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Evening star., 1923-12-11
CHARGES "BIG STICK

Luther G. Steward, president of the
National Federation of Federal EN-
ployes, today branded as "big-stick,
un-American tactics" the circulation
in the Interior Department of a petit
tion to Congress. ''purporting to ex-
press approval of the bureau of eff
cheney ALLEGATIONS" in the classifica-
tion Of federal employees. Congress
sional investigation would be asked,
he said.
The petition was said by Frank
Bond. chief clerk of the general land
office, to have been circulated at the
instance of employees. who voluntarily
started the paper, with permission of
Secretary of Interior Work. The pc
tition asked Congress to approve the
ALLEGATIONS made by the Personnel
classification Board. and included in
the bureau of the budget estimates
for 1925. Mr.. Bond said he was not
thoroughly informed of the progress
of the petition, but believed it already
had hundreds of signatures.
Statement by Steward.
Mr.. Steward, attacking the petition
today issued this statement:
That the petition which has been
circulated in the various bureaus of
the Interior Department during the
asst three days, under the auspices OF
the various administrative and super
visory officials of the Interior De-
partment, purporting to express ap-
proval of the bureau of efficiency al
locations is a brazen attempt to Sc
cure approval of the scheme through
coercion and intimidation is demon
strated by the rising tide of protest
being received at the headquarters
of the National Federation of Fed
eral Employees from workers in the
Interior Department
"In some divisions numbers of sig
natures have been obtained by chiefs
advising their subordinates in so
many words that they had better
sign. There is not the slightest
doubt but what, through autocratic
methods, deliberate attempt is be-
ing made to claim support for a dis
credited scheme; in spite of the hon
est convictions Of subordinate en-
ployes to the contrary. We welcome
the issue and propose to ascertain
through the medium Of congress
sional investigation whether admin
istrative and supervisory officials of
the federal government can get away
with such big stick. un-American
tactics"
The petition in question reads as
follows:
I'VE. the undersigned employees of
the general land office, respectfully
request that Congress approve and
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HUERTA PREPARES
TOATTACK TAMP|CO
AIDED BY GUNBOAT
Rebels Take Town North of
Mexico City-March on
Capital Continues.
OBREGON MOVES TROOPS
TO STEM REVOLT TIDE
Desertion of 100 Federal Soldiers
Reported-Governor of Chi
huahua Captured.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
VERA CRUZ. Mexico, December II.
Tho gunboat ZaragoZa is prepared
to sail for Tampico to assist in the
attack on that city, which is to be
undertaken by the troops OF Gov.
Lopez de Lara of Tamaulilas. in con-
junction with troops commanded by
Gen. Panuncio Martinez. The opera
ton against Tampico is to be directed
by Gen. Alfonso de la Huerta
Advices received here say that Ce-
laya in the state of Guanajuato, north
of Mexico City, has fallen into the
hands of rebels commanded by Gen.
Gabaya.
A radio message from the headquar-
ters of Gen. Enrique Estrada, COM
mander of the western forces, says
that the advance on the capital from
this direction is continuing.
Move on Mexico City.
Meanwhile troops are leaving Vera
Cruz for the point of concentration,
from which the march on the capital
from the east is to be started. This
advance will be along the line OF the
Mexican railway.
1t Is reported here that n band of
100 federal soldiers, sent to oppose
the rebels. Joined the insurgents near
San Andres, Puebla.
Troops which yesterday took pos
session of Puerto de Mexico pursued
and dispersed the forces of Gen. Bel
mar, who abandoned the town with
100 men.
The forces of Adolfo de la Huerta
and Gen. Sanchez, which are advanc-
ing toward Mexico City. met de-
tachment of federal troops yesterday
near Boca del Monte on the Puebla-
Vera Cruz border. The Obregon SOL
diers retreated, reports OF the engage
ment say. after a brief skirmlsh with
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CLARK TOPRESENT
B|LLF0R BUILDINGS
Would Authorize $780, 900, 900
Over Ten Years to Carry
Out Coolidge Program.

The first bill to carry into effect
President Coolidge's recommendation
to Congress for an appropriation OF
So,Oo0000 a year to catch up with the
urgent need for new government
buildings in the District of Columbia
VIII be introduced when the House
reassembles on Thursday by Repre-
sentative Frank Clark of Florida, a
member of the public buildings COM
mittee. which is stanchly behind such
a public building program.
1t is hoped by the public building
commission and by the administration
that authorization for this building
program win be approved. by the
House IN time to have the initial ap-
preparation carried in one of the reg
ular appropriation bills.
II is expected action will be ex-
pedited SO that work can be started
within year on at least three OF the
most urgently needed buildings-one
large building for the internal rev
snue once and archives and one large
ONCE building for the Department of
Agriculture.
VIII Authorize $5O.OOO.OOO.
The bill which Representative
Clark will introduce on Thursday
will authorize the expenditure of
s0o.o0o,000 covering period of
yea rs (probably ten years), for the
construction of such buildings as are
urgently needed already to house ac-
tivities of the federal government in
the National Capital.
The terms of the bill will provide
that the work of construction shall
be done by such agencies of the
government as are best qualified to
handle such work, such as the sur~
yeying architect of the Treasury. the
ONCE of public buildings and grounds
and the construction division of the
Quartermaster Corps
The Clark bill will provide that not
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Evening star., 1923-12-11
4 Held in mill"
To Make Movie
Stars for $50
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December IA
movie star MILL" alleged to have
promised it's students 1t would
make them photoplay actors and
actresses in five weeks for $50,
was uncovered here last night,
when detectives arrested four men
on charges of conspiracy to de-
fraud.
Scores of schoolgirls and middle
aged men and women had made
initial payments of SIS on their
tuition, detectives said. Use of the
name of Miss Muriel Mccormick,
daughter of Harold F. Mccormick.
wealthy farm implement manufac-
turer, attracted many, II was said.
II was represented to prospects
that Miss Mccormick had signed
up" according to detectives.
l.. +. Callahan, president; w. B.
Bower, vice president: H. Black,
ecretary-treasurer. and j. F. Lii
ley, sales manager, were arrested,
and are being held in $1,000 bonds
each.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
JURY OF HONOR NAMED
TO DECIDE ON DUEL
French Radical Leader and Jour-
nalist Leave Dispute to
Seconds.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS. December 1.-THE seconds
appointed by Edouard Herriot and
Camille Aymard as the outcome Of
their recent exchange Of personal
charges through the newspapers met
this morning and decided to appoint
a jury of honor to settle whether or
not duel should be held.
M. Herriot is the leader of the
radical party and M. Aymard is po-
litical director of the newspaper La
Liberte and noted big game hunter.
The latter charged that the radical
leader had completely switched his
political attitude.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
JOHN R. RATH0M, NOTED
PROVIDENCE EDITOR, DIES

PROVIDENCE, r. L, December II.
John r. Rathonl. editor OF the
Providence Journal and Evening Bull
letin. died at his home here today.
He was in his fifty sixth year and had
been editor and general manager Of
the two papers for twelve years
In August, 1929. he underwent an
operation, after which he never r.
gained his health.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
u. S.-RUSS AFFAIRS TOPIC.

MOSCOW December 11.-Leo KAN
eneff, addressing the t1rst meeting of
the new Moscow soviet. yesterday
said relations with America appear
ed to be improving. especially in view
of President Coolidge's message to
Congress.
Russia, seeing no obstacles In the
way, he added, hoped that an Ameri-
can-soviet conference could be held
soon.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
WEATHER.

Fair and colder tonight; lowest tenn
perature near freezing; tomorrow in
creasing cloudiness.
Temperature for "a hours ended at
2 pm. today: Highest, so, at 4:30 pm.
yesterday. Lowest, As, at 8 am today
Full report on page T.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
Vegetables
ScalIoped Potatoes.

Scalloped Potatoes.
Pare and cut potatoes in about Ia
inch slices and put in buttered cas-
serole or baking dish. Sprinkle with
salt, pepper, and dredge with -four and
dot over with small pieces of butter.
Repeat until dish is nearly full, add
hot milk until 1t may be seen through
the top layer. Bake until potatoes are
soft.
In order to vary the flavor Of seal
loped potatoes or corn a few slices of
bacon or small pieces of ham can be
put among the potatoes or corn
Either of these additions adds greatly
to palatablity of these dishes.
ScaIIoped Corn.
Heat IL cups milk in double
boiler, mix IL cup butter and ii cup
flour together and add hot water, stir
ring meanwhile Then add pint fresh
corn or drained canned corn, 10 tea
spoon salt and | tablespoon sugar Let
come to boiling point and turn into
baking dish. Cover top with bread
crumbs and bake Is TO 20 minutes.
Cold SIaw
Select small, heavy cabbage take
off outside leaves, and cut in quarters;
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
STORAGE FOR VEGETABLES

One of the chief items in the family
budget is the cost of food. II much
food is produced at home this item
will be smaller Living costs may be
lessened and the table improved where
there are fresh vegetables from the
garden available.
The mild climate of Washington
gives naturally long fresh garden
season, but even here good vegetable
storage will aid greatly to a healthy
and appetizing variety for the table
Good vegetable storage can be
cheaply provided and every farm
should have such storage. Vegetables
differ much in their storage require
ments and must be treated accord
ingly.
Potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips,
turnips and satisfy should be stored in
cool, well ventilated place. A cool.
well ventilated cellar is good place
for a moderate supply. The roots will
withstand considerable frost, espe-
cially the parsnips and turnips, which
may in the milder sections be dug as
needed A pit out of doors, or an out
door cellar provides good protection to
the root crops
Cabbage can be pulled and set
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
HOMEMAKERS' CORNER
Conducted by
Alice Lindsey Webb, News Editor, and
Lincoln r. Lounsbury, Agricultural Extension Editor
State College Of Washington.

way invited her neighbors to come
and see her. She helped those who
were ill or in trouble; she started a
day nursery where the little children
could be properly fed and amused
while their mothers were at work. and
she organized clubs and classes of
many kinds for the older boys and
girls and the grown people
Poor, puzzled, friendless immigrants
of SO different nationalities we're
made to feel at home, and here in this
atmosphere of true democracy they
learned to be good Americans in the
best sense. Now we can not all be
Jane Adams or Ellen Starr, and most
of us never see a slum or a foreign
quarter for which we may be pro-
foundly grateful-pure air elbow
room, sunshine, green fields and trees
and cause for great gratitude.) But
we all have neighbors, and often they
need help or sympathy or advice. If
offered in the right spirit, it will make
friends of the neighbors, and friends,
says Robert Louis Stevenson, are
among the things most to be desired
in life.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
Better Health Service
Public Health Is Public Wealth.
These Articles Compiled by the Pub
lie Health League Of Washington

there been a system of guarding the
body by inspection. 1t requires no mas
ter mind to figure out for you the ulti-
mate end If this condition Of affairs is
not remedied.
One frequently hears the remark
that years ago we did not have this,
that, or the other disease. The same
may be said of all other things with
which the human family have to do.
Medicinal science, like other progress
sive sciences, has made discoveries
and it may also be said that it has con-
tributed more than any other toward
preventing sickness, suffering and
death.
In the past few years typhoid fever,
malaria, yellow fever, pelagra, hook
worm disease and diphtheria have
been brought under control Many
other diseases are being carefully stud
led and an early control may be rea-
sonably expected.
In the past the physician has busted
himself to great extent with the dis
covery and Interpretation of physical
signs of disease. Today our interest
is more in what an organ can do, as
an effect of changed conditions. Func-
ton, rather than structure, is our chief
interest.
The practice of medicine is based
upon facts as old as the human race
itself The necessity for prevention
has always been with us and the war
has brought to our attention the need
Of greater effort to combat the evil In.
fluences that tend to undermine the
health of the nation. Let us no longer
neglect our duty as parents and citi-
zens. Protection of the children is the
highest patriotism. The young of to-.
day must carry the burden of tomor-
row. Our duty is to make this pos
sible for them.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
GUARDING THE BODY BY
INSPECTION

Our definition of this is that by fire.
uuent examinations of the child we are
able to detect the early symptoms OF
any abnormal condition; and from eX-
perience, the accumulated experience
of the worlds history, we are able to
advise what should and can be done
to prevent disabling conditions found
in after life.
The question could then be properly
asked: What are some of these con-
ditions found in childhood that dis
able in after life il not corrected?" In
word this might be answered by
say ing all conditions except congenital,
accidental and most of the acute infec-
tious diseases. But let us be more spe-
cific and by illustrating what we know
to have been the cause in innumerable
instances, by observing over period
of several years those who had and
those who had not corrective measures
taken with comparative results. Most
diseases are preventable If steps are
taken to insure early detection and
have the proper remedial measure APP
piled.
| The war brought to the attention Of
the world what costly thing physical
unfitness was. OF the great powers
participating, the following is given as
the per cent of unfitness for the coun-
tries named:
United States ........-.......33%
England and olonies..23m
HeILHdHy 90
The Germans have had for many
years system of preventive medicine
which accounts for the low per cent in
their case. In the other countries a
like condition would have obtained had
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
SEEK HISTORY OF OLD GUN
Brass FIintlock Pistol Found in Cow
Iitz River 200 Years Old.

At Longview, Wash, brass flint
working in the Cowlitz river re-
years old, was thrown up by dredge
in the Cowlitz river at this point re-
Gently, and discovered by A. N. Thorn
dixie. The pistol was in perfect state
of preservation with the exception Of
the handle, which was rotted off. The
weapon was untarnished and un-
stained and bore upon one side a Lon
don, England, trade mark. On the
other side was a crest, consisting Of
crown set above a crossed sword
and gun.
The weapon was sent to Portland
gunsmith who estimated that it had
been made more than 200 years ago.
1t is now on it's way to London
where, it is hoped, some clew may
be found as to it's age, the former
owner, and something of the history
surrounding 1t.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
new HATCHERY
MAKES RECORD
FIRST ACCREDITED HATCHERY
TURNS OUT $4,000 CHICKS
GEESE AND TURKEYS.

The new accredited hatchery in
Mason county, and the first to be
started in the state finished the first
years run and made fine record.
Twenty-Five thousand chicks were
Matched and placed in the county and
all have given better results than
were secured before the hatchery
started The loss was remarkably
small, in some instances only 4 per
cent at IL weeks of age. The heaviest
loss was 20 per cent, but the chicks
we're taken from the incubator when
still wet, because the buyer did not
want to make another trip One thou
sand breeders have been secured for
the 1924 breeding season. Only the
choicest of birds were secured The
hatchery will increase it's capacity
for 1924 by 33 per cent and will re-
quire at least 1000 breeders. The
hatchery system was worked out by
County Agent Drew and w. d. Blu
chanan, extension specialist in poul-
try.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24

with sharp knife slice very thinly.
Soak in cold water until crisp, drain
between towels and mix with salad
dressing Decorate with boiled eggs
and paprika.
Boston Baked Beans.
Take one quart beans, 3-4 pound int
salt pork, tablespoon molasses and
tablespoons sugar. Soak beans over
night, Drain, cover with water. bo0
until skins burst easily. Drain. put In
bean pot Bury salt pork in beans.
leaving rind exposed. Wash and scrape
rind and cut into squares. Add sea-
soning. Cover with tomato juice. bake
slowly from six to eight hours.
Potato Puff.
Two cups mashed potatoes and Q
eggs well beaten, IL cup milk, salt and
pepper Beat well and bake In oven.
Lima Beans.
Soak 3 cups lima beans over night
in cold water. Drain and put into cas-
serole and sprinkle with salt and pep.
per. Cut Pinch cube of fat pork In
small pieces and fry out and strain. To
fat add one small onion thinly SLICED
and IL cup of dried carrots. Stir un-
til vegetables are brown. Add to beans.
dot over with tablespoons butter and
add milk to half the height of beans
Cover and cook in a slow oven until
beans are soft
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
FEMININE BEAUTY IN
FEET, NOT FEATURES

Feminine beauty lies III the feet
rather than In the features, Dr. +. e.
Hayden. retiring president declared
before the national association of cho-
ropodists recently.
IF young man who proposes to the
lady OF his heart would demand pho
tograph of her arches instead of por
trait of her head this world would be
full OF happy marriages." he declared
DR.. Hayden asserted he had exam
ined the feet of 500 goods at the Uni.
versity of Kansas and found only two
perfect pairs, one possessed by Chi.
nese.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
MANY IN DRIVE
FOR GOOD SIRES
MOVEMENT POPULAR IN MANY
sTATEs-14aa PERSONS JOIN
IN THREE MONTHS.
IDAHO RAMS SENT EAST
Go to Annual Salt Lake City Sale
To Include Sheep Judging at
Chicago Show.

The planting of crops and the rush
of spring work on the farm seems to
have been the obstacle in the drive
for better livestock through the use
of better sires. Although the three
months of April, May and June are
the busiest months Of the year for
most farmers, more persons were en-
rolled in the Better Sires-Better
Stock" movement during those three
months in 1923, than during any sim
liar period since the drive began in
1919. During the period total of
1,433 persons agreed to use purebred
sires only in all breeding operations.
This new high record is 256 more than
the preceding quarters total, which
was itself record up to that time.
Officials of the Bureau of Animal
Industry at Washington, who sponsor
the campaign, are highly gratified at
the sustained and increasing interest
that is being shown Although the five
states of Kentucky, Vermont, West
Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia, were
most active, in the order named, en-
rollments were received from IL
states and "a counties during the
three months.
Vermont Improves All Over.
The state of Vermont, which stands
fifth in number of persons enrolled
with $4,000 head OF, livestock and
poultry listed, is showing uniform in
terest in purebred sires. Applications
were received from every county in
the state in which better-sires work
had previously been started, Is in all
This is record for statewide activ
ity, as there is but one county in the
state (Essex) which had not been
heard from.
Kentucky, however, leads all the
states during the quarter in total mum
Der of enrollments, 427 applications
being received.
An attractive sign, bearing the
words "Purebred Sires Exclusively
Used on This Farm" has been pre-
pared by the department for display
by those who enroll in the better
sires drive. The sign is Autographed
on cardboard in several colors, and
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24

products for the same amount of feed,
greater uniformity, earlier maturity
greater sales value, and more valuable
offspring.
A QUESTIONABLE answered by some
500 practical stockmen in all parts Of
the country backs up the conclusion
of the department Of agriculture at
Washington, D. c., and gives some
additional facts on the desirability Of
purebreds on farm or ranch.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
TIMELY HINTS
BY EXTENSION SERVICE
SPECIALISTS

Agricultural Engineering-Clean the
accumulation out of your water supply
reservoir.
ApicuIture-The productiveness Of
queens over two years of age general
ly decreases and hives should be re-
queened at that time.
decentralization to correct
hang of skirt should be made above
hip line.
Dairy-Arrange rack for milk scales
and record sheets on feed cart OF milk
can cart and weigh every milking
Farm crops-Plans for early spring
pasture should be made now. Coed
crops to use are fall sown rye, vetcli
or sweet clover and mixtures of these.
Choose the ones best suited to your
locality and needs.
Farm agement-Records show
that it pays to hold potatoes for
spring marketing when the crop for
the nation is IS per cent Of normal
Horticulture - Contented harvest
help is the most efficient and econom-
ical. See that convenient and SAM
tary arrangements are made at their
quarters or camp.
Livestock-The summer grows hot
ter. For best results have shade, fresh
water, hog wallow and green feed
available for the hogs at all times
Plant Pathology = Potato vines
should be kept growing vigorously by
proper application of water in the ir-
rigated section and proper cultivation
in the non-irrigated section.
PouItry-Any hen that quits laying
before September Is is suspicious
character. Get rid of her.
Ignorance is no excuse If there is
available knowledge on the subject
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
Saving W hat Y0uGrow
Prepared by the Extension Service State College
of Washington

closely together on the ground with
the roots up and then covered over
with earth. A drain should be dug to
carry off surplus water.
Celery keeps well stacked close to-
gether in trench and lightly covered
with straw or corn stalks
Pumpkins and squash keep best in
dry, cool room which is protected from
frost. They can often be stored in the
attic or on shelves in an unused room
upstairs.
Onions should be thoroughly dried
before storing and will keep well In
crates or ventilated boxes or barrels
in a dry room free from frost They
keep well in the attic.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24
FREE FREE FREE

Write for Bargain price list On
Eastern Malt, Syrups, Hops. Sugars.
Black Figs, Ralsins, Bottlers' Sup
plies Guaranteed Products Supply
Co, 2l0S First Ave-, Seattle.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-24

The blooded riding horses presented
by Harvey s. Firestone
soon will be returned to Mr.. Fire
stones stables in Ohio.