Evening Star Newspaper, January 22, 1926, Page 18

18 E EVENING SOUTHERN POWER | COMPANIES MERCE Georgia Railway and Power and Southeastern Enter Combination. | By the Ausociated Proas ATLANTA. Ga. January 22, Merger of the Georgia Railway and l'ower Co. with the Southeastern | Fower and Light Co. of New York| was announced here yvesterday by H.| M. Atkinson of the Georgia compahy. | Tndividual shareholders of the Georgia compan> will receive in ex change 1,633 shares of cumulative par- | ticipating preferred stock and one share of non-par value common stock «of the Southeastern Power and Lizht | t'o. for each shar { Georgia Railway | 1 Power Co. common stock owned | by them The Georgia Railway and Power Co. has outstanding $25.000.000 of common | stock and $15,400.000 preferred | <tock. Its bonded indebtedness is $47.- | 00. It owns and operates the At- | a Street Railway and the Gas and | Slectric Light Co. of Atlanta. Tis in Veatment is estimated at £110.000.000. | The Southeastern Power and lLizht ('a. was incorporated in 1924 in Maine 13 a security helding company to ae quire and hold securities publie utility companies and properties The Alabama Power was taken v the Southeastern on Octoher 24 The Southeastern Gulf Electrle Co so controls the which has proper Florida and sonthern the towns of Pen- | Mobile, Andulsa, ma cities. . .. and Troy and other Alat The Southeastern also controls the Mississippi Power Co.. operating prop ertles in Gulfport, Biloxi. Hattiesburg. | Meridian and other Mississippi towns. | The capital stock of the Southeast ern was given as 300000 shares of | vommon authorized and 100.000 shares | of, preferred: outstandin 340,000 shares of common and 14 hares of preferred, both of no par value | ‘HEARINGS CONTINUED. | Gtoup Life Insurance Bill vp| © Again Next Wednesday. Hearings will he continued on the hiR introduced hy Representative | Snroul of Illineis. authorizing the Post | Ofeca Department to negotiate group | life insuranee for postal emploves. in room House Office Building. at 10 o'elock Wednesday morning. A num- her of oficers representing the several | national groups of postal employves are to be heard. Public hearings are to he Weld on a numbar of bills 10 aholish the print ing and sale of Government.stamped enVelopes and newspaper wrapmers be- | fote a subcommittee of the House cotmittes on post offices and post roads, of which Mr. Sproul is chair man, in reom 303. House Office Build- ing, at 10 am.. February 1. the fashion for wemen 1o have the rims their spectacles colored to match their gewns. { In Paris it is now This Is a Wonderful Assortment of Dresses —of a quality not often seen in downstdirs shops. but our way of doing things is generally different, and we are catering here to the woman of good taste who wishes an inexpensive but good-looking f | tery. | opened and read all the mail addressed EXECUTIONER OF 54 DIES. j William C. Patterson, Who Killed | McKinley's Assassin, Succumbs. | The world’'s oldest executionel Wil | liam Christopher Patterson, who led | ) woman and men, including leon | Czolg murderer of President Me- | ,?l‘;il.’n‘,‘m’.'; ;-:)fii.fi'?”.‘“';"" "”"”l"l“fSenator Capper, in Address, Regards Prohibition Enforce- ment a Public Duty. was the first executioner 1o make use of the electric chair. He also executed the drst woman ta die in the chair, | Mary 'mer. He kept a record of the executions by carving the vietims'| names on his eane. which he always| carried. He was executioner at Au- | e st icars. | “The Xational Grange must stand . j\qnamv hehind prohibition and its SON OF WAR-TIME SPY | enforcement. We do not want any let CONVICTED OF MURDER | ting down in our enforcement pelicy, Senator Capper of Kansas said in an address at the banquet in the City Club last night incident to the installa- Lincoln Sentenced to | tion of officers of Potomac Grange, No. Death in England for Slay- ‘1. Patrons of Husbandry. ing Salesman. Senator Capper said that some ef. v y | fective agricultural legislation is im | | perative, and that he was nearly won . Wiltshire, England, Jan- | gver to the Dickinson bill 22" "lgnatius Lincoln, twenty- three vears old and said to he the son | of the war-jime spy, Tribich Lincoln, | farm taxation was found Ruilty vesterday and sen-| &rowth of the organization. tenced to death for the murder of Kd- | oth v her Speakers on List. vard R «. A brewer's salesman, | mand Nichaude “.‘h',_“‘:(’n‘l.f‘fi‘:,'"”" | Other speakers included Louis .J Lincoln, who was # hombardier in|Taber. master of the Natlonal Grange the Royal Horse Artillery. with a fel ‘:‘:W”::’o':“}":'"';"‘{":”;?"'0“’;?”“';':‘p low soldier. Stewart. was a | Dr. S A y. O dier, I et v e®ed | hin of the House: Assistant Secretary e e homa tor the Chrice. | of Asriculture Renick :W. Dunlap and mas festivities. Lincoln empiied his :;”‘"}"'{‘_ S cinjllecturerio e service revolver at him. Richards|'UCQALETRREE. 4 ax mas was Known drequently I47%€ | ler ‘of ‘the Potomac Grange. Other Lincoln testified at his trial that he | 2ficers installed were ag follows: E. E had been drinkinz and in a letter (o | JSNNOMS OVIIECT L Oy R H his flancee from prison said he had | Slisworih, assistant steward: E. C. needed money 10 buy Christmas pres-| powell, chaplain: William M. King. & . : tremsurer; S. S. McCloskey, secretary: JiBincolnenve his Sl | X.°C. Damon. satekeeper: Mra. E. E Sl L “| Reynolds, Ceres; Miss Belle C. Saun ey S o | ders, Pomona: Miss Nell V. Price, Stewart was acquitted on the mir | pigra, and Mrs. A. M. Loomis, assis- der cha but was rearrested for | .ot Jady steward burglary. o o e i Confers With Coolidge. MRS. CLARA C. ENNIS DIES. |« Mr. Taber, master of the National nge, who was the installing officer. discussed the agricultural situation with President Coolidge vesterday afternoon, expressing the helief rhat the situation i serious but is improv ing. 1In his opinion. education and co- operation and patience will heip solve the problems of the American farmer Mr. Taber said the greatest naed of agriculture is “not a thousand pages of legislative statute. but a million new members in its own organiza- tione.” GOODING BILL 0. K.'D. Senate Committee Raports Measure Ignatius to carrs rame s Resident Home Here. Mrs. Clara Cissel Ennis. 83 vears' old. widow of Gregory I. Ennis and a lifelonz resident of this city! died at her residence. 2014 Rhode Island avenue. vesterday. Mrs. Ennis leaves Mrs. Susie Ennis granddaughter: and Miss Ennis Funeral s Lifelong Succumbs at her daughter, Hedrian, and two Miss Pauline Hedrian Hedrian. vices will be conducted in St. Patrick’s Catholic Chureh Sat urday morning at 10 o'clock. Inter ment will he In Mount Olivet Ceme:| pjmaed at Railway Discrimination. The Gooding bill. aimed to prevent the rallroads from charging a highe: freight rate for a short haul than for Work |a long haul. was ordered faiorably reported by the Senate interstate com merce committee vesterday. The measure is designed primarily to stop what is described as discrim ination against the intermountain ter letters a day, the heaviest daily mail | ritory in (avor of Pacific Coast terri of all the bureaus under his supe tory by the transcontinental carriers vision with but two exceptions. The | their effort to meet water compe entire department receives an average | titlon from the Atlantic to the Pa of 6.26% pieces of mall every day. | cific via the Panama Canal. 903 Letters a Day for Dr. Work. If Secretary of the Interior to him « time lef1 manifold The Interic ilv he wouldn't have much handle the many other anches of his department ecretary receives 903 | 1216 F St. NW. Tomorrow—Another Most Remarkable Sale! 200 High-Class Silk Dresses $15 Regularly $19.50 to $29.50 Each MANY SMART MODELS! FLAT CREPES CREPE DE FAILLES rock. L Senator Fernald of Maine spoke on | Clyde Marquis. | Y U | the spirit with by | taterial STAIR, |Locomotive Drivers, Recently Retired, Presented| INUUSTRY AT 'SHflw Honor Medals for 40 Years of Service and Are Guests at Banquet. | | | | Four veteran Incomotive engineer | %at on the stage of the Northeas | Temple. Eighth and F streets north- east, last night while fellow members | after his brief talk. amid applaus for vears and more of service to each of with the hest wishes of the | of the Capitol Division, Brotherhood | ot Locomotive Engineers, tried to tell | them how much they were esteemed. Bach of these men had made his ‘last run.” All had just recently heen retived. Auring seven of which he cah which brought Limited over singing valls, F. A. Schwalenberg, with 49 vears of service, was anather (on gressional Limited man: G. A. Rev !'molds had 48 years at the throitle, | ana P. Reilex has 45 vears listed 10 his credit. All of then have a com | hehind him lsat in the ngressional WASHING1ON, | congratulated the four bined service of 190 years in the cabs | of locomotives. A vague feeling of self-co; |and semi-bashfulness appa jousness ntly was the other | tainment which preceded | ceremontes. The entertainment awung through | 1o a close after features by Cameron Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Ishmael Burton and W. H. Burton. Mrs. Silas Moore and Mrs. Irving Karnshaw. Chairman C. R. Bush, who had arranged the entertainment. introduced Frank Linthijcum, alse a vetéran and a | former assistant road foreman of the Pennsylvania. Mr. Linthicum was like the rest. He conveyed his ideas more hy hich he spoke than the eloquence of his words. He MANY INDIANS RICH. Have Big Bank Accounts and Land Worth $1,500.000.000. Resides owning property estimated At about $1.500.000,000 in value. the American Indians. under Government guardianship have large bank de posits, according to the Interior De. partment. Ahout 4.493 individual In dians have bank balances ranging from $1.000 10 $200,000 and more and thousands of Indians have deposits to their credit helow $1.000. Faurteen Indians have more than $200.000 in cash in bank. while eighi have he tween $150.000 and $200,000 Money helonging 10 individual In | dians and Adsposited in hanks amounts to $32.080 823. exclusive of tribal and other funds on_depesit in the Treas ury and in Government securities Arawing inerest. W. K. Cooper to Go South. William Knowles Cooper. general secretary of the Y. M. C. A will leave Washington fomorrow afternoon for a two weeks' trip to Florida on Y. M . A. busineas, which will take him to Tampa. Miami. Daytona, Jackson- ville and Gainesville. In addition to visiting and making addresses at the associations in those cities he will ad- dress a number of Rotary clubs and husiness men’s associations, the Min- Association of Miami and the sindents of the University of Florida at Gainesville The Size Range From 40 to 50 Bust Is Complete In all colors and a good range of styles. and there are. as usual. plenty of sizes 36 and 3R as well as misses’ sizes 16 and 18 years. Flat Crepe with all- over self- color em - broidery to represent button - hole scallops, full Aared circu- lar skirt, In Beautiful Colorings Bois de Rose Palmetto Green Black Cocoa Bottle Green White - Afternoon and Street Styles Two and one piece dresses—in all the new treatments of the flare—circular flares from waist, side drapes—embroid- ered bodice with flared skirts. Some tailored models, plain except for button trimming—so desirable for street and busi- ness wear., Remember that, although this sale is in our downstairs store __these dresses are not over-trimmed, but have been selected with careful consideration for the style ideas of our patrons— $19.30 to $29.50 dresses—one price, §15.00 each. I'rank R. Jelleff, Inc. Softcrepe- sack satin— collar of gray crepe and commended the | grinping these men during the enter-| D. C., FRIDAY, JANUARD 29 1926. ].FOUR VETERAN RAIL ENGINEERS | ARE HONORED BY BROTHERHOOD told them they should be themselves and of their record presented the honor medals the men, Capitol division William Blanford. the Washington master at Terminal personality of Frank Li which he Introduce cang. who is 82 ve, nd who can remember—he by men who the aver stop trains Pop” Boyer. who neering more than a | and who s also 1etired short speech After the entortainment dresses, wearing their newly medals, the four veteran were taken downsia sts of honor at a modest ght red who he thing that stood out durin was the sight uncomfort positions staga isclns whole evening. though of these four men sitting ably conseious of their fora painted scener: which sesmed to melt ing a background of on the away rushing with the steady calmness on the right-hand side of dashing from sunshine into storme and hack a Visits at White House. John & Aent of the newly Iand Council, which Lawrence of Bos formed is now engaged in reviving trade and indos- try in that section, was ® guesat at the White House During his talk with the Mr. Lawrence explained promoting business in New veterans. proud mechanic shops. W. C. Jasper had 48 years of service | proved the speaker of tha evening. He I hit a popular keynate with an aceount theof the service and a description of the thicum. nginaer old and retived himself aid——when the alibrake was laughed wind And there was his sntury af and cquired enginears | | ire and made nquet trains whose speed and swerving contrasted of the men the cahs ain intn the presi- Enz- ively luincheon vesterday. | b President the plan for England FVERY WASHINGTON, coone e for Youngsters Tomorrow. The first of a series of Phil | concerts for children will be by from station WRC operation | with station W New York. tomor { row morning. from 11 oclock io noon The second children’s concert will be hroadcast February 6, and the third. February 20. These concerts are in addition to the concerts played by the New York Philharmonic Saciety and hroadeast by the two Radin Cor poration stations. GRIFFITH TO REPLACE KING ON IRISH COINS New Snv-rfindl A);i:kal Money Likely of Adoption by Free State. A rmonic padcast at He, of Exposition Here And March 3 to 13. in e That virtually every V_\.‘pl of indusgtry in the Capital will he represepted in the second annual industrial exposi tion at the Washington Auditorium March 3 to 13. inclusive, §< daily he coming more certain. Already more than half the space availulile for the event has heen taken by prospective exhibitors, the committee directing the exposition for the Washington Cham her of Commerce announces. This inte on the part of com mercial e cerns ig substantiating the early forecasts of chamber leaders scope any previous event of its kind in the Natjonal Capital Government enterprises that have wn tens of thousande of sightsee from all parts of the country, revers the nsnal custom. are planning to £o out to meet public interest by vealing their fascinating procesa the coming show. aac Gans, chairman of the ree ceived letters of acceptance of mem hership on the committee from Com missioners Rudolph and Rell. Both of the city officials expressed their will ingness to co-operate in making the exposition A success. Acceptances also have heen received from Maj Gen. Lejeune. commandant of the N Marine Corps. and Brig. Gen. Samuel Fur. By the Associated Pr DUBLIN for the Irish Free State are expeciad to have an Irish harp on one side and the head of Arthur Griffith, first President. on the other. repiac ing that of Kinz George on the Brit fsh coins It is sald here that the contract will bhe let in New York if the bill, due for a second reading In the Dail Fireann next week. is adopted Thera seams to he no special anthu siasm for a change in the coinage and in some financial quarters it heing coldly received. The zovern ment. however. lonks for a profit af £300.000 C1bout §2,500,0000 by ereatin the new coinage. and it has not £ gested that the Dail reject the hill The new will have higher in trinsic value than the British roins of the same denominatinn They will consist of 75 per cent gne silver 9 and 2 per cent oy, whareas the Disthockenbach. commander of the British coins are 50-50. The Irish coins will be half-crown, florin and shilling * of silver and & pence and 3 pence one day not lonz of pure nickel RBritish coins will con azo. two miners In England found a | tinue in use and will have the same newly born baby Iying in a sheltered value as the new Irish coine pi. One of the men taok the baby home to his wife. On removing the child’s wrappings the woman found notes to the amount of $6.000, together with a letter asking that the child he baptized Victor and he wall cared fo Jan 29 New coins ld Treland's ad a the tha he On leaving work Free State Census Planned. DUBLIN, January 22 (®).—A Free tate censne will he taken April 1% The work will be in the hands of civic guards. S B G VG VG T T VY N o G G o T T (Y T Y Y o Y Y (T iih Rovrere <y Stocking Smartness and Security! “mileage” Which m and luxury to mention the Gold Stripe that vents any run starting from the garter from going helov When vou 1 stockinas tome abel ham Gold is vour insurance iefactic silk the ripa i sat " 3 pairs for $5.70 weight with reinforced Chiffon silk top and cotton foot New Fashions Arrive! The lovely new frocks with their <lightly auda cious flar their “different” sleeves and necklines the new two-piece the coats w and the coats with flares and embroidery these early arrivals! suits- For Misses The Most Exquisite New Frocks Imaginable! Fashion With Value 335 Nate the heauty of the silks and ask vourself what would vou judge the price to he! Do this with any dress in the callec- tion tomorrow! Your imagination will sear...for the dresses are incomparably lovelier than anything you probably have seen at such a price as this! We have heen able ta picture onlv a very few of the manv. They are authentically new fachions. Georgette crepe. chiffon. Charmova Taffeta, flat crepe silks...of fine quality. They are exquisite with <mocking. shirring. pufings, startlingly lovely embroideries. big hand made blassoms of self silk. loating fulinesses, chic straight lines. They arc indescribably smart for the role of business, shopping. visiting. “teaing”; for the theater. the dance. They are in every color that is in Fashion's palette for Spring! We suggest early choice. The quantity is not unlimited. Misses’ New Suits Invite Admiration Brief of coat and trigly double hreasted, with the <kirt in kick pleats of a new order. Some with blouse of Shantung to match the coat lining. Of tweeds, of course! The Spring Suiting for Youth! $25.00 to $59.50. Misses’ Shop—Third Floor A Wonderful Purchase of Bags —of Fine Leathers: Five \ Popular Pouch Styles Tan Blue Gray Brown Red Chonse among Bags ported saffian leather, rocco and goatskin. In. the imart Chanel style with the graceful flare: in the satchel pouch; the monogram tab stvle and others. All perfect, all with ample, swinging change purse and good size mirror. Black Green of im- pin mo- Sample Neckwear at Half Price! 50c, 95¢, $1.50 to-$2.95 —for novelties that were made to sell for 81 to $3. From one of our makers of finest grade neckwear. Lovely pieces and sets, including jabots, collar and jabots, stock tier of lace, bateau neckline cffects in georgette: in lovely embroid- ered net, linen; many trimmed in real laces. (Right) Collar (Left) o Jahot and Collar of georgette, $1.95, and /. (Right) Collar and ( of (Left) Collar and Cuff Set of linen, $1.50. embroidered NEW OPERA HOUSE - PLAN AUTHORIZED Metropolitan Directors Vote to Carry Out Proposal of Otto H. Kahn. Br the Ascociated Pross NEW YORK The hoard of directors of the Metropalitan Opera (o January vestarday voted tn proces: with the plan for a new opera house submitted by Otta H. Kahn. chair man. The directors authorized appointment of mmittee 1o stod: The proposed uew xitg @n Fifty-seventh streei and enue and pre pare a financing the Project. When pians are completed hy producing company they will mitted to the hoard of trust Metropolitan Opera and R Co. The latte then with the hox ho tually the awners of Opern (o Mr. Kahn's e opera apposition amongz of the The 11 ing company sentiment should t the the he s Estate dise them the who are vir Metropolitan sug =0 has mat the stion of moving < of the real » that he =nunded producing throu wauld The lend their co-nps Vincen Gerry Roland Harriman meeting Livingston Harkness, F Frederick P Moore memhers of the d Metropolitan Opera ‘o ctorate of the tradeforonet AV Y G (Y (Y (Y Y (o (e (Y G () G o hroide Lien Ani Y. nt s Tailored Silk Teddies in January Sale $3.95 Of exceptional qual- ity silk crepe de chine or radium silk, lovely with pleot edgings, hand-am- troidered motifs, touches of handdrawn work: pipings in contrasting pastel shades. Al stepin styles, strap shoulders range of tints. are with A full flower-like abot of lace and net, $1.95 uff Set net,