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Evening star., 1928-03-21
SECRET MEETING
HELD ON MERGER
Utilities Body and Traction
Heads Confer on Revision
of Plan.

The Public Utilities Commission met
behind closed doors today with rep
resentatives of the transit companies
In an effort to reach such revision OF
the pending merger agreement as will
permit the commission to ratify 1t and
recommend 1t to Congress.
Newspaper reporters we're excluded
from the conference. and representa-
tives of the Federation Of Citizens
Associations who participated in the
recent public hearings on the unifica-
ton agreement were not invited. Ralph
B. Fleharty. peoples counsel before
the commission, was admitted. now
ever.
Conference Delayed.
The conference was scheduled to
begin at 10 o'clock, but the commission
kept the transit representatives waiting
35 minutes before the door of the
Office of Chairman John w. ChildresS
was opened for their admittance. The
nature of the commissions preliminary
executive meeting was not revealed.
Representatives of the transit compa-
nies who attended the conference were
Harley p Wilson, principal owner of the
Washington Rapid Transit Co. and au-
thor of the merger PLAN William Gibbs
McAdoo and Brice Clagett, his counsel:
John H Hanna, president of the Capital
Traction Co. and his counsel, G..
Thomas Dunlop William F. Ham, pres
ident of the Washington Railway and
Electric Co. and S. r. Bowen, vice pres
ident and general counsel of that COM
pany: George E. Hamilton. chairman OF
the board of directors of the Capital
Traction Co, and Charles j. Bell, chair
man of the board of directors OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Co.
Program Not Revealed.
No indication has been given by the
commission whether 1t Is going to pro-
ceed in executive meetings with the
representatives of the companies to the
point OF agreeing on a plan of merger
which will not be made public until 1t
is subscribed to. or whether 1t will mere
ly clear up certain points OF the pend
ing agreement with the company repre-
SentativeS by aScertaining what modif1-
cations they will or will not consider.
There are several features in the
merger agreement which 1t is reported
the commission will seek to have
changed before 1t approves the plan.
These are the provisions calling for a
fixed valuation and specific rate OF re-
turn and the nomination by the COM
mission of the three public members OF
the board of directors OF the merged
company. The commission is repre-
sented as feeling that the latter pro-
vision should be modified so that the
public members of the directorate of the
new company would be nominated by
the District Commissioners.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
STUDY IMPROVEMENTS.


Several recommendation Of the Fed
eral Bureau of Effictency for improving
conditions In the municipal service are
being discussed at a conference this
afternoon between Commissioner Proc
tor l.. Dougherty, Herbert u. Brown.
chief of the bureau, and Malcolm ker~
I'm, one 0f It's investigators,
The principal recommendation re-
CARDS the establishment 0f central
storage yard for automobiles seized by
the police The bureau recently Gfiti-
ci1ed the practice 0f the police In park
ing these machines IN front Of police
precinct stations, and rs result the
Commissioners decided 10 Use the mu"
nicipal property yards at Ninth and
Water streets southwest, for temporary
storage OF the cara.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
WILLIAM GEORGE LEE, TT,
is CLAIMED BY DEATH
longtime Resident Was Active
Member Of Association Of
Oldest Inhabitants.

william George Lee. n years old.
died ct aiE residence, 1919 EUCLID street,
yesterday after q long illness.
For 81 years resident u this city
Nr. Lee wsG active III the Association
of O4cest Inhabitants ~ the District Of
Columbia ard the Columbia Historical
Society Ar Lee came 10 Washington
10 live from England
Funeral services will be conducted
1T the residence tomorrow afternoon
st z o'ciCck Rev Frederick Brown
Harris. pastor 81 Foundry Methodist
Episcopal Church, viii off3ciate. In
teru1ent will " 3a Clenwooc Cemetery
Mr. Ire 2f survived by MS Widow.
IsgE Louisa Carroll Ire. four cauqh-
fers, Mrs Granville III Hunt Mrs Rob-
erI r. EIFks. LsFs Elliott Brewer and
hiss GeneYlege Lee, sil " this city. a
brother. j. Harry Lee. albo n Wash
anglon, sEc two sisters, Mrs Annie
M2under n Plymouth. England. and
Afs Elizabeth FenreF of London.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
CHAMBERLIN RETURNS
TO NEW YORK TODAY
Transatlantic Flyer Predicts Reg
ular Ocean Passenger Air Serv-
ice by 1888.

Col. Clarence D. Chamberlin, noted
transatlantic flyer. who spoke last night
at the City Club arranged to take off
for New York this afternoon from
Hoover Field. He will spend week
or 10 days in New York going over
details of a small airplane which he
hopes can be put into the hands of the
general public and operated easily and
economically His Washington flight
is part of a Nationwide tour that Will
carry him into the Summer, Col. Cham
berlin said today at the Maytlower
Hotel.
Experimental transatlantic air mail
service will be a reality in 1888, and by
1888 regular weekly passenger air serv-
ice will be in existence, Col. Chamberlin
told his audience last night. Pictures
of his flight to Germany with Charles
A. Levine were shown. The flyer urged
that manual training schools be eStab-
hShed to advance courses in aircraft
design
Assistant Secretary of Commerce
William p. MacCracken, in charge of
aeronautics, heard Col Chamberln
speak The flyer took occasion to deny
that there was any antagonism between
Mr., Levine and himself, explaining that
while they disagreed on many topics,
their personal relations were cordial.
Arriving late yesterday afternoon
from Pittsburgh, Col. Chamberlin reach
ed Hoover Field with an escort of Army
planes while another famous trans
oceanic airman. Col Iindbergh. was
taking members of Congress- aloft at
Boiling Field II. j. Odenthal, execu-
tive secretary of the City Club. met
Chamberlin and with the special recep-
ton committee accompanied him to the
City Club, where he was the honor
guest at dinner.
The reception committee comprised
Rudolph Jose, president OF the City
Club; Peter Dorsch. Stanley Horner,
Merritt o. Chance. DR.. o. u. Singer.
Mr. Odenthal, executive secretary: Paul
Lesh, Maurice Rosenberg, Grant Leet
and Orlanto H. Smith.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
GOV. SMITH ENTERS
PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Makes Formal Declaration in Fill
ing for Massachusetts,
Primaries.

By the Associated Press.
ALBANY. NJ Y, March 2is-dov.
Smith has stepped into the arena OF
prosessed presidential aspirants.
Throwing aside the cloak Of silence
that has shr0uded his attitude toward
national politics he has consented TO
the use of his name I'm the Massachu-
settg presidential primaries. His state
ment to the Massachusetts Democratic
State committee said.
Il hereby consent To the Use OF my
name for the expression Of presiden-
tial preference In the Massachusetts
primary for the election Of delegates and
alternates to the Democratic national
convention, and hereby authorize you
10 file such consent for such delegates
and aiternatee. both at large and dis
trict representatives, as you may
designate"
The authorization was filed by the
Democratic State chairman, Charles II.
McGlue. with the Massachusetts secre~
tary ~ State
Hitherto the governor had certified TO
the correctness of his name on The
Michigan primary ballot.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
REv0KEs DEP0RTATIONS.

LONDON, March II Aj An Ex~
change Telegraph dispatch from Lisbon,
Portugal states tbat the government
haE decided To recall soldiers, sailors
and civilians who have been depofted
during recent troubles
The government also III said by the
Exchange Telegraph " have decided
10 take steps ~ check what Is Conkid~
cred an unWaFfanted fall IN exchange
recently ard sn ARTIFICIAL rise IN fo0d
and othsr prices charged. by HadsAiaen,
Evening star., 1928-03-21

advanced by Miller for setting aside
his conviction were sound, declaring
that 1t had been proven during his trial
that $4,000 had been paid to him in
cash and 1891 900 In Liberty bonds in
connection with deals In alien property.
While John r. King. one of those in
dicted. died before trial, and Jesse w.
Smith. another alleged conspirator, died
before the indictment was returned, the
failure to convict Harry M. Daugherty,
on trial with Miller did not invalidate
the latter's conviction, the Government
insisted
Evening star., 1928-03-21
Rites FOR MRS. T0L SON.
porestyiIls Woman, ~, Was Ma
tive of Washington, u. q.

sgee1sa Dispateh q, The star.
FOREST VILE, Kd. March zI~~
Funeral services tor Mrs Alice Eebecca
qolagn. ~ years %. widow u Ed8in
Toxin, VITO dieo Monday. aefe held Jo-
Day sf Epiphany Protestant Episcopal
Church here. The EeY EgDfey & Oil
more, reetoy offlciatlng Earia! vas ~
ire cemetery adjoining the church
ADe,glexy was tie direct ca4se " Mrs
'folsong death. but she tad been ia
falling hEal1A six months.
Mrs To4son whose husband died
ABOUT q yesF ard q half ago. Was born
81 Washington. ID G. D0t had Lived iH
tne Foreetyills nelgflbYrBooG since she
Nes 4 years Old ebe sas d M!sE Suit
tefgTe hef marriage Surviving Mfs
golson are three daughters anG tTo
sons ghey are Mrs Ctn0 P4mphFey 0f
hfeadoVa Mys 4 W tseaEe II Forest
vile ana Miss Iiljlaa Jols9n. Carl H..
sad John w Ioison ~ Washington
There are 10 grandchildren and one
great grandet4ilo Two sisters Mrs M
= Brewer " Washington anG Mr.
beile A.. Jo.sga VI FoIestYllle. also SUI
Navs.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
DOCTOR INDICTED
IN NARCOTIC CASE:
Dollman Charged With H.
legally Issuing Prescriptions
to Mrs. Horner.

rr. NJ. Clarence Dollman. 1920 r
street, was indicted today by the grand
jury on charge Of violating the anti
narcotic law by unlawfully issuing pre-
scrfptionS for narcotics 10 Mrs. Lor-
raine Horner. who. with her sister, Mrs,
Vivian Tillman. pleaded not guilty
Saturday to an indictment charging
them with altering the prescriptions
given by the doctor. Only three pre-
scrtptionS are mentioned III the indict-
naent. but narcotic agents reported that
much larger number were given the
woman by the physician
Edward E Rcattie. alias GYPSY Beat
tie alias Earl Y. Betty, is charged With
violating the white slave traffic act by
Transporting Katherine Smith. % years
ole. from Baltimore to this city Decem-
Der 81 Beattie is said 10 have gone
through a marriage ceremony with the
Smith girl at Baltimore April %. al
though II is alleged he already was
married
Manslaughter Is Charged.
Manslaughter is alleged against Nor
man Maxwell colored. IN connection
with the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Tray
nor. SIS wears old February %. Max
well was driving an automobile which
struck and killed the woman al Ninth
and NJ streets southeast
Lee Tia. s Chinese. was indicted for
an alleged assault with a dangerous
weapon Following an argument with
Robert L. Seates at a restaurant, 349
Pennsylvania avenue. January y, he is
said to have cut ScateS with q meat
cleaver. s
Three charges of grand larceny for
the robbery OF showcases Of F street
stores we're reported against Lee L. Ben
ton and Vincent B. Rogers. both white.
The robberies took place March at
Lewis Colds. i3l4 F street. where Sl20
worth Of goods were taken; At the
Raleigh HRbeTdasher. 1910 r street,
where $40 worth Of property was stolen,
and at S. N. Meyer. Inc. 1881 street,
where so worth Of clothing vas taken.
Two Charges Ignored.
The grand Jurors ignored charge OF
violating the national prohibition act
against Edward S. Cook and charge
OF ioy-riding against John P. Care,
Winthrop E Russell and John Mulvey,
Others indicted and the charges
against them include: George Jiggers.
violation of Mann act: Isaac Jacobs
Louise lyman Rosenthai and Louis
jacobson. violation national prohibition
act. second ofEense: Boyd Souder two
cases., Hubert JoFdon alias Hubert
johnson and Edward L. Brown, Joy
riding: Donald H. Moore, Harvey Bruce
Caarey and Herbert B. Gutter, non-
support: Robert Reid. false pretenses:
Herman A. johnson tthree cases..
housebreaking and larceny: Ernest VII
iiaras. carnal knowledge.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
SEEK MISSING GIRL HERE.
Police Hunt Janet Greenwood, IS,
Daughter of Former Official.

Washington police we're directed yes
terday to search for Janet Greenwood.
10, daughter of Ernest Greenwood for
mer president Of the District Board Of
Education, in long distance phone caIl
from her father in New Rochelle, NJ. Y.
where she Is reported missing from her
home since Monday morning.
Mr.. Greenwood said the girl was
wearing. riding breeches and q khaki
skirt when she left home, and had
about SIS. He suggested that she may
be found about riding schools or at
other places where she might ride.
Janet's description was telephoned TO all
police precincts. She was a student at
the high school In New Rochelle.
Evening star., 1928-03-21
VIRGINIA FEE-SPLITTING
MEASURE BECOMES LAW
New Act Provides Same Allowance
Whether Autoist Is Freed
or Convicted.

Modification of Virginias fee-splltting
system for justices of the peace and
other law enforcement officers became
a fact yesterday when the bill passed
by the Virginia Assembly was signed
by Gov. Harry F. Byrd, according to
an announcement made by the District
of Columbia division of the American
Automobile Association.
AS interpreted by the A. A. A. the
new law provides that justices of the
Evening star., 1928-03-21
OPPOSES REVIEW
OF MILLER VERDICT
Government Sees No Grounds for
Appeal by Former Alien Prop
erty Custodian.

BY the Associated Press.
Opposing review of the conviction
of Thomas w. Miller. former alien prop
erty custodian, on the charge of con-
spirac$ to defraud the United States
the Government. In a brief, urges the
Supreme Court to permit the decision
of the lower courts to stand
1t insisted that none of the grounds
Evening star., 1928-03-21
Ordered to Air Station.

Chief Carpenter Clifford j. Lishman
has been ordered to duty at the U. S.
Naval Air Station here. He now is on
the u. S. S. Affair.
Evening star., 1928-03-21

The Washington Society of Engineers
will meet, Sis o'clock, in assembly hall
OF the Cosmos Club william Tyler
Page will address the society on
George Washington the Man and En-
gineer" Buffet lunch.
Evening star., 1928-03-21

peace and other law enforcement off,
GERS receive the same fee, regardless
of conviction or acquittal, whereas for
merly they received twice as much for
conviction as an acquittal.
THE placing Of this law on the
statute books of Virginia should be
cause for rejoicing among District
motorists" declared T. F. Behler, man
ager of the District division of the A.
A. A. 1T comes at an opportune time.
with the touring season approaching.
and means that District Automobiles
may now venture into Virginia without
the same misgivings they have had re-
garding the possibility of receiving
fair trial If arrested for a violation
Of the State traffic code"
Evening star., 1928-03-21

The Southwest Citizens Association
will meet. o'clock, in Fairbrother
School.
Evening star., 1928-03-21

The Capital City Chiropractie Associ-
alton will meet, 7:30 o'clock. at Ills
Rhode Island avenue.
Evening star., 1928-03-21

1t Is one thing in life TO select your
target. and quite another to become a
crack shot
Evening star., 1928-03-21

washington members of Delta Delta
Fraternity will meet for cards at the
home of Mrs. James G. Cumming, 260l
Thirty fourth place. 8 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1928-03-21

Harry r. Brewer win lecture on
"Americanization' at the meeting of
the District of Columbia Sons Of the
American Revolution, o'clock. at the
La Fayette Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-03-21

The endowment committee Of La
Fayette Lodge Chapter. o. E. S., will
give a progressive bridge and 500 card
party this evening at Chestnut Farms
Auditorium, Twenty-sixth street and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
Fishing Seasons Begun.

A trip to Col. Bells office on Tues
day revealed the fact that he was so
busy taking pictures for the High
School annual, The Oak, that he would
have no time to go on a scouting ex-
petition with Scoop, so he merely OPP
ened a window of his studio and took
a snap shot which caught Jim Painter
fishing out in Liberty street in one
of the many lakes and reservoirs
Astounding on that thoroughfare. A
string of carp hanging by his side
leads one to believe that he had been
successful in his angling. But Jim
is an old hand at the game and can
get fish where all others fail. Next
week he says he is going to try his
luck on Second street if the condi-
ton of the weather is favorable and
he is not otherwise engaged.
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Send in Your Answers.
Fisherman Painter.

Since the last inquiry about wo-
men and newspapers was so success
full, Scoop is going to give another
prize for the correct answer to the fol-
lowing problem:
There were two holes in a tree. 1t
required five minutes for a squirrel to
make the first trip from one hole to
another. The second trip the squir-
rel gained five seconds; the third trip
he made a like gain in time and so on
with each succeeding trip. Now how
long did it take before he was able
to look out of both holes at the same
time?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
R H E U M ATS

While in France with the Ameri-
can Army I obtained noted French
prescription for the treatment of
Rheumatism and Neuritis. I have
given this to thousands with wonder
full results. The prescription cost me
nothing. I ask nothing for it. I will
mail it if you will send me your ad-
dress. A postal will bring it. Write
today.
PAUL CASE, Dept. Y 27, Brockton,
Ait Mass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
FARM FOR SALE.

Located three miles West of
Homecoming. Improved by a six
room house, small barn and nee
essary outbuildings. About go
acres cleared and under cultiva-
ton, the balance of 40 acres in
virgin timber.
For further particular address
BOX SO, Homecoming, MD.
advertisement 42-tf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
Must Cry Unto God

1t is not enough for the soul to be
in need; the soul must also cry unto
God. Need alone is the begetter of
despair, but need with crying is the
birthplace of prayer. The very dis.
tresses the soul is In are the birth.
throes Of such prayer.-James 81. Nc
Ccnkey.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29

able-and lower in price!
Never in history has any
Observation-Disclosures
SO enthusiastically re.
ceived-because no new
model has ever represent
ed a more amazing revela-
ton in beauty, perform
ance and quality! Come
in--drive this sensation
al new car. Learn why it
is everywhere hailed as
the worlds most luxurious
low-priced automobile.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
Call For Your Prize

Scoop was absolutely swamped with
mail this week containing answers to
his big prize contest. Lack of space
here does not permit using all of the
answers but some will be printed. If
the winner will call at The Republican
office he will receive crocheted milk
strainer and weeks subscription to
Garrett county's best newspaper.
Here are some of the answers to the
query why newspaper is like wo-
man:
Because you can believe every
thing they say"
"They are thinner than they used
to be-"
"They have forms"
"They are news carriers"
"The newspaper tells only half and
woman tells it ALL"
Both have bold faced types"
"Some are we'll worth looking over"
Back numbers are not much in
demand"
"They are not afraid to speak thei::.
minds-they have great influence
and if they know anything they usu-
ally tell it."
Because it is so very popular"
"They are always found in public
places"
''They always have the last word"
because they carry the news wher-
ever they 60"
The correct answer is: Because
every man should have one of his own
and not run after his neighbours"
The winner may receive the reward
by calling at The Republican office
and asking for Scoop.
"Hen McComas, Jr., sent in an an
swer but we couldn't possibly print it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29

of partially to Stanton's Taxi Ser
vice. He said he knew of lots of peo-
pie who never got their name in the
paper and he was one of them. So to
keep peace in the family-Mr. William
Shaffer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
a characterization
New Chevr0lets ON the
Road since Jan. 1St

Nine million people saw
the Bigger and Better
Chevrolet the first three
days following its public
presentation! Thousands
have been delivered to
buyers every day since!
Ihereareaquartermillion
now on the road! And its
popularity is increasing
every day because it is
smoother, more powerful
and more beautiful-easier
to drive and more comfort.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29

LESSON TEXT-Mark S:27-38
GOLDEN TEXT-Whoeve will come
after Me, let him deny himself and
take up his cross and follow Me.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus the Great
Hero.
JUNIOR TOPIC-The Heroism of Je-
sus.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-The Cost of Being Loyal to Christ.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Jesus Interprets His Messahship.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
EXTRA WRONG FONTS
By Scoop.
Blow Some NV WAY.

A farmer at McHenry called local
physician over the telephone yester-
day and said:
Doctor, my horse has the heaves. "
The doctor advised him to consult a
veterinarian.
Farmer, "Let me finish. 1 did see a
vet. and he told me to blow a certain
powder up the horses nose through
quill"
Doctor, "What has this to do with
Farmer, IL need treatment; the
horse blew first"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
Now subscribe for The Republican.
She's Coming Back.

The mystery woman of last week,
by her special interview with Scoop,
was brought to the attention of Mayor
Lawrence M. Fraley and he extended
her an official invitation to visit Oak
land frequently and stay a reasona-
BILE length of time in order that those
who did not get to town on the last
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
If It's Not One Thing

Since putting Jerry Stanton's name
in The Republican last Thursday, Bill
Shaffer, of Skaters Taxi, called on
Scoop and said it was a distinct show
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29

FOR SALE OR RENT-Two farms.
Reason for selling, disabled. Address
Jonas Sines, Star Route, Oakland, Md.
Advertisement 4-tf.
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her peculiar style of beauty.

her peculiar style of beauty.
She maintained her mysterious air
regarding her name and address, but
she promised to come back. So keep
a lookout for her. She can't be mis-
taken.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29
Sin Il No More

Whenever man gets to the blood
Of Jesus Christ he is done with the
sin question.-B. B. King.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-29

WANTED-A farm hand for COM
ing season; single or married. Apply
to D. T. Ashby, Crellin, Md.-Adver-
tisement 2-tf.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07

''The nconquored' an Easter drama. with Emma Dunn and Lcon- ard Mudie. noted Broadway stars. will go on the air at 10:15 in the evening from WEAF'. The story relates the life Of certain family in Judea at the time of Christ.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
32O-WRNN-326

!. Studio program
 s-Harry Acton. "Dead-Line' S.15-Ehea Becker. soprano