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Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
RETAIL DEALERS N0T ID BLAME FUR SHOE PRICES

BOSTON, Feb. 24.-The basic reason for the high price of shoes lies in the price of leather and the manufacture, the leather jobber, tanner and packer have reaped the greatest gain, the state commission of necesSarieS of life asserts in a report today Retail deal CTS the commission finds, have made little if any more profit than in 1913-
 When the government control of the price of leather was released Febru- ary 1 1919, the commission says, a period of excessive speculation ensued, the cost of the product doubling in six months
 The report shows that the cost of manufacturing an average pair of medium cost shoes advanced 1855 per cent from 1913 to 1919. Tn the former in 1919 1t was $7-26.
 The percentage of manufacturers gross profit cost of manufacture, ac- cording to the commission, averaged s9.S2 in 1913 and 11.2 in 1919. Tn per- centage this is small gain," the com mission points out, but in actual money it is nearly three times as much ments received it would appear that some manufacturers have made very large profits
 Figures given by the commission relative to the retail trade tend to show that retailers have not increased the cost to consumers in proportion to the advance they have been required to pay for stocks For example deal CTS have had to pay for mems shoes an average of 161 per cent more than in 1913 but the advance to the public has been but 154 per cent; women's S shoes advanced 154 per cent to the retailer and TAP per cent to the public.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Railroad labor decided tonight to ask President Wilson to veto the railroad reorganiza- ton bill.
 In a memorial to be submitted prob ably late tomorrow, the representative Of the 10000 workers will request the president to withhold his signature from the measure until they can pre- sent a brief of their reasons why it sl5ouId not have executive approval. The announcement was made by E. NJ. Jewell, acting president of the railway employees department, --merican Fed eration of Labor, who with E.. ]. Manion, president of the Order of Railroad Photographers, and Timothy Shea, acting president of the Brother hood of Locomotive Bremen and En- gineInen will draft the communication.
 Question Bills Validity
 Knowledge Of the presidents inten- ton to have Attorney General Palmer pass on the validity Of the measure did not deter the union leaders rom theii. determined course of action. Their claims of inequity against the legisia-
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
OMIT MILITARY
 TRA|N|NGFROM
 ARMY MEASURE
Leaders Agree to Exclude Clause, Which Will Be Taken Up Later Under Separate Legislation Army Nurses to Get Relative Rank
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Universal military training will be omitted from the house army reorganization bill, and be the subject of separate legislation at the next session of congress, be- ginning in December. This was agreed upon tonight by republican leaders and Chairman Kahn of the house mill itary committee, after two days of in formal conferences.
 The agreement is looked upon as eliminating any possibility of repub- lican action in the house which might b interpreted as a stand on universal training in the coming presidential campaign, and will leave the party $ attitude a possible subject for consid- eration in framing the platform at the convention in June.
 Wants Convention Ruling
 Members of the republican legis1a- tive steering committee. including Rep resentative Mondell. the floor leader, and Speaker GilIett. were understood to have largely based their objections to action at this session on the political aspects, it being their recommenda- ton that consideration be deferred un- til after the convention.
 Under the agreement, Chairman Kahn will appoint special sub committee friendly to universal training, to draft the training bill. The measure, how ever, vii not be presented until after a thorough investigation of thes cost, economic and industrial effects of-call- ing thousands of youths away from productive activities kindred questions.
 After such inquiry, the agreement provides that. the bill. as separate leg islation will be assured prompt house consideration. and not be subjected to slow death by remaining on the calen dar.
 naI fe- yet to be given by a majority of the military committee. which recently adopted universal training in principle as a part of the future military policy of the country. This approval, how ever, is regarded as only perfunctory as Chairman Kahn will advise the ac ceptance Of the agreement at a meet ing tomorrow of the full committee.
 Issues Not Sidetracked
 'tUniversai military training will not be and has not been sidetracked, de- clared MT. Kahn tonight Under the agreement with house leaders, and in view of the attitude of house members, think that the separate legislation is the only practical thing to do"
 The recent action of the democratic caucus opposing military. has made passage of any training legislation ex- tremeIy unlikely prior to reaching of an agreement tonight.
 As far as the army reorganization bill is concerned. the military commit tee tonight completed work on it by deciding to give relative rank to army nurses. Grades for nurses would range from second lieutenant to major, but they would receive less pav than army officers of corresponding grades. Final approval of the bill will be given at the meeting tomorrow and the measure will then be ready for house consider ation which under the program of the steering committee. will begin the lat ter part Of this week.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
EXPECT LANSING SUCCESSOR TO BE APPOINTED TODAY

WASHINGTON. Feb 24-President Wilson is expected to announce to- morrow his selection of q successor to Robert Lansing as secretary of the state.
 White House officials, in saying to- night that announcement of the ap- pointment might be expected within the next 24 hours. refused to discuss the question of whom the president had agreed upon.
 The name of Frank l.. Polk, secre- tary ad interim since the resignation of MT. Lansing 10 days ago, after a disagreement with the president over previously under-secretary of state, continued to be mentioned most prominently for the portfolio.
 Speculation as to the possibility of Mir. Folks selection takes cogniZance of the fact that he understands thor oughly the Adriatic question. the most pressing matter now engaging the at tention of the state department. The appointment of the under-Secretary as secretary would be in line with the policy followed when Mir. Lansing, then holding an office corresponding to that occupied by Mir. Polk, was made secretary after William J. Bryan resigned.
 Possibility of the transfer of New ton D. Baker from the war department to the state department also continued to be discussed today along with prob ability that Mir. Wilson might go out side his official family to choose new secretary.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
WOOD MAKES BID FOR CONTROL OF
 OHIO DELEGATES

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24.- With announcement of former Attorney General Edward c. Turner as a condi- date for delegate at large to the re publican national convention, naming General Leonard Wood as his first choIce Tor president sharp contest be- tween w. G. Harding of Ohio and General Wood for control of Ohio's AS delegates is looming
 Senator Hardingss selection of for mer Common Pleas Judge Thomas NJ. Bigger and Henry 4. Williams as dele gates from the Twelfth (Columbus) district followed announcement of Turner and Common Pleas Judge F, B. Kinkead as candidates.
 Both Bigger and Williams filed as candidates for delegates today, with Harding first choice
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
Soviet Seeks Peace
 By Secret Pressure

COPENHAGEN. Feb. 23--Pressure through commercial circles to compel recognition of soviet Russia is being exercised by bolshevik interests ac- cording to the Berlingske Tidende to- day. In a, leading article this news paper says:
 Knowing that a group of merchants and manufacturers of different coun- tries, is eager to resume trade connec- tions with Russia. Maxim Litvinoff, (soviet representative now in Copen- hagen) is endeavoring to exercise pressure upon these circles, making the resumption of trade contingent upon the acknowledgement of soviet Russia by the countries in question.
 Tt is not impossible" continues the newspaper, that Great Britain event. ualIy under the pressure of commercial and industries interests, will conclude peace"
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
House Dislkes English Cut Of
 Pershing's Coat and Trousers

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24-The cut General Pershing's coat and trousers was debated today in the house. He and other American army officers were charged by Representative Connally democrat of Texas, with having ..aped" European fashions in their uniforms and in carrying canes.
 General Pershing's coat is split up the back and his trousers bagged like the English uniform said Mir. Con- nally He kept his American head" Representative Wingo. democrat of Arkansas, interjected. but too noticed that his tail was very English.
 Deploring the adoption of foreign fashions, Representative Connally moved to abolish the title of under.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
ERzBERGER UU I WHEN XPOSED IN LIBEL TEST T|MONY
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BERLIN, Feb. 24. = Matthias Erz- berger, minister of finance, voluntar- fly resigned from the cabinet today.
 Erzberger's resignation came as a climax to a day of sensational testi- mony in his libel suit against pr. Karl Hefferich, former minister of the trea- sury. The nature of this testimony. it was considered, left Erzberger 10 other choice than to relinquish his portfolio
 Claim Misuse of Office.
 According to the testimony of States Attorney Messerschmidt, which was caution, Erzberger had smuggled large amounts of his private funds to Switz- erland. Previously, testimony adduced from Dr. Hefferich involved sErzberger in numerous questionable transactions in connection with the issuance of import and export permits, and other and influence in the furtherance of ventures in which E,rzberger was a1 legged to be interested.
 The official statement of Erzberger's 's retirement from the cabinet bases his action on his desire to have invest lSdIlOn concerning hlS income tax without reference or consideration of his official position. The resignation was rendered to President Ebert who ordered an investigation of the income tax incident conducted with all possi- bie speed.
 Libel Action Was Sensation.
 Matthias Erzberger brought suit against pr Helfferich, formerly vice chancellor and minister of the treas ury, because of attacks in September in which Dr. Helfferich designated E.rZ- berger as a menace to the purity of our public life,' and asserted that he was dangerous member of the gov ernment. On the witness stand Helf- ferich declared that years of careful observation of Erzberger's activities had convinced him that this man Is bound to become fatefuf to the Ger man nation and to that he must be removed from public office if our political life again is to become healthy and normal. He charged that Erzberger was "the British prop aganda minister's best ally."
 Helfferich also answered that Erz- berger's fortune was made during the War by utilization of his political and parliamentary position. and indicated various alleged incidents where Erz- berger had secretly amassed large sums of money a result of his gov ernmenta1 position. Erzberger denied all these allegations. He asserted that he was not possessed of large for tune, but admitted that his wife had money
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
CAILLAUX TELLS
 OF BOLO AFFAIR

PARIS. Feb. 24.-JoSeph CalIiauN- former French premier charged with reasonable dealings with the Germans and conspiring to bring about dishon- orable peace. testified today before the senate sitting as high court Call laux' explanation of his relations with Bolo Pasha, Pierre Lenoir. AI- DuvajI and Miguel Almereyda. three of whom expiated their crimes on Execution hill at Vincennes. while the last named died under strange circumstances in Fresnes prison occupied the whole session
 M Caillaux disposed of Lenoir. Duval and Almereyda with nonchallence and fin a comparatively short time. but the ghost of BoIo Pasha lowered about the ex-premier for long hours: the accused seemed to realize that the crucial point of the examination had been reached and he experienced greater difficulties in extricating himself from his social relations with the executed traitor, which he now apparently feels were too intimate.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
NEW PROBE IF
 PACKERS WILL
 DECIDE ISSUE J. S. CONTROL
industry in General and
 Big Five" Packers in
 Particular Soon to Be Thoroughly Investigated
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Open-
 ing another congressional inquiry
 into the packing industry and the
 activities Of the "big five" Chica-
 go packers, the house agriculture committee today heard Federal
 Trade Commissioner w. B. Coiver
 and Representative Anderson, re-
 publican, Minnesota, author of
 bill carrying out recommendations
 of the trade commission for regu-
 Iation Of the industry.
 Some members of the committee de- -nurred at the proposal to hold the bearings, Representative Rainey, dem ocrat of Illinois, pointing ou that five successive congressional inquiries had been held since 1916 while other mem Ders suggested that the exceedingly ex- tensive records of previous inquiries, which cost the government S2.0o0 a volume, should be considered sufficient basis for action. The vote, however. was 10 to in favor of holding hear ings. Adjournment was taken for the first day with Mir. Colver's testimony uncompleted.
 Say Conditions Necessitate Change
 Representative Anderson. arguing in support of his bill, said that present conditions necessitated divorcing the packers from ownership of refrigerator cars and stockyards, confining their business to the handling of meat prod ucts and establishing a federal Som- mission to regulate them otherwise.
 MT. Colver disclaimed any feeling against the ''big five'' as an outgrowth of the bitter controversy which had been waged since the trade commits sion'S report on the industry and touched on the recent agreement be- tween Attorney General Palmer and the packers with the remark that 'of it. self it is an argument for legislative regulation
 Representative Haughen of Iowa, chairman of the agriculture committee, criticised the argument, saying:
 That consent decree the packers will take admits all the evil practices which they have been in. forgives them for it, specifics that they are to be given two years more to continue all of them, but after that time they are o confiue thier ribberies to the farmers who produce butter, eggs, heese and poultry. doesn't it2"
 Commissioner Colver smiled without 1irect answer
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25

secretary of state and substitute the former title of counsellor, in the exec utive appointment bill, but the mo- ton was defeated 39 to 21. During the discussion. Representative Green, re- publican of Massachusetts, referred to ormer Secretary Lansing's retirement from the cabinet.
 What's in a name?" MT. Green asked
 "A secretary of state by any other name would have a row with the ad- minfstra tion.
 When the republicans cheered. Rep resentative Connally brought a reply from the democrats by retorting that the republicans applauded internal difficulties
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
American Prisoner
 Freed By Bandits
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Release of Joseph F. Askew, an Americah citizen captured by bandits in Mexico, was re- ported to the state department today by the Tlapualitlo company Of New York, which employed him. The in- formation was based on a letter from Askew saying he was on his way back to Lerdo, where he was taken pris- oner in a recent raid by Villa and his followers. Officials of the state de- partment expressed belief that if the news was true, arrangements had been made for payment of $20.000 ransom demanded by Villa from the Alvarado Mining company, cla aiming it to be due him for conveying D large shipment of bullion to the border. 4 letter has been received in Mexico City from As kew. according to the official dispatch, saying he was well treated by the bandits.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
CLAIM FRAUD IN
 FILING INCOME
 TAX STATEMENTS

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 CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Startling income tax frauds, said to involve several hundred thousand dollars, were reported to have been dis covered here today with the an nouncement that special tax in vestigators have been assigned from Washington to check up the alleged irregularities. Some of the largest corporations in Chicago were said to be involved.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
f Famous Yachts Endangered By
 Sh1pyord Fire
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 NEW YORK, Wednesday, Feb. 25. Fire which broke out shortly before last midnight in the Robert Jacobs shipyards at City Island destroyed the yachts lroiita and Mystery and three buildings. Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger for the America's cup Shamrock W, and t.c An r-ss-zs trial yacht Vanitie, y'es-e en. .ejsred by the flames, but were savs.1 i,y shis hs wind.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
Famous Cafes Are Closed Dry Laws
 Held Responsible

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Prohibi- ton today closed the doors of the Cafe de Paris, formerly known as "Rector's," one of Broadway's most famous restaurants, and resulted in the filing of an invountary petition in bankruptcy against the Pekin also popular in the days of John Barleycorn. Rector's was estab- Iished a quarter of century ago.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
Fail 10 Get Warrants

CHAMPION, Mich, Feb. 24.-Denied warrants for the arrest of officials of Iron county, Michigan, whom he charges with conspiracy to obstruct enforcement of the prohibition law. Major A. Y. Dalrymple with a force of 35 men. passed through Champion tonight en route to Iron River with the avowed intention of making the ar rests without warrants. At Negaunee, Mich. Lieutenant A. A. Downing, com manding the Michigan state constab- ulary in the upper peninsula, with a half troop of his men, joined Major Dalrymple and his party of 16 federal officers. Five additional state troop CTS at Caspian. Mich, have orders to proceed to Iron River tonight Major Dalrymple announced that all prisoners taken in the raid would be taken out where they would he arraigned before rests lie seeks are:
 Martin McDonough. prosecuting at torney of Iron county, five deputy sheriffs, the chief and captain of po lice of Iron River and three citizens.
 Plan to Recover Wine
 We are going to recover the II bar agents and the state police'' Major Dalrymple declared.
 '.I will search every house in Iron River if necessary to recover the wine" "
 Neither Major Dalrymple nor Lieu tenant Downing anticipate any resis- tance at Iron River. The state troop CTS left their rifles in barracks and like the federal agents are carrying only side arms.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
CARTER DRAWS WITH FRANCE

GLOBE. Ariz., Feb. 24.-Tommy Carter was given a draw decision by the referee tonight in his fight at Miami with Young France of Los An geles. However. the decision was un- popular with the fans. most of whom believed France was entitled to t. Early in the fight France opened up an old cut on Tommy's lip. which bled profusely throughout the battle.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
Fear I. w. w. Outbreak


 MONTESANO, Wash. Feb. 24.-A re- quest that federal troops be sent to Montesano. to remain during the re mainder of the trial of alleged l. w w. members accused of the CentraIia Arnistice Day killings. will be made immediat telv by Governor Hart, Prose cutting Attorney Herman Allen an nounced late today.
 Mr Allen said he had telephonel the governor, urging that a request for troops be made, and that the gov ernor had promised to make such a request immediately to Lieut.. Gen. Hunter Liggett, commanding the west ern department of the army at San Francisco Mir. Allen said the step was purely a precautionary one
 His recommendation. Mfr Allen said. was the result of what he termed an ir- reasing drift of radicals to Monte s--, :. now the focal point of I. w w interest coupled with alleged vague rumors and threats which have reached the ears of counsel for the state.
 Aliens action is dictated. he said. by the desire of the state to preserve the peace and to insure a fair trial protecting the interests of both the prosecution and the defense Since the trial opened here, on January 2s- according to Allen. there has been ru- mors of trouble. even of armed inter vention in behalf of the 10 defend ants However. no evidence of trouble has vet been noticed
 We have reason to believe that most of the rumors of impending trou- ble are idle and uufounded." Allen said today. At the same time. it is certain that no harm can come by taking the proper steps to anticipate and forestaH any possibility of se rious friction If troops are sent. in response to our request. their pres ence in Montesano will be to protect the interests of the defense. as well as
 Orders Troops to Montesano
 SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 24.-On re quest of Governor Hart of Washing ton. Lieut.. Gen. Hunter Liggett- com manding the western department Of thS army. late sday authorized the sending Of federal troops to Monte sano.
 General Liggett said the request from the governor reached him late today and that it did not specify what number of troops would he regarded as advisable. Therefore, he said. he had authorized the commanding officer al Camp Lewis. near Tacoma. Wash. to send to Montesano such troops as he deemed necessary
Arizona republican., 1920-02-25
MARIAN TS ARE
 REFUSED 'DRY' OFF|CERS-PLA
 TO ARREST I
Dalrymple With Assistants Reach Seat of Recent Outbreak Against New Prohibition Law
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IRON RIVER, Mich, Feb. 24.- Major A. V. Dalrymple, prohibition en- forcement officer and his assistants arrived from Chicago tonight to clear up alleged violations Of the prohibition law, but took no action. There was nc excitement. local officers not meeting the federal officers, who went to a hotel while a crowd of curious citizens looked on quietly.
 About 150 persons were at the sta ton when the Dalrymple party ar rived. mostly members of the Iron River post of the American Legion which met tonight. There were B men in the party. The force was joined here by five state troopers from Caspian. Mich, and by three federal prohibition officials who were sent here two days ago from Chicago.
 When the train carrying the fed eral officers passed through Crystal Falls, 15 miles from here. rumors were received by Major DaIrymple that a warrant had been sworn out for his arrest at Iron River and that he would be arrested as he stepped from the train.
 Plan Prosecutions
 These reports failed to materialize No state officers were at the station and the small crowd that had gath cred to see the federal officers arrive viewed their advent with mild cur iosity-
 Major Dalrymple tonight sent the following telegram to John Kramer prohibition commissioner at Wash ington:
 Decent citizens of northern Michi- gan are outraged at the conduct of McDonough and his cohorts. If we expect to enforce prohibition we must prosecute this case to the bitter end.
 Leo J. Grove, the prohibition agent who reported the alleged prohibition revolt to Major Dalrymple at Chicago had SSarch warrants and the federal agents are planning a drive to clean up the entire district, one of the most isolated in the mining section of the upper peninsula.
 anticipate no trouble in Iron county, Major Dalrymple said. ''I expect to arrest the men we want, plact them in jail and seize any stills and. contraband liquor we can locate, and leave Iron county clean and law abiding place. We are taking precautions in case we should meet resistance during our work, but tha [ does not mean that we expect a fight