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The Washington times., 1916-03-04
Informal Bridge Party.

Mrs Charles w. Kennedy is enter
tanning a small company informally at
prdge this afternoon to meet her. house
guests, Mrs. c.. II. White snd Miss
Margaret McAliister. OF New York Mrs.
Butler ID. Price and Mrs. William G.,
Gorgas will he at the tea table, while
MISS Genevieve Johnson, Miss Grace
shalienberEer and Miss McAlllster will
assist I'm the dinirg room.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
DEATHS

HA0AN-on Thursday, March ?. 1916. An
DREW HohArlo HhGAN. In the eishty-
irat years Of his age.
Funeral services from John r. Wright
Co.'S Chapel, 1887 10th street northwest on
saturday March Z. 1916. at 1850 y. m.
Friends Invited, Interment pri ate
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
AUTOMOBILES

RCNABOUT two-cylindcr Maxwell, In Al
condition; fully equipped; all good tires,
two extra never used; klaNon norm tire
holders five lights. new top and top cover;
all curtains; all tools; entire car and en-
gincs guaranteed: runs thirty miles to gal
climb any hill: engines and gearing just had
complete ovcrhaulng: viii demonstrate and
guarantee. II you want good car with
cheap upkeep sec Mr.. BURKHoLDER, Pan
American Union building, Phone Main 663S.
owner buying larger car; wind shield.
SEVEN N-PAssENGER PACKARD AUTO in
nrst-class condition.; will sell cheap 1898
New York ave, N. w.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04

The Ststerhood of the Washington He
brew congregation will hold a general
meetibg on Monday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock In the vcstry rooms of the Tenn
pie; Harry o. Sandberg will speak on
The Jewish Life in the Other Amer
icas;" Miss Ruth Grosner will render
several violin solos. and DIR. Abram
iSimon will discuss current Hebrew top
les, after which there will be a social
hour.
Mrs Edwin 9. Sweet will not receive
on Monday afternoon. as she was called
away. from Washington suddenly this
morning by the death of relative.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04

COMMON LABOR.
Pennsylvania.
s7s-s26. Bedford Co. Wanted ten single
men twill take one or two marrledD for gem
eral labOring work around stone quarry.
Italians preferred. Any good men Tr.
adv. and deducted. 10 hours PD. 20c per
truck. contract work taboring work at
$3.50 PD
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
Mrs. Lemmond Entertains.

Mrs. William II. Lemmond entertained
at tea yesterday afternoon at her resi-
dence. 1915 Harvard terrace. She was
assisted by her sister, Mrs. II. l.. Thorn
ton, Mrs. Martin Stranage. Mrs. Roger
Shale, Mrs. Edith Allan Crump, Miss
Lola Allan. Miss Grace Pinkerton, and
Miss Kate Sheely. of Nebraska.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
Deaths.

John Brockman. 90 yrs. 9oA p st. NV.
Edward ". Jett. IS yrs 200 i2th St ne.
Andrew II. Ragan. 81 yrs. l223 llth st. NV.
blbins Clark. 81 yrs. S25Is = ut. sw.
Richard 7. Montgomery, Il yrs, Tuberculosis
Hosp.
Mary Fares 20 yrs. Georgetown Hosp.
Henry ~. Danforth. 70 yrs, Z. :. soldiers
Home Hosp
Thomas N. knight, 20 yrs. L. S. Soldiers
Home Hosp.
benjamin NJ. Rcall. So yrs. H7 II st. na.
Charles A, HALEY. rs yrs. Georgetown Hosp
Margaret Diehl. ~ yrs. 3Ti6 18th st. ne.
Marion Ererard, months. 36l6 10th st. NV.
William Ray. 81 yrs. Georgetown Hosp.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
Tea At Moore Home.

Mira. Mead Moore will be at hom,
ON Monday afternoon at her apartment
I'm the Rochambeau. Mrs. William
Beverly Mason and Mrs. Louis Green,
Will pour tear that afternoon, Will,
Mrs william Thornwall Davis and Mrs
Richardson Gibson will assist.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

woRKINGMEN-we b are here to protect
your interest. and save you \ lot or cash
on any suit that you buy. See the lot Of
sure to save $40. And. say Boy. that's n lot
OF cash these days, one price. JtSrHS )
OLD STAND, 6l9 ID.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04

Mrs. Ben Johnson. wife of Congress-
man johnson. Is hostess at @ bridge
party Of four tables this afternoon. Mrs.
y. III. Sherlcy, of Louisville, KY, and
Mrs. Ollie James will be az the tea
table.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
FLORAL DESIGNS
FUNERAL DESIGNS
Of every description-modera;s pricsa
GUDE,
1i1f II Ct n. W.
VITAL RECORDS.
Births.

Births.
John j. and Annie X. Trumbo, girl
Myron A. and Emily NJ. Robinson boy
larry Y; and Mary II. Power. boy
lhpbert r. and Maude l.. billiard, hoy,
arthur II. and Elsie e. Brasse, rirl.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
REFRIGERATORS & ICE BOXES

MccRAY REFRIGERAToR COMPANY.
Refrigeratora that are unequaled.
6ii y ST. n. w.
We Build aud RepaI RsfriESratorL
The Washington times., 1916-03-04

table.
q
Rear Admiral artl Mrs. II. Tudor "
Harris will entertain at dinner March
10.
Congressman and Mrs. Frederick c.
Hicks VIII be hosts at a reception and
musicale this evening at their residence
In Sixteenth street. Two prominent
New York artists, Thomas Dobson. who
Will sing, and Lester Donohuc. at the
piano, will furnish the program.
"a.
Rear Admiral Austin NJ. knight will
leave Washington today for Newport.
The Washington times., 1916-03-04

The Kate Gordon Chapter. OF the
Southern Woman's Suffrage Conference,
will meet tomorrow in the white par
lor at the Ebbitt at o'clock. The
meeting will be addressed by Congress-
man Joseph Taggart of Kansas, Con-
grcssman $. Willard Beakes of Michi-
gan, and Mrs. Francis Hewlett Wright,
OF New York. The public is cordially
The Washington times., 1916-03-04
Entertain At Luncheon.

Mrs. Robert Hincklcy and Miss GLADYS
Jlinckley were among those entertain
ing at luncheon at the Shoreham yes
torday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
MANY VESSELS ARE SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINES
Berlin Justifies Destruction OF
Neutral Ships Carrying Contra
band of War.

BERLIN, September 18, by wireless to
Sayville. n. Y.-The destruction by Ger
man submarines in the period from Sep
TENDER to September II of twenty six
vessels of hostile belligerents
with tonnage amounting to 26.222 in
the English channel and on the At
lantic is announced in an Overseas
News Agency statement.
In addition, according to the an
nouncement several neutral vessels
with a total tonnage OF 1869 were
sunk according to prize law because
they carried contraband to England OF
France"
The statement lists the names of sew
eral OF the British and Italian steam.
ers sunk. these including the British
steamers Gorridge of 5,036 tons, and
Raids of 3,541 tons.
During August" says an official ad-
miraliy statement, 1925 hostile mer.
chant ships, totaling 170.679 tons gross
were destroyed by submarines of the
central powers or by mines. and 3.
neutral merchant ships, totaling 1885,
tons, carrying contraband Of war tt
enemies.
LONDON, September 1S.-A LIoyds
dispatch from Copenhagen announce.
that the Danish steamer ]. n. Madvis
of 1854 tons gross has been sunk. The
crew was saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18

Funeral services for William N Brock
well. whose body was found in the
Chesa peake and Ohio canal Saturday
morning. were held this afternoon at his
late residence. 1859 Morse street north
east. under the auspices of Columbia
Lodge. No. 10, l. o. o. F., and Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 101. Interment
was in Mount Olivet cemetery
Mr.. Brockwell was an enthusia site
trades unionist and for a number of
years was chairman of the nominations
committee of Columbia Typographical
Union. He was an earnest worker for
the Odd Fellows and accomplished a
great deal in aiding the poor and sick
At a meeting OF Columbia Typo
graphical Union yesterday afternoon
committee of ten was appointed to at
tend the funeral. Another committee, of
three members. also was appointed to
draft suitable resolutions. copies of which
were to be eng-ossed and sent to the
family. the Typographical Journal and
the labor press. and to be framed and
hung in the hall of the union. In addi-
ton, a floral piece was ordered sent to
the residence as a testimonial of respect
The committee appointed to attend the
funeral consisted of Samuel Solomon
E. J. Ellwood. Frank S. Lerch, John o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
WORKERS IN HEALTH
is ECONOMIC WEALTH
Bureau of Mines Urges Industrial
World to Provide Safeguards as
Business Proposition.

Importance of prevention of condl-
lions productive of illness among work.
ers everywhere is urged upon indus
trial plants as a business proposition,
in a report on health conservation at
steel mills, issued today by the bureau
of mines.
Importance of prevention of disease
among workers can be realized, the
report says, from the fact that the
average loss of time due to illness
among approximately 100000 work
ers in the United States is nine days a
year If medical attention be estimated
at 81 and earnings at So a day, this
loss amounts to nearly SSS0,000,000 an
nually.'
Contending that industrial efficiency
depends on the men behind the ma
chine, and that health is the working
mans capital and stock in trade. the
report advocates system of medical
supervision to prevent Introduction and
spread of contagious diseases. 1t recon-
mends an examination of all candidates
for employment and all men .already
employees so that those physically or
mentally defective may be detected
and given medical attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
FIVE KILLED IN AUTO.
New Workers Die in Car Used With
out Owners Permission

NEW YORK, September 1S.-Five per-
sons were killed. two probably mortal
ly injured and four others less serious
~ hurt yesterday. when an automobile
In which they We're riding crashed
through guard rail on p bridge across
the Harlem river
The dead are Mrs. Mary Newman,
Miss Lille Wilson, Lyman Hankle, Carl
Spangenhurg and Thomas Hair, all OF
New York city. Miss Mac Hart and
Francis Kane are not expected to live
The five who lost their lives We're
hurled from the bridge 20 the roadway
twenty-five feet below, while the others
were crushed under the wreckage Of
the car
According to the police. Hair chauf-
feur. took the automobile from a ga
rage without permission of the owner
and invited his friends for a drive, in
which many places of amusement were
visited before the accident occurred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
CLOSED CANOE REGATTA.
C. w. Butler Wins First Place in Co.
lonial Club Events.

Yesterday afternoon the Colonial
Canoe Club held closed regatta on the
Potomac in front of its camp. opposite
Three Sisters Island. The regatta con-
sisted of comedy and straight races.
First place IN total points was won by
c. w. Butler with 3S. second by D. Law
renee with 80 third by l.. Lawrence
with IS and fourth by J. S. Morris with
81 Summaries:
second, u. Lawrence: third. l.. Lawrence
Doubles back paddling-First, D; Lawrence
and J. s. Norris second. =. X. spaight and +.
Biondi: third. Il. Harreil Ind E. Whine.
Straight singles-First, u. Lawrence: second,
G. W. Butler; third. f. WHINE.
Mixed doubles-First. De Tnrrant and Butler;
colin and Spaight.
Doubles. standing seats-First. Butler and
Grimm; second, Morris and ID. Lawrence; third.
Straight fours-First, L. Lawrence. d. Law
renee, Spaight and Morris: second. Harrell.
Rirtisell Whine and Holmes; third. Butler.
Straight doubles - First. Butler and Bird
sell: second. L: Lawrence and Reynolds; third.
Harrel and Whine.
Reynolds and Biondi: second. L. Lawrence. D.
Lawrence spaight and Norris third. Hprrell.
Birflsell, Whine and Holmes.
Tsil-end singles = First. R. Harrell; second.
Picnic race--First, tie between Estep and Har-
rell and Z. Hartin and l.. Lawrence third. De
Tarrant and Bitter.
Girls singles = First. Hazard; second, De
Tsrrant; third. Malcolm.
Girls doubles-First Hazard and Malcolm;
second, De Tarrant and Estep; third. l. Hartin
fitting contest - First, L. Lawrence and +.
Grimm second. Butler and Reynolds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
ANSWERS WIFE's SUIT.
H. A. Orme Says He Is Already
Divorced bv MARYLAND Courts.

Harry A. orme today filed his answer
to the suit for maintenance brought in
1912 by Thaddenia w. Orme. Mr.. Orme
says that the suit should be abated, be-
cause two years ago he was granted an
absolute divorce in the state of Mary
land from the plaintiff
The answer also sets up defense to
the merits of the bill and asks that the
custody of the children be awarded him.
In 1912. an order was taken in the abb
sence of Mr.. Orme requiring the pay
maintenance of herself and children
Upon motion of Mr.. Orme, Justice STAFF
ford recently reduced the amount to
$50. providing for the support of the
children only
Attorneys Hawken e. HayeIl and
George Taggart appear for Mr. Orme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18

Cole. Sam De Nedry. Joe NJ. johnson.
as A. Bynum and Benjamin E. Har-
! rison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18

Synthetic milk is being produced from
peanuts by European chemists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
BANKS MUST REDEEM MONEY.
Carranza Orders Mexican Institu
tons to Increase Reserves.

MEXICO CITY, September lS.-Gen.
Carranza has issued a decree regulat-
ing banks and the issue of bank notes.
The decree provides that banks shall
increase their reserves until they are
sufficient to cover all paper money
already issued. Gen. Carranza will APP
point bank examiners, and If banks do
not comply with the decree they must
liauidate and dissolve. The decree also
takes away the monopoly of issuing
bank bills from banks, as the govern
ment is preparing to open a bank for
the issuance of this form of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18

Academy to Oklahoma.
Assistant Paymaster r. c. Reed, from
Marietta to Hannibal.
Chief Machinist c. A. Rowe, from
works Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pany, Quincy, Mass. to Virginia.
Chief Machinist F. r. King, to Wy
oming.
Chief Machinist A. A. Gathemann.
from navy yard. Boston. to Kearsarge.
Chief Machinist H. E. Fish. from
Kearsarge to works of Fore River Ship
building Corporation, Quincy. Mass.
Machinist B. NJ. Proctor. from Viz
ginia to Utah.
Chief Machinist Carl Johanson, from
Utah to navy yard, New York.
Chief Machinist F. w. Teepe. from
Wyoming to navy yard. Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
Pinchots' Political Paths Part.

NEW YORK, September 1S.-Amos
and Clifford Pinchot, both members of
the progressive party, have divided
their political allegiance in the forth
coming presidential campaign. Clifford
Pinchot announced last week that his
choice for the presidency was Charles
F. Hughes. the republican nominee.
His brother Amos has declared in a let
Ter to Samuel Seabury, democratic can
didate for governor. that he will sup
port him and President Wilson, char
acteriZing both men as the real ex-
ponents of progressivism."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today to
the following:
Estate of George f. Lemon. to repair
private office and garage. at 1874 Mas
avenue northwest; estimated
cost, $50.
Gen. James A. Buchanan, to repair
store at 122s Connecticut avenue north
west: estimated cost, $500.
Frank Scagnelli. to repair building at
zoos 18th street northwest; estimated
cost, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
Committee to Announce Prize Lawns

At the october meeting Of the Column
bia Heights Citizens Association the
committee on lawns and parks will an
nounce its decision in regard to the
prize lawns in the territory represents
Cd in the association. DR. Seneca r.
Balm. chairman of the committee, an
nounced that Friday was spent in ir.
specting lawns. and that the last of the
inspections is to be made during this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
nr. w. H. Davis Assumes Duties.

DR.. William H. Davis has assumed the
duties of chief statistician for vital sta
tistics in the census bureau. He is a
ative of Massachusetts. where he was
born in 1871. He came to Washington
from Boston. where he was vital statis-
tician of the Boston health department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-18
Rear Admiral Fletcher on New Duty

Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher. for
mer commander of the Atlantic feet, to-
day began his duties in this city as a
member of the general board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-20
TENNIS MATCHES
 AGAIN POSTPONED Postponed Matches Will Be Played This Afternoon if
 Weather Permits

Play in the eighth annual cotton states
 tennis tournament now in progress at the
 Country club was postponed again yes terday afternoon on account of the con tinuous rain that fell during the morning hours. Chairman Lee Allen Brooks of
 the tennis committee stated last night
 that every effort would be made to play the matches this afternoon, but if rain interfered again play would be Tapped
 over to Saturday.
 The clay courts were in poor condition
 and play was impossible It Is possible that if the courts are not dried before this afternoon gasoline will be used. With no further rain, it Is the general opinion that the matches can be played this aft ernoon.
 The tourney is due to close tomorrow, but 1t is almost a certainty that the finals cannot be reached. The semi-finals are scheduled today, but all of the matches of the first round have not been run off as yet. Only four matches in the singles have been played, while only one double match has been played Little interest is being manifested in the tourney to date, owing to the con- tinuous rains of late. The small entry list may allow the tourney to run off in time provided no further rain interferes. The matches scheduled for this after noon at 3 o'clock are as follows: Marsh vs Warren, Jones vs. Whitaker, Simpson vs. Mudd, H. Smith vs. Brooks, Jacobs vs. Salmon.
 Doubles: Drennen and Lange vs. Brooks and Bartlett, P. Smith and Whitaker vs Warren and Crawford. Adams and Sal mon vs. Roberts and H. Smith, c. Blake and o. Blake vs Wills and Peterson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-20
[RASK WINNER OF . TR0TT|NG CLASSIC Bargain Day Held With Six Events on Programme.
 Surprise Occurs

Cleveland, O., July 19-Today was bar ain day at the North Randall Grand Cir . uit races with six events on the pro- ramme Walter Cox rode to his first b16 victory with Mabel Trask in the first g trotting classic of the 1916 Grand Cir |uit, the Ohio.
 St. Frisco, driven by Frank Jones of lemphis, won the opening heat, setting a ew record for the Ohio stake by going he full distance in 2:0414 But in the next wo miles Mabel Trask's speed was too huch for even a trotter of St. Frisco s bility.
 In the unfinished North Randall 3-year- Id trotting sweepstakes, Expressive Lou on the deciding heat easily.
 Tn the second unfinished race The eaver won the 2:o5 pace in straight eats. The Beaver paid s14 to g in the putuels.
 Bondalin, which last season was the hampton 3-year-old pacer of the Pacific past, came to the front in the 2:09 pace. lis victory was one of the big upsets the meeting and he paid $13S.70 to g hen he won the second
 Gilbert Patch won the 2:15 pace.
 The 2:11 trot was won by Billy Durfee' 8 speranza, another long shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-20
MT. and Mrs. H. c. Rich. 4els Hunts vile avenue.

Miss Lenora Batste entertained at a spend-the-day party today at her home on Fifth avenue. The morning was spent in various games and at the noon hour a splendid dinner was served. The table was ,prettily arranged for the occasion and the central decoration large crystal vase of cut flowers and ferns. Those included in this hospitality were Miss Evelyn Fowler, Miss Cornelia Hopkins, Miss Elizabeth Tarryman of Birmingham and Miss verno Laird of Bessemer.
 The home of Miss Blanche Croker was the scene of pretty hospitality last night when she entertained number of friends in celebration of her eleventh birthday. Various games and contests were enjoyed and later in the evenira the guests were ushered into the dining room, which was artistically arranged and here delicious ice course was served. A lace piece covered the table and at. one end the birthday cake. with it's Il burning candles, added to the en- joyment of those present. who were: Miss Nellie and Miss Lorraine Rich Miss Kathleen Perkins, Miss Irma Ware. Miss Rheba Lawrence, Miss Odessa .iired, Miss Margaret Ruth Croker. Lillia Mary and Louise Croker, Miss Hazel Houston, Miss Lv..se Perkins. Miss Myrtle Size more. Miss Selma Lyons, Edward Size more. Frank and Joe Perkins, J. w. Alfred. Jack Ware. Willie Britfian and Harry Ware.
 The women of the First Baptist church will serve lunches Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the vacant. store on Nine teenth street between Second and Third avenues. formerly occupied, by Hodge and at this time hot bread. rolls and cake will be on sale
 Miss Mary Reynolds has, returned from Florence. where she hsS been studying at the Florence Normal fschool.
 Miss Adele Schwabacaaer is able to be out after recent illness at her home on Sixth avenue.
 Mrs. Gerdner F. Goodwin and little son will leave in aArew days for Mis- souri, where they vA11 visit relatives Mrs. Percy Benton has returned from a visit to relatives in Tullahoma, Tenn < Mrs. Clark McCpvmack of Maxine Mines Is the guest of if1er sister, Mrs. A. s. Fitzpatrick, on Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-20
Tanks Split With Brown

New York, July 19.-Despite the loss |of another player, Outfelder Hugh High. who wrenched an ankle in the second game, New York retained it's lead by twice defeating St. Louis to- day, to 0 and to 4. In the first game Russell shut out St. Louis with four hits, while the Yankees pounded Koob hard.
 In the second game New York hit Hamilton hard. while the sun appeared to bother the St. Louis fielders. Fisher was shaky and was taken out in the seventh inning with the bases full and
 none out. With Mogridge pitching, two runs were scored on infield outs Shawkey then relieved Mogridge and 1 filled the bases again by hitting Hart ley and walking Sister, but retired Pratt.
 Manager Jones of St. Louis and Cald- well of New York were put off the
 field by Umpire Dineen in the second game. Scores:
 First game: R. H. E.. St. Louis ......... 1000 900 ooo--o 1 New York .002 003 00*-5 10 0 Batteries. Koob, Fincher and Hartley;
 Russell and Nunamaker. Second game: R. H. E. ] St. Louis .010 001 200-4 g 1 New York .011 030 0Os--5 2 Batteries: Hamilton and Severeid;
 Fischer. Mogridge. Shawkey and Nuna- maker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-20
NEWMAN VICTORIOUS OVER ROMANS AGAIN
LaGrange Takes the Third Straight From Anniston.
 Griffin Wins
GRIFFIN ENDS SEASON
 WITH EASY VICTORY

Griffin. July 1s.-(Special) )-Griffin ended the local season by taking three straights from Talladega. Robertson held the visitors to three hits in the last game and Griffin won, to ?. He was master of the situation at all times The entire Griffin team hit well, Wells lead ing Pope made a sensational catch of Gooch's fly in the ninth, making a run ming shoestring pick up. The Griffin team played the best ball that it has played for several weeks. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-20
HOMER WINS
 OVER LEAGUE LEADERS

Newman, July 19.-(Special.) )-Terry broke up today's game in the eleventh inning with home run over the right field fence. Watkins, pitching for New nan, was steady at all times and all lowed the visitors only, seven hits. The feature of the game was the pitching of Watkins and Weston and the hitting of Terry and Davis. both of whom got home runs, and the'hitting of Weston, who got three hits. out of four times m ROx score. -----.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-20
Pittsburg Postmaster Loses Out

Washington. July 19.-Postoffice depart ment officials admitted today that Dr. George w. McNeil postmaster at Pitts burg. had been dismissed from the serv- ice for failure to cooperate with the de- partment. They said Dr. McNeill re- fused to carry out instructions given in connection with a reorganization designed to increase the efficiency of the office. Alexander S. Guffey. acting postmaster. was nominNyed later by President Wilson to succeed Dr. McNell.