And not many of the 27-inch sizes
were ordered; the majority of the
suits are fitted for more embonpoint.
Investigation by 'the commission
showed that surf bathing was regard
ed as a fat reducer, indulged in only
by large women. The bloomer skirts
for the municipal bathing suits will
be of the standard type-no hobbles
and no lavish colors being permitted,
polka dots even being barred as mak
ing stout women appear larger.
Wireless Carries 4,492 Miles.
San Franclsco.-It is claimed that a
world's record for wireless communi
cation between ship and shore was
made when a message was received at
a local station from the steamer
Korea 4,492 miles away. The local
operator heard a faint call from the
Korea. The message could be distin
guished: "Steamer Korea, 4,492 out;
all well." The operator repeated th:
message and received an "O. K."
France increases Navy.
Paris.-By a vote of 461 to 76, the
chamber of deputies has agreed on
the construction of two battleships at
private yards. The understanding is
that later units will be built at gov
ernment arsenals.
MEDAL FOR HEROINE
Girl Rescued Baby Niece From
Onrushing Train.
rwo Rolled Down Embankment tc
Safety-Story Reached the Inter
state Railroad Commission
Recognition Followed.
Fairmount, Ind.-Leaping in front
of a passenger engine rushing towards
her at the rate of 50 miles an hour,
Miss Nettle Caskey grabbed her baby
niece from the railroad track and the
two rolled down an embankr,3nt to
safety. And President Taft, in recog
nition of her heroism, has awarded a
life-saving medal to her and sent it to
her with a personal letter of commen.
dation.
