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ustrade leading to the second floor
from the main hall. Six or seven acres
of ground surround the house. When
the Johnsons moved into Calvert Man
sion in 1916 the establishment was
somewhat in decay. Its priceless
mahogany and other woodwork fur
nishingS were more or less hidden
Mrs. Johnson. with her own hands
renovated and redecorated much of
them. She is an artist as an interior
decorator. and her friends say she
would have won rcnown in that field
had she not preferred to he the wife of
Il public man. The furnishings in.
clude a valuable collection of antique
furniture and an array of original
Sheffield plate said to have few EQUALS
in this part of the country The John
sons once had an option to purcha Sc
the place. but did not avail themselves
of il.
Senator Johnson's reluctance to
leave Calvert Manor on March 4, 1929,
is Enthusiastically notice that he conf
IDENTIFY expects to be Il resident of
Washington in some capacity after
that time. His present term in the
Senate expires on that date. The epi-
sode seems to be proof that contrary
to occasional reports, Johnson will be
Il ca ndidate to succeed himself in 1928
Senator Caraway has become con
noisseur of colonial homes since he
came to Washington as a member Of
the House of Representatives l3 years
ago. He and his family which in.
cludes a son in the cadet corps at
West Point, have long been looking
for Georgian mansion. When the
Senator heard about Calvert Manor
he decided to acquire it. lie * under
stood 10 have done SO at II song, not
only as to price, but in respect of the
unusually long terms of payment
Calvert Manor once won "A prize as an
outstanding type of Georgian house.
Copyright 1926
Evening star., 1926-02-16
STUDIES
PROFESSORS PLAN
Talks With W.. Ripley on
Voting Power for Preferred
Stockholders.

President Coolidge talked yesterda Y
with Prof. William Il. Ripley, whose
recent writings on the subject of vot-
ing power for preferred stockholders
nave stirred the financial world.
Just why DIR. Ripley came to the
White House has not been disclosed,
IS he himself declined to say whether
he had been summoned or had asked
for the engagement. The truth is the
President read DR.. Ripley's articles
and was interested in learning more
about the general subject. Some of his
advisers had told him that it might
some day become an issue of para
mount Importance and that he ought
to collect the various viewpoints
on it.
Arguments Pro and Con.
In a nutshell. DIR. Ripley's argu-
ment is that bankers who float loans
reserving for themselves the common
stock of an enterprise, or at least the
majority control, should instead give
the people who actually buy the pre-
ferred stock the controlling voice In
the management. The answer made
to this by financial interests is that
in a large enterprise bought by the
public there are sometimes tens of
thousands of stockholders. and that
even if there We're only 200 preferred
stockholders it would he impracticable
to give them the right to manage a
big property. In rejoinder, the people
of the Ripley viewpoint say that there
are large companies efficiently man
aged in which not more than 10 per
cent of the stock is held by any one
person or group. The American Teie-
phone and Telegraph Co. is proud of
the fact, for instance, that virtually
all of its stock is distributed to the
public. and not as much as per cent
is held by any one man.
The bankers state in reply, however,
that none of these concerns could
have gotten started on such a basis.
and that at the beginning a definite
control must be vested in one man or
group of owners of common stock.
The whole thing permits of two differ.
ent viewpoints, and the subject is
really academic. for it has not been
raised by DR.. Ripley or any one else
in criticism of any particular stock,
but more as a criticism of a tendency
in floating the securities Of large busi-
ness enterprises.
Governmental Regulation Urged.
The suggestion made by DIR. Ripley
Vas that the subject should be exam.
ned with a view to governmental reg.
ulation, but this would, after all, be a
| matter for the States to handle under
their corporation laws unless, of
course, the Federal Government were
to be brought into jurisdiction through
its power to forbid the use Of the
mails.
There are evidences that the Federal
Government is watching carefully
some of the mergers which are plan.
| ned, but the action taken in the Ward
. bread combination was the result OF
| a belief that there would be a mo-
nopoly in restraint of trade.
Whatever the purpose of DR.. Rip
ley'S visit, 1t is certain to focuss again
the attention of the financial world
on the crusade started by the Har.
ward professor, whose first article
printed in the Atlantic Monthly stir.
| red up Il flood of editorial comment
and discussion especially among pub
| lie utility companies, whose methods
| he criticized.
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WILL LEAVE QUARTERS.
Y. M. H. A. and Y. w. H. A.
Groups to Hold Dance Sunday.

The Young Mems and Young Wom-
ems Hebrew associations will close
their present headquarters, at Eleventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue, with
an entertainment and Purim ball on
Sunday evening, February %. After
that date all activities of the two as
sociations will be conducted in and
from the Jewish Community Center
Building, at Sixteenth and Q streets,
which will be dedicated Sunday.
The final entertainment and ball
Will be exclusively for members of the
two associations, and no admission
Will he charged other than necessary
10 secure a membership card for the
year 1926. Edward Rosenblum and
Miss Jeanne Portion are chairmen of
the committee on arrangements, and
a carnival spirit will prevail, with
MANY novelties
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BEALE IS RETURNED.
Man Accused of Burning Stolen
Corpse Back in Bin ghamton.

BINGHAMTON, y. Y. February 16
F).-F'red q. Beale, charged with
grave robbery and grand larceny.
reached Binghamton today in the Gus
tody of Capt. Daniel Fox and two
State troopers who brought him from
Miami, Fla, where he was arrested
more than week ago.
Beale is alleged to have burned "A
stolen corpse in the wreckage of his
automobile in an attempt to make it
appear that he had been killed in a
motor accident. 1t is charged also
that he misappropriated funds belong
ing TO company with which he was
connected.
Evening star., 1926-02-16
SCHOOLS PLANNING
. FOR ORATORY TEST
Students of Private and Pa
rochiaI Institutions Respond
ing to Stars Invitation.

a committee from participating
private and pSrochial schools in the
1926 national ami international ora
toriCal contest. which is being spon-
Sored in the Washington area hy The
star. met and organized yesterday at
"rnoon in the contest headquarters
IN The Star building. After 4 pre-
limlnary discussion of matters reiat-
ing To the contest in these schools
with Randolph Leigh. national direc-
tor, the committee adjourned to Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock. when a
list of nomina tions for judges will be
made and other details of the contest
Will be considered.
The committee having in charge
this group of schools. which comprise
District s in The Star area. consists
of Sister Rose Aileen of ST. Paul 5
academy, Sister Kathryn Marie of st.
tecilia'S Academy, Mrs. l.. II. Jones
OF The Senate Pages School. George
&. Culbert son of Friends school, Dan
iel y. Dollarhide OF the Y. NJ. {. n.
Woodward School and Father Davie
OF Gonzaga College.
Great Interest Manifested.
Greater interest than hitherto was
reported in the private and parochial
group this year and good representa-
schools represented in the COMMITTEES.
Many other schools of this claSSiti-
cation already have reported entries
and further additions still are expect
ed as the preliminary stages of the
contest progress. Principals of schools
In this category who have not already
done 80 are requested to report
promptly to contest headquarters lists
"f prospective participants and to APP
81 .l,-f., ,i.Al ftAf.
luation on material To be used in pre-
pairing orationS.
The National Association for Con
Siitutional Government. with offices
~ 716 Colorado Building, Washing
ION. has offered its cooperation in
promoting the 1926 oratorical contest
IN a most helpful and practical way.
THE association. through its secretary.
Charles Ray Dean, will supply high
school pupils who are preparing to
enter the contest with various pam
phiets and booklets relating to the
Constitution and written by represent
Rtive authors in this field of compost
tion.
Booklets Made Available.
Prominent among booklets made
available by this offer are: THE
.Nmericanism of the Constitution,' by
William W. Morrow, judge of the
nlteu states court Oh Appeals, L ne
Essentials of the Constitution" and
Experiments in Government" by Eli
hu Root; How the Constitution Saved
the Revolution" by Gaillard Hunt:
''The Makers of the Constitution" by
Henry Campbell Black; washington
as a Citizen and "A Defense of the
Constitution" by David Jayne Hill.
and others. \ substantially bound
pocket edition of the Constitution of
. l,a 81 l.
ton by Merrill f. Gates. formerly
president of Amherst College, is in
Cluded in this list.
All of these booklets will be supplied
without cost to contestants applying
to the secretary of the society.
Evening star., 1926-02-16
WILL ADDRESS MEETING,
Salvation Army Official to Speak
Here.

Brig. Bernard Booth of London
son of Gen. Bramwell Booth. inter
national commander of the Salvation
Army, Will address public meeting
iE the Salvation Army Temple. at
606 r street, tonight. A program
including vocal selections ard music
by the Salvation Army Headquarters
Band has been arranged
Brig. Booth is touring the world,
visiting the more important Saliva
ton Army posts. He is in charge
of young peoples work in Grea !.
Britain.
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$2O.O0O.OO0 Charter Is Filed

DOVER, Del, February 16 P).-A
charter was filed here yesterday for
the Consolidated Cement Corporation.
capitalized at S20,OOO,O0C. The cor
poration proposes to issue 1oO. 900
shares Of per cent cumulative pre-
ferred stock and 100000 shares Of
common. of no par value.
Evening star., 1926-02-16
SHIPPING NEWS
Arrivals at and Sailings From
New York.

ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Evening star., 1926-12-13
British CAPTURE General Lee.

yI;ALTOWN, y. j., December 10,
177G.--Gen. Charles Lee of the Amer
lean Army was captured this morn
ing by British troopers and led away
to the enemy encampment as Bruins
wick. Lee has been regarded as mil
itary genius of great service to the
cause of America, and efforts will be
speedily made for his exchange for
one or more British officers now in
American hands.
The capture was due entirely to
Lees rashness in leaving his own
camp of 1000 men last evening and
passing the night at Whites Tavern,
ne ar Baskinridge. about four miles
from camp. lie arose late this morn
ing, and about IL o'clock, before he
was dressed, the tavern was suddenly
surrounded by 60 troopers of the
Queens Light Dragons, led by Lieut..
Col. Harcourt, who were out on a
scouting party in search Of Lees di-
vision. Lee had gained his military
renown in the British army, and at
one time had commandered the very
re giment whose men took great de-
light in thus humiliating him.
For a moment Lee attempted to offer
resistance, but after firing his revolver
several times he gave himself up and
was hurried out of the house, mounted
on horse, and taken away only part
ly clad At the moment when the
troopers appeared Lee had just fin
Evening star., 1926-12-13
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EVERYDAY QUESTIONS
Ans,cered by DIR. S. PARKES CADMAN

through drink. The second was tn
reply he received from one OF the bes
known producers and stage manager
in the country.
The actor wrote: Your agent, NJ
-. gave me the first encouragemeu
/ had got in months. For no a.
parent reason he seemed interestec
His talk carried me through all kind
of trials and hardships and landed II
back on Broadway in one Of the biz
gest successes of the year. You mac
my comeback possible, and wante
you to know my sincere gratitude
The manager replied: Your lett'
is very heartening. Go ahea
and do your best. A busy man gel
orally has the contented mind whic
contributes to q healthy body. Bot
radiate the happiness which IS God
best gift. Pray to Him for strength
and remember that Christ died Il
your redemption. Believe in Him, 70
low His teachings, which are simp.
and beautiful, and you will not on
have done a service for yourself, bu
you Will serve others who are encoul
aged by your resolution"
I can add nothing to such a. lettc
as this, sustained, as it was, by til
writer's practical aid. But I pass .
on to you, with the hope that you WI
find in il strength for the way whicl
leads you to a normal life and an q
tive and useful career ahead.
tCopyriRht 1o2o)
Evening star., 1926-12-13
SUB ROSA
BY MIMI.
BY MIMI.
Is He Deliberately Mean ?

Medora says her man is just dc
| liberately mean. There can be nt
| other reason for his refusing to say
! pretty things to her once in while
! She let's him know often enough
| that she likes compliments az much
| as any other normal girl. but he re
fuses to take the hint.
! He laughs rather guiltily when she
! accuses him Of being obstinate
enough to refrain from pretty speech
! es out OF sheer lnulishness.
He realizes perfectly that he's hurt
| ing her feelings when he onits to
! comment on a now froCk or her latest
style bob.
II would mean SO much to her II he
would only make the effort Ia be more
complimentary especially when she
| has talked 10 him about ii SO often --
why does he refuse to humor her If
not FOR the reason that he's just de
liheratelv mean and pigheaded?
Well, for one thing -Medora' 3 re-
peated urgings may have something
TO do with his failure to function as
the beau ideal.
She may have diuned It into his ears
SO much about his lack Of gallantry
that he's become rather self-con-
scious on the subject. go that he hest
t0tes to pass a bouquet her way,
thinking: well If ] do tell her she
looks nice, she'll only think I'm do
Ing It because of the quarrel we had
about this compliment business last
night"
Also he NAV resent th't corst nj
ragging Of hel>-SO that his thoughts
don't take compliments turn at
ell, and he finds it Impossible to con
struct pretty speeches when he's feel
ing sggrieved and annoyed.
Then there's the point to be cou-
sidered that most boys are bashful--
particularly about the things they feel
most
Il is usually the smooth-tongued
villain Of any play who says the gal
liant thing to the pretty girl.
It is seldom the brawny. honest,
young hero who rises 10 the occa-
sion with a. subtle bit OF flattery.
Compliments embarrass boys
whether they're receiving them or
giving them.
NIedora's man may have a thou
sand nice things to tell her. but lack
ot experience in lovemaking may
hold him back and keep his tongue
tied.
Her constant reminders Of his duty
as q gentleman ana uSNoteu 1oF"A
drive him into further silence--empar'
rass him, make it impossible for nm
to express what he feels at all.
If your man is backward in the mat
ter Of bouquets, don't assume that
he's being deliberately mean; don't nag
a. him and fret him with constant re-
minders OF how miserable he makes
you.
Treat him gently: sly!y ask for the
compliments which don't come easily
from him.
With little encouragement ana
help, the most tongue-tied su1tor IN
the world will become q smooth and
oily fatterer.
All the boys need is little prac-
tice--and much gentle treatment.
Mimi will he glad to answer any inquiries
directed to this paper; provided stamped
(Copyright. 1929
Evening star., 1926-12-13

There is still time to make some
Christmas presents. But we shall
have to do them without delay to
, have them ready i'll time. 1t Is
usually these last-minute presents
that are difficult or they would not
have been so long deferred. Perhaps
there IS uncertainty about what to
make or TO give. II is with the OBJ
iect of suggesting some gifts that may
help solve problems that l am writing
. today. Many designs are offered free.
and these must be sent for immedi-
ately in order to get them in time to
he useful.
The soft cushion doll is just the
thing for a homemaker. 1t is dis
tinctive and smart and can he an
under the lamp" decorations, as the
Parisians call the dolls that they place
nOnchalantly against lamp bases on
floor or table, or perch on the arms
of chairs or sit in state on floor cuSh-
ions. The dolls can be magnificent i'll
their costuming. yet cost little If you
use materials from ribbon and lace
boxes combined with short lengths of
leftover silk, as but little is required.
Or they can be Dinah dolls. fascinat-
ingly grotesque and as inexpensive
10 make as q rag doll for u child.
BY the way. the head is appropriate
for such dolls for children as well as
for coat-hanger doll. Directions with
the design tell how TO make numerous
things from the one pattern.
Dolly Handkerchief.
While we are speaking of dolls, let
me remind YOU OF Miss Dolly Debu-
tante, who is charming. She is ready
for a handkerchief costume using one.
two or three dainty kerchiefs, accord
ing TO the number you wish to give.
Full directions go with the doll that
is in the right size to be transferred
10 cardboard and tinted according to
color schemes given. Handkerchiefs
are favorite gifts, and there can be no
Evening star., 1926-12-13
Clues to Character
BY ]. o. ABERNETHY.
Bottle Noses.

Horizontal length or the nose from
the lip outward Indicates the faculty
of inquisitiyeness When this faculty
is large the nose is inclined to turn
up as 1t often does in children who
are very inquisitive. Apprehension is
evidenced by the perpendicular length
Of the nose from the root downward.
This faculty keeps one on the alert
for breakers ahead, but 1t also gives
one deep insight into character and
a. forecast Of the events of the future
and the intentions of men in "a prac-
teal and material sort OF way. Per
verted, il makes q person in the
highest degree suspicious and dis
trustful of the motives and intentions
Of others.
Now, with IL nose comparatively
long horizontally from the lip out.
ward, and long perpendicularly from
the root downward, you have Il com
bination OF lnquisitiveness and sus-
piciousness. This type Of nose asks
many questions. taking pain to draw
you out and to ferret out your secrets.
It is the nose OF the "inquiring mind
that continually is in pursuit of
knowledge of all kinds. Detectives
ferreting out offenders against the
laws and bringing to light deeds of
darkness, develop these signs largely.
When both apprehension and in.
quisitiveness are iarge-the one striV-
ing to extend the nose perpendiCularly
and the other pushing it out hori-
zontally. there sometimes occurs q
thickening OF the end forming what
is called bottle nose"
Evening star., 1926-12-13
Jumping Stars.

The existence of an earthquake
shock is ordinarily known by means of
the seismograph. an instrum ent
grounded in the earth and supporting
very sensitive needle, which writes
n picture of all waves reaching the
instrument. Even the time is known
from the fact that the paper on which
the pen writes is placed on a revolv-
ing dial operated by clock. and, MAX
ing allowances for the distance which
the waves must travel, the exact
second OF the first occurrence of shock
is known. 1t is more unusual for a
telescope to betray the existence of
a tremor. When Father Tondorf OF
Georgetown was a young man, he re-
lates, ne was looking at a planet
through 81 telescope, when suddenly
the planet began to jump up and
down In its course. Actually, of
course. 1t was the earth that had
taken a. few skips, owing to the ter
rife shocks felt at Charleston, 8. c.
Now what do you know about that?
Answers to Saturdays Questions.
1. Ignite is variety of coal of
woody texture, between peat and bi-
luminous.
2. Pyrite is a brass-yellow mineral,
q sulphide of iron, called fools gold"
). Syiv1te Is potassium chloride
occurring In colorless cubes or crys-
tails.
4. Graphite is soft black lustrous
carbon, used in lead pencils,
5. Bakelite is a synthetic substance
highly resistent TO electricity and
used for purposes similar
to those of hard rubber and celluioid.
s. Barite, called heavy SPAR" is a.
sulphate Of barium, a common and
heavy mineral found in many metallic
Evening star., 1926-12-13
$50 YEARS AGO TODAY
By JONATHAN A. RAwsON. JR.
Story of the e. S. A.

ished writing O letter to Gen Horatio
Gates and was handing it to Maj. Gen.
Wilkinson, Gen. Gates aide, who was
waiting to receive 1t. Maj. Wilkinson
avoided capture by hiding in the
tavern.
The capture was brought about bv
the treachery of a Tory inhabitant of
Basllinridge, who, by protesting low
atty to America, had gained Lees con-
ftdence, and who, by q long nights
ride, had carried word of Lees where
abouts to the dragons. When Lee
realized that he was caught, with no
possibility of escape, he showed great
fear and begged his captors to spare
his life. He may be treated not as q
prisoner of war, who could be ex-
changed, but as q deserter from the
British army, subject to Il sentence of
death, since, according to report. his
discharge from the Kings service has
never been signed
Lee has been causing much annoy.
ance to Gen. Washington for three
weeks because of his failure to ioiu
Washington according to orders. Gen.
John sullivan, who has taken charge
of Lees division, this afternoon win
march the divigion with all speed to
the aid OF the commanders -in-chief.
Copyright. 1920