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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
TRADE Commission
AGAIN UNDER FIRE
Additional Instances of Al
legged Improper Activities
Are Cited.

Continuing testimony before the
Senate agricultural committee today
in justification Of the report of the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States criticising the Federal Trade
Commissions attitude toward the
packers, Rush c. Butler today cited
additional instances in which he said
the commissions activities were sub
ject to criticism.
These were the commissions inquiry
into the brass bed manufacturing in
dustry, the Francis J. Heney investi-
cation of the stock yards, and the
commissions criticism of Wilson &
Company and Morris & Company,
packers.
THE commission does not have the
proper conception of it's functions,
Mr.. Butler declared.
Replying to Senator Norris of Ne
braska. he said that if the packers
were to spend $25 OOO.O 900 in advertis-
ing 1t would not Offset the unfavora-
BILE publicity they got in the COM
plant of the Federal Trade Commits
sion that impure meat had been sold
to the government. He declared the
charge that the packers were guilty
of supplying unfit meat to the SOL
diers in camp was untrue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
FIRST j. S.-EQU|PPED AIR
/ UNIT IS MARINE MANNED

The first aviation unit organized in
can-made material was the list Marine
Aeronautic Company, equipped for water
flying only, now stationed abroad at
naval base This information is given
in an announcement of the progress of
Marine Corps aviation just made
public at Marine Corps headquarters.
In addition to the flying field main
tanned at Miami, Fla, where all train
ing in actual flying is given, the aviation
section of the Marine Corps gives
candidates instruction in ground work
at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Boston, Mass. and has
two schools for instruction in aviation
mechanics.
At the Massachusetts, Institute OF
Technology, where all ground work
instruction is given, there now are
289 students. One hundred and thirty
two men are in classes and Iol are
awaiting assignment.
OF the two schools for mechanics,
the larger is maintained at the Naval
School for Mechanics, Marine Corps
section, Great Lakes training station,
Chicago, Ill. At present there are 100
Great Lakes and sixty men are sent
each month from the Marine Corps.
The total number of men allotted to
the Marine Corps at one time is $50.
The second school for aviation me-
chanics is located at the Naval School,
Marine Corps section, San Diego, Cal.
The trimming is the same as given at
the Great Lakes School. Ninety-three
enlisted marines are taking the course
at the present time. The capacity is
100.
At present the Marine Corps aviation
forces in France, equipped for, land
flying only, are performing pursuit,
combat, bombing and Reconnaissance
duty. In addition, they are perform
ing duties which involve actual flying
with heavier and lighter than air
craft, the former consisting of pur-
suit. combat and gunnery machines,
seaplanes and flying boats. Kite bal
looms are used in performing the du-
ties with lighter-than-air craft.
An aviation section is maintained at
headquarters, United States Marine
Corps. All. selections for the per-
sonnet of the Marine Reserve Flying
Corps are made by this office. 1t will
need $500 officers and 5000 enlisted
men to carry on the work assigned to
the aviation section of the Marine
Corps during the next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
What the Plan Provides.
Senate Committee
Ends Open Hearings
on War Revenue Bill

The public hearings on the war rev.
enue bill before the Senate finance
committee were concluded yesterday
afternoon, and the committee plans
to take up the bill in executive ses-
sion next Tuesday.
Salaries upward OF $500 a week
each to motion picture stars absorb
profits of the film business. although
tho rentals in the United States and
Canada amount to s7O.000,000 a year.
the Senate finance committee was told
yesterday by William A. Brady and
Walter W. Irwin. representing the
motion picture industry.
The producers appeared to protest
against the proposed increase from
10 to 20 per cent in the tax admis-
sionS and an additional tax of 10 per
cent on rentals in the new war rev.
enue bill. Mr.. Brady said the taxes
would amount to 100000 a year
more than the companies are making
and would force many theaters out of
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
!: NEWARK FIRE PROBE
BY GRAND JURY ASKED
Mayor Gillen Makes Inspection of
Button Factory in Which Eleven
-. Lives Were Lost.

. NEWARK, N. j.. September 49,
Mayor Gillen declares relative to the
ire in the plant of the American But
ton Company yesterday afternoon, in
: which eleven lives were lost, that an
{. inspection which he had made of the
factory had resulted in a decision to
: ask the grand jury and prosecutor to
make full investigation of the fire.
IT inspected the building" he said,
-"and on the second floor found a par
. tition screened off with wire, and not
with walls of masonry. The factory
looks somewhat like a fire trap to me.
= Il have commenced a rigid and
sweeping investigation of every fac
tory in Newark, and the investigation
will not cease until I have found
i. every IRE trap in the city and driven
-them out.
= Il have called a meeting of the
commissioners, city counsel and the
IRE, police and health departments,
and all reports of the fire department
and the police department will be
considered at once"
4. Tho IRE started in cans Of lacquer
stored on the second floor, according
= to Supt. Frederick W. Goerdes, who
. said that an explosion resulted when
: O effectively insulated electric wire
I. came in contact with one of the cans.
% i nc IduicS op eau Idpiuiy u the
roof. and nearly a hundred men and
. girls at work on the third floor found
that not only was escape by means of
interior stairs cut off. but that their
only other means of exit, a fire escape.
was swept by flames which spurted
through windows. 1t was the sight
of this seemingly impossible bar
rier that threw the girls into q panic
Several girls jumped from windows,
but most of them ran the gauntlet of
danes and reached the street by the
fire escapes.
floor also descended the IRE escape,
and those who persisted lost their
lives only when they climbed back after
descending part way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
LIBERTY BOND TAXES -.
EXEMPTION CONSIDERED
Senator Reed Makes Criticism.
Passage by Senate Today
Expected.

Consideration of the bill to stabilize
liberty bond values by exempting
from the income and excess profits
taxes the interest on bonds of the
fourth liberty loan up to $4,000 and
up to $4,000 on all other issues was
begun by the Senate today. Indica-
tions were the bill would be passed
this afternoon.
Senator Reed OF Missouri criticized
that portion Of the bill exempting
$4,000 Of the second loan from taxa
ton, saying 1t would give an advan-
taRe to those who subscribed SPAR
inEly to the second loan as compared
to. those who invested their entire
fortunes in that issue. The investor
who sought $4,000 of the second, he
said, could purchase additional bonds
free from taxation, whereas the man
who invested all of fortune of
$4,000 would be deprived of that
right j
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
MACY BOARD TO REPORT.
Craftsmen to Discuss Wage Re-
quest This Evening.

At the meeting Of Draftsmen's
Union No. 1881 Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. at o'clock this
evening at Perpetual Building As
ISOLATION Hall, 18th and E streets.
it is anticipated, a report will be
Forthcoming from the Macy board
relative to the draftsmen's request
for increased wages.
A report will also be submitted by
the officers in charge Of the mass
meeting at Typographical Temple
September 80. Speakers who have
already accepted invitations to speak
at the mass meeting include Repre-
sentative Zihlman Of Maryland. L. A.
Sterne, organizer Of the American
Federation Of Labor; Mr.. Egan. editor
of the A. F. of L Weekly News, and
Secretary Fiaherty Of the National
Federation of Postal Employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
U. S. AND BRITAIN TRY
TO MEDIATE IN CHINA

The United States and Great Britain
have Joined in an attempt to mediate
between north and south China, as a
result of reports. from British and
American agents on the scene which
hold out strong hopes for the restora-
tfon. of peace between the opposing
factions.
Sir John Jordan, the British min
lister to Picking, was the instrument
chosen for the delivery to the CHINESE
foreign office of the joint proposal,
and as the ground had been carefully
prepared in advance for its delivery
there is every indication. that the Of
fer will meet with a favorable recep-
ticn. It is understood, however. that
formal action by the Chinese govern
ment must be delayed until after the
inauguration of the president, Oc-
toner ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
TEUTONS SOUGHT PEACE
WITH CZECHO-SLOVAKS

PARIS. September IS (Iavas)-.sec-
rotary Bennes of the Czecho- Slovak
national council. in an announcement
made public today. says that Ger
many and Austria-Hungary recently
planned to bring about peace with the
Czecho-Slovaks.
A meeting took place at the Hof-
burg, in Vienna, at which the Aus
trian archdukes. important German
politicians and delegates from Saxony
and Bavaria were present. 1t was de-
cided at the conference, according to
Secretary Bennes. that peace Often
sive should be started by Austria
Hungary. This was delayed, however,
by the British and American govern
ments recognizing the Czecho-Slovaks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
WEATHER..

The District of Columbia, unsettled
tonight and tomorrow, probably rain;
little change in Temperature; gentle
shifting winds.
Maryland, fair in west, cloudy to-
night and tomorrow in east portion.
probably rain; little change in tenn
perature: gentle shifting winds.
Virginia, partly cloudy tonight.
In extreme southeast portion; tomor-
row fair: gentle to moderate shifting
winds.
night; tomorrow fair.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
Thermometer-Yest pm. ~:
8 pm, 81; IL midnight, 81; today. 4
am, 81: IL noon, SO; Pm, 81. Max
imum, 80, at 2 pm. yesterday; mimi
mum, 81, at Z am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, Il; minimum, 40.
Observation-Disclosures 4 PM, 5000;
sp.m,. 5000; IL midnight. 30.08; today,
am, 1901; IL noon, 1892; pm,
1888.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide. 1854 am. and 1926
pm: high tide. 6:42 am. and 1908 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1:47 am. and
2:13 pm; high tide, 1886 am. and 8
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose. $751; am; sun sets,
7:13 pm.
Tomorrow-sun rises, 6:52 am:
sun sets, 7:l2 pm.
Moon rises, 6:4s pm: sets, 1880 am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, Septem-
her lS.-The Potomac and Shenandoah
rivers both were muddy this morning.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
LEGAL ADVICE FOR DRAFT
REGISTRANTS AT CAPITOL

For the convenience Of draft regis
trants at the Capitol the following
employees have been appointed mem
bers Of the legal advisory board Of
the District Of Columbia, John Helmus,
room 495, House office building; Aaron
N. Quick. room 400. House office
building; william NJ. Whelan. super
intendent document room, House OF
REPRESENTATIVES.; "A. E. Werner. Gus
todian, Senate office building. and
John j. McGrain, storekeeper. United
States Senate.
They are authorized to administer
the necessary oaths and to assist
registrants in the preparation Of
their missionaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
STOCK Market QUIET;
!. some ADVANCES MADE

NEW YORK, September 1s.-During
the first two hours Of today's session
Of the stock exchange sales totaled
Il, 900 shares. This in itself is the
best commentary on the real condi-
ton prevailing in the. market-ex-
treme dullness-while the trads waits
for the signal that the money mar
ket will permit Of spreading opera
tions over a larger scale Of trading.
And the bulk of these light sales were
confined to q very few stocks. with
the great majority Of the list neg
lected and showing on the tape rare
ly, il at all.
Industrial Group Movements.
In the Industrial group, Steel COM
mon, Mexican Petroleum, Texas OIL,
Sumatra Tobacco and Shelter shares
furnished seven-tenths of the BUSH
ness transacted, these shares also dis
playing a very fair degree of strength,
especially Sumatra Tobacco and the
oils, with Smelter showing a sharp
advance, Immediately following the
opening.
scoring a recovery from 1071z, the low
Of the initial hour, to 110A, the high
of the noon hour. Mexican Petroleum
moved up IL. the same improve
ment being made In Texas OIL. Wh1e H
Royal Dutch and California Petroleum
were l. to 81 points higher.
Shelters Improvement, well main
Mined, was 1 Is. Steel common was
steady within comparatively narrow
range, 1894 to 108H, in the early
trading. to a recovery to 109ss, net
advance of X point.
Fractional improvements.
Crucible Steel, Baldwin Locomotive,
Alcohol and Mercantile Marine pre-
small fractional improvement.
The rails were just about as dull as
possible. They are not favored by
investors. and all effort by brokers to
interest buyers is futile. The doubts
regarding dividends, dissatisfaction
ments of dividends, ETC., are toof pat
ent in the publicity Of the day not to
disturb investors.
Gradually the industria1s that fig
ured in the early trading moved up
ward by eighths until about " point
additional improvement was noticed,
at the time the rails remaining de-
cidedly slow.
Steel Common 40.
Just at the opening Of the final
indication Of even little better price,
while the oils also added to their i'm
provements.
While this display of strength was
satisfactory the volume of trading
continued small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Soft Drinks Not Restricted.

No restrictions have been placed on
the manufacture of soft drinks and
none will be until an investigation
shows that such a step Is absolutely
necessary for the successful prosecu-
ton of the war. This Information
was today transmitted by Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield in response to in
quiries by Senator Hitchcock Of Ne
braska relative to what action was
eoRtemplato6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
WOULD LET SOLDIERS SELL

In order to prevent waste in the
Army and to encourage saving bill
was introduced today by Senator
Chamberlain Of oregon permitting
military forces to sell waste and by
products from Army kitchens.
The measure was prepared by the
War Department upon the recon-
mendation of Gen. Pershing. who said
the. British authorities permit this
praeticaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Grain, Produce
and Live Stock.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO, September 1S.-Renewal
of peace gossip sent the corn market
down grade today after little show
of strength at the outset. Initial
gains were ascribed to reports of frost
in Iowa. It was estimated. however,
that more than 80 per cent Of the whole
frost, and that within a week 10 per
cent more will be out of danger. Open
ing prices, which varied from un-
changed figures to Is higher. with Oc-
to 1.49h. were followed by a sharp
general break.
Oats fluctuated with corn. Changes,
though, were narrow. After opening
u to % higher, with October 73as to
1917, the market receded to slightly
below yesterdays finish.
Trade in provisions was light, with
most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Passenger Sues Car Company.

Injuries alleged to have been re-
ceived when two cars OF the company
collided at 5th and G streets August
20 last are the basis Of a. suit
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company fled in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by John H.
1laden. Tho plaintiff was . passenger
= Un9& tbo- AA.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
FOR PHTHISiS SANITARIUM
FOR MEN IN u. S. SERVICE

Carrying an appropriation of $780,
900 for a sanatorium for tubercular
soldiers and sailors at Dawson
Springs, KY, bill was reported ia
yorabIy to the House today from the
committee on public buildings and
grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
HOUSE FIXES RATE
ON EXCESS PROFITS
Adopts General Plan Of Tax
Expected to Yield Over.
, Three Billions.

With less than an hour OF dis
cussion and without amendment, the
House today adopted the general plan
taxation of war and excess tax prof.
its, estimated to yield $3,200.000,00
in revenue.
At the opening Of today's work on
the war excess profits sections a
vigorous attack on the alternative
systems proposed of levying taxes at
the highest rate of the two plans
forced Majority Leader Kitchin to
make a spirited defense and lengthy
explanation of the dual scheme.
Defends BIS Position.
Admitting that Secretary McAdoo and
many other economists had urged the
straight war profits method and OPP
posed the committees increase Of ex-
cess profits rates. Representative Kitch-
in declared that If the excess profits
plan were not in effect thousands Of
rich corporations whose profits since
the war have not greatly increased
would not pay a penny OF war pronts:
The discrimination against those taxed
Ey Tic wal pIoAlS pidhS, uS oSAius "0Aio
be greater II the committee had not in
creased the excess profits rates.
tEvery dollar of the tax under the
war profits method" he added, will
be paid out Of profits made over 10 per
cent on capital. which they are guar
anteed."
"Samiliar Example" Cited.
The familiar example-the Ford
Motor Company-was cited during the
controversy. Representative Stafford
declaring nobody will deny that 1t has
been making millions and millions"
out of the war. Representatives
said that the committee was informed
the Ford concerns profits were so per
cent daring che pre-war period and
the same since the war. its capital
having been recently doubled. If the
war profits plan only was adopted
Representative Kitchin said. the Ford
company would escape all taxation.
Instead. the increased excess profits
rates. he declared, would virtually
double its taxes.
What the Plan Provides.
The war profits plan provides. broad
1y. for levy of so per cent on cor
on invested capital, plus a fiat exemp-
tion of $4,000 over profits of pre-
war period. while the excess profits
rates, ranging from 35 to 20 per cent
on capital over exemptions Of Is to
now in force.
No attempt was made to change the
rates, and the only amendment offered
to the rate sections-by Representative
Alexander Of Missouri. who proposed
an exemption of from 10 to 25 per cent
for mining, oil and gas companies-waS
summarily rejected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Washington Stock Exchange.

SALES.
Capital Traction IS, $500 at $685..
Potomac Electric Power LIST IS. 81 900 at o.
Potomac Electric Power general IS, $1,000
at 1914.
American Graphophone IS. $1,000 at 80, $500
at 80.
After call:
American Graphophone Is. $500 at soh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
BONDS WERE IN DEMAND
ON THE LOCAL MARKET
By I. A. FLEMING.

On today's session Of the local stock
exchange bonds were featured, with
a materially increased volume OF
trading, as compared with recent
weeks.
Capital Traction IS sold at 99A.
but only one small bond-a $500
issue.
Potomac Electric Power first mort
gage IS sold at Sc and the general IS,
the new issue recently listed, at 70 =.
American Graphophone IS brought 30,
and at the close a small lot sold at
9Oh.
The Security Savings and CONNER
cial National Bank directors have de-
clared a regular quarterly dividend OF
per cent: PAYABLE October to snare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
CHICAGO, September 18.-United
States bureau of markets: Hogs
Receipts. 10000 head; market steady,
with yesterdays average; top, 20.S5.
Butchers, 20.15a20.75; light, 20.40a
20.85; packing, 19.50a20.00: rough.
1S.50a19.25; Figs. good to choice, 19.O0a
1880.
Cattle 10000 head: west
ern and best native steers steady;
others slow to lower butcher stock
and calves steady.
Sheep-Receipts, $1,000 head; mar
ket, 10 to rs cents higher; no prime
lambs here; top western, 1925; top
natives. 1850.
DAIRY AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
CHICAGO, September 1s.-Butter-
Higher; creamery, 49, za57.
Eggs-Receipts. $3.50 cases; I'M
changed.
Potatoes-Lower; receipts, So cars;
Minnesota, early Ohios, bulk, 2.40a2.45;
do, sacks. 2.55a2.60; Wisconsin, bulk,
2.35a2.40; do, sacks, 2.50a2.60.
LONDON MONEY AND DISCOUNTS.
LONDON, September 1s.-Money,
per cent. Discount rates: Short and
three-month bills. 1872 per cent.
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Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md. September IS Il
pm. s).-Wheat-Spot No. 2
red winter. garlicky, 2.33 ~ ABA; spot
No. 2 red winter, 2.35 Il a2.36. Receipts,
S6,548 bushels.
Corn-Receipts, SIS bushels.
Oats-Firm; standard white. new,
7Sh; No. white, new, 771ka7S. Re-
ceipts, 1898 bushels.
Rye-Firm; No. western export,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-21
Heads of Many Big Organizations Believe Future Demands
Il Greater Equality of Fitness Opportunity Under
II standing and Service For All
Jar HAS REVEALED DEFICIENCIES WHICH MUST BE CORRECTED
Training Prepared Countys Abese Leaders and
Given Government Expense Recommended the Aim Being
Health Personal Efficiency Discipline Intelligent Citizenship
81 and the Americanization of All Aliens

president OF the Chicago woman's
club, lis to make plans for the welfare
OF humanity aud for our children who
survive the war. Ii Is evident action
Of the most fundamental character is
demanded 20 reach all young people
who viii share In the work of recon-
struction and the making OF govern
ment policies after the war.
Training Brinsp New Visions.
Anyone who has seen the wonderful
physical change wrought In the youth
OF our country by even a brief period
in the camps and cant0nments cannot
but coyet the same benefit for every
youth in our land. Nor is Ii a physical
gain only; a subtle change In attitude
toward other social groups than his
own, brought about by the democracy
of the camps, wholesome regard for
health, both mental and physical, n
respect for authority, habit Of obedl-
ence. a new vision Of his responsible
ties as a citizen. in short n wholly new
and fine attitude toward llfe-this Is
the gift that his country, through the
service IL asks OF him, has given him
la return.
''The government win ask both our
boys and our girls to perform their dt-
ties as citizens. Is II not, therefore.
reasonable and just that The govern
meut should take steps 10 nfford them
such training as Will make this sery-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-21

Business Women Join.
The wwnrn in business. speaking
through Miss Florence King, president
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-21
WEAK SPOTS THAT FEDERAL
TRAINING WOULD CURE

VNy spots mentioned Mrs. Chap
wv president haonm Amecan Suffrage Association
which committee representing organizations
training would eradieate,
ALIEN ihFLUENcE-t requires English
various peoples
trimming proved greatest
AmeFicanzadon
PHYSICAL pEFEcTvEs-fy 20 90 cent Of the drafted
found physically detective that
dizcnA
the
training campY
vcioushEsseadlng say
acquired training military
pliDe fully per
IGNORANCE OF HYoEhE-The shocking revelations prev.
regarding the hygena sanitation Of
federal training Tor nll young people,
INEFFECTIVE EDueATlohOf the le52s7f3
presldspai eecon nhou 100000 said been
Than children any afte
l4sears courses nng
peoples prepare infeigen citizenship
VOCATIONAL WAsTE-Iederai training should Op-
pouny guidance which
girls andlng their talents
PERsoHAL te percentage
young VIII follow instructions
appreciate value Of Federal rnng discipline
sELFisHAEoe-Idnes cenynss
Trimming promote community ~ Interest.
CIVIC DUTEBshot courses u federal training hoaid
possible neeate desire for civic service IN az
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