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The Washington times., 1926-02-10
Low UP RAINS
l. [. URGED

An urgent appeal to the District
Commissioners To inaugurate 9
police regulation to reduce the
speed of trains entering the, Cit
and thus lessen the chances o. Iatal
accidents. pending elimination 81
dangerous grade crossings Yves
made today BY J Bond Smith local
attorney, who lives near the CilesIs
nut Street crossing where two were
killed Monday.
IN a letter to the cOmmissio n,
copy Of which he sent to Represen-
tatfye Frederick N. ZihIman. chair
man Of the House District Cons
rnittee. Mr.. Smith cites one case
where the Court Of Appeals upheld
the District ia its fight to enforce
an old regulation compelling Baitls
more and Ohio Railroad trains fo
come to stop at intersections
where street cars crossed
He also cites a recent decision Of
the United states Supreme Court
unfolding the validity OF q city
ordinance regulating the speed Of
railroad trains within city limits,
even though the trains are engaged
iii interstate commerce which, BY
such q regulation IS only indirectly
affected.
Mr.. smith believes that these de-
cisions prove that the District Com
missioners have ample authority
to invoke their police power and
inaugurate such regulation, COM
HDelIing trains on the metropolitan
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio,
to 50 through Takorna Park, partfc-
uIarly, at q lower speed rate.
The Washington times., 1926-02-10
PRELATE 81 5
DRY REPEAL

CHICAGO. Feb. 10. Repeal Of
the Volstead act il predicted editori-
airy. in the February issue Of FIX
tension Magazine, official pubIica-
ton of the Catholic Church Exten-
sion Eociety OF the United States,
off the presses today.
The magazine is edited by the
Very Rev Msgr William ID. OsBrien,
Il. Is. D., and is under the super
vision of George Cardinal Munde-
leir,. chancellor Of the society IN this
country.
simultaneously statement by
The Washington times., 1926-02-10
JOSEPHINE TRlx. STAR
FROM u. s. WEBS ABROAD

LONDON, FEB. TO- Theatrical
circles were amazed today to learn
that Josephine Clare Yeisers Of New
lnantown, Pa, and Eddie Fields,
American actor, had been married
secretly on February 5 at the
bloomsbury registry office.
The bride is none- other than
Josephine Trix, Of the Trix Sisters,
one CT the most popular American
The Washington times., 1926-02-10

REDUCTION was to alleviate tho bllt
dens 81 Industries and ID aid ~
offset fina economic depression
Ffnaiace NEinfster Reinh0la az
clared there Is certain notice
able recovery lii Germany since the
Dawes plan WAS enacted.
The present economic crisis g
not be linked with the Dawes plan
90 caalap and effect II he added
The Washington times., 1926-02-10

acts on the English stage.
The Trix Sisters pleased the.
Prince Of Wales so much that he.
went to hear them on many coca
sions. and was frequently seen In
parties with them
Helen Trix was as much sur
prised to learn Of the marriage to-
day as anyone else.
The Washington times., 1926-02-10
BERLIN sLASHEs y AXES
~ SIS. 900 600 MARKS

BERLIN. Feb. 10. Reduction of
German taxes by $50. 100000 marks
year was announced ii the reich l
stag today by Finance Minister
Reinhold
Tha Esinanca Minister stated the
The Washington times., 1926-02-10
STOLE To PAY
BLACK|NA|L
BY international News service

BY international News Service
Los. ANGELES, Cal, Feb. To-
my life has been nightmare for.
IL years and I'm glad it's all over
now Z
So William II. Downs, formerly
q minor city official in Baltimore,
under arrest here IN connection
with 4 $4,000 embezzlemelll from
the Los Angeles office OF the Good
year Tire and Rubber Company, de-
clared today in describing low ne
was bounded by blackmaslers.
Downs said when he was ~ Years
old he was arrested and tElca i've
times III connection with q $66,OO0
theft. Of city funds In Baltimore.
He was acquitted at his fifth IA ial,
but while he was In tlle Baltimore
jail he became known to Baltimore
bunko men and pickpockets These
men, he said. followed him 70
Akron, Ohio, and later to Los An
geles ana demanded large sums Of
money, threatening to expose MS
troubles in Baltimore. A
when he was recently made
treasurer Of the Goodyear Company
III Los Angeles the men demanded
IS 900 monthly, Downs said. Later
they demanded $4,000 each month.
Downs said he dipped into tbs COM
pany's funds In order to meet these
demands.
Los Angeles detectives declared
Downs was known as a good time
Charlie'' and gave numerous gay
cafe parties here. He was known
For the unusually largetips liz gave
81 cafes and beach hotels, the i'm
vestigators declared.
The Washington times., 1926-02-10
POISON-CANDY FIGURES

pho4 shous Mrs Jennie Hartman Herman with
lawyers they the court in Jersey City they are
On trial charged with attempt to Kill Mrs HaTtinans
husband Otto below by feeding him with poisoned
candy. Herman bOarder at the Hartman home
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
FOUR CASES SCARLET
 FEVER IN ANCHORAGE;

Over the long distance telephone, Professor Olsan of the Anchorage schools informed Superintendent Me- Ewen that there were four cases of scarlet fever in Anchorage and for that reason believed, providing MT. McEwen agreed with him, that the basketball series between the local and Anchorage High squads and scheduled to be played beginning Thursday evening, should be post poned. MT. McEwen was acquies- cent and quite agreed with MT. Olsan the games should be called off tenn porarily.
 Just two weeks ago the Anchorage school closed down on account of measles, and according to the tele- phone conversation this morning, in dications are they will be closed again. The scarlet fever cases are safe under quarantine and every pre- caution is being taken by the Anchor age civic authorities to guard against the situation spreading.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Tom Tessier has a crew of eight men at work at his tie camp on Glacier creek and is operating full blast. His camp is located about eight miles from the railroad and among some of the finest tie timber in the Territory.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
STORMS BATTER VESSELS

PARIS, Nov. 23. (P)-Storms with scarcely lull between them ravaged southwestern Europe ports and the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts are filled with battered vessels. Fish ing is at standstill. The Riviera suf- fered heavily.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Three inches of ice covers the lake today, and throughout the day citizens and children have been talk ing advantage of the excellent skat- ing. The lake ice is said to be as smooth as a mirror.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

John Fitzpatrick, who has been en- ployed on a road crew in the Hope district the past summer, is in town. MT. Fitzgerald states the B. of P. R. has accomplished some splendid road construction in that vicinity.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

The Eastern Stars enjoyed very fine meeting last evening, many members being present. The lunch con was excellent and the guessing games were lots of fun.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Today's regular freight train up the line is being held over day and departs tomorrow in order to per init out of town residents more time in the purchase of groceries and other necessities for Thanksgiving. a
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
NOTICE, WoMAN's ATHLETIC

All baseball players are requested to be on the gym floor at 7:30 this evening. The coach would appreci- ate word from those that might have to be absent from tnight's practice.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Mr., and Mrs. Bender have moved from their apartment in the Seward hotel to the residence of T. Thede, on Washington and Second streets.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
PERSONAL

Robert Johnson is now in the tie making business at Lost Lake and is doing good. He has a fine stand of tie timber and every indication points to a successful season.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

The S. s. Admiral Watson, of the Pacific Steamship Company, departs from Seattle tomorrow for Seward and Westward points.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
FAvoRITE OUTDOOR PAsTIME

LAREDO, Nov. 23.-A state of rev olution exists in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. General Ganzales is leading force of rebels totaling more than 5000. They are fully armed and equipped for field service.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Second avenue was iced down Sunday night by the children, who since have been having the time of their lives coasting.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Dunhill Pipes, S1o each-Schaller- CTS Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

John M. Slater. after being in the Moose Pass district all through the past summer returned home last week
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Seattle Tee Cream at SchalIerer's Alaska Shop. es
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Brunswick Photographs and records Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Lucky Says: It's time to smoke the pipe of peace, so buy his Italian briars, 25c.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

,skatesl and skating shoes at Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

+s Eastman Kodak ggencyEschailgr-
 CTS Alaska Shop. ;. f,
Evening star., 1926-05-16
Flying Plans.

Rene Fonck, the French flying ace,
has mapped out an ambitious pro
gram. Following his flight this Sum
mer. when he will attempt to win the
Raymond Orteig $4,000 prize for the
first continuous airplane journey from
New York to Paris, he has announced
that he will next seek fame by trip
over the peak of Mount Everest,
which towers 29,o02 feet into the sky.
Another French aviator, Lieut..
Calico, holder Of the worlds altitude
record, which Lieut.. MacReady of the
United States Army has tried in vain
to break, will likewise make the at
tempt to fly over Mount Everest, the
human eyes.
With the North Pole conquered by
Comdr. Byrd and Amundsen in the
Norge, via the air route, plans
for other spectacular and science.ad.
vancing flights are greeted with ex.
ceptional public interest. If Fonck
succeeds In his New York-to- Paris
flight another epic of the air will be
written. while success in skimming
the tip Of the worlds highest noun
tain will automatically wipe out the
unknown" mark in regard to Mount
Everest and place it with the explored
portions of the globe.
Mount Everest, with it's inaccessi-
bility, its climate and it's peculiar sur
roundings, has been a perpetual chal-
lenge to the adventurous spirit Of ex-
plorers. Elaborately equipped expedi-
tions have failed in their efforts to
scale It's peak, although the latest at
tempt was marked by reaching the
highest altitude on foot ever recorded.
Within less than 1000 feet of the top
the intrepid explorers were forced TO
call a halt on account Of the death
Of two of their comrades and storms
of such fury that further progress
was impossible.
Airmen have now turned their at
tention to this formidable task and IL
would appear that they stand perhaps
a better chance of success than those
who laboriously attempt It on foot.
Danger and peril, however, will at
tend any effort and glory will go to
the ultimate victor over one Of the
worlds last remaining unexplored
areas.
Evening star., 1926-05-16

Commissioner Bell will In few
days submit to Congress a recon-
mendation that the local bus com
panies pay, O.. some rate to be deter
mined. a share of the cost of main
tanning the street pavements. which
their regular and heavy use serves to
wear and break. The proposition will
doubtless meet with favor by those
who drive and with disfavor by the
companies that maintain bus lines. II
is difficult to see how the reasonable
ness Of the suggestion can be refuted
These great motors impose a heavy
wear on the pavements. They run on
established routes and these streets
quickly become pitted with holes and
corrugated with humps. It is evi
dent to any person who drives along
a bus-route street that the public We
hicles Are putting the heaviest wear
upon the surfaces.
Street railway companies are re-
quired to keep in repair the pavements
for a specified space about their
tracks. They have borne this expense
for years. The bus lines, however.
have no tracks to maintain. The
whole Of the streets to which they are
assigned are for their use and that
use is exceptionally destructive. The
companies are making u profit out of
selling transportation TO the public
and without the expense OF laying and
maintaining tracks.
In one manner the bus companies
are already contributing to the cost
Of street paving, through their pay
ment of the tax on gasoline, which
they use in great quantities. 1t may
be argued that they are, therefore.
now bearing some measure OF the cost
Of street maintenance. But It may be
questioned whether, owing to the size
and weight Of their vehicles, their gas
tax payments are proportionate to
their share of the pavement wear.
AS long as buses are being oper-
ated in Washington along fixed routes
and are unquestionably doing more
than their share Of breaking down the
pavements, there will be a demand
that they pay special tax, to go into
the street repair funds. 1t is no less
than justice that street use for profit
should be paid for in terms Of pro-
portionate bearing Of the cost Of re-
pairing the damage incident to such
Evening star., 1926-05-16
EVERYDAY RELIGION
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN, d. D, LII. d.
Bishop Of ashington.

Holy Communion" From this sacra-
| mental service more comfort and peace
| have come to the troubled hearts OF
men than from any other ministry the
church has to give. It Is the one sill
i gle sacrament that is universally rec
| ognized and that serves to emphasize
| the essential unity of those who be-
| lieve in the sovereignty OF CHRIST.
However men may differ In express
sions of belief. here, at this table OF
one common Lord, they find the touch-
stone OF unity and the expression OF
their essential fellowship. That Christ
should have taken one of the home.
liest and most familiar incidents or
our life's experience. and lifted IT into
the place of a perpetual memorial OF
| His work and sacrifice is deeply sig
nificant.
The table is, in a. very real sense.
the place of our self lf-disclosure. 1t is
the scene Of Iife's greatest intimacies.
About the common board of our house
hold we disclose to one another the
deeper and truer things Of our nature.
Here the artificial and superficial are
forgotten and we stand self-revealed,
The board is the place where the inti-
| macieS of friendly intercourse are con-
spicuously disclosed. Each family sits
as unit at its own table. 1t was TINS
common and universal usage that
Christ lifted to the highest plane of
distinction by associating with it that
one supreme memorial of His own sac
rificial death Meeting around His
table, we forget all distinctions. We
lay aside our conceits, our prejudices,
our bigotries, and we merge our In
terestS as we partake of that which,
in His language. represents His broken
body and shed blood "In remem-
brance Of Me" is d language that we
all understand.
One of the finest illustrations Of the
deep value and unifying power of this
great service was witnessed one night
in a Southern camp, TO which word
had been sent that the men were TO
embark on the morrow for overseas.
Amid the hustle and stir and the eager
preparation for speedy departure, the
word went abroad that at in the
morning, before entraining, the Holy
Communion would be celebrated by
Catholic and Protestant. In the early
morning the long lines Of men in
khaki stood reverently waiting to en-
ter the buildings where the great sac
rificial service was to be held. There
was a quiet that pervaded the whole
camp. and each man was awed into
silence as he went forward to partake
of the symbols of the broken body and
shed blood of Christ. They were going
forth on perilous errand. They knew
not what lay beyond the great sea
they were leaving behind every inter
est that was nearest and dearest to
them. There was no opportunity for
q last farewell to those they loved. In
such an hour their one great need was
supplied rs they went to the board of
their great Master to hear Him say
again. 'Do this in remembrance of
Me"
Evening star., 1926-05-16
The Norge Arrives.

The news flashed Yesterday from
Nome that the airship Norge had
landed at Teller Alaska gave a feel
ing Of relief to millions of people and
must have given a thrill OF satisfac-
. ion to those who are interested in
Arctic exploration and who have taken
particular interest in the fortune
.f the Amundsen.Ellsworth party.
The news brought keen joy to the
families and friends Of the seventeen
men of the airship.
Teller is small settlement ON the
south shore Of Port Clarence, sixty
miles, map measure, northwest of
Nome. 1t lies between the 166th and
167th meridians Of longitude and be-
tween the 65th and 66th parallels Of
altitude. The country is mountain.
GUS. but the cartogra pher shows the
lay shore level at Teller, and it prob
ably slopes evenly from the foothills
of the kigluaik Mountains to the
water.
Rome TO Nome may be revised
TO Rome TO Teller" but it does not
hyme. Amundsen and his Norge.
nauts will enter Nome in triumph, and
10 doubt will fly there from Teller in
rhe Norge. Teller will take it's place
as one Of the landing points Of the
great voyage, but it seems secure in
fane as the first landing Of the first
oyagers from Europe to America by
The North Pole route. Teller be-
comes an historic place.
Details Of the landing and the rea.
son for low speed or long time and
silence of the Norge's wireless be.
tween Point Barrow on the Arctic and
Seward Peninsula on Bering Sea
have not come to Washington at this
moment. but the facts will be sent
through air and wires almost will,
the speed of light when they have
been collected.
1t is a memorable achievement.
this flight from Spitzbergen over the
North Pole to Alaska-and will be a
mark for thousands Of years in the
history Of navigation and discovery.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
S11,5O0 Needed for Charity.

Whatever the cause, whether un'
usually protracted Winter weather or
an exceptional lack of employment In
The charity work in Washington is
much greater this year than last. 1t
is estimated that the needs Of the
Associated Charities and the Citizens
Relief Association for this present or.
-anization year, which closes Septem-
her 80. will be at least $l1, 500 greater
Than in 1925. This increase during
he first seven months of the year, to
May l, has been, for service, $S6706.
and for relief. $6,352S6, or a total of
S7,21992. The estimate of an annual
increase of 500 is based upon this
experience during more than half the
year.
Unless the people of Washington
respond to the present appeal Of the
associations for funds there will be
of necessity q serious curtailment Of
he relief work that they conduct.
They cannot be carried on without
funds. The early exhaustion Of the
resources now in hand is threatened.
This means that many people who are
now being aided, some Of them wholly
sustained, by the relief granted by
these efficient bodies. must be left
without assistance, left to suffer in
sickness, left without food or fuel
without shelter.
1t is we'll TO note again two figures
lready given. that OF the excess of
The cost of service and that of the
excess of cost of relief during the
past seven months. OF this addition
of $7,21992 since October I last the
extra cost of service has been only
about twelve per cent. That repre-
sents broadly the percentage Of the
service" cost. In other words, Of
every dollar given to the Associated
charities and the Citizens Relief
Association eighty-eight cents goes
directly for relief, and only twelve
cents for administration and distribu
tion. That is an assurance to the
people that whatever they give is
used chiefly. almost wholly, for the
meeting of the actual needs of the I'M
fortunate ones.
This present appeal for funds, to
prevent a deficit, or rather to ensure
the continuance of the relief work
that is so essential unless scores of
people suffer, should be promptly and
fully met. Washington should not
bear the shame of being unable or
unwilling to support a work that Is
all that stands between certain of the
inhabitants of the Capital and bitter
distress, perhaps death.
Evening star., 1926-05-16

trict business, and then be given the
earliest possible attention in the Sen
ate.
The situation at the Police Court Is
notoriously bad. The space available
for the preliminary examination OF
witnesses Is Inadequate. The court
rooms are too small, the jury rooms
are unsuitable, the cells for the hold
ing of prisoners pending trial are dis
gracefully restricted. Recently re-
porter for The Star passed through
the court in the guise of prisoner
on his way to an investigatory visit
to the Jail, in order to ascertain at
first hand tho actual conditions OF the
local penal institution. His report
demonstratedNthe need of immediate
additions to tho equipment in both
places. The Jail extension has already
been provided for. No less essential
is an enlargement Of the Police Court.
If new building is provided for the
use Of the Police Court 1t should not
be placed upon Judiciary Square. as
has been suggested. Tat park should
not be further trespassed upon for
building sites. The new Police Court
should be located on other land, per-
haps in extension Of the present site,
which is suitable in point Of general
situation.
Whether an entirely new building
is erected, or merely an addition to
the court as it stands, this present
session should not be permitted to
close without action that will give the
District proper housing for this
busy court.
Evening star., 1926-05-16
MEN AND AFFAIRS
BY ROBERT r. SMALL.

Until the latter part of last July
there We're four men living who had
been Democratic candidates for PreSi-
dent of the United States. AT the
same time there was one Republican
President and one Republican ex-
President, Mr.. Chief Justice Taft
Upon this showing 1t would have APP
peared that the job of running for
President is not half so strenuous or
so dangerous as becoming President.
Since last July, however, William
Jennings Bryan has passed away and
within the past week Alton Il. Parker
went TO his higher reward. Mr.. Bryan
was n veteran Of three hard cam
paigns and was always a potential
aspirant for a fourth. From the time
he was first nominated. Mr.. Bryan
saw Mckinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Will
son. Harding and Coolidge--six Presi-
dents-instaIled in the White House.
To his dying day he never understood
why this honor was denied him.
The passing of Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Parker leaves but two past candi-
dates" OF the Democracy living
former Gov. Cox of Ohio and John w.
Davis of New York, thus evening the
count of those who reached the chair
of the Chief Executive and those who
did not.
The presidency is a trying position,
but a great deal depends upon the
temperament of the man who oc-
cupieS it. President Coolidge, without
doubt. takes his work in greater
quietude and with less effort than any
Of his predecessors. Entirely lacking
in nerves or a nervous disposition,
Mr.. Coolidge appears never to worry.
In this he is strikingly unlike Mr..
Harding. who was keenly sensitive.
always worried, and always striving
SO hard to do what he considered
right. Mr.. Harding's friends always
knew he never wanted TO be President.
If ever il could be said that the
presidency was thrust upon q man.
it was thrust upon Harding-by his
wife and by his political friends. The
Senate appealed to Mr.. Harding. He
did not have a worry while on Capitol
always laboring and always dis
satisfied and i'll at ease.
Mr.. Roosevelt had bully time" as
President. but nevertheless his strenu-
osity in the job undoubtedly shortened
his life and caused him to die a com
paratively young man.
Woodrow Wilson was a masterful
President, but he. too, worried and
worried as he tried to solve the prob
lem of Americas S position in the World
War. 1t all goes to show that the
presidency is very much What the
President chooses TO make il. Mr..
Coolidge thinks ii is easier than being
Governor of a State. and his friends
say there Is no danger of his cracking
under the strain.