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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
General NO. 637.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the board of
local improvements of the city of
Rock Island, ILL.,, has filed in the
county court Of Rock Island coun-
ty, . certificate OF the cost Of the
improvement entitled in said court,
I'm Re Petition Of the City of Rock
Island, ILL.,, to assess the cost of
Restricting with asphaltic concrete
Of Ninth street from Second to
Third avenue" and said certificate
also shows the court costs, the
amount Of accrued interest, and the
total amount Of said assessment,
and said certificate alsoSstates that
the said improvement conforms
substantially to the requirements of
the original ordinance for the con-
struction of the same as required
by law. The said certificate, which
also shows a rebate in the amount
Of the said assessment in the sum
Of $229.49, has been lied in said
proceedings, and that final hearing
on said certificate and assessment
will be, had on the 18th day of De-
cember, A. D. 1922, at the hour of
% o'clock a. M, or as soon there
after as the business of the court
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04

Ssuuble between Charles Brady,
Island junk dealer, and Frank
nan, Racine. Wis. formerly
owners Of the old glucose
in Davenport, over the trans
= the latter's interests and the
,setion Of $780, 900 insurance fol-
m destruction Of the plant by
5Ess found its way into the Dav-
ri district court. where Brady
Wa6man for $500 which he
ned was obtained from him by
Sfsdy Is also asking to have =
1fract, executed by Waisman
n~asferring his interests in the
1T, reformed and, revised. The
nculties, according to the court
s1i0on, date back to last Febru-,
~ when Brady purchased Wais-
ms interest in the plant. The
r1rranty deed, according to Brady,
- defective, in that it did not
yer all Of Waisman's interests.
III error, however, was not dis
o1sered until after the fire.
Brady carried $3.50 900 insurance
4 the property. Policies fory$180,-
u Of the s250,000 contained a
thuse voiding the policies in event
Z . misstatement of ownership or
aror in the original applications.
Threatens Policies.
After the fire, Waismaa, accord
M 10 Brady, demanded one-half
the Insurance under threat that he
uouh notify the insurance COM
1enies of the error in the warranty
leed, thus voiding the policies for
100000.
There were several conferences
nd finally a compromise offer OF
1850 was made and accepte. When
ibis amount was paid Weisman, lie
fslsased his claim on the insurance,
according to Brady. Brady says he
vas defrauded and is demanding
lis money.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04

ago, we will have more to do than
will enable US to give that perfect
service that you would like.
The first week of Christmas
shopping is a pleasure, the second
is satisfaction, the third is a whirl,
the last is a crush.
You'll find us ready in every de-
partment to cater to your needs
and wants,-at economical prices.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04

"A good beginning makes a good
ending to Christmas shopping.
Shop early! Days are flying, as
they always appear to fly when
Yuletide season comes around.
Christmas eve will be here almost
before you know it.
Ifyou haven't begun your Christ
mas shopping, begin now. Judg-
ing by the Christmas rush of a<year
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04

Mrs. Frank G. warren. shown
above, OF Kansas City, has taken
into her home Nancy Jordan, an
unmarried English mother who
with her child had been kept from
this country by immigration au-
thorities until she found a home.
Mrs. Warren learned OF the girl
through Warren. her divorced hus-
band, shown below, who had met
the girl In London during the war.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04

will permit. All persons desiring
may file objections in said court be.
fore said day and may appear on
the hearing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this
End day Of December, A. D. 1922.
H. NJ. SCHRIVER,
FRANK WICH,
JOHN A. MURRN,
M. T. RUDGREN,
WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS.
Board Of Local improvements Of
the City Of Rock island. Ill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04
A Few Suggestions from Our Gifts
For Women

Hand Painted Ice Picks
Beautifully decorated Wax
Candles.
Handmade Poppies.
Leather Cased Card Sets.
Leather Bound Address
books.
Ladies' Pearl Handle Knives
Ladies' Cigarette Holders,
Ladies' Cigarette Cases.
Ladies' Safety Razors..
Ladies' Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' Silk Carriers.
Complete Assortment Ear
rings.
Complete Assortment Neck
laces.
Complete Assortment Vanity
Pins.
Complete Assortment Brace
let's.
Complete Assortment Toilet
Articles.
Complete Assortment Per-
fumes.
Complete Assortment Face
and Tale. Powders
Powder Pun Dolls.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04

Comb. Brush and Mirror
sets.
Silk Bed Lights.
Leather Bound Telephone
Gold Filled Pen and Pencil
sets.
Automatic Calendars.
Ornamental Ink Wells.
Sewing Baskets.
Fine Leather Handbags
Novelty Vanity Boxes.
Powder Puff Silk Bags.
Boudoir Dolls.
Beautiful Jeweled Combs.
Fine Silk Hosiery.
Fine Silk Umbrellas.
Fine Silk Underwear.
Fine Silk Blouses.
Lamps with Silk Shades.
Leather Cased Memo Pads
Silk Glove Boxes.
Silk Handkerchief Boxes.
Hand Painted Linen Writing
sets.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-04
For Men

Cigarette Holders
Cigarette Cases.
Gillette Safety Razors.
Ever Ready Safety Raxors.
Poker Sets (Chips and cards)
Ash Trays for the desk.
Ash Trays for the Home.
Perpetual Calendars.
Ink Well and Calender Sets.
Desk Pads and Sets.
Military Brushes in case.
First Aid" Medicine Kits.
Brass Desk Clocks.
Soft Collar Cases.
Vacuum Bottles.
Eastman Kodaks.
Pearl Handle Knives.
Bride Whist Sets.
Telephone Pads,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11

The Follies'' dancing club met at
the Country club Saturday evening.
The next meeting of the club will
De a dinner dance to be given at the
Country club Thursday evening, De-
cenber Is
The members of the club are:
Governor and Mrs. Allen
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mulyane
Mr. and Mrs Fare C Williams
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison s. Morgan
Mr. and Mrs F. w. Freeman
DR.. and Mrs. w. y. West
Mr. and Mrs David z. Palmer
Justice and Mrs. Mason
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A Thrill
Mr.. and Mrs F. C Kaths
Mr. and Mrs Frank D. Merriam
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Chopper
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Burns
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler c. Nichols
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Hall
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto 3 Cutler
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin $ Strachah
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Scott Davis
Judge and Mrs. Leonard s. Ferry
DR.. and Mrs. w. +. Bowen
Mr.. and Mrs J. A. Colo
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Woodward
MIR. and Mrs. VIII Clifton
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 3. Frost
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur J. Sarruth, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs Ivor MacFarlane
Mr. and Mrs John L DuMars
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl UIffers
Mrs Charles Brooks Thomas
Miss Nell CIoush
Mr. Armin Fassler
Mr.. Ralph Peterson. -
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bIr. and mrs. Hugh c. Duff will en- |
terrain at dinner this evening at their /
home on BOlIes avenue
Places Will be laid for:
Mr.. and Mrs. George A Guild.
Mr. ana Mrs. F. A. Derby.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Kenyon,
Dean Susan NJ. Guild.
Mrs. Harriet AtchisoH,
Mr.. Richard Patten.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11
Washing Won't Rid
Head OF DandruH

The only sure way to get rid of dan
druff is to dissolve it. then you destroy
it entirely. To do this. get about four
ounces of ordinary liquid arvoni APP
ply it at night when retiring; use
enough to mo-sten the scalp and rub 1t
in gently with the finger tips.
Do this tonight, and by morning,
most if not all, of your dandruff will
be gone and three or four more appH-
cations will completely dissolve and
entirely destroy every single sign and
trace of it, no matter how much dan
druff you may have
You will find. too. that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop at
once. and your hair will be fluffy, lus-
trous. gIosssArsilky and soft, and look
and feel a hundred times better
You San get. liquid aryon at any
drug store and It never fails to do the
Wprk.-AdV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11

he Women's Alliance will hold its an
nual bazar in the Unitarian church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11
Looking Backyard in State,
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY
December II, 1902.

| December II, 1902.
Mrs Bgron Roberts, Mrs. Joseph r.
| HankIa and Mrs Clifford Histed were the
/ hostesses at n large thimble party at the
Roberts home on Tenth avenue this after
noon. The rooms were lavishly decorated
/ in asparagus fern, palms and carnations
The ferns formed festoons which extended
from the chandeliers to the corners OF the
rooms and were wound about the stair
\ case in the hall, in a nook at the foot OF
which enormous polneItla s. gorgeous
scarlet blossoms made a background Tor
bank of palms and ferns. There were
pink and white carnations IN the drawing
rooms and red in the dining room. The
same hoStesses entertained at a similar
affair Thursday and n large card party
Mt and Mrs. Charles Blood Smiths din
ner Tuesday evening was in honor OF Mr.
Gerard Warmer, of New York; who Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Price
Mrs Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. w: A L. Thomp,
son, Judge and Mrs. William Redwood
Mrs. ArthHr Murphy, Of Kansas City; Mrs;
4. J. Kellam. Col W. L. Rossington ana
Mr. David Mulvane.
Miss Edith Guibor, Miss Elizabeth Cole
Miss Wood, and Miss Mabel Wood are 81
suing invitations for dance at stein
berg's hall Christmas night.
of two progressive pool parties at their
home, 60 West Sixth avenue, Tuesday
evening. The second will be an event Or
tonight. Invitations for TUESDAY night
were extended to DIR. and Mrs. Chester
Burns Reed, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Z. Valen-
tine, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene r. Stotts, Mr..
and Mrs Robert Merriek' Mr.. and MIS-.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. kirkpatrick, MI, and
Mrs. James S Sproat, Mr.. and Mrs ID. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. H Pugh. Mr.. and Mrs,
Ridings, Mr. and Mrs: W. B; KirkpatIick. |
jay Morris, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Fox, and /
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis II. Greenwood.
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lparlors- Gifts for the bazar have beer
ireceived from many other Alliance
tgroups over the country this being one
of the friendly customs of the Uni-
tartan women. The public is cordially
invited to the baZar.
At $50 Wednesday, evening the
ILaymen's league will have a supper in
the church, prepared by the Alliance
women. All members and friends OF
| the church. both men and women,
with their families, are invited to at
tend The ladies announce they would
4 like to serve about 100, and reserVa-
\ tions may be made in advance by ring
/ ing Miss Louise Henderson in the
church parlors, as early as possible,
dial 2-5732- The supper will provide
a social hour for friends of the church,
for better acquaintance and good fell
llowship, and to promote corporation
in the work of the church, the Alliance
and the league.
Following the supper, the regular
December business meeting of the
league will be held. at which all men
of the league should be present.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. L. w. Waugh will leave Friday
for Washington, d. C., to spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. John
H. Robinson. Mrs. L. w. Freeman
will accompany her to Chicago.
Mrs. Samuel Z. Lux, Jr., and Miss
Clyde Bonebrake will be guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Wendell p. Lyman, of Kan
sas City, until after the marriage, of
Mr.. Lyman's sister, Miss Alice Lyman,
to Mr.. William NJ. Edmondson.
HenstitchinS. Baer's Hat Shop
Adv.
Mr.. ]. c. Mohler will return this
week from Washington, d. c., where
he attended a national meeting of
agricultural boards. On his return
trip he was the guest of his brother,
Mr.. Frank Mohler, in Springfield,
Mass
Mr.. Richard f. Hayden returned
Sunday from a business trip in Bar
tlesville, Okla.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank FIenniken and
children, Jack and Josephine, of Des
Moines, and Miss Lydia Bolmar, who
is teaching in the National Park Semi
nary, Forest Glen, Md, will spend the
Christmas holidays at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. c. P. Bolmar.
Mrs. Newman Hershfield, of Kala-
mazoo, Mich, is the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. Arthur Guettel, and
Mr.. GuetteI-
Mr.. and Mrs. A J. Mackey went to
Kansas City this afternoon to attend
the Lyman dmondson wedding. They
will be the house guests of Mr.. and
Mrs H. c. NEWCOMER.
Judge John A. Mansfield, of Steu-|
benville, Ohio. is the guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Bryan, 1911
Boswell avenue.
Miss Mary Higgins, of the College
of Emporia, will arrive Friday to
spend the Christmas holidays with her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11

parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Higgins.
Miss Higgins will leave December 26th
for a weeks trip thru Colorado with
the College of Emporia. Glee club.
Fur remodeled.s t3aers Hat shop
ADV
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Locke and
their son, Clark Sewers, will leave
Wednesday for Portsmouth. Ohio, to
make their home.
Mrs. Paul Grady and sons will spend
the Christmas holidays with Mrs.
Grady's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.
Gochenour.
Mr.. and Hrs E. ". Scott and son
left Sunday for a trip to>CaIifornia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11

Z Mr.. and Mrs Duff
! Master Charles Duff.
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| Mrs Wilbur S. Galloway entertained
very informally at luncheon today,
comp imentary to Mrs J. w. Going, of
| Los Angeles.
Mrs. Going, who has been the guest
of her sisters, Mrs Gertrude Knowles
and Mrs. Grace Milan, and her daugh-
ter. Mrs Albert Patten. and Mr.. Pat
| ten, forT the past few months, will
leave for her home Tuesday.
Miss Mary Clark will have guests for
five tables of bridge at her home on
Fillmore street, Wednesday afternoon
complimentary to Mrs. william Mac
ferren, Jr. who since her recent mar
riage. has been the inspiration of
many social affairs:
Mrs. c. p. Bolmar entertained the
La Douzaine bridge club this afternoon
at her home-fn Potwin.
Mrs. c. B. Reed substituted for an
absent member =
Mrs Tiff Felix will entertain her
bridge luncheon club Wednesday at
the home of her mother, Mrs. Byron
Davis, on Fillmore street.
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The Gamma Nu chapter of the
Kappa Sigma fraternity will give the
annual Founders Day banquet this
evening at the chapter house. Today
is the fifty-tFird anniversary of the
founding of the fraternity.
Mr.. Ted Slevens. president of the
chapter, will preside as POSTMASTER.
Mr.. Glenn Swogger will speak on be-
half of the alumni chapter. Mr.. Ohio
Lomax will tell of the chapter act:vi-
ties and Mr.. Robert Price and Mr..
Perc Harvey will give talks in behalf
Of the pledges.
Art Gibson's orchestra will furnish
music.
Covers will be aid for:
Mr.. Leslie Cable
Mr.. Warren Rutter
Mr.. Clyde Schenck
Mr. G.. Clay Baker
Mr.. T. j. Combs
Mr.. r. c. Foster
Mr.. Rex Guiprie
Mr.. Edwin Jones
Mr.. Twin Kellar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11

Quick! Don't waitl Every bald
head started with just a few falling
hair and a little dandruff-but soon
the hair appeared thin, scraggly, and
then the dreaded bald spot 1t seems
a sin TO let hair fall out or tolerate
destructive dandruff when you can
quickly correct all such hair trouble
with a bottle of delightful Danderine.
Millions of men and women know
the magic of Danderine; how it cor
reefs oily, dandruffy, itching scalps
and helps the hair to grow long. thick.
strong and luXuriant- Dander ne is
not sticky or greasy 1t is the largest
selling hair corrective and tonic in the
world because it is not a humbug!
Get a bottle at any drugstore.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11
FORMER CITY OFFICIAL DEAD.
Henry w. Dale Was-SAIso Prominent in
Fraternal Circles.

Coffeyville. Kan, Dec. 11.-Henry
w. Dale, father of Capt. Edgar H.
Dale, who was killed in the Argonne,
died suddenly at his home here yes
terday. For many years he was prom
inent in city affairs here, serving both
IS councilman and city commissioner.
Since retiring from city office he had
been a supreme director of the Home
steaders, a fraternal organization with
headquarters in DeS Moines. Ia. Mr..
Dale was aged Sc years and is SUR
vived by his widow and two married
daushters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11

| Mr.. and Mrs. James Nelson had
guests for supper Sunday evening at
their home on College avenue.
Covers were laid for:
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl NJ. Spencer
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Z. Cole
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. Z. Lawrence
| Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Wilcox
Mr. and Mrs, E. r. ambrose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wellington
Gr-ggs entertained their Sunday Eve
Fillmore street:
Mrs. J. NJ. Quail will be hostess to
the members of her bridge-Iuncheon
club Tuesday at her home ION Blu
chanan street. Mrs. w. L. Carrie will
substitute for an absent member.
Mrs. Duane EImore will be hostess
to her bridge luncheon club Tuesday
at her home on Clay street
Mrs. Jay Close will be hostess to
the members of her sewing club
"wednesday at her home on Polk
lstreet.
| The Dorcas society of the Trinity
NJ. E. church will meet Wednesday
AFTERNOON at $3.50 o'clock at the home
LOT Mrs W. J. Dryden. 1923 Topeka
boulevard. -
The assisting hostesses will be:
Mrs. J. NJ. Thompson
| Mrs. Walter Grice
Mrs. c. S. Hobbs
Mrs. F. W. Comfort
Mrs Robert Brown will have as her
tGuests the members of her bridge club
Tuesday at her home on King street
The Nautilus club will have their
annual Christmas social afternoon
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. r. NJ.
johnson.
:, Mrs. j. r. Sargent will have charge
Of the Christmas program
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
United Brethren church will meet
"Wednesday afternoon at o'clock in
the church. paEiors
| The Military Sisterhood will meet
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
James B. Love, 500 West Sixth avenue.
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The Junior Atlantean club will meet
Miss Grace Frost. .s5 Western avenue
The Frances Willard Union of the
W. c. T. L. will meet Tuesday after
Alney. 1884 West street
The Topeka Camp, las, Of the Royal
Neighbors will hold their annual cleo
ton this evening at odd Fellows hall,
III West Sixth avenue.
The Kiwanis Ladies auxiliary will
meet at 1880 O'Clock Thursday after
room. All those planning to attend
should notify Mrs. Clyde Punches by
Wednesday noon. The luncheon will |
be followed by a line party at the
Grand.
Wednesday afternoon, DecembeP Is, \
he Women's Alliance will hold its an
nual bazar in the Unitarian church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-11

Left LeeH
Biggs Below: Meyers and Carta Nunan
Pacific precious
All their the who
waiting
dvuge girls Edna
Bggs,
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Mr.. Monte Kistler
Mr.. Clayton Kline
Mr.. Elmer krinkle
Mr.. r. L. McCord
Mr.. Arch McKeever
Mr.. Pendleton- a. Miller
Mr.. w. G. Miller
Mr.. Ralph w. Oman
Mr.. Chester Bunger
Mr.. De Wayne Chase
Mr.. Albert Cole
Mr.. Maurice Edison
Mr.. Art Erickson
Mr., Hugh Erwin
Mr.. Frank Heron
Mr.. Dale Sharp
Mr.. Ralph Schroeder
Mr.. l.. S. White
Mr.. William Davis
Mr.. Burwel Smythe
Mr.. Lawrence Evans
Mr.. Gene Slower
Mr.. Claude Mitchell
Mr.. Perez Harvey
Mr.. Forrest Rice
Mr.. John Ripley
Mr.. Virgil Scholes
Mr.. Arthur Shakeshaft
Mr.. Glenn Swogger
Mr.. Chester Wahle
Mr.. Arch Walters
Mr.. William Winchel
Mr.. Charles Lyons
Mr.. Dana Brown
Mr.. Art Gibson
Mr.. Bryan J. hoffman
Mr.. ROmaine AkerS
Mr.. Howard Becker
Mr.. Ted -BleyenS
Mr. Charles Brown
Mr.. George Bruce
Mr.. Lee Bruce
Mr.. Allen Church
Mr.. Harry Crane -....
Mr.. Henry Eller
Mr.. G. D. Erickson
Mr.. Noel Mullendore
Mr.. Stewart Ripley
Mr.. Keene Saxon
Mr.. John ShakeShaft
Mr.. Ohio Lomax
Mr.. Richard Wahle
Mr. Charles Page
Mr.. Albert Dyal
Mr.. Tyler Marsh
Mr.. Robert Price
Mr.. Willard Killian.
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Evening star., 1922-08-24
McFadden May
Be Named Next
u. S. Controller

Representative Louis T. McFadden
Of Pennsylvania, chairman of the
banking and currency committee of
the House, has been mentioned in
rumors about the Capitol and the
Treasury as possibility for control
Ter of the currency, in case Control
ler Crissinger were named governor
of the Federal Reserve Board.
How strong Mr.. McFadden stands
with President Harding as a candi-
date for this post was not revealed
in the rumors, but it was declared
at the Treasury that the Information
had come from sources of authority
that Mr.. McFadden is being con-
sideredy
The Pennsylvania representative has
had experience as chairman of the
banking and currency committee,
which is said by his friends to have
acquainted him with financial affairs
of the nation in q manner to further
equip him for the post
President Hardings delay in send
ing forward nominations for the two
vacancies on the federal reserve are
believed in some quarters to hang
upon his indecision yet as to con
troller Of the currency. in case Mr.
Crissinger should be named for gov
1t was believed the Pesident wished
to send all three nominations to the
Senate at once.
Definite information however on the
matter is entirely lacking, and the
matter of appointments to the posts
was believed in other quarters TO be
delayed because of the pressure of
business on the President during the
strikes.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
NAVY YARD DISMANTLING
OPPOSED BY MACHINISTS
District Union Chief Urges All
Members Of Congress to
Support Hull Bill.

Prompt action on the Hull bill now
before the naval affairs committee,
where hearings have been held, which
proposes to utilize to their fullest ca
pacity, navy yards, arsenals and other
government establishments in pro-
ducing the time requirements
Of the government, is urged in a let
ter received today by all members of
Congress from n. p. Alifas. president
Of District a., International Associa-
tion of Machinists.
This letter points out that more Of
up and possibly sold. Intimations
have been made that some Of the gov
ernment's industrial plants are going
to be dismantled and the machinery
and equipment contained therein
sold. Before this process of disin-
tegration is too far advanced We feel
that Congress should save this val
liable property of the people in which
$3.50, 100000 of the peoples money has
been invested, by a speedy consider
alton and passage of H. r. 10s67 (the
Hull bilD."
Mr.. Alifas reviews the arguments
made at the hearings that if 'it be-
came the settled policy Of the United
States government to utilize these
plants in the production of its peace
time needs instead Of letting all pos
sible work out to private contractors,
such q program would tend to de-
conmercialize war, prevent profiteer-
ing, conserve the public property and
resources of the people and save
money to the taxpayer"
Evening star., 1922-08-24
LAYS LOSS OF U. S. JOB
TO OPPOSING CONTRACT
William L. Clay Answers Treas
ury Heads Charge in Action
for Reinstatement.

His refusal TO approve an alleged
illegal contract for advertising 6
brought down on on him the Opposl-
ton of Lew Wallace. jr.. chief of the
savings division Of the Treasury De-
partment. and led to his dismissal. is
the claim of William l.. Clay of Roch-
ester. Y. Y. deposed chief clerk of the
savings division. in Il reply filed in
the District Supreme Court TO the an
swer of Andrew W. Mellon. Secretary
of the Treasury. to Clay's suit for
mandamus to secure his reinsta;e-
ment.
Mr.. Clay combats the statement Of
the Secretary that he has no civil
service status because he vas ap-
pointed on the temporary rolls, and
points to sections of the civil service
law in support of his contention that
his continuance in the position for
four years made the appointment per-
manent
Through Attorney H. NJ welch.
Clay says he pointed out TO Wallace
the illegality of an advertising cam
paign in which Lord & Thomas. of
which Albert D. Lasker. head of the
Shipping Board. is head. was given
the contract without competitive bid
Referring to the charge that he
spent a portion Of his time in looking
after his law business. Mr.. Clay
points to person in the department.
receiving $500 a year who, he as
serts, spends but two hours each day
in the Office.