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Evening star., 1924-11-26
ENGRAVING BUREAU
INQUIRY PROBABLE
Charges of Irregularities, Which
Resulted in Dismissals, Cited
Cause for Investigation.

An audit of the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing may be recon-
mended in a report to be fled within
two weeks by the special House COM
mittee which has been Investigating
charges Of irregularities, including
duplication of bonds, at the big Gov
ernment money factory. --.
At meeting today the drafting Of
preliminary report will be begun.
The investigation grew out Of whole
sale and summary dismissal of vet
eran employees in important positions
by order OF President Harding, after
he had received a confidential report
from Charles E. Brewer, a special in
yestigator for the Department of
Justice, who said he delved into at
fairs at the bureau at the request Of
the President.
tive Edward J. King of
Illinois, who introduced the resolu-
tion calling for the investigation and
who is member OF the Investigating
committee, is authority for the state
ment that an audit may be called for.
Evening star., 1924-11-26
MURRAY AND FAHY
FACING LONG TERMS
Sentences in Rondout, ILL.,, Mail
Robbery May Aggregate
III Years.

CHICAGO, November 26.-William
J. Fahy, former postal inspector, and
James Murray Chicago politician, con-
victed early yesterday Of completely
In the $2,00o,00o train robbery at
Rondout, ILL.,. face possible total SEN
tences of 1T years as a result of the
jury's verdict, reached after five hours
of deliberations. Judge Adam &.
Cliffe will pronounce sentence on
Saturday, when it is expected he will
also hear motion for a new trial.
Walter McComb, the third man on
trial for the hold-up of the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul mail train,
was acquitted. It was in his fat sew
eral of the robbers who later con-
fessed, were arrested. Six others, in
cluding Bhent Glasscock. alleged
leader of the hold-up band; Herbert
Holiday and four Newton brothers,
all of whom pleaded guilty, will be
sentenced with Fahy and Murray, 1t
is expected
Mrs Abis Glasscock, wife of Brent
Glasscock, who was arrested with
him in Battle Creek, Mich. was freed
yesterday. She had been held in bonds
Of 100000 and 1t had been reported
that she might be witness against
Murray and Fahy.
Evening star., 1924-11-26
austrian, Countess, Once Duchess,
.NO,u Bride of Florida Truck Farmer

Marie vetsera, who were found dead
in hunting lodge near Vienna, ac-
cepted an offer Of marriage from Meyers
while she was working as servant
in Berlin. The farmer read OF her plight
in newspapers and proposed to her by
mail. Neither had ever seen the other
until the countess came here last August
with her son, Count Karl, Won Larisch.
The marriage took place in little
cottage in Elizabeth, ". j., on Septem-
Der 2, by Mayor John F. Kenah. After
that they went to Oklahoma before re-
turning to New York. Tomorrow they
will return to the Meyers farm in
Florida,
Evening star., 1924-11-26
LIBRARY TO STAY OPEN.
Will Keep 2-to-6 Schedule Tomor-
row Afternoon.

The central Public Library Will be
open tomorrow, Thanksgiving day,
from to s o'clock. for the circuIa-
tlon OF books and for reference and
study it was announced today. The
central children's room will also be
open for the use OF adults and chill
dren. The branch libraries at Ia
Eoma Park and Southeast Washing
ton will be closed. The holiday may
afford an opportunity to workers to
examine the permanent exhibit of the
most useful books. Parents will find
the collection helpful in suggestions
for reading and for Christmas read
ing and gifts.
Evening star., 1924-11-26
v. A. BROWN FETES
TRADE BOARD BODY
Membership Group Attends
Oyster Roast-City Of
ficiaIs Among Guests.

The membership committee OF the
Washington Board OF Trade and their
guests were entertained at an oyster
roast at the Capital Yacht Club yes
terday by Walter A. Brown, member
of the board of directors of the
trade board.
The affair was a Joint celebration
Of Mr.. Browns birthday and Com
missioner Bells promotion to the
rank of lieutenant colonel. Among
the guests were Commissioners Bell
and Oyster, Fire Chief Watson, Cliff
ford Grant, chief Of detectives: T.. c.
Snyder, United States Marshall:
United States Commissioner Mac
Donald, Lieut.. Col. c. Q. Sheriff.,
Representative Stuart Reed. chair
ma n of the House District committee;
Maj. Raymond ]. Wheeler. Inspector
of Police Headley and William J.
Eynon.
Members Of the committee present
We're: Fred Allen, Harry Almond,
Charles A. Applehy. Dr. Frank W.
BalIou, John r. Bardroff. Jerome +.
barnard, Hugh W. Barr L. c. Bran
denburg. Bruce Branson, Walter A.
Brown, Joseph A. Burkhart, Herman
F. Carl, Arthur Carr, John NJ. Cherry,
William Clabaugh, f. F. Colladay, l..
Lee Combs, Richard L. Conner, F. l..
Cunningham. J. Harry Cunningham,
Herbert J.. Davis. Clarence h. Dono-
hoe, William r. Ellis. George \. En-
mons, Q. r. Evans, George B. Far
quhar, William T. Galliher. Christian
J. Gockeler, Harry c. Grove, Walter
II. Klopfer, Luther w. Linkins, Claud
Livingston, George II. Macdonald.
Lanier =. McLachlen, George Miller,
Charles W. Morris, L. J. Murphy, c.
H Pardoe, Charles w Pimper George
Pitt, Joseph D. Rogers. William War
field Ross, John Saul, Milton T..
Schwamb, William NJ. Seay, Russell
Sheik. George c. Shinn, Odell S. Smith,
Frank r. Strunk, Wilmot ". Trew,
K. n. Waite. G. J. Waters, Ben T. Web
stcr, Francis r. Weller, Fred J..
White, r. c. Drum Hunt, L. L. Reeves,
Warren Cochran, Stephen j.. kra-
mer and W H Lanham - =.
Evening star., 1924-11-26
HUDSON BRIDGE READY.
Bear Mountain Structure Is Larg-
ests of Kind.

PEEKSkILL. n. Y, November 60
The new Bear Mountain bridge across
the Hudson River. the longest sus-
pended structure in the world will be
open to traffic tomorrow. Its length
is 2,257 feet and it is the only We
hicular bridge across the Hudson be-
low Albany.
The roadway. So feet wide, is 155
feet above the river. The span is
1882 feet Built by private capital,
it will be toll bridge.
Evening star., 1924-11-26
DAVIS REACHES EUROPE.
Will Go to Mediterranean Seeking
Sunny Skies"
,I.NMOI-Tl

PLYMOUTH, England, November
26.-The steamer Paris arrived here
last night. John w. Davis. Democratic
candidate i'll the recent presidential
election in the United States, and Mrs.
Davis were on board, but they pro-
ceeded with the ship to Havre, whence
they will go to the Mediterranean.
Whether Mr.. and Mrs. Davis will
visit England later on Is uncertain.
I'VE are in search OF sunny skies
Mr. Davis said,
Evening star., 1924-11-26
By the Associated Press.

BY the AssOcIated Press.
NEW YORK, November 26.-Countess
Marie Won Larisch, who has also held
the title Of Duchess Won Wittelsbach,
daughter of Duke Ludwig of Bavaria
and niece of the late Empress Elizabeth
of Austria, is honeymooning in New
York with w. H. Meyers, truck far
mer of Melbourne, Fla, who came to
this country in the steerage IL years
ago, it was learned yesterday.
The countess. who is 66 years old and
who was banished from Austria 35 years
ago in connection with the tragic end of
her cousin, Crown Prince Rudolph, and
Evening star., 1924-11-26
Outline of Defense.

When men stare al her she knows
everything is fixed right: when
women stare at her, she wonders
what is wrong, says the Jefferson
City Post.
Evening star., 1924-11-26

One beehive usually contains a
queen, 800 to 400 drones and 10000
workers.
Evening star., 1924-08-11

,ss;s.'sa s:i ~ -
% TaR sa ssa Hs1 is,s ST. nv. s7s0'
2 rooms. kitchen and bath h............. .S75 %
dnPs 1853 ',sGE sSss i'sRsn ass s% w bath
Apt SHs 4 IsSPn R~EasTr saa 0:aa s1s7 ST. NV 5000
ssss s,:sss :sS riehen and s.s
a1s KALoRAMA ROAD.
rooms i1a 1als DE Sasali SALES ST. NV: $4,000
4 rooms, kitchen and bath. .$s5 90
n.. ,ssn. ,,,ea.s "a: ..s ssih Fl NV: ,a ..
and 5sss Hq?shy GP sSd 81 sfssti.st $4,000
rooms ki'chs1 s1,7 ana esrn' ST. NV. 90
e ana 1asa' 1sai BELMONT ST. Nw'''''Oo' NV.
room; dining aIs9ve kjtehen g,S and bath $50 90
1 r., k and bath; tenant to take care Of
e' exc ilos Sse iih IF la11f 81 NV wv and
ROOM dining s!ot slfosf Miooss a5sshsp ST. End
. rooms fltsaeR isss eiRaRn nRs assai ST. NV.
room. dining slcove. I kitehsn ~ and bath. $47.6o
. rooms, kitchsnette and bath ........ .$7s.os
: rooms. Etshenette ana BATH. .:::::::::s $50
I room, kitchenette and bath. ........ 0.0o
Geo. w. Linkins. 1919 K St.
THE PIERPoNT. aI7 NV.
Five rooms and bath in good condition
ssth PLACE. GEORGETOWN.
porch, h.-w.b., elec. lights. Being redecorated.
$3.50 mo.
go NEW YORK AVE. NV.
First floor ant. of three rooms and bN th.
In good condition, $4,000.
2so7 14th ST. NV. :.
Three rooms and bath on second noor. Ex-s
cellent condition. 5000.
NEAR CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE. !,
Modern apis. OF three and four rooms, and
bath. Rentals from s45 to $50 mo.
1853 HARVARD ST. 2
One room, kit and bath on nrst door.
Reasonable rent; in modern apartment build
ing.
1884 IRVING ST. NV,
First floor Of two-family nat; h.-wh., elec
i've rooms. bath and garage. 5000 mo-.
1915 KALoRAMA ROAD. :
Four rooms. bath and porch. Modern apt.
building $1,000 mo-
SHERMAN AVE. & PARK ROAD.
porch. Elec.. heat furnished $3.50 mo.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH JUNCTION -,
FouY-room apts with elec. and water. Have
been redeeorated. $500 mo.
DOWNTOWN APT.
1908 II St. NV. Four rooms and bath.
$500
N. L. sANsBURY co.. INC. =
1913 Eye St NV. Main 1904.
TUDOR HALL, I0tn AND MASS. AVE. NV.
- rooms, reception han and bath. Ele.
yator and switchboard ............ .. SS7 -
W. J.. P1LLIN0,
1916 Street NV.
THE DECATUR, 2131 FLA. AVE. -
THE CORDovA, 10th FLA AVE.
THE VIRGINIA. 212o G ST. NV.
rooms and bath.
L. W. GRooMEs. 1915 ST.
THE CUMBERLAND. =
14th ST. AND THOMAS CIRCLE.
room: ross: enS atessa sssa M s:ti sSSS
ruomi end 18th. IS. =. -. oe0o0
+ s. a. Hf3tooaxh ~. NM s.
Evening star., 1924-08-11

66 ST. BLOoMINGDALE: Mr.. NO. CAP.
street cars; r. and b. brick; cleo; garage:
greatly reduced. 81
152 11th ST. Sc: Line. PIX. cars: Or and, 4
b. brick; cleo; with without double brick
garage: ideal for room renting; reasonable i
rental refnsed
Evening star., 1924-08-11
COUNTRY BOARD.

tion at 'The Loudoun Inn Modern conven-
fences, good meals. milk. eggs, chickens and
fresh vegetables; tennis, croquet. quoits. rid
ming, boating and fishing; reasonable rates.
Address J.-C. BEATTY. Bluemont. Va.
CULTIVATED LADY WILL LAKE CHILD
for temporary or permanent board; also tu-
toring; ideal home, beautiful foothills of
southern Maryland. P. Q. Box 1889. Upper
Marlboro, Nd. - 12s
Evening star., 1924-08-11

Iur. SIlo; un1ur. $lO5. Adams 1851.
RENT HOUSES-UNFURNISHED
1871 DE SALES ST. NV; 9 R. { B.; SO.
Ss5 IN st; ne;: r. and b.; 2-car garage; So.
room, porches front and back; double garage !:
newly rapered and painted. Rent S105 per
mo; STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 n. Y. ave.
electricity; newly decora ted; vacant; rent
s65 per month. Call Main s41s.
BROOKLAND-6 ROOMS. SEMI-DET. BRICK
modern improv.: room for machine Al cond.
conv. to car; yard: vacant; $65 month, lease,
or sell. Private owner. Main 2s76. 13'
1916 n ST. N.W.-10 RMS. BATHS. .sI35
200 Morgan st. n.w.-6 rooms, l BATH. 81
49,, go, J: EDWARD LEWIS.
baths, 2-car garage; inspection by permit only.
Apply Owner. $500 18th st. NV.
BUNGALOW, 1712 TEA ST. sE.-5 ROOMS
pered and painted: $50. Key at 171o.
1892 a2nd ST. NV. NIL: 1885 NEAL ST
Bldg. NJ. 3346. 11s
1884 11th ST Nw-sIX ROOMS. BATH.
brick; front rear porsbes; che, hot-water heat;
MORTIMER NJ. HARRIS. 613 st. NV
Main $685. IL
NEAR CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY. GROOM
and bath brick: newly decorated throughout:
Continental Trust Bldg, 18th and II SITS. NV
Main 1852.
NEW, SIX ROOMS: HOT.
water heat. electricity; close to Howard Uni
me- me- 1ssfRef 15is NV APpy Main $500 Main s4as
CLEVELAND PARK, ON CONN. AVE NEAR
Porter ST., rooms and bath, ami; in excel
lent repair; available Sept. .; S95. so.
5521 7th st. n.w.-s rooms and bath. ami.
porches, awnings and screens; rental, $65.
Main 1900. 18th and X SITS. NV.
l345 L ST. N.W.-l6 RMS. 2 B.. ANIL. $50
"a, srd st; N.w;rs rms. b., a.m.i:... 100
643 Louisiana Ave. NV.
NO. So H. 81. MINNIE ROOMS, NEWLY
5s04 27th ST. NV. rooms and bath.
h.-w.h., 2-car garage; vacant.
EDw. p SCHWARTZ. INC. IA 18th NV,
VERY DESIRABLE UNFURNISHED HOUSE
Containing ten and two
road just Of 14th St NV; possession Sept.
49, 'e"'' BOSS & PHELPS.
Main $500. 1417 st. NV.
iz54 IRVING ST N.W.-NEWLY RENO
proven proSsments; ssa'-de'as@f" 70 Too%s 500 0n m
1874 Eye st. n.w.-7 large rooms, ba tbs
newly decorated; $175.
1902 1906 21st st. n.w.-S rooms. baths
$125
a15s 10Th ST rooms and bath: 500.
3615 Quesada st. nw.-s rooms. baths
new house; $125.
Sl3 18th ST. NV. Main 2aN.
NO 357l TENTH STREET, NORTHWEST
brick, 2 stories and cellar: 6 rooms and ba tn
furnace heat. gas and coal ranges. Rent
sWARrzELL. RHEEM 4 HENsEY co.
TOT Fifteenth Street NV. NJ. 37s
MT. PLEASANT
100 block Kenyon st. NV rooms,
ba this: sleeping porch: built-in garage. 1741
Irving ST. NV, new groom, ba this: h.-w. h.
cleo lights: built-in garage.
A. C. 'HOUGHTON & CO.. REALTORS
1915 II St NV. Phones Main 1886 1887
1916 PARK RID: IL ROOMS. 2 BATHS.
1908 irving st. rooms, / bath.
1886 Ke0kuk ST.; 8 rooms, 2 baths.
l415 Monroe St.. rooms baths.
ROBERT p. MITCHELL Co.,
I 14th and Park rd Col. 91o.
20 SHERMAN CIRCLE, NEAR 9th AND CRIT
I-tenden: 8 rooms and bath; ami. SIS.
MORRIS CAFRITz co.. INC. 1915 Kay st
g 70 10 ROOM H0NES ROB RENT.
H.: e.. MAYNOR co.,
s 1los North 0if6l - n - NJ
Evening star., 1924-08-11

1905 KILBOURNE ST. NV.
Attractive house of rooms, reception hall
-
Evening star., 1924-08-11

1881 DE SALES ST. N.W.-9 ROOMS AND
bath: h.-w.h., gas light. $40.
633 7th st. n.e.-S rooms baths n mi.
Gear garage, $s5.
NORRIS CAFRITZ COMPANY. INC,
1416 St. Main SIT.
Evening star., 1924-08-11

250y n ST. N.W-9 ROOMS AND BATH,
electric lights, furnace heat, Ss5.
2212 + st. I'M rooms and bath. furnace
heat, $65.
GEO. W. LINKINs. 1719 ST
Evening star., 1924-08-11

20 SHERMAN CIRCLE N.W.-NEW HOUSE
of rooms and bath; ami; just half block
east of sth and Crittenden SIS.
NORRIS CAFRITZ COMPANY, INC,
1416 X St Main 6l7
Evening star., 1924-08-11

3523 18th ST. N.W.-9 ROOMS, 2 BATHS.
$I25.
4027 9th st. n.w.-12 rooms and bath 500;
detached corner house. Phone Col. 2270.
H0WENSTEIN RROS.,
30l5 14th st. NV. and 7,h and II ne
Evening star., 1924-08-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

800 End ST. N.w.-THREE ROOMS, BATH,
gas light; In excellent condition; per mo-, $35.
BUCKLEY & GRINDLEY.
N36 NEW YORK AVE n W .
Evening star., 1924-08-11

FOR RENT-GARAGES -
SPICE FOR ONE CAR IN PRIVATE eI.
rase; water. heat, eleethcity;r sl2 month.
REAR OF 1913 18th ST. N.w.-BET P AND
@ sts.-Bfick, garage in 20-ft. private alley:
rent, 0.50 per month GEO. w. LINkINS.
1lI8 a st.. =. 80 -
ePACE-In Areproof.. brick garage, In alley
between 18th and I7th, N &-V sts: NV; $40
par mo. Apply Mrs. l.. II. Roller, 2735 Conn.
ave-. or Phone Col 5996. -
S1ORAGE AND REPAIR. 1Sss-l34l W ST.
n.w.Iover 5000 So. IT.; electricity. water.
heat plant; corner alley; 2 exits. Main es4o.
IL :.
FOR RENT-LARGE AUTO REPAIR AND
paint shop: elec. light and water; $50 per mo.
Apply 647 7th st..n.e. 12s
NEAR 18th AND COL RD.-INDIvIDUAL'
brick garages; water and light. CISSEL+
TALBOT 4 CO., Main 1892.
FIREPRO0F, brick garage, in alley between
18th and 18th, n and v, sts. NV; $40 per mo.
Apply Mrs. L. H. Roller. 2735 Conn. ave-, or
GARAGES FOR RENT REAR OF 2506 14th
St (between Chaplin and Clifton Ets,1; also
in alla9, 18th st. between Neytou and. Nerid-
ian:- Sla.,at l14th and Decatur ell 80. -
Iosth. ,3hG3 -ano-t o-tbS3cktaA1:Ni3de aI3e1a.
Apaly Thaak = Asmus, 3s44 Ath e
Evening star., 1924-08-11
WANTED-FARMS.

WANTED-3 TO 1O-ACRE FARM. SUITABLE
for poultry or trucking. near Washington. Ad
dress BOX 40-R. star ONCE.
Evening star., 1924-08-11
Main 4597

N. E. RYON CO., INC,
Main 1897 1923 + St
Evening star., 1924-08-11

w. H. WEST CO..
WM. L. F. KING. z. G. PERRY,
S15 18th NV
Evening star., 1924-08-11

FOR SALE-L0TS.
CHEVY CHASE LOT. s0x140: ONE BLOCK
from club: best lot now to be had in this
beautiful location. Price, soc a foot.
ARNOLD AND COMPANY. -
1916 Eye ST. Main 2434. :.
CLEVELAND PARk-AT A BIG SACRIFICE
For immediate sale; one and half biocka
from Connecticut ave-. on one Of main streets
Price. 40c a foot or S2.375. Call Cleye. los.
NEW JERSEY LOT BARGAIN-$a CASH, S.
monthly buys 20 lots near Atlantic City. Price.
$3.50. only IS each. VAIL. ls0 Broadway,
New York. 26sr !
SIX BEAUTIFUL LOTS IN SOUTHEAST
suburb; 40 homes already built; $3.50 each;
terms Address BOX 2s5-P, Star once.
HOLLYWOOD LOTS. 500; SIZE. 57x200:s
terms. $40 cash and $40 q month near Burnt,
Mills Md. GEO. f. JOHNSON. 90S 10th ne. =
or Silver Spring. Nd r. y. u. No. 2.
SECOND IUMMERUIAL ZONE =
Vacant lot, 5ax205, on grade. F
VICINITY G. AND 9th SITS, S.E.
GEO. Y. w0RTHINGTON & SON,
Woodward fsldg. y : :
| -1-.s HOME SITE :. = I
TAYLOR ST. tJUST WEST OF i7th
"a 5ox15e To ALLEY.
- Is 6&a. x. ,.W0RGHIyGT0N q S0N .
s. $zss -.W0OHWxRA S8f flf3. - -
Evening star., 1924-08-11

2619 Garfield ST. NV ROOMS.
bath, electricity. gas and heat furnished: $55.
j. EDWARD LEWIS,
0I2 18th St NV Telephone Main 55I.
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RENT THOUSES-UNFURNISHEI
Continued,

I-iI tVbO
VINE rooms, two baths and sleeping porch,
elec., h.-wh., $115 mo.
N. L. sANsBURY CO.. INC.
141s Eye St NV Main hao4
Evening star., 1924-08-11
HOTEL LOGAN,
Iowa Circle NV.

Leuest Ss1sl -rata 3 e. ga 1aele Wftl
= - s'a.sss; IT - sas s -
Evening star., 1924-08-11
RENT R0OMs-FUR. OR UNFUR

4o2 NEW JERSEY AVE. s.E.-Two rooms.
kitchenette and bath; partly or unfurnished:
gas. electricity. access to both car lines two
blocks south Of Capitol. $50 month. Line.
SIG. IL :
for light housekeeping; adults only.
1881 VERMONT AVE.-Large and small. with
kitchenette: electricity; ami: reasonable.
81 d ST. N.W.-Colored; one furnished room,
two unfurnished. IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAilHonO
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA Foa

Bangor tl2 so q. m, IL l0a m t2.as. n
"a 5Os m g. a m. fl2 IS p m. t2S2nmt
1870 N t74C p m
pa A Pts tl2 5oA m assam. tl2ssn y
Ba, Harbor Ast. &c IN. 70 IS q m ti2Nc
Batn 10 vs. IN 10 "a IN. 1855 a m "a ~
,. N. t1.32 m. sto As , IN. ~
Belfast "a so am. 10 80 a m. 252p M II
Boston 1921 a m. IS rs a m. t9Aa
so5sA m..>t2,46 p. m. 1894 p. m. taos .. m
, Calais f2.s5 a. m. t,2ss D. m. Ns1sT
. Dover Foxcroft C4.5o u m. t252 D m.
Gardiner, 50 q a. M. IS IS a. m. 1884 a. M
isis p m. tEs2 2 m. sl04s o. m.
Haliowell. te.l5 a. m. 1884 a. m, s9S5.
~ 46 D m, 1884 p. m, taos D. m, t5lsn =
t7.S3 o M. 40 IS ., m. -
HARMONY C4.50 a m, t2S2 o. m
lewiston 10. Is .. m. 934 A. m, S95Sa -,
TAOS D m. 40 As p, m.
New York 1884 p. m. taos p. m.
Portland. 1921 a. m. rs 10 a. m. 10
1855 a m. 40 p. M. 1894 p. M, taos 0. M
f132 m. l04S p, m.
Rockland t6,l5 a m. 70 81 a. m. taos
I Skowhegan C4.50 am. *e.39a. m. 70 53nr
So Gardner IS. IL a m. 1884 Am. s9.55a%
t246 p m. 1894 p. m. ISIS p m. t7.32 .. a
sl04S p m.
St Iohn 1880 a. m.
Waterville 1880 a. m. CLIO a m pa
am "a 50s m. $50 Am, tl2. IS pm. 70 50 D, n
So 100 IN. Il 4ep N.
sDaiiy Daily except Sunday. sSunday on,
2 Daily except Monday
A Discontinued after October FL.
c Except Sunday and Monday.
d. C. DOUGLASS. NJ. L. HARRIs.>
9-3o-23 V. =. & Genl Mgr. Genl Pass. AS,u,
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Where Tax-Eaters Swarm

(B. c. Forbes, in Forbes Magazine)
Don't go to Washington. 1t takes
your breath away to ride through
that city and see the scores of
gigantic buildings housing aX-eaters.
You learn. too, that even these
staggering buildings usually are not
sufficient to house all the employees,
and that overflow" buildings are
occupied here. there and everywhere
all over the city. had never hap
pened to see the Interstate Com
merce Commission building until the
other day, and I confess it sent a
cold shiver down my spine. The
feeling one gets is that even n
financial genius like Secretary Mellon
viii not be able to get very far in
reducing taxes so long as the army
of taX-eaters keeps on multiplying
at n frightful rate. Surely, govern
ment in this country is being grossly
cverdone. We must be n bad lot to
need so much regulating. so much
government so much Watching over
and probing by government officials.
Yet, is it not just possible that If
we had needed less regulating, # we
had been able to run our affairs
more agTecably to the public at large.
there would not have been Sc. up
this inprGinatc and inordira oily
costly Laachln"ry to pry irto orr af-
fairs and make Us act dacentIy
towards one another and towards
the public?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
NEWS BRIEFS

Viscount Kicgo kiyoura summoned
by Prince regent Ilirohito to form
now Japanese cabinet.
Several officers with their COM
mands in central Mexico rcnounce
Oregon government and ioin De n
Huerta movement according 70 rev
oIutionary announcement received
at Nogalcs. Ariz.
Ono hundred and hfty murders
and 17s suicides committed In Phila-
dcIphia during 1923, CoroncTs rec
o~ds reveal
Iynching in United states 40
crco sod moro than nftv per cent nc
cordInp to figures made public hF
Tuskogce Normal md Industrial IN
siitufn. =.
ph,,n dcIrhin's annual Snow Years
,opeont tho "NIur,mcrs' Parade" nj
tracts prcnt crowd. NJ,
Connie Mack tolls decoration OF
hovs his Now Years resolution II
"to put tho Athletics In So'ond pI".a
This vcar." ITO con"odcSa fahk'''
fret pace =, pcnnant race. ,.
10 In Fu"rta. inslrrcrtior's,,
leader. VIII become D'a'n ci1'en wv
moment Nc~I"an revolution Is sue
ccsqfrl coc0rdfnc IN r1cesa"c now on
wa.v 70 Washington FROM vera ''""
sa-s Now Orleans Daily St't"s'
President md Nfrs. Fnolidr" "
New Yc"~'s r~oopticr receive" ~
r~ovinatcly 3.500 persons NJ """''
House. a.,
Governor pa~ter aeks rcsl"nat" ''
~ o'hc~if E,d~lrnd w. Cram. WIN
with willard s.. levin. an attorn,.'
was convicted ~ conspiracy ~ ~
feat the vo,stcad law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
What We Waste


II was not in reproach or with my
tinge of bitterness that Anton Lang,
the "Christus" Of the Oberammcrgau
players. said as he bent over his
carving: IL had forgotten that
there was co much food. If only we
could send back what you waste"
With him no fact had driven home
deeper than the contrast between
the abundance of good things this
country enjoys and the dire want
which his own people face in - @
struggle for existence. 1t J., not a
condition peculiar to the villages Of
Bavaria. or to Germany. Europe.
over an immense area OF territory, is
living through its trial on short
supplies.
Americans. surrounded with plenty,
with wholesome food and warm
clothing within easy reach. are too
often forgetful, if not una ware. Of
the needs of a large part If the
world that are daily unrelcved.
They are a generous people. quickly
moved to charity on impul5o. never
deaf to worthy appeals for heip. But
the American people have been ticiiiy
blessed by fortune. having known
how to make life pleasant and by
long habit have learned 10 regard
many comforts and luxuries as
daily necessities. What they con-
sumed in ordinary waste. not in I'M
usual eXtrava ganCe. even bef)'e the
war, excited the wonder of foreign
Observers. If not in self privation or
from n desire Of boarding they ere
to practice careful spending and
businessliie prudence even in do
mestic affairs, the rewards to be
gained would hardly he less than
those in which they take satisfaction
1t is pathetic to hear Anton Lang
say with regret: IF only We could
send hack what YOU waste" For
what is wasted by Americans does