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New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Gigantic Rail Merger
 In South Is FOresee,,

New York, Feb. 19 P) -- Wall street and transportation men of inc United states were centorius their attention today on railroad activities in the south.
 Developments yesterday indi- cated that the "Walters railroads" chief of which are the Atlantic Coast Line and the Louisville and Nashville, are nearing q merger into a system with assets of Sl.- ooo,oGo,000 and about 13,00o miles Of track.
 It was also announced here that the Seaboard Air Line will add G37 miles of track. establishing q through route along the Florida west coast and across Georgia and opening new gateways 10 the west.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Union, Conn, Farmer, Is
 Found Hanging in Barn

Union. Feb. 19 (P - Hanging from raftor in his barn, the body Of Eugene Yonng, 54 year old farmer, was found yesterday by Inc nino-Ncar-old grandson. He is sur vived by his widow and thro" daughters,
 Tho family believed that he committed the act while brooding over the death of his son, Harry E. Young, who, shortly after his marriage, died last November. The father was much attached 10 the son and recently had talked con- tinually of him.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Hoover Declared Apostle
 Of Big Business Men

Washington, Feb. 19 Pl-Rcfer- ring 10 the recent investigation Of the British rubber monopoly and Secretary Hoover's efforts 10 comlat it's effect on prices 10 American con Sumcrs Representative Lozior, demo- crat, Missouri said in the house yesterday that the secretary WAS "tho apostle of big business"
 Mir. Hoover, he declared, has been lin state of eruption since he learned that British as well as Amer jeans could have monopoles,'
 "Wo should clean up our own monopolics before prosuming to teach Great Britain international cthics,' Mir. Lozicr continued.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN

fI0nducICd hY FerIFuuC, JT.I Fletcher:
 The werd islander off of you, Winfield deer" Win Prizes: My family's getting noryiss about
 Ant Josephine. She came back from the 'sylum
 ware they called her case cure But now she's doing Charleston
 steps eech morning noon and
 niie; This islander back in bughouseyille
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

DistilIers have 20,000.ooO gallons of whiskoy on hand and the gov crnmcnt may buy it. If congress- men arc allowed 10 send aIntments 10 voters like they have done in the case Of seeds it mny be a popu- lar move in some circles.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Tn" city Of Now Haven proposes to widen Elm street between Church street and Broadway. re- suIting in claims for $t73,750 in damages for a small percentage of the property a0ecSd, and consid- erably more in sight. But such things will have to be done in most cities = or else ban antos from some thoroughfarcs So far New Britain has been fortunate in avoiding such expense, but it may come in time.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Observation Or The Weather

Washington, Feb 1a.-The weather bureau today issued this storm warning;
 Advisory northwest storm warn ings 1o q. n., Jacksonville, Fla, 10 Passport, Maine storm of marked intensity and wide extent over the Atlantic states moving rapidly east northeaStward.
 Strong northwest winds reaching gale force, diminishing by Saturday
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Among the late reports from Washington is one to the effect that Speaker Nicholas Longworth will run for president "at the proper time" Well, this is a free country, and anybody is at liberty to try such things, at least once.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

r the Earl of Craven re-enters tho United States he will be ar rested with tho view of deportation. He very likely will save himself n lot of unnecessary expense by en- toying lfo in Bermuda -- which by the way is al least in America"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Among the unpopualr laws in ioaf-raking time is the law of gravity.
 Tho atmosphere is tha. thin stuff composed of oxygen, nitrogen and soft ~~Sl.
 The lining that makes a divorce suit so conspicuous is the purse lining,
 Spring Is coming and youngsters should be told that love isn't so painful after it becomes a habit.
 A genius Is q man who sits up all night 10 write an eXtemporaneous speech.
 If you really like stunts, try going through an entire day without posing.
 Ma'rmony isn't the only thing like that. Men buy an alarm clock and then cuss if.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

February is the shortest month of the year, hut seems 10 provide more fires than any other two Of tho longer months.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Some congrnSsmen now want 10 curb invest igations IS a means to- ward economy. The results of the oil scandal inquiries still seem 10 hurt.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

President Coolidge has a cold and 90 has Senator Bingham. Both of them appear 10 he following the pre- yailing fashion. How's yours?
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
WHEN BLACK IS READ
| nTfamnlatical- ConnbI>

Lngramnlatical-But Capable Mary had q little pct, CTWas not q lamb, nor kosher) And when he called, he said, Let's set Together on the sofer."
 Frank Kenncy.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

In other words. when Marion Tallcy sang at tn" Metropolitan il looked on the sidewalks as if a first class movie was being shown.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

New York city is 10 have city wide bus lines by July l. Nothing is said as to how the busscs will find room 10 squeeze in between the taxlcabs.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
TELEPHONE CALLS pusinsss OT'cs .... s:s Editorial Rooms ... sst

The only profits bls advertising medium tn the City, Circulation hooks shd prsas room always open to sdvertissTA
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

TroiGky has again warned of tho evils Of America, Anything Trotzky says is our idea Of nothing 10 worry about.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

G. Harold Gilpatric is talking at last. A Friendly discussion" appears 10 get further than grabbed cross examination.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
for surci"

 Two words for :ou. Carrie. chimney and orange Carrie Packages: Wen l saw Ned Jones in his perplo sllckcr, My eyes popped out and my heart beet quicker And l softly sed wen could speeIi, Q chimney whia2, orange you the shcck!"
 -~Gelald C. List.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Why, Yes. Old C,han

Voice on the Phone: "iIclIo, is this the beauty shop"
 Propriotor; Yes, sir"
 Voice on phone; send one over will you?"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Now f the European nations pass laws prohibiting the entry Of persons involved in moral turpi- tud'" some folk would hc forcoa 10 sec America first" Also last.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
| Gritty Shcik

'f he q good sulrsman9" "ls ho@ He could sell sand on the sahara dascrt!"
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
M.mhrr Audli Rnrtnn of Circulation.

Member Audit Bur~Hn of Circulation. The A B, c. 10 . national organization whics furnishes newspapers and sdvsr. tisers with . strictly honest snslysl. of circulation. Our circulation statittics are based upon this audit. This iHsures protection ssalnt fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

The North Pole must he bar bcr's pole.
 Every explorer who hunts for it reports that they missed it hy q close shave.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

The Herald is on ssis da'ly 'n New York at Hotaling's Newsstand, Tines sauars: schu.r's Newsstsnda Entrance Grand Central t:nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Friends are people who agree on some fundamental matter, like the definition of q light breakfast.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Why worry about trines? You may die before tomorrow. And there's an equal chance that your creditors may,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
INpCCteI Too Much

Lloyd: Say Waiter! There's q chicken in this ogg," Waiter; "What did you expect to find for 15 cents? A bird d-of- para disc ?'
 Emily Schneider
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Member of the As,ocint.d Prs,s.

The Associated Press is exclusively sn. titled 10 the nss for republication of all nevs credited to fl O not otherwiFs nsws published hersin.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
But after half an hour's woit
Fun ShODDjnr, !,

TIT FT'F"FT1IHNt I find that it is bully fun To vcrsfy a clever pun: And always when I've got 1t dQnc-- I like it, Sometimes for hours I will sit To write q little four-liuo hit; But think of getting paid for it.. l like it.,
 Philip ?, Dooncr.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
And It's Less Likely To Bc Fatal
 Folks,

They call that thing siesmogranh That registers an earthquake, But when you hold your sides and
 laugh,
 Why, then folks, it's mir,h.
 quake,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

The trouble seems to be that agricultural sections cant soak one another with equal velocity.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
WHSSs ~ GL-H Tunch!Qb
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Send all communications 10 fun shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald. and your letter Will be forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
MlnIlIN nnI Minnie

Minute and Minute l went into q restaurant One day, in quite a hurry, Said. Bring m9 something, please he quick
 For am in q hurry" How about q juicy minute stcall?" The waiter asked. took it, Because thought the minute meant The time it took to cook it. But after half an hours wait. The steak appeared. I beat it. so small IL vas, the minute meant The time it took to eat 1t,
 Alice II. Taylor
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Here's consolation. Many of the biggest jobs are held by men who never get enough sleep.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Entered at the Post otrics at New Britain
 s Second Class Nan Matter.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

What's the use? By the lime q man outgrows swcllhoad his waistlnc gets the idea.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Correct this sentence; Well Well,' ho said cordially, 50 you're the amateur cornetist who lives next door"
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

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New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

If you really like stunts, try going through an entire day without 1ociru
Evening star., 1926-01-23

Landscape
Adds to Charm
of House.
Robb Residence COmbina.
ton of Architecture and
Modern Planning.

Beautiful architecture and practical
planning are ideal combinations to be
found in dwelling, but when to this
is added beautiful landscaping and
natural effects, the result is an un-
usually attractive home.
All three of these features are to be
found in the residence of MIR. and Mrs.
Charles S. Robb, known as Dun
robin, at the corner of GIenbrook
road and Moreland lane, Edgemoor,
Md While this attractive residence
is not one of the latest additions to
the attractive homes in the Capital,
still 1t maintains its reputation as one
of its most beautiful and homelike
residences.
While the house itself IS not preten-
tious, IT Is situated on 10000 square
feet Of ground atop a slight slope that
gives the entire property the appear
ance of being elevated above the
roadway.
The house itself is Of charming de-
sign with distinct English note. The
dormers that break the roof line and
the two projecting wings are particu-
larly effective. The glassedin sun
porches, which can be screened during
the Summer, ure placed In the wings
at either end.
Evening star., 1926-01-23
REALTORS COUNSEL APPROVES
SMOOT INHERITANCE TAX PLAN
MacChesney Commends Proposal for U. s. to Give
Up Levies-Beleves States Should Withdraw
From Income Assessing Field.

Cla1flcatIon OF the provisions of the
Federal revenue bill for 1925, so as
adequately to safeguard the taxpayer
In the matter of deferred payment
sales and installment sales OF real ea-
tate. is asked IN a letter addressed to
Senator Reed Smoot OF Utah, chair
man of the Senate committee on
finance. by the National Association Of
Real Estate Boards through IT'S gen
eral counsel, Nathan William Mac
Chesney.
The letter also protests against the
present wording OF the tax oill in re-
gard 10 the taking Of depreciation
upon real estate Investments in esti-
mating tax on capital gain. II com
mends the announced intention Of
Senator Smoot to urge the abolition
OF the Federal estate tax, and suggests
that a fair division OF the tax field
would be the relegation OF the taxa
ton Of estates and inheritances to the
several States, and the corresponding
retirement of the States from the taxa
ton OF incomes, leaving this source of
revenue 10 the Federal Government
alone.
The question OF the method Of in
come tax payment upon proceeds of
installment sales is one Of increasing
business, but in every avenue Of com
mercial transaction, Mr.. MacChesney
points out.
Evening star., 1926-01-23
PARIS SUBURBANlTES
SEEK IMPROVEMENTS
Proposed Law Would Force Real.
tors TO Put in Sewers and
Walks.

SuburDaniteS Of Paris, refusing 20
consider the picturesque quality of
country living a reason for sacrificing
modern conveniences, have introduced
in the French parliament a bill which
attempts TO deal with formulating
methods for coping with unscrupulous
or irresponsible companies who sell
subdivision lots without making pro
per or promised provision for the IN
stallation of public utilities, such as
sewers. sidewalks and the like.
The bill would give the buyer Of
subdivision lot the right TO address
the local authorities TO have such i'm
proyementS executed at the cost of
the persons who sold him the land.
The situation IN France, according
to the current issue of Housing Bet
ternent, q publication of the National
Housing Association, has been brought
on by an exodus from Paris to the
suburbs of home buyers, who have
found the cost Of living within the
city too high.
Evening star., 1926-01-23

'1f the obligations have no fair mar
ket value" the seller could reimburse
himself, not for all or his capital in
vestment, but FOR the capital invest
ment of the particular piece of land
sold before making any return of
profit. For example, In the sale of sub
divisions, he might reimburse himself
for that portion OF the capital invest
ment represented by the individual lot
sold. The department, the letter
states, has practically nullif1ed this
provision by what amounts TO q re-
fusal 10 accept such returns.
More recently, therefore, il has been
the common practice TO make a return
OF income based upon the proportion
Continued on Nineteenth PageD
Evening star., 1926-01-23
Deferred Payments Discussed.

In the case Of installment sales OF
real estate. 1t was the practice at one
time to make returns upon the basis
that capital should be repaid prior TO
any return OF income for taxation, the
theory being that in this class OF trans
actions no profit IS realized until the
original cost OF capital has been re-
turned.
The regulations issued by the Treas
ury Depa rtment for the administra-
ton Of the revenue act Of 1924 pro-
vided another method, by which, when
real property was sold on deferred
payments not on an installment plan.
Evening star., 1926-01-23

three tiled bathrooms, one of which
was added after the house was built;
showers. and "a sleeping porch.
ON the third floor there are two
rooms. bathroom, cedar closets and
two storage rooms. In the basement
there is Il servants layatory, laundry,
furnace room, coal room and three
storage rooms. A vapor heating sys-
TEN with an automatic down-draft
furnace. ash receiver and hot-Water
heater are also In the basement
The garage Is for two cars, and is
designed in conformity with the house.
Ffreplaces Add to Beauty.
Throughout the entire house hard
wood floors have been installed with
selected oak and mahogany inlays
on the first floor. There IS a foun-
tain and small pool In the living
room. Four open flreplaces are dis
tributed throughout the house. Ample
clothes closets are scattered about
the building. 4 large stairway OF
oak runs up from the hallway.
In the grounds are number or
pretty tagged walks numerous
hedges. shrubs and evergreens. There
is also q rejecting pool III the garden.
Perhaps the most impressive part Of
the entire place Is the 90 large trees
on the cite. There are oak, walnut,
poplar, hickory, gum and naples on
the lot.
The service portion OF the house IN
the rear is separated from the rest Of
the garden by hemlock hedge. Clar-
ence l.. Harding IS the architect.
Evening star., 1926-01-23
Fireplaces Add to Beauty.

Plans on Page 10.
Evening star., 1926-01-23
BUILDERS BACK STARS CAMPAIGN
FOR BEAUTY IN HONE-DESIGNINC
House Appearance Acts
TO Stabilize Realty
Values.
This Element More APP
preciated as City Growth
Continues.
BY HERBERT It. SHANNON.

President, Operative Builders Association OF
the d. c.
On several occasions | have on
deayored to point out how Immensely
fascinating 1t is 10 watch the City
Of Washington turn from a com
paratively small town to what II Is
tOday-a world capital
Much has been said about It's re-
cent Development. both past and
present, commercially, and the de-
Velopments Of It's hotels, office build
ings, Its parks, special purpose build
inGs and industrial properties. but
the uppermost thing today, and posi-
bly, the most significant one. Is the
general interest being shown in the
attempt TO beaUtify the Washington
homes Of the future In q broad way.
Full credit IS due all builders Of
homes in the past who have striyen
to make good architecture q dominant
factor In their home properties, and
there is little wonder that they all
are now SO manifeStly interested IN
the great movement being Hostered by
the Washington star, 10 further en-
courage beautiful designing and
planning OF homes in our city
Proper Designing Stabilized
1t IS unfortunate that in the past
the value Of good designing has not
been more fully appreciated. Those
who have been familiar with the re-
suits of long study Of real estate
values can easily point out where
proper designing has materially
stabilized and l might even say In
creased the values. The time has
long since passed when due regard
must not be given to proper planning
of the home
II this fact IS not appreciated by
the producers OF homes IN any neigh
borhood. IL Is my opinion Il ultimately
will be forced upon them hy the
future purchasers. who Will recognize
Evening star., 1926-01-23

Chart on Page 20.
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and demand better designing. II
most cases the majority of home pro
ducers in Washington have long since
anticipated the necessity for this, and
IL viii be found upon investigation
that their building organizations today
not alone represent men well Versed
In construction, and in engineering
problems, as we'll a. financial affairs.
but in addition 10 this, either they
have identified with them or are in
consultation with well-qualiffed and
established architects 70 work out at
rcactive, wen-deSigned properties.
In q movement Of this sort, one very
essential element must not. and De
Ncye viii not. be overlooked and that
IS the production of homes at prices
which the buying public can reason
ably expect TO afford.
Evening Star Plan Outlined.
The Evening Star plan, as now pre-
sented. amply provides for a practical
working out OF beaulifying Washing
ton homes. In that il has get the
local chapter OF the American Insti-
ture OF Architects 10 appoint a com
mittee to work in conjunction with
Mai. r \. Wheeler, assistant engi-
neer commissioner Of the District. and
Continued on Nineteenth Page4
Evening star., 1926-01-23
BRANCH p. 0. RECEIPTS SHOW
TREND OF CITY'S BUSINESS
Survey Reveals That Subcenters to North and est
ward Are Receiving Fresh Impetus-Connecti-
cut Avenue Boom Evidenced.

1ngton was Il very compact city. the
residents closely interspersed with
business areas, crowding in u close
circle around the Government build
ings. Today Washington has spread
out radially along many avenues for
several miles. Naturally the residen-
ttsl nuclei at various points along
tt ae avenues have felt q need and
have been supplied with stores deal
ing In neighborhood necessities. Some
Of these subceuters have assumed a
dignity of secondary trading points,
while others have remained strictly
necessity goods shopping areas.
Evening star., 1926-01-23
Where Traffic Problem Enters.

The future OF these and other cen
ters to come lies in the solution OF
the traffic problems Of the city and
changes In the Zoning regulations.
Washington Is free to develop In a
large way along the Maryland bound
ary and on into Maryland. Likewise
there is ample room for expansion into
Virginia. At the present time growth
into Virginia Is retarded because of
lack OF adequate bridge facilities.
The Key Bridge, while being OF am
pie proportions. does not solve diff
culties. because Of the congested sec
ton OF Georgetown through which It
is necessary to pass before reaching
downtown Washington. The new
Memorial Bridge. to lead into Eir-
ginia from q point near the Lincoln
Memorial will open q convenient
passage between the main shopping
district OF the city and suburban Vir-
ginia, bringing this section into an
even greater prominence.
There has been noted before the
centering effect OF the Capitol on the
powerful Of the influences has as its
greatest opposing influence the traffic
congestion IN downtown Washington.
However, with an even greater con
centratiOn of Government offices
planned for the very near future, TO
be located south ot the Avenue be-
tween Sixth and Fifteenth streets, the
continued supremacy OF this area as
a business district Is assured for
many years TO come.
Evening star., 1926-01-23
How p. D. Receipts Help.

Just as Fourteenth street IS now
spoken OF as the automobile mart, so
many other OF these secondary cen
terS become firmly intrenched as
shopping districts for specially lines.
Changing street widths, development
OF parking garages. new bus lines and
other transportation aids, as well as
changing realty values, may bring
marked changes in the makeup Of
the various sections OF the city. While
data on postal receipts, or for that
matter any other form of indication,
may fall far short Of anticipating just
what will happen, at least the IN
creasing or declining activity OF q
particular section may be called to
the attention by this medium for a
more careful analysis, bringing to
light thereby q clearer knowledge Of
the situation than might be possible
otherwise
While decentralization may operate
to the detriment OF some. the move
ment has found favor where benefit
to the greatest number is concerned
This movement is to affect Washing
toon increasingly If the million popu-
lation mark Is to be realized, and. as
in the past, we may look TO hrach
office postal receipts for history and
forecast Of the change. There are
more than 40 offices tributary to the
main post office, and the activity of
each OF these merits careful study.
Chart on Pare %
Evening star., 1926-01-23
Home" Is First Consideration.

The house shows that the first con-
sideration IN its erection was that II
should be a home" or red brick and
stucco and timber, ample opportunity
Is afforded for contrast. The timber
and beam work is of cypress. The
roof with It's various exposures IS of
mottled gray and purple heavy slate.
The fiashings and downspouts gre Of
copper. OF particular interest are
the tiled floors In front and rear of