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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
SPECIALDELIVERY
LETTERS WILL BE
DROPPEDATDOOR

Changes in handling special de-
livery letters will soon be made by
the Post Office Department in the
interest of all parties concerned.
Orders on the subject to be pro-
mulgated within a few days abol-
ish receipting for a special deliv-
cry letter, now necessary. A spe-
cial delivery boy will then be able
to drop the letter in letter box
at a residence if he finds no one
at home.
This step is taken, it is under
stood, to place the special deliv-
cry stamp in it's true status, mere
ly stamp to expedite delivery,
and not an insurance against loss.
1t is declared that many persons
are now under the impression that
a special delivery stamp insures
against loss of letter or contents
Money and other valuables. even
jewelry. at present are being sent
in special delivery letters under
the impression that this is a par
ticularly safe way to transmit
them AS matter of fact. postal
authorities say, such valuables
should always be sent by regis
tered letter or insured parcel post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
POPE OBLIGED TO ASK US,
FOR FUNDS, SAYS PAPER

BY the Associated Press
ROME, October 21-As a result of
the war. the chief source of the
Vatican's income. represented by
Bavaria, Austria. Belgium and
France, became SO impoverished that
Pope Benedict was obliged to ap-
peal to Spain. Latin America and
the United States, declares the Gior-
male d'Italia. in an article under the
caption of America the Papacy's
Hope"
The newspaper adds that when
Mgr Bonaventure Cerretti, un-
dersecretary of state at the Vatican.
went to America to attend the golden
jubilee of Cardinal Gibbons. Il re-
port was circulated that he had gone
with the object of negotiating loan
of $1.00O.0O0 for the holy see. In
reality. however, his object was to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
RECLASS|F|CAT|0N
BOARD IS DEFUNCT,
PALMER DECLARES
Ruling Hampers Commission
in Preparing Records for
Next Congress.

Attorney General Palmer has de-
cided that the reclassification COM
mission ceased to exist March IL last,
when the historic report on conditions
in the government service here. with
recommended changes. was made to
Congress.
AS a result the War and Justice de-
partments have refused to continue
sending information as to changes in
personnel to the reclassification head
quarters, located on the top floor of
census headquarters at p street ana
Missouri avenue.
This has precipiated a pretty gov
ernment dilemma. and to some extent
has hampered the work which the
HEADQUARTERS staff of the commission
is doing for Congress.
Secretary Baker Asked Ruling.
The decision of the Attorney General
was called forth by request of the
Secretary of War, who asked as to
the status of the commission. Pre-
yiously the controller of the Treasury
had decided that there was nothing
in the law creating the commission.
which necessarily made 1t cease to be
March II last
"A
chairman of the reclassihcatlon com
mission. took an appeal to the Attor-
ney General, as to the non-eXlstence
of the commission, and the appeal is
still pending Other departments of
the government. it is understood, con-
tinued to send in the lists of changes
every fifteen days.
Although the commission mas no
money, it is enabled to continue a
HEADQUARTERS staff of about twenty
persons, employees detailed from oe>ler
departments and being paid as en-
ployes Of their proper departments.
Bureaus Tire of Sending Data.
Not only would the departments
like to have their employees PACK IN
the fold, it is said, but many bureaus
would like TO cease sending in the
personnel changes. under the orig
inaI plans of the commission TO keep
such records current. Compiling the
changes twice a month for the com
mission consumes much valuable time
of several employees in each once.
The headquarters staH OF the com
mission, whether dead or ailVe, mas
been completing the invaluable tables
of statistics left by the commission.
These figures will be used by Chair-
man Lehlbach of the House commit
tee on reform in the civil service. VINO
is planning to push Redistribution at
the coming short session OF congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22

collect $1,000. 900 from the American
Catholics.
Mgr Cerretti. the newspaper
declares. appealed to the Knights of
Columbus. an organization having
nearly 100000 members, and which
could easily raise the fund required
The delegation of knights which
recently came to Rome IS said to
have offered Pope Benedict s250.00o.
promising the remainder, which, per-
haps. might even exceed s1,000,000
Besides" says the Journal. 'the
knights gave the Pope to understand
that if grave troubles should arise
in Italy he could find protection and
hospitality i'm America. After Rome
was occupied by Italian troops in
1870 a French vessel awaited the
orders of Pope Plus for a year at
Civita Vecchia. and the knights said
that in the event of new crisis
an American ship would take a SIM
liar position"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
PLATINUM CASE ARREST.
Florence Weller Questioned by
Chief Flynn in New York.

NEW YORK. October 22.--Fiorence
Weller. who. according to the federal
authorities. recently was indicted in
Naehville. Tenn. on a charge of con-
spiracy to dispose of Sl9,00o worth OF
platinum stolen from the Army
ordnance bureau, was arrested here
today by federal agents.
The woman was taken to Depart
ment of Justice headquarters and
questioned by Chief William ]. Flynn.
According to federal agents. thefts
of platinum from the War Depart
ment during the war totaled more
than 100000. The platinum later
was sold to jewellers in this and 9th er
cities.
1t is alleged that Florence Weller
was implicated in the theft of 16S
ounces Several men were said tc
have been indicted with her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
SIGN ARGENTINE TREATY.
Favored Nation Clause Omitted
From Travellers Agreement.

Secretary of State Colby. acting for
the United States. and Ambassad dor
LIE Breton for Argentina, today signed
a treaty between the two countries,
according to each reciprocal privi-
leges as relates to commercial trav-
elers.
The treaty, as signed today at the
State Department. is similar to the
commercial treaties that have been
negotiated with other Latin American
countries. except that the favored ma
ton clause was eliminated at Ar
gentina's request. and a clause pro-
hibiting liquor statesmen from the
two countries operating was inserted
also at Argentina's request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
MORE INDIAN SUMMER.
Weather Man Promises Another
Fine Day Tomorrow.

Continuance of Indian summer here
tomorrow was forecast by the wealth
er bureau today. Reports from other
sections of the country tell of hot
weather" records being broken for
this time of the year. but Washington
continued to enjoy balmy weather
here today
so degrees yesterday. and there SEEM
ed no likelihood that any October
record would be broken here. A tenn
pertaure of 80 degrees was recorded
here October 5. 1879. and October l.
1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
QUAKE SHOCKS RECORDED
Disturbance of Considerable Inten-
sity 1890 Miles Awav

An earth disturbance of consider
able intensity was reported on the
seismograph at Georgetown Univer-
sity today, beginning at 7:1s am. and
continuing Tor nearly an hour. 1t
was estimated that the shock was
4.300 miles from Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
MRS. KENYON CONVICTED,
SLAYER of DIR. Tetlow Found GUILTY
of Manslaughter.

NORWICH. Conn. October 22.-Mrs.
Mabel c.. Kenyon today was found
guilty of manslaughter in killing DR..
Herbert Tetlow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
Member Of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the for republication of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-22
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow; little
change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at pm today: Highest. S3, at
2 p.m today; lowest. 5S, at am. to-
day.
Full report on page 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-10
Grnrinc Edible Bamboo.

The tender sprouts OF the BAN boo
plant, according to a recent state
ment from the bureau Of plant in
dustry OF the department OF agricul-
ture. when prepared like asparagus,
is "a most delicious vegetable. AL
ready several bamboo plantations
are being operated on paying basis
in Georgia. and Louisiana. In ad-
dition 20 the edible sprouts, OF which
about / 600 are secured yearly from
each acre. the plantations sell much
OF the grown timber which is work
ed into barrel hoops. ladders, trel-
Uses. and similar articles-Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-10
G. O.P CANDIDATE
TALKS PLATITUDES
Makes No Mention of Good.
rich Measures. But Praises
Rule of Ancients.

Special 20 The News Times
INDIANAPOLIS. Sept 9-Politi-
cal observers who have studied the
lengthy keynote address delivered
BY Warren IT. MCCrav, the repubI-
car Rubernatorial nominee al Craw-
fordsville. feel that he lodged the
supreme issue in Indiana. the Good
rich tax law-and occupied his time
instead with platitudcs relative 90
the republican national administra-
lions of a quarter and half century
ago. The fact that Mercy did not
mention taxation came as "a distinct
surprise 90 Uany ~ his friends. who
had expected him 90 accept the
challenge made by Carlton i. Nc
CullOch. the democratic candidate
for governor. that the present law
be- repealed.
Satisfied With Tax Law.
T. is now taken for granted. aC-
cording 20 opinions expressed here.
that McCray Is satisfied with the
law as patched up BY the recent
special session Of the legislature and
VIII continue 90 avoid. if possible.
any discussion Of this issue through
out the campaign The fact that the
nominee overlooked an opportunity
10 explain or elaborate on the rea-
IONS that promoted the republican
legislature 20 fail 20 redeem their
platform pledge 20 promptly re-
store the control Of bond issues and
tax levies 20 local units is taken 20
mean here that he is working in
perfect harmony with the state adj
ministration crowd that has been
accused OF seeking 10 perpetuate ar
hitary powers in the hands OF the
state board Of tax commissioners.
Aside from his dodge on the tax
question MCCray's address was re-
markabIe for other notable omis-
sions. among them being
/ Failure 20 mention the admin
istration Of Gov. Goodrich.
2 Failure 20 mention any or the
measures. except the teachers sal
airy bill, passed by the recent special
session OF the legislature.
NcCray made another startling
statement. however. that Jared
some OF his well-wishing friends.
when ne pledged himself 90 carry
cut the policy Of the state highway
commission. In view Of the fact
that this Goodrich board has been
in power for several years and has
not yet succeeded IN doing any no.
tiCea bic constructive work aside
from the expenditure or huge sums
Of money, his flat declaration on the
good roads failed 10 cause any en-
thusiasm.
1t was gathered from the tenure
Of his remarks that he proposed 10
retain the board as now constituted,
although 90 has been one Of the
chief avenues used by the Goodrich
administration 10 work politics. The
commission has just experienced a
serious political shake-up which re-
suited In the release Of an efficient
head engineer and the retention OF a
politician at the head of the organ
izatiOn.
starts "Pussy-fOOt' Campaign.
II Is believed here that McCray
really has inaugurated a pussy
foot campaign in the hope that he
may publicly dodge the onus at
tached 90 Goodrich. although it is
a well known fact that he has been
working in close connection with the
governor and Sen. Watson ever since
the republican state convention
Persons who have watched the
trend OF g. o. p, affairs declare 70
will be impossible for McCray 10 re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-10
oil Main To Cross Channel.

A great concrete oil main is pro-
posed across the English channel at
Havre. which il is hoped will satisfy
the demand OF Paris without bur
dening the usual transportation fac
iities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-10
McCulIOch Takes Lend.

Republican, who are not watming
up 20 their party leadership ad-
vanCed the opinion following Nc
Crays keyn Ote address that Dr.. Nc
CulloCh. by launching his campaign
earlier, has placed the g. o. p state
ticket on the defensive. McCulloch
already has taken a stand for a
broadened department OF agricul-
ture showing an intimate knowledge
Of farmers problems, he advocates
the retention Of automobile license
fees In the county from which they
originate and he is urging the total
divorce Of politics from the state
highway commission together with
an advanced system OF good roads.
McCUlloch's stand for the advance
ment Of educational institutions has
also struck a responsive chord. a
question on which McCray failed TO
offer any constructive arguments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-10

pudiate Goodrich for every voter I'm
che state Isl COguizant Of the fact
that be allowed the governor 10
name his land-plcked state chair
man. r ~ Wasmuth. as manager
~ The present state campaign. and
that the republican platform endOr-
SEES GoOdrich's administration.
il l9 pointed out that Wasmuth.
now debating the republican cam
paign policies. IS the same man who
issued statements last winter prais-
.ug the tax law ard who worked
with the legislators 20 prevent en-
ascuiatio of the taxation measure
To- an extent that the power Of
the SKATE board would be 5eopar-
died
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

grandson. Herman Spencer. have left for their new siIome in Utah.
 T.. 4. Hoxie has d new touring car
 adr and-Nrs Eraest Manning and family, of Waterbury. are visiting Mir. Manuinf:'ss rsat.lers Mrs. Hattie Manning.
 Mrs. Bsteiln Lyman has returned to Columbia after spendiEg fey days with 4Ir. and Mrs. F. \. Taylor. and attend- ing the graduating exercises at Wiili- mantle High school. Ralph Taylor be- ing one of the gradua tes-
 Miss Ethel RAandali. of Goshen, Is vis. iting at George BrigCs.
 Mrs Anna Abel and son, Edwin, of Norwich. are spending few weeks with Mrs Ida Abel
 A few from Lebanon attended Po- mcI ' grange at Franklin. Ju-ie 17th-
 Mrs. Lillian Browning entertained the Social Corner writers and their friends Wednesday, about l55 being present from Norwich. Willimantsc. Scotland. Bozrah. Jewett City. Franklin and Lebanon number from this place attended tha Robinson reunion at the home Of Clifford Robinson. in Franklin. Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

ciative audience The following numbers were given: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Lamont, Ruth BIaisdell Petite Tinke- noise, Shepherds Evening Song, Lamont, Margaret Unger; Up the Mountain tmarch) Browning. Paul Chagnon; Mother, May I Go Out to Swim? Lamont, Camille Morin; Caprice Bohemian, Li- berre, May Turner; Silver Stars, duet, Bohm. Alice Chapel, Dorothy Chapman; The Return of Robin Redbreast, Bill, Alice Chapel; reading, The Polish Boy, Miss. Nettie Gridley; Dance of the Moon birds Stastny, Rosilda Lousgnon In the Cloister,> op. 345, Lange, Alice Bugbee :; Romance (for left hand alone) SpindleT, Roland Chagnon Gavotte Piquant, Pierson, Alice Chapel; Twittering Birds, Coerne, Camille Morin.; Il Trovatore. Verdi-Dorne, Dorothy Chapman; Honey Bell Valse, duet, Streaboy, Rosilda Louis gnon, Paul Chagnon; Meditation Morri- son, Rosilda Louisgnon; May Bells Ring ing. Liewert, Myrtlene Gesner; reading. Nora and the Twins. Miss Gridley Valse Arabesque, Lack, Maude Blaisdell; Fra Diavolo, op. G., duet, Auber, Alice Bug man, Offenbach, Myrtlene Gesner'; Ti-
 tania, W'ely. Maude Blaisdell Shepherds All and Maidens Fair. Nevin, May Tur- special course in music at Connecticut college for the past four years. The work of her pupils won praise for the teacher.
 The rectations of Miss Gridley, as al 1 ways, were well received.
 o A. J., Huggard is on business trip to 1 New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
MlNTVILLE

Mrs. Charles Chapel and children, Jus tine and Lloyd, left Wednesday for New Haven to spend a week with MT. and Mrs. James Armstrong.
 After a stay of several months with Mrs. Martin Brainerd, Mrs. Annie Hooper returned Thursday to her home in Port land, Me.
 Edna, the year old daughter of MT. and Mrs Robert Patton, underwent a minor operation last week at her home and is recovering.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Union Baptist church was entertained Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Blaisden. There was a good attendance of members and friends and sewing for the sick was continued Mrs. BlaisdeH. assisted by Miss Naude Blaisdell, served cake and punch.
 Residents on the back road. who have had their houses wired some time since are anticipating electric light service soon. as poles are being set and the wires strung.
 Miss Maude Bennett left Monday for a ! week vacation in the White mountains Miss Dorothy Church has been enter ! taining Miss Helen O'Rourke of Norwich | this week.
 i Out Of town teachers in Palmer Me morial school have returned to their l homes. Prlnclpal Miss Marian Edwards 1 to North Brookfeld, Mass, Miss Florence Olin to Mansfield Center and Miss Edna I Spencer to Higganum.
 The public school closed last week. with the exception of the room taught by l Miss Loretta Shehan of Massapeag, who ! will teach the remainder Of the month to make up time lost through illness in
 the spring.
 Moses Chapman has returned from a | visit in East Lyme with his daughter 1 Mrs Cora Hanney.
 Numbers of New York Hebrews are
 arriving every day and going out on the farms to board through the summer
 The perfect attendance report for June
 of Grade ], Mrs. Frederick Church
 teacher, follows: Theodore Allen, Dora Bonville, Earle Conan, Edward Curtin Clinton Daniels, Mary Eusapania, Mary
 Gerylenich, Eleanor Cough, Joseph Ie. Valley, Rowland Manville. Laquina Mai. prodn, Annie Molbroski, Elmer St. Ger
 main, Helen Titisky, Alfred Vronouska.
 Wednesday evening in Palmer Mernoria,
 hall the pupils of Miss Edith Huggard gave public piano recital to an appre.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

their home last week. Games and dancing were enjoyed. Cakes, punch, fruit and candy were. served. Those Iresent in cluded Theresa Hicke 7. Agnes Atwood, Jennie Glasbrenrer, Hope Comstock, Harry Foster Nicholas Delaney, Earle Atwood, Chester Comstock, Guy Joseph, Nicholas Doyle.
 After spending a month in Griswold, Mrs. Fanny Smith has returned to her home.
 Mrs. Clarence Avery of South Wind ham is the guest of her parents. Mir and Mrs Albert Avery.
 The Gesner, Mi fer and Hurlbut fami- lies served strawberry dinner on the lawn tthe Gesner- home Thursday at 6 o'clock which was much enjoyed.
 About sixty members of the Methodist Bible school joined the Sunday school parade in New London June 20th, being conveyed in the big Oakdale truck, bear ing the large banner inscribed Uncasyille
 Mrs. Laura Chapman and daughter Miss Mildred, attended the piano recita held in Palmer Memorial hall in Mont vile Wednesday evening. Mrs Chap mans granddaughter. Miss Dorothy Chapman, was one of the participants.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

her daughter, Mrs. NJ. D. Whitaker.
 Mrs. Anna Perry attended the Welch pupils reunion at the Nachaug school. in Willimantic, Wednesday afternoon and evening.
 MT. land Mrs. K. F. Bishop and MT and Mrs S. W. Throop spent the week end at Pleasant View, F. L
 Miss Bertha Perry, Miss Hattie Hew- itt, Miss Ellen Huntington. Miss Sophie Dolbeare. Mrs Emma Danie!son. Mrs. Henry Hewitt and Miss Mary Randall motored to Mantle, Sunday and attended church. Rev. Stephen Smith, a form CT pastor of the Congregational church in Lebanon, is now preaching in Man tic
 Miss Ella Peck of Hartford was the guest of her sister. Mrs. C. NJ Cieer from Saturday until Monday. Mir. and Mrs. Karl Bishop, Mrs. Rich ard Bishop. and son. Gordon, left on Thursday for Hartford where they were joined by Mrs. Bishops brother. Dr. John Sweet, and his wife. for a trip over the Mohawk Trail.
 Miss Margaret Twomey. of williman- tic. is visiting Mrs William Pultz. c. W. Seer and family and Miss Ella Peck spels Sunday in South Killingly i with Mrs. Geer's sister. Mrs. Neilan l Whitaker. Mrs. Geer's two nieces Eleanro and Bernice Whitaker returned
 home after spending month with Mrs I Geer.
 Mrs. E. P. Abel. with her two chii- dren, spent Sunday in South Windhan 1 with her mother. Mrs. Austin Wade 1 MT. and Mrs. Euclid Thayer and little ! son. are visiting Mir. Thayer's mother
 Mrs. Nellie Thayer. Mir. Thayer is jus l out of the hospital where he underwent
 an operation for appendicitis.
 Raymond Fsriins of Wiliimantic |. l visiting his grandparents. MT. and Mrs ] Charles Perkins.
 Mir and Mrs. W L. L. spenoer anS
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
EAST HADDAM

Mrs. Harriet Brooks was a recent guest of her son, F. J. Brooks. in Hadlyme.
 Mrs. Lee Hartman has been visiting in Essex with Mrs. Harry Powers.
 MT. and Mrs. Anton Peck have been spending a few days in New York.
 William P Rose has purchased fine young horse
 Moreau Stark and Miss Emily J. Stark of North Plain were recent callers at w. M. Gillette's.
 Inez Peck and Master Willard Peck of Burnside are visiting at the home of their uncle, w. J. Tracy.
 Mrs. Walter Gillette is passing a few days this week with relatives in New London 2
 pr. and Mrs. William L. soule of Brooklyn, N. Y, are guests of the lat ter's parents, MT and Mrs. Charles Smith. rf
 The Center school. Mrs. Hattie Gillette teacher, closed Saturday with an enjoy able picnic. About 50 were present. Many games were played Ice cream and cake were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
LEBANON

MT Custard, of willimantic, occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sun day
 Mis- Adelaide Hallen was in Hartford over the week end attending the wed- ding of friends.
 Mrs. Frank Kingsley entertained over the week end her brother and sister-in- law, Mir. and Mrs. Gilbert Lyman, of Ansonia, also her daughter, Mrs. Frank Perkins and two children, of Williman- tic.
 Mrs. H. M Pike has returned to her home, after spending some time with
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
ASHFORD

Steve Korarvices and daughter Louise. wers in Willimsnt.c one day last week.
 William Holdredge. of Mystic. had his Ford car stolen last week from his garage.
 Leola Poole who has been spending a few weeks in Wailingford returred home Saturday.
 Miss Inez Whsttin1ore of Providence, IS at the Oaks for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
IINCAsVILLE

The Womans Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ralph II. Melcer It was the annual meeting and the following officers were chosen President. Mrs. Ralph H. Melcer :; vice president, Mrs Hubert Dart; secre- -tary, Mrs. William Beckwitl; treasurer. Mrs. Mary Newton secretary of publica- tion and mite boxes, Mrs. Albert Avery. Nineteen members and nine children were present Mrs Melcer served refresh ments.
 The Jolly Dozen club was entertained by Misses Susan and Jeannette Home at
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

New Britsin.-At a meeting of the New Britain Liquor Dealers association t was, voted 10 disband the organization and or ganize a New Britain branch Of the Etasc organization opposed to national prohihi- ton
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

stamford.-About 15 tons Of tile e. serve food stores of the U. s. navy have arrived in Stamford. The food has heen purchased by the city. and it is o De placed on sale at the central fire station, the Stamford Advocate announces.