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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-10-03

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. From a small beginning its
sale and use has extended to all parts
of the United States and to many for
eign countries. This alone is enough
to convince one that it is a medicine
of more than ordinary merit. Give it
a trial and you will find this to be
the case, Obtainable everywhere. ad.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-10-03

For something extra fine try some of
that Veal Roast, Outlets or Chops at
Bcthel's Meat Market.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-10-03
GET SLOAN'S FOR
YOUR PAIN RELIEF
You don't have to rub 1t In
TO get quick, comfort
ing relief

Once you've tried it on that stiff
Joint, sore muscle, sciatic pain, rheu-
matte twinge, lame back, you'll find
a warm, soothing relief you never
thought liniment could produce.
Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss.
wastes no time in applying, sure to
give quick results. A large bottle
means economy. Your own or any
other druggist has it. Get it today,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

San Diego, Cal, Aug. 6.--lhc Pacific
fleet arrived early today of the coro.
nado Islands. Thirty-fiye ships, dnder
command Of Admiral RodmaD, drew up
in huge semi-cirele and started to
clean ship for the big review OFF ooro-
nado tomorrow morning, when eeere-
tary Daniels will review the fleet.
Secretary Daniels, who arrives here
tonight, and his official party Deard
the destroyer Chauncey at tae munich
pal pier before 8 a. m. Tomorrow. I'm
mediately following the caaunccy will
be the press boat, probably the destroy.
er Anthony.
The Chauncey will proceed outside
the heads and to the rendezvous off the
Coronado Islands, where Secretary f'un
iels and the official party will board
the srmored Montana. The imposing
fleet will then weigh anchor and steam
past tho Montana in battle formation.
The Montana during the official review
will be anchored off the Hotel De. Cor
onudo pier.
Immediately after the lasl ship has
passed the Montana, the fleet vail break
formation, the superdreadnaughts
swinging to the southwest aud coming
TO an anchorage on line parallel with
the Montana. The battlcships, destroy
ers, cruisers and units Of ibs lfaih will
proceed directly to assigned anehorege'
in the harbor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

1914 and 1915. Tho poorest results
were 10 1914.
"0f 50 tanning companies, twenty
four earned less than ten per cent in
1914, and eleven hal earnings Of over
20 per cent, while none earned as much
as 40 per cent.
"In 1917, only two Of the So com
panies earned less than ten per cent,
32 earned over 90 er cent and nine
earned over forty rcr cent.
In the shoe manufacturing business
the report SAYS. more than one third OF
236 companies studied earned 25 per
cent or more in 1917, while only one
sixth earned this much in 1914. In
1916, one hundred and four Of the 236
companies earned 25 per cent or more.
In studying wholesale shoe mer.
chants, the commission found that
gross profits rangsl above 20 per cent
Of the cost.
The retailers gross profit is
around fifty percer;, the report de.
elares. "In 1914, ihe retailers gross
profit averaged a title more than 81
pair. while in 1918, it averaged more
than sl.s0 a pair.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

from South American markets, but she
is unable to provide transportation.
Food animals are imported from Moroe-
co and Algeria and fattencd On national
grazing lands
Sugar is almost wholly lacking in
France. Great quantities have Deen pur-
chased abroad but cannot be moved.
The government has fixed maxlmum
prices of foodstuffs and is constructing
barracks throughout the country from
which food will be sold.
Ottawa.--A wheat board has been es-
tsblished to handle this years crop. Il
is designed to prevent an ARTIFICIAL rise
in prices at Winnipeg, which was an
ticipated from alleged efforts OF Amer
lean brokers to make the Canadian
price correspond with the United States
minimum Of 1926 bushl.
An extraordinary session OF parlia-
meat will open here septembel 10 en-
act laws made necessary through re-
establishment Of peace. II Is believed
this session will also take uP the cost
Of living problem.
Melbournc-Being basiea,iy an agri-
cultural country, Australia S problem
consists in keeping prices at level re-
muucratiyo 70 the producer bJ creating
markets abroad.
Under a government pool, i6l,i99,OO0
bushels of wheat were pat under govern
mcnt control during lDl6'l9. large
amount Of this still is unsold. The old
Icr wheat can be bought AZ ABOUT " a
1 bushel. Beef and mutton prices are
cOrrespondingly low
Rome According to Premier Nitti's
recent statement to the chamber Of dep
utics, 1taly's bread supply is costing
the government s4oO,OOO0O0 year.
The government purchases wheat at
about s3 buslel and Felais to the
millcrs at nominal advance. Owing
TO the fact imported wheat prices are
growing and exchange shrinking, the
cost the government Is rapidly In
creasing.
Frozen meat is also supplied to deal
crs at a cost to the government OF sew
eral million dollars year
Tokio-While the cost OF livins has
in creased l42 per cent since tine start
Of the war, wages have iheiedsed only
63 per cent. The people and the news
papers are demanding that the 20 'eFn-
ment fix maximum prices Of all noeessi'
ties.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
100000 IN HIGHWAY
CONTRACTS LET today
Blake Compton Cmpany To
Pave -Four Miles More On
Brooks Road.

Portland, Or, Aug 6--The state
highway commission today awarded
contracts aggregating 100000 as fol-
lows:
Paying 416 miles, Salon Brooks,
Blake'cmpton company, asphaitie eoa.
crete, $9s,445.
Grading 95 miles Butter Creek see
tiOu, John Day highway, }. {. Clark
son, Sl7.74S.
Matchmaking As miles, Stage Road
pass, Josephine county, Warren Con-
struetiOn company $40,l75.
Paving ll.S miles Athena Milton,
Umatilla county, Warren Construction
company, hitulithic, $260.970.
Grading and maeadamizing s.5 miles,
Yonealla section, Douglas county, =.
Anderson, $97,s20.
Paving . miles, The Dales Three Mile
creek, United Contracting company,
bitulithie, $46,1Ss.
Grading and maeadamizing 81 miles,
Baker Haines, +. c. 0xman, 516,094.
Grading 9.s miles, Myrtle Creek Can
yonvilie, II. J. Hildeburn, ssJ,9jO
Bridge across John Day river, Wheel.
er county, J. +. Clarkson, $lGSsS.
Three bridges in Jackson county over
Neil creek, Frank Jordan, si4,O7S.
Bids aggregating $3s6,O0o were re
ferred to the state engineer for fmther
consideration Bids on several PROJECT.
were rejected aud ordered readvertised
The commission has now reached the
point whore Il must stop and take stock
Of its resources and II is probable that
only few more contracts will be lei
this year owing to the increasing cost
of construction and Inability 10 com
plctc the work already contracted be
fore the rainy season.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
HIGHER SHOE PRICES NOT
JUSTIFIED BY CONDITIONS

Washington, Aug. 6.-Higher prices
Of shoes "eannot be Justified by un-
deriving economic conditions" the
federal trade comm ssion declared to-
day in a report 10 congress. The report
is based on cations begun more
than a year ago.
The report traces part Of the in
creased cost Of shoss back to the Chi
cage packers aho, It declares, control
the hide market.
Large profits also are made by tan
ners. shoe manufacturers, wholesalers
and retailers. according TO thc report,
all IF whom boosted prices and made
unprecedented profits. Some retail
shoe dealers made as much as fifty
percent profit, the report states.
As a remedy for the situation, the
commission recommends rigid enforce
meut Of the laws against monopolistie
control, Legislation fofbiddiug pro-
dueers Of hides from engaging In the
tanning business sai "the adoption Of
a devise in the distribution Of shoes
that will acquaint the consumer with
the selling price Of the manufaetur.
er.
In framing iis conclusions that prof.
It's were unjustified. the commission
said it took into consideration natur-
al advance in the s3st ef leather and
sl materials due TO the war.
During the years 1914 % 1917,
the commission savs. the cost Of pro
dncing sole leather increased from 8
to - cents a pound Of leather pr0due
ed. About s. percent Of the increase
vas due 10 the increased cost Of hides
The increase IN east other than f0i
materials, including overhead expens
Is, during the fouF years ranged from
about ~ cents to ? cents q pound Of
leather produced.
The earnings on investment in the
tsaniag business wee very much great
sr ia 1916 and 1917 than they we're ia
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
LEAGUE BETTER THAN
WILSON'S FIRST PLAN
Lansing Says Present COven-
ant Superior To Original
American Proposal.

Washington, Aug. 6.-(United rfcss.)
The plan finally adopted iof the
league Of nations covenant is far SUI
perior TO the so-ealed American, seere.
tary Lansing declared today betoie the
senate foreign relations committee
Senator Lodge began the questioning
Of Lansing by asking where they com
mittee can get a copy Of the American
plan for the league.
Lansing said he did not know. The
state department has no copy, he said,
and none was ever laid before the peace
conference. The American draft was
shown 70 Lansing by President Wilson,
and Lansing returned it to tae rsesi.
dent, he said.
"Who wrote the American plant
asked Senator Brandegee.
- assume the president wrote it,
said lansing.
Don 4 you know two New fork law
yers wrote If for the president anG took
it to Europei"
"That's rot true, said Lansing.
Committee members were unalie "a
learn from Lansing Of any difference,
between the American plan aad that
finally adopted. Lansing 0enied he
had written a plan, but said he sub
miited a general resOlutioa covering
broad general principles Of the league
before the league commission ia Paris
No action was taken on IL, be said
Lodge also questioned him regarding
the method Of raising money to pay th'
league 3 expenses
Lansing said he assumes bulge, vii
! be madeand each nation told nos muel
IL should pay. Congress can Geeidl
/ Il A - z....-zs..as= - - y -.s5,.s~
WHrthFF TO HVpfVFrhite tht AaA aPFpi
tionment required Of the United states
fFa...aa-...f -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

Stone presented TO the committee the
so called Plumb pan for government
ownership Of the lines, whereby they
would be operated for the benefit of
their employees and the prbhe.
"What would be your action if this
committee should not adopt the Plumb
plan of government ownership" said
Chairman Eseh.
'Our action would be to try to ere
ate enough sentiment throughout the
country to compa congress to adopt
the plan,' Stone replied.
"Woud you seek il through
strikei" queried Eseh.
- No, sir; do uot believe the broth.
erhoods would, although | am speaking
largely for the locomotive engineers.
Reduction of the high cost Of living is
what we want more than anything
else. -
Declaring that 'abor's plan for
handling the RAILROAD situation Erals.
es the banner of democracy in control
Of industry" StoAe told the house in.
terState commerce committee:
That the American political de.
moeraey is controlled by an industrial
aut0craey.
That the workers demand economic
independence as well as political free
dom.
THAT the only way this can be OBJ
tanned is by giving tbe workers a share
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

their means Of existence. The maehin-
cry for attaining his result, we be-
lieve is embodied in the plan outlined
in the Sims bill.
"The employers control and domi-
nate the management of industry. This
interest fixes wages and controls work
ing conditions. II fixes the prices of
commodities withou. regard 10 the
needs Of society or the necessities Of
producers or CONSUMERS. We have a
democratic form of government but an
autocratie control Of industry"
Stone said he spoke for two million
workers and was supported by three
and q half million more in the Amen-
can Federation of labor
A special subcommittee. appointed
yesterday to decide whether an invcs-
tigation Of the wage situation was adj
yisable was ready 80 report late today
to the full senate committee. While
subcommittee members declined to re-
veal their report in advance, they
showed a disposition, shared by a ma.
jority Of the full committee, to indi
cate TO the president the belief he has
now all the power he needs, both as to
wages aud rates.
Warren 5. Stone, head Of the Broth
erhood Of Locomotive Engineers; Glen
+. Plumb, author of the Plumb plan
and Frank Morrisoa, secretary of the
American Federation OF Labor, were
to argue labor's cause.
Sharp questioning Of the labor mcf
was expected, as committee members
are not generally friendly to the
Plumb plan.
They fully appreciate, Plumb sale
today, speaking on bohalf Of labor, The
hostility to their idea in the presen
congress. But he made it plain alst
that if this congress docs not aeeep
the workers proposal it may be posi-
bic to elect a congress that win
Friends Of the naturalization plan de
clare it will be made an issue in tn,
1920 campaign, il necessary.
Opposition TO labor s program wa
voiced today by She United State
Chamber Of Commerce, which announe
ed referendum of business men thrl
out the country showed 30 per cen
opposite It. II would cost $20,0O0,000
1000 to buy the railroads, the chambe
ldecared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

Great Britain-The government Is
spending $a5O,OOO,OOo a year to keep
the price of bread down and fixes the
price of meat and sugar.
France-France food problem is one
Of quantity rather than pnee, and the
government is employing every means
to import sufficient supplies. The gov.
ernment fixes maximum prices.
Canada-A commission has been
created to handle this year grain crop,
Australia--Australia has q vast sur
plus of food and the government has
difficulty in keeping prices high en5agh
to reward production.
Italy-Italy s bread supply alone
costs the government siOO,0O0,O00 a
year.
Japan--Press and public are urging
the government to place maximum
prices on food and other necessities.
The dispatches follow;
London--To aid in keeping down the
cost Of living the British government is
spending $250,OOO,OOO a year as sub
sidy to the millers. THIS subsidy,
through helping the millers deiray the
cost of production, enables dealers to
sell four pound loaves Of bread lor 20
cents.
As result of the sugar commission
purchasing large quantities Of sugag last
summer and rc-selling II to retailers, the
price of that staple viii be several
cents a pound cheaper In Great Britain
this winter than IN any Other country
The government fixes the prices Of
bread, sugar and meat, but mol Of wheat
II guarantees 10 the farmers ! shiiling'
an eight bushel measure, about sl.23 q
bushel Owing TO the fact that the
present market price for imported wheat
| is 100 shillings (about 1912 a busnel)
this safeguard has no effect. but i
would have been @ safeguard TO The
farmer hGd the bottom dropped out Of
the wheat.
Paris-Francc' s immedinto food prob
lem IS one Of obtaining suffleien'
quantity, rather than reducing prices
There is sufficient wheat TO last unit
August 81, after which France will face
shortage Of twelve million bushels
month for the coming year. Every Of
4 fort Is being made to obtain transports
for this quantity, but the soyerhmea
so far has been unsuccessful.
The same situation exists regarding
meat. France has purchased heavily
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
Naval Airman Sets Radio
Record And Dies Same Day

San Diego, Cal, Aug. GA now
American record in radio-eicclrogaphy
from an airplane was established yes
terday when the seaplane bDl, piloted
by Lieutenant o. r. Kilmer fiaaicd a
message fro ma position directly over
the dreadnaught New Mexico 70 the
Point Iona wireless station, distance
Of more than 250 miles.
RadiO-eletcrieian 5. Il. Deveise, the
man who sent the message, was Killed
when the plane crashed into san Diego
Ray On the return flight. Lieutenant
Kilmer and Willis Baker, photographer
for q local newspaper, were slightly in
jared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
San Francisco Plans Grand
Welcome For Gen. Liggeti

San Francisco, Aug. G.-Return Of
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggctt rs
commander Of the western department
is to be celebrated here by series Of
receptions, dinners aud social affairs.
Liggett and his wi5e arrive here late
today.
Mayor Rolph anG a citizens commit
tee win welcome tn party al Oakland.
Red Cross workers will strew flowers
in front Of the boa. on which the par.
~ crosses the bay. Troops aud police
will escort Liggett to the 81. Francis
hotel, whore q reception will be held.
Other receptions are 10 be held during
lat the city hall
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

Washington; Aug, 6.--(Unitcd Ffess.)
President Wilson today began work
on the message he is to read to con-
gress within a few days outlining pro
gram to reduce the cost of living.
The message, it is understood, WI
ask for new laws, better to enable the
government to war on food proiiltcer. ,
hoarders and others who are directly
aud wilfully contributing to high prices.
One of the presidents S recommends
tions for new legislation is expected to
deal with some form Of regulation Of
cold storage companies. This would
prevent holding of food in storage for
high prices.
Regulations governing transportation
Of food also viii be touched upon by
the president it was learned.
A proposal to reduce the amount OF
paper money in circulation is not ex
pcctcd to get much attention in the
presidents message. Cabinet mcm9er'
who studied the proposal Yesterday
could not agree that this would prove
practical method of LOWERING prices
The president is known TO have be
fore him a strong recommendation fol
licensing corporations in interstate busi
nessto prevent them engaging in busi
nesses closely allied to then own.
Cabinet members who studied Q pro
posal TO revive the food administration
failed to reach an agreement on thi'
point. Although the administration MAJ
not be revised, its machinery vii b
usedto the fullest in an effort TO pre-
vent food boarding and price boosting
The recommendation wnith Wilson
(COntinued on page ten0
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
FLEET READY TO
BE REVIEWED AT SAN DIEGO

a. m. today, going immediately to ho-
tel to rest.
ffWe will have our biggest dread
naughts and destroyers in these wat
ers.u Daniels declared in the course o.
n brief interview. He expressed great
satisfaction at being able 10 come e
the coast TO greet the navy's lighters.
With Daniels are MIS-. Daniela and
two sons, Jonathan and Frank Daniels,
Admiral McGowan, Admiral Parker, Aa-
,,,f,at NfeKean and Commander Foutc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
ROseburg Automobile Man
Is AcCidently Killed

Roscburg, Or, Aug. Con a hunting
expedition near the city last night, Al.
bert Bradley was climbing over a fence
when his gun was accidentally dis
charged. The bullet pierced his neck,
killing him instantly.
Bradley was a well knowa automobile
dealer Of Roseburg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
GRAIN CORPORATION
MAKES PROFIT CHARGE
Wheat Price Being Kept 20
To 80 Cents Above Guar
antee-McCullOA.

Washington, Aug 6.-The price Of
wheat 10 the people Of the county Is
being kept at 20 to 30 cents above the
s2.e6 government guaranteed prise e
make profits for the United states gIaan
corporation "A government agency, hep-
resentative MeCulloeh charged IN :
statement today, submitting letters
from Julius H. Barnes, head Of the cor
poration "a.
Profits have already mounted 70 ~
763. .s20.9s, the letters show. barnes, :
the letters, SAYS he handled 5000 ,ooe'-
600 worth Of foodstuffs ant theseieFs
this represents profit Of slight moFs
than one per cent.
MeCulloeh insists It was me ta'eA-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
Featherweight Champion
Seeks Job As Councilman

clevelsad, Ohio. Aug. 6.--johnny Kill
bane, featherweight champion. today an
nouneed bis candidacy for election as
councilman here. Kilbanc sas SAID 10
have the support Of the democratic ex.
eeutiTe committee His popularity here
was expected 70 land him in offiee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
SECRETARY DANIELS REACHES
LOS ANGELES THIS MORNING

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 6.-(united
Press. )-secretar yof the Navy Daniels
and party plannedto leave Los Angeles
early today for San Diego, taere e.iding
the trip across the country 10 greet the
Pacific fleet.
Forced by washout on the santa Re
line TO alter his original plan to 90 d.
rectio San Diego, the secretary arrived
here over the Southern Pacific about |
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
LABOR Will CARRY DEMAND FOR
FEDERAL RAIL CONTROL TO POLLS
House Committee Told Refusal
To Accept Plumb Plan Sig
nal For NeU Congress.
By LC. Martin
(UnNI0 Press Staff Correspondent

(UhY TESS DIdII OUIItSpUIIuVIIII
Washingtol.AH = 6---Labor will "go to the people"
with its demand "a ionalizatiOn Of the railroads and
will attempt to 4 $rOng public sentiment to force
adoption of this pa y ngress refuses it now Warren
S. Stone grand chief the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers told the house interstate commerce committee
TO-DAY
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
Legislation To Aid Fight On
PrOfiteers VIII Be Asked
By President.
GUARANTEED PRICE OF
WHEAT TO Be KEPT UP
Stringent Regulations For
|. Control Of Corporations
Appear Likely.

Washington, Aug 6.-Fresident
Wilson pla1s to address congress
next Friday on the high cost Of liv-
ing situation, according 70 unoifi-
cial information at the White
House today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

a coroaer's jury held The drowning
Of Robert Holiday, years Old, at MS
math Pals. in c government canal, 20
have been accidental
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

Tell Binkley starts on q fishia trip
at oelOek in tn mornn an he's
hired G motoTcyelist . waae hin up.
Ex bartender Joe Lease IS pgesieia 81
th Aleazar pharmacy sody fountain
sn likes il real well 'eept he 9on = find
as many umbrelleFs hsngin around.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
FOOD And PRICE SITUATION OVER
entire WORLD IN CRITICAL SHAPE
Australia Alone Has Surplus
and OUer-production of
Necessary Articles.

worldwide resume of the food situation collected
by cable by the United Press today showed the following
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06
Weather Report.

Oregon: Tonight fair, waFu
er except near the eeast. Thurs
dav fair. warmer east portion,
gentle winds nsssi westerly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

Continued on page three)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-06

DISPATCHES
SPECIAL WILLAMETTE
VALLEY NEWS SERVICE
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21

and the idea was developed by the for
 son. Wisconsin, and placed in produc-
 ton by the war department. The pro- cess is practically 100 per cent effect
 i've in preventing absorption Of water. particularly in the storage stage. /.
 French authority states that 50 per
 cent of the French propeliers pre-. duced are rejected by the pilots main ly because they are out of balance. This
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
TO COVER PLANE PROPELLER
 BLADES
(Chicago Tribrnel

An aluminium plating for airpianr Propellers has been devised for the pur- pose of protecting the wood from the influence Of the weather, which has been a serious problem heretofore The plating is a thin leaf which is moor Eorated in the finish of the propeiiers.