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Evening star., 1923-02-08
BUREAU SHAKE-UP
|NST|GATOR KNOWN
Presidents Secret May Be
Divulged as Time of Rein
/ stating 28 Chiefs Nears.

President Harding alone holds the
secret of who started the bureau Of
engraving and printing incrimina-
tions and charges of fraudulent dupli-
cation of bonds, resulting In the dras-
tic removal OF twenty eight bureau
chiefs-tn fact. the instigator OF the
Slrarges on which the President based
his action is not known to Secretary
Mellon himself. it was said on high
authority today at the Treasury.
AS the time limit for restoration OF
the civil service status of the dis
missed employees draws nearer, and
the President is expected to somewhat
clear up the situation. the identity of
this instigator of the charges con-
Hnurs to be one of the deepest mys-
teries
Unknown at Treasury.
High officials of the Treasury today
admitted they did not know Who had
been the prime mover in the campaign
of official charges which led to the
Presidents order of March 81, 1922.
With President Harding expected to
make some definite announcement
discussion in Official circles today re-
volved more and more about the pos
eibility of the President disclosing the
identity of the person or persons who
were in the beginning responsible for
starting the charges and eventually
bringing to bear such heavy pressure
on the President that he acted.
Differences Arc Denied.
Treasury officials today denied ru-
rnors that there were sharp differ
enceS between the Treasury and JUS
tice departments over the matter. re-
Iterating a previous announcement
that the two investiga tions by the
Treasury committee and Departme nj
of Justice agents had been practical
ly in agreement. They disclosed no
graft, 1t was stated, on the part OF
10 mechanical errors resulting in loss
to no one.
The whole matter. it was said. now
rests with President Harding.
Evening star., 1923-02-08
i. 'U.S.ANDCOSTAR|CA
NDCANAL DISPUTE
Protocol Eliminates Long.
Standing Obstruction to
Nicaraguan Route.

A protocol has been signed by the
United States and Costa Rica elimi-
mating difficulties dating back many
years and affecting the possible fu-
ture development Of the Mica raguan
interoceanic canal route.
The protocol provides that in the
event of a decision by the United
States to build a canal along the
Ntcaraguan route, Costa Rica will be
consulted directly by the United
States with relation to interests Costa
Rica holds under the terms of the
Nicaragua-Costa Rlca boundary arbi-
tration award made by President
Cleveland. The protocol specifically
mentions Costa Rican interests In the
San Juan river section Of the canal
route and in Salinas bay as a possible
canal terminal.
Text Is Withheld.
The text of the protocol signed as
an incident to the Central American
conference which closed yesterday
Will not be made public until after 1t
has been transmitted to the Senate
as a matter Of information. 1t con-
forms very closely to the similar pro-
tocol signed with Costa Rica by John
Hay during his term as Secretary OF
State and does not require Senate
confirmation.
cussions with Costa Rica. in the event
of definite project to build a new
canal being taken up, would be the
granting by the United States of pay
ments to the Costa Rican govern
ment In return for canal route con-
cessions similar TO the $4,000 600 pay
ment TO Nicaragua provided for in
the treaty negotiated by Secretary
Bryan. granting canal concessions by
the government to the United States.
Distinct From Conference.
The negotiations between Secretary
Hughes and Costa Rican representa-
tives were entirely distinct from the
Central American conference itself.
1t is felt here, however. that the sign
ing OF the protocol has done much to
improve Central American relation
ships generally, however. since 1t was
OIL question growing out of the
can-Nicaraguan treaty that the
old Central American court Of arbitra-
tion ceased to function.
luc bIydH treaty with Nicaragua,
as ratified. provided for recognition
Of Costa Rican rights under the Cleve-
land award In the canal route This
was made effective by a Senate resery-
alton specifying that the treaty should
not be regarded as contravening such
Costa Rican rights in any way. Costa
Rica was dissatisfied with this ar
rangement, however, and held the Hay
protocol to be void, as the BRYAN
treaty with Nicarauga had been neeo-
tiated despite that protocol and with
out direct consultation with Costa
Rica.
Secretary Hughes Pleased.
Secretary Hughes action in reviy-
ing the Hay protocol in slightly more
specific form Is regarded in official
circles as having smoothed out diff
culties that might have stood in the
way Of development Of the Nicarasuan
canal right in. the event traflc
through the Panama canal continues
to increase to a point where a new
waterway from the Atlantic to the
Pacific should become necessary.
The Nicaraguan canal treaty in
cluded as a separate understanding
the cession by Nicaragua of a naval
base site In Fonseca bay to the United
States. Other Central American gov
Evening star., 1923-02-08
FROM THE AVENUE At NINTH,

IEN'S OVERCOAT'
3 OFF
This final clearance covers every
overcoat in st0ck---the finest coats that
money can buy. nglish and domestic
fabrics, in ulsters, great coats, town
coats, polo coats, Chesterfields and
astrakhan collar coats. Crombies,
Worumbos, Carrs-Meltons, Monte
nags, camel's hair, and the peer
less make of that eminent London
tailor, Kenneth Durward, are now ON
the auction block at u off. How the
mis- ghty have fallen!
$40 OUercOdts are nOlU S26.67
SIS OUercOdts are nO1U $1,000
$50 OUercOdts are nO1U 1888
SIS OuercOdts are n0lU $36.67
$50 Overcoats are no,U $1,000
65 OUercOdts are nO1U $43.33
$40 Overcoats are nolU $46.@
SIS Ouercoats are nov 5000
$85 Ouerc0dts are no,U $56.@
$50 OUerc0ats are nO1U S6O.O
In this entire group, 3l7 coats,
sizes range from 81 to so. The men
who take advantage Of this final clear
ance are making an investment rather
than purchase. Next winter any coat
in the lot will be worth 500 more than
it's present price. If you've been wait
ing for the swan song, she has sang!
@Ah%@&a4xz<zS
Evening star., 1923-02-08
DR.. OWENS HOLDS
| CONGRESS SOLVENT
Head of Southern CONNER
ciaI Body Denies Report of
Imminent Disruption.

Despite numerous financial compli-
cations which have resulted In attach
ment of some of it's property. the
Southern Commercial Congress Is able
to meet all OF its obligations and is
preparing to do SO. 1t was said yes.er-
day by it's president, DR.. Clarence j.
owens.
DR.. Owens statement was in reply
to published reports concerning the
possible disruption of the Southern
Commercial Congress, because of al
legged financial obligations, which it
was unable to meet. DR.. Owens de-
clared today that such reports were
inspired by some enemy known to
me-" and that no change in the organ
ization's plans was contemplated.
No Need for Alarm.
DR.. Owens explained that the or
ganization in the immediate past has
had a hard road to hoe and has con-
eequently fallen behind in it's flnan-
cal obligations, but he emphasized
that they were in no condition to
cause alarm or even suggest complete
insolvency.
THE Southern Commercial Congress
has been in continuous service in
Washington for fifteen years. con-
tinued DR.. Owens, land have been
identified with it virtually all that
time" During this period. he pointed
out, the Congress has accomplished
much in the way Of economic better
ments in the south and the United
States as a whole. He said the Con-
imbued with splendid spirit Of op-
timism" TO continue the work Of the
pas., and he said the work will go
forward as usual and without inter
ruption."
Obligations to the amount o. $4,000
are outstanding, he stated. but ne dec
laration was made that they would be
cleared up and met as soon as possible.
Our affiliated memberships will aid in
this respect" Mr.. Owens said ard he
also stated that he has his personal 50
tate behind the matter.
Admits Obligations.
Commenting on certain affidavits and
bills Of particulars filed by two en-
ployes, Adelaide NJ. Huguenin and B.
r. Lanneau the latter part Of January.
for sl3s.S5 and sl8OS0 Mr. Owens said
these employees had been kept on duty
while he was In Europe and Mexico
last summer and fall and that the bal
ance due them would be paid"
He also admitted the congress
owed the New Willard Hotel for a
banquet. but explained that the con-
gress has had obligations with that
concern for nearly fifteen years and
that 1t will. as in the past. make the
proper settlement
No action has been taken by any
administrative officers Of the con-
gress TO bring about the disorgani-
cation Of the congress, DR.. Owens
emphatically declared.
~ have made many eacrifices In
behalf Of the congress-" DR.. Owens
said. In conclusion. "and I regret any
announcement has been made about
the organization without close ex-
animation Of IT and It's affairs"
Evening star., 1923-02-08
PLANS FIRST-AID COURSE,

First aid classes to operate under
the direction OF the District Of Column
bia chapter, American Red Cross. will
be organized at a meeting tonight
at 1870 o'clock in the chapter head
quarters, 16 Jackson place.
Ten lessons constitute the course.
and a fee Of 50, including text book
will be charged this year. which was
SIS, exclusive Of the text book last
year. A Red Cross aid certificate
course.
Persons Interested in entering ono
Of these first aid classes are cordially
invited to attend the organization
meeting tonight. Those who are
unable to attend the meeting to-
night may register at the District
chapter headquarters any time today
up to 1850.
Evening star., 1923-02-08

The Presidents plea that the Senate
act upon the merchant marine bill.
while approved by many members Of
the Senate. will, 1t was said. yesterday
afternoon by opponents Of the bill, have
little II any effect upon the situation.
They expect to prevent a vote on the
bill at this time.
That part OF the Presidents mes
sage dealing with the funding of the
British debt was highly praised by
senators who were willing to discuss
It. A number OF them. however. par
ticularly the democrats. defined to
discuss tho debt-funding proposal at
this time.
One sentence in tho Presidents ad-
dress to Congress, which has appar-
emily grated upon the sensibilities Of
q number Of the senators was as fol-
lows:
mere avoidance by prolonged de-
bate is q mark of impotence on q vi
tally important public question"
Viewed As Criticism.
Senators are inclined to resent this
as q criticism of their way of doing
business, -...
Voicing the opinion of opponents
OF the shipping bill who are willing to
60 the limit to prevent the passage
Of the bill, Senator Brookhart of Iowa,
republican, said in discussing the
Presidents address:
IT am willing to vote on the mer-
chant marine bill any minute after
March 4. The men who would vote
at that time are those who have a
right TO decide this question Of sub
sidy. The President Is a little too
hasty in demanding a vote now. In
my opinion his plea for action now
will not make any change in the stu
alton.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, the
republican leader, said:
"It was a splendid address. OF
course agree with the President cor
daily, both in regard to the British
debt-funding proposal and the rec
ommendation that the Senate vote
without delay on the shipping BILL
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts,
democrat, said:
II am in sympathy with the Presi-
dents criticism Of the Senate's pro-
longsd debate on the shipping bill
1 am against hlibusters. Representa-
tive government cannA1 be preserved
if a minority can prevent fnal action
Evening star., 1923-02-08
PRESIDENT TO ATTEND
LINCOLN DAY BANQUET
Plans for University Will Be Un-
folded-Many Notables
Invited.

Among the celebrations in this city
to observe the anniversary OF Lin
coins birthday will be dinner under
the auspices OF the Lincoln Memorial
University. which will be attended
by President Harding. the cabinet.
Chief Justice Taft and associate JUS
tices Of the Supreme Court, many
senators, representatives and others.
Addresses will be delivered by the
President and Secretary Hughes.
John Hays Hammond will be toast
master.
The occasion will slgnalize the be-
ginning Of a nationwide appeal for
the university as conceived by Lin
coin. who inspired the late Gen. o. O.
Howard to plan 1t at Cumberland
Gap, where the states Of Virginia,
Tennessee and Kentucky meet DR..
John Wesley Hill, chancellor of the
university. will speak and present It's
needs. 1t is the intention of the chan
cellor and those assisting him to ex-
pand the work to meet the educa-
tional needs Of the picturesque re-
gion in which the university stands.
Evening star., 1923-02-08
Stylish to Match
Their Cigarettes
ToMood inGoUn
By the Associated Press.

by tn6 Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February S.-The
dainty female smoker now must
select her cigarettes with regard
to color with as much care az she
does her evening gowns, II she
would be fashionable
Lavender, blue. red. mauve, lilac
ALL shades--to match gowns and
moods and surroundings are the
latest styles. And with the new
rad comes new source of revenue
Tor the dreSsmaker-that Of tcbac-
conists. The idea originated in
the mind Of Madison avenue
dresSmaker. who provided her
models with varicolored cigarettes
to match the gowns they were
wearing. 1t Is said to be attaining
vogue rapidly.
Evening star., 1923-02-08
MRS. E. B. PRATT DIES.
Widow Of Late General to Be
Buried Tomorrow,

Mrs. Edward B. Pratt. widow Of Brig.
Gen. Edward B. Pratt, U. 5. A.. died
Tuesday at the family home. 1869 Wyo-
ming avenue northwest. after a long ILL
ness
Funeral services will be held at the
home tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock. Interment will be in Arlington
national cemetery beside the body OF
her husband.
Mrs. Pratt Is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Townsend Whelan. wife OF
Maj. Whelan of the ordnance depart
rnent, United States Army.
Evening star., 1923-02-08

TIE nAms Europe signifies a coun-
try Of white complexion, so called BE-
cause the Inhabitants were OF .
tighter compleKisn than LOT Asia
and Africa,
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Program for Children's Day
Randolph NJ. F.. Church

Opening with scripture reading and
prayer: Song by the choir; Recreation.
The Children's Day, Catherine knoA.
Recitation. Robin in The Rain. Nor
man McMaster; Recitation. Richard
Tillotspn; Exercise, Two Little Chill
dren, May and Eveleth Russell; Dia-
logue, Little Pansics by four little
girls; Song, Serving Jesus Each Day.
Mrs Grants class; Recitation. Smile
a Little Bit Today, Nerna Bully; Re
citation, Summers Awakening. Janet
Meader; Dialogue, by four boys; En-
ercise. Greetin Cards. Abbot Kent,
Richard Jamison, Joseph White; Dia-
logue, Message of The Flowers. Doris
Putnam, Avis HERMAN. Beatrice
Peacock, Goldie Patterson, Nollior-
meme Lothrop; Song. Beautiful Dali
sizes. Verna Bully; Dialogue, Nolun-
teers, by Harold Andrews, Donald
Leigh, Wendall Andrews: Song. Sun
beams. by five girls; Dialogue, God is
Love, Mary Swift. Phyllis HERMAN,
Marjorie White. Alice Leigh; Song,
Like The Little Flowers, Meleta Lew
is: Exercise. Autumn Leaves. Janet
Meader. Della Josslyn. Nerna Bully,
Meleta Lewis; Closing Recitation,
Ethel James; Song, Flowers Are
Blooming, Verena James; Exercise,
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Browne Castor

David Ernest Brown and Nellie
May CASTOR, both of this city, were
married Friday morning at 80 at
Saint Joseph's church. Rev. +. II.
Reardon officiated and the double
ring service was used. They were
attended by Lawrence Griffin as best
man and Miss Ursula Hanley as
bridesmaid. The bride was charm
ingly gowned in a suit of gray with
hat to match, grey shoes and stock
ings, while the bridesmaid wore a
grey Canton crepe dress. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss Ell
eanor Kelley and Harry Belyea
sang. The bride is a graduate OF
the Manchester, n. II. high school,
while the groom was educated at
Saint Mary's College. The groom is
employed as manager of +. H. Turn
ers clothing store and is member
of the American Legion and the
Knights of Columbus. The newly
weds left for parts unknown and
upon their return will reside at 20
Highland avenue, where they VIII
be at home after July IL.
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with a good attendance. The third
and fourth degrees were conferred
on three candidates.
Hazel Turner, who has employ
mcnt in Manchester, was week.
end guest of her parent, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. j. Turner.
Ralph Turner and Clarence Han
ran passed the week-cn at their re-
spectve homes.
Avis Cain was Tuesday night
guest of Bessie Trask.
Mrs W. l.. Trask and family. I.vle.
Mildred and Ethel, were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ NJ. Trask.
Mrs. S. L. Dyer and daughter,
Gertrude, of Camden were recent
visitors at Mrs. Georgia Brad
streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Blood and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Berry and
son of Morrill, We're at Oscar Brad
streets cottage, Sheepscot Lake, last
week.
r. J. Turner has been at work for
Gus sherman, Liberty, three days OF
last week.
Miss Hazel Turner, who is at work
in Winthrop, came home Thursday.
returning to her work Sunday.
Walter, Stanley and Laura Crit
fin of Manchester were Sunday WISH
tors at r. j. Turner.
Clarence Gore of PENNSYLVANIA has
been visiting relatives and old friends
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Omen Air Service

An unusual opportunity is offered
for all who like and enjoy an open
air service, at Ferrington's Grove,
on Brunswick road, Sunday, June
~. II A. NJ. Autos can drive down
into the grove. Here is a natural
beauty spot, not only adapted for an
open air service but there is a place
to build fire for making of coffee
and a spring of cold water for nat
ural drink. Everyone, regardless of
creed, who enjoys worship of God
out of doors, and the fellowship of
this kind Of service, is invited to
attend the service. All who have
autos who can take someone with
them are requested to be at the
park by 1870 to take the people
who have no auto and who care to
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WEST GARDINER

Miss Doris Allen has accepted n
position at Clearwater's In Hallowell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Collins are re-
ceiving congratulations on the arrival
of a little daughter.
Miss Dorothy Truesdale has return
ed home after passing few days
with her Aunt at Silver Beach Inn
at Manchester.
Mrs. Carrie CoIcord is at her sum-
mer home after an absence of several
months passed in Augusta.
Childrcn's Day will be observed by
Cobbosscecontee Grange Tuesday
June &c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Gatchell are at
their cottage for the season at Lake
CobbOsscccontce.
Miss Eva Cannon OF Litchfield was
a guest of her mother, Mrs. S. A.
Cannon, Sunday.
Miss Louena Cannon is visiting her
uncle in Dorchester for several
weeks.
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First Baptist Ladies Entertained at
Plimpton Home

The Ladies' Aid Of the First Bap-
fist church held an all day meeting
with one Of its members. Mrs. Plimp-
ton of Litchfield. The ladies left
here on the $50 car and were met
at Dennis Hill by their genial host,
Mr.. Plimpton with hayrack, in
which they rode in state to the hand
some old Plimpton mansion. Here
they were met by Mrs. Plimpton and
Miss Plimpton. Miss Plimpton is in
her S7th year. having passed her
entire life in this wonderful old brick
house, built in 1920, which with true
hospitality she threw open to the
inspection Of her guests to their en-
jOyment and education.
A fine dinner was served at noon.
One of the many good things enjoy
ed was a cake made "all her SELF" by
this sc year old young hostess.
The day was passed by viewing the
old we'll and bucket, antique chairs,
campy bed toaster, warming pans,
dishes, candlelabra, pictures, mirrors
and wonderful old things Of value too
numerous to mention.
The party returned home to Gar
diner late in the afternoon, having
passed a day that will live long in
tEolr memory
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CHELSEA
EAST KENNEBEC
POMONA TO MEET

The regular meeting of East Ken
ncbec Pomona will be held with
Chelsea and Pittston Oranges at
Chelsea. Tuesday, June 26. with the
following program: Opening eXer-
ciscs; business; comforting fifth de-
gree; noon recess; opening song,
Pomona; address of welcome, Mas
ter Pittston Grange; response, Ella
Marden; reading. Mrs. George Spar
row; instrumental music. Lena STAN
ley: topic: Resolved, That Greater
benefits to Our Homes and the
Country at Large. Will Result From
Woman Suffrage. Virginia Jones
affirmative; II. S. Hayes, negative;
census; music. in charge Of lecturer.
Does Standardization of Farm Prod
uce Pay? c. NJ. White, Department
Agriculture; music, by Grange.
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the past week in this place. Liberty
and Montville.
Miss Viola Turner. who has ON
ployment in Winthrop was home for
the day Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Burleigh Turner and
chlidren We're business callers in
Augusta Saturday.
Mrs. Annie Tibbets returned home
firm her visit with her daughter.
Mrs. Ethlyn Leavitt, Winthrop.
Russell Bradstrcet and mother Wis
tied his brother Vern in Montvlle
Sunday.
Q. S. Turner recently sold beef
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PALERMO

EAST-Mrs. Jessie Bassett Blais-
dell of Denmark is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. +. G. Moore, for an in
definite time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Beaulieu md
son were recent vistors of his sister,
Mrs. Roy Trask.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Trask of Weeks
Mills were Sunday guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. w. Fl. Grady.
W. +. Wood of Augusta was a
weekend guest Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. II. w. Wood.
Mrs. Estella Spratt of Augusta
was at the Spratt farm Sunday.
Helen Tobey is at home from OAK
Grove Seminary for the summer va
cation.
Mps. Anna Tobey is visiting her
son, Earl Tobey at Eorth Arson.
Sheepscot Lake Grange held an
all day session Saturday. June 10.
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Dumon by little Bobbie Hathaway.
dressed as a little cupid. who drew
them into the room in a child's ex-
press cart which was prettily dec
GRATED in pink and white. She re-
ceived many nice gifts. including
PyreX and aluminium ware. The
dining room was also decorated in
pink and white. and here fruit
punch, ice cream and assorted cakes
were served. The guests left at a
late hour after wishing Miss Dumon
much happiness in her new life. She
is soon to marry William McMullen,
who is now located in White Plains,
n. y.
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Miss Dumont Showered

Mrs. Guy Hathaway gave a de-
lightful party in the form of a
kitchen shower for Miss Ruby Du-
mont, Thursday evening, at her
home in Randolph.
Miss Dumont was delayed by some
friends from calling on Mrs. Hath
away until the guests had arrived
and when she came in found a large
number of her friends there to her
surprise. The rooms were attractive
ly decoated in pink and white and
field flowers.
The gifts were presented to Miss
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hood and all her married life on Nor
ris Hill in Monmouth. Mrs. Packard
is survived by her husband and four
children, Winfield Packard of VIM
throp, superintendent Of schools in
Winthrop and Hallowell. Harold
Packard. principal of a High school
in Providence, r. l., Rev. j. Ray
Packard pastor of the West Congre-
sational church, Portland. Miss Flor
cnce Packard, principal of West Pea
body grammar school. Peabody, Mass.
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animal to VIII Whitaker and. sons
of Liberty.
Guy Hannah was a business caller
in Augusta Saturday.
Mrs. Ira BOyntOn has gone to Ban
Eor to see Mrs. Cora Hannah, who is
very low.
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Every day is dress day, silk,
sstepe, washable voiles and ging-
nan Jams If you have been unable to
.nd a style just to your liking see
oers: So reads the advertisement
" r. ). Smith. Then follows a few
~, me many real bargains offered
y! tnlS popular concern.-Adv,