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Evening star., 1921-10-14
SWEEPING CHANGES
IN REGULAR ARMY

A partial If not complete reorgan-
ization of the Regular Army, resulting
in reallocation of commands through
out the country. probably will result
from steps taken today by Secretary
Weeks to assist further in the train
ing and instruction Of the National
Guard. organized reserves. reserve
officers training corps and other civil
ians at military training camps.
Special Bonrd Named - .
The Secretary today appointed a
board of officers consisting of Coils.
w. E. Welsh, Alfred A Starbird and
Stanley H. Ford and Lieut.. Col. ]. w.
Grissinger, all of the general staff,
and ordered it to recommend a plan
for such an organization and distri-
button Of the authorized strength Of
the Regular Army, as will enable 1t
to give the greatest assistance possi-
ble"' in the training and instruction
of all elements of the Army of the
United States.
The board was directed to investi-
gate thoroughly all existing facilities
available for training purposes. with
a view to their possible use under
new plans of training and organiza-
tion. In considering the question of
housing accommodations. the board
was directed to include among its rec
concentrations the most suitable of
existing areas for the field training of
all branches of the military establish
ment.
"very Important STEP"
The board is to be guided principally
by convenience of location of training
centers to federalized units of the
National Guard, organized reserves,
centers of population. as well as the
advantages in training facilities pos
sessed by the federal government in
land already owned.
Mai. Gen. Harbord, acting chief of
staff, made it clear to members OF the
board that their task was one of very
great Importance, especially in view
of the increased obligations imposed
by Congress upon the Regular Army
to assist in the training of all COM
ponents, of,rthe Army of the United
States as weH as civilians"
Evening star., 1921-10-14
100000 SAVED
IN NAVY YARD CUTS

Work cuts involving in the neigh
borhood of s2,0000o0 were made at
the Washington navy yard today at
the direction of the Navy Department.
The department., it was learned today.
has issued directions to the local yard
commandant to cease work on all sub
mersible torpedo tubes for battle
ships now sbutlding.
I About 500 men. it is understood. are
employed on this work at the WASH
ihgton navy yard, but the closedown
gagged in making these tubes. which
cost thousands of dollars apiece. SO
far has not necessitated any cut in
the yard force.
Mechanics Transferred.
The mechanics employed in the
shops engaged on this work were
transferred today to other shops in
the yard but it was said to be prob
able that if the department decides
to permanently abandon this con-
struction work. it will be necessary
to lay off large number of the men
engaged on it.
Just what the reason was for the
order which. it is understood. came
out of clear sky without warning,
could not be determined. but it is be-
lieved by those familiar with the
work that it is not an economy move.
In their minds. it marks rather a
change in naval construction in the
light of recent tests had by the Navy.
There are few battleships now on
the ways in shipyards in various
parts of the country for which the
local yard was building the tubes.
These tubes are placed on the bat
tleships and permit the discharge of
torpedoes under the surface of the
water The designs of the ships now
call for the placing of these tubes.
and, it was pointed out. this gives the
reason for the belief that it is not an
economy step.
Work Suddenly Halted.
The yard was engaged on the manu-
facture of a number of torpedo tubes
for the battleships, and was about to
begin work on others.
orders had been issued for the
manufacture of a number of torpedo
tubes after the German designs found
on the Frankfurt and the U-117.
These types are declared to be far
superior to the ones in use on the
United States ships. SO far SO that it
is understood that the German de-
sign had been adopted to a large
extent
1t is believed that the ordnance ex-
peFtS OF tne NNdNS nave IOunu IndC
torpedo tubes on battleships would be
of little or no use under modern sea
warfare conditions. and that a halt
has been, called to save the money
used in this construction if the tubes
would be of no use.
There are a number of orders pend
ing for tubes for the ships now build
ing, but these will be held up until
the department issues further orders
either to begin work or permanently
ltandon the underwater battleship
&brpedo tubes. If abandoned for bat
tleships these tubes cannot be used
Cor any other purpose than on subma-
zines as the torpedo boat destroyers
use deck tubes; which are of a diff
ferent design.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
EFFICIENCY STAFF
STUDIES D. c. WORK
Will Seek Better Methods of
Handling Business of City
Government.

The United States bureau of effici-
ency, having completed its revision
of salaries in the District government.
is now making a survey Of the mu-
nicipal departments. with a view to
suggesting improved methods of con-
,1ucting the city's business where
possible.
1t was learned today from a reli-
able source that the bureau does not
expect. however, to recommend any
drastic changes in the present meth
DDS In vogue in, running the various
departments of the District govern
ment.
Already Well Organized.
Il also 10 understood that the ef-
fetsncy EXPERTS Will not suggest the
shifting Of any important municipal
function from one department to an
other. This is taken as an indication
that the efficiency men found the
various activities of the municipality
well organised at present.
The main object of the federal bu-
ment heads. swhere, in the opinion iof
the experts. greater efficiency could
be obtained In the conduct of busi-
ness.
The bureau of efficiency does not
contemplate the writing of one gen.
eral report giving it's views on the
operating methods of the entire Dis
trict service. Instead. the agents of
the bureau will take up with District
officials individual recommendations
for improving conditions in certain
departments, as these recommenda-
tions are decided upon.
No suggestions have been made to
the Commissioners up to the present
time.
Motor Tags and Permits.
Tho issuance Of automobile tags and
permits to drive motor vehicles is one
municipal function which, it is felt in
some quarters, might be handled with
greater convenience to the public and
the city.
At present the traffic bureau. which
examines apple ants for permits. is To-
Gated on the fifth floor of the District
building. The license office, where the
tags and the permit cards are actually
issued is on the first floor.
Maj Gessford. soEle time ago. recog-
Eized the advisability of providing bet
ter facilities for the handling of these
permits and tags and, has been en-,
deavoring to improve this arrangement.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
LOST IN WOODS, NEARLY
STARVES FOR LACK OF
MATCH TO COOK FOOD

ATIkOKAN, October 14.-Dr.
Graham Chambers. Toronto ply
sician, rescued after being lost
for two weeks in the woods. al
most starved to death Tor lack of
a match.
DR.. Chambers arrived here last
night on a litter strapped to the
bow of a motor boat, weakened
from cold and hunger, He said
he had seen plenty of partridges.
and that he had not lacked for
ammunition. but refrained from
shooting any birds because he was
convinced he could not eat them
raw.
When found by two Indians. DR..
Chambers finally had shot a par
fridge, and was sitting under a
tree, trving-but vainly-to force
himself to eat the raw flesh.
His feet We're badly hlistercd
from tramping through the bush,
though he said he had not done
much trapping after the first
day, when ne realized he was lost
and was in danger of going fur
ther into the woods. He said one
of the airmen engaged in the
search for him had flown over the
spot where he was standing, but
that he was unable to attract the
flyers attention.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
RAIL WORKERS ASK
ROADS TO CONFER
Union Heads and Executives
of Companies in Session at
Chicago Hotels.
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, October 14.-Warren S.
hood of Locomotive Engineers. today
requested a conference with railroad
executives. in session here. on behalf
Of the six big railroad unions. which
lave voted to strike.
Officers of sixteen railroad unions
went into session shortly before noon
at one hotel. while more than 100
The railroad presidents notified Mr..
Stone by telephone that his letter
would be considered at their meet
Ing.
I Further Wage Reductions. 81
when the road executives, met ut
was understood they would vote TO
ask the United States Railroad La
Dor Board for further wage reduc-
tions, promising to pass all future
cuts along to the public in lower
freight and passenger rates.
The railroad crisis was rendered
more acute this morning when the
labor board handed down a decision
providing for the restoration of
piece work. The railroad presidents
were jubilant while union leaders
feared the effect on their men. more
than so per cent of whom have al
ready voted to strike rather than ac-
cept further wage reductions or rules
which they oppose.
The executives. among whom were a
score of the leading railroad officers
in the country. expected to conclude
their discussion in one day. taking
swift action on the wage and rate re-
ductions. The initiative in asking re-
ductions would be taken by the indi-
vidual roads. according to those at
tending the meeting, rather than by
the association.
Varying conditions in different parts
of the country would necessitate diff
ferent rates of wage reductions. they
said, although groups of roads in SIM
liar regions might act together. Ap-
plication for wage reductions will be
made to the United States Railroad
senger rate reductions to the Inter-
state Commerce Commission.
October 30 Reported Date.
None of the brotherhood chiefs
would deny or confirm reports that
october 80 had been tentatively de-
ployes. Progress was temporarily
halted in the brotherhood discussions
pending the reply Of the executives
ference. Meanwhile. the remaining
way, signal men, clerks. firemen and
oilers and other railroad unions. met
to discuss the situation. None of
them would intimate what their ac-
tion might be.
With the removal of the piece work
ban by the labor board, the shopmen
were brought one step nearer a
strike. In August members of the six
unions affiliated with the railway
employees department of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor voted to
strike. as result of the July l wage
ing announcement by the board of its
rules decision. Today's decision. per-
hitting the roads to negotiate for
piece work. was accented as a defeat
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Evening star., 1921-10-14
BRAND OPPOSITION
IS MADE. WEAKER
Coming of Lloyd George to
Arms ParIey Said to Be
Responsible. =
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. October 14.-The announce
ment in London that Premier Lloyd
George intends to be present at the
Washington conference. is regarded
in political circles here as weakening
the opposition to Premier Brands alb
sence from France on that occasion.
mittee of the chamber Of deputies are
said to be opposed to his going.
II Mr.. Lloyd George goes to the
conference. France, It rs held here.
should also be represented by its pre-
mier.
Because OF this feeling 1T is be
lieved the chances of the opposition
securing a. vote in the chamber of
deputies adverse. to M. Brands. go
ing are reduced to the minimum.
The debate on a dozen interpella-
tcns on ,he reopening Of the cham
Der next week is expected to take
three or four days. The Washington
mission is certain to, be discussed
and may become the issue IN vote
of confidence. although most of the
interpretations relate TO finances and
the general policy. of the govern
ment.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
LEADERS
PAY HONOR TOKNOX.
President, Members of Su-
preme Court and Congress
at Funeral Services.

Governmental affairs of the ma
tion halted today while it's leaders.
headed by President Harding, attend
ed funeral services for Senator Knox
of Pennsylvania, former Secretary of
State and Attorney General.
!, The services were held at II
o'clock at ST. Johns Episcopal Church.
which he attended, and were conduct
ed by Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding. Bish-
op Of Washington.
At the church were those prominent
in American public. life. President
and Mrs. Harding. Secretary Christian
and the Presidents military aide.
Col. Sherrell, occupied a front pew
before the black silk casket. which
bore a large cluster of red roses. Be
hind the President were Vice Presl-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge. Speaker Gill
lett and Mrs. Gillett. Mrs. Knox. the
senator's children and other relatives
Members of the Supreme Court
headed BY Chief Justice Taft. occupied
the next pews. and behind them were
members Of the cabinet. including Sec
retaries Hughes, Mellon. Hoover and
Weeks and Postmaster General Hays
Almost half of Mr.. Knox's asso-
ciates of the Senate were present.
-, Honorary PnlIbearers.
The honorary pallbearers were the
members of the Senate foreign rela-
tions committee, headed by Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts,. Senator Pen
rose of Pennsylvania and Senator I'm
derwood OF Alabama, democratic floor
leadsr. The House of Representatives
was represented by a large committee
and by the entire Pennsylvania dele
CATION in the House, led by Represent
atiye Butler, it's dean. Democratic
and republican members Of the Senate
and House sat side by side in the
waited outside.
The services We're confined to the
simple Episcopal ritual, read by
Bishop Harding. Before the altar
were two immense floral pieces sent
by the Senate and House. and another
from the White House. The only
music was a funeral dirge by the
organ.
At the conclusion of the service
here the body was taken by special
car leaving here at 1895 for .Phila-
delphia. to be taken by motor to VAL
ley Forge. the country home of Sen
ator Knox. Services will be held
there at 2:3O o'clock tomorrow in the
memorial chapel. where interment
will take place.
Convening at the hour of the hold
ing Of funeral services for Senator
Knox. the Senate remained in session
only a few minutes. recessing until
pm Rev. j. ]. Muir. the Senate
chaplain. in his opening prayer paid
tribute to the late senator as a man
Of splendid devotion and high pa
triotism."
Senator Knox's seat was draped in
black and will remain so far thirty
days.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
FLAGS AT HALF MAST.

PreS1dent dar0lng. IN prOclamatloil
addressed to the people of the United
States. last night formally announced
the death of Senator Knox Of Pennsyl-
vania, and directed that the national
flag be displayed at half staff as an
expression. of the national sorrow at his
DEATH The proclamation follows:
ut. is my distressing duty to announce
to the people of the United States the
death of Philander Chase Knox, sena-
tor from the state of Pennsylvania. and
formerly Attorney General and Secre-
tary of State of the United States. which
occurred at hts residence in Washington
on the 18th instant.
"In his death hts state has lost most
valuable and faithful servant. and his
country one of its greatest statesmen.
His good judgment. wise discriminat ton
and keen perception eminently fitted him
for the legal profession. Admitted to
the bar in 1873. he early became recog-
nized as one of the foremost lawyers
of his state. Twice honored by the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania by elec-
ton, to the Senate of the United States,
he took, by his wise counsel. a prom
inent part in the framing of our laws
and in the direction of our foreign poll
cy AS Attorney General of the United
States he rendered opinions noted for
tnesr leSdi dDifteS- AS oeSitldFy vi
State, while guided by the principle to
deal Justly with all nations. his conduct
of our foreign relations was ever
marked by a devotion to the best in
terests of his country.
His private life was characterized by
virtues worthy of emulation by all
American citizens.
LAS an expression of the national
sorrow at his death and in recognition
of his valuable services to his country,
his devotion to the public interests and
his exalted patriotism, 1 do hereby di-
rect that the national flag be displayed
at half staff on the executive Offices
Of the United States on the day of his
and that on all the embassies,
legations and consulates of the United
States in foreign countries. the national
flag shall be displayed at half staff for
ten days from the receipt of this procla-
nation"
Evening star., 1921-10-14
O,cnership of a Boy
Transferred by Deed
Recorded in Florida
BY the Associated Press.

ny tHe -tSSOtlatc0 t'leSS.
TAMPA, Fla, October IA
warranty deed formally trnns-
ferring ownership of u small
boy from one woman to another
was placed ON record here yes
terday. According to the deed.
the transaction took place last
January In Hardin county, Tex.
when Mrs. Nettie Davis decided
her thFee-mOnth-Old son to
Mrs. Norma l.. Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson recently moved
to Tampa and had the deed
recorded to prove her owner
ship.
Courthouse Off1cfals declare
that in their opinion the deed
is illegal in that 1t Il unfair to
the child and deprives him of
the rights of heritage nS pro-
vided In papers of adoption. In
the event Of the death of Mrs.
Wilson before the boy is OF age,
cdlcinlS say, he would pass ns n
chattel and become part of the
estate II the transaction were
held legal.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
TWO DEAD; THREE ILL.
Family Tragedy Due to Eating

CLEVELAND, Ohio. October IA
Two persons are dead and three
others are in a critical condition as
the result of eating what they
thought TO be mushrooms Sunday
night. -
years of age, and her seven-year-old
daughter Dorothy succumed. Charles
Neuman, thirty-nine years old, her
husband; Harriet Neuman, five years
old, a daughter. and James Ruzicka, a
neighbor. are i'll. and physicians We're
unable to state whether they will
recover. -,
Evening star., 1921-10-14
ON MISSION TO LONDON.
Irish Constabulary Concerned Over
Future in Case of Peace.

BY the Associated Press.
BELFAST. October IA deputa-
tion of fourteen members from the
Irish constabulary left Dublin yester-
day for London to see Premier Lloyd
George and Sir Hamar Greenwood con-
cerning the position Of the force IN
case settlement is reached on The
Irish question.
They viii seek guarantees that the
men of the force be adequately COM
pensated in the event OF partial or
general disarmament.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
HOSPITAL STAFF NAMED.

Appointment of seven we'll known
physicians and surgeons to the staff
of the tuberculosis Hospital was an
nounced today by Commissioner Ru-
dolph.
The appointeeS are DIR. w. D.
Tewksbury. former superintendent of
the institution. and Drs. John T.
Thomas. Thomas A. Clayton. l.. H.
Reichelderfer. George Tully Vaughan.
Charles w. Richardson and Reginald
r. Walker.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
sPRoUL TO RETAIN OFFICE.
Denies He Has Any Intention Of
Resigning as Governor.

HARRISBURG. Pa. October IA
Gov. William c. Sproul declined to
discuss the question of successor to
the late United States Senator Phi
lander C. Knox. except to say that he
had no intention of resigning as the
chief executive Of Pennsylvania.
His denial was prompted by reports
in political circles that he had aspira-
tions to fill the vacancy in the Sem
ate and would probably give up his
state office for that purpose.
Gov. Sproul ordered the flag on the
state capitol placed at half mast out
of respect to Senator Knox.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
ARGENTINA MAKES LOAN.
Reported to Be Getting $50, 600, 900
From J. P. Morgan Company.

RUENOS AIRES, October lire
ports that the Argentine govern
ment had concluded arrangements
for another loan of S50.0o0,000 with
]. p. Morgan d Co. of New York We're
published by newspapers here today.
Confirmation of the report has not
been received from official quarters.
Evening star., 1921-10-14
IS DEGREES CONFERRED.

MONTREAL. October 14.-Confer-
ring of fifty-fve honorary. degrees
the 100ths anniuersary yes
1erday of McGfll University as an
{ ducational institution. Among those,
7u. receive the honorary degree of
. octor of laws vas Baron Byng 81
Evening star., 1921-10-14

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited IN this
paper and also the local news published hereia
All rights Of publication Of special
dispatches herein also reserved.
Evening star., 1921-10-14

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Evening star., 1921-10-14

Fair and slightly warmer Tonight
and tomorrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at 2 pm. today: Highest. IS, at
pm. today; lowest, 3S. at s am. to-
day.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-06

ice and frost Of last week. Most Of
the gardens viii have to be replanted.
corn was badly frosted. however il
viii soon be all o. k. and will come
out and make a good crop. The oat
crop was never more promising. FAN
oats are beginning to head and IN two
weeks will do to feed. Everything is
very promising for a bumper crop this
year, and as the farmers are going to
raise everything at home and stop
having their corn cribs and smoke
houses in the north. This is the
greatest country in the world, The
Sunny South.
Lumber is plentiful and cheaper
than it has been in sometime. The saw
and hammer is being heard again, not
only in the cities but in the country.
Capital is seeking investment and the
good old times are coming and bust
ness will soon be huming and the pen
dulum of prosperity will soon be
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-06

quite sick. We hope for him a speed,
recovery.
Miss Rama Stanley of Columbus
spent Sunday in the home of her
childhood. She has = host of friend,
who are always glad to see her.
Mr.. Sam Smith, Of Gattman, spent
Saturday in Columbus shopping. He
is one of Monroe county's most sue
Icessful farmers.
Mr.. B. L. Owen, a highly respected
citizen and business man of Columbus
spent part of last week in the Gale
donia section. While here he was en-
tertained in the home of Hon. II. H
Waters.
Mrs. Jumpiter, of Aberdeen, is
spending sometime making glad the
home of her son, Mr.. w. NJ. Jumpiter
of Caledonia.
Rev. T. f. Gregory, of Columbus,
filled the pulpit at the Methodist
church in Caledonia Sunday. He was
greeted by a large audience, and
preached very able sermon. He num-
bers his friends in this section by the
hundreds.
Mr.. Alton Myers spent Sunday in
the home Of his father, Mr.. G. w.
Myers.
Mrs. Lucy CASTOR is welcomed home
after an extended visit in the home
of her friends, Mrs. Clara and May
Ottley. She reports a most delight
full visit.
Mr.. d. w. Blair, of Aberdeen, was
a business visitor in Caledonia Fri
day.
Mr.. w. J. Egger reports that he has
cabbage in his garden that measures
two feet ten inches across. He is the
champion gardener Of this section.
All parties interested in baseball
are requested to meet in Caledonia on
next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
TO perfect their organization and order
their uniforms. All parties having
mits or gloves and balls are requested
10 bring them and put in the evening
All good bal players are
urged to come and join. We hope to
nave one of the best ball teams in
he state this season, so don't forget
% boost the meeting next Saturday
evening of the Caledonia baseball
ans.
Mr. Dell Honnell is the champion
fisherman He informs the writer that
ne landed q pound trout last Fri
lay. s
Mr. c L Castor, DR.. W. II. Hicks
and Capt. T. Graves motored to Co
umbus Saturday night.
Mr.. w. NJ. Jumper and family were
in the home Of the writer
Sunday. In the afternoon we enjoyed
4 motor trip on the jackson Highway,
which it is needless to say was great
y enjoyed by all.