Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1925, Page 9

NEW NICKEL PLATE ASKS . C.C. AGTION Sanction Is Needed for Firal Steps in Rail Merger by Van Sweringens. Another step toward consummation ©of the Van Sweringen plan for con- solidating of Eastern trunk line rail- -oads was taken yesterday with ap- plieation to the Interstate Commerce Commission by its promoters for au- thority to proceed with the issue and exghange of securities and the unifi- cation of operations for the railroads vonocerned. The New York, Chicago and St. Touis Railway Co., the new corpora- tion created by O. P. and M. J. Van weringen of Cleveland and their sociates to take over the present Nickel Plate, Chesapeake and Ohio, frie, Pero Marquette and Hocking Valley systems, was the chief appli- cant, but officials of each of the con- Ftituent companies joined with it in instituting the proceedings. Only Sanction Needed. Detalls of the project given in the 500-page application followed closely the outlines of the plan partially disclosed from time to time during the last 18 months. The commission wase told that stock ownerships and consents had been obtained in ad quate proportion to remove every obstacle to the merger, and that iothing further was needed except the sanction of the commission. The pplication pointed out that the new ickel Plate company sought to own #nd operate 9,160 mileg of railroad in the United States and"337 in Canada. Each of the constituent systems would be taken over by the new sorporation under terms of approved ear leases, while their present stockholders would exchange or pool thelr shares for stock or payments 10 be made by the new company. The net result of the operation, it aid, would be the creation of the new Nickel Plate company with authorized stock issues having a total par value of $282,568,642, as compared with stocks of component nles having a par value of 0,000, effecting a net reduction in par capital stock values of $107 %52,000. Advantages Claimed. Publio interest would be served, it as said, because the lines involved themselves logically to unifi- tion and operation as a single s iem”; in transportation between the Mississippi_Valley and_the Atlantic Coast the New York Central, Penn- sylvania and Baltimore and Ohio sys- tems would find “a fourth real com- petitor in the field”; much freight now forced over two-line hauls would be handled by a single line and, final- v, “a better balance as between East and West traffic” movements would be a transportation act of 1920, which permits the Interstate Com- merce Commission to allow consoli- datlons, even when these might be considered an infringement of the Sherman anti-trust law, was cited as authority for the commission to grant the authority requested. No action Las as yet been taken by the com- mission on_a previous application by the new Nickel. Plate corporation, which ed authority to proceed with the construction of new lines In Ohio and brought for the first time before the commission the Var Sweringen plan. It is expected, how ©ever, that the commission will set an early date for a hearing on that ap- plication. ' WOMAN FINDS REMEDY BELIEVED RICKETS CURE Use of Acid in Children’s Milk to Reduce Alkali in System Is Found Effective in Test. By the Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, February 21— Dr. Martha R. Jones, researc 0- ate of the department of pediatrics the University of California Medi- cal School here, believes she has dis- covered a cure for rickets, an infan- ¢tile bone discase, it became known today, when the record of experi- ments and cures she performed the past three years were recounted by the San Francisco Examiner. The remedy consists in giving hy- ic acid in small amounts in ent’s milk Jones said that the discovery resulted from finding that acld re- malady in rachitic pupples, from this she formed the the disease was caused erance of alkall in the a system. Although ph hydrochlo Jones insisted entirely p pectant Ealts, ysicians declared that ic acid is & “sure cure,” Dr. that rickets will be cvented if the dlet of ex- mothers is rich in mineral SCHOOL LOSS, $150,000. ROO Cadets March to Safety in Fire at Greenbrier. LEWISBU " W. Va., February 21. *Two hundred cadets, Instructors and ol of the Greenbrier Military Academy marched to safety early to- day when fire destroyed the main building and north wing of the school, causing damage estimated at $150,- ©00. The school, one of the oldest $n'the State, will suspend for 10 days, Uol. H. M. Moore, commanding officer, stated. Col. Moore said tentative plans for gebuilding the burned structures were under way. ) ALUMNI CLUB MEETS. Georgetown Graduates Hold In- formal Smoker. The Georgetown Alumni Club of Washington, organized for the pur- pose of fostering activities of George- . town University, gave its nitfal event, an informal smoker, Friday night at the Willard Hotel. A musical mrogram contributed by George 0’Connor, Matt Horne, George Flynn, Dick Mc .ugh, Ambrose Durkin and Tom Cantrell, was varied by vaudeville numbers furnished by a local theater, and a buffet supper was served. The committee sisted of man; John in_charge ". Canfield, Thomas F. mmet L. Sheehan, John A. Darby, lugene J. Gallery, James B. Horri- gan, Walter A. Cahill, J. C. Patterson, Carroll J. McGuire, Dr. M. J. Stohl- aman, Dr. A. J. McIntyre, Dr. §. F. Owens, Thomas F. Dolan, jr., C. Fran- cis McCarth: con- chair- Cullen, e S e Berlin Birth Rate Falls. Correspondence of the Associated Press, ERLIN, February 2.—The Berlin birth rate has been declining rapidly, wmecording to statistics for the years 1921, 1922 and 1923. Children born in 21 nurabered 53,901; in 1922, 45,686, and In 1923, 38,324 No figures for 1924 are yet available. . Greater Berlin now counts a popu- antlon of 4,013,000, Houdini Discovers Grandchildren of T.R. Are Skeptical Masterful Handling of Spirit Phenomena, Not Spirits, Amuse Group. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 21.—Houdini, the maglclan, has found in eight grandchildren of the late Theodore Roosevelt one of the most critical au- diences he has ever confronted. Although the “spirit” of their grand- father, under the magician's guidance, wrote a message and then painted his own portrait and that of his son, Quentin, on a slate for their enter- tainment at a party yesterday, they showed no wonderment for the “spir- it They all sald they knew there wasn't any such thing. But they did stand wide-eyed in amazement at the skillful manrer in which the magician managed the phenomena. Paulina Longworth was the only grandchild absent and Houdin! impro- vised a spirit message to her from the granddaddy she doesn't know about yet. Houdini later said that Teddy, § was the most critical of the audience. During the slelght-of-hand stunts that preceded the “spirit” manifestations and the “seance” Teddy came near to discovering the secrets of the per- former. “He wasn't satisfied with seeing the tricks,” said Houdini. “He had to know how they were done. Twice I had to push him away. He was get- ting too close to the secret.” TRAVELER TO SHOW WILD-LIFE PICTURES Guy C. Caldwell to Lecture Be- fore American Nature Associa- tion and Guests. Presenting natural color photos of wild life and impersonations of song- birds, Guy C. Caldwell, world trav- eler, will be the speaker at the first Midwinter lecture for members of the American Nature Association and their guests at the Central High School Auditorium on the night of February 28. Guests of the American Nature As- sociation will be members of the Audubon Soclety, the Wild Flower Preservation Soclety and sclentists from the various Government depart- ments. P. S. Ridsdale, editor of Nature Magazine, announced that Mr. Cald- we'l would show still and motion pie- tures of wild life in various parts of the country. Mr. Caldwell is famous for his impersonation of the song- birds. In addition to his wild-life pictur. Mr. Caldwell will show color pic tures he took of the Grand Canyon and his famous autochromes of di- rect color photography. Mr. Caldwell traveled more than 15,000 miles by motor in taking the pictures. This does not take into account his travels in Europe for seven years. Service in the Navy during the war taught Mr. Caldwell how to sleep in a ham- mock. Now he uses the hammock in trees to better observe and picture bird life. His picturés show how he does it. Mr. Caldwell comes to Washington from a lecture at the Friends School in Philadelphia and from here goes to St. Louis for a lecture being ar- ranged by the board of education. NEW BUS SCHEDULE. and 30 Minute Headway to Start for Forest Glen. A new schedule will be put into effect on the Forest Glen bus line to- morrow morning which provides service to patrons of the line at Lin- den, who have been deprived of that service since electric car operation ceased, according to the Washington and Rockville Railway Co. . The schedule is as follows: 15-min- ute service, District Line to Pike Crossing during the morning and rush hours; 30-minute service ts For- est Glen during the morning and aft- ernoon and rush hours, and 30-min- ute service to Linden during the morning and afternoon rush hours. During none-rush hours, Sundays, and 15 holidays busses will alternate from Linden to Forest Glen. LECTURES ON NORTHWEST F. B. Riley Talks on Mountains and Scenery at Wilson Normal. “The Lure of the Great Northwest" was described by Frank Branch Riley of Portland, Ore., Friday night before a large audience, in Wilson Normal School. The lecture por- trayed the beauties of the mountains and the scenery of that section of the country. The lecture was given under the auspices of the District of Columbia Federation of Music Clubs and the District of Columbia Christian En- deavor Union. Delegates from both organizations will attend the Jul{\l convention to be held in Portland in Jun INAUGURATION SEATS Now on Sale Inside and Heated Limited Number Only -Affleck Realty Co. 607 15th St. N.W. Ll RREITE Ll 28] PREVENT PYORRHEA Chew GOLD PLUS chewing gum. Delicious in taste. Costs no more than er- dinary gum. The gum for the gums. Formula of two pyorrhea speeialists. Relleves sore gums instently. Iadorsed by dental profession. $1.00 per carton of 20 packages, postpaic Sullhf.tllon,‘nl anteed or money refunded. Send money order to GOLD PLUS OORPORATION Gotham Bank Bldg. _New York Oity ENANGASEERANENAN |@e%9809RTTEN Specialists in_House Wiring and Fixtures New Electric Appliances We feature the most im- proved models and offer. full stocks at the fairest possible charge. ‘Washing Machines Eleotrio Ranges Waflle Irons Eluctriy Trons O Facium Cloaners, eto. Special: Whirlwind Vacuum Cleaners. Regu- duced to ... Open Tomorrow THE HOME ELECTRIC SHOP 517 10th St. Main 6549 i CATHOLIC WOME URGED TOAIDGIRLS Archbishop Curley Leads Speakers in Tributes to George Washington. At _the first annual cenference of the Washington District Council of Catholic Women at the New Willard Hotel yesterday Archbishop Curley of Baltimore appealed to the several hundred women present to devote themselves to the service of the Cath- ollc women of the National Capital. The meeting was held in commem- oration of the 193rd anniversary of the birth of Geogge Washington. Archbishop Curley sald that there were hundreds of Catholic girls serv- ing the Government founded by Washington, who are strangers in the city and who need the help and service of the organization. He urged community house and recreation fea- tures that would attract the women, and asked the organization to care for the social needs of the Catholic women of the city. . “Charity begins at home and if you are not Interested In the welfare of the women of Washington then you cannot be interested in the welfare of the women of the country,” he con- tinued, adding that it was not enough to praise the spirit of service exem- plified by his example s Strength in Morals of Citizens. Stressing George Washington's be- in the morals and spirituality of the people as the foundation of the country’s welfare, Archbishop Curley said “this nation will not be saved by a great Navy, a great Army or a great alr force, or any other physi- cal force, but the nation’s safety and welfare lies n the mora) strength of its citizens.” Rev. John J. Burke, who spoke on “Washington and the New Republlc” eulogized the first President and out- lined his work as a guiding force in the creation of the natlon. George Washington, he said, “realized that there could ba no good Government without morality and virtue. Father Burke deplored the present immigra~ tion bill and declared “those who fostered the present immigration bill giving preference to some countries over others, repudiated George Wash- ingtor, Benwon Speaks on Washington. Admiral Willlam S Benson spoke on “Washington the Man.” He stated that “only when we have wandered from the advice and principles lald down by George Washington, have we gotten into trouble.” He declared “we owe a tremendous debt - to George Washington because of his love for religious liberty, which is responsi- ble for the freedom of the church to day.” He spoke of the great achleve- ments of Washington and urged all “to do their duty as Catholics and fullfill their obligations as citizens.” Col. Walter S. Grant of the War College spoke on “Washington the General” He outlined his military career and told of the inspiration that the Army derived from the ex- ample of George Washington. Mrs. George P. Scriven, presided at the meeting and Mrs. Harry M. Ben- zinger spoke on behalf of the Natlon- al Council for Catholic Women. Singer Gets College Degree. HALLE, Germany, February 21.— Margaret Kramer, well known here as a concert singer, was today granted a doctor’s degree by the University of Halle. This is the first time such a degree has been granted a woman since the creation of the depariment of musical science at the university. Cigar smoking by women has be- come common in Paris, feminine users of the weed enjoying moving picture shows while puffing at large clgars. . HARR'S AND COMPANY - 20,000 KILLED BY AUTOS IN 1924, NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SHOWS Increase of 1,000 to 2,000 Deaths Over 1923 Is Laid to Gains in Number of Cars—Campaign to Cut Toll Is Recommended by Group. Twenty thousand persons met death in the United States in 1924 beneath the wheels of automobiles, or were killed in automobile accidents, according to estimates ohtained by the National Safety Council. Figures were obtained from the Federal Gov- ernment, community safety councils in 60 cities, local police departments and other agencies. The result of the council's survey indicates an increase in deaths due to automobliles of be- tween 1,000 and 2,000 over the fatali- ties in 1923, due, the council sald, to the continued Increase in the number of registered automobiles. In 1924 there were 17,700,000 motor cars reg- istered in the United States, or one automoblle for every 6.2 persons. As a possible remedy for this tre- mendous toll taken by the modern juggernaut the council made the fol- lowing recommendations: Education of the motorists and the pedestrians to an acceptance of the principle that both have rights on the highways and that failure to recognize these rights results in in- jury to both. Inculcation of these educational principles in the minds of school children. Deeper Study Urged. A more concentrated study of the automobile traffic problem by public officlals by means of traffic charts, accident spot maps and uniform sta- tistics to relieve local centers of hazard and to provide adequate in- formation on automobile aceidents. Licensing of automobile drivers by A s the State only upon qualification by test and examination as to their fit- ness. Uniform traffic regulations adopted by the several States. Strict enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to motor traffic. Undoubtedly the yearly toll of deaths would be much more than 20,- 000 were it not for the fact that or- ganized safety work involving engi- neering revision and education has been carried on successfully in 60 of our largest cities for several years,” the council said. “In 1924, for the first time, the entire group of cities having community safety councils showed an actual reduction in auto- mobile fatallties—thus demonstrat- ing the possibilities in organized efforts to reduce accidents.” LOAN BY U. S. HINTED. to be Americans Reported Thyssen Works Resources. COLOGNB, Germany, February 21.— A deputation of American flnanciers is reported to be visiting the town of Mulheim for the purpose of in- vestigating the resources of the Thyssen works. It is understood that the Americans aro contemplating a $12,000,000 loan to the Thyssen concern. Studying George Washington Birthday Matinee Dance will be held Monday, February 233 to 6 p. m, S\A)!l/fl.fl.Q/r Music by the SWANEE Syncopators Direction of “Sam Brown” Ameri, Most Beautiful BALLROOM Tho Prices inolude taz asd «ll dancing charges In the EARLE THEATER BLDG. THIRTEENTH STREET at “E” R. HARRIS AND COMPANY We Shall Be Glad to Extend the Convenience of a Charge Account Exactly 15 Diamond Rings Stones Weigh One-Third Karat Hie, 115 Including 18-K. White Gold Mountings Our opportunity to buy these diamonds advantageously—at considerably less than the regular market value—allows us in turn to offer you excepdonal values. We will mount the stones in beautiful 18-k. white gold mountings and will present them for your approval tomorrow. . . . . They are of fine quality and color and are abso- lutely perfect. . . . They measure up—each one— to the high standards that are traditional with ‘this store. . . . . Little more need be said. . . .. These are exceptional values, sure to be so ap- provecl and purcl’xased before the week bginning now is far on its way..... Early selection is advised. Diamond Engagement Rings of Exceptional Value $50 to $1,000 R. HARRIS & CO. Seventh and D Tewelrs and Diamond Merchants For More Than Half a Century 1925—PART 1 RETIREMENT BILL COMES UP TUESDAY Senate Agrees to Limited De- hate on Liberalized Civil Service Act. The bill liberalizing the civil serv- fce retirement act will be taken up tor consideration in the Senate again when the Sbnate meets Tuesday, un- dor a unanimous agreement entered into yesterday afternoon. At 2 o'clock speeches will be limited to 5 minutes on the bill pr any amendment that may be offered. The expectation is that the bill will be passed after comparatively short debate Senator §tanfield of Oregon, chair- man of the civil service committee, made the request for unanimous con- sent. At first he asked that the Sen- ate fix 3 p.m: Tuesday as the hour for taking final vote on the bill Senator Reed of Missouri suggested that this course might be unwise in view of the importance of the legis- lation. Senator Norris of Nebraska said he would object to fixing an hour at which the bill must be voted on. The request was modified so as to 1imit the length of speeches at his suggestion, but ‘leave no specified hour at which time the vote would be taken. dance Sale. —Were $8, $9, $10 Brown Corduroy them . 1/16, 6/16Y, 3/18 —Were $2.50. 3/14, 3/15 - Fancy Were $2.50. 6/14, 21T .- : Were $2 and $2.50 Hands—a lot of 40, and soiled .. from handling...... Gray Silk Bat ‘White flers—Were $2.00 .. Mufflers — 11 of Were $3 .. Brighton Garters — Al Golf Hose — Were $2.00 and $250. 6/10, 4/11, 5/11% ...o..... Golf Hose—$6 pairs—dam. e Gray Cashmere ‘Were $1.00. 19/9Y;, Domet Pajamas— $250. 11/A,4/C,4/D. ... length and short * Pajamas—knee sleeves—Were $4. 2C 6D Pajamas — faded; $250. 5/A, 2/B, 2/ changes nor refunds. First come, first choice. Wool Knickers—Were $650t0 $9.............. parate Suit Trousers Wool Street Vests— Were $6.50, $8 and $9. . .. Were $10. There are 7 Silk Shirts—Were $7.50. 1313, 14%4, 15, 15%, 16'%, 17. There are 10 of them Plaited Dress Shirts— Were $3 and $3.50. 5/15%, ish Broadcloth Shirts el o, A bit faded. Stiff-bosom Shirts— Fancy Neglige Shirts— Bat Ties and Four-in- White Dress Ties—Soiled Ties—Were Tan Angora Mufflers— Tan Brushed Wool Muf- Silk and Wool (Rayon) them. Were HUNTER, CAR VICTIM, WAS REARED IN DISTRICT Major, Killed in Philippines, Was Graduated From Eastern High in 1897. Maj. John Herbert Hunter, 45 years old, who was killed in a street car acci- dent at Corregidor,'P. L, Friday, wa for many years a resident of this city. Ho was a graduate of the Eastehn High Schoo! in the class of 1897. Born in Alllance, Ohio, Maj. Hunter was brought to Washington by his par- ents, the late Joseph H. and Mrs. Annie D. Hunter, when he was &n infant. He was educated in the public schools. Fol- lowing graduation from high school he specialized in chemistry. Hunter held & position with the Bu- reau of Mines at Pittsburgh, and later became manager of the smokeless pow. der works of the Western Cartridge C at Springfleld, 1ll. He entered the mili- tary service 86 a captain in 1917, and was engaged during the war in work as a powder expert. Ho was promoted to the rank of major in 1918, and had been stationed in the Philippines since July, 1923. Maj. Hunter had also served 28 & Government chemist at Indian Head, and was also with the duPont Powder Co. He was a thirty-second de- gree Mason and a member of the Pres- byterian Church. He is survived by his widow, who was with him in the Philippines; a sister, Mrs. May Hunter Wilbur, and a brother, Dr. Edwin C. Hunter, both of this city. B Japan's trade with the outside world last year was 162 times greater thay in 1868, when the country be- gan doing business with the rest of the world The Annual Feby. 22d " Riddance Sale From 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Monday Small lots, broken sizes and discontinued lines— are gathered from every department for this big Rid- No alterations—no C. O. D.’s—no ex- But bargains with a “big B.” Suits, Topcoats, Overcoats $ Broken Sizes of $35 to $50 Grades Athletic Were $1.50. 42, 44, 46 $2.95 $3.95 $3.39 Street Vests— $3.39 $2.85 $1.39 69c 59c¢ 79¢ 10¢ 5¢ 19¢ 19¢ and 42,48 .. Silk Were 75c. 11y ... 7/16%, . A ing mussed Silk Bath $2.50 soles—Were 99¢ $1.19 —Were 75¢ $1 and $1.50. 19¢c 8/10Y, Hose— 10/10.. 296 $1.29 /4. $1.39 79¢c Were C.. Union Athletic Shirts and Drawers— Were 75¢c. Shirts—34, 40 42, 44, 48; Drawers—38, Chamois Gloves—slightly soiled. Were $3. Hose—White and Gray— Fancy Handerchiefs—odds and ends of many lots. ... .. Coat Sweaters — Were $6.50. 4/34, 4/36,1/40. .. Shirts — Were $1.50. 1/36, 1/40, 2/42, 1/44. Bathing Trunks — W. $2. 23i2e 36. . cncienovins Bathing Suits—damaged. 1/36, 1/42 .. Blanket Bath Robes— Were $5.00. 1 small, 1 me- Blanket and Terry Robes—Were $7.50 to $10 Slippers, with leather Slippers, with carpet soles Black Belt Straps—Were 50c and $1.00. Sizes 30, 32, Tan Belts—Were $1.00. Sizes 30 and 38 5 ‘White Belt Straps—Were Cloth Hats—Were $2.50 and $3. Sizes 634, 67, 7.. Velour Hats—Were $8. 6 of them. 67, 7, 7V, 7%, Golf Caps—Were $1.50, $2 Soft and Stiff Hats—Were Hats—Were $10. 5 of them, 63 and 67%. .. Fi Wi 12.00. /7w Vi $3.95 “ROKE” AND GANG - TO APPEAR HERE Press Club Sponsors Famous Radio Entertainers in Two Concerts. oxie,” radio's impresario, and his entire “gang” from the Capitol The- ater in New York, including the cele brated studio orchestra, will come to Washington March 6_to give two con- certs in the new Washington Audi torium, under the auspices of the Na tlonal Press Clut One of the ct in arranging to Theater “gang” come is to entertain In ti aggregation that relieve their burdens th Disabled soldiers at W and Mount Alto Hospitals, given radio sets as a re of Roxle's appeals to the radio audience, will b special guests at both the afternoon and evening concerts. The Press Club also scheduled the concert at a time when the inaugural visitors could at tend. Tickets will be placed on Peoples Drug Stores and a Arth Smith's. The matinee prices rang from 50 cents to §1.65, and the e prices from $1.10 to $2.20 program will n 1 t objects of the club have the Capitol to Washingto flesh the happy o much to ough radic Iter Reed who wer s do 3.75 Suits— Sizes 34, 36, 69¢c 40, 39¢ 69c 12¢ Dozen 2/1%, 19¢ $2.39 39c 39¢ 19c¢ $2.95 $4.29 i A 69c 29c 29¢ 29¢ 59c 29¢ $1.65 59¢ 95¢ $2.95 $1.50 Sizes 30, 36, 44 vue o oimie The Mode—F at Eleventh