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Evening star., 1926-04-17
STUDENTS RESENT
hip FLASK" SLUR
Carnegie Tech Council Pro-
tests Dr.. Church's Remarks
at Senate Hearing.

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, April 17.-Students
at Carnegie Institute of Technology
yesterday took exception to the testi-
mony they said was given Thursday
at the Senate prohibition hearing by
DR.. Samuel Warden Church, president
of Carnegie Institute. They quoted
DR.. Church as having testified at has
become a fixed habit for the whole
student body of Pittsburgh to carry a
hip flask
The Carnegie Tech student council,
in a statement issued by it's president
and sanctioned by the dean of men
and the dean of women. declared that
"one would be led to believe the liquor
situation here was deplorable."
1T is true" the statement said,
that we have a few students who
drink, but they are few indeed
Carnegie Institute, headed by DR..
Church. is the governing agency for
all institutions endowed by the late
Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie Tech is
one of these institutions.
In a statement here DR.. Church said
that in testifying before the Senate
committee he had distinctly disclaim-
ed speaking of students, but referred
to the younger generation in general"
Evening star., 1926-04-17
is STUDENTS FINED
ON NUISANCE CHARGE
Pay $27.50 Each for Rushing"
Theater During Glass Clash.
Face Trial for Rioting.
By the Associated Press.


EASTON, Pa, April 17-Sixteen
Lafayette College students yester-
day were fined $27.50 each and costs
on nuisance charge and held under
$500 bail each for a hearing next
Wednesday on a charge of melting
to riot.
The charges arose from the rush
ing" of the New State Theater dur
ing clash between two classes of
the college. Dean Prentice of the
college faculty entered bail for each
of the students.
Sixty students crowded into a box
built to accommodate 10 persons and
damaged the draperies that cost
$4,000 when hung just a few weeks
ago.
Conviction on the charge of incit-
ing to riot would mean a maximum
sentence of one year in Jail and a
fine of $1,000. Magistrate Chidsly in
formed the 16 arraigned.
Several hundred patrons of the thea
ter and spectators were affected last
night following use by the police of
tear gas to break through the rush
of students.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
SCORE OF BRUSH FIRES.
Fire Department Kept Busy in Out
lying Districts.

More than a score of brush fires
in outlying sections of the District
kept the Fire Department busy yes
terday.
Fire Marshal l.. B. Seib said that
most of the blazes resulted probably
from carelesSnesS on part of smokers,
but sparks from a Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad engine caused one. None of
the fires got beyond control of the
firemen, however, and no buildings
were damaged.
Many such fires in past years have
occurred on Sundays, mixers thought
lessly dropping lighted matches,
cigars or cigarettes, and fire officials
urge care to prevent these blazes.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
Auto Bought Yesterday Burned.

An automobile purchased yesterday
by Alexander Thatcher was destroyed
by fire early this morning in the own.
er's garage, in rear of 229 E street.
The car was put away last night
about 10 o'clock, Thatcher stated, and
it was shortly after o'clock this
morning when the fire occurred. Dam
age amounted to, $3.50, according to the
police.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
Bigger Gas Tank Sought.

The Washington Gas Light Co.
asked the Zoning Commission today to
rezone the property at Twelfth and M
southeast so that one of its
can be doubled in capacity.
The tank now holds 1,250,O00 cubic
feet and is II feet high. The COM
pany desires to enlarge 1t so that
it will be 100 feet high when extended.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
Sequel to $2,0O0,O00 Failure.

PHILADELPHIA, April II R).-
Samuel B. Lush, solicitor for some of
the II building and loan associations
which failed here last Summer for ST.
000.0 after State department of
banking exposes, was sentenced yes
terday to six years in the county
prison. He was convicted a week ago.
Four others involved in the conspiracy
sentenced.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
Ex-Slave Leaves $4,000.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. April IL OP.-
When the will of Caesar Hill, q slave.
who had spent most of his life in this
city, was offered for probate yesterday
1t was learned that he had left SEE, 900
to his four children. His fortune was
amassed collecting ashes and beating
rugs.
Evening star., 1926-04-17

Spain has over 100000 titled per-
sons, or about to every 3S inhabit-
anta.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
WHEN A TELLER NEEDS A
 FRIEND

"You ought to have seen MT. Marshall when he called upon Dolly the other night" remarked Johnny to his sisters young man, who was taking tea with the family. "I tell you he looked fine a-sitting there alongside of her, with his arm-'
 "Johnny," gasped his sister, her face the color of a boiled lobster.
 "Well, so he did," persisted John ny. "He had his arm"
 "John," screamed his mother frantically.
 "Why," whined the boy, q was"
 "John," said his father sternly, "leave the room."
 And Johnny left, crying as he went: "I was only going to say that he had his army clothes on."
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
CREED

Reprinted from the Alaska School Bulletin issued by the Territorial Commissioner of Education:
 I believe in the school system of the United States of America as an institution of the people, for the prople; conceived by the founders of this Republic; nurtured for nearly three centuries by our fathers; sustained today by the consent and support of all our citizens. I believe in free universal education, equal opportunities for all our children, which guarantees our democracy within a Republic established upon the principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity. I therefore believe it my duty to the school to love it, to help my neighbor's child to have the same opportunity, and to defend the schools against all enemies.- Dr. J. J. Tigert, U. s. Commissioner of Education.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
THE TRIAL OF CHARLEY JONES

There was the raven and the Frog And the Wolf and the Bear; When they called meeting of
 the Tribes,
 Nearly every one was there. Charley brought in his lawyer, His lawyers name was Paul; When the lawyer got through
 talking,
 There was no one there at all. Mrs. Clark went on the witness
 stand,
 To testify against Jones; In the giving of her testimony, She raked up old Shakes bones. Until the judge, he stopped her, And to her lawyer said, "We're not trying old Chief Shakes, For old Chief Shakes is dead" Then the Court declared a recess, And said, "Be back at two;" And remember, don't discuss this
 case,
 Whatever else you do."
 Geo. D. Beaumont.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
HE DESERVED IT

"Sam, do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?"
 "Ah does, sah."
 "Well, Sam what have you got to say for yourself?"
 "Jedge, wifi all dem limitations you jes' put on me, An don't believe An has anythin' to say" Roches- ter Times Union.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
WHEN TOMMY WAS PAINED

Father, mother and little Tommy were in a tram car Mother and Tommy had obtained seats, but poor father had to stand.
 Mother Tommy, doesn't it pain you to see your father reaching for a strap?"
 Tommy Only at home, ma.- London Standard.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15

The Hoonah Camp of the A. N. B. elected the following officers for 1926: William Shakley, Chair man; David Charles, Corresponding Secretary; Jim Mckinley, Recording Secretary; Sam Osborn, Financial Secretary; Fred James, Treasurer. This Camp reports fine progress and good spirit.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
LITERALLY

Old lady (visiting state prison) - I suppose, my poor man, it was poverty brought ycu to this."
 Counterfeiter- On the contrary, mum, I was just making money New Haven Register.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
SILENCE SAFEST

A young lawyer tried hard to give himself the appearance of being exceedingly busy. During his absence from the office he always left a card on the door marked: "Wll be back in an hour"
 On his return one day he found that rival had inscribed under meath: "What for" - Edingburgh Scotsman
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
 OF CAMPS OF ALASKA
 NATIVE BROTHERHOOD Rake Camp No. 1O- Meets 8 p. m. Mondays.
 Juneau Camp No. D. Meets 8 D. m. Mondays.
 Hoonah Camp Mo- 12- Meets 8 D. m. Mondays. Wm. Shakley, Chairman; David Charles, Secretary. Hydaburg Camp No. G. Meets Monday 8 p. m.
 Haines Camp No. 5- Meets D. m Mondays.
 Douglas Camp No. g. Meets 8 D. m. Mondays.
 Angoon Camp No. 7- Meets 8 p. m. Mondays.
  8 p. m Mondays. William Andrews, Chairman; George Haldane, Secre- tary.
 Saxman Camp No. 15- Meets 8 P. M Mondays. Joe Johnson, Chairman; George Mckay, Secre- tary.
 Yakutat Camp No. 13- Meets 8 p. m Mondays.
 Klawock Camp No. g. Meets s p. m. Mondays.
 Wrangell Camp, No. A. Meets 8 F. M Mondays. Frank Desmond, Chairman; William Lewis, Secre- tary.
 Klukwan Camp, No. B. Meets 8 p. m. Mondays.
 Kasaan Camp No. H. Meets 8 p. m. Mondays. William Irvine, Chairman; Wells Jones, Secretary.
 SILENCE SAFEST A young lawyer tried hard to give himself the appearance of being exceedingly busy. During his absence from the office he always left card on the door marked:
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15

PATRONIZE THOSE WHO AD- VERT1SE IN THE ALASKA FISH ERMAN.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15
Klukwan Camp, No. S. Meets 8 D. m Mondays.

Kasaan Camp No. H. Meets 8 p. m. Mondays. William Irvine, Chairman; Wells Jones, Secretary.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15

Wrangell Camp, No. A. Meets P. M. Mondays Frank Desmond, Chairman; William Lewis, Secre- tary.
The Alaska fisherman., 1926-01-15

Ketchikan Camp No. 14- Meets p. m. Mondays. William Andrews, Chairman; George Haldane, Secre- tary.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
full demands Of the newcomers in fal

full demands Of the newcomers In far
out residential districts.
All of this time the Capital Traction
Co. has maintained the high physical
condition of it's property and has not
added a dollar to its funded indebted
ness, having but $5.S00.000 per cent
bonds outstanding.
OF course. this has been to the ben.
eft of the Capital Traction Co.. as
every dollar Of added bonded debt adds
to the annual fixed charges.
The Capital Traction Co. has not
been operating feeders nor develop
ing new territory, but has had the
benefit Of its we'll settled territory.
Out Chevy Chase way there has been
much new land brought under settle.
ment, and that section should be moro
and more profitable.
It ought not to be q hard task to
bring about a merger so far as the
Capital Traction Co. is concerned.
1t has a most businesslike organiza-
ton, has operating expenses about as
low as possible. has only one kind of
stock and one bond issue, relatively
short hauls through prosperous, well
settled territory and its stock is selling
close to par.
A demonstration Of the benefits to
result from a merger might make q
merger even easier, but it will be a
hard company to force into action.
1t Is In a strong position.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
PRICES ARE FR|M
/ IN STEEL MARKET
Metal Displays More Activity
In Some QuarterS-RaiIs
! Are Buying.
~ the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, November 13.-The
steel market during the past week
displayed a little more activity Ia
some quarters and prices were finn
ly held. The feature of the week
was the record output Of ingot in
October. Railroads were again buy
Ing. which added to the weeks total
materially and leading producers
were very optimistic over the future
Pig iron was Quieter with buyers
awaiting developments in connec-
zion with the British coal strike and
its effect on fuel prices.
While no improvements was re-
ported IN demand and prices remained
unchanged, rather a better tone de-
veloped in the copper market toward
the end of the week, owing to the
increase in exports in October. the
reduction of 1904 tons in stocks OF
refined, moderate sales have been re-
ported at the 1875 cent level. de-
livered in the Connecticut Valley for
shipments attending over the first
two months of 1927.
Tin was steadily with spot straits
maintained at 1925 cents, which repre-.
sents a premium of only IA cents over
November shipment. Last week the
premium on spot was IA cents. The
trade feels that the sharp upturn re.
Gently was due largely to speculative
operations. Futures were steady,
A moderate advance occurred IN
lead at London. following the reported
ending Of the coal strike. The mar
kets here were fairly active and lib
eral bookings are reported throughout
the Middle West, especially for Decem-
be. delivery.
Zinc was slightly flrmers with the
better state of the steel trade appar-
entity the controlling influence. Prices
at London were firmer.
Anthony was firm. although the &C.
tuaI demand was limited. November
December shipment from the Far East
was reported at concessions.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
COFFEE is HIGHER.
Trading Is Lght-Tone Is Steadie
on Short Covering.

NEW YORK. November 13 up.
Coffee futures opened today at un
changed prices to an advance of
points on reports of a steadier tons
in Rio exchange rates and little GOV
ering.
December was relatively steady
selling UP to 1882, while March ad
vanced to 1925. The close was to
points net higher. Sales were est
mated at only 5000 bags. Closin,
quotations: December. 1880: January
1855: March. 1925; May, 14.76; July
1880: September, 1874.
Spot coffee steady, Rio Is, 1s17;
1858: Santos As. 20%a21. Cost an,
freight offers included part Bourhc,
As at 20 cents.
Rio exchange on London 1-1s penc
higher; dollar buying rate 10 rel
lower. Rio market $50 to TOO rei
lower; Santos unchanged to 275 rel
lower. Brazilian port receipts $4,000
Jundiahy receipts. $4,000.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
Won HEERINGEN'S DEATH
RECALLS PAINFUL SCENE
Former German War Minister Once
Broke Up Dinner Party by
Offending Ex-Kaiser.
BY tho Associated Presa.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, November 13.-The death
Of Maj. Gen. Won Heeringen, former
imperial German war minister. re.
calls one Of the most painful scenes
enacted at Doom since the exile of
the former Kaiser. Several months
before his death Gen. Won Heeringen,
whom the army nicknamed Santa
Claus because Of his flowing beard,
came to Doom to pay his respects to
his former commander-in-chief At
dinner William II said to his guest
well, my dear general, when do
you suppose we two shall meet in
Berlin?" g.,
''Your majesty will pardon me If 1
speak freely" Won Heeringen replied.
but neither Of us. believe. will live
to see the day."
The head of the House Of Hohenzol-
lern was so offended at this all too
frank reply that the dinner YVES
broken UP and the aged general left
Doom early the following morning.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
BY I. A. FLEMING.

Test week in the matter Of dishon.
ored checks, returned for some cause,
generally mot sufficient funds, -
proved a distinct surprise and at the
same time disappointment to the 10.
cal Clearing House Association, and
also to the officials of the District
bankers organization, who have
worked with might and main to bet
ter conditions for the last two years.
Yet the disappointment was not
nearly as bitter as 1t would have
been had the result not confirmed
their belief that the great majority
of banks in the city were getting the
better of the. bad check and its spon-
sors; were. in fact, eradicating the
evil from very many banks.
The net result showed even q larger
number Of dishonored documents than
during the test week a year ago, but
the bulk Of these were confined to the
business of very few banks.
Dishonored and returned checks for
whatever cause are a distinct charge
against the bank whose customer per-
petrates them and make for the reduC'
ton Of any profit that an account may
bring. Some bankers declare that
such accounts cannot be profitable.
but on the other hand are an expen.
"A
back to the clearing house, where d
runner for the proper bank claims it
and in the next days clearings muct
make settlement for It, or 1t will go
back again, repetition not being ex-
ceptlonal.
Urge to Sell Not Blameless.
Our business men are good mer-
chants. They try to keep their stocks
turning over and over. for therein is
profit and they are willing to take
any ones check to complete salo.
Not infrequently checks are accepted
dated ahead to care for maturing pay
mentS.
Often these checks are drawn by
people who expect to be able to care
for them on maturity, but are pre-.
vented for some reason or other from
making good.
But the merchants get tho money
Evening star., 1926-11-14

by accounts or bills receivable, bank
aid not being necessary. Interest on
bills and accounts payable Is big
item.
The Income Account.
That the stock has not been placed
on a permanent per cent basis Is
due to the conservative tendencies Of
President Dodge rather than to any
question as to the ability to pay the
increase in distribution. The Wash
ington directors of the corporation
made an earnest effort to secure the
declaration, but Mr.. Dodge's views
prevailed, yet all indications point to
the continuation Of the 6 per cent
annual rate indefinitely, this being 2
per cent more than the 10 per cent
payments before the doubling of the
shares.
HI. HI. Mckee Gives Approval.
Harry H. Mckee, who has never
attended an annual convention of the
District Bankers Association, gave
his hearty approval to the work Of
the organization. in an open letter
which was read by Victor B. Deyber
at the Moran -Haines dinner on Wed
nesday evening.
Mr.. Mckee was accidently injured
en- route to the first convention held
at Deer Park and returned to the city.
He gave his unqualified approval to
the association and to the manner in
which 1t had met the problems that
have come up for consideration. con-
trasting the days Of the cold, formal
meetings Of the olden days, when
there was little brotherly feeling be-
tween bankers, to the present time,
when given names are more often
used than the more formal mister.
He also gave the guests Of honor of
the evening credit for good work at
the recent convention of the A. B. A.
The luncheon group will make a
presence at the 1927 convention.
Comparison of Issues.
In the comparatively recent future
the Washington Railway and Electric
Co. has marketed $2,496,O 900 ten-year
6 per cent bonds. The Washington
Gas Co. first issued $4,057 900 general
mortgage 5s and then ten-year 6s
were authorized by the commission,
although not all sold. $5,199 900 IS ma.
turing in 1888.
The Potomac Electric Co. issued
IS, 400, 900 consolidated IS and $685.
900 general refunding and improve
ment 6s, following this by an issue of
81, sos, 800 refunding Is and then an
issue Of 100000 8 per cent preferred
stock.
These bonds, and the preferred
stock as well, were authorised by the
Utilities Commission for improvements
and extensions.
Extensions Of service were constant
ly being made. although not up to the
Evening star., 1926-11-14
TEST WEEK ON BAD" CHECKS
BRINGS INCREASE IN RETURNS
Washington Bankers Disappointed-Num-
ber Confined to Business of Very Few In
stitutions-Gas Bonds Well Received.

just the same. Insurance 1s a great
modern convenience. Merchants carry
insurance against fire, theft, loss by
water or tornado and they are also
the owners Of policies against bad
checks. So, when check Is dis
honored for any reason. the insurance
company is called on to settle.
AS rule, dishonored checks are
fathered by old offenders and the
banks that have been driving out
check -kiters. worthless accounts from
banks and others Of that ilk who are
not worthy Of consideration from a
bank, find that they have been singu.
larly free from such documents.
A few banks are applying a charge
to accounts that are overdrawn and
that have checks returned, as q fur
ther means of eradicating the evil.
Seven Times Oversubscrfbed.
It speaks we'll for local securities
when the $1,500,000 8 per cent bonds
Of the Washington Gas Light Co.,
offered for sale locally. are subscribed
for seven times over. The price, too,
101, is the first over-par fiotation of
local securities.
Allotments have not been announc
ed as yet, but it Is probable that many
subscriptions for small amounts will
be filed in full and that all subscrip
tions over $1,000 will be scaled. The
gas company reserved the right to
make allotment of its bonds as it
might see fit.
Mergenthaler's Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the Mergen-
thAler Linotype Co. will be held in
New York this week. Information is to
the effect that the annual statement
will be one Of the best ever made by
the corporation. showing a material
increase in net earnings over q year
ago and q very prosperous condition
of the corporation financially.
Much of the business Of this COM
pany is on the partial.payment plan,
in keeping with the general run of
costly products bills and accounts re-
ceivable mounting into the millions,
and yet the position Of the company
is so strong that this is not offset
Evening star., 1926-11-14
FLAXsEED CROP DROPS

NEW YORK, November 10 R
This years fiaxseed crop, nov,
estimated at 1879 900 bushels. abou
3,250,000 bushels smaller than ths
1925 harvest, has aroused interest Il
the paint trade and feeling that i
would have an upward tendency 4!
the price Of paint. Unfavcrable cor
ditions throughout the season In the
more important producing States re
suited in yields per acre below tbs
usual average. The average qusiit y
Of the fax crop is said to be the
lowest In 15 years. The Canada
report bears out the same tendencies
and is 500 900 bushels lower.
Evening star., 1926-11-14

not bring over $50 70 ass for mum.
Der ] stock. Market for sweet pota-
toes and yams rules armer under
light receipts and q fairly active de-
mand. but TO draw full quotations
stock must grade number I as any
thing of grade. small or Of irregular
quality Is hard to move. Number 1
sweets are selling 1.76 to 2.25 bar
rel and yams. 1.50 to 2.
Native and nearby garden truck
continues in ample receipt for the de-
mand prevailing. which is now turning
to Southern vegetables.
Seasonable garden truck in fair de-
mand at the following quotations:
Broccoli and lSale, 40 and so bushel:
beets, 200 and 500 100: cabbage. 200
to 500 100; carrots, 800 to 500 100;
cauliflower, Is and 100 crate and 200
to $50 barrel for Eastern Shore stock;
lettuce, Is to so basket: onions, 1.50
to 200 100 pounds: oysterplants. 500
to 100 100: parsnips. 40 and so
basket: savoy cabbage. 30 and so
bushel: pumpkins, 900 to 1000 100:
spinach, 40 to 80 bushel: turnips. 80
and 35 basket.
Live Stock Market.
With the exception Of beef cattle,
which Is in ample receipt, the general
live cattle market rules steady under
fairly active demand. but centered
on first quality stock. Most OF the
arrivals. especially on the wharves.
however, is Of common to ordinary
stock and slow sale at inside quota
tions.
Spring lambs continue scarce and
meet with ready sale at OUTSIDE
values. Quotations today at Light
Street Wharf:
Beef cattle, first quality. per pound.
8 to 9; common to medium, per pound,
5 to Z; bulls, as to QNality, per pound.
4 to 6; cows, choice to fancy. per
pound, s to 6: common to fair. per
pound, 3 to 4: oxen, as to quality. per
pound, 4 to 6: milk cows. choice to
| fancy, per head, 5000 to 1900: COM
| mon to fair, per head, 5000 to 5000;
calves, veal, choice, per pound. 13 to
1917: ordinary to medium. per pound,
10 to 12; rough and common. per
pound, 8 to 9: small culls, per pound.
to 8: sheep. choice. per pound, s:
| old bucks, per pound, 4 to 8: oom.
mon, per pound, 3 to 8; lambs, Spring.
choice. per pound, 10 to Ia: fair to
good, per pound, 10 to 12; common.
thin, pound, 8 to 8; hogs, straight,
per pound, 13 to 1875; sows, per
pound, 10 to IL; stays. per pound.
to 8; old boars. per pound, 4 to 8;
live pigs, per pound, IA to 16; shoats.
per pound. IL to IA.