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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
"Chanpioy, Crank" Had
Qualities as Leader

Styling himself as the Cham
pion Crank" George Francis Train
led life that places him among
the foremost of American eccen-
trio figures, yet his career shows
him to have been a leader and ere
ator of distinction. He made a
"trip around the world in so days
as his most notable bid for public
notice, but this was preceded and
followed by many other unusual &C.
complishments. The Columbian ex-
position at Chicago In 1893 did not
start off very well, and Train an
/ nounced his purpose to save" the
show. He organized grand march
to the grounds, leading it with a
popular belle of the time on his
arm, and aroused the West to in
terest In the enterprise. While the
California gold boom was on he
created fleet of 40 sailing ships
for the trade. He went to Aus
tralia when gold was discovered
there and the miners in a revolu-
ton attempted to make Train the
president of their republic" but
he declined and went to Europe,
where he introduced street rail-
ways. During the Civil war he
took the platform in England for
the Union cause, and did much to
keep that country from recognizing
the Confederacy. The war over,
he projected the Union Pacific rail-
way. organized the Credit Mobilier
TO finance it and founded Omaha,
where he owned 5000 lots, reck-
oned later to be worth $4,000,
though he lost title to them through
litigation, in which he was declared
insane. He died in New York when
he was seventy-six years old.-Don
Seitz In "Uncommon Americans"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
Woman's Confidence in
Her Profege Justified

"At that time (1793), astonishing
as 1t may seem, the cotton crop of
the entire country could have been
raised on a field comprising not
more than 200 acres. The price of
cotton was exceedingly high be
cause of the cost of preparing it
for the market. The chief expense
was in cleansing it of dirt, leaves
and the seeds which chung to the
fibers. 1t appeared unlikely that
cotton could ever be raised in large
quantities in this country because
of the cost of preparing it for the
use of the spinner
"One evening Mrs. Greene was
entertaining a distinguished gath
ering of southern gentry, and the
conversation turned to this particu-
lar problem.
Surely, Mr. Whitney can sup
ply your needs said Mrs. Greene,
with confidence in her protege Her
guests regarded the remark as a
pleasantly, but young Whitney
took it in all seriousness. Never
having seen cotton plant, the
next day he went into the coun-
try and obtained samples of the
bolls. Ten days later he had a
model of cotton-cleaning ma
chine. From "A Popular History
of American Invention" by Waldo
mar Kaempffert.
A young woman wonders whether
she should try to please herself
or please others.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
Mast Suffered Under
Handicap of Shyness

Excessive shyness was an affiic-
ton of Thomas Mast, the great car
toonist, who lifted caricature from
its obscurity 10 its present posi-
ton as one of the most potent
agencies for creating and influence
ing public opinion. He was APP
palled at the very thought of hav-
ing to face a crowd In person. After
other agencies had coaxed in vain
for his services on the lecture plat
form, Redpath's succeeded only
after a representative had camped
on his trail for months. 1t was
explained to the artist that he
could keep his back to his audi
ence, letting his crayon do most
Of the talking, and need turn only
occasionally for q brief remark.
Mast signed up for the tour of IL
Illustrated lectures and the brief
simplicity of his remarks made
quite a hit with his audiences. On
one occasion in Philadelphia he
went to his blackboard on the
stage and rapidly drew the outlines
of a great building, then turning
his head he remarked dryly: you
see I draw house." AS the thea
ter was packed, the audience de-
cided he had intended the possible
double meaning and storm of ap-
plause ensued. He earned $4,000
that season, and got 'homesick"
toward the close and cancelled en-
gagements that would have
brought $1,000 more.-Kansas City
Star.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
Inst nAPTIsr cHURcH.

G. WOodNtne 6dit1 FdstOI" -.
Cor. Pleasant Ave. and N. First 81
Services for week of May 20. =
Divine worship, 1880 A. NJ and ( a
p. NJ daylight saving timel; Blbie
School at II As A NJ; Y. T. ). &. r.
at P. NJ -
The pastor will preach. Morning
lsubiect. "Sacrifice and Song. junior
Keeping Faith With the Dead re-
llieyers' Baptism will be administered
lbefore the sermon.
The members of the local D. Of A
win be our guests at this service
lPatriotic song service. Organ seiec-
lions. ef IN,
Monday at II A NJ. the pastor Will
1deliyer the address at the Memorial
Day service at Pleasantyille Gene
terry.
J Tuesday, orchestra at P. NJ.
Wednesday,, Junior choir at p, NJ. (;
prayer service at 7.45; senior choir at
~ Thursda "a Junior Y. P S. c. E. at
-345 p. NJ.
] Friday, Boy Scouts. p. M;
Strangers and visitors are nearby
invited to alb services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
"KEEPlNG FAITH WITH THE
DEAD"

Many questions are suggested
at this Memorial season but
there is one of supreme import
ance that should command the
attention of all
Hearts are stirred with tender
memories, but there is one mem
DRY that should ever inspire all
to the noblest endeavor.
In the Memorial service at the
First Baptist Church on Sunday
night next, the Rev. G.. Wood
wine Hall will speak of these in
his sermon I'm Keeping Faith
With the Dead" There will be
an inspiring song service of pat
riotic music from the new song
book. Selections on organ and
chimes, and by choir. Everybody
is invited to Join in this service
with us.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
sT. MARKS EPISCOPAL.

!. Cor. VERONA and Franklin AVes.
aev. Daniel c. MacKinnon, S. T. o.,
1 Rector.
/ Services Sunday, May 20 as follows:
A. NJ, Holy Communion.
I'd "a A Mr.. Church School
. liza. NJ. Morning prayer and sermon
6.45 p. NJ, Young Peoples Fedo"-
~ Is P. NJ, evensong and sermon.
Al the II A. NJ. and 7.45 p. NJ. SER
vices. special music by the large. yes
ted choir under the direction oil 20
win r. Wilson, organist and cholr
All seats Stree and the public cor
dially invited to all services OF TINS
Memorial services will be held IN
st. Marks Episcopal Church on sun
dav with special addresses ana spe-
ciaI music for the occasion.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
ARsEcoN CHURCHES.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. c. e. DIlks, Pastor.

Services Sunday as follows:
945 a. m, Capt. Joseph Smiths b.
BILE Glass.
1920 a. NJ, preaching by the pastor,
topic, How to Become Acquainted
with God"
~ noon, Sunday School. lasting ont
hour This is the regular monthly
missionary day.
6.45 P. NJ, Epworth League.
730 p. M. preaching by the pastor,
topic, DUTY and Memory.
The Junior and Senior Choirs will
render special music at both services.
7.30 p. NJ. Wednesday, prayer ser
vice, topic of pastor. 'Springtime."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
SALEM M. e. CHURCH.
g sonroa Van SAINT, Pastor.

1890 A. NJ! morning worship anc
sermon. Pastors theme, Breaking
an JJnholy Alliance" Special num-
. beers by the Sunshine Choir
11.45 A. NJ, Church School II. A
stanton, Supt. Glasses for all. Men
class in recreation room, John ). Wea-
Yer teacher.
7.45 A. NJ. Memorial Day service.
cn.rial musical program. Pastor
lf5pic Memorial Day Lessons.
Wednesday, 47.45 z. NJ. congrega-
tional meeting in the interest OF the
Sew Crusade. Every organization m
tbe church TO be largely represented
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
HIGHLANDS APOSTOLIC.

FfGFs NIdI tIIOI = TOCs datVIs
1880 a. m, preaching by the pas.
tor, Rev. Clarence E. Price.
$50 p. m. SUNDAY school.
THO p. m, preaching by the pastor
7.30 p. m. IueSuay. BlpIe Study.
Z p NJ, Epworth League.
7.30 p. m. Friday. Gospel service
Divine Healing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
PRESBYTERIAN.

Sunday as follows:
9.45 a. M, sunday School.
1915 A. NJ, preaching by the pastor,
Rev. Harold VoelkeL
us p. NJ, Senior Christian Endea-
vor.
p. NJ, preaching by the pastor.
The Junior and Senior Choirs will
render special music at both services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
BAPTIST CHAPEL.

Rev. c. jacques, Pastor.
Sunday services:
p. m, Sermon.
preaching, 11.30 a. m.
GRACE LUTHERAN.
Pulpit filed by Philadelphia Board
of Missions.
Sunday services In Silver Moon
Hall.
$50 p. m, Sunday School
7.30 D. M. Worship and sermon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

Sunday services:
1890 A. NJ, Rev. Fred Hardy viii
deliver the sermon.
11.45 A NJ Sunday School
7.15 p. NJ, Epworth League.
7.45 p NJ. evening worship
Special music by the choir at both
services.
Prayer service Wednesday, 8 p. NJ.
Social Hall Meetings
Monday, P. M. Girl Scouts.
Tuesday. 4 2. NJ, pastors class.
Wednesday, 4 P. NJ. Junior League.
Wednesday. 8 p. NJ, prayer service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
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To insure. publication OF notices in
Tended for this column, contributions
must be in the Office by Wednesday
noon. Notices are printed in this
column free.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
PLEASANTVILLE GOSPEL
MISSION.
EAIrH rAeERNAcLE.

2 Merton Ave, Rev. Titus kellett
1890 A. NJ. Morning worship.
go P. NJ. Sunday School.
7.3O z. NJ, Evening worship.
8 p. NJ Wednesday, preaching.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
BETHANY M. L.

Rev. {. .. Champion, Pastor.
Service Sunday as follows:
II a. M, Sunday School.
7.3G D. m, Epworth League.
s D. m, Preaching service.
Prayer service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

On second thought, will the
spruces now sprucing up pine in
the fall?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
Ravvlew Sunday School

2.30 p. m, Bayview Sunday school
in the chapel with A. ]. Craven,
Supt. in charge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

A business career never low
cred the stature of any real gentle
man.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

Even the wisest men 60 at life
somewhat blindly-they admit
they can't quite solve the riddle.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

ooh, East is East and West is
West" and now the twain seem
to have met.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
soMERs POINT CHURCHES.
BETHANY M. p.

BE HNNT NJ. p.
Rev. r. C. Phillips, Pastor.
Sunday Services:
$50 a. M, Junior Christian Endea-
Vor.
1000 a. m. Sunday School
HOO a. M, Worship and sermon.
7.15 p. m, Senior Christian En-.
deaver.
7.45 p. l., Worship and sermon.
"Wednesday, 7.45 p. NJ, mid-Week
services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
WESLEY M. E. CHURCH,
ra,. rrankIin Haley. Pastor.

$50 A. NJ Glass meeting.
1890 A. NJ, sermon by the pastor
subject, Spiritual Vision.
li.45, Sunday School,
- p. NJ, Bpworth League.
p N. .&NChurch evening service;
sermon. THE Inspiration of Memorial
Day" r. ,r.,o.7o,,
Junior League service every TUESDAY
afternoon az, o'clock, under the dl-
reetion of Mrs. Walter II. OFT;
Church prayer service Wednesday
evening at n 40. no r,;u,+
Quarterly Conference, DR.. Fltzgeorge
The p1blis, invited to any or all SER
siEes Of this church.
= MT. /PLEAssd4T M. n. CHURCH
rlof. Main So. an6 Heading Ave
Rev. w, z. PefseS. Pastor.
$50 A. M Glass meeting.
10. 80 A. NJ, sermon.
7.30 Evening service.
T.30 Wednesday evening. prayer
seryice
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
Aposrollc ASSEMBLY

Services Tuesday. Thursday and
Sunday. $3.50 p. m.
Sunday School. 2 p. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
FIRsr sPIRITUALlsT CHURCH

Holds services every Friday evening
at $50 in Samaritan hall. Shore Road
and Bayview Ave. n. J. S. l.. NJ. Mrs.
c. w. Dennison. All welcome.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

In the survival of the fittest we
fear the automobile will win out
against the pedestrian.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
SEA VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH

SEA VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school meets at IL A. NJ.
Christian Endeavor at 700 r. NJ.
Evening worship, 7.30. Rev. Richard
Mahoney will conduct the Ordinance
of Baptism Special music by choir.
Prayer service Wednesday night at
s O'clock
Choir rehearsal Thursday night
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
ST. JosEPH's CHAPEL,

Rev. Thomas r. Blake. Rector.
Services as follows:
Glasses Saturday afternoon at 2.30.
Mass, d. M, Sunday.
1000 a. M, Sunday School.
1880 a. m, Sermon. .
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

Thursday, 8 P. NJ. choir practice
Friday, 3 T. NJ, Boy Scouts.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Church will
hold services in Silver Moon Hal
every Sunday morning at IL O'Clock
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
Mr. ZION RAPrIsr CHURCH.

MT. ZION BAP lIS S7OnOH'
Cor. New Road and Wright ST.
Rev. r. n. Davis, S. T. B., Pastor.
Services Sunday as follows:
10 a. M, Sunday School.
1l.3O a. M, Morning worship and
sermon
7.3O p. M, B. Y. P. U. meeting.
8 D. m, Sermon,
Prayer meeting, Wednesday eve
ming at $50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
FiRs4 PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. II N. SIF1antonI PastoF.
1890 A. N, daylight saving time,
Sermon by The pastor.
I2 O'clock Sunday School.
n p. NJ, Christian Endeayor.
I 2 NJ cannon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
ST. JOHNS M. p.

ST. JOrN'S M r
Rev. L. r. Moon. Pastor.
Sunday services:
9.45 A. NJ. Class.
1890 A. NJ, Communion service.
80 p. NJ, Sunday School.
G.45 2. NJ, C. T.. Society.
7.45 p. M, sermon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH
Columbia & FernWood Az

Rev. J. l. Thornton, pastor.
$50 A. NJ, Sunday School.
II A. NJ. morning worship and ser
mon.
500, evening worship and sermon.
$50 z. NJ, B. Y. p. U. service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
EpIPHANY LUTHERAN.

Rev. U. s. G. Rertolet, Pastor
(Junlor Mechanics Hall.)
Services Sunday as follows:
$40 a. M. Sunday School.
i0.45 a. no., The Service.
7.30 o. "a, Service in Somers Point;
For TURNER information. phone 6sJ'
eIEAsANTvILLE GOSPEL
MISSION.
w. C. r. U. Hall, N. Main. Street.
Mr and Mrs. S. r. Crawford In
charge.
Services conducted each Tuesday.
Tnursuay and sunday evening at
o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

6 A NJ, prayer meeting.
1890, class meeting.
IL A NJ. preaching.
p, NJ, Sunday School.
6.30 +. M. Epworth League.
s p NJ. preaching.
Communion every first Sunday.
Wednesday evening prayer service
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
ZION M. E.. BAReAINToWN.

Rev. ISAIAH WIIIIdHSs FdStUrs
services on sunday:
10 a. M, Glass Meeting.
2 D. m, School, Carl z. Cain, Supt.
3 o. m. Preaching by the Pastor.
2. NJ, Epworth League.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

IL A. NJ, morning worship. Rev
Richard Mahoney will preach.
10 A NJ, Sunday School.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27

BETHEL M. <. CHURCH.
AT p. Nj. Rev. Fred c. Hardy will
preach.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-27
MT. ZION BAPTlsT.

MT. ZION Baptist.
Rev. M. r. Matthews, Pastor.
10 a. m, Bible School
II a. M, Sermon.
s p. m, Divine worship.
Wednesday, 8 p. M, prayer meet
ing.
ASBURY M. &.
w. BayVieW Ave.
Rev. L. S. Perry, Pastor.
Order of services:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-21
Railway Company Sued.

The Washington Railway & Flee
trio Co. was sued yesterday for
$4,000 damages in the District SUI
preme Court by Alice w. MacGregor
of East Hyattsville. Md While a pas
senger on bus of the company, she
tells the court. April II last she was
thrown from a seat into the aisle of
the vehicle and sustained serious in
jury. She is represented by Attorneys
Donovan, Foley & Roth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-21
Insurance Men to Celebra te

The opening of the Washington Of
i1ces of the Judea Life Insurance Co.
at l343 Fl street will be celebrated
with a program of speeches at s
o'clock tonight in the Jewish Com
munity Center.
ofhcers of the company from New
YORK and local insurance authorities
will speak.
Evening star., 1927-03-13
MEMORIAL GROUP
SEEKING $1,0DO,O())
Association Wants Fund to
Complete Auditorium
for BiCentennial.

A determined effort is to be made
Nv the George Washington Memoriai
Association to raise $1,00O,OoO betors
The end of the coming Spring with
which TO renew construction WORK OH
tho memorial auditorium it plans 70
have completed at Seventh ana
streets before the bicentennial cele'
hration is opened here in 1857.
The foundation Of the proposed
h,,iIdinp has been laid already at a
cost of $500, 900. With an additional
million dollars, together with the
funds already on hand, the assocla,
ton could order the construction OF
the building proper started lmmeol-
ately. Mrs. Henry +. Dimock OF lSOI
Sixteenth street, president Of the as
sociation, announced yesterday.
Given Wide Support.
The enterprise has the active sup,
mort of prominent men and women all
over the country The officers include,
besides Mrs. Dimock, Mrs. Daniel
Manning of Albany, N. y; MRS
Joseph b. Foraker of Cincinnati, MRS.
Henry Mallory of New York, MISS
Bessie Kibby of Washington: Mrs
Charles j. Bell, Washington; Mrs. +.
Il
Frank Northrop, New York.
One of the methods through which
If is hoped funds will be raised is a
series Of lectures to be given in WASH
inCton. The first OF these occurred
last Wednesday and the next will fol-
low this coming Wednesday, followed
in turn by one on each OF the sue
ceeding Wednesdays of this montn'
They are to be held at 1880 O'Clock
in the morning, at the Maynower
Hotel.
The ground for the memorial build
ing was donated by the Government
and the first $500 900 was subscribed
by patriotic donors. 1t is hoped that
the remaining SS,000,000 can be OBJ
tanned in q similar manner. The
structure is to be fully pretentious to
constitute the National CapitaPs
memorial building to George Washing.
ton and will require the entire time
from the coming Spring until 1882 to
complete.
Must Have $I,OOO,00O.
The entire $4,000, 900 will not have
10 be raised Immediately, however.
Those in charge Of the campaign be-
Iieve that once the next $1000,000 is
in hand and the true beauty of the
structure becomes known to the peo-
pie, the remainder will follow In rapid
succession as 1t is needed to continue
the work An act of Congress pro-
hibits the beginning of the structure
proper until 81 100000 is in hand.
The plans cali for a main auditorium
suitable for accommodating large au-
diences and a number of smaller
chambers capable of accommodating
audiences ranging from 500 to 2,5O0
persons. In such a structure, dedi-
Gated to the man in whose honor the
celebration is to be held, the officers
of the association believe the exer-
cises incident to the bicentennial cele-
Evening star., 1927-03-13

*This item of interest ceased August
/, 1924.
Washington is justly called the
Convention city" the report contin-
ues During the past 20 months a
tremendous convention business was
done here. Two hundred and forty
orga nizations met in this city, bring
ing a total of 94,213 visitors here. and
the estimated expenditures by these
visitors during their stay in Wash
ington $5 ,000, 900.
1.-THE Convention Bureau has mailed
III 900 pieces of illustrated literature
giving in detail great advantage of
Washington as convention city"
Describing the building operations
Evening star., 1927-03-13

bration in honor of George Washing
ton might be held.
The control and administration of
the building is vested in the board Of
regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, composed of the President of the
United States. the Vice President and
the Chief Justice of the United States,
three Senators, three members of the
House of Representatives and six dis
tinguished citizens.
Evening star., 1927-03-13
TWO HELD IN MYSTERY.
Suspects May Solve Disappearance
of Cigarmaker.

WARSAW, Ind, March II (P).-Po-
lice believe the mysterious disappear.
anct last January of Frank Tucker,
81, an eccentric cigar maker, may be
solved by the arrest last night of VIII.
liam Clark and Sherman Jones.
Tucker was known to have had be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000 in cash in his
pockets on the night Of January 28.
He has not been seen since.
Tucker always carried large sums
of money and made loans to many per
sons without security. Arrest of Clark
and Jones was based. officers said,
upon information obtained from Harry
Buffers of Mishawaka, Ind, now con-
fined at the State penal farm.
To care for it's increasing business
the Argentine government petroleum
department will build a five-stOry
building in Buenos Aires TO house its
officers and clerks.
Evening star., 1927-03-13

in Washington, the preliminary re
port notes that within the past three
years residential construction sum
Client to house a city with a popular
ton of 10000 has been erected here.
The survey states that there are
approximately 100, 900 one-family
dwellings, of ordinary houses; 10000
apartments and two-family dwellings;
giving total number OF about 120, 600
housing units within the District OF
Columbia. It should be noted that
this does not include the tremendous
developments in nearby Maryland and
Virginia suburbs"
Building Cost $64, 700, 900.
Total construction in 1925 amounted
to $64,700, 600 in Washington, and in
1926 to 500, 900, 900, a decline of "A per
cent. number of mammoth build
ing projects now under way in addi-
tion to the $50,00O,000 Federal build
ing program are referred to in the
report.
The survey includes a classification
of the various public and private
schools in the District, showing that
there are 164 public schools and 249
university, academy and commercial
according to the report.
A long list of other Washington
facilities are enumerated in the sur
vey, including financial institutions,
moving picture houses and theaters,
railroads serving this city, street car
and bus transportation, churches,
hotels, public parks, the Zoo, the num-
ber of various types of automobiles
licensed here. the public utilities and
others.
Business Data Compiled.
Business figures showing the sales
turnover in the department stores
the number of industries in this city
the number and type of retail outlets
the articles manufactured in 1he Dis
trict, and the amount of postal re.
ceipts also are included in the survey.
Washington. the report states, is
the fifth city in the United States &C.
cording to the humber of telephones
used here. The number of calls made
here amounts to 250,000.000 annually
Washington also is the fourth hest
equipped hotel city in the United
States. the survey shows, being below
only New York, Atlantic City and Chi.
cago.
This preliminary report was com.
piled with the cooperation of the New
York Life Insurance Co., through its
local correspondent, the Randall II.
Hagner Co.: w. w. Everett. number
of District officials and The Evening
Star.
Evening star., 1927-03-13
100000 Trade Population,

shown to be the highest, contains a
total of s9,000,OOO in back taxes on
alien property paid by the United
States and. therefore, does not prop
erly count as part of the income tax
revenue from the District of Columbia.
Elimination of this sum would bring
the total for 1924 to 5,164,324.
Local taxes, paid at the rate of
$1.S0 per 500 valuation on real estate
and at the rate of so cents per 800
valuation on Intangible property, last