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Evening star., 1919-08-19
ERROR AS TO EGG
PRICES CORRECTED
Mr.. Yields Testimony Before the
House Committee Misstated in
The Stars Report.

In The Star of Saturday. in the
course of an account Of the testimony
of L. D. H. Weld, representing Swift
& Co., before the House committee on
agriculture. the statement was made
that Mr.. Weld said that while con-
sumers of Washington were paying
IS and sc cents dozen for eggs last
winter they represented an invest
ment Of 33 cents to the farmer and As
cents delivered to the retailer"
That statement was an error, which
The Star wishes to correct upon the
first opportunity after the fact has
been noted. Mr.. Weld in his testi-
closed by the printed report of the
hearing, stated that the average re-
tail price of eggs to the consumer was
% to 5o cents dozen, not Is and 80
cents. as stated in The Stars report.
Reference to Mr.: Yields testimony
average wholesale price of cold stor-
age eggs was about 45 cents. some of
the very best quality were sold to re-
tailers at as high as 55 cents, the
average being less thanl5 55 cents.
Mr. Weld, in his testimony. gave
table of the cost of marketing eggs
in 1918, from Iowa to Washington,
D. C. This table showed that the
farmer in Iowa received about 80
cents per dozen: that Swift & Co.'S
expense for freight. storage, selling
and grading was about 12 cents
dozen, and that Swift & Co.'S profit
was / cent a dozen. This made the
average price delivered to the re-
taller in Washington about 45 cents
He then estimated that the average
price charged by retailers to con-
sumers for these eggs was from so
to So cents.
Examination Of the testimony shows
that Mr.. Weld made no reference
whatever to IS cents or 80 cents
as the price charged by retailers
for these eggs.
This unfortunate error in The Stars
report of the testimony of Mr.. Weld
was made the basis Of an advertise
ment by the Sanitary Grocery Com
pany printed in The Star yesterday.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
MEXICANS RELEASE
AIRlNEN; u. S. FORCE
STARTS IN PURSUIT.
Eighth A merican Cavalry NOW Across
Border, After officer OutlUits Ban
dts in Ransom Deal :


CANDELARIA, Tex, August 49, via Army Field Iee-
phone to Marfa-Troops of the 9Th Cavalry crossed the
Mexican border 40 o'clock this morning pursuit OF the
bandits held Aviators Davis and Peterson for ransom
Davis Peterson accompanied the troops, acting
guides. p
Avators co-oeerating with the cavalry scouts to
locate the bsrdts she Mexican side, flying the -
Onaga district =. tandelara
Davis United States Army held captive for
by Mexican bandits who demanded
of $5 rescued early this morning by Capt Maack OF
the 9Th Cavalry, and safe in American territory
Capt Matack brought with him onehalf of
He said after Peterson had been released Davis
brought by bandits and the mounted Capt
Matacs horse bandits demanded the of the
money Capt Matlack and Davis riding
rapidly away.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
SYRlA-LEBANON UNION
FAVORED At HEARINGS

PARIS, Monday, August 1s.-Union
of Syria with Lebanon under French
mandatory is said to have been favor
ed by most Of the evidences presented
to the American commission on man
dates during its hearings IN Syria,
according to a Beirut dispatch to the
Temps.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
PRESIDENT TELLS SENATORS LEAGUE
M1ERPRETA 7I0MS NOT OBJECTIONABLE
AIRMEN FALL IN SNOW
ON PEAK OF JUNCFRAU.
ESCAPING ALL INJURY

BERN. Monday, August 1s.-
Aviation Lieut.. Aikermann, ac-
companied by Maj. Isler. eff
of Jungfrau yesterday morn
ing.
The point where their biplane
was to have landed was marked
by cinders in the snow, but the
machine dropped in an air
pocket and fell in deep snow
100 yards away from the land
ing place.
The aviators were not hurt.
Evening star., 1919-08-19

The biggest savings indicated are on
butter, eggs and chickens, the farm
ers' prices generally running about 10
cents a dozen under the retail prices
on eggs, l5 cents pound on butter
and 20 cents a pound on chickens. il
is stated.
Evening star., 1919-08-19

Completely confused in their direc-
tons. Lieuts. Peterson and Davis be-
lieved they were on the American side
Of the border the entire time from the
fall Of their plane to release.
A week ago, Sunday, their engine de-
veloped trouble and they were forced to
land. smashing their landing gear and
fuselage In doing SO.
Swan Down River.
The two then tried to find their way
to the nearest Army camp and became
confused. They walked and swami down
what they thought was the Rio
Grande river during Monday. Lieut.
Peterson said. and then hired Mexican
burros after Peterson developed a fever.
They had started for Candelaria when
an armed Mexican overlook them and
made them prisoners. They were un-
harmed.
They were overtaken by a band Of
armed bandits. Lieut.. Peterson said. and
crowd of people from little town.
They continued on their forced journey
until Friday night. when the bandits
compelled the aviators to write mes
sages demanding ransom and telling of
the death threat.
The leader of the bandits, he said. had
worked on a railroad in Kansas and lost
hand and foot in an accident there.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
Messages Sent to Border.

The messages were sent to the border
by messengers Sunday.
Peterson Immediately sent a message
to his father at Hutchinson, Minn., say
ing: Feeling fine. Had wonderful ex-
perience." Davis also sent a similar
message to his parents at Strathmore,
Calf.
Capt. Matlack returned with Davis at
2 o'clock this morning, both men riding
the captains horse.
According to the agreement. Capt.
Matlack made the journey into the
Mexican rendezvous unaccompanied. He
was to pay over 1900 for the release Of
enc aviator and then the remainder
when the second aviator was released
Under the arrangement Matlack was to
return with the aNiators by foot to the
American side and then come on to
Maria by airplane.
The flares from the mountainside were
to be the signal for Matlack to begin his
perilous journey into the bandit coun-
try.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
BASKET SHOPPING
URGED AS REMEDY
FOR HIGH PRICES
Washington Housewives In
vited to Test Plan at Farm
ers' Market Saturday.
SAVING IN FOOD BILLS
BY AVOIDING MIDDLEMEN
Market Master Expects Five Hun.
dred Growers and Producers to
Meet the Buyers.

A back to the basket" movement,
promising a saving to the average
households food bill of from IS to
$40 week, is to be inaugurated Sat-
rrday morning at Farmers market by
the department of weights, measures
and markets of the District govern
ment.
Housewives Of the city are extend
ed a general invitation by the depart
ment to visit the market that day and
each succeeding day and join in a
tour of the farmers stands to be con-
Quoted personally by c. B. Fillius,
market master. They will be expect
ed to bring baskets. The tour will
start promptly at am. from Mr..
Fillius' Office at 18th and B streets,
the market.
Five hundred growers and pro-
ducers from the District. Maryland
and Virginia are looked for at the
market Saturday. Effort is being
made by the department to induce a
particularly heavy representation. 1t
is anticipated they will bring from
thirty to forty thousand dollars
worth OF food. consisting. principally,
OF vegetables, fruits and poultry.
1Ers Robsxt. Gives Views.
: George N. Roberts. superintendent
OF weights. measures and markets,
author of the plan for the housewives
market tours. which has received the
approval OF the Commissioners, be-
lieves basket shopping at the farmers
stands will do more to reduce the food
bills of Washington than any scheme
yet suggested.
It has the advantage Of Offering inn
mediate relief Mr.. Roberts figured
today that the housewife who goes m
farmers market Saturday can save at
least dollar on her Sunday dinner
and carry her purchases home with
out difficulty.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
Greater Savings Possible.

While the basket plan apparently
offers economics that will run into
hundreds of dollars a year. still great
er savings are possible, according to
Mr.. Roberts. if neighbors will pool
their orders. buy in wholesale guam
titles and pro rate the expense of hay-
ing their purchases delivered. Drays
for delivery generally are to be found
at the market.
This suggestion especially is made
for the benefit Of those who contem-
plate canning vegetables and fruits.
Tomatoes. potatoes, apples and other
commodities bought at wholesale from
the producers direct can be had at
prices far below the retail quotations.
The farmers market, many District
officials believed, has been overlooked
as a factor in the food situation, with
potentfalities promising much to the
homes that are feeling the pinch of
high prices.
To derive benefit from this institu-
tion, however, the housewife must
give up some of the conveniences Of
modern shopping and get back to bas-
ket principles.
Consumers Pay Midd1emen.
AS now operated, the farmers mar
ket isn't much help to the family
with limited income. This is because
retail stores are the principal buyers,
and the consumers pay the middle
mems profits. There is no reason why
this state of affairs should continue
II housewives are willing to go to a
little trouble to reduce the amount Of
their food bills, say District officials.
They can buy at the farmers mar
ket, in either retail or wholesale
quantities, quite as easily as can the
retail dealers, and Mr.. Roberts pro-
poses ITO give them every assistance
in getting acquainted with the farm
ers and the methods of doing business
at their market.
The farmers stand opens at am.
and retail dealers generally are on
hand at the opening. So is Market Mas
ter Fillius. Any household buyers who
may desire to take advantage OF the
early market will find Mr.. Fillius
there to help them.
But the market always is well stock
ed at o'clock, and Mr.. Roberts has
selected this as probably the best suit
ed for the housewives tour.
May Become Regular Feature.
The o'clock basket brigade is ex-
pected to become permanent feature
OF the markets activities. It will be
continued as long as there is any de-
mand for it,. Many home buyers. of
from the brigade ranks and shop on
their account after they have
established business relations with
the farmers and learned the general
m trketing methods under Mr.. Fillius'
tutelage.
Shoppers at the market Saturday
Continued on Second Page.l
Evening star., 1919-08-19
Claims They Landed in Mexico.

Capt Matlack said the two aviators
landed in Mexico. contradicting the
story Of Lieut.. Peterson He said the
aviators thought they had landed in the
United States. and this impression on
their part was not corrected until after
they had reached the border early this
morning
The aviators. the captain said. had
become confused while in the air and
had mistaken the Conchos river for the
Rio Grande. Instead Of landing near
Candelaria, as they thought. they had
hua, more than forty miles up the Con-
chos river. where they abandoned their
wrecked airplane after stripping 1t of
machine guns and vital parts which
might make it of use to the Mexicans.
Thinking they were on the Rio
an effort to locate Candelaria and
report their accident to military head
quarters. They landed at 1880 Sum-
day afternoon and were picked up
Wednesday morning by Jesus Rem
terra and a band of Ave other Mexi-
mountains. but thought they were
approaching Valentine, Tex. They
were told that sixty men belonged to
the band, while in reality the avia-
tors saw only twenty men at the
ranch where they were held. Capt.
Matlack said the bandits were well
mounted.
The Americans tried once to es-
cape. but were threatened with death
and did not renew their attempt
Bandits Discuss Ransom.
Various plans for obtaining the
ransom money were discussed by the
bandits. One was for the delivery of
the money by Americans in the mid
die Of the Rio Grande. Another was
for the aviators to be taken 100 yards
up river and the money taken an
equal distance down river and both
left at the same time. Finally it was
agreed that an American Army ofiicer
should be sent from the American
side upon signals from the bandits
by means of flares. At the same time
Renteria was to start from the Mexi-
can side with the Americans. They
were to meet and exchange prisoners
and money.
Capt. Matlack's ruse, by which he
saved $500, .wast contrived on the
Spur of the moment, after he had
escorted Peterson across the border,
II Just decided there was no use in
paying those Mexicans that other
$500 after had Davis. SO told him
to jump on behind OF my horse. I
spurred him hard ehd We made =.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
Text Of Explanation.

Some months before tho conference
assembled a plan for the league Of
nations had been drawn up by a Brit
ish committee, at the head Of which
was Mr.. Phillimore-I believe the Mr..
authority on international law. A
copy OF that document was sent to
me, and 1 built upon that a redraft
will not now say whether thought
1t was better or not an Improvement; !;
but I built on that draft which was
quite different, inasmuch az 1t put
dehniteness where there had been
what seemed Indebtedness In the
(Continued on Fourth Page.)
Evening star., 1919-08-19
Not in Presidents Possession.

The President: would have sent
them to the committee with pleasure,
senator, If I had found that I had
them. took it for granted that I
had them. but the papers that re-
main in my hands remain there in q
haphazard way. I can tell you the
character of the other drafts. The
British draft was the only one, as l
remember that was in the form of q
definite constitution of a league. The
French and Italian drafts were in
the form of series of propositions
laying down general rules and as
ever body made. the f1nal formula
ton. would build upon those princi-
principles quite consistent with the
Anal action.
I remember saying to the commit
tee when I was here in March,
have forgotten the expression I used
but it was something to the effect
that the British draft had constituted
the basis. I thought afterward that
that was misleading, and am very
glad to tell the committee just what
meant.
Evening star., 1919-08-19

Sample Basket Order.

Here is sample basket order work
ed out by Mr.. Roberts, Indicating a
saving of $1.25:
Evening star., 1919-08-19
QUERIES SENATORS
PUT TOPRES|DENT
AND HIS ANSWERS
Stenographic Report Of For
eign Relations Committees
Visit to White House.
Mr.. LODGE SPOKESMAN
FOR THE LEGISLATORS
Declares at Outset There Is No
Thought Of Argument as to
Interpretations.

Senator Lodge: Mr. President, SO far
as am personally concerned-and
think I represent perhaps the ma
spedt- I've have, no thought 0ftenter-
shs onsep1,oinsS "epn oh Sl eSarassep: X but
the commtttee was very desirous OF
gsstins inaormation on ceFfasn r pG,nss hin,,
they thought information would be
Of value to have in consideration OF
the treaty whcih they. ! think may
say for myself and others. desire to
Asks About Other Treaties.
Your reference to the necessity OF
action leads me to ask one question
If we have to restore peace to the
world, it Is necessary. I assume, that
there should be treaties with Austria
Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria: Those
treaties are all more or less connected
question ] should like to ask is, what
the prospect is of our receiving those
treaties for action?
The President: / think it is very
good, sir, and, SO ear as I can judge
from the contents of the dispatches
Of the water. the chief delay is due to
the uncertainty as to what Is going to
happen to this treaty. This treaty is
q model Of the others. I saw enough
Of the others before left Paris to
know that they are being framed
upon the same set Of principles and
that the treaty with Germany is the
model. / think that is the chief ele-
ment Of delay. sir.
Senator Lodge: They are not re-
garded as essential to the considera-
tion Of this treaty?
The President: They are not re-
this treaty.
Treaty With Poland Completed.
Senator Lodge: do not know
about the other treaties. but the
treaty with Poland. for example, has
been completed?
The President: Yes, and signed
but it is dependent on this treaty. My
thought was to submit it upon the
action on this treaty.
Senator Lodge: I should like, If I
may. to ask question in regard to
the plans submitted to the commits
sion on the league of nations, If that
is the right phrase.
The President: Yes. sir.
I Senator Lodge: You were kind
enough to send US the draft OF the
American plan. In February. II un-
here-I may be incorrect. but under
stood you to say that there were
other drafts or plans submitted by
Great Britain, by France and by Italy.
Would 1t be possible for US to see
those other tentative plans?
Evening star., 1919-08-19
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow; slight
1y warmer.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended pm. today: Highest, So, at
4-20 pm. yesterday lowest, 63. at
am. today.
Full report on page 5.
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Continued en- Second Page.)
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Senator Shields Absent.

Continued On Second Page.
Evening star., 1919-08-19
Article X XAuo.os u S.
"Choice as to Appi-
cation of Force. "
Admits an lapelling Moral
Obligation to Repel by
Arms Attempted
Breach.

Announcement that the White
House seonference had ended was
made ut ss45 O'Clock. when the ten
senators on the foreign relations
eoMnafftee, who had finished their
luncheon with the President, left
the White House.
IL II eonsidered probable that NO
more eon1erenees between the c0na-
Aittee and the President viii take
place.. theagh the way has been
0peaea fer future Haeetings II de-
sired.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
test it yourself

If these features interest you you certainly will be in
eresed by the Coelds many other features Why not try
them out? We will be glad to let you use Coied in your
home for actual washing. And it won't cost you cent.
Any number of South Bend have taken advantage of
our ofer-and have become convinced of the Cotields
superiority.
Just call us up-Main lO7-and one of trucks will
bring Cofield to your home for test conducted by you
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
BRITISH POTTERS
FEAR HUN CHINA
Appearance of German Pro-
duct at Half Price Alarms
English Makers.

LoNGTON. Ems. Oct THE
British pottery trade has taken
alarm az the appearance Of German
china in the stores Of the pottery
district at prices which manufac-
turing potter declare they cannot
approach. Even IN this city with
its important pottery industry. Ger
man ware is being offered below
the cost Of local manufacture.
These German goods. IL is stated
are being represented as OF Dutch
manufacture. but member OF the
English China Manufacturers asso-
citation said that no such china was
manufactured In Holland
The price OF the German goods
Is fully so percent under the cost OF
local production and this i'm Long
ton. the real home Of English china
IF II is true. as has often been
said said a pottery manufacture.
that Germany has been accumu-
lating vast stocks Of manufactured
goods during the war. it is possible
she has been passing them over the
Dutch border in exchange for but
ter and cheese Tn that case the
prospect OF wholesale dumping
from that quarter. added 20 the Ger
tainty OF severe direct German com
petition in home and overseas mar
kets. will create serious situation
for the English china manufac-
turer"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
EXPECT RELIEF DRIVE
WILL BE BIG SUCCESS

INDIANAPOLIS. oct 4-Indiana
will oversubscribe it's quota to the
fund being raised by the American
Jewish relief committee for aiding
the destitute in devastated countries
OF eastern Europe. Albert N Rosen-
thai. state chairman for the fund in
Indiana. stated Tuesday night The
city NJ Terre Haute yesterday re-
ported $4,000. or two-thirds Of its
quota. Madison county reported
pledges OF $4,000 on the opening day
OF the drive in that county Fort
Wayne and Allen county have re-
ported subscriptions amounting 20
$4,000 and other districts and COM
munities in the state have sent en-
Couraging reports. The Rev J r.
Frazer OF Muncie chairman for Del
aware county, reported that ar
engagements have been made for
meetings in 40 churches . his coun-
" next Sunday. in behalf of the
fund
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
FOR INCREASED PENSIONS

INDIANAPOLIS Oct 4. At
the 57th annual reunion of survivors
OF the 154 regiment, Indiana volun-
teer Infantry. held in Southport
Ind. resolutions were adopted fav-
oring a bill now pending in congress
10 increase the pensions of veterans
of the Civil war 20 $50 a month,
and their widows 20 $50 a month.
The following officers were elect
ed M the meeting. President. JOS
eph Roose, Lebanon; vice president.
A J. Kidd Brazil and secretary
treasurer. a. y. Grant. Indianapolis
Lebanon was chosen for the next
meeting place. Aug. %. 1920.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
FIRST MEMORIAL GROVE
PLANTING Is REPORTED

WASHINGTON. oct. 4 - David
son county South Dakota. is one of
the first counties in the country to
report a memorial grove planting to
the American Forestry association.
Hitchcock Park. at Mitchell. will be
turned into a memorial park by ad-
ditional tree planting and a boulder
placed i'm the center with the names
of the county heroes. The American
Forestry association is registering
an memorial trees IN a national
honor roll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
AIRPLANES AID IN
CHECKING RAIDS ON
BORDER BY BANDITS

AUSTIN. Tex. Oct. American
army airplanes patrolling the Texas
Mexican border have done more than
any other one thing 20 check raids
into the United States by Mexican
bandits from across the Rio Grande
according 10 Capt Jerry Grey of the
Texas rangers, who has been sta
toned in the Big Bend district
The Big Bend district is consider
ef ~the worst section Of the border. q"
CIT. Grey said, but the Mexican out
llvs have learned 10 dread the
speed and observing power of men
in planes" The alarms get TO the
army posts and the cavalry and
rangers turn out too quick now TO
make raiding across the border as
safe and lucrative as i'm former days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
MODEL PLANE WHICH
WILL RISE VERTICALLY

NEW YORK. oct. 1.-THE model
of an aeroplane which Will rise YER
ticallv. is being exhibited ar the
rooms of the Aeronautical society
here by ". J. Beach. an inventor.
The fundamental principle of Mr..
Beach's invention is that it is lifted
straight up from the ground by
means of revolving areofous rotated
from their outer periphery Hort
zontal and longitudinal stability are
assured by revolving ailerons and
stabilizers-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
G @49aet6
makes washing pleasure
You'll Say So, Too

WHEN you the Coeld wash clothes in its quiet and
W efficient way you'll say makes washing pleasure.
You'll say because embraces all the excellent features
which make clothes washing simple matter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05
tested and approved

These are merely few of the Coled exclusive features
which have for the mark of approval from the Good
Housekeeping Institute. They features which have
gained for it the hearty Endorsement of thousands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05

q tenants protective league has
been organized in Winnipeg high
rents and discrimination against
children being the chief grievances.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05

There is the Cofield wringer turn of the lever will
send clothes between the rollers automatically No attention
needs to be paid feeding the clothes through the wrnger
propery-bcauSe the feed roller attends to that The
clothes chues both sides extend well the tubs and
need to be adjusted copper water shutter is
applied that when clothes sent through either way the
water which is wrung out of them will back into the
proper tub So, while the rollers moving, the
wrnger be turned to any position and tightly locked
and clothes can be sent through without adjusting feed roller
water shutter or clothes chute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-05

Prices won't come down until Ia
Dor is willing 10 so back 10 work IN
this country" saws ". E. Robinson.
Maryland Gamer.