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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
GAS VALUATION
HEARINGS HALTED
Delay Ordered to Allow En-
gineerS TO Coordinate Ap.
praisaIs of Property.

Hearings on the valuation of the
Washington and Georgetown Gas Light
Companies we're halted abruptly today
by the Public Utilities Commission to
allow the engineers of both parties time
to completely coordinate their apprais-
ais. Testimony vii not be resumed UNI
I'll Monday, october %.
This move. the commission believes,
will have the effect of expeditins the
hearings, which in the early stages this
week gave indications of dragging along
almost indefinitely. The procedure was
drawn out primarily because the COM
MISSIONS engineer. Harry Carl Wolf,
and r. o. Luqueer, the company's en-.
glneer, had used entirely different meth
DDS of listing inventory items before ap.
plying prices.
Technical Data Studied.
The commission instructed the en-
gineerS to prepare exhibits that viii
permit closer comparison of prices
than has been possible under the origi-
nal procedure. With these comparative
exhibits attaches Of the commission
believe that the gas companies will be
in a position to complete the deferred
presentation Of their case within i've
or six days after the hearings are re-
Suned.
After the adjournment attaches of
the commission began to delve into the
mass of technical data submitted them
during the week and discovered several
conspicuous claims in the appraisal of
Luqueer upon which they. intend to
make q careful check. One of these Ia
an item of $4,000 for coke separator
which Is to be listed in the inventory
at $1,000 when the engineer adds the
% per cent for overhead. This separa.
tor was purchased secondhand by the
company about year ago at cost Of
upon Il, therefore, is almost double the
original cost.
Excavation Price Differs.
An item of excavation also was found
to be widely at variance with the pre-
vailing price paid for such work by the
District government. Luqueer listed the
cost Of excavation at $3.50 cubic yard,
whereas the highest price the District
government is said to have paid Is $3.50.
Prices of q number of items quoted
during the hearings have been the topic
of considerable discussion among those
concerned with the valuation case, but
no attempt likely will be made to make
them q matter of record until Peoples
Counsel Ralph B. Fleharty begins his
examination Of the company's engineer.
Fleharty announced today that he has
decided to defer his cross-examination
until Luqueer completes his testimony.
I'VE believe that this will be more
effective than the cross-examination
during the direct testimony" he said.
ut Will enable me, too, to 60 into the
fundan ntals Of the case"
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FIRE CHIEFS VISIT
CAPITAL ON TOUR
Pacific Coast Officials Stop
-
Here on Way to Phila-
deIphia Meet.

The National Capital, which has been
proposed as the appropriate place to
build permanent memorial to the
country's freflghting heroes. was visit
ed today by delegation Of Pacific
Coast fire officials. who are en- route to
the convention to be held In Philadel-
phia next week by the International
Association of Fire Chiefs.
The visitors trip, however. was not
directly connected with the memorial
project.
It is estimated that 100000 would
be the ultimate goal
Following a sightseeing tour this
morning the West Coast chiefs were
taken to the White House at noon and
we're scheduled to go to Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery and Mount Vernon this
afternoon. They will leave tonight for
the convention city,
The local committee escorting the
visitors during their stay here is COM
posed of Henry G. Stein, Battalion Chief
Thomas O'Connor and Capt o. r.
Monkey
Members of the visiting delegation
Chief T. r. Graham and wife, presi-
dent Pacific Coast Association of Fire
Chiefs, Corvallis. Greg; Chief Jay w.
Stevens, executive secretary, Interna-
tional Association of Fire Chiefs, San
Francisco, Calf; Chief John Maxwell
and F. A. Briggs and F. j. Agnew, San
Francisco, Calf. Chief William Lutxey
and wife, Oakland. Calf; Lieut.. O'Con-
nor, Oakland, Calf; Chief M. j. Dun
ply, Sacramento. Calf: Henry OAR
ringer, Sacramento. Calf. Chief Mark
Ryan. Redwood City, Calif Chief
Claude Hirschey and wife, Hillsborough,
Calf; Chief W. p Cooper, Richmond,
Calf: Chief Edward Greenfell, Port
land, Greg, and Chief Joe Wood. Rem
ton, Wash.
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SURGEON REMOVES
OWN APPENDIX;
SAYS He FEELS FINE
CONTINUED from First Pase.)
would be no publicity given the hospit

would be no publicity given the hospital
DR.. Meals was assisted by o friend,
DR.. ]. Norton Nichols, who helped To-
cate the appendix. which was in an
unusual position, and to loosen 1t from
adhesions to the back Of the abdominal
wall.
DR.. Meals took his place on the oper-
ating table with only nurses, internes
and Dr. Nichols present. His back and
head was propped up and surgeons
gown was slipped over his shoulders.
He wore the usual rubber gloves and
with his own hands proceeded as though
he were operating on q patient under
anaesthesia. Throughout the opera
ton the surgeons carried on con-
versation, Meals said.
A local anaesthetic was applied, but
the surgeon patient was subjected to
considerable pain due to inability to
Anaasthetiae the inner crganA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
HUNDREDS SEEK DRY
& LAW INFORMATION
Contestants for Durant Prize Flood
Prohibition Bureau With
Inquiries.

Hundreds of letters have been receiv-
cd by the Prohibition Bureau from per-
sons throughout the country who are
contesting for the w. c. Durant prize of
$4,000 for the best and most practical
bic plan to make the enforcement of the
eighteenth amendment more effective" -
The bureau has prepared q circular to
send to such inquiries because of the
number writing in and the impractical
bility of giving individual replies.
Some of the contestants apparently
have thought their plans should be sent
To the bureau, for number have been
addressed to 1t. These have been for
wArded to Durant contest headquarters
III New York City The contest was
announced TO end December / and the
plans must be typewriter and under
1000 words.
The letters to the bureau seek In
formation on the present organization
Of the enforcement unit and some ask
the bureau to outline any recommends
tionS they would make for improving
the service, evidently intending to EN-.
body any such suggestions in plans to
be submitted for the prize. Naturally
the bureau takes q strictly neutral atti-
tude toward the contest and gives in.
Quirers only the information that Il
available ali the time to any citizen.
No limit upon those who may compett
was announced and it is presumed thai
some members Of the prohibition en-
forcement force in the Nation may have
submitted plans, or intend to submit
them, doubtless making suggestions fol
iYnproved enforcement based upon theil
observations and experiences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
.INTOxICATION CHARGE
MADE ERRONEOUSLY
Star Headline Reports Patrolman
]. E. Lowry as Wrongly
Accused.

In headline above the account of
the proceedings of the Police Trial
Board In yesterdays Star 1t was mad
vertantly stated that Policeman James
e. Lowry, former headquarters detec-
tive, was charged with making false
statement and with intoxication. This
was an error as was evidenced by the
text Of the story, in which it was assert
ed that the officer was charged with
conduct unbecoming an officer, and with
being in an automobile when he should
have been patroling his beat.
Lowry was convicted on the charge
of being temporarily off his beat and
fined SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

he founded the windsor Historical So.
ciety and had served as its president
since. He was elected to that ONCE
the night before he came to Washing
ton to attend the Insurance Advertising
Conference. He had enrolled Vice
President Dawes and other persons Of
prominence as members.
Mr.. Crosby was married here two
years ago to Miss Daisy Gordon Stewart,
daughter Of the late Col. and Mrs.
Gordon Armstrong Stewart. Mrs.
Crosby is widely known in this city.
She Is the niece of the late Alon2o
Hopkins, who was owner and editor of
lie Matin Of Paris
Mr.. Crosby was q member Of the
National Press Club of this city, the
Advertising Club of Hartford and was
6. director and part owner Of the Wind
sor Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
s7,so4.o2

Special Dispatch to The star.

CLARENDON, Va. october ll.-Fu..
neral services for william J. Ingram OF
Aurora Heights, former county. super.
visor, who died In o Baltimore hospital
yesterday as the result OF injuries re-
ceived in an automobile accident sat-
urday night, will be held IN the Clar.
pm, with the pastor, Rev. Perry L.
Mitchell. offlciating. Burial will be In
Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Masonic rites
viii be held by Columbia Lodge, No.
ass, of which Mr.. Ingram was men,
Der, at the Masonic Temple here to-
morrow ct pm.
william J. ingram, jr.. 1l-year-old
SON Of the deceased, who was In the &C.
cident, Is reported to be In Q dangerous
condition at the Baltimore Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
WOMAN RAPS SMITH.
Special pispatcn to The star.

0PcSi@I bAophtCH W Anc 0OhI'
ALEXANDRIA. Va, October IA
Mrs. William A. Du Puy of Chevy
Chase, Nd, former Democratic COM
mitteewoman, addressed the Hoover
Curtis Democratic Club last night ct q
meeting held at the George Mason
Hotel. More than 500 persons attended.
Mrs. Du Puy, who was writing for the
New York World when Gov. Smith was
elected to the New York Assembly, said
she could not see why man like Smith
could accept the Democratic nomina-
ton and aspire to such high once as
President Of this country. She said her
personal contact with Smith led her to
form the opinion that he Is not capable
OF handling the Job.
Frank c.. Campbell Of Arlington
County also spoke. Clinton H. Brown
presldeA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
Japan Withdraws Troops.

TOXIC, October IL (P).--Evacuation
Of 5000 Japanese troops. mainly re-
servists Of the Sd Division, from Shan
tung province, China, was ordered to-
day The withdrawal will begin late
in october and will be completed about
the middle of November The division
then will be reorganized on peace
basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
Seek Wage Increase.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., October IL up.
Members Of the emergency board of
the United Textile workers of Amer
lea today voted to start a movement
for the restoration of q So per cent
wage increase in all New England tex
tile mills where 10 per cent reduction
was put into effect during the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
in Albany
Declined by Curtis;
Against His Rules
TEXAS TOMMY,
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, October IA pro-
posed appearance of Senator Curtis,
the Republican vice presidential
nominee, in Albany, N. Y, the resi-
dence of Gov. Smith, was vetoed to-
day by the Republican candidate.
II never have campaigned in the
home city of an opponent" he de-
clared, land I am not going to start
now. I don't play the game that
way"
A noon meeting In Albany in
about ten days had been tentatively
arranged by the Eastern speakers
bureau of the Republican national
committee for Senator Curtis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

TO word received
here. MI. Crosby
became III while
attending the an.
nual convention OF
the Insurance Adj.
vertising Confer
ence, Of which he
was secretary, In
the washington
Hotel here la st
week.
+. Mr.. Crosby had
long been associ-
ateo with tn e
Aetna Fire 1nsur-
ance Co., having
been its director OF
publicity for the
past 80 years. In
farested In history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
GEORGE E. CROSBY
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Euccumhs Following Illness Con-
tracted While Attending Insur.
anoe Conference Here.

George Ellery Crosby 50 years old,
former resident of this city, died last
night at his home, Stony Hill, Windsor,
Conn, after q short illness, according
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

Posted q few miles away In 1914. q
letter has Just been received by q resi-
dent Of ChAtiiioM sue 4einA ErAneA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

The step Pyramid" Of Sahara is
known as tha oldest stone building In
the world. 1t was built by Imhotep,
the AxAt kNAat Egyptian architeck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

TO supply leather in the present styles,
q large force Of men In the East Indies
are killing great numbers Of snakes and
lizards.
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Contributors to
Hurricane Felief Fund

The following contributions to the
relief fund were received today by Vic
tor 3. Deyber. chairman of the District
relief committee:
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THIRD RACE--Purse $1,000; claiming
3-year-oldS and up: 1 mile

AIRS. J. M. Black and J. B. Msllor entry.
FOURTH RACE-Purse. $500: the EDGE
water Handicap; 2-year-olds; 8 furionss.
Mayor Walker -. 1n4 Beau wrack i04
Iu1n1nefose s.-.,... lns zoom 80. .,...., lit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

Apprentices allowance claimed.
weather clear. track fast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

sEyEIET Ana EA a. loo: the TanSlsr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
al FIFTH TT! RA .'Th Laurel; $4,000 added

:, SIXTH RAcE-si.500:. the st. Clements
Handicap; ell ages; 5ts furlongs.
aQreenock ..... 100 The Heather, =. LOT
nor easter sprinee OF Wales. tis
Kay MeEle...... !uS G1oucher ........ 102
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
U. s. ARTISTS FIND FAVOR
 IN GERMANY

BERLIN, Dec. 20.-Ameiican artists are finding favor in in creasing numbers with the crit ics and public of Berlin.
 Eva Gauthfer. a favorite with Berlin concert goers, this year again surprised by the interna- tionalism of her vocal program. Singing in French, German, Ital- ian, CT Spanish. apparently causes her no more difficulty than sing ing in her native English. Her interpretive powers are especial ly outstanding.
 Ralph Lawton, her American aceompGnist, was lauded not only because of the delieacy of his ae- compartments. but also for his
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
China Discards Career
 Men in Service Abroad

SHANGHAI, Dec. 20.-China's s diplomatic representatives abroad are slated for a boost in rank from Ministers to Ambassadors. The Ranking Government is re- organizing the diplomatic serv- ice of the country and the change in status of the representatives to the major powers is a part of the program.
 Another change will be aboli- tion of the career men policy for the more important foreign posts. Heretofore men experienced in diplomacy were usually chosen for these places. Henceforth, says an announcement from Nan king, men prominent in party af- fairs of the Kucmintank will be given the jobs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21

ability as a solcist when, a few days later, he gave piano re- cital of his own.
 Eleanor Spencer of Chicago found a full and appreciative house when she reached Berlin in the course of q tour which took her to the German cities of Munich, Frankfort-on- Main, Hamburg, Dresden. and Leipsig.
 Leonard Shore, youngest of the American pianists concertiz.ng in Germany. has won the Bech- stein Stipend at the Staatliche Hoehsehnle fuer Musk, where he is doing postgraduate work The stipend is a much coveted prize
 Alexander Brailovski, N W York pianist, was acclaimed by the critics at one of the best interpreters of Chopin of our day His rendition of Listz's works also came in for special praise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL
 ACCOUNT

In the Probate Court fer the
 Territory of Alaska, Division
 No. 1, at Haines, before A. F..
 Mclean, U. s. Commissioner
 and Ex-Officio Probate Judge. In ithe matter of the estate of
 Sol Ripinsky, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that c. A. Lindholm, administrator of the estate of Sol. Ripinsky, de- ceased, has this 18th day of De- cember, 1928, presented and filed his verified final account of his administrator of said estate, and the said administrator having filed with his said final account, his petition, asking that a day be Appointed for hearing his said petition and final account, and the court has appointed and nam- ed the 30th day of January, 1929 as the time for such hearing at the hour of 2 D. m. o'clock of said day and the court room in the city of Haines as the place , for. such hearing, and all heirs, devises and all other persons in- terested in said estate, are here by notified and required to be and appear at said time and place, and file his or her objec- tions in writing, if any, and show cause why, said final ac- count should not be approved and settled; and it is further ordered, that this notice be published once a week, for four successive weeks in the Alaska Daily Elm pire, published at Juneau, Alaska, and that three copies of said notice be posted in three of the most public places in Haines precinct
 Dated this 18th day of Decem- bdr. 1928.
 (Seal) A. F. MCLEAN,
 U. s. Commissioner and Ex-
 Officio Probate Judge. First publication, Dec. 2r. 1928. Last publication, Jan. 25, 1929.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
BETTY HARRIS TO
 TRAVEL SOUTH ALONE

Little Betty Harris. who has been visiting her aunt Mrs. Charles .Tuckett, and attending the Pub lie School here since early in Sep tember, will leave Juneau to re- turn to her home in Yakima, Washington on the Alameda to- night. Betty is nine years old and came unaccompanied to Ju- neau from Seattle last fall. The little girl sees no excitement in the fact that she is going to return south alone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
TWO MEN ARE SOUGHT BY
 TREASURY DEPARTMENT

The Federal Treasury Depart ment, Washington, D. C., is seek ing information regarding h e whereabouts of Louis Rosen and Gray Heath Walker, both of whom are believed to be in Alaska. Any information regarding them can be forwarded to Mrs. Lottie Spic- kett, Postmistress of the local of flee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
H. L. REED IS TO
 LEAVE FOR SEATTLE

H! l.. Reed, of the Finance and Location Department of the Piggiy Wiggly Alaska Company, is leav- ing Juneau on the Alameda to- night for Seattle. MT. Reed will spend the holidays .lith his family in the south and will return short ly after the first of the year to Petersburg to superintend h e opening of the Piggly Wiggly Unit No. 3, in that town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
TACOMA MAN HERE

R. B. Rasmussen, of Tacoma, ar rived here on the North western to spend a few weeks or months, perhaps, visiting and getting ac- quainted with this part of Alaska. The young man is pattern-maker by trade but has taken a temper ary job at the Alaska Juneau. He is making his home at the Kilburn house.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
$500 FOR STOLEN CHICKENS

WHITWELL. Tenn. James Stevenson, farmer, discovered a coopful of fowls he had prepared for market had disappeared. But in his path lay pocketbook con taining $500, for which he found no claimant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
ADD ECONOMY TIPS

ROSEWOOD, Minn. Polk County Commissioners plan to save taxpayers money by de- maturing 2,000 gallons of seized 'moonshine' with kerosene and dispensing it as "anti-freeze" sol uation for motor cars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
ONE GETS OVER FLU,
 ANOTHER COMES DOWN

A T. sKoskey. of the -Bruhn staff, has returned to his block after an attack of the flu and Miss Torgeson, of the accounting de- partment, is confined to her apart ment with the affliction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
TO TELEPHONE PATRONS

A new telephone directory is now ill course of preparation. Patrons contemplating change of address or persons who wish to have telephones installed are re- ouested to notify the Telephone Company. Phone APO before De cember 24th. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
MORE FLU VICTIMS

MT. and Mrs. Robert Fraser are both on the sick list with the flu, it was reported yesterday.
 Mrs. Inga Dickenson has been Ill for several days with the flu, but is slowly recovering.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
DOUGLAS NEVIS
TO SPEND CHRISTMAS
 VACATION IN TACOMA

Miss Hazel Olson is leaving this evening on the Alameda to enjoy a Christmas visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. k. s. Olson, in Ia coma.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21

The remains it's lowest point south the Alaska Is high in the Pacific States Precipitation has been Alaska with heavy rain at Cordova and Ret shiBan southwest Interior Temperatres have risen in Valley and have fallen somewhat in other portions of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Get ar roping for Christmas decoration purposes at JUNEAU FLORISTS. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21

Can't be beat anywhere, cards to please the most fas idious Samples at Empire office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21

NorE:observations at St. Harbor Kodiak Ju Prince Portland and San Fran cisco made at
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
NOTICE

My office will be closed until January 2nd. adv. sDR. GEO. l.. BARTON.
 --- Prices right-Christmas cards, large selection, at Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21

LET AlmquIst rruss 7ocr Suit
 We cal, and deliver Phone 52S.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21

Christmas Cards-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21

Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau Forecast for Juneau and vicinity, beginning today: Rain tonight and Saturday; fresh souheasterly winds
 LOCAL DATA
The Washington times., 1928-05-30

} the W. C. r. U.-and you despise
having me. So let's drop it."
Wait" said Jerry.
Again he leaned toward her. his
elbows on the arms of her chair
and his face close to hers. Honey,
answer me something. VIII you
marry me If promise to go on
the wagon?"
Dolly hesitated only an instant.
I'm marry you-if you go on,
she answered.
Her little hand patted one of
his hands, and she smiled at him
to lessen the sting of her words.
I'm afraid you'll have to show
me you mean 1t, and can do 1t,
first, Jerry. You were going on
the wagon once before for me,
d'you remember
Jerry remembered. 1t was plain
from the remorsefuI twist Of his
mouth that he remembered.
This time" he said gruffly. II
mean it. You'll see. I'll quit
drinking now, tonight, If you say
so. / can do it ali right. And
IL do" he swayed closer to
her, sheltered from alien glances
ny TIE INK CIldh DdCh' Oht
beautiful, IL / do, then how soon
She wanted to cry, Now! I'M
mediately! Never mind what /
said, all that doesn't matter.
And then, looking direct into
Jerry's near dark eyes, she saw
that the lids were puffy, that the
whites were etched with little red
tattletale lines,
I'm the summer she told him.
Maybe"
He Strengthened up incredulous.
Summer? But darlin', that's
months from now!'
"Well-spring, then. Late
ways thought" she said dreamily,
I'D like to be married in June"
She smiled, adoring Jerry with
her eyes. Does that seem aw-
fully long? 1t does to me, too.
But I'll know, then. If you keep
your promise all those six months
then I'll know. I'll be sure, that
| mean more to you-than things
to drink"
There came to them at that mo-
ment, with unconscious pertinency,
Mr.. Joseph r. George, to ask il
he might not refill his friend Mr..
Davis glass.
No" said Jerry. And cleared
his throat and, looking straight
at Dolly, said further, Thanks,
Joe, mo more"
There is in the world new
type of young married woman. so
new she is that no adequate name
for her, as a type. has yet been
found. But you know her. And L
know her. We all number one or
two of her, ten or twelve of her,
among our acquaintance.
The century has produced this
new young wife. She is born of
Cosmic Condition, of Spirit, of
a State of Mind. She grew up too
soon and too fast and too much:
she went to school to War, and
Hysteria and Recklessnefs taught
her all they knew
In her twenties she Is queerIy