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The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17
DeveIopinu Mexico.

Modernizing Mexico, the government
has decided to spend about $20,000,0OO
on a huge irrigation scheme. A re-
port from a reliable source in Mexico
City is to the effect that the govern
ment has concluded arrangements for
the construction of vast irrigation
project in the Yaqui river valley sec.
ton of the state of Sonora. Work on
the project will involve the eXpendi'
ture of about $20,O000O0 and the en-
ployment OF more than 10000 labor
ers. More than 100000 acres will
be watered by the network If canals to
be constructed, and it is expected that
within this zone more wheat will be
grown than in all the rest Of Mexico.
The contract also calls for the build
ing of a railroad. The awarding of
this concession, it is explained, is in
line with the policy of the ObregOn
government to develop agriculture in
Mexico along modern lines.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17
II You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that 80 many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten2 The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, .
preparation l have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has 80 large
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact,
so many people claim, that it fulfills al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments, corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid
which causes rheumatism.
You may receive sample bottle OF
Swamp-Root by parcel post. Address DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.-Advertisemen
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17

With "a fublooded Indians Aapaho tribe residing typical
pctur on ell andde
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17
Readle Fans.

The beadle fan is an English inven-
tion. in which the revolving blades are
made with curved surfaces Of a pc
culiar form, which fmpel the air in a
direction parallel to the axis of the
fan. It is said that virtually the whole
mower is utilized in making the air
"travel," and very little in simply
churning it up. 1t is believed that the
invention finds practical application
in the propellers of ships and air
nlsnes.-New York Herald.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17
Billion Trees.

The American Tree association Is
working to the end that a billion trees
be planted in this country in 1923. In
other words, reforestation cannot be
accomplished merely by debate.-Bir'
mingham Age-Herald.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, world re-
nuwned chemist and pure food special
ist, former chief of the bureau Of
chemistry of the Department Of Agri-
culture, at the age of seventy-eight
has Joined the bareheaded enthusiasts
and the stick-walkers and is seen daily
In Washington on foot, hatless and
leaning heavily on a stout cane.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17
"doW Old Is NIaqaraW

The question has been asked, How
old is Niagara falls?" One scientist
says it is 10000 years old. Another
claims it is $4,000 years old. Another
estimates it at 5000 years. The Ques-
don may still be asked.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17

thrilling feat in the interest of science.
With ten companions he will shoot
down 300 miles of the widest and most
treacherous water in the world, filled
with deep rapids and rushing whirl-
pools, in specially constructed boats.
The occasion will be the completion
OF the survey Of the Colorado river in
northern Arizona. This work has been
In progress since 1909, but the most
dangerous feat has been left for the
last.
Colonel Birdseye has selected for
his party some of the most expert
boatmen i'll the West-men accustomed
to shooting rapids and handling Ca
noes in wild water. Besides, he will
be accompanied by mapmakers and
biologists, who will chart the slope
and depth of the river md select dam
sites with a view to possible future
commercialization of this great stream.
Most Dangerous Feat.
The feat is considered one of the
most dangerous ever undertaken by a
government service in peace time and
every precaution has been taken for
safety. Boats have been constructed
almost completely of separate air
chambers, with small cockpit in the
center in which the mapmaker and his
boatmen can sit. Each man will wear
life belt at all times and besides
Will carry 300 feet of rope, by use of
which he may be able to reach shore
In case of accident. These boats can
capsize, and probably will, but cannot
sink. The danger to the occupants is
that in the rough water their hold on
the boat may be broken or they may
be dashed among rocks. If overturned
in the water the boats would turn over
and over.
The river flows at tins stretch
through deep and narrow canyons At
many places the explorers will be un-
able to see even few feet ahead and
only the sound Of rapids will warn
them that there is danger ahead. Even
then they will be unable to tell
whether they are to run into danger
Gus rocks.
Six times in the past fifty gears
white men have been through sections
of this canyon, but have gathered little
data which can be used by geologists
and mapmakers.
The maps available now cover about
1,20O miles of the Colorado and Green
rivers, with some of the chief trjbu-
taries, but these all deal with the
quieter sections before the river en-
ters it's great canyons, which are con-
sidered some Of the grandest in the
| United States.
VIII Require Month.
Colonel Birdseye and his party ex-
pect to spend about a month at the
work. Most of the experts have been
! selected from Western stations Of the
geological survey as they already are
familiar with the type Of rock and
soil formations apt to be encountered
and have had some experience in
river surveying under difficulties.
The possibilities of the Colorado
river as a source of power were be-
fore the public eye recently in con-
nection with Secretary Hoover's sue
cessful efforts to bring about co-opera-
tion among the states through which
it flows and the present survey will
make clear just what can be accom-
plished.
But there is no alternative to the
danger and thrills certain to be en-
cOuntered.
In the party is one other Washing
ton man, R. w. Burchard, Topographic.
cal engineer.
The Winslow mail., 1923-08-17
Exonerated,

Flint-Your neighbOrs seem to be
"stuck up"
Nisher-They speak to me.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
NIECE OF LADY AST0R
TO WE'D SON OF LORD
Engagement of Daughter of Eldest
Langhorne Sister An
nounced,
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, October 19.-SIiss Alice
Perkins, daughter of the eldest OF the
five famous Langhorne sisters OF vir-
ginia and niece of Lady Astor, is to
marry the Hon. Reginald Winn, third
son Of the late Lord and Lady St.
Oswald of hostel, Yorkshire, England.
The engagement was announced to-
day by Miss Perkins sister, Mrs. A.
Ronald Tree of this city.
The Langhorne sisters are viscount-
ess Astor, Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson
of New York. Mrs. Paul Phipps and
Mrs. Robert H. Brand Of London and
Miss Perkins mother, Mrs. T. NJ. Per-
kins. who died in Richmond, Va, in
1914.
The Hon. Reginald Winn was born
in 1899 and served through the war
ss a lieutenant of the 9Th Grenadier
Guards.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

ADVERTISING BY MALL 900 multigr.nbed
iegIS na,nIIot S+,49; mimeogrsphing, typewritinE;
Evening star., 1923-10-19
SII IuATIONS-MALE.

ACDITOR-ACCOUNTAN long business eI-
perience. thoroughly reliable, seeks conrec-
tlon where earnest effort, initiative and execu-
tive ability are appreciated Address Box lis.
r. Star office.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

The Star requires from
advertisers III this column
references and detailed
statement Of their proposition.
BUSINESS-A real live business, in the Ar.
cade. Address Box 179-T S'ar office.
BAKERY business, near Columbia road. with
apartment over store, at the right price. Ad-
dress Box 176-T, Star office.
TEA ROOM wants partner; me capital and
services: excellent location downtown; good
business; Immediate. Address Box ct, Star
Office.
TEA ROOM for sale; best NV business sex
tion: lease; z rooms above: III health Al,
dress Box lot, Star ONCE.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
SITUATIONS-DOMESTIC.

ASSIST HOUSEWORK-Color girl; stay
nights 11S 2nd st. s.w.
CHAMBERMATD and waitress with reference; I;
also girl for part-time work 1918 New Hamp-
sBi
Evening star., 1923-10-19
DRUG CLERK STRIKE ENDS.

BUTTE, Mont, October 19.-The
Butte drug clerks strike ended when
employers reached an agreement with
the clerks union. The leading drug
stores had been closed since October 8.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
CONTINUED from Yesterdays Star,
WHO'S WHO IN THE STORY

SIR ROBERT MANNERSLEY, nobleman of
ancient title and vast estate. on which yalu-
able mines have been found. He is mys-
teriously murdered in his home.
pHILLIPA, his beautiful daughter, Is Lady
Bountiful OF the farm and mining commu-
nifty. She is in love with. and believes in
nocent Of charge of forgery, her cousin.
and plans 10 marry him and settle in the
colonies when he finishes his prison term.
CLINTON MASSERSLEY, heir to the estate.
who has sOwn harmless wild oats. but de-
clares himself innocent of the forgery OF his
uncle's name, though he cannot convince the
latter. He escapes from prison and is dis
covered in the room with his murdered uncle.
He is arrested and charged with the crime.
MRS. BUTLER, his old nurse. who believes
him innocent.
JIM, his foster brother, who Is somewhat
radical miner.
MIR. QUINToN, austere. executive type Of
man, manager of the mines and aspirant for
Phllipa's hand.
ILLlNGW0RTH ambitious police official
INSPECTOR C0RTELY0U. a veteran Scotland
Yard sleuth, who takes M the case for
Clinton
MARSHALL STEAD. chief cashier and conf
Dental man for Sir Robert.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

G H A u F F E y r S-We are
forced to add many new cars to
our present large fleets due to
increase in business. Our
drivers make big money; we
need 80 drivers at once; Wash
ington's largest taxi. Black &
White Taxi, 1914 New Hamp-
shire ave.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

WATERS,
eolored, experienced; $40 per month"; meals.
Apply Office, StOnelelgh Court Conn. ave.
and II.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

OFFICE PosfTToNS-Free registration, Wash
ingtOn Employment Exchange, opera ted for the
public by Washington School for Secretaries
aid Nat. School OF Commerce. 1919 F st. NV.
RELIABLE domestic and commercial white
md rOlOred help OF all kinds at Briggs En-
pioyment Bureau. 1907 I4th ST. NV. Poto-
mae 1898.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

our speciality. Quick service IN emergency
cases. When you think OF plumbing thirE =
CAR0W & FRY. 1O1l Fl st. NV Main Ip8i
Evening star., 1923-10-19

PLUMBING AND HEATING--John r. Guerlr.
4l2 L. Cap. St. Line. 3ll7-Steam ana ho.-
water heS+ing, plumbing. boiler and powee
Evening star., 1923-10-19
HELP-FEMALE.


HELP-FEMALE.
COOK and salad lady, experienced. for ielIca-
FILTER for gowns. Apply Miss NJ V Con
drey, Miriam. Grafton Hotel 19e
GIRL To assist in office. HOME LAUNDRY,
li20 Queen st. nc.
LADY--Splendid opportunity for an intelligent
cOlored lady in selling article OF personal
adornment: One having access to the gov
ernment departments preferred. The most
liberal commissions paid. Address Box e5-T,
LADY, for spare time only, to represent lead
Ing New York life insurance company. Ad.
dress Box l70-E. Star once.
MARCELIERaMust be expert; other.
Apply before 10 m. ITO III ST. 21s
PERMANENT POSITION in educational field
for refined woman, between 81 and 45 having
sense Of responsibility: liberal commission;
splendid Opportunity for promotion. Address
sAI.EsLADY for lots and home sites located
in the great expanding northwest section;
bright future for lady having selling ability
Address Box 129-T, Star office.
SALESWOMEN, with knowledge of books, for
Washington book shop. Write. stating sales
experience, addressing a. n. womrath, Inc,
II West 45th ST., New York city.
STEN0GRAPHER and typist, patent law Of
flee: experienced or beginner; state qualihcs-
tons and salary expected. Address Box 2s-S,
=
be efficient; permanent. 303 Woodward bldg.
ias
STENOGRAPHER, $40 per month; answer in
own handwriting. Address Box SAT. Star
TYPIsT. $40 per month; answer in own hand
writing. Address Box s5-r. star ONCE.
WAITRESS. reliable colored girl with ref
erence. Call 1905 18th St NV.
WOMAN for canyssslng; must be experienced
and ambitious. Salary and commission. Ad-
dress Box Git, Star office.
WOMAN-Experienced sewing draperies; good
opportunity. Apply Immediately. 72s 11th ST.
W0MEN-To run power sewing machine;
steady work: also learners 40S 1st st. Sc.
OPERATOR, power machine; ex-
'perience not necessary. Apply Ma
tional Laundry Co., 19 Pierce st.
NV.
YOUNG LADY for clerical po-
sition in office. Must have some
knowledge of bookkeeping.
State age and reference. Address
Box 1907, Star office.
ARTIST with training in high
grade department store require
ments for illustrating daily
newspaper advertising. Perma-
nent employment. Address CIV
ing experience, specimens of
work and salary expected. Ad-
dress Box I56-T, Star office.
DEMONSTRATORS
FOR
ART DEPARTMENT.
We require thoroughly ex-
perienced demonstrator capable
OF taking charge of classes of in
struction in knitting and art
needlework. Selling experience
desirable.
Apply Service Manager, Third
Floor,
COT TDENRFRC,S
Evening star., 1923-10-19
HELP-FEMALE.
Cantfnnea
HELP-DOMESTIC.

YOUNG LADY for light office work. In0wi-
edge oG typewritiDg; state age and salary ex-
pected. Address Box 2-T. Star office. 19E
Evening star., 1923-10-19
REPRESENTATIVES

HEAD BELLMAN.
experienced: $40 per month and meals. Ap-
ply office. Stoneleigh Court, Conn. ave. and l..
REPRESENTATIVES,
4 responsible financial house of New York is
establishing a Washington branch and offers
an attractive connection TO one or more well
educated and forceful salesmen. Call in per
son at Room 309. 26 jackson pI., or telephone
Main Is for appointment
Evening star., 1923-10-19

REED FURNITURE AND BABY CARRIAGFs
repaired. painted, uphoIstered: chairs csneG
The Wickercraft, 14Q2 ST. NV. Pot. 1879.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

WOULD YOU like to sell auto
mobiles during your spare time ?
The Harper Motor Co. will direct
your efforts and pay you well; II
hours each week will earn for you
a substantial increase in your pres
ent income. See Mr.. Davis, 1923
Connecticut ave.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
sITUATIONs-MALE, FEMALE.

JAGIrOR and wife want positions In apart
ment house. Jessie Johnson. 1882 18th st. NV
MAN AND WIFE wish janitor position In
apartment; oh 'ldren; take small salary;
good reference Potomac 2EiS
Evening star., 1923-10-19

Thinning, heating; furnaces. ranges, latrobcs !
repaired: jobblng q spec: low rates. Line S26I
Nat Sheet Metal Co, 1871 Sc.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

YOUNG MAN for general work IN hardware
store; experience required; good position for
right party; hours, to 9. Apply 1901 l.
NV,
Evening star., 1923-10-19

YOUNG MEN, neat, can earn 81 TO SO de iIy
sales: work under instruction. Apply So
after pm. N. g. Pinckney, 222 3rd st. NV
Evening star., 1923-10-19
PERSONAL.
RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

Ihe t0tto6tn9 bustHess concerns Judyqn
zee sdHsfdcttOI to Star readers Anv cosa
pL1tHt found necessary to ba made 10 J'hs
SIar UtIt TeoetUe prompt attention, Bey
ddmfsSton 10 Peconmt nded GeTtins CaL-
uUT1s. call Nam 5HGD By1ncb TJE
Evening star., 1923-10-19
The Real Clue.

ERE and there on the waste
- land, the last remnants Of
the coppices and hedgerows
which had once. covered if
Evening star., 1923-10-19

YOUNG MAN possessing sales and executive
ability for responsible position with a pro-
gressive coal company; good salary to right
man. Apply In own handwriting. giving ref
erences and phone number. Address Box
1S4-S Star office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16

clared the proposed legislation had "the support of the large number of republicans in the House and practically the entire democratic membership"
 There is strong and powerful opposition to the bill, he said. "The first opposition is from the Alabama Power company. Then there is the American Cyanide company, a Canadian institution in the main"
 MT. Fields also charged that the steel interests were opposed to the proposition as were the American automobile manufacturers, ''be- cause of the we'll known fact that Henry Ford controls the automo- bile market"
 He also listed the International Harvester company among oppo- nents, asserting that it's opposition because Ford "controls the farm tractor market"
 Immediately after the discus sion, Representative Fish, repub- ilcan, New York, offered a resolu- tion proposing appointment of a committee of three republicans and three democratic representative to revise, clarify and liberalize the rules of the House so as to enable majority of the House to consider proposed legislation and to estab- lish system of rules by which the House will again be placed in con trol of its own procedure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
SELMA'S ADVANTAGES TITLE OF TALK TO BE
 BROADCASTED BY WSY


 w S Y's program Friday evening will be an unusually interesting one as it Is to consist entirely of Ala bama made music as rendered by the composers themselves.
 The entire concert has been sr- ranged by Miss Margaret F. Thomas of the Selma Music club from mem hers of that organization who will make the trip to Birmingham for the purpose of advertising their city to the countless people who listen nightly to the Alabama Power com pany's pig station.
 The speaker of the evening will be Hon. R. II. Mangum. who will use as the title of his six-minute talk, Selma, Its Advantages and Oppor- tunties."
 At 9:S0 the series of industrial talks supplied for WSY by the Chambe- of Commerce will be con cluded with paper by R. L Ingalls of the Ingalls, Iron Works company, who will explain the fabrication of steel Mir. Ingalls is one of the fore most figures in the structural steel world and his talk is expected to ex- cite interest from coast to coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
PLANS FOR CHANGES IN FEDERAL OFFICES OUTLINED BY BROWN

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1J-(By Asso- ciated Press.)-Details of the pro- posed reorganization of the govern ment departments as worked out by Walter F. Brown of Ohio, ex- officio chairman of the joint congressional committee appointed to consider the subject in consultation with cabinet members and other officials. and re- eontly approved by President Hard ing, were forwarded to the joint com row the committee is expected to take up the proposals and at least use them as basis for further study.
 Outstanding among the recommen- dations Is the proposal to consolidate the War and navy departments into q department of national defense, and, to establish department of education and Welfare. Other pro- posals included;
 The transfer of all non military functions from the war and navy departments to civilian departments chiefly Interior and commerce.
 The elimination of all non-f fiscal functions from the treasury depart ment.
 The change of the name of the postoffice department to the depart ment of communication, which would be expected to develop and extend telegraph and telephone communica- tions, including wireless. for the pub die benefit
 The transfer Of the bureau of insu- lar affairs from the war to the state Gepartment.
 The inclusion of the general ac- counting office. now independent, with the treasury department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
PACIFIC GRAVEYARD TAKES NEW TOLL OF SHIPS
10000 Ger51a11 Police Dsarn1ed By French Troop
PowerfuI Array Of Trusts
 Is Fighting Ford Proposal

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 15. Chairman Campbell of the rules committee was charged today in the House with blocking action on legislation proposing acceptance of Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals. Representative Garrett, democratic leader, of Tennessee, declared the rules committee at it's last meeting would have adopted a resolution to give this legislation right-of-way had MT. Campbell not declined to lay the rules before the committee for action.
 Asked by Representative Bank head, democrat, Alabama, why he had not presented the resolution, MT. Campbell said he would answer that at the proper time, adding that he was representing f'the responsi- ble majority of the House."
 ''I would like to have an acad- emic discussion of Muscle Shoals some time,3 said Mr. Campbell, "and that is the only thing that it would be if it came before the House. I think I could discuss this in a potent way that the gen tleman from Alabama would not enjoy"
 Representatives Almon, demo- crat, Alabama, and Fields, demo- crat, Kentucky, joined in demand that the rules committee report out a resolution which would en- able the House to take action on the Ford offer. Mir. Fields de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
ALTMAN IS FAVORED
 BY CIVIL SERVICE BODY TO HEAD COMMITTEE

There was much discussion at the city hall Thursday as to those the newly created civil service board would name on the promotion and de- motions committees of the fire and police department at their first meet ing, to be held at the city hall Mon day evening at 7;30 o'clock. It was understood from members of the commission that no appointments were under consideration at the present time. and this statement has caused much speculation as to whom the board will name in the two de- partments.
 It was generally understood Thurs day that John Altman, Birmingham attorney, labor leader and five-year man on the board, would be slated for the chairmanship, and that Joe E. Lacey, Pratt City merchant and two year man, would doubtless be named secretary.
 Chief Fred McDuff of the police department stated he had not made any recommendation to the board. and that he would not unless called to do so. Chief Akin of the fire de- partment made the same statement. However, the names of the following OttlcerS are expected 10 De among those slated: Captains R. II. flaw kins and G. F. Devine, Sergeants F. A. Lyons and c. N. Bufkett, Detectives Giles and Brannon. The two patrol men on the board have not been sug- gested. No rumors from the fire de- partment's selection were heard Thursday and outside of Chief Akin. member of the committee by the bill. no names were mentioned.
 Members of these committees from the two departments will submit rec concentrations for interior changes in their respective departments and are to be known as the promotion and demotion committees.
 Election of the board came after lively tilt in the meeting of the city commission Tuesday morning. Three of the commission voted to have names selected by the commission and W. B. Cloe, commissioner of public safety, failing to vote. charged that discrimination was made in the ap- pointments owing to the fact that his nominee had been placed in last posi- tion on the board. Members of the commission and their position in the lineup are: John Altman, five years; A. l.. Reese. four years; Dr. J. G. Vance, three years; Joe F. Lacey. two years, and R. C. Gladden., one year.