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The New York herald., 1921-07-16
NEXT HOUSE TO HAVE.
400 IN MEMBERSHIP.
This Would Be an Increase of
25, Only Two States Losing
a Member.
Special Despatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., July Is.

An increase in the membership OF the
House TO 4so. which means 25 added
members. probably will be recommended
by the Census Committee when it re-
ports the reapportionment bill. Repre-
sentative Siegel On. Y). COMMITTEES
Chairman. said to-day.
The reapportionment bill which must
be enacted after each decennial census.
probably will be taken up after the
tariff and revenue bills are passed by
the House. Mr. Siegel said. The COM
mittee during last session recommended
an increase from the present member
ship of 435 to 4S3. but the House decided
it's size already was becoming unwieldy
and voted against any increase. The Bill
was blocked by the Senate. which was
said to favor some increase. but indica-
tions are that the House may stand by
its previous action.
The plan to increase the House to 46o
members is supported by those who do
not desire State delegations reduced.
Under this figure only two States, Maine
and Missouri. would lose a member. be-
cause their growth in population during
the last decade has not kept pace with
that of other States. Under this figure
the ratio Of population of each Repre-
sentative would be 2SS.SS2. Two meth
ods for dividing this ratio into the
population of the various states have
been discovered. one being supported by
the Census Bureau and the other by
81 me professors Of Harvard University.
But. strange to say. these two methods
work out exactly the same on House
of 460 No one can explain why the two
met hods differ other figures,
If the increase Is made at 460. sixteen
States will gain membership California
will gain four. Michigan and Ohio three
each, New Jersey, New York. Pennsyl-
vania, Texas. two each Arkansas, Con-
necticut, Georgia. Illinois. Massachusetts,
New Mexico. North Carolina, Oklahoma
and Washington, one each.
If the House is kept at 435. the ratio
Of representation will be 242215, as COM
tared with about $4,000 at present.
Eleven States will have their representa-
ticn reduced and eight increased. These
decreases will be Missouri. two; Indiana,
Iowa. Kansas, Kentucky. Louisiana.
Maine. Mississippi. Nebra ska, Rhode ISL
and and Vermont. one each.
The increases will be in these States
California, three: Michigan and Ohio.
two each; Connecticut. New Jersey,
North Carolina. Texas and Washington,
one each.
Should the increase be to 4S0 MEM
bers. twenty-five States would receive
additional representation. These are Cal
ifornia, five: Michigan. New York. Ohio
ard Pennsylvania. four; Texas, three
Illinois, Massachusetts,. New Jersey and
North Carolina. two: Alabama. Arkan-
sas. Connecticut, Georgia. Maryland.
Minnesota. New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ore
gen. South Carolina. Tennessee, Virginia.
West Virginia, Washington and Wiscon-
sin, one each.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
ELLIS ISLAND GRAFT
DENIED BY OFFICIALS
Acting Commissioner Uhl Calls
Story of S500,000 ExtOr-
tons q Libel.

From all sides yesterday came Wig
orous denials of report, published in
a morning paper, that there was a graft
ring extracting 100000 yearly from
immigrants on Ellis Island. Frederick
A. Wallis. Commissioner of immigration
here, was quoted as the authority for
the statement, but attempts to confirm
IL failed, owing TO the fact that Mr..
Wallis left town yesterday.
The story. published in connection
with the temporary suspension OF Angus
tus p. Schell, head OF the law division
on the island, brought denials not only
from Alexander l. Rorke. attorney for
the accused man, but also from rank
ing officials at Ellis Island. MIR. Wallis.
Mr.. Schell directly of participation.
Other officials said yesterday Mr..
Schelrs suspension had nothing to do
with any graft ring or with any other
employee on the island.
This story Is absolutely untrue"
Byron II. Uhl, acting Commissioner of
immigration, said In the absence OF Mr..
Wallis. IL haven't been able TO get
In touch with Mr.. Wallis to-day, to
see If he was correctly quoted, SO
do not want to say much about 1t.
j must say, however, that IL Is gross
libel on an honest and efficient force"
Mr.. Rorke issued a statement pointing
out that his client. under the depart
ment procedure, had been suspended on
vague charges without an opportunity
to answer or confront witnesses against
him. He also revealed that Commits
sioner Wallis, in suspending Schell. was
acting under orders OF the Department
OF Labor In Washington and not on his
own authority. Mr.. Rorke demanded
an open trial of Schell. saying he was
sure he could clear his client. Mr..
Schcll has been in Government service
twenty years and has spent the last
fourteen on Ellis Island, and has per-
formed work which possibly has
brought on him the displeasure of other
officials lie has until Tuesday to an
swer the charges.
with reference to the statement in
scme OF this mornings newspapers to
the effect that enormous sums OF
money were being extorted from lmmi-
grants in Justice to Mr.. Schell II should
be said that the charges on which he ls
now suspended have no reference TO
such condition, Mr.. Rorke said
In n statement issued by the Mor-
chants Association yesterday It was
stated that MIR. Wallis was notified by
the association as long ago as May 6
that graft existed ON Ellis Island At
that time. according to this statement.
Mr. Wallis denied that anything more
than petty graft was to be found.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
AMNESIA VICTIM
Is FOUND IN CITY
Clarence BOggs. 67. Missing
Since Thursday. Restored
to Brother.

Clarence Boggs, 81 years old. dealer
in monographs. who came here Wednes-
day from his home in Atlanta. Ca, with
his wife to rest and to visit his brother.
John G. Boggs. proprietor of the Hotel
Lanrelton, 147 West Fffty-ifth street.
was found at 1 o'clock this morning in
front of a theatre at Carmine and
Bleecker streets after he had been miss
ing since late Thursday afternoon.
Physicians said he was suffering from
amnesia.
! Mr.. Boggs left the hotel Thursday
afternoon and walked in the direction of
Sixth avenue in search OF a special
brand OF cigar. When he did not return
his brother notified the Bueau OF Missing
Persons and description was sent out
to the police.
Policeman Fitzgerald Of the Cha rles
street station early this morning saw an
old man reading the billboard In front
of the theatre. He engaged him in
conversation and found tho. he was un-
able to give a coherent account of him
self
Does your name happen to be
BoRgs?" asked the policeman.
yes, that's it," replied Mr.. Boggs
Frightening up. But he could not tell
anything that he had done since he
left the hotel or where he had spent
Thursday night He was taken to the
police station. and his brother notified.
Later he was taken 20 the hotel. where
he was examined. II was found that
though he had been thoroughly drenched
nv the rain and his clothes had dried
on him. his lungs apparently We're not
affected. He went to sleep and physi-
clans expect him TO be normal In few
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
43D ST. FLOWER WOMAN
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE
Is Caught When Driver Backs
His Car Suddenly.

An elderly woman who sold flowers at
Lexington avenue and Forty-third street
was run down and killed yesterday af-
ternoon by an automobile which the po-
lice said was driven by Vincent Kelly
According to Patroiman Dennis Murphy
OF the East Fifty-frst street station.
who arrested Kelly on technical charge
of homicide the woman was about to
cross Lexington avenue when Kelly sud
denly backed his car from its stand by
the curb. II struck her and threw her
TO the ground.
According to the police docket she was
five feet tall, weighed 1875 pounds. had
blue eyes. light complexion and wore a
long, black coat The body was taken to
the Bellevue Hospital Morgue.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
CHEW DOES NOT TESTIFY.

Capt. Beverly Grayson Chew. on trial
at Governors Island charged with forg-
cry and other offences. declined yester-
day to go on the witness stand in his
own defence.
The defence closed its case and to-
day the opposing counsel will argue be-
fore the court-martial Felix Herman.
who said he was a nephew of Herman
the magician. vaudeville performer.
testified yesterday in connection with
Mrs. Chew's stage career under the
stage name Of Jean II. Sothern.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
TO CONFER WITH FORD AGAIN.
Decision on Muscle Shoals Plant
ONE 1scId Tn.

WAsHINGToN. July 15.-Further con-
ference with Henry Ford will precede
final decision on his offer to buy the
nitrate plant and lease the Wilson and
No. dams near Muscle Shoals, La,
Secretary Weeks said to-day. The ne
gotiations which led to the offer were
only of preliminary character, ne
said.
Mr.. Weeks indicated he would also
confer with Secretary Mellon as an ex-
pert on water power development, and
with Secretary Hoover. as an expert on
Industrial development. before taking
action.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
GERMANS KEEP SECRET
GUNCOTTON PROCESS

German science has adopted a policy
Of keeping secret discoveries relating to
the manufacture Of guncotton from wood
pulp, according to statement issued
yesterday by the American Chemical So
ciety. which declares this is war meas
ure In peace time.
ban has been placed on the ex-
portation from Germany OF books on
processes for handling wood pulp and
other forms Of cellulose. and the society
considers this is an indication that Ger
many Intends to keep to herself as much
as possible knowledge Of the manipua-
ton OF various varieties of fibre acquired
In her struggle against the Allies.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16

Remnant yardages from regular $40,
$50 and $50 grades - in suit or overcoat
at $27. You save as high as $33 the suit.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
ROSENBLUTH'S RELEASE
TODAY IS EXPECTED
Daugherty to Exonerate Him
in Cronkhife Killing.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. G.. July Is.

Special Despatch TO THE NEW YosK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. G., July Is.
Attorney General Daugherty. after a
second conference of several hours with
his assistants tonight in final review
OF the issues in the case of Capt. Rob-
ert Rosenbluth decided to issue an
order tomorrow for Rosenbluth's re-
lease for lack of evidence showing any
connection with the killing OF Major
Alexander =. Cronkhite on the rifle
range at Camp Lewis. Washington. three
years ago.
An official statement completely ex-
onerating Capt. Rosenbluth is expected
TO be issued tomorrow soon after Dis
trfct Attorney Hayward, at New York.
is directed to issue a nolle prose In the
case pending against the officer. Neces-
sary authority will be given for the can
collation. of the bond of So. 900 furnished
by Rosenbluths friends to obtain his
release.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
WALES TO rLAY POLO IN SPAIN

MADRID. July 15.-Reports from San
tander say the Prince Of Wales intends
to visit that city in the near future.
During his stay the Prince will play polo
against King Alfonsos team, which re-
Gently defeated the Princes four in Eng
land.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16

This sale is an annual
event with us. Every year
we clear out all remnant
yardages from both our
wholesale and retail stocks
-atsalvage prices-tomake
room for new Fall stock.
Butthis season the fabrics
are particularly lyremarkable,
because Of the big number
Of $50 and $50 fabrics on
hand, in yardages too small
to warrant carrying them
The New York herald., 1921-07-16

Allofthese choice goods upto$6o-
have yielded to the ruthless price-cleaver.
They're marked at $27-suit or overcoat
If you order while the stock lasts.
The good Wife is right 1t will pay to
get up early to attend this sale.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16

But the service was fine!
No one was hurried. Care,
comfort, courtesy went into
every transaction.
You'llgetthis same pains
taking attention down here,
too-no matter what time
Of the day you come or
how great the crowds. For
we've made ample prepara-
tions.
But it will be worth your
while to come in the morn
ing, if you can. There's a do.
on all orders placed before II
T.R.T
It's no wonder New Yor
over this sale. It's the create
we've ever held.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11
SOLVES PROBLEM OF THE IDLE

authorized the laying Of submarine
cable so as to obtain direct communica-
ton with Spain, Greece, Brazil,
Uruguay and Argentina, thus render
Ing Italy Independent of foreign cable
companies.
The development Of Italy's water
power is proceeding rapidly. Before
the war she obtained about 935000
horsepower from that source. Since
then the total horsepower has been
increased to 1,75O,OOO. To make this
possible, fifty-nine reservoirs and arti-
fetal lakes have been constructed.
Another important industrial prof.
ect is the reclamation of the Pontine
marshes, which cover about 10000
acres between Rome and Naples. This
land heretofore has been submerged
for five months each year by torrents
which poured down from the neighbor-
ing mountains and, stagnatlng on the
land, converted that area into a dan
gerous fever trap.
The company organized with q
capital Of 100000 lire to reclaim
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11
ARE SEEKING THE sIGNERs' WILLS

Floyd, Lewis Morris and Philip Living.
ston, New York; Abraham Clark, John
Hart, John Witherspoon, Francis Hop.
kinson and Richard Stockton, New
Jersey; Robert Morris, Benjamin
Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Nor.
ton, James Smith, George Taylor and
George Ross, Pennsylvania Caesar
Rodney and Thomas Mexican, Della.
ware; Charles Carroll and Thomas
Stone, Maryland; Thomas Jefferson,
Francis Lightfoot Lee Richard Henry
Lee and Benjamin Harrison, Virginia !:
Joseph Hewes and John Penn, North
Carolina; Edward Rutledge, South
Carolina; Button Gwinnett, Georgia.
The following signers died intestate,
according to the report: William Whip
pie and Matthew Thornton, New
Hampshire; Elbridge Gerry and John
Hancock, Massachusetts,; George ely
mer and James Wilson, Pennsylvania ;
George Read, Delaware; William
Paca, Maryland; Arthur Middleton,
South Carolina.
The records of Thomas Nelson, Jr.,
Virginia, were destroyed by fire In
1865, and those Of Carter Braxton, vir-
ginia, during the Civil war. The rec
ords Of Thomas Hayward. South Caro-
lima, were also destroyed during the
Civil war, and those of Lyman Hall,
Georgia, were lost in fire in 1856.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11
CHAPTER XIV.
The Private Secretary.


! I told my story to the captain much
more in detail, and Breckenridge being
found, stood sponsor for my identity,
50 that was not detained. The next
morning l testified before the coroner's
jury over the crushed body Of Wine,
and later appeared in the room Of the
grand jury which indicted Waldron.
On both these occasions told enough
to make matters reasonably clear. yet
carefully avoided any direct mention
Of Miss Gessler. No doubt her name
would be brought into the case later,
but l was determined 1t should not
be introduced through any indiscre-
ton on my part. Krantz's name was
used, but only Indirectly, and the Inn
preston was left upon me that In
nuence was being brought to bear to
shield the banker from any direct
connection with the crime.
l knew that when the time came
Tor trial could scarcely hope to
escape thus easily. Under cross-ex-
animation by the defendants attorney.
tne whole affair would be prObed to
tne very bottom. and I should be
compelled to disclose every bit Of In
rmatisn ] possessed. In tho mean.
while ! must discover the girl. and
.san from her own lips. II possible,
Just now deeply shs was involved
linen, and then only. could l decide
upon my own future course. But how
wes ] to lscass hsri I had nothing
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11
Sees Lesson in
Chinese Flood

crop when the flood came and the loss
cannot be imagined"
THE newest provincial develop
ment," says Dean Reisncr's report,
has been in Shantung province.
which has come into world promi-
hence through the Shantung award,
OF the Paris peace conference. This
work was organized by Mr.. Lin.
"A provincial forest service has been
established, with chief forester and
eleven assistants. Work was prose
cuted so vigorously that the first
planting season saw the organization
OF three forestry stations, the estab.
lishment Of three nurseries with plans
for two more for the following sea.
son, over $4,000 trees planted.
Harvard Man Aida Work.
Three government railways are en-
gagged In reforestation work looking
forward to supplying their own ties and
other timbers used In railroad main
tenance. Several other railways are
contemplating similar developments
The budgets are voted by the variou.
railway administrations interested
The forestry work of the Lung-Ha
railway, which is financed by Belgian
interests, is under the direction of ]
Hers. The reforesting has been most
ly along both sides Of the railwa,
where 100000 trees have been Sc
out.
"The Tientsin-Pukow railway for
estry work is in charge Of a gradu
ate Of Harvard forestry school. Abou
$4,000 trees have been planted. TIL
Pekin-Hankow railways forestry worl
is under the direction Of Ngan Har
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11
Society Plans Collection Of His
toric Old Testaments.
Descendants Of the Signers Of the
Declaration Of independence Need
Four More Documents to Com
pIete Collection.

Philadelphia.-The Society of the
Descendants Of the Signers of the
Declaration Of Independence is en-
deavoring to collect copies of the wills
of the Sc signers. According to a re.
port made to John Calvert, secretary
and registrar Of the society, the wills
Of Samuel Chase, Maryland; George
Wythe, Virginia; William Hooper,
North Carolina; William Lynch, Jr.
South Carolina, and George Walton
Georgia, are still missing from the so.
ciety's collection.
Wills in possession Of the descend
ants include those of Josiah Bartlett
New Hampshire; John Adams, Sam
uel Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Mas
sachusetts; Stephen Hopkins ant
William Ellery, Rhode Island; VII
liam Williams, Samuel Huntington
Oliver Wolcott and Roger Sherman
Connecticut; Francis Lewis, William
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11
Dean Of Nankin University Tells
Of Need Of Reforestation in
Exhaustive Report.
PROVINCE IS DEVASTATED
Area Affected 10 Twice Size Of Massa-
chusetts, Containing $500, 900
Persons-Many Rail Con-
nectlons Are Cut

Neutrality-suspicious. great food
disaster In Anhwei province-her third
Of the current year-should be
lesson to the United States, showing
what may follow indiscriminate de-
forestation, says Dean Reisner Of the
College Of Agriculture and Forestry
at the University Of Nankin, In de-
tailed report to the American FOres-
tryassociation.
"China, with her floods, is an ex-
ample to the world Of the need Of re-
forestation," he says. "a conservative
expenditure for various forestry en-
terprises, mainly nursery work and
forest planting, Is from $4,000 to q
quarter million dollars, the production
of 1OO,OO0,OOO trees in over 1000 nur-
series, and the planting of 25,OOO,0 900
to 30,OOOOO0 trees on 100000 acres of
land. This may seem small when COM
pared with some other countries, but
large when one considers the back
ground and the fact that China's In
terest in forestry is only few years
DID,"
"The magnitude Of the devastation
in the Anhwei province" says Charles
Lathrop Pack, president of the as.
ISOLATION, In giving out the report
Of Dean Reisner, may be seen when
we consider that the flooded area Is
twice the area Of Massachusetts, OF
about $4,000 square miles.
Many Rail Connections Cut.
'"The population of the Bay state Il
around 100000 people, which is /,
100000 less than the sufferers in thu
flooded areas. The crowded condi-
tons will at once be seen. Rail con
nections between Shanghai and Tient
sin and Pekin were soon cut by thu
Anhwei foods caused when the Hung
tie lake and its tributaries overflowe(
about sixty miles to the north of Nan
kin. The deforested condition Of Chin,
Is the cause not only of the flood
but Of most Of her famines In tina
country"
Qua Yang Lin. graduate of tn
Yale forestry school, Is one of tn
leaders In the forestry work in China
He got into Tientsin after ono Of tn
floods.
"While in Tientsin," Mr.. Lin re
ported. II had the opportunity 0
going through the flooded sections
It was terrible sight. The boatme
pointed out the high water marks
told us Of the millions rendered home
less and the thousands that had pei
lshed. Collins could be seen floatin
in the street. The country was unde
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11

10 guide NE IN the search Ti,-r.
we're only two people 10 whom I could
urn Tor even q uggestiOn-Krsntx.
me banker. and Sarah waIdroa. I
doubted II either would reveal The
Truth. but l could use the threat Of
exposure against Krantz. and might
mus terrorize him into revealing the
truth l decided that n the xiii did
not call me by phone before noon the
next day l would certainly exhaust
every effort TO find her. She would
assuredly learn By that time what
had occurred, but. whether she so
desired or not. l was not willing to
let her drop out Of my life. 1 would
learn, az least, whatever Adolph
krantz knew about her.
The hours dragged away bringing
no message, the silence merely
strengthening my resolution and In
creasing my interest. After a lonely
lunch. in which her face seemed ever
before me, l took a taxi and drove
direct to the bank. l crossed the mar
ble-hoored lobby and approached q
desk rather doubtfully. A middle
aged man glanced up from his work,
and listened quietly to my question,
examining my card attentively.
1Ah. yes, United States consular
service-I see. / regret to say that
Mr.. Adolph Krantz is not In the bank
today. In fact he Is out Of town,
possibly for a week. Yes, he left
rather suddenly for Washington. Per.
haps you might talk with his secrs
tary."
hesitated. yet almost as quickly
decided to see what might develop.
Il viii II you please, for Just q
moment"
very good, SIR. The third dool
down that corridor to the left. Yos
will find 1t ajar, I think; walk righ
In"
proceeded as he directed, the glass
partitions Of the bank on one side, tn,
ether divided into small private of
fces, the equipment plainly handsome
The third door stood partly open, Civ
ing me glimpse within before
ventured to enter. The place had IA
moro the appearance Of q private u
brary than downtown business Of
fee. A woman was bending over tn
further desk, busted at some worh
With heart beating somewhat taste
I ventured to open the door sufficient
ly wide to enter.
There was no one else present, bu
her head instantly lifted, and she ros
to her feet, with q quick smile, an
outstretched hand. coming directly te
ward me.
"Mr. Philip Severn, at last" she e.
claimed pleasantly. my faith Is n
warded."
"Your faith" I echoed, rallying frol
my surprise at this greeting. 1.-THE
you were expecting meT'
II have never felt a very seriou
doubt. Does that sound odd? Ia
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-11-11
Alone In the JuneIs.

Mrs. Clement, an English woman
who has achieved a reputation as q
traveller and explorer saysi ITO -
alone even for minute In the Jungle
L. alarming, f5r such Is the profound
silence all around that one has a ter
rifying sense Of being inimically
watched BY unseen things" OF the
forest noises one Of the most uncanay
Ii the bowling Of balloons. "when they
are close at hand. TIE whole air II
alive with the din, 20 that you GAN
not tell from which directisn It pre-
ceeds. Every nerve In your bsdy tin
Gies. and there 10 q curious fascina-
ton In the great volume Of sound"