Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1936, Page 17

Washington News “45 ONE-MAN GARS AND 77 BUSSES IN 1937 TRANSIT PLAN/ Company Plans to Spend $2,700,000 in Purchase of New Equipment. FINANCING TO REQUIRE LOAN, FIRM ANNOUNCES . Public Utilities Commission Ex- pected to Approve Petition Next Week. Purchase of 45 new one-man street cars of the latest design and 71 busses was proposed to the Public Utilities Commission today by the Capital Transit Co, in a 1937 program esti- mated to cost $2,700,000. The company announced it would be necessary to borrow some $1,140,000 to enable it to finance the program. The commission will consider the petition at one of its meetings next week, and its approval is expected. Riley E. Elgen, chairman of the com- mission, recently advised the company it should adopt & definite program of replacing antiquated street cars and proposed that at least 50 be provided by the middle of 1937. The 45 street cars, which would be the President’s conference type, would cost about $720,000, the commission was told by John H. Hanna, Capital Transit president. The company plans to make a down payment of 25 per cent toward the cost of the cars, and pay the re- mainder over a period of five or more years. The firm estimated the cost of 71 busses of large capacity at some $800,« 000. Some of the new busses would be used for replacement of old equip- ment and some to take care of the increasing demands on the bus serv- lces. The $2,700,000 program was author= ized yesterday by directors of the com- pany. Transit officials said this sum ‘would be in addition to $7,250,000 which already had been spent since the street car merger, December 1, 1933. They said: “It has been possible in the past three years to spend this amount from cash on hand, depreciation accruals and earnings. The company's present eondition, however, will not make pos- sible the carrying out of the program of $2,700,000 in 1937 without borrow- ing money. Ability to borrow this money will depend upon economies, the most important of which will be one- man operation of the new street cars. ‘The_introducgion of these additional new type one-man cars will be accom- panied by an increase in the frequency of service made possible by the greater #peed and efficiency of the new equip- ment.” INDORSES COURT OF SMALL CLAIMS Judge Scott Commends Report for Realigning Service to People. Tn o letter to Sefton Darr, head of the subcommittee appointed by the District Bar AsSociation to study pro- posals for a small claims branch of Municipal Court, Armond W. Scott, ¢ judge of Municipal Court, declared himself wholly in favor of establish- ing the small claims branch and com- mended the subcommittee for its “ex- cellent and comprehensive report.” “Your report reflects an earnest and thoughtful approach to a problem that has challenged the attention of judges, lawyers and civic leaders throughout the country for many years,” Judge Scott itated. Speaking of Judge Nathan Cayton, who formulated the association’s plans for the new branch, Judge Scott con- tinued in his letter to Darr, “I agree with him and witb your committee that 1t is a simple and straightfor- ward way of aligning the machinery of our court to better function in the service of all the people, but espe- cially in the service of the needy. “I see no room for quibbling on this subject,” Judge Scott wrote. “Every intelligent person must be aware of the changing social and economic conditions to which you have referred in your report. “I have always felt that the proper administration of justice requires a judge to give as much attention to re- vising and adapting procedural rules to meet changing conditions as to academic questions of law. I, for one, refuse to submit supinely to that tyranny foisted upon us by an adher- “ence to outmoded and ineffective methods of administering justice, par- ticularly when it means that the poor must suffer. I deprecate the philosophy that objects to change, merely be- cause the ‘old way’ appears easier to follow.” * MRS. G. C. RAYMOND, JR., DIES AT AGE OF 80 Was Member of Delaware State Society and Came Here Eight Years Ago. Mrs. Agnes P. Raymond, 80, wife of Georgé C. Raymond, sr, died last ight after a long illness at the home daughter, Mrs. Fred J. Klund, he Foening Sfap WASHINGTON, -D. C, SUNDAY MORNING EDITION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1936. Christmas Spirit in Full Sway on Eve of Happiest of Holidays O FAGE FINE ON PARAING BAN sult in Issuance of Many Tickets. ‘Well over 1,000 motorists today had received tickets for violation of the early morning parking ban instituted by the District Commissioners to fa- cilitate removal of snow. In anticipation of a possible snow- fall, police have placed “no parking” signs along main thoroughfares in outlying districts and on most of the downtown streets. On most of the streets the ban is from 2 to 8 am., while on thoroughfares where nark- ing ordinarily is prohibited until 9:30 am. the snow-removal restriction continues to that time. Since last year, when the signs were declared illegal because they carried the word “emergency,” they have been made legal by ordinance and removal of the objectionable word. The Traffic Division, which played a large part in enforcement last year, now has only three motor cycle men on duty after midnight and has, therefore, made no arrests for viola- tion of the new ordinance. The pre- cincts, however, to which most of the policemen were asigned in a change, have been very active. The tenth precinct is leading in the. ticketing of cars, already having placed notices on more than 500. After a trip to the Traffic Depart- ment yesterday, Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen asserted at least 10,000 mo- torists will be without license tags when the windows are closed at 1 pm. New Year eve. He found the tag sales exceptionally light for this time of year. There will be but three and a half days remaining for the purchase of tags after the close of business today. HEIRESS DISAPPEARS ON SHOPPING TOUR Police. Seek Minneapolis Woman ‘Who Eluded Lompanion in Connecticut Store. BY the Associated Press. PFuneral o'clock tonight in ‘Nevius 924 New York avenue. be in Wilmington. New Night Restrictions Re-| FESS' BODY SENT T0 NATIE OHO Former Senator’s Long Pub- lic Service Praised by Friends in Congress. ‘The body of Simeon D. Fess, former Ohio Senator and one-time chairman of the Republican National Commit- tee, who died suddenly yesterday at the Carlton Hotel, left Washington last night for Yellow Springs, Ohio, his old home. There he will be buried Saturday and placed beside his wife. The body was accompanied by his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Fess of this city. Details of the funeral were not available here. The former Senator’s sudden death evt expressions of praise for his lonpublic service from his colleagues on Capito! Hill. He was 75 years old on December 11, having been born in Allen County, Ohio, in 1861. Preparatory to going on a shopping tour with his former secretary, Mrs. Margaret L. Welsh, the former Sena- tor made a telephone call at the hotel, was stricken with a heart attack and fell back upon the bed—dead. In ad- dition to the son who resides here, Mr. Fess is survived by two others— Lehr Fess of Toledo, Ohio, and Lowell Fess of Yellow Springs. Among the comments heard over his passing were: Representative Snell, Republican leader of the House: “He played an important part in the Republican party for many years and was a stal- wart, outstanding man in every re- spect. His passing is the Nation’s loss.” Representative Crowther, Repub- lican, of New York: “I regret the passing of another sterling Kepub- lican.” Representative Jones, Democrat, of ‘Texas: “He had a long of use- ful public service. He a sincere public servant.” BAND CONCERT. By the Soldiers’ -Home Band in Stanley Hall at 5:30 p.m. today. John 5 bandmaster; An- Marched Down Again.’ (b) “I, Too, Was Born in Ar- " . .cadia (c) “Nigger in the Woodpile.” President and @ | | Wife Play | Santa to White House Staff ‘The President and Mrs. Roosevelt played Santa Claus today to employes of the White House and executive offices, including more than 50 police and members of the Secret Service. ‘They greeted the 180 members of the executive office staff this morning and presented each with a pewter letter opener with the presidential seal engraved on the handle. Veterans on Staff. In the line of executive workers were some who have been at the White House since the days of Wil- liam McKinley. Among these was Rudolph Forster, executive clerk of the White House, who came there in the nineties as a stenographer; Maurice Latta, Forster’s assistant, whose service is nearly as long; E. W. Smithers and Jules A. Rodier of the communications department of the White House; Capt. Clarence Ingling, chief of the file division; Ira T. Smith, More Than 50 Police and Members of Secret Service Among Those Receiving Gifts. chief of the mail division; Patrick McKenna, chief usher of the executive office, and Clarence Hess, appointment clerk. Late today a similar reception was scheduled for White House employes, policemen and chauffeurs. Employes will be accompanied by their wives and children and there will be presents for each. Many Packages Received. The White House today received packages of all shapes and sizes from all parts of the country, while mail- men are wearing a path to the execu- tive office lugging huge bags of greet- ing cards. Aside from greetings from people they do not know, Mr. and Mrs. Roose- velt are receiving many gifts from friends and associates. Among the latter was a luncheon get of native pearl from the Philippine Islands, sent by Quentin Prades, resident commis- sioner from the Philippines. Adding another to the odd cases that have bobbed up at the General Accounting Office in connection with payment of the soldier bonus, Acting Controller General Elliott held in a de- cision today that a veteran must repay loans made by a bank on his adjusted service certificate in a period during which he was held by a court to have been of unsound mind and which, he says, he does not remember. The total involved approximates loans on a certificate for $1,584 on February 2, 1927. The money was obtained through the Trenton Trust Co., as agent for what now ls National Bank of St. Paul, 2557 555 i E E o i g2 E tEedl i LE *55; Es Incompetent Veteran, Cured, Must Repay “Aphasia Loans” thing about the loans which you men- tioned. I had a guardian at that time. But I want my adjusted compensation quickly as possible as I need it. I have a family of eight children and can't get along without it.” ‘The problem was laid before Elliott, who held at the outset that there was no question about repayment of the loans obtained by Hein before his ill- ness. Dealing with the equities of the case, then, he said, the others must be paid also, ‘The guardian was at fault for not investigating his ward’s affairs and thereby be in a position to head off his operations, Elliott said. He added that the bank had acted in good faith; that the veteran’s signature had ap- peared on all the loans, and that he has now been restored to competency. The payment will be made out of the bonus certificate. MISTAKEN FOR ROBBERS, FIREMEN ARE FIRED ON Peddler Taken in Custody After Slightly Wounding Man (1) The Lions Club Toy and Food Committee with gifts for the r and needy. Left to right: Bud Farren, Henry Millard, Bert Piers, Charles Kry, William Loetch, Verne Potter, Jules Ricker and Jack Tunnis. (2) Mrs. E. M. Rapp (left) and Mrs. M. Sitler put the finishing touches on gifts for children at the Salvation Army. (3) Mary A. Fritz and George H. Crane, supervising assistant, Statistical Division, Bureau of Prisons, make final preparations for the Justice Department’s party for 26 destitute families, in connec- tion with campaigns of The Star-Warner Bros.-N. B. C. and Metropolitan Police. (4) Mrs. Roosevelt helping to distribute gifts to 1,700 children at the Central Union Mission party in the Capitol Theater. With Mrs. Roose- velt are Homer Rodeheaver, as Santa Claus; Mrs. John S. Bennett and group of chil- dren. —Star Staff Photos. JUNIOR HADASSAH DEATH PUTS TOLL INTRAEF AT & Philip Michaelson Succumbs to Injuries—Motor Cycle Officer Is Hurt. ‘The District’s first traffic fatality in nearly a week occurred today when Philip Michaelson, 61, of 1335 Ran- dolph street, died in Garfleld Hospital of injuries received when hit by an automobile early Sunday. Michaelson's death raised the 1936 traffic toll to 95. The last casuailty was recorded December 18. A machine driven by James Law- man, 22, of 5711 Sixteenth street, struck Michaelson as he was cross- ing the street near his home, accord- ing to police. Meanwhile, Motor Cycle Policeman Ernest Grissett, 27, was in a critical condition in Walter Reed Hospital to- day suffering from a fractured skull and other in- juries received late yesterday when he swerved his machine to avoid striking an automobile at Fifth and Con- cord streets. Physician at- tending the offi- cer said he had not yet regained consciousness. The accident oc- i i ! & curred when Gris- Officer Grissett. :‘v‘:‘d‘m“‘m :: automobile driven by Joseph Ryan, 18, of Hyattsville, Md., upsetting his motor cycle. The officer, who lives at 701 Ninth street northeast, is connected with the Traffic Division. 8ix other persons were injured, one seriously, in accidents in the District and nearby Maryland yesterdsy and last night. ‘The most seriously hurt was Clar- ence PFrost, 12, colored, 1020 Fairmont street, who may have received a frac- tured skull when struck by an auto- mobile driven by Stephen Miller, 718 Sheridan avenue. He is in Freed- Epidi: Projects in Palestine to Be Topics in Convention Open- ing Tomorrow. The responsibilities of American Jews in connection with the rebuild- ing of the Jewish homeland in Pales- tine, the Arab- . Jewish question in Palestine and the priunciples of zionism as con- tr@sted with those of com- munism will be subjects of con- sideration at the thirteenth annual convention of Junior Hadassah, the Young Wom- en’s Zionist Or- ganization of America, begin- ning tomoerow at Miss M. Murnick. the Mayflower Hotel. A survey of the organization’s work will be given by Miss Mildred Mur- nick of Philadelphia, national presi- dent of the organization, as a feature of the convention, which will con- tinue until Monday. Junior Hadassah, which maintains three educational institutions in Pal- estine and conducts & program of Jewish * ~ducation in - the United States, has 15,000 members in the United States, with units in 40 States. According to Miss Adena Lipschitz of New York, convention chairman, 1,000 delegates and guests will attend the sessions here. Among the speakers will be Mau- rice Samuel, author and lecturer; Rabbi Stephen 8. Wise, Rabbi Ed- ward Israel of Baltimore, Mrs. Ed- ward Jacobs, national president of Senior Hadassah; Mrs. Samuel Schul- singer of Newark, N J., board mem- ber of the senior organization; Rabbi Isidore Breslau of this city and Miss Sulamith Schwartz, former national president of Junior Hadassah. The address of Rabbi Wise, which will be made a a mass meeting Sat- urday night, will be broadcast from convention headquarters. For Junior Hadassah Palestinian projects the delegates will be asked to approve a budget of $75,000, which is 26 per cent greater than the 1936 budget. Plans also will be discussed for an expanded program of Jewish education among the members in this country. COUPLE KILLED AS CAR PLUNGES INTO POND Alabama Pair En Route to New ‘Windsor, Md., for Holidays, - Society and General PAGE B—1 . ALLEN REQUESTS AID AT INAUGURAL OF CONGRESSMEN Democratic Members Asked to Help in Planning Social Events. REGISTRATION BEGUN OF HOUSING FACILITIES Headquarters Eltabliuhe-d at Wil- lard—Grandstand Commit- tee Namied. Co-operation of Democratic mem- bers of Congress in planning social events to entertain visitors coming here for the Roosevelt celebration January 20 was requested today by Commissioner George E. Allen, vice chairman of the Inaugural Come mittee. Pointing out there will be no in- augural ball, Allen, in a letter to the legislators. asked that they co-operate with State societies and other groups planning entertainments to insure Governors and other State officials an enjoyable stay in the Capital. The Inaugural Committee staff, Allen added, will assist in carrying out these plans by assigning military aides to the Governors and placing automobiles at their disposal. Meanwhile, registration of all hotel and private housing facilities was sought by the committee as & means of assuring accommodations for the thousands of visitors expected for the celebration. For this purpose the Inaugural Housing and Hospitality Committee has opened headquarters in the Wil lard Hotel, rooms 127-128, with Roy Miller, housing agent of the Board of Trade, in charge of compilation of a register of available space. A special switchboard which has been installed will be in operation 24 hours a day. Edgar Morris, president of the trade body, who is chairman of the housing group for the Inaugural Committee, has announced that the Hotel Asso= ciation, the American Automobile As= ciation, the Keystone Automobile As= sociation and various citizens' asso- ciations are co-operating. Members Appointed. Mr. Morris announced appointment of the following members of his com= mitteee: Robert J. Cottrell, secre= iary; Mrs. Blair Bannister, John Saul, Mrs. Cary T. Grayson, Mrs. John Allan Dougherty, Mrs. Jesse W. Niche olson, Col. Edwin A. Halsey, South Trimble, Mrs. Edward B. Meigs, Mrs. Arthur D. Condon, R. E. Singer, Mrs. Albert W. Atwood, Leonard W. De Gast, J. Austin Latimer, Albert E. Conradis, Charles E. Jackson, Walter Comdr. F. L. Sandoz, J. Raymond Nunan, Mrs. Harry Vickers, Harry Somerville, Augustus Gumpert, L. Gardiner Moore, Ralph L. Pollio, Ju= livs Lulley, George E. Keneipp, Thom- as J. Keefe, Clifford Lanham and Bernard R. Tolson. Grandstand Committee. Admiral Cary T. Grayson, general chairman of the Inaugural Committee, announced the following were mem- bers of the Grandstand Committee, which is headed by Col. Dan 1. Sultan, the District Engineer Commissioner: Waddy B. Wood, vice chairman; Dr. William McClellan, John Locher, John B. Colpoys, Charles H. Tompkins, Capt. H. C. Whitehurst, C. L. Lauber, Neal Melick Fred Smith, John Saul, A. L. Blakeslee, Maj. Ernest W. Brown, Leon Chatalain, Col. Lawrence Craw- ford, C. Marshall Finnan, Fragk Heim, E. R. A. Litzau, Capt. Edwin P. Lock, Raymond Muir, Frederic D. Nichols, Col. John W. Oehmann, John P. O'Neil, Louis A. Simon, Jarrett White, G. L. Weller and Col. W. A. Daniele son. BOOST EFFECTIVE IN FREIGHT RATE Increase in Coast-to-Coast Charge May Be Offset by End of Surcharges. B3 the Assoclated Press. Increased railroad rates on all coast-to-coast freight became effective today. The increases were proposed in tariff schedules filed with the com- mission some time ago, to become effective today unless the commission orders otherwise. Commission officials expressed be- lief the new rates would offset losses caused by termination of freight sur- charges on December 31. The transcontinnetal railroads cut their rates 1n a war with the inter- coastal ship lines. These cuts caused the transconti- nental rates to be lower than base rates for other services. Commission officials said the increase would not raise the coast-to-coast rates above the general level of the country. W. P. A. STAFF HERE HELD TO MINIMUM Employes’ Lodge Informed 1,800 Are on Rolls in Wash- ington. ‘The Works Progress Administration