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WEATHER. Generally fair tonight row; not much change ture. Temperature for hours ended at 2 p.m. tod 82, at noon today. am. today. Full report on page 7, Closing N. Y. Stocks and Bonds, Page 18 Lowest, 66, at 3 and tomor- in tempera- twenty-four ay: Highest, Che No. 29,291 Entered as second class matter post office Washington, b, € DAVIS TAGKLES 108 OF PICKING MAN T0 MANAGE CAMPAIGN Early Start Desired by Dem- ocratic Nominee—Gets W. J. Bryan’s Help. McADOO’S PLAN UNKNOWN, BUT BOLT IS DOUBTED Vice Presidential Candidate Com- ing to D. C.—Mrs. Wilson Wires Congratulations. By the Associat N Press. W YORK, July 11.—After a good night's rest at his country home, the | first since the Democratic convention opened, John W. Davis tod: 8§ o'clock and left at 9:30 o'clock by motor from Locust Valley to New York to tackle at once the problem of organization of the national commit- tee and selection of a chairman to take charge of his campaign for the presidency. On arriving at the home of Frank L. Polk, former undersecretary of state, Mr. Davis had a long talk with Cordell Hull, the present chairman of the Democratic national committee and other party leaders, Plans Early Campaign. Organization of the new national committee probably will not formally take place until after the notifica- tion ceremony, at which Mr. Davis will make his first public address on the issues of the election. But the nominee hopes to complete the de- tails of organization of the party council within the next few days, since the protracted session of the convention has delayed the opening of the campaign beyond the custom- ary time. He intends to get as early a start as possible, and if, as he ex- pects, the choice of a chairman is made before the end of next week, Mr. Davis will then take a vacation of about a fortnight in New England. Mr. Davis ate breakfast overlook- ing a sunny garden on his country place, then took a walk among his flowers, leading by the hand Dorothy Milstead, the four-year-old daughter of his superintendent. Devotee of Golf. At the Davis home, situated on a six-acre tract on a hill above Long Island sound, were Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Phil Watson of Indianapolis, Mrs. Davis' sister and the nominee. Here | Mr. Davis expects to spend & quiet week end and after today's conferences, getting in a round or two of golf, as 1s his custom. From Mr. Davis’ only daughter, Mrs. William M. Addms, wife of the Co- agen manager of the United States Rubber Company, following cablegram today: “Hearty congratulations; now go to it." Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska, Democratic vice presidential nomi- nee, left this morning for Atlantic ‘City for a day's rest before going to Washington and thence to his. home in Lincoln, Neb. Statement in Lincoln. “I can say nothing definite on my plans until after my arrival at Lin- coln and until I have had opportunity to get my work there in shape,” Gov. Bryan said. “All my plans are con- tingent on conditions in Nebraska and my fight against the oil trust there. Mr. Bryan was accompanied by W. H. Thompson, national committee- man from Nebraska. The nominee said he planned to go to Washington probably tomorrow and that he would leave for Lincoln early next week. All doubt about the attitude of William Jennings Bryan toward the head of the ticket seems to have been dispelled by Mr. Bryan's state- ments that his support will be forth- coming. Mr. Bryan and his brother, Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska, nominee for Vice President, dined last night with Mr. Davis at the Polk residence. McAdoo’s Role Uncertain. There remains some wonder as to the position of W. G. McAdoo {n the campaign. The New York World to- @ay prints a front-page story sug- gesting that Mr. McAdoo may form another party, possibly with the aid of W. R. Hearst, whose newspapers have indicated that the publisher is far from pleased with the choice of the Democratic convention. Mr. McAdoo has maintained silence since | sending a telegram to Mr. Davis limited in effect to the words “Please accept my congratulations.” Some of Mr. McAdoo's friends who doubt the suggestion of a bolt, point out that Mr. Davis has received by wireless the congratulations of Bern- ard M. Baruch, a warm McAdoo sup- porter in the convention fight; of Miss Margaret Wilson, Mr. McAdoo's sister-in-law, and other active McAdoa partisans. Miss Wilson was presented to Mr. Davis yesterday by Mrs. J. Borded Harriman, a McAdoo supporter, and gave her congratula- tions in person. New York papers are frankly skep- tical of the attitude toward the na- tional ticket of Mayor Hylan, who has had the constant support of Mr. Hearst, and some even suggest that a Smith-Hylan battle for control of Tammany looms. Pick Headquarters Soon. Some political circles expect that New York will be the center of the Davis campaign.- With 266 electoral votes necessary for success and with Davis reasonably assured of 147 from the solid south, plus Maryland and Kentueky, according to these opin- y arose at | came the | Father of Executive The special train bearing the fam- ily of President Coolidge and the party of government officials and friends who accompanied them to Plymouth, Vt., where Calvin Coolidge, jr., was buried yesterday, arrived in Washington shortly after 7 am. to- day. John Coolidge, father ot the Presi- dent, came with the family. It is his first t to the Capital since he administered the oath of office to the President in the Plymouth home, nearly a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns of Boston, who | were with the family during the ill- ness of Calvin, returned with them to the White House also. Appear Greatly Rested. Both the President and Mrs. Cool- idge appeared greatly rested today, but the effect of the long trip to Plymouth, with services both there and at Northampton yesterday, nat- urally will be felt for a few days. Mr. Coolidge has not given thought to plans for the immediate future, so far as his intimate friends know. It | is their opinion, however, that, with NEWWORLD RECORD IS SET BY LIDDELL | British Athlete Covers 400 | Meters in 47 3-5 in Winning Final. U. S. TEAM SUFFERS BLOW | DeHart Hubbard, Negro Star, Out of Hop, Step and Jump Due to an Injured Heel. | | B the Associated Press, OLYMPIC STADIUM, COLOMBES, | France, July 11.—Eric H. Liddell, the | British flying parson, crowned him- | self Olympic 400-meter champion this lafternoon in the world record time iul’ 0.47 3-5, defeating Horatio Fitch, | Chicago A. A., who had shattered tha previous world record an hour be- | fore in the semi-finals. The victory of Liddell in today's only final event made the British to- tal an imposing third among the point scores. The point scores follow: United States, 183%; Finland, 10: Great Britain, 60%; Sweden, 24 1-5; France, 13%; Switzerland, 11; Hun- gary, 7%; Canada, 5; South Africa, Norway, 4; New Zealand, 4; Den- mark, 3%. Fitch won the first semi-final with a then new world record for the dis- tance of 0.474-5. The old record was 0.481-5, made by Reidpath in 1912, but lowerea one-fnfth of a second vesterday by J. Imbach, the fleet Swiss runner, who did the distance in 0.48 flat in an elimination heat. Aided by Brisk Wind. | Fiten, aided by a brisk wind down the stretch, which may affect consid- | eration of his time, flashed his whirl- wind speed to defeat G. M. Butler of Great Britain and Johnston of Can- |ada, with Engdahl, the Swedish fa- vorite, who forced Imbach to his daz- zling pace yesterday, finishing fourth. | Engdahl thus was eliminated from H the event. | The second semi-final in the 400 |meters went to Lidell in 48 1-5 sec- | onds, equaling the world mark which stood until yesterday's performance by Imbach, who was a record holder for only twenty-four hours. Imbach was second to Lidell, with J. Coard Taylor of the American team gaining third place and qualifying for the finals by a great finish. Osborne Starts Well. Harold Osborne, Illinois A. C., the American national champion, made the best time in the 100-meter dash, the opening event of the decathlon, in turning in 111-5 seconds for 852.2 points. Harry F. Freida, University of Chicago, and Emerson Nerton, Georgetown, showed 11 3-5 seconds, marking up 762 points. Otto Ander- son, University of Southern Califor- nia, made a poor showing, his time being 114-5, running lame. He was way down the list of forty-nine en- trants with 714 points for the first event. Anderson started in the decathlon competition with a bandaged ankle, the result of a sprain received in camp last week. He was obviously far below form and it was hardly ex- pected he could complete the gruel- ling test. Pulling up lame after the 100-meter race, he gamely tried the broad jump, but his performance was away below his best. The Scottish bagpipes of the Cam- eron Highlanders performed between the events, their picturesque kiltie costumes and perfect unison gaining them an outburst of cheers. U. S. Team Qualifies. Finland laid the foundation for vic- tory in the 3,000-meter team race when her stars finished one, two, three in the first heat of the trials, Nurmi, Ritola and Tala finishing in that order for a total of six points. Great Britain gained second place, qualifying for the finals which will be held Sunday, but the Scandinavians never were threatened by the Anglo- Saxons and won as they pleased. Italy and Norway were eliminated, “~(Continued on Page 4, Column 2.) (Continued on Page 2, Column 7.) - Foenin WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION Star. WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1924—TWENTY-EIGHT PAGES. Presidential Party Back in D. C. After Son’s Burial in Vermont Here for First Visit in White House—Mrs. Coolidge Rested by Return Trip. his father here, he will prefer to keep to the White House most of the summer. Soon after breakfast the President went to his office to go over accumulated routine business and later the regular cabinet meeting was held. SON COMFORTS MOTHER. John Coolidge Constantly at Her Side in Trying Trip. LUDLOW, Vt., July 11.—President and Mrs. Coolidge left here early last night on the return trip to Washing- ton. The strain of the long day had told a little on Mrs. Coolidge. It was reported from the President's wise feeling as well as could be ex- and a half older than his brother, since babyhood. Although he felt the shock of his brother's keenly, he was the most composed (Continued on Page 2, Column 2. APPEAL FOR ANDERSON. ‘Whitman to Seek New Trial for Dry Leader. NEW YORK, July 11.—The case of William H. Anderson, former state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, who is serving a term in Sing Sing prison for forgery, will be taken to the court of appeals soon, it was announced today by former Gov. Charles S. Whitman, Anderson's counsel. Mr. Whitman said he desired to overcome the erroneous report that all hopes of Anderson’s were lost when the appellate division of the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed his conviction. The argument on the appeal will be heard early in the fall, Mr. Whitman sald. Anderson, who received a one to two year term, will be eligible for release December 24. 2 POLICEMEN FACE Warrants Accuse W. E. Win- field and John T. Joiner in Ambrose Case. For the first time in a long period Assistant District Attorney -Ralph Given, on duty for many years at the Police Court, today issued warrants against two members of the police a man they had arrested for disor- derly conduct and whose case was dismissed, and who has satisfied Mr. Given that they—the policemen— cruelly assaulted their prisoner with their clubs and fists. The complain- ant appeared in Mr. Given's office to- day with his head in bandages to protect the wounds to his head which he charges the officers inflicted with- out provocation. The warrants issued are against Policemen W. E. Winfield and John T, Joiner of the ninth police precinct. The prosecuting witness is Charles H. Ambrose, whom these officers ar- rested on a charge of disorderly con- duct. Happened on Fourth. This is an echo of the 4th of July celebration, when Winfield arrested his sister-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Winfield, at her home, 1016 3d street northeast, for dis- orderly conduct, because she inter- ferred with the policeman for taking from her little daughter a toy pistol which the officer said the child had no right to have. Charles H. Ambrose, a roomer in Mrs. ‘Winfield's home, was seated on the porch of the place at the time the trouble arose between Policeman Winfield and Mrs. Winfield. He says that he had nothing to do with the trouble, but that both Policemen Winfield and Joiner roughly handled him, assaulted him with their clubs and fists and he bore every evidence of having been cruelly punished. Ambrose Is Acquitted. Ambrose was tried late yesterday aft- ernoon on the charge of disorderly con- duct and the case against him dis- missed. o He was represented by Attorney James A. O'Shea. A great volume of evidence was produced and there were two dozen or more witnesses heard, consuming the time of the court until 5 o'clock. It was testified that the policemen went out of their way to troughly handle not only Ambrose, but knocked Mrs. Winfleld down when she was holding an infant in her arms. She was painfully injured. After the case has been disposed of in the court Mr. Ambrose and Mrs. ‘Winfield say that they will prefer charges against the officers for trial before the police trial board. Steals Quarter; Gets Two Years. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 11.—Rich- ard Martin, seventeen, was sentenced to two years in the federal peniten- tiary at Atlanta for the theft of 25 cents from a general store and post office in Campbell County. The youth admitted the charge. ASSAULT CHARGES department on charges of assaulting | Policeman | coach that she was tired but other- | pected under the circumstances. Com- | forting all the day was John, a year | and a constant companion of Calvin | death | U. 3. STOPS SELLING SAVING SECURIIES Treasury Order Affects Cer- | tificates and Stamps. ! Operates July 15. vindication | | The Treasury today ordered sus- | pended all sales of Treasury savings { certificates and stamps, effective July {15, Acting Secretary Winston said | the present money market did not warrant the Treasury paying 4% per cent interest on the savings securl- ties when funds may be obtained at much lower interest. Further sale of the certificates, it was announced, will be held in abey- | ance until conditions have changed | call money was quoted at 2 per cent in the New York market vesterday and it was recalled at the Treasury that the last issue of Treasury cer- tificates of indebtedness was floated at a rate of 2% per cent. The savings certificates bear 4% per cent, compounded semi-annually, over a period of five years. $400,000,000 Outstanding. More than $400,000,000 in Teasury | certificates now are outstanding. The {first sales—in the form of war sav- ings stamps—were made in 1918, but | those have been retired and each | subsequent year has seen a new issue. | Almost $100,000,000 of the issue of 1924 have been sold Sale of the certificates was sus- pended in eighteen states last February 3, on account of the finan- cial condition in some of the north- west sections. Objection then was raised to the federal government continuing to take money out of areas where banks were failing and conditions generally were regarded as | poor. The savings certificates have, in the past, formed an important part of Treasury fiscal operations. Later in the war, the idea of promoting a nation-wide saving was worked out, {and the war savings certificates made their appearance. Through the sale of twenty-five-cent stamps the Treas- ury, in 1918, obtained more than | $1,000,000,000 and this materially aid- ed in financing the war. Later, the | savings certificates succeeded the | savings stamps, and they became an adjunct to the Treasury refunding operations, but their usefulness has steadily decreased as open money | market rates have fallen. TWO YANK WRESTLERS DEFEATED IN OLYMPICS By the Associated Press. PARIS, July 11.—Two American wrestlers were defeated today in the opening round of the Olympic catch as catch can wrestling at the Veldrome D’'Hiver. In the 123-pound class C. Milton McWilliams, Cornell, lost to Larsson, Sweden, on points in a ten-minute bout. In the 158.75-pound class Perry Martter, Los Angeles A. C, was ¥loored by Praks, Esthonia, in 3 minutes 50 seconds. Intense heat caused a furnacelike atmosphere in the Velodrome and consequently the attendance was small. What the States . Think -of It The nomination of Davis and Bryan on the Demo- cratic ticket has unleashed a floodtide of conjecture as to reactions in various states. The Star has taken pains to find out. Its special correspondents are wiring stories of possible trends. The first of these dis- patches appear on page 3 today. Admitted Slayer Withdraws Plea To Fight for Life By the Assoc CHICAGO, July 11. — Russell Scott, former Toronto promoter, who turned bandit, got a chance for his life today when Circuit Judge Lindsay allowed him to withdraw his plea of guilty and enter one of not guilty to the charge of murder of Joseph Maurer, a drug clerk, in a hold-up. After Scott had pleaded guilty, on advice of his attorney, Judge Lind- say indicated that he felt impelled to impose the death penalty. A remarkable court scene fol- lowed, when the attorney, realiz- ing that his advice was about to result in the hanging of his client, broke into tears and pleaded with the court not to inflict death. Judge Lindsay replied that there were no mitigating circumstances. Scott's counzel then pleaded for permission to withdraw the plea of guilty, and the granting of this plea today permits Scott to go to trial before a jury. Scott was captured after a hold- up of the City Hall Pharmacy, op- posite the city hall, last November, when Maurer, the clerk, was killed. A brother, John, also indicted, never has been apprehended. e AMERICAN YOUTH HANGED IN CANADA Walter Muir, Twenty-One, Goes to Gallows for Murder in Quarrel Over Dog. ted Press By the Associated Press. MONTREAL, July 11.—Walter Muir of New York was hanged at Valley- fleld, Quebec, early today for the murder of Henry Laviolette, last September. Muir shot Laviolette after a quarrel |in a Valleyfield barroom. Laviolette, according to court testimony, had struck Muir's crony, a crippled man named Joseph Plant, during an ar- gument over the merits of a hunting dog. Not until the noose was slipped ‘was it certain that the sentencé would be placed into effect, so unremitting had been the efforts of the Countess of Richelieu, Mrs. Walter Muir, the boy’'s mother, and scores of other per- sons to obtain a new trial. Even this morning efforts were being made to halt the execution. Writes to Mother. Muir was pronounced dead fourteen minutes after the springing of the trap. After the inquest the body was claimed on behalf of relatives in New York, where burial will take place. Before he walked to the gallows Muir wrote the following letter to his mother: “To my heartbroken mother, my poor mother: “How you must be suffering since my death; but you must be brave and remember I died a good Christian and in a state of grace. Always think of me, as I will be watching and praying over you until you join me in heaven. It was the will of God that I should leave this earth at this time. I am dying a happy death. I love you with all my heart, and will pray to God always for you. Good- by, mother dear. May God bless you. Your loving son, Walter.” Quarrel Over Dos. Mulr contended that when he drew his pistol duripg the quarrel with Laviolette, in the barroom, he only meant to scare the man. He fired two bullets into the floor, one of them glancing and striking Laviolette in the breast. A jury found Muir guilty and he was sentenced to hang last April. A reprieve was granted to permit of an appeal. The appeal was dismissed. It was then that Countess Riche- lieu, formerly Miss Elinor Douglas (Continued on Page 2, Column 3.) Radio Programs—Page 18, ENGIEERS PLAN PARK EXTENSION Thirty Houses in Georgetown Will Come Down to Add to Scenic Beauties. To permit the early improvement of certain areas in Rock Creek park- way extending from the Potomac River to Rock Creek Park, Lieut. Col. C. O. Sherrill, executive officer of the Rock Creek parkway com=ission, plans for the removal of about thirty houses on ground recently acquired for the project. All the buildings have been vacated and will be razed shortly under contract with the Hechinger Wrecking Company. Included in the list is the old Aqueduct’ building on the south side of Pennsylvania avenue near 2Sth street; the double buildings on M street between 27th and 28th streets; buildings Nos. 1108, 1116, 1118 and 1122 26th street between L street and Pennsylvania avenue; the building at No. 1323 '24th street; buildings Nos. 2612 and 2618 Dumbarton street be- tween 26th and 27th streets; the buildings numbered from 1229 to 1241 27th street, and the buildings num- bered from 2310 to 2514 P street be- tween 23d and 26th streets. The long signboard on the south side of P street, just west of the bridge, also is to be removed, to clear up the land- scape. Engineer Clark of Col. Sherrill's of- fice, who is looking after the work, said it is designed to improve the ap- pearance of the park areas near the Pennsylvania avenue and P street bridges as much as possible with the very limited means available, pend- ing future appropriations for drive- ways, bridges and other things called for in the general project. Cleaning up the valley area, south of the P street bridge, he said, is being seri- ously delayed by the' refusal of a junk dealer to move his large stock out of a tumble-down building there and the refusal of the out-of-town owner to accept the government's terms for his property. Condemnation Dproceedings may have to be instituted. _— SMUGGLERS HARD HIT. Gang of Rum and Chinese Runners Broken Up. ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt, July 11— A rum running and Chinese smug- gling expedition was broken up by customs officials at Newport, Vt., who stopped two automobiles by revolver shots. Four Chinese were brought to the county jail here with the two alleged principals of the party. It was necessary to puncture tires and gasoline tanks before the ma- as fast as t “From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star’s carrier system covers every city block and the regular edi- tion is delivered to Washington homes he papers are printed. Yesterday’s Circulation, 95,562 TWO CENTS. Davis, as Golfer, Ranks With Hagen In Sartorial Line NEW YORK, July 11.—If the Democratic nominee is elected there will be another golfer in the /White House. Wilson and Hard- ing played, but Coolidge does not. Thousands of duffers won't envy John W. Davis' score. He's happy when he breaks a 100on the Piping Rock course, near Lo- cust Valley. Beau Brummel Walter Hagen has nothing on Mr. Davis when it comes to sartorial perfection on the links, however. Those who have seen Mr. Davis in knickers recall the seconding speech of Mrs. Izetta Jewel Brown to the Demo- cratic convention in which she pointed out he was a handsome man and that it was necessary to consider the women's vote. g BRAZILIAN REBELS Advices to State Department Say Governor and Other Officials Have Left. REPORTS AT VARIANCE Government Organ Avers Outbreak Is Headed Ofi—Troops Are Be- ing Concentrated. The Governor of Sao Paulo and other state officials have withdrawn from the eapitol, which is entirely in the control of the revolutionists, a dispatch to the State Department to- day from Consul Heeberle, in Sao Paulo, declared. The dispatch was described as the first oflicial information from the cen- ter of the revolt to reach' this gov- ernment It gave no further details except that protection of life and property had been promised. CHECK IS CLAIMED. Official Statement Not Borne Out by Reports. B the Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO, July 11.—The government organ, Jornal do mercio, in an editorial this morning, declares “the Sao Paulo revolt is practically conquered.” The government officially an- nouricéd here vesterday that it was concentrating troops from the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Minas Geraes, in connection with the outbreak in the city of Sao Paulo. ceived a message Wednesday from its Santos agency forwarding word from Sao Paulo that tne branch staff members there were all well. Reports Rebels Successful. By the Associated Press. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, July 11.— According to authoritative advices received by wireless from Santos and Port Allegre the Brazilian rebels are continuing successfully their opera- tions, which, it is disclosed, are di- rected against the government of President Bernardes. It is stated they are in complete control of Sao Paulo and it is feared the movement may extend to all Brazil. Numerous rebels are reported marching toward the State of Parana, where, the dispatches say, it is be- lieved they will be joined by the Parana State troops and others they meet during their advance. The movement is said to be headed by the famous Rio Grande leader, Col. Joao Francisco, who for some years has been commander of a bri- gade of state troops stationed in Sao Paulo. The advices say the rebels Succeeded in deposing the Sao Paulo state government, which has been replaced by a military junta under Gen. Rondon and Maj. Klinger, who revolted with the artillery regiment under his command. The railroad from Santos to Sao Paulo is not operating and the tele- graphic censorship is very severe, BUENOS AIRES, July 11—A dis- patch to La Nacion from Rio Janeiro says the Brazillan Senate and Cham- chines were brought to a stop, and their occupants apprehended. Thirty cases of liquor were seized Record of Classi ber have voted motions (Continued on P fied Advertising First Six Months 2nd Newspaper 3rd Newspaper. . 4th Newspaper. ... 5th Newspaper. .. Total 4 other Washington Newspapers............ 1923 Lines 2,484,131 1,020,361 519,498 384,492 116,976 1924 Lines 2,162,837 2,041,327 The Star not only gained a greater amount of classified advertising than any other Washington newspaper, but during the first six months of 1924 printed 474,180 lines more than all the other Washington newspapers com- bined, daily and Sunday. The Reason Yesterday’s circulation............. 95,562 Year ago yesterday.. Gain_............ SEIE SAD PAULD om- | The National City Bank here re-| pplauding | D.C.PARK PROGRAM WILL BE LAUNCHED INNEXT FISCAL BILL | Commissioners Authorized to Ask $1,000,000 for Exten- sion—Smaller Sum Likely. $40,000,000 REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Budget to Be Heavily Cut, How- ever, Before Going to Gen. Lord. Hospital Fund Retained. | The | mi or oners first iall estimates of the C. for next vear will carry | the request for funds for the | €xteasion of the park system by the |newly created National Capital Commission, was learned District building today This is an entirely new activity commission having b, created only a4 month ago, and will tend to swell further the number of worthy proj- ects now before the city heads for consideration. | The act creating the park | mission provided that Congress could be asked annually for an appropri jation for this purpose not in excess {of 1 cent for each inhabitant of the | United States. This would permit of | # maximum estimate for park de- | velopment of slightly more 1 $1,000,000 | the l | | | i com- $40,000,000 Asked. 1 Itis likely, missioners however, th not be a | that much for next yea. | the fact that the that has been requested partment heads combined j vicinity of $40,000,000 for of amount all de- in the in view i by i is | This is more t ers will be able Ludget bureay, and various unofficial predictions | ave been made as to the |amount the city heads will mend. an to Co submit ission- to the recom- In some sources it jBested the first total | Lord will be $35,000,000 | placed the limit though all of now being studied by the Commissioners, no attempt has yet been made to add |up totals, therefore, the Com | missioners themselves are still som | what in the dark as to what the fig- | ure win be | has been sug- sent to Gen Others have at Many Items Cut. They have spent a week in cutting | down individual items all through the | budget, but whether they have elimi- | nated five million or seven million {from the sums requested by burcau { chiefs will remain in doubt until Maj. { Donovan, auditor, gets to an adding | machine and takes an account of the projects that have fallen under the pruning knife | Salary increases aggregating $3,- 00,000 and the necessity for seeking unds for the park commission are two factors the Commissioners did {not have to reckon with when last | year's original estimates were being prepared. | While the school estimates of $12,- 1500,000 are due for a substantial re- | duction, other divisions also will have 1!0 take less than the sum for which | they have asked. | | Will Seek 60-40 Restoration. | The Commissioners, it is under- | stood, plan to leave in the first budget part of the $700,000 recommended by | the health office for ereetion of a contagious disease building at Gal- {linger Hospital, so that the city will |not have to make contracts with | private hospitals in future. The act creating the Park Commis- sion stipulates that the funds for that purpose shall be paid from the | United states and District funds in {the same proportion that all other expenses of the city are borne. | Congress has temporarily laid aside the 60-40 ratio for the current year by substituting a lump sum of $9,- 000,000 from the federal Treasury, but Commissioner Rudolph has made it plain several times recently that the Commissioners intend to fight for the restoration of the 60-40 next year. U. S. ARMY WORLb FLYERS REACH CONSTANTINOPLE Arrival Yesterday Noted With All the Aviators Reported in Good Health. By the Associated Press. | CONSTANTINOPLE, July 11.—The American Army flyers, on a flight around the world, arrived here yes- terday. All of the men were in good health. The aviators will leave tomorrow for Bucharest, and expect to arrive in Paris in time to particivate in the celebration of the 1ith of July, the Frepch national holiday. ROME, July 11.—Lieut. Locatelli, Italian airman, whose projected flight to the north pole recently postponed until next year, expects to leave Stn- day from Pisa for England, Icewand, Greenland, Canada anc the United States. He will use the same machine he expected to pilot toward the pole and will gather data for a future polar flight. Locatelli will be accompanled by five persons, including two motor ex- perts, an observer, a mechanic and a wireless operator. Officials of the American embassy already have facili- tatéd the flight by providing the |leutenants and his aides with cre- dentials to be used on American ter- ritory.