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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-21
City Cab Services
huxiliaries of Vice.

emf drivers; to secure passengers upon
any public highway, and rate of fares
which will not exceed % cents mile.
The rate in London is equivalent to III
cents, while in Paris it is 10, for better
service and protection than can be Sc
cured in New York for 50 cents mile,
with the almost absolute certainty OF
added charge. Miss Loeb and those who
have assisted her, including woman
agents of the Travellers Aid Society, are
able to prove that in many instances the
cab services in American cities are in
direct cooperation with the white slave
traffic The new bill now being consld-
cred in New York will provide for rigid
system of inspection and registration OF
all cab drivers and the revoca ton OF any
license which has been in any way
abused The Improvement of the pub
lie conveyance system has been under
consideration in New York for three
wears, but the women interested have
now received the positive assurance of
Mayor Gaynor that the reform shall be
brought about. y woman recently has
been made chairman of a public safety
committee in New York Her first eff
forts We're toward securing the electric
signs at all stations Of the elevated rail-
roads indicating the next stop and signs
in all marlborough transit cars giving
names of subway trains and destinations.
This will prevent many strangers from
being lost in the city or from missing
connections on account or uH1aMfilarlty
with the car service.
The work of women for public health
is one of their most important and most
valuable public works. The fight against
tuberculosis has been brought about
largely by the women. In Detroit Mrs.
Clara B. Arthur has led the fight in her
state and now is director of the Anti
Tuberculosis Sssnatorium, as We'll as sec
rotary of the state association and of the
Detroit organization. Mrs. Arthur also
is a believer in the necessity of public
baths for the health of a city and has
worked so earnestly to secure them that
the first one opened in her city was
named 1.-THE Clara" in her honor.
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afraid of Hearst; He's Alive.

Doesn't the gentleman think, inter
rupted Representative Bartlett of Georgia,
that it is democratic heresy TO connect
jefferson with Hearst?'
\ ripple OF applause greeted this, and
Mr.. Mann continued:
You democrats don't applaud that out
where YOU can be published. You are not
afraid of Thomas Jefferson. because he's
dead. but YOU are afraid of Mi hearst
because he is alive.
Some day We will read in the papers,
oppose, of another reconciliation, IN
which Mr. Hearst will figure. But 1t VIII
not be a real reconciliation. 1t VIII
be a. Clark-Bryan reconciliation.
n roar of applause came from the re-
publicans Speaker Clark seated at the
desk. looked around with a little embar-
rassment. His face grew red, and he
pounded the desk with his gavel.
"The House will be in order he shout
ed. but the words were lost in another
round of applause. in which both sides OF
the chamber Joined.
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Art NeedreWOrk 'sSDOts"

Children'S Dire S e s.
ready made, Of fine
French lawn, with pink
and blue chambray
kes: stamped for
solid embroidery: ages
2 to 4 years. E0Nf~
S1.00 value.
Hats; good quality
linen; stamped for the
new French embroidery
work. S1.00 val EMc
Infants Pillow Gov
ers. of fine handker-
chief linen: stamped
for solid embroidery
work. 75c val EMC
lie
Infants + i b s: fine
quality linen: stamped
for French en-
broidery wOrk k. 1Mc
19c value. 5000.
Guest Towels, of good
quality buck: stamped
for solid embroidery
work. 19c val DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-21

A woman of many responsibilities is
Miss Rose Moriarity of Elyria, Ohio. who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-21

Republican Leader Arouses
House in Criticism of Demo-
Gratis, Past and Present.

Discussing democrats. past and pres
ent Republican Leader Mann set off
some political pyrotechnics on the floor
Of the House today. during a debate that
ended with the approval of an appropria-
ton providing for the new Department Of
Labor mileage and miscellaneous eXpen-
ditures.
Thomas Jefferson. William r. Hearst,
Speaker Clark and Secretary of State
Bryan were referred to by Mr.. Mann
in the course of a caustic criticism of
the House democrats.
Representative Willis of Ohio endeaN-
orCd to have printed iii the record the re-
cent letter of William X. Hearst. discuss
ing President Wilson's visit to the House
and a letter of Thomas Jefferson on the
same subject. Representative. Fitzgerald
of New York objected. Thereupon Mi.
Mann took the floor.
The gentleman objects, he said. to
printing letter of Thomas Jefferson. the
putative father of democracy. Demo-
cratic doctrines have evidently wandered
far from those of the days of our faith
or
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These new 36-inchwide Habutai
Silks. with printed Dresden and
Bulgarian designs. are the new
est and daintiest for dresses.
waists and Innings for sheer
materials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-21

This 36-inch- wide Crepe de
Chinois. of crepe weave and SOFT
finish, is very desirable. 19c in
stead of S2.225 yard--because only
in silver. copenhagen, navy and
black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-21

Double-width Silks Bro h
Crepe de Chine, Meteo;s, Plain
Charmeuse and Meteor Silks,
Broche Satins. Every new shade,
guaranteed S225 to $3.50 values
at S1.S5 per yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-21

Women are acting as judges of minor
courts in number of cities and towns
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A bill now is before the New York al
dermen providing for the abolition of
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
UNITE IN EFFORT TO
REELECTION
Continued from First Page


te used by certain members of the Dis
trict Committee, there is no means of
telling when some dangerous measure,
menacing to the interest of the city,
will be sneaked through" declared Capt
James F. Oyster, former president of
the Board of Education. former presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce. and
one of the civic leaders of the District
Captain Oysters attitude is similar to
that taken by hundreds of his business
confreres throughout the city. Business
and professional men realize that the
fear Of such practices as those used by
the members of the committee who vot-
ed on the Crisp bill might atrophy the
commercial and financial life of the Ma
tional Capital. Who wants to invest in
anything of such uncertainty? they
unanimously inquire.
Letters transmitting copies of the
resolutions protesting against the bill
which We're passed by the committee
Thursday. were sent to President Wilson
today. IT is understood that this action
was taken In the natJlre OF an appeal
to the President.
Every Senator and Congressman was
maile'l copies of tie following letter also
"At meeting CT directors and officers
of The Washington Board of Trade.
Washington Chamber Of Commerce and
Retail Merchants Association, the ac-
change in, THE half-and-half principle OF
the act of 1878 was adopted unani-
mously."
The letter is signed by Mr.. Singleton.
as chairman, and c. ]. Gockeler. secre-
tary. for the following committeecien;
Chaplin Brown. Adds B. Browne, r. P.
Andrews, NJ. D. Rosenberg. Col. George
Tuesdell. Theodore w. Moves, and John
Joy Edison.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
Amendment to Prevent
Financial Depression

An amendment has been made TO The
currency bill 10y the Senate which las
attracted almost 10 notice. bht which
p"m"cratic leaders say will prevent any
possibility Of a financial depression OF
serious sort wnfle organization OF
The new banking system is under way.
Tnis amendment extends the life Of
the Aldricli-Nreeland emergency cur
Tency act for = year and at the same
time reduces rates of taxation on such
currency so this tax shall be per cent
he FIRST three months and after that
graduated up to s. The rate fixed In the
law now is per cent for the first month
and is graduated from that to per
"Cnt. These figures are considered al
most prohibitiye in some quarters
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
PHONE FACTSSENT
TO CONGRESS TODAY

Replying to inquiry contained in the
resolution offered by Senator Norris Of
| Nebraska as to what preferences are
given members of Congress and Govern
ment officials by the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company, the Pub
lie Utilities Commission. in a report to
Congress today. says United states
Senators and Representatives, members
Of the Cabinet, army and navy officers,
field employees of the geological survey.
and the secretaries Of the above offices,
etc. who are nonresidents of Washing
ton. d. c.. are. upon the completion OF
their duty in Washington, permitted to
cancel their contracts upon payment OF
the proportion of the annual rate which
covered their service up to the time OF
leaving.
No comment is made by the commits
sion upon this practice.
In answer to the query. Under what
law is the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company permitted TO operate
its business in the District?' the re-
port says there is no such specific au-
thorization. The presence of the COM
pany, IL is said, has been recognized
by Congress, however. In several Oh its
acts.
the commission In shown by the report
which answers in detail the question
contained in the resolution. The total
humber telephones in use IN the District
on october 81, was 1888. 80
The total number of telephones In use
by the United states Government Is now
4.3oa for which the Government pays an
nually $76,92.0s fer equipment. For toll
messages q total of $50. q was paid
The District mas in use 1,152 telephones,
fol which, according to the report It
rays So, 7a0.15 annually.
The authorized capital stock of the
company is $l5,00O,000, and the amount
issued $13,00O,000. The Bell Telephone
Company of Pennsylvania is given as
the owner Of $s.O00.000 worth of stock.
and the New York Telephone Company
of 5000. 900. The amount of capital
stock actually paid in In cash, according
to the report, was 500. .07243.
The amount Of capital stock issued for
property other than money is as fol-
lows "$2. 600 issued for the purchase
OF all the property. rights. privileges,
ETC.. of the National Capital Telephone
Company Of Washington and of The
Telephone Exchange Company S9,I46.926--
81 issued to the Bell Telephone Com
pany of Pennsylvania in exchange for
equity in certain real estate in the cities
of washington and Baltimore and for
certain securities and bills payable, etc.
The report states that such informa-
ton as relates to stock transa ctions and
the values Of the properties received
for the payment of stock cannot be
verified by means now available to the
commission.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
Battalion of Huerta's
Men Desert to Rebels

HERMOSILLO. Sonora, Dec. 9.-!\n
entire battalion OF federals. consisting
uf 10 men and fifteen officers, yester-
day deserted General Ojeda's garriso:i
II Guaymas. marched to Cruz Piedrs.
and signiiied to the constitutional!st
''ommander at that place their desire
TO Join Carrnaza's s army
The men assert they We're impressed
INTO the service against their will. and
the officers say they have at no tine
i'eeu in sympathy with Huerta, and
embraced the first opportunity to come
over 10 the coustitutionaIists
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
HaIf-and- Half Attack
Deferred for Holidays

Developments in the House today in
dicated that there will be no assault;
on the half-and -nalf plan. as provided
in the Crisp DILL, until after the Christ
mas holidays.
Chairman PaSe, of the subcommittee
IN charge of the District appropriation
bill. said today hs would move to set
aside the regular District day calendar
on Monday and to continue considera-
ton of the budget. Under previous
plans. the Crisp bill would have been
in order On Monday, but it is now be-
lieved that the entire half-and-half fight
will go over.
made on the District bill, and Mr.. Page
desires to continue work on IT on Mon
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 20.-Another
determined attack on Tampico by the
rebels, heavily re-enforced in num-
bers- arms, and ammunition was
considered inevitable here today. Re-
newed fighting at the seaport was ex-
pected any hour.
Latest reports in the capital were
that the rebels, carrying eight big
guns were advancing on Tampico.
The besiegcrs, it was semi-ofiicial-
lv stated, have obtained an additional
car OF rifles and two cars of powder,
together with two cars of dynamite
and eight locomotives.
Their plan is to blow up all means of
retreat open TO the federals, which
and az the same .i.ne cut o. the ap-
proach OF re-enforcemenCs, and then
make a concerted attack on the town
Propcr.S
The oil companies have emptied all
the big oil tanks in anticipation of the
renewed attack.
The Mexican Government said that
Rear Admiral Fletcher, commanding the
American squadron off Tampico, and
Iacitly directing the international fleet,
has orders not to interfere in the next
assault on Tampico and a fight to the
finish is expected.
The rebel advance on Tampico is re-
garded as the explanation of yester-
days dispatches from Vera Cruz that
Fletcher and Rear Admiral Sir Chris
topher Cradock had ordered the Ches-
Ter and the British cruiser Suffolk. then
N Vera Cruz. to proceed at once to
Tampico-
EmiIiano Zapata, the rebel leader. who
is camped at the very door of the cap
ital, has visited Mexico City with i'm
punity two or more times within the
last few days, according 10 the police.
He visited an old sweetheart on each
occasion. The police have not arrested
the girl, hoping that Zapata will come
back.
Difference of opinion between General
-iucrta and Enrique Goroztieta. minis
ter OF justice. is all that withholds u
decree ,confscatinE all the property OF
men engaged in the revolution. inClud-
,nE valuable mines, farms. and fac
tories of the Mddero family and others.
and the holdings of the deputies jailed
~ HueTta
The dictator proposed the decree, il
learned. but il is strongly opposed
~ Goroztieta. II was expected today
,nat Huerts would overcome the min
ister's objections and Issue the decree
0ithin few days.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
SPAN|SH-MEX|CAN
!, ISSUE NOW ACUTE
Ambassador Riano Denies That
Spaniards Have Taken Part
in Politics.

The issue between the Spanish gov
eminent and General Villa, leader of
the rebel forces at Chihuahua, grow
ing out of the rebel generals confisca-
tion of Spanish. properties, was sharply
drawn this morning by the Spanish
embassy here Ambassador Riano,
through the state Department issued
a statement denying THAI the Span
isrds in Mexico have taken part in
politics there.
When the outrages against the Span
ish residents at Chihuahua were re-
ported friends of the Constituencies
insisted that the Spaniards had brought
down upon themselves the wrath of the
rebel leader by their open friendship
for the federaIs. II was further re-
ported from FL Paso, Texas that the
Spanish refugees from Chihuahua made
public demonstrations favUring inter-
yention in Mexico by the United States.
This latter statement, the Spanish am
bassador has informed the State De-
partment. is also without foundation,
as well as any suggestions that the
Spaniards committed other acts of
questionable propriety with refernce 10
Mexican politics.
This morning the department re-
ceived from Chihuahua confirmation of
the reported confiscation of the Spanish
properties. Villa defends his expulsion
of the Spaniards on the ground that,
had he not sent them away the populace
would have massacred them
Villa is evidently worried 1t is stated
in official advices that although he eX-
cuses his actions on the ground that the
Spaniards were participating In political
affairs. he will permit to return those
persons who can prove themselves guilt
less of participation" and that these
will be given indemnity for their
losses" Villa denied that he has issued
orders for the detention of women and
children refugees.
The Navy Department received this
morning from Admiral Fletcher a wire
less stating that conditions were quiet
at that port, but that the United States
scout cruiser Chester and the British
gunboat Suffolk are enroute for Tam
pico from Vera Cruz.
Rail and telegraph communication be-
tween Monterey and Laredo is reported
as being completely cut. The State De-
partment reports the safety of the fol-
lowing Americans about whom inquiries
have been made: Messrs. Newell and
lagrange, now at Tampico, and How
ard V. Thomas, w. II. Caron, j. j.
Dawson, N. Clagett, and David L.
Crawford.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
Commander J. CIa. Smith has been

Cemmander .. Sies smitn nAs .
elected senior vice commander OF
Gen. Guy. V. Henry Harrison Chap
ter, Army and Navy Union. Other
officers chosen Tor the year: are
Joseph Robinson. vice commander;
William ii. Dishman, adjutant; w. T.
Conray, paymasIer; N. j. Henderson,
quartermaster; Emmett Preston. Of
icer of the day; John Wiggins, officer
of the guard: Frank c. Foote, chap
lain, ano the Rev. James E. Ennis,
Eugene Lee. Frank Coalman, John
H. Paynter, and Lloyd F. Webster,
members of the executive committee.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
Famine in Japan.

YOKOHAMA. Dec. 2o-FaiIure Of the
rice crop and bad luck among the fish
sries have brought about famine in
l.orthern and eastern Japan. Thousands
of people are in want, stsving off star
alton with nuts and roots.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
BATTINGAVERAGE
WONHIMFREEDOM

CHICAGO, Dec. .2O.-"What
is your batting average" in
CURED Judge Sullivan of
Charles Schramm, thirty, who
claims to be a shortstop in the
Southern Michigan League,
when Schramm was arraigned
on the charge of stealing an
overcoat.
Two hundred and eighty
seven,s answered Schramm.
Discharged" said the court.
You can't be very bad with a
batting average like that"
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
City News Notes

sportsmen along the upper reaches
of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal are
seining the canal pools. left when the
water was drawn off for the winter.
In this way many valuable fish are
saved, which would perish if left in
the pools.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

George Saundcrs, cOiored. twenty
years old. Of 1900 Wisconsin avenue
northwest. and Ashmund Baker, aged
thireen. were injured Friday night
when a wagon in which they were
riding was struck by a Tenleytown
car at Wisconsin avenue and Ellicott
placed and demolished. Baker was in
jured about the legs anG body and was
taken 20 the Georgetown University
Hospital. Saunders was badly shaken
up, but did not go to the hospital.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
Christmas week Will he q busy tin

at strangers Home" Shiloh Baptist
Church. More than twenty-five bas-
kets Of good things will be sent out
on Wednesday. The Rev. ]. Milton
waldron will preach at the special
Christmas services to be. held
o'clock Thursday morning.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

Many chiidrcn from the Eaton
School will take part in Christmas
play entitled The Spirit of Christ
mas" this afternoon at the House of
Play, 4e3 N street southwest.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

ScOres OF ChffNtmas dOnAtiOns TOT
the poor of the city were given by
mernters- of-tlse- ,Washington Normal
School A AIumnf Association at a meet
ing held in the yyflson Normal Schoo!
Friday night. Miss NJ. r. Parkman
led a discussion on modern poetry,
and papers wers read by Mrs. Henry
Fuller, Miss Edna Ellis, and Miss
Sara Koenigsberger.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

The chief and warrant officers of
the Washington Naval Station, will
give an informal hop" at the Wash
ington Navy Yard tonight at $50
o'clock A big attendance of the
younger social set is expected.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

The luncheon given by the women
of All Souls Church. in Old Masonic
Temple Friday will be repeated today.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
An .ddres. nmrIifyins tn. wrong.

An address imI'IifyInE fhe "rOngs
pcrpetrated on the colored race was
the feature of Il mass meeting held
to protest against race segregation in
the District at the Israel Methodist
Church last nigh. The meeting was
held under the auspices of the Sen
tinel, an association composed of
cOlored women.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

Fire early today did el00 damage
to the junk shop of Edward Mullen,
1909 B street northwest. The cause
of the fire was not learned.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
FoII.vvtur consitera ton of the cues

Following confederation Of the cues
ton OF permanent quarters the meet
ing of the Indiana Society. to be held
at o'clock this evening in the Per
petual Building Association hall,
at Eleventh and F. streets, will he de-
voted to sociaoility and a musical
program. The officers Of the society
are Victor l.. GarTigus, president, and
Kate S. Curry, general secretary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-11
WOODLAND

Mss Olivia Keilholtz Of Folcroft, Pa I,
was an over Sunday guest of her sister,
Mrs. W. Poisg.
The Official Board Will meet az the
home of Mr.. c. s. Abrahams, Saturday
evening.
Song service and Epworth League was
held at Hopewlel Sunday night in charge
Of Mss olive Jackson.
Mr.. VIM. Rea gave most inter- sting
report from the Epworth League Conven-
ton, which was enjoyed by all present
In the morning, Rev. A. L. Gray, who is
on furlough from India, preached. AS
this was a Harvest Home Service, the
tables looked very nice with the fruits
of the land upon them. This donation is
to be sent to the Free Kindergarten in
Baltimore.
Miss Annie SINNERS received first pre-
MUM on the following articles, which she
sent to the oxford Fair: Pillow shams,
eyelet embroidery, bureau scarf, eyelet.
sideboard cover, eyelet and luncheon
doth.
Mrs. Clinton Jackson has returned
from two weeks visit in Philadelphia
Mrs. John Cullen returned Monday
from Glenolden, Pa, where she has been
fer :wo weeks.
Mr.. Arthur SINNERS. of Baltimore, was
at home Sunday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-11
PORT DEPOSIT

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Mcdowell,
Mrs lizzie ChOate, OF Haddon Heights,
N. j., ana MIR. JACOB l.. ButchenharT, OF
Philadelphia, spen, sunday win Misses
butChenhart.
Mrs. B. l.. S.e5b!ng and Miss Evalyn
Ste5bing spent Sunday with Mrs Edith
Maclntire, IN oxford.
Mr.. P. f. Tome, of Baltimore, spent
last Saturday in town
Mrs. Elmer Vanneman, of Havre De
Grace, spent last sunday with Mrs W. F.
Kidd
Misses 4. Es.eila Bu,chenhart and Bes-
sic Nj. Taylor attended the Epworth
LLeague Convention held last week at
Brsdywine Church. in Wilmington, and
we're entertained Ly Rev, and Mrs. F. F,
Carpenter
Mr.. Paul Alexander of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Clemson.
MIR. ANA Mrs. William Carson and Miss
Mary Carson were guests lasl week OF
Rev. and MIS-. lompkinson, in Whining
ton.
Mrs. william Rechefus spent last
Thursday n philadelphia
Miss Brock, of Oxford Pa, gave quite
a display OF her fall millinery al the Wo-
man Exchange last Thursday
Mr. w. =. Cameron spent several days
this week with Mrs. w p. Cameron in
Stratford, " Y, where she has been
critically ILL.,
Mrs. John Bond has returned from quite
a pleasant visit with her daughter Mrs
Mitchell, in Germantown, Pa.
Mr.. X. p. McCienahan spent Tuesday in
Baltimore
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hurlock, of Balti-
more, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs
John Holm
MIR. and Mrs. William Campbell and
children are spend ng this week in Bati-
more with MI. and Mrs. Philip Becker.
Mrs. Fletcher Hopkins, of Darlington,
Md, spent several days last week with
Mrs. Lewis Kirk.
Mrs. A J. Holm ana Miss Mary Brum-
field spcn; Wednes lay in Baltimore.
Mr.. j. Roman West has returned to
Rockaway, y. Y, after spending two
weeks with his mother and Mrs. John
MrClenahan.
Misses EdIh Lamm, Myrtle Armstrong
and Bertha Mcdowell were Belair WISH
tors last sunday.
The Port Deposit Ministries are getting
in good shape to give a show some time
in the near future.
Mr.. William Clmp5ell was made one
of the Trustees of the Tome NJ. l.. Church
at Trustees meeting Tuesday after
noon.
Dr. + l.. iofecker, District Supt, will
conduct Quarterly Conference at the
Methodist Church, Friday, October 10, ut
30. 4 full attendance * 7,auu4gtcd