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Evening star., 1920-02-19
PRICES
FOR WAR SUPPLIES
House Appropriations Com
mittee Has Been Told of
Abnormal Costs.

| Furniture and supplies for govern
ment war activities cost excessive
! figures because they were called for
at time when supplies were scarce
and were picked up here and there at
| lump sum appropriations. the House
! appropriations committee has been
| told by representatives Of the gen.
eral supply committee.
Millions of dollars were paid out in
these abnormal costs, these spokes-
men who are now in charge of stor-
age and distribution of this furni-
ture and surplus supplies explained.
Material stored Here.
The amount of furniture and sup
plies left over by the war activities
can be estimated from the fact that
there are twenty-eight barracks in
East Potomac Park, with approximate
ly 1000 feet Of space in each Duilding'
used for storage. There are still on
last year $S73.297 worth of supplies
from this stock, including type
writer's and paper, have been dis
tributed on reQuisition to the various
government establishments.
The invoiced value of these materials
received from the various establish
ments from December 10, 1918, to
November 80, 1919. is as follows:
Agriculture Department. $34.137.39;
Commerce Department. $516.S5: COM
mittee on public information. $3o,-
601,o3; Council of National Defense
s27: Food Administration. $21S,-
1880: Fuel Administration. $1ss.-
1926; Capital Issues Committee, w.
50O.17; Interior Department, S32s23;
Interstate Commerce Commission, ST.
s5is.; Justice Deparsmsnt: ssI sa, s2sS:1S; SsXv
Department. $45.17s.64: Shipping
Board. s392.10: State. War and Navy,
1915; Treasury Department. S4.409.69;
War Department, S43S.S03.s1; war
Finance Corporation. $3.50; war In
dustries Board. $21S,23s.35: War Trade
Board, $1s2,51S.67: total. $1.49S,152.s0.
Much Goods on Hand.
There is still on hand large amount
of goods that were bought at excessive
prices. For example. the appropria-
tions committee was told that there are
twenty-two-d steel filing cabinets
that cost $132, and the present con-
tract price is s54, difference of $77.
These were purchased by the Fuel Ad-
ministratidn.
In discussing the price paid for some
of these supplies. in connection with a
proposal to create a central purchasing
bureau and central storage warehouse
for government supplies in Washing
tee of the appropriations committee on
the legislati .e, executive and judicial
appropriation bill said:
Il think one of the scandals of this
business, or what might have been a
scandal. was the absolute recklessness
with which these men fitted up their
Offices; and here is another thing that
would have been true under such a sys-
tenn, these mahogany desks that were
used in these offices, which of neces-
sity could have only been used tenn
porarily, would not have been pur-
chased.
Evening star., 1920-02-19
TO RESTORE PARIS EDIFICE.
Church of St. Gervais Was Struck
by "Big Bertha" in 1918.

PARIS. February 1S.-Work of re-
storing the Church of st. Gervais,
which was struck by Big Bertha"
shell on Good Friday, 1918, killing
fifty-four persons, will commence
March /. Such was the extent of the
damage done by the long distance
shell that the work will take from
five to six months to complete.
1t is expected that restoration of
the church will be finished by next
October, in time to celebrate the five
hundredth anniversary of the conse-
Grafton of the edifice, which occurred
in 1920.
Evening star., 1920-02-19

This lot of Taifeta, Silk
and Net Blouses will make
their final sales appearance
tomorrow at our clearance
price of $2.55.
All the new and up-to-
date styles-and qualities
that could not be bought
wholesale today for the ask
ing price.
They are elaborately en-
broidered net, satin trimmed
basque models of tafeta-
plain Georgettes with frill-
ing-dotted pongee sport
models. All sizes 36 to 46.
Evening star., 1920-02-19
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Evening star., 1920-02-19

An assortment of Sweaters that are
just the right weight for the boy to
wear when he wants to discard his coat
on the warmer days. Sizes to 16 years.
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Evening star., 1920-02-19
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Evening star., 1920-02-19

Mrs. Hattie T. Kimball. a former
secretary Of the Kansas Equal Suf-
fra4e Association, is the first woman
in her state to become a candidate for
presidential elector.
Evening star., 1920-02-19

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Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
OHIO SAFE FOR c. O. P. ASSERT
 PARTYLEADERS

CHICAGO, July 7-Ohio Republican leaders who conferred today with Will H. Hays. chairman of the Republican national committee. were reported to have disappUoved of the front porch'' campaign plan for Senator Harding They favored q swing around the cir cult for the Republican candidate in stead or the passive campaign that has been advocated in some quarters
 Among those who conferred with MT Hays were Harry NJ. Daugherty. who was Senator Hardings campaign man ager. and George II. Cook. chairman of the Ohio Republican state commit tee. A. T. Hert. national committee man from Kentucky. and L A. CasweH Minnesota committeeman, also took up the situation in their states
 We haven't the slightest apprehen- sion about Ohio" MT. Cook said
 The vanguard of the Democratie forces returning home from the San Francisco convention arrived in Chi cago today. It was a group of eastern delegateS
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
WRITING OF SPEECH
 IF ACCEPTANCE IS
 BEGUN BY HARDING
rRepublIcan A. P. Leased wIrel

MARION, Ohfo, July After sew eral weeks spent in preliminary prep aration, Senator Harding today began the actual writing of his speech, to be delivered on July 22, accepting the Re publican presidential nomination. He expects to complete in about 10 days, during which time he plans to see but few visitors.
 Tn order to get an early start on the speech. the senator arrived at his of flee in the administration building joining his home several hours earlier than usual today, but found it locked. Seating himself on the front porch, he calmly waited until George Christian. his secretary, arrived some time later and unlocked the door.
 Following a custom acquired while in active newspaper work, Senator Harding is writing his speech with a pencil on a scratch pad from which
 T am writing it as I used to write for the newspaper" said Senator Harding 'It's a habit of 30 years standing. I write as think"
 Accsrding to members of his office force, the senator never dictates speech and after it has once been writ zen out in long hand. seldom makes any changes in his copy.
 The announcement made by Senator Johnson of California that he would support the Republican ticket greatly pleased Senator Harding when in formed of it today. The statement did not come as a surprise. however, as it had been understood around Harding headquarters for some weeks that that would be the California senator's atti- tude.
 ! T am glad Senator Johnson is going to give the ticket his support" the Republican nominee said. T am glad to know of everybody's support" he added. and I would much rather have support on the grounds that our plat form is appealing than on the grounds of interest in the nominees"
 Senator Harding added that through out the campaign he intended to em- phasiZe interest in party
 Its going to be a fad in the cam paign." said the Ohio senator
 Attention was called to statements attributed to Governor Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, that he planned an intensive campaign with an extend ed speaking tour through the country.
 T should imagine he would but that does not change my plans any Sena- tor Harding said.
 The senator today received a letter from Hubert Taft, editor of the Gin cinnati Times Star, pledgins to him the support of that publication as well as the Taft family
 Tt gratifies me very greatly to know that I have the best wishes of all the Taft family and the Times Star" replied the senator.
 Another quiet day is planned for to- morrow by the senator, who has nc engagements scheduled and who in- tends to devote his entire time to his speech.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
DEPUTIES SWORN TO PROTECT
 SOFT GOAL MINERS
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

WILLIAMSON, w. Va. July 7- Fifteen special deputies were sworn in here late today and rushed to Border land, on the West Virginia Kentucky line, where miners of the Borderland Coal company were fired upon by un- identified persons this morning.
 Reports from Borderland today in- dicated the situation there was quiet and that deputy sheriffs, led by Deputy J. F. Webb, were on guard duty.
 Authorities here announced tonight that their reports showed none of the Borderland miners was wounded dur ing the shooting. The miners were fired upon as they were entering a mine on the Kentucky side of the Tug river. The shooting came from a mountain side on the West Virginia side of the line.
 In addition to directing their. fire at the miners. the assailants sent shots at the company tippIe, which is on the West Virginia side.
 The Borderland miners returned the fire, raking the hillside where the at taCkerS were ambushed.
 It is not known whether any mem Der of the attacking party was wound ed. The July term of circuit court convenes here next Monday and all persons indicted in connection with the shooting at Matewan, during which 10 men were killed, have been sum moned to appear on the first day for trial.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
MORE STRIKES IN
 1919 BUT FEWER
 AFFECTED, REPORT

WASHINGTON, July 1.-SuilSes and locllouts in the United States in 1919 totalled 3.374 and affected more than four million workers, accord ing to a review issued today by the department of labor. Approximate ly one-half of the strikes occurred in five states-New York. Massa- chusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois.
 Although there were 37 more la bor conflicts reported last year than in 1918. the total for 1919 was considerably under that of 1916 and 1917. On the other hand. no strike in 1918 involved as many as 6O,0O0 workers while no less than nine walbouts last year interrupted the labor of more than 60,0O0.
 The departments review attribu- ted the absence of violence in labor controversies during 1919 10 less frequent use or strlkebreakers.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
URGE EMBARGO
 ON IMP |NG
 MEAT AND WOOL
Arizona Stockmen Meeting At Flagstaff Call Upon President to End Action Regarded as Big Menace To Future of Livestock Industry Tn This Nation
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July "A reso- lution calling on President Wilson to place an embargo on further importa- tions of beef, mutton and wool for the rest of this year or until such time as is necessary to stabilize home markets was adopted here today at the first of two days sessions of the joint conven- ton of the Arizona Cattle Growers as sociation and the Arizona Wool Grow CTS association.
 Adoption of the resolution followed an address by Hugh F. Campbell, Flag staff, president of the Arizona Wool Growers association, in opening the convention. President Campbell em phasized what he declared to be the menace to the stock growing industry contained in the importations of meat to the United States. He said 250 ,000 frozen New Zealand lambs were shipped to this country recently and that 750,000 more would be shipped before September.
 Decreasing prices of stock would force payment of lower wages to cow boys and herders. he asserted.
 Most stoclImen now favor state con- trol to government control of public lands. Mir. Campbell said.
 F. J. Hagenbarth of Salt Lake City, president of the National Wool Grow CTS association. Senator Mark A. Smith and Representative Carl Hayden or ArlZon3 ana GONernOr GafnpDell were on the program for addresses this afternoon
 In a portion of his address devoted to matters within Arizona. Mr. Camp bell condemned what he said was the recent practice of arresting sheepmen in Maricopa and Yavapai counties for alleged violation of the law providing that sheep shall be kept moving across cattle ranges at a rate of three miles an hour and shall not be herded within a mile of the range. A few cattlemen seemed determined to exclude sheep men from rangs used exclusively bv sheepmen for the past 20 years. he said
 There was large attendance when the convention opened today, with many men of national reputation present.
 Mir. Hagenbarth. in his address, said congress showed lack of interest con- corning importation of meat and wool from foreign countries to the detriment of American growers. He said the government was too much concerned in looking out for the interests of Ar menia, Poland, Turkey and other coun- tries to attend to reconstruction at home. MT. Hagenbarth cited recent action of the federal reserve board in withdrawing loans as an example of what he said would continue to happen unless livestock interests organized and were properly led. He said this country was becoming the dumping ground for British and South American surplus meat stocks, threatening destruction of the American livestock industry.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
ALLIES REFUSE GERMAN PLANS
 ID DEMOb|L|zE
1Republican A. P. Leased Wirel


 SPA, July 7-The German plan for progressive demobiIization to 100000 men in 15 months was presented to the representatives of the allied govern ments here this afternoon and was de- clared unsatisfactory to the allies, the Associated Press is informed by prominent member of the conference, and it will be examined seriously and acted upon after the experts report to- morrow.
 The impression in allied circles to- night is far more favorable than yes. terday, the presentation of the German plan opening the way for discussion and removing danger of a rupture.
 Dr. Simons, German foreign minister gave it as his opinion that the crisis had not yet passed. The only moment at this afternoons session was when Premier Lloyd George said rather inn patiently;
 You only have to make law to re- duce your army and execute it''
 To this Simons replied:
 T wish to remind the honorable gen. tleman that there are parts of the British empire in which there are laws concerning the keeping of arms by subjects. which the British empire is unable to enforce"
 The allied demand is for immediate destruction of 12,O0O cannon which the allied commissioners in Germany have under guard, together with 50,000 ma chine guns. Germany desires to de- stroy the guns at the rate of 1000 a month. The allies hold that this is not sufficiently rapid and express fear that the machine guns will fall into the hands of insurrectionists. ,r,~fe, Nf hnt 10 allies and Germany began an examina- ton of the German plan immediately after adjournment at o'clock this aft ernoon. Immediately after the confer ence, Premier Millerand declared to the correspondent 1t was most essential that there be complete accord between the allies ard that Germany had found that accord existed. The first evil dence of this, the French premier said, was when the allies declined to dis ouss disarmament in the absence of the representative German authorities.
 Speaking of the coming financial conference in Brussels under the aus pices of the league of nations. M. Mil lerand said it would take place on the date originally fixed adding "Ameri- cans will be there, you know" The official communique issued aft CT the session of the conference today says that General von Seecht, German | d note on Germany's position regarding war material and asked for q delay of 15 months to comply with the treaty requirements.
 Premier Lloyd George. in behalf ot the allies, declared this impossible since it was known that thousands ot guns, machine guns and rifles were ir the hands of the German population and a million men were under arms under various preteXts.
 The comrnunique said that the ex- perts would <leet tonight to verif! General von Seechts figures and tha the allies would announce their fina decision tomorrow.
 1 The German minister of finance Herr Gessler, during the recess of the conference, said to the German news. paper men:
 "If we are compelled to disarm, tker it must be done. But we will not b' responsible for internal order in Ger many
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
Cox Telegram Ineffective

BATON ROUGE, La. July Read ing in the Louisiana house tonight of the telegram from Governor Cox, Dem ocratic nominee. expressing his opin- ion that the Louisiana legislature owed it as a duty to the Democratic party to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. brought no open move tion resolution before sine die ad- journment tomorrow night.
 The Democratic nominees telegram was transmitted to the house by Frank J. Looney. chairman of the state Democratic central committee, to whom Governor Cox addressed his message MT. Coxs telegram, as sent to the legislature. was accompanied by a message from Chairman Looney, also urging ratification
 Reading of the Looney message drew from Representative Dupre a state ment on the house floor that he would not permit dictation by the state chairman.
 T say this telegram Cthe Looney message) is an insult to the intelli- gence of every member of this Iegis- lature." declared Representative Du- pre- amid the cheers of suffrage Cp- ponents.
 Some attempt to obtain action on the ratification resolution may be made tomorrow but as a suspension of rules in both houses requiring d two- thirds vote would be necessary 70 bring up the resolutions, leaders believe there is slight hope of adoption.
 The bill proposing to extend the suffrage to women by state amend ment was defeated in the senate today 27 to H. or one short of the required two thirds.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
Court Repudiates Friend" of Late
 Traction Mapnate

ALBANY. \. Y, July 7.-The Guar anty Trust company of New York was granted temporary administration of the estate of Theodore T. Shonts. late president of tFe Interborough Rapid Transit company of New York city, by the court of appeals today.
 The order of the appellate division was reversed and the decree of the surrogate of New York county, vacat- ing a prior order granting letter of ad- ministraUon 10 Milla D. Shonts, the widow, was affirmed.
 Mir. Shonts left an estate of about s415,00O. Besides making specific be- quests to his wife and daughters, he acknowledged an indebtedness of S10O,- 900 to his wife and gave the remainder of hts estate to Amanda Thomas. a friend. IL vas declared that the first letters of administration were issued under the mistaken notion that Mir. Shonts left no will. Later a will was presented by Delaney r. Nicholl.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
MAKE SENSATIONAL CHARGES

Details of his charges are expected, to be brought out later. MT. Goltra iSi in San Francisco, it is said. and mayl not be able to reach here for several days. If he can get here this weelzi he will appear before the committee. immediately, but if delayed, he prob--, ably will be called at another hearings.
 Senator Kenyon said.
 The senate committee investigating, pre-convention campaign expenditures4 of various candidates today resumed
 it's hearings by delving into the or
 ganization and expenditures of packers
 of Major General Leonard Wood. The i
 committee also began an exhaustive inquiry into the organization in Mis- souri of Governor Frank O. LOwden. which did not end until early in the evening after various details of the Taft Roosevelt fight in 1912 had been brought up by witnesses. Chief among the witnesses were William Loeb formerly private secre- tary to Theodore Roosevelt and who described himself as a sort of clear ing house through which Wood funds in the east passed" J. L. Babler, Re publican national committeeman from Missouri, and F. L. Morse of Excelsior
 Springs, Mo, described by witnesses as the distributor of Governor Lowden's campaign funds in Missouri. and boss of the Third Missouri congressional district"
 Ben F. Kesterson of Princeton, Mo, brought in the Taft-Roosevelt issue.
 declaring both had spent more money in Missouri in 1912 than Lowden in 1920 and described a system of pay ment by blank check for which he re- ceived $25 each, but which he said.
 were cashed for sums up to S250. Kes- terson was a Taft supporter Senator Reed Cross Examines After MT. Loeb had described how a group of New York men underwrote $1,000,000 for the Wood campaign, Sem ator James Reed took up the cross questioning of nearly a dozen wit | nesses concerning political conditions
 in Missouri and particularly in the
 Third congressional district, which he said, was always noted as a "hot bed of political fights"
 Nr Loeb presented several check ! books which were transcribed into the
 records and which he said would show what funds he disbursed. About S406,-
 900 passed through his hands. he tes- tified. He also told Of sending cash | iers' checks for s5,000 without accom- panying letters, a practice which, he l asserted, was not unusual in politics. ] He sent these checks wherever he was <old to by Frank Hitchcock, former
 postmaster general, and a Wood man- lager.
 Nat Goldstein and Robert Moore,
 the two St. Louis delegates to the Re- publican national convention who pre- viously admitted receiving $2,500 each | to help Lowdens interest. presented
 cancelled checks as proof they had re- | turned the money
 l J. L. Babler described the disburse- ment of several thousand dollars and said that sums given to F. F. F. Me Jimsey and Roscoe Patterson of Spring
 field, Mo, candidates for governor and
 congressman respectively, were intend l ed to further the Lowden interest but | the recipients might have thought paigns.
 1 ~I discussed the LOwden campaign
 with them though said Babler.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
COX NOMINATION FAILS TO AROUSE
 FRENCH INTEREST

PARIS. July 7-Commenting on Inc nomination of James NJ. Cox of Ohio for the presidency of the United States by the Democratic convention at san Francisco Figaro says:
 Ut is difficult to predict MT Cox's foreign policy if elected. We under stand that foreign affairs interest him but little and that he has mediocre confidence in the league of nations. There are many Americans with him. p
 The Petit Parisien says;
 "Mr. Cox has proved to be a good politician on a small scale in his local state. It remains to be seen whether he is a statesman of the caliber to look after the affairs of America"
Arizona republican., 1920-07-08
Protest Lynching
 Of 2 Negro Boys

AUSTIN, IeNas, July 4.-PrOtest against the lynchins Of two negroes, Irving and Herman Arthur Tuesday night a Paris, Texas, is contained in telegram received late today by Acting Governor Johnson from the Ma tional Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The telegram urged the governor to take immediate steps to apprehend and punish members of the mob which lynched the negroes.
 Two Texas national guard companies were ordered to Paris today but the order was cancelled when the governor was notified local officers could control the situation. The negroes are charged with killing white farmer and his son during a dispute over money.