Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1925, Page 5

COPELANDRAPS UTLITES BOARD Senator Vigorously Criticizes Issue of Bus Line Permit to W.R. & E. the Public granting -town bus route Railway and Washing- ator Royal a meet- commit- against Vigorously Utilities the proposed cro: to the Washing Electric stead of t nsit Co. and of New Y t ing of the Senate tee today, pred the commission Senator Copel did not believe a street railway com- pany could, under its charter, op ate a bus line and that he did not the Public Utilities Commis- Bion had uny authority to grant such permission. attacking Commission for on R suit Takes Other Side. of Utah defended the did Col. Bell, Engi- the DI assistant, and ephens. id that if the now have the line mits to nies was in giving them the authority oration Counsel Step- had better brush up because he would soon his hands which he It to win,” Senator any cases where it 1 for rallway and te othe: as their ng Maj. Covell Corporation Counsel § The Utah Sen: commission did = power to grant b p he on his law had been he steamboat companies to op public than h original charters granted “Of course, if the street car com- Ppanies are on the verge of disaster,’ safd Senator Copeland. “and this is only a question of expediency to keep them from going bankrupt, why that is one thing, but to refuse permis- sion to independent bus companies is stifiing needed competition if the street railway companies are sol- vent." Col. Bell Makes Statement. Bell told the committee that it was evident the only way that the matter could be ironed out would be 10 go to court, as there were now 12 bus lines operated by street rallway He said he thought that mission had the street rail- stitute bus lines Col. companies the Public ample power no action on bill, although do so by Senator Copeland Nina Van Winkle, head of » Woman's Bureau. Senator Jones of Washington announced that he had | not given the warrant action Agree to Expedite. It was agreed, however, that if the House passes the bill an. immediate poll of the Senate District committee would be taken and the bill placed on the Senate calendar. At the conclusion of the meeting Senator Ball of Delaware, chairman of the committee, announced that he would attempt to get a night session of the Senate for consideration of the bill enough study to * rent bill. GEORGE E. DURNO HEADS WHITE HOUSE WRITERS Association Decides to Hold An- nual Banquet March 21—Cool- idge Is Invited. At the annual meeting of the White Correspondents’ _Association, pressroom of the White House, George E. Durno of the International News Service was eected president to succeed E. Ross Bartley of the Associated Press, who declined to ac- pt & second term. Mr. Durno has been covering the White House four years, and served two vears as secre- tary-treasurer of the association and one year as vice president. The other officers elected at yesger- day's meeting were: Philip Orme, of the Universal Service, vice president; Dale Van Every of the United Press Association, etary and treasurer; Richard-Jervis, chief of the Wiastte Flouse secret service, Sergeant-at- arms, and Charles R. Michael of the New York Times, and Grafton S. Wil- cox of the New York Tribume, as members of the board of directors. March 21 was selected as the date for the annual banquet of the asso- ciation, and President Coolidge has been invited to attend. s, Through negotiations conducted by. the Indiana Industrial- Board It is proposed to transfer thousands of idle coal miners of southwestern Indiana to the el mills of South Chicago for permanent employment What/s Anthracite ECONOMY Service It is a free'‘serv- ice station’ for those who want to learnhowtoreduce the cost of heating a home. . It includes an exhibit of approved heatersand devices for saving coal. Ex- perts are in charge to explain how these economies can be accom=- plished. This service sta- tion is maintained by the Anthracite Operators to en- able you to get more heat for less money from the safe, clean anthra- cite you use. 824 14th St. N.W. The Anthracite Operators 2880000886 Sick and Injured : At Lumber Camps Are Aided by Dogs Teams Make 100-Mile Trip to Bring in Medi- cine and Supplies. R 3 By the Associated Press Qt BEC, February 24 —Husky dogs recently added another chapter their record as the Northland's gers of mercy by hauling sev- ledge loads of medlcines to lum- amps along the north shore of the St. Lawrence, it became known here yvesterday. When the federal department of marine and fisheries learned that | medicine was urgently needed at the camps for seasonal kness and in- juries,” the ica-breaker Mikula was sent with to the ports near- | est the o shers from the | camps drov teams distances | exceeding to Franklin, God- bout and & Islands, where the supplies were landed, and then re- traced their journey over the snow with the medicines. ATTACKED IN SUIT Woman Sues for Right to| Convert Buildings for “Business Purposes. The validity of the zoning law is called in question in a suit for ma damus filed today in the District Su- preme Court by Mrs. Annie Steerman of 2610 Wyoming avenue against John W. Oehmann, inspector of buildings, and Cuno H. Rudolph, James F. Oyster, J. Franklin Bell, C. O. Sherrill and David Lynn, mem- bers of the zoning commission. Mrs. Steerman seeks to compel the issu- ance to her of a permit to make al- terations to premises, 1656, 1 and 1660 Columbia road so as to make the property available for business use. Through Attorne & Douglas the peti the property is zoned as residential, but declares that the change to busi- ness use, as co ted by her, will not affect the he y welfare or safety of the public. enforcement of the provisions of the zoning act, Mrs. Steerman declares, Is | an unconstitutional invasion of her| property right and is invalid. | The applicant files a copy of her ap- plication, with a notation by Inspe tor Oehmann refusing to permit the changes requested in the buildings. Justice Stafford cited the defendants to show causa March 6 why the per- mit should not be fssued. Douglas, Obear oner admits that Sues Husband for Divorce. Mrs. Florence Myerson today filed suit for an absolute divorce and alimony against Joseph Myerson, also known as Joseph Morrison. They were married October 1919, and have no children. The wife tells the court she was obliged to leave him on June 28, since which time he has voluntarily paid her $100 per week for her support. - She tells the court that her husband has threatened to conceal his assets if she sued for divorce. Attorney T. Morris Wampler appears for the wife. KILLED INSHOURS Before You Buy—See STUDEBAKER for your pocketbook’s sake L §TONIGHT “\TQ\MORROW Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headaches. .’(’ Halz. 263 Permaeds) S B G/ Chips off the Old Block MR JUNIORS===Little NR: The same NR—in one-third doses, candy-coated. For children and adults. . Seold By Your Druggist PEOPLES DRUG STORES BAD BREATH Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets Get at the Cause and Remove It Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets, the sub- stitute for calomel, act gently on the bowels and positively do the work. People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know them. Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets act gen- tly but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to_ natural action, clearing the blood and gently purifying the entire system. They do that which dangerous calomel does without any of the bad after effects. All the benefits of nasty, sickening, griping cathartics are derived from Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets without griping, pain, or any disagreeable effec: Dr. F. M. Edwards discovered the formula after seventeen years of prac- tice among patients afflicted with bowel | ate | Go | the Hayner distillery at Troy, Ohlo, | where, it is alleged, 45,000 barrels of of the prohibition forces; William E. THE Testimony By the Associated Py CLEVELAND, Testimony was resumed today in the Federal grand j the illicit withd hol from € rnment wa whiskey were withdrawn in 1921 and The tion of Mabel stant Unit General. tes prohibi Frank L. Norwo nd_enforc “apt. H Bence, Federal ment 2 Marga ederal Columbu: tomorrow. Attorney Gen Ohio Informed T land today to te: not subpoenaed. mony would c: furnishing nam “leakages” in would be largel Physicians Hoj ed in Representativ. Texas, who is rious attack of sicians were sed successf: iliness. His condition change from y said his pulse PROBE WAREHOUS LIQUOR LEAKAGES Court on Illegal Withdrawal of 45,000 Barrels. 1922 for diversion to bootleggers. investigation Forthwith Subpoenas Issued. Forthwith subpoenas have been is- sued for about threescore witnesses, Roy A. Haynes, United nt at Youngstown, and Miss t McFarland of Los Angeles, ||| former clerk and telephone op Maj. Haynes was ordered to appear Bernsteen he would come other investigations who told him of GARNER HOL to hold his own today and his phy- hopeftul virtually normal EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, 13-Year-Old Patriot Refutes Arguments Of Boy Bolshevist By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 13-year-old patriotic boy orator has come forth to answer a silver- tongued boy bolshevik who re- cently thrilled a Lenin memorial meeting in Madison Square Garden. At a flag rally in Carnegie Hall last night Bertram Stern, son of a Mount Vernon school teacher, won applause by denouncing Morrls Spector as a “traitor” for his ad- vocacy of communism at the Lenin meeting. The boys are the same age. Bertram recited an American creed, which the audience repeated after him with fervor. Shortly after he had concluded his speech messages of praise from radio listeners began to arrive at the station from which the flag program was broadcast. 24.—A Being Heard in ress. Ohio, February 24.— ury Mvestigation into rawal of whisky dhio distillerie: houses, particularly Malleable Glass Now Made. At a laboratory in Vienna glass that is malleable has been made out of a composition containing horn. It will not splinter when it breaks, and the inventor claims that it has other characteristics that will make it val- uable commercially and economical to manufacture. is under d Walker Willebrandt, ed States Attorney tion commissioner; od, former State Sen- cement agent at Co- . C. Shane, field agent prohibition enforce- tor prohibition off eral C. C. Crabbe of istrict Attorney A. E. to Cleve- || stify, although he was ||| . He said his testi- || | Oil Burner Commercial onsist principally in es of witnesses® in Ohio distilleries, v hearsay. and DING OWN. peful Crisis Is Pass- Heating and Power |Sturdy and Efficient| |Kleen-Heet Sales Co. 1013 12th St. Pneumonia. e John N. Garner of suffering from a se- pneumonia, continued that he had | ully *the crisis of his ||| | showed no material ||| . esterday and it was ]‘an 7886, and respiration were S MEN LADIES’ SUITS............$1.50 GLOVES ............5¢c and 10c PINDLER 801 11th N.W. Main 2704 LEAN and PRESS.. ALL and DELIVER Dr. OENTISTS A DVI S against medicated dentifrices. They can do no good, may do harm. POWDER AN TEETH sA¥SS, and liver complaint, with the attendant bad breath. Olive Tablets are purely a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color. Take ome or two every might for a ». Suiting You Gives Our Store Its Standing When * our salesman says, “Come again,” it's not because he’s been told that it’s good business policy but because he wants to see you satisfied and he knows we have the merchandise and the facilities to do it. Every showcase, every chair, every department in our store has been ar- ranged for your convenience. Remem- ber, our income depends upon your com- ing in—and we want to grow, every store does, not just financially but in ser- vice value to its community. We are sincere when we say—"“Come again”—and we are only satisfied when Toward Legislation to Reduce Legi make being palities, Hoover said to situat of the recent national conference in Washington, at which State and local officia; form measures to reduce traffic deaths and a M 38 S Mr. H or penalize reckless driving. “Th increase to 23 the number of which motor added. unani{ unlice; S i i e e S S [ & Carl Petersen&Son * D. U, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1925 STATES SEEK CURB ON RECKLESS DRIVER ble for traffic control have been sum- moned to local or reglonal meetings, he continued, for the purpose of co- ordinating their activities, and vari- ous Legislatures and State establish- ments have moved to get their re- quirements of motor vehicles into uniformity with those of neighbors. Hoover Finds General Tendency Many Propomals Pend!ing. The proposals pending in the 33 Leglslatures, in addition to those call- ing for the licensing of all drivers of motor vehicles, provide for licens- ing of drivers whose cars are for hire, compulsory autombbile insur- ance, certification of titles, compul- sory stopping at railroad crossings and the impounding or confiscation of machines for traffic violations; fix penalties for driving while intoxi- cated, transportation of liquor, fail- ure to stop after an accident, r deal with speed limits. Of these the compulsory insurance bills appear to be the most popular, having been introduced in 20 Legisla- tures, as compared with 17 dealing with intoxication, 14 for licensing drivers of cars for hire, and 11 for licensing of all drivers. Twelve States al dy require the licensing of all drivers, and it was explained that in many of the of various proposals are pending. Auto Accidents. slation and ordinances that will streets and highways safer are enacted by States and munici- Secretary of Commerce in reviewing the ion on the basis of the findings ls sought to agree upon uni- ceidents. sures have been introduced in ate Legislatures since January, oover said, to better conditions is legislation, if adopted, will require that all drive vehicles shall be licensed,” he “The national conference was | mously of the opinion that no nsed person should be permit- tates a number | REDUCTIONS On Our Stock of Fancy Bead Necklaces We - have just the i color you want in the right length and shape ;- beads. 3 WEEK DAYS: Club Breakfasts Luncheon, 75 cents Dinner, One Dollar See Them Tomorrow Coffee 913 G St. N.W. Jewelers Since 1875 The Gray Suit —and what to wear with it Because it is going to be a gray season, Society Brand has devel- oped for us The Boulevard, in a new light gray cheviot. The coat has two buttons, broad shoulders and drapes loose and straight. The trousers are wide. It has a non- . chalant air that you will like—$45. Other Society Brand Suits for Spring, $50 to $75 (First Floor—The Hecht Co.) - The Hecht Co, F Street At 7th The Correct Hanan Shoe —to wear with the gray suit is the Tri- . dent, a new Spring last, made of spe- cially selected black calfskin. (First Floor—The Hecht Co.) i B ENVOY RECEIVES IN_ROME. American Ambassador Fletcher Ob- serves Washington’s Birthday. | ROME, February 4.—Henry P.| Fletche: the Am Ambassador, and Mrs. Fletcher gave eption yesterday in their apartment in the | Palazzo Rospiglios in honor of Wash ington’s birthday. Several hundred | Mido\ For Relieving HEADACHE NEURALGIA TOOTHACHE RHEUMATISM Ask Your Druggist i youth will be served! —and when it finds that satisfying, essential thing it wants—youth pledges allegiance. There is no doubt that perfection in food and service in the coffee shoppe is responsible for it’s popularity with young people. MusiC: At Luncheon and Dinner Open Until 1 A.M. FRANKLIN SQUARE Shoppe 14th at K St. NW. i The Corre —to’ wear with the gray suit is the Westminster, a new Spring shape in gray, trimmed in tan. (First. Floor—The Hecht (.) $7 | o< residents Amei American numerous present in Rome tourists and were Phone Main 8108-8109. 604-610 9th St. N.W. 6 weekly; $10.50 rooms, $8; $14 shower and lavatory: $105 2 in K per cent more. Rooms Like Mother's. ALWAYS NEW Designs to select from. Call, write or phone and rep- resentative will and give esti- on buse wiring and fixtures TRIC CO. ““The Light Shop 928 Eye St. N.W. Now VUrsed For Lumbago past W people have with such remark the treatment of the most severe s of lumbago that we are but doing our duty when we to the public: “When Joint- Ease goes in—lumbago goes out.” During the thou- sands of suc- cess in exte remedy stiff ph nal and A pene for painful, joints—60 c. ples Dru macists. Limbers ’Em Up | Joint-Ease | ating swollen ts tube and ct Dobbs Hat