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MONEY TO LOAN.

eECoND-TRUsT LOANS NEGOTIATED
promptly. small monthly PAYMENTS: rea-
sonable rates. w. T COTHERN. 9l3 New
YORK ave. NV. Natl. 1416. 16s
LOANS AT LOWEST INTEREST RATES ON
y: c. real estate Prompt service. P. j.
WALSHE 1107 Eye st. NV Natl 646S.
QUICK LOANS TO HOME OWNERS ON
1st and md trusts. Low monthly pay
ments; COLONIAL INVESTMENT CO.
429 L st. NV. Dist. $3.50.
MONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATES OF
interest on frSt trust on improved D. C.
property.
JESSE L. HEISKELL. 1115 EYE ST. NV.
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gun-metal paint; sacrifice to first buyer
with $3.50 cash. Mr.. Cronier, Adams 1884
after pm. Wholesale dealer
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CHEVROLET 1885 de luxe trunk sedan
original black finish: Fisher body. all-steei
Top; best buy in town. 1855. Addison
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.
sTUDEBAKER 1928; S39. See Dealer
Flood, 1921 Conn. Clev. 8401.
sTUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator cruising Sc
equipped; radio, low mileage (Owners
name on requestD Butler Bonded. Special
today, S637: Lee D Butler. Inc. 1121 21st
NV. District 1918.
STUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator coupe; attrac-
i've sun metal hnish, airplane-type shock
absorbers. hydraulic brakes, roomy luggage
compartment: priced to sell today at S495
Aad,son Chevrolet, 1887 Irving st. NV
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excellent gray finish; fine, clean upholstery;
all good tires: splendid motor Here is real
value in clean car: S515. &C. c. c. Guar
NV. Natl. 5000. Open evenings and Sun
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CHEVROLET 1895 town sedan; popular p
door with built-in trunk, original black
finish. Fisher body with all-steel top. hy-
draulic brakes; real value at S3ab; terms
to suit your purse. Addison Chevrolet.
1897 Irving st NV
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TRAIlERS FOR SALE.

FACTORY BUILT. Sleep q wired for
radio. electric brakes; $500. 1925 George :
town rd. Bethesda. Nd. Wisconsin 5O4:,.
HOUSE CAR with engine complete, kitchen
cabinet, water, toilet. iceboX, radie. dinette
table and chairs; ready to go. I712 st.
Sc. Line. 1765.
HAVE 81 400 equity in new Broom house
worth $4,000. payments cheaper than rent
located in Alexandria; Will trade for fully
equipped, factory-bui,t trailer. Box l4S-K.
Star,
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PROPOSALS.

COMMISSIONERS, D. c.. WASHINGTON
september 13, 1888. Sealed proposals will
be received in Room 50a District Building
until zoo o'clock pm. September 81, 1888.
ana then publicly opened for construction
OF approximately 500 linear feet of 21"
diameter terra Gotta pipe sewer Apply
Room 421, District Building. for proposals
and specifications
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CHEVROLET 1887 master de luxe town
sedan. with trunk: low mileage S525;
also 1887 touring sedan. with trunk: S4a5.
Both cars are in excellent condition; fully
guaranteed; terms. Barnes Motors. 1923
14th St NV Dec 239O
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GARAGES FOR RENT.

GARAGE IN. THE REAR OF 1916 L ST
NV. Suitable for repair shop or COM
mercial garage. sos. JAMES MORRIS
WOODWARD. realtor. 123 Goth ST NV
STORAGE FOR CARS AND TRUCKS, $3.50
M st NV. West 304O.
REAR 1925 N ST. NW.-4 CARS. KASS
Realty Co., National 66S2.
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AUTOMOBILES Eop GAZE

HOaSVSDt.eS fSN SAI6.
BUICK 1892 series 81 sedan; original An
1sh, good tires. powerful ,overhead-valve
.2lst st. NV District 1918.
BUICK 1894 ,7-passenger limousine: good
black paint; clean upholstery. This car is
priced far below market value for quick
!e;.oi s.le; AS 81 Is s,,1ac +, ss45 Guaranty
Natl $500: Open evenings and Sundays.
BUICK BUYERS, attention-We have in
models in 1895, 1887. 1898. If YOU are lin in
the market for any kind of Buick see our
selection first. We believe we have your
Homer Buick dealer. iii 14th st. NV.
and 1928 18th st. NV.
CADILLAC 1887 5-passenger sedan. model
S5: 6. disc wheels, extra large trunk; spot
less interior; radio; low mileage. Ger
tainly this hne.. distinctive car is unusual
sss saptol ae cadillac Co. SEND duaranty ss X
Natl. 1900. Open evenings and Sundays:
CHEVROLET 1881 coupe; 500; bargain.
422l Conn. Clev. S4O1.
CHEVROLET 1881 two-door sedan, $50.
See oaler, Flood, 1921 Conn. Clev. S401.
CHEVROLET. 1887 touring sedan: large
ouHl-ln trunk: original black Fisher body
VII no-oraft ventilation; hydraulics. motor
smootn @ and quiet spotless inside and out:
mnes separated sI from brand-new; save sub
sT,an.iaiiy at our price. S495; guaranteed.
Iire' s2n " Orme, Buick, 18th and M sts.
NV: DIST sl00. Open evenings.
CHEVROLET 1885 sedan; looks no farther
}torr;,ss }tor loW-priced, economical-to-operate
drait s yentila tion, clean finish and velour
Easy terms. Emerson Ss Orme, Buick, 18th
~"o ~ s1s. NV. Dist. 500. Open ewes.
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OLDSMOBILE 1887 5-passenger 2-door
touring sedan: perfect gray finish; spotIess
interior all good tires; splendid motor.
safsS req vsius Gusrants IN eesa capto nsf
Cadillac Co, 1922 22nd st. NV Natl.
1900. Omen evenings and SUNDAYS
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DODGE 1885 four-door sedan de luxe: 6
CYL, very low miles: former owner Navy
Dept. gentleman; $3.50 See Dealer Flood.
1921 Conn. Clev. S401
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oLDsMoBILE 1897 "6" 2-door sedan,
attractive green finish is Just like new,
clean and shows no wear. perfect motor
S645. Pohanka Service. 1925 Goth st. NV.
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CHRYSLER 1896 Airstream 4-door touring
sedan. black finish: excellent motor, fne
rubber. very clean. car you will be proud
10 own and drive; S525: fully guaranteed.
L. P. Steuart, Inc. 1925 14th st. NV.
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CHRYSLER 931 roadster; today's best buy
for only $685. cream finish. + wheels.
rumble seat, trunk many other extras;
truly, this is one of the best dressed Chrys-
lers in town: a fine buy. H. B. Leary, Jr.,
e. Bros. 1921 14th St NV. Pot. 1900
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CHRYSLER 1887 4-door trunk sedan,
radio, attractive green finish, interior
clean and shows no wear. large built-ln
convince you of the former owners fne
care. A real value at this price. S595.
Pohanka Service. 1126 Goth st. NV. Dist.
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CHRYSLER 1887 convertible coupe;
smooth. efficient 6-cylinder motor: all-steel
holstery: rumble seat. custom radio. Ave
nearly new tires. excellent top: hne me-
chanical order; $685.; hacked by Horner's
famous guarantee Stanley H. Horner Inc, d,
LII 14th and / 500 l4th n "
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CHEVROLET 1897 touring sedan. gray
finish; low mileage, de luxe equipped ex-
cellent mechanically. one owner name on
Butler. Inc f21 2lst NV. District 13lS
CHEVROLET 1885 de luxe touring sedan,
built-in trunk. black Fisher body with no.
draft ventilation; tiptop mechanically, ex-
cellent tires. exceptionally clean and sound
S:f4H; guaranteed. Justine Nicholson,
Hyattsville, Md Greenwood 22O0. Open
evenings
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OLDSMOBILE 1888 IS" 2-door trunk Sc
dan. Owned and driven by prominent
professional man. Original slate-eray An
ish bult-in trunk good tires runs per-
fectly: S195. Pohanka Service, 1l26 goth
ST. NV District DIAL
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CIDSMOBILE 1895 "S'' DIR trunk sedan:
smart lines: unequalled performance at the
price; smart maroon finish; will sacrifice to
move now: see it at once for finer savings.
H. B. Leary. Jr., g. Bros, 1921 14th st.
n Pot 4QOn
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DODGE 1886 touring sedan: excellent
hoating-power engine. hydraulic brakes.
fine rubber. very clean interior: splendid
family car that will give carefree service;
only S495. Stanley H Horner. Inc, I'LL
14th NV and 1929 l4th st NV
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DE SOTO 1886 town sedan. beryl green.
roomy trunk, safety steel body. appears
new: fine floating power engine hydraulic
brakes; efficient. economical; good rubber:
$40; guaranteed. Justine Nicholson,
Hyattsville. Md. Greenwood 200. Open
eVeninaS
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OLDSMOBILE 1885 So 4-door trunk
sedan. Your inspection will convince you
Of the former owners. nne care. Black
finish. fine tires. spotless interior, large
trunk; smooth, powerful motor: S495.
Pohanka Service 1875 goth st. NV.
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OLDsMOBnE 1898 "s" convertible road
ster. Attractive Cherokee red finish. A
fine ear throughout. sporty in appearance
and mechanically will pass the most rigid
examination; S495. Pohanka Service.
1lo6 oQth st Nv District 4l4l
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CHEVROLET 1885 coupe. GOOD rubber and
miles; available October Is. BOX 306-M.
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DODGE 1885 touring sedan: sea-gull gray,
excellent floating-power engine: clean inte-
rior; radio. heater special at S467: Butler
Bonded. Lee D. Butler, Inc, 1l21 21st
ST. NV District 1918
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OLDSMOBILE 1884 IS" sedan: condition
shows care by former owner; all the pep
now: don't miss this bargain. H. q. Leary.
Jr, e. Bros. 1921 14th st. NV. Pot 1900.
OLDSMOBILE 1897 IS" coupe. attractive
gray finish is like new, hne tires. interior
Pohanka Service, 1126 goth st. NV
District ol4l
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DODGE 1885 touring sedan; built-in trunk
black safety steel body appears new. clean
whipcord upholstery, hne foating-po
engine, hydraulic brakes: famed for econ
omy and durability: all excellent tires;
S395: guaranteed: easy terms. Emerson IL
Orme. Buick, 18th and M SITS. NV. Dist
SlNn Omen evenings
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AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE.

FORD 1884 12-ton chassis and cab gooc
motor and general condition: needs tires
$17 Addison Chevrolet, 1437 Irving st
NV. Adams 5411
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DODGE 1892 sedan: brand-new paint Job,
dark blue; heater. economical and full OF
pep; ready to 20 for only S195: can't be
beat. H. B. Leary. Jr, e. Bros, 1921 l4th
st NV Pot 1900
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DODGE 1926 4-door trunk sedan. original
green finish. large built-in trunk fine
tires. perfect motor an attractive car
that will give some one many miles of fine
Pohanka Service. 1926 Goth st. NV.
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OLDSMOBILE 1885 4-door trunk sedan.
tin trunk. fine tires seat covers
thoroughly reconditioned to give many
miles Of service; S425. Pohanka Service,
1928 Goth St NV. District 9l4l.
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AUTO TRUCKS WANTED.

STATION WAGON. preferably "a or g
Chevrolet. Call Walnut 6293-J, betwee
and weekdays
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.
(ContinuAd

CHEVROLET 1888 coupe. good rubber and
in excellent condition.; used approx. 10000
miles: available October Is. BOX 306-M.
Star. 14s
1889 e xh.s Ss
chanical condition. clean interior. excellent
ineton. Maryland or virginia can you beat
nSees MooT CO. aeas ssa s M0tSTs .Ss
CHEVROLET 1887 master de luxe coupe.
black Fisher body without . scratch: one
smooth, efhcient motor; knee action: hy-
guaranteed. Lustine- Nicholson. Hyatts-
vile. Md. Greenwood 1900. Open eve
nings.
CHEVROLET 1887 master de luxe town
sedan: black factory finish and mohair
tor: privately owned and carefully driven
Is 900 miles: knee action. Fisher no-draft
ventilation. hydraulics; appears new and
vile, Md. Greenwood 22OO. Open eve
nngs.
CHEVROLET 1896 master de luxe coupe;
black original finish. spotlessly clean all
very St sood V tres IDEAL Personal ns@s or BUSY.
ness car: S439: guaranteed. Lustine-
Nicholson. Hyattsville. Md. Greenwood
220O. open evenings.
CHEVROLET 1885 COACH black finish, mo-
hair upholstery: economical motor; good
rubber; Look no farther for q low-priced
family car: good for thousands of miles
OF satisfying service; $379. Lustine-
Nicholson. Hyattsville, Md Greenwood
200. Open evenings
CHEVROLET 1894 sedan. black finish; mo-
tor, paint, tires and general condition very
good; well worth 1859. L. P. Steuart, Inc,
1925 l4th st. NV. Decatur $500.
CHEVROLET 1897 town sedan: gray nm
ish. driven very little. one owner, who gave
1t the best of care; new-car appearance
and performance in every detail $495;
fully guaranteed. L. p. Steuart. Inc. 1925
l4th st. NV. Decatur 1890
CHEVROLET 1887 touring sedan. gray
finish; low mileage, de luxe equipped. ex-
cellent mechanically. one owner (name on
reauest: Butler Bonded; $567. Lee D.
butler. Inc. lf21 2lst NV. District 131S.
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PACKARD 1888 2-door trunk sedan: COM
pany car: 1000 miles: new-car guarantee
and service. Jerman-Chapin Motors. Inc.
1927 Georgia ave
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PLYMOUTH 1929 coupe: $50: true value.
See Dealer Flood. 1921 Conn. Clev S4Ol.
PACKARD IS" 1898 trunk sedan. driven
very little by company: new-car guaran-
tee. At big discount, terms. Shep. 5122.
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PLYMOUTH 1895 coupe. radio, a perfect
miles of fine service, black finish. good
tires and 1t runs fine. A real value at
this price. S395. Pohanka Service, 1926
10th st, District 4l41
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OLDSMOBILE 1885 4-door touring sedan:
built-in trunk. knee action. hydraulic
brakes. Fisher no-draft ventilation. smart
gray hnish is clean and the interior un-
worn; tiptop mechanical order, all excel
lent tires; sturdy and economical: S395:
guaranteed: easy terms Emerson e. Orme,
Buick 18th and M Sts. NV. District
SlOO Open evenings
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DODGE 1888 rumble-seat coupe. with
radio: S225; perfect condition throughout;
fully guaranteed; terms Barnes Motors.
100 18th st. NV. Dec 23a0.
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OLDSMOBII.E 1885 2-door sedan; large
rubber: very clean car in every way; re-
duced to S4a5. Stanley H. Horner. Inc.
III 14th st NV. and 1929 14th st. NV.
OLDSMOBILE 1888 sport coupe, original
tan finish is perfect. nne tires. interior
spotless, rumble seat mechanically will
pass any inspection very sporty and
attractive; 1895. Pohanka Service. 1925
Goth st. NV. District 9141.
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PACKARD 1882 7-passenger limousine; &
upholstery all good tires. Here is a real
buy: .S195. C. c. c. Guaranty Capitol
Cadillac Co.. 1922 22nd st. NV. Natl.
12nO nd
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PLYMOUTH 1894 coach. de luxe model;
price reduced to 1899 market: quiet. power
full motor. clean interior, five ane tires.
at our 1899 price of S245 Small down
payment bal. to suit you on easy. money
saving General Motors finance plan.
Owens Motor Co 6303 Ga ave
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PACKARD 1885 four-door sedan 100;
perfect; $376; See Dealer Flood. 1921
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sedan; excellent paint spotless interior;
an good tires, splendid motor. This clean
car is real value at S465. c. C.. C.
Guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co.. 1922 22nd
s.. NV. Natl. $500. Open evenings and
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PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe coupe; low miles:
careful owner; perfect; $495. See Dealer
Flood. 1921 Conn. C1ev. S4O1.
PLYMOUTH 1888 2-door toying sedan.
black finish: excellent floating power en-
gine., flne rubber. very clean, economical
family car: reduced to 1899. l.. P. Steuart.
Inc. 1926 14th ST. NV. Decatur 1900.
PLYMOUTH 1885 touring sedan: original
hnish. clean interior: RADIO excel mechan-
tcally. Owners name on reauest.) S431.
Lee D. Butler. Studebaker distributor. 1121
p st st n ". DiStrict 12l&
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DODGE 1885 convertible coupe, with radio:
S3Ho: This Is really a beautiful car and
will be found in perfect mechanical con-
lI29 4th St NV. Dec. 1890.
FORD 1895 black Tudor sedan; large
trunk. radio: $4,000 miles by Army gem
tleman: perfect: 1915. See Dealer Flood.
1921 Conn. Clev. S4O1.
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FORD 1887 coupe, S5 h.p: original baked
enamel finish. clean mohair upholstery.
efficient. VS. motor, very good tires: ideal
economical to operate: $3.50: guaranteed.
Emerson e. Orme, Buick, 18th and M sts.
NV. Dist 500. Open evenings
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CHEVROLET 1897 town sedan: gray nm
it the best of care; new-car appearance
and performance in every detail $495;
iully guaranteed. L. p. Steuart. Inc. 1925
18th st NV Decatur dSO0
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Proctor
Continued From Page CA

the north side of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., between the Capitol and White
House, there were several acres OF
elegant forest trees" and on the
south side only narrow strip
Perhaps one of the largest areas
Of woodland at that time in the city
was the white oak slashes, which in
a general way are said to have
extended from Seventh to Fifteenth
streets, and some distance north of
New York avenue. Hines locates it
north of the Poor House, part of
which still stands on the north side
of M street, between Sixth and Sew
enth, and tells us it was all in woods,
and also that when 'the Govern
ment commenced building the Navy
Yard Wharf, the timber was nearly
all taken from the white oak slashes
in the northern part of the city. A
large number of citizens who could
handle the ak commenced the work
of telling and hewing trees for that
purpose. a few of whom l still
remember. viz: Mr.. Belt and his
three sons. Joseph. Benjamin and
Ohio; Mr. Joseph Dove and his son
John, and 1 think Thomas Dove.
brother of Joseph. My father, who
was zimmerman. or coarse carpen-
ter, and could handle the broadax
pretty well. and my three older
brothers, John, Henry and Daniel,
joined in the work with the others"
The same author gives us an early
description of Jenkins farm, long
since built up with residences and
business houses, and speaks of the
only road by which the white oak
slashes could then be reached as
"along an old worm fence"
Another grove of trees is recorded
as having stood just to the south
of the Southern Building, at Fiji
teenth and H streets, where for
many years was St. Matthews
Church. Il have gathered hickory
nuts myself" says Mr. Hines. from
some of the trees. but in the course
of a few years the trees were all
cut down, except seven which were
left standing several years longer,
and which were inclosed. These
were known as the Seven Oaks"
and stood a little north of G. and
Thirteenth streets.
THE next cluster covered several
squares little northeast of Franklin
row. The streets were cut directly
through this grove. This clump of
trees was a favorite resort for the
boys-the few that were then here.
1t was beautiful sight, indeed, to
see these trees towering up on each
side of one as he passed through
these woody streets"
All the Mall was then we'll wood
ed, but in a few years it was prac-
tically barren waste and remain
ed in this condition until 1847, when.
on March 26, the Board of Regents
of the Smithsonian Institution, in
anticipation of the laying of the
cornerstone of its building, which
(See PROCTOR, Page C-8)
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ing the nomination, the amiable
young nominee was fully a match
for his interrogators and confirma-
tion of the appointment was delayed
only for few days of conversational
shadow boxing.
Jackson figured in one other page
l" incident during the last IL
months when administration spokes-
men released what was apparently q
trial balloon on his prospects for the
New York governorship. The idea
was poorly timed and not too we'll
executed and Jackson's name was
withdrawn more quietly, but just as
noticeably, than 1t was advanced.
1t is not believed, however, that
this incident or any other has had
any adverse affect on the New York
er's availability for the Cummings
post.
Joe keenan, has comparably Wig
orous character and flawless New
Deal record to support any effort
which may be made to land him at
the top of the Justice Department.
Born in Pawtucket, R. l., the home
city of Tommy Corcoran, Mr..
keenan, received his education at
Brown University and the Harvard
Law School. paths also trod by the
young n-truster.
In 1918 he entered the practice of
law in Ohio and in 1919 he tackled
his first big public job in making
an exhaustive investigation of crime
conditions in the city of Cleveland
Through more than decade of pub
lie and private service in Ohio, Mr..
keenan, established himself as q
progressive Democrat and an able
attorney.
This record bore fruit in 1888,
when he was appointed special as
sistant to the Attorney General with
an assignment to devise means of
breaking Americas gang system.
Largely as the result of his efforts
the Federal criminal laws were
thoroughly overhauled and strength
ened by the 73d Congress in 1884 in
such way as to implement the ef-
forts of the Federal enforcement
agencies.
AS active head of the Criminal
Division Mr.. Keenan, served as chief
trial counsel for the Government in
some of the most important gang
prosecutions. He personally directed
the prosecution of Harvey Bailey,
Albert Bates and George Kelly, to-
gether with Kathryn Kelly and the
Shannons, in the kidnapping Of
Charles Urschel. He participated
also in the prosecution of the no
torious Touhey gang, Karpis, Barker
and other public enemies.
Mr.. Keenan's interest in the
handling of the criminal problem
is not confined entirely to attempt
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tensive travel led to many political
contact which may figure from time
to time in the public career Of Col.
johnson. A Democrat throughout,
the Colonel has been sort of a one
man reception committee for any
prominent Democratic visitors to
West Virginia.
Since taking over his War De-
partment post in June, 1887, Col.
johnson has shown no slackening In
his willingness to sandwich crowded
speaking trips between spells of
hard work in Washington.
BY coincidence, another Col.
johnson stands at the right hand
of yet another cabinet officer about
whom retirement rumors have been
numerous. This one, Col j. Monroe
johnson, is Assistant Secretary of
Commerce, the department now
headed by Daniel Calhoun Roper.
A South Carolinian by birth and
an engineer by profession, Monroe
johnson has background of dis
tinguished World War service and
of honors in the field of science
and engineering. Like the other
Col. Johnson. he was one of the
original members of the American
Legion and was dean of its Ma
tional Executive Committee at the
time of his appointment as Assistant
Secretary of Commerce in June. 1885,
In the three years of his service
in the department, Col. johnson has
given particular attention to the
bureaus dealing with marine trans
portation and the Bureau of Stand
ards.
A New Dealer in a philosophical
sort of way. Monroe johnson above
all has a homespun faith in de-
mocracy as opposed to other forms
of government, at least in their ap-
plication to the American people.
1T is not our responsibility to pre-
scribe the forms of government best
suited to other people," he declares,
but experience has taught that
democracy is best for us. We have
by far the most sensible and salts
flying solution. Here, cooperation
between the people and their Gov
eminent is easy. candid, richly fruit
fui, for one great underlying reason
in America the people actually are
the Government"
Personal friend of long standing
Of Secretary Roper, Col. johnson
probably is only an outside choice
to succeed the Secretary in event
of the latter's retirement, but his
service to his department compares
well with that rendered their re-
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of Presidents Cabinet Are Held by Oddly Assorted Group
Have Changed Frequently,
Beginning With Mr.. Woodring's
Elevation to Secretary

johnson turned much of his political
talent to organization efforts and
subsequent activities of the Amer
ican Legion. This connection led in
1882 to his election as national
commander Of the veterans organ
ization. and during the II months
of his incumbency he travelled an
estimated 100000 miles on Legion
business. Needless to say, this in
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Furthermore, he defends them as
conservative reforms"
They are milestones on the per-
manent road to make better the
American way of life. The Govern
ment has tried and is trying to
preserve the Democratic capitalistic
system in the face of all kinds Of
organized criticism against its de-
fects.
ut is trying to make leaders Of
American business realize that they
must not only be ingenious to make
a profit for themselves, but they
must also be doubly ingenious to
make our system profitable for the