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the mandate granted to Great Brf-
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brilliant men and q member Of 4
leading Jewish family. The son Of
. Liverpool banker. he was edu-
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he took first honors. Beginning
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him ! privy councillorShip. IN
1900 he secured . seat in the cabi-
net a chancellor Of the Duchy Of
Lancaster, and then becsme post-
master general. . post ID which he
carried out many important re-
forms. He has also been p-esident
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waist line, each Use
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Wcmen's -batiste ''Ted-
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The Washington times., 1920-08-06
WIFE DISCOVERS $500
IN FINDING HORSESHOE

LITTLE FALLS. N Y, Aug. Ga
Little Falls man went to New York
to buy a secondhand automobile. He
found one that suited him very well
and paid cash for it, He had his wife
with him, and they started home by
the broad highways. AS they were
coming into the Mohawk Valley the
wife saw a horseshoe lying in the
road and demanded that it be picked
up for good luck.
After a brief argument as to super
stitlons and such things, the husband
returned TO the horseshoe and brought
it back to the car.
Now where'l we put it to insure
the most good luck?' he demanded.
Under the back seat! she said.
He raised the back seat and tossed
the horseshoe under 1t. AS he did
so he discovered a bill fold, which he
picked up and tossed to his wife, re-
marking:
well, there's your good luck"
She opened II and found in the little
old money carrier $500 in currency.
II told you So" she said. Horse
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
Lnuasion of Poland
First Moue in Red
Conquest of World

an immediate conference with Pre-
mier Millerand of France. The time
and place have not yet been an
nounced.
The Soviet war office communique
today showed that the Russian army
Is drawing closer to Warsaw on two
sides. The Bug River, where military
experts expected the Poles TO make a
stand. has been crossed by the Rus
slams at several places. The Reds are
approaching Sedlce, only 50 miles
east of the Polish capital. Berlin re-
ports that the Poles, assisted by
French soldiers, are getting Warsaw
ready to Withstand a siege. Accord
ing to a Russian wireless dispatch,
picked up at Berlin, the Russians
planned to be in Warsaw before next
Monday. Already the Russians are
close TO the corridor" between War
saw and Dantzig, marked out by the
Paris peace conference.
This was the day upon which the
Polish armistice ENJOYS were TO re-
port at Minsk, il they were empow-
cred by the Polish government to
enter into peace negotiations with
the Russians. No word has come
through of such a meeting.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
WATER L|FE-SAV|NG
METHODS EXHIBITED
Red Cross Demonstration at
Walter Reed Pool Thrills
Crowd.

Continuing Its campaign to lessen
the number OF deaths by drowning In
the District OF Columbia. the Bureau
OF First Aid. Potomac division
American Red Cross. staged a demon
stration OF life-savlng methods In the
Res swimming pool At Walter heed
Hospital yesterday before an inter,
ested gallery OF patients, medical
corps men. reconstruction aides ana
officers.
George X. Dickson, president OF the
Independent life-savins corps and fed
Cross life-saving examiner Tor the
Southern district. assisted by MISS
Bertha Smith, OF the washington
Canoe Club and champion fancy diver
of the District; her sister. kihan'
and Il. b. Webb, swimming instructor
for the army. himself Red cross
life-saver, took part In the program.
which was so realistic that IL thriiied
many OF the spectators.
Miss Lillian Smith, fully dressed
while walking on the coping sur
rounding the pool. accidentally trip
ped over a life line and fell In the
water. Dickson Immediately went IN
after her, and her struggles In the
ensuing rescue brought the cro"d u
its feet by their realism.
Miss Bertha Smith gave an exhibi-
ton of fancy diving for the benent
OF the veterans after demonstrstins
the manner in which strangle holds
and death grips can be broken, as wen
as the various carries" in bringing
the victim TO shore. She was aided
by Dickson in these tests.
The Red Cross has arranged to pre-
sent a monster life-savinE CONTEST al
the Tidal Basin on september H. In
which the leading life savers or the
country Will compete for special med
ais provided by the great RELIEF or
ganization. Gordon Leech, In charge
of the Basin. and dickson. represent
ing the independent life-saving corps
are cooperating with the Red Cross
to make the affair the leading event
OF its kind in the United States THIS
summer. Many merchants are do
mating prizes.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
PONZI SAYS HE'LL START
new $2OO,OOO,OOO FIRM

BOSTON, Mass. Aug. 6.-Almost all
excitement evaporated yesterday from
the vicinity of the Offices of the Sc
curities Exchange Company. at II
School street. The smallest crowd
which had yet assembled during the
run was present. Everybody who
had a note and wanted II redeemed
had no difficulty in getting satisfac-
ton.
Charles Ponzi himself was absent
from his offices for most of the day
Ponzi said that he was in confer
ence with capitalists in regard to
new company. vastly greater in scope
than the present Securities Exchange
Company.
VAST NEW COMPANY.
The new company. 1t was said.
would have a capital OF S2OO.O0O,OOO
With Ponzi in the conference were
John p. Caswell, vice president OF
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
MANY Jobs VACANT
IN FEDERAL EMPLOY
Civil Service Commission An
nounces Openings for Govt.
Positions Almost Daily.

The Civil Service Commission states
that. notwithstanding the fact that the
force is steadily reduc-
ing, vacancies are constantly occur
ring and examinations are announced
almost daily.
Examinations have been announced
for the position OF assistant plant
pathologist in sugar-plant inVestiga'
tions. to fill vacancies In the Bureau
of Plant Industry. Department OF Ag-
riculture, at salaries from 5000 to
s22 $50 a year: for paleontologist in
the Geological Survey. at N,SOO to
s., 400; captain of the fire department.
81 800 to s., 900, and lieutenant OF fire
at 81 500 TO S1.SOO year.
in the Ordnance Department at large:
for architectural and structural steel
at 81 $50 to 81 500 year
in the Lighthouse Service: and for
travelling auditor and resident auditor
under the Bureau of Internal Revenue
at 81 500 to $4,000 a year.
1t is stated that all OF the positions
named the salaries of which do not
exceed $500 a year, will also pay the
increase Of $50 a month granted by
Congress.
Applicants will be rated upon their
education and experience. and certain
other evidence required by the Civil
Service Commission.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained at the office
of the commission, 1874 + street
The Washington times., 1920-08-06

the public expects, and that Il would
- "a . DFoat- t-skaFiAs S4sia
"a Socialist friend OF PonIfs erea,
tied with having made slVo,ooo
through Ponsi. is quoted In the SANE
story with saying, "Ponri has so'veo
the capitalist world game. They are
trembling already at what he 10 50
ing to do for the common man. LOT ~
will share In tho great day at manu-
His heart 10 with the people; all ne
is doing 10 for them
There has been q great deal OF
mystery and uncertainty as 10 .hs
relations between the co-operstise
Union In Russia and the Soviet. the
two being counted ss being antssoh-
istic and later seeming 10 DO IN
cord. The United States ana some oi
the allied governments have Tor some
time fully realised that Lenine was
sndeavorins to spread his doctrines
through trade channels. freeueh'
references running back many months
have been made by Lenine and other
Soviet leaders to their purpose 10
take the banking business, trade ana
commerce out OF the hands OF eapi-
talists.
MAY BE PROPAGANDA.
The amount OF money spent py
Germany In the United States Tor
propaganda purposes Is variousiy es-
timated from $50. 900. 900 to $500, ooo'-
900. II PonIi's scheme represents the
KIND Of propaganda Lenine wants the
expenditures by the Soviet government
OF the number OF millions necessary
to make good Ponzrs SO per cent
dividend promises and to establish his
credit and popularity. would not be
excessive for the accomplishment OF
the purpose desired.
III by confounding those suspicio =
Of fraud, through meeting every obii-
gation undertaken. PonIi should so
establish his credit among the people
OF the United States having small saw
ings as to induce them in large num-
bers to withdraw from savings insti-
tutions and to intrust their money to
him for the new enterprise which ne
claims to contemplate. much that Le-
nine is striving for would be accom-
pIished."
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
Cat Blocks Trolley,
Then Escapes While
Awed Passengers Wait

BALTIMORE. Aug. GA cat held
up a John street car for Ave min
utes Tuesday night. Just as the
car was starting after making
corner stop. the motorman saw
cat disappear under the car. He
stopped the car with a jerk that
brought the passengers to their
feet
When he jumped to the ground
and began to peer under the car
the passengers followed and
crowd collected. The motorman re-
fused to start the car with a cat
In the works and the cat could not
be dislodged by yells, switchbar or
honeyed words Finally he gave II
up and started the car and, while
the passengers wondered what
would happen, a gray streak Hash
cd out between the wheels.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
bE[|EVELEN|N
'BACK0FPONz|
Theory Is Advanced That Get
Rich-Quick Promoter Has
} Aid OF Soviet.

Inquiry into tho financial dealings
or Charles Ponzi. the get-rich-Quick
financial wizard of Boston. has evolv-
cd . theory that the foreign relations
OF the postal manipulator may be
linked with the operations OF the L,e-
nin-Trotzsky regime.
. Lenin has long claimed that the har-
mony of the world was jeopardized
by vast financial rings and that the
crippling OF these so-caiied money
trusts In the large cities 10 the eco
nomic weapon that will force univer-
sal peace.
NAY HAVE LENIN BACKING.
Government agents are now work
Ing upon the thought that Lenin has
picked the Boston nnancier TO demon
strate his theory. The vast extent Of
the dealings Ponzi had with small in
vestors has been manifest by the
large sums he has paid out since the
searchlight was turned on his meth
DDS. This money has come largely
from small depositors and has seri-
ously affected some banking institu.
tions.
IN reasoning out the theory that
Ponzfs scheme may be connected
with Soviet propaganda, it's author
points to Ponzi's declaration that he
contemplates an enterprise of world
wide proportion to which his present
operations are but preliminary to es-
tablish good will and inspire public
confidence. and continues:
On August 4 Ponzi Is quoted as
outlining his next step as a venture
calling for 100000. 900 organization.
perhaps 5000 900. 900. with Boston as
the center of his gigantic undertake
Ing. which would indicate the conduct
OF worldwide chain of banks, con-
solidated activities dealing in all es-
sentials, a huge import and export
business having control over steam
ship lines plying every sea.
He is quoted as saying that this
enterprise will develop sooner than
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
NAVY NEAR AGREEMENT
WITH OIL OPERATORS

The controversy between the navy
and the oil operators has been nearly
adjusted. Secretary Daniels announc-
ed today. He stated that he expected
within a few days to be able to make
a statement that the navy and the oil
operators have reached an agreement
whereby the Pacific fleet will be as
sured Of adequate oil supplies from
the California fields.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
CHECK IN COUPON SALES
FORECAST BY P. 0. DEPT.

The making of fortunes by dealing
In international reply coupons prom
ises to be retarded, according to a
statement from the Postoffice Depart
ment today.
Czec ho- -Slovakia has suspended the
issuance of reply coupons, the depart
ment announces. Germany has de-
creased the selling price of reply
coupons from 8 marks to 3 marks.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
By EARLE &. REEVES.
International News Service.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-Russias conquest
of Poland is growing swiftly into
world problem. it was admitted oy
officials Of the British foreign onice
yesterday.
Since the Bologne conference II has
been impossible for the British gov
ernment to communicate with GeorS &c
Tchitcherin, the Soviet foreign min
lister, and belief was expressed today
in official circles that the faction
headed by Leon Trotsky, the Soviet
war minister, has obtained the upper
hand in the inner councils of Moscow
and is pressing successfully for "a
world conquest for communist ideals.
BRITISH WAR SOVIET.
With the Russian army still smash
ing it's way through Poland and draw
ing nearer hourly to Warsaw, the
British foreign Office officially stated
to the, international News Service to-
day, that if armistice negotiations be-
tween Poland and Russia are delayed
a few days longer, it will result in the
abrupt expulsion Of the Bolshevik
trade mission headed by NJ. Krassin.
This is a direct threat to the Soviet
government at Moscow. The sum and
substance Of 1t is that Russia must
agree to make liberal peace with
Poland at once and withdraw her
army from Polish soil or the economic
blockade now existing against Russia
will be drastically tightened.
Aside from the gigantic military
operations now in progress in the
Russo Polish theater of war. the most
important development today was the
revelations of the foreign office con-
cerning political relations with Mos
COW.
PROTEST TRUCE DELAY.
The British cabinet has authorized
Earl Curzon. the British foreign Sec
retary, to send strong note to MOS
COW protesting against further delay
In the armistice proceedings. Russia
IA warned that a continuance OF her
present attitude will result in cancel
iation of plans for the proposed gen
eral peace conference and the insti-
tutinR Of measures by the allies for
the protection of Polish independence.
I'D until the Boulogne conference
the British government was able to
communicate daily with NJ. Tchitchern
regarding trade matters and prison
ers. But since the BouloEne confer
cncf 1t has not been possible to obtain
a word from the Soviet foreign minis
tor on any subject.
1t Is this strange silence OF NJ.
Tchitchern which led to the conclu-
sion on the part OF the foreign office
officials that the Trotzky faction had
gained domination.
Russia, according to a dispatch
from Helsingfors to the Daily Ex-
press. has broken of negotiations
with Finland, the Russian ENJOYS say
ing they can get along without a Fin.
nish commercial agreement.
The seriousness Of the European
situation is emphasized by the actlvi-
ties in both London and Paris. Pre-
mier Lloyd George has arranged for
The Washington times., 1920-08-06

the Bolivian Wood Company, of New
York; Robert John, also OF New York,
and said TO be connected with large
interests. and Joseph r. Herman VINO
was said to have been once associated
with Cecil Rhodes, and is now inter-
ested in the Commonwealth Trading
and Securities Corporation or west
Forty-third street, New York.
Ponzi emerged from the conference
at the Copley Plaza all smiles as
usual and said that the new corpora
ton would be started on Monday ana
that IL would be known as the Charles
Ponzi Company. Briefly II is TO start
"a string OF banks" an export busi-
ness, with steamship lines and other
business, and the acquiring or control
OF Industries. Headquarters Will be
In the same offices he now Is using
He could not announce whether New
York men will be in as partners, but
intimated that this conference, which
is the third which he has had win
these parties Is not the last. He VIII
make a complete statement not later
than tomorrow.
DAYS RUN s18s-883.
The New York men later said that
the meeting was progressing favor-
ably, that further conferences viii be
held and that the plan probably VIII
go through. PonZi's office announced
that the result OF the days run had
been the payment of about 400 notes
apgregating S16S,993. and the largest
note was for $4,000, which had been
held by a bank.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06

JOHN PEsEK, wrestler and strong man Of Nebraska,
photographed loaded Ave passenger touring car
passed over his body The photograph was made IN
San Francisco Pesek permitted the loaded car to pass
over his body several times TO demonstrate his great
strength
The Washington times., 1920-08-06

Tunis has suspended their sale.
The department stated that new in
ternational money order rates. an
nounced some days ago, will be made
effective August Is, and that post
masters will be held personally re-
sponsible after that date for losses in
CURED through failure to exchange at
the new rate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-12
CENTRAL
REV.. M. DODD
Carrollton Pastor Invited
To Accept Pulpit
Here

At meeting of the pulpit commit
of the Central Baptist church last
Sunday, Rev. Jesse NJ. Dodd, of Car
rollton, was unanimously called to
the pastorate of this church. 1t will
he recalled that DIR. Dodd filled the
lp;t in September, and greatly
PLEASED his hearers.
DR.. Dodd has been pastor of the
Baptist church in CarroIlton Tor the
past eleven years, and during his
residence in that city has endeared
himself not only to the members of
his own congregation but to all 9th
er denominations as WELL Of a
charming personality and earnestness
of manner, combined with scholar
" education, DIR. Dodd has won
many adherents to his doctrine. He
is very great leader, and demon
strates a peculiar executive ability
of administration that accomplishes
great achievements for his church
1t is not certainly known at this
time whether or not DR.. Dodd will
accept the call, but it is earnestly
hoped by the pulpit committee and
the members of Central Baptist
church that he will look favorably
upon their call
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-12
Confessions ofaBridd
(Cop.F'gt 1920 bg The Muspa Enterprise ASocaio0

ed him down when she learned that
he was poor. And he says that a
girl proposed to him last minter"
Goodness graciousw / exclaimed.
Here was more romance than | had
dreamed of.
She was in the same office - he
told the girl it was only 'propinquity.
Imagine! Shewas furiousl Never
spoke to Ted afterward! But he tried
to be nice, of course"
"That is the complete record of
his romances? It's shorter than
most" observed.
"He says l ought not to regret the
length of his list because it will end
with me-whether | marry him or
notp
''Do you mean to say that you don't
intend to go to South America with
him?"
"Howca /? Mother and father
never will let me-"
"Elopew | said so abruptly that
Deb jumped.
"Ted never would propose such a
thingw she faltered.
Propose it yourselfW
Game, it's always easy for you
to suggest the most revolutionary
proiects-for others to carry out,
She said sweetly "But-I couldn't
invite Ted to elopeW
"My dear Deborah, Pm going to
set Ted to thinking"
mo you must not, you must
notp'
"Ted has offered you the honor
of wearing his name. At least
twenty-seven times. That is the
finest gift a man can make to girl,
isn'tA it,"
Deb nodded.
envy dear, I think Ted will ask
YOU to elope about three o'clock to-
morrow. And you'd better decide