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Evening star., 1919-09-06

Continued from First Page.)
such a contention. in language 50
plain that it cannot admit of argu-
ment."
After quoting court decisions in sup
rort of his position. Mr.. Gardiner
continues:
''1f the increase in value of this
property, as indeed the increase in
value Of all properties. should be dis
allowed by this commission as well as
by other regulatory powers. it would
necessarily result in the destruction
return allowed them would not be
tain the property in a proper, useful,
healthy and prosperous condition.
"One fact must be constantly before
US. and that is. why are we endeav-
oring to ascertain the value of this
property?
Can it be said that this valuation
is for any other purpose than as the
basis on which to determine a rate
what will be a fair return to the in
vestors-what the property should
carr?
IF the rate which the commission
shall hereafter allow is to be based
upon the value of the property. then
now, may l ask, can the value OF the
property in 1914 be controlling upon
the commission?
IF the commission is to value the
property as of 1914. then why not fix
another arbitrary date. and so let US
value it on the date of compile ton of
the improvements Of the property, to
wit. about 1896?
Evening star., 1919-09-06
Should Ascertain Value.

So
of the opinion that Congress intended
that this commission should ascer-
tain the value of the property of
every public utility in the District of
Columbia In order that the commits
| sion should intelligently and fairly ar
rive at deter mination as to what
should be allowed by way Of earn
ings to the company"
The greater part of Mr.. Gardeners
| report is taken up with the other item
| of disagreement between himself and
his colleagues-their failure to allow
for the full price paid by the Rock
Creek Railway Company (now the
Capital Traction Company for the
Washington and Georgetown railroad,
December 81, 1896.
Commissioners Brownlow and
kutz eliminated the sum of $515O,O 900
from the purchase price of $10.750, 600
MIR. Gardiner contends that this sale
was made In good faith and with the
| authority OF Congress and that it is
not within the authority of the COM
| mission to set the consideration aside
at this late date. He quotes extern
sively from the Consolidated Gas case
| in support of his position.
The Commissioner says. in part:
The question arises as to whether
or not this contract should have been
recognized and the amount of DUR
chase and sale contained therein al
lowed by the commission in arriving
at the cost Of the investment to the
! present stockholders of the Capital
traction Company and representing
distinct item of value in the final
determination of the commission in
arriving at the fair value Of the prop
erty OF the company by the commits
sion.
/ Amendment to Charter.
'On March /, 1895, the Rock Creek
Railroad Company secured from Con-
gress an amendment to it's charter,
by which II was authorized to con-
tract with any street railway COM
pany owning or operating any inter-
secting line. for the purchase Of any
iintersecting line or lines and to oper-
/ ate the same in connection with its
original. and in case of such q con-
tract it might provide the means nee
essary by an increase of it's capital
stock not to exceed the actual con-
that only one fare should be charged
over all the lines affected and tha,
any such intersecting line might en-
ter into such contract or purchase II
authorized thereto by it's stock hold.
ers. Permission in this act was also
given to the Rock Creek Railroad
Company to change it's name to the
Capital Traction Company, the pres.
ept corporation whose fair value we
are seeking to determine. The act
further provided that no purchase
could be effected unless, and until, the
terms of the purchase had been sub.
mitted to, and approved by two-third:
of the stockholders of the respective
companies and the Commissioners ot
the District Of Columbia.
Acting under the authority spe
! cifically given it by the act of Con
| gress above referred to, the Rocl
Creek Railroad Company. who. it ap
pears. was desirous of entering the
downtown section of the city, by ar
advantageous route, negotiated with
and sought to acquire 1--WE are told
the Metropolitan Railroad Company
which was at that time and is toda,
y q profitable street railway line oper
Evening star., 1919-09-06
ATTACKS METHODS
OF ASSOCIATES IN
FIXING CAR VALUE

CONTINUED from First Page.)
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
TX |(A
By Associated Press

BULLETIN Paris, Mary 22- A special session of the United States Congress will probably be called for the middle of May. This is about the time President Wilson expects to return to Amer ica. Today President Wilson that he would go home earlier if the peace treaty was advanced suffic- iently. The American execu- tive is keeping in close touch with the home sentiment re- garding the League of Na- tions, through private secre, tary Humility and United States treasurer Glass.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22

The Seward Public Schools yestcc lay completed the seventh month oi he nine months term. School wi lose here the latter part of May.
 Dee Sing intends to leave for Ko liak on the steamer Admiral Farra gut.
 Both the Sunday school and chon If the Methodist church are workine n programs for Easter.
 John Dubreil has filed his petition md is now candidate for Mayor a' he city election to be held Tuesday April lst.
 Virgil Rich was discharged iron he navy last Monday and is now wis. ting relatives in Corvallis. Oregon.
 !. D. Vickery advertised lot fo' 'alo in the Gateway for two days anC Oscar Anderson purchased. Advcrtis ing pays.
 The first two days Of spring have been all to the mustard and the baro meter indicates a mild day Sunday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
METHODIST CHURCH OFFICERS HOLD BUSINESS MEETINGS
 FINANCES IN GOOD SHAPE

Officers of the Seward Methodist Church held a business meeting last evening to receive the reports of com mitteeS and discuss business matters in connection with the church work. The members of finance committee present were, Dr. J. H. Romig, Curtts R. Morford and w. l.. Guy. Mrs Mathison and Mrs. Estes represented the Sunday school and the church choir. Reports showed that up to date funds had been received sufficient 10 meet all present bills and leave a bal ance in the hands of the treasurer.
 Mrs. Estes read a report from tn" Ladies Aid that showed much work had been done by that organization and good financial returns received. All other reports were favorable.
 The treasurer of the finance com- mittee was authorized to pay the pro mium on the church insurance and to pay Mir. W. Jones for his service in building the fires and seeing that the church was wamed for all meetings.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22

Ford sent his partner, Al Walsh, to the scene, with view of taking a stock of goods in.
 A couple of days later March l. Judge Kilgore met a well known char actor called "Five Dollar Bill", wht wa7 hastening to the strike. "Five Dollar Bill" said that four feet of pay in thawed ground had been found ,r discovery claim. The ground averaged he said, 35 cents to the pan.
 The name of the creek could not be learned, nor could the names of the discoverers be obtained. They are said to have been prospectors who have been living about the Russian mission for several years past.
 Judge Kilgore rendered his resigna- ton last October, with the hope of ootting into the war. The signing of the armistice has blasted his expecta. tions in this respect, and he may To cate on the inlet somewhere and en. gaze in the fishing industry. He is g well-known old-timer in the interior country.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
GO AT HIM
By Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, March 20 Fifty Democrats of the Missouri les iSlaturc offer to resign if United Stat es Senator Reed will resign also. TA' legislators propose to run again fo. collection as they suggest Reed shoul also do to force a popular vote on th League of Nations.
 Reed haS been attacking the Lea que, attacking everything connecte with the peace conference at Paris.
 FdiendS of the Senator stated th. afternoon that Reed would perhap' not thinl; of reSigning while his en es say that he would be wise for Ie ran again would be showed undc 10 such q depth that there would no wen bc a wiggle left.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

Seward has new hotel, in name at least. The Fairbanks is hereafter to be known as tho Del Monte, with dining room in connection. James Paulson remains the proprietor.
 The Christian Science Society will meet tomorrow forenoon at the usual hour. II o'clock, and Sunday School at 12: 15 o'clock.
 Steamer Admiral Farragut has eight days mail aboard for Seward from the states.
 W. P. Henry will be a passenger south on the Admiral Farragut. Th@ well known interlocutor is going on Q visit to various coast cities.
 Peter Heitman and William Chichc noff, two discharged soldiers from Fort LiScum who arrived here on the Alaska, will be passengers on the Al miral Farragut to their home in Ko- disk.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
VILL..IS'I'.A!AS ;! AAS DEFEATED.
By Associated Press

JUREZ, March 22- The Federals haze defeated the Villstas in a pitc''- ed battle near Ascension, sixty niles south of Columbus. It is reported that fit VillistaS have been killed. Thc dead includes Martin Lopez, Nil!SS second in command.
 Felipe AIartineZ, famous Villa Ger cgaj.
 The VillistaS were cntrenched ar had the advantage until their ammuni- ton ran low. Lopez led a charge n rc,son and Federal machine guns wi0- ed out the advancing force.
 The Federal troops took the fiel} several days ago to stop the VilliSt~ from raiding American ranches.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, March 22- Ruth Garri- son, the eighteen year old girl who .onfe sed two days ago to poisoning Mrs. Grace Storrs, owing to love for the latter's husband, was this after noon removed by Sheriff Jack String ,r to the House of Good Shepherd, a Catholic institution. The sheriff stated that the "girl should not remain with those old hags at the county jail"
 Prosecuting attorney Brown object ed to the removal saying that Miss Garrison, although the niece of veal thy J. D. Esary, should receive tho o-,e treatment as other women pris- oners.
 cto~rs. who arrived yesterday from eastern Washington has been eharge',
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
GOLD STRIKE IS
 MADE ON YUKON

A. M. Ki!gore, former United Stat ,s commissioner for the Flat recori' .ug district, reached Anchorage last evening. and brings additional details of tue recent gold strike on the Yukon river, says the Anchorage Times ot March 18th. While Judge Kilgore says he does not wish to start any general stampede to the scene, he thinks there will be an opportunity for the pros oectars and miners living in nthe region 70 ect in on the strike and that thew . {. favorable prospect in the light ot
 F.. is now known, that the camp il cake good, with further develop len. According to information reach ng Flat city, prior to Judge Kilgore's .epa ture, February 27, pay had ben oca ed in one hole only on the dis ,overy claim on the gold creek. IT ,eport stated that there was four fe,t f dirt that bedrock had not been cached. Prospects had been found on nthcr creeks in the vicinity. Such well 'nov,n mining men in Flat as Henry Iovard, Charles Gerhart and Al Wal h left for the strike before Judge K gora'S departure, and the fact tHa' there are experienced miners going iH, end credcnce to the reliability of tho news about the discovery. There is rennral stampede on from Flat and tditarcd. Every available dog has bec' rurchased by the stampeders. Before he strike was known, dogs. coult ca~cely be given away. They now ae ca"ce at fancy prices.
 The first report about the striht va brought to Flat by the priest in 'ha g> of the Holy Cross mission, on he Yukon river. He stated that prcs- pectors from the Russian mission had beer prospecting the region where tn. discovery was made since last sum ne". Prospects had been found on SC" era creeks and late in December pa> had been located on one long creek, put that the creek had not been bed
 oc',ed. The priest described the creek IS being located about forty-two miles 70 the northwest of Anvik. The creek is q tributary of tributary of a .reck that flows inte a big navigao' | slovgh that empties into the Yukon bet cen the Russian mission and Pi- nu!e The winter route is by way o' An"ik to the head of the big slough Trom thence it is about twelve miles ,ver rather high mountains to the point where the gold discovery wa' made.
 The day after Judge Kilgore lef' Flat, he met a fur trader named Car Carlson, who had just come from Hol! Gross mission. Carlson told the judge that while at the mission, he had pan ned pan of dirt that had beer brought from the pay hole on the dis covery claim on the creek by half bred trader named Walker. The pal of dirt yielded 35 cents. Carlson sai' he knew nothing about bedrock bein, struck. It is Carlson's belief that tn
 ground is shallow and wet. Tn halfbreed trader, while at Holy Cros
 sent message to Jerry Ford, a wea' : thy mining operator and trader, advis
 ing him to send man to investigate
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
BRITISH TO co EASY

LONDON, March 22- Robert Bor- den, British peace delegate, today said that the British Dominions do not think that they should take the re- sponsibility in discussing difficulties of the European nations especially where England is not directly involv- ed
 "The United States is the nation t3 arbitrate the majority of the Euro pean problems" said Robert Borden, land President Wilson is the best ar bitrator among the delegates now as- sembled in Paris, or even yet to come."
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
ORDERED
 ID ARMS
By Associated Press

PARIS, March 22- IL Is reportc that the Esthonian-Lettish offensive against the Bolshevikj k menaccinC Petrograd so seriously that TrotsEy has ordered a general mobolization a, all men up to forty six years Of age.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
PLAN HARBOR CHANGES AT
 HONOLULU TO COST S3.000 0Oc

Honolulu, T. H., March H. Plan' made by the board of harbor commis- sionerS call for the expenditure of moro than S3,OOO,OOO for the improve ment of shipping facilities at Honolu, lu and other territorial ports. The commissioners estimate will be sub u,itted to the legislature by Governor C. J. Mccarthy.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
TAKE GIRL
 f R0 M JAIL

"with abduction" pending the outcome of the poisoning case.
 Yesterday afternoon Miss Garrison was arraigned and given one week in which to plead. When brought into court and asked if she was ready to plead, the girl cried and also sobbed when taken to the House of Goo 1 Shepherd.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
ANOTHER ULTINATUM

HALIFAX, March 22- General Gulielmotti, Italian military attache of the Italian Embassy at Washington D. C., speaking here today before a large gathering, said that the Allies must choose between Italy and the Jugo Slavs.
 General Gugliemotti stated that Italy expects France, England and the United States to back that nation up in the claims for the Dalmation coast.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
IN
 SIBERIA
By Associated Press

VLADIVOSTOK, March 22- Tho Allies are now taking steps to pro tect life and property in Siberia in face of revolution which is believes imminent. There is great unres, among all classes especially the peas ants.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
MAY ARb|TRATF |TAL|ANCLA|M
 FOR COAST
By Associated Press

PARIS, March 22- The Italian Ul. timatum regarding Plume and other Dalmatian concessions is causing much concern among the peace dele gates. It is believed that a favorably solution will be worked out by Presi- lent Wilson, who it is stated, will un- doubtedly have full charge of this question and settlement.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22

 FOR BEING
 AG|TAT0RS
<, Associated Pres

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22- Four confessed Russian Bolshevikis were arrested this forenoon and are held at police headquarters on vagrancy charges pending deportation. The four are known to have agitated among the laboring men especially at the ship yards.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
WII. SON AS PERCENTAGE
I Al SE
Ky Associated Press

PARIS, March 22- Premier Clen'- enceau brands as absolutely false the statements published here in various newspapers that he has offered hiS resignation to President Poincaire be- cause of difference in opinions rela- tive 10 the Rhine and Australia.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
JACK JOHNSON IS OFF
 TO MEXICO TO FIGHT

HAVANA, March 22- By A. P.- Jack Johnson has gone to Mexico. He expects to be the leading principal in several bouts to be staged soon,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
PRIZE FOR
 AIR FIGHT
By Associated Press

MELBOURNE, March 22- Tie Australian government offers a prize of S5O,OO0 for the first successful flight, Australia to England, under taken by an Australian.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
FARRAGUT WEARS CORDOVA

Steamer Admiral Farragut is due n Cordova during the night according to wireless reports. The steamer is not expected here before late Monday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
AViATORS LEAVE FOR .i FLIGHT OVER MOUNTAINS

SACRAMENTO, March, 22- By A. D. Three army aviators left herr his forenoon in an attempt to fly ove, she Sierra Nevadas to Reno.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-22
STORM
By Associated Press

DENVER, March 22- A sleet. now and wind storm is raging east of here hampering rail and wire traffic. Part of the Associated Press repor: is coming to the coast via Texas and he remainder via the Canadian wires.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-23
League of Nations Reservations
Adopted BY Senate Foreign
Relations Committee

United States to he sole Judge
Of tulflmen, OF obligations IN even,
Of withdrawal, Notice may be given
by concurrent resolution OF congress
limited State. assume, no obi.
cation, 10 preserve territorial inttg-
r,y for political independence Of any
other nation under articl, \ or to
employ military or naval forces OF
nation unless authorized by con
grcss.
J-No mandate 10 be accepted IN
der treaty except by action OF con
gresS.
4-Uni,cd States reserve, TO itself
the right to decide what questions
are within rs domestic jurisdiction
Questions OF immigration, labor,
coaStw'sc traffic tariff, commerce,
etc. declared solely within the IuriS-
dlc,atlon Of the United states.
S-Ouc,'iouS depending up"n 9r
related 70 the Monroe doctrine not
to be submitted TO arbitration or n
quiry by assembly or council OF
league. Dlc,fine declared TO be
wholly outside Jurisdiction OF league
and not affected by any provision OF
peace treaty.
6-unjtcd States withhold, assent
TO articles $50. l1 and l5S referring
to Shaniung and reserves full liberty
OF action with regard 10 any contro.
versy arising rhtreirom
S-lni'cd States understands fcpd-
ration commission will regulate or
interfere with trade between United
States and Germany only with ap.
proval Of United States.
9 United States not to be obi
gated 10 contribu,. to any expense
Of the league or any committee or
agency organized under league or
treaty unless and until funds for such
expense shall have been Appropriated
by congress
l0-li the United State, agrees to
any plan for limitation OF. arml-
mcn'S, u reserves the right 10 in
crease such armament' without con
sent Of league council whenever the
country is threatened with invasion
OF engaged IN war.
l2-Ihe United States reserves the
right 10 perm, nationals OF a coyen-
ant-breaklng state TO continue trade
and personal relation, with nationals
OF the United States.
Other reservations with regard to
American representation in the as.
'cmbly and council O, the league and
on commissions, courts. etc. traffic
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-23

triy bond campaigns durinsg the war
and declared 'ha, any man who ac-
cused him Of dsloyal,y was a
"damnable liar and a traitor to the
government itself"
"a dirty little assassin in the United
State, district attorneys office" was
said by Giddlngs to be responsible
for hi, indictment "Fain knows |
have done no wrong" Gnddlngs
shouted. Il am only being crucified be-
cause | am on the wrong side Of that
political machine have lived in Ok
lahoma City twenty years and no man
but John Fain has ever attacked my
reputation Somebody will have to
reckon with me for this
A ~ Munden, police Judge, IN
iroduced the reSoluton giving Cid.
dlngs vote.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-23
ALSACE REVOLT
PLOT TRACED TO
GERMAN MONEY
Conspiracy intended 10 IS
tabIiSh Republic There,


STRASBOURG, Wednesday, Oct
2.-The conspiracy tor a revolt in
Alsace-Lorraine having for its object
The establishment OF an autonomous
republic here. is assuming greater
proportions than at first anticipated
Koesler, the man alleged to be the
arch-conspiraiot- and who has been
arrested, has, according to the
military authorities, made comics
sion admitting that he has received
SOOOO francs from Germany since
last May The funds were sent to
him from Baden I, is said
Acting az Intermediary between the
Berlin foreign Office and the conspir-
atorS here. according 10 KoeSSler's
revelations to the police was Herr
Won Gruencllus, a relative of Former
Imperial Chancellor Theobald Won
Be,hmann- HolIweg. According 10 the
military authorities Koessler had ad-
mitted having introduced Herr Won
Gruenelius 10 Deputy Jean longuet
las, SUMMER Will, The latter was
spending few weeks vacation near
S,rassbourg He says the two had a
long conference
N. Longuct. in an open letter to the
Matin, admits meeting Herr Won
Gruenelus. but asserts It was So
cial visit and that no politics was
discussed. He adds that the charge IS
= political mancuver on the part Of
his enemies on the eve OF the cleo
tions'
Literature seized A. the home ~
Koe,sler bore the caption. THE Neu-
tral Republic OF Alsace-Lortaine," ;"
and called upon the population OF the
two provinces 10 separate from
France as well as Germany.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-23
CAILLAUx BROUGHT
INTO PARIS COURT

PARIS. Oct 23-The senate met
today sitting as high court 20 set
,he date OF the trial OF Former Pre-
mier Joseph Cailaux, who is accused
Of having reasonable dealings with
the enemy.
Caillaux wa, driven from the pri-
vate hospital in Ntullly where he
ha, been confined oucc September,
IN closed automobile to avoid the
gaze Of the curious, A great crowd
had gathered about the senate build
ing when Caillanx arrived Just before
, o'clock
Three lawyer' represented the Tor
mer premier who sat upon ilrS'
Tow bench with his attorneys behInC
him After formal roll call Of tn,
senator's, President Du Bost askel
Il III. accused was present
Caillaux replied for himself Ther
counsel for the defense made forma
demand that Caillnux be released
pmding ht trial The public re
tired and &c court began delIberat-
ing upon the date Of the trial and
The question Of giving Caillsux his
liberty until arrsigned. The delibera-
tons were expected to last until late
At night.