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Evening star., 1919-01-22
Business Interests.

For ten years Mr.. Oliver practiced
law and retired from that profession
to become eventually head of extern
sive steel and wire manufacturing in
terests in and about Allegheny He
became owner of the Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph in 1900 and six
years later purchased the Pittsburgh
Times, and consolidated it with the
Gazette. For eighteen years he con-
Quoted the papers, with his two sons,
George S. oliver and Augustus X.
Oliver, associated in the management.
In the meantime he became the owner
of extensive real estate in Pittsburgh
and contributed to the upbuilding of
the city.
While a newspaper publisher he be-
came active in local. state and ma
tional politics as a republican, exert
ing potent influence in the nonina-
tion and selection of state and national
officers. He was elected United States
senator in 1909 for the unexpired term
of Senator Knox, who had become
was elected for full term of six
years. ending in March, 1917.
Interested in Tariff.
While in the Senate he gave close
attention to tariff matters affecting
iron and steel and other products OF
western Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Oliver leaves, In addition to the
sons already mentioned, one son, Lieut.
Bennett Oliver, and three daughters
Mrs. John p. Young and Mrs. Alex
s.nder C. Blair, Pittsburgh, and Mrs
Edward McCauIey of Washington. His
wife, who was Miss Mary Kountze OF
n<1xD01sn <d&e6 IN -7Ga1k.. AKA 49, :
Evening star., 1919-01-22
Never Rendered Account.

Did you render an expense account
to Swift's for these luncheons," asked
Senator Kenyon.
Never" was the reply. "and I never
introduced Mr.. Tumulty to any of my
clients"
Mr.. Logan said he urged his en-
ployers to court a full investigation of
the packing industry.
Did you recommend that this IN
quiry should be made by the Agricul-
tural Department rather than Con-
gress or the Federal Trade ComAis-
sion," asked Senator Gronna-
II favored the Agricultural Depart
ment, because Congress is not in a
position to do it, replied Mr.. Logan.
The inquiry referred to was conducted
by the Federal Trade Commission at the
Presidents order.
Mr. Logan said he did not know "if
Mr.. Hurley had recommended the same
kind of investigation" he did. Mr.
Hurley recommended an "interdepart-
mental inquiry" while chairman of the
committee, it was stated. His news
paper representatives who visit the
press gallery do not discuss legisla-
ton with him. Mr.. Logan said.
Evening star., 1919-01-22
FRANCO-ITALIAN CLASH SEEN
OVER ADRIAHC SITUATION
French Republics Aspirations Commercial,
and Politically Call for Haste in Organizing
League of Nations admiralty to Report.

sented at the conference, it is gen
orally agreed that if a league OF M
tions is not adopted and some. rep
resentative methods imposed upon
certain of those who are showing bel
ligerent attitude, then the world mus1
go on supporting great armies ana
great navies in addition to the ter
ribte financial drains now menaclRs
every European exchequer.
Threatens Upsets.
The maintenance of huge military
forces would he suicidal. and failure
to adopt the league of nations idea.
which is so large in the minds of all
European peoples, would upset many
political destinies. it is admitted. but
unless there is such a league great
armies and navies are essential.
IL the league OF nations is not form
ed the United States will have to
maintain a standing Army of $780,
GOO men and a Navy power second to
none. was the declaration of a mem
Der of the American peace commits
sion this morning.
1t but reflects the attitude of other
nations. and as a consequence one of
the first orders of business in drafting
plans is looking toward the culmina-
ton of the Wilsonian proposal
e rance s CONTENTIOUS.
In endeavoring to control the entire
Balkan region, and Italy's aspira-
tions on the Adriatic, it is the French
claim that Italy has exceeded the linn
itationS set upon territorial occupa-
tion in the armistice terms. The as
pirationS of the Jugoslavs, the Gee
chosiovaks. Poland and many other
of the smaller nations offer finder
for the whole Juvoslav nations. 1t is
still in very embryonic state.
Through French influence it is
charged that Serbia is making en-
deavors to annex Montenegro against
the wishes of the people If France
could gain complete control of Jugo-
slav, Serbian and Montenegrin coun-
tries as well as Greece and Mace
donia. through immediate financial
arrangements and propaganda meas
ures, then Italy might be blocked in
her control of the Adriatic and she
would be much in the same position
as before the war when Austria DOM
mated the whole region through con-
troll of Fiume, Treve and Polas.
Demands of Prosperity.
1taly's prosperity demands control
of the Adriatic, officials told me in
Rome. Italy, fearing further wars
and commercial sitting, must have
Dalmatia and Fiume.
1t is openly charged that France
desires to take a new place in the
sun as leading European power on
the continent proper, and would do
so with indirect control of the
Adriatic regions.
Should Italy gain the Adriatic
Italy becomes Frances strong rival.
commercially and politically, and it
is charged France IS losing no time
in rushing her own aspirations in
the Balkans. EE
AS result Of charges and counter
friction along the whole Dalmatian
coast. feeling is high between France
and Italy.
Soldiers Clash.
Organized classes of soldiers are
frequent.
America has been drawn into the
situation through the presence of a
regiment divided between Fiume,
Cattaro and Ragusa, under Italian
command, while an American naval
force is at Spalato.
Evening star., 1919-01-22
No Pay for Trip Yet.

Mr.. Logan said he had not yet ac-
cepted payment from the government
for his services in Europe as a spe-
cial shipping commissioner. appointed
by Mr.. Hurley.
"I won't accept 1t unless 1t Is forced
on me, as Mr.. Hurley wished" said
Evening star., 1919-01-22
Increase of Fifty Per Cent.

The conferee's decision on taxes on
admissions to cabarets. roof gardens
and similar entertainments involves
an increase over existing law of so
per cent. The present rate is l cent
on each 10 cents paid, or 10 per cent,
and the conferees today agreed to
make the new rate Is per cent.
On club dues the conferees previ-
ously had agreed to the House rate
of 20 per cent. double the present tax,
but today reduced this tax to Is per
cent
Evening star., 1919-01-22
Will Go Back If Needed.

At the same time, however. he has
told his colleagues that. as he consid-
ers the business Of the peace congress-
most important as concerns his coun-
try and the world. he would not hee37
tatA n return ~ his presenco -
Evening star., 1919-01-22
Would Not Investigate.

"If a packers man dined members
of Congress couldn't that be investi-
gated?" asked Senator Kenyon.
NO." replied Mr.. Bailey; mot un-
less he tried to influence the con-
gressman's Judgment"
Senator Norris of Nebraska insisted
it was proper for the inquiry to extend
into any relations of packers agents
affecting any legislative or government
official" Mr.. Bailey replied that execu-
tive officials could be reached only
through impeachment proceedings He
referred to testimony regarding Mr.
Hurley.
'Is it all right to question Mr. Logan
about his affairs with Secretary Tum-
ulty?" asked Sena tor Norris.
while / take the stand that the in
quiry should be limited, Mr.. Logan is
willing to testify concerning any rela-
tions to anybody in the. service Of the
government" Mr.. Bailey agreed
Mr.. Logan said he became acquainted
with Mr.. Tumulty Immediately after
the latter came to Washington with
President Wilson," and that he took
luncheon frequently with Mr.. Tumulty
at the Shoreham Hotel They were
sometimes Joined by Mr.. Hurley. he said.
He denied that Henry Veeder, an agent
of Swift & Co., had ever dined With
them
Evening star., 1919-01-22
RESC|W ACTION
ON REVENUE ! ITEM
=.
conferees Retain Present
Tax on Amusement Admis-
sions, Excepting Cabarets.
CLUB DUES RATE HIGHER

Taxes on amusement admissions will
not be increased by the war revenue
bill. The conferees agreed today to
rescind their previous decision to in
crease the rate from 10 to 20 per cent.
The new decision followed receipt of
petitions bearing thousands of names,
protesting against the proposed in
creased tax. In their agreement to-
day the conferees decided to let the
present tax of l cent on each 10
cents paid for amusement admissions
remain in effect, but to increase the
tax on cabaret admissions from 10 to
Is per cent and also that on club
dues from 10 to Is per cent.
Under the final agreement Of the
conferees the tax of / cent on each
10 cents paid for admission to the
aters. motion picture entertainments,
base bali grounds, circuses and other
amusements will be unchanged. This
was the rate proposed by the Senate.
Division Which Was Protested.
The conferees recently decided to
paid under 80 cents-to exempt NOV
ing picture theaters-and 2 cents on
each 10 cents in excess of 80 cents.
This decision, virtually raising the
tax from 10 to 20 per cent, resulted in
a deluge of protests from theater-
goers, theatrical and other amusement
interests. as indicated. The conferees
have received petitions bearing more
than 350,000 names and tomorrow rep
resentatives of the amusement inter-
ests had planned personal protests.
The proposal adopted today to let
the present 10 per cent tax stand was
made by Chairman Simmons of the
Senate managers. 1t was accepted by
the House managers by a majority
vote, with Representatives Kitchin of
North Carolina and Fordney of Michi
gan favoring the 20 per cent rate.
They proposed a compromise upon a
15 per cent tax. but a majority of the
House managers finally adopted the
rate proposed by the Senate. which
does not increase existing law.
Increase of Fifty Per Cent.
The conferee's decision on taxes on
admissions to cabarets. roof gardens
and similar entertainments involves
an increase over existing law of so
per cent The present rate is / cent
on each 10 cents paid, or 10 per cent
Evening star., 1919-01-22
.LOGAN'S LOBBYING
STATUS IS PROBED
'ESociaI" Work as Effective
as Money on Legislation,
Says Senator Kenyon.
COUNSEL ENGAGES IN TILT

Thomas F. Logan. Washington rep
resentative of Swift & Company and
other corporations, discussed today
his social relations with congressman
and executive officials in continuing
his testimony before the Senate agri-
culture committee considering pack
ers' regulation.
Chairman Hurley OF the shipping
board, Mr.~Tumulty. secretary to the
President: Commissioner Davies of
the Federal Trade Commission and
members of the House and Senate at
tended large ball at the Willard
Hotel given by Mr.. Logan, he said.
You were a lavish entertainer of
members of Congress?" asked Senator
Kenyon of Iowa.
Mr.. Logan objected to this question
as unfair
Feet Under Packers Table.
"I think social lobby is about as
effective as a money lobby on legisla-
tion," replied Senator Kenyon, land
your guests were putting their feet
under table furnished by packers
money"
Former Senator Joseph w. Bailey
who appeared today as Mr.. Logan's
counsel, interrupted to say most of
the lobbying done in Washington is
through the social lobby"
Mr.. Logan's testimony was inter-
rupted by a dispute between Mr..
Bailey and members of the committee
over the scope of the inquiry
Mr.. Bailey contended the Senate
committee had no power to investi-
gate MT. ILORan'S relations with eYaC-
utive officials or congressman. Only
alleged efforts to promote or defeat
legislation could be subjected to scru-
tiny, he maintained.
Evening star., 1919-01-22
FORMER SENATOR
!. C. 7. OLIVER DEAD
Suffered Lingering Illness at
His Home in Pitts
'burgh.
sBy the Associated Press.

fBy the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, January 22-Former
United States Senator George r.
Oliver died at his home here this
morning after a lingering illness.
Evening star., 1919-01-22
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and tomorrow; prob
ably rain tomorrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest. so, at
pm. yesterday; lowest, 35, at $50 am.
today.
Full report on page 20.
Evening star., 1919-01-22
No Policy in Fifty Years.


10oatinued e. secdsa Raxe,A
Evening star., 1919-01-22

1--WE are very much interested in
maintaining a reasonable price, much
more so than in having price too
high to discourage the eating of meat
or too low to prevent the raising of
cattle" Mr.. Armour said.
rs there any way that fat cattle
can be sold at a price based on pro-
duction costs?" Mr.. Stephens asked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
No Fancy Picture.

Darlington Democrat: A ride over
country roads in Southwestern Wiscon-
sin affords one the exhiliration of swift
passage through the finest atmosphere
in the world, and besides discloses to
the view, crops that are a beauty to the
eye and a source of joy to the producer.
Fields and pastures outspread under a
genial sun wave and dimple with the
passing breeze. Contented cattle Craze
in grasses knee deep. In the fields men
drive teams through corn high enough
to conceal them and in meadows now
ers click in grasses heavy and fragrant.
This is no fancy picture, but fact.
Nature has been kind beyond measure
to the husbaudman this season, and his
returns for his toll promise to be great
indeed. With prices of agricultural
products on the increase and the prom
Use of large yields of hay and grain, the
farmer is happy and whistles cheerful
strain while he works.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
MINE is CLOSED BY SMELL
Shut Down Because Odors From Hog
Farm Penetrated Into Work
inqs.

St. Louis, Mo.-Eighty-fve miners
and five topmen were thrown out of
work when Mine Examiner George
Granger of the New National Coal com.
pany ordered the mine closed because
of the odor from the Grevelly Valley
hog farm near Belleville, which is
sucked down into the mine ! J the
fan in the ventilating shaft.
A committee composed of Granger
Charles Gibbons and John Hubert was
named to consult an attorney with a
view to instituting suit against Guy
w. Caron, the head Of the company op'
Grating the hog farm, for damages for
time lost by the men. State Mine In
spector Thomas Wright has posted a
notice at the mine, which is three
blocks from the hog farm, that the men
are not allowed to go down if the
odor from the farm penetrates the
mine.
Steps to restrain the company from
operating the farm are to be taken by
the city of Belleville in Injunction pro-
ceedings which will be filed shortly.
There are from 1000 to 5000 hogs at
the farm, half mile south of Belle
vile, where st. Louis garbage is fed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
REVIVE RITES OF DRUIDS
Many WeIshmen Take Part in Ancient
Ceremonies in Pittsburgh
Park.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Ancient DruidiC
rites were revived at the annual con
clave Of the American Gorsedd here
The ceremonies took place in Schenley
park. More than 1000 Welshmen from
all parts Of the country and number
from foreign countries were present.
Rev. William Survival of Middle
point, O., the American Archdruid, con
Quoted the ceremonies. In the midst
of a circle composed of unhewn pill
ars the archdruid stood on the Logan
stone. In front of the unhewn pillars
an officer was stationed. All the off.
GERS appeared in the old Druidic robes
and the accompaniment to all musical
selections was by harpist. The prin.
cipal feature of the ceremonies was
the unsheathing of the sword, an an
cient custom which has been traced
back to 100 years before the Chris.
tan era.
Among the more prominent guests
of honor were Hon. James I. Thorn
as, member of English parliament and
leader Of the labor party in Great
Britain, and Sir Joseph Davies, also a
member of parliament and former Sec
rotary to Lloyd George.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
VETO BY PRESIDENT
SAVES DAYLIGHT ACT
Declares to Turn the Clock Back
Would Cause Heavy Eco
nomic Loss.

Washington, July 14.-President
Wilson vetoed the agricultural bill be-
cause of it's provision repeating the
daylight saving law.
In regard to the agricultural bill
the president sent the following COM
munication to the house of representa-
tives:
81 take the liberty of returning FL.
r. 1857, AN act making appropria-
tons for the department of agricul-
ture for the fiscal year ending June
ture for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1920 without my signature.
81 realize, of course, the grave in
convenience which may arise from
the pOstponement of the legislation
at this time, but feel obliged to with
hold my signature because OF the
clause which provided that at and
after 2 o'clock a. m. on Sunday, Octo-
Der &c, 1919, next the act entitled IAN
act to save daylight and to provide
standard time for the United States"
approved March 10, 1918, be and the
same hereby is repealed
81 believe that the repeal of the act
referred to would be of very great
inconvenience to the country, and
think that 1 am justified in saying
that it would constitute something
more than an Inconvenience. 1t
would involve serious economic loss.
The act was intended to place the
chief business activities of the cOun-
try as nearly as might be within the
limits of daylight throughout the
year. 1t resulted in very great econ
Omies Of fuel and in substantial econ
omy of energy, because of the very
different effect of work done in the
daylight and work done by artificial
light"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
272 SUITS SEEK $5,5O5,OOO
Assault, Beating and Wounding Are
Charged in Bisbee, Ariz., De-
portation Case.

Bisbee, Ariz., July 1.-two hundred
and seventy-twO suits were filed at
Tombstone in the Bisbee deportation
cases. The total amount of damages
sought is $5,505OOO. Damages are
sought on the ground of alleged as
sault, bruising, beating and wounding
by the plaintiffs; 1855 cases ask for
$4,000 each; seventy-five cases ask for
$4,000 each and thirty-One for $4,000
each Many of the cases were hurried
ly rushed to Tombstone Thursday for
filing, as the time limit was drawing
to a close, the statute Of limitations
in the Arizona courts providing that
such suits must be filed within two
years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
DR.. w. @. HALES
MODERN DENTISTRY
AT RIGHT PRICES.
ITEMS OFLOCAL NEWS

Mr. and Mrs Ernest Wiesen received
on Sunday morning this welcome tele-
gram from their son Elmer, "Arrived
New York; destination, Camp Mills;
feeling fine; very fine voyage; home
soon. Elmer Wiesen."
Mrs Blair Crawford and children are
here from Chicago to spend the sum
mer at the home of George Crawford.
Mrs Thomas Smith went to Chicago
on Tuesday to visit her brother and sis-
ter, Samuel Sleep and Mrs William
Folk.
William Molitor is fast making a
record as a very successful fisherman.
He brings home nice catches of bass.
Misses Agnes and Frances McIlhon
of Chicago are here for the summer on
their farm near this city,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
"RED" PLOTTERS ARE SEIZED
BoIsheviki Planned to Assassfnate Com
mander of the Finnish
White Guard.

Helsingfors, July IA plot to as
sassinate General Mennerheim, COM
mander Of the white guard army, and
known as "the strong man Of Finland"
has been frustrated by the arrest Of
the bolshevik conspirators. The reds
were planning a coup d'etat to blow up
the ammunition depots of the white
guard forces. There is every pros
pect of important developments in the
Russo Finnish situation as the result Of
conferences, and the deadlock may be
broken forthwith. Both the Russian
and Finnish "white" armies have been
REINFORCED with men, guns and mu-
nitiOns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
PLEASANT VIEW

Mrs Byron Godfrey spent several
days last week with her parents in
Mineral Point.
Mrs Mosher and Mrs Jane Dunn Wis
tied relatives and friends in Mineral
Point from Thursday until Saturday
night.
Mr. and Mrs John Bond and son of
Bethel spent Sunday at the E. j.
FitzsimOns home.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Phillips and sons
of Plum Grove were recent visitors at
the Mont. Terrill home.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Dunn spent
Sunday at Platteville.
Miss Frances Hawke Of Platteville is
spending this week at the Charles
Dunn home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
Girl, 8 Months, Can Talk
So Quail Answer Her

Philadelphia.-The latest "in-
FAINT phenomenon" halls from
Philadelphia. Her name is Edith
Gutenberg. At the age of eight
months Edith, from the confines
of her cradle, mimicked the call
of the quail with such conviction
that the bird would answer back.
At the age of two she could dis
tinguish all colors of the spec
trum. One month later she was
discovered in the act of hum
ming Schubert's "Serenade," and
at three and one-half years she
could recognize 100 popular airs.
Three months later Edith's ia
vorite composers were Tschai-
kowsky, Wagner, Leoncavalie,
Handel, Reubenstein, List, Sui
Ivan, Puccini and Beethoven.
Edith could pronounce all these
names without slip.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
Compressed Atmosphere.

If the atmosphere of the earth were
compressed to- the density of water, it
would occupy a space of 1,26S, 900 cubic
miles. The idea may be expressed
more wildly when it is said that the
whole gaseous envelope of the earth,
If compressed to this degree, would fill
a tank 100 miles high, 100 miles wide
and 100 miles long.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
DUTCH VOTE FOR SUFFRAGE
ment Is "a to 5 for Granting
Rights to Women.

Amsterdam, July IA. - The first
chamber Of the Dutch parliament has
adopted motion to introduce woman
suffrage in Holland. The vote was 81
to 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
Ex-British Consul Dead.

London, July 15.-Sir Percy Saun'
derson, British consul general at New
York from 1894 to 1907. died at his
home in Reading.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17

A sailor on one of the battleships
now stationed in the Hudson river.
New York, initiating a very interested
little pupil into the mysteries of q
ships bugle calls. In this cool, coy
spot on the deck of one of Uncle
Sans great fighting craft, this little
chap plays at "sailor" to his hearts
delight, and asks a million childish
questions, all Of which are promptly
and willingly answered by his pal, the
"gob."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
ADVERTISEMENTS
Piano instruction
Beginners speciality.
ANNE GALE TERRELL.


CO to j. j. Mauger
for Watch and Jewelry Repairing. All
work guaranteed.
Miss Nettie v. Wallis,
Graduate of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, gives piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
the home in this city. Phone 90.
For Watch and JeWeIry
Repairing
go to J. J. Mauger. All work guaran-
teed.
Philip Corgen,
Undertaking, Phone SO or 351. Mineral
Point. Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
HOLD VERY SUCCESSFUL PICNIC

The annual picnic of the Methodist
Church and Sunday School was held in
Clauers grove on Tuesday. The day
was ideal; the attendance large; and
all enjoyed themselves highly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
Smart. Styles
For Men from IL to 20.


For young men our Adler
Collegian Clothes show the
grace of youth and the auth
ority of real style. Our mod
els for mature men combine
dignity with sprightliness.
All through the line you'll
find only superior style, ex-
cellent materials, fair prices.
The men who want "Value
First" their moneys worth"
are buying here.
We have just received a
shipment of fall trousers.
They are of the well know,
Curlee make. Every pair
guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton.
A new pair if they don't
Waar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17

DOR SALE-A new Poultry House 16x24 feet
Z to be moved from premises. Inquire OF j. l..
GRAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-17
WANT ADVS.

nor SALE-A tan Administer rug 9xl2; prac-
T. tically new and will be sold for $50 Inquire
of Mrs Mary Cooking or call line no. "A.