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The Washington times., 1913-01-29
THE TELEPHONE INVESTIGATION.

The Interstate Commerce Commission today is
sued its order for the investigation of the telephone
and telegraph business. 1t sets forth that informa-
ton mas been lodged with the commission that the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company and
allies are attempting to monopolize the telephone
and telegraph business.
The forthcoming inquiry will be different from
any other the Interstate Commission mas ever con-
ducted because it is perfectly plain that its devel
opments will greatly influence the rapidly growing
sentiment which favors naturalization Of wire
muncation facilities Thus far, in its various in
quiries into railroad rates and administration the
commission has had to take into consideration
the possible effect of its decisions upon an mpend-
ing policy of Government ownership.
In the matter of telephones and telegraphs this
rule does not apply. The findings of the commission
as to tine essential desirabty undesirability of
monopoly, as to the imitation of capitalization the
reasonableness of rates. the efficiency of service and
many other points will be considered by the public,
and by Congress, with the thought always in mind
of their bearing the problem Of public ownership.
The recommendation of Postmaster General for
public ownership; the example of nearly all the rest
of the world, REINFORCED by the British acquis
tion of the telephone service; the widespread
cern over the stupendous growth and power of the
wire monopoly that is forming in private hands; all
these things have made public ownership an issue
that cannot be staved off for long. II is going to
demand the attention of Congress very soon. The
more light Congress has, wnen that time comes the
better. The Interstate Commission will do the coun-
try and its excellent reputation great service if
it makes the most thorough and Illuminating inquiry
it has ever conducted.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
PARCEL POST GROWTH.

Cautions against mistakes which the public is
making in its use of the parcel post continue to come
with frequency from the managers of the new Serv-
ce Such are sticking on packages the wrong kind
of stamps, depostng them at wrong boxes and sta
TONS writing instructions other than the address Oh
the wrappers and so on.
to change the regulations. Special stamps are per-
fectiy needless.
The parcel post has come to stay. II is used more
every day. In less than faur weeks the business has
grown to such huge volume that the Postofice De-
partment is constantly driven to expand its facilities
for handling the Shipments Farmers, advertising
their commodities to be sent to consumers by MAIL
have found such a demand for their articles that
they nave been unable in some cases, to get enough
shipping packages
ALI those things. not to speak of the stunning
effect of the service the express companies,
give an idea of how the parcel post business mas
already grown and of how it will continue to grow as
the people of the United States become more familiar
with its advantages and more accustomed to its
workings.
No DOUBT, before long, We shall hear renewal of
e protest that the parcel post is running the country
town. 1t viii come from the same old sources that
always sounded that alarm: sources which had more
relation to the express companies than to the country
merchants.
II is going to be easy to get the parcel system
expanded and bettered, and the first move should
be increase of the weight limit to- say fifty pounds
That would make it real factor for bringing farm
and town closer together and reducing living ex-
penses
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
His Dream.

TT was o'clock in the morning and
the whole world was hushed in
i sleep. Suddenly there was pierre
ing yell. 1t was in the house of the
milkman. What could il mean?
The milkman's wife was reused from
her sleep by another gurgling shrek
Shaking her husband by the shoulders.
she awakened him.
What on earth is the matter with
you?' she demanded.
oh" he could only gasp as he wiped
the beads of perspiration from his brow,
i've had a most horrible dreamr'
anxiously.
II dreamed the pump had been stol-
en- answered the milkman.-Phila-
delphia Record
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
THE CULT OF AMERICAN FASHIONS.

The movement for American fashions seems to
be gaining substantial ground. How far the su-
premacy of ,tyrannical Paris will be shaken is of
course, doubtful yet; but it appears clear, judg-
ing from numerous articles in magazines devoted to
women, that a real revolt is on, which the hobbe
skirt and the sheath gown have helped to hasten
The whole dreadful plot is being laid before the
eyes of the harassed American wife and her shud-
dering husband. II appears that French modstes
maintain costly establishments in the Rue de la Pax
and the Place Vendome which exist to a great ex-
tent the largess of the American trade. 1t is to
their interest to change the styles often as pos
sble, and to make the changes so radical that the
wcarer of gown out Of style will feel mortified to
the point of buying new one..
The victim is compelled to discard her raiment
before she has had more than little wear out of IL,
in order that she may keep up with the procession
Tens Of thousands of dresses made of expensive
goods meet this fate every season. with the resultant
encouragement to extravaganza Besides, the way
things are going woman is almost forced to make
the question of dress the dominant one in her
thoughts, which ought to be occupied to greater ex-
tent with things that mean more to her and to her
family.
|: The general plan OF the movement seems to be
a drift toward conservatism of style, while cult
waiting beauty of line A mode which has something
more than novelty to recommend it will last longer
Even if there is change, it is not to be made so
sweeping that the old dress will have to be thrown
away at once.
Part Of the scheme is to drive nome the sugges-
tion that American women sometimes appear grotes-
que in costumes designed for the French and which
might look very well on the figure of chic Par
isienne. Dress ought to be expression of ndivid
ualiy, and it seems reasonable that anything ap-
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
s!|I|E!gp
Mr.. Jarr Gets Inside Facts
On Hop the Other Half Eat

THE boss had taken Mr.. Jarr out
to luncheon. Mr.. Jarr had asked
i for a raise of salary. Mr.. Jarr's
employer was one Of those eau
tious spendthrifts in business who will
take a man out and spend $50 on a
dinner for him while explaining why
they can't give him s. raise on ac-
count of the hard times.
Mr.. Jarr's employer knew Mr.. Jarr
wanted raise of salary: he knew Mr..
Jarr needed a raise OF salary; he was
aware Of the fact that Mr.. Jarr's sti-
pend had stayed at a fixed point for
ten years at the same sum. while the
cost Of living had almost doubled.
Mr.. Jarrs boss had felt the increa sed
cost of living with an expensive young
wife) also. He ha" :
the price of the goods he handled at
wholesale in consequence. He knew
Mr.. Jarr ought TO have the raise of
salary-bue he couldn't get his hand
open-the boss couldn't.
Consequently. every time Mr.. Jarr
broached the subject the boss took him
out to dinner. and over the highest
priced food and costliest wine, told Mr.
Jarr. with choking voice, how he 'just
kept his head above water and the busi-
ness going by manifold financial am
bidextrous feats.
Before Mr.. Jarr could get to the point
of telling his boss how he simply had
to have five dollars more a week or
quit the bosss own financial difficulties
would have Mr.. Jarr so worried that
the other would bc compelled to cheer
him up by opening a few more bottles
of rare vintage at about SIS vint.
Then the boss would buy a box, at
spectators prices. at the reigning thea
trical success, just TO keep Mr.. Jarr
from worrying any more over his (thc
bosss) troubles. In fact Mr.. Jarr would
get so upset after listening to his boss's
financial worries. that as he took Mr..
Jarr home in his limousine. it used
nearly to break the boss's heart to see
Mr.. Jarr so blue about II.
Mr.. Jarr had been keeping up
strenuous fight for his salary raise.
Every morning he went downtown de-
termined to get it, and every evening
the boss brought him home, with Mr..
Jarr fretting himself over the money the
boss was losing.
The prospect OF the s. week raise
was not very bright. but Mr.. Jarr had
had fifteen dinners and had been taken
to the theater afterwards, at a total
cost to the boss of enough TO pay for a
year the extra salary Mr.. Jarr had ask
cd for.
Much good that does me or the chill
dren'' Mrs. Jarr had whimpered that
very day. why don't he do the thing
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

preaching type ought to be adapted to the general
characteristics of the wearer.
If the American woman really wishes to break
from her bondage, there would appear to be little
doubt that she has the resourcefulness to do so in
time
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

heT.
What is your name" asked Mr..
Lipschutz of his client when the latter
came to him with the case.
James P. o'Brode," was the reply.
what is your middle name?'
Patrick"
"well. now, when Magistrate Gallag-
her asks you your name say James
Patrick O'Brode,' and don't forget the
Patrick"
sure, I WON'T promised the client.
When O'BTode was arraigned and
Magistrate Gallagher asked the first
question, what is your name?' the
prisoner said in stentorian tones,
James Patrick O'Brode, and don't fo--
get the Patrick"
He was discharged.-Phiiadel
Press.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
THIS& THAT
WRH Sometimes a Lite ofkhe Other

Are you wondering what brought OF
the cold wave? Elementary, Watson.
the suggestion that Congress advance
the baseball opening a couple of months,
this being-at the time he wrote, and,
for all We know, by the time you read
ideal ball' weather Think of the ex-
cellent paragraph embodied in that idea
going to waste because the weather
turned cold.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

1t seems that We have shamefully ma
Esned members of the committee on ball
room decorations, as it isn't true that
theirs is an easy job. They have to go
down to the station, March 8. to well
come Mr.. Wilson.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

A meeting of the Personal Friends
Club was held last evening to hear the
report of the membership committee on
the eligibility of new recruits" Fa-
vorable action was taken.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

The tax for a choice seat in one of
the Lafayette Square stands will be five
bones. exclusive, of course. of the doc
tors bill for treating the cold.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
What's on tie Program IN
Washington 7odsp

Meeting of Columbia CHAPTER, No. J.
Royal Arch Masons, (speciaD grand
visitation, tonight. -
The following L o. o. +. LODGES will
meet tonight: Eastern, No.Sf. and
Federal City, No. %. degree work;
Harmony, No. 8, and Friendship, No.
The following h. OF p. organizations
will meet tonight: Lodges-Mount
Vernon, No. 3; Union. No. - Pythlan
Sisters-Friendship Temple, No. q
Meeting of Harmony Castle, No. To-
Golden Eagles. Wisconsin avenue and
n street. Georgetown. tonight.
Meeting OF White Eagle Council. No.
4. I. o. r. NJ. Fifth and g streets
northwest, tonight.
Concert by the United States soldiers
Home Band Orchestra. stanley Hall
Meeting of washington Automoous
Dealers Association, Commercial
Meeting Of board of directors. WASH
ington Motorists Association, Graf-
ton Hotel S p. m.
Amusemeuts.
National-''The Quaker Girl" s:I and
S:l5 p. M
Beiasco--"Zaza," . and n. m.
Columbia-"The Sunshine Girl, sis
Chase's-Poiite vaudeville. as and Sis
Poli-Vaudeville. afternoon and. evening
Academy-"sis Hopkins" SIS p M
Cosmos-Vsudeville.
Casinor-Vauoeville.
Lyceum-"Bohemian Burlesqpers.- s:I5
and S:i5 p. M.
Gayety-.'Coilege Girl Burlesouers." s:is
and sis p. m.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

There is soon TO be with us. accord
ing to advance announcements, the
radiantly young and beautiful actress,
Maude Gilbert" Which is quite some
young, believe US.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

We're solid on the other hand. for
the suffragettes who are advising wom-
en- to give up bridge whist. Out O.
seventy-nine lady bridgewhisters o.
our acquaintance. seventy-seven are Sc
cretly tickled to death when They're
dummies, seventy-eight kick in with
their ace the first time their opponents
lead a suit, and seventy-nine win
9nesse for an opponents's king by, lead
ing away from the ace, and up 10
queen-jack. Suffrage for women, by
all means. But bridge whist and auc-
ton for men,.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Five cent nickel pieces" however,
nominated by the star" was refused
admission by a close vote.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

The lowering of the duty on Partisan
gowns hinges on whether these articles
are to be regarded as necessities or
luxCries-and the W. and IN. committee
asked the association of American tail
ors what 1t thought about it. Gliding
Goldberg, as you might say.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

The Democrats. ere the Senate
wrangle be ended. will probably sc;
their fill-o'-buster
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

II one of the Boy Scouts. who will
be assigned to assist the police in hand
ling the crowds on March 4, should
take a notion to handle YOU, would you
do the same thing we would?
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Official song of the insurance probe
And they went ram-bulling-"
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Firm though we are in our stand for
woman's suffrage, there are occasions
when we vacillate-oh, ever so slightly.
Mrs. Anita C. Brooks. for example, will
wear diamond-heeled slippers in the
suffparade.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

The president of the fruit trust prac-
ticalIy admits that his company is the
greatest little public benefactor tina,
this country ever has seen. The House
committee. we understand, has placed
an order for One halo, size u.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
DefenseIess Woman.

~ NE Of Blanche Bates most III
innate friends is telling a
rather funny story about this
clever actress. says the Toledo
Blade.
She came into my house one even
ing very much excited, and I said to
her: Blanche. for heavens sake, what
is the matter with you You. seem to be
all gone to pieces
Matter enough, she answered as
her voice shook with anger. 4 have
b, en- accosted by a man in the street
What did you do?' 7 asked.
"I hauled off and hit him in the
face. she, answered. and 1 said to
him: "Yof dog. would you speak to
a defenseless woman
"'And where was he when you said
this?' I again inquired.
Rolling in the gutter where he fell
when 1 hit him. she said In a sur
prised tone at my question
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Some Actress Is Right.

From moving picture ad in The
Times.)
Today: "Auld Lang Syne,' will
florence Turner in Title Role.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Add McCombs Club: Wilfred T. Webb.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

1 m not fastidious person;
I'm not of a nature to pick
For pictures of fruit in a dining room
suit
Me entirely; I haven't a kick
Some Bach on the parlor piano,
A casual volume of Hume,
Are definite proofs of Darwinian roofs
That rather enjoy in room.
never go looking for trouble;
i aim to be gracious and good;
I'm gentle and kind, with liberal
mind
But chiseI the line at BURNT WOOD.
CHEVY CHASE
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
Good Stories
He Didn't Forget.

TTORNEY EPHRAIM LIP
N Schultz recently had a client
~ who was to come up for a hear
ing before Magistrate Gallag-
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

If SO. you ought to be ashamed of
yourself. q. S. h.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
THE ENERGY MASTERS.

CLEMENT: "Admonishing a barber
to be sure not to baptize you in witch
hazel
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Arbitrary enactment that one must
be electrocuted, rather than hanged,
strikes us as unjust. A man should
have his choice. So broad-minded are
we. in fact, that We believe that the
privilege Of choosing should be extended
even to the following-and, furthermore.
We'll lend hand in carrying out their
wishes:
The man who uses CUTE"
The comedian in male quartet;
The man who hands out loaded
cigars;
The man who argues that big
league ball games are fixed;
The man who leads the laughter at
one Of his own jokes.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

G. II. j.: Telling the gas company
that you simply must have the gas
turned on by o'clock that evening"
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
WE'RE BRINGING THEM AROUND.

lFrom the Post
II was decided that the club uhe Young
Mems Democratic Club Will march in The
inaugural parade. Dark WATERPROOF
coats will be worn as uniforms.
The Washington times., 1913-01-29

Hanging will remain in vogue, after
all, and the chair will be the punishment
only for certain crimes Selectrocution,
eh?
The Washington times., 1913-01-29
THE LIMIT OF TOLERANCE.

Base, not inaug.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18
The.liar has lots of competition.

The liar has lots OF competition.
Men are like trees; they grow either
crooked or straight.
Do bad fish that bite on Sunday de-
serve to get the hook?
Monday, Columbus Day, was a holt
day at 81. Joseph's School.
Y. M HOLLAND HERRING in Bulk
at VOTRUBA'S CASH STORE.
Get your DISHES this week. Ask
about i'm. f. ASHLEY & co.
MARE FOR SALE-Enquire of Mrs.
A, Ashbaugh, East Jordan, Mich.
Mrs. c. E. Mills OF Ann Arbor was
visitor at c. S, Pinpeys the latter part
OF last week.
Ask about ATHENA UNDERWEAR
81 90 union suits in all styles.-M. E.
ASHLEY C CO,
Jordan Court, Tribe of Ben Hur, will
give Dance at the Sherman Hall next
Friday, October oath. Everybody in
vited.
Call at Gidley's Pharmacy and look
over their FREE PIANO. Play on it;
test it; and then enter your namein the
contest
HOUSE FOR RENT-Fiveroom
house with woodshed, City water in
kitchen. Stones Addition.-E. A,
L EWIS,
HOUSE WIRING--We are now pre-
pared to do your Electric Light Wir-
ing, either for new system or repair
ing. Work guaranteed to be first class.
GEORGE SPENCER.
FOR RENT--The residence on my
farm near Cooperage. House in good
condition, with good cellar, sheds and
well. Will furnish singe-line tele-
phone. Only 1928 per month IRA D.
BARTLETT.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the L. d. S.
Church will serve a Chicken Pie sup.
per in the church on the West Side,
Thursday evening, October 23rd, there
will be some Fancy Work also some
aprons on sale. Supper 10c and 2Oc
Everyone welcome,
A very beautiful, Irish-lace, hand
made lady's collar and cuffs, the work
of Miss Agnes O'Neil, was presented to
the Catholic Ladies Bazaar. They are
on exhibition at Miss G. Senecal's store
and constitutes one of the prizes at the
| Catholic ladies' bazaar next month.
Beautiful FUR SETS or separate
pieces at prices to suit all-$3.OO to
500. ON. E. ASHLEY g. co.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-10-18

Paul Schnelie OF Hitchcock was in
the city Friday.
w. M. Sheldon of Bay City is at the
Russell House.
Mrs. Robert Carson is convalescing
at the present.
Clyde Danforth returned from Beu-
lah last Saturday.
w. C, Walsh of Boyne Falls was in
the city, Tuesday.
H. /. Mcmillan was at Boyne Falls on
business Thursday.
Sam Robertson of Charlotte was in
the city this week.
Atty E. N, Clink was at Charlevoix
Friday on business.
Miss Grace Keenholts is home from
Clarion over Sunday.
A. M. Finney of Charlottesville, Ind,
is in the city this week.
Mrs. A. Cameron entertained the
Whist Club on Wednesday.
Miss Susie Blsha visited friends at
Horizons Bay over Sunday.
Mrs, G. F, Kimball, on the West Side
is visiting relatives at Alpena.
Mrs. L. Balch and Miss Belle Roy
were at Boyne Falls Thursday.
Fabian Lalonde left Tuesday for Pom
tiac where he has employment.
c. A. Brabant and Dan Goodman
were at Charlevoix on Tuesday
Mrs. A. Wood of Charlevoix is guest
of Mrs. M. E. Heston for a week.
M. King of Frederic was in the City
on business Thursday and Friday
The Boiler Inspectors of the Iron
Furnace were in the city this week.
Mrs. Elmer Grennon will leave first
of the week for her home at Detroit.
Miss jeanette Morrow of Central
Lake is guest of her sister, Mrs. T..
Joynt.
Paul, little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed,
Henry, is under physicians care this
week,
VIM Pickard was called to Traverse
City this week by the death of his
mother
Len Swafford will move his family
into the Fred Painter house next
Monday.
Mrs. John O'Neil of Phelps was
guest of her daughter, Mrs. F. Hipp,
this week,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Waterman and
Bert Holbeck aad wife drove to Petos-
key Sunday
Mrs. John Severance of Gaylord will
spend Sunday with Misses Agnes and
Carrie Porter.
Mrs. M. Misenar has sold her farm on
the State road to Mrs. St. Charles who
will occupy same.
VIM. Nanhazel, who is employed at
Charlevoix, was at home OVER Sunday,
; guest of his parents.
Mrs. Chester Thompson left this
week for Grand Rapids where she
joined her husband.
Jos. Cummins and family have moved
this week into their home just pur-
chased on Fifth street.
Mrs. Taylor of Green River, who has
been guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. Tyner
returned home Tuesday.
Mrs, Herman Goodman was called tt
Ubley, Mich, on Thursday by the i'll
ness of her grandmother.
Mrs. Love went to Traverse City anC
Sutton's Bay Saturday last callsd there
by the illness of a nephew.
) Mrs. r. Supernaw entertained few
of the school teachers af her home OF
) Third ST. Thursday evening.
Mrs. Jane Carver, of Elk Rapids
mother of Mrs. Geo. Bell, is expected
here today for an extended visit
DR., G. w. Beshtold was at Bellairs
Tuesday, to meet his parents who have
just returned from their trip abroad.
Mrs. Sarah Clifford returned to hel
home at Bancroft on Tuesday after a
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Geo
Miles.
Edith Ramsey returned from Trav
erse City this week, after two week.
visit with her brother, George, ano
family.
Atty E. N. Clink and the Misses
Belle Roy, Gladys Kenny and Versche
Lorraine drove to Charlevoix, Wednes
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-17

The Nell Gwynne room. with It's mag
nfficent ceiling. remained perfectly
preserved until the house breakers
took possession.
The house In Pail Mall chiefly asso-
ciated with King Charles favorite is
No. 70, since rebuilt and now occupied
by an insurance company. 1t was here
that the diarist Evelyn saw and
heard a very familiar discourse be-
tween the king and Mrs. Nellie" as
they called an impudent comedian,
she looking out Of her garden on a
terrace at the top OF the wall and the
king standing on the green beneath
It."
While he was waiting for tne COM
pletion OF Carlton house the Prince
Regent lived In Nell Gwynne's old
house In Pail Mall place and he used
to watch the extravagaht magnificence
Of his splendid place rising over the
way. 1t was pulled down in 1927 and
the eight Ionic columns facing Pail
Mall were used in the facade or the
present National gallery and are
familiar objects Of that frontage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-17

w ASHINGTON.-After having de-
w destroyed something like $780,
100000 in real money since May, 1912.
Miss Louise Lester ot the treasury de-
partment still likes her job. although
1t is messy" one. and hopes to keep
ut II for some time to come.
Miss Lester is a member OF the COM
mittee on the destruction Of mutilated
money. Her fellow members on the
committee are Messrs. u. l.. Adams,
chairman; ]. n. Fite and William M.
Meredith
Every day shortly after nine o'clock
In the morning a big automobile truck
backs up TO the treasury and takes
aboard six or eight trunks. Every one
of the trunks contain half million or
more OF dollars in real money, the
bills being cut in halves.
Accompanying the truck is car
riage from the bureau OF engraving
and printing. Into this climb Mr..
Adams and Miss Lester. At least two
members of the committee must keep
the money in sight at all times.