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Evening star., 1928-05-23
SEEK DISMISSAL
OF MERGER SUIT
W. R. & {. Enters Argument
Today on Injunction Asked
by John ]. Noonan.

Justice Peyton Gordon this afternoon
began the hearing on the motion of the
Washington Railway e. Electric Co. TO
dismiss the suit Of John J. Noonan.
owner of i.500 shares of stock of the
railway company, who seeks an injunc-
ton 10 prevent the carrying out of the
proposed merger of the transportation
companies.
Noonan. through Attorneys Joseph D.
Sullivan and William G. johnson. re-
lies on the provisions of the La Toilette
act Of 1913, which forbade the ownership
by foreign corporations of stock In a
local traction company. He claims the
North American Co. of New York holds
title to more than so per cent OF the
stock Of the Washington Railway &,
Electric Co In violation OF that act and
its action in voting to accept the pro-
posed merger Is illegal.
Attorneys william Gibbs McAdoo and
Brice Claggett, for the North American
Co. were present in court but had not
entered formal appearance for their
plans when the hearing began. The
motion TO dismiss is made only by the
local company. which is represented by
Attorneys s. r. Bowen and John s.
Barbour.
Holds Petition Premature.
Col. Harrison Brand, jr.. vice chair
man OF the Public Utilities Commission:
Ralph b. Fleharty peoples counsel:
William NICK. Clayton and others in
terested In the merger were In court
and followed the arguments carefully.
Bowen. In opening the argument for
the railway company. told the court
that EoOnan's petition Is premature
and fails TO make complete discovery
10 the court OF the circumstances of the
case by failing 10 mention the PEN
dency before Congress Of bills TO per-
NIT the merger, which has been passed
on by the three corporations interested.
He explained that the House District
committee has recommended accept
ance Of the merger. but action has
been deferred by the Senate commit
tee. Until Congress acts on the prop
osition. the lawyer contended. Mr..
NOonan's petition 10 the court In pre-
mature.
The .rhibitions OF the La Toilette
act were removed. the lawyer claimed,
by the merger act OF 1925. which wipes
out the ground on which the Noonan
petition is based.
May ASK Increase.
The Capital Traction 20. pfopaply
gill apply TO the Public Utilities Com
mission soon after Congress adjourns
for an increase In fare as result OF
the decision OF the Senate District com
mittee not 10 report the proposed
transit merger legislation to the Senate
at this session according 10 reports
which reached the Public Utilities Com
mission today
Questioned about the Tun1ors John
H. Hanna, president of the company.
explained significantly that ne already
has made statements that higher fart
would be sought II the pending merger
agreement is not ratified al this session
of Congress and that he had no reason
now 10 change his mind.
However. he declared, no move would
be made in this respect until Congress
Evening star., 1928-05-23
SHOALS BILL HITS
SNAG ON CALENDAR
Senator Norris Seeking Ac-
ton Without DispIaCing
Boulder Dam Measure.
BY the Assoclaisa Press.

Ey the Aseoeiafsd Press.
Running into unexpected opposition
:he compromise Government operation
Muscle Shoals bill was without a place
on the Senate calendar today after its
first test in the Senate last night
Senator Norris, Republican of Ne
braska. co-aithor Of the legislation
vas uncertain when he would ask the
Senate TO consider the legislation again
He was unable 10 get vote on the con-
ference report adjusting differences be-
tween the Senate and House during the
session Of gig hours given over by the
Senate last night TO the Muscle Shoals
question.
Filibugter Threatens.
Meanwhile. the Boulder Canyon Dam
bill, another Government power prof.
ect. is holding the attention Of the
Senate with filibuster threatening K
A conference report is privileged and
can be brought I'D IN the Senate with
out much effort. but Senator Norris. Is
hoping that way viii be worked OLi
for MIN 70 get his bill up without dis
placing Boulder Dam.
With adjournment less than week
away, under the tentative plans oi
congressional leaders. there is some sp-
prehension a. the Capitol that Muscle
Shoals cannot be- finally disposed oi
before that time. Once before Congress
got biz through both the Senate and
House. but failed 10 act on the con-
ference report fixing UP differences be-
tween the tEo bodies
Bill Opposed.
During the debate last night Senator
Glass. Democrat. Virginia. and SEND
Tor TydinR9, Democrat Maryland, ez-
pressed opposition To the bill because
they felt II had been 30 changed in con-
ference Al 10 provide for fertilizer
manufacture In competition With pri-
yate business. Senator Glass said he
understood in voting for tbe original
Senate measure that IL WAS purely q
power project ard ss such be favored n
Senator Smith. Democrat Of South
Carolina. lojned Senator Norris ia urg-
ing adoption o. the conference report.
Evening star., 1928-05-23
Major Makes Flyer Perfect Landing,
But Plane Gracefully Halts on Its Back

Caught ~ d log altitude 0geF the
Potomac River opposite ibe t1uaniie9
Marine base with 3 dead engine. Ma
ThaFles A LHtz, commanding the Ma
Fisle aviation detachment ~ Brown
Field and winner " the CuFtigs Marine
Trophy race held mere Saturday. sae~
ceeded in squeezing 1is little ship into
the parade ground NJ tile reservation
only 10 haze Il turn OYER on ~ back
shortly after c0ntaol Nab made Wlih
tiae earth The pilot 8aS uninlufed aud
ilae plane WISE 0uiy slightly damaged
The siaip wa no8n By MAJ. Lut2
ff0u AnaeDstis yesterday noon 10 liie
nayai a4rcfaft faefmy st FIiladelpiis
where the p0Gt0oDs Beie removed and
Wheels attached Maj Iutz tOsyk OfI
from lils factOry snds as he nearea
Brown FieiG and Al au altitude u 400
feet the engine stopDed suddenly 6Fssp-
ine he situation III . fash MAJ IAItz
Dlsde bih decision ~ ~ into the parade
gEn4gnSe
Evening star., 1928-05-23

and ! think another went to President
and Mrs. Roosevelt. ! remember the
late President was friendly with a
Newbold of Philadelphia and maybe 1t
was his copy that got into the collection.
However, can't understand why copy
would be worth $2l."
A reporter, waiting for the Speaker to
leave his home for the Capitol this
morning, encountered Miss Paulina and
her governeSs returning home from
some early morning foray In her chub-
by hand the Longworth heiress held a
little paper sack which looked suspici-
ously like candy bag Asked about the
license business. she fixed her attention
gravely on some workmen who were
trimming trees in front of the Long
worth home. 2009 Massachusetts ave-
nue.. pondered for a moment, and said:
want my bicycle"
Evening star., 1928-05-23

The one obstacle between himself and
safe landing as ae saw IL ai the mo-
neut Vas q concrete retaining wall.
MAJ. Lutz missed the wall by inches and
wss In a turning attitude when the
wheels afd earth met. Instantly the
left wheel carried away. the plane skid
ded along for about 30 feet, "r0se up
gracefully and dropped over on It's
back, rs Maj Lutz deserit3ed II. The
pilot efaWifd Dui lliasslaLed Fellow
ayiat0Th reminded him ~ the philosophy
III aviation that when yOn can walk
away unaEsisied from q wreck its "a
perfect landing
The plane which IL assigned 10 Maj
tutz tDT las personal nse IN connection
WIN hih official duties, will be in conn
mission again H. short time, he said
L0day The cause Of the engine failure
haG moi been determined, but MAJ. IAltz
anmised the gasoline pressure failed
~ II w8b ~ perfect running condition
'''4 ." tbr nt"Beei ~ e'"pred +"
Evening star., 1928-05-23
INDIANA LEADERS
SEEK c. 0. P. PEACE
State Ticket Fight and Dele.
cation Row Seen as Con-
vention Opens.
Rs The Assoeiased Press.

BY the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 23.---The moSi
uncertain biennial State convention the
Republican party has held in many
years in Indiana was to get under way
with 1888 delegates in Candle Taber-
nacle today
Silver-tongued orators were in charge
attempting to Soothe those who were
too ready 10 row,
The big flght--Selection of candi-
date for governor and others TO COM
plete the State ticket--will not start
until tomorrow morning. While they
rested for it, United States Senators
Watson and Robinson. Gov. Ed jack
son. George NJ. Barnard of Newcastle,
State Chairman Eliza o. Rogers and
Representative Fred S. Purnel of Attica
delivered the oratory. Todsy's program
called only for speeches.
Ten Seek Post.
Meanwhile. 10 men we're making
determined effort TO land the guber-
material nomination. The situation
appeared unchanged from what 1t has
been since the voters failed, May s, TO
give any man majority.
Word that Indiana's two Senators
and governor likely would not De
among the delegates at large at the
national convention at Kansas Guy
created surprise in some quarters, dis
satisfaction in others and feeling OF
relief elsewhere Party leaders last
night were understood TO have agreed
that for general harmony it would be
wise 10 keen the men of the big
seven"
Several reasons were assigned. One
was said 10 have been the opposition
of some leaders 10 placing Gov. jack
son on the delegation as result Of
his indictment for attempted bribery
last year for fear 1t might injure Sena- |
tor watSon's chances for the presl- !
Dental nomination. The Indiana dele |
CATION is pledged to Watson.
New Eliminated.
A reason for leaving Watson of |
under the plan was because he might |
be embarrassed in voting for himself. /
Then there was the angle involving /
Postmaster General Harry S. New. AS /
Indianas cabinet member. under ordi- |
nary circumstances he would be made /
q delegate at large. The fact that he
Endorsed the candidacy in Indiana of
Secretary Hoover against Watson. how
ever. put him out of the picture.
Senator Robinson said he was willing
n do anything to promote party har-
mony. Those attempting TO guide the
Republican ship through the troubled
waters hit upon the plan to eliminate
Watson. Robinson and Jackson along
with New.
The seven delegates at large will be
selected tomorrow. Twenty-Six dele
gates will be chosen at district
meetings.
Evening star., 1928-05-23
ASK NAME FOR BRIDGE.
Motion Seeks to Call Span for Col
ored Colonel.

A motion TO ask that the proposed
new bridge across Rock Greek at M
street be named for the late Col. Charles
Young, colored, West Point graduate,
who commanded colored troops the
Regular Army and organized constab-
ulary forces in Haiti and Liberia, was
brought up before the Georgetown Civic
Association at It's meeting at the Phillips
School last night. The motion was
referred to the resolutions committee
George r. Beason addressed the meet
ing. After the business session there
was a musical and literary program by
the Phillips Community Center enter
tainers
Evening star., 1928-05-23
MILE. ALICE PlGUET DIES
IN CITY OF LAUSANNE
Former Teacher of French in Gen.
tral High School Here Was Ma
tive of Switzerland.

Word has just been received here that
Mile. Alice Piguet, former teacher OF
French in Central High School. died
Sunday. May 20. in Lausanne. SwitZ-
erland. where she recently returned
with her family.
Coming to the United States in 1915.
She taught but short time in New
York before coming to Washington,
For one year she was member of the
faculty at Miss Timlow's School at Six
teenth street and Scott Circle. In 1917
she came to Central High School, where
she remained until her last illness. VIM
ming many friends among students and
faculty Although born and reared in
Switzerland Mile. Piquet was devoted
to the country of her adoption.
Mile. Piguet's home was In Geneva,
She is survived by a brother Dr. Fred
erick Piguet, and her mother, Nine
Henriette Piquet.
Evening star., 1928-05-23

adiourns and the status OF the merger
agreement is definitely known.
William F. Ham, president of the
Washington Railway &. Electric Co,
intimated that his company likely would
not be a party to any fare increase ap-
plication Of the Capital Traction Co
In fact. Mr.. Ham said that he had given
no consideration whatever to this
matter.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25

toward the hip when the child stoops
or climbs. Measurements for them
should be taken on the child's thigh
about five inches above the kneecap.
1t is a common mistake to make them
too broad for. comfort. Inch bands
are satisfactory. Elastic leg bands
are never advised.
The boomers and bands Of trim
ming are made Of fast-colored print
in this case, and the upper part is
white. Any firm white cotton mate
rial such as broadcloth, cotton poplin,
fine cambria, madras or lightweight
sateen, are good fabrics for the pur-
pose. Plain chambray or broadcloth
matching of the colors in the print
may be used instead Of white.
There are four, instead Of three,
buttons on the belt of the drop seat.
These are placed near enough to the
underarms for the child to reach
when he learns to dress himself. The
lower part of this romper may be
made separate from the upper, but
toned to it both front and back. Two
pairs of boomers to one top would
insure a maximum Of cleanliness with
very little trouble.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25
Scalloped Potatoes and
Liner Always FAVORED

Since people have begun to realize
the value of liver in the diet as a
source of iron and vitamines, new
ways of serving it are always accept
able. This recipe from the bureau of
home economics makes dish that
can be cooked while the housewife
is doing something else, and that can
be sent to the table when ready, thus
saving two serving dishes-always a
help when the homemaker must not
only cook but wash the dishes.
white potatoes, " tsp. salt
sliced thin tbs. Hour
u lb liver, sliced ] tsp. grated
" cup diced salt onion
pork IL cups MIX
Cook the diced salt pork until crisp.
Place a layer of thinly sliced raw
potatoes in a creased baking dish and
salt and flour lightly. On the potatoes
lay some of the slices of liver and
part of the crisped salt pork. Add more
potatoes and continue until all in
gradients are used. The top layer
should be of potatoes. Put the onion
into the milk and then pour
over the contents of the baking dish.
Cover and cook for one hour, or until
the potatoes are tender. At the last
remove the cover and allow the pota'
toes to brown.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25
Naval Range Finder

An accurate method of computing
the distance between ships when the
height of the enemy ship is not known
is by the use of the optical range
finder. This instrument is installed in
the turrets of battleships. 1t consists
Of long tube with optical prisms.
The length of the tube is taken as the
base of triangle. The distance is
then figured out mathematically. The
degree of accuracy depends upon the
visibility conditions and the distance
can usually be ascertained within a
few hundred yards of the exact dis
lance.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25
Concerning "Tightwads"

You are tightwad says govern.
ment budget expert, If your living ex-
penses are 81 per cent of your in
come your savings GO per cent and
the remaining per cent scattered
among recreation, education and phi
Ianthropy. You are spendthrift If
your living expenses are 81 per cent,
your savings zero, your recreation 40
per cent. You are thrifty If your liv-
ing expenses are 80 per cent, your
savings 20 per cent, education. giving
and recretion I'D per cent.
It's a pleasure to meet budget max
er who emphasizes some necessities
of human living besides savings only,
and who will not give the palm to the
ro',0w who saves the mort Kansas
lily Times.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25

Amos r. Bump, assistant general
sales engineer Of the Killzem Rat.
Trap Associates, Inc, was concentrat-
ing. Upon his nice, clean desk was a
nice, clean pad, and upon that pad in
a nice, clean hand Mr.. Bump was writ.
ing. He paused and surveyed what he
had written. Then he wrote again.
Miss Vince, his secretary, padded
into the room.
"Mr. Schimmel, of Schimmel, Schim-
mel, Schimmel Il Schimme, is here"
she whispered. HE has luncheon
engagement with you"
Mr.. Bump groaned. He hated hav-
ing a train of thought derailed.
zone interruption after another" he
growed. "How is man to find time
to solve his problems?" And he
stamped out to greet Mr.. Schimmel.
Upon that desk. on that nice, clean
pad, exposed to the gaze of those who
cared to observe, lay the fruit of Mr..
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25

some cattle through the Eastern set
Elements.
"I'm Balsar Cromit," he added. II
live at the mill, or two miles below 1t,
with Richard and John Craig. Made
1t look bad when these rascals stole
the bells right after / took service
with Ben. 1t hurt my feelings most
dinghy"
Our presence proved to be favor
to the rogues, for Cromit became so
interested in asking questions that he
forgot to swing the whip.
That Cromit had great confidence
in his physical powers was shown by
his eager offer to wager three months
pay against my powder-horn that he
could outshoOt me, outrun me or pin
me to the ground In wrestling.
"You should be with Braddock's
army" l told him. "Three pounds If
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25

and remove the fat. Reheat the
broth-one quart of tin a double
boiler; when boiling stir in three.
quarters Of cupful Of corn meal.
cook over the heat for few minutes
then over water for an hour. stirring
occasionally. Now add the meat two
teaspoonfuls Of salt, one-quarter Of
teaspoonful of pepper, celery salt and
sage. Cool in creased baking powder
cans. Slice, dip in seasoned flour and
fry brown in hot frying pan. Nice
with cabbage salad or apple sauce for
luncheon.
Monastery Pie.-To one cupful of
soft bread crumbs add one pint of milk
and one tablespoonful Of butter. Let
stand in double boiler one hour over
heat, stirring occasionally; now add
three-fourths of cupful of finely cut
cheese; beat until melted and smooth
add one-half teaspoonful of salt
dash of cayenne, two tablespoonfuls
of minced sweet pepper, one table
spoonful of grated onion and three
well-beaten eggs. Turn into a but
tered baking dish, set in pan of wa
ter and bake until Drowned and set
Serve hot as main dish with tomato
sauce.
Raised Doughnuts.-Scald one pint
of milk, add one cupful of sugar. one
half cupful of butter and when slight
ly cooled, one beaten egg and CHINA
mon and nutmeg-one-fourth tea
| f,r1 f1,A ,Sxyf11 &c
lukewarm add one-half of yeast
cake softened in lukewarm water and
bread -four to make dough stiff
enough to knead-about six cupfuls.
Mix this at night In the morning cut
down, let rise again and roll out as
much of the dough as will be needed
for the meal, let rise and cook In deep
fat; put the rest in the ice chest and
fry when needed. This will keep two
or three days.
Country Club Gnocchl.-To one-half
cupful of yellow corn meal add one
pint of chicken stock. and one-halt
cupful Of milk, boiling hot. Let boil
up, then cook over water for an hour
stirring occasionally. Season with one
teaspoonful Of salt, little grated
onion and dash of cayenne pepper
When done it should be somewhat
thicker than breakfast cereal. Add
well-beaten egg after taking from the
heat, beating rapidly. Cool In but
tered dish, making an inch layer
When cold cut into rounds, place In
buttered baking dish, cover with one
and one-half cupfuls Of rich white
sauce, cover with buttered crumbs Oh
grated cheese and brown quickly In {
hot oven. Bouillon cubes or any mea
stock may be used If one lacks the
chicken stock.
N.,,.'. W. epp
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25

cupful of sugar and one-fourth cupful
of water. Cover and bake until the
rhubarb is tender but unbroken. For
variety one may add piece of lemon
or ginger, If that flavor is liked. A
few raisins, figs, dates or prunes Will
also add variety and make pleasing
addition.
Spiced Rhubarb.-For each three
pounds Of rhubarb add one teaspoon
full of cinnamon, one-half teaspoonful
each of cloves and allspice and one
fourth teaspoonful of nutmeg. Tie in
thin muslin bag. Place one-half
cupful each of vinegar and water and
two pounds of sugar in a preserving
kettle, add the spice bag and simmer
barb cut into inch lengths and one
package of seeded raisins. Simmer
until thick. Put into glasses and seal
as usual.
Rhubarb and Pineapple sherbet.-
Combine one cupful of crushed pine
apple with one cupful of stewed rhu-
barb, adding the Juice of one lemon
and one orange. Make strip with
one cupful of water and one and one
half cupfuls Of sugar; when thick
cool, stir in the fruit, add one-half
cupful of pineapple Juice and turn in.
to two-quart freezer When partly
frozen add one stiffly beaten egg white
and continue freezing. If wished fine
grained, add another cupful Of water
or pineapple juice and water and
strain the fruits.
For conserves and preserves one
third of berries Of any kind with two
thirds of fresh rhubarb, makes most
delicious combination and makes the
product much less expensive when
berries are high in price.
More Ordinary Foods.
On cool morning this will make
a most acceptable breakfast dish:
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25


of dark materials often needed for
mornings spent at the sand pile. A
romper Of this kind is appropriate at
any time of day. The one in the il.
lustration was made by the bureau of
home economics to bring out certain
points in the construction of romp.
ers of this general type. Several pat
tern companies show designs similar
to this one, which can be adapted to
ones needs.
The length from the hip to the leg
bands should be given attention. If
the rompers are not short enough at
the sides they will hang down over
the childs knees and prove great
annoyance to him. At the same time
sufficient length must be allowed
through the crotch. In the illustra-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25
Children Need Cereals

Cereals play very important part
in the food of children, according to
the United States Department of Ag.
riculture. Whether served as bread,
as breakfast food, with meat, or as
dessert, they can be depended on for
a large part of the fuel that every
active child needs. Milk and other
protein foods, vegetables and fruits
and butter may supply practically all
the building and regulating materials
needed, but unless they are used in
unduly large proportions they do not
furnish enough fuel, and cereals are
excellent for supplementing them and
rounding out the diet in this respect.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-05-25
EiY THE -
kNK !TLHE:!N,! -
kAEABINE 90

ttel 1873. Western Newspaper UhIOH'i
To be serene amid losing fight,
To meet with equal courage dark
or light,
To hate all sham, and with per-
sistent might
To do brave deeds as in masters
sight,
This is to learn life's lesson,
reach the height.
Charles Allen Dousson.