Evening Star Newspaper, July 20, 1921, Page 17

- DAVES ESTWATES STISEBSAING Amount Includes $22,822,- 133 for Postponed Build- ing Operations. SURVEY IS USED AS BASIS ' Work Will Be Begun on New Bud- get Burean at Once, He Amnounces. Of the approximately $4.000,000,000 available for the current fiscal year. Director of the Budget Dawes, in a letter to the President, estimates a saving of $112,512,628 from possible economies in the various government establishments. About $22,822.113 for bullding and construction work is in- cluded in Gen. Dawes' estimated Sav- ing. This sum would be postponed for future expenditure. The estimate is based on a survey ot possible economieés undertaken by Gen. Dawes as budget director sev- eral weeks ago, after calling a meet- ing of department heads and bureau chiefs, at which they were directed to reduce expenditures wherever possi- ble and adopt a policy of economy and efficienc. “Whatever may be the relation of total expenditure to total revenues at the end of the current year." Director Dawes said in his letter, which for various reasons, including possible new legislation, the operations of the Shipping Board, the Railroad Admin- istration and fluctuation in current re- ceipts of the Post Office Department, cannot be predicated at this time, the above amount is that much of a con- tribution to a more favorable relation. " Praises Fine Response. “This fine response to your request from the heads of departments and independent organizations and bureau chiefs, incidental to your assumption of responsibility as the business head of governmental administration, in- fors the existence in their minds of three principles involving improve- ment in governmental business which should not be overlooked.” “First. that the business organiza- tion of government hereafter assumes that the minimum amount of money to be expended in any fiscal year is not. of necessity, the sum appro- priated in advance by Congress, but the smallest amount upon which the business of the government can be efficiently administered under the program outlined by Congress. “Second. that the minds of the busi- ness administrators of government have been diverted from a too easy reliance upon the custom of deficiency appropriations. “Third, that where Congress has di- rected the expenditure of certain sums for specific purposes, an execu- tive pressure will now be exerted for more efficient and economical admin- istration, in order to producc greater results from the given expenditure, and also, wherever possible, to com- plete the given project for a less amount than the total appropriated for the purpose.” Lists Estimated Savings. Estimated savings of the more im- portant departments were listed by Director Dawes as follow: State Department Treasury Department . War Risk Bureau War Department Navy Department . Interior Department . Department of Agriculture Post Office Department. Postal Service .. Department of € Department of Labor. 10,860 Department of Justice. 94,300 Completion of the economy esti- mates by the government organiza- tions within three weeks was regard- ed by Director Dawes as evidence of inareased efficiency. Work would be begun at once by the budget bureau, he added. on the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923, using the new estimates of necessary expendi- tures as a basls. _— Practically all the radium bought and sold In the United States passes through the hands of the bureau of stendard ~N . . e B = AT Present Models will Be Continued POLICE INTERESTED IN USE OF TEAR GAS TO FIGHT CRIMINALS Maj. Harry L. Gessford, superin- tendent of police, and police offi- clals throughout the country are displaying a deep interest in ex- periments that the Philadelphia police are conducting for the pur- pose of determing if lachrymatory or tear gas may be successfully used in subduing criminals. Maj. Stephen de la- Noy, chemical warfare division of the United States Army, inventor of the gas, told Superintendant of Police Mills and 200 members of his command, engaged in conducting an experi- ment, that the gas is not danger- ous, but is merely a tear-produc- ing, choking, neuseating gas. He advised the police not to swallow too much of it. The experiment conducted at Point Breeze, near Philadelphia, yesterday drove back weeping D licemen on three successive occa- sions, Maj. Gessford said he would make inquiries into the use of the gas and weuld recommend its adoption here if the Philadelphia experiments prove successful. He said he favored the adoption of any measure calculated to increat the efficiency of the force. ALLEGED WIFE DESERTER’ AGAIN ATTACKED BY MOB xas Plumber Receives Coat of Tar and Feathers and Forced to Submit to Operation. By the Associated Press. SHREVEPORT, La., July 20.—J. W. McKnight, Nacodoches, Tex., plumber, [wlm was beaten by masked men at Timpson. Saturday night, was taken from deputy sheriffs between Tenaha and Center, Tex, last night by un- identified men, tarred and feathered and forced to submit to a surgical op- eration, according to information re- ceived here today. The authorities at Center this morn- ing had no information as to Mc- Knight's whereabouts, and no clue as to the identity of the men who dealt with him. worn' no masks, and they are declared to have been traveling by automobile. McKnight, according to reports to the Shelby county authorities, de- serted his wife and small children some time ago, and his alleged mis- | conduct is mentioned as being re- I sponsible for indignation developing against him in Shelby county His wife and children are reported in Jacksonville, Tex. Man of 30 Also Tarred. LUFKIN, Tex., July 20.—Ben Riley, about thirty years old, was seizel here last night by masked men. given a coat of tar and feathers and re- leased from an automobile on a prom- inent corner as theater patrons were passing. Riley ran through the bus- iness streets to his automobile and left hurriedly for his home at Dibell. —_— JEWS GET FRENCH HONOR. Welfare Board Receives Medal for Services During War. The Jewish Welfare Board has been awarded the medal of French grati- tude of the first class by the govern- ment of France, in appreciation of its services during the war, according to announcement of Justice Irving Leh- man, president of the board, in New York city today. Notification of the award was re- ceived from Ambassador Jusserand. The bestowal is made as a result of a Gecree of the French republic, made effective June 28. During the war and after the sign- ing of the armistice. the Jewish Wel- fare Board carried on recreational, religious and social welfare activities withwthe A. E. F. NAMES DRY LAW DIRECTORS. Appointments of federal prohibi- tion direction were announced by Com- missioner Blair as follows: Cornecticut: Harry E. MacKenzle, of Bethal, succeeding Julius C. Stram. lau, headquarters Hartford, and West Virginia: Charles H. Ahrens, Wheel- ing. succeeding Charles Lively, head- Quarters Parkersbur; “Talk of the Town” TRAIL KIDNAPERS OF BUSINESS MAN Western Pennsylvania Hunt Made for T. D. Randolph and Reward Offered. By the Associated Press, Some of them are reported to have! ‘administration of the territories of SHARON, Pa., July 20.—Authorities of western Pennsylvania today were searching for Thomas D. Randolph, business man of Sharon, alleged 2> have been abducted Monday and held for $50,000 ransom by kidnapers. Randolgh Is sald to_have asked his wife and“father, E Randolph of Sharon, to obtain the ransom in a note addressed to his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Fogel, Sharon. Police said today that Randolph, accompanied by a man and a woman, C., WEDNESDAY, LASKER ON BRIDGE OF THE LEVIATHAN, THE SHIPPING had left Franklin after he had called his wife on telephone this morning and sald that he was going to Erie, Pa., where he would board a steamey for Cleveland. Randolph was to pass through Oil City and Erie in the au- tomobile, but at daylight this morn- ing ‘the car had not been seen. Mrs. Randolph denied today that she had spoken to her husband from Franklin, or that Oil City and Erie police had been warned that her hus- band was at large. A reward of $5,000 has been offered by Randolph’s father for the safe re- turn of his son. The reward, Mr. Randolph said, would be paid to “any local person who brings my boy home safely and causes the apprehension of his abductors. Not a cent, Mr. Randolph declared. would be paid to the kidnapers. The father stated that he had ignored the instructions received in a letter from the kidnapers telling him to go to Pittsburgh to obtain the money demanded, and if he was Suc- cesstul to have-his home lighted up. bl Tt e MECHANICS FILE SUIT. Ask Injunction to Bar John L. Burnett Council. Suit for injunction was filed today in the District Supreme Court by the State Council of the District of Columbia, Junior Order American Mechanics, against the John L. Burnett Council, No. 4, J. U. O. A. M, to prevent the defendants from exercising the functions of a subordinate council. Through At- torneys Jeffords and Dutton the plaintift tells the court it was Incorporated Janu- ary 15, 1900, and is the supreme head of the order in Washington. At a later date, it is charged, the de- fendants sought and secured a charter subordinate council from the benn. | vania State Council, ignoring the right of the plaintiffs to issue all such char- ters for the District of Columbia. The plaintift tells the court it is willing to| grant a charter to the defendant on ap- plication. ASKS NEW HAITI INQUIRY. McCormick Proposes Committee of Three Senators. A committee of three senators, to be appointed by the Vice President, | would be authorized and instructed to inquire into the occupation and the republic of Haiti and of the Deminican republic by the forces of the United States, under a resolution introduced in the Senate by Senator McCormick of Illinois. The resolution was referred to the committee controlling the contingent expenses of the Senate. CONSULS AT WHITE HOUSE Meet Pun:ldant Before Departure for Foreign Posts. Nineteen newly appointed consuls, vice consuls and consular assistants were presented to President Harding at the White House by Consul Gen- eral N. P. Stewart, preparatory to thelr departure for foreign posts, where they will look after the com- mercial _interests of the United States. The President spoke a few words of encouragement to each man and showed an interest in the work they are to undertake. Hoboken, N. J., pler for two Ye commander of the steamship Olymp! Shipping Board officinlx on a tour of inspection of the giant liner. said it would be decided wi a m Levinthan, the upkeep of which conts BATHTUB CAUSES SUIT. Mrs, Oden Acts Against Landlord and D. C. Commissioners. Mrs. A. C. Oden, tenant of 932 C street southwest, has filed suit for injunction in the District Supreme Court against her landlord, Elias Gilman, and the District Commission- ers. Justice Hoehling has issled a rule against the landlord to show cause why he should not be prevented from forcibly entering the premises against the wish of the temant for the purpose of installing a new bath- tub. The court also cited the Com- missioners to show why they threaten to shut off the supply of water to the premises. o Mrs, Oden says the owner wants to put_the bathtub in a front room of the house when she asserts it may be installed on the back porch where is now located a 'tub recently con- demned by the municipal authorities. She also declared that the municipal authorities have threatened to cut off the water supply unless she consents to have the bathtub located as de- siwed by the owner. She is represented by Attorney Raymond M. Hudson. —_— PLAY SITE APPROVED. Columbia Heights Citizens Favor New Grounds. The executive committee of the Co- lumbia Heights Citizens' Association last night approved.the purchase of a tract of land at 14th street and 14th street road for a playground for the section. The committee approved action of the association favoring four tokens for 25 cents on the Capital Traction car line and a “just rate” on the Washington Railway and Electric Company's lines. The committee was In favor of conferring with Dr. Bowerman of the Public Library as to the possibility of securing a branch library for Co- lumbia Heights. 2,294 SEEK P. 0. JOBS. Up to July 16 the Civil Service Com- misston _ recelved requests from the Post Office Department for examina- tions to fill presidential postmaster- ships at 2,294 offices. The commission already has held examinations for 435 postmasterships. —_— German dyes produced last year equaled 145,000 tons, the largest quantity ever manufactured in one year. *Did you ever ride so comfortably?” “Could you tell when you crossed the tracks?” “I looked at the ail gauge at 200 miles—apparently we didn’t use any.” “I averaged over 27 miles to the gallon that last trip—sand and mud most of the way.”"—You hear it everywhere. All America is talking of this aston- ishing Overland—and Amercia is proud of it too! m’ low cost mow $200 rd;:cedl Add to its low cost . NOW$695 : its gasoline, oil and tire economy and its low upkeep—and you'get a service per mile’that never has been equalled - or approached.. Then add its amazing comfort on Triplex Springs, plus its quality. Its baked enamel finish! Its i curtains that open with the doors! ‘Its complete con- veniencel —Then rush your order in for Summer use. Readster, f. o. b. Toledo - = = = was, 89: -.: -Coupe, [. 0 b Toledo - - = - was, 1425 - - « Sedan, . 0. b. Toleds = « = - was, 1475 - - - Touring, . 0. b. Toledo - - - = was, § 895 - - HARPER-OVERLAND CO., Inc. Telephope Franklin'4307 1128-30 Conn- Ave. Albert D. Lasker, chairman of the U here on the bridge of the steamship Leviati BOARD'S WHITE ELEPHANT ed With him Is E. L. Trant, assistant who accompanied Mr. Lasker and other onth what disposit o ot ihe at disposition to make of the $45,000 n month, o BANDIT CLUES LACKING. Police Continue Hunt for Man Who Robbed Bank Cashier. Absolutely no clew to the where- abouts of the lone bandit who robbed the cashier of the People's Commer- cial and Savings Bank, 3608 Georgla avenue, Monday afternoon, has been obtained by the local police, Slim,” the name the bandit men- tioned when talking to President Clancy about a prospective loan, promises to be of no assistance to the detective, unless it should develop that this was the name by which his companions knew him. Late yesterday afternoon word was received at police headquarters that a young man, displaying evidence of cos. appearcd at 610 Pennsyl. venue an got a 20 bill changed. He was so Eohary.Hihe uo! lice were told, that he dropped a cigarette he was lighting. It was thought by persons in the store that he possibly was the bandit, but the police said his description’ did not tally with that of the man who com- mitted the bold robbery. . STANDARD PARKING SIGNS Street parking slgns used in the District hereafter will be of a stand- ard design. The Commissioners yes- terday, on advice of Maj. Gessford, superintendent of police, decided to put an end to the practice of gov- ernment departments and individuals putting out parking signs of their own design and make. 1t was stated that there are 180 parking signs on trees in the Dis- { trict, which have been placeq there iby individuals. These will be called in by the police department and in the future only signs issued by the police department will be used. £O cecvecennnarnesscsanaininnaans 10-Piece B ous post white enamel Metal pillows; gold: ror, den and roomesize Rug. Sale price - now, $ 695 - now, 0695 - mow, 1000 -now, 1275 Ask About Exztremely N Easy Payments NATIONAL FURNIT "This Massive Overstufie sing three magnificent pieces for the living room—large Settee, Armchair and Comfort Rocker. with imitation Spanish leather, mahogany fin- ish frame. Reduced for this sale from $198.75 Easy Credit Terms edroom Suite utfit, consisting of full size, continu-jgale price.. Bed, with soft- top Mattress and woven wire Spring; two en oak Dresser with plate mir- gol oak Table, Chair and Rocker ° for the entire A remarkable combination of JULY 20, {1921 RESERVE BOAR FACING INQUIRY Congress to Take Action at Request of Gov. Harding. The. Federal Reserve Board and federal reserve system are to be in- vestigated by Congress. This action is to be taken by Chairman McFad- den of the House banking and cur- rency committee, At the request of Gov. Harding of the hoard, acquiesced in by Secretary Mellon. Mr. Harding's request was hurried by recent charges by John Skelton Williams, former controller of the currency and then a member of the Federal Reserve Board, attacking the board's policies. Charge: of discrimination come principally from the west and south. Chairman McFadden introduced a resolution yesterday complying with Mr. Hard- ing's request. Embraces Every Detall. The investigation proposed would embrace every detall of the activities of the board, its twelve banks and its branch banks over “the period of de- flation,” or about the last eighteen months, according to Mr. McFadden. He said, if the House approved of his program, he would tackle the job im- mediately, taking in what he described as “a mass of charges and accusations of discriminations, coming mostly from the south and west.” “There have been numberless at. tacks on the board and the bank: he said. “It is my idea that if there is truth in them, appropriate legisla- tion should follow, and if they are groundless, then the board most cer- tainly is entitled to a clean bill. At any rate, Congress should know the truth and either silence the criticism or disclose the evils.” Proposed to Bring Exp tion. Mr. McFadden sald that his resolu- tion proposed to bring forth an ex- planation of the board's rulings, its interpretation of the laws under which it operates, and the methods it has employed in dealing with mem- ber banks. The par clearance question, a sub- ject of litigation by southern bankers, who opposed par clearance, is another phase which Mr. McFadden said un- doubtedly would be considered. Goy. Harding's letter to Mr. Me- Fadden touched on recent speeches by John Skelton Williams, former comptroller of the currency and for- mer member of the reserve board, at- tacking the board's policies and ac- tions. Mr. Harding stated he believed that. in view of Mr. Williams' for- e officlal position, his statements would be gone into, 'and it was un- derstood Mr. Williams would be among witnesses called. WOULD OUST BOARD. RWesolution Calls for Removal of Federal Reserve Members. A resolution to “direct” President Harding to remove all members of the Federal Reserve Board and ap- point new members was introduced yesterday by Senator Watson, demo- crat, Georgia. It prescribed that the new members be not “mere assiduous servitors of the Morgan, steel. pack- ers” and “other interests.” The res- olution charged the board with hav- ing. through “unlawful contraction of money" and other policies, “in- flicted irreparable loss of thirty-one billions of dollars upon the helpless American people.,” and with _hav- ing loaned the iarger part of the :mnkl funds to “monopolistic profi- eers.” —_— Horned toads, a specles of lizard, can squirt fine jets of blood from the corners of their eyes a distance of several feet. STORE 200 A.M. t IRE CO.. Suite Covered §98.75 o ——— BAND CONCERTS. By the United States Soldiers’ Home Band, bandstand, begin- ning at 5:50 o’clock p.m., John S. M. Zimmermann, bandmaster. March, “Flags of Freedom,” Sousa Overture, “The Amazon,” Kiessler Morceau, “Meditation”..Drumm | Scenes from Musical Comedy, “Her Soldier Boy" Frimi Indlan Fox Trot, o, g Wiedoeft ‘Waltz Intermezzo, “One Sweet Day” . Zamoonik Finale, “The Blarney Parade” olerstein “The Star Spangled Banner.” United States Capitol, at & p.m., concert by the United States Marine Band, Taylor Branson, second leader. March, “Sons of Uncle Sam.” 1 McCoy | i Overture, “Ruy Blas,” . Mendelssohft Caprice, “Heart's Message." Santelmann Ballet Music from “Romeo and Julter? 000 L Gounod (a) Allegro moderato. (b) L'istesso tempo. (c) Tempo di valse. (d) Allegretto moderato. (¢) Andante quasi adagio. (f) Allegretto moderato. Valse Intermezzo, “Maesmawr.” Curti “Prelude in G Minor,” Rachmaninoft Grand Scenes frqm “Cavalleria Rusticana” .. Mascagni “The Star Spangled Banner.” Tonight, at Lincoln Park, at 7:30, by the Boy Scout Band, ?I-nn ‘W. Jones, assistant direc- or. March, “National Emblem,” “A Chauffeur's Dream' March, “Our Defenders' Overture, “Royal Emblem, March, “Wreaths of Victory,' Rosenkrans “Morning Tears,” clarinet ml(l)(. ing (Musician John Dunnigan.) Serenade, “Mooning”. March, “Loysville" “The Star Spangled Banner.” ELEVEN TO GRADUATE. Columbia University School Award Diplomas. Diplomas will be presented to eleven graduates of the Columbia Universiy School at the thirty-fourth annual commencement exercises at the institution, 8063% I street, Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. W. Thomas Shepherd, president of the school, will preside. The commence- ment address will be delivered by John T. Baker. The graduates are: High =chool de- partment, William Everhart Dean, Roy Arthur Williams, J. Oliver Hol- brook, Courtney S. Smith and Floyd E. Dotson; commercial department. Isabelle A. Meicke and Jacob Milwit; to junior college department, Ralph Cochran Hale and Robert F. Barr; music department. Mrs. Margaret Shuster Trotter and Julian G. Zier. The senior class outing will be held at Chain Bridge tomorrow. The class banquet will be held at the Washing- totn Hotel Saturday night at 8 o'clock. —_— ‘WILL COMMAND THE BRECK. Frost of the office of naval opu Lieut. Commander Holloway Frost of the office of naval opera- tions, Navy Department, has been as. signed to the command of the U. S. 8. Breck. | DETAILED TO DUTY HERE. Lieut. Commander Charles L. Best, commanding the U. S. S. Thompson. has been detailed to duty in the office ARGENTINA AVODS H.| 14 MEDIATION ROLE Declines Request to Act in Dispute Between Costa Rica and Panama. WILL PUBLISH EXCHANGES Refusal Becomes Known as Special Panama Mission Departs From Home. By the Associated Press, BUENOS AIR July —The Age gentine republ has declined 10 mediate between Panama and Costa Rica in the territorial dispute which last March caused open hostilities bee tween the two Central American nas tions agd prompted the United States to send several sharp notes to the isthmus before warfare ceased. The refusal of Argentina to lend its good offices in the controversy, as re- quested by Panama, was learned from authoritative sou here last night, and a special Panamari m sisting of Harmonio Ar curdo Morales has departed for home. Conversations Being Held. This mission versations with Yrigoyen and Foreign orio Pueyrredon for 2and has set forth the hope that Arge couraged to take diplom 2 mediator; ported to ha Argentina join _in . Chile and other South Ameri- ich Panama alse from which Do ed The foreign announced that diplomatie docu which have been exchanged on the suhject will be published in the near future, and that they will explain the reasons why Argentina declined her services The dispute hetw Panama and Costa Rica. which dates back nearly a hundred .. reached an acute stage early when Panama formally disavowed an award by the late Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme Court which gave to Costa Rica several thousand square kilometers of land on the Pacific side of the isthmus, including the village of Coto. Panama claimed that the White award was unjust and * 1y un- aceeptable.” adding that would be matte pleaged to have th mitted to arbitra the other hand. cla puted territory was wholly within her boundaries 4 that Panama would find it impossible to justify claims of possession. Trial was commenced yesterday bes fore Justice ¢ in Criminal Divie sion 1 of William W. Cunningham, | colored, charged with murder in the first degree in connect with the death of his wif ham, January curred at th a daughter of the marriage was wounde tempted 1o protect Attor- of naval operations, Navy Depart= ment. HOURS o 6:00 P.M. THE COlosed All Day Closed All Day ;:lymu{l Durtag _ 26-Piece Set of Wme Your (42-Piece Set of Dec- g A Office. .Open _for A. Rogers Choice , orated Ofice Open for §\ Payments Oaly. Silverware | of Dinnerware Facats Oay. | N ““The National’s’’ Enlargement Sale Is Swinging Along With Bigger Values Than Ever Before ~ Sample Dressers $15.75 $29.75 $24.75 Golden Oak Dresser. $5975 Walnut-finished Dresser. Sale price $3450 Golden Oak Chif- fonier. Sale price $4250 Golden Oak Chif- fonier, Sale price.... Easy Credit Terms NATIONAL FURNITURE CO. With Evety Purchase of $100 or More Sample Beds i Bea sal g oer $2.98 N $1475 White Enamel Metal $5 98 N\ 5] Bed. Sale price....... .-‘”.‘ _., $28.75 Brass _Bed; Sale price Sample Buffets and China Closets \ i eSLLT5 N C-‘b‘l’n’:t FS“lnl:dprlce ........ N 529.75 \ $59.75 Walnut-finish China Cabi- net. Sale price for Thursday statea. Assistant United ney Vandoren is conduc the prose- cution, while Attorney Willlams appears for the prisc A 2 7 Easy Credit Terms Z Z W Y 2 2.50 Easy Credit Terms N\ Y Medicine Cabinet, $1.09