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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16
LOAD MORE FREIGHT
Southwest Makes Big Increase in
Revenue Car Loading Ger 1922.

Revenue cars. loaded in the South
west during the week ending August
- numbered 69,6I0, according to
L. S. Pawkett. traffic manager of the
San Antonio Freight Bur ,au. an in
crease of II .4S3 over the correspond
ing week of 1922 when 52,1S7 cars
were loaded.
A report from all lines in the coun-
try for the week ending September l
shows that 1.092,5G7 revenue cars
were loaded during the week. The
highest weekly record LTior to that
report was the week ending August
%. when 1.069,932 cars were loaded.
The number Of revenue cars of
freight loaded is a good barometer of
business conditions, Mr.. Pawkett
states, adding that somebody is do
ing a good business. During the
weeks ending August % and Septem-
Der /. 1922. S19902 and 031.59S ears
were loaded respectively. In 1921.
there were S2S.SS3 cars loaded during
the week ending August %, and $751;
2SS were loaded during the week end
ing September ].
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

Kerrville. Tex. Sept. 15.-The
kerrville public schools reopened this
week for the 1924 term viii the
largest initial enrolment in their
history. The registration the first
day was 526 pupils, and it is expect
ed that the number will reach $50
before the first month has elapsed
The schools have strong faculties and
prospects are very bright for one of
the most successful years in the his
tory of the local schools, according
to school officials.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

Beautiful Roselawn Cemetery, not
n graveyard, beautiful well kept
burial park. Crockett 16SS.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16
Del Rio Sale October 30.

Sale of government buildings at Del
Rio will be held on October 80 in
stead of October 3. it was stated at
Eighth Corps Area headquarters. At
the auction, practically all of the
property on the government reserva.
ton will be offered.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15
The First SkYscraper.

Babylon not only built the first sky
scraper, but invented the special type
of skyscraper which now is distin-
euishing characteristic of large cities.
In Babylon the skyscraper was known
as the ziggurat or stage-temple, with
many upper stories.
From the far-off days when the tow
er of Babel was built, until now, the
skyscraper has been reproduced at "a
rious intervals, says the Detroit News.
AS population disperses, the skyscraper
comes into disuse, and reappears only
at long intervals under the recurring
pressure of over-population- There
is no new thing under the sum-" wrote
Solomon. "That which hath been is
that which shall be; and that which
hath been done, is that which shall be
done. 1t hath been already in the ages
which were before us"
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15
Keep ON Cutting Budget" Says Madden

time activities had been the cause of
great satisfaction but, viewed In con-
nection with the condition of the coun-
tries abroad, they seem nothing short
of miraculous.
"The expenditures of the govern
ment for the fiscal year 1919, which
was the fiscal year in which the armi-
stice was signed, covering the ordinary
expenses of the government and ex-
Guiding public debt retirements, were
approximately $1S,5OO,0 100000. Our ex-
penditures for the fiscal year which
closed on June 80 last, on the same
basis of comparison, amounted to 3d.
295,0o0,ooO.
1.-The number of government en-
ployees has been steadily reduced un-
til those eliminated during the period
covered by the retrenchment policy ex-
ceeded 125,000.
"What has been done and what Is
proposed by the federal government
should also be followed by states,
counties and municipalities. The
course of the national government
should be healthy object lesson to
lesser political subdivisions. Only by
their cooperation can the total aggre-
gate expense be greatly curtailed. 1t
won't do merely to discuss the prob
lem"
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15
Reclamation Projects Must Be Pushed

ness management. there will be freed a
fund to continue construction that
otherwise will be retarded.
"To handle the engineering work,
the engineering force of the service
remains with the same chief at its
head who has been engaged in the
work for many years. There is no
thought of minimizing the Importance
of reclamation engineering. 1t was my
purpose to retain Director A. p. Davis
in the reclamation service as consult
ing engineer he at first consenting, but
subsequently declining the appoint
ment.
"The secretary of the interior, who
alone is charged with the execution of
the reclamation act, desires the great
est possible efficiency in every phase
and aspect of reclamation. He believes
that the change to which you refer is
made necessary by existing conditions,
for unless Improvement can be brought
about many projects will be abandoned
entirely by settlers. Some already have
gone and the government not only will
lose millions of dollars invested, but
the settlers themselves will lose time,
labor and money already placed on
their farms"
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15
Republican National Committee Women

"GIIRTY-FI of the forty-eight
states have named Republican
national committee women. The
states yet to be heard from are
Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut. The
women selected are:
Arkansas-Mrs. w. Ii. Foster, Little
Rock.
California-Mrs o. p. Clark, Los
Angeles.
CoIorado-Mrs. Anna w. Vale, Den
yer.
Delaware-Mrs. w. X. du Pont, VIII
ilington.
Idaho-Mrs. Portia Won Cannon,
Standpoint.
ulinois-Mrs. Louise de X. Bowen,
Chicago.
Indlana-NIiss Dorothy Cunningham.
Martinsville.
Iowa-Mrs. L. NJ. Dodson, Des
Moines.
Kansas-Mrs. r. r. Bittman, Inde-
pendence.
Kentucky-Mrs. A. T. Hert, Louis
Vile.
Louisiana-Mrs. Emily F. Genssler,
New Orleans.
Maine-Mrs. Guy p. Gannett, Au-
gusta.
Maryland-NIrs. w. B. Lowndes,
Baltimore.
Massachusetts-Mrs. Charles S. Bird,
East WalpOle.
Michigan-NIiss Bina NJ. West, Port
Huron.
Minnesota-Mrs Manley L. Fosseen,
Minneapolis.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15
NATIONAL CAPITAL
I5(l IG5IGl AFFAIRS EfitB EiiiB5
Turning Battleships Into Scrap-Heaps

went to the Navy department mt the
moment the last name had been Writ
ten on the naval limitation pact. The
ink had not dried on the signatures he
fore orders were speeding over the
wires which mean the scrapplng of T5O,-
600 tons in fighting ships, new and old.
From latest advices to the Navy de-
partment the following summary was
made of the progress in the programs
abroad prior to exchange of ratifica-
ton:
British empire-Total 10 be scrapped
"a old ships, of 100000 tons; new
ships, none. Proposed construction of
four capital ships abandoned before
keels were laid and work begun on two
capital ships of smaller tonnage,
Eighteen old ships rendered incapable
of war service, II already having been
sold.
Japan-Total to be scrnpped. ten old
ships of 10000 tons and two new ships
of 1000 tons Work on the capital
ships held in state of suspension since
signing of treaty and armament re-
moved from nine obsolete ships.
France and Italy-Present navies nV
affected by scrapping program.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15

~ ONERNMENI expenditures
Al are to be cut to the bone, ac-
IN cording to Representative
Martin B. Madden of Chicago,
chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee of the house, who predicted
that the policy of keeping the govern
ment on the Substantial and credit
able basis of paying its way from cur
rent revenues" would be pursued by
the incoming congress.
"The indication from President
Coolidge that he expects the executive
departments to eliminate 125,000,000
from last years appropriations to
bring the budget within estimated reve-
nues is a good omen," Mr.. Madden said.
"My recent trip to Europe, which
gave me an opportunity to study
closely economic and financial condi-
tions in England, France, Belgium
and Germany, has served to accentu-
ate my admiration for the course our
government has taken toward a resto-
ration of n normal state of government
finances.
"Prior to this visit our domestic
achievements in the reduction of fed
eral expenditures, decrease of national
debt reduction in taxation, and the
elimination of wartime and Quasi.war-
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15

nnal approval of the powers
for the treaties drafted by the arms
conference to end naval competition,
terminate the Anglo-Japanese alliance,
and sweep away the war clouds that
have hovered for decades over the Pa
ciiic.
1t was an epilogue to the Washing
ton negotiations at which it had been
planned to give the place of honor to
President Harding, at whose call the
conference assembled; but instead the
formal deposit of ratlfcations was per-
formed almost without ceremony.
Secretary Hughes and his colleagues
met in the diplomatic reception room,
In the presence of only n handful of
spectators, including officials of the de-
partment, messengers and representa-
tives of the press Ambassador Hani-
hara acted for Japan and the other
powers were represented by the
charges of their embassies here, II. o.
Chiffon for Great Britain, Capt. Andre
de la Boulaye for France and Augusta
Ross0 for Italy.
BY prearrangement telephone flash
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15

ice, nNolNlnS lne retlrenent
from office of Director A. p.
Davis, is said by Secretary of the In
terror Work to be due to the natural
development of the reclamation work
past the stage where the services of
engineers were to be considered the
first consideration.
The American Society of Civil En-
gineers had made representations as a
result of Mr.. Davis separation from
the government service. The secre-
tary's answer to the society was made
in letter to its secretary James H.
Dunlap of New York.
"All of our projects are not prosper
ous," Mr.. Work wrote. 'It is not a
question of engineering, so much as it
is one of business acumen and opera
ton. The men on the projects must re-
imburse the government for its mil
lions of dollars advanced for reclama-
tiOn and our reorganization with this
in mind seemed necessary.
"This does not mean n diminished
construction program, but rather an
increased and accelerated construc-
ton because, with the money returned
to the government under efficient busi
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15

Msslssippl-Mrs. Ida A. Oldham,
Oxford.
Mlssouri-Mrs. Lon A. Hooker, st.
Louis.
Montana-NIrs. Margaret ]. Rosza
Butte.
Nevada-Miss Della B. Boyd, Reno.
New Jersey-Mrs. Lewis S. Thomp-
son, Red Bank.
New Mexico-Mrs. Nina o. Warren,
Santa Fe
New York-NIrs. Charles G. Sabin,
New York city.
North Carolna-NIrs. Lucy b. Pat
terson, Winston-Salem.
Ohio-Mrs. John C. Battellee, Colum.
bus.
Oregon-Mrs. e. C. Giltner, Port
land.
Pennsylvania-Mrs. Barclay II. War
burton, Philadelphia.
Rhode Island-NIrs. Mary L. B. Steed-
man, Providence.
South Carolina-NIrs. Elizabeth D.
Kirksey, Pickens.
Tennessee-Mrs. Mary G. Howard,
Chattanooga.
Vermont-Mrs. George Orvis, Man
chester.
Vrginia-Mrs. NJ. NJ. Caldwell, Roam
oke.
Washington-Mrs. Emma S. Devoe.
Tacoma.
West Virginia-Mrs. Lena L. YOst,
Huntington.
Wyoming-Mrs. Bryant B. Brooks,
Casper.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15

:; S 4. nc IS: s:5;; 4 &:
final approval of the powers
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15

{ Z: {: :':":s: 8: s: e: :: ::
from offica of Diraptor u
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-15

OVERNNIENT expenditures
are to be cut to the bone, ac-
cording to Representative
Martin b. Madden of Chicago,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
DESTROYER BEFlES TUaRS
American Commander al Smyrna Tells
Governor He'll Stick

London-The Constantinople cor
respondent of the Telegraph tells how
the commander of the American de.
stroyer Litchfleld met the Turkish
order to leave Smyrna. The dispatch
says that the vesseIs commander ad-
mitted to the governor of Smyrna that
the Litchfield registered slightly more
than 1000 tons, the limit set by the
Turks, but explained that destroyers
nowadays were necessarily fairly large
ships and that he would like to stay,
The commander supported his answer
by adding If permission was refused,
he had orders to remain anyway The
governor thereupon gave his consent,
the correspondent adds.
Nevertheless, a few minutes before
the expiration of the time limit the
Litchfield took turn outside the har.
Dor and then re-entered the forbidden
waters.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Several Of the island girls, mem
bers of Mrs. Rix's Sunday school
class gave her and her son, Rob.
ert surprise party :, Tuesday
evening, taking refreshments with
them, A most splendid time is re-
ported, and we know this report
is true for any observer can see
there has grown between this
teacher and her girls a beautiful
bond of good fellowship which
will never dim in this life.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
U. S. and Costa RIGA Sign Protocol.

U. S. and Costa RIGA Sign Protocol.
Washington, d. c. - The way was
cleared for the building at some future
time of a Nicaraguan canal, "a second
Panama canal" providing another
short water passage way from the
Atlantic to the Pacific when the
United States signed protocol with
the government of Costa Rica, which
definitely removes all obstacles in the
way of the projected canal.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Miss Lola Mcgowan is absent
from the telephone switchboard
this week ON account Of illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintosh enter
cards at their home near Burton
ON Tuesday evening Of this week.
Among those present were; Mr..
and Mrs. Axel II. Petersen, DR.,
and Mrs, Il, A, MacMurray OF
Naskon, Mr. and Mrs. Mcintosh $
Two sons of Tacoma, Mr.. and Mrs
[. +. VanOlinda, Mr.. and Mr..
Tom Ogilvy, Mr.. and Mrs, James
Ogilvy, Mr.. and Mrs, Tom Mackie
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Carly.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Fred Pugh has been getting
about half an acre Of stump land
ready for the pillow. He is also
planning an addition to his house
which is small, although he has
always held heretofore that it was
large enough for one. Well straws
show which way the wind blows.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
Robert D Hamlin, Attorney,
800 Arctic Bldg, Seattle.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In Probate, No. 2ll69.

LIN the Superior Court of the
state Of Washington, for King
county
In the matter Of the estate of
Marie Staehli, deceased.
Notice is herby given that the
undersigned has been appointed
and has qualified as execut-
or of the estate of Marie Staehli,
deceased; that all persons having
claims against said deceased are
hereby required to serve the same,
duly verified, ON said executor or
his attorney Of record at the adj
dress below stated, and file the
same with the clerk of SAID court,
together with proof Of such ser
vice within six months after the
date of first publication of this
notice, or the same will be barred.
Date of first publication, March
8, 1928.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. S, II, Berry spent several
days this week visiting with her
father and sister, Mr.. and Miss
Markham at Vashon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
Mrs. j. w. Forrest)

Mrs, Caroline Anderson of Ia.
coma and young grandson are
stopping at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Sprowles,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Belinsham Feels Earthquake Shock
Bellingham, Wash-A distinct earth
shock believed to have been caused
by an earthquake was felt here at
1920 Monday morning, according to
report from many parts of the city,
Plaster was broken in some of the
down town buildings.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
Edison U Years Old.

West Orange, N. J.-Thomas A. Ed
son celebrated his 77th birthday Sun
day and expects to work until he is
100 years old.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
MAURY ISLAND
Chas. Martindale.

Mrs. Horace Keen was Tacoma
visitor on Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. Vida Rix visited over the
week end with friends at Seattle.
Fred Nelson made hurried
business trip to Seattle last Sat
urday.
George Boothroyd of Tacoma
spent the week end at the home of
his mother near Mileta.
Chas. Meyers, Joe Collins Road
Supervisor c, II. Merry, Mr. Jen-
sen, Miss Martha Jensen, Ralph
Jensen and Miss Lillian Larsen
were all Seattle visitors Saturday.
Mr.. Rayner and family, former
| ly of Seattle are now at home at
their new place ON Grand View
boulevard on what is known as the
old Stac. Long place, The Rayners
lare good, substantial people and
4 are welcome in the neighborhood,
Mrs. Rix and son, Robert, who
for several years have resided ON
The beach at Racco. will soon re-
turn to Seattle. All regret their
departure. Mrs. Rix has always
led in every good work on Maury
island and she viii be missed.
The prayers and good wishes of all
30 with them to their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. |. NJ, Pitts, for sew
eral years residents of Maury is
Hand, have moved ii Tacoma where
it is reported Mr.. Pitts has taken
a position in the Point Defiance
park Mr.. Pitts was at one time
our mail carrier and later a road
man. The Pitts are good, enter
prising neiShbors and all regreat
very much to see them leave
Maury island.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Louie Hofmeister is i'll at hos
pital at Seattle.
Mrs. Houghton is staying a week
with sick friend at Tacoma.
M. Morford and Charles Nor
ford were at Seattle on Wednes-
day on business.
Mrs. Ed. fuckers little girl,
Vivian, has been quite i'll but is
better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hebble entertained
at dinner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. j.
H. Williams of Burton.
Mrs. Dunlap and son spent a
few days last week at the home of
the formers mother at Seattle.
Mrs. Newman of Seattle visited
at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Sherman, a few days last week.
Arthur Poultney has gone to
California where he has accepted
a position in the oil fields for nine
months or year.
| Mrs. Estelle Hofmeister and
Miss Matte Stroode of Seattle Wis
tied at the home of the former S
SISTER, Mrs. Black.
Little Robert Marshall celebrat-
ed his fifth birth anniversary on
Friday, March 2. Lots of fun and
good things to eat made a long re-
membered good time for several
little friends and neighbors.
The Camulos club will hold its
next regular meeting on Friday af-
ternoon, March 8, at the home of
Mrs. G. Maloney at Vashon. The
program will be a book review on
special magazine articles, by Mrs.
L. A. Wise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jarman and son
met with an automobile accident
last Sunday while motoring. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Jarman We're severly
shaken up ana the little boy sus-
tanned serions cut across the
nose, nearly severing that mem
Der. Mrs. Jarman is well known
as Louise Dowd.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
SAMUEL. WETTRICK.

Executor Of said estate,
Address, sos Arctic Bldg, Seat
tie, Washington.
ROBERT d. HAMbIN, Attorney
for estate, sos Arctic Bldg, Sc
attic, Wash.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Ed. fuckers little girl,
Vivian, has been quite i'll but is
better at this writing.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

In reporting the celebration on
Washington's birthday at Port
age, the News-Record's informant
failed to mention that ladies
quartet, composed of Mesdames
Tjomsland, Kirkland Weiss and
Ganley rendered a number of most
excellent selections.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Hebble entertained
at dinner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. j.
II. Williams of Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

The Rebekahs viii entertain
with cards on Tuesday evening,
March 10, at the Odd Fellows hall
at Center. Everyone invited, Ad-
mission 25 cents.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Gertrude Bnsing was a Sc
attic visitor yesterday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

M. Morford and Charles Nor
ford were at Seattle on Wednes-
day on business.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Storage batteries sold, rented, re
paired and charged, Radio parts,
machine work. generator and
starter work a specially Wash
ON Machine Shon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

French Ban German Ministers.
Paris.-German cabinet ministers
hereafter will be barred from the Ruhs
by the Franco-Belgian forces.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Dunlap and son spent a
few days last week at the home of
the formers mother at Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09
CENTER
(Mrs. Ray Dliner)

Louie Hofmeister is i'll at hos
pital at Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Fred Nelson made a hurried
business trip to Seattle last Sat.
Iurday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Houghton is staying week
with a sick friend at Tacoma.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

A son arrived at the Okuska
home (Japanese) yesterday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

George Boothroyd of Tacoma
spent the week end at the home of
his mother near Mileta.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Newman of Seattle visited
at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Sherman, a few days last week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Mrs. Horace Keen was Tacoma
visitor on Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. Vida Rix visited over the
week end with friends at Seattle
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-09

Arthur Poultney has gone to
California where he has accepted
a position in the oil fields for nine
months or year.
Evening star., 1923-12-19

much more as may be needed at any
time for work and improvements
which Congress may be willing to
authorize" Representative Zihlman
said.
/. Questioned by Representative Rath-
bone OF Illinois as to whether or not
the District now has some grave
needs" that could be taken care of by
the additional revenue, Representa-
tive Zthlman pointed out imperative
needs FOR streets, sewers, fire protec-
ton. water mains and school appropri
atlons which the people of the Dis
trict are willing to make, but which
the appropriations committee of Con-
gress has been reluctant to authorize.
'~The people of the District have
more taxes to get these big icprove-
ments that are so greatly needed"
Representative Zihlman said.
In reply to a question by Repre-
sentative Rathbone as to whether
the District did reasonably well as
compared with other municipalities
in regard to personal property tax,
Representative Zihlman said that the
best answer was that one-quarter of
the revenue in the District is raised
by the personal property tax.
reverse itself by relieving automobile
owners from the personal property
tax was started by Representative
Lampert of Wisconsin,, who said:
Open confession is good for the soul,
and, having voted in favor of this
amendment yesterday, / want to say
now that / am satisfied the 2-cent
gasoline tax will adequately take care
of a just taxation and that imposition