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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
HOUSE W|[LPR0BE
TRACTION PROBLEM
Night Hearings Planned to Ga
to Bottom of Matter.
8 Cove|I Reports.

Night hearings are TO be held next
week on the street railway problem BY
the House District committee, which
in executive session after a hearing
today, determined to go to the bottom,
of the street railway problem.
Maj. w. E. r. Covell was the only
witness testifying today. He read
lengthy reports asked by the commit
tee, one on service -at-cost plan Of op
Grating street railways and the other
summary Of the requirements under
existing law regarding the accounting
service of the Public Utilities Com
mission.
Maj. Covell explained that service
at-cost is a term applied to a method
OF conducting the business of a trans
portatfon company as a quasi-private
enterprise, by which fares paid are
made to respond automatically to the
cost of service-this cost including e
the cost Of capital. of preferred and
common stock, as well as bonds.
Tried Out Elsewhere.
He told the committee that since
1917 service at-cost plan has been
tried in Chicago. Cleveland, Columbus,
Kansas City, Dallas, Montreal, Cincin.
natl, the State of Massachusetts
youngstown, Memphis, Toledo. Roch,
ester. Des Moines, Louisville and
Grand Rapids.
For a service -at-cost plan he recon-
mended the following provisions:
First-Safeguard the integrity of
the capital invested by making the
franchise terminable only under GER
tain agreed conditions, such as pur-
chase, and providing for the neces.
Sary reserves.
Second-Include all mass transpor.
n ypth
of this community and allow for nee
essary extensions.
Third-Make the company its
proper tax burden and no more.
Fourth-Provide for q variable
scale at net return to insure ef-
ficiency and economy, safeguarded
against changes in the actual worth
Of the dollar and against public de-
mand for eXhorbitant extensions OF
trackage or service.
F'ifth-Aliow for possible changes
in collection Of fare, kind of fare,
etc, which will not materially affect
the net revenue.
Sixth-Contemplate the possible
use of public credit for the purpose
of reducing fares by cutting the cost
Of capital, or for providing rapid
transit lines.
In reply to requests from Repre-
sentative Hammer, Democrat, of
North Carolina, Maj. Covell read a
lengthy digest of the accounting serv.
ice required by the existing law. In
reply to Mr.. Hammers insistence that
the Public Utilities Commission was
not actually doing many Of the things
thus required. Maj. Covell replied that
it was trying to do something
about all of them, but that it was
handicapped by not having a suffi-
cient force. Mr.. Hammer declared
it was Just scratching the sur
face" and Maj. Covell acquiesced, ex-
planning that it was impossible to do
thoroughly all the work prescribed by
the act with force of three men,
even though some of them are work
ing day and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
CHANGES IN PARK
BILL AGREED ON
Commission Told by Maj.
Brown Need of Specific
Language.

Apparent differences Of opinion be-
tween the District Commissioners and
the National Capital Park Commission
which have developed at congressional
hearings on the proposed amendment
to the National Park Commission act
changing the commission into a city
and park planning commission, were
ironed out at a lengthy session of the
commission in the Office of public
buildings and parks today.
1t was pointed out by Maj. Carey
| Fl. Brown assistant director of the
office Of public buildings and public
parks, who was delegated by Maj
Grant as spokesman. that the com
mission, afler some discussion, agreed
that a change in the language of the
measure was necessary. This would
appease the opposition, 1t was pointed
out, by putting In specific language
law as it passed the House Of Repre-
Sentatives.
All Favor Measure.
Maj. Brown said that all agreed that
the measure should be adopted and
the only fear on the part of Commits
Sioner Bell was that some of the pres
ent activities of the District of Column
bia government. such, for instance, as
the Zonfng Commission, might be chal-
lenged in court procedure unless the
language of the law was made to show
specifically that it was not the intent
to have the proposed planning COM
mission usurp the powers of the Zon-
ing Commission or any other District
activity. 1t is designed merely as
recommending body to lay down a
plan for the District of Columbia in
the same manner that the plan of 1901
was laid down.
The commission heard DR.. T.. F.
Richardson and Edward J. Newcomb
who asked for the prompt purchase of
what is known as Wilson Park. bor-
dering on Nichols avenue and immedi-
ately south of st. Elizabeth's Hospital.
Plot of 100 Acres.
This plot of ground contains about
100 acres, 40 acres of which NAV imme-
diately be turned into a playground
but 1T was pointed out that unless
prompt action is taken, this like other
parcels of land in the District, will be
forever destroyed for park purposes.
AS a matter of fact, the delegates
pointed out that preparations were be-
ing made for building operations on
this plot of ground this Spring.
The delegation was informed that
the commission has no funds at this
time for the purchase of any land,
but there is a provision in the Dis
trict appropriation bill to make the
current appropriation Immediately
available, and the matter was referred
to Maj. Grant, executive officer of
the commission, for study as to
the price and the amount of land
which should be purchased
/ The commission also considered the
matter of purchasing two small
areas bordering on Sherman Circle.
but took no action. considering them
merely in connection with a priority
list which is now being formed for
use when the funds become available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
FOUR ARE ACCUSED
OF BURNING STATION
Two Men and Two Women, Cap
tured in Illinois, Charged Also
With Series of Robberies.
By the Associated Press.


ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, February 25.-
Two men and two women, believed to
have been responsible for the robbery
of post offices and express Offices and
the burning of a railroad station in
Nebraska and Iowa, were captured
here today.
The men were cornered in garage
by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad detectives and special gov
ernment officers representing the
American Express Co. The women
were arrested while waiting outside.
Search of their hotel rooms disclosed
loot valued at $4,000 and case of
nitroglycerine. officers said.
The quartet is charged with burning
the railroad station at Elkhorn, Nebr,
and robbing express offices and post
offices at Omaha, Nebr.; Des Moines,
Iowa, and several other Iowa towns.
The women gave the names of Mrs.
Tom Brown and Mrs. Harry Boyd,
both of Atlanta, Ga, while the men
said they were Tom and William
Burns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
15O ARE RESCUED
FROM PATH OF FIRE
Harbored in Australian Post
Office for Six Hours With
Flames All Around.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia. February
25.-One hundred and fifty men
women and children. who took refuge
in the post Office building at King
Lake while the remainder of the town
was swept by a great bush fire, have
been rescued after being surrounded
by the flames for six hours.
Is Thrilling Story.
The story of the rescue is among
the most thrilling in the ananls of
Australia. Hemmed in by the fam
ing bush, the outlying buildings in
the little town caught flrt like tinder,
and the inhabitants fled to the post
office, the most substantial structure
in the place.
News Of their plight reached
Queenstown, and a rescue party head
ed by newspaper men made a wild
dash in automobiles over burning
bridges and along fire-swept roads
partly blocked by fallen trees.
Through this inferno the rescuers
reached the imprisoned company and
brought them to safety. One of the
heroic figures in the episode was the
postmistress of King Lake, whose
name is missing from the press dis
patches thus far received.
Stuck to Her Post
Throughout the long hours while
the town was burning about her she
stuck to her post telephoning to the
outside world, telling of the progress
of the flames and giving directions
for the firetighters and rescuers.
When the wires We're burned away
she turned her energies to the task of
sustaining the courage of those who
had taken refuge in the building. Late
dispatches say the bush fires in the
Queenstown district have been check
ed, at least temporarily, by a change
in the wind.
A party of fire fighters who left
Queenstown for King Lake apparently
were cut off by the flames. A
large party of Melbourne police went
to Queenstown to try and get through
to King Lake, but were unable to
reach that place.
Fire fighters have been cut off at
Patton Hill. Many Houses at Heales-
vile have been burned. The greatest
anxiety prevails regarding the safety
of the people there owing to the rapid
advance of the flames, famed by a
fierce north wind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
Government Will Try to Recover Tax
From Pennsylvania Dry Violators

where payment is refused the plan o1
action calls for recourse to the courts
The attorney explained that in
dividuals who manufacture liquor are
subject to a tax Of 1000 as distillers
a penalty of $4,000 under the prohibi
ton act. and tax of $3.50 on each
gallon of liquor made. Others are to
be taxed $3.50 for selling liquor. the
total including the tax of dealers, an
occupation assessment and a special
retail dealers tax fixed by the pro-
hibition act
Heilman said tax hearings would be
held throughout the State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, February 25.-
The Federal Government will seek to
recover several millions Of dollars
from Pennsylvania dry law violators
as retail liquor dealers tax, under
provisions of the prohibition act, it
has been made known by the prohibi-
ton unit here.
The tax will be determined by the
quantity of liquor sold, Wade He'll
man, Federal counsel, said. The tax,
amounting to 500, 900, already has been
assessed against Pittsburgh saloon
keepers and bartenders, he added, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
BELGIAN BANK FAILS.
n-Million-Franc Institution i
Antwerp Suspends Payments.

BRUSSELS, February 25 P.-The
newspapers announce the suspension
of payments by the Credit Foncier
Of Antwerp, a bank with 10000 900
francs capital and with 100 branches
The liabilities are placed at 20 900 600
francs. The operations of the savings
banks department are said to have
reached 40 100000 francs. The loss
falls chiefly upon small depositors.
Two other banks may be involved in
the failure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
MRS. COOLIDGE BETTER.
Remains Indoors While Improving
From Cold.

Mrs. Coolidge today appeared to be
rapidly recovering from the cold
which she contracted several days
ago. She did not remain in bed todayl
but kept within doors.
Although Mrs. Coolidge is feeling
much better, it is not thought likely
that she will accompany President
coolidge to the reception to be given
III their honor tonight at the Congress
ssionaJ Club, on Sixteenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
Thirty New Pneumonia Cases

Thirty new cases of pneumonia
and seven deaths from the diseas
were reported today to Health Of
ficer Fowler. The death total from
pneumonia now stands at 277 since
January l, while S12 cases have been
reported in Washington since the
first of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
TROOPS ORDERED BACK.
All Leave Cancelled for Soldiers in
Morocco.

MADRID, February 25 LP.-All
officers and soldiers have been or
dered Immediately to return to Mo-
rocco and reJoin their respective
ranks
The Duke of Tetuan, minister Of
war. has issued the order without re-
vealing the reason for it. All leaves
of absence have been Cancelled
Gen. Sanjurjo, commander chief of
Spanish forces in Morocco, who has
been here on official business, left for
Tetuan. his headquarters, yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25
Bins of Local Dealers Filled
With Substitutes and More
Are on Way.
ALL EFFORTS TO CANCEL
ORDERS PROVE USELESS
Washington Firms Caught in Bad
Jam With Rapidly Falling
Market.

The chance of any appreciable
quantities of Pennsylvania anthracite
coal reaching Washington before Sum
mer faded almost to hopelessness to-
day when an unofficial survey Of the
fuel situation disclosed that local
yards are stocked to the brim with
substitutes, while thousands of tons
more are still en- route from the btu
minous mines and the coke ovens.
Five dealers alone accounted for
approximately 10000 tons of substi-
tutes. and 1t is estimated that the so
in the National Capital must have
100000 tons of substitutes either in
their yards or under order. Efforts to
cancel these orders have proved fruit
less, and the dealers were caught ac-
cepting them at the high prices that
prevailed before the anthracite strike
ended.
In the meantime, the public has
sharply curtailed purchases of substi
tutes in anticipation of soon getting
hard coal, whereas, the dealers de
clare, there Is no room to store anth-
racite even if it We're obtainable. The
situation Is described as desperate,
with not only the retailers facing
losses in the crumbltng substitute
market, but the hard coal operators
confronted with the possibility OF cur
failing production until room has been
made for their shipments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25

Radio Programs-Page 38
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-25

Rain this afternoon, followed by
generally fair: colder tomorrow: lowest
temperature tonight about SO degrees.
TemperatureS-High SO at noon
today. lowest, 33 at | am. today.
E'uH report on page g?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
SAND CREEK

Mrs. Dan Svardal visited Tuesday
afternoon at the John A. Larson home.
Mrs. Litzen Larson and children,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Swanson and
family visited Sunday afternoon with
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Oberg.
Miss Cora Soderquist and brother,
Curtis. spent Saturday afternoon with
Mrs. Litzen Larson.
Rev. Channer preached Tuesday
night at the Sand Creek school and
was with us again from Saturday
night until Sunday night. He
preached four splendid sermons in
that short time, which were enjoyed
by all who attended the services.
The Helping Hand club will meet
Wednesday afternoon, Now 10.
Don't forget that the Helping Hand
club will have its sale Friday night,
Nov. IL, at the Sand Creek school.
The money will be used for Christ
mas treats.
Miss Carlson gave Halloween par
ty for her pupils Friday afternoon.
A peanut hunt, ducking for apples,
and catching them on a string, play
ing games, and having races were
the amusements enjoyed by the chill
dren.
Ralph Swanson has entered the
primary class.
We are glad to report that Litzen
Larson is now able to sit up and if
he continues to improve as rapidly
as he has been in the past he will
be home in few days.
Miss Mabel Larson did not go to
Chicago, as was reported last week,
but will remain at home several
months longer.
what Minerals to Feed Cows, and
How Often, will be discussed Monday
night at the evening school at Dan
forth.
Rev. Williver and Rev. Chapman,
a missionary from Africa, will be at
Danforth school Thursday night, Dux
bury Friday night, and Irons school
Sunday morning. Those who attend
these meetings will be further in
formed there.
Rev. Christ Larson of Princeton,
will preach at Sand Greek school
Sunday morning and at Danforth
school Sunday afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
NUTRITIOUS PROJECT FINISHED

At our last meeting, Monday, Oct.
25th, which was held at Mrs. E. E..
Clough's home, finished our project
work. This work began when we or
ganized at the school house on June
10th. Mrs. e. g. Clough was elected
president and Mrs. Joe Stepan, sec
rotary. Mrs. Robert Addington and
Mrs. Carl Zalesky are our leaders.
The meetings were held at different
homes of the members and were very
interesting and instructive. Various
subjects under discussion were as fol-
lows: June 10-Vegetables and their
value. July Care and feeding
babies properly. Aug. 27-Care and
feeding children-of school age. Sept.
2S-Food budget for winter supply,
including canned goods and winter
vegetables. Oct. 25-Achievement
Day. AS regular leaders were abb
sent, Mrs. VIM. Weekly and Mrs. c. C.
Sexton acted as leaders at this meet
ing.
November 20 is Achievement Day at
Sandstone, all members are requested
to be present.
Signed by secretary,
Mrs. J. w. Stepan.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
Park Township

Revs. Blair, Fillinger, and Channer
have been conducting a series of
meetings this last week at Park Cen
ter school. These meetings have been
well attended and much good has been
done by them. Among those from a
distance who attended the meetings
were Carlton Stafford and Fred Muir
ply, Tuesday evening, and Rev. and
Mrs. o. c. Fillinger, Mrs. Fairchild,
and Mrs. Lingren, Thursday evening.
All are from Bruno.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sway and fam
lily spent several days visiting in Min
neapolis the first of the week.
Several from here attended the
chicken pie dinner given by the
Union Ladies' Aid at Kerrick Sat-
urday.
Miss Besse billy spent the week
end with her sister, Miss Meta Dilley.
Mr.. Berglund has been hulling clo-
yer in the neighborhood the last week.
Who said bad roads? We are still
wondering if the bad holes in the
road will be filled this fall; also get
some of the brush cut. 1t is expected
the road will be closed part of the
week to fix the bridge over Willow
river. This bridge has been con-
demned unsafe for loads for the last
eight years, and all the settlers are
asking that the road be put in shape
for safe travelling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Berg and family,
son, Charley, were callers at the w.
j. Clewitt home Sunday evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
MARKVILLE

DR.. Converse of Webster, was in
town Monday.
e. ]. Steinbring had dental work
done at Frederic Tuesday.
ALT Karlson was a Superior visitor
last week.
The Croissant family has moved
back to Markville from Minneapolis,
where they have been the past sew
eral months.
Mrs. H. l. Steinbring entertained
at a parcel shower Wednesday eve
ming in honor of Mrs. Harry Dunn,
(nee Blanche Jones).
Axel Dahlberg returned to Duluth
after spending two weeks vacation
here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Calvin drove
up from Minneapolis and spent the
week end with the Calvin families.
A. H. Miller held sale Saturday
and disposed of his personal property.
MIR. Miller expects to spend the win
ter at the Ludwig home in Wilma.
Miss Prothero enjoyed a week end
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
ECZEMA

Mrs. j. Linehan and sister, Mrs.
Ryan were called to Frederic, Wis,
TUESDAY to see their brother. Ernest
Jordan, who was very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. oliver Mccormack
from Frederic, Wis, spent Friday and
Saturday visiting their son, Harold
Mccormack, and family.
Nellie Benson spent the week end
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brostrom spent Sun
day with the J. Linehan family.
Dean Thyar and father, attended
a wedding in the Cities last week.
Elvin Thyars are the happy parents
of baby boy born Oct. &c. Con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Folsom were
callers in Ogema Wednesday after
noon.
A large crowd attended the Hal
loween party at the town hall Friday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sacre returned home
last week after visiting their daugh-
ter at Carp, MINI.
Harley Vinegar and Jay McGinnis
of Waseca county, came to Pine
county last Tuesday looking over
farms to buy. While here they called
on T. ]. Ryan and H. Mccormack.
Ed Carpenter had sale last Thurs
day and they are leaving the farm.
1t looks like winter, with snow on
the ground Nov. 1.
Miss Saxton, our teacher who has
been boarding with Mrs. Grove, has
moved to Mrs. Benson's just across
from the school house.
Royal Neighbors gave a shower in
honor of Elizabeth Davis, who is a
bride of this month.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
BEROUN

Geo. Noyes departed for his home
in Fosston. after being employed here
as grading foreman for the Coon Con-
struction Co., during the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amundson and child
rem of Atlas, Wis, were entertained
at the A. T. Moen home over Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Smith and their
nice, Shirley Moen, motored to
Cromwell Saturday visiting relatives,
returning early Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Carsten spent Sun
day evening in Hinckley.
A alarge number of young people
were entertained at the j. Clyne home
Saturday evening at Halloween
party.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Shima and
daughter, Martha, and Miss Rose
Mikyska spent Sunday with friends
in Duluth.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Chalupsky of Forest
Lake, spent Sunday with their folks
here.
The Ole Brekke family of Forest
Lake, were entertained at the Gust
Strohkirch home over Sunday.
Jim Trip left for his home in Hib-
bling Tuesday after working on the
highway this summer.
The Cerny orchestra gave dance
at the pavilion Wednesday evening.
A large crowd attended and everyone
reports good time was had.
There was very large turnout for
election, Tuesday. At this writing,
results are not available.
]. Carsten motored to Minneapolis
Tuesday to attend a buttermakers'
meeting, as representative from this
district.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
(TOO Late for Last Week.

The Farm Bureau unit of Park
township held it's regular monthly
meeting Thursday, Oct. 81 The topic
under discussion was the feeding and
care of calves. Talks were given by
Mr. Kvasnicka and County Agent
Hammargren. Lunch was furnished
by the bachelors and served by the
girls canning club.
Nutrition Club held it's last meeting
for the year at the home of Mrs. o.
T. Rudd last Tuesday afternoon. The
topic demonstrated was the serving
of meals and the minimum winter
fruit and vegetable budget. The Nu-
triton Club is expected to organize
a sewing club next spring. The ladies
will please think this over before
signing up, and don't sign up unless
you intend to attend the meetings.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04
ARTHYDE

Miss Hansen and Harvey Nortrup
spent the week end in Hibbing, Wis
iting Miss Hansen's sister.
The A. Raines family spent Sunday
with the Herb Richardson family at
Aitkin, MINI.
The e. c. Elson family and the Dig
man family were dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Emmer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Ruud and son,
Bernard, of McGrath, spent Sunday at
the Thomson home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-11-04

(From Another Correspondent
Miss Annie Zion returned from Du-
luth last week after a short visit.
Stanley Zion working on B & B