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Evening star., 1922-02-04
PHYSICAL VALUES
HOLD UP MERGER
Company Official Says Delay
Is Due to Proceedings
in Courts.

The main reason why the two street
railway companies of the District
have not been able to merge is the
fact that the physical valuations of
the properties are tied up in court
proceedings.
This opinion was expressed private
ly Yesterday by a high officer Of one
OF the companies. following the hear
ing at the District building on street
car rates.
Valuations Declared Vital.
Until the valuation cases are settled
by the courts, he said. there Is little
use in holding merger conferences,
because the companies have no basis
of value on which to arrange terms.
There is such a wide difference be-
tween the valuation as fixed by the
commission in 1914 and the values
claimed by the companies that it is
imuracticable to talk merger until a
is reached. that official said.
During the course Of the hearing Com
missioner Oyster put to George p. Ham
Company, and Eugene Thompson. a
broker, the same merger questions
he directed at Mr.. Ham on the previ-
The Commissioner asked Mr.. Ham
ilton If he would be willing to ap-
point representatives to consider
merger terms again.
Mr.. Hamilton replied that condi-
tions were practically the same as
they were year ago when officials
OF the companies met for more than
a month with the commission, with
out agreeing to terms of consolida-
ton.
No Hope for Lower Fares.
Mr.. Oyster then asked Mr.. Hamil-
ton If he thought the rate of fare
could be reduced following a merger.
The president Of the Capital Trac-
ton Company said he believed the
people of Washington were destined
to be disappointed If they expected
any material reduction to follow a
merger.
Commissioner Oyster then voiced
the belief that what the people are
primarily interested in is a lower
When Mr.. Thompson was put on the
stand by the w. r. and E. to testify
as to the cost Of financing new Sc
curities, Mr.. Oyster asked him what
he thought of merger.
He replied he thought it would be
distinct advantage to the security
holders of the two companies as well
as to the public.
Col. Keller observed toward the
close of the hearing that from his
observation the weight of testimony
is overwhelmingly in favor of a ner-
ger, but that a means of bringing it
about has not yet been brought to
light.
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AWARD SCHOOL CONTRACT
Eieht-Room Addition to Be Built to
Buchanan School.

At the board meeting yesterday the
District Commissioners awarded to
NJ A. Long Company, the contract to
build an eigth-room addition to the
Buchanan school at Thirteenth and
D streets southeast TIE Long Com
pany's successful bid was $l25.l44,
and according to the contract award
ed him the building is to be fully
completed within seven months.
This Is one of the last Of the
school buildings provided for in one
of the deficiency appropriation bills
enacted last summer. The first time
bids for the construction were re-
ceiyed by the Commissioners they
were too high and it was found
necessary to make a few changes in
the specifications and to readvertise.
which resulted in the Long company's
bid.
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GETS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Miss Genevieve Mcmahon Wins
Verdict Against Taxi Company.

Miss Genevieve Mcmahon was
awarded a verdict Of $4,000 damages
yesterday against the American Taxi
cab Compay for personal injury re-
ceived June 81, 1920. while a pas
senger in a cab of the company which
The vS8sfet was rendered by a jury
N Circuit Court Division 1. Justice
Stafford exonorated the District of
Columbia and the Capital Traction
Company. which had been Jointly
sued with the American Taxicab
Company, The court declared that no
negligence had been shown in not
having pole 120 feet from a street
barricade lighted. Miss Mcmahon has
a permanent scar on her face as the
result of the accident.
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EDUCATORS TO MEET.
Identification Certificates for Those
Attending Obtainable Here.

Identification certificates for the an.
nual meeting of the department OF
superintendence of the National Edu-
cation Association. to be held In CHI
caEo from February % to March 4.
state director Of the Organization for
the District, at the Franklin School.
13th and X streets northwest. 1t was
announced today by Superintendent OF
Schools Ballou.
The railroads, DR.. Ballou said. have
granted a round-trip rate Of one and
a half fares for the Chicago meeting
on the Identification certificate plan.
requesting all who plan to attend the
meeting to write Mr.. English for GER
tificates.
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TALKS ON SOLDIER BONUS.

The weekly luncheon Of the finance
OF the Army was held in
the New Ebbitt Hotel Thursday. Brig.
Gen. H. NJ Lord spoke at length on
the soldiers bonus. The women of
the finance department held a lunch
con at the Ebbitt Wednesday. Brig.
Gen. Charles E. Sawyer and Gen.
Lord were the speakers. About eighty
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BoNDsMAN. WANT SULLIVAN.

David W. Sullivan, under sentence
of two years in the penitentiary. in
connection with ,Nicky Arnstein and
others, is being returned to Washing
ton following his arrest in New York
at the request of his bondsman. De
tective Kelly will accompany SulL-
van to this city.
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DIES IN EDINBURGH.

Word has been received of the
death at Edinburgh, Scotland, Janu-
ary 12, 1922. of Mrs. Jean Macmillan.
widow Of Hugh Macmillan, D. D..
mother of Mrs. w. F. Worthington.
wife Of Rear Admiral WorthinEton.
and Of Mrs. W. ]. Baxter, wife OF Capt.
Baxter. - - ------.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

The Gibbons and Takawitha clubs
will gave a dance for the benefit OF
Near East Relief, at Elks' Hall.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

The Retired Enlisted Mems Associa-
tion will meet at o'clock. in Pythian
Temple. Candidates will be mustered
in.
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RADIO USE APPROVED.
President Indorses Extension o
Period for Press Dispatches.

Early action on legislation authoriz-
ing the extension for Ave years of the
use of the naval radio for transmits
sion of press dispatches may be ex-
pected, Senator Poindexter. repuo-
lican, Washington, said at the Whlte
Honse. after a conference with Presi-
dent Harding.
given the measure his hearty ap-
proyal.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

College Women's Club. 1922 street:
Supper at $50. DR.. Phillip Jaisohn
Evening star., 1922-02-04

West COast-Atlantic Coast Line.
Florida west coast resorts. Convenient sched-
uIes. Full information 141S H st. n.w.-Ad-
yertisement.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Order Flowers for Valentine Affairs
now, of Shaffer, 800 14th.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

The Students Association. X. Co.
evening school. will give dance in
private ballroom of the Arcade tonight.
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GOES TO q. s. S. PARROT.

Ensign Elmer p. Abernethy, at the
Washington navy yard. has been as
signed to the U. s. S. Parrot.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Religious Secretary Eisenburger
will conduct a song service tomorrow
AT ( nm. at Y. NJ. c. A. Service Club.
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The Ludies' Auxiliary of the He
brew Home for the Aged will hold its
regular meeting Monday evening at
o'clock at the home. AS NJ street
northwest Mrs. N. Fisher will sing.
accompanied by Mrs. Levi David.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Federation Of Citizens Associations
will meet at 8:15 o'clock, In boardroom
building.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

All States @irls' Club will give a
dance at Lotos Studio. lila Vermont
avenue.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Countess Siri Hard of Sweden VIII
give a dramatic recital tonight at
o'clock at the Art Center, 11O6 Connect-
cut avenue. No admission charge.
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TODAY.

Society Of Philosophical Inquiry will
meet at 4:30 o'clock, at PUBLIC Library.
DR.. Thomas A. tombstone will speak.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Potomac Council, Knights of Colum-
hus will give a dance in X. c. Hall,
91S 10th street, at o'clock.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

The concert OF the Susie's Kitchen
Band scheduled for February at the
Ebbitt Hotel and postponed will take
place Tuesday evening at the Ebbitt.
The postponed concert which was to
have been given at the Grace Baptist
Church this week will be held
Wednesday. The concerts are bene-
fits for the Grace Presbyterian
Church. Tickets for the meetings
postponed are still good.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Eeleet Klub will give a dance, at .
o'clock, at Hadleigh Hotel.
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Social Club Of Hebrew Home for the
Aged will meet tomorrow at 4:30 pm.
at the home, AIS NJ street.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

The board Of education will meet
3 o'clock.
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The Marine Corps Sextet from
Quantico will give a musical enter
tainment at o'clock. in Y. NJ. c. A.
Service Club. l1e4 E street. No
charge Special invitation to all SOL
diers, sailors and marines.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

The Federal Club will. meet at S:15
at University Club. Srinivada Sastri
representative from India in the Brit
ish delegation to the conference, will
speak of Indian affairs.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Institute will be continued at Phyllis
Wheatley Y. w. C. A. at $3.50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Stanton Park CitizenS' Association
will meet Monday at S pm, at Pea
body School. Representative Frank
:. Millspaugh will speak.
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ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

U10dN4 LIZA 44ON oSAAs - AA>S'
TONIGHT.
Federation Of Citizens Association
will meet at 8:15 o'clock, in boardroor
Municipal building.
The Gibbons and Takawitha clul
will gave a dance for the benefit I
Near East Relief, at Elks' Hall.
Eeleet Klub will give a dance, at
o'clock, at Hadleigh Hotel.
The Retired Enlisted Mems Associ
ton will meet at o'clock. in Pythls
Temple. Candidates will be mustere
in.
College Women's Club. 1922 stree
Supper at $50. DR.. Phillip Jaisof
will speak of "korea and the Far East
All States Sirls' Club will give
dance at Lotos Studio, lila Vernon
avenue.
Potomac Council. knights of Colun
bus, will give a dance IN X. Z. Ha
91S 10th street, at o'clock.
TODAY.
Society of Philosophical Inquiry wi
meet at 4:3O o'clock, at Public Librar
DR.. Thomas A. tombstone will speak.
The board Of education will meet
3 o'clock.
Institute will be continued at Phyll
Wheatley Y. w. c. A. at $3.50 o'clock.
The Federal Club will meet at g.:
at University Club. Srinivada Sast
representative from India in the Bri
ish delegation to the conference, wi
Evening star., 1922-02-04

The Industrial Educational ASsO-
citation for the Advancement Of the
Mountain Negro will meet tomorrow
at $50 pm. at 1900 18th street. Neval
H. Thomas will speak.
Evening star., 1922-02-04

Assistant Secretary Goodwin Of the
Interior Department will speak on
Lawyers and Government" at a
meeting Of the Federal Bar Associa-
ton to be held Monday night in the
auditorium Of the Interior Depart
ment building. Other speakers Will
be John H. Thomas. and Morris Bien
of the Interior Department. Con-
sideration will be given to the re-
classification bill.
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'N0.COMPLIANTIN
BLACKMAIL MADE
Author of Letters to
Washington Women
Not Arrested

WASHINGTON. Feb. rs
George E. Long, veteran clerk in
the war department, and according
to the police, confessed author Of
the blackmaIl letters recently re-
ceiyed by Henry White, former
ambassador to France and several
women prominent IN Washington
society, was rendering to the
needs Of seriously Ill wife and
his three children at their home
today, to which he was permitted
to return several minutes after tho
alleged confession was drawn
from him at police headquarters
yesterday, No complaint had been
lodged against him today for
sending the letters, which de-
manded large sums of money
under threat OF death, and the
police said none would be filed
unless those who received the
letters showed a disposition to
press the case against him.
The authorship OF the letters
was traced by popularity In the
hand writing, police said, and by
a water mark used In war depart
ment stationary. Long, whose
reported confession followed two
hours Of questioning after he was
taken into custody at his home
yesterday, according to the police,
said:
81 don't know why 1 wrote tie
letters; but was anxious 10 see
the children OF the city proviIei
for thought these rich rcoole
might help" He added, the police
said, that he never went to the
places where he had directed the
money to be sent and would not
have touched 1t.
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nIEs mn MoReANroMN.

Word has been received here OF
the death OF Mrs. Anna Snyder
Brookover. 20 years old, mother OF
Mrs. Ernest Barnes OF this city.
which occurred Wednesday aftet.
noon at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. w. L. Barker, of Morgantown.
as a result OF complication OF dis.
eases.
Mrs. Brookoyer was born in
Georgetown where she had been n
resident until about ten years ago
when she moved to Morgantown
with her daughter. She was a
widow OF the late Calvin Brookover.
She is survived by the following
children Mrs. W. L. Barker, Nor.
gantown: Mrs. Ernest Tichenor,
Connellsville, Pa, and Mrs. Ernest
Barnes, Fairmoat. Two brothers
and three sisters also survive: D.
B. Snyder, Fairmont, and W. s.
Snyder. Mrs. Mary Arnett and Mrs.
Ella Radcliffe, Arnettsville.
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BELLNIEW
clnss socinl

Members of the Ladies' Senior
Bible class were entertained in a
very delightful manner yesterday
evening at tho home of DIR. and
Mrs. W. j. Ballard in Bellview
avenue. AS this was the regular
monthly meeting of the class a
short business meeting preceedad
the social hour. AS the class
president, Mrs. Rose Parker, was
unable to be present on account Of
illness, no regular program was
carried out. although some inter
esting numbers were given, among
which was a reading by the hos
tess. The rest of the evening was
wholly informal. Tempting re-
freshments were served the guests
Those present were C. o. Parker,
teacher OF the class, and Mes
danes R. L. Schoudt, N. G. Laugh
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Family Fight Lands
Two Before Justice

When in.laws fall out 1t is not a
good policy 70 meet in front OF the
court house on Main street to set
tie their trouble. Any one doubling
this can verify. the statement by
asking John Tihbs or Feed Fetty.
Tibbs Is related to Fetty as father
inlay and Fetty to Tlbbs as SON
II Jaw and when the pair met in
'front.' Of the court house late yes
terday afternoon and engaged In
battle, IT was only a short time
lntil they had been arrested hailed
before q magistrate and fined IS
each for fighting.
ibis confessed to assaultinG and
beating Fetty and was fined S.
and costs. which he paid. Fetty
stood trial and was convicted on
the charge and was also fined SIS
and costs While trying to raise
tile amount OF tho fine and costs
among friends in the court room,
Constable g. w. Hawkins entered
ana seeing Fetty produced another
vibrant and served II upon him.
his warrant is returnuble to- the
i,igenile court.
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spent Wednesday with Nj. and
Mrs, q W. Reynolds in Highland
avenue.
Miss Dulsie Jones of Rivesville
is spending several days at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Jones
in Highland avenue.
William GerKins has recently
returned from San Antonio, Tex,
where he had spent some time
with relatives.
Leonard Putnem, who has been
visiting at Washington, D. c., has
returned TO his work here.
Herbert Smith Of Russell street
is Ill with rheumatism.
Miss Maud Shahan, who has
been spending some time with re-
latives here, has returned 10 her
home at Grafton, W. Va.
Howard Layman. brother of
Mrs. Russell Schoudt. has recent
ly returned from New Jersey
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Virgin Writes Book
on Mine Management

Prof. Robert o.. virgin, Pitts.
burgh. assistant professor in the
course in coal mining at Carnegie
school OF Technology who was
formerly assistant director of min
ing extension work at West Vir-
gtnia university, has just written u
text book to be used in connection
with coal mining course entitled:
Mine Management.
The text book is published by the
D. Van Nostrond company. New
York City. Text books on coal min.
ing subjects are few in number.
Professor Virgin is former resi-
dent Of Fairmont.
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ENTERTAINMENTS
PLANNE /.
American Legion to Give
Dance Stunt Night
and Movie

WIN every Indication Of rec
prd breaking crowd, tho dance to
be gigen ny the Herschel j. Ham.
ilton post Of the American Legion
IN IND Masonic temple Tuesday
aisn promises to eclipse all pre-
glous entertainments in American
Legion circles here. Tickets have
been On sale at the Martin book
store for the past week, and the ad.
wnce sale has far surpassed the
asions OF the committee in
charge Music for the occasion will
be furnished by Mack's orchestra
and the hours viii be from to
O'clock THE tickets are being sold
ii numb OF entertainments have
also been planned in the near fu
tilre by the local posts OF the Amer
Jean Legion "A stunt night early
next month Is planned by tho Her,
schei ]. Hamilton post, and the
post has also booked the famour
screen production, "a Man Without
! Country which will be shown
here tinder the auspices Of the
American Legion. The post also
plans to obtain permanent club
rooms next month.
Crawford Adams, violinist, will
play here next Friday under the
atspiees OF the Fred n. Helntzel-
man post the engagement to be
another number OF the concert
course Of Sthe local post. Mr..
Adams has appeared in Fairmont
before, and his concert here will
Doubt less attract a record attend.
ance He will be assisted this year
bx Miss Marion Wilkins, reader,
VINO was here last year with the
Weber male quartet, winning much
favor with local people at that
time
The next meeting Of the Herschel
i Hamilton post will be held on
Monday March 6, while the local
post Of the Veterans OF Foreign
Wars win meet at the X. Of P. hall
on Tnesday. March Ia. A meeting
pi the Fred R. Heintzelman pos,
WAS held Thursday night.
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Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sucker. w. q.
Canoe Mss Weltha Canoe, Tho
mas Doohttle and Otis Richards.
'e.i4 Juvenile Party =
Mrs. B. F, Hamilton Of Sabratin
avenue was hostess to the mem.
bers Of her Sunday school pupils,
the Progressive class. one after
noon Of this week. The class Is
composed of a number OF small
boys Of the Sunday school, and
Mrs. Hamilton is always anxious
to see them have a good time as
well as learn their lessons. Games
and Bible stories were diversions
and dainty refreshments were
served the guests. Those present
were Walter Merrifeld, Webster
Wade, Herschel Stuckey. Arthur
Smith, Ebert Kennedy, Joseph
Merrlheld, Kenneth Satterheld,
Wilbur Kane and Robert Watson.
Daughter Born
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Yost OF
Russell street recently welcomed
a little daughter into their home.
The new arrival has been named
Marion Pauline. This is the third
child born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Yost,
tile other two being sons. Mother
and child are doing nicely.
Sold Property
Mrs. Serepta A. Wilson has dis.
posed Of her property in Pennsyl.
vania avenue. ana will reside with
her grandson, Howard Watson,
who expects to move to Murray
avenue in few days. Eugene
Kennedy Of Meredith Springs Is
the new owner OF the Wilson pro.
perty. 1t will be put in thorough
repair Immediately, and leased to
tenants.
Haystack Destroyed
A valuable stack OF hay belong.
ing to c. NJ. Ballengee Of Home
I, street was destroyed by fire yes
terday. The hay became ignitet
when the flames from rubbish
which was being burned on an ad
joining lot were blown toward thu
stack. While the occurrence wa.
purely aceidental, Mr.. Ballengee /!
much aggrieved at the loss Of hi.
property,
Much Improved
o. L. hOuit, who has been Ii
the Cook hospital for several day,
receiving treatment for a broker
arm and other injuries, has re
turned to his home in Ponnsyl
vania avenue and Is recovering
nicely.
4. Has AIumps
| Junior, the little son OF MIR. ant
Mrs. c. W. Reynolds, is out O
school this week, suffering from
an attack Of mumps. An oldeI
sister, who has had the disease
has recovered. =
Personals
| Robert Shumaker, Lawson
Schooley and Charles Ables wer,
recent visitors at the Ables' farm
near Valley Falls.
Rev. T. G. Mcsedith has return
ed from Pittsburgh where he hal
been spending the past few days
Mrs. A. B. Freeland Of Watson
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SLEEP IN JAIL.

Flfty-five men were forced 10
the city building to seek shelter
from the chilly air OF last night, nc.
cordinG to tho records OF the 20,
lice, who check up on the number
of men applying for room to sleep
In the basement OF the city build.
ing. Most Of the men were from
other cities who arc here in search
Of employment and out OF funds.
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By CONDO

lin, j. w. Ballerd, Lawrence Hig-
ginbotham, Minnie Faust, Robert
Laughlin, j. d. Ridenour, W. NJ.
Layman, Claudia Hall, Georgia
Davis. Rella Toothman, Julia
Rutherford. Nettie Dennis, P. NJ.
Pitzer, MadGe Carroll, Bessie Ken
nedy, Grace Fluharty, Ruth
Canoe, Celia Mortified, Leslie
Wright, Lucy Stevens, Lulu Put
nam, Margaret Ammons, Hazel
Fisher and Nell Canoe.
Music Party
a very pleasant gathering was
held at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Stuckey of Murray even
ue last evening, when a number
of their friends were entertained
at a music party. The entertain
ment consisted OF music Of various
kinds, piano. violin and guitar pre-
dominating. During the evening
refreshments were served. Among
the guests were MIR. and Mrs. Guy
Satterfeld. Mr.. and Mrs. AT Rich
mond, Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Jer-
kin, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Roberts,
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Colonel A. q. Humphreys Of
Mexia. Tex, promises to give John
D. and Henry Ford "a run for
their money" II Humphreys oil
properties continue to produce as
they've started, lis income this
year will be S35,000,O0O! At one
time in his life Humphreys was
broke" A year ago he didn't
have enough money TO develop his
first we'll. He's devotlng much of
lis wealth to missions.
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No WONDER

NO WONDER
She: Do you think woman 70 90
ing Backward
lie: ri admit I'm puzzled some.
times. They cut their clothes about
the same front and back.