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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-06
state, County and Township Officers
STATE
SUPREME JUDGES

STA1E
SUPREME JUDGES
william A. Johnston. Chef Justice,
Minneapolis. Justices Rousseau A.
Burch, Salina; Henry f. Mason, Gar
den City; Silas Porter. Kansas City;
J. S. West, Topeka; J. s. Dawson,
Hill City. Clerk of Court-D. A.
Valentine, Clay Center Court Re-
porter-Oscar L. Moore, Abilene.
Governor, Arthur Capper, Topeka
gan, Hutchinson
Secretary of State, J. T. Botkin.
Galena.
Auditor. W. E. Davis, Dodge City.
Treasurer, Earl Akers. Stafford
Attorney General, S. VI. Brewster,
Troy.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, W. d. Ross, Topeka
Superintendent of Insurance, Car
ey Wilson, Topeka.
State Printer, w. r. Smith, Column
bus.
United States Senators, VIM. c.
Thompson, Garden City; Jos L. Bris-
tow, Salina.
Representative, 9Th District, j. r.
Connolly, Colby.
Senator, James Malone, Herndon.
Judge 23rd Judicial District, ]. G.
Ruppenthal, Russell.
Representative goth District, c. f.
Kirby, Wa-Keeney.
COUNTY
Clerk, @. III. Benson, Wax eeney.
Treasurer, F. B. Acre; Collyer.
Register of Deeds, Jos. Evans, Wa
Keeney.
County Attorney, S. NJ Hutzel.
Wa-Keeney.
Probate Judge. A. S. Peacock, Wa
Keeney.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion-Carrie A. SCradal, Collyer.
Sheriff, E. w. Altman, BrownelL
Clerk of District Court, w. J. Will
Jams, Wa-Keeney.
Surveyor, Hudson Harlan, Wa-Kee-
ney.
Coroner, Ray Ufford, Wa-Keeney
Commissioners, John McNaughton,
Ogallah; A. H. Hamm, Wa-Keeney;
S. A. Newcomer, Collyer.
High School Trustees, r. c. Wilson,
Wa-Keeney; Chas. Sierer, Collyer: w:
A. Tawney, Ogallah; Frank Eaton,
Palco; Thomas O'Toole, Banner; G.
NJ. Ufford, Wa-Keeney
TOWNSHIP
Wa-Keeney-Truste J. J. Drum
mond, Wa-Keeney; Clerk, NJ. c. Will
Jams, Wa-Keeney; Treasurer. It.
Rhoades; Justices of the Peace, J. I'll.
Acre, Ed. S. Brown, Wa-Keeney:
Constable, o. Fl. Olson, Wa-Keeney.
Collyer-Trustee, A. B. VanSoyoc,
Collyer; Clerk, A. G. Schwanbeck,
Collyer; Treasurer, VIM. Cox, Voda:
Justice of the Peace. Chas. Hooper:
Coilyer, Constable. F. Wurst, Collyer
Trustee, H. III. Cawley,
Ransom; Clerk, p. r. Lynn, Ransom:
Treasurer, p. w. O'Toole, Banner:
Justice of the Peace, Ernest Jesse,
Arnold; Constable, Joe Haug; Ran
som.
Glencoe Trustee, J. H. Bassler,
urer, John Herbert, Ellis; Justice of
Peace, W. F. Gross, Ellis; Constable,
7. Q. Feezor, Ellis.
Riverside-Trustee A w Nelson,
Ellis; Clerk, VIM. Edwards, Ellis;
Treasurer, Otto Colborg, Ellis; JUS
tice of Peace, Emil Johnson, Ellis
Constable, John Kutina, Ellis.
Ogallah- Trustee, w. A. Neon
nell, Ogallah; Clerk, Miles Powers.
Ogallah; Treasurer. w. NJ. Brabb,
Ogallah; Justice of Peace, o. A Girls
void; Ogallah: Constable, n. Mapes,
Ogallah.
Willcox-Trustee Geo. Defines, Wa
Keeney; Clerk, Herman Rahberg.
Ransom: Treasurer. J. W. Lawrence;
Ransom; Justice of Peace, Chas.
Marcy, Ransom: Constable, w. F.
Stowe, Ransom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-06
g. NJ Uford was on the sick list
the first of the week.

Last Sunday, a German wedding
was solemnized at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Fred Dietzs south of town.
The contracting parties were Miss
Lizzie Fabricius and Mr.. Theodore
Dietz. Rev. Hagal, pastor of the Ger
man Lutheran church officiated. as
sisted by Rev. Thiel- 1t twas big
affair and their lends were there il
large numbers The World extends
congratulations hoping they viii live
long and enjoy much Happiness
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-06

James Parsons accompanied by his
brother, John r., and his mother,
went TO Hot Springs Arkansas. last
week He has been in poor health
for some time and he hopes thebaths
Will benefit him. John expects TO be
home February 10--Quinter Adyoc-
sza1e-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-06

For loans on your lands go and see
tile Wa-Keeney State Banks St.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-06
Call For and Save Your Tickets Beginn-
ing Today For Some Young Lady In Or
Around Wa-keeney Will Appreciate Them


Thorough bred S c. White Leg
horn Cockerels. from prize winning
stock-Sl. 90 each. Adv 4S-2t.
H. C. Bryant, phone 966.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-06

Renewals. 500 votes s. 90
Renewals. more than / year, 500 votes
81 90
Back subscrip tions, 400 votes 81. 90
year new subscriptions, 5000 votes
So 90
10 year new subscriptions u, 500
votes $1,000
20 years new subscriptions, $4,000
votes. 20 90
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-06

Observation-Disclosures as 10 Standing
of votes will be issued after 80 days
No votes accepted at less than regu-
lar price of paper concerned in this
contest. No one connected with this
paper will be allowed to become a
candidate in this contest or work for
contestants.
Votes after being voted cannot be
tranfered to another. Be sure to
before coming to the ballot box. as
the Editor or anyone viii positively
not give any information on the. sub
ject. The key to the government
ballot box shall be in possession of
the awarding committee during the
contest.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
VISITORS FROM
ORIENT TALK At
Club LUNCHEON

There were men and speakers of
every Pacific nationality at the Pam
Pacific luncheon today to the Hands
Around-the-Pacifc workers from Pekin
and Shanghai.
The lunch was held at the Univer-
'sity Club, Consul General Thomas
Sammons Of Shanghai being the flrst
speaker. He told Of China's prosper
ity and then Of the Wednesday 1nn-
cheon club he has recently organized
in Shanghai, where 100 Americans
meet together weekly.
George A. Fitch told Of the work his
Saturday Club Is doing in getting the
many nationalities In China to work
together. He spoke Of the visit Of
Alexander Hume Ford TO Shanghai
more than year ago, and Of one Of
the results of the Hands-Around-the-
Pacific propaganda, the China Ad-.
vancement Association, which, based
on the constitution of the Honolulu
organization, is becoming Q Chinese
national tourist bureau that also pre-
serves the ancient monuments In the
new republic.
]. 8. Burgess Of Pekin told Of the
work Of the Returned Students League
that in Pekin is 600 strong, and Il Civ.
ing its men to provide free education
for the masses.
There were also short talks from
local speakers. Chu Gem, the Chinese
merchant; DR.. |. Mori. Col. Curtis Iau-
kea, who delivered q message from
the queen; and f.. L. Theodore, the
Filipino journalist. Paul Super made
the farewell remarks. and Alexander
Hume Ford presided.
Consul General Sammons. ]. s. Bur.
CESS and George A Fitch, after being
entertained at luncheon. were taken
sightseeing this afternoon. They win
sail for the coast on the Tenyo Maru
tomorrow.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
BOAT Grew WAS
DRUNK, ASSERT
THE WITNESSES
Testimony Before Public UtiIi-
ties Commission About
Lahaina Drowning
SAY STEERSMAN TOOK
BOAT OUT OF COURSE
Saffrey Declares He Warned
the Man, But Received No
Answer Of Any Kind

That members OF the second boat
crew Of the steamer Kilauea we're
drunk on the night OF the drowning Of
the two steerage passengers at La
haina last Nay. and that the boat
sfeerer was heard TO remark to them
thaf they would get q good ducking at
the I.ahaina landing. was some of the
evidence brought out from the ques.
fioninr of two Of the passengers Of
the second boat. at the investigation
~ the public Utilities Commission
which was continued from last Satur.
day Al 10 O'Clock this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. John Saffrey, Hawai-.
,',,. .c;,esss-s r,hc ave this evi6ence
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
influences AT
WORK To PARDON
v. {. ARMSTRONG
Friends Would Free Former
Treasurer of Moose Order
From JaiI
ACTING GOVERNOR AND
JUDGE STRONGLY OPPOSE
Thayer and Ashford Against
loosinQ Man Convicted OF
EmbezzIing Bonds

William r. Armstrong, former treas
urer Of the local lodge OF the Moose
order End now serving sentence IN
Oahu nfison for embezzlement b the
proposed beneficiary Of strong move
ment to secure q pardon. Governor
Pinkham, who arrives from the main
land tomorrow. Is to be asked at once
to pardon Armstrong.
II the pardon is granted. Il viii be
virtually over the protests Of Acting
Governor Thayer and Circuit Judge
Ashford. Il was before the latter that
Armstrong's trial took place and
Judge Ashford sentenced him to serve
his prison term. Both the acting gov
ernor and the Judge have been ap-
preached by men working on behalf
OF Armstrong, and both have replied
m decided terms that they are abso-
iutely opposed to 9 pardon for Arm
strong At this time.
The movement for pardon has In
fluential backing. Ex-Judge w. r. G..
Stewart Of Bozeman, Montana. who Il
said TO be 4 brother-in-law Of Arm
strong. wrote TO Judge Ashford 70 get
hi6 views and Governor Stewart OF
Montana, related through the Boze-
man Judge 10 Armstrong. IL under
stood also to have Interested himself.
Locally q petition Is In circulation
asking for the pardon. II is being
rather wen signed, from what could
be learned today. II is stated that
the jurors who sat in the Armstrong
case are being asked to sign. These
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
new CAMPAIGN
FOR Pure FOOD
JUST LAUNCHED
q. S. Commissioners Hansen
Starts WhirlNind Fight for
Protection Of Public
PROSECUTE PEOPLE WHO
SELL AT SHORT WEIGHT


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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
Uncle Sam to Warn Germany Can't
Stay Passive if Acts Continue

WASHINGTON D. O., July 49, President Wilson, who
has returned from his summer home ct Cornish r. and
Secretary Of State Lansing today discussed the draft o The
note to Germany ii reply 70 the latest German mspe upon
i understood that they have agreed that The next COM
unioaton must Be Of explicit and definite character max
ing Il Enthusiastically clear that America cannot b expsc1
remain passive IN the event o another attack upon unasd
ship and the resultant loss Of American lives
Is virtually agreed that the note viii announce the IN
enon OF the United States to her rights upon the
in accordance with international law The note VIII be laid
before the cabinet for consideration and possible
changes
Is not yet certain whether this statement viii contain
reference to the submarine attack upon the liner orun
which assaed with 21 Americans on board bound from
Liverpool to New York.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
WILL name AVER
AS new SURGEON
FOR CITY CASES

-
Mayor Lane announced today that
Or. Richard G. Aver. a physician and
surgeon who has seen service in Mexi.
CO and who has been In Honolulu for
several years. Il to be appointed 20 the
position Of emergency hospital physi.
clan for city cases at salary Of $500
q month. as provided Tor In the bud
ret passed BY the supervisors recently.
The understanding It that time was
.at II Dr. Aver could take care Of
the work Of the police surgeon. which
office the late DR.. Nathaniel Emerson
held. the police surgeon office would
be consolidated with the hospital po-
sition. Dr. Aver has expressed his
willingness to handle both positions
nt the original salary Of $500 month.
50. as soon as the appointment has
been approved by the board Of super
visors, Mr.. Aver win take up all en-
ergency hospital cases. Under an
agreement with the trustees Of the
Queens hospital. an emergency ward
Is to be maintained &C the institution.
DR.. W. L. Moore is acting as police
surgeon. Dr. Emerson having agreed
that he should draw the salary during
DR.. Emerson's leave Of absence. The
new budget continued the police sur
eeon's salary until September 80. but
(1e death 81 TIE regular incumbent
may c.I.e the item 70 Be rescinded.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
Labor President Declares Foreign
Interests Fomenting u. S. Strikes

WASHINGTON, D. G., July 19.-samuel Gompers pres
dent Of the American Federation Of Labor attempting 70
settle the strike at the Remington Arms Company factories
at Bridgeport Conn., Some Of the there walked out de-
manding increase Of pay The company is filing large
war orders for the British and French governments
Il expected that the influence Of the United States gov
enment win be exered to bring about early agreement
President Gompers today declared I know that foreign IN
teests well supplied with funds have sought bring labor
troubles and the shipping Of American products %
Europe know that there attempts to cause strike of
longshoremen and when that failed there were efforts to aus
q strike among the seamen.'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
CITIZENS ASK
DIAMOND HEAD
ROAD REPAIRED

Diamond Head road. considered by
many as the best tourist road 10 the
islands because Of its easy accessibil-
ity and fine view, needs repairing bad
" and q number Of citizens have
signed 3 petition to, the board OF SUI
pervisor1 TO get something done
The following petition was drawn By
John Guild and has many signatures:
we, the undersigned. residents and
property owners n the district Of Kaa,
laval and KahaIa desire to bring to
your especial attention the present
bad condition OF the Diamond Head
Road over which we are obliged to
pass in order to reach our beach
places. In view Of the amount Of reg
ular travel over that road during the
summer months. the fact that from o
scenic standpoint the drive Is one or
Honolulu's. most beautiful attractions,
and the further fact that number of
residents OF k4tsla have improved at
their own expense the road leading
from the main road to that section.
we feel that It II In order to request
that early steps be taken to place IN
proper condition the main drive
around Diamond Head. especially as
the requisite material for repair work
can In all probability be procured
practically at the points needing inn
Drovements.
Respectfully.
.J. p. Cooke, ]. Waterhouse, John
Guild, A. N. Campbell, r. B. McGrew,
r. c. Atllerton, E. II. Wodehouse, e.
A. McInerny, w F. Dlllingham. n. N.
whitney, L Tenney Peck. Virginia r.
IsenberE, by 3. g. Duisenberg. attor.
ney; F. e. Steere, w. A. Low, Geo. p.
Denison, F. C. Smith. n. e. Grossman,
w. e. Wall, Jas. w. Pratt, 8. B. Dole,
Ar. Clark. The Trustees Of the Oahu
College by A. F. Grifaths, Daisy b. p.
Smith, Mrs. L H, MgWkyne, " q. C.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
VILLA SOLDIERS
BADLY DEFEATED


rAssociated Press By Federal Wirslessl
WASHINGTON, .. G, July -. -
Disastrous defeat Of the villa forces
Ia several places Is confirmed BY Of
fIeiai advIces here the constitutlonal-
ist cause being triumphant In late bat,
tiles. carranxa's forces have occupied
cananea and this morning Il was rs-
ported that IN six-hour battle west
Of Aqua PrIeta they were again de-
feated.
a report here today says that fam
Inc throughout Mexico 70 Imminent a.
Z result cf the depreciation 81 the cur
rency, the great number q unemploy-
ed and the lack Of crops. IN Mexico
City the supplies Of bread tickets are
utterly insufficient and the hunger ID
90 great that the people have crowd
Cd the abattoIrs, where meat II being
dressed, begging for the blood. Con-
sul-oeneral Arnold ehanI<lin has been
recalled from Mexico City because Of
friction with the Brazilian minister
and methods Of working q cross-pur'
poses In Mexico. The dIffersnces are
said not 70 be serious.
Official advices late today are tina:
Gen. Gonzales, the carranza military
leader, has LETT Mexico City 70 take
Pachuca. Il % thought that he has
aone 70 meet Villas oouthern column,
which is reported approaching the cap
itaI.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19

SAN FRANCISCO CAL July 1s.-Ex Secretary BRYAN
was delayed by late train When announcement was made
that Bryan could appear for his scheduled speech almost
all the audience marched out
Arriving later the former secretary Of state devoted
large part Of his talk to discussion Of American apanese
relations
The Pacific should be the connecting link and not bar
rer between the white and the yellow races he said He
deprecated ngosm declaring it should be eliminated here
before ccise Japan America Is the friend Of these cou
tries and must remain believe this feeling fully recpro
Gated the Pacific Those warning Us against Japan
doing so because Of ignorance"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
TORPEDO FL0TILLA
BACK FROM CRUISE

SEATTLE, WASH, July f9.-The
Paul Jones' Preble, Perry and Stewart
Of the Pacific torpedo fiotiIIa arrived
here today after the San Francisco
cruise. The WhIppIe has been delayed
BY Z storm.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
AUSTRIAN SUBMARINE SINKS
74OO- TON ITALIAN CRUISER

(Associated BY Federal Wireles11
Gabad 74e TONS has been pedoed BY and sunk
= mentioned 4
Garbald built in 1853 and had speed 20 knots
the Adratic s.t#<sH
following cablegam from official German sources
= ceived this morning.
morning torpedoed
1aoseppe 'a'''-'l ' ) s, :.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19

Peters, Alfred Magoon. Jos. Andrade.
L G. Blackman, John osborne, VIM.
H. Hoogs, Jr.. E. B. Waterhouse. by G.
Waterhouse. attorney; VIM. C. Parke,
John Lucas, Alfred r. Gurret. c. G..
BalIentyne. Fred. Harrison, w. II. Nc
Inerny, H F. BerteImann. Thos. Nc
Veagh, C. Beckley, Chas. s. Desky,
Jas. NJ. Macco1el, A. nj. Novel;.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19

Ex. x.SECRETARY SPEAKS LOUDLY
FOR JAPAN'S FRIENDSHIP; U. S.
PATIENCE IS EBD|NG RAPIDLY

PRESIDENT WILSON AND SECRETARY LANSING DISCUSS
REPLY TO TEUT0N MSSIpE CABINET WILL CONSIDER
u I0M0RR0W-LAB0R LEADER DECLARES FOREIGN
INTERESTS F0MEMTlNG STRIKES m AMERICAN INDUS
IRY-GERMANS CONCENTRATE ATTACK TO GET WAR
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
BASEBALL RESULTS
NATIONAL IEAcUE.

AZ New York-NeW York 4, St LOU
10 z.
Al Brooklyn-Brooklyn 3. Pitts
burc o.
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SUGAR.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, July 10. =
Sugar: 96 degrees test, 4.Ss cents.
Previous quotation 4.S6 cents.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
AMERlcAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At Observation-Disclosures II, cleve
land 4.
AZ Detroit-DetroIt i2, Philadelphia
At chicago-5oston 6, Chicago 4.
Al ST. Louis-New York 10. 81. Lou
10 3; second game- 81. Louis I, New
York o lend Of third.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19

NAco, Mex, July f5.-carranza
forces occupied the town after Z short
skirnfish with few casualties.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19
CABLE SERVICE BLOCKED
NEW YORK. N. Y, July 1s-The
cuam-to-Tokio cable service b inter
ruptsd.
MUST cAsLE VA ATLANTIC.

During Interruptions beyond the
island Of Guam. cablegrams to Japan.
China and the Philippines may be for.
warded via the Atlantic at Atlantic
rates. Cablegrams 70 Japan may have
code addresses and the text may be
expressed in any one Of the seven au.
thorized codes. They must be signed.
cablegrams to China and the Philip
pines must be In plain language. Eng
lish or French. They must be fully
addressed and signed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-19

From oan FrsncIsoss
Matsonuia. July 20.
For oan Francisco:
Manoa. July 20.
From vsncouver:
Niagara. August IL.
For vaneouver:
Niagara, July -.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

came Tilden's Indiana campaign man
ager. His interest in political lead
ership made him turn to newspaper
work as the best way to influence
men in the mass. He bought an in
terest in the Fort Wayne. Sentinel and
a business adverse determined him to
devote all his time to journalism.
He soon became convinced that the
opportunities in Fort Wayne were too
small, and after looking over the field,
he decided on Kansas City as the
most promising city of the country.
He persuaded his Fort Wayne partner,
Samuel F. Morss, to make the venture
with him. They sold their Fort
Wayne interests, went to Kansas City
and started the Evening Star as lit
tie, four page afternoon newspaper,
on Sept. IS, 1880. Mr.. Morss with
drew from the enterprise after a few
months on account of i'll health and
Nelson continued as sole owner and
editor-in-chief.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16
OFFICERS TRAINING
SCHOOL ESTABLISHED

London, April 13.-T'he school for
training officers, established by the
British general staff is located close
to the general headquarters in
France, and now has more than a
hundred students, all picked from the
ranks. The course occupies a month
and combines theory with practice,
although special emphasis is naturally
placed on the practical side.
The school occupies a comfortable
old mansion. A group of barns and
sheds have been fitted up as dormi-
tories. In the court yard is great
sand bank, where the students con-
struct model trenches, and apply the
theory of the textbook to practice.
There are several class rooms equip
ped with blackboards on which the
instructors fight over again some Of
the early battles of the war. There
are courses in mathematics. in hy-
giene. and in other branches necessary
for the equipment of a young Off
GER
Not all the students prove to be
of suitable materials for commissioned
rank. Part of the business of the
school is to test the students as to
their mental and moral capabilities for
assuming rank as an officer in the
field. Every week the student goes
back to the trenches for twenty-four
hours in company with an instructor,
to observe and apply what he has been
taught during the six days at the
school.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16
SOCIALISTS IN PARIS TO
PROBE MILITARY CHARGES

Paris, April 13.-The socialist group
in the chamber OF deputies has de-
cided to pursue vigorously the super
vision of all army contracts. The
secretary has written to Monsieur Mil
lerland demanding publication in the
Journal Official of a complete list Of
all persons and houses furnishing sup
plies to the army with their addresses
and the nature and amount OF their
contracts. The subcommittee of the
budget committee has also asked the
minister of war for records concern
ing army contracts.
No detailed complaints Of irregu-
larities have been made but the So
cialist group declares it has infor-
nation concerning certan abuses.