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Evening star., 1917-12-12
COLD WAVE FINDS
SHORTAGE IN COAL
Urgent Need for. Cars at
Mines-Wood Using Cam
paign On.
RELIEF GIVEN TO OHIO

With the country in the grip of the
first general cold wave, the attention
of the United States Fuel Administra-
tion was sharply drawn today to the
countrywide shortage of coal and the
improbability of effective relief unless
the government takes the railroad sit
uation in hand and rushes cars to the
mines to haul coal to sections that
feel the pinch most acutely.
: The only possible relief for the coal
shortage, the National Coal Association
announced, is an order by the govern
ment directing railroads to send
larger number Of cars to the mines.
The first touch of winter" said the
statement, finds the nation without d
sufficient coal supply. Acute dlsIoime
fort, suffering and actual hardshlp hasS
been experienced already in Ohio ana
other localities and are growing worse.
May Spread Through Country.
unless there is an immediate in
crease in the cars placed at the mines
and an improvement in their move
ment the situation which exists IN Ohio
will spread to the rest OF the counNy:
There is not a sufficient supply OF coai
on hand at any place in the country 10
continue long the operation OF NUM-
ton plants, street railways, gas, light,
heat and other plants. Print paper
mills will close down in some instances
within few days unless there Is I'M
mediate relief.
THE recent order by the priorities
committee, while step in the right di-
rection, does not afford the co-opera-
tion the mines must have if famine
is to be ayerted."
Evening star., 1917-12-12
Boys Fine Suits

In blue serges, SF oS
fan cy m ixtures, pl'o
eorduroys; military f
and pinch back models, belt aM
around; sizes 8 to Is.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
$1.50, $1.25 and sl.o0
House Dresses,

House Dresses,
eaIe M aryiand 0oC
Maid House Dresses,
samples OF higher-priced lines.
All sizes in the group. Nuner-
Gus patterns in colors and plain
effects, with pique collars sizes
SO to 46.
$500 Corsets,
w. B., Newborn, 81 IA
r & G and American y
Lady Corsets, from
our regular stock, made OF cou-
til; medium and high bust; fin-
ishcd with four hose support
ers.
29c Dainty Aprons,
Made Of oreandie Voc
and dainty Swiss; /
also some with bibs =
and pockets edged with lace.
SSc Long WhIte Aprons,
Made Of India nF
linen, with cluster of ZD
tucks and bibs, trim
med in embroidery.
Georgette Crepe Blouses,
$6.75. *7.75 and 1915 Formerly
Some very pretty 81 %
styles Of Georgette p4.t =
Blouses in flesh and
white; show the new convert
ible collar, in fine tucks and
trimmed with medallions and
lace; also some beaded or with
embroidered frilis; the vest eff
feet being Of lace.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
$500 Administer Rugs,

oxl2 and s.3xl0.o Sn0 or
Administer Rugs. p/.1.oo
in attractive pat -
terms and colorings: they arc
very handsome, durable and
an under-market value.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
$500 Corsets,
29c Dainty Aprons,

Made Of oreandie NN-
and dainty Swiss; ~
also some with bfbs
and pockets edged with lace.
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$12.50 Wool Fiber Rugs,

In high favor be- co or
cause OF their great p6.oo
durability and low
price. A good selection of me-
dal1ion and all-over effects. In
order to get first selection /.
come in carly. Sizes ox12 and
8.3x10.6.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
Relief Given to Ohio.

Immediate relief for the shortage in
Ohio, where the situation reached criti-
cal stage last night, was furnished today
when Dr. Harry A Garfield. national fuel
administrator, diverted shipments of coal
at lake ports and at Nelsonville, Ohio, to
meet the states pressing needs. Some
ports and 500 more are said to be at
Nelsonville.
So serious was the situation in Ohio
that Gov. Cox brought it to the attention
of Fuel Administrator Garfield in a sharp
telegram. and also appealed to the White
House over Iong-distance telephone.
An increase of 10 cents al ton in coal
prices at the mines in middle Tennessee
was announced today by the fuel admin
istration, The advance applies to the
counties of Grundy, White and Bledsoe.
The new prices are: Run of mine, $2.40;
prepared sizes, s2.65; black. s2.15-
Evening star., 1917-12-12
S9c and $1.00 Curtains,

Including. Lace-trim- 7Nc
med scrims and Not ~
.tiiigham Curtains in = ~
many styles.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
Tennessee Is Using Wood.

The county fuel administrations for
Tennessee are setting an example to
the country in the task of conserving
coal by substitution of wood, the ,ad-
ministration declared.
War fuel companies have been organ
ized in practically every county of that
state. Each company has a manager
who superintends wood cutting. Six
per cent on the money invested is all
the profit charged by these concerns.
which are directed by patriotic citi-
zens. Wood is being purchased in Ten
nessee for 81 a cord delivered. 1t will
retail at $3.50 a cord for fire wood and
$3.50 a cord for stove wood.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
A Group OFFS Muffs, Scarfs and 5

This is fur weather and this is the
fur event OF the sale. About IS Scarfs,
Muffs or Sets Of Opossum, Raccoon,
Red Fox, Pointed Fox, Siberian Wolf,
Near Seal, Coney, Moufllon and other
furs.
VERY SPECIAL-Sz4.50 and S
Evening star., 1917-12-12
S3.25 and $3.50 Blankets,

White with pink or Sn ar
@blue borders, some p'oo
( are slightly soiled
= or have minor imperfections:
heavy nap.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
SEC Turkish Towels,

Fancy borders of o.
pink. blue or yellow; INC
some are slightly i'm W.
perfect.
Evening star., 1917-12-12
39c Long White Aprons,

Made Of India nF-
linen, with cluster of ZD
tucks and bibs, trim
med in embroidery.
Evening star., 1917-12-12

Sefges, Silks, 1affetas
and Satin, Street, Afternoon
and Dance l'rocks in pastel
colors. Slightly mussed and
soiled from being on display j;
one or two OF kind, broken
sizes. These dresses originally
sold at $l295 to $3.50. There
are sixty-four III the lot.
Second Floor, Main Aisle
Evening star., 1917-12-12

TT ECHT & CO.'S greatest economy event end
Ill Crowds have saved money, thousands have prais
the PEOPLE to SAVE
We thank you for your appreciation of this sale.
couragcs us to greater things-nore complete servc
Come tomorrow and share in the Under-Market-
cannot be duplicated in these days Of rising costs,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
Obitnary-Mrs. Stacey

The death of Mrs. s. s. Stacey oc-
Cured at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Peck, so Rowe street, Grand
Rapids, Wednesday, November z, at
one o'clock.
The remains were taken to Sand
Lake to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Stacey, where the funeral was
held on Saturday, November TO- and
the body was laid to rest in the Gran
dell cemetery, near Sand Lake. Mrs.
Stacey was seventy-seven years, five
months and one day old.
Again we are called to witness
The death of a loved one dear,
Whom God has called from us,
To the land of joys and cheer.
For the loved one has gone to rest
A chair in our home is vacant;
For the loved one has gone to rest,
No more in our home to meet us,
But now in the land of the blest.
We listen for the coming of her foot
steps,
That we no more shall hear,
For visions of her gentle steps
To us do not appear.
She is walking with the angels
On the bright and golden shore,
Where her spirit mingles with the
loved ones,
Who have gone to rest before.
We have laid you to rest, dear mother,
With many an aching heart
We are only waiting the time,
When we shall never part.
We have laid you to rest, dear mother,
Beneath the dark green sod
But we know you died so happy
And your spirit has gone to God.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

Harold and Howard Hoxsie of
Easton were the guests Of Mrs. +. A.
Cook Sunday.
Henry Upholt made a business trip
to Grand Rapids Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Cartridge and
SON, Dale, were over Sunday guests
Of the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Courier Of Alma.
Among the many callers on Cap
tain Crawford Sunday were: j. c.
Beattie, H. Rich, G. Wardle and Mrs.
Wardle, Chas. Jack and Mrs. Mary
Willard from Ionia; Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Willema of Lansing and Mrs.
Willema and daughters Of Portland.
Mrs. George Taylor Is visiting her
Crek for few days.
Word was received last night Of
the serious illness of Mrs. Garlick,
Chas. Briggs mother, who resides IT.
Maflette. Mr.. Briggs and family
have gone to Marlette.
Mrs. b. M. Parney, Edgar Parney
and Harold Blair were in Grand Rap
ids from, Saturday until Monday as
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM, Cannon.
Ehaunc6yF Hines was the weekend
visitor Of his aunt, Miss Ethel Hines
of Grand Rapids.
The L. O. T. M. will meet with Mrs.
Don Dean Wednesday, November 81.
Word has been received from Mr..
and Mrs. Carroll DAILY, formerly of
this city, now in Pawtucket, Rhode
Island, that fine baby girl came. to
make her home with them November
2. Mr.. DAILY was Richardson en-
ploye when in Bedding.
John Lafem and family and Clyde
Bush and family of Sheridan were
the weekend guests at Floyd Bush's.
Mrs. Emma Bush and daughter,
Leila, of Bushnell, spent Sunday with
Floyd Bush and family.
Joe Tower had business in Grand
Rapids Friday.
Mrs. G. X. Gracey left Monday for
her home in Chicago. after an extend
ed visit here with relatives. She Wis
tied over Sunday with Mrs. Alice
Smith. =
Wortley G. French gave a guaran-
tee with the last so boxes of Mi-o-na
stomach tablets they sold and have
not had single customer report dis
Ask to see their guar
Advertisement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
The Silk City Camp Fire

The High school Campfire held its
first regular meeting for November
last Wednesday evening with the
guardian, Nina Rummler. This was
the regular business meeting of the
month and the work for the coming
year was planned. The camp will
meet weekly on Wednesday evening,
from five to seven with the guardian.
On meeting each month will be de-
voted to business, one to local Red
Cross, and to studying first aid, and
one to ceremonial or ritualistic
meeting.
The program for the year is "Give
Service This means service in the
present war crisis and through the
local camp the high school girls may
express their patriotism in real ac-
tivity. They may win honors by
Saving Food studying and inventing
new "war recipes" for cooking, assist
ing the local Red Cross, and by study
ing first aid under supervision of a
local physician.
The camp will earn money to con-
tribute to "War Chest" and for the
Red Cross; and an action has been
taken to adopt Belgian child to sup
port in Europe.
The membership has a full quota
of twenty-six, new members being
taken in on trial. Miss Sarah Gid
dings was elected assistant guardian.
To conserve food the weekly meet
ing will include the supper hour and
strictly Hoover menus will be served
by the girls. On Wednesday of this
week work on the "Scrap Books for
Soldiers and Sailors" in the hospitals
will be started.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lee LUIS
combe, Saturday, November 10, a
nine-pound son.
Morris Urch and family entertain
ed the following guests Sunday: Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Stein and father and
Miss Fern Haysmer of Fenwick,
Frederick and Edwin Johnston of
Flint; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Rickle and
Mrs. Maggie Welch of Belding.
Muriel Conklin of Lowell is visit
ing at Miles Woods few days.
Mrs. Morris Urch is numbered
among the sick.
Willis Wood returned home from
Eaton Rapids Sunday, where he has
spent two weeks visiting relatives.
Fred and Edwin Johnston of Flint
spent the weekend with their broth
er, Ansel Johnston and wife, and sis
ter, Mrs. Floyd Bush and family.
Mrs. Frank Wood is on the sick
list this week.
The Ladies' Literary Exchange
club will meet with Mrs. G. F. Smith
Thursday, November %.
Mrs. T A. Saunders has returned
from a two weeks visit in Maple
Rapids with her mother, Mrs. &C. <.
Gladstone.
Rev. p. r. Norton is spending the
week in the upper peninsula attend
ing district conferences of the M. E.
church.
Mr.. and. Mrs. John Andrews are
the proud parents of fine daughter,
born Saturday, November 10.
Mrs. May Darling visited in Grand
Rapids over Sunday.
Mrs. Alta Hall, Mrs. Sarah Weter,
A ELL IL
well motored to Oakfield Sunday and
visited Mrs. Halls parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. +. Snyder.
Eta Mclaughlin spent Sunday in
Grand Rapids.
Lyle Simons was home from Camp
Custer from Saturday until Sunday
afternoon. The boys cant stay very
long when they get away to come
home. He was accompanied to
Grand Rapids Sunday by two auto
loads of friends and relatives.
Mrs. Mat Connolly and little soii,
Jack, of Grand Rapids, were guests
of Miss Lena Raspberry and friends
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crandell of
Owosso spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. 4. ID. Dow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Greehoe of Grand
Rapids motored over Saturday and
spent Sunday with the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Williams.
The banns of holy motrimony were
announced Sunday between Miss Alys
Caverley and John Dehn.
Lee Luscombe sold forty acres of
his land west of town last week to
Jack Bradford.
Mrs. j. M. Blett left Saturday to
join her husband in Grand Rapids,
where they will make their home for
the coming winter. Mr.. Blett is en-
ployed by the United Weekly Press
association.
The high school "Y" groups met
at the home of Roy Brown, the presi-
dent, Monday night. Mr.. Brown was
elected as the group delegate to the
State Y. M. c. A. conference at Bay
City. Edward Johnson was elected
as his alternate. 1t was voted to
raise ten dollars for the War Y. M.
c. A. fund. Pormptly at nine o'clock
the meeting broke up and all agreed
that they had had very fine time.
Miss Caroline Smith and Miss Beu-
lah Payne were in Grand Rapids over
Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

About Our Town and Its People

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Squiers and
son, Ray, of Rockford, were called
here Monday by the death of his
mother, Mrs. Robert Squiers.
Fred Williams made a business
trip to Smyrna Wednesday.
Mrs. Claude Murray and children
arrived from Lowell Wednesday to
visit her sister Mrs. Chef Gardner.
The Ladies' Social Circle will meet
with Mrs. A. J. Blair on Wednesday
afternoon with Bohemian lunch.
There will be an informal discussion
on how best to observe "wheatless''
day:
Mrs. Abe Friedman has returned
home from Manistee, where she has
been for two weeks visit with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Raby and
children of near Greenville spent Sun.
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Raby.E Arthur purchased a
new auto, a 1918 model, the week be-
fore, and made the trip in thirty
minutes.
j. G. West of Lansing ana his wife
are visiting her people, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank III. Hudson. Mr.. West has
been given a few days lay-off from
the factory and is helping out in the
grocery store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel ID. Skellenger
and Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Reed were in
Camp Custer Sunday.
Byron Kinsman and wife will move
to Flint this week.
Miss Annie Pretzel was in Green
vile Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dillingham; of
Lansing were the guests of Charles
Briggs the last of the week.
Among the many who visited Camp
Custer Sunday were: Mrs. L. F. Ire
land, Mrs. Homer Unger, Misses
Dorothy and Laura Ames and Walter
Ireland
1t is logical that pouring drugs in
to the stomach will not cure catarrh
in the head. Hyomei, medicated air
reaches the seat of the disease. Guar
anteed by Wortley & French.-Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
OKLAHOMA BROOM
CORN is KING

From the Sayer, Okla, Headlight,
edited by Chas. j. Seely, a former
newspaper man here, we clip the fol-
lowing:
"A couple Of weeks since we COM
mented upon the fact that T. l..
Bruce had received check for over
$4,000 for his broom corn crop, rails
ed on less than forty acres Of land.
Now Jesse Adams comes to the front,
and wants Buck to stand back and let
him do little talking. !
Yesterday morning Jesse finished
marketing his crop, or rather all that
is ready for market, and received q
check calling for $3,459.40. This
corn was raised on forty acres of land,
and still does not represent the entire
crop, as Mr.. Adams still has little
over ton which has not yet been bal
ed. This left at home is admitted to
be not Of as good a quality, but Mr..
Adams is confident that it will raise
his total in the neighborhood Of $3.50"
MISUNDERSTANDING me dish Of
prunes."
"Stewed, sir?" n
Now, thash none Of yer bizness."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
DeXlieger Sell For Cash

]. DeVlieger & Son announce this
week that they will sell goceries on
a strictly cash basis beginning Thurs
day, November Is. You will note in
the advertisement that some attrac-
tive goods are offered at right prices.
This store will quote you the price
of groceries each week in the Ban
ner, hence it will be easy for you to
make your selection for the weekly
purchases. Read the list this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

rg. We still have number of very attractive
Suits, in fact, the very best suits OF the sea-
son. We still have wide range Of styles and
colors and you are most sure to find just the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

We are making a very special offer on
Women's Coats selling for more than $500.
This viii include all of our very best
garments. The cloth in these garments is
Broadcloth, Wool Velour, Burella and Vel
vet Velour, all have the new large collars,
some are trimmed, there is wide range
of color 70, oil from
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27
FOR SALE

Good team mules, new harness.
wide tire wagon, only $3.50.
MY beautiful driving mare (Ruby
Hahl) mark 2.O6, harness and new
top buggy. Would trade towards
house on Beltrami avenue.
For Sale-Good 1,1OO-lb. horse.
new harness, good Concord buggy.
$125. ee''
Very nice Chester White (sov)
pig weeks, $500.
Good young work horse, cheap.
New $500 Crispett machinery. on
ly $3.50.
New double alley ten. pinett and
new tent for alleys and all eoufn-
ment; cost $3.50, for $3.50.
$45. s'D' '0nple'e'
New feed mill cheap.
confectionery car and fixtures:
can be moved to any location q
dandy $110.
Good motor boat, cheap.
$500.
$4,000 Fair Store stock. sale or
trade for land.
Groom house and lot, 2 blocks>
from City Hall, on 4th St.; worth
$1,000; have offered for $1,000. but
will consider offer for even less if
sold this month. Owner does not
live here and says sell. She's sick.
All modern 7-room house, 75-foot
front, only $1,000; $4OO cash and
$500 per month and per cent in
terest. Worth $4,000.
5-room house, barn, one-half acre
ground, $4,000.
| 7-room house, barn, modern chick
en- house, brooder and hover house.
acres ground, elegant location in
city.
Very fine 5-room, modern except
heat, house. Garage and lot. Easy
terms, $1,000
7-room house livery nice) on CO.
foot lot, worth $4,000; owner, widow
who is going away, and $2,65O will
buy if taken at once.
Groom house and lot down town.
$3.50
1o-acre improved farm; might
trade, $1,000.
20 acres, one mile west, only ST.
900.
Snaps on all kinds of farm land.
WANTED-A NEW up to date
AEROPLANE AT ONCE.
Wanted-40 acres close in on lake.
at once.
Wanted-4O or 60 acres hardwood
land not over miles east of CITY. at
once.
For Rent-11-room thoroughly
modern house down town.
Come in and see me anyway. In
formation cheerfully given.
For Trade-Good $500 house and
lot for Brainerd house and lot about
same value. Quick deal desired.
] E. J. WILLIS,
Phone Al. us 3rd St.
5-726
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27

The Bem1dJl Pioneer is anxious
to publish all the local and society
news possible and would appreciate
it very much If anyone having news
of tina, character would phone 922.
Or man the details to the BemidU
gioneer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27

for kitchen. Apply
Hotel Markham. 724tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27

FOR RENT-House, Tenth and Min
nesota. Call Duncalf. Phone H.
F-2. 629tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27
WANTED

WANTED-Girl for chamber work,
also one for kitchen work. Call
rural phone, Jester Farm Resort.
$3.50
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27

buy or Groom
house and not less than 50-foot lot
on Bemidji, Beltrami are MINI.
Ave., for my home. E. J. Willis,
115 3rd St. Phone Al. 7-81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27

WANTED-Lady of refined appear
ance to handle good business
proposition in city of Bemidji.
Goods received gold medal at Pan
anna Exposition. III. A. r." clio
Pioneer. $3.50
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-27

WANTED-Girl for homework. Two
in family. 901 Lake Boulevard.
726tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-26
MAMMA! DON'T YOU
SEE YOUR CHILD IS
SICK, C0NST|PATED
Look at tongue! Move poisons
from liver and bowels
at once.

Mother. Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See If tongue is
coated; this is a sure sign its little
stomach. liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverish, fun OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally. has stom-
ach -ache, diarrhoea, remember, a
gentle liver and bowel cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given.
Nothing equals California Syrup of
Figs" for children's ills; give tea
spoonful, and in a few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out Of the system. and you
have a well and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, de-
liclous fruit laxative" and 1t never
Tails to effect good "inside" cleans
itg. Directions for babies. children of
all ages and grown-ups are plainly on
the bottle. ~
Keep it handy In your home. A little
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row, but get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for q 50-cent bottle OF Cali
fornia Syrup Of Figs" then look and
see that it is made by the California
Fig Syrup Co."-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-26
RAILROADS ALLOWED.
TO POST HIGH RATES
But New Tariffs Will Be Sub
ject to Protest and Re-
duction, Provided.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Thc In
terstate commerce commission today
prescribed the method OF procedure
in the II per cent rate advance cases
by permitting tho railroads to file sup
Elemental tariffs covering the in
crease. This is ir line with the com
missions tentative order entered Z
few days ago.
The new tariffs will be subject to
protest, susr>nsion complaint, inVes-
tigation and correction, the commits
zion announced and their filing is only
preliminary to detailed consideration
cf the application ard does rot dis
pose of the cases.
Indications are that the commission
will soon set dates for hearings a
which the merits OF the increases will
be considered and shippers and other
interested parties will receive an op-
portunitv to state their views fully.
The effective date of -hc order,
should 1t he finally approved. IS
changed from June ! to July l.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-26
FORT WORTH FIGHTS RATES
Claim Shreveport Traffic Schedule
Discrfminatcs Against Them. >

DALLAS, Texas. April 25.-That the
Shreveport rate, now suspended and
under investigation by the interstate
commerce commission, would be dis
criminatory to Fort Worth, relative
to live stock shipments and in favor
of Oklahoma City was the gist OF the
testimony offered today before Ex-
aminer Attorney Thurtell of the in
terstate commerce commission.
S. G. McKierman, in charge Of the
traffic department of Swift & CO., was
the only witness examined during the
morning. He read from statistics that
the suspended rate would materially
aid Oklahoma City and work to a
disadvantage of Fort Worth.