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New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
Charges of Excessive Profits Against Tanner and Manu- facturer Support High Rates of Returns.
REPORT COVERING > FOUR YEAR PERIOD

Washington, Aug. 6.--The high price of shoes was declared to be due to excessive profits taken by every factor in the shoe production indus try in g. report by the federal trade commission to congress made public today. The packers were charged with having begun the organizing of shoe prices by an unWarranted in crease in the prices of hides, the SUD- ply of which they were said to con- trol On top of this increase. it was charged, the tanners have taken ''cx- eeptional profits,' while the shoe manufacturers have demanded an Unusual margin" and the retailers have charged prices that are mot \ fustifable"
 Report Covers Four Years. The commissions report, covering !. tine four-year period from 1914 to 1918, is the result of an exhaustive inquiry into thc price of hides leather and shoes begun more than d year ago. it was said.
 It has been in the presidents hands for some time, and it is understood that he urged it's speedy printing and transmittal to congress in connection with efforts of the government to com bat the high cost of living.
 Unwarrantcd Increase.
 To show that the packers, during the past four years have made un- warranted increases iu the price of "packer' hides, tho report pointed out that the price differentiates be- tween their hides and country hides hides of a lower grade--has increased liar beyond the usual proportion." ;" Charges of excessive profits against the tanner and the shoe manufac- turer were said to De supported by e"the high rates of return on invest nlentS in both industries foloWing the price increases.
 Branded as Profitecrs.
 The public," said the report had to pay prices for shoes that not only 9eeu3d not be justified because retai! shoe dealers took too much profits, bat because the dealers had to pass on to the consumer the excessive sprotits received by butchers for hides and also the excess profits of tanners and shoe manufa cturers"
 Remedies Arc Suggested. Some relief from the intolerable prices paid by consumers for shoes may be had" the commission said by:
 IA rigid enforcement of the laws against monopolistic control of com modities;
 2-Legislation forbidding producers of hides engaging in the tanning bus mess and;
 3-The adoption of device in Il 9 distribution of shoes that will ac- quaint the consumer with the selling prices of the manufa cturers."
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
GROCERS PREPARE
 TO HANDLE SUGAR
Committee of Three Named to Take Charge of Gov
 ernment Supply.

At the meeting of the Grocers and Butchers association held last even- ing in the chamber of commerce rooms, Mayor Quigley named the following threc prominent busin men to take charge of the distribut- ing of the shipment of sugar which is due here shortly: Sam Berkowitz, M. P. DohertN and John F. Callahan. The Grocers and Butchers associa- ton has assured tho mayor that they will gladly cooperate with the city officials in tho disposal of the sugar to the people.
 The mayor. left this morning for New York city where he will en- deaVor to make arrangements with the board of equalization for an inn mediate shipment of three carloads of sugar to this city.
 Following the report of the com mittee in charge of the recent outing of the Grocers' association, an ex- planation of why he sold sugar at 16 cents per pound was made by the north end grocer, who was accused b.- the mayor of profiteering. The ac- cused grocer stated that he had paid 1 4<cents per pound for the, sugar and sold it at 16 cents, making a profit of only two cents on pound, WhlCn he claimed would not even pay the eX- penses of handling it, He produced proof, showing the bill he had re- ceived from the wholesalers from whom he had purchased the sugar. The association verified his statement saying that a profit of two cents was not enough to cover the expenses.
 There will be a meeting of the Bakers association this evening at s o'clock in the chamber of cOm- merce rooms. All members are re- Quested to be present as a speaker and bakers from out of town are to be in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
700 REDS ARRESTED
Attempt of Bolsheviki Agitators to Start Trouble in Trieste is Put Down By Authorities.

Triest Aug. 5, (By Associated Press.)-A group of Bolsheviki ap- peared today on the streets and att tempted to start rioting. The disturb CTS, however, were dispersed by the police with the assistance of the pop ulation.
 As a result of the demonstration TOO arrests were made.
 The Bolsheviki movement is de- cIared to have been directed by q Bavarian Spartacan, pr. Levy, who is credited also with having intended to incite riots in Venice and Milan. He was arrested, however, while attempt ing to enter Italy across the Swiss frontier.
 The Bolshevik demonstrators dur ing the disorders, succeeded in cut ting off the electric power and Trjest as a result is without electric lights and the tram cars are not running. There were several hundreds of the q dem onstrators, but they were at tackled by several thousand citizens carrying na tiOnal flags and crying:
 Down with the enemies of our countries
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
NO REFERENDUM IN MAINE
State Supreme Court Rules That the People Cannot Register Their Opinion on Dry Amendment.

Augusta, Me, Aug. 6.-A referen- dunn vote cannot be taken in Maine on the national prohibition amend ment. according to a decision by the state supreme court announced today Petitions signed by more than 5000 citizens asking for a referendum had been received at the Department of State, and Governor Milliken aslled the court for ruling on the legality of such procedure.
 The court decided at the same tim e that the act of the last legislature giving women the privilege of votin 2 for presidential electors might be sub mitted to the voters at a special election.
 The court found that the ratifica- tion of the national prohibition amendment was complete, final and conclusive as far as the State of Maine was concerned, when the legis- lature passed the ratification resolu- ton.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
NO MORE STRIKES
Bridgeport Reports Conditions Un- changed But Not Any Additional Factories Have Been Closed.

Bridgeport, Aug. 6.-No more workers joined the strikes here today, but labor leaders reported that it is becoming difficult to hold in those who desire to join the A hour strike movement. Business agents of 20 To- calls met with officers of the state fed eration of labor to discuss the organ izing of one general committee which shall have full power in conducting the strikes. The plan is to present a united front to the manufac cturers as a means of securing a settlement which will embrace every industry.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
VOTING ON STRIKE
1000 Shopmen Employed By New Haven Road Will Meet Tonight to Register Their Opinion.

New Haven, Aug. 6.-Shopmen to the number of 2,000 employed at this end of the New Haven railroad will be here tonight to vote on the oues- ton of joining railroad shopmen else where in a strike. As the regular meeting rooms of the locals are not big enough it has been arranged to use the arena which will seat fully 1000 local. Locals will march to the place at D. m. These include the blacksmiths, boilermakers, car men, car inspectors, stationary engi- neers, sheet metal workers and wire men. Railroad men this afternoon forecast a vote to strike.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
HINES IS BESIEGED
Representatives of If Different Rail- road Unions Have Pctitioned Him to Give Employes Wage Increases.

Washington, Aug. 6-Representa- lives of IA different railroad unions now have joined in communication to Director General Hines asking inn mediate increases in wages. So far as known this is the first instance on record in which all the railroad unions representing 100000 en- ployes have acted as body.
 Mir. Hines said today he had not time to analyize the communication but it seemed a formal presentation of demands already made.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
American Protests.

Budapest, Aug. 5, (By Associated Press. )-Czecho-S -Slovak and Serbian troops, following the Rumanians, are advancing toward Budapest. Captain Thomas c. Gregory, member of the interallied relief commission, attempt ed to persuade the RumanianS not to occupy the city, presenting protests from the HungarianS who insisted that only the presence of British and American troops here could bring about solution of the situation with out blOOdShed
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
BRITISH RAILWAY MEN
 DECLINE TO QUIT WORK

London Aug. 6-The National Union of Railway Men declined to call a general strike of it's members in support of the Police union, which ordered a strike recently over the governm ents refusal to withdraw it's bill affecting the police organization.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
SOME WALK OUT AS
 OTHERS WALK IN.

Paterson, N. J., Aug. 6.-While ap- proximately 2,000 striking broad silk workers returned to work today an equal mum Der of dyers and other al lied workers walked out. The total of strikers stand at 12,00o, The dyers are being organized by Anal gamated Textile Workers of America, officials of that organization stated today.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
ANOTHER CONN. D. s. C.
General Pershing Awards Honor to Captain Richard c. PlumIcy, of GIcnbrOOk.

Washington, Aug. 6.-The War departm announced today that General Pershing had awarded the D. s. c. to the following officers and men of the American EXpeditionary Forces:
 Captain Richard G. Plumley, Glen brook Conn.,; Sergeant-Major Alvey Jones, Carrick, Pa, and Sergeant Eugene B. Cassidy, 1404 Sedgewick avenue, Pittsburgh.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
TO TRY KAISER
Decision to Hold Trial of Former German Emperor in London Has Not Been Altered.

London, Aug. 6.--The Allies have not altered their decision to hold tho trial Of the former German emperor in London, Andrew Bonar Law, gov ernment leader, announced in the house of comm ons today. He said no action in the matter could be ta ken until the German peace treaty Is ratified.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
Orders Hungary to Cut Army to
 15,OOO Men at Once
ASKS SUPPLIES FOR 3,000,000
Also Insist on 30 Per Cent. of Farm Supplies and Harvest Animals JeOpardiZC Stable Government.

Paris, Aug. 6.-The Rumanians have served an ultimatum on the Hungarian government, according to messages reaching the peace confer ence. The ultimatum, it is stated, makes demands far in excess of the armistice terms and gives the Hun garians until 8 D. m. today to comply with them.
 Overthrow of Government Feared.
 It is greatly feared in conference circles that the Rumanian action will result in the overthrow of the new Hungarian government.
 French circles state. that the Ru- manian army is not under the cOm- mand of Marshal Foch, the allied commander in chief, the Rumanian generals refusing to accept orders from the French. The Rumanians have not been actively participating In the peace conference since Premier Bra tiano some time ago took exception to the decision of the conference upon the principle guaranteeing the rights of minorities within national borders.
 Demands Reduction of Army.
 In their ultimatum the Rumanians demand the reduction of the Hungar- ian army to 1000 men and the sur render of 30 per cent. of the harvest animals and farm machinery and 50 per cent. of the railway supplies.
 Want Rations for 3OO.OOO.
 The ultimatum which was forward ed to Paris by Lieut.. Col. Romanelli of the allied military mission and Col w. B. Causay, U. S. A., of the relief administration now in Budapest, also demands alarge proportion of the Danube shipping and equipment and supplies for an army of 300, 900 men, together with rations for the Ruman- ian forces pending a peace settlem ent.
 Later advices showed that there had been an error in telegraphic transmission and that the ultimatum expired at D. m. yesterday August 5. The peace conference had not been advised up to mid-afternoon as to what had occurred in Budapest as a result of the Rumanian action.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
REPLY
 TEMPERATE ONE
Realizes It Is Defeated Nation But Makes Some Protest on Loss
 of Territory.

Paris, Aug. 6.-The Austrian coun- ter proposals to the peace terms were handed to the allied mission at St. Germain- -en-Laye at 1915 o'clock to- day. The counter proposals were brought at once to Paris and deliver ed to the supreme council of the peace conference.
 The Austrian observations on the treaty were considered in peace con- ference c1rc1es to be very temperate in tone.
 The Austrian reply said the delega- tion realized Austria's position was that of defeated power, put com planed that it's territory had been limited in too sweeping a manner. Particular objection was offered to the loss of southern Bohemia and the Tyrol district.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
HIGH PRICES OF SHOES ARF
 BLAMED ON BROTHERS IN FEDERAL BOARL STATEMENT
CITY RECEIVES
 SOME BAD NEWS;
 CAN'T GET SUGAR

Late this afternoon telc- gram from the United State Equalization board in New York was received at Mayor Quigley's office, stating that no sugar supply can be assured this city at this time. The telegram fol- lows:
 "GOveIIlment sugar allotted. In case additional is released will try to supply you. Will advise.
 "JTNITFD STATES
 EQUALIZATION BOARD"
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
BRIDGEPORT BUYS HAM
20, ,OOO Pounds of Surplus Army Stock Will Be Sold to Park City Residents Next Week.

Bridgeport, Aug. 6.-Army ham to the amount of 10000 pounds bought by the mayor through the assistance of citizens will be put on public sale here next week. The ham will be brought here by motor trucks made available by the local manufa acturers.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
RIFLES ARE USELESS
400, ,OOO Which Have Been in V. $. Arsenals and Were to Have Gone to Russia of No Value.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Announce- ment was made today by the war de- partment that the 100000 Krag-Jor- gensen rifles and carbines which have been held in arsenals for years and which it was reported during the war were to be sold to Russia or oth- CT countries have been formally de- clared obsolete and withdrawn from the service.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
British Advancing

Basle Aug. 6.-Czecho-Slova and British troops are on the way to Buda- pest to participate in the occupation of the city with the Rumanians, ac- cording to a dispatch from the Hun garian capital. French troops will also take part in the occupation of the city.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
MORE JOIN STRIKERS
Pennsylvania X Norfolk and Western Railroad Shop Employees Quit This Morning in Demand for IncreaSe.

Columbus, O., Aug. 6.-ApproXi- mately 4,000 men went on strike at g o'clock this morning at the Pennsyl- vania & Norfolk and Western railroad shops to enforce their demands for higher wages. Employees at the Hook ing Valley shops did not strike and it was said they would remain on the job until vote on the question has been taken in accordance with the in structions from national headquar- ters.
 Butler, Pa, Aug 6.-Between 5, 900 and 5000 men went on strike at the plant of the Northern Steel Car Co.,, here at noon today to enforce their demands for higher wages. Workmen at the Forge Steel Co.,, Butler Bolt and R1vet Co., and the Butler Car Wheel Co.,, voted last night to take similar action but had not joined the movement up to early this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06
LEAGUE PLANS ADOPTED
 NOT ONES DRAWN UP BY
 WILSON, LANSING STATES
BATTLE BETWEEN CAPITAL
 ANDLABOR ON TO FINISH
PRESIDENT IS
 GOING BEFORE
 CONGRESS FRI.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Presi- dent Wilson will address con gress in person Friday to make recommendation for legislation designed to aid in reducing the cost of living. This was learned today at the White House.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06

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New Britain herald., 1919-08-06

@ race who sought within it's boun-
 da ,ies religious freedom It was es- tablished by their descendants through
 revolution as a land of political free
New Britain herald., 1919-08-06

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25

has happened in regard to tn claim
can be instantly dIslroyen hy the Off
cial records.
The Office records show that Mrs
Lister received fun pay at the rate
Of $50" . month 10" the il days Gov
ernor Lister lived in June; that she
was paid Se25 in addition as the full
month = allowance for mansion main
tenanCe. Il small Erection OF which
was allowed on another charge. and
that she also collected the full month
allowance for upkeep of the limou-
sine belonging to the executive man
sion, of which she had entire use.
The late governors salary pay
ment was authorized on the executive
office payroll. as made up by the
bookkeepcr appointed by Governor
Lister, and paid. as were all the other
allowances. without question or hosi-
tation.
LAS TO my being removed from any
commissions or changes of that sort
made in any degree on account of
differences with the governor or other
reason: | served with Governor Lis
ter on the state board of finance. pub
lie archives commission, state high
way commission, state park board
and state capitol commission. | am
still a member of these bodies. and
have not in four terms of office been
disturbed in board of commission
memberships.
Surely. Mrs. Listers friends are
making an unfair and ridiculous
error in assuming that her claim can
be aided or sustained by public state
ment of absolute falsehoods respect
ing me or my office. Ordinarily pay
no attention to attack. but this has
gone so far that it is my determna-
ton that my accusers shall have
ample opportunity to disclose their
sources of information so entirely
contradictory to the known facts and
the official records in this matter"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25
SUMMER CARE Of
BATTERIES NEEDED
W. !. HAHN URGES THAT MORE
ATTENTION BE GIVEN TO
WARMTH IN DRIVING

MGny people do not realize the diff
ference between summer and winter
driving. according to W. F. Hahn, of
Parrott & Hahn, who discussed the
summertime characteristics of bat
teries
Winter driving. on account of
burning your lights more and using
your starter on cold motor, some
times asks more of your electrical
equipment than it can handle, and
your battery has to be recharged from
an outside source" he said.
Summer driving, and especially at
this time, when the evenings are long
and the motor starts easily, requires
less use for your electrical equip
ment. But theer is trouble ahead for
you if you don't watch your battery
1t may become overcharged and seri-
ously damaged. 1t should be exam
ined at least every two weeks"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25

junction with the provision requiring
unanimous agreement before any de-
cision or compact can be made. While
article Y expressly covenants that the
territorial integrity and political in
dependence of the countries shall be
respected and preserved by other ma
tons it also provides that if there is
any external aggression the council
shall advise as to the ways and means
to meet such aggression. We are
member of the council. No decision
can be reached or method determined
upon without our consent. We can
insist that the European nations
meet any aggression against any
European nation and refuse to furnish
any military force ourselves, and in
doing this we are not violating our
covenant, but are acting strictly in
accord with it,
81 am in favor of a reservation in
regard to article X expressly stating
this is our Interpretation of it. 1t is
urged that our representatives may
give their consent and that this would
commit us to take our armies abroad. !
That is true. But we can protect our F.,
Taking up the matter of the recog-
milton of the Monroe doctrine, he
said that the treaty as first proposed
did not refer to the Monroe doctrine, |
but has been amended to do 50 now.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25
STATE SAYS LISTER
GRANT WAS ILLEGAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL. ANSN Err
ING SUIT. AYERS APPROPRIi-
TION INSTITUTIONAL.

The relief bill passed by the last
legislature appropriating $1,000 for
the late Governor Lister is void be.
cause il fails to state for what Spe-
cific purpose the appropriation is in
tended. and it amounts to an in
crease in compensation of public
official while in Office, Attorney Gen
eral Thompson says in the answer
filed by the state to the suit recently
brought by the governors widow,
Mrs. Alma Lister. to collect the sum.
1t adds in affirmative information
that w. V. Tanner. then attorney
general, informed Governor Lister
that the bill in his opinion was void.
but that the legislature wanted to
appropriate the funds as a means of
him recover his health. and that the
governor said he might consider
using ii for a recuperation voyage in
the event that he was able to make
the trip. Argument in the case will
be heard by the supreme court Fri
day
c. w. Claussen. state auditor. in a
statement issued this week, said:
Il will enter into no discussion o.
the merits of the question in contro.
versy. The matter is now before the
court and the court is entitled to the
respect of awaiting its ruling.
Statements. however, as to my
personal attitude toward the late
Gov. Lister and declarations of what
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25

little refrigerating plant or in III.
larger refrigerating plant Of The
town, to a temperature well be,on.
40 degrees F.
Heat is the great enemy, for once
a good egg has stood for any time a.
temperature of over 90 degrees p
it begins to incubate, if it is a fertile
egg. or to spoil, if it is an infertile
egg
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25
CARE IN HANDLING EGGS
MUST BEGIN ON THE FARM

Good fresh eggs put in a basket
and stored in the hot kitchen for a
day or two may reach town in such
condition that they must be used at
once to be available for food. A bas-
ket of perfectly fresh eggs left on the
back of the wagon and exposed to the
sun during 10-mile drive to town
may reach the country merchant in
such shape that not even immediate
chilling will make them available for
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25

long shipment 10 the cities. This is
he story constantly revealed by the
candle Oh the egg car. Eggs of which
the farmers wife is very proud will
shOw that they have been allowed to
remain "a or as hours in the nest or
at some point in their history have
their value. 1t is evident. therefore,
that if the egg is to be palatable to
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-25

the city consumer care in its hand
ling must begin on the farm. The
farmer must gather his eggs twice a
day and must keep them cool after
wards, just as he would cream or
milk, until the yarc delivered in
town. There the merchant must at
once put them into a dry, cold place,
or. if he wishes TO be strictly up to
date, must chill them in his own
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-10
NOSKE ASSAILS CRITICS
Licking Boots Of Allies by Criti'
cism Of Army, He Says

Berlin. Oct 1O.-OBy \, Pl- lnd,e
nendent Socialists we're accused by
Gustav Noskc. minister Of defense, in
the National Assembly of ''complicating
Germany's position abroad by malicious
criticism Of the military administra .
ton" He told them they were licking
the boots of the British and the French
commissions in Berlin,
Dr. Herman Mueller, minister OF for
cign affairs. admitted that many sol
diprs were going to the Baltic provinces
on fraudulent passports, adding they
were chiefly Adventures. who expect a
free and easy life there and expect
eventually 10 settle down.