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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-11
Opinion, Dated April /, Is
Made Public by Red
field After Resignation
of In dustrial Board
Unauthorized, He States
Indicates 1t Violated Anti
Trust Law and Stat
ute De m a ding Bids
Near York Tribune
WASHINGTON Bureau

~ tS(t&NgtoN bureau
WASHINGTON, May 10.-That every
phase of the activity of the Depart
sment of Commences Industrial Board
which until its resignation yesterday
was responsible for the price stabilizine
effort of the government, was illegal
was indicated in an opinion given by
Attorney-G General A. Mitchell Palmer in
letter to Secretary Redfield dated
April l and made public to-day.
Secretary Redfeld yesterday men
toned and gave his Interpretation of
Attorney General Palmer's opinion as
simply meaning that the course of the
Industrial Board was without authority.
of law, but net necessarily illegal. He
said yesterday that nobody had ever
assumed that the board was created by
any legal authority, and took the po-
sition that the Attorney General had
not asserted that its purposes and pro-
posed functions were illegal. Taken
part by part, however, the conclusion
General regards the whole undertaking
as positively illegal. Summarized his
opinion is:
First-If the proposed plan of des-
ignating prices were simply an ar
rangement between private producers
it would be in violation of the anti
trust laws"
Second-The legal status of the
proposed plan would be the same if
carried out by the Industrial Board.
Third-Concerning the proposed
plan as simply a plan for arriving at
prices at which government estab-
lshments shall purchase their re-
quirements, the Attorney General
said: 81 am equally clear that the
plan is unauthorized" He declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-11

that no fewer than thirty statutory
provisions direct that the purchase
of government supplies shall be by
competitive bidding
In view of these citations, it is held
that the Attorney General was merely
stating his position in negative in
stead of in an affirmative way. The
concluding sentence of the opinion
reads:
81 am of the opinion, therefore, that
the proposed plan of the Industrial
Board of the Department Of Commerce
viewed in any aspect, is unauthorized
by law"
In view of the Attorney Generals
opinion, it is recalled that Walker D.
Hines, Director General of Rail
ways, whose consistent opposition to
the Industrial Board finally brought it
to an end, has steadily maintained that
its programme was not only econom-
ically wrong, but actually illegal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-11
Summer Modes in
SEPARATE SKIRTS
SUMMER FUR FASHIONS

Two-Skin, Animal and Novelty
Scarfs are featured in perfectly
matched pelts of Russian or Hudson
Bay Sable, Fisher, Stone Marten
and Natural SILVER g. Blue Fox.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-11

battle to an ever growing crowd of pur-
suers.
AS the result Of his gun play and
dirk welding, two policemen and : vol
unteer aid in the chase are at the Law
renee General Hospital. The desperate
is under arrest, charged with intent
to murder. He identified himself as
Harry Hikian.
None of his victims is in serious con-
dition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-11
Pistol Shots Terribly
Shoppers in Lawrence
Armed Stranger Runs Amuck
Through City Streets and
Wounds Three Pursuers

LAWRENCE, Mass, May 1o-A des-
perado threw Lawrence's Saturday
night shopping throngs into an uproar
tonight as he. tore through the down.
town streets, pistol in one hand and
dirk in the other, pausing now and
then over his half-mile course to give
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-11
Russian Dowager Empress
And Daughter Reach London

LONDON, May s.-Dowager Empress
Marie Feodorovna of Russia and her
daughter. Grand Duchess Xenie, ar
Tived IN England to-day on board 3
British wsrship.
They were met in this city by King
George and Queen Mary and Queen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-11
New u. S. Loan to France

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Establish-
ment of new credit of 100000 900 in
favor of France was announced to-day
by the Treasury. This makes Frances
total credit from the United States
$4,000, AIT 900, and credits for all the
Allies $9,288, 1928, 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22

new 1sS cubic inch specifications Of
the indianapolis Motor Speedway
CO. than all the other sizes Of cars
put together, ard the utility OF the
sport OF automobile racing will con-
sequently be increased many times
as the result OF the new policy. even
more than was the case with pre-
vious engine reductions.
1T is not likely that cars OF this
size will be able to attain the ex-
treme speeds Of their predecessors
for perhaps a year or two: il will
take that long TO perfect them. AS
soon as they do reach the limit OF
their efficiency, the minute there is
nothing further TO be learned con-
corning their improvement, the mas
ter minds OF the racing sport can
be depended on 10 make still fur
ther reductions, until the ultimate
point Of engineering development in
the field Of automotive industry has
been reached. This is the real aim
OF automobile racing. The spec
tacle is but q means for arousing
public interest in what has been ac-
complished, and not an end in it.
self. If l IAN DO anything to clear
up any existing impression 10 the
contrary, I shall consider that I
have rendered a signal service TO
human progress and TO civilization" "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22
Information for Motor Car Owners

calls into play the keenest engineer
ing minds in a constant struggle 70
produce more horse power. more
energy. with less weight-an endless
reaching out into new fields for the
purpose of increasing efficiency and
economy in gasoline consumption.
To increase engine efficiency new
types of valve action have been in
vented, different cylinder arrange
ments have been tried. all kinds of
manifolds built, every piece gone
over with a view 20 possible i'm
proyement. while the endeavOr to
reduce weight has proved a stimu-
lus to the metallurgical arts, result
ing in the invention of steels of un-
heard Of lightness. combined with
surprising strength.
The new, lightweight car Of the
future. combining comfort and
roominess with low operating cost.
both as regards gasoline and tires,
will owe its existence more to rae
ing than any other factor.
And looking back for a moment
TO the recent days or war, what do
you suppose would have been the
position of allied aircraft manufac-
turers but for the experience Of
racing? Every engine that went in
to an allied airplane. from the Eng
ish Sunbeam through the HiSpano-
Suiza and Fiat 10 the American
Liberty. incorporated principles de-
veloped in the field of automobile
racing. and which. without racing,
could not have been developed in
time 10 be OF service. True. we are
not supposed 10 have wars any
more. but as long as the possibility
is present. it will not do 10 ignore
automobile racing as a factor in de-
termining the safety Of the nation.
Calls Racing Indispensable.
Summing up the ease of automo-
bile racing. 1 would say that it is
indispensable TO modern progress,
at least as far as events like the In
dianapolis races and the French
Grand Prix contests are concerned,
where the new ideas and theories of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22

the most prominent builders o. both
the new and old continents are test
ed in actual competition
For next year, the Indianapolis
speedway management has an
nounced that its contest will be for
cars OF 1873 cubic inches piston dis
placement. coinciding with recently
formulated plans for the French
Grand Prix. Every other year. since
the Inianapoldis races were begun.
there has been a marked reduction
in engine size. starting with I'M
limited sizes prior to 1911. and pro-
crossing through 600 cubic inches
for 1911 and 1912, $50 cubic inches
for 1913 and 1914, and 500 cubic
inches for 1915, 1915 and 1919. 10
the newly announced size Of IS3
cubic inches.
Here is written, in language so
clear that none can mistake II. the
underlying motive and purpose OF
automobile racing-the application
of a constant stimulus 10 engineers
and manufacturers TO develop new
principles, 10 increase efficiency. to
make n ounce Of fuel do what two
did before, to conserve natural en-
ergy and advance human progress.
There are probably more cars
approximating in engine size the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22
SHORTAGE
At CLOSE RANCE

A few automotl'es-the hardest
thing in the world for an automobile
dealer 10 secure Just now as a result
OF conditions growing out OF the
close Of the war,-were secured this
week by Arnold z. Spielberg, South
Bend agent for the Franklin car.
Mr.. Spielberg had been writing and
t~elegraphing for weeks for machines,
without success. He finally con
cluded the best thing TO do vas 10
go direct to the men higher up" at
the factory in Syracuse. y. Y.
The result was Mr.. Spielberg has
seven Franklin automobiles in sight
within a short time 10 take care OF
the demand in the local territory.
Two OF the machines. touring mod
els. were driven through from SYRIA
cusc, with the South Bend agent in
charge, and the other five, also tour
ing models, are expected TO be de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22
SAY STABILITY IS
VALUED FEATURE
Packard Organization Says
Big Men Look For AS
Sured Service.

When men OF large affairs go in
20 the market 10 buy an automo-
bile. what do they look for in the
car they choose 20 serve their bust
ness and personal transportation
needs2
Some interesting information in
response 10 that question has been
furnished the Packard Motor Car
CO. recently by its passenger trans
representative in differ
ent cities. They interviewed prom
inent Packard owners who within
the last month have bought either
their FIRST twin six or added another
20 their motoring establishment.
Permanence Of a design already
proved is valued most highly BY
such customers They regard sta
bility OF engineering design as an
assurance OF continued service Of the
order they or their friends have
had from cars OF the s1me engine
equipment
In the case OF The twin six. 50
they reported 20 the Packard pas.
senger transportation department,
they had at their command a car
based on an engine design thor
oughly tried IN the service OF $4,000
owners In the four ear since its
first appearance. the Packard IL
cylinder povyer plant has Outrun IN
performance the best the engineer
had predicted for IL. and. improved
by minor rehnements incorporated
from model TO model. has set a
standard that probably viii endure
for many years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22
Il biles
Rickenbacker Defends
Auto Racing as Spur
to Engineering Progress

INDIANAPOLIS. June 21.-CapL
z. V. Rickenbacker, American
Ace OF Aces" and one OF the
worlds premier racing drivers be-
fore he forsook the speed sport for
the realm OF the sky, c~ontradicts
the opinion, recently advanced in
some quarters, that automobile rae
ing serves no useful purpose. and
that consequently il ought 10 be
abolished, to avoid the recurrence
of such events as marred the Lib
erty sweepstakes a C May 81.
1t is with a good deal Of regret, -
says Capt. Rickenbacker. that !
note the adverse sentiment current
in some sections against automobile
racing. as the result of the three
fatalities that happened during the
Indianapolis 5OO-mile Liberty sweep
stakes a c at Indianapolis. at which
I Oficiated as referee. The death
Of any man is a sad thing. with
many pathetic consequences in its
wake, and if II served no other pur-
pose than to make a Roman holiday,
as has been charged with reference
20 automobile racing, it would in
deed be ineXcusable.
Now, il so happens that prior 10
entering the L. S. air service 1 was
identified with automobile racing
for a good many years. and conse
quently am more familiar than is
the average individual with the use
full, and 1 may say right now. indis-
pensable role played by the sport
in the development of automotive
design engineering and metallurgi-
cal discovery, as applied both 20 the
automobile and the %airplane. Stop
and consider that a contest such as
an indianapolis 5OO-mile ace tests
every part of a motor cars mechan-
ism more severely than two years Of
ordinary usage. Inc you will get an
idea of how racing has speeded up
engineering progress.
Accidents Due to Wheels.
I'm the last Liberty sweepstakes
race every accident but one was
due to defective wheels. wheels that
apparently were sound but under
the crucial strain of sustained high
speed revealed themselves in their
true light. The same wheels would
have given good service under ordi-
nary touring conditions for one or
two years, perhaps, and then sud-
denly crashed, to the wiping out
possibly Of an entire family, as has
often happened in touring accidents.
The discoveries of the last Indi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22
ASKS FUNDS FOR
MORE TESTS ON
FARM TRACTORS
Appropriation Bill Before Sen.
ate Would Standardize
Data About Machines.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.

wASHINGTON, d. C. June ii
The agricultural appropriation bill.
which has passed the house and is
now well on its way through the
senate. contains an item that is Of
Interest 10 those who are watching
the development OF motor power as
applied 20 farm work. This item
appropriates $4,000 70 make fur
Their experiments along this line.
Petition to Senate.
In petitioning the senate to in
crease the a, .Junt Of the item from
$4,000 to $4,000 G.. ?. Alexander.
vice president and treasurer Of the
Auitman & Taylor Machinery Co.
or Mansfield. O.. says:
The use Of power farming ma
chinery by farmers is growing very
rapidly and in the opinion Of those
who have studied the subject most
carefully will continue 70 increase
with every year. The use OF tractors
for general farming purposes has
become, in our opinion, an insep-
arzble part Of the economical pro-
duction of crops and their general
use makes IL necessary that the pur-
chasers have some authoritative
standard based on a thorough eX-
haustive test by some competent
authorities in order 10 assist them
in making an intelligent purchase.
Practically all, II not all, Of the
tractor manufacturers intend that
their representation as 10 the trac-
tor ratings shall be based on the
truth, but keen competition some
times forces some OF them possibly
10 over-estimate the average horse
power that the tractor is able to de-
liver and II is the average horse
power under average conditions in
The hands OF the farmer that really
the ability Of the tractor.
Propose Thorough Tests.
The executive committee OF the
tractor and thresher division OF the
National Implement and Vehicle
association decided that 1t would be
most advantageous If some depart
ment OF the federal government
could undertake the testing and
correct rating Of all models Of trac-
tors manufactured in the United
States and this no doubt would nat
urally come under the department
u agriculture. To properly prepare
for and carry on these tests will, Of
course. require some funds and it
is with his object in view that we
ask your most careful and. II pos
sible. favorable consideration of the
proposed increase. The sole pur-
nose Of the manufacturers is TO
provide some unquestioned test that
cannot be misrepresented. so that
the buying public can have the ad-
vantage OF the result Of these tests
In order 70 determine what is best
htted for their particular needs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22

annapolis race will enable wheel
manufacturers 10 improve their
product so that occurrences such as
those which produced fatalities dur
ing the contest will be impossible or
the open road Who shall say then
In view OF this fact. that the Liberty
sweepstakes race did not serve a
useful purpose?
ANY one who drives an automo-
bile has often reflected upon what
would happen If his steering ap-
paratus would break, leaving him
helpless at the wheel of an uncon-
trollable car. and great has b-r2 the
wonder that this delicate contri-
vance rarely gives any trouble AS
a matter Of fact. the perfection OF
steering mechanism is one OF the
chief contributions Of automobile
racing 10 the safety of motoring.
Designs that were thought good
engineering practice were quickly
shown to be most dangerous when
subjected to the test of extreme
speed and consequently discarded
before they had opportunity TO
work mischief in the field of every
day use.
Applies to All Parts.
The same thing applies 10 all
other parts on an automobile with
respect TO safety. Frames, axles,
wheel spindles. tires. the proper de-
sign and materials for these were
arrived at much more quickly
through racing and with much less
loss of life than would have been
possible had automotive progress
not had the assistance OF racing.
ALSO don't forget hat racing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22
Road Building.

Nvered IN the city most any day row
Finds Great Scarcity
The South Bend man in his visit
70 the Franklin factory. found the
demand for these machines so great,
that the company is practically help
less in meeting the situation. The
shortage OF new pleasure cars has
been acute for some time. and had
been noticed 70 some extent eve
since the armistice was signed. but
Mr.. S%pielberg found the situation az
the Franklin plant in regard TO the
scarcity OF cars even worse than he
had suspected. He went 20 Syra-
cuse with the expectation OF Secur-
ing a great many cars. but returned
thankful that he had received as
surances OF seven. after he had had
a chance 10 review the situation az
close range.
Practically every automobile deal
er in South Bend is hard hit Just at
present in regard 10 the shortage OF
cars. Some of the dealers are well
supplied, but the majority are hav-
ing a hard time supplying the de-
mands. They report an enormous
demand for new pleasure cars in
South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-22
Pride in Victory.

Hatters are wondering why the
heads or Americans are larger than
they were last year Did II ever oc-
cur 20 them that maybe il is on ac-
count OF the war?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-18
DRESS GOODS

So in. Susquehanna Silk Poplin in all colprs
and black, regular $1.00 quality, per
yard, observation-disclosures sec.
36 in. Rep Cord, regular S1.00 quality, per
YARD, sale price e----------------- Soc.
80 IL. Black Tafeta, regular SITS quality,
per ----------------$1.35
36 in. Silk Faille regular $1.00 quality, per
yara --------------------9O
Sc in Taffeta, 1925 value, per yard 81 so
Belling Bros. Guaranteed Taffete, guarantee
in every, yard Of selvage, $500 quality;
AZ st cspe De Chine in ali coiols, $500 aasi
40 in: Georgette Crepe, in all colors and black,
$3.50 value, at per yard,
ss in. Crepe Lustre, regular s1.5o quality !,
SO in. Manchester Percale, in light coiors,
40c value, per yard, 33e {
~ in. Dress Ginghams, in assorted patterns,
regular 25c quality, per- yard
s5c Quality, Utility Ginghams, 81 in. wide
32 in. Renfrew Galatea, known as the best,
SOC quality, per yard--------------40c
50 in. Renfrew Ginghams, 40c value, at per
yard. ------------------- +
27 in. Geagmoss Apron Ginghams, regular
soc. value, at per yard ---------l9c
10-4 Unbleached Mohawk Sheeting, regular
1O-4 Pepperell Bleached Sheeting, regular
sOc quality, at per yard,
28 in. Defiance Cheviot, regular 35c value, at
Twenty:seven inch 1921 Outing, regular SOC soc
quality, at per yard, Observation-Disclosures
28 in. Heavy Blue Denim, No. 24O, regular
SOC quality,
Special Reductions on All Bed Ticking
J. & P. COATS SPOOL COTTON-------4c
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-18
LADIES' OXFORDS.

Ladies' regular $50 Oxfords, sale price $1.75
Ladies' regular 800 Oxfords, sale price LOS
Ladies' regular $50 Oxfords, sale price 235
Ladies' regular 400 Ozfords, sale price 2.s5
Ladies' regular 4.5O Oxfords, sale price 3.25
Ladies' regular 500 Oxfords, sale price 375
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-07-27
MARIE TIA
MRS. NATIVE ". ROSE
Correspondent
Bell Telephone Office
I. ]. JONES, Agent
(At Smiths Drug Store)

Mrs Joseph w. Burney Is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Blackburn, in Okla
homa City.
Albert Brady of Ardmore, was a
guest of Harry Alexander this week
Webster Jones was called to Okla
homa City Tuesday, to take eXamina
ton from the naval recruiting officer
Miss Willie Burton spent Thursday
in Ardmore.
Miss Minta Roberts who Is taking
her vacation from the telephone office
left Thursday for Berwyn, where she
will spend the weekend with her
friend Mrs. Benjamine Mays.
Miss Clint Plumblee of Weatherford
Texas. is visiting at the home of her
uncle, j. c. Graham at Graham Manor
G. l.. Gibson was in Berwyn Thurs
day on business.
Mrs. c. n. Miller, who has been in
Muskogee at the bedside Of her sister
returned home this week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. :. Dillard of Wyn
newood, who have been in Marietta
for the past week visiting at the home
of Mrs. Dillards parents. Mr.. and Mrs
ID. j. Sallee, returned home Wednes
day. Mrs billiards. sister, Mrs. =. G.
Culwell of San Antonio, Texas, who is
visiting here, accompanied her to Wyn
newood.
J. H. Smith left this week for Wash
ington, Ark, to join his family who
went there about the first of June
They will make their home at the above
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-07-27

steals httlOHS
Then it was discovered that the lad
who had been detailed to look after the
ratons had left them behind, and Ser
geant sutton informed us that his pack
and equipment, as well as my own, had
been stolen the day before by frog"
Our rifles, cartridge belts and a blank
ct apiece, with the clothing we were
wearing, composed our equipment, but
that was all we needed at that time,
so couldn't be bothered about the loss.
While the men were completing a
small dugout for the use of those who
would stand watch on the dump Lieu
tenant Baden detailed myself and Cor
poral Hammer, from the Machine Gun
Battalion located a couple of miles west
of us, to go somewhere and get some
thing to eat for the outfit, also to Sc.
cure a place for the men to sleep.
In a two-story brick house designated
bv n German sign as House No. l."
we found a couple of French grenadiers
who told us we could occupy the upper
floor. but that the lower floor was re-
served for n French major. The up
per floor contained several room in
which were a number Of fairly decent
beds and everything appeared clean.
The house had been wired for electric
lights but the Germans had taken the
Juice plant" with them. For our bene
fit however they had left an interest
ing souvenir. Beside the wire for the
lights was another wire of finer gauge.
arranged with peculiar loops near the
end of the drops. Caution was over
ruled by curiosity and we investigated.
Followingthe wire to the first floor and
then to the basement, we found sus-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-07-27

place. Marietta will miss this good
family and regret very much To see
them take up their abode elsewhere.
Mrs. sara steel Of RoXton, Texas
and her daughter, Mrs, \. Y. shelton
of Des Momcs, New Mexico, who have
been visiting at the home of their son
and brother, $. NJ. steel, left this week
for RoXton. They were accompaniod
as fas IA Whitesboro 10y Mr.. steel
r.. l.. Nolcn, who spends great
deal of his time at Ranger Texas,
where he has extensive oil interests,
is visiting his family here for the week
end. lie reports that "A well is being
drilled on his land.
Miss Eva Weidoman, relief manager
of the Southern Bell Telephone Com
pany. who has been stationed at Hcald-
ton. arrived in Marietta Thursday ni-
ternoon and will relieve Mrs. Mattye
Rose, the local manager for months
vacation Mrs. Rose. with her husband
and daughter, will leave soon after the
first Of August for southwest Texas.
They will spend the most of their time
at their ranch in Live Oak county,
with Mrs. Rose parents.