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SUFFRAGISTS DANCE
FOR CAMPAIGN FUND
Large Sum Raised in Affair at
Nandcrhilt-WOmen
Musicians.

\ suffrage dance under the direction
of the Paul Jones Club was given last
night in the Della Rohha room OF IN,
Vanderbilt and the receipts will be de-
voted TO tho campaign fund OF the New
York state committee - the Womlu's
suffrage Association. The room was
decorated with blue and yellow, the
banners We're hung inscribed with
Votes for Women"
one Of the features exempllfying
woman's right TO do something was the
orchestra Of women players under the
direction OF Miss Byrne. There also was
suffrage colors, and all over the place
an orchestra of mere men players, con-
Quoted by Fejer, and the two alternated
in he dance music. Mrs. Norman lie
Il. Whltehouse was the moving spirit in
the dance and she disposed OF many
tickets.
The guests CO no on from the opera
and theatres and among them were Mr..
and Mrs Clarence c. Pell. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Il. Alexander. Ihe Misses Alex
andor, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. AuCh'n-
Gloss, Mr. and Mrs. Norman dc r,
Whitchousc, Mr.. and Mrs Gordon
Norrie, Miss Carol Hartman, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Earle Stevens. Or. and
Mrs John Douglas, Miss Jullana Cut
ting, Mr.. and Mrs, Augustus ~ Kountze,
Mr.. and Mrs. William \. Prime, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Dodge. Mr.. and Mrs. W. Leon
Graves, W. Scott Cameron, Miss
Georganna owen. Mr.. and Mrs James
B. Clews. Mr. and Mrs George 4. Max
well, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Van
Rensselaer, Mrs John Jacob Astor, Miss
Angelica Schuyler Brown, Mr.. and Mrs.
+, Gray Griswo,d. NJ. and Mrs. Leonard
NJ. Thomas, Mr., aud Mrs. Ogden l..
Mills. Mr., and Mrs, Theodore Roose-
Welt, Jr., Mr. and Mrs sumner Gerard
and Nv. and Mrs W. Bourkc Cochran.
The dance committee included Francis
and Maurice Roche Samuel \. Bah
cock, Hamilton Fish. Jr.. Bertram de y.
Crugcr and Francis w Crownnshield.
Miss Marie Dressler arrived after the
theatre and gave an amusing monologue
while the assemhlage was at supper.
For the benefit Of Manhattanville Day
Nursery an entertainment of pautomme
aud dances WAS given last night in the
Plaza ballroom, II was entitled THE
Growing of rierrot and Pierrette q
Masquc of Spring Miss Katherine
narrower Was Picrrot, Miss Helen
Hartley Jenkins Picrrettc and Gerald
onativia took the part OF Harlequin
There was succession OF attractive
dances by the leading characters and
some special dances We're introduced by
Miss Dorothy Taylor and Miss Catherine
Culvcrt.
The scene was laid in forest ut
sprin" time, The words OF the masaue
were written 10y Miss narrower and the
music was by Romualdo Sapio, who con-
Quoted tho orchestra.
The entertainment was given under
the patronage Of the Mayor and Mrs
John Purroy Mitchell Mr.. and Mrs.
George McAneny, Mr.. and Mrs Bertram
q, Goodhue, DR., and Mrs, Samuel r.
Dutton, Mrs. John G. Kerr. Dr. and Mrs.
Harold y, keycs, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
). Brewster, Mr.. and Mrs David NJ
Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Henry &. Pear
son, Or. and Mrs George l.. Brodhead.
General dancing followed.
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MR.. POWELL'S RECITAL.
a merican Pianist Makes n Favor
able Impression at AeOIinn Hail.

John Powell. pianist, gave a recital
yesterday afternoon In Aeoliau Hail
This young man is a native OF Virginia
and has already been made known here
as composer of promise. His violin
concerto was introduced TO this city on
December II. 1912 by Efrem Zmbalist,
and on November Is of the following
year Mr.. and Mrs. Names brought
forward his Sonata Virgiancsque. Mr..
Powelfs debut as pianist unfortu-
nately came toward the close OF an
overladen season and received less at
tention than II deserved.
The young man played Beethovcn's
beautiful and reposeful sonata In \
major. opus 2. No ., Lists Il minor
sonata, Schumann's "Etdues SYM
phoniques'' and Busoni-s arrangement OF
Liszts "Mephisto Walker This was
an uncommonly interesting and COM
mendable recital Mr.. Powell possesses
many and large gifts and he has studied
to good purpose. He Is young and his
talent il in certain respects immature,
but his playing has none of the UNI
bridled impetuosity and want Of intel
lectual control SO frequently found In
the art of youth.
On the contrary. Mr.. Powels per-
formanceS yesterday showed comhina-
ton of technical skill and artistic tenn
permanent. His tone was generally beau
tiful and alive with color and delicate
gradations. albeit in the Llszt compost
ton II wanted something of power But
this may be overlooked in view of the
excellences. CLARITY. nice appreciation
OF melodic line, fastidlous taste in pedal
ling. smooth and fluent finger work. and
above all an unfailing perception of
musical beauty were disclosed in most
of his playing. HIS READINGS showed
him 10 possess genuine musicianship as
well as Keen sensibility and poetic feel
ing. except in the Schumann work,
which lacked elasticity. II will be a
matter for establishment. however. II
this young man does not in time claim q
position OF Importance among planists,
and since he is an American this should
bring much qualification to all native
music lovers.
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WARDS MEzZ0TINT, $2O5.

In the sale OF prints which took place
last nigh, in the Anderson Gallery the
TOP price was sos, paid by Max Will
'sms for No 355. o mezzotint of The
stormy Night" by william Ward after
" r. Bgg For No. 1856, a companion
mezzotint by the same engraver called
Morning After tho StorO" he gave the
Same price.
Mr.. Williams also bought No. 1854.
nezzotint portrait of Washington by
James Fisher. for $3.50. The total for
me evening was 81 ,46S.10 and for the
sale $1,952.95.
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paiGc--Ash m ore.

Announcement has been msds Of me
marriage on Monday last OF Miss Dora
l. Ashmore. daughter Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. sidney Ashmore. TO Alonzo
Paige. formerly OF Chicago and now OF
this city. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Or. william T. Manning.
rector of Trinity Church, at the brides
home. II East Sixty-eecond street, In
the presence of relatives II was
planned to have the wedding In Trinity
Church, but the death of a relative pre-
vented,
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DARWIN HELD TO BE RIGHT.
Professor At Geographic Meeting
Agrees as to Coral Reefs,

The frst sessions OF the second Joint
meeting OF the American Geographical
Society and the Association OF American
Geographers were held In the Geographic
cal Society Building at Broadway and
l16'h street yesterday. Prof. W. ".
Davis OF Harvard. who has recently re-
turned from the island OF New Cale-
donia. northeast OF Australia, put FOR
ward theory substantiating Oar
wins writings on the formation and
subsistence Of coral reefs. which. IL was
said has been discredited In some quar-
tcrs.
Prof. NJ l.. Fernald. also of Har-
ward, said that the botanical mad physi-
cal features OF the country described
ds Ninldnd in the sagas OF the Morse
men must place that land far north
IN Labrador and Newfoundland and rec.
commended search for traces OF Morse
settlement about the northern peninsula
OF Newfoundland. the straits Of Belle
Isle and the region about Hamilton
Inlet. In the evening the members
~ the two societies were entertained
II tbs home OF George A. Pl!mpton. 81
Park avenue.
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DR.. JAMES GUYON CLARK.
Noted staten Island ph, stefan Dies
In Ills Ninetictb Ycnr.

DR.. James Guyon Clark died yester-
day At his home, Richmond Terrace,
West New Brighton, staten Island a
few days after he had completed his
ninetieth year lie was a grandson OF
Capt Ephraim Clark, first command
ant Of Fort Tomkins, whose son, DR..
Ephraim clark. moved t. West New
Brighton in 1871, pr. Ephraim CLARK, q
celebrated physician in his day. died
thlrty years ago at the age Of 90
Or Clark retired In 1876. turning HE
practise over to his son. Dr Frederick
l. Clark, The only other child * WILL
lam Milton Clark OF North Dakota DR.
Clark was married twice. His second
wife was Miss Blanche Aspinwail, 10
whom he was married in 1NS>
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articles of personal adornment

articles of personal adornment A
cruller fresh from the electric heated
lard may be had for the asking, or
ones hair may be carefully coifred. The
latest floor polish vies with Partisan
novelties, and strains OF music from the
latest monographs are accompanied by
whrs of Japanese perfumes.
The tea garden IL under the auspices
Of the various wonens clubs, the mem
bcrs OF each in turn acting as hostessee
The treasury OF the club will be en-
riched by the days receipts At 4
o'clock this afternoon Miss Lillian Rus
sell will instruct the club women in the
art of being beautiful The clubs TAX
ing part this afternoon and the pres!-
dents are: Aloha Club, Mrs John IT,
Parker Alumu@ Association OF the
New York Medical College, DIR. Cornelia
@. Brant, Book and Thimbe Club. Mrs
Samuel II. Nathan; New York County
w. c. I L., Mrs, Julia l.. Gates; Phile-
mon Society, Mrs Lizzie L. Frerichs.
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WILLS AND APPRAISALS.

VICTOR VI. REfcHENBERGER. formerly a
member Of the brokerage Arm OF l.. VI.
Prince & Co, who died on April %.
1914, left slSA.5il. OF which ss41as
went 10 his wife. Elsie Binger Relchen-
berger, and an income of $500 to his
mother The provision in favor OF the
deceden''s wife was made few DAYS
before he married her in 1911 and was
TO be effective even IL he died before the
marriage occurred.
CHARLES JABrRG. who died on Septem-
her IL. 1913. left sl36s9s. OF which all
but $4,000 was divided equally between
his daughter. Irene, and his son. Charles
Jaburg, The $4,000 bequest went TO his
housekeepor. Louisa Erdt.
GEORGE y. OLCorT. associate professor
OF Latin at Columbia, who died in Rome,
Italy, on March 2. 1912, left $3.50 OF
which S4,lI6 was the value OF his teach
ing equipment at the university.
ISAAC \. kETcHAM, who died IN Brook
Ign on March 2S. left "ovor 10000"
according to papers filed yesterday with
the viii, The widow. Sarah NJ. Ketcham
gets $500 "A year for life If she remains
unmarried "A cousin gets 800 n year
The rest goes to two SONS, GeorSe r.
and Warren A. Ketcham
JOHN G. MORTON. who died in Brook
Ign on June 2s, lief; a net tate of s345,-
1864. In the absence of a will the
estate goes to two sisters, Catharine T.
llalstead and Emma A. Morton. and a
brother, Albert Morton. in shares OF
6,1O545 each. Mr. Morton was an
officer in tho John Morton's Sons Com
pany, dealers In mason's supplies.
SAMUEL Il. VERNON, who died In
Brooklyn on October 8. left a gross es-
tate of s6y3.Sl3.3s. OF which s642,G63. 3s
was in personality. Expenses of admin
istration and other charges reduce the
estate to 57,309,22 net OF this, the
widow, Jennie Murray Vernon, OF SO
Remscn street, gets a life estate In $780,
900, while a daughter, Vivian, and a son,
Murray, each get an income In $685.
Sl96l during the lifetime OF their
mother. Eventually the entire estate
goes to the testators grandchildren.
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CHILDREN APPEAR IN PLAY.
Juvenile Cast Presents Daddy
LonR-Legs" at Bcnrat.

An all star cast OF Juvenile actors and
actresses gave performance OF Daddy
Long-Le2s" In the Gaiety Theatre yes
terday afternoon for the benefit OF the
stage childrens school of the Rehearsal
Club
The performance was under the d.
rectlon or Ruth Chatterton star Of the
play, and she and Jean Webster, author
OF the play. were in one OF the boxes.
Some of the children who took part
included Robert Smith, Frank Long
acre, sydney Reynolds. Valerie Cos
sart. Margaret Sattler, Violet Cashier,
Audrey Ridgwell and Boots Wooster.
who played Miss Chattertons role OF
Judy Abbott.
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Horace Bacon.

Horace Bacon. 6S, died Of pcnumonia
Yesterday at his home "a MorninEside
avenue. He was born in Boston aud
was graduated from Harvard in 1865.
After coming to New York he became
associated in lSS2 with the banking
firm OF kessler n Co, where he re-
ma!ned until 1893 when he entered the
firm of klssel, kinnicutt n Co, of
which he was a partner Al the time OF
his death. lie served for twelve years
M member of Company X, seventh
Regiment, New York, retiring with the
rank of Lieutenant He is survived by
his wife, who Was Miss Anna Bank
head.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10

Mrs Mary Barrett Macdonald, formerly
OF Wlkesbarre, Pa, aud more recently
lyius In forcs; lli.ls. l., l.. d.ru lcstcr-
day at her home In Queens boulevard
She was 20 years old, In recent Years
she devoted much of her time to chart
ties. surviving her are three sons and
three daughters. George Macdonald is
president OF tho Nassau and suffolk
Lighting Company, Joseph Is president
OF the Macdonald Engineering and Com
strucuon Company and Henry Is "A law
yer. The daughters are Marie, Mar
garet and Lillian. all OF New York city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
Mrs. Emily NJ. scott.

Mrs Emily ". Scott, an artist. died
Yesterday at Gil West li3;h street.
Mrs scot, Was noted for her paintings
Of flowers. She was one OF the charter
members II the New York Water Color
club. holding the Office OF recording Sec
rotary from the date OF the organiza-
ton Of the society until 1898. and the
office Of Vice-prcsident since that time.
She is represented in the Metropolitan
Museum and the Brooklyn Institute of
Arts and Sciences. she was also one
Of the charter members OF the Pen
and Brush club.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
MGR. M'CREADY OF
HOLY CROSS DEAD
Distinguished Catholic Pastor
Was in His 10th
Year.
HELD IMPORTANT POSTS

The Right Rev Mgr. Charles Nc
the Holy Cross and one OF the most dis
tinguishcd pastors in the archdiocese Of
New York. died last night at the rectory.
500 West Forty-second street. after an
illness of four days. Mgr. McCreadv
contracted a slight cold which developed
into pneumonia a few days ago. Last
month he had celebrated his seventy
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ART SALE TOTALS $l5,e23.
Painting by Felix Ziem Brings
best Price, 81 300.

The closing session OF the sale OF
paintings belonging to the estate of the
late Frank V. Whitney. Col. II. VI. Cro-
min and others was held last evening
a. the galleries OF the Fifth Avenue
Auction Rooms. No. 228. Felix Ziem's
"Klosque d'Amurat 10 Bosphora.'
brought $1,000. No. 227, by Eugene
Fromentin. sold for $3.50. No. 233. an
example of Emile Van Marcke went for
500, Among the buyers were V. O..
Smkhovitch, w. L. Williams. ]. o, Nc
Dermott. p. II. Mcmahon and s. Rose
dale
The total for the three sessions was
3lJ.623
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Observation-Disclosures Engagement.

Mrs. William II. Snowden Of Macon.
Ga, has announced tho engagement OF
her daughter, Miss Adele Snowden, to
Alfred w Haywood of this city. Mr..
Haywood was graduated from the Uni
versity OF North Carolina and later
from the Columbia law school. lie 10
assistant counsel OF the Pierre LoriIlard
Company and il member Of the Raf
Association. OF 'he Columbia University
Club and OF Squadron A.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
RESCUES AMERICAN FROM WAR.
4 :. Envoy Obtains Discharge Of
New Yorker mt Front

Np'cl17 cd'I" Nrspdfch 10 TnE srY.
LoHpoN, April -Bartram Towle. son
OF Capt. George s. Towle OF the Seventh
Regiment National Guard of New York.
has been discharged from the British
Aviation Corps at the request OF his par
ents and VIII re;urn to his home al
Larchmont as soon as he can get there
Young Tow.e is the ninth American
youth of adventurous spirit to be rescued
by the American Ambassador at the re-
quest OF parents. He enlisted In the
Foreign Legion of France at tho out
break OF the war, got to the front and
later exchanged IN the flying corps Of
En- gland.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
Mr.. matilda Despssd Dead.

Matilda Pratt Despard. widow Of the
late Clement J. Despard, died at her
homo at Mount Vernon Thursday at the
age Of IS years.
Mrs. Despard was the author OF ssv-
eral books. including "Ktlrogan Cot
tase." 1873, and "Old New York-From
the Battery to Bloomingdale." 1878.
She la survived by two sons. G. L. and
W. d. Despard. and ono daughter. Mrs.
Alice Heximer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
Mrs. Homes VIII Stands.

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme
Court affirmed yesterday the decision 81
Surrogate Fowler admitting to probate
the will of Mrs. Lizzie Hastings Home,
which cut or her husband. Leicester
Home ex-City Court Justice. and left
tho bulk OF her estate of nearly $1,000
900 10 charities.
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4 mericnns I'm War Work Married.

PARIS, April e.-Carroli Greenough Of
New York, who Is attached TO the
American ambulance at Neuilly. was
married in the ambulance chape. ycstcr-
day to Miss Margaret Virginia Greble,
daughter OF Edwin Greble of Pasadena.
Cal. who has charge OF the special diet
kitchen OF the ambulance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
WOMAN'S EXPOSITION READY.
Industrial Fair Along Lines Of
Unity and Beauty.

The Woman's Industrial Exposition,
with siNty-eight women's clubs as
patronesses, Will open at the Grand
many booths utility and beauty stand
side by side The utensils which make
housework easier hold their place with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
Solomon 4. NnriOn.

Solomon A. Norton. IS. died of pneu-
monia on Thursday at his home, .lig
Seventh avenue. lie was born at Fort
Plain, y. v About twenty years ago he
came to this city. He is survived by
his son, Clarence j., examiner in tho
State Insurance Department.
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THE SEAGOERS.
Liner philadelphia, In Yesterday,
sails Tomorrow.

Sailing tomorrow by the American
liner Philadelphia for Liverpool:
Mr. W. Augustus Aired Mo..,cy ;,
" Y B,rry Moul,on
n de- II Boyd Mr. am Mrs " f
ce6aiio. " Tho REV and Mrs.
Mr. u r + podswo1n The Rev o Christopher
bf b f'i +" cron Mr. and i' Mr.. william
+ Nanwaring l. Wood
sherman May
Sailing to-day by the Cunarder Tran
sylvania for Liverpool:
Mr.. and Mrs ALDER, Cpl Thomas Csn,i.y
Adams Mr. and Mrs Frank
90 wa,hinsron bowie Mr. anil Mr.. Fred
Becker Dr W II Rivers
\ ; Chrseboroush Beverley Robinson
Arrivals yesterday by tho American
liner Philadelphia from Liverpool:
Mr. aud Mrs. n F, John Manlev saron
NJ B, IN. po,.o, nr r l, r + Sherry
{ 4 burton g l. = Vernon
!n!,ar'h,olomcw pGan car, John f. VII.
j. noi-6n Dr. and Mr.. II. r.
pF. WIusm Lower Alfred " var4an
by the Italian liner Stampalia. sailing
to-day for the Mediterranean
The Rev Frederick Miss Mabel l.. Down-e
-, b By n n-oc,., Mr. and Mrs James
Mr.. Mabel \ R TIE Rev, Ans-im
For san Juan by the Porto Rico liner
Carolina:
W VI Whitney Mr. AMI Mrs Harvey
tamll MI and Mrs J. "
< ( il il N N"HS ACTON
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10

Prof T.oefilor achieved international
fame in 1854 when he gave a systematic
desCript on of what IL known AS the
N!ebs- Lociiler bacillus, watch was after
ward proved TO h. IN" 'ciuS,t vaustNs'
Of dlphthcr!a. In 1900 Prof 10, filler.
together with Prof Koch ana Prof.
1amky, conducted an Investigation
which formed the foundation of the
modern steam dislnfection process.
Prof loe'l'cr also was the uIscovcrer
Of tho mice typhoid bacillus. which
proved To he the most us-i ul factor In
the removal of tho nice plague. lie
was the author Of many epoch making
hygicnic treatises one Of the most i'm
purtant ones being treatise on ma
laria,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-10
PROF. FRIEDRICH LOEFFLER.
German Scientist Discovered Diph-
iberia Bacillus.

BERLIN. via London. April Tile
death is announced OF Prof. Friedrich
Locf,lcr, tho German scientist who IN
1881 discovered the d,phthcr!a bacillus.
Or. Loenirr was born on jane -, lN@2,
IN Frank -the-Od,r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-27
SIioht Mistake.

In Kansas City hey tell Of broker
who moved from the city out into the
country He went out some distance
and, since the railway was poverty
stricken and the service consequently
poor, he traveller to and from town by
automobile.
After a time he decided to go in for
chicken raising, and ordered patent
chicken coop. On The day it was ex-
pected to arrive he set out in a-dray to
fetch 1t from the freight office. He
reached the railway station-which. by
the way he had never senator an
hour drive.
No one was in sight, but there was
his chicken coop. With his mans as
sistance he soon had it on the dray
and set off for home. He had pro-
ceeded but few rods, however, when
he encountered man in uniform, with
the title "Stationmaster" on his cap.
What have you got on that dray?''
demanded the stationmastsr, excitedly
"My new chicken COOP"
Chicken coop, nothing. You're
carrying off Blankville Junction.-De-
troit Free Press"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-27
LIVESTOCK EP|DEh|C
PROBE SMOIH[R[D
INDICATIONS POINT TO SUCCESS
Full EFFORT TO HEAD OFF
INVESTIGATION.
DEMOCRATS FEAR EFFECT
ON TARIFF POLICIES
Tracing Of Source Of Foot and Mouth
Disease Might Reflect on Free I'm
portation Of Hides-PowerfuI In.
fuencss Appear to Have Frustrated
Inquiry by Sub. Committee Of Senate
Especial correspondence

Washington, April 27.-Indicatlons
are the proposed investigation into the
origin of the outbreak of foot and
mouth disease in this country and the
manner in which the disease has been
handled by the department of agricul-
ture will never be carried to thor
ough finish. The information In
Washington for some days has been
that the inquiry, which subcommit-
tee of the senate committee on agricul-
ture began, under authority of sem
ate resolution, was indefinitely post
poned
The efforts to get this subject IN
vestigated and the manner in which
the investigation has been hindered
form curious chapter. The sub
committee consists of Senators Gore,
Sheppard and Kenyon. Last winter. a
group of witnesses from Ohio was ex-
amined. Some of these witnesses were
not pleased with the manner in which
the department of agriculture handled
the disease. The next development
was that the committee on contingent
expenses was unwilling to allow pay to
persons VINO dppedTeQ USiOlo lAC SUI
committee as witnesses.
1t became plain that powerful infiu-
ences were at work to halt the inquiry.
Senator Kenyon got out Of patience
and threatened to resign from the SUBJ
committee unless 1t went ahead with
the investigation. 1t was then given
out that the investigation would be
pushed and that the subcommittee
would go to Niles. Mich, in two or
three weeks after the end Of the SEES
sion of congress-March 4-and would
probe into the facts.
But the subcommittee has not gone
yet and there is no assurance 1t will
60 1t is whispered about that it may
not go at all.
Origin of Disease Unknown.
Among farmers and livestock men
there is strong desire to find out the
facts with reference to the origin OF
the disease, but among the democratic
leaders in congress and high officials
in the department Of agriculture there
is no such desire to have a subcom-
mittee go about doing too much ex-
ploring If it should be conclusively
brought out that the disease was
brought into this country on hides i'm
ported free from Argentina. demo-
cratic leaders think it would be used
against their tariff policy. Moreover,
there are fears that the way the out
break was handled and the slowness
of the department of agriculture in TAX
ing steps to cope with the disease
might be sharply criticised. Hence the
delay and the efforts to smother the
inquiry.