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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
HOPE FOR KLINE
Friends Still Think Missing
Man Alive and Safe

stm declaring their faith In the
theory that J. II. Kline. former
Alaska agent OF the Pacific Steam.
ship Co. missing since last Tuesday
morning, is alive and safe despite
the fact that he made threats Of
ending Il ALL" his wife and friends
are patiently awaiting word Of him.
But the fourth day since the man
dropped from sight with his Chev'
Iulet coupe, license No. i32975. has
dawned with no further shred OF
Information rs TO his whereabouts.
He was last seen driving thru
Olympia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
Men Plead Innocent
to Bookmaking Count

John Clancy. Hughle Smith and
dutch" Schultz late Friday pleaded
not guilty 10 bookmaking charges.
The informations were filed against
them in superior court after deputy
sheriffs ralded their rooms at the
Regina hotel several weeks ago and
seized an outfit alleged to have been
used for wagers on horse races.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
Oregon Man Winner
of Oratory Contest

NofthWeSt oratOrcal c0ntcst en-.
tries competed IN Philosophy hall
NJ tho State university here Fri.
day night. Benoit McCronkey. Of
the Unlyersity OF Oregon. took the
500 cash prize founded BY L. l..
Blaine.
Donald Potter. representing the
Warrington university. and J. l..
Simmons OF the University 0. Idaho.
ofso erake
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
A Beautiful Woman Is Always
a Well Woman

Tacoma, Wash.--'When one OF my
daughters was developing into WON.
anhood she was nervous and In n
run down state OF health. DR..
Pierce's Favoritc Prescription reg
ulated her system and proved an ex.
cellent tonic and ncrvIne. / think
tho Favorite Prescription Is a splcn.
did remedy for womanly ailments
and can be depended upon. am
always glad 10 speak good word for
u because n is 80 reliable. Mrs.
Martha G. Wilton, 1859 Il. jay Sc.
You will soos be well II you start
10 take Favorltc Prescription, in
tablets or liquid. All druggists.
Write Dr. Pierce, President 1nvallds'
Hotel, in Buffalo. n. ". for free
medical advice. Send 10c for trial
pkg. OF the Prescription tablets
advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
Elks Hold Mystery"
Orient Show Tonight

Seattle Elks will frolic AT their
mysterious open house" Saturday
night. In the clubrooms. Fourth ave.
and Spring st. A dinner dance. fol.
lowed BY Chinese bazaar and orieu.
tai style show. will be featured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
Condor Sworn In as
Judge in Phone Suit

Dean John T. Condor OF tho Uni.
verslty law school was sworn in
in federal court Friday afternoon
az special master in chancery, .Ho
will hear testimony in the next tel.
ephone rate case OF tho Pacific Tel.
ephone & Telegraph and tho Homo
Telephone q Telegraph companies
against the state department OF
public works.
Condon'B findings will be turned
over after the hearing June TO
the three Judge court, District
Judges Neteror and Webster and
Circuit Judge Rudkln.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
Scandinavian Fest
at University Hall

A program OF Scandinavian songs.
folk dances and music will be staged
in Mcany hall Monday evening as
part OF the annual May festival
OF scandinavian students and fac
uIty OF tho University OF Washing
ton. Prof Il. ]. Vickner is in
charge OF the celebration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23

accompanied by
some very unpleas-
ant symptoms and
with pains in my
back, sides and
legs. Since taking
a treatment OF
Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound / am
better in every
way, and the I'M
pleasant symp-
fornu h,ra dtSaD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
BOND FRAUD
eranre. nNr narr
STARTS ON PAGE /


they wanted. but could not crack
H."
Thc action OF Mayor Brown In urR-
ING tho city council 10 sell the last
81, 200. 600 ISSUE Of skagit bonds 10
X. NJ Grant & Co. n, price o.
ls5. 900 leas than was offered by an
other bonding firm. was recalled by
Councilman Nichols Monday. This
action came In tho form Of teio.
srnm 10 the council from the mayor.
who was ia New York city.
Later the mayor appeared before
tho council and urgei settlement Of
tho storrle claim for $4,000, az the
conclusion Of tho work. The council
finally settled Il for $4,000. Nichols
said.
Tho final settlement with tho con.
tractors did not polude any sum for
tho adj, tunnel. or tho drilling ma.
chlncry. Comptroller Harry w. Car.
roll pointed out Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
O. A. II. MEMORIAL nay

Church Observance of Memorial
day viii be held Sunday morning nj
The First Presbyterian church by the
q. a. IL, and affiliated organization
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23

peared. Your medicine is wonderful
for nervous, rundown women. -
Mrs. L.o. DAsHEg, RID. 4, Box II,
Xaldosta, Georgia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
NhuFFEEItFHIHUII
z SICK WOMEN
REGAIN HEALTH
Through the use of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound. Read their Letters

valdosta, Georgia. Twas troubled
with a very severe female weakness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
HAD NO CONNECTION WITH
THREE BOND HOUSES

AS far as any connection with the
law firm OF Preston. Thorgrimson &
Turner. or the bond houses OF X. NJ.
Grant company, OF New York; Car.
stems & Earles and, John Il. Price
company. OF Seattle, arc concerned.
never had any. | do know that
those firms have always been the
low bidders and have bought, |
should say, at least 90 per cent of
all of the revenue bonds ever issued
by the city OF Seattle, Many Of
them were bought by these firms Mt
n tlmo when there were no other
bidders.
have read the newspaper articles
carefully regarding the complaint
and II appears to be to be n contro.
vorsy between the contractors on the
part OF the SknRlt job and the bond
house of II. NJ Grant & Co, of New
York. tho contractors claiming that
they lost money on tho Job and thorc.
fore cannot pay tho bond house their
share OF tho profits. and the bond
house claiming toat they are entitled
TO their pay, whether or not tho
profit was made. | do not believe
' the lawsuit Is of any particular In.
torcst to the city Of Seattle. know
" ~ of NO Interest 10 me.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23

AN INVESTIGATION OF Council.
n man Ralph Nichols relations
with tho Seattle & Rainier Valley
Railway Co. and tho proposed deal
by which the city offers tho com.
pany $1,000, 900 for is nnc. was asked
by Mayor Brown Ia a letter flcd
late Friday with the city council.
Brown suggested that tho facts
and circumstances are such that
Nichols should be dcharred from all
further negotiations with tho com.
pany. as well as from service on
council committees and other council
activities calling for dislntercs,ed,
honest ana fair consideration OF pub
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
CHARGES NICHOLS on
COMPANY BOOKS

Browns charges include the FOL.
lowing:
That "Mr Nichols is carried on
the books OF tho Seattle & Rainier
Valley Railway Co. as us debtor. FOR
N,.oo-an Indebtedness that he is
anxious 20 wipe out by some other
means than the bankruptcy route"
That after the people OF the en-.
tire city In 1919 voted bond issue
% 100000 20 relieve tho Rainier
Valley transportation system. Ralph
ID, Nichols. acting as agent for err.
tain interests, appeared In vigorous
protest against the suggested acauisl.
ton Of the railway properties"
That ''in the year preceding his
election 10 tho council, Nichols mp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
BELIEVES CHARGES
ARE SpITENyORk

Tho itom OF Sia9. 900 for these
two claims was approved by the
city council and the board OF public
works." Carroll said Saturday. This
office discovered that there was no
provision in the contract for pay.
mcnt Of tho claim and asked the
corporation counsel for nm opinion.
Mr.. kennedy found tho ordinance
authorizing payment was Illegal.
null and void"
Councilman Il. l.. Blaine. sa,ur.
dry. said that hc believes tho
charges Of s,orrio & Co. lcyclcd at
Engineer uhdcn. are merely spite
work in an attempt TO get back
at Uhdcn because he was 30 severe
with thom while they were building
tho Gorge tunnel.
Everybody knew the bonds sold
for this skagit work were discounted
by the contractors in bids on tho
lob" Blaine said. whether tho
discount amounted to II per cent
or what tho figure WINS, ! am unable
to say.
a statement by c. y. Fitzgerald
denies amy connection With tho al
legged combine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-23
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
STATEMENT
STARTS ON PAGE

was constructed within his estl.
mates. In my Judgment, II no had
any particular falling. II was in be.
ing too jealous OF the interests of
the city and too hard on tho con.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-01

should be remembered that the BIG be dscon
tnued Saturday night October H. and close the
1T is IMPERATIVE FOR CANDIDATES TO WORK EVERY
REMAINING DAY IF THEY WISH TO WIN.
There a few candidates whose appear
IN the published list of standings who apparently been
taking active part in the for several days. Therefore
accordance with the rules of this competition all candidate
fail to make cash each week will be dropped from
list
The candidates who fool themselves into believing
will be plenty omt later to make showing the the
ones who will be badly disappointed when the Recorders
grand prize distribution closed of NOW NEVER
This is final and fair warning.
The most determined efforts the big for the beautiful
motor cars and the other valuable that be
awarded In the esRecords campaign launched
Huge waves of determination gripping the aspants the
cg prizes and votes increasing volume and pouring into
the election department
Enthusiasm of the candidates has spread their friends
acquaintance In sections of the city and Sumter
county great amount of neighborhod pride" being
and great effort being made have biggest of
prizes won by the favorie of each community.
NEW DETERMINATION SHOWN
Many candidates who call election headquarters are e-
pressing determination forth their best efforts during
this important period Letters from candidates District No.
and their friends filled with the enthusiasm
believe that the remainder of the will spirited
and exceedingly close.
Four week and this interesting election to
and the most stupendous list of prizes every conceived by any
Americas newspaper will be distributed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-01
Extra, Added Gold Offer = New and Old Can
didates Real Opportunity to Profit During
Next Ten Days

Candidates new-old-prospective. Here is oppor-
unity that afford miss Really double opportui
W these next few days to pile up tremendous the
big $4,000 Gift Distribution and win the 5000 EXTRA CASH
PRIZE. This Extra Award will be business from
today Wednesday, September 3Ot Wednesday, 21s
elusive and will the candidate the entire field who
produces the largest number of points subscriptions secured
The cash will be awarded ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st
Fl days that make worth to $40 day extra besides
enhancing your already good vote in the finals
LET'S co!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-01
EVERYONE STARTS ON ANEQUAL BASIS ON THIS SPECIAL
EXTRA OFFER OF $4,000 IN CASH!

AHandda acah
September land enesdy,O dber count md An
whoenerd rngt days nequ lppot hp
gaspdlp ~ those inter- have beer
willy esucha tWofd ppMtun of lpngy yourself dy tim
enndr
cmpig dqt
Is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-01

Regular $4,000 list will be credited usual all subscriptions
of hH d from
nd " doba yh double
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-01
BATTLE OF VOTES NOW ON IN FULL BLAST!

Great Interest Manifest AS Friends Lend Hand
To Favorites in Prize Event; Votes in Increas-
ing Numbers Pour Into Election Headquarters
AS Enthusiasm Grows; Get Vote Lead This
Period.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-01
DISTRICT NO.
DISTRICT NO.

District No. will include all participants who reside in Sumter
adjoining countless of city.
of the automobiles and prizes there
candidates will be awarded in this district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-01


1st at 9ocl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
SLIGHT FALLS
OFTEN ARE
National Safety Council
Warns Against Careless
ness With Ladders

Standing on chairs ESPECIALLY
rockers). fran boxes, crates, barrels
and insecure stepladders is respon'
sible for many falls, says the Ma
tional Safety Council in q bulletin
just made public.
An upturned barrel makes a pre-
carious stepladder as frequently
there Is nothing to hold the head
from being forced inward. Project
ing nails on the inside may inflict
bad scratches and worse. Fragile
crates, boxes and chairs without
solid seats should be avoided.
Serious and even fatal injuries
have resulted from falling only two
or three feet and the hazard Is
especially great for elderly persons
whose bones are brittle and nerves
less able to stand sudden shock.
Many stepladders are of faulty
design or poor construction. 1t Will
pay to buy a good ladder and keep
it in first class condition.
Any machine, whether motor
driven or not. presents hazards
when not properly constructed and
handled. Too great care cannot be
sible protection has been provided.
exercised when purchasing mechan-
ical equipment to see that all pos
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07

Of the traffic manager, office Of per-
sonnet and fiscal inspection, and
office Of the chief clerk Of the do
partnent.
Radio has become m almost In.
dispensibIe asset to the farmer, &C
cordlng to the report. A survey
made by county agents showed $751;
900 radio sets on farms. an average
Of 2O4 per county. This 10 O 800
per cent increase since 1923.
The Government broadcasting
Rervcie has bean the big motive for
this growth. Weather forecasts Of
great value to the farmer are avail.
able by radio every day to moro
than halt O million farms In the
country, It 10 estimated.
Eradication Of the foot and mouth
disease during the past fiscal year
Is pointed out as an outstanding
feature Of the departments work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
COOLIDGE WILL
TELLFARN
POLICY
President Nears Chicago for
Speech, as Congress
Opens Here
By GEORGE e. DURNO
international News Service

ABOARD THE PRESIDENTIAL
TRAIN ENROUTE TO CHICAGO
Dec. 7.-Leavipg Congress to its
own resources President Coolidge
was drawing near to Chicago early
today, where, shortly before noon,
he will outline the Administration &
AGRICULTURAL program to the sew.
enth annual convention OF the
American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton.
special made q brief stop at Wal.
kerton, Ind. 1t is due to reacn
Chicago at o'clock.
Last December Mr.. Coolidge
journeyed west to address the
International livestock exposition,
and he made the trip In an olol'
nary Pullman. This trip, however,
is being made in what amounts
to q special train, the first sec.
ton of the Capitol limited. with
no other passengers aboard than
the immediate party.
Today's speech probably Will be
the last that Mr.. Coolidge win
make outside of Washington in
some time. The stay in Chicago
win be short. Only five hours
have been allotted for the purpose
of the speech and the luncheon
In addition to Mrs. Coolidge, the
official party includes Everett
Sanders, secretary to the Presi,
dent; Colonel S. A. Cheney, and
CAPTAIN Adolpus Andrews, nat;i-
tary and naval aide respectively.
Major J. r. Coupal, Presidential
physician, and the usual secret
service operatives and newspaper
men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
D. C.Engineer Reports
on Water Project
Maj. J. A. o'connor Outlines
Work Completed During
Past Year

The central feature Of the report
Of Major J. A. O'Connor, corps OF
engineers, U. 8. A., and engineer
for the Distrist Of Columbia. Is the
recital Of the work done for IN.
creasing the water supply Of the
city.
The project includes q new intake
gate chamber above the present In
take ct Great Falls, q new aqueducl
nearly parallel to the old one, a
sand filtration plant. and two
storage reservoirs. The new add.
tional water-supply works are to
be used for purifying and supplying
water to all the high areas within
the District where pumping il re.
quired to lift the water to the re-
quired elevation.
Work in Progress
The total cost Of the project a
estimated at $S,73S.OOO. The conduit
work is virtually completed, the
filtration plant IL more than so per
cent in its completed stage, ard
the first and second high reservoirs
are about 20 per cent finished.
For the coming fiscal year, Major
OConnor says that the sum OF ST.
627. 900 can be profitably expended,
chiefly In this manner: 1855, 500 for
the filtration plant, $22S, 900 for the
second and third high pipe lines,
and $174,OOO for the power plant.
Up to last July, $3.50, ga already
had been expended on the water
supply project, and Congress had
appropriated e7,225,1OO. thus leav-
ing large balance available. This
balance has been largely absorbed,
however, In continuing contracts
It 10 estimated that an additional
appropriation Of $1,94S.9OO viii be
required for the completion Of the
1921 for Coming Year
Major O'COnnor proposed to spend
$1S2,21O for the Washington aque-
duct during the coming fiscal year.
This sum is to be expended on the
operation and maintenance Of the
Washington aqueduct and it's &C.
cessories, such as the Mcmillan
park reservoir. etc.
For the reclamation Of the Ana
costa flats, Major O'Connor pro-
poses to spend $208, O92 out OF avail
able funds In the coming fiscal
year. This includes $50 900 for the
construction Of masonry sea-wall,
further purchases Of land, and the
construction Of q derrick boat nee.
essary in the reclamation work.
In addition to this, he will ask,
for the coming fiscal year, an ap-
preparation Of $368,000 from Con-
gress. This sum Is to be expended
on sea-wall foundations, a masonry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
N|ATCHNAN, II,
D|ESOF AUTO
INJURIES
Driver Held for Coroner's Jury.
Another Man Near
Death

Another death was added to
Washington traffic fatalities today
when Henry Page, seventy-seven
years old. a Waterman of 1919 /
street northeast, died at Galingef
Hospital as a result Of injuries re.
ceived last Thursday when he was
run down by an automobile at
Twenty.sixth street and PennSyl-
vania avenue northwest.
Roscoe Alley. thirty-one, 1925 F
street northwest, driver Of the ma.
chine, was arrested after the acct.
dent, charged with reckless driving.
He was released later when his
case was continued In court, but
was rearrested yesterday and held
pending action Of the coroner's jury
which will hold an inquest today.
Although fatally injured . charge
Of carrying q re- oliver was placed
against Page. While as q watch
man he was privileged to carry .
revolver, police said he had no
right to carry II when off duty.
william Wyatt. sixty.twO. 142b
Thirty Fifth street northwest. who
was the victim. OF q ''hit-and-run"
driver the same night as Page, 10
in a critical condition at George
town Hospital. He has been I'M
conscious four days and little hope
is held for his recovery.
Two persons were seriously
injured yesterday In automobile
accidents. Mrs. Rilla Williamson,
seventy, 1884 Fourth street north
east, was struck by an automobile
at sixth street and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. She received
aavaro sounds ~, the head The
machine an driven by Clyde b..
Canaday, nineteen. 1444 3 street
southeast. She was treated at
Casualty Hospital
Run down by an automobile oper-
ated by Grafton e. Baird, 1881
D street northeast, frederick Mercer,
cOlored, fifty. received broken leg
and other injuries. He was taken
to Casualty Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
JARD|NE FINDS
TURNOVER IS
: LOWER
Department Of Agriculture
Has 1900 Employees
in District

The turnover in employment IN
che Department Of Agriculture foE
ahe fiscal year 1928, according ia
figures in Secretary Of Agriculture
Jardine's annual report, made public
today was 11.4s per cent, 2.32 per
cent less than for the fiscal year
preceding.
The last census OF department en-
ployes, made June 80, showed the
department had approximately
$1,000 employees, Of whom $500 were
located in Washington.
The application OF the salary
classification act, according to the
oocretary's report, has brought about
Q material Improvement in the an.
ployment situation. Some Inequali.
ties still remain, however, which
cannot be adjusted until funds ara
available.
The morale. according to this re-
port, has been greatly bettared hy
the policy Of filling vacancies by ad.
vancement from within the ranks.
The report deplores the poor hOus-
Ing OF the department. More than
30rCy buildings widely scattered
about the city are occupied by de-
partmenta1 activities. Secretary Jar
dine Is now considering report OF
q committee headed by Assistant
Secretary r. w. Dunlap, recon-.
mending construction of @ central
building connecting the two wings
erected In 1908 and the erection OF
q large structure upon Government
land at the north end of the depart
Hnent's reservation.
Efficiency Gained
Reorganization OF the central bust.
ness administration of the depart
9nent has resulted in increased eff.
cheney and economy. Nine offices
which formerly reported directly to
the secretary have beer. consolidated
into one organization, designated as
the office OF personnel and business
administration. The offices consoli.
dated were the office Of personnel.
the division Of accounts and dis.
bursements, office of accounts serv-
ing units under the office OF the Sec
rotary, salary classification office.
office of budget and finance, di.
vision OF purchases and sales, office
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
Half U. s. Hears WEAF

Forty three per cent OF the cou:1.
try'a population. It Is estimated. Ia
within reach Of the radio:cast ting
station WEAF, New York city,
and the eleven other stations con.
nected to WEAF by land lines"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
13-MILE TUNNEL BORED
TO DISTRIBUTE CURRENT

To provide water-power produced
electricity for Southern California
the Florence Lake tunnel Is now
being bored.
This tunnel is fifteen feet square
and thirteen miles long. Work Is
progressing night and day, and to
feed the workmen lunch is served
on flat cars rugged up as simple
dining cars. These are electrically
lighted and are hauled through the
tunnel by an electric locomotive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
BIG ITALIAN CITIES b
CONNECTED BY CABLE

Milan, Turin. and Genoa, the
three most important industrial
cities Of Italy, are now connectod
by an underground telephone cabls
which Is the first step In providing
uninterrupted telephone connection
between the important cities Of the
country.
The opening OF this new tele-
nhona cable was marked by cere-
monies. Premier MussOlini made
the first official call over the new
cable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-07
ROBBED AND STRIPPED,
He WALKS MILES NAKED

SALISBURY, Md, Dec. IA
posse is searching the outskirts o
town today for three bandits VIII
held 10 and robbed Jesse Campbell
travelling salesman. Of -. afte
stripping him of his clothes to pre-
vent him from following them.
The bandits overlooked $500 con
realed under the seat Of CamDbells
car. The victim had to walk three
miles unc'ad in a driving rain be
fore he could obtain clothing.