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Evening star., 1925-07-02
REFUNDS PUZzlING
PEPCO CONSUMERS
No General Rule to Figure Amount
Due-Total Near 10 Cents
on Dollar.

Many Washingtonians who received
mac Electric Power Company yes
terday. are getting themselves entan
gled in a mass of figures endeavoring
to determine how the company ar.
rived at the amount returned to them
In many cases the recipients of the
checks had made advance calculations
and had expected more than they re-
ceived.
A. G. Neal, controller Of the com.
pany, pointed out again today that 1t
Is almost impossible to lay down a
general rule that could be followed by
all consumers In determining how
much was due them.
Mr.. Neal pointed out that during
the seven years in which the i'm
pounded fund accumulated, the cleo
trio light rate changed four times.
Throughout the period the company
collected 10 cents a kilowatt hour, but
the amount kept by the company
varied from cents to Sh cents, then
back to S075 cents. and still later to
7.67 cOnts.
1t was necessary, therefore. for the
company to find out just how much
current each customer used during
the several periods that the different
rates were in effect. Taking the
problem as a whole. the amount re-
funded Is about 10 cents on each dol
lar. but this general rule would not
produce the correct answer to each
individual claim.
The company is getting other
queries from persons who filed claims.
but whose checks were not mailed
June 80. Mr.. Neal explained that
the company still has about 14.OOO
claims which have not been verified.
These checks will be mailed as rapidly
as they are verified
Evening star., 1925-07-02
TREASURY SURPLUS
IS $250,5O5, ,238. 80,
MELLON REPORT SAYS
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continued from FlrSt Page.)
against such receipts were $3,529 ,643,-
446. .09.
A comparison OF estimated and ac-
tua1 receipts in some Of the principal
items Mr.. Mellon outlined as follows:
Customs receipts were $547, 1851 ,226.-
IL, or within one-haf Of 1 per cent of
the estimate, and miscellaneous inter
nal revenue. $82S,63S ,079 80, which is
practically the estimate. Income tax
receipts Of $1.760,5s7, ,s23.ss. however.
exceeded estimates by 800 ,O0O, 900 or
6 per cent. In the other miscellaneous
receipts of S643, ,567, there were
also increases, being principally S34,-
0OO, 900 on account of railroads; $2,500,-
600 from sale of other securities own
ed by the Government; SIS. 900 900
from Army costs receipts; $4,000, 900
from river and harbor improvements; s.;
SO 100000 from sale Of clothing and
small store account, Navy Department,
and $11.500,000 on account of Indian
moneys.
The expenditures which also affect
the surplus" said Mr.. Mellon, were
$3.529,643. .446.09, or a net decrease
under the estimate of $4,44O,361.91.
Gross Debt Reduced.
"The total gross debt was reduced
in the fiscal year by $7s4,61s,101 SO.
and on June 80. 1925, was $20,516,193,-
80. This reduction was effected by
ID 1856, ,58S, 1883 on account of the
sinking fund and other debt retire
ments chargeable against ordinary
receipts; 90 by application OF the en-
tire surplus of .$250,505, 1883: and
CD S17 1875 .74y43 on account of reduc-
ton in the general fund balance be-
low the balance on June 80, 1924. The
surplus for the fiscal year 1925, there
fore, has already been used in reduc-
ton OF the debt and is not available
1or tax reduction. Since tax reduction
means loss Of revenue annually, it
is only the annual surplus to be ex-
pected In future years which is the
margin available for tax reduction
and should be so used
I'm the fiscal year 1926 the regular
maturities of the public debt amount.
ed to $2,307 ,e41 400 at an average
annual interest rate of 4.446 per cent
and new issues exclusive of a small
amount of Treasury savings certifi-
cates) were f1oated in the aggregate
par amount of S1,SS2, ,167 900 at an
average annual interest rate of but
3.557 per cent. The reduction in an
nual interest charges on the new
issues, as compared with. the annual
interest charges on the same amount
at the average interest rate of the
maturing issues, was $16.730. 900. Four
per cent 2030-year Treasury bonds
were issued during the fiscal year 1925
amounting to s1,O47 ,0ss.500 face
amount. This longtime financing re-
moves the pressure on the refunding
operations which will be necessary in
connection with the maturity of the
third Liberty loan on September Is,
1928. AS a result of this and other
debt changes in the fiscal year, the
short dated debt fmaturing within FIVE
years. on June 80. 1925. was $6.252,-
100000. as against ss,074 100000 on
June 80, 1924
Evening star., 1925-07-02
SUICIDE is MYSTERY.
Baltimore Youths Action Here I:
Still Unexplained.

No motive for the suicide of Carl
Feldman, 10 years old, of 2200 Monda-
win avenue, Baltimore. who ended his
life in the Harris Hotel, North Capt.
tol street and Massachusetts avenue,
yesterday. has been found. The youth
seemed cheerful when he left his home
Tuesday night and had breakfast at
the hotel here yesterday shortly be-
fore he went to his room and, placing
.38-caliber revolver in his mouth,
killed himself
A wallet containing S4S9 was found
among papers in his pocket by Will
liam Schoneberger. superintendent of
the District morgue. where the body
was taken. The youth was identified
by Baltimore undertaken as the son
of David Feldman, president of Field
man & Weinman, shirt manufac-
turers. of Baltimore, where the young
man was employed as bookkeeper
The body was taken to Baltimore late
Yesterday
Evening star., 1925-07-02
FOWLER REVIEWS
MEAT CASE PLEA
Asks Specific Data as to Sale
of UnWhoIesome Food
Here.

Declaring that the Health Depart
ment is earnestly endeavoring to pro
tect the people of the District against
the sale of unwholesome foodstuffs
Health Officer Fowler today wrote
another letter to the Department OF
Agriculture making formal request
that he be furnished with the names
OF the stores an inspection of which
prompted the Agriculture Depart
ment to refer to inSanitary conditions
in a. recent report.
DR.. Fowler's letter sent today to
Acting Secretary of Agriculture X
w. Dunlap was in answer to one
received from Mr.. Dunlap yesterday
Questions Scope of Survey.
IN his answer today. DR. Fowler
refers to the statement in Mr.. Dun
laps letter that more than 40 stores
located in all sections of the city in
addition to public markets were Wis
tied and careful observations and in
statement, DR.. Fowler replied:
"A very conservative estimate of the
number of stores in Washington han
ding foodstuffs totals approximately
1400. On the basis of these figures
the visiting of 40 stores represents ap
proximately 8 per cent of the total
May l ask if You think this small per.
centage of inspection is sufficient to
justify the sweeping statements made
in the report referred to?
May l also respectfully inquire if
the Center Market was included in the
survey of markets in this city, and, If
so, We're the conditions in that market
found to be satisfactory to the tnveS
tigators? I am making this inquiry
because the Center Market Is, as you
are, of course, aware, owned by the
United States Government and is un'
der the Immediate jurisdiction and the
management of the Bureau Of Mar
kets, United States Department Of Ag-
riculture.
May l also respectfully suggest
that the answer 10 my question
Please state specific instances in which
there were no control over commune
cable chronic diseases in meat cutters
and clerks?' hardly justifies the allie
cation made in the report with re
spect to this matter.
Il presume the failure to reply to
my inquiry, the specific instances in
which said laws have not been en-
forced, was an oversight. / therefore
again respectfully ask that this in
formation be furnished.
Il am gratifed to learn that many
of the allegations contained in the
general statements made in the report
of the Bureau of Economics do not
refer to Washington.
I'm conclusion, permit me to say
that the Health Department of the
District of Columbia is earnestly en-
deaVoring to protect the citizens
against the sale Of unwholesome food
stuffS, and with this end in view re-
quests cooperation of every indi-
vidual and institution in this district
In the discharge of this duty. The
offer of cooperation by the Depart
ment of Agriculture is greatly ap-
preciated. and | am, therefore. avail
ing myself of this offer by requesting
that a representative of the Health
Department be given permission to
inspect the records made by the Bu-
reau of Economics in order that the
individual stores that are insanitary
In the extreme may be known and
immediate steps taken to correct such
conditions" "
Evening star., 1925-07-02
HIGHER TAX RATE
IN 1927 OPPOSED
BY TRADE BOARD

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star., 1925-07-02
COUPLE HELD IN BAIL
ON BLACKMAIL CHARGE
Prosecutor Asks Additional Time
to Secure Evidence in
Behrens Case.

Louis Behrens and his wife, Mrs.
Fay Behrens, who were charged with
attempting to blackmail John Morris
Beard, a music teacher, of 3417 Four
teenth street, were ordered held un-
der bonds of 81 900 and $500. respec-
lively. in Police Court today, when the
preliminary hearing was postponed
until next week. They We're released
when their attorney obtained bond.
The postponement of the case was
requested by Assistant District Attor-
ney Ralph Given. who told the court
he needed time to get additional evi-
dence.
The case involves the future of
Pearl Seeley, the 6-year-old daughter
of Mrs. Behrens by her divorced hus-
band, Douglas A. Seeley. At the
time of their divorce, the child was
turned over to their mutual friend.
Prof. Beard. with whom the child has
since been living.
The alleged attempted blackmail
comes from serous charges the
Behrens have made against Prof
Beard.
When arrested, Mr.. and Mrs. Beh-
rens were about to take $4,000 from
Mr.. Beard, detectives alleged.
Evening star., 1925-07-02

appropriation be made for the neces-
sary repairs and maintenance of our
streets and highways.
1--WE also recommend that the Com
missioners urge an initial appropria-
ton for the improvement of the street
lighting system Of the city.
Would Rush Conduit.
Public Utilities.-The abolishment
of all mainline steam railroad cross
ings in the District.
"We recommend that an appropria-
ton be asked for the abolition of at
least one steam railroad crossing each
year. the location Of the crossing to be
abolished to be left to the discretion
Of the Commissioners of the District
of Columbia.
water Supply.-Appropria of
$1,626,000 to complete the water sup.
ply project by January 1, 1927.
This appropriation is urged, and
the work should be completed not
Evening star., 1925-07-02
STATUE BEING ERECTED.

A memorial statue entitled Csc
renlty: is now being erected in the
Meridihn Hill Park. just east of the
SXtee :Ith street entrance. 1t is be-
ing e>ected by Charles Deering of
Chicago and is in memory of Lieut..
Comdis William Henry Schuetze,
United States Navy. 1t is the work
of Jose Clara and represents the
figure? of woman seated. There is
little Information available in the of
fce " the public buildings and
grouDss as to the reason for this
statue. Congress authorized the site
and tHe statue has been approved by
the tane Arts Commission.
Evening star., 1925-07-02

later than the time set 1t is a. yftA
necessity to the community
washington Harbor.-We are saIaG
TO note that steps have been takerf
looking to the survey of the Washing.
ton Harbor front with the view TO inns
proving same. This project has been
advocated by the Board of Trade fop
a number Of years.
Traffic Bureau.-An appropriation
of S15O,O00 for the operation and roainS
tenance of the Traffic Bureau is rec
commended"
Evening star., 1925-07-02
Fire From Mouse Chase.

A cat chasing mouse caused a
100000 fire recently in Cardiff. In
a large warehouse, overrun by mice,
several cats were introduced. One
of these, pursuing a mouse over some
shelves, knocked down an open box of
matches, some of which ignited on
striking the floor
Evening star., 1925-07-02
Didn't Want to Get Left
From the Good Hardware Marazin.

From the Good Hardware Magazine.
Bobbie-Grandma. which is thA
right side of you? Mother said if J,nd
a good boy and keep on the right sfdd
or you, you might take me dowr1
to Smiths hardware store to bu;l
roller skates.
Evening star., 1925-07-02

District of Columbia to include in
their estimates for the fiscal year
beginning July I, 1926, the sum
already authorized by permanent law
to be appropriated for purchase of
lands by the National Capital Park
Commission.
Public Health.-Adequate bathing
facilities.
Better facilities for medical, dental
and psychiatric examinations.
appropriation of $4,000 for the
establishment and maintenance of a
mental hygiene clinic at the Gallinger
Hospital.
"Dispensary and clinic for the early
diagnosis and treatment of non-hos-
pital cases Of tuberculosis and edu-
cation and medical care Of children
under IL years Of age who are suf-
fering from this disease.
I'VE recommend an appropriation
of <s25 900 for the establishment Of
mental hygiene clinic This, to our
mind, is the most important project
of those listed above.
Urge High Pressure.
"Sewerage.-Comple of sewer
age purif1cation works.
I'VE recommend sufficient approprf-
outlying sections of the city as occa-
sion demands and for repairs and
maintenance Of the existing sewerage
system.
Fire Departmental high pressure
fire protection system.
This is "a vital necessity and should
be provided for at the earliest possible
time. We heartily indorse the action
of the Commissioners in appointing
special committee to study the situa-
ton and report back with plans and
cost and recommend n sufficient ap-
preparation to enable the special COM
mittee to carry on it's work.
Streets and Highways.
appropriation for repair of streets.
Better lighting of streets. Extension
of Fourteenth street through the
grounds of the Walter Reed Hospital
to the District line. For constructing
new roads and widening some of the
existing roads in Rock Creek Park
where necessary.
I'VE recommend that a sufficient
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

Oakland, where we found a haven of
rest under the palatial roof Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred BraytOn, Mrs. Dawes
daughter and formerly Miss Olive
Clark, another Of Bozeman's contin-
gent. 1 presume most Of your read
ers are familiar with the topography
Of Oakland. 1t appears to me that
the Maker Of heaven and earth was
det' rmined to give this section tObog-
gan slides on which to build a city. It
IS not only billy, but very abruptly
so, and if one attempts to let himself
down some Of the inclines in a ma
chine, he should make sure the block
signal is not against him at the bot
tom. However, when we reached our
objective and were nicely domieiled in
a beautiful home, with a commanding
view Of San Francisco, Oakland.
Berkeley, and the Bay region with
their myriads Of glimmering lights,
we had a view that is enjoyed only
by the thousands who believe in look
ing down upon those who prefer a
sea level base in lieu Of the lofty
peaks ascending towards the sun.
We left Oakland at 1880 o'clock in
the morning, and it was fully an hour
before we gained the outskirts Of the
city and were permitted to- attain a
speed Of more than 10 or u miles an
hour. The slow pace is necessitated
by the cOngested traffic in the streets,
which is worse at that hour Of the
day when pedestrians are on the move.
Here the $25 jitney mingles with the
$5,OOO brougham, and no party lines
are drawn with regard to- privileges.
There were 100000 more auto regis
trations in California for 1925 than
for the preceding year-an increase
alone for II months that is greater
than the total yearly registration in
Montana.
AS we passed through Oakland we
viewed the great Chevrolet automo-
bile plant where thousands are en-
ployed. One cannot but notice the
conditions under which men work to-
day as compared with those of 40
years ago. The great structure Of
the factory appears more Like the
Royal Panciana hotel than a manu-
featuring plant built entirely of glass
and ~embOdying all modern convent
ences, even to a cafe where employees
can dine as they choose. There are
recreation grounds for baseball and
other amusements, green lawns, flow
ers, and landscape effects surrounding
the main bniIding.
After leaving Oakland we entered
the Santa Clara valley.
CONTINUED Next Week.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20
WESTERN CANADA'S
WHEAT CROP TOTAL
Is O,885, 900 BUSHELS

WINNIPEG, Manitoba According
to an estimate released by the North
west Grain Dealers association
Western Canada's 1925 wheat crop IS
now placed 1T 400, 1885, 900 bushels,
which IS on an estimated average Of
.2O.1 bushels per ere on 19,865,500
acres. An expert has figured that, if
all the wheat marketed during Sep
TENDER along the Canadian Pacific
railway 61,684.957 bushels, were
baked into bread and loaded on stand
ard delivery wagons, each containing
1000 loeves and moving &c Che rate Of
five miles per hour, e would fasa
aieht and onehel1 weeks Coz che pro.
81. IS % pass s given point.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

SSruck by a heavy timber while de
recting the work Of a wrecking crew
at Logan, B. Ohta, a Japanese, was
brought to the DeaoOness hospital
here last Thursday for treatment for
a broken leg. Later he was trans
ferred to the Northern Pacific hos
pital at MissOula. The wrecking crew
had been called from Livingston to
Logan in connection with a derail-
ment.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20
Continued From Last Week.

We were in northern California
with something like 900 miles yet to
go. We passed through Yreka, and
then entered a large, fertile valley
given over entirely to the production
Of alfalfa. There we saw farmers
still gathering their crops, the fifth
or sixth cutting, with thousands of
tons already in the stack. After ira
versing this valley for 40 miles or
more, we started to climb Mt. Shasta
not to the summit, for the elevation
is $4,000 feet, but over the road that
winds around the base Of that mighty.
snOw-clad sentinel. At SissOn, we
reached al altitude Of 5,4OO feet; then
we began going down to about sea
level at Redding, q miles away. The
shades of night had Slready cast their
dimness over the earth, and not know
ing what might lie before us, I sug-
gested that we stop for the night. Ny
running mate thought we should make
Redding, so I agreed, but before we
reached our objective he wished he
had prOfited by my experience. We
had u miles to go, down a mountain
with a descent of more than 5000
feet. The road was enc continuous
crook, built on the sheer side Of a
precipItOus canyOn-the road was
under construction part Of the way
and clouds Of dust enveloped US as
we passed more cautious drivers or
met OncOming cars. For the next
two or three hours we got many
thrills, and had no eyes for the won
derful scenery that borders the high
way from Mount Shasta to Redding.
Upon leaving the a there we felt as
If we had had a sea voyage, our
equilibrium having been disturbed By
the many shary curves and hairpin
turns in the road
For the next 200 or 500 miles we
had no trouble keeping the rad. as
the great Sacramento valley offered
a highway with hardly a variation
from a straight course. Passing
through Red Bluff we met some more
of Gallatin's former residents. Beise
Esgar and family. Mr.. Esgar has a
fine position there as sales manager
for a large automobile concern.
From Red Bluff one has a choice of
two distinct paved highways-one by
way Of Williams, Arbuckle. Walker
vile, Mare Island to Frisco. and the
other via Marysville, on the east side
Of the Sacramento river: Stockton
and Oakland. We preferred the west
side, which gave us a wonderful view
Of the great rice fields where the
Wild ducks and geese gather in count
less number to feast upon the FARM
ers' crops. The game season had lust
opened when we passed through. but
being unfamiliar with hunting condi-
dons, we conteuted ourselves with q
soup bone Ia lieu Of a roast from the
teathered tribe. The game lava her.
are very simple. Its IS not necessary
Tor the land owner 20 post notices.
NO hunting allowed" ~ "a 5.
caught tr~esspassihg upon bis IAN,
without 9 permit, he IS likely S.
come III contact with an officer wh,
prono1nces his verdict SIS ellis man
nar Ten days 81 ten doI
ALler dlfsin6 several hours 81
~ %: 40 nile clip was neeres Isl.
pond took Che fsrrv .f
ane crossed tle straits and Ienfe.
O. Crccse Another 20 mi's
IS fo eey. and s ler more s.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

Unless the remainder Of the present
month shall prove remarkably favor
able for threshing operations, several
of the farmers in the valley will have
to winter over their grain crops, as
quite a number still remain in shock
in the fields as they were harvested.
This condition of things is partly Ow-
ing to the increased acreage sOwn,
partly to the lack of a sufficient num-
Der Of threshing machines tc promptly
handle the grain, but principally to
the fact that grain in many localities
was unusually late in maturing this
year.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20
Some Observations
By
John Harrison Dawes
John Harrison Dawes

John Harrison Dawes, a resident of
BOzeman, who has made a number Of
overland automobile trips to south
em California, has written The COur-
Ter an interesting account of his most
recent journey, interspersing his mar
rative with comments on road cOndi-
tiOns, improvements, and the like.
Mr. Dawes left Bozeman the middle
Of September.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

Charlie Fransham is one Republican
who can wear a smiling face since the
election. It is all due, however, to the
fact that Mrs. Fransham returned
safe and we'll on Thursday morning
from a three months pleasant visit to
her former home and friends n
Illinois.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

David White and family, who were
former residents Of the Gallatin, but
who now have a ranch in Judith Basin,
arrived in the city on Wednesday, and
will spend a week or more visiting
friends in the city. They T at pres
ent the guests Of Mrs. Oliver Hollo-
way in the city.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20
GET FINE BUCK.

Bringing a fine seven-point buck
that they had killed at a point not
far fran Karst's, Julius w. Lehrkind
and his son, Paul, returned last Thurs
day from the West Gallatin.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

A fire broke out in an uncccupied
frame building on the corner Of Lam
me and First streets, on Saturday
night last, but the prompt action Of
the fire ladies prevented it from
spreading and subdued the flames be-
fore the structure was entirely de-
strOyed. 1t is believed to have been
the work of an incendiary, as there
had been no fire in or near the build
ing for some time, and after the fire
was extinguished a five-gallOn can
containing kerosene oil was discovered
en- the premises.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

Some careless person recently shot
a valuable stallion belonging to Peter
lie Beau, near Salesville, breaking the
animals leg at the knee. The bone
prOtruded through the hide and was
so badly shattered that the animal
had to be killed. 1t was valued at
$500, which is quite a loss to the own
er. Mr.. lie Beau's pet milk COW was
also wounded in the same pasture, but
is getting all right. An example
should be made of some Of the many
persons who unlawfully carry and
shoot firearms.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

According to the Chronicle, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. Fleischhauer have a son
who was 10 years Of age on the 18th.
BE appears also to have been born in
BOzeman, although his parents have
been residents of our city less than
a year. Those typographical errors
occasionally play smash with newly
married couples.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-11-20

P. W. Meadow will put in a chlori-
dizer at the Spotted Horse in the
spring, which will mean a saving Of
S4OO a day at least to the owner. The
mine is one Of the best gold proper
ties in Montana and it carries a con-
siderable amount Of silver as well.
Under the proposed arrangement the
silver produced will alone pay the ex-
penses of the mine.