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Evening star., 1924-01-02

by the act of March 8. The new de-
partment was intended to be the
home department. as it's name i'm
plies, and to have Jurisdiction over
strictly domestic affairs, coming
within the scope of. the federal gov
ernment. To 1t were transferred from
the four existing departments
State, War, Treasury and Navy--the
governments activities relating to
patents, public buildings, pensions,
and the accounts of officers of the
United States courts, as we'll as those
relating to the public lands and to
Indians"
War COmplicates Work.
Mr.. Brown called attention to the
fact. that since the world war the
government has assumed many new
functions, which makes a reorgani-
zatien of the executive departments
all the more necessary. Many Of the
agencies then created are still in ex-
istence and must be carried on for
many years to come.
'1The proposal for the establishment
Of department Of education and well
fare" continues the memorandum, sis
from the superficial view the most rad
teal of the recommendations presented
for consideration. 1t Is the only new
department suggested. Yet 1t is no more
than the logical part of the effort to
dipest each existing department OF ex-
traneous functions and to assemble un-
der unified supervision all activities
which are or should be In close work
Ing; relationship.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
HUERTA ORDERS OIL
TAXES PAID TO HIM
Revolutionary Head Will Not
Recognize Sums Sent to
0bregon Party.

Adolfo de la Huerta, supreme
chief of the revolution" in Mexico.
has instructed Enrique Seldner, his
agent in New York, to inform "all
oil companies of the issuance of
the decree by him that payment of
petroleum production and export
taxes shall be made to the account
of the revolutionary group. The text
of the decree, which bears the date
of December 20 and was referred to
in previous reports from revolution
ary sources, was made public here
yesterday along with copy of the
instruction to the de la Huerta agent.
Under it's terms, production taxes on
petroleum shall be paid at New York
or Vera Cruz and the export duty
at either of these places or at the
port of export.
While the decree is designed to
divert payment of production taxes
from the Obregon government to the
revolutionary group, as to export
taxes 1t stated that these would con-
tinue to be used as provided in the
de la Huerta-Lamont agreement The
latter agreement, which was entered
into in 1922 between de la Huerta,
who came to this country as Mex
lean secretary of the treasury, and
Thomas w. Lamont, provided that
such taxes be applied to the pay
ment of interest on Mexico's foreign
debt.
the decree, which also was dated
December 20, all payments not made
in accordance with its provisions,
IT set forth. would be considered null
and without effect
"As the entire oil region" de la
Huerta's message to his agent said,
Including Tuxpam, Puerto Lobos and
Puerto Mexico, is under control of
the de facto government headed by
me. these companies should obey this
disposition"
Evening star., 1924-01-02
CELEBRATED BRITISH
THEOLOGIAN is DEAD
Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould Was
Author of "0nward, Christian
Soldiers"
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LEW TRENCHARD, England, jan
uary 2.-Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould
English novelist and theologian and
author of Onward Christian Sol
diers," died today.
Rev. Sabine BaringGould. author
OF many books during his seventy
years of literary activity, was best
known as the writer of the hymn
Onward, Christian Soldiers" He
also wrote Now the Day Is Over"
Through the Night of Doubt and
Sorrow" and "On the Resurrection
Morning."
He would have been ninety years
old on January %. He began his
career as a writer at the age of
twenty and published works of fic-
tion, history, folklore, religion, travel
and mythology His last book, "A
Demon Churchman," appeared in
June, 1928
Onward. Christian Soldiers" and
Nov the Day Is Over" were written
in 1864
He resided on the ancestral estate
at Lew Trenchard. north Devon,
where his family had lived for near
ly three centuries.
He also was a prolific writer of
novels and works on history, travel
and other subjects. In one of his
books, Through Fire and Flame"
he recounted the romance of the
courtshfp which led to his marriage
a romance that upset the conserva-
tive views of the England of his
time.
When vicar of Horbury, Yorkshire.
In 1858, in the course of his duties he
fell in love on sight with Grace Tay-
1or, the daughter of a mill hand, who
was herself employed as a factory
hand. He obtained permission of the
parents, sent the girl away to be
educated and a few years later mar
ried her. he himself announcing the
marriage bans
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diamond bracelets. and wearing a
diamond hatpin.
Both were greatly excited. Miss
Normand sat in a chair in the captain
of detectives office with her head
buried in her arms. Miss Purviance
paced the floor.
"Oh, why. oh why did he have to
use a gum" she exclaimed again and
again. gesturing despair.
At the receiving hospital Miss Pur-
viance rushed to Dimes, threw her
"Oh. Courtland, L love you! Please
don't die."
Kelley. or Greer. was formerly a
chauffeur for Charles Ray. motion
picture actor. he told police. He is
rather smaller in stature than Dimes.
and called that fact to the atten-
tion of the police. officers said. re-
marking that he wouldn't have a
chance with him (Dines) in a light "
After all parties to the affair had
been questioned. Misses ,e Normana ana
was booked at the city Jail on q
charge of assault with a deadly weap-
on with intent to murder. and prep
arations were made to remove Dimes
to a private hospital.
Miss Normand's connection with
last nights shooting recalled the
statements she made in the case Of
William Desmond Taylor, moving
picture director. who was found dead
In his home here February 2, 1922.
In her statement at that time, Miss
NormaErd said she was driven to the
Taylor apartment by her chauffeur. at
that time William Davis; that he
waited for her outside while she
.chatted with the director and that
she left the apartment about p.m..
and was driven to her home by
Davis. The next morning Taylor was
found dead of a bullet wound.
BotA In Taylor Cnse.
The names OF both of the film ac-
tresses who were present at the
shooting OF Dimes figured m the In
William Desmond Taylor, prominent
motion picture director, who was
killed here in February, 1922.
Edna Purviance was a netghbof OF
the slain man and told of having
seen his home brilliantly lighted late
on the night of the killing.
Mabel Normand came forward as
who saw the murdered director alive.
She had been with him alone within
fifty minutes of the time fixed by
physicians as the hour in which he
died. Her picture was in the dead
mans locket.
The Taylor case," as it has come
to be called. developed 6afiipg mys-
The Aim directors former valet. Ed
ward r. Sands, still 10 being sought
in connection with 1t. Il
Tay1or's body was found on the
morning of February q, 1892, on the
.noor OF his 1uxuriously furnished
bachelor apartment. fatal bullet
wound in the neck.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
BlRGFELD TAKES
new TREASURY POST
Sworn as Chief Clerk and Super
intendent of Department
Before High Officials.
PLATT ALSO TAKES OATH
Becomes Special Assistant to In
ternal Revenue Chief.

Frank A. Birgfeld was today for
clerk and superintendent of the
Treasury Department with impress
sive ceremonies, witnessed by high
executives OF the department and by
more than 100 employees of the chief
clerks Office and the office of the su-
pervising architect.
Immediately preceding the admins
tration of the oath of Office to Mr..
Birgfeld, his predecessor. Wilmer G..
coming official, took the oath as spe-
cial assistant to the commissioner of
internal revenue, to which post he
has just been elevated by Secretary
Mellon.
Samuel H. Marks, assistant chief
clerk. who directed the ceremonies,
administered the oath to both men
and offered congratulations to the m.
At the close of the ceremonies. those
present formed in line and passed be-
shake their hands. The first to greet
the new chief clerk We're Mrs Brig
field, Miss Janet Birgfeld and Kenneth
Birgfeld and Miss Cecilia Atchison:
Brief addresses were made by Mr..
Platt. Mr.. Birgfeld and James A. Wet
more, supervising architect of the
Treasury. of whose office Mr.. Birgfeid
was a division chief.
Mr. Birgfeld declared that his slogan
in the new office would be "Co-opera-
tion" and asked for the loyal sup
port Of the staff whom he will direct.
Beautiful floral offerings were pre-
sented to both Of the newly appointed
officers.
Chiefs and assistants of practically
every division and bureau nf the
Trea sury were present at the install
lation ceremonies. which took on a
festive aspect. At the close of the
reception to those present the new
chief clerk at once took up his new
duties.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
PRESIDENT KEEPS UP
MORNING ROUTINE
Despite Ordeal Of New Year Day,
Reaches Desk at Early.
Hour.
SENATOR ERNST A CALLER
Secretaries Mellon and Wallace
Also at White House.

Despite the ordeal of yesterdays
New Year reception, the President
was at his desk at his customary
early hour this morning looking none
the worse for his strenuous expert
ence. Following the conclusion of
the reception yesterday afternoon, he
changed his party clothes and went
for half hours stroll about the
downtown section of the city and on
his return to the White House went
directly to the office and on mis- way
to the lobby he dropped in the press
room and chatted in a democratic and
affable manner with the newspaper
men for more than ten or fifteen
minutes. He said then that he en-
Joyed the reception and that he felt
no i'll effects from the long standing
and constant handshaking.
Few Callers Today.
1t may have been in anticipation
of the need for a day of rest follow
ing the New Year reception that no
formal engagements were made for
the President at his Office today, but
he received a number of callers who
made engagements over the phone,
and in between these impromptu calls
he succeeded in clearing his desk of
quite an accumulation of routine
business.
Senator Ernst, republican, of Ken
lucky, while discussing the filing of
vacancy in the federal judicial dis
trict in the western district Of Ken
lucky, caused by the death last week
of Judge Walter Evans, suggested
the appointment of Charles Norman
of Louisville.
MoOrman Given High Praise.
Senator Ernst said Mr.. Moorman is
one of the foremost members of the
Louisville bar, and at one time was
a member of the highest court of
that state. 1t is understood the
suggestion was very favorably re-
ceived and that the chances of Mr..
Moorman's appointment are very
good.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
was in conference with the President
for a short time in the morning and
he was followed by Secretary of Agri
culture Wallace and Brig. Gen. Lord,
director of the budget.
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st. Elizabeth's, to remain at $1,000,
but his ALLEGATION to be changed
from grade 8 to grade of the pro-
assistant physician from $4,000 to
SIS, 400.
In the Department of Agriculture
Chief of the bureau of plant indus
chief. bureau of plant industry, from
$500 to $4,000: chief of the forest
service, $4,000 to $500: chief of the
bureau of public roads, from $4,000 to
$500; chief engineer. bureau of pub
lie roads, from $500 to $4,000.
Department of Commerce: Director
of the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce. from $4,000 to $1,000; di-
rector of the bureau of standards,
from $4,000 to $500; assistant direc-
IS, 400 to $4,000.
Interstate Commerce Commi ssion !:
Director of finance to be reduced from
$4,000 to $500, chief counsel to be
tor of traffic to be reduced from $10,-
900 to $500, director of valuation to
be reduced from $4,000. to $500.
Motion L. Lost.
In the minutes of the meeting of
December 81, it is shown that Mr..
this memorandum was lost. Mr.
Bailey and Mr.. Moffett, each stating
that he would file statement of rea-
sons for voting against it. Mr.. Graves
asked to have his views recorded to
the effect that inasmuch as the board
had approved the ALLEGATION of the
members of the Civil Service Com
mission, the assistant director of the
bureau of the budget and the assist
ant controller general to grade IA
of the clerical administrative and
fiscal service and the chief examiner
of the Civil Service Commission to
grade IS of that. service, the board
could not consistently place in in
ferior grades the heads of the most
| important bureaus of the government,
all of whom, in his judgment, per-
formed duties of equal or greater i'm
portance than those involved in the
positions mentioned.
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Continued from First Page.)
as service agencies for all depart
ments.
"These recommendations" said Mr..
Brown in his memorandum, ''go di-
rectly to the point of correcting, so
far as possible, the most prominent
faults which characterize the or
ganization of the executive branch
Of the government. Generally speak
ing, their adoption would result, first.
in the moving from all departments
those functions which are extraneous
to the major departmental purposes:
second. in assembling under the
activities which are closely related
and which, therefore, should be Co
ordinated, and, third, the extension
of the control of the cabinet officers
to reach q number of activities now
conducted by establishments inde-
pendent of the executive depart
Mr.. Browns memorandum contain
ed a historical sketch Of the exec
utive branch Of the government.
showing that nat the nrst ex,ecutive ea,sc,n e.
the adoption OF the federal Consti-
tuition was the department of for
eiRn affairs, which was established
by the act Of July 81. 1888. Its name
was changed to Department. Of State
Proposes Consolidation
The second executive agency estab-
lished was the War Department with
Jurisdiction over both naval and mill
tary affairs The Brown plan pro-
poses the consolidation of the present
War ,and Navy departm ents. The
Navy Department was created in
17sS.
"The first important reorganiza-
tion of the executive branch of the
government, occurred in 1849," said
the memorandum. with the estab-
lishment Of the Interior Department
Evening star., 1924-01-02
VIEWS ON CHANGING
SCHOOL HOURS VARY
Capt. Peyser Delays Presentation
of Plans to Board of
Education.
DARKNESS ONE PROBLEM
Traffic Dangers Downtown Plea


The proposal of Capt. Julius /.
Peyser, president of the Public School
Association, to change the opening
and closing time of the publis schools
will be held up for the time being,
in order to determine the sentiment
of all sections of the city. 1t had
been planned to submit the proposal
to the board of education today.
Reports from members of the
School Association appointed to
sound out their neighborhoods on the
proposal indicate that the demand
for change in the opening hour of
school varies as to the time in diff
ferent sections.
In the midcity or downtown neigh
borhood and it's environs change to
$3.50 am. would be welcomed. Mothers
point out that they would be able to
give the children some training in
housework in the extra half hour and
that their fears concerning the safety
of little ones crossing busy streets
when traffic is heavy would be re-
lieved.
I'm many of the far outlying sec
tions, 1t would not be necessary to
change the hour" Capt. Peyser said.
I'm fact the suggestion has been
made to investigators that the
schools be asked to begin at s:45 in
stead of 9.
Lighting HiRdrance.
Late classes would not matter SO
much If it were not for the obsolete
lighting systems ,or no lighting sys-
TENS at all in many schools. There
is little doubt that the improper
lighting is now affecting the eyes
of pupils on dark days"
Capt. Peyser has asked that all
persons interested send expressions
of their approval or diapproval of
the change in school hours to EOS
wilkins building. 1t is unlikely he
will suggest the matter to the board
of education until after the school
association meets next Friday night
in the boardroom of the District
building
Evening star., 1924-01-02
SOON TO NAME CHOICE
FOR SHIPPING BOARD
President Narrows List of Eligibles
Down to Only Few
Men.

President Coolidge is nearing a
solution of some of his Shipping
Board problems according to persons
who have his confidence and who
nave been closeted with him in the
past two or three days.
IL is understood that the names be-
ing considered by the President for
d successor to Edward p. Farley,
have narrowed down to only few
IL is expected the President will very
shortly reach a decision
For more than an hour today
mmresiaent Mr., Coolidge conferred with
american International Corporation
OF New York, who was head of the
Hog Island shipbuilding yard dur
ing the war days, and has been a
personal friend of the Presidents for
number of years.
MI. Brush is looked upon as one of
the foremost shipping men in the
United States and has an interna-
Ilonai reputation in handling big en-
terprises. He said after his long con-
ference with the President that the
latter had summoned him to wash
lngton for discussing Shipping Board
matters.
Names Given President
he asserted that he is not being
considered by the President for ap7
pointment as chairman of the board.
but he admitted suggesting to the
PRESIDENT the names of several promi-
nent shipping men to be considered
by him in making his selection of a
chairman. When asked when he
thought the President would make
the appointments. Mr.. Brush replied
that he thought it would be done in a
very few days
Mr. Brush said the discussion of
shipping Board matters covered a
variety of subjects and he intimateI
that he favored the greater part of
the memorandum of proposals made
several days ago by Senator Jones of
w ashington to the President, looking
toward the development of a perrla-
nent policy for the board ana the
operation of the fleet.
Mr.. Brush said that he heartily ap-
proved the proposed divorcing of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation from
the board itself. Regarding the exten-
sion of the coastwise shipping laws
of the United States to the Philip-
pines, he said he was unable to give
the President any help. in this mat
ter, inasmuch as he knew so little
about it.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
STATE R. R. BOARD,
UPHELD BY COURT
South Carolina Tribunal Reverses
Own Decision in Southern
Road Controversy.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., January RE
versihg its decision handed down a
few months ago, the South Carolina
supreme court, in an opinion filed
here today, held that the state rail-
road commission was within its pow
ers in ordering the Southern Rail-
way Company to construct passenger
sheds at Blackyille, S. c.
The court asserted in it's first opin-
ion that the transportation act of
1920 had deprived the state regula-
tory body of practically all it's juris-
ciction over interstate railroads. A
rehearing, before an en- banc ses-
sion, with circuit judges participant
ing, was allowed upon motion of at
torneys for the commission.
The Blackville shed case, as it be-
came known, attracted attention be-
yond the borders of South Carolina
because of the fight being made in
several states TO preserve to the state
regulatory bodies certain of their
original powers over the railroads.
In South Carolina, according to
opinions expressed by members of
the railroad commission. and others,
the original decision practically
abolished the commission so far as
it's control over the railroads was
concerned.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
GEDDES COMING BACK
TO BID U. S. GOODBYE
Enjoys Physicians Insist on An
other Six Months Rest to
Save Eyes.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, January 2.-Sir Auck-
land Geddes. retiring British ambass-
ador to the United States, left Lon
don today for America for a month
OF leRvetaking before his resigna-
tion becomes effective. Frank B.
Kellogg, the new American ambas-
sador, and Post Wheeler, counselor
of the embassy, bade him godspeed
at Waterloo station.
Replying to inquiries about his
health, Sir Auckland said he felt bet
ter than at any time for years, and
that 1t seemed almost absurd to
think of resigning his Washington
post on account of i'll health. Never
theless his doctors had insisted that
unless he endured another six month
rest all they had achieved for his
eyes might be undone.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
cOOLIDGES. LISTED
FOR CHARITY BALL
President and First Lady to Attend
Function Tonight at
New Willard.
OTHER PROMINENT GUESTS
Proceeds to Be for Benefit of
~ Ghildren's Hospital.

The President and Mrs. Coolidge
will attend the annual charity ball
at the New Willard tonight, thus
proving their interest in the work
of the Children's Hospital and follow
ing the precedent of the Presidents
Of the United States since 1870 almost
without exception. Secretary Of Labor
Davis also will be present.
Civic Societies Invited.
An Invitation to attend was ex-
tended by the ball committee a few
days ago to the executive members
or the Moose, Shriners, Knights of
Columbus, Masons. Elks, Lions, XII
wants, Civilians, City Club and Rotary
Club as follows:
mlttee Tor the annual charity ball, to
be held on January 2, at the New
willard Hotel, at 8 o'clock, wishes
to extend an invitation to you to at
tend the ball
1T Is needless for us to dwell upon
the qualification it would be to be
able to announce that you were at
tending, not solely for financial rea-
sons but because We feel that your
presence would indicate your interest
in the Chiidren's Hospital
Secretnry and Mrs. Hughes ms Guests,
The Secretary of State and Mrs
Hughes will be present as the guests
or the commissioner of the District
ana Mrs. Cuno Rudolph. The Secre-
tary of the Treasury. Mr. Mellon. and
Secretary of War and Mrs. Weeks
have taken boxes.
I'VE hope that the charity ball,
given at this time of the year, when
all thoughts are of children, will ap-
peal to the members of your order
and that as an organization or as
individuals you will attend, thus en-
phasizing your sympathy with the
work of the hospital and helping us
a representative gathering"
The organizations mentioned have
answered the invitation of the com
mittee by stating that their mem
pers Will attend as individuals, but
as the time was short, no arrange
ments could be made to attend as
organizations.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
DR.. H. O. MARCY DIES.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, January q
DR.. Henry Orlando Marcy, noted sur
geon and former president of the
american Academy Of Medicine, died
yesterday, in his eighty-seventh year.
He was credited with having brought
into use in surgery the buried animal
suture kangaroo tendon). He served
in. the civil war as assistant surgeon
and surgeon and was appointed med
ical director of Florida and later
medical director on Sherman's staff
in the Carolina campaign.
Dr. Marcy was president of the
American Academy of Medicine in
1884 and of the American Medical
Association in 1892, a member of the
British Medical Association and q fell
low of the American College Of Sur
geons. ,-4.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Changes in Stations Of
Army and Navy Officers
OF Interest to Capital
ARMY,

Col. George F. Hamilton, cavalry.
having withdrawn his application for
retirement January l, the order for
his retirement has been revoked.
The President has accepted the
resignation of Second Lieut.. G. w. r.
Wilson, 18th Infantry.
Brig. Gen. Benjamin Alvord, assist
ant adjutant general, has been or
dered to Hot Springs. Ark, for treat
ment at the Army and Navy General
Hospital.
Capt NJ. C.Leonard, Coast Artillery
Corps, at Walter Reed General Hos
pitai this city, has been ordered to
Denver, Colo, for duty with organ
ICED reserves.
Capt. w. J. Kelley, Reserve Corps,
has been detailed to duty in the mill
tia bureau, War Department. for
three years.
Capt. H. H. Ristine, field artillery.
at Camp Lewis, Wash, has been
detailed to duty with the Idaho
National Guard at Boise; Sergt. Jo-
seph Lambert. Coast Artillery Corps,
to duty with the Oregon National
Guard, at Marshfleld, and Sergt.
Clarence Kay, Coast Artillery Corps,
to duty with the New York National
Guard, at New York city.
Master Sergt. Emil Becker, quar-
termaster Corps, at Fort Myer. Va,
and Sergt. Monroe Head. 10th Cavai-
ry, at Fort Huachuca, Aiiz., have been
retired on account OF age.