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Forthcoming Hearing
On Local Transit Problem,


ON WEDNESDAY, December II,
the Public Utilities Commission
will begin a public hearing on all
phases of the local transit problem.
The order was made originally as
applied only to the Capital Transit
Co., but Peoples Counsel William
A. Roberts. has asked the commits
sion to include in the investigation
the service and operation of the
Washington Rapid Transit Co.
Roberts. profiting by the expert
ence of the rerouting hearings be-
fore the commission, is seeking
from the civic bodies information
of a more uniform character in
order that he may make a more
helpful presentation of the case
before the commission. He is after
definite information which may be
reduced to workable recommends
tions for improvement.
1t is understood that one of the
changes to be urged will be intro
duction of a system of transfers
between the Capital Transit Co.
and the Washington Rapid Transit
Co. or else a joint operation. The
commission has the power to re-
quire joint operation, it is
believed.
The hearing Is looked upon as a
time for the airing of all sorts of
complaints and criticisms, of sched-
ules, routes. adequacy and safety of
equipment, ventilation. rates of fare
and every other conceivable factor.
There are some among the civic
groups who expect to offer some
constructive suggestions from the
riders viewpoint, which may be Of
practical value.
Meanwhile, the peoples counsel
must have prompt and active
cooperation If he is to put forth
the best effort for helping solve
these intricate problems in a way
s-f. . =
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Association of Oldest Inhabitants
annual banquet, 7:3o pm, ball room,
Raleigh Hotel.
Federation of Citizens Associations,
pm, board room, District Building.
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work is completed. Results rather
than excuses, it is claimed, are
needed for the protection Of those
who have to brave the danger Of
this crossing.
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Oldest Inha bitants
10th Birthday Saturday.

'NsA LII sAAnt odtuI IudN.
NEXT Saturday the Association
of Oldest Inhabitants of the
District Of Columbia will celebrate
its 10th anniversary with a dinner
at the Raleigh Hotel. As usual,
this will be an assemb1age of the
official, civic and business leaders
of the District.
This association has the dis
tlnction Of being the oldest body
holding membership in the Feder-
alton Of Citizens Associations.
This group of the elder citizens
are not a lot of "old fogies" inter-
ested only in the past. While
treasuring fondly the traditions.
the history and the associations
OF the past, these men live very
much in the present and look
forward into the future. They are
much interested in the Districts
problems of today and have been
tower of strength in the support
Of the campaign for National
representation for the District and
for fiscal equity. In many battles
for these reforms they have stood
solidly behind their gallant pres
1dent. Theodore w. Noyes. who has
for many years led the civic forces.
Numerous questions have been
asked recently as to what are the
qualifications for membership In
the Oldest Inhabitants. To quail
ify, one must be not less than so
years OF age and have resided in
the District Of Columbia for IS
years. Another question was. "do
they admit women?" Men only are
eligible. The late John B. McCar-
thy used to explain the ineligibility
of women in this way: "Of course"
said he, there are many women
who will admit they have lived
here thirty-five years, but have
yet to hear any woman admit she
is So"
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FRIDAY. DECEMBER 6.

Burroughs Citizens Association, 8
pm, John Burroughs School-Moving
pictures, showing the development Of
the projected Fort drive, will be shown
by E. J. Kelly Of the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission, Presi-
dent David Bapp promises. In addi-
ton, the Firemen's Band will play.
Public Utilities Committee report on
complaints against bus service and
action on proposed amendments to
the constitution.
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Civic Association Calendar
Sixteen Organizations Meeting This Week..
Oldest Inhabitants to Hold Annual Banquet
1T Raleigh Hotel Saturday Night.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER S.

bership Committee On the present
drive.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER .

Chillum Heights Citizens Associa.
ton, 8 pm, Keene School.
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1885 CONVENTIONS
EXCEED zoo MARK
Eight Set for December
Four Trade Units Meet
This Week.

Eight conventions scheduled In
Washington during December will
bring the total number Of 1885 ma
tional gatherings here we'll past the
200 mark, it was announced yesterday
by Curtis Hodges, director Of the
Greater National Capital Committee.
Conventions scheduled for Washing
ton in December include:
Tri-district convention of the
United Mine Workers of America, to
be held at the Willard Hotel Begin
ming Wednesday and lasting through
Saturday.
The Maryland, District of Columbia
and Virginia Laundry Owners Asso-
citation to be held at the Willard Hotel
Thursday and Friday.
The American Association Of
Teachers Of Journalism and American
Association Of Schools and Depart
ments OF Journalism to be held at the
Willard Hotel December 81 to 30.
| National Drug Trades Conference
at the Washington Hotel Friday.
Association of States Signatory to
the Present Compact, at the Raleigh
Hotel tomorrow.
Bibliographical Society of America,
date undecided.
1900 Mine Workers Coming.
| The national convention of the
United Mine Workers of America will
bring more than 1000 representatives
from all OF the mining districts of the
United States and Canada to WASH
lngton for the gathering which opens
at the Willard Hotel January %, ac-
cordlng TO information received from
y. L. Garrison, assistant to the pres.
ideat
| Four Meetings Scheduled.
Three meetings of committees and
subcommittee Of the Washington
Board Of Trade have been slated for
this week, all of them at the Har.
rington Hotel.
| The subcommittee on parking Of
the Traffic Committee will meet at
1890 pm. tomorrow to discuss means
OF getting more parking space in the
downtown area. John F. Victor is
chairman Of the subcommittee and
Col. Lawrence c. Crawford is chair.
man of the General Committee on
Traffic.
The Water Supply Committee, NJ K.
Wildering, chairman, will meet at
1890 pm. tomorrow.
Also meeting at 1890 pm. tomorrow
will be the Committee on Arrange.
ments on the formal opening and ded-
ication of the new Calvert Street
Bridge. George C. Shinn is chairman
Of the General Committee, which is
composed of Government, business and
civic leaders from all parts of the city.
Discussion of the teaching of com.
munism in the public Schools Of the
District will be taken up by the Public
Schools Committee Of the Board of
Trade at its meeting at the Harrington
Hotel at 1890 pm. Friday. George
E. Keneipp, who is chairman Of the
committee. explained that an action
taken by his committee is not neces-
sarily the attitude of the Board Of
Trade, since all action taken by the
various committees must be passed on
by the entire board.
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Washington Highlands Citizens As
sociation. 8 pm, meeting place to be
announced-A report from the Play
ground Committee on efforts to secure
a playground is to be made at this
meeting. President Earl w. Nair says.
Evening star., 1935-12-01
BY JESSE C. SUTER

'HREATENE taxation in
creases and hopes and fears
regarding the District
n budget overshadow the
multitude Of other civic problems
of the day. The latest report re-
garding the District budget is that
the President will not go into it
until his return to the city. Ac-
cording to rumor the Budget Bu-
reau is sympathetic and will
recommend that the President ap-
prove an increase In the appropria-
ton Of the Federal funds. No
authentic information will be
available until after Congress
convenes. Until then it will be
somewhat like the Christmas pack
ages labeled mot to be opened
until Christmas" So Uncle Sans
step-children will have to be pa
tient until January even though
they are putting up the most of
the money.
The Commissioners and their
Special Taxation Committee are
seemingly continuing to put out
feelers to get the public reaction
to proposals under discussion. An
nouncement by the Commissioners
that they will confer with civic
leaders and the representatives of
the civic organizations before
reaching a decision is reassuring
to the taxpayers.
Public utility activity along sew
eral lines Is noted in the Offices of
the Public Utilities Commission
and the peoples counsel. Plans for
solving the taMcab problem have
been devised by Commissioner
Keech. A decided reduction in
electric power rates Is predicted
and the entire transportation
system, standards Of service, ade-
quacy of equipment, ventilation
and all other matters are to be
aired in hearings scheduled for
this month.
The corporation counseIs office
Is busy with new legislative pro-
gram which will be pressed this
Winter. An assistant in Mr.. Pet
tyman'S Office is appearing before
different civic groups explaining
the proposals and soliciting sup
port.
The Board of Education Com
mittee continues to study the text
and reference books to which a
committee from the Federation of
Citizens Associations objected as
presenting communism in a favor
able light and making disparaging
references to the United States.
The subject of instruction In our
public schools regarding COM
muniSm continues as a subject of
lively discussion in some of the
bodies.
Serious difficulties are being ex-
perienced at the District Building
In the setting up of the rules and
machinery for the administration
Of the unemployment insurance
act passed at the last session of
Congress. The complicated re-
quirements seem to point to the
necessity OF amending legislation
O. N
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TUESDAY. DECEMBER 3.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4.

Association of Oldest Inhabitants,
1880 pm, Old Union Engine House
The annual election of officers is
scheduled, Secretary ]. Elliot Wright
says. Plans for its annual banquet
Saturday evening at the Raleigh Hotel
will be discussed.
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Friendship Citizens Association,
pm, Janney School-Discussion of
plan to secure assignment of q police
man during school hours to the in
tersection of Albemarle street and
Wisconsin avenue. Other business to
be taken up, President Samuel j.
Flickinger announces, are discussion
Of teaching Of Communism In public
schools. playground facilities at jan
ney School and . report Of the Mem
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olOIl VI IIlOGOI VEHICLES. Ills dCL,
which has already passed the House,
will tend to counteract the enormous
increase in traffic accidents.
8. Strengthening the law against
gambling. This bill, which has al
ready passed the Senate, is sponsored
by the federation and practically all
citizens associations, as well as the
District attorney, corporation counsel
and superintendent of police. It
strikes specifically at ''the game of
numbers" and also makes the posses
sion Of a gambling device prima facie
evidence Of guilt.
Two Jury Bills.
9. Jury trials In Police Court. There
Is bill now pending, House Bill
S579, which permits the accused q
right to jury trial where such con-
stitutional right exists. It already has
passed the House.
10. Women jurors. The capability
Of women to serve on juries has been
demonstrated many times in the past,
Sullivan stated. However, under exits
ing law woman may decline to
serve. Accordingly bill has been
introduced in the House, No. 1888,
removing this right of women to re-
fuse jury duty.
Congress exercises exclusive legis-
lation over the District OF Columbia, -
Sullivan declared, "and without so
much as a single vote or voice in
such Congress by the people of the
District of Columbia. This is indeed
a most anomalous condition, and one
which must, and will continue until
the patriotic American citizens Of
the entire country are awakened to
the absolute need and undeniable
feasibility Of one or more representa-
tives Of the people Of the District
Of Columbia being provided for in
the composition Of the Congress
which exercises exclusive legislation
oyer this District"
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A Lover at Last!
Continued from, p0ee five

noticed by the critics, he was obtain
ing rich experience.
At one time he played for E5
role that equaled in importance the
two leads, who received large salaries.
He said no word, but continued. Like
all men of great ability, he was aware
of it. He knew his time would come.
He next appeared in "Mr. Pro-
hack" a play adapted from an Arnold
Bennett novel.
When this play finished, he came to
America and appeared in Payment
Preferred" The discriminating in
New York realized that an actor was
among them. The season ended,
Laughton learned that a young
Hungarian named Alexander Korda
was looking about for an actor to
play the role of Henry VIII. He re-
turned home.
There had been no such laughter
in England since the death of Henry
VIII when the announcement came
that Laughton had been selected by
Korda to play the role.
Korda faced other problems. He
must raise money to make the film,
and persuade United Artists to release
it when made. Other names were sug-
gested for the role of the clustering
king. Korda, with touch of divina-
ton, insisted that Laughton remain.
Not since 1.-The Miracle Man" had
there been such sensational film. As
that film made Lon CLANCY, Thomas
Meighan and Betty Compson famous,
along with the director. George Loane
Tucker, so Henry VIII" made
Charles Laughton, Merle Oberon,
Wendy Barrie, Binnie Barnes and
Robert Donat known around the
world. 1t convinced cinema executives
in Hollywood that there were men in
other lands who could well compete
with them, and that Alexander Korda
was one of them.
Laughton's work in "The Barretts
of Wimpole Street." in "Ruggles of
Red Gap" and ''Mutiny on the
Bounty" have added greatly to his
renown as supreme artist.
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ACCIDENT WARD
CITY HOSPITAL

Javert in lies Miserables," the fat
boy, still staring, answered:
"Yes, SIR"
Charles Laughton was rejected as a
cadet for the British Navy. He en-
dured the keen disappointment of his
parents.
At sixteen he was selected to play
the part of a hotelkeeper in a school
play. His acting astonished the
dramatic committee. His parents
heard the news with small concern.
1t was far step down from being an
admiral.
The birds began to sing in the young
boys heart. Then the World War be-
gan. The failure before the admirals
went away to the trenches.
Over-awed, the war over, he came
home. In stupefaction, and to please
his father. he became a menial at the
famous Claridge's in London.
Though Claridge's was the head
quarters of dukes, the visiting actors
were all that attracted the attention
of young Laughton. He talked to them
whenever possible.
He finally returned to Scarborough
to help his father. His heart was
heavy. He was going down the wrong
road.
His decision came suddenly, after
many months.
His older brother. who was trying
to be farmer, bewailed his lot.
"All right" said Laughton, you
take my place here"
But" asked the brother, what
are you going to do?"
"I'm going to be an actor"
In justice to his parents, it must be
noted that they did not object.
In the early twenties by this time,
Charles Laughton enrolled in Komi-
sarjeysky's Academy, foremost
school of acting. At the end of year
he wop a medal for excellence. Over
the protests of his teachers, he quit the
academy to become professional.
He appeared in many London
theaters at salary never above E3-
about SIS. Though his work was un-
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Paid to Be Dumb
Continued from preceding page

on the face of it, as it wasn't the
counting device but my knuckles
that did the dirty work.
might as we'll explain what hap
pened, so you will have the truth,
rather than the garbled story which
no doubt you will get from the news
papers. was standing at my corner
with the counting device in my pocket,
checking the pedestrian traffic as
usual, when this party that has been
trying to annoy me came along. She
had with her a big galoot that l never
did care for, and when they came up
to me. he stopped and began to laugh,
as if there we're something funny in a
young man trying to earn a living in a
dignified manner. 1t burned me plenty.
But l Obeyed Instructions and did
not open my mouth, just kept on
clicking the counting device in my
pocket, although didn't register the
fellow, because he is only part human,
being nothing more than a football
player from New Haven, and you in
structed me to count nothing but men
and women.
Well. he laughed and laughed and
crowd began to gather and the crowd
laughed, too. Still l didn't say any
thing, but continued to click the
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Beauty Brevities
by MARTHA LEAVITT

DRouD shoulders will carry sleek heads Coures this fall
- severely simple and scked down. But there are
harmingly effective decorative bits fresh artificial
flowers rhinestone clips and eweed shnet caps G you wish
appear particularly youthful and romantic)
OF you may have slightly curled bangs you
bang addict hair curled softly the neckne you question
the worth of the dear napene gave you
sleek smoohness the impression strive for if you
your top to be the top.
Some of the hair styles those that permit you
several arrangements Jean Muir, Of "A Midsummer Nights
Dream. accompishes this with style she calls her
Renaissance Coure The hair parted in the middle for
about inches Then it's waved both sides
but smooth the top mind you, and brushed away from the
face. The ends cued in large loose nglets upward from
the nape of the neck In the daytime she pushes her
with her fingers and combs the ngets into smooth roll
the back.
As for bangs there Caudette Coberts be considered
She parts her hair the apex of the And it's combed
forward and almost straight of very deep bangs
Francesca raggott the dancer has literally yards of thick
blonde hair Some of partly wound around her head and
the she coils the nape of her neck The smooth
Then Anita Louise of fame, likes white carnations
and with their fresh tucked front
of each The top front hair is sleek and of curls
meets the carnations each side.
For the younger simplicity the keynote Bangs
especially and Aatterng Ribbons and flower
give that grown-up effect young people beg
Anne Shirley bangs and bright ribbons fresh field
flowers to complement her simple evening gowns
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of scalp. chest, back, arms and legs.
Several teeth missing, referred to den-
tai ward. Entered by Police Depart
ment.
FERGUSON SURVEY SERVICE
October 25.
Red Star Food Markets.
Chicago, Illinois.
Gentlemen: Attached you will find
report of the ten locations checked for
pedestrian traffic the past week. We
regret that you do not desire longer
survey. However. as you will note,
the property at the corner If First and
Hill Streets, owned by S. D. Frost.
$50 Willow Park Estates, shows much
higher average than any other loca-
ton under consideration.
You will note that this average is
considerably increased at this point on
the final day of the survey. due, nc
doubt, to special Saturday crowds.
Hoping this will prove satisfactory,
am,
Yours very truly,
Robert Ferguson,
Director
Dear Tom:
How can ever apologize enough TO
you? certainly can't do it by letter,
so you must come tonight for dinner.
Dad wants to congratulate you. too.
After told him what happened Satur-
day, he was furious, until he read in
the paper about how you had been
employed by counting device. But
how was he to know that you were
counting pedestrians, since you would
not tell Inc. which shows your high
sense of honor, because of Dad owning
the corner, and your not wanting to
betray your employer by giving Dad
special advantage.
But when the Red Star Market law
yer called this morning and said his
company wanted to talk price. it was
all very clear to Dad; he sent his own
lawyer right down to the police station
to get you out. You were a genius,
Tom. stirring up all that excitement,
so as to get the crowds there, and to
think of your going right on counting
all the time! In fact, Dad says you arc
just the kind of person he needs to
assist him in handling his properties.
Well be expecting you at six-thirty.
Love and Kisses,
Dorothy.
P.S. Mike left the hospital at noon and
went back to New Haven.
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THIS WEEK

people who were gathering rapidly.
And then this galoot said to the party
that was with him that it surely was
luck she'd ditched me when she did
because | probably would spend the
rest of my life standing around on a
street corner.
Still | didn't say a word, but
gestured for him to get out of there
gestured first with my chin and then
with my arm and finally with my foot.
My foot gesture was a little wide. I
guess. and perhaps trifie hard, fol he
let out yell and turned around and
tried to hit me. And man to man. MIR.
Ferguson, you'd have done the same
thing did. let him have it, and al
though I'm not very large, my rage
was such that it took him by surprise.
l gave him just few taps. not more
than thirty or forty, and the crowds
kept gathering faster and faster, and l
could use only one hand, because l
was pressing the thumb button of the
counting device with the other.
l didn't mean to push him through
the window of the barber shop, but the
big cow suddenly went backwards,
and right through the window, and
the BARRIERS all came running out
screaming for the police.
Then the police came, and checked
them off. too, as you advised. was
able to count only sixty-eight of the
police. although l may have missed
some, for by this time several other
people had joined the fight under the
impression that the Reds were rioting
under instructions direct from Mos
COW, and larger crowds were gathering
all the time, which made it very diff
ficult for me to keep up with my count
ing device, it being only single action,
whereas l could have used one that
counted by the dozens.
Unfortunately, had to leave with
the police fifteen minutes before my
eight hours were up, but as you will
note, the total for the day is more than
twice as much as any other day, due
chiefly to the crowd attracted by this
galoot falling through the window.
hope this explains why I need another
counting device before can 60 to
work in the morning.
ACCIDENT WARD
CITY HOSPITAL
ENTRY REPORT: Mike Doran, admitted
4:4l pm. Contusions and lacerations
Evening star., 1935-11-03

corner of First and Hill Streets. A
fight. WMMP. calling Car 81 -
Hello. sergeant. this is Car 81. For
gosh sakes, send along some help.
There's five thousand people on the
corner of First and Hill. It's so
crowded we can't find the fight
Car 1 81 and Cruiser IA. First
and Hill Streets. A riot. Step on it!
Emergency squad. First and Hill
Streets. Special gas gun squad, First
and Hill Streets. A riot. Get rolling,
everybody"
DAILY REPORT
FERGUSON SURVEY SERVICE
Counter: Tom Matson
Counting Post: First and Hill Street
Date: October %
Total Eight Hour Count: 16, ,16l
REMARKS: l am not bringing my
report to the Office in person because
have been unavoidably detained. In
fact, l am in Jail, but l expect to be
out and ready to start counting again
at eight o'clock in the morning. How
ever. shall require new counting
device. the police having confscated
mine under the impression that it was
deadly weapon. which is laughable