Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 294, 25 September 1919 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY,' SEPT. 2ol 1919.

PACKERS' PROFITS UNREASONABLY HIGH " REPORT REVEALS

WASHINGTON, Bept 25. Maximum profits for the five largest pack-

! era tinder limitations prescribed by

the food administration during the war "were unreasonably high" and from two and a fourth to three times aa great as those In pe-war years, according to a report made to President Wilson by the federal trade commission on June 28, 1918, but withheld from the public at the request of food administrator HooveT. A copy of the report together with letters sent by Mr. Hoover and the committee to the president were transmitted to the senate today by the commission in response to a resolution by Senator Norris, Republican, Nebraska. Recommendations made by the commission included: That net worth (actual Invested capital represented by stock issues and surplus) as on November 1, 1917, be the basis upon which the allowed rate of profit be conrputted for all packers, large and small. Rates Are High "That the normal rate for the five chief packers be seven per cent, on net worth with one half per cent, increased allowance for every ten per cent, increase in weight slaughtered, and one half per cent, decreased In rate for every 10 per cent, decrease in weight slaughtered; the maximum profit allowed not to go above nine per cent. "That the maximum allowed the smaller packers be nine per cent, increasing on a sliding scale to eleven per cent., but without a decreasing scale. "That profits in excess of the prescribed rates be either turned out to the treasurer of the United States or applied against further government purchases." . , In his letter to the president, dated July 8, 1918, Mr. Hoover said he did

not believe any useful purpose is

served by public ventilation of inter

departmental disagreements as to

governmental policy," and added: "If congress passes sufficiently strong excess profits legislation It

would automatically correct the situa

tion and meet the viewB of both the trade commissions and ourselves. My proposal is therefore that the whole matter shall be laid aside until the

action of congress is determined."

Smith and Fairbanks Estate, News Owners; He Files Statement

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 25. Delavan Smith, through his attorney, Ferdinand Winters, filed a sworn statement Tuesday with the clerk of Marion County setting out that he is engaged as surviving partner in conducting md transacting the business of publishing the Indianapolis News, in behalf of himself the the estate of the late Charles W. Fairbnks. The statement was filed, Richard V. Sipe, county clerk, said, in compliance with the state law which requires a person or persons doing business under a firm name other than their f:wn, to file names of those conducting the business. The last previous statement filed in the office of the county clerk, concerning the publication of the Indianapolis News, is dated Nov. 2, 1911. It is signed by Delavan Smith and states that he is "now the sole owner and publisher of the Indianapolis News." The records do not reveal when Charles W. Fairbanks became one of the owners of the newspaper, or why, if the statement of 1911 was correct, enother should be filed at this time by Mr. Smith. The first information that the late Charles W. Fairbanks, former VicePresident of the United States, was three-fourths owner of the Indianapolis News came when Mrs. Adelaide Fairbanks Timmons, daughter of Mr. Fairbanks, recently filed suit to break her father's will.

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A typical steel plant, the mills at Indiana Harbor.

Italians "Sting" Yanks on Pershing s Staff ROME, Sept. 25 "Itching palms" were extended to the enlisted personnel attached to General Pershing's staff during the American commander-in-chief's visit to Rome. Cab-drivers, professional guides, professional beggars, novelty vendors and guidebook sellers preyed upon the American doughboys with avidity. One soldier paid $5 to be driven from the star tion to St. Peter's, a trip ordinarily costing 40 cents or, by trolley, four cents. Professional guides reaped a harvest at the Coliseum and at St. Peter's where they played the part of "confidence" men by offering to take the soldiers to parts of these monuments

not ordinarily open to the public. A guide at the Coliseum exacted $4 for taking three privates and a sergeant through the upper tiers while another guide at St Peter's demanded $7 for taking two boys through the Vatican museum, both of which are free to the public. A cab driver agreed to take three privates over the ancient Appian way for $6. He took them on a trip of the city of Rome for about an hour, told them they had seen all and demanded his fare, which they paid. Originally the practice of hoisting flags on public buildings only part of the way up the flagpoles when a prominent man dies was a military one.

Birds of prey are not endowed with the gift of song.

Low Pay Causes Big Shortage in Teachers (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept. 25. The public schools of the nation began the new school year with a shortage of

approximately 38,000 teachers. This

estimate was made today by the Na

tional Education association on the ba

sis of questionnaires sent to 3,465 district and county school superintendents in all states. To meet the acute shortage due In large part, commissioner of education

Claxton, has said, to the law salaries paid, it is estimated that approximately 65,000 teachers were employed who were below the standard requirements existing in the various school districts.

French Want Battle Flags of 1870; Have Disappeared? (By Associated Press) PARIS, Sept 25. French peace conference circles are showing signs of uneasiness concerning the possibility that the Germans, will be unable to fulfill Article 245 of the Versailles treaty. It calls for the return to France of all flags and standards captured from them by the Germans in the war of -870, an undertaking very dear to the French heart The clause was inserted at the request of more than three hundred French deputies and was obtained from the peace conference by the energetic entreaties of Premier Clemenceau. Reports to the effect that most of the flags have mysteriously disappeared from the various cathedrals and museums in Germany where they were hung have caused a deep and painful impression at the French chamber. Deputy H. Galli of Paris has called upon the French government to take the necessary measures to make the Germans live up to their undertaking.

Mexican Congress to Act on Oil Legislation (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Sept. 25. The possibility that the Mexican Senate would act quickly pn oil legislation became uncertain today as a result of the ses-

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si on of the upper House of Congress. : Senator Juan Friass, one of the authors of the bill, being considered by the Senate, began the discussion for the measure but Carlos Zetina offered a proposal for the amendment of article 27 of the constitution which article nationalies oil lands. The measure backed by Senor Frias and Lis faction in the Senate, makes article 27 operative without being retroactive, thus meeting the principal objection of foreign Interests.

JERSEY, Ind. The Union township branch of the Federation of Farmers association, held an organization meeting in College Corner last Monday. C. F. Patterson, of Windfall, Tipton county, made the principal address of the evening. In his opening word, Mr. Patterson introduced himself as "just plain farmer from Tipton county." The organization of the township was conducted by Mr. Patterson. The board of directors, made up of James Morrow, Frank. Hammerle, Samuel Fields, Ora Bake and Frank Thurston, were selected. A fee of five dollars a year is charged for membership. A number of Union township men took up their membership at the meeting.

In Norway married couples may travel on the railways for fair and a half.

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PRESIDENT OF PERU

OPENS CONQRE

(Br Associated Press) ,' LIMA, PERU. Wednesday, Sept 2v I President Augusto B. Lenora. for J really opened congress this afternooi with a brief address, reviewing polity ical occurrence since July 4th. It is) announced that Senor Leguia will be proclaimed president by congress with In the next thirty days. The day wu declared a fiesta with thousand throwing the streets. Complete tranquility reigned through the city. The strike situation is unchanged, KINO EDWARD WENT TO STABLES TO GET WARM

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Sept 25. With the depart ture of King George from London to Balmoral to spend his holiday much has been written about the draughty condition of Balmoral Castle, where he

will reside.

The story is recalled of a visit to the same castle by the lat King Edw ard, who was once discovered sitting in the harness-room of the stables. Surprise was expressed. 'Dash it man.

I must o somewhere to get warm, was his reply.

LAST EXCURSION

of Indiana

CINCINNATI SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23TH Q1 ROUND TRIP $XeOtJ Includes war tax Leaving Richmond. 7:57 a. nv. returning leave Cincinnati. 7:00 p. m. For information Inquire Agent Home telephone 2062.

Plan for General 's Job for March Strikes Snag (By Associated Tress) WASHINGTON, Sept. 25. Plans to give Chief of Staff March a permanent rank of General in the army have struck another snag in congress,

this time in . the rules committee, which has ben asked by Secretary Baker to make the general's promo-1

tion a special order of business in the house. Although President Wilson in asking congress to confer the permanent rank on General Pershing, asked the same for General March, congress gave the coveted rank only to the commander of the American expeditionary forces. War department officials, feeling that the chief of staff should have some reward, asked congress to reconsider its refusal. There is much opposition, however.

CHINA ENDS WAR AGAINST GERMANY

TEKING, Sept. 23. (Delayed) (By the Associated Press . A mandate issued last night by President Hsu Shih Chang formally declares the state of war between China and Germany

at an end. General Tuan Chi Jul, former premie r, who was responsible i for China's declaration of war, is I a warded the grand order of merit by j the mandate. I

MANY "COUSINS" APPEAR TO CLAI M ESTATE

f By Associate Press) SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24 "Cousins" from many cities of the United States have filed claims in the superior court here, for parts of the $142,345 estate left by William Geistenberg, who, witnesses testified, starved himself to death rather than pay the high prices charged for food. W. Geisenhefer, a friend of the dead man testified that Geistenberg had mentioned to him only relatives living in New Orleans.

IRISH DOCTORS QUIT STOPPING ILLS AT $1,375; WANT $1,820

LONDON, Sept 25. Doctors of Dundalk, Ireland, went on strike today to enforce demands for a minimum salary of 7 guineas (about $35) weekly for all public services. Their present salaries average 275 a year. A number of patients applying for treatment at dispensaries have been refused.

Friday - Saturday - Monday

The Blanket Days

We offer these blankets at lower prices than last year, notwithstanding the high merchandise and commodity prices ruling. Blankets generally have been advanced heavily since contracts were made for the manufacture of these goods.

The Blanket Story

The feature of this great offering is the famous SLEEPY HOLLOW Blankets. These blankets look like wool, they feel like wool, you can hardly tell them from wool. The core yarn filling is made of a peculiar imported cotton. The feature of this cotton is that it has a natural curl or crinkle instead of being straight like our American cotton. This curled cotton when manufactured becomes to all intents and purposes so far as appearance, touch and warmth are concerned, like the finest wool. The warp is of long staple American cotton, thus giving the blankets splendid wearing and washing qualities.

The Plan of the Sale Only a limited quantity ot SLEEPY HOLLOW Blankets are made. An assortment of these goods is apporu&ned to one store in a town for sale at special prices on fixed dates all over the United States. We have the control of them for this town, and are glad of having the opportunity of offering them to you. They are goods behind which we put our unqualified guarantee. We recommend you buy your winter's blanket needs on the special sale days. No woman who wants new blankets should miss this opportunity. When these goods are sold we cannot obtain more of them at any price.

Three Special Numbers In Plain Colors

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Extra Size & Extra Weight Very strong, soft, warm and fleecy. Wool finish. Colors soft greys, tans and white, with artistic borders. A blanket for real service. Special double bed slze$3.48 a Pair

The Famous Sleepy Hollow Plaids

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$3.48 a Pair

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$8.48 a Pair

These luxuriously warm blankets are the guest-room favorites. They come in fleecy two-tone effects in five-inch block plaids in blue, pink, tan and grey. Style distinction plus service and economy. A perfect blanket. Extra double bed size. $10.98 a Pair

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