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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-13
CHINESE SEEKING
FOREIGN DOMAINS
Peking Government Officials
Suggest" Request in
Visit to Legations.

BY the Associated Press
SHANGHAI, January ia report
received here today said representa-
tives of the Picking government called
on certain legations at Tientsin yes
terday and Suggested" that the for
eign concessions there be handed over
to the Chinese.
Tientsin is the principal sea outlet
and commercial capital of north
China.
This move is not considered sur
prising, as the recent case at Han
kow, where the southern government
took over the British concession after
an uprising among the coolies had
caused evacuation of American and
British residents is considered prece
dent which certain Chinese leaders
intend to follow elsewhere.
Reports that the northern govern
ment would follow the course taken
by the Cantonese at Hankow were
received here from Picking a few
days ago.
Admiral Williams Arrives.
Admiral Clarence S. Williams, COM
mander of the American Asiatic fleet
arrived here today aboard his flag
ship Pittsburgh from Manila Beyond
the statement that he had been given
interests in China" he gave no ir-
formation regarding the details of his
mission.
A dispatch from Ichang, about 500
miles up the Yangtze from here. said
arrangements had been made to evac-
uate 400 British citizens and 200
Americans from Szechwan Province.
Wireless advices from Changsha
Human Province, said a general strike
and boycott against foreigners had
begun there.
s. is at Foochow are reported
to ~ansacked a Japanese shop
the d confiscated or burned a
considerable amount of goods.
Foreigners arriving in Hankow
from Kiukiang say Cantonese SEN
tries have been posted in the British
concession of the latter city. About
II foreign men who remained in the
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city despite the violent antiforeign
demonstration there last week have
been taken aboard British gunboats.
They reached safety only after much
difficulty.
The British consul managed to re-
move archives before Sealing the con-
sulate, which thus far has not been
molested. He is living aboard a small
steam launch. from which the consul
lar flag now flies.
Some 10 foreigners, including wom-
en- and children, have elected to re-
main in Kuling, although advised to
leave. kuling, just south of XIII
kiang, also was the recent scene of
antiforeign agitation.
News from upriver points along the
Yangtze River indicate that the evacu-
alton of foreigners from the interior
is proving very difficult. Owing to a
general boycott, as a result of which
no boats, other conveyances or coolies
are available, many of the foreigners
may be compelled to walk.
Tension Is Lessened.
sion there has lessened and that the
British are now able to move freely
about the concession. Authorities of
the international settlement and the
French concession here continue UNI
ostentatiously to prepare for possible
eventualities which might grow out
of the anti-foreign agitation in China.
Barbed wire barricades are ready to
be erected at given spots on a mo-
ment's notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-13

The worlds most northern inhab-
itants are the Polar Eskimo in north.
west Greenland.
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The biennial litter of brown bear
cubs has arrived at the Zoo, it was
indicated this morning by squeals
heard from far in the interior of the
bear den
The little bears probably were born
some time last week. They will not
be brought out by their mother for the
inspection of visitors until they are at
least two months old. Before that
time it will be impossible to find out
the number The mother bear is very
ferocious during the first few weeks
Of her motherhood, and probably would
tear to pieces anybody who ventured
to crawl into the den.
This is the ninth litter of the Euro
pean brown bear since 1911. Gen
orally they come at two-year inter
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$4,000 IS DESIRED
FOR UTILITY DATA
Budget Bureau Is Asked for
Sum to Push Gas Firms
EvaIuatiOn.

Employment of outside" experts
to evaluate the property of the Wash
ington and Georgetown Gas Light
Companies and to estimate deprecia-
ton factors entering into the valua-
ton of the Chesapeake & Potomac
Telephone Co. holdings will be sought
by the Public Utilities Commission.
The commission today sent to the
Budget Bureau a request for a de-
ficiency appropriation of $4,000 for
this purpose. it was disclosed by Earl
v Fisher, secretary to the commits
sion.
OF this amount, $4,000 is needed
for expenses which would be involved
in the gas company valuation pro-
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ceedings and the remainder would pay
for the depreciation work.
The gas light companies already
have submitted to the commission a
detailed inventory of their proper
ties, without any statement of values.
and they have requested that the
commission make it's own estimates
of worth.
The last valuation of the gas hold.
ings was made in 1916, when the
commission placed on them a value
of approximately 50 1000 900. Improve
mef1ts made to the plants of the com
panies since that time have brought
the value up to approximately $16,-
100000, commission officials claim
Rates Are Concerned.
On the figures reached under the
proposed formal valuation asked by
the gas authorities hinges the impor
tant question of rate fluctuations. A
higher value than that now held to
by the commission would mean, I'M
doubtedly, a corresponding increase
in the cost of gas to Washington
consumers.
The telephone depreciation figures
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More Little Brown Bear" Registered
In Social Circle at Washington Zoo

walls, although some broods have fol
lowed each other within the year.
The litters have varied from one to
four babies. Usually there are three.
The mother bear stops eating for
about two weeks before the little ones
are born.
The Zoo has just received from the
Office of Public Buildings and Public
Parks a load of willow and poplar
twigs, a delicacy and almost a neces-
sary food for the beavers. In other
years it has been possible to secure
these from the grounds surrounding
the park, but the trees have disap-
peared in the path of building opera
lions. The Office of Public Buildings
and Public Parks has offered to keep
up the supply.
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are needed in connection with the
pending valuation case. now before
the District Supreme Court. The Pub
lie Utilities Commission. in this case,
values the telephone property at S18.-
900 900. whereas the company itself
contends it's holdings actually are
worth $4,000. 900. The depreciation
item is an important factor in arriv-
ing at these valuations. and the com
mission desires that the matter be
studied carefully by an export, who
will later represent it in the court
hearings.
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COMPLETES BANISHED.
Bruce Says Conference Removed
Great Danger.

VICTORIA, B. c.. January IS 0p).--.
The recent imperial conference re
great danger" in the British
Empire by getting rid of 'inferiortty
in some of the dominions.'
Premier Stanley Bruce of Australia
said here yesterday. He added that
Australia never suffered from any
such complex.
last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-13
Postal Bill Reported.

The Griest bill to give fourth-class
postmasters Is per cent of their an
nual salary for rent, fuel and light
was reported today by the House post
office committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-13

When You Feel Cold Coming On
work off the Cold and to fortify the system
against an attack of Grip or Influenza
Safe and Proven Remedy. The box bears
signature of f. w. Grove. 30c-Advertise-
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FEDERATION
ADDS
AT MEETING
Session At Edinburg
Attended BY Record
Crowd; Program Is
Crowded in Day

Closing with a total enrolment
OF % clubs, four cf them new ones,
the twentq-eighth semi-annual meet
ing Of the Valley Federation Of Wom-
ems clubs ended Tuesday afternoon
at the auditorium Of the Edinburg
high school.
The four new clubs are as follows:
Women's Civic and Sutdy club Of
Edcouch, Mrs. Fred Robertson, presi-
dent; City Federation OF Clubs Of
Edinburg. Mrs. G. L. Bryan, presi-
dent; Lyford Wonen's Community
club, Mrs. w. II. Phillips, Jr.; and
the Los indios Home Demonstration
club.
The president, Mrs. Fred III. Wright
OF Mercedes, who was elecGed st the
May meeting held in Donna to sue
coed Mrs. Volney W. Taylor of
Brownsville. presided al the all-day
sessions. Seated on the stage with
her were the officers Of the organ
ization and the chairman of the va
rlous committees and department
chairmen. Each n gave a report
during the morning concerning the
~ 4oAG AH AEI AiGA4 VI AhSCANSN-
Because il was necessary for Mrs.
X. 4. Lee Of Mercedes, secretary
treasurer, TO be out Of the Valley,
Mrs. II. NJ. VIM Of Mercedes acted
In her capacity pro tenn.
Morning sessions were opened with
invocation by Mrs. NJ. S. Weimar of
Pharr, chaplain. This was followed
by assembly singing lead by Mrs.
II. G. Baker and Miss Emma Gene
Baker ut the piano. The reports Of
the officers Of the federation follow
cd, summing up the work accom-
plished during the six months inter
mission between the meetings.
To Give Prizes
One Of he notable announcements
In connection with these reports was
the giving Of a prize to the person
writing the best history story of n
of the four counties of the federation
district, of one of the towns within
the counties, or some community.
The ten best papers will be published
in both the Edinburg Review and the
Brownsville Herald, announced Mrs.
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Vail y
Society


THURSDAY CALENDAR
Loyal Twelve club, hostess, Mrs.
c. D. Personette at her nome at
$3.50 p m
Merry Matrons, hostess, Mrs. Au-
brey Perkins at her home at z;So
p n.
the home Of Mrs. j. j. KENNY on
West Levee street. Hostesses be-
sides Mrs. KENNY are Mesdames e
W. Watson, G. w. Moothart, and ~
X. Bull.
Hostess at party. Mrs: Knox
Steiner at her home in Victoria
Heights.
ATTEND MEETING
A large group Of Brownsville wo-
men attended the semi-annual meet
ing Of the Valley Federation Of
Women's clubs held at Edinburg
Tuesday, among them chairmen OF
committees, officers, and chairmen
Of departments. Mrs. T. j. zoe re-
ported as second vice president OF
the Valley group, Mrs. Harbert
Davenport represented the Parent
Teacher associations Of the Valley.
Mrs. Willie A. George, ~parliamen-
tartan, has been with her mother,
who is i'll in Snyder and was unable
to attend. Mrs. J. 4. Bull acted as
a member of the resolutions COM
mittee and Mrs. Volney w. Taylor
was present rs first vice president
of the fifth district and past presi-
dent Of the Valley federation Many
delegates from this city were also
present.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Mrs. w. A. Reed entertained Sc
children in honor Of the ninth
birthday Of her daughter, Irene
Tuesday afternoon. Many contests
were played and in the one where
they pinned the tail on the donkey
| Lydia Yturria won the prize
A stable carrying out the Christ
mas motifs held hot chocolate, can
dies, and cakes. Many gifts wer'
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presented the honor guest by her
little friends.
Mrs. Antonio Alonzo assisted Mrs
Reed in serving.
PLAN BANQUET
Meeting at FL Arco tea room
Tuesday evening, members Of the
Business and Professional Women's
club Of Brownsville made complete
plans for the annual Christmas
banquet to be held mt Il Jardin no.
tel Tuesday evening ut 1880 o'clock.
The occasion will be formal. The
business session, presided over by
Mrs. A. c. Hipp, president, was held
following q dinner at that place.
The next weekly luncheon will be
held mt the Majestic cafe January ..
AID SOCIETY MEETS
The Ladies Aid society of the
Christian church met at the church
Monday afternoon for a short bust
ness session followed by an indus
trial hour at which time twenty
four baskets of homemade caEdy
were packed and sent to the Sarah
HARDWOOD home for old ladies at
Dallas. There are that many in
mates there between the ages Of "a
and 30. A box Of grapefruit was also
sent & the Juliet Fowler orphans
home at Dallas. These two homes
were named after annts of Mrs. G.
v. Hurst, member Of this society.
CROW LEADS LESSON
The Bible lesson ut the meeting
Of the Women's Missionary society,
held at the Methodist church Mon
day afternoon was led by Rev. o. G.
Grow, pastor of the local church. An
urge was made that all reports be
in as soon as possible as the mis-
sionary year ends the last Of De-
cember.
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SAL BENITO
CHESTS AT CLUB

Mrs. Fred G. Parsons was honoree
on Thursday evening at a dinner
bridge. at the home of Mrs. Frank
Grimsell, when entertained by men,
bers Of the Jolly-Ette Bridge club,
a delicious three course luncheon
was served TO the guests after which,
two tables Of bridge enjoyed an
evening Of entertainment. The hon.
Gree was given a pretty vanity set Of
glassware from the members of the
club.
Guests present were Mrs. p. II.
Sherer, Mrs. Robt. Thompson, Mrs
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k S. Naming. Mrs Arthur Anderson,
Mise Mary work. MIS- Robert Brooks,
Mrs. Grimsell and the honor guest,
Mrs. Parsons will leave this week to
make her home in Rcbstowr.
HOSTESS AT BRIDGE
Mrs. Louis Norris entertained
members OF the Luncheon Bridge at
her home on Thursday. Christmas
flowers were used in decorating the
rooms. Red roses and poinsettias
were used on the table where a de-
lieious luncheon was served after
which. tables Of bridge were ar
ranged and Mrs. Bruce Gentry rs
successful and received the high
score award
Guests not including club members
we're. Mrs. NJ. w. Morris. Mrs. Ben
We'll and Mrs. John Morris Of Omaha,
Texas.
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arrival Of the guests. The table was
decorated with green lows and red
tapers in green candlesticks. Plaza
cards Of red and green were used.
At the close Of the games, Mrs.
Flint Harris won high among the
guests Pretty gifts OF Indian pot
terry imported from Mexico were Civ
en- for high prize. Mrs. Lillian Prnett
won second high and was given q
pair Of hose Guests not including
the club members were Mrs. u. 8.
Edge, Mrs. Wylie Tippit. Mrs. Bernie
Goolsby. Mrs. (. l. Barmore, Mrs.
T. r. Brady. Mrs. Paul Boone, Mrs.
=. III. Downs. Misses Lorraine Estes
and Mary Espey.
MUSIC CLUB MEETS
Mrs. J. Lee Hauchey entertained
at her home this week for members
OF the Wednesday Morning Music
club. Names Of Christmas carols
were given in response to roll call.
The following program was given:
A paper on Christmas customs in
foreign countries BY Mrs Ed Staadt;
Mrs c. B. Chase and Mrs. Ned c.
Rigsby a piano duet, March Of the
Boyars"; u vocal duet, Passage
Birds Farewell" J.. Bon Erchen-
boreus, BY Mrs. j. Lee Hauchey and
Mrs. Guy Cornet, "Minuette by No
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MISS HESTER HOSTESS

Miss Edith Hester entertained
members and 4 few guests OF the
Bridge club Entire Nous with a de-
licious dinner bridge on Thursday
evening at the Stonewall Jackson
Hotel. Christmas flowers and colors
were used for decoration One large
table was used for the four lis
dinner which was served upon the
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Nuiol il different from any other sub
stance. IL contains no drugs or medi-
cine. Ii can be taken safely no matter
how you are feeling because il is so
pure and harmless. and works 50
easily. Every woman should keep a
bottle on hand. Every druggist has this
remarkable substance. Get thegenuine.
Perfected by the famous Chemical
Products Division of the Standard Oil
Company Of New Jersey. Look for the
Nujol bottle with the label on the back
that you a read right through the
bottle.
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MRS. ANDERSON ENTERTAINs
TAXPAYERS WIN STRIKE

BRODSTON, Eng.-HaviEE been
granted an adequate supply q
water. the taxpyers have called off
the strike they declared In 1925
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rart." a piano duet, By Mrs. T. J.
Johnson and Mrs. R. @. Dcctert-
I. Plans were completed for holding
oren house on Jan. 2, from q 20 ?
o'clock at the new home Go MRS:
Bruce Gentry in the Palm Grove ana
members and friends Of the club are
invited to call during these hours:
Music will BE- furnished BY IN Local
orchestra and selections will be gwen
by members Of the club
MRS. ANDERSON ENTERTAINS
Members Of the Jolly-Ette Bridge
club were entertained On Wednesday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Arthur Anderson. At the close q
the games, Mrs. Fred Parsons held
high and received o gift MIRA Frank
GrimseIl was awarded the ecnsoia-
ton prize. In the late afternoon n
luncheon was served consisting OK
whipped jello salad. eandied apples,
bread and butter sandwiches, and hot
coffee.
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TALKING 70 q rOomiui OF nlgn
Il school girls on personal hygiene.
an experienced district nurse said:
zone Of the basic rules OF health for
girls Is to keep the system functioning
naturally at all times. Normal exercise
and diet habits should be encouraged.
But when necessary there's no harm in
taking nujol, since it works mechani-
cally and can't disturb the normal
functions OF any organ Of the body.
Particularly with girls. there are times
when nuiol should always be taken,
Take a spoonful every night for a few
days. It's a thoroughly safe and harm
less method. II won't cause distress or
pas pains or griping."
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THos ! OWEN & SON. AUCTIONEERS.
1425 Eve Street NV.
THU Ly5 StTtSt INs"'
Trustees Sale Of Valuable
Three-Story Brick Building,
Containing Three Apartments,
Situate at 1903 Clifton Street
Norfhwest.

By virtue of a certain deed Of trust dated
February 90 1925; being instrument NO 0d
Of Dsrca Of Columbia sacped Ss4sbg aa a.
the undersigned trustees will sell. at pu6,ic
auction in front Of & the preYWisSess Ss SSFpTEN. On
BER AID. 1927. AT THREE-THlRTY P:M:.
the following described snd s1r,hsa ahd pT% aed de,
ignated AZ and being lot 52 in. John kuDer
and Thomas AMOS srRdiyhfsi,on rhdiyhis % az ior Der
Mat recorded in Liber County. 0. folio % OF
the records of the Office of the surveyor ior
the District OF Columbia. -. =.
Terms: Sold subject to nsrsic,ssa Dri9ir dseo OF OF
wbich will be announced at time Of sale:
the purchase price Ss0aie aS9ys sa5ao is reoure
conyeyancing recording. etc. at purcnaser
cost Terms to be comD1isd ,0rtei,eS %tn and
tho Dropertv NAV be advertised ana resoio ~
the discretion Of the trustSeesn; SS sn;rrcKErr
CHAS. X. MALLORY
a,i3O. 81 -se1 Q. 8. 81 80 10 Trustees.
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Trustees Sale Of Valuable Mod
ern Fireproof Eight-Stor1
Apartment Building, No. 20l3
New Hampshire Avenue
NV, Also Known as Hamp-
ton Courts, Containing llS
APARTMENTS.

By virtue of a certain deed of trust dated
October f. 1926. being instrument No. oS;
recorded October II 1926. among the land
records of the District of Columbia. and at
the request OF the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will sell at public
auction. in front Of the premises. on TUES
DAY. THE TWENTIETH DAY OF SEPTEM,
BER. AID. 1927. AT FOUR-THIRTY
O'CLOCK Pm: the following described land
and premises, situate in the District OF
Columbia and designated as and being lot
6y in 2. Thomas Goldsmith and Frank r.
Whites combination of lots in square 1S9,
as per plat recorded in Liber 20. folio o. OF
the records of the office of the surveyor Of
the District of Columbia. The northerly is
feet front on New Hampshire avenue by
the full depth of lot 81 being subject 20
the covenant that the same shall not be
ture Of any sort whatsoever erected thereon.
foiio 80. OF the land records>of the District
TERMS: Sold Sold subject TO a prior deed Of
which will be announced at time OF sale: 4
the purchase price above said trust to be
Maid in cash. A denosit of 81 600 required.
Conveyancing. recording. etc.. at purchasers
cost. Terms to be complied with within
thirty days. otherwise deposit forfeited and
the property may be advertised and resold
at the discretion of the trustees.
LEWIS E. BREUNINGER,
CHARLES z. MARSH.
JULIUS I. PEYsER.
Atty. for folder OF Note
se9-d&ds. .exSu ,.- q,
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SALE HOUSES.
3518 QUESADA ST.
8 CHEVY CHASE. u G

BIG BARGAINS.
255 11th st. Sc, corner.
1910 Potomac ave. Sc.
sos Longfellow st. NV.
523 18th st. ne.
All these houses have g large
rooms with tile bath, hot-water
heat, electric lights, double rear
porches, laundry trays, garage
with each house. Inspect at
once. Prices and terms very
reasonable.
THOMAS A. JAMESON CO..
o06 n. Y. Ave. Main 5526.
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TH0s- J. OWEN & son. AUCTI0NEERS,
1925 Eye Street Northwest
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BRICK
DWELLING. KNOWN AS PREMISES 30

By virtue Of a certain deed of trust. dated
July q, 1927, being instrumen. No "a i6S4. %
orts of the District of Columbia. and at the
request of the party secured thereby the un-
dersigned trustees will sell at public a9Ction.
II The sO;I' TwENTY. x srS FIRST DAY or sEPTEM;
BER AD. 1927. AT THREE.THiRTI
and premises. situate in the District Of Co,
lumbia. and designated as and being lot oZ
in Kate E. LauritZen and others suolivi-
sion of square 6l5. as per plat recorded IN
the Office of the surveyor for the District OF
Columbia in Liber w. B. NJ. at folio S3.,
Terms: Sold subject To prior deco OF
trust for S5.5O0.0O. further particulars OF
which will be announced at time OF sale, tne
purchase price above said trust to oe pan
in cash deposit of 100000 reaulred.
COnveyancing recording etc. at purchasers
cost. Terms to be complied with wltnln
thirty days. otherwise deposit forfeited ana
the property may be advertised and resoid
at the discretion of the trustees
HERMAN SCHMIDT,
ARTHUR G. PROCTOR
e1O1oI4161n2O Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-09-10
SALE--HOJSEs.
OWNER WILL SACRIFICE.
BEAUTIFUL 2O.FT.. GROOM HOME
WITH GARAGE. SO0bO

Certain conditions make It necessary for
ioniai brick home 30 #. wide. Mt a price
extremely low for such a value: Concrete
d large rooms and tiled hath Hardwood
floors. attractive decoration and lighting
fixtures. hot-water heat aud all modern con:
veniences Nice yard with garage. paved
street and alley. This home is one block
from cars husses. stores and neighborhood
facilities This IL an opportunity to pur-
chase wonderful home for 50 $50 with very
good terms. Act quickly. Address BOX
440.S Star office. g. 49,. F.-
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Guide for Homeseekers.
BARGAINS.

Guide for Homeseekers.
BARGAINS 1..f
P % @ 0u'h garage Nicely located on
Price
81 roof Yer easonab at
and tile bath all condition Hotwaer
little home be sold
Large located
Ssa r % % Ss @ na s more % se ents ae p r
Of = -
LOUIS P SHOEMAKER,