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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-18
OFFICIAL
DEFENDS RATE PLAN
Mr. Bethel Testifies System OF
Charges Has Approval OF
Authorities.
PORTRAYS GROWTH HERE

Arguing that the rate plan under
which the telephone service of the Dis
/, trict has been developed has the APP
prevail of public service commissions,
trade bodies, Legislative committees and
subject. +. II. Bethel, president of the
| Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company. today continued his testi-
mony before the District committee of
the House against the Lewis bill for
experimental governmental ownership
of the local telephone system.
Using specially prepared maps, Mr.
Bethel showed the development of
Washingtons telephone facilities,
! pointing out that in 1904 Congress
, enacted legislation enabling the COM
pany to proceed with the development
of its business and that during the
an increase of $50 per cent in the num-
her of telephones in the District. Every
other white family in Washington now
has telephone, he said.
Record for Last Year.
AT the end of last year." he said
there We're 10000 telephones in the
District of Columbia
OF these, approximately $4,000 were
classified as residence telephones and
$4,000, incldng the telephones used by
the government, as business telephones.
OF the $4,000 and more telephones in
the District of Columbia, some $500 are
used by the federal and District govern
ments. While the government uses over
10 per cent of our telephones, II pays
to us less than per cent of our revenue,
the total payments for lines, messages.
Sw1tchboardS and telephones producing
an average of S13 per year per telephone.
@ r,1nn he led 1EAay
80. 1916, the tax bill of the company i'll
the District of Columbia was s110, 426.4S.
which was S19,0S365 in excess of the
total amount collected for service rem
dered.
Our cities in telephone development
are far in advance of the cities of other
countries. The rate comparison mao.
by Mr.. Lewis was not complete in that
he wholly ignores the lower rates in til
schedule, but quotes the top rate, which
rate covers less than one-half of one
per cent of the individual line tele-
phones in service in the city.
Rates in Washington.
THE average rate in Washington for
the year just ended was S34 per tele-
phone. the lowest rate being s24 pc.
annum for residence and $40 per annum
for business service. 1t should be un-
derstood that the schedule of rates pub
lished in the telephone directory. begin
ming with s36 for 500 messages for in
dividual line service, applies both to
business and residence service, and it
should be further understood that the
company keeps for service rendered
nothing beyond the schedule rate 70
the actual number of messages sent.
For instance, if a subscriber con-
tracts for 200 messages for which the
rate is S102. and uses but 600 MESA es,
for which the rate is s36, the difference
between the two rates-S102 and S36-
in amount $66. is refunded to the sub
scriber.
Points to Farmers Report.
Mr.. Bethel called attention to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-18
A.P. 0'CONNOR'S BIRD
WINS PIT GAME HONOR
Exhibit Featured at Poultry and
Pigeon Show Is a Large One.
Other Awards in Glasses.

The 1900 or more birds on display at
the fifth annual exhibit of the National
Capital Poultry and Pigeon Associa-
ton last night were treated to some
thing they could not have found in the
peaceful circles of the barnyard in the
shape of music produced by the fifty
three piece band of the local Boy Scout
division. led by Prof. Schlosser of Balti-
more. Perhaps the strains of MY
Country, 'Tis of Thee made the pit
game cock owned by Andrew p. O'Con-
nor of SO street stand a little straight
er, for this bird won first place in his
class.
Cassidy and Hanna of Benning took
second place. The pit game exhibit,
which is being featured at the show. is
large one. In the hen division Mr..
O'Connor was again first. Cassidy and
Hanna secured first place in the cock
erel division. Edward T. Tally of 3412
Brown street was first in the pullet di
vision. William f. Holmead of Land
over, Md, had first pen in this class.
The firm of Wood & Mcmillan was the
only entrant in the Black Sumatra
class and made clean sweep of all the
places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-18
Wins Four Places for Leghorns

F. D. Bussey of 1929 18th 81 eet won
the first four places in the S. C. Buff
Leghorn class in pullets. William f.
Tip of Mount Rainier, Md, won first
hen and cockerel honors. The Locust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-18
NEW HOPE STIRRED
}PEACELEAGUE
Much Encouragement Given by
Great Britain Supple.
mentary Note.
ENGLISH PRESS APPROVES.

Great Britain's supplementary note
simplifying the entente reply to Presi-
dent Wilson's peace note has given
much encoura cement to American Off
Gals who are looking forward to some
sort of league of nations to preserve
peace.
Although the principal portions in
Foreign Minister Balfour's note, deliv-
cred to the State Department yester-
day. are designed to Justify the sever
ity of the terms set forth by the en-
tente in their reply to the note of
President Wilson, the formal accept
ance in principle of some sort of ma
tional sanction force behind
treaties and international law IS re-
garded as of great Importance.
Next Step Not Decided.
1t has been stated officially that Pres
ident Wilson's next step has not been
determined upon. Many officials be-
lieve the terms of the British note may
AFFORD the opportunity for a move to-
ward the establishment of some such
national sanction, even if it be with
the view of having it come into force
after the close of the war.
officials are watching carefully for
public expressions abroad on the sub
ject. Any steps will of necessity be
most carefully chosen and while it is
admitted that the perfection of any such
arrangements may be well in the future
the references in Minister Balfour's note
are regarded as encouraging.
Hope Vain Without Force.
LONDON. January IS, 1925 am
Commenting on the note of Foreign Sec
rotary Balfour supplementary to the en-
tente reply to President Wilson, the
Manchester Guardian says:
"The most notable words in Mr.. Bal
four's dispatch are those in which he
speaks of the American proposal for a
league of nations. The war has shown
that no international law is of the least
avail as a protection against a power
interruptions enough to disregard it and
strong enough to despise the condemna-
ton of neutrals."
The newspaper expresses the the be-
lief that there must be force behind
international law and thinks this is
contemplated in the American pro-
posal of league to enforce peace.
But what is necessary in discussing
the matter with Americans" says the
Guardian. lis that we should make
them realize that the whole thing were
breath and words, unless they. along
with the rest of US, are prepared in the
end to put force into execution.
The league must examine, discuss and
hnd methods of adjusting national diff
ferences. and not merely maintain
order, but facilitate progress. The idea
is great one and with Mr.. Balfour's
note IL has made one further step toward
general acceptance"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
MRS. VAUGHN TO TEACH
NEW WAYS OF ECONOMY
VIII Demonstrate How to Serve an
Entire Meal without
Use or Exec.
MAKES MEATLEss DISHES


a Southern woman has been In New
York for one month studying the
methods employed there for the con-
servation Of food after a six weeks
teaching course in North Carolina
Her namo Is Kate Brew Vaughn, from
Nashville. Tenn. II there is one woman
better fitted than another to teach
Southern women regarding cookery
and housekeeping. Mrs. Vaughn Is that
one The Times Dispatch has secured
Mrs. Vaughn for the week of Septem-
Der for six lectures and practical
demonstrations to be held at the Ma
sonic Temple. and this course of lee
lures and demonstrations Is intended
to help the Southern woman TO use
intclligcntly the information that is
being sent out by the government In
washington and through magazines
and newspapers.
Conditions In the South are essen
TALLY different from those In the East
and North. and the same methods are
not applicable here nor productive of
good results. Corn meal has been
used In the South In 30 many ways
and for 80 long that Southern house
Keepers know many ways OF preparing
II unknown to tho New England house,
wife. Right along this line much Of
the agitation OF food given in tho
magazines Is applicable only I'm the
North and East. Mrs. Vaughn Is going
TO take many OF these same ideas and
SoutherniZe them. as 1t were, for Rich
mond women. Instead OF teaching the
preparation OF planked steak and beau
tiful. but expensive dishes. Mrs
vaughn Will teach the preparation OF
meatlcSs dishes and the use OF dishes
that do not deprive the soldiers OF
food. Wartime bread need not neces-
sarily be dry and tasteless because ono
uses no white -four: ginger bread may
be made almost as good as tho expen-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
YESTERDAYS ENLISTMENTs
One Moro CoIored Applicant Appears
for Army Medical Department
Navy Secures Two.

One More CoIored Applicant Appears
for Army Medical Department
Navy Secures Two.
One moro colored applicant put In
his appearance yesterday at the local
army recruiting station for the med
teal department. He was readily ac-
cepted and sent away to Fort Thomas
last night. On the whole yesterdays
work was very satisfactory to the Of
ficials. yet many more men arc still
wanted.
Following is the list for yesterday:
Leo w. Wells, Abbeviile. S. c.. in Troop
D. First Virginia Calvary: Shirley f..
Germany. Of Roanoke, In Ninth Com
pany. Coast Artillery Corps; Emmett
C. Hartley. I114 North Twenty-second
Street. in Headquarters Company. First
Virginia Field Artillery: William C.
Enscore. OF Richmond. in Company A.
First Virginia Infantry: James B..
Machle. Sill North Twelfth Street, in
aviation section signal reserve corps:
and Tom Carter. colored. OF Louisa, in
the medical department.
The navy succeeded In securing two
apprentice seamen. both being sent to
Norfolk this morning. They are: Hugh
Chaplin Marshall, OF Stuart. and Elton
Ross Marshall. of Amelia Courthouse
There was little activity at the ma
rtne corps recruiting station yesterday,
as only 4 limited number OF applicants
were received. Thomas r. Cushing. at
Winston-Salem. n. c., was the only re-
cruit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

to join his regiment. Company D. Signal
Corps. at Long Branch. y. J.
Mrs. G. Harvey Clarke has returned
from visit TO Chevy Chase. near Wash
ington.
Mrs E. L Bass and her daughters.
Misses Dorothy and Helen Bass. are
spending some time at the Lowe Cot
tage Ocean View.
Mrs. Waller Scott and her daughter.
Miss Jellis Scott. are at Cape May. y. J.
William l.. Prince. OF the Richmond
Academy. has returned from attending
the summer session at Columbia Uni
versity. New York City.
Mrs. p B. Wilson has returned from
a visit to Charlottesville and a motor
trip through the Valley OF Virginia.
Colonel r. " Worshaw. who left Mon
day night for Danville to inspect and
instruct Battery r. has returned to
regimental headquarters here.
Mrs John r. Anderson. Jr.. OF 1922
Stuart Avenue. left yesterday for a
two weeks stay at Natural Bridge
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Stop! Why Suffer When
Maltogen Will Make
You Well Again?

It has been instrumental In helping
hundreds OF Richmond folks to regain
their appetite. strength. vigor and
health. II your system is out Of order.
you suffer from indigestion. loss of ap-
petite, nervousness. mental and bodily
fatigue, try a bottle OF this tonic build
er to-day. You'll notice a decided i'm
provement with the first few doses. Sold
and recommended in Richmond Ivy the
following reliable druggists. Paragon
Pharmacy. Hord's Drug Store. T. A.
Miller CO.. Washington & Early e
stores). L. T. Wright Drug Co., Burnetts
Drug Store. Allen Ave. Pharmacy, FAR
ley's Pharmacy. kern's Pharmacy and
one good store in each town.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
RICHMOND NOT FAVORED
FOR BANkHEAD HIGHWAY

DANVILLE. VA. August 23.-R. L
Dibrcll. one of the delegates who at
tended the Lynchburg Bankhead High
way meeting, stated to-day that
the published report that the meeting
Endorsed the sand hill section as that
over which the highway shall be
routed was in error. He stated that
the sense OF the meeting was that the
road should como through Lynchburg,
DanvilIe and Greensboro. in the Pied
mont section and not via Richmond,
Petersburg and Durham, which IN
known as the sand hin section.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE
ORGANIZED AT BON AIR

BON AIR, VA. August 2S.--At .
meeting Of tho citizens of Bon Air,
held tonight at the pavilion. a Homo
Defense League was organized. Tenn
porary officers wero appointed and q
committee was named to report on
next Tuesday night on plan for per-
manent organization and ominations
for officers. Thirty-one members have
been enrolled. and each one Of these
will solicit others to join tho COM
mand. The organization committee Is
composed Of L. 8. Hazen. Colonel r
>,c'. burlington. John Christian. James
q. Patton and Eorward Bentley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Misses Leila and Annie Wilson, of
o6o9 West Grace Street. arc visiting
their aunt, Mrs. John a. Johnston, at
Three HIS Warm Springs
Lieutenant G.. Stanley Clarke. eftor
q furlough OF ten days. has left to Join
his regiment. the Twelfth Field Ar
t!llery. United States Army. stationed
at ST. Asaph's. near Washington.
william T. Reed. Jr.. returned Sat-
urday from a trip TO the Buffalo Lithia
Springs.
Captain Oscar Randolph United
States Army. and Mrs. Randolph, OF
Lexington, are In Richmond for short
stay.
Sergeant Alexander W. Roun..ce. who
has bean home on a furlough, has left
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
TOBACCO TRADE; FALLS
IN LINE WITH MOVEMENT
Especial to The Times DispatchJ

DANVILLE. VA. August 28.-The
Danville tobacco trade fell in line to-
day with the movement on foot to Sc
cure contributions TO the Red Cross
from the tobac o planters by asking
them TO donate Il pile or tobacco. the
purchase price Of which shall be de-
voted to the organization. The trade
unanimously Endorsed the proposition
and committee with power to act
was appointed 20 make all necessary
arrangements and to bring the matter
to the farmers attention
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Bntter e In.nect.d.

DANVILLE. VA. August 2s.-CoI-
onel T. NJ. Workman. OF Richmond. was
In Danville to-day and he inspected
Battery Z. field artillery. Colonel
Workman has given Danville the first
offer to raise the band for the first
regiment and twenty-five musicians
were called for tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Southern Rnil,p, Earning,

Estimated operating revenue Of the
Southern Railway system for the third
week of August aggregated S2.3lsyls.
as compared with s1,926l35 for the
corresponding period of last year,
showing an increase of $3e3.7S3. ac-
cording to figures announced yester-
day by Comptroller A. H. Plant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
CAMP LEE PRESENTS
SOME BUSY SCENES
Omcers Arriving Daily aud being Reg
fstered md Assigned to
[Snacinl to Tho rines-Disnatch1


Quarters.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch1
PETERSBURG. VA. August 2S.-
Very busy scenes have been witnessed
at Camp Lee during tho past two or
three days In receiving. registering
and assigning to their quarters and
command tho 1000 officers arriving and
destined for training the regiments Of
tho new national army which VIII
begin to arrive next week. There is
perfect system in all this work. While
the quarters are not luxurious. they
are comfortable, and good meals are
furnished.
Among the conveniences installed at
the camp are a post-office in charge Of
experienced clerks. telephone ex-
change. two telegraph offices and ax-
press Office. 1t Will not be long now
before everything will be moving
smoothly in the new military city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

OF much interest to society here and
throughout the State is the marriage
VI Miss Charlotte Barker and Lieuten-
ant Richard Booker Easley IT, s. A.,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Easley.
ot this city, which was quietly cele-
brated in New York City Thursday of
last week. The bride. who formerly
made her homo In Tennessee. has
lately resided in New York with her
uncle, who Is an Episcopal Clergyman.
Both bride and groom arc widely re-
lated. and their wedding is an Inter
esting event of tho late summr".
Lieutenant and Mrs. Easiey arc now
at Fincastle, thu home of the formers
grandfather. Colonel Cary Breckin-
ridge. where his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John C, Easley. are on n visit. From
Fincastle they will go to Chickamau-
ga. Ga. where Lieutenant Easley will
be stationed for the present.
Wedding OF Interest.
number OF guests from Richmond
VIII attend tho marriage Of Miss Jane
Harwood Cooke. daughter Of MIR. and
Mrs. Lucian Howard Cooke. and Samuel
King Funkhouser, son OF the late DR..
a p. Funkhouser and Mrs. Funk
houser. Of Iiarrsonburg. The cere-
Inony will take place this afternoon at
o'clock at liollins ih the presence OF
a small company of relatives and
friends.
hfturns from the Nerth.
Edwin C. laird. Jr.. who has been
visiting the family or Dir. and Mrs.
James o. Winston, at their country
home in New York State. has returned
To his home in Chesterfield County. He
also spent few days In New York,
Philadelphia and Washington. en- route
for Virginia
Prominent wedding.
q marriage of much interest TO So
ciety In Richmond. which was cello
brated in New York Monday evening,
was that OF Miss Eleanor Eyster.
daughter Of Mrs. George S. Eyster. Of
Charles Town, W. Va, and Captain
Charles Moore. United States Army.
son Of A. Moore, Jr.. OF Berryville. Tho
the presence Of tho Immediate families
The bride has frequently visited in
Richmond as the guest OF Miss Mary
Johnson. Captain Moore is a graduate
of the Virginia Military Institute. and
related to distinguished virgInians in
Clarke County.
Leaving for the West.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Felger. OF S04
North Avenue, Barton Heights, Will
leave the last OF tho week for Findlay,
Ohio. Mr.. FclEcr has recently accept
ed a psotion In Findlay. where he goes
10 make his home. Mr. and Mrs. Eel
ger will! spend Sunday in New SPRING
OF Mr.. Felger.
Attractive Card Party.
Miss Hazel Deanc Clark Of Roanoke,
entertained at cards last Wednesday
afternoon. from to o'clock. III honor
OF her guest. Miss Jane Haymore. OF
Chattanooga. Tenn. Miss Ciarkl guests
included: Misses Haymore. Elizabeth
Wright, of Richmond; Miss Strattan.
OF Lynchburg; Miss Corinne Lockett:
Miss Nina Quinn, Mrs. Glenn CGkey.
Mrs. John Wilson. Mrs. w. A Clarke.
Mrs. Mary Stuart and Mrs. J. +. Pat
terson.
70 Entertain Troopr.
a brunswick stew" to be given by
the women OF the South side. CO.
operating with the United Daughters
OF the Confederacy. for the New York
troops. will sc held this afternoon at
Forest T-ill. from to o'clock. in the
picnic PAVILION.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

Imagine young man whose mother
brought him up like toy Pom until he
was twenty-one and then she died."
Imagine young man raised in the serene
calm Of an isolated cathedral town, a young
man who couldn't bear the thought of
missing his weekly manicure. Imagine
that young man in first line trenchl
And then imagine what Locke. with all
his whimsical satire, with all his brilliant
painting of word portraits, with ali his
grasp Of vital situations, has done with a
start like thati
Get the September GOOD HOUSE
KEEPING SO that you can read this novel
from the very start. Get it for John
Galsworthy's powerful short story, "The
Juryman,' and for the other splendid &C.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

sive cake. and whole meals may be
prepared without the use Of eggs, but
ter or rich milk. The school opens
next Monday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
at the Masonic Temple
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
New Deputy auarines.

II. Z. Henncssey qualified yesterday
before City Clerk Ben T August as a
deputy in tho Office of High Constable
w. Fl. Wyatt. Jr. He has already as
sumed his new duties
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

ton by Eleanor HaI1ovveIi Abbott, Sinclair
Lewis, and Wallace Irwin.
And get 1t, TOO, because there 10 an en-
tirely different side Of GOOD HOUSE
KEEPING-a helpful, useful, SHE, as dis
tir,ctive as its hction-a side expressed IN
such articles az Tho Y. M. c. A. and tho
War Department" by Secretary Of War
Baker, Homes from Home" by Ethel
Watts Mumford, Women and the Liberty
Loan" by Mrs McAdoo, TEL Them ITO
Knit"by Gertrude S. Mathews, and Some
thing for Every One to Do" by DR.. Harvey
w. Wiley. Get II because, with Ill its
charm and entertainment, thic magazine
most clearly and comprehensivcly pictures
the part that the women of this country
must play if we are going to win this war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

i.
Temperature. II: humidity, so: wind,
direction. southeast; wind. velocity, 8
miles; weather. clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

whenever William Locke writes novel
When he writes novel is like view of grips
glinpsed in the flare of shell fire And when he
novel about the codded type of Egshman
proud essence of all that dgned in British Ke-wen
The Rough Road and it in September GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Local Temperature.
Lornl Rainfall,


Rainfall last twenty-four hours. None
EXCESS in rainfall since March L.. 394
EXCESS In rainfall since January /. 800
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Returns From the North.

Edwin c. laird. Jr., who has been
visiting the family or Dir. and Mrs.
James o. Winston, at their country
home In New York State. has returned
TO his home in Chesterfield County. He
also spent few days in New York,
Philadelphia and Washington, en- route
for Virginia
Evening journal., 1917-04-19
seek $4,000 here
FOR Jewish RELIEF

The sum Of $4,000 is expected from
Delaware as this States sare of the
Jewish Relief Fund, according to DIR.
Samuel A. Rabinowitz, rabbi OF the
Temple of Truth, who represented
Delaware at the recent National Con
ference In New York. Activities for
raising this sum will be begun soon.
That Wilmington will line up TO
the confidence placed in 10 and do It's
share for the benefit of humanity is
evident from the interest displayed by
Jews as well as gentle residents of
the city
Or. Rabinowitz. who conferred with
former Ambassador Morgenthau con
cerning Delawares stand in the cam
paign writes in part.
81 wish ! could impress upon you
as IL was impressed upon us at the
conference yesterday. how terrible the
conditions are. and how urgent the
need for funds is Immediately Men
| like Morgenthau wept when they only
limited at conditions-and they appeal
to America to wake up to their re-
sponsibilitles. And let US remember
that our president Is behind our cam
paign. as well as all leading patriotic
American Jews.
May God bless the work OF our
/ hands. so that we may do our full
share in the divine work OF healing
the wounded. OF feeding the starving,
of clothing the naked and of helping
our people to free themselves"