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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
HOG PRICE DROPS
IN CHICAGO YARD
Grains and Provisions Follow the
Slump in Various
Meats.
CORN AND OATS TUMBLE
Definite Progress Reported in
Bringing Down Cost Of
Footwear.
CORN AND OATS TUMBLE

WASHINGTON. August 2S.-The SIS
hog. $50 nearer the slender purse of
the high cost of living victim, made
its appearance on the Chicago Stock
Market today. according TO advices re-
ceived tonight by officials OF the gov
ernment food department. The advent
of the SIS hog was Immediately fol-
lowed by slump IN provisions and
grain as well as live cattle AID sheep
Meat products decreased sharply in
Price, but the declines were not evident
In the retail market
Corn and oats felt the effect OF the
ter. eggs and poultry in large or small
amounts were unaffected by the stock
yards drop
Another Decline Expected.
continuance of the decline in live
hog prices was looked for by Chicago
traders, who pointed OF; that 1900
OF the $4,000 animals received were
'Lnsoita and that $4,000 more were
tomorrow. Cattle of the higher grades
were % cents less per hundredweight.
and sheep and lambs were fully 30
cents cheaper
The drop in hog prices was tho
greatest since 1897, and traders who
look for still lower figures pointed
believed TO be already crowded with
meat products, leaving only domestic
outlook.
Belief that definite progress is be-
Ing made in the governments cam
paign against the high cost of living
is expressed by Attorney Genera
Palmer in announcing that the De-
partment Of Justice is meeting with
success In obtaining from shoe manu-
! facturers promises as to fixing a maxi.
mum price on shoes.
Shoe Prices Coming Down.
With reports to the department in
dicating that "A slight downward trend
IN prices already has set in, although
1t IS not yet sufficient 10 be reflected
n spot purchases on the retail market
Mr.. Palmer declared that gwen a fair
chance, efforts of the government 20
squeeze the imitation out of prices
soon will show substantial results
Officials who have urged that the
surest way TO bring down the cost OF
living was to increase the saving and
lessen the expenditures of the people
took hope today in Treasury reports
that the sale OF savings stamps in July
showed an increase of more than 10
per cent over June, while for the same
period the conversions of stamps into
cash decreased l6 per cent That there
is st.ll room for Improvement was
seen in the announcement that for the
first seven months OF this year sales
have averaged on.y % cents for each
person in the country, the total being
$50, G0,410
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
HOUSE. OF DELEGA TES
GIVES WAGE INCREASE
TO JOSIAH HANK, R.
Incidentally Member From Mid
diese.r Starts His Boom as
-4tfOrney-Cencrai.

Delegates passed yesterday the bili
raising the salary OF the Assistant
Attorney-General to $500 n year.
MiddleseX. gave Josiah d. Hank, .Jr..
who holds the office now, a boost for
Attorn,F General OF Virginia
hope. he told the House. that
you not only will give the Assistant
Acknowledgement the raise he de-
serves. but that two years from now
most OF you will see tit To use your
influence. 10 elevate him to IA better.
position"
The House also passed by vote.
OF 81 TO IL the bill giving to State
employees. below the beads of de-
partments, at the seat of government,
II bonus OF 10 per cent. based on the
IN salary during the appropriation
pcriod from .l9IS 10 1920
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
BOOMING Won HINDENBURG
AS REPUBLICS PRESIDENT
Believed in berlin Aged Military Lead
cr's Popularity Would Sweep
Him Into 0tncc.
tRy. UNIVERSAL Scryic"

BERLIN, August 2S.-Ficld Marshal
Paul Won Iiindenburg has been nomi-
mated by the Peoples party for Presi.
next election which Is scheduled for
early next year.
If the aged military chief. now liv-
ing in retirement at Hanover, accepts,
it is universally agreed that his i'm
mense popularity with the majority OF
the German people would sweep him
into office.
In many cases his name has been
conjured with the possibility OF new
Bismarck rising on the German politi-
cal horizon TO build a new Fatherland
upon the ruins OF the empire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
AMERICAN SOLDIERS SENT
ON ORDER OF COUNCIL
Secretary Bnkrr Admits Troop Shin
mcnt foil0wed Order Given nv
General E0ch.
,ly Universal ServlccD

WASHINGTON, AUGUST 2S.-Sccrc-
tary liakcr admitted today that the
Two American regiments ordered to
Silcsa were sent upon the demand OF
III. lntcrail.cd Council
Secretary Baker said the Inter
allied Council had made it's request
for American troops to General Foch:
that General Foch had passed il on
10 General Pcrshing and that General
PershinE forwarded it TO the War
Department, with the request that 1t
be compiled with.
II appears, therefore. from Secretary
Bakers admission, that Amcriran n
troops arc now being sent TO Europe
on demand OF authority outside the
United states.
The secretary denied that an effort
had bccn made to conceal the move :
mcntS of the soldiers. THE fact is
he declared. that | had given orders
mrnt OF the intention to send the
troops. but it was anticipated by one
day by the dispatch from abroad"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
ACTORS AT HIPPODROME
JOIN LIST OF STRIKERS
Entire Working Force Announces. In
tentton of Joining the Actors
Equity Association
>ru- v,Ry Universal Scrvice.)

NEW YORK. August 2S..The Hin
nodromc Joined the long list of thea
t"rs darkcncd by the actors strike to-
out
MUSICIANS and electricians joincd in
me Ilippodromc walkout. the strike
having been directed by the intcrna
iional alliance.
The actors and actresses who had
bcen appearing on the Hippodroml,
boards Will probably soon be enrolled
as members of the Actors Equity AS
Sociaiion. ii WAS declared tonight a
meeting having heen called hy The
EQUITY for tho purpose. and the per
formers invited to attend
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
BATTLE ON SUFFRAGE BEGINS IN ASSEMBLY TODAY
HOUSE CURBS HOARDERS SENATORS ACT ON TAXES
NATIONAL LABOR LEADERS SEND APPEAL TO WORKER
Drastic Action Taken
by Director General


WASHINGTOS, August cS-DIr-
rctOr-Geperni Hines tonight served
notice ON "public officers, rniIrond
officers md cmplOyecs md citizens
generally In California;, rizOnu md
Nevada" TINT the rnilr0nd ndmInis-
trntt0n would undertake. to restore
full rnilrOnd service In those states
on md after o'clock next Saturday
morning. and TINT NIL strfking en-
ployees who do not return to work
by that time. will find their places
filled.
Any ono who interfs-rs with or
Imprdes the use Of rnilrOad proper
~. Mr. Hines said, would be dealt
with for having committed an Of
fcnsc against the United Stntcs.
This action. coming after the nn-
nOtInccTacnt by the four brotherhood
chiefs TINT the BrOthcrhoods would
nsstSt the rnflrOnd ndH.inls trntion
In operating the lines II tho Illegal
Strikr war not terminated. is the
mO"t drnstic ever taken by the gov
crnment In n labor controversy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
OLE HANSON RESIGNS
Mayor Of semitic Says lie Ix Tired md
Is Going Fishing for n
While.
fRy Associncnd rrcss

SEATTLE. WASH. August 2S-Oic
Hansen. ,Seattle's Mayor. who gained
natlon- vide fame as n result. OF his
last February, presented his rcsigna-
ton to the city council at 1870 o'clock
today. 1t was accepted Immediately
am tired out and am going fish
ing, he said in Il statement accom-
panyinE the resignation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
CHARGE FEDERAL FUNDS
HAVE BEEN SQUANDERED
Congressional Committee Te1ogrnphs
S5,OOO,0On Were Converted to Prov
pcctiNc Uses of Railroad interests.

POl2TLAND, ORE.. August IS. =
Of government funds had been "squan-
dered. msapplied aud converted to the
prospective uses of the Milwaukee
railroad interests" were conta ncd in
report telegraphed today to Secretar
of War Baker by the congressional
committee investigating operations OF
the spruce production division.
The report declares the expenditures
of the spruce division were "wasteful
and unnecessary. u concludes by
disclose conditions upon which a re-
covery can he had against John n. Ryan
and others who are responsible for
this wasteful expenditure OF public
funds. :"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
Two Steamers in Collision.

NEW YORk, AUGUST 29.--Thc MUM
son line steamer Munaircs. outbound,
for Newport News, was In collision
with another steamer In Ambrose
Channel early this morning. according
to radio message received here, and
is reported to be sinking fast. The
Alunaircs Is u vessel OF $3.50 tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
PERSHING is HONORED
Rut -Four In IIOuae Vote Against Giving
Him Permanent Generals
Rank.
NRv Universal Scrvicc.N

WASHINGTON. August 2S. = With
only four opposing votes, the House to-
day passed the bill comforting the per-
manent grade of general upon General
John j. Pershing. commander-in-c chief
Of the American cxpeditionary force in
France. Two hundred and seventy one
members recorded themselves in favor
OF bestowing the honor. The measure
now goes to the Senate, where it is
expected to be passed without opposi-
tion before the generals return from
abroad next month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
DEATH SENTENCE COMMITTED
Pierre LenoIr, Convicted of Dealing
with Enemy, Goes to Prison
for Life.

PARIS, August 2S.-Thc sentence OF
death imposed upon Pierro Lcnoir.
convicted in May last OF having had
dealings with the enemy, will be COM
muted to life Imprisonment on Devils
Island, says tho journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29
Gay Ocean View.

Gay Ocean View.
G. & O. Sunday outing. 3 trains
sl.95 round trip to Old Point and Nor
folk. Willoughby, $2.05. Virginia
Beach $2.l5.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-29

Round Trip Norfolk, sI.o5
Va. Beach. $2.l5. Sundays n. s. W.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06

Allen Cole. Though Mr. Walls had been
failing in health many weeks, the end
came Unexpectedly. He leaves two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Eugene Cole and Mrs Allen
Cole, and two sons, June and Carroll
Walls, all residents Of this community,
besides other relatives on Mt. Desert is
land. Interment was at Town Hin, Mt.
Desert.
Mrs. Grace E. Gott of Stonington is
visiting her relatives, avery Anderson and
son and Leslie Flye and wife.
Mrs. William Grindle of Bucksport, aud
her son, Nahum Leach, OF Philadeiphis,
are visiting Richard. Giles and wife.
Mrs. Lizzie A. Anderson, no has spent
a couple of years with relatives in Boston,
returned Friday and has opened up her
old home here.
Capt Eugene Dsv in gasoline Yacht
ldler, took large party out Friday from
West End and the Corner, fer picnic on
Harriman's Point.
Aug, 4. XENoPHoN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06

LAMOINE.

Lester Crane OF Gardiner is visiting his
foster mot her, Mrs. {. A. Crane.
DR.. Harry Reynolds OF Hartford. Conn.
visited relatives in town last week.
Mrs. Leoneu Hodgkius and Mrs. Emma
Bunker sre>visiting relatives in Islesford
Miss Mgry Olsen has joined her
mother here for the remainder Of the
summer.
Mrs Howard Emery and son Gordon Of
Milo were Weekend guests Of Mrs.
Mary II. Coolidge.
Mrs. Everett Brewer OF Bar Harbor
spen; the weekend with her sister, Mrs.
Charles Hodgkns.
Mrs Addie Reynolds and Miss Grace
Reynolds have returned to Massachusetts,,
as Mrs Reynolds Is in poor health.
Mrs. Rose Thompson Dunhsn was in
town last week with an automobile party
from Phillips She had not been here
for fifty years.
Members OF Lamoine grange will give
the drama, Red Acre Farm. tomorrow
evening at the grange hall. The play will
be followed by a supper,
Aug. j. Il.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06

Mrs f. X. Tapley, who has been visit
ing her children has returned to Isles
hprp
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06
NORTH NhLAMLa

Harry slsw aud &As Of Belfast p.e
visiting Mr. ~hsw's brother, A. H. oFsS
Austin Moore and wife and Mrs. q. ".
Blood visited friends here Saturday.
a, d. Saunders and wife, who have been
living 10 no den few months, are at
their nome here cutting The hay.
Allen PreH;iss, ~ no has been living at
the Falls, " mere he mad employment the
past year, IT, now moving his family to his
home mere,
Mrs. Warren Moores mother. Mrs. o.
NJ. Saunders OF Cambridge, Mass, aud
her brother Frank and his wife from
the South, arrived sunday Tor visit
Harold Billings. with his wife and child.
and brother Rodney, OF Muivale, Palmer
Parker and te, Chester Parker and wife
and Walter Parker OF Orrington, Colin
CHM and al.e, John Gray, wife ana
child, Of Or.an1, Marston Howard, wife
and children, and Mrs. Wescott of South
Penobsc OF. spent sunday here.
Aug B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06
COUNTY NEWS
BROOKLYN.

Mrs. f. K. Tapley, who has been visit
boro.
Mrs. Hazel Anger and Miss Edith are
visiting Mrs. Auger's mother, Mrs. George
Holden,
Miss Georgia Winslow OF Newton,
Mass, visited her aunt, Mrs. Abbie Her
rick, last week.
Mrs. Julia Keene and grandson OF Dor
chester, Mass, were guests of Mrs. E. H.
Bridges last week.
Mrs. Clarence Billings is spending the
remainder of the summer with her
brother, Il. D. Powers.
Lee Powers and son Foster have re-
turned TO Boston, after several weeks at
their summer home here.
Mrs. Ernest DoweIl and sons, OF Wash
ington, d. C., are visiting Mrs. Do~eli' :
parents, Il. W. Smith and wife.
Miss Rose Judge of Boston, who has
spent month with her sister, Miss Ali,e
Judge, has returned to her work.
W. d. Glover Co., of Rockland, con-
tractors on the Purdy JOB, have begun
work on the large stable on the farm.
Mrs, Russell Morgrage and children OF
Warwick, Il. l., came Saturday to spend a
month with Mrs. Morgrsge's parents. :.
+. Mcfarland and wife.
Edward Farnsworth. wife and SON
George Of Jouesport came Tuesday to visit
A L. Egruay,8rfh aua ,,-Fl- 5r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06
NORTH sEDGwIuK.

The canning factory opened Monday.
The BURBERRY crop promises fairly good.
Charles Choste has purchased the Leigh
ton house, and moved his family there.
About sc was realized from the sale at
the parsonage lawn Thursday evening.
Cleaves Gray and wife Of West Sedg-
wick are occupying the Thurston cottage
Tor a few weeks.
Mrs. Leah Woodsom and Miss Martha
Of Boston spent the past week vita her
sister, Mrs. Harry Thurston.
Victor and Leslie F-iend OF Nslrose.
Mass, -pent = few days this week at G..
NJ. Aliens.
EDDIE Anderson lost his horse Wednes-
dRy. II got III mre uetr the house
aud i, Is thought injured itself internally
IN trvIng to get out, Much sympat by is
FELT for Mr.. Anderson, as he purchased
the horse this spring.
Aug. /. Y
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06
XENoPHoN
PARTRIDGE COVE.
Aug4

Fred Springer IS at home from Lincoln.
Mrs. Lydia Springer is spending week
at Otter Greek.
Francis Eaton, who has been IN the
navy four years, has returned home
Miss Annie Besttie and niece Rosa, OF
Arlington, Mass, are expected to-day.
Mrs. Ethel Eaton and daughter Hope
have returned home. Her grandchildren.
Dora, Edith and Elmer Davis, OF NORTH
east Hsrbor, are with her.
Aug. 4. HrgBARp,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06
ADVERTISEMENTS
WEEPING ECZEMA
SOON RELIEVED
A Perfect Treatment For This
Distressing Complaint

w ASINCas
ST had an attack of Weeping
Eczema; so bad that my clothes
would be wet through at times.
suffered terribly. l could get no
relief until I tried 'Fruit-a-tives Tor
Fruit Liner Tablets and SCOTIA
Saliva. The first treatment gave me
relief. Altogether, l have used three
boxes of SCOTIA Saliva and two of
'Fruit-a-tives' and am entirely well".
q. W. HALL.
Both these remedies are sold by
dealers at soc. box, 6 for $50, or
sent by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, NY.
'Fruit-a-tives" is also put up in
trial size which sells for 25c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06
NORTH BROOKLYN.

Raiu. B9~aen ana wife OF Boston. who
nave asaJ a few days with II. D. Dow and
tamil. have returned home,
Miss Helen Hale, training tor nurse at
she Eastern Maine general hospital Ban
gor, is home on her vacation.
William Walls, who had made his resi-
dence here several years, and had gained
many friends, died early Saturday morn
ing at the home of mis- daughter. Mrs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06

More Rheumatism
Than Ever Before
Clergymen, Lawyers, Brokers, Me-
,chanics and Merchants Stricken.

JIergymen, Lawyers, Brokers, Me-
,chanics and Merchants Stricken.
Our old friend Rheumatic is having his
inning this year, and few words of eau
tion from one who knows all about it may
not be amiss.
Wear rubbers in damp weather, keep
your feet dry, and avoid alcoholic drinks
II rheumatism gets you, or sciatica, and
you have that sharp twinges, gnawlng
pain or swollen joints or muscles, yoa can
usually get rid of all agony in just a few
days by taking one teaspoontul OF Rheums
once day.
All druggists know about Rheums; it's
harmless, yet powerful; cheap, yet sure,
and 75-cent bottle will last long time.
Alexanders Pharmacy will supply you
with the understanding that it must rid
you Of all rheumatic pains or money bsc X.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06

itching bleeding. pro,rnding ~ iue piles
have Yielded to poau's Ointment e c At 81
erug stores --9d7t.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-08-06

Roll Velvet Cigarette. Nature-aged mild
ness and smoothness make Velvet ssiust right's
M cigarettes. IS Cigarsttes for lSe.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-04-29

Once you will have opportunity to the
Herald for year annual Bargain Rate. Each
year during the month Of April accept subscriptions
the following rates:
DAILY. BY MAIL, IN KLAMATH COUNTY. ...~... $500
DAILY. BY CARRIER, IN KLAMATH FALLS ....., $500
DAILY, MAIL, OUTSIDE KLAMATH COUNTY $500
To get the benefit Of this your subscription must
be paid up date your subscription expires time
in the future take advantage Of this special Offer
and will extend your subscription for year from the
date to which it 10 paid.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-04-29
CLEMENCEAC'S HEALTH
Is DUE TO EXERClSE

PARIS Correspondence of the As
sociated ressD-Premier Cemer-
ceau's wonderful constitution Is as
cribed partly to the fact that he de-
votes half an hour every morning to
physical exercises. At eight O'Clock
Edouard Leroy, his gymnastic mast
er. arrives to put him thru series OF
movements demanding the gres; s;est
flexibility in all parts OF the body.
NJ. Clemenceau, attired In gym
nastic costume. endeavors to perform
exactly the most difficult exercises,
Sometimes. however. when a sudden
idea crosses his brain. he darts from
the room to make a note OF his In
spiraticn.
For years the Premier has not
missed his morning drill except for o
few days after the attempt made to
assassinate him by Coffin. but he re.
sumed ii as soon as IL was safe to dc
so. Ii Is to this daily exercise that
NJ. Clemenceau attributes his inde-
fadgable energy. Even during the
most anxious hours Of the German
offensive he conscientiously went
through the drill and found that aft
er a sleepless night 1t made him III
for the strenuous tasks of his office.
The lesson is followed by vigorous
massage Ten minutes later, the Pre-.
mier, who rises at six In the morning,
winter and summer, leaves in his car
for the War Office, fresh and ready
for the days work.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-04-29
TROUT EGGS FOR
STATE HATCHERIES

! PORTLAND. April a9,--Carl Shoe
/ maker, state fish and game warden
has obtained the promise OF 1900
, n0O trout eggs from the United
States bureau of fisheries for Oregon
state hatchertes.
A letter from Henry O'Malley, field
superintendent of the United States
bureau of hatcheries, promises l..
O00, 900 rainbow trout eggs, 100000
black spotted trout eggs and as many
eastern brook trout eggs ms desired
The eggs will be distributed smons
the state hatcheries. the larger share
going to the hatchery at Bonneville
1t Is probable that few eastern brook
trout eggs will be accepted as east.
ern brock trout do not propagate
very successfully IN many western
streams and as these fish are believ.
ed to be caunihals. destroying other
species unless plsced in landlocked
lakes where Il Is impossible for them
to reach other kinds OF fish.
Considerable complaint has been
made thruout the state by anglers
who assert that Oregon streams and
lakes have not had enough trout eggs
planted In them. During the last year
the government supply Of eggs ran
short and for the hrst time. the state
fish and game commission was un.
able to obtain large number CT fish
eggs from the United States bureau
Of fisheries. This amount promised
by Mr.. O'Malley will be the largest
contribution the United States bur.
Oregon.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-04-29
JAPS ABLE To
UMDERSELL BY
WIDE MARGIN

GLASGOW, Aprii sa,-Japanest
manufacturers in almost every line OF
trade are able to underscll their Brit
ish and American competitors hy ~
u uch as SO i-S per- cent a1d stsll
grin profit. according TO the Jour
nal OF the Glasgow Chanbor OF Com
mrrce. The trade paper attributes
Iarnn's advantage to lower wages
aus facilities for transportation.
In 1917. the Journal adds, Japan
rade very marked adranSt IN IN
poItation ct raw materials and The
conversion of them into finished
goods for export. The ros; OF labor,
says the paper. is the rractal aacs'
tn In the problem OF how far Great
rr.tain can hold her Own nrains,
JalaLese competition. In tao I,s
ansse weaving factories fourteen
women or girls are employed I, one
RAN or boy while the proportion t.
tho great English textile Industry In
Lancashire is two women I, one
maE
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-04-29
STATE TO FIGHT
RATE INCREASES

SALEM. April a9.-The Oregon
public service commission has auth.
orired Charles Z. Eimquist, president
OF the National Association OF Rail.
road and Public Utilities commission.
ers. to represent It In filing "A briei
as amicus curiae In the South Dakota
and Massachusetts, telephone rate
cases and the North Dakota raiirosd
rate case. which will be argued be.
fore the United States supreme court
May 5.
These cases are proceedings for in.
junction to restrain Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson In the telephone cases
and the head Of the railroad admin.
istration in the railroad rate case
from imposing intra-state rates.
These cases are said to bear d..
rectly upon the question which Is now
pending before the Oregon commis-
sion.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-04-29
FOOD SUPPLIES
ARE RA|NED ON
NORTH FRANCE

Revictualling the starv
ing towns and villages of northern
France by dropping parcels of foot
and clothing from the skies had s
romantic glsmor about it that make:
most people overlook the business de
tails of freight transportation byair,
ship.
Matter OF fact persons who pinned
their faith To the humble motor truck
find their views amply vindicated by
a bill OF expenses incurred by Is air.
ships which recently carried 5000
pounds of supplies $50 miles from lie
Bourget to Maubeuge and Valencien.
mes.
II cost just over dollar for each
pound of merchandise carried where.
as by motor truck the cost would not
have exceeded 100 dollars for the
whole trip. or three cents a pound.
1t seems the motor truck has q
big start on the airship in the matter
Of cost Of haulage.