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Milford chronicle., 1925-04-24
Oakley

The hot dog roast held at Webbs
school was largely attended and en-
joyed by all.
Samuel Passwaters has purchased
new Ford touring car.
Mrs. Charles Banning and children
spent Sunday with Mrs. Charles
Passwaters and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Buckley are
the happy parents of fine baby
girl.
Don't forget the Sussex Field
Meet at Laurel next Friday.
Emmett Judy was circling among
friends in this vicinity on Sunday.
Evelyn and Leta Passwaters were
the Sunday guests of their sister,
Mrs. Leroy Sutton.
Miss Mary Hemmonds spent Sum
day with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Ban
ming. Il
Preaching at Oakley Sunday at 8
o'clock p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1925-04-24
DeInar

Edgar Phillips, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Harlan Phillips arrived home from
Kelley Field, Texas, Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Phillips enlisted in the av.
iation service about eighteen months
ago, and the first intimatiOn his par
ents had that he had come north
was a telegram advising his arrival
in Philadelphia on Saturday after
noon.
Miss Amy Ellis, a nurse of Will
mington, is spending some time with
her mother, Mrs. Maude Ellis of Del
mar.
Miss Ruth Kitchens, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William Kitchens, of
this town, and M. Clarence Wilson,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wilson,
also of this town, were married at
the M. E. parsonage by Rev. J. w.
Jones at seven o'clock on Monday
morning. Only the immediate famil-
les and few intimate friends were
present The happy couple left on
the eight o'clock train for Philadel-
phia and other northern cities.
WI anu MI .. dul anu
daughter TriXie, of Sudlersville,
Md, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Elliott on Sunday.
Mrs. Paul White of Canton, Ohio,
is spending some time with her mo-
ther, Mrs. Willard Stephens of this
town.
Miss Henrietta Halverson enter
tanned at bridge Friday night in
honor of her mother, Mrs. Halverson
of Laurel, Md Guests were. Mrs.
Victor Records of Laurel, Miss Ruth
Jones, Mrs. Earl Elliott, Mrs. Will
liam Cannon, Miss Eleanor Burke,
Miss Maude Berry, Mrs. S. N. Gull
yer, Miss Katherine Toulson, Mrs.
COrbit Sturgis and Miss Ruth Hay
man.
DR.. and Mrs. James E. Brayshaw
were guests of his mother on their
return from a motor trip to New
bern, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Kirk have
had as their guests this week, DR..
and Mrs. Ewing of Newark.
Milford chronicle., 1925-04-24

out of working it. Next week, we are
going to give you a puzzle that will
test your religious knowledge. Just
thought we would warn you, in order
that you can get half dozen refer
ence books from the library. You'll
need them.
Milford chronicle., 1925-04-24
!. THIS WEEKS CROSSWORD PUZZLE.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Z q
By MRS. LEE YOEMAN

Mrs. Lee Yoeman gets the credit
for the puzzle this week. You'll find
few punctuation marks and a few
relatives, but outside of that, it's a
pretty nice puzzle, and we know you
will all get the maximum enjoyment
Milford chronicle., 1925-04-24
sand There Wasn't the Slightest
Smell from Dead RatS.n

Writes John Simpkins, farmer of
Annandale, N. j.: "Rats were cost
ing me hundreds yearly; tried dogs,
ferrets, poison, could not get rid of
them. Bought SLIPS pkg. of RAT
SNAP Is cakes). Used half, not a
live rate since. Dead ones a plenty. 1
like RAT-SNAP because after killing
rats it dries them up-leaves no
smell" Three sizes, 35c, Csc, $1.25.
Sold and guaranteed by the Pierce
Hardware Company, Milford, Del.
a3-4t
Milford chronicle., 1925-04-24

President Colidge is said to feel
that there is no reason why the
policy of the United States toward
Russna should be changed. The
countries who have changed their
policy by recognizing the soviet do
not seem to be particularly happy
over it.
Milford chronicle., 1925-04-24

Love is the only thing that will
make a man "stand for" a poorly
cooked meal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
u. S. Bread
Popular in Sweden

Stockholm. April 16 "a. P. by mail)
White bread of American wheat
hour Is gaining in popularity In
Sweden, according to ofiicial trade
and crop statistics for 1924 now
available. But at the same time
Sweden's own grain producing ca
pacity is rising, SO that In a pinch
the country could supply its entire
need in breadstuffs. 3. d
While still being supplemented by
wheat from the United States.
Sweden's own wheat production has
also risen during the same periods
from 81 to 63 percent of the total
domestic consumption, and vet the
imports of wheat flour rose from
267,000,000 Kilograms in 1928 to 2se.-
100000 in 1924, so that the popula.
ton not only raises more wheat than
Formerly, but also imports more. At
the same time 1t consumes less Of
the old time dark rye bread which
was once its principal staff of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
RHEUMATISM
WONDERFUL RESULTS

Albany, n. Y, March Is, 1922.
4 centlemen:-- gives me much
assure to send you this unsolicited
p.s,,nonial regarding Buxton's Rheu-
usstic Specific. For years have been
rreat sufferer from Articular Rheu-
'.stisn to such an extent that for al
1' ~ one year | was unable to walk.
4 10 q treated by many doctors, and
= loaa the so-called Cures" at Carls-
], ~, Va and Mt. Clemens, but without re-
ss,,ts Finally, in despair, was per-
S,aaed to try Buxton's Rheumatic
Srscific. | got relief at once. and
Sgtbin two months could walk as
/, Sacd as ever. | am glad to give you
sSss information in the hope that it
NV Va, reach the eyes of some unfortu-
n ms suffering from that awful afflic-
IN called rheumatism.
~ Very truly yours,
C. H. THOMAS.
/. ,,.;ce of Buttons Rheumatic Specific
!, M per bottle. $500 for six bottles
Send for Booklet.
TUE BUXTON RHEUMATIC MEDI-
ZINE CO., Abbot Village, Maine.
,nrsOmay7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Granite City Grange

Granite City Grange had very
interesting meeting this week. State
Horticulturist George Yeaton was
present and gave an extremely inter-
esting Illustrated lecture on boosting
Maine. His remarks were interest
ing and practical and the pictures
which he showed were beautiful.
His hearers gained a new idea of the
beauty and resources of their native
State.
III Four new members We're admitted
Ito the organization and the names of
two others proposed. This society is
one Of the youngest that the city has,
but is also one of the most active.
They are planning to. give, a play in
TIE near future. There was an in
teresting informal discussion at the
close of the lecture and a short So
cial hour. Miss Madeline Wright
was pianist for the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Rescues Schoolnate
From Drowning

Clarence Rich, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Rich of Loudon Hill, rescued
school mate, Clarence Pierce
srandson of Mrs. Ned Vigus. from
browning Tuesday under circum-
stances that call for much praise.
Inc Pierce boy had ventured out on
spring board over the Cascade and
slsh IN. Clarence Rich dived from an
WefhanSing tree, without stopping
20 remove any of his garments. and
managed to get a grip OF the Pierce
10y as he came up for the second
l,lEe and brought him safely to land.
their experience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
HalloweIl con>nandery Entsrtains

ffalloWell CorNnandery Entertalns
Hallowell Commandery, U. o. G.
G, entertained the Gardiner COM
mandery last evening in Society
Hall. A delicious supper consisting
Of cold meats, salads, baked beans,
rolls, coffee, pie, cake and doughnuts
the supper committee were Mrs. Hat
tie Jackson, Mrs. Thomas Peters,
Mrs Pratt, Miss Foster, Mrs. Blan-
chard- Mrs. Dawes and Miss Stevens.
The supper was much enjoyed. An
entertainment followed.
The program given was varied and
unusually good. 1t was under the di-
rection Of Mrs. Thomas Peters. The
various numbers were as follows:
Vocal solo, Anne Vigue; solo dance,
Mr.. Cronin; violin solo, Edwin Max
We'll; vocal solo, Priscilla Golfer;
saxophone solo. Cedric Shepherd;
dance, Mrs. Peters and Mr.. Cronin;
violin solo. Clara Simpson; reading,
Mrs. Graves; piano solo, Doyle vo-
tour; violin solo, Bernard Holbrook;
dance, Mrs. Peters ar1 Mr.. Cronin;
vocal solo, Melvin Herbert Heald.
Doyle Votour was accompanist for
inc various numbers. All were en-
thusiastically applauded. The dance
numbers took particularly well.
The entire entertainment and sup
per were very much enjoyed both by
the local members and the visiting
commandery. The supper was given
because of the fact that Hallowell
LOST to Gardiner in a recent member
snip contest. Hallowell was winner
IN the preceding contest and was en-
lertained by Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
PITTSTON

AoITH-Mrs. Georgia Jones has
slosed her house and gone to Au-
susta for an indefinite time. She will
" greatly missed by her neighbors,
a'so The Kings Daughters, during her
sosence.--Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Kid
yer and family of Kent's Hill. were
recent guests of Mrs. Kidder's father.
9ohn f. Webb and family.-Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

men killed. most of the latter being
natives The French estimate the
Ritfian losses at about 500 killed. 1t
is believed that Abd-El- krim'S pro-
posed march on Fee has received
such a sharp setback that his opera
tons are likely to be slowed up for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
LITCHFIELD
LitchfieId GRANGE

Ihere was a very interesting
meeting of Iitchfield Grange Friday
evening, May 1. Altogether there
were Al in attendance. The first and
second degrees were given two can;
didates.
A corporation meeting was held in
connection with the regular Grange
meeting. The usual business was
transacted. Arrangements were made
Tor a dance to be held at the Grange
hall May 6. Refreshments of coffee
ana cake were served at the close of
the meeting. =
The next regular meeting Of the
Grange will be held May is when
the third and fourth degrees will be
conferred on two candidates. Supper
will be served. 80.
AT the entertainment to be held
at the Grange hall on Friday eve
ning, May g.. Rev. George F. Finnie
OF Lewiston will give an address.
Ihere Will be several other speakers,
also other interesting features. Sup
per will be served. Gilman's orches-
ira will be in attendance. The pro-
ceeds OF this entertainment are to 90
TO the Boost Maine" fund.
CORNER-David Bowie has pur-
800 uoAASo 0hl llSST place anQ
IS having it painted and repaired-
! Edward True has been drawn to
serve on the Jury at the next term
OF Court.-James Libby and family
attended the funeral of George
rogers in West Gardiner Wednes-
DAY afternoon.-The Grange will
give an entertainment and supper at
the Grange Hall Friday evening for
the benefit of the Boost Maine "a -,
palgn.--The bi-monthly conferences
was held at the CONGREGATIONAL
vestry Saturday afternoon with a
good attendance.-Rev. Charles
watkins Is attending the Baptist
conference in Boston this week.
Mr. and Mrs. David Bowie and Miss
Mildred Lane attended the John
mccormack concert in Portland last
week.-Patsy Sullivan of Lewisfon
was calling on friends in the place
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Mrs. Thomas Peters entertained at
! hsr home on Water Street, Tuesday
evening, those who took part in the
m q. G. c. program at Society Hall.
= refreshments were served and a
nleasant time enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Ed. Taylor and son, Herbert, who have
passed the winter in Massachusetts,
are at home for short stay, Mr.. Tay.
Tor Is making preparations to return
with them very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

city hall grounds have been i'm
uroyed by the addition of a neat
sign. aPolice and Health Depart
nents." pointing the way to those
sections of the building. The city
marshal has also placed new flags
IN front of the World War monu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

4 Street commissioner Brann has
I inst completed a new granolithic
sidewalk in front of the Hamilton
coal offices. There is also a new
sidewalk in front of the Standard OIL
Filling Station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

ocean voyages on official business.
The comptroller blue pencilled the
expense accounts of two embassy
attaches. one stationed in London
and one in Rome, each of whom had
entered a $40 item as a steamer
stewards tip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Among those who made the trip to
wateryille Wednesday to witness the
came were Won Weston, Lloyd
poothbv. Alvin Johnson, George
greeley. Albert Brown and Robert
Vickery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Me 96l2oMixlM o,xiwM,wpQpcy
are associated in This National
Educational l2DQI1z2u

MICHIGAN
The Grand Rapids Herald
The Houghton Mining Gazette
MINNESOTA
The Duluth News-Tribune
MISSISSIPPI
The Jackson Daily Clarion-Ledxer
The Natchez Democrat
Tie t;cksburg Herald
MISSOURI
The Springfield Republican
MONTANA -
The Butte Miner
The Helena Independent
The Lewiston Democrat-News
NEW JERSEY
The Paterson Morning Call
The Trenton State Gazette
NEW YORK
The Buffalo Express
The Glens Falls Post-Star
The Gloversville Morning Herald
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
The Schenectady Gazette
The Syracuse Post Standard
NORTH CAROLINA
The Asheville Citizen
The Charlotte Observer
OHIO
AS SluSiIlIsdtl
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Ohio State Journal, Columbus
The Morning Irontonian, Ironton
The. Portsmouth Morning Sun d, ~
The Sandusky Register
PENNSYLVANIA
The Bradford Era - s~-
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The Johnstown Democrat
The Reading Times
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The Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin
SOUTH CAROLINA - -
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SOUTH DAKOTA
The Sioux Falls Press
TENNESSEE
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The Knoxville Journal and Tribune
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal
TEXAS
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The San Antonio Express
Four States Press, Texarkana
The Waco News-Tribune
The Wichita Falls Record-Nevs
VIRGINIA
The Richmond Times Dispatch
WASHINGTON
The Grays Harbor Washingtonian, Ho-
GUAM
The Spokane Spokesman Review
The Walla Walla Union
WEST VIRGINIA
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The Parkersburg News
WISCONSIN
Milwaukee Sentinel .t .
The Sunday Sentinel and Milwaukee
Telegram
WYOMING -
The Casper Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

! Ernest L. Lunt was before record
~ a A. Stafford in the local court
Wednesday morning on charge OF
;ntoxication. He received fine and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Rabat, French Morocco, May
AP)-The French losses in the re-
cent engagements with ADD Ell
krim's forces are given by the au-
thoritieS as four officers and ten
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Benjamin Brooks, who is i'll with
nneufnonia, is reported much i'm
nroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Mrs F. p. Kimball still remains
4 sor;o,,sly i'll at the home of her
Seuphter. Mrs. Valentine Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

family cats and dogs when he vetoed
bill which would have provided
penalties for anyone permitting birds
or animals to fight. The bill pri-
primarily was intended to end the
holding of rodeos.
White Plains, n. Y. May (AP)
-Contendlng that the bequest of Il
dilapidated silk umbrella to a friend
proved that their uncle. the late
Michael Fitzgerald of Yonkers, n.
Y, was unsound of mind when he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

months in Jail and fines of $500 for
conspiracy to smuggle liquor into the
country. They were indicted three
years ago after the seizure of the
British schooner Romance with a
liquor cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
HRLLOWELL

Kenneth Pelkey was recent Wis
;tor in North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Madison, Wis. May Gov. John
j. Blaine came to the defense of
owners of barnyard ROSTERS and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Washington, May 6 (AP)-After a
1oust with Secretary Kellogg, Comp
troller General McCarl has applied
the administrations economy poll
cies 10 tips paid by government en-
ployes and officials when they take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

ALABAMA
The Birmingham Age-Herald
ARIZONA
The Arizona Republican, Phoenix
ARKANSAS
The Little Rock Gazette
CALIFORNIA
The Humboldt Times, Eureka
The Los Angeles Times
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COLORADO
The Rocky Mountain News, Denver
The Durango Democrat
CONNECTICUT
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Washington Herald
FLORIDA
The Daytona Morning Journal
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The Tampa Morning Tribune
GEORGIA
The Atlanta Constitution
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HAWAII
The Honolulu Advertiser
IDAHO
The Idaho Statesman, Boise
ILLINOIS
The Chicago Herald and Examiner
The Decatur Herald
The Peoria Transcript
The Rockford Morning Star
INDIANA
The Anderson Herald
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The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
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KANSAS
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KENTUCKY
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LOUISIANA
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The New Orleans Tmes-Picayune
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MAINE
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MARYLAND
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MASSACHUSETTS
The Springfield Republican
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

front. an hours teaming. distance
from shore. Twenty-Five craft from
New England ports, Joined those
from New York. Twelve more rum
chasers are ready to depart for the
zone OF action from their Staten Is
land base.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Boston, May 6-The United States
circuit court Of appeals today reaf-
hrmed the verdict of the federal dis
trict court by which Joseph Lipsitt
ana israel Hurwitz were given three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

made his will, two of his nieces To-
day filed suit contesting the WILL
The Washington times., 1925-07-10
END LIVES
IN SUICIDE
PACT
Detective and Nurse Found
Shot Through Hearts in
Parked Car
by International News Service.

RI MSON, \. j., July ia sui.
eide pact between a young detective
sergeant and a young nurse. with
whom he was infatuated, was sue
cessfully carried out here carly
today.
The bodies of Detective Henry D.
Walling. twenty-eight and Miss
May Linzmayer, twenty-four, were
discovered this morning in the rear
seat of the officers automobile.
both were shot through the heart
with Walling's service revolver,
which lay at the girls .eet.
Investigation and an autopsy con.
WINGED police the woman had shot
the officer and then herself I'm a
pact. lie was married and the
father of child.
lie had not been living with his
wire Tor some time, according to
the ponce, and was said to have
peen infatuated with the nurse.
Found by Policeman.
The bodies were discovered nv
Motorcycle Policeman Mclaughlin.
According to the police. there were
reports of the firing OF two shots
in the vicinity of Ward avenue
early this morning and McI.aughlin
was sent to investigate. After
some investigation he discovered
the parked car and the bodies.
Walling was the son of Chief of
Police William Walling of Long
Branch, and is said TO have had an
excellent record on the force He
was said to be slated 70 succeed his
father az chief.
The Washington times., 1925-07-10
LOSE I D
C)OPER'S
MARK
Frand Elliott Shows Speed
on New Laurel
Race Track

Americas most daring racing
drivers gathered under blazing
sun at the Washington Speedway
near Laurel today prepared for
the gruelling elimination races
preparatory to the 25O-mile in
augural championship race, to be
conducted tomorrow under aus
pices of the American Automobile
Association.
Their heads and bodies encased
in white, the champions of many
other tracks sent their speedy
machines whirling around the
great wooden bowl today testing
the motors and the track.
Elliott Is Speedy.
Frank Elliott, of Lathrop, Mo,
who ranks among the six leading
drivers OF the year, shot his fast
.Cusenberg up to 126 miles an our
or a mile and an eighth in 80 S.
onds. Elliott was the first man tc
qualify today by attaining this
speed. He was only three -fifthu OF
second lap behind the mark set
Ivy Earl Cooper, who qualified yes
terday with the highest speed thus
Ear reached on the Laurel track.
The racers today showed signs Of
reStiVenesS as the noon hour ar
rived, knowing that three of the:
number must be eliminated before
the day is over.
Peter De PaOlo, winner of tie
Indianapolis classic this year, was
the center OF attraction at the
track today.
Fsc will go to the post tomorrow
as faVorite, Ralph de Palma fill.
ing the role of dark horse" On
the front of DE Paolo's racing car
'wo very small shoes were lashel
securely. They are the driver ;
ba Dy's shoes and serve him az a
Good-luck fetish.
Good Crowd Gathers.
During the early morning. while
large force of workers was still
labor1ng on the stand, persons hold
ing tickets for tomorroWs race
trpOped into the seats, and within
a few hours a goodly section of tina
grand stand was filled. The crowd
was heterogeneous. Rolls Royces
and flivvers followed each other
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
The Washington times., 1925-07-10
THE WEATHER

Official Weather Bureau Report.
ThundershoWers this after
noon and tonight; tomor.
row fair. Temperature yes
terday-Highest, 80; lowest,
70. ...,...
The Washington times., 1925-07-10
D. c. HEADS
REPLY ON
HEA[)LE:Y
Decline to Give Details Of De-
motion in. Letter to Cham
Der of Commerce

There were many good reasons
why Captain Albert j.. Headley
was denoted from inspectorship
and transferred from the traffic
bureau, the District Commits
sioners told the Chamber of Com
merce today in reply to its pro-
test against Headley's reduction
in rank.
"The Commissioners feel" says
a letter to the Chamber, "that
the action taken by them in
making the change was in the
public interest and that it would
have been detrimental to public
interest to have a trial proceed
ing in the matter"
Text of New Letter.
The Commissioners declared that
in the administration of District
Government affairs. 1t Is some
times necessary to take. action
without making public all the facts
considered by them.
The Commissioners letter follows:
I'm reply. I am directed by the
Commissioners of the District of Co.
lumbia to state that it Is their
feeling that they are charged with
the administration and control of
District Government affairs and in
doing so it sometimes becomes
necessary to take action in matters
without making public all the facts
that were considered by them be-
fore taking such action.
To depart from this well-estab-
lished policy and make public all
facts concerning matters presented
to them on which their administra-
tive acts are based would not, in
their opinion, he in the public in
terest
I'm the matter Of the demotion
of Inspector Headley to captain
and his reassignment, the facts and
circumstances of the case were
given more than usual attention.
AS you well know, an Act of
Congress was recently passed with
the object Of improving traffic con-
ditions. and it was the earnest de-
sire of the Commissioners to have
the traffic laws carried out in the
most effective manner, as they felt
Continued on Page ,. Column 81