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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30
MccENEY TAKES OLD JOB
Prominent Operator Returns I
Real Estate Investment Co.

identified with the real estate business
in Washington. has returned to his for
mer connection with the Real Estate
Investment Company. where he was
located for three years. until 1917.
Since severing his association with
that company Mr.. McCeney has been
vice president Of the John W. Thomp-
son Company. Prior to his first serv-
ice with the Real Estate Investment
Company he was with the Thomas J.
Fisher Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30
DUCHESS TO BUILD VILLA.
Former Consuelo Vanderbilt Buys
Estate Oh Riviera.

PARIS, February 29.-The Duchess
Of Marlborough. formerly Consuelo
Vanderbilt OF New York. who has
made her home in France since her
divorce from the duke. has bought a
large estate on the Riviera. near Eze.
and will build a villa there A road
is already being cut from the Moy-
enne to the site. which has q oeauti :
full view over the sea. the headlands
and the pine forests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30
LIber.l Kentuekz Donat.e..

The secretary of the American Re-
mount Association announces the
donation of $4,000 from the several
thoroughbred horse associations in
the state of Kentucky, for the pur-
chase of thoroughbred horses for
use in this years endurance test ride
for the mounted Army service cup.
This money has been placed in the
custody of the American Remount
Association for disbursement, but any
animals purchased therefrom will be-
come the property of the government
1t is understood that an additional
$1,000 will be received for the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30
MARINE CORPS

The board for selection of perma-
nent officers will shortly annonnco its
findings The list of successful candi-
dates will probably be announced ear
ly in February. Due to the Haitian
affair and other inquiries which de-
veloped during the past few months.
officers on the selecting board were
ordered to other duties. which neces-
sarily delayed their findings in the
permanent selection of present tenn
porary officers. The method of select
ing commissioned officers for the Ma
rine Corps is most CONNIE ndab BILE. The
examining board comprises a compos-
lite body of fifteen officers Of high
rank. representing every branch Of
the corps. Efficiency records of can
didate officers covering every three
months of their service are carefully
examined and the comparative rat
ings Of an officer serving under vari-
Gus commanders is particularly noted.
candidates status is based on his
tr monthly efficiency reports and the
present commanding officers. This
system. it is claimed, is most practi-
cable. as the ability of candidate is
judged almost solely by his working
record. and Opinion for or aga MSS
him is usually based on his moral rec
ord.
Members Of the Officers Club at
Quantico are enthusiastic over the
generous contribution to their smok-
ing room rece ntly made by Mrs. Rob-
inson. life Of Capt. Phelps Brooks Rob-
inson, who was killed during the war.
The gift is in memory of Capt. Rob-
inson. and includes elaborate fitting
Of the room in oak paneling an an
tfque decorations. the procurement of
which. with the assistance of Miss
Anne Morgan, has been one of Mrs
Robinson's hobbies" Included in the
art decorations are set OF almost
priceless vases, which. according to
their history, were taken from the
flagship of an ancient feet Of gaIIeys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30

"Nothers. Memorial is the name
that will be borne by a magnificent
new dormitory for woman students
to be erected at Southern Methodist
in Dallas. at cost OF hall
4 million dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30

Onaof the most likely acts OF the
new administration. viii be the
prompt withdrawal OF our troops from
Germany. Conclusion Of the existing
armistice will make this desirable. A
recent reduction was ordered of ap-
proximately one-hah our forces on
the Rhine. leaving some 1000 men for
final return. Although the cost of
these troops during the calendar year
was borne by the German govern
ment, which amounted to $4,000 per
day. there has been a feeling for some
time on the part of certain members
of the military committees that our
forces IN Germany should be practi-
caIiy withdrawn. Secretary of War
Baker recently announced that the
ultimate return Of our troops is a
matter for future consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30
Conmends Coal Conzzuandeerins.

Commends Coal COu,rnandeering.
Under new legislation recently rec
commended by the quartermaster gen
eral the War Department will be able
to secure the best possible rates from
coal operators when the cost of pro-
duction now under investigation by
the Senate reconstruction and produc-
tion committee is ascertained. Under
the existing law it is only possible for
the department to make a contract
for coal for thtree months in q fiscal
year.
committee by the War Department
showed that on September 2. 1920. in
letter to the assistant secretary Of
war. Q. NJ Gen. Rogers stated that IL
was impossible under y resent condi-
lions to secure the necessary coal"
His letter concluded follows: TN
view Of the serious situation as out
that the Secretary Of War authorize
this office to issue communicating or
.defs for fuel until the market eases
up. using forms similar to those used
by the Navy and fixing the price the
same az The Navy has done. and Tree
be the officer designated to sign the
commander orders"
According to evidence at the Senate
hearing Col Barney was informed by
Col. Fair. personnel aid to the assist
ant secretary Of war. felt that it
would be unjust to the other people in
the country to use a war measure
whereby we could take the coal local
ly and boost up the price by taking
the coal" 1t was also pointed out
that the actual price paid by the Navy
Department under the commander
System could not be ascertained def
initely until the report Of claims will
decide what fair price is." and
whether or not the Navy Department
got it's coal cheaper than the Army
got it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30

ton at these fields will cover a period
of approximately four months. Ad-
vanced training will consist OF
courses in pursuit. bombing and OBJ
proximately six months. three months
to be spent with service squadron.
This latter course will be given at
Rockwell Field, San Diego. Calf. !;
Ellington Field. Houston, Tex, and
Post Field. Fort Sill. Okla. The new
applicants will be attached. begins
its studies on March l. Cadets will
be paid $75 a month while learning
and receive a ration allowance of 81
a day. together with quarters. cloth
ing equipment and medical attention.
the student is commissioned sec
ond lieutenant in the Air Service Re-
serve Corps.
Honor High Schools.
In order to stimulate a competitive
spirit among the Junior units of the
Reserve Officers Training Corps, in
institutions not rated as essentially
military, the commanding general of
each corps area will report to the
adjutant general of the Army. not
later than June l of each year, for
designation of honor high schools"
the names of such schools in his
SotpS area, Hol " eACecl ~ per cent
of the total number of such schools.
which are most advanced in r. o. T. C.
training and discipline and worthy
of such rating. No special inspec-
ton will be made for the purpose
of selecting the institution to be
designated. the selection being based
on the reports submitted by the
corps area r. o. T. c. officers at the
conclusion of their regular inspec-
lions. The lists Of these high schools
will be published by the War De-
partment. together with distin-
guished colleges and honor military
schools The distinctive insignia to
be awarded such schools will be an
nounced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30
Lack Training Facilities.

That no harm will come from a re-
duction in size Of the Army. provided
there is no reduction in the number
of officers. is the opinion Of Maj. Gen.
John T. Organ, chief
of the New York National Guard, who,
as a guest last week of Senator Wads-
worth, chairman Of tie Senate mill
tary committee. advocated the reten-
ton of Camp Bennings. Ga, as An Of
fcers' training school. According to
the statement of Gen Organ, lit is
absolutely necessary that this school
should be retained and that Congress
should appropriate a sufficient sum of
money so as to afford adequate means
for the education and training of Of
ficers in the National Guard and Re-
serve Corps. There are at present at
the school four officers from the New
York state guard. but on account OF
the lack of facilities. there are to-
tai Of only forty-eight Who are taking
the course from all over the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-30
THE ARMY

Something apparently is wrong with
the Army reorganization act-either
it's wording is indefinite or its en-
forcement has not been properly car
ried out. AS a general staff amend
ment of the national defense act, it
evidently Is not meeting with the re-
suits predicted by its makers. The
question arises as to what value is
the act, If appropriations for its en-
actment are to be cut to a point where
only a reduced Regular Army is to be
maintained, without adequate provis-
ions for an officers reserve and en-
listed reserve corps.
Evidently the country favors
policy Of volunteer soldiery. Presi-
dent -elect Harding. IL properly quot
ed, is in hearty accord with the plan.
This being the case. provision should
be made at once for comprehensive
action along this line in conformity
with the reorganization act. in order
to provide adequate appropriations
for the maintenance and training of a
reserve corps of sufficient strength to
Offset any further reduction Of our
Regular Army.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-06

thereon to the chief co-ordinator,
general supply. Washington. ID. c.,
as well as to the head of the depart
ment. having particular reference
to the existence of accumulated
stocks which appear to be in excess
of reasonable reserves or current
needs.
''In making this report the Director
of the Budget will state that his con-
nection with the bureau is limited
as to time. in accordance with an
understanding which he had with the
President at the time of his appoint
ment. His purpose in making this
announcement at this thine is to en-
phasize the fact that his recommen-
dstions are made in an impersonal
way, with fundamental business
principles and their proper preserva-
tion in their application to govern
mental business administration alone
in mind.
THE Executive regulations recon-
mended. the presidents. customs. and
mode of procedure instituted during
the operations OF the Budget Bureau
have all been considered in relation
to the fact that il is to be a con-
tinuing, impartial. impersonal. bust
ness agency of the government and
not at all with any regard to their
effect upon the existing personnel OF
the administration or of the bureau.
1t Is with the same general purpose
of preserving the effectiveness Of the
Budget Bureau as a business machine
that Congress SHOULD approach any
question in which is involved a con-
sideration of its activities"
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proprlations. but in continually i'm
posing pressure upon the depart-
ments for a reduction in the esti-
mates wherever proper and pos.i-
BILE. The examination by Congress
OF the items Of the budget as recon-
mended by the President in the
same spirit in which he presents
them will make impossible the
recrudescence of the former condi-
ton of things, in which DEPART
mental officers have habitualIly
made their estimates for a greater
sum than they expected to receive
from Congress.
To Business Organization.
Inc course of Congress in the
past in making radical reductions
IN the estimates presented has been
the only protection which the public
mas had against departmental ex-
travagance. There is now the nro-
lection afforded by Executive su-
pervision of estimate making. The
Bureau of the Budget Is simply a
business organization whose actfyi-
ties are devoted constantly to the
consideration of how money appro-
priated by Congress can be made
10 go as far as possible toward the
accomplishment of the objects of
legislation. If it functions proper
ly, 1t has not and can never have
any purpose but that of the Execu-
tive and Congress in seeking the
imposition. throughout the govern
ment administration, of correct
business principles in routine BUSH
ness administration. The investiga-
tions of Congress, made in connec-
ton with its constitutional power
over appropriations. are an invalu-
able and indispensable protection to
the public. Nothing but a wicked
interposing of partisan motives
into the discussion of that which is
Fundamentally a business question
can make congressional investiga-
tons into public expenditures any
thing but beneficial.
For the imposition of unified
methods in the ordinary business
of the government the President
has established. by Executive order.
the following agencies, which are
engaged in co-ordinating, in all
matters of routine business, the &C.
tivities of the separate departments
and establishments:
First, the Federal Purchasing
Board. On the Federal Purchasing
Board there is detailed the chief
purchasing officer OF each depart
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-06

the budget law, has created an
agencv TO assist in securing for its
beneft Impartial information from
nroper sources in connection WIN
its Intelligent consideration of APP
propriations. In the complete su-
pervision of the budget which Con-
gress Of necessity must exercise in
connection with the appropriating
power the budget bureau Will be OF
assistance in proportion as it's work
is in accord with the principles or
common sense and correct business.
1t should be nonpartisan, impartial
and impersonaL and so operated
as to create that impression upon
the mind of Congress. To the extent
that it can, through the mainre-
nance of the necessary machinery
for accurate preliminary investiga-
ton, make proper recommendations
the estimates to the
President it will deserve and doubt
less receive the approval of the
Congress.
THE presentation by the Presi-
dent of the budget to Congress. as
revised by him after receipt from
the director of the budget, should
create in any given matter of ap-
propriations more than prima
facie case in the mind of Congress.
Provided the bureau functions
property it should create a strong
presumption that any particular
case had been properly investigat-
ed and all the reductions recon-
mended in connection with the ex-
penditure involved which are posi-
BILE without material Interference
with governmental efficiency. 1t is
to be expected that since the pre-
estimates have been made
under pressure by the executive for
proper retrenchment, where con-
sistent with efficiency. it will not
be necessary, as heretofore, for
Congress to make radical cuts upon
the estimates of the budget with
any uncertainty as to what will be
the result as it affects efficiency.
The President of the United States,
when he sends the budget to Con-
gress, is presumed to send ii with
all the reductions in expenditures
which can be effected without I'M
due impairment of governmental
business processes. In the prepara-
ton OF the budget he has had at
work an authorized agency in the
bureau not only in ascertaining
the reasonableness Of desired ap-
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at Washington would be unable 10
cone with the situation without rep
resentation at all centers of govern
mental purchasing and sale activities.
Accordingly. for convenience, the
territory of the United States was
divided into nine areas, correspond
ing to the mine Army corps areas,
and in each area an official was
selected by the President by detail
from a department. who is known
as the co-ordinator for general sup
plies for the several executive depart
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What Congress Did
Yesterday.
SENATE.

Proceedings of December 3.
Met st noon and adjourned at 3iI5
until noon today
Received message from President
Harding submitting national bud
Get, the President stating that the
ordinary estimated enpenses for the
fiscal year of 1922 were reduced
S1-5I3-535. 6s2 and for 1923, s447,7O4.-
239. making n total of 81 ,96I .24I 1921
for the two years less than the 1921
demands.
Senators Lodge and Hitchcock,
who were appointed Numbers of the
Joint senate and House Committee
to notify the President that Com
Eress had convened, reported that
the President would deliver hts
scheduled message at 1880 o'clock
today 10 the House and senate in
joint session.
senator Penrose announced that
he hoped TO lay before the senate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-06
CANADA EXPECTS
CLOSE ELECTION

OTTAWA. Ont. Dec. 5.-Apnroxi-
mately 100000 out Of over 900 900
voters In Canada are eXpecte. 20 ..
TO the polls tomorrow in one OF ,bo
most momentous elections in IN,
history Of the Dominion. They v.iu
go mainly under the leadership Of
three parties.
Premier Meighen. national liberal
conservative: Mckenzie King. liberal
and Crerar. farmer. all expressed con.
fidence.
None Of them has 80 far claimed an,
emphatic majority over all Al
Ottawa such a result is not fore
Swallowed in this election. the gue.
ton SEEMING merely which marty
will have the largest Of the newt
able groups.
The tariff has been the outstanding
issue Of bitter campaign.
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ments and independent establish
ments having activities in that area.
1T is to he noted that these corps
area co-Ordinators are responsible
to the chief co-Ordinator, general
supply. and through him TO the
President of the United States. and
not to the heads Of the departments
and independent establishments.
They locate and inspect surplus ac-
foundations of government stocks,
regardless Of whether or not these
stocks have been reported surplus
by the departments, and report
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-06

summary OF budget expenditures estimated expen
e expenditures paid from postal revenues Hbllows:
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.der the Consti-
power of ap-
in passing
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-03-20

Edison devised treatment for guns
on submarines which prevented rust
ing, even if the gun were totally sub
merged in sea water.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-03-20
Chaplin's Not Stingy

Charlie Chaplin's recent visit to New
York threw an entirely different light
on this extraordinary young man, who
is perhaps the best known youth in the
world. In contrast to most cinema &C
tors, Chaplin tried his utmost to keep
out of the spotlight. Friends close to
him say that he is actually abashed and
bushes when people discover him in
public places.
Most of us think of Chaplin as the
buffoon with baggy trousers, Tapping
shoes, trick moustache and ridiculous
derby. He is in private life very seri-
GUS and melancholy. He is troubled
BY q great sorrow that few know about.
Chaplin and his brother Sid were rails
ed in poverty. The fight to keep the
boys in school and clothe them properly
eventually broke down the health Of
his mother. Her mind became clouded
and to this day she does not know Of
the success of her son.
Does Not Drink.
Chaplin is said to have told friend
one day that he would give everything
he owned and all hope Of the future if
his mother could only know for day
what he has accomplished. She lives
in England-surrounded by every lux
ury that money can buy. Chaplin is
not physically strong. He rarely takes
an Intoxicating drink, for if he does.
those who know him say. he is liable to
faint away. He reads morbid Russian
literature and spends all Of his leisure
hours with children he loves.
There have been exaggerated stories
of his penurious habits. Once at 9
prize fight be attended q young lad fell
in the ring and broke his neck. It was
decided to take up q collection for. the
victims mother Money was thrown
into the ring. There were many actors
and sporting men there. The announcer
would call out that he had So and Sos
check for $2b and another for $50.
Finally the crowd saw Chaplin. Cough
up, Charlie" it yelled. You got more
money than anyone" Charlie turned
red, got up and left and there were q
few Kisses.
Gave $500.
The truth is that Chaplin had quietly
slipped bill after bill from roll he
carried and handed it to a friend to
toss in the ring The total amount
raised was $3.50 Chaplin had fur
nished $500 of that amount without
anyone knowing it save his friend The
next day he sent check for another
$500 to the mother with the under
stanslug that II she told who sent it
he would stop payment.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-03-20
AMERICAN SCHOLARS
At OXFORD LEADING,
STATISTICS SHOW
Manv From United States Take
Degrees in British
University.

Concord, Y. H-(Correspondence OF
the Associated Press).-A comparison
of records which shows that American
Rhodes scholars t:ke more first and
seconds in the honor schools of Oxford
university than the English honors
men, is contained in a statistical study
OF the work of the American scholars
published in the American Oxonian.
This magazine Is edited By Professor
Frank Aydelotte, American secretary
of the Rhodes scholarships.
The study Of the Rhodes scholars
records was prepared by Professor II.
W. Burgess Of Brown university. In
it arc collected for the first time facts
concerning these men, their prepara-
ton in the United States. their records
at Oxford and their careers since their
return.
Four.FIfths Take Degrees
About four fifths of the men take the
Oxford B. A. degree in one Of the
final honor schools and one-fifth take
research degrees. Although the
Americans lead the English honors men
in firsts and seconds. their standing is
not so high DIS that of the English
scholarship men who are trained from
l0GiE punt SNuoOl Jays III VIC bsfC Va
work represented by Oxford e1amina
tons.
Five hundred odd Rhodes scholars
have been appointed from the United
States. representing 172 American
colleges and universities. At Oxford,
one-half of them studied law, one-sixth
modern history or economics. ne-sixth
humanities including classics and Eng.
ush literature. and the remainder
studied wide range of professional
and cultural subjects.
Athletics Draw Many.
OF those who had year or more at
Oxford before the war, seventy per
cent represented their colleges on one
Of the various athletic teams. Four
teen per cent represented Oxford
against Cambridge in athletics
More than one-third of the schol-
nrs on their return to this country
have gone into university or college
teaching, about one-fourth are practic-
ing law, more than 10 per cent are in
business and the others have engaged
in government service. social and re-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-03-20
NOTABLE FRIENDSHIP.

Black Beauty was a little bit wor-
ried when he was hitched up with Gin
ger for the first time. because Of what
Merrylegs, the shaggy family pony,
had told him about the chestnut mare.
He found, however, that Ginger was
no shirker or gutter, even though
her temper had been somewhat spoiled
by bad treatment before she became
the property Of kind master at Brit
wick Hall.
One of the most notable friendships
in all the worlds literature devel-
oped between Black Beauty and Gin
ger. 1t has been read by millions since
Anna Sewell gave her wonderful book
to the public forty years ago. Now,
at last, it is to be presented in motion
pictures, when BLACK Beauty" will be
shown In Great Falls next week.