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The Delta independent., 1924-05-30
FoRD's SURPLUS

The papers tell us that Henry Fords
surplus is now iis million dollars
This Is gain of about So million over
the surplus OF a year ago. As we all
know business has been bad In re.
cent months. But II Mr.. Ford will
keep a stiff upper lip, he may be able
to improve upon the sorry showing
he has made during the past year.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-30

to be retained without struggle any
more than it is something to be gained
without struggle. 1t is a blessing
we must fight to keep, even as our
forefathers fought to win it and Fourth
of July celebrations tend to remind US
of this necessity.
The Washington times., 1924-03-26

In reply to numerous
queries concerning the
availability of ''Chickie"
i'm book form:
We have no knowledge
of "Chickie" having been
published as q book.
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
PO|NCARE
THROUGH,
HESAYS
Vote OF Lack of Confidence
Comes Unexpectedly on
Pensions Bill.
BY FRANK E. MASON,
International News Service.

PARIS, March 26.-Premier
raymond Poincare's cabinet,
which has been in power since.
1922, was defeated in the Cham
Der of Deputies today on the ques-
ton Of pensions.
Immediately afterward Premier
Poincare left for the Elysee pal
ace and presented the resigna-
tions of himself and his cabinet
to President Millerand.
POincare Angry.
Poincare showed deep anger when
he reached the presidential palace.
They can ask me to reform the
cabinet but will not do It," he
told newspaper reporters.
Poincare was smiling when he
emerged from the presidential pal.
ace at 1870 o'clock.
my resignation is absolutely ir.
revocable," he declared to reporters.
The governments defeat came
during debate upon an amendment
to amend the pension bill. Minister
OF Finance de Lasteyrie demanded
a vote of confidence against the
proposed amendment, which the
government opposed.
The cabinet lost by seven votes,
the count being 271 against the gov
eminent.
After the ministry's defeat, Min.
lister de Lasteyrie left the chamber,
followed by the other members Of
the cabinet.
Belief was expressed that Presi-
dent Millerand would exercise the
utmost pressure to prevent Poin.
care from quitting office, perhaps
going so far as to refuse to accept
his resignation.
Has Held Two Posts.
M. Poincare ever since the crea.
ton of his government has held
two posts-that of premier and
foreign minister. His defeat comes
at a critical time az delicate diplo-
matte negotiations are under way
with Great Britain over the forth
coming report of the reparations
experts.
Three British MINISTRIES have
passed out of power since M.
Poincare assumed the stewardship
Of the French government. They
were the governments Of David
Lloyd George, Andrew Bonar Law
and Stanley Baldwin.
During all this turbulent period
when Germany was refusing repa-
rations payments and the French
and Belgians took over the Ruhr,
M. Poincare held q steady course,
always insisting upon q stern policy
toward Germany.
While the chamber supported all
Poincare's reparations policies,
strong opposition developed when
he drew up series Of financial
reform measures increasing all
taxes 20 per cent and comforting
fiscal dictatorial powers upon him.
self. This opposition has bean
Continues A~RA9a q Qugumn -
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
FOUR-YEAR-OLDS
ELOPE WITH
''BABY"
Sammy Temin and Margaret
King Return Home at Urge
Of "Tummies."

Little did Sammy TENN, four,
know Of the rock-strewn road that
must be trodden by all rue lovers,
for he had not read Shakespeare.
But yesterday he found it out for
himself and to his own satisfaction.
Sammy secretly courted his comedy
ly little neighbor, Margaret King,
four. daughter Of Raymond W.
King, of the Department OK Justice,
for the past year. He WIS especial.
ly proud of the fact because her
father was a sleuth.
He waited on leap year and hoped
to elicit q proposal from her. But
when none came. he decided leap
year was not for him, and popped
the question himself.
Now Sammy didn't get down on
his knees and press a quivvering
hand to his breast, as he had often
seen his movie brethren do. What
he did was to tell Margaret that
he was father" and she mother
and that they were going for a
walk with their baby" Margaret's
Continues an nawo-a. .ceSumn Il
The Washington times., 1924-03-26

The ceremony, simply celebrated.
but done according to centuries-old
ritual, and following the pageantry
befitting the occasion, was the con-
ferring of the red birettas upon
Cardinal Mundelein, of Chicago,
and Cardinal Hayes, Of New York,
with Pope Plus XXI. officiating.
Ceremony Described.
Let US witness the ceremony.
Passing through the gates and
arches of the Vatican, almost as
old as Christendom itself, and
brushing past stalwart guards wear
ing yellow hose. scarlet doublets
and carrying long piles-the relics
Of an ancient day when the church
had to defend itself with arms
we come to the spacious hall re-
served for the cardinals meeting
place.
There, in a semi.circle about the
red papl throne, are the cardinals,
each CARRIED in a violet.hued robe.
In the background are other high
church dignitaries, intimates Of
the cardinals, and representatives
Of various religious bodies Of Rome.
Continued an. Pare. q. Cnlumn 81
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
DAUCHERTY DROVE SMITH TO END
HIS LIFE, SAYS R0XIE STINS0N
al Jennings Is Here
Ready to Bare
1920 Deals

AL Jennings, former Oklahoma
bandit and train robber, blew
into the Capital today, promis-
ing "a whale Of a story" when
he goes before the oil committee
tomorrow.
Jennings would not discuss
any details of his previous state
ment relating to a million
dollar deal at the 1920 Repub-
ican convention for the nomina-
ton of the late President
Harding, saying he would re-
frain from comment until after
he had conferred with Senator
Walsh.
Slender Of figure, small in
stature, Jennings looked any
thing but the part of a train
rObber which gained him no.
toriety in the Southwest.
He expressed the hope that
Senator Spencer (of Missouri)
will ride me, for then will
tell him that most of the good
train robbers come from Mis-
souri,"
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
MILLION.
DEAL ALSO
A|RED0N
STAND
Five Men Made Amount, She
Tells Senators, But With
holds Names.
BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON.
International News Service.


International News Service.
Five men in Washington cleaned
up $50, 100000 in one gigantic deal
on the stock market in the fall
of 1922, specializing in oil stocks,
the Daugherty investigating COM
mittee was informed today by
Roxie Stinson, divorced wife Of
Jesse w. Smith, the boon COM
panion of Attorney General
Daugherty. Neither Daugherty
nor Smith, however, were in on
the deal, Mrs. Stinson said, and
Jesse told her they were "sore"
on that account.
She said Smith had told her the
names of the men, but she de-
clined to give them until I'm
cross-examined."
Driven to Death, Charge.
The story Of the 5000, 900 deal
was related to the committee by Mrs.
Stinson after she had tearfuIly and
dramatically accused the Attorney
General of being morally re0pon-
sible for Jesse Smiths suicide" Her
ex.husband committed suicide. she
said, but he was driven to it by
Harry Daugherty." How this was
accomplished she did not say, and
the committee did not press her.
Mrs. Sunson was a somewhat re.
luctant witness today, evidently
owing to the absence Of Senator
Wheeler, the committee prosecutor,
under whose direction she came to
washington. Wheeler was sick and
the questioning today was conducted
by Senator Brookhart of Iowa.
Brought Out by Inquiry.
Mrs. Stinson's reference to
Smiths suicide was made in con-
nection with an investigation that
was launched quietly by the com.
mittee a few days ago to deter
mine the circumstances surround.
ing Smiths death.
This investigation was started
because of rumors and insinuations
that Smith may have met with
foul play, although at the time of
his death there was no intimation
or hint that it was anything but
self-destruction.
Smith killed himself a year ago
in the apartment in Wardman
Park Hotel which he jointly shared
with the Attorney General. He
was alone in the apartment at the
time, Daugherty having spent the
night at the White House with
the late President Harding.
The bullet wound that caused
Smiths death, Mrs. Stinson said,
was clear, and "there was q great
bruise on his left temple which
they said was caused by his falling
against a waste basket"
Mrs. Stinson spoke OF the DEATH
of her former husband I'm a voice
quivering with emotion. Her testls
mony was given in Response to
questions by Senator Brookhart Of
Iowa, who in the absence OF Sen.
ator Wheeler Dem.) OF Montana,
who is i'll, took the role Of chief
questioner at today's session.
Mrs. Stinson then read = list Of
the stock and other holdings 0a
Smith Awhen he first cam0- 80 WaSlsi
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
J. Zach Spearing Leads
Mrs. Thompson in Race
To Fill Dupre'S Seat
Nv International News Service.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 81.
II. Zach Spearing, non.factional
candidate, has been named as Con.
0resgman from the second district Of
f,oI1isiana to succeed the late j.
Garland Dupre, according to unof.
SiciaI returns today. He lead his
nearest opponent, Mrs. j. M.
rhonnnaon. daughter of the late
Champ Clark, by almost 1000 votes.
Spearing was conceded a majority
in most quarters, returns showing:
Spearing 1878.
Mrs. Thompson 12,54b.
n Eemmos- WalmsleY 2.eztS me-
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
D v {
VAST SUM To
j. s. CLAIM
c. E. La Vigne Suggests Con-
science Fund to Pay Cost Of
Shipping Board Probe.
By C. X. LAV1GNT.
Secret0Fy.Tfe0SureP, American Shin
Service Corporation, formerly Conf
dental InvestigaOr United States
Federal Trade Commission,

Service Corporation, formerly Conf
Federal Trade Commission.
The new Shipping Board investl.
cation committee Of the House of
Representatives has called for
mass Of data from officials of the
board. Chairman O'Connor, accord
ing to the press, informed the
Congressional committee that $780,
900 or 100000 would be required
to furnish a complete list of the
boards former and present EN-.
ployes as investigators would have
to be sent all over the country to
inspect records. The committee,
1t is understood, has been allowed
only $4,000 for the inquiry.
The United States Treasury has
a conscience chest to which contri.
buttons, large and small, are
recurringly sent anonymously by
folks who feel they owe money to
the Government. Why not con.
science chest for the Congressional
shipping probe committee?
In the former House probe Of
the Shipping Board, generally re-
there was testimony Of careless de-
SlE uClAOh Va AhCS at ANCW OIAcetu0
containing records in support Of
Shipping Board claims worth $780,.
O00, 900 against contractors in the
southern district, according to the
committee hearings in Washington
on November 8, 1920. No action
had been taken for collection Of
these claims so far as could be
learned, II the situation has not
changed, a conscience contribution
Of 1 per cent to the committee
would provide 100000 for investi-
cation expenses.
Shippers Overpaid.
The hearing testimony further
sets up certain Norwegian citizens,
shipping men, gambling on con.
tracts over in Norway, were over.
paid $23,095, 404.84 on some claims.
On the subject Of shipyard builders
the testimony says vouchers were
not always produced at the time
that the funds were paid, and pay
rolls, for instance, which Will
never be corrected" Some $780,.
O00, 900 was accepted on these
counts to be adjusted.
Oil was bought in the market for
Shipping Board boats by operators
who did not care what price they
paid as long as they got their OIL"
at an estimated loss Of $65 zoo, 900
to the Government.
p. Il. Peck, Of p. e. Peck q Son.
> Continued ON PAge=2, -CUlupn ~
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
De Ia HUERTA
LOST At SEA,
|SREPORT

FORT WORTH, Tex, March 26.--
Reports picked up by radio stations
here today, purporting to have ema-
mated from New Orleans, carried the
brief message that Adolfo de la
6lerta, leader Of the uprising
against the Obregon government in
Mexico, was lost at sea when his
small schooner was struck by a hur-
ricane.
The reports further stated that
members Of his family who awaited
his arrival at New Orleans Wors
frantic Nth 9xiSes
The Washington times., 1924-03-26

overtaking Coolidge in North
Dakota-SterIing Beaten.
McAdoo Ahead.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., March
26.-The first returns announced
from the Republican State head.
quarters here today gave Cool
idge 2O,944 and johnson 1880
from 598 Of the 1853 precincts
in the Presidential primary vote.
Earlier returns. compiled BY
newspapers had given Coolidge
slightly smaller lead in a larger
vote from 547 precincts. Re.
turns from the rural precincts,
now coming in. are generally ex'
pected to better JOhnsOn's show.
ing.
BY International News Service.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., March
two-thirds Of the Repub-
lican vote believed accounted for
President Coolidge held a diminish
ing lead of less than 1000 votes
over Senator johnson in the South
Dakota primary returns early to.
day.
McAdoo supporters claimed q
2-to-1 victory in the Democratic
primary.
Returns from Cities.
The precincts reporting were IN
the cities which give Coolidge a
much heavier lead in the earlier
returns. BY early today SAT of the
States 1,768 precincts had reported;
Coolidge, 23,6S7.
Johnson, 1913.
In the fight for the Republican
to the United States
Senate Governor McMaster. who
for Senator johnson, led
Senator Sterling by 1857 votes.
Returns from 567 precincts gave
McNIaster, 23,749.
Sterling, 20,162.
1t was believed that between
81. 900 and 10000 votes were polled
in the Republican contest, the rain
and snow which fell Throughout:
election day cutting down consider
ably the vote in the rural districts,
HEADQUARTERS Of both candidates
for the Republican Presidential ill
dorsement were optimistic and pre-
dicted victory early today, Coolidge
hackers believing that his lead would
hold. and johnson supporters con
fident that the rural polls, where
his strength was believed greatest
would overcome the city vote.
Although more than 1900 rural
nrecincts have not reported. they
Will represent only about one-third
Of the Republican vote, as the city
recorded comparatively heavy
vote. while the bad weather cut
Hown the farmer vote considerably.
The Washington times., 1924-03-26
Creation of Cardinals
Marked BY OldRites
TIMES STAFF PHOTO
BY FAUSTO MANIA MARTINI,
Famous Italian Novelist and Playwright


ROME, March 26-In the yelled light of the large con-
ssory hall of the Vatican at twilight today the intimate
and touching of all ceremonies attendant upon elevation of
American preates the high station of cardinal in the
Catholic Church was performed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-27
NEW RULES MD
THIRD CLASS
MAIL
Now May Be Insured, or Sent
c. o. D. to Points in
U. S. or Possessions

An important change in postal in
surance and c. o. D. regulations,
which is expected to benefit thou.
sands of photographers, hthogra-
pliers and other users of the third
class mails, was announced today by
Postmaster General Harry s. New.
The new regulations provide inst
domestic third.class mail may no
sent as insured or C. o. D. mail
in the United States or its possess
sions. This service up to this time
has been extended only to fourth
class or parcels post mail.
The insurance feature will not
disturb the existing law which per-
mits registration of third-class mail
for 10 cents to cover the payment
of indemnity for the actual loss up
to $25 in case Of theft or destruction
of the mail.
Third-class mail cannot be sent to
Canada as insured mail, insurance
in that country being limited to
parcel post mail, the Postmaster
General announced.
THE extension Of insurance and
c. Q. D. services to third.class mail
has been repeatedly requested by
firms and other patrons Of the postal
service, particularly motion picture
film exchanges and business con.
Germs dealing in photographs and
Photographic supplies" Postmaster
General New said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-27
COMPANIES
SUFFER
Loss
Drop Of 5000, 900 Passengers
in 6 Months Cuts In
comes-Autos Blamed

Hope of an early reduction in
street car fare was shattered today
when figures were made public
showing the two railway COM
panies lost nearly 100000 rev.
enue passengers the first six
months of this year compared with
the first half year of 1923.
Losses in revenue for both COM
panies for this period totaled over
100000, according to figures OBJ
tanned today at the offices of the
Public Utilities Commission.
Suffers Greatest Loses.
The Capital Traction Company,
the more prosperous corporation,
suffered the greatest losses. It
carried 2,433,967 passengers less
during the first six months OF 1924
than during the same period In
1928, which resulted in a revenue
loss of $15S,40
The Washington Railway and
Electric Company lost 2,124,707 pas.
sengers, with the resultant revenue
reduction of $141,771.
If the loss in revenue passengers
continues, the companies will lose
nearly 100000 passengers and
100000 before the end of this
year.
The Capital Traction Company
earned 1928 per cent return on it's
investment for the six months, q
reduction of 1.52 per cent. The
Washington Railway and Electric
Company earned 4.40 per cent, a
reduction of 0.65 per cent compared
with the same period in 1923.
The increased use of automobiles
accounts for the greater part Of
the decrease in passengers, it was
pointed out today.
Washington now pays cents
cash, with six tokens for 40 cents,
for car fare.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-27
CHAMBER TO ARRANGE
FOR FIRT FALL MEETING

The board of directors of the
Washington Chamber of Commerce
will meet at the rooms Of the
chamber in the Homer building
Tuesday evening, to make arrange.
ments for the first chamber meet.
ing Of the fall, which will occur on
the third Tuesday in September.
There will be a meeting of the
membership committee of chamber.
Tuesday at ! o'clock.
The local Chamber of Commerce
Is taking up with the various
chambers in States along the coast,
the idea Of asking the Navy De.
partment to arrange a flight for
the new German Zeppelin R.3,
which will be brought to America
in the near future, along the east
ern coast line covering the prin-
cipal cities from Pennsylvania to
Georgia and Florida, so as to give
the people of these States and
cities a chance to see the airship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-27
cooLIDGE-DAWES CLUB
PLANNING DRIVE IN MD,

Members Of the Coolidge Dawes
Club, Of Prince Georges County,
held a meeting yesterday afternoon,
at the home Of Mrs. Harry Smith,
In Riverdale, preliminary to opening
a strenuous prediction drive. For
mer State Senator Oliver Metzerort
was present on behalf of the State
Central Committee Of Maryland and
Mrs. w. Bladen Lowndes Of Balti.
more, national committee woman
from Maryland addressed the meet
ing.
The session was held primarily to
stimulate interest in the district
organization extension which Is to
be done by the club. Mrs. Harry
Smith is chairman of the 1iverdale
District. Mrs. William Wolff Smith
gave an informal talk on the his.
torical background of the parties,
and Mrs. Mae Lightfoot, of Wash.
ington, attacked Senator La Fol.
lette's campaign. The meeting was
presided over by Mrs, Eva Chase.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-27
DC. VALUES
MAKE BIC
GAIN
Total Assessment for Present
Year Is Put at
$767,o56,555

The fiscal year 1923-1924 show
ed an increase Of $4,000. 600, 900
in the assessed value of land and
improvements in the District of
Columbia, William P. Richards,
tax assessor, reported to the Com
missioners today.
The total assessment for this
year was $767,O56,555, as COM
pared with $723, 199,26S for the
fiscal year 1O22-192S, Mr.. Rich
ards said.
In his report Mr.. Richards
urges that legislation be enacted
changing the time for making
personal property returns.
Present Payment Periods.
''They are now due during July
and on the first day Of August" he
says. THE time is too close to the
period Of payments III November,
and, moreover. occurs during tho
summer months, when many per-
sons are out OF the city.
During last July an unprece-
dented number of returns were
made because Of the great publicity
given the matter by the local pa
pers. If, however, these returns
were made during May, at the time
Of tax payments, /: would give an
opportunity to remind the TAXPAYERS
OF this yearly requirement and
would also enable them to make
one visit to tho building instead of
two, as under the present law"
The assessmsn ts Of nc buildings
during the fiscal year amounted to
about $40,21s,100, which, with add.
tons, makes a grand total Of $43,.
SS0,S00. Considering property re-
moved or destroyed and property
exempt from taxation, the net total
is $39,746,600. Exempt property in
the city is valued at 81. AIS. 400.
Personal Levy Total.
The personnel tax levy totalIed
$4,746,234, Mr.. Richards reported.
He said there were 1,155 tangible
and intangible accounts in his Of
flee during the fiscal year.
The biennial assessments Of real
estate, which will be completed by
January l, 1925, will be open to
inspection and review from the first
Monday in January to the first Mon
day in June, and became effective
July /. 1925.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-27
p. o. LETS CONTRACT
FOR IL BILLION ENVELOPES

Award Of the largest contract Of
Its kind ever made by the United
states was announced today by the
Postoffice Department. The contract
calls for twelve billion stamped en-.
velopes and newspaper wrappers
during the four years beginning
January /, 1928.
The contract Is worth $4,000, 900
a year, and the agreement calls for
the delivery OF the envelopes and
wrappers at the rate Of 10000 900 a
day during the opening months Of
the contract period.
The award was made to the pres.
emit contractors. the Middle West
supply Company, of Dayton, Ohio.