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The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Wheat Controller Is Guest
Of 1900 Prominent
Business Men.
WAR RECORD PRAISED
Hoover Among Diners
Tells of Heroic Service
In Grain Crisis.

New York, April 22.-Julius II.
Barnes. the Duluth. MINI. miller.
who directed the gigantic United
States Grain Corporation during the
war. was the guest of honor tonight
at a dinner at the Hotel Commo-
dore. The event was remarkable in
its attendance. Among the 1900
diners were 100 who had made the
l.50o-mile trip from Duluth espe-
cialIy for II. There were seventy
i've in the delegation from Chicago
and all Of the Middle West centers
Of the grain and -four industry were
largely represented.
: Harry A. Wheeler, vice president
Of the Union Trust Company OF
Chicago, was the toastmaster. Tho
dinner was the enterprise Of a
group OF a representative commit
mittee. composed largely of New
York business men. 1t was given
in recognition of the wartime serv-
Ice of Mr.. Barnes. The Grain Cor
poration is winding up its affairs
and will cease operations on May 81.
Unanimous Choice.
Herbert Hoover was a speaker.
As head of the Food Administra-
ton. Mr.. Hoover was Mr.. Barnes
chief. He called the Grain Corpo-
ration the most gigantic CONNER
cial enterprise ever undertaken by
the United States government. He
disclosed the fact that Mr.. Barnes
was chosen to direct the undertake
e ing because he was unanimously
chosen by all the important dealers
l. l., h.
man best fitted for the task.
Mr.. Hoover declared that because
of the efficient direction of the
Grain Corporation by Mr.. Barnes.
no one could charge that there had
been the least speculation in grain.
He said the corporation would close
its Affairs with the governments
original investment of $4,000. 900
intact after giving 100000 bushels
Of dour b Europeans, who other
wise would starve.
Mr.. Barnes said the success of
the Grain Corporation had been due
10 the cooperation of the business
men of America. Because of this
cooperation, he said, that social
contentment was maintained in in
dustrial centers where a shortage
in the bread supply might have
led TO demoraliZation.
Mr.. Wheeler said that the choice
of Mr.. Barnes appeared to have been
an Inspiration.
Solved Big Problem.
without the genius of the head
Of the Grain Corporation" said the
toastmaster, there would have
been a dislocation of a vital part of
our economic system that would
have brought chaos"
Watson S. Moore. a vice presi-
dent Of the Grain Corporation. de-
scribed its achievements. 1t event
ually became a $500. 100000 enter
prise and had a turnover of S7,500,-
100000 in less than three years.
William \. Glasgow, jr.. counsel
of the corporation, gave as an H.
lUstration of the difficulties with
which Mr.. Barnes had to contend
the fact that when he took office
he at once met the problem of
stretching the S5.o0o.0o0 capital ol
the corporation to make good the
governments guarantee on a wheat
crop that had a value Of 1880. 900,
900. To show how Mr.. Barnes met
the problem. Mr.. Glasgow told OF
his giving a Philadelphia bank a
deposit of $4,000. after which he
borrowed 81 500 900
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
FIGG STEPS ON HOPE
OF SUGAR PRICE DROP

General discussion of the sugar
situation" is the purpose of the JUS
tice Department in calling a meet
ing of refiners here Monday, ac-
cording to Howard f. Figg, assist
ant attorney general.
We have at present no plans to
put before the meeting for reduc-
tion of prices" Figg said yester-
day.
Sugar now is selling as high as
25 cents a pound in some cities. In
some, It Is not on the market, ac-
cording to reports here. Many re-
fners predict a retail price of so
cents a pound.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23

are dead here. their deaths occur
ring twelve hours apart. The
singer. who was known on the stage
as Robert Emmett. succumbed to
pneumonia.
His brother. speeding here from
Cincinnati, upon hearing Robert was
dying. was stricken with heart dis
ease on the train and died as it
pulled into the station.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
FORGED PASSPORT
TO SEND KAPP BACK

Stockholm. April 22.-The govern
ment has ordered deportation Of DR..
Wolfgang Kapp. leader of the Ger
man insurrection, on the ground
that he entered Sweden under a
forged passport.
Kapp will be under police super
vision until the details of his de-
portation have been decided. He will
not be extradited to Germany. it was
understood.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Lynchburg Instructs
IS for Carter Glass
Especial to Washington Herald.)

Lynchburg. Va. April 22.-Lynch-
burg Democrats in city convention
tonight elected fifteen delegates to
the State convention. which will
meet in Roanoke. May 10. and in
structed them to support the en-
dorsement of Senator Carter Glass
as the Democratic nominee for
President.
The fight that mad been threat
ened by the labor element of the
city did not materalize. their plans
having been heard in advance and
there was such an overwhelming
majority against them. that many
of their leaders did not even enter
the hall
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
The Weather
roday-olsudy

Tedsy-o1sudy. pessibly shsvsrs. cooler.
TomorTov-Fair. fresh southwest winds.
Detailed weather report viH Be found on
Psgs'a.
Forecast.
District Of Columbia. virginia and Mary
lsnd-Partly cloudy. probably preceded By
showers today. cooler; tomorrow fair: fresh
and strong southwest and west winds.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
W. B. Westlake Given Leave.

William B. Westlake, acting exec
utive director of the National Press
Committee for the District of
Columbia Suffrage has been
given leave of absence by the COM
mittee during the time that he is in
charge of the Salvation Army appeal
here, which ends May 20
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Five Virginia Convicts Escape.

Fredericksburg, Va, April 22.-
Five convicts escaped Tuesday from
the road force working between Cor
donsvile and Orange, three being
captured soon after making their
getaway. Two of the convicts are
now hiding in the mountains near
Orange.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
500 Census Clerks Needed.

Examinations for clerks in the
Census bureau will be given by the
Civil Service Commission daily until
500 vacancies in the bureau are
hlled. il was announced yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

FACING HUNTING PARK-Six rooms and
hath modern. Apply on premises, 1905 N,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

WE HAVE various tracts from " acre to
90 acres. suitable for Industrial: some
with railroads and riverfront. Tomlnson
Lincoln bldg. Walnut bO3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
WEST PHlLNDEIPHIA
VACANT

a rms bath, bsmt. laundry; near schools
churches, troll, etc; price S350O; viii finance
I w CAMAC woo&1o,vp 9GGo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

WANTED about middle October, by married
couple (no children). good furIas shed Nat
go rooms, with plano. preferably within half
Ledger CUfice. - 'NS'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

5aI9 SPRUCE ST,-Four-story dwelling. ID
rooms, 9 baths only $1,000 cash required
Estate David NJ, Hess 904 Walnut st
o9i7 MONTH OsE-Fiye rms. bath; toi-
iets; will finance. Griscom. 2100 Catharins
aaia-oi s. CoLoRADO--six rms ana bath,
nnanced. Reardon q Co, 1b47 w, Passyunk
iTsS ARCH ST for sale. Pennsyivania Com
pany ILL Chestnut -. t tAiA
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Observation-Disclosures

l5b p, GORGAS I!ANE-Three rooms and
bath, unfurnished; light Housekeeping II
desired. Germantown 4247 ].
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

0b44 10 DAUPHIN--2-story, 8 rms :. S170O
9s56 n Maseher st;-2-Cty.,. 4 rms ZOO
1a5S Il. oxford st.-3,story. frame 1000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

I5oT CHRISTIAN ST. and building In rear.
'Ss00O clear: immediate possession.
n JARDELI.A 1895 Christian at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

sais .1 M0RTHI TIIct sAIM4}iN d@dI}iTr ST. @ sl2oo
uni u CRANENtS SONS. 1hAA " ~ ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

FINE 2-story modern store and dwelling.
olney; occupied AZ barber shop: will sell
building or shop separate:
wick a VOILMER 442l Germantown ya
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
BOARDING

I4EHIGH AVE, 1313-15 Desirable x
cancICs. reasonable. Diamond 1903
ia BERKs sT.-rable board: 8 meals a
day 81 week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

l22g N WARNOCK ST,-3 story, roomn
and bath; all conveniences; good condition
CHARLES w. MILLER
iOO1 -O7 Commonw weauth RldQ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

and dwelling and one dwelling lot 8ix64i
price S35. 900. LIBERTY TITLE AND
TRUST CO, N. Il, cor. Broad and Arch SITS.
POsS, IMM-Cor. store, dwg near Girard
ave. on 10th. Smith, 1888 PIT Breeze,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

EUGENE l.. TOWNSEND

s. Z. Cor. +0th st. and Baltimore ave.
NEW homes, sIO75. easy terms, financed to
suit; everything modern rooms. gas
kitchen Owner at sample house. G035 Trim.
ity St. daily and Sunday Take Route is
car on Walnut st to Goth ard Chester ave.
half block north
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

i6-ROoM modern apartment house, centrally
located; fully furnished; price right n
,uick buyer. Getty, 30 N. 18th st W
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

2sI0 FRANKFORD AVE,-Three- story store
dwelling and delicatessen store; good bust.
ness stand
WICK 4 VOILMER. 4i21 Germantown ave
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2l15 EAST ANN ST.
Large. 3-story dwelling. rooms and hal
\ dc yard; lot 3SxlnS to Hull ST.. cheap.
WM j.. CRANEN'S SONS, 154R n 7th st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

brick dwellings,, 1C rms. (near Gira I'd ave. J.
3. II separate cheap and easy terms.
WIN. L. CRANEN'S SONS. 1b40 ". 7th st
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STORE, 26aG TULIP ST, tCoRNER)
Two-story brick, @ rooms: range and bath
good location for business; $1,000 clear.
MM L. CRANEN'S SONS. 1916 n Eth 81
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suitable for dentist or physician; situate
in Kensington. Apply A. 4. Kaurene q co.
268 8. 4th St Lombard 1902 Main 1901.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

s e. COR. s3d and Turner--Isot .51x17O: 8
o. .trset fronts; opposite the Park, CHAS
Mi IER i2Oi-O7 Commonweaith Rldn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

FURNISHED APARTMENTS
si0T WALNUT ST. tthe Beth-Aiiynl--Hand-
sonely appointed and Groom suites with
private bath; garage.
FURN. APTs., central loc, by week II des
Sherwood Apt. Agency, 225 y. Broad ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

1900 e LEHIGH AVE
Three-story store and dwelling. corner; suit
any business: early possession low price.
WM l., CRAVEN'S SONS, 1546 N 7tb st
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GERMANToWN--The Gretnor, I82 E Wal
nut lane Germantown 5257 Table guest 3
also solicited.
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18l4-16l8 NORTH CAMAC 81,
Two three story brick dwellIngs 7 rooms.
cheap for cash; suit colored family
WM l.. CRAVEN'S SONS, 1870 n. 7th st
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472 n ORIANNA sT-Three-story brick
''5veiiing; large lot. lsx0t; low price
,WM L. CRANEN'S S SONS. 1893 " 7th al
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

$40 PARK AYE.--ExceIlent Investment rem
70 pIMAsSEYY 4 SON. 18Th and Green
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bon W. NORRIS ST.
Store and dwelling. 3 story, 0 rooms. early
possession: only S2b0O clear: very cheap,
WM L. CRAVEN'S SONS, lb40 n 7tb s,
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7i8 N, 18TH sTMExeeilent investment
rent $50; price $4,000.
n MASSEY 4 SON 18th and Qraan
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175o N, 9TH ST. (cor. OF Montgomery ave }
-Store and dwelling OF rooms: suit any
business; immediate possession. Owner.
p 1923 Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

hIoen 1880 ELLSWORTH ST.
S4ZOO Two.story dwelling.
SAMUEL. STERN. 2Io North American Bldg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

1915 BROWN ST.-Desirable modern home ;
good location; must be sold. j. r. Massey
Son nth and Green.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

price $4,000 each.
BERTOLET, 1919 N. 18th St.
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Professional or business; 10th ST. below
Chestnut best central section: unusually at.
trcity. hot-watcr heat. parquetry floors: low
price: well financed: phone Locust B33a "
G 10a. ledger Oflce.
28os.2s-44.!s AND so. y, GARNET sT.-
rem. % So 'iSFs Price s?SSo CASH T'" bath and toilets
BERTOLET. 1919 N. 18th St.
1888 n. 28th, rooms! steam heat: ex- |
cellent condition; bargain.
22o2 Cleveland ave. Q rooms; good condi-
tion; price reasonable.
GLENN. 1911 Columbia ave.
-, s7Soo-YEARLY RENTAL 1924
Amber ave, rear 1871 Cambridge 81 a
court houGes near 18th and Girard ave: A.
story, I rooms each: separate yards: lot
WI. L. cRAyEN!ss SONS. 154s N eth St
al24 y, 18TH ST; - Three-story. I2.room
ewes s4S sS house now
BERTOLET. 1919 N. 18th St.
THREa5sToRY iIs5isg ss,Ss GG,neT DrH9Psrty a rooms
steam heat; southwestern exposure; room
s91 SsS GHT %SdeS &C. GRAGSM for agss
title Bldg Phone Spruce ss67. 0'' Land
.o,,,ou 1901 1901 n, 18TH ST
good order: large va; suit professional maj
WM |. GRAyEN.s SONS. j iS4S S44SSnS''HSR's; n Sth st.
1Gss-1GaS-len NORTH DARIEN ST,
TO colorcd buyers-3-sty,. rms. side yards.
cGus ss'sSn soS 1EaSo 7S4S n sa b 1 q
2i15 EAST ANN ST.
Large, 3-story dwelling rooms and bs
sSs Y"rd lot aTxsHS tS soSs Hg it.a r. cheap
?loo EAST LEHloH AVE.
NR!S % very T sssf ysEa s eSEy Ss y 4h 81.
1909: 2ls:l%20 \. IHdUTcHJINsolJ sT.5-s:sty.
WI fePareeiRsA "a 9sSP n6 9N Ss"Y sisSaF?F 7A St
FINE 2-story modern store store and dwelling;
SyepF @ieK Or SIZE fsRa 4ss Germantown ave-
2si0 FRANKFORT AyE.-Three-story store.
dwelling and deicatessen store; good bust.
VIC Wick 4 1VoI.LMER. 4421 Germantown ave.
1000 e LEHIGH AVE.
Three-story store and dwelling corner: suIt
S3S %M o4s'"SfA Is "cSRAxENs soNs 1a4S ST Dr7ts 7ts st.
STORE, 25sG TULIP ST, tCoRNER5
TSSa %% 'Ic"eR"A G SeRR"AVENs SONS G iSGs GSSaF 7tb St
sos W. NORRIS ST.
Store and dwelling. 3 story. 0 rooms; early
%M T. HGRXYEIs sons iS4S 1879 fNSoHR r. 4,h 81.
ilel4-l,eiLs9, NORTH SoiRl g.; cAMAc :,;S 81,
SSsMR %MR for SRiS ~! fSsESSs9 SN fs9s ffss9Ts 7,n st
Thrce.story, brownstone. all improvements;
for dGTsf, %pDy Gr Or
nss 8 Ith st. Lombard 4582. Main 1901 o.
iO4s NORTH EIqHTH ST,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
ROOMS FOR RENT

AhCH ST., 2l25 LYRI C)-Newly furn.
up-,o-date single and double rooms; cleanii,
.ess unsurp.: frst-class house: cent; mod
eRoAD AND PINE Carroll Apt.psuites
sne slngle room. largo office.
shEsTNUT, 1004-Large front room; also
slnsle room: electricity: reference.
piAhoND. 1907--Deslr. well-furn. sitting
S,M: kentlemen; bath. shower bath. phone.
FINE ST., l508-LarEe, airy room, fur
nsahed; southwestern exposure: with table
Sss.Phone SSSsEa. Phone Locust 4470.
erEuCE, 1912 (Hoimehurst) = Double and
unsle vacancies; beaut. furn.; running
Es.Ssipriy PRIV. bath; elect con. hot water; PHI
'rh4cE ST., 181o--Extremely des. rooms
=, Saa suites. hand. furn. private baths
"AhNur ST., 1sl2-Very attractive rooms
ana stn private baths; hotel appointments
So sslyleet central location,
n. isTH, N. lao II HoTEL RURIC
s,.atuttuiiy furn. rooms; Bpotlessly clean,
eonu efio throughout; daily and weekly rates;
tSan.,rto 70 stations; best accommodations for
;Ss. ssenns people; moderate. Phi. Spruce 1854,
'Sih ST., N, .760-Neatly furnished room
batS housekeeping. running water; close to
WITH ST, M. 1885 = Pleasant furnished
loom adjoining bath. continuous hot watar,
Ihu.,wsa private family, suitabie for persons:
ss.nsss & nan or lady preferred,
hf s@si ssaona. q scs1 saSlts hsys lsrss and
spss w. slssfrioity and hot watsr:' near troi-
m. ~ Woodland 7nSa ! altar i:30 ., n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
Building Lots


COR BOTH AND MAsTER-65OO square
feet: Penna r. r. siding
wORRELL hh5 n. 18th st.
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BERTOLET, 1919 N. 18th St.
BERTOLET, 1919 N. 18th St,

THREE;sToRY corner property. l2 rooms
including baths. laundry in basement.
steam heat; southwestern exposure; room,
for garage; ,G, immsdiate poss; for quick sale
Title Bldg Phone Spruce 3s87. Lana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
APARTMENTS WA NTEn

EcoND Sd floor as I or 2 apts., 10 care
tul, responsible, gentle people; furn, perm
nfurn.; sub'n' $7b-sib0, y sea, Led On
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

CLEVELAND AVE. (2200 block north)-a
desirable dwellings, In good condition; prIos
Snahn en i R Massey Son. Mn Green
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

i400 M, 18TH ST-Desirahs slde-yard resi-.
dence. in good conditions must be sold: poss
7 r. Massey a Son, 18th and Green,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
HARDING AGAINST
ONE-M CAMPAIGN
Says All Leaders Will Be
Consulted and Asked
to Aid

NyActfrN1rTpN Inn. a. a.,.fo,.
liafdlns iormhl'y announced To-Day
thht ms cnnpalgn as thc>republtcan
preaidental candidate would not be
a one-man amir that the aid and
advice OF every republican leader
would he sought He declared that
this would be his policy. not only
during the campaign, hut later,
should he be elected president.
II will aea every republican. ali
republicans look alike 10 me" said
Asisaa IL he haa ..o,, eo,atos t.t,n.
SON ~ e,iifornIs c"n.,er If.riin,,
80 e
~, -. a.. -. -, -, -. ...,,......
a., HsP. W - ~ " ny ,o,ieus 80. uca.
put r.ih'i"hs nave alNnSH Deeh very
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
DENVER FORGER
ESCAPES OFFICERS
Master Mind in Bank
Frauds Eludes Police
at Cincinnati

bhNN ER, June i1.-Local police
and detective agencies were inform
ed today uf the escape from Cincln-
nau officcis of J. n. Hopkins, said
To be the master mind" OF the series
OF furgsrics which led to the convlc-
lion Of Arthur l.. Moore. In this city
recently
Cincinnati authorities located Hop
kins yesterday ana were TO take him
into custody FOR the sherifrs office
uf this city when he eiudcd them
and fled In an automobile.
detective agency, which protects
several local banks. Obtained u clue
indicating that Hopkins was In Cin-
cinnHti ana William r. Foley. dis
trict attorney, procured "A warrant.
Tolcsraphic instructions To appre-
hend Hopkins were sent TO the Gin
cinnai branch OF the detective
agency ana tu the city police.
II was announced here today that
unl two banks iu the city escaped the
operations uf the alleged forgers a
woman worked with Hopkins, IL is
said. Their toll here iH estimated at
$4,000 According to detectives I5O
banks il 30 cities were dupcd by the
irip for total amount Of t22O. .O00.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
PALMER OPENS
DRIVE ON COAL
PROFITEERS
District Attorney Order
ed to Investigate Com
plants

WASHINGTON. June IA drive
on profteers In hitumlnous coal was
ordered today by Attorney General
Palmer.
All federal district attorneys were
ordered To give special attention 10
charges OF such profteering and tu
seek indictment where Investigation
warranted
The department of Justice" said
Mr.. Palmer'H instruction." Is receiy-
ing q number OF letters In which com
plant is made that bituminous coal
prices az the mines now range from
~ To fli ton. wifh further Increase
Imminent The writer's say that one
rators are attributlng the advances In
price 20 car shortage and export de-
mand, emphasis being placed upon the
export demand.
Production cost hgures gathered by
the federal trade commission from :
bA9 bituminous coal operators In the
principal production regions mining
roughly about go per cent OF the an.
nual output. snow that during Jan
uary. 1890, their costs per tor aver
aged S2.S2 at the mines. Since then
there has been an increase of % per
cent in the cost OF labor enhancing
the production cost TO s2.gg per ton.
The accuracy Of these figures IL borne
out by Information In letters coming
TO the department from purchasers of
coal, from 9hich u appears that prices
In May did not greatly exceed those
furnished TO the federal trade com
mission for January.
This situation demands the prompt
attention Of all United States attor-
ueys. Please give special attention To
the matter and sgck indictments where
investigation diatlosea that an unrea
sonahie profit has been taken. advis-
lnE The department Of the action
taken"
United States District ATTORNEY
Summers Burkhart said this afternoon
that he had received no Instructions
as yet regarding coal proflteerinE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
ROBBERY ONLY KNOWN
MOTIVE. VICTIM SAYS

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. June
i7-George NJ. Underwood who lost
n hand and leg last night when bandits
tied him TO railroad track nvo min
utcs before train appeared, today
told the story Of his experiences and
denied that the men had any motive
that he know Of. except robbery, Tie
said both were strangers TO him. Tn
dcrWood la In hospital here.
Underwood said he offered assist %
anco when he saw two men stop "a
largo touring ear and begin tnmpering
with the engine. The men. he said.
forced him into the car. took his
watch and $40, and took him TO the
railroad track whore he was tied.
while ] was struggling TO escape. +"
Underwood said, Il heard the rumble
OF the approaching train. Then the
headlight appeared aud swept over
me tried 20 scream, but the rags
IN my mouth throtlled my voice. Tho
train was coming on aud ! felt my
mind was going The mental torture
seemed 20 he overwhelming As the
engine came within few rods OF me
! threw all my strength into another
attempt 10 escape. My right hand wns
free az last and ! tore the gag from
my mouth screaming. Then I loosen
ed my right leg and swung partly
free from the track, but my LETT foot
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
KIDNAPPED BOYS
FATHER SWINDLED
Leaves $4,000 in Spot
Named; Fails to Get
Son Back

NORRlSTDWN. Pa, June IA
double motive prompted police to-
day to renew their search for 10
months old Blakely Coughlin. who
was stolen from his crib on June 2.
They are now looking for the person
who swindled .George H. Coughlin.
the haby's father out Of $4,000
which was demanded for the return
OF Blakely
After repeated letters ana phone
calls from this person. known only
as the crank" Mr.. Coughlin be-
came convinced that he was the alb
ductor, and acceded to his demand to
leave $4,000 at spot named. He
WIS promised that tho child would
be returned within - hours. The
money WIS lett but Blakely was
never returned.
Both the police and the Courhlins
have abandoned the theory that the
child was kidnapped for ransom but
haV" concluded tnat revenge WaH the
motive.