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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03

HOLD CONFERENCE
1IAIEbES on THE PARTY MET
~ NEWPORT FOR \ GEN.
ERlL RALLY

NEWPORT. r. l., July The
so-collod summer capital today be-
came the mecca for noted leaders
ol the Progressive Party from
many sections of The country. They
have ccmc 20 Newport for n two
days rally and conference which
promises to bc the most notable
gathering of the party leaders since
lhe Chicago convention last fall.
u addition to the conference of the
lenders the programme calls for a
series of public rallies in the new
convention hall with monster
clambake as the chief feature OF
entertainment. Colonel Roosevelt Is
u hand and this afternoon he de-
uyDroj % uon-partisan address on
fhr subject of the American navy.
Former senator Bcvoridge, Clifford
ru..ut and several other Progress
sNu leaders of national prominence
ar. D.0IuIcd for addresses tomor-
TI..
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
RELIEF FROM HEAT
At GETTYSBURG
VETERANS HAVE BETTER or.
PONTtNiTN TO ENJOY
CAMP LIFE.
RE-[NACT P|CKETS CHARGE
Philadelphia brigade and pickets
Division viii Hccnad Famous
Charge. Shaking Hands when
They Meet.


GETTNSBuRG, Pa. July . A
roaring storm swept over Gettysburg
Plateau giving needed relief TO
thousands of veterans Of the Blue
and the Gray who swcltercd for
four DAYS In a fircless cooker at
mosphcrc most dangerous to fifiy
thousand old aud weary men. The
big wind did no harm 20 tents and
tonight for the first time, veterans
are able to enjoy camp life. though
the roads are muddy and the grass
Is wet II was military day. and at
the big tent, Colonel CoWan, the
presiding officer, was the principal
speaker Thousands OF veterans left
camp for their homes and thousands
more will leave tomorrow
A picturesque event OF the cele-
bration is scheduled for tomorrow
at the bloody angle when the Phil
adolphia brigade of the rnio narmy
and survivors Of pickett's division
viii form on opposite sides of the
stone wall where the charge stop
ped. charging toward each other ~
iniirmitios permit when they reach
the wall they will shake hands.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
DAVID H. LAMAR
EDWARD LAUTERBACk

David n. Lamar. long mystcr-
ious character IN Wall Street. who
has been mentioned in the lobby in
yestigation IN Washington. and Ed
wrad LaLtcrback. the prominent
New York lawyer, whose name was
also brought into the case, have
been well known among financiers
for many years. Lamar is suspected
of having tclcphoncd TO New York
lawyers. who acted for railroad H.
nanciors. stating he could influence
the action of congressman in con
ncctioD with legislation about tac
roads. Lautcrback was brought in
10 the case by Robert S. LoVctt,
chairman of the board of directors
Of the Union Pacific. who said the
lawyer sought employment I'm con
nection with the sale OF tho South
cru Pacific stock owned by his
company The Supreme Court had
ordered the company to dispose of
this stock In a decision last Jan
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
MISUNDERSTANDING Auto Tour.

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. July 2
what promises TO be the most sue
cessful az well as the longest auto
mobile tour ever conducted in
America has started from this city
with Sna Francisco and Los
Angeles as the objective points. The
tour was organized 10y the Indiana
Automobile Manuia,tU,C,a A8aocia
ton Among the entries are up-
wards of score Of ears represent
ing many OF the leading American
makes.
The route mapped out for the tour
10 the Pacific provides for stops In
ST. Louis. Kansas city. Topeka. Colo
RADIO Springs. Denver. Grand June
tion. Salt Lake city Ogden. Reno,
Carson ely and Can Francisco
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
INSURANCE RATES
ARE NOT CHANGED
NEW INSURANCE COMMISSION
ORGANIZES AND ELECTS
OFFICERS

AUSTIN. Texas. July 2.-The new
state insurance commission created
by the new law met today and named
Commissioner Gil. chairman. and 5.
W. lnglish. state fire marshall. The
commission then adopted a resolu-
tion directing that the general basis
schedule and all amendments there.
to. and all rulings promulgated by
the state insurance board, which
board has now passed out of exit
ence, are adopted and continued H.
force until changed by the state In
surance commission
This means that all rates now in
effect will not be changed until the
new commission decide to do so. This
is done 10 avoid confusion. The new
commission also announced that the
anti insurance act is now In effect
aud will be enforced.
The governor late this afternoon
announced the appointment of c, II.
Andrews of Kaufman County. To be-
the third member of the board. Mr
Andrews will be made secretary o.
the commission.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
GREAT GATHERING
Of EISTEDDFOD
MOST EIrHISi lTlNI Win
INGINEii 1llI
UNITED STATES

pl1TSBl RG, rs. auI. |..
International ci.ioid'or 'H" ''
Welsh musical and l''UaF .'....".
Ras opound Boo This cIts t0dH. .H.
predictions that ihr ea'H"r'u- .H"
ho the lrlrpnat and mus r.pr
atiyc of .ts Kind ever N.H .
America have already h.D. '........
NoarIy every state ul Tine .... ...
many OF tho provinces 0. .""
arc represented among tnu visitor
From Wales has com, 81 Hr.. H..
distinguished delegation ....
bg Hct Esan Ec. o' D.m.. 'H
ohiof bard of Wales
Nr Rcos has com. lo '.. ...
ipd on special mI I.ur f. ..
wise the c.fahlIshul o l '
can branch oI tn. EH
au ancient institution .."H... .
au tha lnaaus ufeu . #..
descent iu tho world N
who is thc urrhIrul o. f.. n..
vl a.isf Ono W,lsHum u. t.
c1 r lho rnr.m9n... ".
cwbody HU tUe uIH rf.. ..
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
goo4c,clt's Address

UH ..a.UI IrHA.
NEWPORT r. T.. July 2.-Theo-
n.. Roosevelt addressed a gather
1872 ur lthnIo Island leaders of the
N..u. Progressive Party here to-
.. .r patriotism a.d national hon
... .nI made plea for the mainten-
.... u. adequate naval strength.
.pU.r meu who vote against two
Mf. .IHs year, hc said were on
lowell #IH men who voted against
r.r. Hawaii and our stations
u #. West indies These men are
m. u upr.-cut the American pco-
.. ..H t.,y by their 1ctions invite
.t.... disaster aud humiliation"
I'M. ...r.a'a-.fed as wicked any
....fn of arbitration where ma
.... honor and interests are con-
..|. Hd said that TO enforce the
.... Doctrine. TO retain Paraaa,
...... lHd our insular possessions.
. determine what aliens and on
.... terms they shall come to this
.. Uamanded the power to
.... .u nur words with deeds"
.r.r UHriug those congressman
... .nn0 't two-battlcship a year
..... DO, continued:
|err .s however. a lower depth
nm chat plumbed by the men
ny their votes In congress
H keep iWpotcnt 10 protect our
. This lower depth Is reached
Do. Hu.U who. while voting against
...r. measure TO provide US with
..... .1 protect our honor against
ans farHI-n foe. nevertheless. nv
... brutal and insulting utter
..... .lHcerning foreign powers. ex-
pos. pol Co the liability of n war
.H.H f1e themselves by their own
'.ru have strivcn TO render n i'm
possible Tor us successfully to under-
...
There could be no worse tyne NJ
public servant than those Congress-
m.n VHo first do all they can To mr..
vent the American people from h.-
mE able 90 uphold their interest .,s
honor in the event OF war. ana th<-
Io all they can with wanton ana ~
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
AGAINST
SECRET METHODS
LlNDBERGH OBJECTED TO METH.
OBS or DEMOCRATS OF CUR.
RENCN COMMITTEE
CLASS JUsT|F|ES ACTION
Explained That Present Methods of
Democrats We're Not different
From Those of Republicans
When IN Power


WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July a.
Methods of democrats OF the House
committee considering the currency
bin. was the subject of discussion In
the House today. Lindbergh. pro-
gressiyo. complained that he was not
allowed to attend meetings Of ma
lority members considering the cur
reucy bill and advocated resolu-
lion providing for Investigation or
the committees conduct. Speaker
Clark prevented consideration OF this
subject by parliamentary ruling.
Republicans have already adopted
Ia resolution condemning the prac-
ticc OF considering bills in secret
caucus Chairman Glass In stato-
mcnt tonight answered the criticisms
declaring that when Republicans
we're IN the majority they passed the
currency bill without giving tho
hous, or the committee time for con-
sIdcralion
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03

LONDON. Juls 9 Rreoifins CON
gratuiations from DISTINGUISHED
friends on both sides of tho Atlantic
sir Charlie Tupper. former premier
Of Canada. today observed Bis
ninety-socond birthday anniversary
surrounded hy member o' bis FAINT
d. sir Charles returned 10 Eng
land this spring after a visit of "a
year with h.s son in Vancouver lh
viea OF his advanced age 60 is doubt
ful II he wil lever be able to pay
another visit 10 the country where
he vas 50 many years a leader ia
public affairs
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
PRINCIPLES OF
CHRISTIANITY
AEOpT METHOD FoH NrriICA.
TION OE CHHlSTIANIIN
UNIVERSALLY

BY Associstcd Press.
PORTLAND, Ore. July o.. - The
Christian citizenship conference ad-
opted declaration oi principles and
a definite method for action for the
application of Christianity TO conduct
family. state, nation aud information
al relations Every Christian. relisi-
Gus and social organization is asked
to join the nation oampaipn TO put
those principles into effect.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
Norway's Future King.

CHRISTIANA. July MANY
flags were displayed in the capital
today in observance Of the tenth
birthday anniversary OF tho Crown
Prince Olay. who II he lives will some
day become king OF Norway. The
northern climate appears 3 have
agreed with the prince, who has de-
veloped into lively, robust youngs-
ter during his eight years residence
In Norway. Many persons profess
10 see in the features of the youth
ful prince a decided likeness to his
maternal grandfather, the late Kline
Edward VII of England.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
MANN THREATENS
To FILIBUSTER
WANTS OFPORTt NIFTY FoR DIS-
CUSSION on McNlH-REN-
NOLDS AFFAIR.

WASHINGTON. y G. July -
Representative Kahn's resolution,
calling for the papers in the Digs
Camiuetti ease were reported 10 the
House with recommendation that IL
be- tabled because Attorney General
already had complied with request
Republican Leader Mann reopen
cd the attack ON the administration
for It's attitude toward those cases
forcing adjournment Mann served
notice that hc intended TO filibustcr
unless opportunity be- given for dis
cussion OF these cases.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
HITCHCOCK LEFT
TARIFF CAUCUS
PREtIPiTATED IINELIEST DE-
BATE SINCE BEGINNING OF
TARIFF DISCUSSION
BALKs At BINDING PLEDGE
Anticipating Action of Caucus, lie
Withdrew because lie Wished
To Introduce an Amendment
Ia The senate

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. d. c., July -
Withdrawing from the democratic
tariff caucus because II refused his
amendment for a graduated income
tax on tobacco production. Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska, precipitated
the liyeliest tit since the discussion
OF the tariff measure began.
The Hitchcock revolt disclosed q
prospect of a binding caucus pledge
for support of the bill as ratified.
refraining from Introduction of
amendments, and not supporting
amendments offered by republicans.
Anticipating such resolution
Hitchcock announced his departure
from the caucus because he intends
introducing an amendment In the
senate and fighting there for It's
adoption He declared later he
would not have Withdrawn from the
party or refused TO support party
measures.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
MARVELLOUS STORY
. OF LOBBY NE ETH0Ds
DAVID LAMAR RELATES STORY
WITHOUT EQl ~ IN HIS
TORY or CONGRESS-.
|MPERS0HlT[D LEADERS
Representing Himself To- he Palmer
ar Other Influential Politicians,
lie rcicphoncd Ia Those lie
Wished to Influence.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, y. c., July -
Before the Senate lobby committee
was unfolded a story of misreprcsen-
tation. impcrsouation of public men,
and an organized effort to influence
Wall street fiuancicrs probably with
out parallel In the history of con
gress
\ prosperous looking. self pos
sessed individual. calling himself
David Lamar. self described opera
tor In stocks. admittedly the bearer
Of several assumed names. describ-
ed his impersonations. his participa-
tion In attempts to influence Wall
street operators and his association
with Edward Lauterbach, New
York lawyer
In efforts 90 have Lauterbach re-
tanned by Morgan's firm. Union Pa
cific. and other great interests. for
the purpose Of preventing congress
ional action. Lamar tclephoned H.
nanciers and lawyers In the names
OF Representatives Palmer aud Rior-
dan. and assumed the name of
Chairman McCombs of the Demo
cratic National Committee. tclcphon-
ing National Republican Chairman
Hilles.
Lewis Cass I.eodyard. Morgan
attorney. was one of his attempted
victims. The purpose of his imper-
sonations, he declared. was to se-
cure reinstatement for his friend,
Edward 1.autcrbach. In the good
graces Of the Morgan firm He de-
MED any attempt at oxtorting mon
ey from any New York financiors.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
Texas Weather Yesterday

Dallas. cloudy and cool, tempcra-
ure. So Wichita Falls. part cloudy,
temperature. 90. Abilene. part clou-
dy. waco. cloudy. hard rain. FIous-
ton. part cloudy. showers. tcmpera-
ture. ss; san Antonio. cloudy. tenn
pcrsturc. 30. Galveston. part cloudy,
Tcxarkana. cloudy. steady rain. tenn
pcrature 50. LongvieV. part cloudy.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03

John t. McNab is the United STA.
tcs attorney for q dictrict iu cali
fornia, who resigned when Attorney
General McRcynolds directed him TO
postpone trial of the white slave
eases against young Caminotu and
DIGS of Sacramento Andrew Cam.
notti. recently appointed connie
sioncr general of immigration by
President Wilson Is the father ot
the young Caminctti who Is accused.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
SET FIRE TO iER CLOTHING
SATURATED WITH Oiii


MOUNT PLEASANT. Iowa. July
e.. Miss Mary Virgins. age &c. sat
urated her clothes with gasoline.
lighted a match and ran into the
yard mass Of flames.
Physicians say death Is certain.
Grief because Of the death OF her IA
vorite nephew is supposed To De- tho
cause OF the insane act
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
American Girl Ne An Berlin.

BERLIN, July ?. me wedding
OF Miss Gladys Cha ier Baker, of
Providence. r.. l.. Mr.. FoliX
Friedheim of Berlin ok place to-
day. The mother O. ' bride. Mrs.
David Sherman Bas' and num-
ber of other relative IRE present at
the ceremony. n z
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
LET CONTRACT FOR
NEW COURT HOUSE
BUILDING COSTING Siu oon 10
BE FINISHED MIDDLE OF
FEBEl AIRY.
special to Tho Nevs

CROSRYTON. Tat. July 2 Tho
Commissioner Court has awarded
the contract for building the new
court house at this place S Good
run. of sVeetwater. vas the lucky
bidder Tho building Is 10 cost
10000 and is 70 bo finished by the
18th OF February. 1914
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03

EL FAaO IHUE July Rlflc
pits ard tronrhos aorr being dug to-
day by Federal soldier ~ several
points on thc western outskirts Of
Juarez and barber sire is being
stretched 1s an additional defense
AGAINST attack by Coustitutionallsts.
An outpost OF 700 Federals has been
stationed two miles south Of the
town
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
To INVESTIGATE
MULHALL CHARGES
HOUSE Will 1NkE NOTICE OI
MANY PHASES DI IDl-
BltNG.

WASHINGTON ID &. July q
The House viii thorilc. probably
Saturday. swCop. investigation Of
lobbying charge involving house
members made b.. Martin Mulhall
Tho floor disr on made it ap-
parent hat th, Investigation may
extend 10 labor union agents. tenn
pcrancc associaU representatives,
and all others H.1 have Interested
themselves in congressional legis-
latiou.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
IS SEVERE BLOW
To SOCIAL CLUBS
II lH.I WILCOX UI,lnEB
AGAINST TIiI DALLAS GAR
TN lEHIIN

AUSTIN. Tcus July O. ludgo o..
A. Wilcox OF tho Tvculy.siyth uis-
tric' Court late This afternoon, lu-
uouuccd hia decision boo tho case OF
the state against the Dallas Gartcu
Vorcu of Dallas. which had been
Submitted some tIWo ago.
Tho court decided iu favor Of the
state. granting o. temporary iuIunc.
uou esraiuup the club aud ils of
frors from dispensing Intoxicating
liquors to b. member pr amy one else.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
HoD1 OI MuNaN FOUND
Win THHOAT Cr

CHICAGO. on fIly The body
Of a eeH drosse. toman Was found
this morning in aH alley with throat
cut The rema are unidentified
Iewcfr, on the HHiy indicate that
robbery was not ..e motive.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
COMPLICATIONS
SEEM NUMEROUS
PIlCI iNONG ElIkAN N.lIl. :
INIIA ~TlN Ms MOEE ~
IikiIN

LONUDN IpIt Hope 1' avert
ing war l ap.dI. Ieapp' p'1riur BuI-
garia seut notes i. aersia aud Greece
demaudInr ce Ion OF aggressive
movement equiv mt 10 900 ultima
tum. Greece ar Ies BulrWa OF
treacherou.If s'f.king strategic po.
sitiOns
Meantime dgh.ls continue R0D
roscutiltr ol o.. powcr of Balkan
capitals ar. urg'U against war
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03

sN"';a .t;!"m. % ,.... ''rg me-
AUGUSTA, Ga. Jus Dele.
gates from the typos aphical unions
Of Florida, Georgia aud South Caro-
lima assembled hoe today to com
pleto the organization OF the Tri-
State Printers Association. The pur
pose of the new organization is Ia
bring the members Of the craft into
closer alliance. Officers viii be
chosen tomorrow
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
seven stabbed In Fight

GETTlSBrRG. Pa, July sew
en- men we're STABBED In a fight irt a
hotel dining room. when veterans
anger was reused by an insult TO
Lincoln.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
N'NAB'S SUCCESSOR "
FEDERAL NTrOHNEN RESIGNED


Hy Associated ro..
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. july
BENJAMIN T.. Mckinley actiu- Fcdsr
al attorney here since tuc rcsiluH
liou of John l.. McNab. rcseu,l to.
day
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03

WASHINGTON. d. G.. July o.
Generally fair Thursday and Friday
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
Wedding ut White House

WASHINGTON. July
President and Mrs. Wilson
announced tonight the en-
gagement of their second
daughter. Jessie. TO Francis
Bowcs Sayre. The wedding
Is expected TO take place at
the White lloua next Nov
cmbcr.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-07-03
HWCATnfp
Local Forecast

Generally fair Thursday.
Yesterhay.s temperatnre
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ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
OF MISS JESSIE WILSON

LANCASTER. Pa, July ..
The lntelligcncer. a news
paper. learns from several
authoritative sources that the
engagement % President
Wilson's second daughter
Jessie to Frank sayre. son of
the late Robt. Sayre OF Beth
lehem. Pa. will be announ-
ced from the White House on
the Fourth OF July
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Continued on Page Two)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-10
SEEKS MANY IMPROVEMENTS.
Clarendon Citizens Association to
M Tomorrow Evening.

The Clarendon Citizens Association has
arranged to hold 4 meeting tomorrow
evening at s o'clock, at which reports
are to be received on a number of sub
jects affecting the interests of the cit
liens OF that section.
one OF these subjects VIII be con-
ference which is 10 DE held this after
noon y a committee OF the association
with officials OF the " ashington-Nir-
g!nia Railway Company. with reference
70 reduced car fares and improved sched-
ues. The committee consists OF f. Il.
Wilson, president of the association; K.
i. Hough. A. J Porter, \. :. Woodland
Georae IL. Fucker, A. G. Jones, Il. O.
F'inney ard Henry Greene.
Other subjects to be taken UP are eX-
pected 10 be the Improvement in the
Clarendon section OF electric light facil
tiles and water and sewer systems. a.;
well as a bridge giving better communi-
cation than 1t present with Arlington
cemetery and Fort Myer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-10
JOHN w. HOFFMAN SUES
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
Pittsburgh Construction Company
Made Defendant by Former
Employe.

Suit at law was instituted today by
John w Hoffman against the Pittsburgh
Construction Company to recover the
sum OF $4,000 damages for personal in
juries alleged to have been sustained by
reason of the negligence of the company.
IN the declaration filed by Attorneys
Wilton j. Lambert and r. II. eYatman, IL
is alleged that Hoffman was employed by
the defendant company as an engineer
to operate a dinky engine on tracks used
in connection with the construction by
the company of the railroad trackage and
bed from Bradley lane To Great Falls,
Md. and shat June >, 1919, while so en-
ployed, the engine he was operating, by
reason of its defective equipment, start
ed down a hill and gathered speed to such
an extent that while lie Was standing iii
the doorway. apprehensive that Il COLI
sion would occur, and endeavorlng to
certain the exact condition of affairs, lac
was knocked out of the cab and severely
injured.
II is claimed the engine was defective
in that one of the brake shoes was lack
ing. and the others We're 50 worn as not
to he effective. He received a concuSSlon
Of the brain. and also fracture of the
leg, and as 4 result of his injuries was
prevented from working for long space
of time, the plaintiff asserts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-10
Proper Packages Lacking.

The lack of proper packages for the
eggs, said DR.. a. ID. Melvin OF tie bureau
oE animal Industry today. has been the
chlet obstacle to the parcel posi- ship
ment Of eggs from the farm to the
home Containers now on the market
do not. said DIR. Melvin, furnish an abso-
lately safe and al the same time economi-
cal means of sending eggs by mail. Con-
tanners that are guaranteed to keep eggs
from breaking are SO bulky and heavy
tnat they add largely to the postage, and
at the same time cost from ; to 8 cents
each, even when bought in large quaint
ties. The lighter containers. made more
cheapty and adding little to the postage
are likely to be crushed in transport
DIR. Melvin and other officials OF the b,I-
reau OF animal industry have been ex-
peTinenting for several months in the eff
tort 10 find the proper kind of container
Tor mailing eggs. Packages Of various
types and shapes. and made Of many
KINDS o. material. have been tried eggs
being shipped in them from points within
the ffty-nile zone of the parcel post
The postage required for the container
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-10
HIGH PRICE OF EGGS
ST|RS j. S. OFFICIALS
Making Effort to Bring Pro-
ducer and Consumer Into
Closer Touch.

Cut out the Tniddlemen and bring the
producers and the consumers together
through the medium Of the parcel post,
IS the slogan of the division OF animal
husbandry, bureau of animal industry
and officials OF the Department OF Asri-
culture.
The unprecedented high price Of fresh
esgs-'' cents a dozen in New York city.
% 70 % cents dozen in Washington,
anu indications faSoring further aviation
stunts n prices or poachape esgs-has
serted to augment the activity Of the
bureau chiefs and other department otfi-
Gals II the effort to lind q means OF
eliminating commission men, brokers' re-
tailers, etc. in the matter OF distribu-
ton OF egSs, and to make it possible for
the eater of strictly fresh eggs 10 buy
them direct from the man whose hens
produce them.