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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
NO SAVING SEEN
IN MERGER

A merger Of local street railway
companies will not mean lower fare
for the riding public. william f.
Ham, president Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, tes'
titled at the hearing before the
Public Utilities Commission. on the
merger proposition today.
Ham emphasized that the favor
able results from merger would
come in the future rather than i'm.
mediately. He characterized the
propositicH as a constructive move
nehk to. provide for the future
growth Of the city rather than a
method OF Immediately cutting the
costof operation.
A merged company would not get
q fair rate of return on its Invest
ment at present car fare. rates,
Ham told the commission. The saw
iugs from merged operation, which
would result, are problematical, he
stated.
These opinions were expressed by
Ham personally after he had read
formal statement setting forth his
CO1lR1ly NLCWSg III WlIACAl LAlS CUM
pany claimed a fundamental right
to the enjoyment OF its property"
Its property, the company claimed,
Is private property operated for
public use and cannot be taken
away from its owners either direct
ly or indirectly through regulation
by the commission.
Citizens of the District are
practically unanimous in their de-
sire for a merger; but have widely
divergent ideas on how the merger
should be effected, testimony at
the public hearing indicated.
Representatives of sixteen differ
ent civic associations spoke in favor
of merger during the morning
session and not single person
rose to argue against the propo.
sition.
/, Many different suggestions on
how the merger should be brought
about were volunteered, however,
on the commissions inquiry as to
ways and means.
Two questions were presented to
the hearing:
First, do the citizens of Washing
ton want a merger?
Second. if SO, how can it be
effected?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
COUPLE PETITION FOR
ADOPTION OF CHILD

George Isemann, a real estate
sales manager, and his wife, Mrs.
Merceda Isemann, 11O1 l. st. N. W.,
today petitioned the District Su.
preme S"ourt for the adoption OF
Doris Jean. an infant which has
been in petitioners custody ever
since it's birth and whose mother
has given her consent to the adop-
ton.
The child's name is to be changed
to Doris Jean Isemann. Attorney
K. w. Thomas appeared for petit
toners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
CITY Laos IN HEALTH
PROTECTION, LEWIS SAYS

Washington is far behind other
cities of it's size in health protec-
ton afforded citizens, and a thor
ough study should be made in
order that the exact situation can
be made public, William Mather
Lewis, chairman Of the advisory
council OF the Washington Council
of Social Agencies. stated at its first
meeting yesterday.
The speaker urged citizens to
strengthen the hands Of the heath
department"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03

indicated simmons viii tie the
next chairman of the subcommittee
the House VIII he returned among
them are Represenfativ Richard
N. Elliott Of Indiana. chairman n
the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds, and r. Walton
Moore OF Virginia. Representative
Frederick r.. Lehlbach of New
Jersey, chairman OF the Civil
Service Committee, apparently 4
reelected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
In Tight Race

WAsHINGTON'S MAYOR"
Representative Frederick N. ZihI-
man R). is being closely pressed
by Frank w. Mish Cd. in the
Sixth Maryland Congressional
District, ZihIman is chairman Of
the House District Committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
Mystic Works On Scriuener Mystery
IS IT a NICE SKATE !?

DUNGER MENIAsT whose mind reading tricks are re entertain
with The WsshngtOn Tines helping solve the mystery
office Of police left to right Inspector Shelby Chief
M Edwin s.
DunninQpr FL 4x u 19 8
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
SPARE TIRE BURSTs-INTO
PRINT

Dear BIN. Haze returned to
the road once more. "Megaphone's''
barbed shaft renched me UiG grape
cine route as aUds rolling through
Rockville but Jailed to pierce ny
Shoulders Of Strength. By sCdy Of
proof that I am enjoying myself
am sending you, photograph Of
myself and pals. Pm the one on
the. rear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03

"This, dear friends, is a fun
gus gF0Wth kno1Un as q Re-
former. 1t is practically e1-
tinet IN the Arctic regions, but
south of NeV York and north
of Alexandria 1t is becoming
numerous because feeblentinded
persons insist on donating
money for ats upteep."
"That fellow certainly IL lantern
Jawed."
Probably that accounts for his
light Conversation" GEGEVIEVE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
T. b. wilkins Bankrupt

Thomas B. wilkins, clerk, 1912 NJ
st. N. e., asked the District Supreme
Court to declare him voluntary.
bankrupt He lists his assets at $500
and his debts at 81. 37T.87
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03

lines
WILLIAM Mex. CLAYTON (right), representative of
the Federation of Citizens Associations at public utilities
hearings for several years, and recognized the
who uncovered the illegal ownership of the Washington
Rapid Transit Company, today assumed new duties as
special counsel of the Public Utilities Commission with
particular regard to bus fares. He is shown here with
Assistant Engineer Commissioner William Covell,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03

THE STIGMA OF NEARNESS
Did you ever stop TO ponder
DER the things that were, or aree
Did you ever muse and wonder
'.Why 80 near and yet 50 fars"
o, the heartIess Vaccinations
OF that word we know 40 ''nears"
It upsets all expectations
when It's hitched I'm front Of beer.
How it ruins our depth Of vision
when It's coupled up with "sighted,"
Life's not viewed in fullest mission,
In perception We are bllghted.
In Lifess lotteries and its raffleS
with grand prizes In each game,
How that s'nears' completely battles
AZ it shows how close We came.
In the daily toll of chances,
In our search for real success,
How that s'near" In phantom dances
Biurs our view Of happiness.
In our path, . gap, q chasm,
In fun sight like distant star,
Icons that dreaded. heartIess spasmI
Ever near and yet 20 far"
Yet hard toll and concentration
on . purpose never lost,
with vim, viii and Termination,
And that gap 10 finally CROSSED. :.
Double sweet IL then the glory
OF the unrelenting fighter,
But to enjoy Is not my story
Tor I'm stin . near, near-writer.
SILTCUs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
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Xoare for more free air pumps,
YOUR SPARE TIRE.

-4 49,
f STREET IMPRESSIONS
sever feel real gloomy,
Real dreary, sad or blue,
Because when trouble is coming
Can you guess what 4 dos
A shown I could not watch one!i
a movie? Just the samet
a ride down by the rivere
No. all that h too tame.
Z simply 60 down = Street
10 see that charming sight;
10 see the people rushing
All morning, noon and night.
10 Sc the sporty windows,
The roadsters, and the boys,
The rnccoOn coats, and fappers-
4 LOVE THAT II STREET NOIsEl
FRANCES E. Held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
Lease This Place. $50

The above wants and offers
are only u few Of the hundreds
Of intereRting propositions adver-
tiSed In tOday'S Classified Advcr-
Using Section. Turn there nav.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03
WHY, OF COURSE!

Dear Bill: As gather from,
your column it is your aCish
that Uhen Ce q0Gnt to tell a
fellot0 he's q liar we simply
say to him: "Yoat are gritty of
archaeological ineeactitndeW
presume that instead OF
saying: "YOu're another, and
I'll knock your block off" he
1eiu say, SOS gour pGter-
familias," and the 1OhOle thing
sCiH end there.
I'm afraid you are trying to
lead as into q state Of high
bToWisna. G. II. d.
POLITICAL MEMORIES
The Green House on Street IL there
Its folk. are gone and so Is the
There big deeds were pulled and
profits did fall
That made the pIunder Of Jesse
James lock small.
1t Wa there that pIums were often
And there that mighty few questions
were asked.
The house may be PaEed and the
courts forget,
Nut the memories Of Kraft remain
with as yet.
JACK RIGGLEs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-03

When money does talk no
body eUer finds fault aOith its
grammar. q. ii. ".
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
BORDER TOWN FISHERMEN
 WORRIED OVER STATUTES
Fishing Laws Arc Different in Mass. Than They In This
 State

Thompsonville, Conn., March Sl .Pl-Differences in the Connecticut and Massachusetts game laws rela- tive 10 fishing licenses arc causing concern to Connecticut fishermen, D; rti~'larly those in border towns. This season Massachusetts Is not is. suing separate fishing licenses which requires fishermen in this state 10 take out combination hunting and fishing license which costs $l5.25 if they wish 10 follow their sport into waters of the Bay State.
 In Connecticut q nonresident Ash ing license costs but $3.35 an in- crease of one dollar over the cost of residents. Connecticut sportsmcn regard this as unfair, especially in view of the fact that the trout season in the Bay State opens two weeks later than in Connecticut, which means that Massachusetts sportsmen maJ fish in Connecticut waters be- ginning April l.
 An appeal has been made to the Springfield, Mass, Fish and Game association to bring influence to ob- tain q change in Massachusetts regu- lations on this question.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
NEW PALACE WORK OF ART

Now that the staging built in tho Palace theater has been taken down and the work is being rushed to con- plotion the beauty of the theater is so pronounced that 1t surpasses in effect the dreams of the owners who have spared no expense in remodel ing and renovating the theater so that New Britain may have q thcatcr Of which 1t may well be proud, Those who have veen Inside within the last few days have been amazed at the remarkable change that has been wrought.
 The theatcr presents an inviting atmosphere in which one cnn en- joy good show better. The light ing equipment is so arranged that all the aisles In the orchestra floor and balcony are well lighted up without any reflection upon the screen in any way. The removal of thepos's s avoids the inconvenience that had been experienced by those who have had the misfortune of having to sit behind one. And the new ven,ilating system that keeps a supply of fresh air In the theater at all times elim- mates the stiffness that exists in crowded houses.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
g GRADUATES OF
 EVENING SCHOOL.
Diplomas Will Be Presented at
 Exercises Tonight

The Central evening school will hold graduation exercises in the auditorium of the Central Junior high school this evening. A class Of 80 students will be presented with diplomas by George Levitt. chair man of the evening school commit tee, and American flags will be given each of the graduates by Harry c. Jackson, state department commander of tho American Legion.
 The program, the feature of which Is the address, "rhe Opening Door," by Henry 1loar follows: '1 Will Sail Once More" and "Thc House Road" sung by tho chorus; recitation. "Tho Land Where Hate Should Die," Anna Balsowicc; reel tution, Ut Can't Be Done," Anna Mary Rizanslas; selection, Senior sgh school orchestra; presentation of diplomas by George Levitt and of American flags by Harry Jack son; closing chorus, "Thc Star Spangled Banner" by graduates, chorus and guests, Tho musical se- lection will be rendered under the direction Of George E. Matthews, supervisor of music in the schools.
 The graduates, If of whom are boys and tho 25 girls follows: Frank Walter Czerepus2ko, Guerino Joseph D'Angolo, Gustave John Kominos, Joseph John Kozzalka, Anthony Lombardo, Fred Morholin James Pi2zuto, Nicholas r. Sargil Adolf Schultz, Joseph Frederick Shurman, David Swanson, Bernard '. Tranchida, Salvatore M. Tran chida, Helen Lottie Zaala2y, Annie Margaret Balsewicc. Jane Bernard, Stella Mary Bezrucky, Rose Mary Bogdanski. Pauline Boscarino, Helen Rose Bula, Bernadotte Marie Hartrcy, Mary Pansy Kondonellis, Rose Mary Mandl, Hedwig Jose phine Mior2ej jcwsla, Ellen Anna Kotrady. Pauline Rose .Olcskiewcz, Sophie Pcban, Dorothy lola Pcreau, Anna Sophie Prus, Anna Mary Ri2- auslas, Sophie Anna Rozanski, Mary Agnes Sasiela, Ella M. Singleton, Rose Eleanor Soltysiak, Julia Sup sinslas, Emila Tacci and Isabella Topputa.
 The class officers are: President, Joseph Frederick Schurman; vice president, Anna Balscwice, treas 'urer, Salvatore NJ. Tranchida; sccrc- tary, Sophie Anna Rojauskas. The class coors are blue and white and it's motto "Strive to Succeed"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
PARSONS, HARTFORD

At Parsons Theater tomorrow evening for an engagement of three days, with Saturday matinee, Guth- rio McClintic will present "Gory lIalleluiah," a new play by Thomas Mitchell and Bcrtram Block Mr. McClintiC needs no introduction 10 American thcatergoers who know him as one of the most distinguish cd directors of the American stage.
 In Glory Halleluiah," he is offer ing to the public an imaginative, ar resting and unusual play that would be difficult to describe under a single term. Mr. McClintic has chosen an excellent company. including June Walker. Charles Bickford, Felix Krembs, Hilda Vaughn, Augustus York, Malcolm Duncan and others
 Eva Davenport, president of the "Wad1lers' Club" who is seen in tho role of the Duchess Anastasia in 'The Student Prince" the delightful operetta the Messrs. Shubert will present at Parsons all next week, has sung and played in nearly every part of the globe. Miss Davenport has had a long experience on the stage, but whatever she is in years, she remains young in spirit.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31

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and simon the Jester" picture starring Eugene o'Brlen, Lillian Rich, Henry B. WaIthall and Ed- mund Burns.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
W. s. HART AT CAPITOL

Tonight is the last showing Of "The American Venus" at the Capitol where it has been enjoyed since it's opening on Monday. The vaudeville show that ends It's engagement to- night also $ WIS five good acts.
 The lady's complete Easter outfit will be awarded tonight and some lucky lady will dress in style for Easter from ( e management and the cooperation of leading local merchants, The rcntleman's Easter outfit was awarded last evening to Frank Benrston of Stanley Quarter.
 Thursday the entire program changes and brings William &. Hart in his new photoplay "Tumblewecds' q story of the west with a breezy plot and interesting from start to finish.
 The vaudeville bill will offer five acts headed by the Four Clifton Girls.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
IRENE" AT CAPITOL SUNDAY

Colleen Moore, Nlmdom's most popular star will open a four day engagement at the Capitol on Sun day evening in her latest and great est success Irene" Adapted from tho stage play of the same name. the photoplay follows the story of the musical comedy very closely and Colleen Moore plays the title role 10 perfection. She is ably supported by Charlie Murray and Lloyd Hughes.
 Tho music of "1rcnc" made 1t the most popular stage play of its day and MT. George Tourtclottc, the mu- 5Ical director of the theater has ar ranged a music score for the picture that will feature the numbers Alice Blue Gown" and "lreno" among the different selections. Tho vaudeville bill will offer the return engagement by popular request Of Marty Du- pree, local favorito,, and her Follics in q brand new show, The cast in- cludcs Bonnie DroGan, Frank Mur- ray, Wally Melvin, Steve Hughes, Lou Caron and Marty's hand picked chorus,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31

her rogulsh ways and as careful as you may be she will steal your heart away for she Is the Mickey O'Neil whom wo have all sung of fin the past few years,
 The companion feature for tho opening program is Memory Lane Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Ma gel as the childhood sweethearts will bring back to you the days of your first love, Memory Lane will grip you with the noble sacrifice of the boy who pierced tho bubble of her love dream because breaking her H. fusion meant giving her happiness, and he wanted 10 make her happy. Such Is the living drama of this beautiful play.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
ROD LARoCQUE AT LYCEUM

Rod LaRocque, hero of Bravo heart and q popular movie leading man, has the stellar role In tho Cecil DeMille production, "rhe Coming of Amos" which concludes Its showing at the Lyceum tonight This is q picture telling Of the romantic ex- ploits of an Australian sheep ranch CT who goes to the Riviera for so- cial education. The companion fca- ture Is Patsy Ruth Miller and Ken neth Harlan In 'The Fighting Edge" a stirring story Of the Y. S. secret service along the Mexican border.
 Starting tomorrow afternoon tho l.yceum will present "pleasuros of tho Rich" with Helen Chadwick, Jack Mulhall and Hedda Hopper:
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
PALACE OPENING

The opening program nt the New Palace on Sunday April has been selected from the several photoplays that are making such big hits on Broadway and throughout the rest Of the country.
 Mike is one of them and Broad way is still laughing at the scrapcs that Mike falls heir to in her latest and funniest picture directed by Marshal Ncilan, Mike is played by Sally O'Noil whom you will love for
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
Higher Pensions for
 Vets of Other Wars

Washington, March Sl Rl-A bin to raise 10 parity with pensions Of disabled World war veterans the
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
Nebraska State Laws
 Forbid Medicine Beer

Lincoln. Neb., March S1 P}-The %.75 per cent malt tonic will mean little to Nebraskans, for both the salc and manufacture of it will be contrary 10 a Nebraska constitu- tional amendment Attorney General Spilman holds.
 Spillman said Nebraska was one of the first "bone dry" states and that in addition to the 18th amend incnt; Nchraskans are bound by n state law passed May 1. 1927. which specifics that no beverage sha'I contain more than one-half of one percent alcohol.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31

Asked by Senator Reed. ropubll- can, Pennsylvania, if this spirit Of eombativeness" marked his attitude on the commission, the witness said he had no voice on the commission.
 He added that as now constituted, the commission had no value and offered to resign it Chairman Marvin would do the same.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
TARIFF BOARD IS
 BITTERLY SCORED
Members Accused Of Trying to
 Break Down Law

Washington, March Sl Rl--Thc tariff law has been ''miserably ad- ministered" by the majority of tho present tariff commission for the deliberate purpose" Of breaking it down. Commander Dennis, a demo- 'rat, charged today before the sen ate tariff Investigating committee.
 The breakdown was attributed by Mr. Dennis 10 the prejudice of Chair man Marvin, supported by Commits Sioners Classic, Broussard and Bald win He accused the chairman of being unfair" and having an obses- sion on the tariff question.
 "The tariff law and the tariff commission have broken down." he continued. 'I believed in the law un- til six months ago, but since then have no faith in the administration of the law by the present commis- sion"
 Mr, Dennis said he turned down the first offer to become member of the commission, but that Presi~ dent Coolidge held the job open for him and he later took it.
 "I was surprised" he said. ito hear inference that the president mad some sinister move in asking Commissioner Lewis for his resigna- ton in order to cointrol his vote. regarded 1t simply as holding the Job open for me"
 The flexible provision of the tariff law, permitting changes in rates by executive order, vas described by Mir. Dennis as without virtue unless the ileXibilty works both ways"
 "l went to the president and told him that unless the flexible tariff was worked downward as well as upward, he would no longer have tleXibility which the people will re- Snprt h ba sAid
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
BURBANK's CONDITION POOR

santa Rosa, Cal, March 31 P>--- Luther Burbank, who has been III since last Thursday. found it diff cult to sleep last night because Of hiccoughing and intestinal ir- ritations. but his physicians said the scientist was 'in no immediate dan ger"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-30
COMPLETES TRAINING
Babe Ruth Not Hopeful of Beating His Home Run Record Because of Many Changes Made.

New York, Jan. 50 LIA --- Babc Ruth has completed his rigorous course of indoor training for q 1926 comeback on the diamond, but the crstwhilo home run king is no longer sanguine that he will shattcr his record of 59 home runs in single season.
 Restoration of tho Usc of resin hy pitchers approved yesterday by the joint rules committee of tho major and minor leagues, and other hand,- caps will initiate against q new record for him, it is felt, Passing Of the lively hall, blamed for last years epidemic of extra base hitting, will be another unfayorablc circum- stance.
 Ruth also points 10 the fact that at the Yankee stadium he no longer 1 has short right field stand to i shoot at," such as favored him at ! the Polo Grounds.
 "I am not kidding myself about home runs any more, says the Babe. "I will never have another chance like l had at the Polo Grounds. l expect 10 beat last years record, of course, but l doubt now that 1 will be able to go better than 5q."
New Britain herald., 1926-01-30
Lose to NIiddlctOMn

Tho National Guards went down to defeat at the hands of AlI-AIiddle- town in that city last evening by the close score of $2 10 q. One Of the largest crowds of inc season turned out. to watch the Hardware City quintet perform,
 The game was th" best that has been played in the down river city this scason. Throughout tho con- test the lead oc-sawcd hack and forth with neither team getting away 10 a lead that could hn called com- fortablc. First New Britain would start of 10 spurt. hut it wouldn't be long before Middlclown caught I'D 10 thlm and in turn go into the rad.
 The first half saw both teams do"d- Ipckcd for the greater part of rh" time. Good pass work predominant ra while tho guarding cf both wos pretty to w;;cn. N"w Britain throw un Q five man defense that kept thn Uiddlvtawn players away from thn goal aHd kept oul.iu front f.r ,noueN tn lad rt tho rnd Of tho tirsi rMr ]y a i7 10 15 count.
 Tho second 18IC was a repetition oi 'h. tr-, @aH. Both teams rGuaIl" acn an,rs puy in every depart u crt hut towards 'Nc end of tho 'ram. sacors$j,n baskets in quick url,r ly K,at,ra ard NrCuho E"Hr Ill., down ri>u hoy5 tAun "c's'a'N lad 10 pull out with @ 0jn with a urrcin of live paints In the good,
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New Britain herald., 1926-01-30
CLUB PLAYS TONIGHT
East Main Street Quintet Has Busy Week Ahead And Starts or By McctinG Bristol Five.

The Boys club basketball, team, with four days ahead of if, will 20 to Bristol tonight 10 play the Boys club Of that city on its home floor. The Bristol five is said 10 be tho same as that which was entered in the triangular league last winter, and another year Of development has made the players worthy foes of the New Britain team, which is also a young team rounding into form.
 Monday night will sec the club back at the home stand with the Laurels of South Manchester, q team which holds one 34-30 victory over the locals, as opponents. Tho pre-. vious game was q great one in spite Of slippery floor, and an even fast CT one is looked for this lime. On Tuesday night the club will make it's pilgrimage 10 Springfield in an effort 10 repeat it's victory over the Leland A. C. of that city. With three games carded, the local boys hope to break their jiny and get some consecutive wins for change.