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Evening star., 1922-09-25
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piece Of congressional ma
4 chinery:s For this reason there
are something like 125 clocks
in the Capitol. the more important
ones receiving daily attention. and all
of them being looked after at least
once a week. Some Of them have been
in service for more than 100 years
and are still going-accurately. These
clocks are cared for by George H.
Jones. as they were by his father
before him, who was locksmith Of the
House In Garfield's day.
One of the most interesting clocks
Is that which is constantly before the
gaze Of Speaker Gillett as he presides
over the sessions of the House. This
clock has an exceptionally good move
ment that cost $3.50. Speaker Gillett
recently commended Clock Caretaker
clocks are keeping excellent time"
Over the doorway. IN Statuary Hall,
leading toward the Senate. seen by
all tourists, Is the allegorical marble
clock. the Car OF History" done by
Carlo Franzoni just before his death
IN May. 1919 This is recognised as
one OF the finest examples of statuary
in the United States. So this clock
is more than 100 years old 1t is still
q good timepiece and was rebuilt by
MI, Jones last year. The hands on
th3 clock are more than foot and
AZ haf from the works, because they
have to project through the heavy
marble.
An interesting fact about this clock
was discovered five months ago by
Haynes E. Terry. a Capitol guide.
Through an old Confederate he had
heard that when John Brown came
10 Congress he had painted his name
In the House clock. Statuary Hall
was formerly the House chamber.
After long hunt Mr.. Terry found
the name Of John Brown painted in
the boat part of this old clock. e
Just outside the door of the Senate
fs grandfather clock 120 years
old. 1t was presented to the Senate
in commemoration Of the entrance of
the state of Ohio into the Union. 1t
was presented during the 10000
session. The dial Of the clock shows
seventeen stars, emblematic of the
then seventeen states. with the Ohio
star at the top-also significant of
the lead 1t has takeN as mother Of
Presidents" 1t has been enormously
reported for many years that this
clock has wooden works. but it really
contains brass works 1t was put out
In its present corner during the
Cleveland administration: having for
Evening star., 1922-09-25
BUSINESS MEN TO MEET.
Executives Of National Commis-
sion to Convene Here Oct. 16.

Executives Of the National Better
Business Commission, which COM
prises the better business bureaus of
all the cities in the coutry, and the
national vigilance committee Of the
Associated Advertising Clubs of the
World will meet in annual conven-
ton here October is to 20.
They will be addressed by various
government department heads and
officials. F. x. wholley. vice presi-
dent Of the Associated Advertising
Clubs of the World and managing
director of the Washington Better
Business Bureau, is arranging the
program and has already received
assurances that several prominent
men in the retail and financial fields
will be present Claude Woodward.
chairman Of the board of trustees of
the Better Business Bureau. will well
come the visitors and preside at the
conferences.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
U. S. STAMP EXHIBIT.
All Issues Contained in Collection
:. to Be Shown Here.

The complete exhibit Of United
Brazilian exhibition, will, upon Its
return to this country next March.
be placed in the office of the super
1ntendent of stamps Of the Post Once
Department for the benefit OF phila-
selists and the public.
Mrs. Catherine Manning Of the Ma
tional Museum. includes all issues OF
the United States stamps from the
frst in 1s47 up to the present. time,
including the die proof Of the accent
inverted afrplane stamp. which IL
said to be in great demand by stamp
collectors.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
WILL FLY ACROSS U. S.
Miss Lillian Gatlin to Make Trip
in Mail Airplane.

Postmaster General Work has grant
ed permission to Miss Lillian Cat
lin of San Francisco to cross the
continent in one of the air mali
service airplanes as part of move
ment to honor the gold star" moth
ers of aviation. Miss Gatlin. the de-
partment stated. would be the first
woman to fly across the United
States.
Assistant Postmaster General Hen
derson. in charge of the air mail
service. will join Miss Gatlin when
she reaches Detroit. No date for the
trip has been set.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
PLAN POSTAL PARLEY.
q. S. and Canadian officials to
Hold Conference.

An International postal conference
for the United States and Canada Is
among the plans of Canadian postal
ofiicials, Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Glover has been Informed In
letter from the Canadian postmaster
general, Charles Murphy.
The question of a place and date
for such a conference will be con-
sidered, Mr.. Murphy said. following
the conference Of Canadian postal
officials set for October 2. 3, and 4.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
TAx ON oLEoMARGARME.

Hearings will soon be held on a
tentative draft Of regulations gov
erning the application Of special
taxes on oleomargarine and process
butter just completed by the internal
revenue bureau. At the hearings
various interests will be given op-
portunity to discuss the provisions
before the final draft is completed.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
100000 RADIUM SOLD.
Quebec Province Buys One Grain
From q. s. Corporation.

The province of Quebec has pur-
chased from the United States Radium
Corporation one gram Of radium,
valued at 100000, for use of its citi-
zens in treatment Of cancer and other
malignant diseases.
The radiam will be sent to the
University Of Montreal, where, un-
der the supervision of DIR. J. A. Gen.
dreau. it will be at the service Of the
people of Quebec province.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
WILL BOOM FOR SENATORS

The democratic national senatorial
committee has announced the ap-
pointment as publicity director of
Edward E. Britton, former secretary
to Secretary Daniels of the Navy De
partment and at present Washington
correspondent of the Raleigh News
and Observer.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
MAHONEY TRANSFERRED.

Lieut.. Commander Joseph A. Ma
honey. Naval Dental Corps. attached
to the transport Henderson, has been
ordered to duty at the Naval Dispen-
Sary this city
Evening star., 1922-09-25

Zionist District Of Washington
meets, 8 pm, at Y. NJ. H. A. building,
11th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Report Of the delegates to the Zionist
convention in Philadelphia will be
given.
Evening star., 1922-09-25

The Filing Association will elect
officers at Thomson School. The
school course. open to all members
without additional cost, will begin
November 3.
Evening star., 1922-09-25

Piney Branch Citizens Association
will meet, o'clock, in Iowa Avenue
Methodist Church.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
T0NTcur

Dean Fagin will lecture on "The
Philosophy of Tolstoy," o'clock, Re-
search University.
Evening star., 1922-09-25

Mid-City Citizens Association will
meet at Thomson School. 8 o'clock
Evening star., 1922-09-25

Grand Chapter. o. E. S.. colored,
will present Nine. Florence Cole-Tal-
bert. soprano. Of Detroit, in song re-
cital, 8 o'clock, John Wesley A. M.
E. 2. Church. c. Cecil Cohen, pianist,
of Howard University will assist.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
White Steward

AS SUPERVISOR IN LARGE HOTEL
Excellent opportunity for high-c class
man. State references. experience, etc.
ADDRESS 1OO-J, STAR OFFICE
Evening star., 1922-09-25
DANCING.

GLADYsE WILBUR.
Phone Fr. 1435-w. Dupont Studio, No. 8 Du
pont circle. will open for private instruction
Sept IS. 1922. Club Dance beginning Oct. 3
Children's classes open Sept. so. Girls bale,
classes. Studio available for private dances.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
MICHIGAN PRESENTS SHIELD
OVER SUPREME COURT DOOR.


THE shield over the door of the
L United States Supreme Court was
presented to the United States to
commemorate the entry Of Michigan
into the Union. 1t represents twenty
six states, and was presented In 1887.
TWO GIRLS APPEAR
TO HAVE FIVE HANDS.
MANY visitors of recent years to
A'A the Capitol have thought that
they were let in on some brand-new
discovery when they had pointed out
to them what appears to be five
hands on two girls in the John Trum-
bull historical painting of Washing
ton resigning his commission. in the
rotunda These four great historical
paintings were made between 1917
and 1924. Trumbull was born IN
Lebanon, Conn.,, and served in the
war Of independence as aide-de- camp
to, Washington. A notable collection
of,his paintings Is. in the art gallery
ofIYale University.
Haynes E. Terry. the Capitol guide
who has been guide in the Capitol
f1ce for nearly quarter Of century
endeavors to give human interest
tourists. ana above all else he en-
tourists and above all else he en-
deavors to give them the most accu-
rate information. By research he
found a letter from the artist himself
which was read in the House Decem-
ber 9, 1928, stating in detail the steps
taken toward the preservation of
the paintings in the rotupda. Mr.
Terry says that in this letter Trum-
bull himself refuted the misbeliei
that these two girls were given five
hanus. by directing any one to stand
five feet in front of the painting
and a half foot to the right, when
they would be able to see the ex-
tended arm Of the man behind one
truded at her waist.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
AROUND THE TOWN

merly occupied a place in the Presi-
dents room.
Still another interesting clock is
the one in the Presidents room. which
all visitors are anxious to see and
which the President uses only when
he comes to the Capitol at the close
Of session to expedite the signing
Of eleventh -hour legislation. This
was presented to President Cleveland
and Is the only thing of the kind In
the Capitol representing Cleveland
This originally had gold figures on
the dial and gold hands, but these
were stolen by souvenir hunters.
Evening star., 1922-09-25
Sisler-Layton Studio

1873 II ST. NV.
Hours: 10 an to 10 pm.
We teach you the proper way to fox troti
waltz one step and college walk in a few pri-
| vate lessons Moderate rates. No appoint.
ment required
Evening star., 1922-09-25

TakOma Park Baptist branch of
World Wide Guild will meet tomor-
row, 1880 pm, with Marian Kirby,
PIT Buffalo avenue.
Evening star., 1922-09-25

William r. Faulkner will lecture
on the origin and study of the Span
ish language tomorrow at Thomson
School. pm. A class for the study
Of Spanish will be organized,
Evening star., 1922-09-25

Annual meeting Of Warrington
Kennel Club will be held Wednesday
S:15 pm. in Grotto room Of Ed.
Schmid, 712 18th street
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
MILLS TO
RESUME OPERATIONS;
TO EXTENR RAILROAD

KLAMATH FALLS, Jan. Slim
mediate resumption of the Modoc
Lumber company sawmills at Chilo-
quin, with a IA mile extension of the
logging road to tap neC body of
timber, was announced here by J. O..
Goldwaithe, president 1.-THE COM
pany. The sawmlll suspen ed early
last year. Dry kilns and a planer
will be added to the mill, increasing
the capacnty to $4,000 feet a shift.
Two shifts will be worked and 400
men will be employed in the mill and
camps, not including a large rail-
road construction force.
Goldwaithe predicts a heavy de-
mand for lumber this year at fair
prices, and that all mills in this re-
gion will operate to capacity.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
LARGE STOCK
OF MERCHANDISE
CHANGES HANDS
(From Thursdays Daily

II. G. Enders Sr., who has been at
the head of the H. G. Enders & Son
department store since 1t was estab-
lished several years ago, has dis
posed of his entire interest in the
stock of merchandise to H. G. End
ers Jr. and Isaac r. Fridegar. Mr..
Enders Sr. will take a much-needed
rest for a few months, after which
time he will build a large wholesale
house on ground which has already
been purchased, adjacent to the
Southern Pacific railroad tracks.
The store under the new owner
ship will endeavor not only to live
up to the high standards already at
tanned, but to raise that standard
to such a place that it is unsur-
passed by any store in this section
of the state. Mr.. H. G.. Enders Jr.
will continue to manage the cloth
ing, shoes, dry goods, variety and
music departments, where he has
been in active charge for some time
past. Mr.. Fridegar has been mana
ger of the grocery department for
quite while and will be perfectly
at home managing this department
together with the hardware.
Neither Mr.. Enders Jr. nor Mr.
Fridegar need any introduction to
the Ashland public, for they are
widely and favorably known not only
in Ashland but throughout the up
per end of the Rogue River valley.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
MET IN ASHLAND MONDAY

The Rogue River Valley Minister
ial association convened in the Pres
byterian church Monday morning at
1890 o'clock Ministers were pres
ent from Central Point Medford,
Talent and Phoenix. Most of the
forenoon session was spent in a gen.
eral survey of the various fields rep
resented in the association. In ev-
cry case there was evidence of whole
some growth and an optimistic out
look for the future was announced
by the pastors.
Two subjects were presented be-
fore the ministerial body for their
consideration and criticism. Rev. c.
F.. Koehler read a paper on the sub
ject, "How shall we preach Christ
today" and Mr.. o. F. Carson ably
discussed the subject, What I
would do If | were a preacher"
The latter was a constructive pre-
sentation Of the subject and met with
hearty applause, according to Rev.
Koehler, Presbyterian pastor. The
reason why layman was asked to
discuss such a theme before the as
sociaton is that the ministers are
most anxious to discover what their
real defects are, how their ministry
might be improved and in what
things they have been most success
full as viewed from the standpoint Of
the pew.
Senator Thomas gave a very able
presentation Of the matter OF law
enforcement. indicating the points of
failure and success. His
and his remarks were
greeted with appreciation and ap-
plause by the ministerial body.
The spring meeting of the asso-
clation will be in the public library
at Medford.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
Roll of Officers
In Army SIashed

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 81
Before Congress adiourns its regular
session legislation supported by the
War department, will undoubtedly
be sought which will authorize the
retirement, "honorably and with ap-
probation of services" of between
700 and 500 regular army officers
Under stress of necessity during
the latter wartime days many Of
fiers were promoted who lacked 100
per cent efficiency, according to the
War department officials, and this
must be remedied.
The plan already broached by Cen
eral Pershing, Chief of Staff, to the
House Military Affairs Committee,
is expected to take the form of a
bill draft for presentation to both
Houses of Congress at an early date
General Pershing believes that the
U. S. Army should have the benefit
of the most efficient officers avail
able, and the weeding-out process
will be vigorously prosecuted by him.
Today there are practically no second
lieutenants in the regular army,
This condition cannot prevail, "
said General Pershing. "There have
been too rapid promotions. Army
officers must be efficient, but there
are degrees of efficiency, and the
American army must have the best.
General Pershing is alamant in his
determination that, under existing
conditions, the United States army
must not be less than 10000 man,
will differed.
If Congress favors the proposed
legislation a shake-up all along the
line of officers will be made.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
STATE INCOME TOX
SUGGESTED by BOARD
(From Thursdays Daily

The state tax investigation COM
mittee, now in session at Portland,
is facing a complex problem. With
the authorized Indebtedness OF the
state and its subdivisions now 20
per cent of the entire assessed valu-
alton; with real property paying 73
per cent OF the taxes; with the per
capita tax up to $52.57; with so per
cent of all the wealth Of the state
not available under the present sys-
tenn Of taxation, and with the taxes
ballooning out of all proportion to
the farmers ability to pay, the com
mission is preparing to dynamite the
current method OF taxation and
evolve, II possible. a system which
will he euuitabl eand redistribute the
heavy burden.
The inevitable remedy. IN the
opinion Of the commission, is Il state
income tax. Such a tax will recap
ture the "intsngIbles,"
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
AID REACHES BANK
FIVE MINUTES TOO
LATE TO Do GOOD

KLAMATH FALLS, Jan. 2S.--
Five minutes after the First State
and Savings bank closed its doors
here Saturday morning, assurance of
financial assistance was received
from Portland, which would have
permitted the bank to stay open.
This information was given out by
bank officials. The bank opened at
10 and closed at 1920 o'clock, when
1t seemed improbable that the await
ed word would be forthcoming.
One hundred and forty thousand
dollars had been promised from
Portland, $4,000 from San Francisco,
and 100000 from other sources, 1t
was said, bringing the total up to
$175,OOO.
General economic conditions which
preven.e6 loans peing called with
cu forcing business houses to the
VII, dep elton of reserves, together
ith recent steady Withdrawals we're
he re sons given for the close. S.
e. VILE, of the state banking de-
partment, has been appointed re-
ceiver. The closing was a crushing
blow to officials OF the bank, who
believed the steps they had taken
would prevent such action.
The bank closed its doors Janu-
airy -, 1912, but reopened at the
end of 90 days, after the whole coun-
ty had given evidence of its faith
in Captain j. w. Siemens. the
founder, by offering every dollar
that could be raised.
The reopening was marked by a
demonstration said never to have
equaled in the history of banking
"The affairs of the First State &
Savings bank will be liqudated in a
manner that will safeguard the in
terests Of the depositors and stock
holders and without causing distress
to those who owe the bank, or with
out disturbing the business of the
community.
This was the statement made by
C. f. Wales, receiver, He said no
effort would be made TO reopen the
institution.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
LOCAL ELKS DEFEAT
MEDFORD LEGION

. The basketball games Wednesday
evening were both good, and with a
little additional practice, the local
boys will be able to take care of any
team that may come their way. The
first game was between the Ameri-
can Legion and the First company
and resulted in victory for the
former by a score of SO to II. The
second game was between the local
Elks team and an all-star American
Legion team from Medford The
Elks took the visiting team into
camp with the score of 3S to H..
Bauchman of the Medford team. suf-
fered a badly sprained ankle and
was compelled to quit the game.
The lineup was as follows:
Ashland-Grubb, center; Hughes
and Bentley, forwards; Harris and
Young, guards; Ashcraft and Pat
ton, substitutes. Medford - VIII
Hanson, center; Watson and Har-
rington, forwards; Sherwood and
Bauchman, guards, with Phipps as
substitute.
The Elks' team is negotiating with
an all-star team from Eugene for a
game in the near future. and hope
to get a chance to play the Medford
high school before the season is
over,
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
GLOBE TROTTER
VISITS ASHLAND

Herman Silverman, Philadelphia
bantamweight prizefighter who
started last July from that city on
a round-the-world hike, in order to
regain lost condition and to fulfill
a wager, spent several hours in this
city yesterday.
Near the summit of the Siskiyous
during a binding snow
storm Silverman declared that he
walked over 50-feet enbankment,
fell to the bottom and landed un-
scratched. Upon reaching the high
way again an automobile party
bound for Portland picked him up
and brought him to this city where
he refreshed and warmed himself
and decided that he was uninjured.
Silverman has travelled 1000 miles,
covered 81 states, and has secured
the autographs of all the mayors OF
cities and governors Of states he has
visited.
He makes expenses while enroute
by selling postcards, staging a box
ing bout now and then and whlstl-
ing at entertainments. 1t is under
stood that he is an accomplished
whistler.
Silverman left for Portland yes
terday. He will continue his jour
ney as far north as Seattle, return
ing east from there.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
OVERLAND GARAGE
CHANGES HANDS

Dix and Sons, who have operated
the White Star garage at 376 East
Main street, for the past few years,
have obtained the lease on the
building occupied by the Overland
garage, and have bought out all of
The accessories which Mr.. Schmidt,
owner of the Overland garage, had
on hand, except the tire stock. Dix
and Sons have relinquished their
lease on their present location and
are moving their entire stock of ac-
cessories to the Overland garage,
where they will carry on the same
progressive business that they have
heretofore. Mr.. Dix is il doubt as
to whether he will act as agent for
the Overland car, or not. He will
make his decision in this matter
within a short time.
A. G. Moss, who has been connect
ed with the White Star garage for
the past three years, has bought the
repair shop of the Overland garage
and will operate it Independently Of
the garage. Mr.. Moss is a good me-
chanic and will, without doubt, re-
ceive a liberal patronage from the
people of Ashland.
Mr.. Schmidt, who recently pur-
chased the Overland garage, is a
Grants Pass man and has business
interests there that he will return to
at once.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
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Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-02-01
BURGLAR GETS MOONSHuNE
Klamah Falls Hall of Justice Is
Scene of Theft

Scene of Theft
KLAMATH FALLS, Or, Jan. 81.
1t is not often that burglars pick
out a hall of justice for their depre-
dations, but Justice Gaghagen, when
he entered court Saturday morning,
discovered that during the night
some marauder had made away with
several bottles of moonshne which
had been marked as exhibits in
charges preferred against bootleg
gers.
Three bottles containing whiskey
were on top of the desk, which had
been broken open. There was still
another inside the desk The visit
ors got them all So far as he could
discover. this was all that was TAX
en-, and the judge is in a Quandry
as to whether the moonshine was
stolen for the kick in it or to destroy
the kick it might contain for the
bootleggers when offered in evidence
against them.