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New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
Francis Leggett Co.
Is Fined $1,400 for
Food Law Violation
Red Cross Gets Money
After Firm Overcharges
on Rice Flour

The Francis II. Leggett Company, it
was announced Yesterday, has given
81 400 to the American Red Cross as a
penalty for violation of food admins
tration rules. The company said that
the violation was due to mistake on
the part of department manager. The
Federal Food Boards announcement
follows:
"The Francis H. Leggett Company has
contributed 81 400 to the American Red
Cross. They had taken a margin Of
profit-of II per cent on certain lots of
barley flour and rice -four, whereas the
margin allowed on such fours by the
food administration is 10 per cent.
Their explanation was that the man
ager of the department handling these
flours knew that 12 per cent was per-
hitted on barley and rice, and did not
know that there was different rule
for barley and rice -four.
Gives to Red Cross
"The firm had also made charges for
carriage instances where such charges
were not permissible. A regular hear
ing was had before the Federal Food
Board, and the firm was permitted to
make contribution to the Red Cross
as above set forth"
The board gave Harry Eckstein, of
Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, who was
found guilty of taking excessive profits
for wheat -four. the option Of con-
tributing s3,6190s to the Red Cross or
having his license revoked. Mr.. Eek
stein Submitted the counter proposition
of selling flour to the Red Gross at a
loss approximating the enforced gift he
was to make.
Accordingly" the food board an
nounced, "Mr. Eckstein has sold a car
load of -four to the Red Cross for
which he paid S5,044.67, the Red Cross
paying him s1,425.59, the loss on this
sale being approximately the amount
that he was to be permitted to con-
tribute to the Red Cross"
krugman Gives $40
James Krugman. of 322 Flatbush Ave
nue., Brooklyn, gave $40 to the Red
Cross because he sold milk at ii cents
a quart instead of 13 cents. Isidor
Rubin, of Gal Sixth Avenue, sent a
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
FORECLOSURE SALES

NEW YORK, SUPREME COURT. NEW
YORK COUNTY. Mary Z. Bergen. as
sole surviving trustee Of the last viii and
testament Of Mary +. Fitzsimons, deceasca
plaintiff, against Lewis F. Hall ct al. de-
fendants ' VIC
In pursuance OF a Judgment of fore
dated July 23d, 1918, the undersigned viii
sell at public auction, al the Exchange
Sales Rooms. Nos. 1915 vesey Street Bor-
ough OF Manhattan City OF New York. on
the 18TH day OF August, 1918, at 12 O'Clock
noon on that day, by Samuel Marx. auc
toneer. the premises directed by said judg-
follows: "
All that certain lot. piece or parcel OF
land. with the buildings and Improvement.
thereon, situate. lying and being in the
Borough of Manhattan. City, County and
state of New York, bounded and described
follows:
Beginning at point on the norther]v
side of I'D Street distant 40S feet inches
westerly from the corner formed by the in
serset'ion strset on or Of the northery SIDE OF 122d
nue. and opposite the centre Of a party
wall; running thence northerly, parallel
with the westerly side of Lcnox Avenue
and part OF the way through the centre or
said party wall 100 feet II inches to the
centre line OF the block; thence westerly.
along the centre limo of the block Is feet s
westerly side Of Lenox Avenue and part art
or nhe way through the centre Of a party
side or l22d Street, and thence eastcrlv
along the northerly side of l22d Street. is
feet inches to the point or place OF be
ginning.
Dated New York. July 25th. 1918.
MARCEL LEVY
Referee
HENRY NJ. BEILINGER Jr
Plaintiffs Attorney,
l3o Broadway, New York CITY.
The following Is a diagram of the prom
erty to be sold; Its street number is 137
West l@2d Street:
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

West l22d Street
The approximate amount Of the lien or
charge, TO satisfy which the above d.
scribcd property is to be sold Is S1233oo m
with Interest thereon from the 2lst dnv ~
June, 1918. together with costs and aliov
ancc amounting to S346.SO, With Interest
thereon from the 2Sd day OF July, 1918
me approximate amount Of the taxes. as
scssinents and water rates or other Iiepy
which are to be allowed to the purchaser
referee. is sA42.4O, with interest ana non.i
ties thereon. ~
Dated July 25th, 1918.
MARCEL LEVY,
mi, Referee.
, Ihc sale IN the above entitled action f,
hereby adjourned 10 August 23d, 1918. same
time and place.
Dated August 18Th, 1913
MARCEL LEVY.
Referee
Sale In the above entitled action is here.
by adjourned to August 28. 1918, same hour
nnd place.
Dated. August gard, 1913.
MARCEL LEVY,
Heferea
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
The Weather Report

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26 The tropical disturb
ance has apparently passed inland over the Yucca
tan feninsula- Cyclonic dcprossions central
the mouth OF the st. Lawrence and in tho
Canadian Northwest and pressure is high In the
upper lake region The area OF rainfall In the last
twenty four hours has increased somewhat and
comprises tho East Gulf Coast. Tennessee and tho
Ohio Valley. and scattered rains have fallen In tho
middle Atlantic states.
1t is somewhat cooler in the upper lake region
and warmer In the far Northwest Showers are IN
dicatcd for tho next twenty four hours III the East
Gulf states and the South Appalachian region also
ay m 'f In upper pbs d" esS Will and be cooler Tues
states. also In the upper Ohio Valley.
Forecasts for Special LocalIties.-Eastcrn New
York-Fair and cooler day: to- morrow fair: mod
erate temperature. fresh northwest winds OH tbs
coast.
Northern New England. Southern New England.
Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jcrsey-Falr and
Somewhat cooler n to day; TO, morrow fair
Fair ard slightly cooler to-day; to morrow fair.
Local oanoIal Rscord.-The following o1acial rec
ord from the Weather Bureau shows temperatures
during the last twenty-four hours. In comparison
with the corresponding date Of last year:
1915; 1871 1918. 1917.
12 ...... 81 7o10 .. m........ 70 SO
Highest temperature yesterday. IS degrees (at
p. m) lowest 20 (at a. m) average, rs; aver
same date last year. 65; average same date
for thrtythree years. II.
Humidity
a. m....e3 p m....72 sp. m....%5
Barometer Readings
S a. m. 29.9l p. m. .29.SS D. M .c9. 80
Local OnnclaI Forecast.-Falr and cooler to-day;
moderate temperature. H.
west winds.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

265 West 54th Street
Street No. 265 West 54th Street Ror
ough or Manhattan. New York city
Free and clear OF all encunlbranres OK
cept said premises are subject to party
wall agreement contained In Instrument
recorded IN the ONCE OF the Register OF
the county OF New York in liber $50 OF
Convcyances, page 2S3
Approximate amount OF the mortgage
dcbt, coats and allowances, $15,b2l rs:
$4,000. '
Dated. New York. July 30. 1918
~ EMIL u. FUCHS. Referee
mo sale IN the above entitled action Is
nereby adjourned TO Tuesday, Sep,ember
3r1 1919 at tho same hour and place
Dated, New York. August 90 1918.
EMIL b, FUCHS. Referee.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

check for $25 to the board to give to
the Red Cross instead of taking his
license away for excessive charges.
Max Watsky, of 25 Lenox Avenue, sent
a $50 check for the same purpose.
1t was announced that Joseph Woods,
who used to have a restaurant in Little
Falls, N. Y, had given up the business
rather than conform to the food regula-
tions.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
Man Declared Incompetent
j. j. McCabe Had Hallucina-
ton of Immense Wealth

James ]. McCabe, president of the
J. J. McCabe Lathe and Machinery
Company, who has an hallucination that
he has fortune of more than s30000,-
600, was yesterday found incompetent
by Sheriff's jury. Mr.. McCabe lives
at 429 West 147th Street. The testi-
real estate valued at $228,0oo, and per-
sonal property valued at s4o1, $50.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

The approximate amount of the lien or
charge, to satisfy which the abov de-
scribed property is TO be sold. is Eighteen
thousand two hundred ninety 25Noo dol
lars ($l3.290.25). with interest thereon
from the 24th day of June. 1918. togethcr
with costs and allowances amomting r.
Three hundred fiftythrce 35/lO0 doIla r,
($353.35), with interest from july 90 Io1s
together with the expenses OF the salo
The approximate amount of the taxes. az
sessments and water rates, or other Iien.
wnicn are TO be allowed to the purcha scr
Referee. Is Sl551.35 and interest.
Dated. New York, August g. 1918
CHARLES A. HICKEY, Referee
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

IN FORECLOSURE.-SU COURT
County OF New Yor6.-Clty Real Estate
Company Plaintiff. against Alexander Nc
ConneH and others, Defendunts-Harold
New York. ''
Pursuant to Judgment entered July %
1918. the undersigned will sell at public
l4-ls Nesey Street IN the Borough 81
Manhattan. City of New York. at -
o'clock noon on August 20. 1918. bv sam
uel Marx. Auctioneer tho mortraped
premises directed by said judgement 70 ha
sold, situated on the northerly side Of
3ath street, distant 25 Easterly from
Eighth Avenue being 1S' 0" front and
rear by 62' II" on each side said slde
lines being parallel with Eighth Avcnue,
%whiyh % property is more particularly de,
scriOcd IN mortgage recorded In ,ho
office OF the Register OF the County op
New York in Section 4. Liber ia Of Nort
Cages at Page 10. -Ao''
Centre line of Block
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TO LET
NESTCHESTER COUNTY

NEW DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE OF EIGHT
rooms. three baths: is now ready for occupancy
heat; three hno porches high elevation; fine view;
plot S0xlj5: terms arranged. LEO BUGG. 40 West
sd st. Phone Madison Square 1850
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
ENGAGEMENTS

SWIAIN-RoBERTsoN Mr.. and
Lhomas Alan Robertson. of s72 Wes, ,sNS',- MS-
St., announce the engagement of "esi tss i.Oth
aaqshser, Miss Cleo Robertson. to ,'Its Isu's only
Artillery rss corps Mhsssfs assasbsd sdwan Of the ce
son of Mrs. Charles f. Swain Of aIs R~seics service
Mass. Lieutenant Swain is a 'Wlv;TlTilns WHINE
man man and left college last sprins ~ ".'insns nan
the service He is one of four brotSs.se h. snt.,
ee SON Tsom is msD,bs hold soassmssions Miss RoSer
and is niece of the Hon. o aefr Was n iamiy
Lieutenant Governor of North CaroI;ra HIi;ranet
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
THE MOUNTAIN HOJsF
FORECLOSURE SALES

YoRK:GEmma nina d. THney Ksmeys oP PlaiSti{f MEW
against al A,Lal Daniel J. Carey ct al Defendants
closure and sale. duly made and entered
In the above entitled action and bearing
date tho 22nd day Of July. 1918. l. the
ne Exchanse salesroom, Nos '''"i i4-is
Nesey y, St Street @ \, in the Borough Of Manhat-
August. 1918. at u o'clock noon on that
day. by Henry Brady. Auctionecr. tho
premises directed by said Judgment to be
ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel Of
land. with the buildings and improvements
thereon erected. situate. lying and being in
Section 4. in Block 1906, on the Land Map
OF the City OF New York. and bounded and
described as follows:
IF, ,BEG1NN1NG Si,s u j.. at point on the south
dred and seventyhve feet four inches (75'
~ casterly from the corner formed by
93rd Street with the easterly side OF CO.
lumbus Avenue. and running thence east
erly along said southeriy side OF aSrd
Street nineteen feet and eight inches N9'
81 to point opposite certain party
wall; thence southerly and parallel with
Columbus Avenue and 40 and through said
party wall. so far as the same extends,
inches 600 Sl2") to the centre line Of tho
block; thence westerly and along said cen
tire line of the block nineteen feet and
erly and again parallel with Colum bus
Avenue one hundred feet and eight and
one-half inches 600 $50 to the said
southerly side Of 9Srd Street to the point
or place of beginning be the said ,.irnen-
sions more or less, being known No. so
West gard Street.
Dated, New York, August 3. 1918
CHARLES A. HICKEY. Referee.
SULLIVAN & CROMWELL.
Attorneys for Plaintiff. 40 Wall Street.
Manhattan. New York City.
The following is a diagram of the prop
erty to be sold: the street number is so
West 93rd Street
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
IMPORTANT

Birth. Engagement. Marriage n...,
and In Mcmoriam Notice.
'eiephoned TO The Tribune any tim.
up to midnight for insertion IN ,s'
next days paper. Just call
Beekman 5000
ano seno tho notice as You wish /, IN.
serted. Bill for same will be u,u.,
you later. The notice will -a.., ~
100000 readers daily. s'
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
SUMNER HOMES

BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN MOUNTAINS. ON nUp-
son. near ~ Y. City: two three guests, with
companions nurses. for glorious fall weather and
color. Rest. Quiet Hcalthful Six minutes to
ST alton; 10 minutes TO river II. r., Box 40. Tribune
Office
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
MARRIAGES

LEnDERER.LEvY-Mrs. Annie Lew ,.,
East llth St. announces marriage ~ 40 ~
caushter' Carrie. to Albert Lederer VI ne'
LobDELL. HAMILTON Aug. 9o
m the brides nome at Alpeua. Mich. Cl,sas cS a.
Greenwich. Conn. -Ne'i' 'Fr Of
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
BUSINESS CARDS
CARPET CLEANING

CAREFUL CARPET CLEANING COMPANY -
Cleans by compressed air. steam hand or an
floor. 4lo East 4Sth st. COE & BRANDT Tee.
phone 1872 Murray Hill
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
MISCELLANEOUS

DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE
garage and garden: 81 minutes from Grand Central
beautiful location. Apply s5 Park Telephone
$50 Murray Hill.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
DIAMONDS

DIAMONDS and jewelry bought for cash: estate. an.
praised. purchased BENNETT i75 BY tupstalrs)
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
- -plANOS

Al EKCkS. 2s Wcst 20th.-For sale used st.,nv.v
copcert parlor. baby Grand and tpright pi.n,~y
many other we'll known makes for sale and rent '0''
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
CEMETERIES

THE WOODLAWN CEMETEkh
..3d st, Ry Harlem Train and ~
Lots OF small size for sale
Office. 20 East 23d ct. r. l.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
.)a&iYS7 LINE aifaE
DAILY, INCLUDING SUNDAY.

DAILY, INCLUDING SUNDAY.
Direct Rail Connections to all points In
the Catsklls, Saratoga. the Adirondacks,
the West and North All through rail
tickets between New York and Albany and
Troy Evening Line tickets accepted. Music
Restaurant
Religious and patriotic services each
Sunday, 2:15 p. M, in Pavilion No. 2.
Bear Mountain.
Half fare for all soldiers and sailors in
ifAl.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

TOOL AND DIE MAKERS FOR sTEADy EN-
wAHPHn HTf Al oNc MiIh AppdNs OF ~ASE o5y
FIRST RATE MEN CAN BE SlLED N PERSON
ONLY ElSEMANN MAGNETIC COMPANY. 68
23D ST. BROOKLYN. FOURTH FLOOR.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

DRURY-On Aug. 25. Elizabeth c.. Lila,
beloved daughter of the late Hugh and
Ellen Drurv and sister of tho Rev Martin
}. Drury. Funeral from her late residence
339 East 141st St, Wednesday, Aug Is, at
30 a. m. thence to st. Jeroma's Church
132tl CT opd
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

DEVINE-Catherin T, on Saturday. Aus
"a. beloved mother of Elizabeth A. Deyin.
Funeral from her late residence, 246l En-
Place Tuesday. Aug. q. 9 80 a. m, thene
to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Mar
ion av., near Fordham Road. Intermen
al,
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

De MARTINI On Sunday. Aug. 25. psul
Michael De Martini. beloved son OF .Iobr
De Martini. in his 21st year. Funeral from
his late residence. 375 Arlington av. Jerv
City. on Wednesday. Aug. 2S. at 10 a. m,
to the Church of St. Patrick. on Grand St
where solemn high mass will be Offered
for the repose of his soul Interment i
family plot Calvary Cemetery -
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

ADAM-sarah Walker Adam, in Cs,...
o9hn. nm. sunday August 25. in the SD SSd"Sss Sss
ApaMson Ianiss o;fo SUNDAY, lay Aug 25 1918, Mar
ans. Funeral service at her late ro-;J.' ~, aa'
5oo West 92d ST., on Tuesday, Aug. s'SsAes ~ :,
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27
HELP WANTED FEMALE

EARN WHILE you LEARN.
we offer young women the opportunity
to learn the profession OF telephone oper-
etng and cara while they learn.
Nc previous knowledgc Of telephone opsr.
ains is necessary. but young women should
be between tho ages OF Is and IS Stu
dents in Manhattan and Brooklyn paid
IS TO 50 per week during four weeks
training course: Upon graduation your
salary will be increased to IS. so or 50 50
per week. and you will be assigned to
central Office. near possible to your
home. Here you will become a member Of
profession that is rendering important
service 10 the nation. Your work will be
pleasant in surroundings that are congenia
These positions are permanent
with opportunity for advancement
Apply between 9 a. m. and 5 D. n
NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Manhatan-5s West Houston St
Bro,,kyn-Sl Winovghby St
New-York tribune., 1918-08-27

Highest temperature yesterday, IS degrees (at
p M: lowest. 20 (at a. m.) average. rs;
same date last 65; average same date
for thirty-three years. H.
Humidity
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-31
Can Now Eat and Sleep in Comfort

Can Now Eat and Sleep in Comfort.
If troubled with Indigestion or sleep
lessness you should read what Miss
Agnes Turner, Chicago. H., has to say:
"Overwork, irregular meals and care
lessness regarding the ordinary rules
of health, gradually undetermined it
until last fall became wreck of my
former self. / suffered from continual
headache, was unable to digest my
food, which seemed to lay as dead
weight on my stomach. ] was very
constipated and my complexion became
dark, yellow and muddy as / felt.
Sleeplessness was added to my misery,
and l would awake as tired as when
went to sleep. heard of Chamber
lain's Tablets and found such relief
after taking them that / kept up the
treatment for nearly two months.
They cleansed my stomach, invigor-
ated my system, and since that time
/ can eat and sleep in comfort. am
today entirely WELL"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-31
To the Voters of Wood County, o.

To the Voters of Wood County, o. /;
Owing to the short time until
election l fear it will be i'm
possible for me to see all Of the
voters in the county, and take this
method Of getting my name before
the people.
1 have served as Deputy County
Surveyor Of Wood County for the
past nine years under both Dem
ocratic and Republican admins
trations, and have served as
Deputy Surveyor longer than any
man in the office, excepting Mr..
Fred Wenz of your village.
l have tried to be fair and
courteous to all and will continue
to do the same.
II elected l will discharge the
duties Of the office regardless of
party or creed.
Trusting l may be favored with
your influence and vote on Novem-
ber 5th, 1918, remain,
Very truly yours,
35b CLYDE II. MOYER.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-31
Your vote will be appreciated.
CHAS. H. KORDEE
Prairie Depot, o.
Great Faith in Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy.

"Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy was used by my father about
a year ago when he had diarrhoea. 1t
relieved him Immediately and by TAX
ing three doses he was absolutely
cured. He has great faith in this
remedy" writes Mrs. w. H. Williams,
Stanley, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-31

Itch! Itch!Itch! Scratch, Scratch,
Scratch! The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
For eczema, any skin itching. 60c a
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-31

MIR. j. O. Neitz visited with Mr.
w. X. Sullivan, of Pemberville,
Friday.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-31

MAUMEE VALLEY RVS. 4 LIGHT co.
Lv.Tdo Lv.T'do P'burg P'burg Ma'mes
East West East West North
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ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL
READY TO BE INTRODUCED
Measure Carries $11, 200, 0Oo, 900 for
Next Fiscal Year-EarIy
Consideration Urged.

Washington, May 23.-The S11 ,OOO,-
100000 army appropriation bill for the
next fiscal year has been unanimously
agreed to by the house military COM
mittee and will be reported to the
house at once by Chairman Dent.
Early consideration will be urged.
In addition to the regular army bill,
Qualifications bill carrying $780,
100000 is under consideration by the
house appropriations committee and
Secretary Baker has asked for 81, 5O0,-
100000 additional for ordnance and
ordnance supplies with authorization
for the war department to spend ST.
1850. 1856 additional for ordnance as
in its discretion may be required dur
ing the coming fiscal year.
OF the more than S7,OO0,OOO,OOO au-
thorization asked, So, 100 100000 is for
armament for Notifications and noun
tain, field and siege cannon, and ST.
701 1894, 437 for ammunition.
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DUTCH MUST COME AND
GET GRAIN Immediately
Many Tons of Shipping Lying Idle in
Hollands Ports and U. S. Will
Not Wait Forever.

Washington, May 4-Holland has
0een notified by the United States
government that her request for three
ships now in American ports to carry
the balance of the grain promised here
by President Wilson cannot be grant
ed, and that TO prevent further delay in
the movement of the grain Dutch ships
should be sent for it at once.
This became known here soon after
the receipt of press dispatches an
nouncing that The Netherlands gov
eminent had prohibited the departure
of Dutch ships from its ports.
More than 100000 tons of Dutch
shipping are idle in Dutch ports, ac-
cOrding TO information in the possess
sion of the state department. 1t is
from this fleet of tied-up tonnage that
the war trade board holds the ships
necessary to transport the grain must
be taken.
Fifteen thousand tons of cereals are
now at ports of embarkati0n for Hol-
land and by the time ships come for
it there will be enough to make I'D the
$4,000 tons remaining TO be supplied of
the $4,000 promised Holland has been
warned that this supply cannot be
maintained indefinitely.
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SINN FElNER ROUNDUP
is NOT YET COMPLETED
All Persons Who Are Regarded as Sus.
picious Are Being Rounded
Up by the Authorities.

London, May 23.-Indications that
the government has not vet completed
all the arrests contemplated by it are
seen in the apprehension N Dublin
of P. f. Burghe, the leading Sim
Feiner in the county of Monaghan.
Several Sim Fein leaders in various
districts evaded the police after the
coup was made in Dublin.
The authorities are directing their
attention to all persons who are re-
garded as suspicious and such men
are being stopped in the neighborhood
of Dublin and searched. All the best
known men of what is regarded as the
revolutionary wing of the Sim Fein
are already in custody, but there is a
general impression that many influen-
tial participators in the alleged con-
spiracy are persons never heard of by
the Irish public.
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RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
URGES LOWER COAL PRICES
Inasmuch as Railroads Are Now Pay
ing More, McAdoo Thinks People
Should Pay 20 Cents Ton Less.

Washington. May 23.-Reduction of
the price of coal about 20 cents a ton
to the public was proposed to Presi-
dent Wilson yesterday by the railroad
administration as the proper course if
railroads are required to pay much
more for coal than they have paid I'M
der private operation.
Under Fuel Administrator Garfield's
urgent recommendation that railroads
distribute cars evenly to all mines,
eliminating the 100 per cent supply to
those holding railroad contracts the
railroad administration now is repre-
sented as willing to pay about 50 a
ton, or nearly 80 cents more than the
present average. Since railroads use
about one-third of the total bitumin-
Gus coal production of. the United
States, railroad administration Off
Gals believe the price to the public
should be reduced in accordance with
the increased price paid by the roads.