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The Washington times., 1921-09-04

one else before the money became
available.
IN Panama the American legation
occupies q building which for
meriy belonged to officials Of the
French canal company. later fell
into the hands Of the army ensi-
neers who were building the canal
and was turned over to the State
Department in 1916. It 10 In q busi.
ness section Of the old town and IL
entirely unsuitable for residence
purposes. The government Of Pan
anna Offered TO present the United
States with a beautiful site in the
modern town II we would put up q
legation building. but Congress de-
layed 30 long in appropriating the
money that the offer was with
drawn.
Moreover. that instance is by way
Of being typical. The Siamese gov
ernment made US q similar offer;
and eventually, I believe. we did
build a legation in Bangkok. But
It was 30 long after the offer had
been made that the city has en-
tirely grown away from the origi-
nal site and we had to ask the pow
ers that be please to give US an.
other patch of ground. III
The Washington times., 1921-09-04
Coolidges' Stay In
New England Will
Be for 3 Weeks

THE Vice President and Mrs.
Coolidge are still in New
England and will not return
until the close Of the Con-
gressional recess some three
weeks hence. They have been
dividing their time between
their friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank w. Stearns at Swamp
scott, and John Coolidge's (the
Vice Presidents father) farm
In Vermont. Just now they
are at Swampscott, and every
body-and every organization
that can get them to accept
invitations, is giving parties
for them.
The Washington times., 1921-09-04
LABOR DAY PLANS
OF THE PRESIDENTS
OFFICIAL FAMTLY Y
Secretary Wallace I'm
West for Wedding
of Son.

T ABoR DAY VIII find the cabi.
net rather -cattered-sorne are
here. some awaf either on business
or pleasure bent. OF them all the
Secretary Of Agriculture. Mr.. Wal
lace. has the most Interesting or.
rand. for ne has gone out TO lows
for the second time this summer to
attend a sons wedding. James WI.
SON wallace. named Tor ..Tama Jim"
Wilson. who was Secretary Of Asri-
culture for over sixteen years. was
married last night to Miss Virginia
stubbs. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
d. r. stubbs. The wedding took
place at Des Moines. which 10 the
home OF the waiiaces 40 well a. the
brides family. Secretary wallace
expects TO keep several speaking en-.
gagements. returning to Washington
next Tuesday.
The wedding took place in 81.
Paui's Episcopal Church. the REQ
tor. the Rev. q. u. Owen, offi.
ciating. The brides father gsvs
her In marriage and she was At.
tended by her sister. Mrs. Ger.
land Rounds. a. matron OF honor.
and Miss Mary Hippee. both Of
Des Moines. as maid Of honor.
The bridesmaids were Miss Peggy
Rounds, the brides niece. and Miss
Margaret Ann Mplock. John b.
Wallace was his brothers best man
and the ushers were Dow Carpen.
ter. John Combs. Newman Dove
and Wendell Hargrove. all OF Dss
Moines. Mr.. Wallace and his bride
viii make their home In Des
Moines. "
THE Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Hughes, and Mr.. Weeks. secre-
tary Of War. are among President
and Mrs. Hardings guests on the
Mayflower-the Hughes first holi-
day this summer, for the Secretary
says he finds washington much too
interesting to leave It. Secretary
Mellon In in Hot Springs to
remain over Labor Day. These
weekend trips to visit his daughter.
Miss Ailsa Mellon. and his son. Paul.
provide all the rest he has had--not
much Of q vacation for a hard-work-
ing. mild-mannered millionaire.
Secretary Fall II off on Western
inspection trip, and It is to be hoped
getting q little pleasure out Of the
business. for one rather doubts
whether he win have q real vaca-
ton. " ".
The Washington times., 1921-09-04

tI0 aVRAOPA A@~~~se ~r-~
fiscal year ending June 30. 1897,
which was passed few weeks
ago, Congress authorized Presi-
dent Harding to accept J. Pier
.pont Morsan's offer Of his London
house for uae a. a residence by
the American ambassador to Great
Britain. The bin must have
passed while / was on my vacar
ton and not bothering my, head
about Presidents and politics. for
did not know until a few days
ago that any official action had
been taken On the matter.
Perhaps others-even those who
feel that Uncie Sam owes It to
his own dignity to provide his
ENJOYS with suitable residences In
foreign capitals--ars similarly un-
informed and II may not come
an,iss to tell something about the
further provisions Of this bill and
TO explain just What enbassies
and legations this country already
owns. ytNFae
The bin authorised the expendi-
ture Of $4,000. or "as much
thereof a. may be necessary" for
the purchase Of an embassy in
Paris and went on to appropria-
ate 100000 to buy embassy, To-
cation or consular buildings at any
or all Of the following places:
Rome. Brussels. Berlin. christiania,
Athens. Belgrade Prague, Monro-
via, Bucharest. Vienna, Budapest,
Canton. Hankow and Annoy. pro-
vided that not more than $780,
900 be expended in any one place.
This 10 better than nothing. per-
haps. but-weli. how much of
house can one buy in n desirable
section Of Paris for s16o.ooo7 And
how far win 100000 go toward
providing suitable residences for
our representatives in the dozen
capitals specified and the several
consulates thrown In for good
measured
t. There II evidently no immediate
prospect Of buying in Paris for
, Myron T. Herrick. American ambas-
sador to France. has Just signed a
lease after q search Of Q month and
q half during which Mr.. Herrick de-
SPARED Of finding proper quarters.
He has now taken the paldtial man.
sion Of Prince and Princess Jaques
de Broslie. 16 Avenue de Messine.
The mansion. one Of the most
beautiful in the exclusive Monceau
) Park quarter. II In sharp contrast
with the single country villa which
Mr.. Herrick has been occupying at
Garches. near st. Cloud. Since his
arrival on July II, the ambassador
has been forced to five outside Paris
In . house originally taken by his
son. Parmley Herrick. The ambas-
sador's difficulties in finding q home
hes been sympathetically followed
by Parisians and the press.
some money Will nave 70 be ex-
pended on the Morgan house to
make 1t suitable for embassy pur-
poses-and at that It isn't large
enough to house the necessary Of
floors. There are two houses-13
ana IL Princes Gate-which have
been thrown into one, and. while
larger and handsomer than the
Spanish embassy In London, the
building does not compare TO the
German or the Japanese embassies.
There is . charming garden at the
rear and 0 smaller garden in front,
which encloses the driveway.
80 . :.
WITH the exception Of the house
IN Princes Gate. the United
States owns but two embassies.
one In Tokyo and one IN Con n
The Washington times., 1921-09-04
OREIGN STATESMEN BRIGFFTENS SOCIAL WEEK

PORTRAIT of Princess Bertha Cantdcuzene grand
daughter of Gen. Frederick d. Grant, by Miss Juliet
Thompson, a pupil of e. F.. AndreOs. Miss Thomp-
SON is painting portraits OF number Of Washington no
table ,ooapen After vst to NeW York she sDH return
to Washington for the aointer
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
WASHINGTON GALE SEVERE;
 FORESTS ARE UPROOTED

PORT TOWNSEND, Feb. S-Tne first reports of the storm which swept the western part of Jefferson county last month, have just reach ed this city, arrivals stating that large areas of timber were razed by the wind, which reached the mag nitude of a cyclone, with velocity of 112 miles. Hundreds of elk were killed by falling trees and all means of travel blocked, with the result that more than 300 families are living on short rations.
 A relief expedition left this city yesterday, to blaze a trail through the storn-torn timber in order that supplies may be taken to the hungry forest dwellers.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
KLAMATH IS LOST
 OFF COAST OF CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. s-The steamer Klamath, bound from San Francisco to Portland, with 19 pass engers, was driven aground in . gale on Friday, of Fish rock, one of the most notoriously dangerous points on the Northern California coast.
 The steamer Chicago, which went to the assistance of the stranded vessel, reached a point two miles from the scene of the wreck and reported that no signs of life on board were visible. The coast guard cutter Unalga arrived on the scene later and reported the Klamath broken in two and abandoned. The passengers and crew, numbering 55 made their way to shore safely.
 The wreck occurred during an 85-mile westerly gale.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08

COMPTROLLER SAYS LABOR
 MUST TAKE LOWER WAGES

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. In his final report to Congress, which was made public yesterday, Comptroller of Currency Williams made particular reference to labor. asserting that the workers of the country must soon decide whether or not a general shut down anu idleness are preferred to general industrial activity and lowered
 The country, he says, in many respects, is now on a sounder base economically than in many years. with deflahon of prices which has restored many basic commod- ties to prewar levels. And in con sideration of the lower living costs. he believes it is now up to labor to agree to a general lowering of wage scales.
 The report says that 8,l57 Ma tional banks were in operation dur ing the fiscal year, the highest num- Der ever reported.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
LINDSEY DEPENDS CLERGY;
 MAKES PUBLIC APOLOGY

DENVER, Feb. 8Judge Ben F. Lindsey made a public apology to the ministry of this city today, his action being the result of tumult caused by statements made by him in an address made earlier in the week, on which occasion he defended Sunday movies.
 One of the ministers declared that the judge should be sent to jail for contempt and other similar remarks had the effect of breaking up the meeting which Lindsey was addressing. "..
 In his apology today, the judge said that he had no intention of offering insult to the clergy.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
UTAH PERFORMERS WANT
 MEAT BAN FOR FRIDAYS

SALT LAKE, Feb. 8-Reformers have caused the introduction of Q bill in the state legislature provid- ing for the prohibition of meat eating on Fridays in the state of Utah. Should the measure be passed it will not be possible to eat meat in public places and the sale of meat will be SO regulated that It will not be an easy matter to buy meat at the markets for consump- tion on Friday. The bill is designed as a companion to the anti-cigar- cite measure.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
Hunsarians Make Protect

Hungarians Make Protect
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. g. The Hungarian government has made representations to the state department protesting against the manner in which undesirables are being deported from the United States. The claim is made that the undesirables are herded together on board the vessels carrying them to Europe, thus affording the oppor- tunity to formulate propaganda for use in disturbing conditions in the countries of their destination. This has resulted. it is explained, in con- siderable trouble in Hungary, and the state department is urged 60 segregate the deportees hereafter so as to prevent continuance of the practices complained of.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
CHILEAN TROOPS ORDERED
 TO SCENE OF DISORDERS

VALPARAISO, Feb. S-Chilean government troops have been rushed to the scene of trouble in Antofo- gasta province, where nitrate work CTS and soldiers are reported to have engaged in battle. Late reports state that only six have been killed thus far, the earlier accounts of the fighting having been exaggerated somewhat. It has been definitely as- certained, however, that the list of dead includes Daniel Jones, admins trator of the nitrate plant, who was assassinated. ..-:
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
PRESIDENT VETOES BILL
 TO REDUCE SIZE OF ARMY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. President Wilson has vetoed the
 joint restitution directing the war to discontinue recruit ing until the army has been redu"ed to 175,000. A note accompanying the resolution, which was returned to the lawmakers today, says the President is unable to see any condition of the world at large or in the United States justifying re- strictions upon the minimum of 280,000 provided for in the recent ly enacted army reorganization act. !"
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
MONDELL SAYS BANKRUPTCY
 WILL REWARD WAR POLICY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. Representative Frank Mondell, lead CT of the Republicans in the lower house of Congress, told the house naval committee yesterday that he regards an international agreement for the limitation of armament as absolutely essential to save the na- ton from bankruptcy. And he de- clared further that if an agreement is not reached in the near future' it will be the fault of America, just as in former days it was the fault of Germany.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
MOONEY WITNESS TALKS NEW YORK. Feb. 2-Fran

&NS " SAsAAt ASbs O-A RAh Walsh, counsel for Thomas Mooney, who was convicted of murder in connection with the San Francisco Preparedness Day parade outrage, has telegraphed the San Francisco authorities to the effect that he has secured a confession from one of the witnesses who appeared against Mooney, and in which he admits his testimony was perjured. The witness in question is John Mcdonald, now a resident of Trenton. The new evidence will be forwarded to San Francisco with a view to securing a new trial for Mooney, on the grounds that his conviction was the result of a conspiracy.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
May Satisfy Them

A prominent Nationalist, ques- toned regarding the probable at- titude that would be assumed in Ire land regarding the peace overtures, expressed the belief that conces- sions in fiscal autonomy would go far toward satisfying the Irish de- mand for independence and, if offer ed in generous spirit, would greatly weaken the position of the Sim Feiners if a Republican parliamen, should direct.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
IS MURDERED
 BY REBELS IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. Mexican revolutionists who are op- erating under the banner of the Arieta brothers, are responsible for the death recently of B. B. Case, an American, according to advices received by the state department. The murder is reported to have talk en place at the Piolons mines, in the state of Durango, Case being shot to death by the bandits and his Mexican wife being severely wounded.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
VANCOUVER RAIDS CHINKS; TWO HUNDRED ARRESTED

VANCOUVER, Feb. 8-More than two hundred Chinese residents of this city were taken into custody yesterday in raids conducted by the police on alleged gambling houses during the celebration of the Chin ese New Year. The festivities also were featured by a tong war, in which fully five hundred participated and which resulted in the serious in- jury of two of the participants.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
KANSAS COAL MINERS STRIKE

PITTSBURG, Kan, Feb. 8-An official strik call has been issued by the Union district board, ordering Kansas coal miners to quit work pending a settlement of differences between the union and the coal op- orators. This is the first strike call issued since the passage of the ln- dustrial court law.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
ENGLAND CONSIDERS PLAN
 TO SETTLE IRISH TROUBLE

DUBLIN, Feb. 8-Rumors are in circulation to the effect that Eng land is making a renewed effort to reach a settlement with the south of Ireland on the home rule ques- ton. The belief is growing that de- velopments may be expected when parliament reconvenes, and 1t is understood that negotiations are now under way to persuade the South to agree to a partition from the Ulster home rule.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
SUITOR ATTACKS
 FAMILY WITH IRON BAR

DUBUQUE, Feb. 8-Matt Daily, a prominent Democratic politician of this city, was killed with an iron bar in the hands of the rejected suitor of the sister-in-law of Daly. The sick wife of Daly, and her nurse were also attacked, but es- capped with their lives, although both are seriouly injured.
 The assassin has been placed un- der arrest.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
HOUSE VOTES MONEY FOR
 DISABLED WAR VETERANS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. The house yesterday unanimously approved a bill authorizing the con struction of five hospitals for the care of disabled war veterans, at an estimated cost of twelve and one-haf million dollars, with aa ad- ditional half million available for the conversion of military buildings into hospitals.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
ALASKA COURT IS UPHELD
 IN CIRCUIT COURT DECISION

SAN FRANCISCO, Fef 8-The circuit court of appeals has upheld the decision of the Alaska district court, awarding the sum of $13,00O damages to May Mugford for in- jurias sustained when she fell into hole in a board walk in front of a building owned by the Alaska TreadweI company, in Douglas.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
SOVIET LEADERS PLAN WAR
 TO WIDEN BOLSHEVIk RULE

anese neutrality would be needed to insure the success of the Bolshe- vik campaign when war is started in the Near East. Trotsky also ad- vocated the maintainence of an army of two million men, delay in the conslusion of peace with Poland, and the concentration of troops near the Baltic states. He also pointed out the necessity of main taining friendly relations with Ger many, upon whom the soviet gov ernment is largely dependent for war supplies.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
HOUSE PASSES ARMY BILL
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. g.

"-h111@%S w O' VT o' - The army appropriation bill, carry ing approximately 329 million dollars was passed by the lower branch of Congress today. The measure also makes provision for standing army of 150,0O0 during the next fiscal year. The bill now goes to the up per house for final consideration.
 At the last minute an effort was made to cut the number of officers from 14,0OO to 5000, but the pro posal was voted down.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 8-Plans and ambitions of the Russian soviet gov ernment were outlined in a speech made recently at Moscow by Leon Trotsky, according to Helsingfors dispatches just received in this city. The address in question is reported to have been made before the Mos COW soviet.
 Trotsky is reported to have de- clared that nothing should be done to irritate the Japanese government. German sympathy, he said, and Jap
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
JURY DIsAcREEs

HAMILTON, Feb. 8-The jury in the case of Robert Lancaster, National guardsman, charged with murder in connection with the lynching of William Baird, min CT, on January 13, has found it im- possible to reach verdict, after having been out 38 hours.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
MT. LASsEN IS ERUPTINC

READING, Cal, Feb. S-Follow- ing two short periods of activity, Mt. Lassen burst forth yesterday in violent eruption, with great clouds of smoke and steam issuing from the crater. The eruption appears to be increasing in intensity.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
IRISH REPUBLICAN KILLED

DUBLIN, Feb. S-Mischal Collins, adjutant general of the Irish Re- publican army, was killed yesterday while giving instructions to his men regarding the carrying out of an attack on the crown forces.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
MAIL RoBBER ADMITS GUILT

AMAHA, Feb. 8-A man giving his name as Benjamin Fuller, of Toledo, is alleged to have confessed to the police of this city that he recently stole mail pouch contain ing $10,000 in checks. The theft was staged at the Michigan Central depot, at Kalamazoo.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
Passed Over Veto

Immediately upon receipt of the rejected resolution, the senate took another vote and passed the measure over the Presidents veto, the vote being almost unanimous, only one member opposing the action.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
SOUTH AFRICA DECIDES TODAY

LONDON, Feb. 8-Secession of South Africa from the British em- pire will be decided today in the general elections which are being today. General Shuts is at the head of the party favoring adherance to the empire and General Hertzog, famous Boer leader, heads the party favoring independence.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
BOMB KILLS CONSTABLE

BELFAST, Feb. 8-One constable was killed near this city yesterday, and two others injured by the ex- plosion of a bomb.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-02-08
COMPANY MUST
 PAY WIDOW OF SAM BLUM

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. S-The circuit court of appeals has handed down decision ordering the United States Fidelity and Guarantee com pany to pay the sum of $20,000 to the widow of the late Samuel Blum, former banker of Valdez who was killed by fall from window of an office building in Seattle in Jan uary, 1919. The company resisted payment on the grounds that the accidental nature of death was in doubt, there having been some talk of suicide.
 Leon Shatriand is nursing a fing- CT which was crusher by car coup
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! wish to call the attention of the
public to the fact that ! am still the
auctioneer, "Charlie-on-the-Spot." l
appreciate all the favors of the past,
and hope that where | have been call
ed upon to act as auctioneer my SER
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l am now in a position to serve
the public to better advantage than
ever before, and / will appreciate
any call for my services as auc-
tioneer.
Yours for service,
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The Auctioneer.