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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
HUSBAND FIGHTS
FOR HIS BRIDE
Now Faces Murder Charge for
Killing Bandit Who Abducted
Woman.

Chicago.-The strange story of how
a pretty bride of a few months was
kidnapped by a band Of thieves. held
prisoner until her husband rescued
her and how later the husband was
forced to kill one of the gang while
protecting a small boy, will form an
interesting chapter in the records Of
criminal court hearings when the case
comes to trial.
Oscar EngstrOm Is charged with
murder, Engstrom and his young bride
were living on a twO-acre tract near
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Woman Buys" Husband.

Hagerstown. Md.-Peter Guy, the
gypsy. who. at Des Moines. Ia. was
bought" from his wife by another
woman several days ago. il well
known In Hagerstown.
The bill of sale was drawn up by an
attorney of Des Moines and placed on
record. BY the terms of the sale"
the new wife rave the former Mrs.
Guy 5000 in gold for Guy. Appar-
emily Guy had been transferred in a
similar before. for Mrs. Guy
No. l told the attorney who drew up
the papers that she paid 5000 for
him.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Troops Bring Siberian Brides.

Manila, +. brig. Gen. William S
Graves, commander-in-chief Of Amer
lean expeditionnry forces in Siberia,
with his staff of thirty-two Officers
and 200 men, arrived here on the army
transport Great Northern from Nladi-
vostok. Shortly after the transport
South Bend arrived with 1000 troops
and 119 war brides, completing the
evacuation Of American troops from
Siberia.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
-Four Dead In Seattle Fire.

Seattle, Wash.-The death of Charles
F. La Casse, n fireman, from injuries,
increased to four the known fatalities
resulting from the destruction by fire
Of the Lincoln Hotel here. Fremen
and police have been searching the
s~mouldering ruins for bodies of other
possible victims. DIR. Augustine Dwyer
Of Boston, lecturer, believed to have
been a guest at the hotel, is missing.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
EASTERN LIVE STOCK.


SIS. 90 q 1925; heavy. $3.50 1850; me-
dunn, 315.l0 1910; light, 1880
1910; light light, S14.so91S.o0 90; heavy
packing sows. smooth. s13.00613.75:
packing sows, rough, $12.75013.25;
pigs. $500 q 1900.
Cattle-Beef steers. medium and
s Sis.sc: mediIS sn0'i sns ana s1 primei iii,sc,osS
ls.7B; sI0.00@11.5o; light
weight. good and choice. s1240@14.25;
Common and medium. 9s15912.l0;
butcher cattle. heifers. t7.65G13.75;
cows. s7.50d I2.5o; tanners and cutters.
$500 7.50: veal calves. t1s.75015.25;
feeder steers, ss.0oG11.65; stockers,
t6.7sd11.75.
Sheep-Lambs. 81 pounds down,
1890 20.75; culls and common, 414.76
Q17.75; ewes. medium. good and choice,
s11l00Q 1900; culls and common. $500
Q10.75.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
To Prosecute Government Fraud.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. prosecutions
by the Department Of Justice and suits
10 recover S7s.000.O00 alleged to repre-
sent government losses through fraud,
waste and extravaganza in the cost
plus contracts for building the sixteen
national army environments, have been
demanded in a report to the House by
the subcommittee on camps and can
tonments of the War Department ex-
penditures committee.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Former Nurse Robbed and Murdered.

Bordeaux-Crime, which has been
rampant in France since the war, has
afforded an instance Of peculiar tur5i-
tude in the case of Maurice Drcollet.
a former soldier. On March - at Alb
beville he murdered a woman. who as
a Red Cross nurse had cared for him
when wounded. The victim was Mad
B%onjonnier, wife of the head of
the bar in AbbeviIle. She was killed
by DucoElet and then robbed. DucoIlet
has just been arrested and her, jewels
found in his possession.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
U. S. Shipping Through Canal Leads.

New YOrk.-The number of Amer
lean ships now passing through the
Panama canal exceed by one-third
those of any other nation, Governor
Harding of the canal zone has an
nounced in a cable message. British
ships" Governor Harding said, "for a
long time held the prepOnderance by
more than One-twelfth, and u mes
sage to the United States is to keep
American ships coming. The United
States cannot afford to put its foreign
trade at the mercy Of foreign trans
pOrtatiOn systems"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Used Body to Stop Leak;
Saved Lives of the Crew

When the trawler Clara ran
or the rocks at the harbor en-
trance at Plymouth, England, in
a fog and stove a hole in her
side. one of the seamen stopped
the great rent with his body
and enabled the boat to keep
afloat until help came, thereby
saving the lives Of his comrades.
The sailor remained. waist
deep in water, for four hours
until the boat was towed into
harbor.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Belnium Sending Soldiers.

Coblenz, - Notification has been
given through the Belgian military
mission here of the formal participa-
ton of Belgium in the French action
In occupying Frankfort. Belgium Is
sending Il detachment Of troops with
the French TO mark its CO. peration. II
Is announced,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
White Horse soIon Elected Speaker.

Dawson, Yukon Territory.-liobert
Lowe of White Horse was elected
speaker Of the Yukon territory legis-
lative assembly which is In session
here. Ordinances amending the poll
tax and the dental regulations are to
be considered. Lowe came 10 Dawson
by stage over a 300-mile snow trail.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Arrest Reckless Aviator.

Los Angeles, Cal.-What is believed
10 be the first warrant in this coun-
try charging reckless aerial driving
was issued here against Omar Lock
lear. former army aviator. The Aero
Club Of Southern California appeared
as complainant.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
HOUSE VOTES ON PEACE REso-
LUTON, 242 TO $50.

Washington.-The Republican joint
resolution declaring the state of war
with Germany at an end and repeating
most of the wartime legislation has
been adopted by the House, 242 to 100.
Twenty-Five Democrats voted with the
Republican majority and two Isepub-
llcans voted against adoption. The
resolution now goes to the Senate.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
$4,000 Bibles Stolen.

Chicago.-Chicago police are search
ing for the 'meanest thieves who
stole $4,000 Bibles, valued at $31,JO0
from the Prison Bible Society. The
Bibles were carried away in a moving
van.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16

London.-One thousand and eighty
nine outrages were committed in Ire
land between January, 1919, and
March %, 1920, according to an Off
cial white paper, which attributes them
10 the Sim Fein movement.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Nebraska to Recruit Teachers.

Omaha, Neb.-A recruiting campaign
for teachers starts in Nebraska short
ly. 1t will be conducted by the State
Normal at Wayne. Shortage Of teach
ers in the state is estimated at more
than 1000.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16

Chicago-wheat-No. 4 Northern
spring. s2.45.
Corn-No. 3 mixed. s1.s7h; No. 2
yellow, f1.71.
oats-No. 2 white. s1.o1h; No. Q
white. 6hcds1.00.
Rye-No. 2. f1s7A.
Barley@s1.626l70.
Timothy Seed-ts.00 a 12.00.
Clover Seed-s40.O0 a 53.eo.
Pork-Nominal.
Jard-s1s.50.
Ribs-s17.75 G1s.s2.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16

Germany has delivered to France,
In execution Of the armistice terms.
2,6S3 locomotives. of which 697 have
been ceded by France to the allied
powers. OF the 1886 locomotives re-
'sined by France. Isl are in need of
extensive repairs. according to an Of
fetal statement issued by Yves lie
trocquer. minister Of public works.
Joe Stecher and Ed ~fStranglerl
Lewis. heavyweight wrestlers, have
been matched for a bout I'm the Sew
enty-flrst Regiment Armory ct New
york on April 10.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
METAL. TT!

METAL. MAIkvsTS.
Colorado settlement prices:
Bar silver. f1.2s.
Copper. pound. 19Q zoe.
Lead. 1925.
Spelter, ss.42.
Tungsten, per unit. 36.500l6.o0.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Swallowed Horse Fly Caused Death

Atchison, Kan.-The death of
George McPhiIimy. a farmer of near
here. was caused by a horse fly. which
he swallowed last summer. The in
sect entered q lung ard caused tuber-
culosis.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16

Observation-Disclosures. Cream
cry, 4sGs7c.
Eges-Unchane&d-
Poultry-Alive. springs. ssc: fowls.
&c.
Potatoes-Strong. Receipts, 81 cars.
Northern white, sacked and bulk, 800
CHS; Minnesota russets. $500.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-16
Used Gun 70 Keen Husband Home.

Ueeo Gun % Keep Husb1ho Nome
Savannah, GA wound inflicted
by his wife, who said she shot him to
make him stay at home. may cause
the death Of Alex Grimes Of savap-
nah. Ga
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21

occasionally leave Arkansas looking for a better country, the governor told the story of man whose father in-law kicked him out of the house and told him to go make his own living. After his failure he painted the following legend on his wagon cover:
 Colorado irrigation.
 Kansas conhagration.
 'Hellfre and damnation.
 ''Back to my old Arkansas rela- tion.''
 After this Miss Allen made few remarks and referred to Governor Brough's wish that every boy and girl could have an equal opportun- ity. Opportunity she said was the
 (Continued on page 8
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21

warehouses as Sweet Home united to erect this building. In a time of great emergency, while dire dangers are threatening the farmer, Sweet Home has builded better than she ever dreamed of, for she has shown the world what the farmers of each and every community can do for themselves by building community warehouses if they will only get to- gether, unite and cooperate, while this is my thought engendered by the governors words, what he said was, q want the farmers in each com munity to get together and build good warehouses like Sweet Home has built her Community Club build ing"
 As to those foolish people who
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
FARM BUREAU
 IS ORGANIZED
H. T. BROWN ELECTED PRESI- DENT OF THE NEW ORCANI- PATTON OF PULASKI COUNTY FARMERS.


 At meeting Saturday ot 100 or more representative farmers from all sections of Pulaski county in the office of Judge John Wade, tenn porary organization of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau was effected. The officers and board of directors elected will serve until December, when permanent board will be elected by the members, and the board on January l will meet and elect officers for the ensuing year.
 H. T. Brown was elected president, C. W. Heilman vice president, ]. w. Sargent secretary and Harry Keats treasurer. The board of directors elected were: P. N. Lowe, M. ]. West, R. L. Ulmer, J. H. Huffman, Ed Ripberger, ]. D. Core, C. W. Heilman, Harry Keats, D. P. Slaughter, B. Sunderman, George Prothro, ]. T. Beall, Fred Larson and A. J. Fields.
 It was agreed that a campaign for members be launched immediately, and that one, two or three organiz- CTS, as the board of directors sec fit, be employed to make thorough canvass of the county, explaining the purposes of the bureau, and en- listing the membership of all far mers.
 The Pulaski County Farm Bureau is the tenth to be organized in the state, the others being in Independ- ence, Hampstead, Polk, Sevier, Lit tie River, Miller, Columbia, Clark and Drew counties.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
NEGRO FAIR
 FOR COUNTY
HELD AT LIBERTY HALL UN- DER DIRECTION OF THE FIX. TENSION DIVISION, WAS A GREAT SUCCESS.

The Negro County Fair held at Liberty Hall under the direction of the Extension Division, was a com plete success in the way of exhibits and attendance. There were on dis play 65 products of the farm grown and manufactured in Pulaski county. Everything showed marked inn proyement over last year. Aside from the farm products were exhibits of fancy work and plain sewing done by the women and girls of the farm.
 The work done by the tenants on the Alexander plantation deserves special credit. In their booth was needle work, fancy work, plain sew ing, canning and preserving. Their work compared with the most artis- tic. The farm products, livestock and poultry stood with the best.
 The display of Wm. Flowers of Wrightsville, showing s products grown on his farm, attracted wide attention. Everything was neatly ar- ranged and we'll displayed
 The Corn and Pig Club work by the boys showed much interest and care had been given their work. Ev- cry phase of the work was interest ing and each day was full of inter- est.
 Addresses were given each day, a4sso--d1 sar4sso- demonstrations and lectures. The following leading men were there and spoke: Mr. Sprague, Gen. eral Greene, Colonel Webber, Rev. Tennyson, c. W. Buchanan and oth- CTS.
 Saturday was sale day. All who participated were we'll pleased.
 Each night illustrated lectures and pictures were shown by the county agent, John M. Harris, also slides of negro work in Pulaski county.
 In the judging contest Alexander Western Club took first prize and Harris Temple took second. Scott community took first prize as best community, Harris Temple took sec ond and Marche third. W. M. Flow CTS took first prize as individual, Will Davis second. For the con- testant individual exhibits a loving cup was given. This cup will be contested for each year. The officers of the fair met Saturday morning and decided a $2,000 campaign to begin at once.
 The Puaski County Negro Far mers' Fair Association elected the following officers: W. M. Flowers of WrightsvilIe, president; Sam Barbee of North Little Rock, route No. l, vice president; P. J. Van Pelt, prin- cipal of the Holt training school, North Little Rock, route No. 8, sec- retary; A. N. Medley, Sweet Home, treasurer.
 The board of directors is com posed of R. E. Holt, Nose Peters, Will Akin, Sam Wright, John Lun- day; committeeman, Ed Harris, Ger tie Watson, C. W. Buchanan; man. ager, John Harris, farm demonstra- tor Pulaski county.
 The motto of the organization is, "A larger and bigger showing for another year." In order to promote this movement, a $2,000 campaign was launched at once to continue the fair another year.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
FINEST PLANTATION HOME.

The W. P. Dortch home on the Dortch property near Scott, last week was declared by a widely trav eled visitor to Arkansas to be among the finest plantation homes in the entire Southland. The visitor is prominent sugar planter who owns large plantations in south Louisiana and in Porto Rico.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Richard Lee, s, Austin, and Mrs. Ella ane, 30, Austin.
 Thomas Brannon, aged 25, of Cabot, Ark, to Miss Luella Caring ton, aged 10, of Cabot.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
PROPOSED INTERURBAN.

E. B. Butler, principal owner of Butler Wells, 22 miles west of Little Rock, has been discussing the prob- ability of constructing an interurban railway from Little Rock to Butler Wells.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
sIX,MILL TAX ENDORSED.

The six-milI school tax was en- dored by the Pulaski County League of Women Voters at the meeting held at the City Hall on Thursday.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
Mrs. Ellen Burnett.

Mrs. Ellen Burnett.
 The body of Mrs. Ellen Burnett, 76 years old, who died at 6 a. m. Monday, at the home of her son, T. E. Burnett, 30l5 West Seventh street, was sent to Ward Tuesday morning by P. H. Ruebel & Co. for burial.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21

BIRTH NOTICES. Born-To Mir. and Mrs. C. C. Henley of Levy, October Is, a daughter.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-21
DEATHS.

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Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

From misery to comfortan NJ self respect in five as time, SNIP hrou
the magic of a American ten dollar bill, is a transformation hat is orn;
wrought daily in Western Asia by the Near Eas Relief # l Madison Avenue
New York CITY, The grou of i've rmenian children shown in two pictures
here have reason to bless III American donor of tat ten dollar Dill. WIN
tism money, the expert workers of GEAR East Relief in Armenia were able %
rid the poor children of heir loathesome rags n to cothe them with nw
garments of aaa cloth, woven in a Near East Relief Industrial plant mt
seved into arments by the mother OF the children. The mother was as'
This was a lucky family There are thousands OF others lot 80 lucky
he Near East. simply because Of a lack OF OTHER ten dollar DV
Near East Relief Is asking the American neonl" t" contribute
IN save. the SarHne in the RbIe lands It is estimated that yer 1870
adults are in 1espr ate need and 80 900 children are or'hanS nd ~ J"
cared FOR. For til snm Of $50 a wear Near East Relief ran nof ony fe"t
M ctohea n sfrier an orphan child but rai also w q course in educ
s:n towards uiante s. fSupfnr n independents" hH'' OF fNHSe 'f"h
lp benz -'- 80 ire ih"fHahS ! TH hf lie 9"tl"'
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

The Most Daz-
cling Chorus of
'Blue-eye d YAM
pires in the World
The Wonder Show
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17
POISON THE BOIL wEEvIL.

Calcium Arsenate, made by U. S.
Gov. Formula, is no longer an expert
ment. It has been used for three
years by a large number of planters
covering about $4,000 acres last year
and is highly Endorsed by the users.
This poison is no longer an expert
ment. 1t is unqualifiedly a great sue
cess. Will save your top crop, and
aouble your yield at a cost of $500
per acre for four applications.
Ready to accept orders for Poison
Ind Machines for distributing it.
Address
NIAGARA SPRAYER CO.,
w. A. BAILEY,
Greenville, Miss.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17
DON'T
DESPAIR

If you are troubled with pains OF
aches; feel tired; have headache,
indigestion, insomnia; painful pass
age of urine, you will find relief in
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

BLANK FORMS-Rent, Share ant
Contracts; Abstract Blanks
'otce of Protest; Promissory Notes;
g.: lateral Notes; Nurses Records
.sted Sign Cards, For Sale a d Fol
Mt Si~n Cards at The Daily Com
monweaith Office.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

SPECIAL MASONIC MEETING
Greenwood Lodge No. 1876 F. q
M will meet Tuesday, FEBRUARY l.
7:SO p. m. Business of importai
All are earnestly requested to atte
A. j. COSTE, JR., Secretary
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

YOUR LIBERTY BONDS.
We are Government Licens;
Brokers for the handling Of Ii
'erty bonds. We buy, sell, or l|
you on bonds. ]. X. FORESTER
Co.., KantOr Bldg, Phone COL.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17
FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE,
Fourth District,
Especial Election March 16th)
JUDGE d. E. BEAMS,
of Greenville.
RHEUMATISM

rs completely washed OUT of the sy
TEN by the celebrated Shivar Miner
Water. Positively guaranteed I
money back offer. Tastes fine; cos
a trifle. Delivered in your home
your druggist or groced. Greenwo
Grocery CO., Whole Waie Disrributo
.(Adv.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

BLANK FORMS-6ent, Share
Lease Contracts; Abstract BlaI
Notice of Protest; Promissory No
Collateral Notes, Nurses Recon
Posted Sign Cards, For Sale AID
Rent Sign Cards at The Daily =
monWealth Office.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

Power farming is Iere to 3
| Think of the saving hen your f.
| son is not at work. A mule mus
fed all the year round.
E. X. MYRICI
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17
Important Notice To
Woodmen, Camp No. $50

Resolution in regard to adjustment
Of rates and return of signed options.
Resolved, That Greenwood Camp in
convention assembled impress or mem
bers of Greenwood Camp No. $50 the
necessity of the membership of said
Camp signing and returning by mail
IN writiug-to the Clerk, Warner
Wells, Greenwood, Miss, Box 534, one
of the options on the form sent out
by the Clerk of the Camp. It is nee
,ssary that he be advised at once and
10 send in remittance or to notify him
to draw on the bank where you do
business. He is required to have a
written request from you to complete
his records and the form was sent to
Zach member for their sig. allure.
j. A. SHUTE,
Consul Commander.
w. 7. MATHEWS,
Past Head Consul.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17
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" 6:NSY98 ~

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liver, bladder and uric acid troubles and
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Three sizes, all druggists. Guaranteed
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and accept no imitation
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

John d. must have snickered rig
out loud at the charge that oil m
took advantage of the coal shorta.
to profiteer.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

The Fastest Sing
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the Musical Show
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Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

We have the best Kentucky d
Alabama Coal and the most prom
service. Phone us your orders.
STONER & co
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

Have you seen The New Spesial
Studebaker? Schilling Auto Co.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-17

The American Legion has no Pres
identlal candidate, but it does not nee
~essarily follow that it will not have
one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-16
LABOR IS SILENT;
 COUNCIL CONTINUES
Members of A. F. of L. Deny Rumor That Hoover May Be-
 come an Intermediary
By Associated Press

Washington, November 15.-The execu- tive council of the American Federation of Labor continued here today it's dis voted to seeking methods by which diff ferences between labor and capital may be adjusted peaceably.
 There were no indications as to what progress was being made however, ex- cept that it was stated officially the meeting would probably continue several days All sessions are executive and no statement of the matters under consid- eration has been given out
 Suggestions that the federation planned to select some widely known man to act as it's intermediay with capital were characterized by officials as absurd. Those who would discuss the sugges- tions, which named Herbert Hoover as the man likely to be selected, declared the reports baseless. Neither Mir. Hoover nor any other man outside Of the President of the United States" was in a position to render beneficial servi- ices in such capacity, one official of the federation asserted.
 It was recalled, however, that it was stated at federation headquarters last week that MT. Hoover was expected to confer with the executive council dur ing it's session regarding steps to in- crease production in various industries through cooperation of labor officials and scientists.
 There were reports tonight that the federation had under consideration leglS- lation affecting disputes which labor's friends would push. Members of the council refused to comment, however. and there was no surface indication that any definite steps had been taken in that direction