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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
SOVIET AMBASSADOR"
DECL AIRED DANGEROUS
Ludwig c. A. K. Martens Tesfes Before Investigating
Committee That He Worked With Lenine and
Trotzky i'll Planning Upheavas

and said hc was pressed into the GER
man army: He claimed German citi-
IIeen,snip when lie came to America in
TO do So. but nevertheless. lie never
registered as all alien onomy. On
me contrary. he said that in May or
Lnne 1917. he. formally acquired Rus
Respecting tho propaganda calling
upon labor to rise against constituted
authority. Martens was asked:
or nid your your propnganda Tor the worn
the aristocracy?
Il, was class conscious propo-
those WHO i've on the produce OF ia
Dor. positively replied Martens,
rs an example In america. MIR.
Piled. when asked how hc would differ
entihte between the Dourseoise and
the capitalists.
Moscow in March 1918. by i.cninc. and
widely. published in New York. Boston
and elsewhere in America. was read
who held copy in his hand. Asked if
lie was Il member OF The Communist
party controlling ,sovic, Russia, Mar
claimed. however, that the urgings to
rise in arms were intended merely as
Il 'dcfrnsivr measure"
haSSadOr 10 the United States from
Soviet Russia. Martens will face de.
n.ortation or jail when his examine
probably next week. according to Mir.
stevenson.
rs. soon as the legislative committee
swift actiop Will be taken in his case
Mr. Stevenson declared the cXpected
aest;Cn being either the. turning over
or. his arrest upon Il Fcderal or State
criminal charge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
IRy Universal Serric. l

NEW YORK. Nov. 17.-Ludwig c. A.
i. Martens. sclf-styled amba ssador to
the United states from Sovic, Russia.
was declared ~ continuing source Of
long as lie remains in ;he UiHtcd
States" by Archibald T.. Stevenson.
associate counsel of the Lusk invcsti-
eating committees. Mr.. Stevcnscn's
been examined today before the COM
mittec.
The testimony Of Ludwig c. y. *.
Martens" he said Indicates clearly
that tho Russian Soviet republic seeks
the overthrow of every organized gov
that il specifically issues II propaganda
in various forms toward that end,
The excerpts from the Communist
manifesto Of Russia, which is signed
others. urges the prolc,arat OF the
world TO rise at the proper time and
TO arm the laborers. that civil war
be started. The witness testified that
he was member OF the party which
issued this manifesto. and / believe
That his presence in this country con.
stitutes continuing source OF danger
to our institutions.
Chief Magistrate McAdoo held that
al members of the Communist party
archy in this State"
one OF the interesting features of
martens testimony given today was
lis revelations. OF how he. I.enine and
Switzerland. plottea=to overthrow the
government of Car Nicholas OF Rus
STA.
The Soviet Ambassador" boosted TO
the committee that in l9o5-OG he was
one OF the leaders OF the first rcvolu-
tion III Russia. adding:
'Ifc Russian revolution was nv
ne. He admitted being OF German
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
NOTIFIES SENATE
HE WON'T ACCEPT
MODIFIED TREATY
CONTINUED From First PAGE

NN-'i' 49, - = : - : - -
Hale. Maine; Jones. Washington;
kellogg. Minnesota: Kenyon. Iowa, Nc
Cumber North Dakota: Mclean. Con
Minnesota; Norris. Nebraska: Philips
Colorado; Smoot Utah; Spencer, Mis-.
souri,; Stcrling". South Dakota: Town
send, Michigan, and Warren. Wyom
ing.
Was Blanket ProposnI.
The other committee proposal, re-
jectcd 81 TO 80, WAS /, blanket rcScrva-
ton by which tho Cnitcd states would
exclude from league jurisdiction all
oues ions affecting its honor ana vital
interests. II got three Democratic
votes. Senators Reed, Shields and
Gore, Oklahoma. supporting Il, while
the following Republicans voted
against IL: Colt. Cuinlnius. Edge. Hale.
kellogg, Kenyon, McCumber. McNary,
Nelson, Smoot, Sterling. Townsend,
Warren. Reyes. New hampshire. and
lenroot. Wisconsin.
4 reservation by Senator owens.
Democrat, Oklahoma, designed to as
sure self government Tor Egypt was
voted down. A. 10 81. and another pre-
sentcd By him declaring the treaty Was
interpreted as pcrpctuat!nG the pr!u-
ciple OF the armiSticc and the fourteen
points, went out by a viva voCe vote.
The former proposal got tho votes
OF seven Democrats. Senator'S Owen.
Gore, Reed Shields, Walsh. Massa-
chusetts; Phclan, California. and
Chamberiain, oregon. Eleven Re
publicans OF the mild reese rvat!on group
voted against IL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
CHICAGO ANNOUNCES
LOG TRAINS SUSPENDED

CHICAGO. Nov l1.-Train service
was curtailcd today. and small indus
ctal shortage. The Chicago. Milwau-
kec and 81. Paul Railroad announced
II had aunulled forty trains all over
it's system, making total of loo
taken off various lines since the strike
was called.
l.. c. Honnold. OF the Illinois Coal
Operators Association. said he he
lievcd the strike would continue for
from two weeks TO two months.
7. w. Proctor, chairman OF the
Southwestern regional coal committee.
said railroads would not be permitted
TO connscate coal without authority
from the committee. lie said he ex
ordered within the next torty-e!ght
hours. He believed the Federal au
thorties would put into effect Light
less nights and possibly deny coal 10
nonesSential Industries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
STATE METHODIST
CONFERENCE ENDS
CONTINUED From First Pasc.)

'Sonti hutu from flrSt fase.)
Disciplinary legislation enjoining all
observe strictly the laws OF the cout-
try in which they are working. was
adopted by the resolution following:
1T Is the duty of all Christians, and
especially Of all Christian ministers,
TO observe and obey the laws and com
mands OF the country Of which they
are citizens or subjects. or in which
they reside, and 80 use all laudablc
means TO encourage and enjoln obed-
fence 10 the powers that be"
Distribute Many Bibles.
Two million COPIES OF the Scr!pturcs
have been distributed by the american
Bible Society TO eighty-!ivc nations ana
tribes, according TO the report made by
the Bible board, and read by the Rev
j. j. Bradford, chairman OF the board
BY Il vote OF Us TO the date OF tho
next annual conference in Virginia
was set TO begin the Thursday after
the first sunday III November in 1920.
and thereafter 10 convene on Wedncs-
day after the second sunday in October.
Under the rule which set the date for
conferences heretofore The second
"Wednesday in November was the day
on which Virginia Methodists gath.
cred.
The vote was taken on motion
made by Dr. c. t. Biankenship. prcsld.
Ing cider Of the Farmville District.
Supernumeraries recommended by
tions, and adopted by the conferences
were the Rev r. j.. II. Mclean ana
the Rev. j. a. G.. Shplcy. The follow
ing were made suDeranuates on recon.
mendation Of the same commission:
Rev. j. l.. Pribblc, Rev. y. S. Via, Rev
j, J.. Bruce. Rev ]. O Moss, and Rev
w T.. Hayes. All of these ministers
retired on account OF failing in health
indOrsc Chaplain BilI.
Endorsement OF "A bill now before
the United States Senate providing for
adequate cl,apiains for the armed
forces Of this country, was made A,
tho morning session. after report
rShj by the Rev W. Aahbury Chris.
tian. The BIZ calls for chaplain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
,,ots, si,cruip. on r. II. u.

LANCASTER. PA, No.. 17.--Cae man
~ iehd. another dying and 2eve:al
The aweswiping of freight TRAIN b.
The I;unaio Express on tho Pcnnsyl-
vania Railroad, near here. Tho trains
OVERTURNED and tho engineer OF tho
freight was killed. Three passengers
were injured. y trainman WAS scaldcd
10 death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
BANDITS LOOT BANK
Four Hoid-CP Men Ovcrpower OTicinl.
ana Escape I'm Automobile
with $4,000.
IRy Associatcd Press l

RANDOLPH. MASS, Nov. 17-Four
panditS IN an automobile raided the
Gaping with approximately $40, 900.
They threatened the bank staff at tho
point OF revolvers. bound and gagged
y. !. ToIman, the treasurer; an assie-
tant, Miss Frances Howard. and Il
customer, and tied them together I'm
me directors room. The bandits then
cleaned out the safe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
SAYS THERE: is hit THREE.
/, WEEKS COAL SIppIN LEFT

I ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-THE Southwest
ern regional fuel committee, which APP
portions the distribution OF coal in the
Sout hwestern railroad region. today
announced that there IS available only
about three weeks supply OF coal in
Che United States and Immediately be-
gan making plans for fuel conserva-
tion in its district which the commit
Tee believes will be absolutely ncces
alry in the event tho striking coal
miners do not return 10 the mines
within 4 few DAYS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
Object to Luxury
Tax on Corsets
Illinois Women, Seeking
Relief IN Congress, Sag
Stays Are q Necessity.

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Corsets are a
necessity. not luxury. This has been
decided by G25 Illinois women. who
want the luxury tax removed from cor
sets.
Moreover. they have signed a peti.
ton to Congress. which Representative
Mann IL carrying to Washington. ask
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
TWO HELD IN RIOT CASES
North Carolina Attorney and Lnbo,
Organizer Accused of IncIt-
Ing Trouble.

ALBEAIARLE, n. c.. Nov. 17.-stan.
ley county grand jury In Superior
Court today returned true bills against
Marvin l. Ritcl: Charlotte lawyer, and
lzer. bound over several weeks ago
after prelimi mary hearing on charges
or melting to riot In connection with
the labor disturbance at cotton mill
here in September. in which Dee Por-
ter, mill operative, was fatally
wounded and Shcrirf Blalock was shot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
Search for NIisslnr Pinne.

NORFOLK. VA. Nov. 1.-THE local
aviation field officials were today APP
pealcd TO for aid in locating an air
plane. missing since last Wednesday
and which WAS piloted by former navy
Lieutenant George i. Atkinson, with
Louis llogcland, also a former navy
MAN, acting as merhMn iciaM.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
COLORADO COAL MINERS
WALK OFT IN INnInAN

PUEBLO. col. Nov. Ia strike or
coal miners In Colorado effective Fri
day morning was called by George c.
johnson, president OF the United Mine
Workers, District No To- today, UNI
less the operators rcinstated ali strik-
ing union men, The order affects all
mines now operating under 4 union
contract. according TO Mr.. Johnson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
Old People Who Are Feeble and
Children Who Are pnle md NNesl.

Would he greatly benefited by tho Gen
er3 STRENGTHENING Tonic Effect of
GROVES TASTEI .ESS chill TONIC. 1t
builds up the whole system. A Gen
eral Strengthening Tonic for Adults
and Children. 60c-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

says:
Corsets are necessity. not a lux,,,s
and the said tax is n IIscrimina,S
between the snia II and slender pers,S
ana the largo and portly person, and n
or women" ''S y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
TEN TRAINS ARE CUT OFF
BECAUSE OF FUEL SHORTAGE

BY NSsoCIntcd FresS.
SlOCN FALLS. :. D.. Nov. lt.-Tcn
passenger trains on the South Dakota
division of the Chicago. Milwaukee and
ST, Paul Railroad were eliminated to-
day because OF shortage OF coal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
Dump Beer Into River

MTNNEAPOLIS. MIMI. Nov. IT,
When word came from Chicago that
the Federal judges there had ruled
against the vets Minneapolis brewers
lost hope. One brewery cmpticd $4,000
gallons Of beer into the Mississippi
River.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
DECLINES to Accept ne,,enu,,ou.

I.Y NCfIBURG. VA, Nov. 17.--The
rcstry OF 81. Pnul's Episcopal Church
today declined to accept Or. Joseph Il.
Dunn's resignation! as pastor and gave
him an extended leave of absence be-
cause OF sickness. Bishop Tucker was
asked to supply tho parish. Or. Dunn
came here nine years ago from Sur-
eli
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
Tolstoi,. Dnmnhtcr Held.

PA1IIS. Nov. ia diapatCh from
Rcstov, Russia, reports tho arrest by
commission Of the Soviet OF Alexandra,
Tolstoi. daughter OF tho late Count
Leo Tolstoi. The charge preferred was
plotting in behalf OF the Hohcnxol-
l,rn"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
Little Talks No. 100
TO LADIES ONLY

The TIE ROUGH-DRY
plan will prove to you in a
few weeks trial that blue"
Monday washday is a thing
of the past.
We have solved the
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way for hundreds Of Rich
mond housekeepers and
can do the same for you.
AT least cost in money
and wear on garments we
wash your clothes whittier,
cleaner and more sanitarily
than the mosr competent
laundresses, and call for
and return all pieces at a
definite time each week on
time-every time.
Phone lis, Madison 1912
or 4S43, to send for your
clothes. The price is only
10c a pound, or Sc if you
have two or more sheets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Nov. 17.-Thc
Arkansas Supreme Court in a decision
today sustained the Secretary of States
REFUSAL to certify petitions for a refer
endum in the State on ratification OF
the national prohibition act
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

AKRON. O., Nov. l7.--With The ar
rest OF fifteen alleged anarchist propa-
aandists today. Chief Agent =. w. Kaee
OF INC FOCAL department Of Justice an
nounccd that he had sprung a tran
whereby Red attempts to disrunt
AKRON factories. including rubber
plants. was foilcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
Yese. Escnpe with Loo,

ORANGEBURG, S. c.. Nov
oers blew open the safe OF the RAY s
or Neeses. At that place. early toJnw
ana ESCAPED With about $4,000 casa
ana some $4,000 In bonds. They miS.Se
$1,000 In bonds. The robbers used
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

year total of 2.23i students are en-.
rolled in the institutions of the church
III 'hc state, which have II6 teachers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

4 Tickle Is The beginning
OF throat cold or painful cough
HAYES HEALING HONEY Stops the
Tickle by Healing the Throat 35c per
bottle.-Adv. 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

NEW YORK, Nov l7.-Nearly ST.
Voo:ooo In bonds ana other ncEotia bic
street district during tho past three
months. 1t was estimated TO-DAY
through tho connivance of professtonni
moves and dishonest runners for
financial houses,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

LONDON. Nov. 17.-General peni.
kline, anii-Dolshevist leader In South
Russia. has captured tho stan of Cen
Graz simon Pctlura, the Ukrainian lead
er. according TO Moscow wireless
message. General Ptlura is missing,
the message adds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
LATE NEWS BULLETINS

AKRON. O.. Nov. i7.--wi.h The ar
rest of fifteen alleged anarchist propa.
Handists today. Chief Agent +. w. Kace
OF tho local Department Of Justice. an
nounccd that he had sprung a tran
whereby Red attempts TO disrupt
, nnron factories. including rubber
NEW YORK. Nov. l7.-Nearly ST.
ooo;ooo In bonds and other negotiable
s s,rnn mas been stolen in the wall
through tho connivance Of profess PnS
fnievcs and dishonest runners for
:. LONDON Nov. 17.-General Deni-
Kline. anti Dolshevist leader In South
nussia. has captured the stan of Cen
er. according TO Moscow wireless
message. General Ptlura is missing,
the message adds.
NORFOLK. VA. Nov. 17.-Nava, Inns.
pital surgeons in attendance on Harry
Joseph Harley. enlisted fireman in the
navy who was found last Friday un-
DER bungalow at the Hampton Roads
p"sc. III a semi coma and actually on
The verge of starvation. declared today
Wat the young man was the victim Of
,nentai deIangement. and that 1t was
In France while serving in the Ameri-
can army.
NORFOLK. Va. Nov. l7.-contrac.
terminals at Bush Bluff by the city of
Norfolk for a period of five years was
signed by officials of the War Depart
ment today and confirmed by Mayor
Albert l.. Roper OF Norfolk. tonight
TAMPA, FLA. Nov. IA bounty of
J o cents for every dead rat taken TO
the sanitary department incinerator is
being offered by the city as an eco
nomic measure. Mayor Mckay. in MAX
ing the offer. states that IL Is economy
for the city to pay slight bounty to
get rid OF the destructive rodents.
MIDDLETOwN. n. Y, Nov. 1.-THE
color red continues TO fall into dis
rcpute, John $. Breasted. an auctioneer
is SO opposed TO the anarchists now
being rounded up in the United states
that he has discarded his. professional
forth bargain sales upon a field Of
blue.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-Two men lost
their lives. score were injured. eight
seriously. and hundreds Of men and
women workers fed in panic when the
Acme hydro oxygen plant at the stock
yards blew up this evening. The
force OF the eSDios Ion was felt through
| out the city and windows were shat
tered in wide area.
LONDON, Nov 1.-THE capture OF
flcially denied in advices through Scan
dtnavin yesterday. is rcasserted in
Eoishevist communique received. by
y,rrdt o. from Moscow today. severe
and more than 900 prisoners were
taken by the Bolshev!sts. 1t is declared.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
KANSAS TAXES OVER
OPERATION OE MINES

/ TOPEKA. KANSAS. Nov. 1.-THE
large coal mining properties OF Craw-
ford and Cherokee Counties tonight
passed into the control of the State Of
Kansas, when The state supreme Court
Issued orders and named receivers for
che properties The action followed
She hlins OF quo wirranto proceedings
by .Attorney-GeneIal Richard Hopkins
TO bring abou; Tho roCeivership.
The State petition suggested the
names OF three men for receivers. and
these were appointed. The public
ehc miners and the operators each Will
be represented by one s?poiItcc.
Action Of State officials. IL became
known. was taken after the operators
bad declined 10 have anything 10 do
With The apPointinent OF recclvcrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

IN tho South Atlantic section arc run
Pr electricity, generated by water
some extont. according to manufac-
Aurers. by the order Of the regional
director of the railroad administra-
ZION In Atlanta restricting the dcliv
tho priority list. since coal Is essen
3ial for heating the buildings for dye
ans and other processes IN producing
the manufactured article.
4 Reports from SpartanburE and
freenvillc, 8. c.. centers OF the textile
industry in that State. declare that
July 90 per cent OF their mills are
dependent on coal and II is said that
the larger number OF the mills In
Grccnville would be forced to close
down il coal is cut off for five or six
Weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18
THREATENS
Y TO SEIZE ALL IFS MINES

= OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA, Nov. IL
governor Robertson warned Oklahoma
mine owners today that unless they
ppen their mines to nonunion miners
fnd operate them the state will seize
4he properties. He said the militia
%ould be employed.
I a state of anarchy and instruction
has been created in the state, the Gov
ernor said. by refusal OF the miners to
Fcturn TO work, and charged them with
Conspiracy.
I 1T now appears that the action OF
president Lewis and Secretary Green
In pretending 20 comply with the court
prder was only cheap trick, intended
10 fool the government and save them
selves from jail for contempt while
The rank and file of miners carried out
the original strike ORDERS said Cover
Dor Robertson. This action bears owl
qence OF being The result OF a cIevcrly
planned conspiracy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

NORFOLK VA. Nov. 17.-contrac,
Tor the lease Of one of the two big
piers OF the army Quartermaster's
terminals at Bush Bluff by the city OF
Norfolk for 4 period of five years was
signed by officials OF the War Depart
Albert l.. Roper. OF Norfolk. tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-18

TAMPA. FLA. Nov. IA bounty OF
10 cents for every dead rat taken tC
the sanitary department incinerator Is
being offered by the city as an eco
nomic measure. Mayor Mckay, in max
ing the offer. states that IL Is economy
get rid OF the destructive rodents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-29

Panel suggestions are often
achieved with novelty cut and
panel borders OF certain en-
elusive models show rich gold
or silk embroidered designs.
The new cartridge pockets ap-
pear on even inexpensive suits.
and tucks or braid produce
many original effects. Many
have fur collars. Some cloth
collars are fur faced.
The woman who has a fur
can find a suit minus fur to
meet her requirements of style
and her purse. The woman who
desires a fur-trimmed suit has
a choice in fur collars, or a
cloth collar faced with fur.
Some also have fur cuffs and at
least one is more deliberately
fur enhanced.
women's Apparel Section. Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-29
Housedresses at $500

This is the popular price for gnghams in small
plaid designs figured percales and plain colored chambray
beltess Bingham dress is shirred the hips with
panel 'front.' and plain color surpice collar Some chabray
have white collars and front finished with
embroidery trimmed yoke Billie Burke
white pque collar. The majority have adjustable
Housedr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-29
$1!W to $3.75 Each

Just now there are thousands
to select from in our displays,
and it would be we'll to antici-
pate Christmas gifts.
Linen Section, Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-29
CHINA IN NEED OF FUNDS.
DR.. PAUL RElNSCH SAYS

China is in need of funds not only
for development work, but also to
pay of and demobilize its army OF
5000 men, DR.. Paul Reinsch. for
mer American minister to that coun-
try, said in discussing the general
financial situation in the far eastern
republic, to which he now is financial
adviser.
army had been enlisted because of
the difficulties between south and
north China. This force no longer
is needed, but under the law it can
not be demobilized until the men
have been paid of. and there are not
suffi cient funds for this purpose.
China's total debt of not more than
81, 900, 100000 gold. is the smallest. per
capita, of any nation in the world, DR..
ReinSch said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-29
Lace Trimmed
Scarfs
That Reproduce the
Beauty of Real Cluny
and Filet

It is wonderful how near ma
chinery is reproducing the best
effects in Cluny and Filet Laces,
and what beautiful scarfs can
now be purchased at prices rang
ing from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-29
FAVORABLE REPORT GIVEN
ON REFUND TO ROADS BILL

Favorable report was ordered today
by the Senate interstate commerce
bill, suggested by the railroad ad-
ministration, to provide for refunding
by the carriers of about $S72.000.000
advanced by the government while
under government control Tor cars
and other equipment.
The bill authorizes a federal cor
poration, to function like the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation. to take over
obligations of railroads in payment of
equipment debts.