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The Washington herald., 1918-12-06

eran of the Mexican war. who died a
week ago at Soldiers Home.
Capt J. J.1Walter Mitchell delivered
an oration for Mr.. Martin. who was
90 years old and the only member from
this garrison who served In the war
of 1S47.
Nomination Of officers. to be elected
at the muster of December 10. were
as follows: Commander. d. w.
Schoonmacker, T. H. Harris and Gaii
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
Papermakers Go on Strike.

Glens Falls, ". Y. Dec 5.-A strike
of all employees Of international and
independent paper mills in the north
ern part Of New York State will go
into effect at midnight it is an
nounced by representatives of the
men.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
OKLAHOMA HIS SUBJECT.
Representative Morgan Will Talk
of Early Days in Southwest.

Representative Dick T. Morgan, of
Oklahoma, will address the Okla
homa Club tonight in Senator Cores
office in the Senate Office Building.
He will talk on early days in Okla
homa and on present day problems.
A feature will be presented by Mrs
Belle Barry. elocution teacher from
Oklahoma City.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06

I. Judd; senior vice consul. Paul De-
Mayo. Ed. Telagg and G. T. Judd;
junior vice commander, John Masters.
ii. NJ. Madest and J. j. Murphy; pay
master, ]. ]. Murphy and H N.
Knight; quartermaster, ]. ]. Murphy,
I. L. Bosley and s. F. Tillman; Of
hcer of the day. Capt. John Masters;
officer of the guard, N. r. Johnston.
4. b. Williams. II. NJ. Madest and
w. i. Whitaker; officer of the watch.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
Marines in Venetian Palace.

Rome, Dec. 5.-A dispatch received
today from Constantinople stated that
italian marines have occupied the
Venetian palace, which formerly was
the Austrian embassy.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
Allies to Demand Kaiser,

Paris, Dec. British, Italian and
French representatives have agreed
to demand extradition of the former
Kaiser, 1t was semi-officially an
nounced today.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
Officers Dance for Charity

An officers dance was given last
evening at Trinity Parish Hall, Ia
koTna Park for the benefit Of the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
CatAol;e Wo.s. Meet.

The Catholic womsn's War Relief
servfr met last night at the Cath
Ollie woman's War Service Club. 24os
k street
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06

follows: J. W. Mitchell chairman.
Col K. r. Humphries. W, Whitaker,
Fred d. Tilimsn. william L Hull ant
Howard Brockway.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Regarding Baskets
Only

Pretty nearly every good kind OF
basket that is made has a delegate at
this basket convention, but we want to
mention just few.
Waste baskets of willow with ring
handles, gilded, delft blue or white
finish, are 1915.
Square waste baskets Of reed, 16
inches high and finished in pleasant
green's and browns, are 81.
Natural willow waste baskets to
hang on the wall, with ring handles
and wooden bottoms, $1.65.
Cylindrical waste baskets that can
be kicked all over the field and never
turn hair are of fiber and cost $1.50.
Charming, dainty waste baskets of
Philippine bamboo, split, are in browns
and tans and cost So and $3.50.
Handy shopping bags are made of
the rushes that grow in Sicily. These
have what seems to some customers the
advantage of being trimmable. Prices,
$1.25 and $3.50.
A baby basket or folding wardrobe
with four compartments is white
enameled and costs $14.50.
A Moses basket for a small baby is
also of white-enameled reed and moves
on rubber-tired wheels in manner that
won't annoy even the most autocratic
infant. $30.50.
(Fourth Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

$125 for a mahogany chifforobe,
Empire Colonial design. Has sliding
trays and large mirror which slides
in under the top drawer when not in
use. The wardrobe section contains a
sliding bar, a cane and umbrella rack,
whisk holder, etc.
1882 for a mahogany chifforobe
with all trays finished in toona wood.
$176 for heavy Colonial chifforobe
containing 7 large trays, small
drawers and cupboard.
(Fifth and Sixth FIoors)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

800 for an Empire Colonial all-tray
mahogany chifforobe.
500 for mahogany chifforobe, 4S
inches wide, with seven trays and a
22-inch wardrobe section.
$108 for a mahogany chifforobe, as
inches wide, the interior being of all
trays, six large ones and four small
ones, with one large drawer at top.
Silt for mahogany chifforobe
with wardrobe compartment, six slid
ing trays and steel combination
safe, 9x1lx13 inches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

500 for mahogany chifforobe with
wardrobe and drawer compartment.
$50 for mahogany chifforobe. Has
seven exposed drawers, wardrobe
section with sliding hanger bar and
a mirror door hat box.
$s2 for a mahogany chifforobe,
Chinese Chippendale influence.
$S4 for chifforobe finished in gray
with decoration, Chinese Chippendale
influence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Gifts of Magnificence
Persian and Chinese CARPETS
in a Reduction Sale

For anybody desiring give gift that will
of
Chinese
The kermanhahs the
carpets of this beautiful such
$685. 11991
large carpet sizes at $685. 1896, $685. 1896, $685.
There ranging in ncs
large carpet s2s7, $780,
running from 115xS11 o
Mahal
priced at $1s5, in size 123xs5
Other Mahals $3.50 $500
loo ntrsD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Fresh Flannellet
NightgOwns

II doesn't matter what sheer and
dainty nightgowns woman chooses for
babitual wear-she is certain to have
4 pair Of fiannellet nightgowns tucked
away somewhere for an emergency, in
case there is an unexpected cold snap
or something like that.
Regular sizes. s2,25 to $3.50.
Extra sizes, s$3 to $3.50.
(Thisd Eleer. CsntrAp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
SILK
The WOnaan's OlUu Gift

YOU pardon there than
a
hemt an extent known before.
enough fact
TO leave reasonahugh there plenty Of other
good odonesaso for silk woman's own gift.
These they fed running stream
of new arrivals, the latest being
New printed silks, 81 yard
New white Japanese beautiful quality So
New cooed shades Innings, $25
New crepes de chine, So yard.
New 81. .s5 yard.
First Floor Chesnu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

$21O for an ivory enamel chifforobe,
Louis XVI style, with latticed doors.
$11s for a mahogany highboy,
Queen Anne influence.
$125 for a mahogany highboy, an
excellent reproduction of William and
Mary period.
$3.50 for mahogany highboy, Chip
pendale design, Gabrielle leg and a
graceful curved top with turned
final.
$165 for a Queen Anne highboy in
dull mahogany, feet high, has twelve
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
English Needlecases
Were Scarce

and though we have not been able to
get SO many as in former years, we
still have an excellent assortment.
They are in various styles and sizes,
are usually in compact and convenient
leather cases, and they hold all kinds of
needles woman has use for.
Prices start at $l.S5 and so on up
~ ss.,. FIoor. s..ntr.n Il N, & 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

drawers, heavy curved top and three
flame finals.
$3.50 for a mahogany highboy,
Queen Anne design, carrying out in
detail the shell knee, the spoon foot
and the sunburst in the top, with
exact reproduction of the original
trimmings.
$235 for a mahogany Chippendale
highboy, 81 inches high, has heavy
rope edge platform, ball-and-claw feet,
fluted corner column and curved
cabinet top.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Why Not a Beautiful Hag?
Why not, indeed?
More and More New Blankets
for Gift Seekers :...
tSeventh Floor

The hite blankets.
a a
filing
pal &
something
filling, $3.50 a pai.
(sixhF Floor Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
You Can SaUe Moneu
Here on Silk StOckin0s

wv OMEN'S silk stockings have
" been getting steadily scarcer
and higher in price. Yet de-
spite this, we have holiday stock
practically as complete as in the
not much higher than they were then
certainly lower, on the average,
than elsewhere in Philadelphia.
Simply because we placed our
contracts earlier than usual and
ordered larger quantities.
Wholesale prices of silk hosiery
today are about the same as the
prices at which we sell the goods
to you.
Ingram silk stockings in black,
white and colors, $1.35 and $1.65
a pair.
Dipped silk stockings, very dur
(First +
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Fashion Favors Women's
Goats of Plush and Velour

Thev possess coatsthe flness the
Another
wide belt and cosS @'o gull SELF
andc $476o 49,
with self collars Innings
nuia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
In the Waist Store

tables, drawers and show cases
are crowded with the new Geor-
gette crepe waists arriving. They
are in white, flesh-color, bisque
and suit shades; beaded, embroid-
cred, braided and lace-trimmed.
Prices, $3.50 to $3.50.
(Third Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Some Exceptional. Tablecloths
and NAPKINS


of
in a
come high-grade linens
gift? ~ '-
Matching napkins, 24X24 nches $12 Dozen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

NTEN'S initial handker-
wi chiefs, in two particu-
larly good kinds, are
$4.20 and $4.75 a dozen.
They are of sturdy Irish
flax, snowy and firm, are we'll
made, and finished with good,
plain and easily read letters.
(Main Floor. CcntraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

A SAFE holder for Christmas tree
~ makes all the difference between
. smashed fingers, lost temper and
a spoiled Christmas Eve, and a Christ
mas of the right kind. The House
furnishings Store has the holders.
(F'ourth Floor, Market.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Just From Paris
Bouquet Triomphal"
Perfume

This is the latest Claire perfume, and
it is deliciously fragrant scent. This
Paris box has just been unpacked, and
it was just in time.
Bouquet Triomphal extract, $3.50 and
$3.50 bottle.
Toilet water, $3.50 bottle.
Face powder, So package.
. And Bouquet Triomphal, like all the
other Claire preparations, can be found
in America only at Wanamaker's.
(Main Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Well Now, Good Friends,

these short busy days give little time to read anything
Please take it fact that this big well-buit house
from top to bottom is "chock full of the best goods
obtainabe They rapidly selling because properly priced
We hold goods at high prices day to mark them
down the next then rush them off sale of reduced
goods.
We know that poor quality goods, highly advertised
are never cheap though they may look so at first
We content and happy in just doing the right thing
every day to the best of our knowledge and belief.
.... '''''.'' %&~A<
De-. IS, 1918
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Women's Furry Little Hats
in Charming New Styles


the winter
sometimes
effectively combined
They in and
bewithng
$40.
(sec
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Store Closes $3.50 p. NJ.
ly for Good OdFashioned Merry Peacen,e Christmas!

THE man who
- takes his ease in his
hours at home has probably
a better right to do so now
than he ever had before. And
will better appreciate a hand
some, comfortable house coat
or dressing gown.
That may be the reason
why so many women are buy
ing these things-though the
good looks of the garments
themselves doubtless contrib
ute.
House coats of doube-faced cloth.
$3.50 to S1S; of velvet, $50 to s25; of
silk, $50 to $50.
Dressing gowns of woolens or silks,
$15 to $65.
CMain Floor, MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
This GOld-Filled
Jewelry May Solve
Some Problems

: It is not expensive, the designs are in
good taste, and there is good variety
from which to choose.
Lingerie clasps, SOC to $1.25.
Collar pins, SOC to $1.75.
Hatpins, SOC to SLIPS.
Bar pins, SOC to $3.50.
Brooches, SOC to $3.50.
Cuff links, 81 to $3.50.
Soft collar pins, 25c and soc.
Tie clips. SOC, Toe and 81.
Cameo brooches, $3.50 to $40.
Necklaces, 81 to S5.25.
Bracelets, SOC to $6.75.
(Jewelry Store. Main Floor. Chestnut and
Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
WANAMAKER'S
Thank You, Sir, for Naming
Our Store "A Big Christmas
..,.. e, Playground"

Another smiling friend says, Eve all feel like Christmas
when get in Wanamaker's."
Me, too her cousin from up country adding, 1--WE
realize there is drawback to intentions to have
enjoy this bg roomy place. whether to look to
buy. Oh, but we do like it all over"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Nice Little Rugs That
Are Eminently
Givable

Fine weaves Of domestic rugs, some
with plain centers and attractive bor-
ders, others in Oriental designs of rich
colors.
Wilton Rugs
27x54 inches, 1915, $11.75, $3.50
and $3.50.
36x63 inches, $3.50, $14.5O, $15.25
and $21.
Administer Rugs
27x54 inches, $5.25 and 1915.
36x70 inches, $7.R5, SO and $10.25.
Velvet Rugs
27x54 inches, $3.50 and $3.50.
36x63 inches, $3.50 and $11.50.
(Seventh Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13
Stately Hall
Clocks

They have a cha; Ill and a dig
nifty which increase with age-and
this but makes them more endur-
ing gifts.
The Walamaker Jewelry Store
has large collection of the most
famous movements-clocks known
throughout the world for their
dependable timekeeping.
To Place grandfather clock in
your home is to enrich your pos
sessions with something that will
endure for generations.
Iewelry Store. Chestnut and
Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

"HE Sweater Shop looks like
pretty good place for Christmas
shopper to pause in--every i'm
aginable kind of sweater and scarf.
(First Floor, Marbet.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

Trust the People to
KnOU O. Real Shoe Sale
When They See 1t
ehaveh n sbeenm
SALE
to
of
Savings of $2.IO to $6.IO a Pair
all Dress business
streetwe
slippers pumps being
the first
Mems are and SO a
ain arket
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

able, black, white and colors, $1.75.
The above all have cotton tops. =
All-silk stockings in black, white
and colors, So to $3.50.
With clocks. So to So.
Openwork clocks, $3.50.
Richelieu-ribbed, So and $3.50.
Accordion-ribbed, Sc.
With embroidered insteps, $3.50
to $12.
Lace inserted, 81 to S25.
or, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

this kind that it we'll be called gift generations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-13

tMiIitary shop. Tho Gallery. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-25
ELIMINATE FOOD WASTE,
URGES BUREAU DIRECTOR
Utmost Economy Needed. Says
LecturCr-7j Per Cent Wheat
Bread Coming

The necessity for using the utmost
economy in conserving the food supply OF
the country and the narm that has come
through waste I'm the past were empha-
sized in the address delivered by Luclus
Polk Brown, director of tho Bureau Of
Food and Drugs, to the Franklin lnsti-
tute, Mr.. Brown declared that enough
meat is wasted annually in New York
city alone to feed Il regiment Of fighting
men for a year.
Seventy-iiNc per cent wheat bread was
also urged as an immediate necessity IN
order to enable this country to ship the
amount Of wheat to Europe that Is i'm
perativcly demanded there. According
to George G. Shane, Of the Millbournc
Minis, member of the food commission,
such AN admiNture win mako most
palatablc bread, far better than much
OF the bread now being used and will
obviatc the necessity of a resort to war
bread" later
Tho new -four, eliminating from tho
market the fancy patents, is arriving on
lhe eastern markets, it was stated, hut
Il viii be several weeks before it will
be obtainablc in quantity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-25
WARNS OF ENEMIES
WITHIN NEW JERSEY
Acting Adjutant General Gil
kysOn Asks Firemen to Guard
Against Incendiaries
TRENTON, Jan. -.

'iNi@'N N4NBi Jbll. -.
Enemies of America and friends of
Germany are within tho boundaries Of
New Jersey, but It is not necessary for
people 10 he alarmed because OF that
fact, according TO acting Adjutant Gen.
eral Gilllson, in q communication to tho
executives of the municipalities today.
lie says that they seek to place every
obstacle la tile way of preparation for
entrance into the world war.
While It is n known fact" said the
acting adjutant general in his letter,
that we have within the boundaries Of
our State enemies who seek to place
every obstacle i'm our way in the work
o. preparation for the conflict i'm which
We are engaged, and who cndeayOr TO
har1ss us at every angle, / do not feel
at the present time VIC should be uu-
duly alarmed over this condition
Nevertheless, it is our duty to con-
template any action which might be
taken In this particular the Governor
asks for tho cooperation and extreme
vigilance on the part OF tho fire depart
mcuts and individual fire companies i'm
every city. borough. town or other mt
nicipality in tho state. This vigilance
should be carefully exercised in the To-
caIitics where industries exist in the
manufacture Of munitions and other
commodities for the Federal Govern
mcut'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-25
INDUSTRIAL MEN HERE
PROTEST FUEL ORDERS
Knitting Manufacturers and
Hosiery Men Send Resolu-
tions TO Congressman

af
lro'csIs Of knitting manufacturer Of
Philadelphia, members Of tho National
Association Of Hosiery and Underwear
manufacturers, against further fuel or
ucrs and the use "at tho heads of yit,l
departments Of men who by education.
training and capacity appear to larI, the
ability to cope with tho crisis through
which wc are now passing" have been
sent to members Of Congress from phila-
dclpha.
Tho resolution. i'm which form the pro-
test is made, is as follows:
Resolved, That VIC, knitting manu-
facturcrs of Philadelphia, members Of
the National Association Of Hosiery and
nd"rWcar Manufacturers. i'm qps.faI
meeting assembled, In no degree Iorl.
lnS in earnest support Of our Govern
W'nt, doplorc the issuing Of tho order
"l tho fuel administrator directing tho
CLOSING of all iudustr" and protest that
IT'S enforcement will cause deep, wide
spread and irrcyoclblc loss To tho iioy-
crumcut in the disruption Of the morale
Of the united Industries and CONNER
cial forces now organized to tho highest
point of efficiency I'm the supreme and
patriotic effort to supply tho Government
its needs vital i'm the conduct of the
war.
Received, That We protest against the
use. at the heads Of vital departments,
Of men who by education, training and
capacity appear to lack the ability to
cope with the crisis through which We
now are passing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-25
FISHERIES CONFERENCE.
WILL URGE NEW LAWS
Regulation of Industry by
Agreement Between Canada
and u. $. Is Object
WASHINGTON, Jan 25.

The Cauadian-Am fisheries COLI
ference held its eighth and last session
here today In the department Of Com
l1erce and the commissioners adjourned
until January 81, when they will rcas-
stmblc in Boston
Secretary Hedncld. chairman Of the
conference. indicated that satisfactory
progress had resulted from the dis
cussiuu. and that establishment OF laws
and regulations to protect the industry
would he recommended 10y the courCrcns
al the close OF the Investigations, which
may take the joint conference to tho
Pacific coast. Some leading points in
cIude protection of salmon i'm aud around
the Fraser River; control ur the hall
but catches, which have been ovcrHshcd.
N, ccuter uC this district being Seattle.
Vancouver, Prince Rupert aud Eetch-
il,an on the Pacific. The establishment
81 equitable rules ruNoruiu" the use Of
Canadian aud American ports 10y nshiug
vessels Ut both countries b. sought and
The lobster fishing i'm the Atlantic. pike
perch fishing in Lake rhamplain: and
possible regulation Of tho whale indus
try are among other difficulties for tho
members 10 study.
Tho Canadian delegates have invited
the American conferecs 10 Visit Ottawa.
Included in tho Canadian commission
ere J. Douglas lTazen, chief justice Of
New BrunsWick George j. Dcsbarats,
deputy minister OF naval service. and
William y. Found, superintendent of
lsherics Assistant Secretary If Com
mcrce Edwin r. Sweet Dr. Hugh NJ.
Smith, American commissioner Of fish
cries and Maitland Dwight, of the State
Department are among the american
COnferCCs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-25
PLAN NEW TREATMENT
FOR AMERICAN {. 0.'S
Conscientious Directors Now Tar
get of Ridiculc in Mcnial
Positions at Camps

WASHINGTON, Jan 25.--War uc-
partmcnt officials are working out new
rllu OF handling conscientious obiectora
who are net exempted by the draft
boards. At present these mon, after ar
riNinE at tho cantonmeuts and stating
their objections to bearing arms, are
segregated and made to do the mental
work Of the camp.
While iu uu way mistroatcd, they are
subject to- more ur less ridiCulc aud their
lot is mot a happy one. There ia mo-
doubt that many oC these ohi,ctor. are
ineuccrc aud their treatment is justly
deserved. OU the other hand, There are
many that ou account ut their religious
training, would suffer marty rduw rather
than bear arms. SuWc Of these are I'm
Tn" rNp,diIiuuary forces iu France and
there thoy have been placed ut recon.
si'urtiou work.
NMlr mo- official statement naa been
made, 70 is expected that tho new uu,irs
win be To- us" an of Surh men iu indus
trial wurl> Ion connection with muIGr,
operations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-25
ARGENTINE RAILWAY STRIKE
Three Of Systems Tied Up by Labor
Troubles

BUENOS AIRES, Jan 25.-Tho en-
ployes of three of the Argentine rail
ways went on strike today and labor
dlihculties menace most of the other sys-
TENS as we'll.
The Uruguayan Federation of Labor
mas issued a manifesto stating that 1t
Is slanderous fabrication to say that
Ioreign elements are agitatng amongst
south American working men for inter-
national political purposes.
The real reason for the attitude Of
labor, the manifesto adds, Is the miser-
able conditions under which South
american labor is compelled 10 live and
INC huge profits made by the middle
man In dealing in the necessities OF life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-25
URGE WIDER POWERS
FOR HERBERT HOOVER
American Defense Society De-
clarcs Food Chief Needs Au-
thority Like GarGcld's
Ev n star Correspondent
W.NsH1NCiTO\.. Jauu y

Sweeping powers for tho United States
Food Administration, which would place
in the hands of Herbert Hoover powers
10 enforce the food Dictatorship, similar
10 those enjoyed by Doctor Garfield,
fuel commissioner, arc urged in n COM
munica;ion signed by the executive OIL
GERS of the American Defense Society
to members of Congress Theodore
Roosevelt is a member of the advisory
board of this society.
1t declares that the real saving in
meat and wheat has been caused by high
prices rather than Observance Of the So
called mcatlCss and whcatless days. II
brands the entire system as a farce and
calls food administration IA now prac-
tiCed "A failure. What is saved by the
Conscientious and patriotic Is wasted by
the careless, the letter declares.