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Show CHARGES AGAINST THE CUSTOMS EXAMINERS NEW YORK, Nov. 23. A possible "shake-up" in the office of George A. Whitehead, appraiser of the port of New York, came- to light yesterday when It became known that charges had been preferred pre-ferred against George Thumm and Robert N. fetching, two of the customs examiners, exam-iners, says the Times. Mr. Thumm appraises ap-praises automobiles and cutlery, while Examiner Hitching ia rated as the leading lead-ing wool expert in the employ of the Government. Gov-ernment. It Is said that Kitching's trouble was caused by a dispute with the special treasury agent concerning the disposition disposi-tion to be made of certain wool samples. The allegations against Mr. Thumm could not be Jearned. Both appraise yearly foreign for-eign merchandise valued at over $40,ono,000. |