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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Our Joe Miller Contest.

Lloyd Winter claims that the oldest joke is the one about the German who met an Irish friend on the street. How are you, Mike ? said Fritz. 'I feel out of sight" re- piled Mike. A little later Fritz met Heiny, another German "How are you, Fritz?" said Heiney. "I feel like you can't see me at all" |" replied Fritz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Rising.

My husband drank some yeast in mistake for buttermilk the other night" said Mrs. Smith
 What happened to him?' asked Mrs. Jones.
 He rose earlier than usual the next morning." replied Mrs. Smith.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11

that many a man who has entered the place to learn the meaning of the first name has found later that the last name is only too true.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
Shaky.

Shaky. Sir, you have chills and fever, said Insurance Agent Fiske. 'I can't insure you, for l dread To have a shaky risk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what is the differ ence between courtship and mar riage?
 Paw-Courtship is all thrills and marriage is all bills, my son.
 Maw-Willie, if you speak to that old fool again I'll murder you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Alta Boy !

Greensboro, Ga, Merald-Journal.)
 It might be of interest to Luke McLuke to know that l. Slaughter has been placed in Class 1 by the Greene County Exemption Board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
WarizeI.

The Kaiser l would like to kill,
 The outlook's drear; They tell us that this Spring we will
 Have no Book Beer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11

Let meatess and wheatless be kckless and whneless Lest all days to be souless and spineess
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11

If could have what the nations waste in one day would be rich for life.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11

"A woman is always trying to make a fool out of a man." growled MT. Gabb.
 Not always" replied Mrs. Gabb. Some of them are confronted by the impossible task that confronts me-"
 What impossible task is it that confronts you?" demanded MT. Gabb.
 "The task of trying to make a man out of a fool," replied Mrs. Gabb.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Fact.

This rhyme is true" said Peter
 Pess,
 And you'd do we'll to mind it; A new broom won't sweep clean
 unless
 You put some power behind it, J
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Oh !!

"I always wear real squeaky shoes When on the street l take stroll, To show the world" said Oswald
 Booze,
 That l have music in my sole. V
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11

Names Is Names. Darling Valentine lives at Hunt ington, W. Va.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11

Our Daily Special. Putting on Style Often Means Putting Off Creditors
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Kaifs Is Kaifs,

Kaifs Is Kaifs.
 Trymucha X GrowcZyk have a saloon at 2027 Second street, North Minneapolis. And G. w. o. opines
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-11
Notice !!

NOLlCe.
 The Navy needs eyes right now, and the Club has requested c. Ar gus, of Ironton, Ohio, and A. Peep CT, of Covington, Ky, to enlist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
NATION TOILET
WORK SPEED UP
WITH WAR OVER
Secretary Baker Assures the
Hardware Men Ban Will Be
Lifted Soon as Possible

Atlantic. City, n. j., Dec. IL. -
That the government will withdraw
with all possible speed the limita-
tions which had been placed on in
dustry because of the wars necessi-
ties was asserted by Newton D.
Baker, Secretary of War, in an ad-
dress here to-day at a joint session
of the American Hardware Manu-
facturers and the National Hard
ware Association.
Mr., Baker said he was confident
that the genius of American leader
ship could be safely permitted to re-
store normal conditions, and that the
vast amount of knowledge which
had been gathered by the war
agencies would be placed at the dis
posal of the country.
"The nations" declared the sec
retary has developed a new basis
of living, new levels have been
reached, and in order to promote
the steady process of readjustment
there should be a consideration CIV
en- these conditions so that normal
conditions can be smoothly re-
stored" -
Speaking of the wonderful accom-
plishment of the American military
organizations and its achievement
in France, Mr.. Baker said that 1t
made his heart swell with pride.
"The American soldier" he said,
whether on the front, sleeping in
the open, or convalescing, was Gl-
ways smiling, never complained and
1 never heard grumble from any
one of them"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Colored Dress Goods

sec granite cloth, SO inches
wide; navy, brown. wistaria ana
garnet. Special Friday only.
Sdru .l......-.. .'...... 6OC
S1.25 French serge, Al inches
wide; eight good shades; plenty
of navy. Special Friday only.
aIu .''s... Doc
S1.25 navy costume serge. AZ
inches wide. Special Friday
only. yard .O5c
$3.50 army cloth. shade khaki,
66 inches wide. Special Friday
only. yard .$1.08
$3.50 Komfy cloth, a good
heavy coating; "a inches wide;
in navy. plum. and brown. Spe-
cial Friday only. yard =. $3.50
$3.50 navy mems wear serge,
all wool, So inches wide. Spe-
cial Friday only, yard .$2.95
$3.50 French serge. 54 inches
wide; navy only. Special Friday
only, YARD ...............S .S3.45
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Travelling Bags, Suit Cases,
Toilet Rolls and .....
sa-a '... at%H 10
Manicure. Sets . ...

Choose from stock that for style completeness and price
moderateness cannot be equaled in Harrisburg All feathers
perfectly matched from selected stock
Travelling bags roxyite, fabricord nangahde in 6
to 2o-inch sizes S2.75 to $1,000
Enameled duck suit cases, with tray fancy lining
special '..'.':''...... S0OO
Enameled duck suit cases. 18 to 20 inches, with leather
handles, fancy cretonne silk lining and gatheredend
Toilet rolls jewel cases. manicure SETS military brushes
and collar bags Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 to $500
Cowhde, seal and walrus leather bags for traveing ID
2Oinch sizes Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 $500
Dives Pomeroy Stewart, Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
SEVEN-YEAR BOYCOTT
ON GERMANY PLANNED

New YOrk-To plead with America
and Canada for the ostracism of Ger
many until she has atoned for her
crimes is the mission of Captain Ed
ward Tupper, organizer of the Ma
tional Sailors and Firemen's Union
of Great Britain and Ireland. who
arrived here aboard the Mauretania
French seamen with officers and en-
gineers have declared that Germany
must be boycotted for seven years"
he declared. "They will refuse to
allow German sailors on their ships.
Also they will refuse to discharge or
load. one ounce of German cargo. We
demand that the Kaiser be handed
over TO an international tribunal to-
gether with hisgcriminal comrades"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Innings

CSC fancy Venetian, 32 inches
wide. Special Friday only, yard,
69c
39c galatea, all good shades
and black. Special Friday only,
yard ...........-... .35c
CSC black Farmers satin, 40
inches wide. Special Friday
only, yard .s..s... soc
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Basement Dress Cottons

Apron gingham, blue check.
Special Friday only, yard. .22c
Eden cloth, wool finish; in
stripes. Special Friday only,
yard sec
35c printed outing cloth; col
ored stripes. Special Friday
ohiS ''''.''''. zoe
45c madras shirting. Special
fflqay ipntya ....-.Iis. ..sa!s 81 1@G
zoe indigo prints. Special F'ri-
day only lie
S9c wash serge, wool finish.
Special Friday only .25c
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Rugs and Carpets

s1.0O Colonial rag rugs, 24x38
inches and 25x50 inches. Spe-
eial Friday only .......... .88c
: $3.7 .76s$AxmiTister rugs, 27x54
inches. Special Friday only,
S2.10
I.O0 art rag carpet, sc inches.
Special Friday only ..... Use
Zoe art rag carpet, 27 inches.
Special Friday only. sec
22c rubber stair treads, 7x1S
lhcneS ..'.....' ......... .15C
SOC rubber mats, Is inch, soc
Dives, Pomeroy e. Stewart,
Third Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Black Dress Goods

$1.50 black costume serge, all
wool, 3S inches wide. Special
Friday only, yard .Sf.OO
$3.50 velour, 81 inches wide;
fine weight for coats. Special
Friday only. yard .S3.45
$4.0O black wool poplin, 81
inches wide. Special Friday only,
yard ..............S 50. .05
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
TALAAT PAsHA SAID
- TO BE IN GERMANY

Amsterdam-A dispatch from Ber-
lin reports that the Berliner -Tage-
blatt has published statement by
the Turkish &C Nony in Berlin announc-
ing that Ta1aat Pasha, Enver Pasha,
Diemal Pasha and others have fed to
Germany and demanding their ex-
pulsion since the Turkish government
arraigned them for responsibility re-
Barding the Armenian massacres.
The Tageblatt argues that they must
be regarded as political fugitives
while their guilt is unestablished.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Furniture

Imitation brown Spanish leath-
er chairs and rockers. Special
Friday only .i.a. $20.OO
Old ivory chairs and rockers.
Special Friday only ..... S7.95
Leather seat mahogany chairs.
Special Friday only ..... $3.50
Wood seat rockers. Special
Friday only .............S2 S2.S5
Leather seat Jacobean chairs.
Special Friday only ..... $3.50
Enameled beds. Special Fri
day only. .S7.95 and $S.95
Felt top card tables. Special
Friday only .S1.69
= Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Fourth Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
HOUSE ORDKRs PROBE

Washington-Invest of the
National Security League of New
York and similar organizations and
their alleged charges regarding the
loyalty of members of Congress made
in the last political campaign. was
ordered by the House without a rec
ora vote. Seven representatives who
are, named by Speaker Clark win con-
duct the inquiry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Plaid Blankets

Plaid blankets, assorted coll
ors; size ,66xS0 inches. Special
Friday only. pair. ....... .$5.0S
Plaid blankets, assorted col
ors: size 66xS0 inches. Special
Friday only .......... .S3, 80
Dives, Pomeroy e. Stewart,
Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Groceries

Florida oranges, sweet and
S>icy; 2 dozen. ............. 45c
fancy sweet Florida grape
fruit, dozen -. 55c
Vanilla flavoring, three bot
ties .....'. ............ Zoe
Lava soap, 10 bars soc
Sauer kraut, new pack. large
CANS IA ~ e
Peters delicious cocoa
&c cans ..s.. .-...... IOc
1VC cans ........ &c
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Notions

Christmas novelties. Special
Friday only :. -. 1Oc and 2oc
10c hair nets. Special Friday
only "A for 25c
Dives, Pomeroy 81 Stewart,
#Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Cornfortables

Satine covered comfortables,
cotton filled. Special Friday
only =. ..-..........,.. SS.SS
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
"a 81 Basement. N
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Women's Silk Hose

75c silk hose, black and col
ors. Special Friday only. Csc
$1.75 thread silk hose, cham
pagne and cordovan. Special
Friday only ............. .S1.45
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Where Gift Problems For
Men Are Easily SolDed

Such practical things
as House Coats an d
Bath Robes become an
accepted part of every
mans wardrobe and they
make essential gift items.
For these splendid gar
ments fairly radiate their
cheerfulness and comfort,
and carry with them the
assurance of solid com
fort" during a mans leis-
ure hours at home.
The beautiful pat
terms, the rich color
ings, the soft, comfy
feel of the fabrics
make them id c al
gifts for men who
are usually "hard to
please"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Wornen's Sweaters

$695 and $3.50 wool coat
sweaters in brushed wool, fancy
trimmed collar, belted and sailor
collar models. Special Friday
only ........ ............. S0:30
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Mems Store.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Decorated China

White and gold decorated
china with blue border band
Cups and saucers, pair. 2Oc
All sizes plates, each. 1Oc
Casseroles, each ...... Sl.00
Covered dishes, each. .Sf.OO
Sugars, each .25c
Creams, each ...!.....Y.2 25c
Platters, each Csc and soc
Dessert dishes, each. -. Ice
Sauce boats, each ..... .25c
Round vegetable dishes. 25c
Pickle dishes, each. :. 25c
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart.
Basement. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Wornen's Vests and
Drawers

79c white cotton ribbed vests
and drawers; vests have Dutch
neck and elbow sleeves. Special
Friday only Csc
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
b .as Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12

$3.00 to $500 medium weight
natural wool union suits; broken
lines. Special Friday only, s2.50y
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart ~
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Wornen's Union Suits

60c white cotton ribbed union
suits. low neck, sleeveless, knee
length. Special Friday only, soc
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
a,sps Street Floor. 80.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Mems Hosiery

19c black cotton seamless
hose. Special Friday only, 12kc
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12


Old Ivory Chairs and Rockers,
cretonne seat ............... $3.50
Mahogany Library Tables, VIII
liam and Mary design. ...... .S21.5O
Smoking Cabinets in mahogany
and oak, rs styles, $3.50 TO $lo.55
Large Mahogany Hall Clocks,
$3.50
$4,000 Mahogany Toilet Table,
$4,000
s158.00 Apiece Old Ivory Bed
room Suite $1,000
s166.50 4-piece Old Ivory Bed
room Suite ...............S S120.O0
$4,000 Cane Davenport, in tap
estry S2B. 90
$4,000 American Walnut Toilet
Table ................ S30. 90
$4,000 American Walnut Vanity
Dresser S50. 90
ntxau Dnv,1 ar1.v q c&ox
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Gas Heaters
Aluminium Kettles

$3.50 5-quart Wear-Ever afi-'
minum cooking kettles with
cover, Special Friday only. $f.0S
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Many Pieces Of Furniture
That Are Essentially Christmassy

Not that their service is limited to the holidays but be-
cause they have such gy quality and appearance Take
the Gate Leg tables for instance Gas pictured )eres
superb specimen of the caftmans that will find well
come in any home Shown in solid mahogany at
$3.50 and S29.5O
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Handsome Mahogany Suites

piece Mahogany Dining Suites $4,000 and sI0sOO
Mahogany Fresde Chairs
dalon; Queen Anne period
Solid Mahogany Chairs and Rockers William
tapestry seat ana back S2g.5O
Oak writing long drawer and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
The Styles Of Slippers Most
Men Prefer Make Up
These Gift Stocks

Slippers h e
thoughtful gift, for
t h ir comfort is
cheer and makes a
man all the more
appreciative of the
gift. asa
7 h en- slippers,
too, invite a man TO
spend hiss evenings,
at home. A wifeI
certainly can't make
a mistake by giving
her husband a pair
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Friday
Specials
Housewares

75c dust absorbing mops. Spe-
cial Friday only ........... soc
$3.50 work stands, mission
frame, cretonne sides. Special
Friday only .............. 05c
$1.00 fine parlor brooms. Spe-
cial Friday only ........... .7Oc
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Basement.
Gas Heaters
$2.75 blue flame round gas
heaters. Special Friday only,
$3.50.
Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart,
Basement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12

Come Out of the Kitchen Miller. 8. re-" c
Voice in the Wilderness, Grace /. ~ =" ~ -
Joyce of the North Woods, Harriet T..
Flower of France Marah Ellis Ryan
My Home in the Field Mercy Frances Wilson Huard
Dives, Pomeroy Stewart Street Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12


s-4 Z fA@tt5 a1a .Ht $f.25
black imitation alligator leather Everett slippers with
Sl.25
Indian with padded $3.50
toes
=
$3.50
slippers with Comfy soles $500
leather moccksihs S2OO
sl.25
Brown kdskin Everett slippers with leather $3.50
Dives Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor
Dives Pomeroy Stewart Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12
Many Gifts of Silk Will
Figure This Christmas

Women like to receive gifts they to advantage
and because this is great silk season. and gift of dress
waist pattern is useful and such fashionable fabric
gifts of fine silks likely to rule this Christmas
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-12

Dives, POmeroy & Stewart. Fourth Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-27
FRS T
INTERVIEW WITH THE
EX-CROWN PRINCE
(By United Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 1-(delayed)-'T hope that
when peace signed America viii remember that she and
Germany were friendly" Friedrich Wilhelm, former
German Crown Prince declared IN an interview with the
United Press today.
The correspondent travelled with the former Crown
Prince Werngen, where he ntened this afternoon
He appeared m good health smiled frequently, and well
dressed a sporting suit of brown tweed He accom-
panied by Major Won Muedner and Major Won Zobeltz
They rode fstclass compartment but it mheated
Friedrich Wilhelm discovered by the correspondent
at time when the former Temporarily alone.
81 unable make any formal statement a. my mouth
has been closed by ordes the former Crown Prince said
81 do not know how long will stay m Holland where
have been accorded nice My future depends on
the revolution. hope to Germany again. but be
patient.
my only knowledge of events obtained through the
newspapers. I have my family for weeks-even
heard anything regarding my wife, my children my Friends
But have friends left?
81 hope that when peace is signed America viii re-
all can say"
questions
The food m Holland very good but eat very little
wish to retain slender sportsman figure cannot af-
ford to get fat"
Friedrich Wilhelm hopes indulge m skating at Wier-
ngen, which lonely island where rented parsonage
the only good house He has ordered piano and billiard
table sent there. He also plans dictate his war eois
Offering the correspondent cigarette he terminated the
interview with:
"Greet America for me-"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-27
The Boys Are Waiting
To Hear From YOU
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE coLoRs"

papers running a campaign for
several days urging that every
soldier in Washington be given a
home on Thanksgiving Day. I
apologize for my conservatism,
but now realize that the number
Of people volunteering to take
Dys this year is far, far below
the number who volunteered last
year.
thousands OF your readers are
holding back this year, Believing
that OTHERS will do the enter
tanning and that the vacant chair
at their humble board may as well
stand as a remembrance to the
son over there" / wish they
would not do this, as there are
hundreds Of "sons over here"
whose mothers are in distant
States who will be left without q
home Thanksgiving Day unless the
people realize that this is THEIR
chance and not the other fellows
Many people are responding no
bly,. but l want others. The chair
at the humble board is Just as well
come as the dinner at the Willard
and the matinee following.
So many boys are anxious to /.
have a Thanksgiving at home that
L take another opportunity to ask
your assistance to make Washing
tons turkey-purchasers awake.
II the skeptical reader viii drop
into Eagle Hut tonight and see the
crowds Of men who are anxious to
get this treat. I'll be swamped with
Volunteers-but will they?
Yours, very truly,
RICHARD s. BOND,
Business Secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-27
milk PARADE
WILL MARCH TODAY
Route of Parade

Free milk for France parade
which will be reviewed this after
noon nj $50 by Ambassador JUS
serand and his wife:
Form at Scott circle. head rest
Ing south on Sixteenth street.
South on Sixteenth street to X
street.
West on X street to Seventeenth
street.
south on Seventeenth street.
Connecticut avenue, jackson place,
and West Executive avenue to
the Executive Grounds.
EasterIy through Executive
grounds south of the white House
to Fifteenth street and PennsyL
Vanla avenue.
Easterly along the south side Of
Pennsylvania ayeaue to Tenth
street.
Disband north on Tenth street.
one and One-f0urth miles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-27

dent, the House Appropriations Com
mittee has been given to understand,
that a careful survey be made OF the
wages at present paid to such en-
ployes, from the humble scrubwoman
and furnace man to the skilled me-
chanic. Then he had their wages
compared with those earned by men
and women engaged in similar occu-
pations not Identified with the Gov
eminent service. In addition to that
he had the Federal wage scale com
pared with the increased cost OF life's
necessities in Washington and else
where.
Wilson Met President.
Secretary Wilson's action Is said to
have been taken after a meeting OF
the President with his Cabinet. What
transpired at THAI meeting. in which
Secretary McAdoo was a participant.
is being reflected by the testimony of
Government officials and bureau
chiefs daily before the House Appro-
priations Committee. They are unan-
imous IN declaring that neither the
Government executive or the Govern
ment subordinate can live decently on
what Congress allowed them for the
1t is predicted that the pressure OF
the Administration will be brought
on Congress at the approaching short
session, in which the Democratic ma
jority will be in control before Civ
ing way to their Republican oppon-
ents in the next Congress, to grant
the boosts in salaries and wages the
Administration desires. Representa-
tive Swager Sherley, Democrat. o.
Kentucky, will still head, although
defeated at the November election
for reelection, the House Appropria-
tions Committee as chairman.
May Recommend Increases.
Is 1t is not unlikely that the majority
report of the committee will recon-
mend the increases asked for by the
Administration. Republican members
or. at least some of them-have al
ready manifested a disposition to
fight many of the proposed increases,
tooth and nail. Democrats and Repub-
licans are alike committed to peace
economies, but the Democrats Will
probably argue that the business eff
ficiency of the Government depart
ments cannot be maintained IL Gov
eminent executives are permitted to
follow Secretary AcAdoo into private
life because they cannot afford to live
on the salaries Congress provides for
them.
Some OF the supplemental estimates
authorized by Secretary Wilson. not
only for the Department Of Labor
but for other Government depart
ments. call for wage increases
amounting to, in some instances, 80
and 15 per cent.
The Treasury Department will not
formally transmit to Congress until
IL reconvenes on Monday next the
estimates for all Government depart
ments for the 1920 iscal year. but
It has already supplied the House
Appropriations Committee with con-
fidential copies of these estimates,
which have stirred up strife.