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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
CHARGES MILLIONS IN
SpI'IfIOIiS 4

SftutotS L. =. BONDS
"AohiNGTON. April 26-Thc
statement was made on the floor 81
nc House today hy Representative
Johnson. Republican. South Dakot,
mat II will later be shown by Of
fetal documents that there are prob
ably hundreds OF millions of dollars
Of duplicate bonds in the United
States
Prompt denial OF the statement was
made by high Treasury officials. wha
declared investigation by Secretary
Mellon. OF the bureau of Engraving.
had disclosed there was no truth in
reports of the circulation on a large
scale of counterfeit government Sc
curities.
Challenging the johnson statement.
Representative w!neo. Arkansas.
Democratic member of tho House
calculated To cause uneasiness in the
country and that lie did not believe
Mr. Johnson ought to make II 'un-
less h" can back it M as thc truth
MIR WinEo expressed belief thar an
Investigation would show that Sccrc
tary Mellon. in DENYING Reckless
charges" about tho existence OF dupli-
cate bonds did not lie 10 the people
OF the country"
Told Nothing WAS Wrong.
AS a basis for his charge as to ul-
e!ged circulation OF spurious Sccuri =
tics. Mr.. Johnson said that !. w. Nc
Carter. assistant registrar Of the
Treasury during the Wilson admin
istrat!on secured Information in tho
course OF his duties. which convino cd
him that there had been enormous
duplication Of government bonds.
which had been printed by the Blu
rcau Of Engraving and Printing, and
had gone through the Office OF the
registrar OF the Treasury.
Il think that Mr.. McCartcr took the
right attitude when he presented the
matter first To distinguished Demo.
cratic Senator from my State. and
very properly presented the matter 10
the Assistant Secretary Of the Treas
ury, MIR. Johnson continued. lie
was very quickly informed n, that
time by the former administration
that nothing was wrong: that there
should he no investigation, and that
he should keep his mouth shut or
lose his position. and Mr. Mccartcr
who had developed the fact that Kill
later he shown by official documents
tHht liittt HUnuTeuS or
millions of duplicate bonds in the
United States, WAS discharged from
service by his administration for pre-
scnting these facts to members Of
Congress. | think man who took
that attitude in the former admins
tration was i'll advised in what he
had done
Mr.. Wingo added:
Does the gentleman say that :.
Democrat from his State called tn.
matter 10 tho Senator attention."
Mr. Johnson:
Matter of Public Record
Il Will say that that IL all "A mat.
ter OF public record. | took person,
ally all OF this data down To the De,
partmcnt OF Justice myself early 1;
| the yea" 1921. after We had tried (,
every way to secure action from IN,
former administration. These let.
tcrs that were written to Mr. LEI,
! fingwell. at that time an Assist
ant Secretary Of the Treasury ar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
LEGION CHiEFTAIN
SAYS BODY'S DUTY
is TO HELP THEM
CONTINUED From Firs, rar.l

Continued From First ragc)
see that America stays America" he
declared.
The most important present duty
OF the DICTIONARIES Is to see tha,
the men who were disabled In ser
wee se; square deal from the coun-
try they fought for. Commander Mac
nider asserted. He said shat every
bit OF the legislation to aid the dis.
ablcd men yet adopted had bee:
written. supported and pushed
through Congress by tho American
Legion. and that while the goal had
not yet been reached. the disgrace
fu! situation OF two years ago has
been mcasurabiy rcmcdicd
We want every cx-scrvicc man
to have Il chance to earn an homes;
living. and it is our duty to see
that stepping stone TO an eco
nomic comeback" Commander Mac
nider declared in closing. Follow
Ing the address reception was
held, after which Commander Mac
nidcr was whisked away TO the
;heater party.
Clarke Roper. commander OF Rich
ioiIu tpSl, NO i, pEtSiNcu AT Ibc
dinner and introduced the speakers.
Mayor Ainslic made few remarks,
in which he declared that il was 4
great day for the Richmond posts
ana an honor for the city to have as
It's guest Commander Macn!dcr
TrinkIc Lnuds Veterans.
In his openin: remarks. Governor
Trinkle declared that he was una BILE
TO express the appreciation Virginia
has for its world war veterans. He
said that State was not unmindful
OF what the veterans had done, ana
that the passage of time would show
conclusively that Virginia was not
unGrateful. He declared that the
leg!onnaires must take the leader
ship in affairs. and that he thought
them ably and amply constituted to
render great service.
Before the arrival OF Commander
MacN!der. Il number of other guests
were introduced by j. Earle Dunford.
Among those to respond were Ser
Gcant Samuel l.. Gluckmau. OF Ports.
mouth. one OF the individual out
standing Eguras OF the war, and
Henry Clay Pickett. OF Portsmouth
last surviving nephew of General
Pickett Of gettysburg fame.
Probably half Of those at the din.
ner and reception were women. OF
their behalf DR.. Kate Waller Bar
rett. of Alexandria, head of the stat,
Women's Auxiliary, spoke briefly.
Tae Norfolk Womans Post. the onI,
one OF Its kind in the South, also
was largely represented.
Fought With Famous second.
Commander Macnidcr looks ever,
inch the soldier he demonstrated him.
self to be az an officer ranking from
lieutenant to lieutenant colonel in
the famous Second Division. He is
tall and broad shouldcrcd and show,
his Scotch lineage. He is forcefu
speaker and an apparent fighter.
Owing Ia business in Washington
Commander Macnidcr will leave thl.
morning "A, o'clock. He is working
in conjunction with leaders of othc,
EcteranS organizations in the bonu:
fight. and while he did not care Il
discuss the question last night. hs
said that he was satisfied that IN,
means for rc-cstablishing the cx.scr.
vice man cconomically will soon bc
reached.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27

connected with economics nnancc and
transport
Brucr Transport Service Sought.
The transport commission held n
ina! session and recommended tho
urgency OF tho powers adopting all
possible measures in concert 10 i'm
prove the transport system Of Eu-
rope. The lcagu. Of nations was
ASKED 20 invite the nations. whether
members or nonmcmbors Of tn.
league" 10 work together Oh technical
matters :urth.ring the cause OF
transport
The experts Insisted that impor,an,
things have already heen done az,
Genoa in the way OF improving con
di:'"ns these have Largely taken
form of arranging for future comvcu-
hons hut it IS pointed out that the
present convention including thirty
TOUR states, has brought about
kuowlcdc" Of actual conditions in Eu-
rope" which is certain. 10 prove benc-
lc!a! TOT i",n:c ainel!oration ;iuch
IS expected from the currency and
general financial meetings. which VIII
be held al London and Paris.
nrcnosct ,.,,. ha, "''' 80
of disrn..i,,,. -
-, ~. Tin. '"' I''""'S'
g,,a 90 '"' '""Se '>""Snre
strong enough TO he gcnuiu.ly If
;ee'iN" in reducing 10 "a minimum
the chances of war The washing
( ton four power pact is frcolicutl,.
referred 20 az an EXAMINE ON which
I this projcc, NAV be based
! ,b. .ll,....,
/ proparcd for ,,roy.,',..t'..
/ p,cnarv m.ctjp.. 81 ~ q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27

'N'1sb!.lu''l l. rom I lISI BdBe.)
out going home. he accompanied me
TO tho physicians Office. AT first. he
walked rapidly. but later voluntarily
siackened his pace
Although ! knew Miss Knox by
sight did not know her name Dur
ing 1920 | saw her and E.astlakc to-
Eethcr almost every day The next
year. however, saw her in East
lakes company only -four or five
times"
During the testimony ots Mr.. Ca
ruth"rs. hlood-staincd GARMENTS. and
the u!sto! said to nave BEEN found
under The steps OF the Eastlake home
were Introduced The witness said
ne saw very Ntt!e blood on the scarf
worn ~ Miss Knox.
Or. John Hun, "a lieutenant in the
l. ;, Navy, stationed at the Dahl
Ercn proving grounds. was the second
witness called He described In min
ute detail III" wounds on Mrs. East
!aH"'s body. telling how part Of her
skull vas hacked away. and how her
body had been bruised and cut. The
wounds apparently were inflicted by
TWO instruments. he explained
sharp. heavy weapon and a blunt
circular, implement.
In his statement to IN. iurv A.
torn"y Mayo declared he will proye
mat Miss Knox went to the Eas,
la"e nome on the morning Of the
"ufncr with Ct hatchc; in ger nos
session lie said the evidence n.
VIII !nir"duc" viii justify the impo-
<"!on OF capital punishment for a
HrSi-hesr"c murder.
n" work of cupane!ling a Jury
was completed shortly after noon
today. Those selected to try the ac.
cused are II. Il Cameron. G NJ
hoEah' q. : Garner. T.. y. Sanford.
=. iuthy :. o. Miller. W. {.
Zones, -. +. Goulman, T. A. smith
T. NJ remington. w. II. English ana
John II. Hodgson.
Pronounced Woman sane.
Eminent insanity experts OF IN.
state, among whom Is DR. + 8. De.
Jhrnctt", OF the Western state Hos.
Fi'"I at stanton. VIII testify TIM,
they ro"cutly made an examination
OF MISS Knox At tho Richmond city
jail at IN" request Of the defense
ana pronounced her sane. it was
learned today. Thus the hope of 90.
tabiishlng an insanity plea for the
accused nurse is given a set back
me commonwealth has summoned
besides Or. DeJarncttc. Dr. william
! ;. Drcwry Of the Central state Hos
I riial. q, Petersburg. and Dr s. l.
/ friddy, Of the Virginia state Epi!ap.
. ''e Colony, a. Lynchburg. whose ties.
+ tmony. according to Common.
W"aiths Attorney Mayo. viii h,
/ a'"ng ;hc line OF that to he given by
. l'r. DCIIrr.trg
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27


Shipment be confiscatcd and the
whisky removed to the Federal Build
Ing.
.icavy trucks were commRndcrcd
ana the whisky hauled TO the Bank
street entrance OF tho Federal Build
ing.
News Of the seizure spread quickly
ana many witnessed the unloading
"t the liquor. Department heads.
clerks and stenograrhers In Federal
offices declared II brief recess from
work. as the barrels were rolled
through the corridors Of the build
ing.
Neither tho name OF tho consignor
nor constgncc appeared on the bin or
llGins and the only label found on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
DYE ANY GARMENT
OR DRAPERY WITH
"DIAMOND DYES"

hu! Diamond Dyes and follow
'hc Simple directions in every pack
age Don't wonder whether You can
"!t or INT successfully. because per
itc' home dycing is guaranteed with
diamond Dyes even If YOU have never
HycH before Worn. faded dresses.
S""'S' waists. coats. sweaters, stock =.
i"fS' Hrap"ries. hanginGs. everything
"''o'"r H"" ma" again. Just tell
|ouT druggist whether tho m,,eri,i
N"H wish TO dye Is wool or .ilk or
whether II is linen. cotton or mixed
FOODS. diamond Dyes never streak,
spot fade or run,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27

the car bore the words Jersey City.
n. j." No warrants had been issued
fer nm arrest IN the case. II was said
last night. Twofoid investigation
IL being conducted by the Federal
authorities mt the origin and rcsti-
nation OF tho shipment in an effort
to determine the source OF the sup
ply ana those responsible FOR the
contrabrand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27

work. The various nations shall
through the International Labor Blu
Teau, compare notes concerning their
experiences of unemployment. study.
iNnS the causes and directing spe-
cial attention to the eifec; OF nunctu-
alton OF cNrhange ON lapor'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
DOn't Think.

Don't stop to think now. but ACT
and send in your list OF "R-wOrds" ag
quickly AK possible IL you want TO
get in on tn" $4,000 nr!Z. distribution.
miss" Is as bad as a "milc" If that
list comes In too late
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
CHARGES SPURIOUS
BONDS FLOOD U. S.
Representative johnson Saws
Total May Reach Hun.
drcds of Millions.
IS DENIED Br THE TREASURER
"fnSo Challenges Statement and An
Herts inFcstigntion VIII show Sec
rotary Mellon Wns Corrcst I'm Re
pudintinS Allegations.
by Associated press1

aofiiNGTON. April 26-Charges
'h'' 'he country is flooded with mill
lions OF dollars worth OF counterfeit,
currency. Federal reserve notes. gov
eminent securities and stamps are
"holiF without foundation" Secrc-
'ary Mellon declared tonight In "a let
Yer TO Frank j. Coleman. editor OF
the Plate Printer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
PREPARATIONS ISSUE
STIRS CONFERENCE

ONontinueA From F!rst Pacol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
BARRELS LABELED
COPPER CONTAIN
BOTTLED IN BOND

Continued From First Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-27
DEFENSE PROPOSES
TO SHOW EASTLAKE
WITNESSED KILLING

Ccon,inucd From First Page.)
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15
Views, Reviews, Interviews
and "reminiscences

young If that is true lot of us old
birds should be temporarily embar-
raised.
Gottfried Gehrig dropped into the
office the other day and we had quite
chat on the early days of Nebraska
Colorado and Idaho. 1t was along in
the early eighties when he came west
and he tells of the deer being plenti-
ful ana the excellent hunting to be
had in those good old days He helped
build the railroad south from Denver
and had many unique experiences Of
which he told us. 1t was an enjoy
able chat in more ways than one.
Q g Q .
T IT Edwards OF Dietrich, dropped
into the office the other day to pay
us his respects and ask us how it
sounded as Judge Edwards. He said
he had been drafted by the progress
sives to run for the office of probate
judge ana while he was at first I'M
elined to refuse the nomination. thrust
apon him, decided 20 let it stand Tie |
said he first thought there was ne
chance ut ell but after hearing from
iround the country was not so sure
.Te believes the office should seek the
nam and not the man the office and
win do but little campaigning.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

II ! knew you and you knew me-
IT'S seldom we would disagree,
But. never having yet clasped hands,
why, neither of us understands
That each intends to do what's right,
And treat each other q honor bright,
How little Of complaint therel be
II knew you and you knew me.
9 9 o q
DO not be too hasty and jump to
the conclusion that / am a poet for
am not, although like to fool ocea-
sionally with poetry and to read it.
Sunday I took up the "RubaiyaT Of
Omar Ihayyam9 and read it oycr
again. have perhaps read this book
some fisty or sixty times and each
time / read it, find sometime new
Ia it, some new phase Of life, some
new thought or some new inspiration.
This book Is now supposed DE passa (
because of the Volstea1ian days Chat I
are with us, as old Omar was great I
lover Of vine. women and song, never
theless Il s. tonic 70 read his views
on nfe However what started to
ssy was rot 90 blame me for any OF
the alleged poetry that may appear
d this Issue Of the paper but place
.ha Blame GA old Omar
g o g 8
haste Minnie was a prudent maid;
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

I am candidate for state repre-
sentative on the republican ticket and
would appreciate your support. H.
BARBEE.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15
JUDGE FULLER ACCEPTS NOMl
NATION

AT the urgent solicitation Of many
fneads and the Republican County
central Committee, I have consented
to having my name placed on the
ballot as q candidate for the office
OF County Treasurer. / would have
preferred to run for e-election to
the office Of Probate Judge, but the
Direct Primary vote willed it other
wise and as staunch Republican
7 am willing to abide by the decision
Of the majority Tn accepting this no
sition on the ticket 1 pledge myself
that if elected to the office I win give
my entire time to duties of the County
Treasurer and Public Administrator
aud win enter into the work with the
same zeal and put into the office the
best I have.
I take this opportunity to publicly
thank my friends for their considera-
ton in placing me on the ballot after
I had been defeated in the Primary
pa times past as YOU all know Of
tered an / possessed to preserve this
Union ana now in my declining years
[ appreciate very much being honored
by this nomination. And 20 the voters
Of this County again say that If
elected. I win give TO the office the
best have
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15
That Curious Device for
Making Fire

Il only seveny-five years ago that woman Of the Mid
die West wrote to her cousin in New York
Last winter was told Of a curious new device
for making fire. 1t consisted Of small spliniers Of
wood with tips Of some substance that bursts into
flame when rubbed a rough surface. If you can
procure some of them for me shall be grateful"
Matches were in general in Europe before they were seen
in this country There for spreading such
news rapidly.
Today the new invention that contributes comfort or con-
'enene is quickly known The country Advertising con-
'ey The information The farmers wife in Texas or Idaho
IS as well posted these things he city woman Of the East
Don't overlook the advertisements ia these columns They
are herods Of progress with real you and your family
They save your ume eien your work enable you 10
obtain tbe utmost ID value for ibe money you spend
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

am a candidate for sheriff on the
democratic ticket and would appreci-
ate your vote.-W T. TURNER
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

MRS. NARY p. BURNS, representing
Mitchell & Church Co. Inc, of Bing-
hamton, n. r, with a full line Of SAM
pie Of waistings ana suitings; viii be
pleased to show sample of distinctive
fabrics At home in shoshone all day
Friday and Saturday
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

First Class printing at Journal office.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

Announcements am candidate
for County Commissioner of Third
District and would appreciate your
votes. A. BATE, JR.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15
WANT ADS

Want ads are cash in advance
Rates same as before the war;
cent word, each insertion
Minimum: any ad is % cents per
insertion.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

7 am candidate for assessor on the
democratic ticket and would appreci-
ate your vote.-JOBN RYAN.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

LOST-One medium sized red-leather
grip, containing toilet articles, and
changes Of clothes. Reward Notify
NIcFall hotel
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

FOR sALE.- Old papers at the Jour
nal office.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

WANTED-Goo clean sour milk at
sc a gallon.-James, Manson.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

FOR SALE Scratch pads and type
writing paper, both white and vel
low at the Journal Office.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

Life Is like a ride on a roller-coastei
a few bumps and it is all over.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

FOR sALE-A range, Sanitary coach
and dstead.--Inquire of Mrs. Dee
storey
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

PRINTING! Candidates cards. but
ter wrappers and all kinds of first
class printing at the Journal Office.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

First Glass printing at Journal office
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

WANTED TO BUY-Coal or electric
range. Box 1913, shoshone, Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

FOR SALE OR RENT Five-room
/ bungalow-Apply to Mrs. Mary
Ryan.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

An ola adase says the good die
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-09-15

young. If that is true lot of us oil
birds should be temporarily embar
raised.
The Washington times., 1922-06-22
KING ACCORDs
SPECIAL HONOR
To JUDGE. TAF I
Chief Justice Is Given Private
Audience Of 80 Minutes
Preceding Reception.
BY FORBES w. FAIRBAIRN
r.' Universal Service.

3 LONDON. June 22.-The social
status Of former presidents OF the
United States is second only TO
that of the ruling sovereigns at the
Court Of st. James as a result OF
the precedent set by King George
ut the second court, at Buckingham
Palace last night.
Chief Justice William Howard and
Mrs. Taft were paid the highest
social honor possible to be accorded
to Americans when their maJesties
received them privately for q halt
hour before the actual presentation
ceremony began in the picture gel
. lery adjoining the ball room.
The attention paid to- Justice and
Mrs. Taft was due entirely to the
kings desire that marked special
consideration be extended to tn.
former President Of the United
States. The sovereign enlisted the
Ambassador Harvey in reaching his
decision as to the procedure in ex.
tending the proper courtesy.
In ordinary procedure Justice
Taft would, have been presented in
the same manner as the Chief Ju.
dicial officer in any country. That
Is. the Chief Justice would Simply
pass before their ma iesties. maxim G
the customary bow, but the kings
act accords the former Presidents
the sarne honor which has hitherto
been granted to former chiefs Of
state Of European powers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft after q formal
reception by the king and queen,
and other members of the royal
family. chatted considerable tint
with them and then accompanied
their ma sjesties to their places in
the throne room. They were At
tended bv Major Solbert, United
States military attache in London.
who IL acting as aid to Justice
Taft, and by Mrs. Solbert, who was
Lady in Waiting to Mrs. Taft. Spe
cial places were assigned to them
1T the right hand of the king di.
rectly opposite the ambassadors and
their wives at the left Of the queen.
Justice Taft wore his judicial
robes. Following the ceremony the
Tafts supped privately with the
royal family.
The second court was even more
brilliant than the first which was
held last week. Eleven American
women were presented to the king
and queen besides Mrs. Taft. Thei-
gowns were among the most ex.
uuisite worn.
Mrs. James Corrigan was COS
TUNED in a wonderful creation in
which n shimmerinS tunice Of bril-
liant rhinestones and silver hung
over hand.woven cloth. with a court
mantle Of silver lace adorned with
fine rhinestones with tassels o:
diamante crystal over a foundation
Of cloth of silver.
Mrs. raft's gown was white chit.
fon embroidered with draperies ~
seed pearls. with a silver TISSUE
train. 49, r.. ~
Mrs. Harvey. who presented all
the Americans. with the exception
Of the Tafts, was attired in rich
blue and gold brocade ornamented
with turquoise and diamante en-
broiderv. with a train OF the same
material lined with gold tissue.
Other American women wore Gre
ations which were equally beauri'
full and distinctive.
The Washington times., 1922-06-22
WEEKS SHOULD RESIGN,
SAYS SENATOR CAPPER

TOPEKA. Kans.. June 22.-"Sec-
retary Weeks resignation might
very promptly be requested by the
President" was Senator Arthur Cap
per's assertion in special dispatch
to his newspaper, the Topeka Daily
Capitol. published yesterday.
The statement was In criticism OF
Secretary Of War Weeks address
made in Ohio last week to a gradual.
ing class attacking statements which
Senator Capper declared were made
by the Secretary there regarding
prohibition and primary laws.
1T has long been quite apparent
that as a cabinet officer, Mr.. Weeks
Is out of tune with the Administra.
ton" the statement added.