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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
MERGER GROWS
IN MYSTERY

The Public Utilities Commission
and certain members Of the public
utilities committee of the Fedora
ton of Citizens Associations have
Joined with Harley P. Wilson, street
car merger negotiator, in a con.
spiracy to make the word merger"
synonymous with mystery"
These two groups are Withholding
from the public, which is the most
vitality interested party concerned,
the details of two merger plans
which were submitted to them yes
terday.
The plan which the Public Util.
tiles Commission is holding in
strick secrecy was submitted by
Byers NICK. Bachman. its veteran
accountant. The other plan was
submitted to subcommittee of the
public utilities committee Of the
federation by an engineering firm.
Secrecy In All Three
These two plans, together with
Wilson's, make total Of three
proposals for merging the public's
street car lines, all of which are
being studied in private. A rough
outline of Wilson'S plan has been
made public, but the important de-
tails have not.
Bachmap's plan is eagerly awaited
by utilities experts. He knows the
local traction situation probably as
Well as anyone else and has very
decided views on the merger.
Bachman was accountant of the
commission when former Engineer
commissioner ]. Franklin Bell was
chairman. and has many of the
same ideas on merger problems that
his former chief had.
He is known to he unalterabIv
opposed to certain features of the
Wilson plan and observers believe
that publication of his plan will
create a sensation in traction
circles.
Nothing is known Of the fedora.
ton plan which was submitted to
a portion of the federation's com.
mlttee yesterday. 1t is understood
to be very comprehensive in nature
consisting of IT'S written pages and
nearly 100 maps.
May Split Federation
There were indications today that
this plan and the manner in which
it has been hadled by the utilities
committee will create a wide sniff
IN the Federation of Citizens Assoc
Citations.
Vice chairman Of the committee
Major Clayton Emig, has never an.
nounced who is paying for the
work. Emig appeared before the
RECREATION several months ago and
said that he had an offer to finance
a traction survey. The, federation
authorized such a survey.
Emfg refused to name the source
OIL the money. It became known
shortly after the survey began that
one member of the COMMITTEES WIN
nad originally offered to nav for
1t had changed his mind and re.
signed from the committee.
There have been rumors aiming
opposing factions in the Federation
that the engineer was not receiviog
any money from Emig or his com.
mlttee for the work, and some
Iederatlon delegates have even sue-
gested that Harley p. Wilson was
actually backing the work. without
the knowledge of Emig.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
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COMMEMORATE" MARRIAGES

"COMPANIONATE' MARRIAGES
Dear Bill: Wherein does this
Mew 1OrinkIe of "comp0niOnGte"
marriages differ from the regu-
lar sort?
Partly in the bunk Of new-fangIed
social ideas; almost wholly in the
OverturninK Of traditional and we'll
founded views Of humanity, based
on ages Of experience.
But is this "companionute"
marriage stuff possible or sem
sible among the poor, Uho COM
pose most of society?
In this Kansas marriage the
groom assumes no responsible
ties wkGteVer. The parents of
the bride 1OiU take care of her
financially, Ohile groom and
bride continue their education.
There are to be no children
NOW. That has been taken
care of IN Advance. There will
be no home belonging to the
couple.
Then what are the aims Of the
couple involved? just merely living
together when they like, gratifying
themselves as they pIease9
How would this work out with a
poor mans daughter, the parents uR-
able to finance such marriage fad:
wouldn't abe have to 20 but and
make = living, and the man also?
And II they agreed to have NO chill
dren, and were wiaed MP on the
methods Of doing this, what would
become Of the home life that makes
for the permanency Of the marriage
relations?
What kind Of men will we
haze under the neW system?
VIII young men any longer
haze the incentiOe to tUork hard
to make homes for 1OfVes, on, will
they be satisfied Nth the "com-
pamiOnGte" idea, and assume no
responsibilities as head Of the
house or father of children?
Doesn't 1t look soft and easy
for men? Will it not be es-
Gctty an line NTH mans idea of
sexual qualification on an es-
pcrimentGL bGsis9
AUNT DEDA.I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
S2,362 G|VENT To
STORM FUND

Spurred to action by the report
that but SOL had been subscribed
by Washingtonians to aid the
tornado sufferers of the northeast
and southeast sections District
residents opened their pocketbooks
and contributed s2,S62 yesterday to
ward the $4,000 relief fund, Mai
Gen. George Barnett, chairman of
the District chapter of the Amer.
lean Red Cross, reported today.
Several families, badly in need Of
funds for repair of their homes and
maintenance of their families. will
receive much Of this cash today as
Thanksgiving presents.
General Barnett declared he was
well pleased with the results OF the
first day of the drive. He stated
that he expected the generosity of
Washington to push the fund over
the top in a very few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
40 Couples Apply for
Marriage Licenses Here

The usual pre.Thanksgiving rush
to- the altar fairly swamped Col
William A. Knoll. marriage license
clerk. yesterday. when forty couples
applied for licenses to marry.
About half of these were from
out of town, escaping from the
age restrictions in nearby Maryland
and Virginia towns, while others
had the idea of honeymooning over
the holiday in the Nations Capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE. GIRLS.

Our reference. the other day,
to one Of the columns contribu.
tors as the greatest optimist of
them all, though rs years Of age,
! brings from odd Sox," wise and
! witty philosopher of this column,
admission that he is IS years of
age, unmarried and free" and
concluding with this verse:
II ! am not the cold chap" referred
to, permit me to apologize,
For, - TO age, I am mot ne sensitive
ms the Hight that lies
In wOman'e eyes, but it's true / am
. confirmed optimlst,
At the service of any lady that has
never been kissed.
OLD SOCKS.
The MIRROR OF HER LIFE
what is the scene that's nl-rored In
yenT eyea--
L -Four eyes. blue No Ire country shy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24

"Tha Constant Flame q vivid
narrative Of love and struggle
against the temptations that beset
the girl Of today. starts Monday.
November is6! In The washington
Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
D. C.. Celebrates 3O6th
Thanksgiving

In their respective fashions the people Of Washington and
the nation today observing Thanksgiving Day. precedent
established BOG years ago.
Many Washingtonans celebrating the day in carnival
spirito them it is day of joy, of football games and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
CIVIC ELECTIONS

Election OF officers If the Fed
GRAFTON of Civic Associations will
take place In the board room IT
the District Building tomorrow eve
ming at $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
CITIZENS TO PARADE

Play and costume parade will fea-
ture a carnival to be given by the
Southeast Citizens Association at
the Southeast Community Center,
Hine Junior High School, Seventh
and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
tomorrow night at s o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24

THE PRAYER of little
Donna Muloy, ROselle
School pupil, failed to save
Clarence Browning from
being scalped by Charles
Faunce-b but Clarence
doesn't seem to be worry
ing a great deal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-24
Times staff Photo

'The Constant FIanle." by Wini-
fred Van DuSer, starts Monday.
November 20, in The Washington
Times.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19
RADIO SPARKS
HERE'S A NEAT TRICK

Radioists who like to experiment a little in an effort to obtain super results from their sets might try suspending the loudspeaker instead of letting it stand on the table. A wrought iron lamp stand makes an excellent hanger for the cone-type speaker. Vibration is greatly reduc ed by allowing the speaker to operate in the air, but some other qualities may be missing due to the absence of the sounding board which the top of the table would be when holding a speaker. Much, of course, depends on the type of speaker.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19
PAST YEAR WORST FUR DISASTERS IN
 LIFE OF RED CROSS
APPROXIMATELY 700 PERSONS KILLED BY ELEMENTS; HUM
 DREDS INJURED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19. (P)-Na- ture unbridled this year the most destructive forces it has turned loose upon this continent in the history of the American Red Cross, in the opinion of officials of that organiza- tion, who say that fires, winds and floods have concentrated their fury in a way that has set new record.
 Approximately TOO persons have been killed in the United States ard hundreds injured, it is announced.
 Two September and Oct ober-witnessed an unparalleled out burst of natures wrath,' Red Cross statement issued today said. Dur ing this period occurred the Florida hurricane, the worst disaster in the annals of Red Cross disaster relief since the San Francisco earthquake and fire; the Illinois River Valley Flood, the Kansas flood, the Iowa flood, two fires in Alaska, which destroyed whole villages; floods in Oklahoma, a tornado in Sandusky, Ohio; the Cuban hurricane, as des- tructive as the Florida storm; a flood in Mexico and hurricanes in the West Indies.
 "Durng October Red Cross relief workers were caring for disaster vic- tins in eight different communities, and more than 24,0O0 homeless famil- ies were under relief agency.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19
SUMMONS

IN THE JUSTICES COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION, KODIAK PRE- CINcT.
 MRS. ESTER MORGAN, Plaintiff, vs. CHAS. l.. E. SVENDSEN AND SHAW co-PARTNERs, DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE FIRM NAME AND STYLE OF sVEND- SEN SHAW PACKING COMPANY, Defendant.
 To the United States Marshal of the Territory of Alaska, Third Divi- sion, or any deputy, greeting:
 In the name of the United States of America we command you to sum-, mon Chas. l.. E. Svendsen and -, Shaw who first name is unknown to, Plaintiff to appear before the under signed, United States Commissioner and ex officio Justice of the Peace, of Kodiak Precinct, in said Territory of Alaska, on the Eighth day of March, 1927, at the hour of One o'clock, in the Afternoon of said day, at my office in said precinct, to an- sWer the complaint of Mrs. Esther Morgan founded upon an account for the direct payment of money, for work and labor done and performed by Plaintiff and wherein she demands judgment for Three Hundred and Thirty one Dollars and Sixty Cents ($331.60).
 Given under my hand this 18th day of December, 1926.
 A. F. STOWE,
 United States Commissioner and ex officio Justice of the Peace.
 Publication of the foregoing Sum- mons, in the Seward Gateway is or dered, this 18th day of December, A. D. 1926.
 A. F. STOWE, United States Commissioner and ex officio Justice of the Peace First publication Dec. 22, 1926. Last publication Jan. 29, 1927.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT
 SERIAL NO. O6386 IN THE UNITED STATES LAND OF FiCE FOR THE JUNEAU LAND DISTRICT A T ANCHORAGE, ALASKA.
 In the Matter of the Application of the PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHER IFS, Corporation, to purchase pub- lie lands as Soldiers Additional Homestead.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the PACIFIC AMERICAN FISHER IFS, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maine, has filed application Serial No. 063S6 in the U. s. Land Offise at Anchorage, Alaska, for patent for tract of land embraced in U. s. Official Survey No. 1574,> situated on the south shore of Ikatan Bay, approximately 1 3-4 nau- tical miles from Ikatan Point, Uni mak Island, Alaska, in Latitude 54 degrees 45 minutes % seconds N. and Longitude 163 degrees IS min
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

utes and 40 seconds w. as soldiers additional homestead and more par ticularly described as follows, to-wit
 Beginning at corner No. 1 whence U. s. L. M. Mo- 1874 bears N. 73 degrees IA minutes 56 seconds w. 6.35 chs. distant, thence north along the east boundary 1913 chs. to true point for corner No. 2 M. c. on the shore of Ikatan Bay from whence wit ness corner to corner No. 2 M. c. bears s. 76 ks. distant; thence from true point for corner No. M. c. by meanders along south shore of Ika- tan Bay along line of mean high tide as follows:
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19
PARADE OF FASHION
Feathers in Hats

Feather trimmed hats are begin ming to conquer the fancy of we'll dressed Parisiennes. A saucy aig- rette cooked at just the right angle black felt. Ostrich plumes, however, subdus the hard lines of the severe find little favor.
 Another tendency observed is to make the brim of one color and the crown of another, matching the col ors of the dress.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

". D. Coppernoll, U. s. District Attorney for this division, who has been a business visitor in the city for a number of days past, departs for Anchorage tomorrow. MT. Cop pernoll returns on Saturday continu- ing on the Alameda to his Valdez headquarters.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19
RED CROSS MEETING

A special meeting of the Seward chapter of the American Red Cross is hereby called for 7 o'clock Thurs day evening the 2Oth at the Fire hall for purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. A full attendance of the membership is very much de- sired, and requested.
 signed: L. V. Ray, chairman,
 T. P. Graham, Sect.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

The Seward Boy Scout troops will flood the tennis court this evening, it is reported, which, when completed will make an ideal skating rink.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

The City express moves tomorrow into it's. new home in the Swetmann building which has recently been undergoing a thorough remodeling.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

B. B. Mozee, district superintend- ent of the Bureau of Education, who has been enjoying his first vacation in the States in a number of years, is among the many passengers on the s. s. Alameda.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19
TWO MATCHES TONIGHT

Morton and Galloway, two of the greatest lefthanded handbal players in the local tournament, decisively hung the crape on Hopkins and Shellhorn last evening when they clinched three of the five games played off. Their win of last even ing places them close to the top of the league and marks them as dan gerous contenders for final honors.
 Tonight at 5 o'clock Jones and Balderston take on the fleet footed Roberts and Dead Eye" Urbach.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

Your best girl wonders if you are taking her to the Candy Cottage after the show to have Seattle Vel vet Ice Cream.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

Eastman Kodaks and films. Schal- ierer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

The finest Safety Razor in the world at $15. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

to true point for corner No. M. c. from which witness corner to corner No. 3 M c. bears E. 4.10 chs distant; thence east along southern boundary 1409 chs. to corner No. 1, the place of beginning, containing an area of 984 acres and including all the land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 1574." Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above described land should file their adverse claims with the Register of the U. s. Land Office at Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication or 30 days thereafter or they will be barred by the provisions of the statute.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register. First publication December 27, 1926. Last Publication March 5, 1927.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

Don't miss the show tonight.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

Send the Weekly Gateway home.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-01-19

IN THE JUSTICES COURT FOR
 THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
 THIRD DIVISION, KODIAK PRE-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-08
STOCK PRICES
ARESTR0NGER
Professionals, Selling Freely
Early, Encounter Strong
Supporting Orders

New York, July 8.-(R)-Stock
prices displayed firm undertonc
today in the face Of the announce
ment Of record breaking stock eX-
change loans. Professionals, who
sold stock freely early in the ses-
sion, encountered strong supporting
orders, and in some cases covered
their commitments ut higher prices
by the early afternoon.
There was little in the days news
Active bidding for some of the high
priced industrial speciaIties, partic-
ularly Air Reduction, Houston Oil
and United Fruit. all of which at
tanned new peak prices, revived talk
of stock split ups and special divi-
dend action before the end of the
year. Resumption Of conferences
towards revision of the southwest
railroad merger plan was accompa-
MED by activity and strength in
Kansas City Southern, although Wall
street was still in the dark regarding
the basis Of exchange.
General motors dropped below 200,
but strong support appeared in some
of the other automotivc issues. Jor
dan Motors, which touched a new low
at 1895 only few days ago. sold
above 18 on revival Of merger
rumors. Gabriel Snubbcrs also at
tanned new peak on reoprts of
large current earnings, and Hudson
sold above 81.
New high prices also were attained
by Manhattan Electrical Supply and
Adams Express, while American
Brown Bovcri, United Cigar Stores
preferred and Vivaudou sank to new
low ground.
Easy money rates and an undated
investment demand for high grade
securities provided the chief back
ground for the advance.
The closing was irregular. U. S.
Rubber common and preferred were
liquidated in steady stream de-
spite the declaration Of the usual
81 quarterly dividend on the first
preferred. Paramount Famous Play
ers and other motion picture issues
were unlOaded in considerable
amounts. Pierce Arrow preferred
sank to- the years lowest but con-
sistent buying forced other shares
to new attitudes.
Lambert crossed 80 and Nashville.
Chattanooga and St. Louis at 179
gained 10 points. Total sales approx
mated 100000 shares.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-08
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, July 8.-(U. s. d. of A.
Hogs $1,000; uneven; good to
choice hogs $50 pounds down 10 to
rs higher than Thursdays average;
Iightweights showing most advance;
heavier butchers slow; steady to 10
cents higher; packing sows steady to
strong; pigs sharing in upturn bet
ter grades light hogs; top 1000;
bulk 16O to 200 pounds 9.65@9. 90;
22O to $50 pounds 0.0O@9.65; 26O to
300 pound butchers 8.75@9.1O; most
packing sows 7.4O@7.9O; lightweights
500 or better; best pigs 9.25@9. 80;
bulk 8.75@9.25; heavy weight hogs
8.5699.25; medium 9.OOM9.9O: light
9.10@1O.OO; light light 8.9OM9. 85;
packing sows G.90@8.OO; slaughter
pigs 8.5OM9.5O.
Cattle 5000; vcalcrs steady; top
14.5Q; other killing classes mostly
steady to strong; spot higher on she
stock: steers and yearlings; top
heavy steers 14.3O; best mixed year.
lings average 92l pounds 1880;
heavy fed cows $50; light heifers
11.75; best medium grade bulls TOO;
all cutter cows 4.5O@5.50.
Sheep 10000; fat lambs active; 10
to Is cents higher than Thursday;
quality sorted considered; bulk range
lambs 15.10@15.25; most native
lightly sorted l4.OO@l4.25; few
sales to all interests - to 1850;
culls 1O.OO@1O.5O mostly; double Of
good Oregon yearlings l1.5O; sheep
steady; scattering of fat ewes 5.00@
$50; feeding lambs strong to shade
higher; choice range feeders scaling
81 pounds 1880; late Thursday top
feeding lambs 1850.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-08
MARKETS
p Associated Pres Lsassd Wire
GRAIN
LIVESTOCK
WHEAT PRICES
CLOSE {! HIGHER
UnfavOrable Rust News Gives
TOday's Market Decided
Strength

Chicago, July 8.-P)-Black rust
in Canada. together with late unfav-
orable rust news from this side of
the border, gave deci strength to
wheat today, despite early declines.
disappointment over threshinp re-
turns from winter wheat territory
were also stimulus to buyers. Fur
thcrmore, the movement Of new
wheat in Kansas appeared to be let
ting up and there was evidence of
better export demand.
Wheat closed unsettled. ~ to ~
cents net higher; corn a to X cent
up; oats at | to ~. cents advance.
and provisions showing 2@5 to Z
cents gain.
Some authoritative reports at hand
today indicated that black rust in
domestic spring wheat had been
about stationary for about n week.
and would have to become active al
most Immediately if damage in
South Dakota, for example were to
be ON any special Nconseouencc.
North Dakota adviccs said that un-
less hot sultry weather developed
very soon, damage from black rust
would be nil.
On the other hand, news from
Manitoba indicated that the wheat
crop in the province as whole is
still 10 to IA days later than last
year. Hot, moist weather in Mani
ltoba the last few days, it was added,
has been adapted to bring out rust
and that at one point spores are
we'll developed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-08
BUYING PETERS OUT
AFTER STRONG BULGE

Minneapolis, July 8.-tA9 Buying
pctered out Oh strong bulge in
wheat today and the market fell
back after shorts were under cover.
Only small gains were held at the
finish. prices resting u to * cent
higher for the day.
Oats ran up sharply in the wake
OF the Chicago market, which bulged
to ga cents. Local featured
gains of In to IL cents. Barley
futures ruled strong, higher cash
prices factor. September rye was
up u cents with wheat. Flaxseed
futures were. dull and firm with
grain.
Cash wheat offerings continued
light and demand was better for all
types except high moisture and dam
aged. Top quality and medium
choice were strong and elevator
quality two cents stronger.
Winter wheat of good quality and
weight was in good demand.
Durum offerings were light and
choice was in good demand.
Corn trading basis was firm to one
cent higher.
Oats were in quiet to fair demand.
Rye was strong to one cent high
er.
Barley was in better demand and
strong. Prices were one to two
cetns higher and ranged from 20 to
81 cents.
Flaxseed was in fair to good de-
mand and steady.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-08
so. ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK

Il South. st. Paul, July 8.-(U. s. D.
Of A.)-Cattle 1890; all classes nom-
inally steady; top long yearlings
held above 1900; medium weights
considered salable around 11.75;
with bulk around 10.00@11.25; she
stock 5.7508.00; cutters 4.OO@5. 90;
weighty medium grade bulls mostly
600.
Calves 1900: vealers quality con-
sidered around steady; largely 1850
@l4.00; bulk to packers 1900.
Hogs 5000; sopening slow, steay to
Is higher; advance mostly on lights
and pigs; better grade 24O pounds
down 9.25@9.65; top 9.65; othet
medium and heavy butchers $500
9.25; bidding mostly 7.5O for sows;
bulk pigs 9.65; average cost Thurs
day 800; weight ,275.
Sheep 500; fat lambs strong to 25
higher; most salessl3.75; few loads
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