Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1927, Page 3

FIREMEN ANSWER -~ 11FALSEALARMS Series, Lasting 80 Minutes, Leads to Police Inquiry. Rewards Are Offered. Eleven false alarms turned in with- in 50 minutes last night, sounding at intervals of a few minutes and in some instances simultaneously, re- sulted in a police investigation this morning in an effort to apprehend those responsible, who are believed to have gone from box to box in an au- tomobile. Announcement was made that substantial rewards will be paid Ly the District for information lead- ing to the arrest of the culprits. The first false alarm was turned in at 10:14 o'clock from a box at First and R streets, and additional alarms followed in rapid succession until 11:34 o'clock, when an from a box at Sstreets. Fire companies were kept on the yun and_police reserves were sum- moned. In two cases the same alarm nd on four occa- ns the fire alarm operators failed 0 make their alarms effective, so that Twelfth and Water box box box streets; 10:39, Adams street 10:14, ‘ streets; and Eln Second and , box 458, Tenth southwest; 10:54, box urth and W streets; 10:54, box First and Bryant street 9, econd and Adams streets; 8 ox 8213, Fourth and Elm streets; 11:05, box 416, Twelfth and Water streets, and 11:34, box 416, Twelfth and Water streets. HUNT LANTERN THIEVES. Police Act to Protect Red Lights Marking Danger Points. An endeavor to halt the widespread practice of stealing red lanterns from excavation rs of the Potomac Xlectric Power Co. is made in a gen- eral order to the police force issued by Maj. Edwin B. Hesse yesterday, instructing the police to stop such thefts. Twelve hundred lanterns were yeported stolen last year, many now believed to be gracing parked auto- mobiles at night. Police were asked to pay special attention to the excavation points to see that lanterns were not taken therefrom, where they had been placed to warn persqns of danger, and also to inspect red lanterns on parked automobiles to discover wheth- er such lanterns bear the stamp of the Potomac Electric Power Co. POLICE FROI:IC TONIGHT. Program for Pythian Temple Af- fair Is Announced. With a diversified program of en- tertainment, including music, dancing and novelty numbers, the Policemen’s Association of the District will meet at Pythian Temple tonight to cele- brate *“‘Congressional night.” President Horace W. Lineberg an- nounced that the program would start at 8 o'clock sharp. Among the fea- tures will 'be skits by Rubin Martin and company, Florence Berry and Alice Kefinedy, Gertrude Powers, Dun- alarm was sent in| stead Bill—Favor The Senate District committee probably will make a favorable report next week on some form of legislation for the special regulation of private structures to be erected around Gov- ernment buildings and parks, although it may modify to some extent the Shipstead bill dealing with the subject. This ind cation is based on views i expressed by Senators during a lively | hearing on” the measure yesterday | afternoon, at which most of the dis cussion related to the height that should be allowed for private buildings facing Lafayette Square. A committee from the American In- stitute of Architects, a representative of the American Civic Association, Ergineer Commissioner Bell and Lieut. Col. Grant. director of pubiic buiidings and public parks, all favored the Shipstead bill. Objections Registered. ‘The measure, in the terms in which it was introduced, was opposed vigor- ously by former Senator Blar Lee, Truxtun Beale, Maj. Gist Blair and Maj. John Davidge, all owners of property In the square between Lafayette Park and Seventeenth street. Senator Bruce of Maryland also objectea to the bill as presented. In substance, the bill provides that if a building is to be more than 40 feet high, and is to be located within 200 feet of a Federal structure or a park, the permit shall not be issued until the Fine Arts Commission has passed upon the plans. The chief fear of the opponents was that the measure in those terms would give the com- mission power to keep the height limit down to 40 feet, which would mean confiscation of the private prop- erty, they argued. Supporters insist- ed the bill was not intended to fix a 40-foot height limit, but merely pro- vides that if that height is to be ex: ceeded, the Fine Arts Commission would have jurisdiction. Although decision went over for a tew days, it was apparent at the close of the meeting that the committee is disposed to favor some measure along the lines suggested by Senator Ship- stead. To meet the objections of the four property owners who appeared, Senator Copeland proposed an amend- ment, stating that around Lafayette Square buildings could be erected not to exceed 85 feet, allowing the Fine Arts Commission to pass on them if they go over 40 feet. Favor Quick Action. Senator King, Democrat, of Utah, took a determined stand in favor of some such legislation as Senator Ship- stead proposed, and said that in order to get action at this session the Sen- ate committee should invite the House District committee to consider the THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927. 'LIVELY FIGHT OVER BUILDINGS AROUND LAFAYETTE SQUARE Senate Committee Likely to Modify Ship- Law Regulating Structures Around U. S. Edifices. mittee the idea behind the bill was his own, and that he had never seen Mr. Moore of the Fine Arta Commis- sion until yesterday. The Senator explained that he did not have any one location in mind, but feit that with the Federal Government plan- ning to spend $50,000,000 on new bulldings here, some steps should be taken to regulate the kind of struc- tures that are to be put up around these Government projects. Mr. Lee said he did not object to the bill if it stipulated an 85-foot height limit around Lafayette Square, and would even be willing to have the bill regulate the kind and color of materials used in the fronts of buildings. Horace Peaslee and Frank C. Bald- win presented the indorsement of the bill on behalf of the Institute of Architects. ' Mr, Peaslee, referring to the need for protecting the White House, said that L’Enfant originally intended to exclude all buildings from Fifteenth to Seventeenth streets in order to provide for a President's park, and that the first violation of that proposal was the erection of the Treasury Department. Mr. Peaslee said the pending bill could not pos. s'bly interfere with private structures about to be erected around Lafayette Square because it could not be retroactive. Senator Sackett of Kentucky in- quired what Congress can do to pro- tect the White House if hotels and other commercial structures are about to be erected. ‘White House Unprotected. “There is nothing left to do but buy it,”” Mr. Peaslee replied. This brought from Senator Bruce the observation that it would cost $50,000,000 to buy the land around Lafayette Square. He said he studied the assessments around Lafayette Square before he recommended plac- ing of Federal buildings in the triangle south of Pennsylvania avenue and be- came convinced it would not be feasi- ble to put them around Lafayette Park. Discusston of what would be the proper height limit for buildings around Lafayette Square developed the fact that in the Veterans' Bureau the Government itself has a 130-foot building, the tallest structure around the park. It developed that the pri- vate buildings being planned now will not go nearly that high. It was as. serted by several that if the Govern- ment really wants a uniform sky line around the park it will have to take 50 or 60 feet off the Veterans’ Bureau Bullding at some time. Col, Grant said Lafayette Square presented a difficult problem that might require further study, but that measure jointly, and report a bill to both branches of Congress immediate- ly. This suggestion will be acted on at the next meeting. Declaring that one of the purposes of the bill is to give the Fine Arts Commission the right to “put private property in cold storage” until such time as the Government wants to take it, Blair Lee contended the bill would greatly injure the value of the prop- erty around Lafayette Square. He said Charles Moore, chairman of the Fine Arts Commission, has been en- deavoring for years to have a new State Department building erected be- tween Jackson place and Seventeenth can Thompson, Billy Gedney, Helen Dulin, Mitchel and Mitchel and Edith Mack. Miss Edith Reed will accom- pany the singers. SPECIAL NOTICES. gficmflcs PAWN TICKET — DIAMOND racelet. in for $400: ticket $200: unusual in, _Address Box 453-D. Star office. * bargain. _Address Box $53-D. St R ", Tor. delvored. snd Biiii, 1580 70h . N 13003, &W—A xfilxfl LOAD OF FURNI: 2 Pnllndeionia '@ Ti:s TRANSVER AND STOR- CLOCK! establis! uarani A ture {froi more. AGE COMPA MAY CARLSON. 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He argued that erecting buildings, such as the Treasury An- nex at Madison place, all around the square would dwarf the White House far more than it would be dwarfed by an assortment of private structures, properly erected. Senator Shipstead told the com- CONFESSIONS OF TWO ARE CLAIMED IN HOLD-UP _ | Colored Men Said to Have Ad- mitted Robbing Taxi Driver of $16 Tuesday. William E. Pinkney, 22 years old, and Walter W. Dyson, 21, both col- ored, of Sheridan road southeast, were arrested last night by Detective Berry and Policemen Brooks and Stewart of the eleventh precinct, charged with robbery in connection with the hold- up of Harry Alex, a taxicab driver, ho was robbed of $16 Tuesday. Both men; according to Berry, have admitted the robbery. Two loaded pistols were found at the spot where they told Berry, according to the lat- ter, they had thrown them after the robbery. The police are investigating the pair further, it was announced, in connec- tion with other recent hold-ups. i G SRS Because of the reversed seasons in the Southern Hemisphere, Buenos Alres claims to have Paris fashions a season ahead of New York. Income Tax Problems Simplified for All No. 25. To obtain a deduction for traveling expenses, which form an important item in the returns of many taxpayers, certain regulations must be observed. The taxpayer is required to attach to his return a statement showing the nature of business in which engaged, number of days away from home dur- ing the taxable year on account of business, total amount of expenses in- cidental to meals and lodging while absent from home on business, and total amount of “other expenses in- cidental to travel and claimed as a deduction.” Among the ‘‘other ex- penses” are tips, which are held to be a part of traveling expenses, provided they are reasonable in amount. Traveling expenses are deductible only when the trip is on business. They are limited to such expenses as are reasonable and necessary in the conduct of the business and directly attributable to it. Examples are pay- ment for the use of a sample room or the hire of vehicles in visiting cus- tomers. 1t a person whose business requires i him to travel receives a salary as full | compensation for his services, without reimbursement for traveling expenses, or is employed on & commission basis with no expense allowance, his travel- ing expenses, including the entire amount expended for meals and lodg- ing, are deductible from gross income. If a person receives a salary and is also repaid his actual traveling ex- penses, he must include in his gross | income the amount so repaid, and may deduct such expenses. Traveling expenses incurred in con- nection with a journey to another city to accept or seek employment are not deductible. Suburbanites who com- mute daily from their homes to their places of business are not permitted to deduct the cost of transportation, it the Shipstead blil would prove help- ful In protecting areas around new public buildings and new park sites that are being acquired. Miss Harlean James of the Ameri- can Civic Association said she had found confidence exists throughout the country In the judgment of the Fine Arts Commission and that there also is sentiment in other places for rea- sonahle regulations to protect the sur- roundings of Government buildings in the National Capital. Mr. Moore denied that the commis- sion has sought to put private prop- erty in ¢old storage. He said he did not believe the value of private prop- erty had been injured by discussion of plans for its acquisition by the Government. The chairman also denied that the Fine Arts Commission seeks to require elaborate ornamental fronts on buildings submitted to it. He pointed out that the school build- ings and fire stations of the District are approved by the commission and that they are bullt along lines of sim- plicity. CASUALTY HOSPITAL’S CAMPAIGN TO CONTINUE $60,015 of $250,000 Sought Sub- scribed ‘With Drive Officially Ended Tomorrow. Although Casualty Hospital's cam- paign for $250,000 closes officially to- morrow, the committee in charge has announced that the drive for funds will be continued until the fullamount or at least sufficlent funds with which to begin construction of the new bulld- ing has been collected. ) The working teams had collected $69,015 when the last report was made and this amount represented contribu- tions of only 550 persons. Following this statement, the team members be- gan work anew in an attempt to can- vass a greater number of Washing- ton residents. At a “pep” luncheon this afternoon at the Willard Hotel team workers are giving the reew'te of the renewed drive. The luncheon is being attended by the District Com- missioners. Rev. Dr. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor of the First Congrega- tional Church, pronounced the invoca- tion. According to the last report, the team captained by Mrs. J. Edgar Brown had collected the largest sum, while that under Mrs. William J. Brewer was second. —_—e Hosiery factories at Londonderry, Ireland, are prospering by the demand for women's “‘spattees ’ L REAL ESTATE LOANS CHURCH. BUSINESS., APARTMENT. HOTEL. THEATER. RESIDENCE AND GARAGE PROPERTY. OONSTRUCTION LOANS. FRED T. NESBIT 1010 Vermont Ave. Main 9308 Reconditioned Repainted Guarantee’ iJsed Car Dept., 3110 M St. W. 163 | Under CARTER Management | : Aog%pportun ities Hoteis Clubs, Apartments. Schools, Colleges, atoterias, first need. " lg[?;—h “laifi(‘l'l first |IK(1III“ in big building program o billion dollars hereases demand 1or our sraduat itos. Get particulars today of phenom: enal_success by hundreds of and big ealarles sarned men and wemen. Dbeing a personal expense. Claims for deductions for traveling expenses must be substantiated, when required by the commissioner of internal revenue, by records showing in detgil the amount and nature of the expépses incurred. wis Evening classés now fo-ming ot CLOSED“DPLOWA L STULACTNE Trade Board Probers Find “Oriental University” Busy Despite Suppression. “Oriental University presumably put out of business here in 1926 when |its president,, “Bishop” H. P. Holler, was sentenced to two years in Fe Jeral prison for using the mails to de- {fraud, still is issuing degrees “‘under authority of t vernment of the United States,” It was revealed yes- terday at a meeting of the univer- sities” and private schools committee of the Board of Trade, where methods for combating diploma mills were considered. David Allen Robertson of the Amer- ican Council of Education told the committee he had received only last week a_complaint from a_ clergyman in Sweden who recently had bought an “Oriental University” degree. The “‘university” is chartered under the laws of the District of Columbia, but Mr. Robertson was unable to say where its office now Is located. Mr. Robertson brought up this case to illustrate the dificulty of fighting diploma mills through the courts. The activities of “Oriental” were stopped only temporarily after revelations in court of its activities In selling de- &rees in the United St including a great many medical de- | grees, on the authoriyt of which the holders actually were practicing as physicians, Joint Activity Approved. The committee, of which Dr. Willlam Mather Lewis, president of George Washington University, is chairman, acted favorably on joining the actiy ties of the Board of Trade with thos of other civic and scholastic organi tions to devise means of running low- grade degree-issuing schools out of the District of Columbia by legislation. A subcommittee, consisting of James Brawn, F. C. Daniel and Edgar F. Fowler, was appointed to confer with similar’ committees of other organiza- tions as soon as the authority of the Board of Trade exe utive committee is secured. The situation here, Dr. Lewis said, had been well illustrated by a recent serles of articles in The Evening Star, and formed a proper subject for ac- tion by a business organization. “A ‘store in Washington selling worthless goods or doing business under false pretenses,” Dr. Lewls sald, “quickly could be pu: ou. u. business by machinery which has been developed. Unfortunately, how- ever, there are concerns here selling worthless educational goods and op- erating under false pretenses which it is difficult to reach. The District of Columbla obviously is very greatly injured by such concerns. All worth- less educational goods sold out of Washington discredit what we have to offer that is worth while, Situation Called Tragic. “There is a certaln amount of tragedy to the situation. Some young men and women have bought these worthless goods with honorable in- tentions and have been defrauded. Others, of course, have bought them with their eyes open.” Dr. Lewis said the most tangible proposal at present was to request public hearings on the question by a congressional subcommittee, from the outcome of which legislation could be framed. The Gibson subcommit- tee, he said, probably already has authority to hold these hearings if it so desires. | Mr. Robertson told the committee | that there had been no improvement here in the past few years in respect to these diploma mills and that Sfey were bringing discredit not only on the name of the District of Columbfa, but upon the entire country. “In India,” he said, “where so many of these worthless degrees have been sold, I am informed that it has become customary to consider all American degrees in the same category—worthless, Only the other day 1 received a letter from Czecho- slovakia complaining of worthless degrees being sold there. These people are operating in France, Ger- many and England. Sometimes they do not use the American mails at all, so that it is impossible to trap them under the fraud laws. ‘Organi- zations have been formed abroad to combat them. For instance, the American Institute in Berlin recently has been doing some very good work. Combine in England. “In Englana the holders of these degrees, mostly rural clergymen, formed an association of their own, complaining that the doubts cast upon their doctorates obtained from Ameri- can universities by British educational authorities were causing Anglo-Ameri- can friction. So skillfully did they present their case that some very distinguished persons in England joined with them, believing the move- Watch for the spening of —~ Southaven hzbngn §¢ flgfiltttm . (Ine. 1412 Eye St. NW. Frank. 9503 JUST COMPLETED DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS The Wade 13th & M Sts. N.W. Just North Mass. Ave. $40 $75 Easy Walk to Business Section and Departments OPEN EVENINGS H. R. HOWENSTEIN CO. 1311 H ST. N.W. 1 room, Murphy bed and bath, only .. seeses 2 rooms, kitchen, bath and porch, only-.. P and Europe, | ment to be a genuine “hands-over-the- sea’ gesture, “They got out a catalogue giving these distinguished names as direc- tors. The booklet had a red, white and blue cover and crossed American and British flags. Imagine the cha- grin of the aistinguished directors when they learned the actual nature of the degrees they were upholding. “In Great Britain the trade seems to have been cniefly in D. D. degrees. Not long ago we had a list of 183 rural curates wno had purchased such Qegrees. Doctorates of divinity seem | to be the best stock in trade of the take universities now. M. D.s and dental degrees used to be a good source of revenue, but the activities of the American Medical Assoclation have been so well directed that now it isn't so healthy to offer these. “T am pleasea to say that there are fewer pharmacist degrees being sold now, due to the activities of the same body, although these used to be the best_source of revenue. “The extent of the operations of these concerns abroad is extraordi- nary. They have carried on their ne: farious business to such a point thatd the term ‘American degrees' has but one meaning among cuitivated people in Europe. It is a recognized phrase. Moreover, there is an assumption that | everything bearing the name ‘Ameri- can’ Is governmental. | “European nations have strict de- | gree.granting qualifications. ~ They | assume the same in the United States |and conclude these schools actually | meet standards set by the Govern- ment. Especlally is this true when, as in the case of ‘Orfental’ University, the seals of the Department of Justice and the State Department are se- cured by a clever subterfuge. The degree is signed by a notary, the De- partment of Justice certifies that he | actually is a notary, the State De- | partment certifies that it is actually the Department of Justice that cer- | tifies that the man is a notary. But { the official seals are affixed, and that |is enough to show the superficial ob- | server that the degree is from a Gov- | ernment institution. “The interlocking character of these correspondence universities is easily cen when the names of the various culties are examined. They have carried thefr operations to a ridiculous extent. There is, for instance, the famous ‘correspondence school yell,’ signified by the position of ~ the postage stamp on the envelope. Own Colors Adopted. | “They haye adopted their own colors to wear on hoods and gowns. They have their own organization of higher | scholarship comparing with the Phi | Beta Kappa. 1 haven't heard yet that they ve a foot ball conference, but they have their associations named so as to appear like organiza- tions of reputable colleges. “The way In which they work the church game is amusing and yet tragic. The faculties are sprinkled with ‘reverends.’ Often these men are real clergymen who have fallen to such practices. “I dom’t know what can be done about it under the present laws. The ordinary way through the courts is very difficult and discouraging. The United States attorney's office here has had a great deal of trouble with the local situation. The Federal Trade Commission may be able to do something. Certainly the good uni- versities of the District should get together, to protect their good names."” H. W. Hollinger, an orchestra man- ager, brought before the meeting the matter of objectionable social func- tions under the auspices of some ‘Washington colleges and said he felt there should be some means of cen- sorship. Activities Called Unlimited. “There is no limit,” he said, “on who can attend or what they can do. 1 have seen some things recently that shock me and I am not of the old-maid type. I wouldn't want to see the sister or daughter of any one here in attendance at some of these college functions. I am interested largely to protect my own business. If such orgies continue, college dances will be aboo althogether.” Dr. Lewis said he felt that this was a matter for complaint to the indi- vidual faculties rather than for com- mittee action. His own office, he said, took prompt action when anything off color was reported from a George \quh(nslon University social func- tion. Dr. Lewis made an amusing revela- tion that some dancing clubs about town have adopted Greek letter names, seeking to give the impres- sion that their affairs are those of university students. He has seen re- cently in F street windows, he said, placards announcing dances by Greek letter societies which certainly are not listed in the directory of college fraternities and doubtless have no fl?‘n{lection with any college in the Dis- ct. FURNISHED HOME? Mayer & Co. have beautifully fitted up a MODEL HOME at 6006 4th St. N.W. This handsome semi-detached brick dwelling, one of a large group of distinctly designed homes erected in this charming section, is attracting throngs daily. It represents the ulti- mate in present-day comfort at a very moderate cost. Amongst its features are a cedar closet, ironing board, shower, auto- matic heater, etc. Terms are very reasonable. Price Only $9,750 PRESTON E. WIRE CO. Wire Bullt—Well Built Investment Bldg. $1,000 Less Than Other Build- ers Are Asking for Prac- tically the Same House 4th & T Sts. Northeast 72 New Homes and Stores Concrete Street Cars at Door Large Lots Built-in Garage INSPECT TONIGHT H. R HOWENSTEIN C0. 1311 H ST. NW. railroad company for 49 years and | was 68 years oid. | As the official in charge of all traffic perations of the railroad, Mr. Cham- bers has been a frequent visitor to the Pacific Coast for severg\ years. He entered the employ of thy road in 1878 at Pueblo, Colo., Edward Chambers of Santa Fe Line Jumps From Hospital Window. going to San Diego and Los Angeles | on ,suc: ve promotions, In 1905 he became assistant freight traffic manager for the soast lines of the road, with headqwarters here, later becoming vice president, in charge of traffic, and moving to Chicago. Worked Under McAdoo. Mr. Chambers was made director of transportation of the United States By the Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, February 11.— Edward Chambers of Chicago, vice president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, plunged four storles to his death from a hospital window here early today after having been selzed witn what apparently was a fit of temporary Insanity. Mr. Chambers, who was one of the t known rairoad executives in the d_States, entered the hospital 0 days ago for a minor opera- le was reported to have been normal progress in con- | and later was director of traffic of the United States Railroad Adminis. tration under both Wil and Walter D. Hines, general. In 19 directors he resumed work with the | time of his death. His physician, Dr. J. H. West, and the nurse, Miss Flo Yates, were unable to give any explanation of his act other than to pronounce it a case of temporary dementia. Un! abou tion. making valescing. Pushed Nurse From Room. Hospital authorities said that short ly before 3 o'ciock this morning Mr. Chambers jumped from his bed, grabbed his special nurse and thrust her out of the room, locking himselt in Before the nurse could summon help he smashed a window and piunged over tne sill. Attendants rushed to the spot and e o - Rathbone to Speak. The Washington and Vicinity Fed eration of Colored Women's Clubs will observe Lincoln-Douglas day at Zion Baptist Church, Fourand-a-half and F streets southwest, Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. Representative Rath- bone of Illinols will speak on Lincoln. Rev. W. L. Washington will eulogize Douglas. Mrs. irginia White Speel moved him back into the building, | will speak on “Women in Club Work.” where he died a few moments later. | Mrs. Julia West Hamilton is president Mr. Chambers had been with the | of the federation. LACHRINO “The One Cigaretre Sold the World Over” "I"H! aristocracy of the world—people of the highest rank and position in America, as well as in Europe—have shown their preterence for Melachrino cigarettes, because they demand super- lative tobacco quality—the distinctive delicacy of flavor, the matchless aroma, smoothness and richness found only in the costliest Turkish tobaccos. 30c the packet of 20—15¢ the packet of 10 CORK TIPS AND PLAIN ENDS & gomms H. R. 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