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The evening world., 1919-10-07
ANDERSON WRITES AGAIN.

Questions Mrs. Bodies Endorse
ment of Speaker sweet.
william II. Anderson OF the Anti
Saloon League OF New York has ad-
dressed a letter to Mrs. Ella A. Boolc
questioning her indorsemtnt OF Speaker
Sweet for recollection and asking II Ehn
is aware that Miss Dickcrman, his op-
ponent. characterized by Mrs. Boolc as
"boing supported by tho vets" has def-
nitely committed herself to the league s
enforcement programme. Anderson de-
mands that Mrs. Booze secure from
Sweet a public pledge OF activity in
support Of prohibition.
The evening world., 1919-10-07
ONE RACE BALLOON MISSING

ST. LOUIS, Oct win the news
that the st. Louis ". piloted by Lieut.
Ernest +. Cole, has landed safely. only
one Of the ten contestants In the ma
tiona championship balloon rsce,
The evening world., 1919-10-07

n
This
Fall Sale
For Wednesday
Misses Goats
Our regular S26.7i. 1885
Youthful high wasted models,
developed in silvertOuc In brown,
reindeer, OK blood aud navy
figured Venetian linings-l6 to
40 years.
Plush Coats
Our regular s39Tt. 81 so
Loose belted model--larFo pOck-
ets-convertible con0rs--Nene-
tian lining SO TO 52 bust
SIR BlOuses
Our regular S5.9+. 4.66
Crepe de chime, taffctn. satin and
dark striped silk models.
Limit 2.
VOilc BlOuSes
Our. regular s2.0o..........1.54
DAINTY models, prettily trimmed
with lace or nptly embroidered.
Limit 2.
Women's Night Dresses
Our regular 81 S2.gs...,........1.94
Cambria or nainsook--N or
high ncck--yokcs with tucks or
embroidcry--cmbroidcrcd neck
and sleeves,
Limit two.
Women's Drawers
Our regular .77.,s.,......... 90
Nnnsook niTlc OF wide en-
broidery ..-
\. Limit two.
| Pink Brochet Corsets
lOur regular $500. .2.54
Id Firm material, fashionable lines,
low bust, prcttily trimmed with
embroidery and ribbon---i9 to 20.
Limit two.
PetficOats
Our regular Ss.9t... ........6 6.75
Very fine quality taRcta---
shirred and corded fitted with
elastic at waist--all colQrs
Limit two.
Children's FianneIeIte Skirts
Our regular .77............... .55
White and colorcd--4 to 10
Limit three.
Long Fldnneiletie GeTtrudes
Our regular .87.........,,... rs
Scallopcd edge and plain hem.
Limit two.
Misses and Girls MidGies
Our regular Sl.AS,.........., LII
White twilled jean - colorcd
collar and cuffs---sizcs To lS
years.
Limit two.
Stationery
Our regular .A7..........,.... sd
Box containing 2t sheets and ~
envelopes --- white panel with
tinted borders.
Limit three.
Mems Cotton Hose
, Our regular 2i,.........,..., IL
Double heel and toe-black and
| cOlOrs. /.
Limit ! pairs
The evening world., 1919-10-07

CASINO B'wAy a seth 81. Eva s.I5llsIt
SHOAlNO Mats Wed. a Sat. AIS Week
LEW FIELDS " Ra SshSSs IenatT
The evening world., 1919-10-07

See Exceptional Girls Boomsr Page H. and Other Pas.'
of Season Sale Towels and Babies Sales Days
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THEATRES.

nEInIT 4,th ", " B'way. Eva $50 Last
DlJSO Mats. We'd n Sat, ESQ ".ek
An Exchange e Wives Sy oi ,!sS.SS.i% !sS SS.i?!
The evening world., 1919-10-07

hHOPnCrn w,st l5'h ~. Eyrs ~ 4. 40
NlSANOSNO MatsN, u. pop. 6Sst Z. 20
OLIVER HoRosoo's New Comedy Success,
CIVILIAN CLOTHES
The evening world., 1919-10-07

ooTH CT THEA NJ. B'Say. Ewes $40
% III oi' MIun1eS Wed. Sat. 2iO
CHARhys [IIAIshE SCANDAL LkhAISoiIn tTAGStSm
The evening world., 1919-10-07

\HooJy W. ilst st Eys. s.2OL
4 NOHicOy Mats, Thurs 4 Sat week
Nowhere with 1's'o' S:'"'' !
The evening world., 1919-10-07

z XHIcNERnoeKER-B'way 4 SSH Street,
r. Ey - ar T. 80. Aatntrs W d a sat 3 70.
JOHN CORTs New Musical CumJdy lIit,
10, / .EJiY tNlS IEooh1SSgpos
aod Chorus Of stcpDsrs, Sinllers & singers.
The evening world., 1919-10-07
Women's Night Dresses

Our regular 81. gS...........1.94 "a
Cambria or nainsook--V or
high ncck--yokcs with tucks or
embroidcry---cmbroidcrcd neck
and sleeves.
Limit two.
The evening world., 1919-10-07

"a s0GIS5S OF TUo SeaseC3
EaSElisMS'lEFiS'I E's & 'sMS'lFi'I. |
asIoR : CnAIs w . II q SaT-- }
The evening world., 1919-10-07

PLAYHOUSE Wg,,' W,,. 'S,e ;yes ( ES1s so,. s?S ! 80
CAT GAS" $.Yss,,,., +; %:s,..
The evening world., 1919-10-07
VOilc BIouSes

Our. regular s2,Oo............1.54
Dainty models, prettily trimmed
with lace or n0ntly embroidered.
Limit 2.
The evening world., 1919-10-07
Women's Drawers

Our regular .77..,s,. 'o7
Nninsook niTlc OF wide en-
broidery.
Limit two.
The evening world., 1919-10-07
Fall Sale
For Wednesday
Misses Coats

Misses Coats
Our regular $26.7i...........l9.S5
Youthful high wasted models,
developed in silyertonc In brown,
reindeer, OK blood and navy
figured Venetian linings-l6 to
30 years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

AN APARTMENT containing beauty, con-
fort. light and all modern Conyenience5
combined with luxury OF httipgs is offered
at 1915 Locust st. formerly the residence
OF one of Philadelphia wealthiest families
and now converted into an spa rtment house.
combining all the above features: 2 and y
rooms bath and kitchen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES
FOR SALE

NEW 4 2d-hand bicycles, tires, all makes
ANDREW T. BIRCHETT SOB s. I'D ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

SIG 500--Stu"co residence. - rooms ana .
baths. electricity and gas; lot 02xl75;
Gear garage.
POSSESSION
VIM, a. McCREh
Phone go. Ardmore. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

NEW 0RUNGALow-TYPB" DWELLING.
on the "Bouleyard" rooms and bath; lot
'VWILLiNM j, OFT, Brookline. Pa
Phone Llanerch 29S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
PENNSYLVANIA SUBURBAN
BEECHWOOD

NEW BUNGALOW
10000, containing all modern convenionCes
d rooms and bath: lot bONl5O.
y WILLIAM J. OFT. Brookline Pa,
Phone Llanerch a93
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
OYERBRoO

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN oVERBROOK
Semldeta ched dwelling, located on Oxford 81
cast OF 63d st, central heat; ha rdwood noors;
z baths; 9 sleeping rooms; electric lighting:
living hall with open fireplace; large dining
room, pantry and litchen lot 29 feet front.
with double garage on rear: bome for a
rehned family amidst refined surroundings.
Addrcss Harry + Stanton, Ocesn Cltv. N J
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

IMMEDIATE PossEsSIoN-S75OO
Reception hall, liyihg, room. dining, room
lot G0N2OO It. north side location, .ioar sta.
NNM A. McCREA. Ardmore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
CITY

WE CAN OFFER AT INTERFERING
PRICES
3543-45-47-49 stoutou at
3546-4S-50-52-64-0 Stouton st.
3J4S Jasper st
Co8.s.li.ls-2s e. Cornwalls ST.
643-45-47-ie-b3 n. llth at.
S91BlS-20 Germantown ave
81 Mannheim St
1915 Gleuwood ave. 41S Arch 81,
Finances Satisfa ctorily Arranged
S. BUCHSBAUM e. SON
T23 Walnut et
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
REAL ESTATE WANTED

WILL BUY small building sites in anSs
tsSstsEElnops kenslnston preferred. suitable for
IOLINER. Morris Bldg. Locust 2o5.
neutrality-suspicious. viii purchase plot
OF ground about loOxlcO. kensington sect
AITy IT,, one with near bargain communicate te WITH
:. -! t.S Gh EOLTNER, Morris Bldg Loc. 2eS
" y pay nnsn for any real estate and make
puIck, stui icmonts; agents protected
II NJ II L-RENlTz. S31 n Ctr ct.
HOME buyers EaItine--TIgt ,,r,,r ----.-------T-
win me. Lewis Cohen l11S Lincoln BIDS :,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
business Properties and stores

Tactoriee. Manutncturlnr rlonr,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

1122 WALNUT ST.--Three-story store and
apartments lot 23i4x10S IT.. In the heart
or tho ehonping sectlon; suitable for up-to-
linery or specially shop; assessed S65, 900.
VIII sell for the assessment. easy terms;
immedlafe 10 possession.
Il n E0SCII Ann NInr-L. E.lLaLsn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

MAKE OFFER on 6O5-006.6i1 Luray st
right of the Northeast Boulevard; they
are all modern homes. with private garages;
this Is a good opportunity.
LINDLEY REALTY CO.. 5i02 n. 9th st
Phone Wyoming 4A29 W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
BlWOOD

TWO MINUTES from seth st. terminal; half
place, dining room. Kitchen. laundry. bed
rooms, tile bath, hardwood floors gas, elec. /;
corner LOT DOx1b0; Immediate possession. y
{ dEo. Ia BARNES a2ol Chestnut st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS

1914 S, i5TH ST, first floor. 4 rooms, ba tn
and kitChrnettC; completely furnished; s7J
month. u 702. Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
LANsDOWNE

NEW housekeeping apartment. third floor
rooms and bath; all modern conVeniences;
near trolleyPN1tvain and boarding house.
NJ T12, Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

HAVE LOTS on 4 CORNER
Total 75NllO
WI adapted for bungalow; improved street.
wator and gas at hand; very convenient tC
Dtation priced right for quick gaie.
Phone Whitemarsh 1870 w
or write y A27. Ledgnr OIice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
2244 w. ALLEGHENY AVE.

Two story. S rooms; perfect order stone
porch; price $500 terms; vacant, keys
W. n L1EBRtCu
2S4O Ridge ave
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

FIFTEEN-ROoM DWELLING, unusually
we'll constructed aud 70 arranged 1t viii
lend itself very readily to conversion into
apurtments Gear garage; elegant location
a money maker and can be purchased at a
reasonable figure. WM A. McCREA. Phone
9TO Ardmore, Pa,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
STORAGE AND MOVING
WAREHOUSE

BOULEVARD Moving and Storage; new
MANAGEMENT; local and long g-dstance NOV
innng. inng. anywhere. ary time and any. thing; also
COO clean rooms for storage: motortrucks TO
hire at all hours, l to ton resgona bio
rates. Phone Belmont CLOS or Keystone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
FURNISHED APARTMENTS
WEST PHILADELPHIA

CENTRAL housekeeping apartments Z
rooms; handsomely furnished; will reut for
or winter months. $500 a month. = G22,
Ledger Office.
xuIrSI puII nIrI LILA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

SPRUCE ST, 405l-2 com furn rooms
convenient 20 trollevs: gentlemen prefcrred
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

sTo00-cLosE oFFER coNsIDERED
Exceptionally well-located home, somewhat
old style but with modern plumhing. gas.
electricity. IL rooms; LOT 100000. hne shade
PSrERs q 6sos SS0S cHEsrNuT sT.. piiii.As.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
NARBERTII


NEW HOUSES, all conveuienc.s. $4,000 +
ward. Harris Real Estate. opposite ii
ton, Narhprth Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
BOARDING

3STH. g., lOS Handsomely Furnished
rooms; excellent table; private family.
Phone Preston 5s97 J.
49TH ST. s.. 532--owner will Ont large
second-1oor room with board; gentlemen
or business women
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
WEST PHILADELPHIA
Observation-Disclosures

TWO LARGE unfurnished rooms second
floor: ideal apartment for business couple
or women. choice location; convenient to
trolley. train and meals. Address NJ Ill,
Ledger office
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
CITY

NEW building, lust finished; Immediate ros
session suit warehouse storaps ~ .bSoo.aH
.2Uo go. IT, rent SOS, 22O6-os n 26th st Az.
NV W III. Nnshckel. 2hth and Sedg'ev ave
dwelling you wish TO rent; state what vo,,l
want: eharges 81. 2io4 ". ID st s.
business Properties and stores T.
SlohEi electric light. steam heat: finesf
location Apply bailey. 2i7 s. 18th st :.
Factories Msnufactur,,, nya.- =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

ROOM In private family for n business ,yo-
man refined neighborhool; board con
vcniont. naar trolley and train. VI Il3,
Ledgcf Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
- - - -
NORTHAMPTON

FRAME building, 3oN7O, stories. each
story 10 n. hiEh: would be conN Nenient FOR
factory OF any kind; with some extra
ground for more buildings; located at 1915
the best Of condition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

"Uoms bath and shed: hot-vatpr heat; i'm
mediate possession s55OO Herbert Hope.
hi'Ol Old York road
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

TRctOrfes


FR1r;KFoRp MILLs-Two WITH APP
~, PR9XIM4TELY oI3{3 sS TI 29;999 SO TT or
$500 PER MONTH; MUST RE SOLD Ar
ONCE TO. CLEAR Up AN ESTATE: PRES
AIRY ]; QUICK ACTION IS NECESSARY.
iNsLEY. ll6 W. TABOR ROAD. PHONE
WYOMING 172
Il, 900 SO FT. s PHILA. RENT
10000 81. It one story. sidings
We handle factory sites and wa ehouscs
exclusively from an engineering and manu-
featuring standpoint. Phone Walnut 24O3
j. ALAN MIDDLETON
Factory Specialist and Production Engineer
Widener Bldg, Philadelphia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18

IIAHEL AVE, 1910 Warm attractive
room; choice location; sentlomen.
SaTH ST, N, Sl3--one large unfur, room.
bay window. newly decorated hot-Water
heat convenient 70 L: semipriyste bath
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
CAR MEN WILL
SOLVE PROBLEM
Seniority Fight 10 Be Settled
Without Strike

The question Of seniority among
city street car men, which caused
near strike las, week. will he
settled by the men themselves and
no strike vote viii he called for.
This decision WIS reached follow
ing conference irctween Mayor
Hanson. Superintendent Murphine.
Fred Hoover. international presi.
dent OF the street car mems union.
and representatives, Of tho old trnc-
ton employees and tho old city line
employees. Monday afternoon.
The seniority question has re-
solved Into whether length Of ser
vice on any street car line In 'hc
city or simply on the municipal
line. shah determine seniority. As
ruled by Murphine. length % scr
vice with the city determines Sc
niority.
The union ohio,fed 20 this rui.
ing and Et-ikc vo.e was called
for. This vote was called off upon
the arrival ~ Fred Hoover. inter
national vice president. The men
were told by the mayor 20 have
the question settled by tho board
Of public works or the city coun.
ell. The action taken Monday
viii leave the settlement OF the
question up 20 the tAr msn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
Fire Fighters Die
in Forest Flames

LEAvESwoRTH. Aug Ia
sylvester scritsuisr and an unidcnti.
fled Jap were burned 10 death sat
urdsy while fighting a fire near one
Of the camps OF the Great North
crn Lumber company Scritsrnier IL
a brother OF +. 3. Scritsmicr. man.
ager OF the lumber company. scrttH
mier and two japanese we're fighting
tho flames Saturday night when
they were cut off by another FIR"
which ervpt up on them from tie
rear. The three men dashed for 'ic
top Of a large hill. their only hope
but scrs,smIer and ono japanese
were ov-rtaken by tho flames and
persisted The other Jap made his
way to safety.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
PLAN new fire
STATIONS HERE
Budget to Garry $4,000
for Improvements

Appropriation OF $4,000 for the
construction OF new fire stations and
repairs to old stations viii be in
cluded in the 1920 budget. These ap.
preparations viii be made with the
recommendation OF Fire Chief T.. l..
Stetson and j. A. Johnson, superin.
tendent OF buildings.
The public safety committee Mon.
day decided To recommend the con.
structlon OF n new station az 18th
ave. and Harrison st. costing S25 900
and another one Mt First ave. S. and
Hanford st. costing n like amount.
This last station will replace the old
station at First ave. S. and Hanford
ST.. which is declared to be useless.
The remainder of the .appropria-
tons Will be used for repairing varl.
Gus fire stations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
Plan to Discuss
Longshore Wages

PORTLAND, Or. Aug. 12.-En
route TO Seattle today are representa-
tves OF Portland's shipping. civic and
commercial interests and leaders of
the Longshoremen's union.
They will attend n conference on
the longshoremen's wage issue In Sc
attic. The meeting in the Sound city
Is expected 20 develop some definite
program regarding the demands of
the longshoremen for changes in
working conditions and increases in
wages These unionists demand 81. 90
an hour straight time and $3.50 for
overtime.
Tho Seattle conference will bo of
vital importance to all Pacific coast
cities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
SENATE SPEEDS
TREATY PLANS
Quick Action Urged Follow
ing Wilson's Warning
ny 4. &. MARTIN
Omitted Press Correspondent

WASHINGTON. Aug i2--"Mild
reservutionistzf In the senate today
displayed new activity In an attempt
TO hasten ratification OF the peao-
treaty in line with President VII
sons warning that living conditions
will not go down 20 stay until there
Is real peace.
A conference was arranged for
this week between senators favorine
mild reservations and Senator Lodge.
leader OF the group which demand
strong reservation The cnntcrees
will meet in the aofo OF bringing
affairs 20 a stage where they cnn con
vince the democrats the time ras
come To accept reservations 10 In
SURF quick action en- the treaty.
Wilson's opponents In tho senate
are voicing resentment at what thry
term the "scantlness 81 the inf1rma
lien he sent 20 the capitol In r..
Spouse 20 resolutions asking Etenc.
graphic records - the peace confer.
enee and other d.~LF7cnta 10 thi 3w
more light on the Paris proceed.
ings."
They are known 10 he consider
ing issuing a statement 20 the coun
try In which they will assert that
the president. while urging speedy
ratification. Is delaying progress by
withholding information.
The senate foreign relations eorn'
mittee viii continue It's efforts n get
information about what went on 81
Paris by questioning David ". Miller
state department expert on intcrna'
tonai law. After this Lodgr plans
90 address tho senate. voieing hts
opposition TO the league.
\ subcommittee OF the judiciary
,omnltteo was To meet today 20 be.
sin an inquiry into the constitution.
atty Of the proposed treaty whereby
America promises TO defend France
from Inrruvoked German alta Il
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
MURDER SUSPECT TO
Demand HIS LIBERTY


OLYMPIA. Aug. IL That the
murdered woman found IN n shall
low grave near here early last
Juno was not Mrs. Roy Taylor Of
South BEND. and whore husband
is held In the city Jail here pending
the outcome OF Investigations. was
the statement of Mrs. George Sea-
tank. friend Of Mrs Taylor Mrs.
Seahank declared Monday % At
torney Thomas Vance. Tayior's lc-
sal aide. who has filed haheas
corpus proceedings for Taylor. that
Mrs. Taylor is living at 2T63 2ist
at. Sacramento. Cal. under the
name Of Vivian Gliroy.
Tho body OF the murdered woman
who was found buried near here.
June q. was nj first thought by
authorities to be Mrs. Taylor. Of
whom no word had been heard for
several weeks. Taylor was arrested
August Z.
According 10 Mrs. Seabank. Tay-
Tor and Mrs. Taylor boarded with
her in Portland Taylor left, TAX
ing the three children for n visit
10 hir parents In Texas. Mrs. Tny-
Tor also left. going 10 Sacramento.
where she lived under an assumed
name TO avoid her husband. Tay-
Tor and the children have been liv-
ing with Mrs. Seabnnk since tho
Taylors' separation.
Tho gold teeth In the mouth Of
tho murdered woman were said 10
have been the means Of identityln-
her m Mrs. Taylor. ACCORDING
20 Mrs. Scahank. Mrs Taylor had
no gold teeth. but had many gold
Filings.
Authorities have wired % the
Sacramento address and expect "A
reply soon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
Boys Steal Yacht;
kidnap Two Girls

CHICAGO. Aug. i2.--Suspected Of
stealing the yacht Brinr from It's
anchorage at Grand Haven. Mich.
seven young men are being sought
by authorities OF lake ports. Tn.
men are said TO have stolen tho
yacht, kidnapped two ieyear- old
girls and sailed from Grand Haven
yesterday. The girls are held pris.
oners aboard the craft A quantity
Of liquor. believed TO have been
stolen In Grand Haven. Is said 10
be aboard the yacht
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12
By a. n. GELDH0F

wAsHtNCTON. Aug ie The
Joint resolution calling for great
conference ~ leaders ~ capital and
labor. suggested In The star by
Basil NJ Manly ~ tho War Labor
Board and introduced BY Senator
Polndexter OF Washington and Rep.
rcscnAtivc Kelly of rennsy ivania.
will have an early hearing before
the joint committee on labor OF the
two houses OF congress
Chairman j. NJ c. Smith OF the
house committee has promised Rep.
rcscntauve Kelly a hearing soon. and
Senator poindsxter IL 10 have con.
ference with Chairman Kenyon OF
tho senate committee.
The plan has tho enforcement OF
many members 81 congress
There have. however. been some
objections 10 the plan from both
capital and labor. based on the per.
sonnet % the men named
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-12

Tho subcommittee il made up OF
Senators Townsend. LaFoilette, Wat.
son. Underwood and Smith. south
Carolina.
On the floor Of the senate. Borah
urged prosecution OF profiteers In
commenting on published figures
showing earnings OF Sc corporations.
Other senators Joined in the debate.
keliogg's bill would require all
corporations with capital or as
sets Of $4,000. 900 20 operate I'm
der federal license. The federal
trade commission would be an.
thorifcd Ia revoke licenses 81
corporations attempting monop
olics or other activities In re-
straint Of trade. kellogg. in pre-
senting his bill. suggested that
u might be amended to reach
smaller concerns.
1T il my opinion that prosecu.
ton under the present anti trust act
IL not a sufficient remedy." keliogg
stated. There should be a depart.
mcnt OF the government having
power OF supervision. not necessarily
interfering with the business OF the
country. but possessing the power to
investigate. publish facts and take
immediate action TO revoke a license
n q corporation abuses 1; power
Mp PriceFixing
with this power In the federal
government. there win be less likeli
hood OF price fixing agreements. The
bill provides. however. IL the license
tcct its rights In the courts I would
not give any executive board Of the
government the absolute power to
bar a corporation from engaging in
interstate commerce"
Thr bill also regulates the issue Of
stock and securities By such corpor>
atoms. and requires all stock issues
60 be fully covered in property or
money.
Borah' read figures stating tina,
earnings OF 81 concerns which to
tailed S3as 900. 900 before the war.
Jumped to over 81 zoe 900. 900 IN 1915.
and have remained around that fig.
urc since.
II thee figures are true. some
body ought to Be- prosecuted said
Borah. Information on this can be
found IN government departments.
and II IL is accurate. the attorney
general win have something to be.
gin with
Senator BrAndeRss. Connecticut.
produced . lister from a constituent.
who said the farmers were adding 20
the cost Of living and suggesting
that wheat Be brought down to 81
. bushel This brought an angry
retort from Senator Nelson. Mime
sofa.
Something also enters into the