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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
A. F. L. Asks Congress
to Probe Living Cost

Baltimore, Nov. PA prompt, rigid
and full investigation by Congress OF
the holding Of foodstufs and coal for
the purpose Of raising prices above the
normal rate" was urged in resolution
adopted to-day by the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor. 1t also asked for a
Federal commission, which should in
clude representatives OF organized la.
Dor, to Investigate the high cost OF
living.
Hope was expressed that speedy &C
ton would be taken and that the COM
missions report would include rec
ommendation for "the prosecution and
severe punishment of those found
guilty Of inficting upon the public an
unwarranted increase in the cost OF
living"
The necessity OF placing an embargo,
so far as our international trade agree
ments will permit, on wheat and other
foodstufs until prices return TO the
figures prevailing before the outbreak
of the European war, also was urged.
The Department OF Justice was asked
70 institute Investigations. through
Federal grand juries in the larger
cities. to obtain evidence OF alleged
conspiracies TO compel "extortionate
prices for papers used in the printing
industry"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25

ments he effected at Leghorn, was sold
TO the Warwick House for $4,000.
The Duveens were again extensive
buyers. They paid $4,000 for two
fifteenth century walnut stools, A,loo
for a sixteenth century Umbrian wal
nut centre table and the same price
for another table OF the fifteenth cen.
fury. For Venetian walnut table OF
the same period they gave $4,000.
Belasco Pays $235o for Q Chair
The two Dsvids, Belssco and War
field, wore again In evidence. A ff-
teenth century Florentine walnut chair
struck Belasco's fancy and he bid up
to s2,350 and got it. He also gave
$3.50 for an Italian sixteenth century
pestle and mortar and 1910 for an
Italian telescope with adjustable
vellum-covercd tubes.
A feature Of the sale was the bids
for a pair Of footstools that started
TT 5000. The offers jumped until
$4,000 was reached, at which the foot
stools were knocked down 10 p. W.
French & Co.
The figure CT 81. Sebsstian-who was
shot TO death with arrows-a Veronese
painted wood ststuette by RiEzo, which
was delayed in transit, arrived ut the
Galleries yesterday, together with an
inlaid walnut cabinet and Portrait OF
a Painter" canvas by Fra Paolotto.
They will be sold on Monday. The sale
continues this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
STATE MAY TAKE EGG TRADE
IntimatIon at Hearing That Wicks Com
mittee viii Urge Such Action.

An intimation that the Wicks Com
mittee would recommend in its report
to the Legislature that the State take
over the egg industry was made at yes
terday's hearing. II. W. Taylor, an in
spector Of the Department OF Health
was testifying TO the conditions in the
egg trade. George ". Ward, counsel
TO the committee, asked Mr.. Taylor
what he thought OF the State taking
over the egg industry. -,
Mr.. Taylor said he believed that II
taken up in the right manner, the idea
was a good one. Mr.. Ward then asked
if s4O0 900 would be enough for the
State to begin with. The witness SAID
that that amount was but drop IN the
bucket. He added that he believed that
the State could manage the egg INDUS
try better than private individuals.
Mr.. Taylor told of the endeavors OF
the health officials here to prevent the
sale of rots and spots, as decomposed
eggs. unfit for food, are known to the
trade. Some interruptions dealers try
TO evsde the law, he said, and some
times succeed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
For q Quick Pick
UP Luncheon try.

that most delicious, nourish-
ing, whole wheat food,
Triscuit, the shredded
wheat wafer-toast. 1t con-
tains all the bodybuilding
material in the w h ole
wheat grain, including the
bran-coat which promotes
healthful and natural bowel
movement. 1t is real whole
wheat bread without yeast,
baking powder or chemicals
of any kind - an ideal food
for children because it COM
pels thorough masdcation
andinsuresp perfect digestion.
A crisp, tasty smack" for
picnics or excursions Toast
IN the oven and serve with
butter or soft cheese. Made
at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
FARMERS FIGHT
FOOD EMBARGO;
DENY PRICE PLOT
National Grange Says Munitions
Plants and Provision Gamblers
Should Be Curbed

Washington, Nov. e4.-In defence OF
the farmer, the National Grange, in
annual session here, issued a state
ment tonight Analysing the high cost
Of living and attributing the rising
prices of farm products to poor crops
and the increasing cost Of what the
farmer has to buy.
If any embsrgoes are 70 be placed TO
help the situation, the statement says,
they should be on manufactured prod
ucts. particularly munitions OF war.
Prohibition Of gambling in foodstufs
and provision of more storage houses
under control OF the farmers them
selves also are suggested. The state
ment says:
at must be borne IN mind that the
high prices have struck the farmer in
whatever he buys as much as they have
the city consumer. Farm labor is
scarce and higher than ever before in
this country. Everything the farmer
buys, whether machinery, fertilizer,
fencing, clothing or the necessaries Of
life, has increased in price By leaps
and bounds. This is also true Of tax
alton.
"Our city cousins have changed their
method Of living quite as much as we
have. Instead of buying in quantities,
as formerly, they live in cramped quar-
ters, with q kitchenette 6XS, and buy
in very small quantities, or live out OF
cartons and cans, and, in many cases,
with little regard to home economies
With this can be coupled expensive
methods of distribution, which IS not
the fault of the farmer.
"The fact that nearly one-half of the
civilized world has left the field of pro-
duction and entered upon the work of
destruction has increased the demand
for all kinds of products and goods. We
believe that prices will be high for
several years, especially for manufact-
mred goods"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
1TH REGIMENT
HERE MORROW
Review at Union League
Club Planned for Guards
men Back from Border

Y,ny prominent citizens will review
u, IN Regiment as 10 passes the Union
y..rus Club on is way from the Penn
tlysnis ferry TO its armory at Park
Avenue and Sixty-sixth Street when il
,,,prp, from the border. Although it
VA, not expected that the regiment
would reach this city before Monday,
alienation furnished yesterday by the
Soutbern Railway indicated that the
fr,t section Of the special train would
arrive IN Jersey City at 3 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
Among those Who Will be in the re
,isvinr stand are Major General Daniel
Iypleton. General Horace Porter,
Yaior General Leonard Wood, Joseph
n Cboate. Euhu Root, Chauncey NJ.
D,peg. Chslcs Fairchild, Governor
whitman. Mayor Mitchell. Brigadier
General George r. Dyer, Monsignor La
vels. the Rev. " It. Manning and Jo-
ssph z. Emery.
All former members OF the regiment
we're urged last night 70 Join the pa
rlds Of the 9Th Regiment Veterans,
which will take the form of an escort
fsr the returning men. The time and
ether details Of the parade viii be an
uosnced by the committee in charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
u. S. REGULATION
OF FOOD is URGED
Continued from page 1

probably by special commission
named by the President.
In connection with the possibility OF
food regulation by the government, II
was pointed out to-day that much
could be done by encouraging the use
of substitutes for some Of the staples
which have scared in price.
The per capita average consumption
Of wheat in Minnesota, 1t was eK-
planned. is more than seven bushels
wear. while in the South the per capita
CONSUMPTION Of wheat is only four and
three-quarter bushels. The country
wide average is five and three-tentns
bushels.
The comparatively smaller consump-
ton OF wheat in the South IS due, 1t Is
said. to the substitution Of corn meal
for wheat -four in the food OF the peo-
pie. The Department OF Agriculture
Is now using the substitution of some
of the cheaper grains and vegetables
for wheat and expensive meats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
'SCALPERS" BOOST COAL COSTS
Retail Dealers Before Grand Jury
Blame Middlemen.

Michael F. Burns, president OF Burns
Brothers, retail coal dealers, laid some
Of the firms accounts before tse Grand
Jury Yesterday TO show that on Novem-
Der 2 and last. Burns Brothers paid
as high as Sll.60 a ton for anthracite
in lots Of more than four hundred tons.
The purchases were made from the A.
Sidney Dawson Company, of l Broad
way, and Meeker & Co., lab Liberty
Street.
Mr.. Burns had previously told Dis
trict Attorney Swami that the concerns
which charged him $l1 or more were
"scalpers," and he declined TO divul ge
their names until he was put under
oath in the Grand Jury room. He was
taken before the Grand Jury without
being asked to sign a waiver Of immu-
nifty.
Joseph Gordon, another retailer, told
District Attorney Swami yesterday that
the divorce of the coal operators from
the coal railroads was responsible FOR
the existence of these scalpers or mid
dlemen," es Mr.. Gordon styled them.
He said formerly it was possible TO
buy coal from FIVE sources. Now there
are more than a hundred and they are
outbidding each other at the mines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
HUBERT AGAINST EMBARGO
Would Add 10 Suffering Of Non-Comba
tants Abroad, Saws Representative

Representative Murray Hubert, who
is going 70 introduce a bill regulating
and supervising food products when
Congress coSvenes next month, said
Yesterday that he was. against an en-
barge on foodstufs, because nothing
this country can do will prevent the
nations AZ war supplying their troops
al the front with the necessaries OF
life even at the expense OF women and
children.
ave pride ourselves on our humani-
tarianisro." said Mr. Hubert, "and II,
as I am informed. there is plenty OF
food. the greater part Of IL boarded in
cold storage, il would not be HUI
nanitarian act to enact an embargo and
add 10 the suffering Of non-eombs-
tants."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
"Altieri Tapestry" Brings
$4,000, Top Price of
the Day
DAVID BELASCO PAYS
$3.50 FOR CHAIR
Pair of FOOtStoOls OBJ
tanned by p. w. French
& Co. for $4,000

II would be a surprise TO the crowds
attending the sale Of the Palarzo Ds-
vanzati art treasures at the American
Art Galleries II the receipts for any
session fell below the 100000 mark.
At yesterdays sale the 156 lots dis
persed by Mr.. Kirby totalled s144,9s5,
making the grand total to date 1918, $50.
Rugs and tapestries of the fifteenth,
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
brought the biggest figures. The Alti-
eri tapestry, one of the chief glories
of the Davsnzsti palace, brought the
top price-s16,OOO. P. W. French g.
Co. were the successful bidders.
This early Flemish tapestry, note
worthy for its admirable coloring and
the excellent drawing of the faces, was
woven to commemorate the marriage
Of one Of the Altieri family. For gen.
erations it hung in the palace of the
Princes Altierl, near Lucca. It pict-
ures a fifteenth century marriage. The
tapestry measures 8 feet 10 inches by
II feet 10 inches.
sl4.5Oo Paid for Carpet
The Doria carpet, described as one
Of the most celebrated in Italy, brought
the next highest price-Sl4 800. This
sixteenth century example, which
measures 10 feet inches by feet IL
inches, was presented about 1910 to the
Genoese admiral, Andrea Doria, ~
the Persian Ambassador as a token of
the esteem of the Shah.
p. w. French obtained for $500
"The Triumph OF Prudence" a late
sixteenth century Flemish tapestry
panel Of an allegorical nature. In the
centre, seated upon a throne, is the
figure of Prudence, represented as a
young woman wearing a diadem. The
same firm gave $500 for an antique
rose and green Asia Minor rug of the
seventeenth century, also $4,000 for a
fifteenth century Flemish verdure
tapestry panel.
The "Medici" tapestry woven in
Florence in the sixteenth century to
the order of Francesca Medici (l54l-
1880 to commemorate the improve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
Football Crowds Tax Hotels

Coming on top of the crowds which,
since the opening of the recent Horse
Show, have crowded the. hotels TO
capacity, the thousands arriving in the
citv Yesterday for the Army-Nayy game
found accommodations at a premium.
MANY were thankful for the privilege
OF sleeping in second class hotels,
many more were turned over to board
ING and rooming houses, and not few
slept on cots placed wherever the hotel
men could find room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
ANNOUNCES EGG BOYCOTT
Housewives League Asks Cooperation
of All Consumers to Reduce Price
pornotf Tho roo

Boycott the egg
That is to be the new battle cry OF
the Housewives League. The attempt
to reduce the price by urging house
keepers TO refuse to pay more than a
certain figure has failed; as last re-
sort the egg will be ignored
In announcing the new tactics yes,
terday Mrs. Julian Heath, the national
rresident, said the boycott would Ger,
tainly be observed by the members, and
she hoped all consumers would CO.
operate. ,,;,
"The Tribune editorial this morning,
she declared. "hit the nail on the head
when il said that the consumer can
smash the present inefficient system OF
food distribution. A boycott IS only a
temporary remedy, but while we are
waiting for state markets and state
plans to materialize IT is the one et-
fectiSe method. We'll be dead before
legislation helps US.
"Women must stop buying. eggs, men
must stop eating them in hotels and
restaurants. A two weeks boycott Will
bring the price to a normal figure"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
BONUS FOR MUSEUM STAFF
Five Per Cent To Be Given All Paid
$1,000 or Less AT METROPOLITAN

Edward Robinson, director of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, an
nounced yesterday that the board of
trustees had voted that each regular
employe of the museum for 1916 whose
salary amounts to 81 200 or less shall
be paid a bonus equal to per cent of
the salary. Each regular employe dur
ing 1917 having a salary of $1,000 or
less wfhreceive bonus of 10 per cent,
to be paid monthly. The museum en-
ploys about 240 men and women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
Mills & Glib Sale Confirmed

Judge julius NJ Mayer, in tho Fed
eral District Court, yesterday con-
frmed the sale Of the assets OF Mills
GLIB 70 B. W. Jones, representing the
reorganization committee Of creditors.
Judge Mayer denied motion In behalf
OF the stock and debentpre holders that
FOR their protection the business OF
Mills & Glib be continued indefinitely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
JAIL FOR SHORT WEIGHER
Man Who Cheated Poor Housewives
Gets Fifteen Days

Fifteen days in the Workhouse was
the sentence imposed yesterday by JUS
tees Salmon, Moss and Freschi, in Spe-
cial Sessions, on William Frelich, OF
2Sl East Fourth Street, for selling po-
tatoes under weight. Arthur Heating,
city inspector, testified that Frellchs
pound of potatoes weighed only thir-
teen ounces.
"The fact that you did this In poor
neighborhood, where every cent counts,
and because we believe you cheated
poor housewives Intentionally, We de-
eide that Jail is the only fl punishment
for YOU" said Justice Salmon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
John D. Archbold Operated On

John D. Archbold. president of the
Standard Oil Company, was operated on
for appendicitis on Thursday night at
his home, on South Broadway, larry
town. 1t was said yesterday that Mr..
Archbold's condition was most encour-
aging for rapid recovery. He was in
his Office until Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25

Every week the editors Of THE LITERARY
DIGEST plan tour for you, by which you can
sit back comfortably in your armchair at home
while speeding around the globe in fancy. 1t is a
wonderfully invigoratng trip. At safe distance
you can view the opposing armies in Europe,
glimpse the political activities Of Japan or China,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
Customs Conference Ends

The fourth annual conference Of
customs officers adjourned yesterday
after appointing committee to FUR
Their legislation putting collectors, APP
praisers. assistant appraisers, survey
ors and naval officers under civil ser
vice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
EQUITABLE RAISES SALARIES
Light Hundred Employees TO Receive
special Remuneration" Checks

Eight hundred employees Of the Eoui-
table Life Assurance Society with sal
ares under Sl.so0 will receive "spe-
tll remuneration check" amounting 10
70 per cent Of their salaries in their
pay envelopes until further notice.
The announcement was made yesterday
BY William A Day, president Of the
fosiety.
The purpose Of the special remu-
is1tion" is 70 Offset the advanced
Prices Of necessities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
Travel Round the World Without Leaving Home

watch the changing fortunes of the Latin-Amer-
can republics, keep in touch with our soldier boys
on the border, roam the far-off Philippines, or
make a tour of our own wonderful country, with
its teeming life and multifarious interests.
couple of hours reading of THE LITERARY
DIGEST once week will give you this delightful
experience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25

YOUR NECK BEAuTrFUL~-our Paris Conecron
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Diamonds Jets. Velvet Lars. MORE Ribbons Nth
artistic and exquisite mountnEs We 81 th-m per
fecsly 20 your neck JAbfAIs. Hs sth Ava
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
ADVERTISEMENT

OERVICES . and 3
- arc the numbers to
~ remember for the
ARMY and Navy game
# the Polo Grounds to-
day. But there's only
one number for the
bsttleships-straight up
Riverside Drive on Ser
vice 3 Of the
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-09-29
MAXIM'S MACHINE GUN.
A Terrible Engine Of Death Which
Works Automatically.

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Wnlcn 'he recon- ol u rine attfac.eu hls
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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-09-29
School Notes.

Since the beRinning of school. the
attendance has increased until the
total number registered ia now 1871.
This is 81 more than at the beginning
Of school. The High school has so
registered pupils. while last year it
had Al. Several pupils Of the High
school are absent this week.. There is
a report that more will enroll soon.
The prospects for basket ball this
year in the boys division are good.
there being enough material for first
and second team. Booher. McPher-
rim, Tharp and Dudley. old members
of last years team, are In school and
Payne, another member, is expected to
start in the near future. The Fresh
men have also somo good material and
hard HRbt is in store for those who
make the first team. There is also a
fine outlook for girls team. Kath-
ren Froome, Hazel Sanders, Frances
Fehr, Florence MoLennan and Dolly
White have all returned to school.
There are number Of new girls In
school, who will also try to make the
first division. Coach Russell states a
first and second team for the girls will
be organized.
The first meeting of the Literary
society was held in the auditorium
last Friday afternoon for the purpose
Of organization and the election of
officers. Kathren Froome was chosen
as temporary chairman and Hazel
Sanders as temporary secretary. The
election then followed, when the fol-
lowing officers wAre elected: Frances
Fehr, chairman; Lawson Booher, pres
ident; Annabelle Mcleod, VICE pres
ident; Lloyd MoPhsrrip, secretary !;
Sylvester Crabill, treasurer; Verne
Dudley. sergeant-at.arms; Edna Nc
Alexander, ditor-in-ohief. The tal.
lot for the last named office had to
be cast four times before any Of the
nominees received majority. which
Is necessary for election. The editor
has the privilege of choosing two as
sistants, as the work which goes with
the Office is too great for Que person to
perform.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-09-29
GOING ROUND THE WORLD.
The Gain or Loss Of One Whole Day In
Making the Trip.

The Gain or Loss Of One Whole Day In
Making the Trip.
In sailing around the world eastward
the days are each little less than
twenty-four hours, according to the
speed Of the ship. as the sun is met a
little earlier every morning. These lit
tie differences added together will
amount to twenty-four hours. This
gives the sailors an extra day-not In
Imagination. but as an actual fact.
They will have done an extra days
work, eaten an extra days ration Of
food and enjoyed an extra nights
sleep.
On the other hand in sailing west
ward the sun is overtaken little each
day, and SO each day is rather longer
than twentyfour hours, and clocks and
watches are found to be too fast. This
also will amount in sailing around the
world TO the point Of departure to one
whole day by which the reckoning has
fallen in arrears. The eastern bount
ship then. has gained day, and th'
western bound ship has last one.
This strange fact, clearly worked out
leads to the apparent paradox that tht
first named ship has gain of two
whole days over the latter, II we sup
pose them to have departed from por
and returned together. - Westminster
| Gazette.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-09-29
At THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday at the Christian church is
to be great day. Morning services.
Bible school 9:30. preaching II.
"'Conssoi ation." will te the subject.
This is our "Fall OPENING" calling
for everybody to line ur. The evening
service will be of more than special
10 tersst. A program of unusual merit
has been prepared. Among the num-
ber to take part are Superintendent
J. o. Russell and Prof. H. A. Post.
besides local talent. This is the edu-
oational program. topic: "Consecra-
tion of School Life" Special music.
including Ladies and Male quartets.
and solo. The evening service is un-
der the direction Of the Christian En-
deavorsrs. Following Is the program:
DR.. W. R. Scott, ohoIister;
Miss Zola Keen, pianist.
]. Hymn, Congregation
2. Scripture Reading.
Miss Leota Wagner
8. Lords Prayer. in unison.
4. Hymn, Congregation
5. Lesson Setting, Mis-. ID. Errett
g. "Remiudels Of College Life"
Geo. Wood ward
z. Ladies' Quartette.
Ia. "The Ethics of College Life"
Prof. Fl. A. Post
0. Solo, Miss Lucille Taylor
10. "a High School Education; A
Civic Asset" Prof. ]. o. Russell
IL. Male Quartette.
70. "a Neglected Education"
d. Errett. Pastor
10. Chorus and Congregation.
ID. Beuedioiion.
Reception committee; Officers and
their wives, aud heads of depar rtments.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-09-29

Thirty sagebrusn Juveniles from
Hafney county, comprising a sym
phony orchestra are al the State Fair
this week. The wonders aud glories
of the ride from Bend to Portland /;
the hustle and olatter Of metropol-
itan city and the entertaining tinse OF
the big fair are not In the least lost on
the tots--but Que little fellow prot
ably expressed the united sentiment
when be said: "Gee It's all crack
erjack but you ain stuffed In box
when you're out in the sagetrusb. "