Der is much lower.
I'm addition to the 1915 rate paid
for machinists hitherto rated as first
class In the Washington yard, there has
long been a "a rate for special me-
chanics. This has been but little used,
however, partly owing to its having q
distinctive title, but the department be-
lieves that the rating of machinists by
classes having been abolished, and from
the fact that certain machinists at the
yard are undoubtedly doing specialized
ordnance work Of high character, II
would be justified in authorizing the
promotion to this pay Of a certain num-
Der Of machinists who are now practi-
cally continuously engaged in such spe-
cial work.
This promotion will be made from
time to time by the comma ndant until
there shall be a rational proportion es-
tablished throughout. At no time shall
there be more than one third of the ma
chinists of the highest pay, nor more
than a total Of two-thirds in the first
two highest paid ratings combined"
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
FIRE DRIVES 300
GUESTS IN PANIC
FROM OLD HOTEL
Historic Revere House
Swept by Flames Early
This Morning.

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 18.--In one Of
the most spectacular fires that has Wis
TIED Boston In years. the historic Re-
we're House, once the stopping place Of
PRESIDENTS, monarchs, and diplomats,
was wiped out Of existence early today.
More than 300 guests had narrow es-
capes from death and were forced to
fee to the streets in a temperature
below the zero mark, clad in the light
est attire. Nearly all lost their clothing,
ana were given refuge in adjoining
structures until they could be supplied.
For several hours It was believed a
number OF persons had lost their lives.
ono man, hysterically forgetting he
was not at his home at Lynn. Mass.
reported his wife and daughter mis-
sing, but later told the police they had
not been with him.
Servants. trapped on the top floors,
managed finally to escape, but a num-
Der we're 30 terrified by their expert
ence they hurried from the scene. and
were given UP as lost for some time.
One Fireman Will Die.
There will be one fatality, Hose,nan ].
kippenberger. who fell from q ladder,
"'uihb III tHt TtSCue ana was 80
badly injured his death is only a ques-
ton Of hours.
The fire started before daylight In one
OF the dining rooms.
Philip McGonagle. former councilman.
and David Noonan. private secretary to
Mayor Fitzgerald, who were passing,
sounded the alarm. They saw smoke
and a tiny tongue of fame licking its
way through the wall Of the famous
grotto room.
They rushed through the Railways
crying fire. Within a few moments, 15t
guests had fed. Firemen arriving DASH
ed at once to the top floors, where many
faces were seen at windows.
Built Years Ago.
Built many years ago. the hotel had
degenerated from it's former proud es.
tate and no longer sheltered fashion.
able crowds, but was still popular with
downtown merchants detained in the
city for the night and many travelinl
men. It's ancient fixtures and furnish
ings proved tinder to the flames ant
within fifteen minutes after the frs
alarm, all six floors of the hotel were
burning.
For some time after their arrival the
firemen devoted their attention to saw
ing lives and there were many thrilling
rescues. With scaling ladders, life line.
and other appliances the firemen hustled
the frightened men and women to the
street and finally cleared the building
Many Of the rescued were suffering
from inhalation of smoke and exposure
and q score had to be taken to the hos
pitfalls where they are being cared fol
In an effort to ward of pneumonia.
The loss will exceed $500 900
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
Six O'Clock Club to
Dine January q

Invitations for the first Of two dinners
to be given by the Six O'Clock Club Of
Washington. at the Arlington, Saturday
evening. January q. are being issued
today. Business men will constitute
the greater part of the guests.
The committee on arrangements con-
sists OF Capt James F. Oyster, A. Lis
McElroy, Isaac Cans, Harry Wardman,
James L. Parsons. w. w. Lanham,
Thomas s. Hopkins. George w. F.
Swartzell, Arthur c. Moses, and B. II
Warner.
The second dinner Of the season will
be given Wednesday, February q.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
SCALP |TCHED
SLEEP IMPOSSIBLE
Hair Came Out Very Much. Suffered
Untold Agonies. Tried Everything
and ltched All the More. Bought
Cutlcura Soap and Ointment. In
aWeek's Time Well as Ever.

oeo N. Chester st., Baltimore, Nd. --"Sev-
eraI years ago all OF sudden my scalp began
to itch My hair came out very much and
suffered untold agones. Every day II itched
more and more. Sleep was impossible.
tried rything could think Of, and II itched
oil the more. This lasted two weeks then
read about Cuticura Soap and Ointment so
bought cake Of Cuticura Soap and box Of
Cuticura Ointment. and after the second or
Was nice and clean, and my hair just as before.
had breaking out on my back not long ago.
II was ecsema. think. II would have given
ne trouble. an sure, but promptly used
CuticMa Soap and Ointment and now IL has
al disappcared." (signed) Mn. J. T. Leg.
Nov. 20, 1911.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
Colbert Jackson j.,
Convicted as SLAYER

Indicted on a charge Of murder in the
second degree, Colbert jackson. colored.
was today convicted in Criminal Court,
No. I. OF manslaughter in connection
with the death of Tucker Thornton. who
died August %, last, as a result of
blows inflicted with a club in the hands
Of Jackson.
Assistant Prosecutors James NJ. Proc
for the Government, and Attorneys Har-
ry A Hegarty and NJ. NJ. Doyle defend
ed Jackson.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
Requiem Mass Sung
For L. E. Cannon

Requiem mass for l.. r. Cannon. well
known composer Of Catholic church mu-
sic, who had achieved renown as q
choir leader. was sung at o'clock this
morning in the st. Matthew's Catholic
Church. Interment was in Mt Olivet
Cemetery.
Mr.. Cannon was Dor in ireland sew
enty-one years ago, and had been a
leader Of the choirs Of st. Aoysius' and
st. Matthew's Churches in washing
ton. He was leader Of st. Matthew 8
choir from 1878 until 1897.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
Legal Fraternity
IHStallS New Officers

At meeting of the Theta Lambda
Phi. a legal fraternity. last night, the
following officers were installed: Harvey
d. Jacob. worthy master; John H. Bit
tenbender, vice master: Benjamin H.
Schenck, warden; Humphrey Scotty
Shaw, keeper Of the rolls; Edwin Tyler.
keeper of the exchequer; Allen f.
Unger, guard Of the Senate. Chief JUS
tice White. and Associate Justices
Holmes, Day, and Lurton, Of the Su-
preme Court. are among the members
Of the fraternity.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
UNSIGHTLY PiMPLES ON FACE
Fer Ma,y Months. Cutcsr. Remed;es C,rs@.

237 z. 10th st., New York, N. Y.-"Y was
troubled with pimples on my face for many
months. They we're SO unsightly that wss
ashamed to 60 outdoors. doctored them
with everything in the market protesting to
euro pimples. However, nothing helped and
Thought would have to 60 through lie with
Q pimply face. At last friend recommended
Cuticura Soap and Ointment to me. Ibought
some. After using Cuticurs Soap and oint-
ment the cure was complete in fifteen days"
{6igned) Miss Sadonis Frank, Nov. 26, 1911.
Cutiours Soap and Ointment are sold
sverywhsse. Sample Of each mailed free,
With 32-p. book. Address, "Cvtieurs, !"
Dept. r. Boston. Tender-faced men should
shave with Cuticars Soap Shaving Stick.
The Washington times., 1912-01-16
Guatemalan Frontier
Conditions Improve

Minister Heimke. at San Salvador,
advises the State Department that the
minister Of foreign affairs has reported
to him that the situation on the Guate-
malan frontier has materially improved
The evening world., 1912-04-12

ths mon AsA continued 70 turn in %
and receive 10.
PAID 80 A MONTH TO KEEP m
$50 DEBT.
'rns loss OF go . month made II
more difficult each month TO bring In
the original $50. and once he fell behind.
Then the 'bawierout was introduced TO
him. Coming to the IRE house ono day.
painted up In the fashion they adopt.
she vilined him before his comrades.
ana ne paid up BY taking . nsw loan.
"whiie ne was carrying both loans his
case was taken to court and the con-
fesssd judgment was used AGAINST him.
The costs were Sis and a sheriff re-
ported he had M collateral. Then his
The evening world., 1912-04-12

pay wa easnishesd. ~ pay the costs
Of court and the nsw costs IN adj
tionai loan was taken out. and 1t this
stage Of the game he came 10 us. The
whole loan was dropped. but Il had cost
him more than 500 for 40.
Women are easy victims and pay up
to the uttermost when the professional
collector. the 'bawierout.' begins his or
her work before an once force"
The evening world., 1912-04-12

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Didn't you 20 on . wedding Jour-
ney7"
Couldn't afHord Il"
why not?"
The minister scarsd ne % that I
gave him . months salary for . fee"
The evening world., 1912-04-12
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The evening world., 1912-04-12

.AItntatt & On!
HAVE ARRANGED FOR SATURDAY:
A SALE OF MEMS FURNISHINGS
MEMS IMPORTED RlNcoArs
USUAL PRICES $500 & 1000 A. $1,000
MENs NECLlCEE SHIRTS. OF SILK MIXED FABRICS
AND FINE CORDED MADRAS. WITH SOFT CUFFS.
USUAL PRICES $3.50 & $50 S1.85
MEMS BABRICCAN UNDERWEAR
ANKLE Or KNEE LENGTH DRAWERS PR GARMENT. 42c,
MEMS MOTOR COATS CAPS AND GOGGLES ROBES AND
OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE IN STOCK At MODERATE PRICES
BOYS CLOTHING AT VERY MODERATE PRICES
Is IN REGULAR STOCK
SPECIAL MENTION BEING MADE OF THE FOLLOWING.
BOYS NORFOLK SUITS OF BROWN OR GREY MIXTURES, TWO
RMRsor nucxERsookERs At $500. $50, to.5o& 1880
BOYS NORFOLK SUITS Of LINEN At S4.25
BOYS REFERS OF NAVY BLUE SERGE WITH pErAcu
ABLE WASH ouRs . At $3.50
The evening world., 1912-04-12
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