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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-04
|. 5. FORCE
gu MOI
LARGE
Civil Service Figures Show
Reduction viii Be Less
Than Normal

Excluding the dismissals Of .
large number Of temporary em-
ployes, the reduction in the NUM-
ber Of Federal workers for the
new fiscal year Is distinctly less
than the normal ''cuts,' = according
70 the figures compiled by the
Civil Service Commission.
Cut In Treasury.
The actual reduction Of personnel
reported to the Civil Services Com.
naission includes Ss5 employees Of
the Registrar Of the Treasury's
Office. 81 whom at least 100 have
Heen absorbed for bonus work in
the War Department; ITO employees
Of the Loans and Currency office Of
the Treasury Department, twenty
one In the National Bank Redemp.
ton Office, ana sixty-five at the
Bureau Of Standards. There have
been . number Of workers let out
~ the Interstate Commerce. Com
mission and fifteen BY the Civil
Servtce Commission,
These are the only reductions Of
9O-cAlled permanent civil service
workers reported TO the Commission
ana the first ID believed to cover
virtually all 0t the important cuts,
outside Of the anticipated dismissal
@ temporary employees In vagtous
departments.
1850 Bonus workers.
Against these reductions the War
Department already has taken out
or y abcnt TO employ 1900 to 1900
ADDITIONAL workers Tor the admins.
tration Of the bonus. The number
q extra workers required BY the
Navy DEPARTMENT hes not vet been
ascertatned. The bonus workers,
however, win not actually be on
the Federal payroll until the
requisite funds have been trans.
ferred from the general fund Of the
veterans bureau to the War and
Navy departments.
Officials In the Government sery.
Ice are discussing President Cool
ldg0'S assertion that there viii be
further payroll cuts" during the
YEAR. Most of them say they are
ct q loss to know just how the
service Of many more Federal work.
ers can be dispensed with III the
various departments without I'm
pairment Of the work. They say
they have already reduced the per-
sonnet az far 10 It can be reduced
without disseminating various phases
Of the departmental activity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-04

MAN AND MAI6EN-AT.sO THE LITTIE" BI is IS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19
FUNERAL THURSDAY OVER
BODY OF MR.. CHAMBLISS

Funeral services were held oven
the body OH Mr.. Jesse Chambliss
Thursday, at Parker burial ground
on the Myrtle Springs Road at ten
O'clock
Mr.. Chambliss died at his home
in the 2Sth district Wednesday, fol-
lowing an illness of long duration.
His wife, who was Miss Julia
Lewis. died several yeays ago. He
is survived by one son, Emmett
Chambliss. Lewis Chambliss and D.
w. Chambliss are surviving neph-
ews.
The pallbearers were R. M.
Dowdy, J. w. Dowdy, w. l., Dew,
Jeff Dowdy, w. L. Dos dy, and j.
L. Stewart. Rev. James B. Law
renee, Fd,tor of Calvary ichurch
conducted the service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19
SOC DIVORCE CASES
ON ATLANTA DOCKET

ATLANTA, Dec. 19.-There was
a flashing of silken hose and a
flashing fsome hose that was near
ly silk, a glittering of gems and the
almost glittering of some glass,
there was nodding Of plumes and
furious resorting to vanity boxes
and compacts in Judge George Bells
division of Superior Court, and
every now and the nthere could be
seen a woman with her hopes and
ambitions crushe dand a man with
his life shattered.
For it was the first day Of
the undefended divorce docket for
the last term of the year. There
are 500 cases docketcd FOR trial this
week
Judge Bell began The grind hear
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
CLOSES FOR HOLIDAYS

ATHENS, Dec. 10 The State
Normal School closed this week for
the Christmas holidays Studies will
be resumed on January 6, 1925. a
most successful term nas been com.
pleted for the current year, ii is
stated, the school havirg been I'm.
able to accommodate all of the
students that have applied for adj
mission. There are $40 students in
the graduating class this year, while
27 are in the degree glasses.
In a Milwaukee (Wis.) rark is an
elevated, fenced inclosure tl.at serv-
es as pound for lost children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19
,'''ui!,'U'uuIu
ATTRACTIVE POSES OF STAR
IN NEW PHOTOPLAY

fee. After all. beauty does not
consist Of regular features and
a perfect profile alone. Beauty
is charm-that indefinable, elu-
sive. will-o'the-wisp which those
who possess always cultivate
and those who do not strive to
attain.
Every man is attracted by al
clear complexion, bright eyes
and regular teeth. even thought
their possessor may have irregu-|
lar features. These attributes of
charm are within the reach of
every girl. and, while she mayl
not have a horse to ride, therel
are the open buses, or she may.
and should. walk out in the air
every day.
Frequent visits to the DENTIST
will soon give her pearly teeth,
and after that It Is merely mat
ter of caring for them. AS for
the hair, nothing that l have
found yet takes the place OF a
good. old-fashioned brushingl
night and morning. A soft. reg
ular motion IN brushing will
soon tmpart luster and insti-I
gate growth on the most stub
born head
Above all, gei Qua In the openl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

morning on the back of a spirit.
ed horse. From the time / was
old enough to sit a horse it has
been my chief enjoyment and
even now. when at work in a
picture. my fayorite horse is
With me. and I have my daily
ride in all kinds Of weather.
During the filming Of Captain
Blood" frequently raced along
the sandy beach at Santa Cata-
lima while waiting for the cam.
era man.
Perhaps | am overenthusiastic
In my passion for riding. but it
is the best tonic imaginable for
tired nerves, faded cheeks and
lusterless eyes. only wish
thar every girl could have a
horse and enjoy the benefits TO
be derived from riding in the
open air.
OF course horseback riding
alorG will not keep compilations
clear and eyes bright A girl
must devote some OF her time to
The proper care OF the wonder
ful gifts nature has given her
Lack of care will kin any living
hing ana THIS IS true or the
HAIR, teeth and complexion. a
few minutes each day will SUI.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

Martha Prewitt, daughter Of one
of Kentucky's first fam hes, work
cd as a maid in the town house ola
wealthy London (England) man
just to learn something abou the
servant problem. Now she is back
lone in Lexington rcgaling her
friends with tales of Jones, the
'h'odd man. and "H'Isabelle, the
cad 'housemaid. y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19
SULPHUR CLEARS
A PIMPLY SKIN
Apply Sulphur as Told When
Your SKIN Breaks out

Any breaking out of the skin on face
neck, arms or body is overcome quick.
est by applying Mentho- Sulphur. TIKI
pimples seem to dry right up and a
away, declares noted skin specialist
Nothing has ever been found to take
the place OF sulphur as a piiupIe re-
mover. It is harmless and Inexpensive
just ask any druggist for a small ias
Of RowIes Mentho- Sulphur and use /
like cold cream.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

ing more or less fearful stories
generally from wives--of cruelty
drunkenness and incompatibility.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

Frank E. Smith, of Gilsum. N. H.,
has enough jobs to insure him a
steady income. His claim to being
the foremost officeholder of the
U. S. rests on the following: tax
collector, health officer, police
chief, justice of the peace, fire de-
partment foreman, overser of the
poor, trustee of trust funds, truant
officer, constable and dog catcher.
And if ever the 8-hour day is en-
forced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

An average Of 1900 Oo0 per4onI
are III every day in tiis United
States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19
Announcement

Beginning Saturday, December 10th
Gatewood Service Station will open uI
at the Gatewood Old Stand on Souti
Jackson street, opposite the Americas
Steam Laundry. Have your cal
washed, polished and doped fo5
Christmas. You will be pleased wit
our service and also your car. We WI
handle Gulf Gas and Oils.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

Is life worth living for a cor
firmed invalid? Canary birds solv-
ed these problems for David Spaw,
Kansas City, Mo. For Is years
Spaw has been an invalid and for
the past six years confined to his
bed. He declare she is the only
man in the world doing a canary
bird mail order business on the IL
stallment plan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

Maurice Mammen, Of East Or
ance, N. j., had his auto drivers
license revoked because he got
drunk so often. Yet he proved to
the satisfaction of the authorities
that he never took a drink. As a
chemist his work requires extensive
use Of alcohol. The fumes give hin
? daily jag. He'll get license back
when his present work is don.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-19

Ever slnce cat remember as a
cA''a dcSr IN farm IN central tuaoss
3 hao uad norsehara 10 me II IS
me sssouct ~ hwns Nnth ng can take
TIE place. Of s!orlot cant N the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
COOLIDGE CARRIES.
MICHIGAN PRIMARY.
Chief Executive Piles Up Lead
In Presidential Preference
Primary Election.

Detroit-with returns from Micht
gan's election. Calvin Coolidge had a
lead Of 10000 over Senator Hiram w.
Johnson OF California.
The vote from 1899 precincts gave
Coolidge 110.263: Johnson. 1895:
William @. Simpson. Detroit civil en-.
gineer, 4.054.
On the Democratic ticket. Henry
Ford and United States Senator Wood.
bridge N. Ferris were staging q see
saw battle. the advantage moving first
to one and then to the other. With
returns in from 1864 precincts. Ford
had 17.430 and Ferris 1871.
President Coolidge was running well
ahead OF Senator Johnson In Wayne
county (DetroiD. which the California
senator carried Overwhelmingly four
years ago. Returns from 625 precincts
out Of 6s4 In the county gave Coolidge
2S,673: Johnson 1929. The missing
precincts were all In the county out
side OF Detroit.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
GREAT RUINS IN
HONDURAS FOUND
Huge Stone Structures Dating
Back 1000 Years Are Dis
covered in Wilderness.

Walpole. Mass.-News of the dis.
covery of the ruins of a great city OF
the first Magyar empire lying miles in.
land in the uninhabited jungle Of Brit.
fish Honduras. has been received by
Lieutenant Colonel Walter M. Whit.
man. from his son, Edmund s. Whit.
man. stationed in Honduras, Colonel
Whitman said Amid the ruins was
one massive pyramid towering 800
feet, the letter said.
The huge stone structure, covering
hundreds Of acres, date back 5000
years. according to estimates. Colonel
Whitman said. The discovery was
made by an expedition under PROBES
sor Mitchell Hedges and DIR. Gam,
operating with Belize, capital of Brit
fish Honduras, as a base. Colonel
Whitman said that he understood that
the expedition was under British au.
spices. backed by London syndicate
The ruins are covered with the
Mayan hieroglyphics which for many
years archaeologists have been trying
vainly to decipher. Colonel Whitman
said. Most remarkable. he said. ac-
cording to the scant information that
had reached him. was the size of the
great blocks of stone used In the an
cient structures.
In his letter Colonel Whitman said
his son predicted that further devel-
opments were to be expected soon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
MORE TAX LEv|ES MADE
Senator's Action Follows DecIar-
alton by President Coolidge
on Taxes.

Misunderstanding a declaration
by President Coolidge against any new
tax levies. the Senate finance com
mittee restored to the revenue bill the
taxes on telegraph and telephone mes
sages as a step toward meeting an ap-
parent deficit of SIS 100000 in revenue
under the bill as passed by the House.
The committee action restoring
these taxes was taken after President
Coolidge had let it be known that he
was opposed to any new levies.
Taxes on nah jong and RADIO sets
we're voted into the senate revenue
bill. which at the same time
approved the reduction in automobile
taxes and repeal Of the candy tax yot-
ed by the House.
The tax on radio sets was fixed at
10 per cent on all selling for SIS or
more. to apply at the source OF manu-
facture. Likewise the tax on nah
jong sets was placed at 10 per cent
on manufacturers or importers, on all
selling for SIS or more.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10

New York-Five liquor boats and
some LOO cases Of assorted liquors
were seized and 10 alleged rum
smugglers were captured by the new
customs prohibition navy operating
OF Long Island. the prohibition au
thorities announced. A yatch est
mated to be worth $4,000. was one Of
the craft seized which consists Of
four fast boats and 40 customs men.
Three sloops and a motor boat consti
tuted the other seizures. Prohibition
agents arrested two men after the al
legged purchase from them Of IS cases
CT whisky.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
ALBANIANS KILL AMERICANS
Political Motive Believed Behind A.
sassInation OF Travlers.

Washington-The state department
cabled the American consulate at Tir.
ana requesting an Immediate investi
cation and report on the reported
staying of George B. De Long Of New
York and Robert L. Coleman. Of San
Francisco. by ALBANIAN bandits.
Tirani. Ulysses Grant
Smith, American minister to Albania
began a vigorous investigation into
the ASSASSINATION Of two American
travelers-George B. De Long Of New
York and Robert L. Coleman OF San
Francisco-on the TiraniScutari
road. They were attacked by bandits
from ambush and both were shot
dead.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
Fascist CARRIES ELECTION
MussoiIni Government. to Have 500
Majority In Chamber Of Deputies.

MussoiIni Government. to Have 800
Majority In Chamber Of Deputies.
Rome-while the result of general
election will be officially announced.
1t was known that Premier Musso.
linis fascsti party has been success
full.
Public interest was slight as It was
a foregone conclusion the fascists
would win. Only about 55 per cent OF
the voters went to the polls.
The Central News circulated a re-
port that Mussolini's ticket received
33o,14o. while the opposition got only
9s.S41 votes.
There were few incidents. Fascist
militiamen and police were on guard
In districts where trouble was antici.
pated.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
KENTUCKY TROOPS CALLED
Two Companies Of Guardsmen Are
Rushed to Straight Creek.

HusHeo U opai8ut SFocN.
Frankfort. Ky.-Two companies Of
Kentucky National Guardsmen were
ordered to the mining camp Of the
Liberty and Coke company, on Straight
Creek in Bell county by Governor w.
j. Fields. An outbreak OF labor trouble
was marked by killing Of one man and
wounding of another.
Machine gun Company d from VIII
Harrisburg and Company G. 149th in
fantry, Barbourville. were ordered to
proceed to Straight Creek under COW
er' by Adjutant General James Kehoe,
following conference with the gov
ernor.
"The situation is tense and compli.
Gated by inroads OF unknown parties,
supposedly agitators from other
mines" Adjutant Kehoe said. THE
adjutant generals Office is holding in
readiness three large units for instan-
taneous dispatch in event IT becomes
necessary"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10

Portland. Me. - Conferring on Pres
ident Coolidge. a distinction hereto
fore reserved for two 'favorite sons"
the Maine Republican state conven
ton voted to instruct It's Is delegates
TO the national convention at Cleve-
land in June to use every honorable
effort" to secure the nomination Of
Calvin Coolidge for President OF the
United States.
II was recalled that delegations from
this state had been instructed In for
mer presidential years for the late
James G. Disins. and the late Thomas
8. Reed both o. this state.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
AGENTS BATTLE VETS At SEA-
Three Boats Captured, 2.635 Cases OF
Liquor Seized Near New York.

1'Seo' Sci<Su wear NcW soENs
New York-Prohibition agents In
this district. working on land and sea.
arrested eighteen men. captured a
steam yacht. a schooner. a motor boat
and four trucks, and seized 2.635 cases
of liquor.
The authorities began the day with
a race of Montauk Point, between one
of their new high-powered rum chasers
and fast little bottle ship from the
rum feet.
The motor boat. Mickey. was cap
tured, with its crew OF four and cargo
OF 500 cases.
The pier of the Fabre line Syria.
was used as base by Federal agents
who fred volley after volley Of bull
let's in a vain attempt to halt a black
speed boat Of low visibility which. &C
cording to the authorities, was sur
prised in the act of taking on a cargo
of liquor from the deck OF the Syria
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
WASHINGTON LETTER
Continued from Page ~

NN'Htthota AAVttt aso ~
now in possession of the Alien
Property Custodian for the pro-
motion Of foreign trade with
Germany. The administration
spokesman" said. the idea is
that alien property in this coun-
try should be held intact to APP
ply to the claims of American
nationals, or held intact to re-
turn to German nationals at flu
ture date. There is some doubt
whether the proposed legislation
will be warranted for financing
foreign trade"
The interview closed with the
statement that the Cabinet had
discussed routine business in the
morning. The majority of ques-
tions are submitted by Washing
ton correspondents in writing
and supplemented by verbal in
quiries. II will be noted that no
mention is made Of current in
vestigations by the Senate and
House into the various govern.
ment departments. but inquiries
of this sort are submitted for Of
fetal explanation whenever de.
velopments are of sufficient i'm.
portance for newspaper atten'
ton. Since the appointment Of
government counsel, the Presi'
dent has referred all questions
on the oil investigation to Messrs
Roberts and Pomerene, as his
representatives. 1t will be OBJ
served from the foregoing that
the source of much Washington
news comment centers in the
White House.
Considerable sentiment has de
veloped in Congress of late for
special tax reduction measure
which would apply to returns
for the calendar year 1923
Those in charge of fiscal legisla
ton in the Senate and House be
lieve that the major tax revision
plan must take into consideration
the necessity of providing reve
nue. to meet the Bonus bill
Senator Smoot, chairman Of the
Senate Finance committee. anC
several House leaders. believe
that the anticipated vote by the
President will be overridden by
a two-thirds vote of both Houses
The view is expressed that il
will be decidedly helpful to en-
act tax legislation before the con
vention in June. The proposed
special measure advocated by the
administration would allow a re
duction of rs per cent in returns
for the past year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
PAGE MEMORIAL is UNVEILED
Tribute to U. 8. Ambassador During
War 10 Paid at Yorkshire.

Pickering. Yorkshire. England
Here, near his ancestral home, a me
mortal tablet to Walter Hines Page,
friend OF England and American am.
bassador to the court Of st. James
throughout the great war. was un.
yelled by the present. American am.
bassador. Frank B. Kellogg. Mr.. Kel.
logg left the British capital for the
first time since his arrival in Novem
Der to participate in the ceremonies
and deliver the address Of the day.
The services were conducted by the
Archbishop Of York and many promi
nent persons in the official and social
life Of northern England attended.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10
U. S. NET TRADE s,s,ooo,ooo
$685.. o0o, 900 Margin Shown With
$37o, 00o, 900 on Debit Side.

Washington-After estimating vari
Gus items Of invisible exchange"
the department Of commerce has an
nounced that the balance of trade In
favor OF the United States for the
year 1923. amounted to approximately
31s.000.000 The favorable trade bal
ance. on the basis of national exports
and imports OF merchandise, was
Sass. 100000. but the net balance 10
reduced by taking into consideration
such invisible items" as interest IN
dividends. ocean freight. government
tai payments. services to tourists.
charitable and missionary expendL
lures and immigration remittances.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-10

The question Of providing reve-
nue. for various legislative meas
ures as now pending, is absorb
ing the attention of the Treasury
and Post Office Departments.
The Postmaster General has sub
mitted several suggestions to the
Joint committee on Postal Sala-
ries as to additional sources OF
revenue. The administration
claims that the proposals to in
crease the rates on all classes Of
newspapers and magazines and
on parcel post are merely sug-
gestions made in response to
demands of the Congressional
committee and are not TO
be construed rs reconemenda-
tions. According to estimates Of
the Post Office Department, il
will be necessary to raise $780,
100000 year from these addi-
tional taxes to meet the require
ments Of the Kelly-Edge bill for
a blanket increase averaging
$500 year to $4,000 postal en-
ployes.
An Adjusted Compensation bill
designed to remove inequities in
gratuities now paid veterans Of
the several wars, has passed the
Senate. During the debate, claim
was made by Senator Reed, Re.
publican of Pennsylvania, that
the bill would absorb one-eighth
of the amount Of the estimated
tax reduction. The Senate. how
ever. voted 81 to 10 in favor Of
1.-THE measure.
The appointment OF Harlan +
Stone as Attorney General Of the
United States, to succeed Harry
M. Daugherty, brings out the
question as to what changes will
be made in the Department Of
Justice. Ii is believed that the
new Cabinet officer will ask fol
designations of those deeply in
volved in the Daugherty investi
cation. including William ]
Burns, chief of the Bureau Of
Investigation. 1t is known thai
the Senate proposes to scrutinizs
the appointments made to re
sponsible positions in the lega
department of the government
and for this reason the Chief
Executive will necessarily in
quire into the qualifications, anc
above all, the business connec
tions of those suggested fol-
federal office.
The wet and dry" issue was
again revived in the Senate this
week, when Senator Bruce,
Democrat of Maryland, intro
duced a bill to amend the Nation.
al Prohibition act in order that