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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-06-20

NOTAS-Serdn facultatvas las escalas de denova Va
enca, Malaga Santa Cruz de L. Palma Puerto Lim6n
e viae de IDA las de Cartagena Sabana Cuazao Puer
to Cabelo Cardpano Ponce MarscIa Genovs al REGREsO
En- e vae de regreso las escaas de Santa Cras Tene
rife Las Pamas son aIternadas.
Las fecAas lie saa Ajas para puertos
de Cadia Ia ida Colon al regreso Las demas presu
mbles segdn el record velOcdad esabecdo po Com
pafa pero esn suietas aeanto que ogen buques en-
La naVegacier adelanto que debe apfovechar coespon
dencia.
Para mas informes dirfjase q los Ayentes Genersles
sOBRINO OS DE EZQUfAGA, San Juan p. g. los Agenes
Locales saber: En- Ponce BOnnfn Co., en- Mayaguez
Sres Moral Co.; En Agua1lla gr JnYes Spa en- Areci
DO, Sres. Roses Co., Sues
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-06-20
CAM BIOS
Para refrescos fnos, visite
la CAFETERIA"
san .lusfe s. = San Juan. p. r.
REGALAMOS

UNA LINTERNA ELECTRICA
EN- FORMA DE PISTOLA AUTO
MATICA QUE EN- VEZ DE NOR
TIFFRo 5PROYECTTL ARROJA UN
P0TENTE FOcO DE LUZ ELEC-
TRICAs cualquier nifo o nina de
buena sconducta. Escriba en- esta or
ma: eTEE MAIL ORDER CO. San
German. Sehores: Deseo ser Agente
de ids. Pueden remitirme un lote de
;efectes de faeil yenta y So Nueya Lis
ia de Premios. A continuation indi-
co mi edad nombre de mis- padres y
de mi maestro.-2. :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

Mrs. Edward Rowland. Mrs. Peter
Gay. At the apron booth, Mrs. An
drew Happen, Mrs. Hillpot, Mrs.
Quint, Mrs. E. Morris; at the doll
booth. Mrs. Herbert Hahn, Mrs. Kos
ia, Mrs. C. Johnson. Miss Mason;
food booth, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Breese.
Mrs. r.. Brown, Mrs. Laing, Mrs.
Eampharter; candy booth, Mrs
Mayo. Pinder, HUMPHREYS and Wall
lace; cake booth, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs.
w. Morris, Mrs. II. Wilson, Mrs.
Csipo; pop corn and lemonade, Miss
Halsey and her class: cafeteria, Mrs.
Reynolds. Mrs. a. Campbell. Mrs.. w.
Ayres, Mrs. Rosenvinge, Mrs. Han
cock.
Miss jeanette Molineaux left home
Monday to spend the winter in Cali
fornia with relatives.
Mrs. VIM. Liddle entertained her
bridge club at her home Monday af-
ternoon.
The Monday Auction Club met
yesterday with Mrs. Ned Stevens.
Mrs. Russle Moss was hostess this
afternoon at a card party at the Me-
tuchen Club.
The Quiet Hour Club met recently
with Mrs. Charles Ayers. Mrs. Dud-
ley Browning was leader for the day
and Mrs. Arthur Strong provided
the music. A paper. THE Cities of
Japan" was read by Mrs. Edward
Rowland, and a paper. The Gar
dens of Japan" by Miss briggs. A
greeting was read from Mrs. Hester
Poole and five o'clock tea was served
by the hostess. The next meeting
VIII be held at the home of Mrs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

Ned Stevens on the evening of De-
cember % land will be an open
meeting, When a japanese play.
THE Lady of the Weeping Willow
will be given.
Mrs. Roy Burr will entertain the
Wednesday Bridge Club at her home
tomorrow.
Worthington Thornall, the young
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Thornall.
Is i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Marion Gayland Atwell will
give her third lecture on Current
Events at the League House Thurs
day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Allyn Pierson and Mrs. Hope
of the Library Department of the
Woman's Club, arranged a very in
| teresting Christmas program at the
League House this afternoon.
The dancing class met as usual at
| the Metuchen Club Saturday after
oon
Mrs. Thomas Barr and daughter
are spending the winter in New
York.
Mrs. John Fenton returned home
last week from her Southern trip,
DIR. Fenton will probably return this
week.
Mr.. Potters' new home on Middle
, sex avenue is making rapid progress
DIR. and Mrs. Hunt entertained the
Saturday Evening Club at their
home, most delightfully."-. All mem
bers we're present and ii being the
hostess birthday a beautiful present
was given to her by the club. Auc-
ton bridge was played and prizes
were won by Mrs. Edward Rowland
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
METUcHEh

The Metuchen Club House pre-
scented a most attractive appearance
recently when Mrs. Alexander AL
lison entertained her host of friends
there, by giving a card party. Eighty
ladies entered the contest and many
watched the game. After the fourth
game, prizes were awarded. Mrs.
Charles Prickett, Mrs. Donnan, Miss
Beatrice Morris and Mrs. Fred Ayers
and Mrs. Wesley Benner. Ice cream
and cake and coffee were served in
the room prettily decorated with
Christmas green's. Among the out
of town guests were Mrs. Fisher, of
Sayreville; Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs.
Smith, of Plainfield; Mrs. Cook of
East Orange; Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs.
Martin and Mrs. Vanderwater. of
Camp Raritan, and Mrs. Wesley
Bremen of Orange.
The young people of the Reform
ed church gave one of their popular
plays in the church parlors Friday
night.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church held a very successful bazaar
in their church parlors Thursday and
Friday afternoon and evening. A
cafeteria supper was, served both
evenings and a generous amount was
added to the treasury. for the church
repair fund. Mrs. George Humph-
ries vas chairman. and was assisted
at The fancy work booth by Mrs.
George Grasen. Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Am
brcse Mundy. Mrs. w. 7. Campbell,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

JAIIESBURG, lice. 13.-An i'm
ortant question will be decided be-
mr. Justice of the Peace William
rIxton and a jury at borough a
u Friday Of this week when inree
zen alleged ~trespassers on the farm
4 Dr. Hans Foesi erling. Of the Abor
ann, a. this place. will attempt to
rscrc We ssile charge against them.
,sor the first tim. in the history OF
zeal police courts 1t IL expected
Tat q dog will be one of the chief
siitaesses sgains. the men accused.
Tie men accused of hunting on
RI Abor farm. who pleaded not gull
at a hearing before Justice Pax
y yesterday, we're Peter Rue.
sfiarles Smith, Lester Smith. of
layton. A demand that the cases
e heard by a jury caused the post
nament until Friday. when each
tsendant will have a lawyer.
Many local hunters will be inter-
ed in the outcome of this case as
L.s Een claim that they were not
r '5passers but admit that their
ound dogs mighr have been.
DIR. Foesterling in an interview
avg his side of the case that led to
he arrest If the men and the me-
fojs he used to secure their names.
fe admitted that he did not see the
San that had 1t moi been for a train
a German wolf hound that he has
II his place the men would have
taje their getaway. Hearing shots
~ the date in question DR.. Foester-
Ing sem his trained dog out in the
ERECTION of the shots and presently
lie dog returned with a/yelpine
bund in his mouth like a cat car
fes its Young. Depositing the dog
y The barnyard it would return to
. field and bring back another un-
p the entire number hunting on the
smises were captured.
Tho men missing their dogs would
turally hunt them up and came to
Re Fostering farmhouse and de-
erded their dogs. This was CON-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

\ rashins.~ roaring sweep of resist
50 waters released from bondage
mighty torrent of timber crushing
riading all before it-logs humping,
~r.intering in the suarling waters
weeping al before its relentless
ath. Such is one of the big thrills
J Conflict"
The mos. gripping. soul-searing
aoment ev%r filmed. Terrific in its
Intensity. tie mighty log jam. the
flowing up of the dam. and the
washing ttrrent of felled forest is
he mightiest spectacle of the cam
ra's art.
In all it; splendor, in all it's ruth
IS glory, Conflict Priscilla Deans
sonderful new Un;versal-Jewel. now
laying at the Strsnd theatre. vivid
, records tae actual ~dynamiting of
huge dam. and the breaking loose
IF hundreds o. thousands of the
Imprisoned logs.
Conflict" the sensational Red
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
S~URROGA1E'S COURT

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 49,
The will of Theresa Gregory, of
Woodbridge. who died November %.
was probated this morning naming
Leo Lowenkopf-as executor. The
house and lot in Hopelawn will go
to the husband and the interest on
the dwelling on Pennsylvania i've
will be divided among the three
sons.
The will was drawn up November
p and witnessed by Henrietta Seton
and Florence Van Middlesworth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

Book seria by Clarence Burlington
kel.and. is a mystery drama. the
rugged mountain country of the Can
adam North Woods as its locale.
Conflict" is the story of a fight
the battle of two indomitable wills
the struggle for the mastery of the
logging industry.
The beauty of tie photography
and the magnificent scenery of the
Canadian North Woods country is
unsurpassed.
Thousands upon thousands of
huge logs whirlins through the dy-
namited dam We're caught by the
six camera men who risked their
lives to attain this remarkable film.
An entire logging camp, running
at full blast with all it's men was
requisioneG by Stuart Patton in the
direction of this marvellous picture.
Conflict surpasses even "Repu-
tation"-Priscilla Deans most re-
cent Ur.iversal-Jewe. success-in it's
INTENSITY and drarcatic force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

and Mr.. TAFT. A supper was served
at IL. when each CUES was given a
favor.
BY request. the entertainment
History of Fashions with special
music, will be repeated at the high
school Friday evening for the bene-
tit of the Beneficent Committee of
the n. /. L. The entertainment is
delightfully."- entertaining as well as
instructive and your contribution to
this committee at this time will be
greatly appreciated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Dog May Be Silent Witness
n Strange jamesburg Case

piled with when the men disclosed
their identity when the arrests fol-
lowed.
The dog has in all captured twelve
dogs found hunting inc in each cas-
the men we're convicted before JUS
tice CT trespass when confronted
with the mute testimony of the dog
as given through its owner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
AUTO BUS BURNS UP

An American line bus was totally
destroyed by fire shortly after 1880
o'clock this morning. the local police
were informed. The blaze occurred
on the Port Reading road and the
bus was unoccupied when the flames
broke out.
, 1921-07-21

tanned Surd'% evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. JOHN Ncir,n.
Mrs. e Hastings and her hOu e
quests. Mr. and Mrs. j. Treaeer. vii
liam Treag"r and Alex BrySons mot
ored up to the Subleti" timber sun
day afternoon and enjoyed a picnic
supper.
Fritz Steiner drove into Hanna
Sunday morning in the Neitch car.
and while there he visited with his
sister, Mrs. J. X. Mann.
Evan N"itCh and Lincoln Vcitch.
spent Sunday evening at the Hast
ings ranch.
Miss Ida Ollikkala passed through
Milo the latter part of last week.
going into Hanna for a few days
visit and while there she delivered
about sixty pounds of butter to Gus
toners.
Charles Fink and son Charles. Jr.,
returned to Hanna Monday evening
after a few days visit with the Hast
ings family.
, 1921-07-21

the oil fields near Lusk. Wyo.. spen
several days of this week camping
and fishing along the river. They
returned home by the way of Medi-
cine Bow to visit friends there for
a few days.
Mr.. Palmer and Mr.. Webb. rep
resenting the Midwest Packing Co.
OF Denver. called on several ranches
Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week. Everyone seemed interested
in the Midwest Packing Co. think
ing 1t will be a great benefit to every
rancher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Quealy went to
Hanna Tuesday to meet Mrs.
Quealy's sister and brother-in-law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Darnell OF St.
Louis. Mo. They expect to spend the
summer here.
Mrs. Len Names Of the Sublette
ranch came down Thursday morning
for the mail.
Lincoln and Evan Veitch OF River
side ranch were in Elk Mountain on
Thursday for supplies.
, 1921-07-21
BRITAIN AGAIN HCFEETS
LEAGUE

WASHINGTON. July 19.-"The
decision OF ~Dirkenhead. the British
Lord Chancellor, hat the Anglo
Japanese treaty was not denounced
by the note sent to the league of ma
tiOns last July. and that consequent
ly the treaty. even il denounced on
July 18th. next would autbmatically
run for 'an0thor year, may be looked
UPON as an official action regulating
Article 20 Of the league covenant and
further condemning the league as a
useless incumbrance." declares the
Republican Publicity Association
through its president. Hon. Jona-
than Bourne, Jr.
CLAUSE VIII Of the Anglo-Japan-
csc treaty OF 1911 provides that the
treaty lis to come into force imme-
diately after the date Of it's sigma
ture and to remain in force for ten
years from that daH. In case
neither Of the high contracting
parties should have notified twelve
months before the expiration OF said
ten years the intention of terminal
, 1921-07-21

ing II. i shall remain binding un''I
IN" expiration of one year from the
GaT on which either Of the high con-
tracing parties shall have denounced
H.
1T was the general opinion Of the
Dominion Pr"miers and MANY diplp-
mats Interested in the subject that
fh" Letter written by the British and
Japanese Governments to the league
of nations in July. 1920. admitting
mat the treaty was not in conformity
with the constitution of the league.
constituted a formal denunciation OF
mat treaty. and so certain were the
premiers of their ground that some
Of them proceeded to London in or
der to lay their views on the pro-
posed renewal of the treaty before
the Crown. 1t is understood that
practically all OF them we're against
a renewal of the treaty as it now
reads. and the statement is made
that the decision Of the Lord Chan
cellor considerably simplifies the
position for 1t gives ample time to
the Dominions to reach definite CON
illusions and 0 The necessity
for obtaining Japan's assent to the
proposal that the operation Of the
treaty be extended for a period OF
three months for the purpose OF al
lowing q full dis2ussiOn. which could
not have been completed by July
5th.'
In short the British Government.
standing by the decision Of the Lord
Chancellor. has found it the part of
expediency to disregard the league
OF cations In the matter in contro-
versv. md would appear to have
preached an article OF the league
covenant in order to postpone what
may yet be an embarrassing posi-
ton. Article 20 Of the league cove
nant reads:
The members OF the league
severally agree that this covenant Is
accepted as abrogating all Obliga-
tions or understandings interse which
are inconsistent with the terms
thereof. and solemnly undertake
that they will not hereafter enter
into any engagements Inconsistent
with the terms thereof. In case any
member OF the league shall, before
becoming a member of the league,
have undertaken any obligations in
consistent with the terms OF this
covenant it shall be the duty of such
member to take immediate steps to
procure its release from such obli-
cations
I'm July. 1920, Japan and England
are said to have admitted that their
treaty was inconsistent with the
league covenant. In July, 1921. the
Lord Chancellor declares such admis-
sion not to have been denunciatory
OF the treaty. and apparently ignores
what the league covenant declares to
be the plain duty OF both nations
to take immediate steps to procure
its release from such obligations
Thus is the spirit OF the league CO.
tenant nee more violated. and a day
or so after the Lord Chancellor's de-
cision was announced the Democratic
hold-Over Ambassador to France,
making his farewell address express
ed the hope thai America would
some day join the league of nations.
1t was a pious but a foolish hope"
, 1921-07-21
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MILO NEWS
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A party including Mr.. and Mrs.
John Treager, William Treager. Alex
BrysOn's, Mrs. c. Hastings, Mrs.
Alice Hastings. Dick Hastings. Lin
coin Veitch and Evan Veitch enjoyed
a trip to the Sublette ranch Mon
day afternoon. The trip was made
in the Treager's Allen car.
Geo. Mccain OF Cheyenne came
out with the mail Monday and from
here went on I'VE to the UL ranch.
where he will work this summer
helping to put up the hay crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Henry re-
turned to their home Monday after
noon after a few days visit at Elk
Mountain. Harry Fintzell returned
with them for a few days visit. The
trip was made in Mr.. Henry's car.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Fernway of
, 1921-07-21

Bib" Brooks. Eta Dohds. H"lrn
Ellis and Alice Neitch spent Wedrrs-
day at the Sublettc place
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson spent
the first Of tn" week at Elk Noun
tain and on their way home they
called at Milo for their mail.
Carl Schoen and Geo. Loring were
hauling lumber Thursday from the
company ranch.
Miss Lula Ease OF Salina, Kansas.
is here for her summer vacation.
Miss Ease is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Geo. Campbell at the UL ranch.
John Casey and Jack Lee motored
to Elk Mountain Thursday after
noon.
Roy Meredith has quit a bunch of
the West sheep feeding up near the
Sublette place.
Mrs. Alice Hastings spent Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. j. Filpula.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Jones and two
small children and Mis- Agnes Hax-
ton spent Thursday nea here fish
ing. They returned to Hanna that
same evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John C~heesbrough
and two daughters. Joan and Victoria
returned the latter part of this week
from Casper, Wyo. Mr.. Cheesbrough
was a delegate from Elk Mountain
Odd Fellows Lodge and attended
each session OF the state convention,
which was held there the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Treager and
Alex Brysons spent Saturday after
noon and evening in Hanna and
while there they we're the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fink.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Tave!li. Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Flannery enjoyed a
two days outing and camping on the
river near the Veitch ranch. They
returned to Hanna Sunday evening
with a nice bunch Of fish.
Those who enjoyed a trip to Sand
Lake Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs.
F%intzell. Mrs. Ed. Herman and two
children Of Elk Mountain. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Henry Joined the party
at the Ranger stations making the
trip from their in a wagon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Henderson and
four children Of Hanna were enter
, 1921-07-21

FOR SALE-A we'll equipped
laundry, including building and lot
In one of the livest towns in the
State, at a price hat is less than the
material in the building is worth.
Owners must sell. II interested.
communicate at once with NJ. B.
Mckillip. Saratoga. Wyo. 5-17-tf
, 1921-07-21

The fact that a man does not use
his gas. electricity or telephone
after it is installed. does not lessen
the obligation or expense of the com
pany in having service there il he
chooses to push the bottom.
, 1921-07-21

THAT spicy, delicious aroma
Of fine tobaccos, both Turkish
and Domestic, makes you almost
hungry for the "satisfy-smoke."
And there isn't a ghost of a
chance you'll ever find its equal
anywhere-for the Chesterfield
blend is an exclusive blend. 1t
can't be copied.
IioDe you seen the nsv
AIR. TIGHT tins Of so?
, 1921-07-21

OF A familiar.
AND DELICIOUS smell.
WHICH TIPPED me OF.
so gave the ghost.
THE HORSE laugh.
AND SAID ed.
YOU FAT guys.
MAKE BUM ghosts.
BUT BEFORE yor fade.
LEAVE WITH NC one.
OF YOUR cigarettes.
THEY sA7,sFv."
The Washington herald., 1921-02-01
BILLS FAVORABLY REPORTED,
What Congress Did Yesterday

ing resolutions passed as tribute to
the late John Hollis Bankhcnd, SEN
ator from Alabama, also message
from House announcing passage of
diplomatic and consular appropria-
tion bills.
Communication from Secretary ~
Treasury giving supplemental esti-
mates of kT2,00O for Public Health
Service for Home for Lepers-
Supplementary estimates of $685.
900 from Secretary of Interior for
Bureau of Indian Affairs and sup
port of Indian schools.
Annual report of East Washing
ton Heights Traction Railway Com
Pany for year ending December 81,
1870.
Annual report of washington and
Old Dominion Railway Company for
year ending December 81, 1920.
Communication from United States
shipping Board providing informs-
tion ms to ALLEGATION of foreign ships,
as requested by senate.
HOUSE.
Met at II M, adjourned at $50
p. m. until noon today.
Pnsse: diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill.
Took mp rivers and harbors ap-
preparation bill, completed Its con-
sideration, and will vote early to-
day.
Secretary of Navy filed report in
response to resolution asking for
number of German airplanes that
have been purchased by three de-
pRrtments.
Secretary Of LabSr filed report
of claims arising through theft by
employees of the immigration SerN-
Ice.
President of r%s Capital Truc-
tIOn Company filed annual report
for year 1920.
Committees.
AGricuIture-AResum consIdera-
tiOn packer regulation IegisIatiO
Appropriations - Subcommittee
Considered navy and deficiency mp
prOprIaIiOn bills.
Ways and MeRns-Take up sched-
ule h. woods and hides, in tarin
revision.
Bills introduced.
Bner, North DakOta-AuthOrIzin
10
investigate charge that money and
credit il controlled in the United
states by small group of indI-
Vlduals and financial interests.
Dickinson, IOwa-AmendInRF Fed
eraI farm loan act.
Walters, PennsyIVania-For the
establishment of forest experiment
station in Pennsylvania.
NoIk, New YOrk-TO inVestIEnte
certain actions of the L. =. District
Court for the Southern District Of
New York.
Kahn, CaIIfOrnIa-Authoriz re-
tirement as warrant officers of GER
tain army field clerks and hcI. clerks
in the Qunrtermaster Corps.
Esch, WiscOnSin-TO revive and
re-ennct the law authorizing Hud-
son River Connecting Railroad Cor
pOratiOn to construct n bridge aerOss
the Hudson River.
Newton, MinnesOta-Eurther reg
ulatinG granting NIScs by diplomatic
and consular officers of the United
States.
Merritt. Connecticut-To regulate
retired pay of certain enlisted men
in the Coast Guard.
Butler, PennsH - Providing
The Washington herald., 1921-02-01
BEGIN HEARINGS
?. OF FALLS HARNESS

The Federal Power Commission
will begin hearings on the proposal
20 harness Great Fails at 10 o'clock
this morning Two plans have been
d1ed with the commission. one by
I. H. Levering. civil engineer. and
the other by the army engineers.
both of whom will be heard by the
Commission.
chief OF Engineers Beach yester-
day transmitted to Secretary Of
War Baker his report on the re-
port made by Maj. Tyler, District
Engineer, on the project. At the
same time the report Of the engi-
h I'D for rivers and harbors
Ass hled on the same subject.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-01

for sundry matters affecting the ma
val establishment.
House Com mittees.
To-day.
Appropriation Deficiency, full
committee. 1880, executive.
Naval Annirs-AdmiraI washing
ton, 1880, open.
Interstate - Railroad vaIuat tion.
1000, open.
Foreign Annirs-DallinEer resoIu-
tiOn On' Russia, 1880. open.
Military An1irs-Fish VS.. Gen. Per-
shing, burial unknown soldier. 1850,
open.
Public Lands-CsIendar, 1850.
Judiciary Commercial bribery
bill, 1880, open.
shipping BOard-TweedaIe,E Ecncr-
al comptroller. 1000, open.
Ways and Means-Sch eduIe h,
wool, 1000, open.
Banking and CUrreRcy-Farmers
organizations, 1880. open.
Agriculture Clifford Thorne
grain, packers. 1000, open.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-01
G. P. 0. PAPER BIDS
OPENED BY JOINT
CONGRESS BODIES
Figures Show Costs Will
Be Lower Than Last
Year by Thousands.

Bids on 65,ooO,ooO pounds Of pa
per for the Government Printing
Office for the fiscal year beginning
March l were opened yesterday by
the Joint Committee on Printing OF
the Senate and House, of which
Senator Smoot, OF Utah, is chairman,
and Representative Kiess. of Penn
sylVania, is vice chairman.
The figures showed that the bill
Will be lower the coming year by
hundreds of thousands of dollars
Thirty-nine firms submitted bids,
twice the number of last year. and
this competition brought to WASH
ington fifty representatives of pa
per concerns.
The lowest bid on newsprint was
6.2S cents a pound. On this item
last year the lowest bids were from
l. to IA cents a pound.
Announce Awards Monday.
On machine finished paper. the
lowest bid opened yesterday was
SO cents a pound, 2whiIe last yeai
the lowest bids on. this quality of
paper were from 16 to % cents a
pound.
Paper for the Government Print
ing Ofice last year cost $4,000, 900,
while the bill was $1,250,OO0 for the
year just preceding the war In
the bids yesterday there were 167
items, from the commonest news
print to the highest grade OF ledger
paper.
The joint committee announced
that its awards will be announced
Monday next.
a Senate resolution directing the
Federal Trade Commission to inves-
tigate the prices of print paper OF
last year to ascertain IL newspapers
have been subjected to unfair compe-
ttiOn was referred yesterday to the
Senate Committee on Printing.