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Evening star., 1923-11-06
RECLAMATION CUT
TAKES Jobs OF Is
Saving of $4,000 Yearly Ex-
pected by Reorganization
of Bureau.

Reorganization and reassignment or
duties of officials of the bureau OF
reclamation of the Interior Depart
ment was announced by Secretary
Work today. The reorganization in
wolves separation from the bureau of
eight Surplus" employees and termi-
nation Of services of seven per diem
employees. including clerks on fur
Tough. BY the release of the sur
plus" employees, a total of SIS 100 a
year in salaries is expected to be
saved and in addition travelling ex-
1enses that will run into several
thousand dollars per year.
Reorganization of the Washington
office becomes effective December /,
and will result, DIR. Work said, in a
net annual saving of $4,000 in sal
aries, TO which may be added a con-
siderable additional saving in travel
expenses for some of the persons con-
cerned. The scheduled reorganization
of the home office, DR.. Work said,
provides for elimination of lost mo-
tion and duplication of service and
Improvement of administration
methods"
The plan calls for abolition of the
office of assistant to the commits
sioner. consolidation of the LANDS
and contracts" DIVISION with the le-
gal division, establish ement OF CHIEF
clerks division to take over the work
formerly performed by the mails and
files, settlement, appointments ana
stenogra phic sections.
The Photographic laboratory is to
be abolished and the negatives
turned over to the geological survey.
Many changes in titles of various en-
ployes to conform with their assign
mentS are made, while other titles are
discontinued.
Changes in the field service. effect
i've January l, consist of dividing the
functions of the reclamation bureau
The chief engineers office will handle
the engineering work of the bureau,
including reconnaissance and lnNesu-
cation of proposed projects, design
ing of irrigation works and their con-
struction.
A field commissioner is to be ap-
pointed, to have offices at central
point in the west, to have control of
and agricultural affairs of all the
reclamation projects.
Project managers Will continue to
have charge of the work of all kinds,
but will report to the field commits
6ioner on all matters pertaining to
operation, including delivery of
water, lands, crop production, han
ding and mark keting, Improvement of
farm conditions, industrial better
ment, collection of water rentals and
other charges and procuring settlers
for projects.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
SHOP EARLY, MAIL
|. FTEN, NEWS PLEA
Post Office Department
Starts Christmas Crusade
to Relieve Employees.

Mail early and often" messages
will be flashed on motion picture
screens throughout the country, as
part Of the Post Office Departments
plan to expedite the delivery of the
Christmas mails. according to Post
master General New.
The department has obtained CO.
operation of the Motion Picture Own
ers of America, who have placed at
it's disposal the screens of $1,000
theaters in the United States
The department has been assured
the cooperation of the American
Federation of Labor, United States
Chamber of Commerce and civic or
ganizations throughout the land.
1t is suggested to the shopper to
write out his buying list today, do
his shopping the first or second week
of the hodilay season. He can mark
on these things Not to be opened
until Christmas" He can then mail
the package that or next day.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
BANDITS ISOLATE
TOWN, ROB BANKS
Cut All Communication and
Light Wires, Then Blow Up
Vaults at Leisure.
Ry the Associa ted Press.

BY the Assoca ted Press.
SPENCER, Ind, November Ga
band of robbers variously estimated
in number from fourteen to twenty
robbed two banks here early today
of approximately $4,000 and wound
cd two citizens. Travelling in four
automobiles, the robbers first iso-
lated the town by cutting all tele-
phone and telegraph wires, then post
ed guards to prevent interruption
while they blew open the bank vaults.
The bandits remained in the town
more than an hour and in gaining
access to the bank vaults used sew
cral explosive charges. almost wreck
ing one Of the buildings. The banks
optered were the National Bank of
Spencer and the Exchange State
Bank.
Before the bandits left the town a
citizen rang the town fire bell. Per-
sons who left their homes in response
to this alarm were driven back by
volley of shots fired by the rob-
bers J. A. Barge. baker. and Frank
Gray, a secondhand dealer, were
wounded slightly.
In addition to cutting lines of COM
munication the bandits severed elec-
trio light wires, leaving the town in
darkness.
William Vaughn, night watchman,
who was bound and gagged by the
bandits when they entered the town,
said he was told by one of the cap
tors that there were twenty men in
the party. He was seized about 3
o'clock am, he said, and the robbers
remained in the town until after 4
am.
Spencer is the county seat of Owen
county and has population of $500.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
BULGARIA ACCEPTS
BELGRADE'S TERMS
Bowling to Force, Nation Will
Apologize, Salute and Pay
for Attack on Envoy.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SOFIA, November 6.-The Bulgarian
government has accepted the condi-
tions of reparation laid down in Jugo-
slavias note for the attack here last
Friday on the Jugoslav military
attache, Col. krastitch. The condi-
tions probably will be carried out
today.
The Bulgarian reply, which will be
handed to the Jugoslav legation some
time today, is expected to create a
painful impression throughout the
country. Officials here, however, as
sert no other course could be pursued,
not because Bulgaria or it's govern
ment was responsible in any way for
the attack on Col. Krastitch, but be-
cause, as they put it, it was necessary
to bow to superior force.
Public Ire Grows.
BY the Associated Press.
BELGRADE, November 6.-Pub-
lie animosity aroused by the attack
on the Jugoslav military attache in
Sofia last Friday is increasing and
strong force of police is on guard at
the Bulgarian legation to forestall
possible action by nationalists.
Commenting on the ultimatum in
which Jugoslavia gave Bulgaria
forty-eight hours to apologize. the
newspaper Novosti says that If the
Bulgars do not comply within the
stipulated period I'VE ought to find
and punish the guilty parties our
selves
Jugoslavia, in the ultimatum, made
three demands for reparation in con-
sequence of the attack.
Must Pay Honors.
The conditions are: First, the Bull
garian government must present it's
excuse and regrets to the Jugoslav
representative in Sofia; second, the
Bulgarian minister of war must ex-
press his personal regrets to the
Jugoslav military attache. and. third,
a detachment of 250 Bulgarian SOL
diers with a flag must render honors
before the Jugoslav legation.
Two additional demands are for an
energetic investigation to find and
punish those guilty of the attack,
ard for an indemnity, to be deter
mined by the international court at
The Hague.
The note states that the attack is
regarded as a political crime
The Jugoslav military attache in
Sofia, Col. Krastitch, was attacked
Friday night in his office in Sofia by
three armed men and was injured
about the head. The assailants gained
entrance by stating that they had
an important document to deliver
When Col. Krastitch's orderly. be-
coming suspicious, insisted that the
document be given to him he was
stabbed in the chest. Col. Krastitch,
attracted by the sound of the strug-
gle, rushed to the scene and the men
fired at him, but missed. They then
beat him over the head with the
butts of their revolvers and fled.
A Sofia dispatch Sunday night said
formal apology had been rendered
to the Jugoslav legation by the Bull
garian minister of foreign affairs and
that note of regret also had been
sent directly to Belgrade. The Bull
garian officials were declared to be-
lieye that the attack was not made
with murderous intent, but to en-
barrass the government.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
UNEARTH SARC0PHAGUS
BEARING PHALION'S NAME
Pennsylvania University Exca-
vators Find Inscription Denoting
Uncle of Herod the Great.

By the Associated Press.
JERUSALEM, November Ga sar-
cophagus inscribed with the name of
Phalion, uncle of Herod the Great.
has been unearthed by excavators of
the University of Pennsylvania Mu
scum at Philadelphia, Who have been
working at Beisan Palestine, the
Beth -Shean of the Old Testament.
The workmen also found a finely
carved basalt stele of King Seti I of
Egypt, which mentions the name Of
Beisan and described the Pharoah
military dispositions in Palestine.
The American party has unearthed
near Caesarea a finely ornamented
marble sarcophagus Of the same
workmanship as the famous Alex
ander sarcophagus at Constantinople.
In the valley of Kidron, near Jerusa-
lem, the excavators found nineteen
ornamented ossuaries belonging to a
family Of Jewish priests of the first
century before Christ.
Evening star., 1923-11-06

An average of 1854 Pullman cars
are in daily service on the railroads
of the United States. To run and
keep them in condition requires the
services of 10000 porters and 1000
oar cleaners.
Evening star., 1923-11-06

4:
An ordinance limiting the distance
women's hat pins may extend beyond
their hats is still on the statute books
of Chicago. though long since for
Evening star., 1923-11-06
CREW TELL OF MUTINY.
Value of Seized Liquor Placed Near
1915, 900.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. November s.
"A tale of three deep sea "high- jack
ers." who captured one by one the
crew of the British auxiliary schooner
Louise F., was brought here last night
by federal authorities who captured
the schooner after an exciting three
hour chase down the coast of Florida
yesterday. Although the high jack
ers" had left the ship and were still
free early today, the federal officers
reported the capture of the vessel, its
crew and $500 cases of liquor, valued
at $375,0O0.
According to the tale told by the
crew, they were captured one at a
time last Tuesday and forced into the
Evening star., 1923-11-06

forecastle by the second engineer and
two stowaways, and later used to
help man the vessel.
The capture of the Louise F. was
made inside the twelve-miie limit off
South Pablo Beach and Capt. H. A.
Johnson and six members of the crew
were taken into custody. They were
expected 10 arrive in Jacksonville
early today, where. according to pro-
hibition officials. they will be charged
with violating the national prohibi
ton act and the custom laws.
Searching for the Louise F. began
yesterday morning when three ne
groes told Sheriff z. E. Boyce of st.
Johns county that they had been
members of the crew of the vessel
which had been captured by mutineers,
and that they had escaped while land
ing liquor on the beach.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
TWO CITIES MAKE BID
FOR G. o. P. CONVENTION
San Francisco and Des Moines Take
Steps to Get 1924 National
Meeting,

SAN FRANCISCO, November g.
Preliminary plans in q campaign to
obtain the republican national con-
vention for San Francisco in 1924
were completed yesterday at a meet
ing called by William H. Crocker.
republican national committeeman
from California.
DES MONIES, Iowa, November Ga
sentative c. c. Dowell and former
Senator Charles Rawson, was named
yesterday to go to Washington and
extend to members of the national
republican committee Des Moines' in
vitation to the party to hold the ma
tional convention here next year.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
PRICES OF VERSAILLES
TREASURES NOW SECRET
Guides Ordered to Refrain From
Commenting on Values to
Visitors.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, November 6.-The theft of
the Gobelin tapestries from the Ver-
suilles palace, although followed
quickly by the arrest of the supposed
culprits. has frightened the guardians
of Frances artistic patrimony.
The custodian of the palace, failing
in his efforts to have an electric
burglar alarm installed, has given
strict orders to the attendants who
chow, the public the sights of the
building to refrain from telling the
values Of the various objects.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
MOTOR ENGINEER HURT.
Rock Thrown in Cab of Train Near
Augusta, Ga.

AUGUSTA, Ga, November 6.-The
engineer of the motor train which
operates between Lincolnton and
Washington. Ga. was injured early
last night by a rock thrown into the
cab of the engine by some unknown
person, according to information re-
ceived here by telephone from Sheriff
w. T. Harrison of Lincoln county.
Sheriff Harrison stated that like at
tempts have been made on the en-
gineer several times and that the
motive had not been definitely deter
mined.
Evening star., 1923-11-06
What Lloyd George
Learned From the
Old Shoemaker

OlU OnOemdkcr
You read a speech of
David Lloyd George, and
you say, "How did he
learn to think so clearly
and express himself with
such power? What col
lege did he attend? ?"
His college was the cob
bier shop in a little village
in Wales; his teachers were
his uncle the cobbler-and
few really worthwhile
books.
1t was those books,
wisely selected for him,
and systematically read,
that gave Lloyd George his
start. And good books
will do wonders for any
one.
For reading-APPLIED
reading-is h e greatest
tool any one can have in
building a success-socially
or in business.
Decide today to stop
wasting your reading hours.
Say to yourself: From
now on | will read only the
books that will build me a
success; the books that
have proved their building
power in other lives"
You can do it, If you will.
Your reading problem has
been solved; the solution is
contained in a free booklet
which every ambitious man
and woman should own. II
is called Fifteen Minutes a
Day" and tells the whole
story of
Evening star., 1923-11-06
WHEELER EXPLAINS
POLICY IN zON|NC
Changes Made Only When
Urgently Needed, Assistant
Commissioner Says.

The policy of the Zoning Commits
sion is to leave building zones as they
are unless there is an urgent need
shown for a change. Maj. r. A.
Wheeler, assistant engineer COM
missioner of the District and execu-
tive officer of the zoning commission
told the Dupont Circle Citizens Asso-
citation. at a meeting in Rauschers
yesterday afternoon. In considering
change, he said. great deal os
respect is shown the property owners
in the territory in which the change
is contemplated. ]:
The zoning laws have been upheld
by the Supreme Court. he said. Ther4
are now 1S3 zoning cities. Maj. Wheeler
continued, and 43 per cent of all ur-
ban population live in cities with zon-
ing regulations.
Washington. he asserted Is the only
zoned city without a board of ap
peals. On account of this, he corr
tinued, the action of the Zoning CONF
mission IS final. and it. therefors.
exercises care, so as not to make mis-
takes.
Proposal for Athletics.
Following talk by DR.. Hugh Mil
Ter. dean of the Engineering School bf
George Washington University, 5n
which he told of the desires of tae
university to have property in the
neighborhood of 25th and n streets
northwest developed for athletic pur-
poses. committee was appointed by
the association to make a study of che
matter. Capt. Albert ]. Gore, Capt
Clayton E. Emig and DR.. Miller were
selected to serve on this committee.
Another committee. consisting of
Maj. William Bowie, Capt. Emig and
Alfred Effer. was appointed to lGok
into the question of the zoning status
of the south side of N street between
Connecticut avenue and 10Th street, to
prevent the usage of a building in ahe
block as an undertaking establish
ment.
Protested by Citizens.
The citizens in the community have
raised a protest against such an Ses-
tablishment, as has also the British
embassy. across the street from the
building in question, it was stated.
The following new members wsere
elected: Admiral Charles H. Stock
ton, Mrs. William Wheatley, Miss
Maud Hoyt, A. E. Clark and s.: A.
Kimberly, Gen. NJ. NJ. Macomb, prasi-
dent Of the association. presided
Evening star., 1923-11-06
VENIZELOS
SOUGHT AS ARBITRATOR
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, November 6.-Former
Premier Venizelos, says an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Athens, is
to be asked to act as arbitrator in
the confusing situation that has
grown out of the discussions over the
form of the Greek government.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-04
THE APPROACHING PRIMARIES

With all the petitions fled for the primaries to be held the
latter part of this month, the voters can get a line on who the can
didates for the general election in November are likely to be, This
is remarkably little interest shown in politics. Either the voters
have taken it for granted who the candidates would be, or they
are not interested one way or the other.
With the primaries only a few weeks off those who are seek
ing office will have to do something soon to arouse the interest
of the public or else permit the election to go by default True,
the politicians are working hard, trying to make it appear that
vast interests are at stake, but they do not seem to be making
much Roadway. Perhaps, after the holiday when the vacation
lists and those who have been away at their summer homes return,
there will be more activity. The apathy thus far shown, however,
will be hard to shake off.
In another sense, a great many of the people have become
lisgusted with the whole political game. 1t is a wrong attitude
to take. to be sure, but to those who feel this way about it the
situation seems to be almost hopeless. But if the average citizen
is going to feel that way about his government, whether it be
municipal, state or national, he is going to deserve just what he
gets.
AS a matter of fact, it is these so-called "of" elections that
mean the most to the average taxpayer. The heaviest taxes are
those imposed by the city and county. The men who are spending
the most of the peoples money are those who are in control Of
the city and county government. 1t depends on the kind of men
chosen for the Board of Freeholders and for the Board of Alder
men, therefore, how the peoples money is to be spent. These
men have it within their pawer to raise or lower taxes, accord
ing to whether they give the people an economical and business
like administration or not.
If the voters are wise, therefore, they will take more of an
interest in this so-caled "of'' election. Put good and capable
men in office so as to be assured Of a good and efficient manage
ment of public affairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-04
THE MAN ON

1t may be a mere unreasoning whim. Still the inclination is
natural to repose confidence in the ability of a man on horseback.
Napoleon as the man on horseback was an aweinspiring figure
So it has been in American history. Presidents, famed as riders
have been among our decisive executives.
Washington, reared among the cavaliers of Virginia, was
a noted horseman. Andrew Jackson, from the backwoods, was
also famed as a great rider. In later years, President Roosevelt
included riding among his diversified outdoor amusements. His
immediate successors preferred the golf course. But now we are
back to a horseback riding President. Mr.. Coolidge does not
play golf. But he is fond of early morning rides on a good horse.
There are not yet many straws on which the public can judge
Mr.. Cooidge's qualifications for his place. There has been much
speculation but little real information regarding his character.
General, the mount which Mr.. Coolidge selected at the White
House stables, may play a great part in this administration. A
President who rides in the brisk fresh air Of the mornings is more
likely to see things clearly than one who ponders this problems
in seclusion. There are signs that problems which Mr.. Coolidge
must solve will call for quick and decisive leadership. Perhaps
il is a man on horseback who is needed, a smart and kindly pa
triQt On horseback hut pot addictator.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-04
H FLOWER SHOW

The Woman's Club and the official staff of the public library
are to be congratulated on the success of the flower show held
last week at the public library. The idea of a flower show was
suggested last year. An appeal was made to the flower lovers
Of this community to exhibit what they have grown in their gar
dens. The result was surprising. So great a success was last
years event that it was decided to make it a permanent affair.
This years exhibit was even greater than last years showing
in increasing interest in the display. One would hardly realize
that there were so many beautiful gardens in Perth Amboy as
his exhibit proves. While the soil in this locality is not the best
that can be found for gardens, the results attained has been little
short Of marvellous. The women who have tended these gardens
wen deserve the reward that comes to them through the prizes
offered.
To encourage this sort of thing in Perth Amboy is an i'm
portant civic movement. The Woman's Club and the library Off
,ials are to be commended for their enterprise. Tt all helps to
make Perth Amboy a better and more attractive place to live in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-04
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

@. Has a United States mail truck
the right of way over other vehi-
cles?-L. B. P.
A. The Postoffice Department says
that a United States mail truck is
subject to the local traffic regula-
tons of the city in question.
O. What is a pochette IA. H. D.
A. 1t is a fancy little bag to carry
face powder and puff.
O.. How many packing processes
does cotton so through and to what
density is 1t compressed Nv. w. s..
A. Usually two packing processes
are employed, but In a few cases
only one Is used. Ordinarily the
cotton is f1rst put through the cot
ton baling press at the gin; this
packs the bale to a density of about
10 to IA pounds per cubic foot. 1t
is then sent to the railroad CON
press where 1t is compressed to a
density of about % TO 33 pounds per
cubic foot. 1t is then ready for
railroad shipment or export. Some
times a special compress is used in
connection with the baling process,
with which the cotton is packed at
the gin to a density of about 80 to
32 pounds per cubic foot. No fur
Their compression Is required even
for export.
Q. WIN turtle eat in the winter?
j. J. J.
A.The Bureau of Fisheries says
that IL turtles are kept in a warm
place they will eat during the win
ter; but If placed in a cellar in a
box of mud, they will sleep all win
ter and need no food.
@. Who was Martin Marprelats?
IN. l..
A.. Martin Marprelate vas the
name under which a number of
tracts were published in England
1588-89. They we're directed against
whac the writer conceived to be
abuses in church and state, and
against certain bishops In particu-
lar. The publisher and chief insti-
gator was John Penny or Ap-Henry,
a Puritan preacher. Great efforts
were made to discover and appre-
bend the authors. Finally Penny
was executed in 1893.
O., When and where was the first
asphalt road laid in this country?
C. w. T.
@. What Is the difference between
blank verse and free verse? c.. II. H
A. In English, blank verse is an
arrangement of poetic lines in lam
bic pentameter without rhyme. Free
verse is poetry which is expressed in
rhythmical lines with no regard FOR
metrical construction or for rhyme.