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U. S. Corner in
Food Charged
Bv Fitzgerald
Ja ~
Huge Surplus Held Back
Wliile Profiteers Take
Toll From People: Asks
Congress to Take Action
Assails $1 a Year Men
Most of Them Were Cor?
poration Officials and
Forgot Public, He Says
.Vcu- York Tribune
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. May 22.?The gov?
ernment was calk-d upon T>y "Represen?
tative Fitzgerald, Democrat, former
::. ;.i,r ? ' Boston, in the House this
afternoon to take ?ta hands off the
American food supply so the cost 01
living may come down.
He pointed to great surpluses of
wheat and ment products, and said the
people of the United States were un
r.blc to understand why the prices of
?hc?e commodities should rise instead
of goinp lower.
H" questioned the philanthropic
tnetl some of tne men serving
on vano,:? government agencies deal?
ing with toon for a dollar a year.
"Their rames were taken from the
?ilary rolls of their corporations when
they came to work for the government,
but they ore with the corporations
rather than the people,*' he exclaimed.
He insisted the ?2.2o wheat price
? hould be mad?-' a maximum as well ns
a minimum price, in order that coi?*>
fumcrs as well as farmers may receive
a "square deal,"
Speech Evokes Approval
Mr. Fitzgerald's speech, which fol?
lowed the introduction o: a resolution!
requiring tli? government ;?j release
held in storage
? -?! not ne? ded for ti c support of
American troop , was ;Yei;?.ently iii
? ? rupte??' i appluu i f un il.c floor. ?
??! think every om will agree that
the auestion of ? cost of living is the I
ibj? '. now before tut
ftn people," he said. "Yesterday
flous? .. creed that vornan ?houal
..-? ? ? e '!;' to vote. I think, as im
portant ti ti subject ?s lo the women
of An i : .' ai opinion could be
had 'rom I 'iei .' ,-fould like an ex
i the part < the Congress
of thi L"i ted States as to how the
ug could be reduced.
"There arc hundreds of millions uf :
; of oa d meats and vegetables j
-to bo i-ji cific, I )i 01 l ,000 ? ans of beef I
? nd more than 30.000,000 pounds of ba- j
. ? i he surplus food stocks of the
50 . i?. .. Inch was about to be
put upon die market three or four'
weel ? aero, ?n d ?.. tin n withdrawn be- j
? rus;- i: Mould occasion a glut of food
; roduc! The people arc told at the!
came ti at th< constantly increas-]
ng ; rice ? ' bt " is due to the fact that j
there is a d ' od products. I
I bell? vr i ? w ould agree that the
paramount duty of the picsent Con-I
gress is '. - find out a;? "nrlv as possible!
.-.-'? ooJ Situation in the
l'nit?'! St? 'S it?, and whether tho got
ernmc a corner on t'ood products |
which is largely ad' ai ?.--.:?; the price of'
those things absolute!; neces ary to !
the existence of every American fam?
ily."
Mr. Fitzgerald ^"i-'erl oat thnt off.-'
cial estim?t? i plac? this year's wheat'
000 000 bushels, and pr??
I '. that, in spite of these figures,
.'? .. i. . stead of falling j
rice?, will increase about $2
f, ban
<? figures vr the estimated i
rop and the carry-over from 1917 and i
the ? tii ated consumption, he ?a-d,
? ited States ?hould have 750,000,
For home consumption and
nd an evnortahle ???irplus of
1(1 I bushel?, wh?ch. he raid, is
enough to e ipply p;1 the wheat-buying
coantr c in the world for a year.'
Tfe had been sui ?riscd to learn that
there was a minimum price on
'?heat there wan no maximum price
*?-?? ' ' at wl ??- I was veiling in the open
market for $2.80 a bus'',"'.
"I say to the members of the Hou c,"
he went on. "much a-' v;e may sym
w :h the farmers when they
are getting 12.26 n h'ishel for wher.t,
it ?.? .-,.> much as the American peor e
and the people 0f the world ought
to stand ard a muximutn price should
he made of $2.2fl as well as a minimum
price, giving the 'r.rmer ? square d?;al
and giving a square deal t-> every
working man an<l e-.-erv workit-ir man's
family and every citizen of tho United
States.
"It ?eerr.? to me that the time has
come when we nhould gay to the ad
trat on that, the war is over, and
that there :-re brains enough amoi.2
6 every-day peopl? of the United
'-'.Aie-, to manage the wheat situation
and manage the meat situation and to
manage the food situation and not let
it rest in the hands of men who are
willing to profiteer.
"The people cannot understand," he
added, "why millions of pounds of
beef products are held up by the gov?
ernment of the United States because
to put them on the market would pro?
duce a glut, while the packers say that
there are no beef products to sell. It
remains for this House to give the
answer."
? ?m ? u
British Gain Victory
Over Afghan Forces
Situation Called Satisfactory
After Clash in Which the
Enemy Lost Heavily
LONDON, May 22.?British troops
gained new successes over the Afghans
on May 16 and 17. and on May 18 the
situation in the re?ion of Dakka, west
of the Indo-Afghan frontier, near the
Khybar Tass, was reported as satis?
factory by the commander of the First
Indian Division, in advices to the In?
dian government forwarded here.
On Sunday the British held the hills
west of Dakka and occupied the towns
of Sherabab and Rubat, about two
miles northwest or Dakka.
On May it? the British force? at
Dakka were attacked by a large force
of Afghan?, who eventually were driv?
en off. The British anrl fndian casual?
ties were 130. On the 17th the First
Indian Brigade, with the cooperation
of aeroplanes, attarked the Afghans on
the hills west of Dakka and captured
the bilis. The strength of the Afghan
force ?a( reported at eight battalions
and guns, four of which were captured.
More than 1UU of the enemy were
killed in the fighting en the 17th.
$2,589,777,305 Credits
Asked of French Chamber
Sum Asked in Addition to Reg?
ular Budget I o Cover
Six ?Month*
TARI?, May 22.?-The government to?
day introduced a bill in the Chamber of
Deputies asking for credits of 12,948,
886,526 francs ($2,689,777,805). to cover
military and extraordinary civil ex?
penditures for the second six months of
1919 not included in the regular budget.
The credits are 4.312,662,800 francs
f8862.632.578) less than those voted for
? he first six months, making a total
for the year of 30,210,435,942 Fran?
($6.042,027,188), or 12,000,000,000 ?. .
$2.400,000,000), less than in 1918.
The military expenditures for the
second six months are estimated at
6.913.000.000 ($1,382,600,000), wh ?'-.
compared with the first six months.
means a reduction of 5,1 18.000,000 ($1,
029.600,000), er nearly .t:t per cent. Tl c
maintenance of troops in occupied Ger?
man territory is set down at 1,000,
000.000 francs ($200,000,000.?, or $150,
000.000 francs ($30,000,000) Jess than
the first six months.
Bandit Killed in Holdup
Companion? Escape With $4-50
Taken From Youth
PHILADELPHIA, May 22.?Despera
does operating in a stolen motor cat
killed one of their number to-day in a
sensational holdup here. A \outh, who
was acting as collector for a large
chain store concern, was attacked ot
the street after he had left one of the
stores with the receipts in a hag
strapped to his wrist.
The bandit?, five it: number, sprang
at him and grabbed the hag. [le pu
up a strong fight, dodging blov
? tting bach, (ir.v of the robbers fire
u revolver shot at him, just a;- hi
ducked to escape a blow fro:.-, a black?
jack another one was aiming a: ' in
I he shot hit the robber squarely i.i the
forehead, causing instant death. Tht
robbers got away with between S43
ai d f 30'>.
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38th Street ?FIFTH AVENUE? 39th Street
Comprehensive Display of
ORIENTAL RUGS
Antique and Modern
Rugs from many lands, featuring
extra large sizes in unusual designs,
colorings and weaves.
Particular Attention Is Directed to
A Collection of Fine Specimens of
Antique Chinese Rugs
fi/lh h loor.
?g=.-'?=r
I 2,500 Pairs !
Milanese
?SILK GLOVES |
\ _ i
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at .85 pr
j The colors are Grey, Pongee. White, j
? Blade Beige rnd Brown.with four rows
i and Paris Point embroidery in self |
) or contrasting ?hades. A good, j
! durable quality of silk with double j
finster tips.
The extremely W pnce, vrarrants j
a new pair for every occasion.
Supply your season'*
Wants HOW while the assort- !
ment is socially priced at ,85 a pur. j
Marabou Scarfs
A more charming ncckrufF for late spring
and summer use would be 'hard to imagine.
We carry the most becoming of these styles
at the most attractive price.
Regularly $6.50 5.00
Women's
Knit Underwear
Combination Suits of extra fine soft
cotton, pink or white?band or bodice tops,
with ribbon shoulder straps: also Envelope
Chemises.
Regular Sizes .95
Extra Sixes 1.25
Combination Suf?s of excellent quality
lisle thread, band tops, m regular and extra
size?.
Value .95 .78
Colored
Silk Hosiery
Women's Hosier;/ of pure thread silk
with reinforced cotton top* and soles. A
sheer, lustrous quality, in exquisite shades of
Mole, Champagne, Argonnc. Navy, Suede,
Grey, Silver; also White and Black.
Value $2.25 pr. 1.95
Women s Pure Silk Hosiery, a de?
pendable weave in Pear!, Taupe. Suede < *s
tor, Fawn. Smoke. Bronze, Brown, Silver.
Battleship Grey, Neutral Grey and White.
Value $2.75 pr. 2.25
Don't Forget Boy Scout Week, June 8th to the 14th.
?>?B cAsueiuie at 40t? j^ttcet
Remarkable Price Concessions
on
M?
WOMEN'S AND BUSSES' SILK DRESSES
Model /?Youthful simplicity isthekeynote
of this smart Georgette dress which features both
wide and narrow tucks and is finished with a
?oft satin girdle. In White, Flesh, Coral and
League Blue?
Model 2?Georgen? Frock with beaded
tunic and bodice -comes in all white or a d?licats
fiesh color?ideal for graduation.
Model 3?A cleverly executed copy of an
imported rnodd in a demure combination of Navy
Blue Taffeta and Georgette. The graceful sash
with fringed ends and the tiny taffeta covered but?
tons are added attractions.
Model T?A smart afternoon frock with
tablier front and tunic of pleated Georgette?
the rest of the dress is fashioned of Foulard.
Regularly$37.50
Model 2
Model 3
Model 4
Radical Reductions in the Clearance of
Women's and Misses' Spring Suits
_Thr assortment is varied, insuring latitude for leisurely selection. Never were more fascinating styles '
tTbTfound in Serges, Tricotines and Poirct Twills than in this greatly reduced sale of Suits.
Formerly $37.50 to $135.00
While they last 3Q.00 *? 1 08.00
20%
Discount
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Exquisite Silks
SpeciaUy Priced
rtmeg Crepes, Ceorgettm ana
Voiles fa db seasorfVowst ajpfsfc? de?
signs and ?rolor?ngs. 40 biches wide.
In Stock KM gd. 2.25
AH Silk Georgette bt .-wry desfraN?
shadefor present tad summer wear. 40
inches wide.
In Slock S275 pi. ?25
L/SOefy Taffeta "i lukbilglit and nary
Mue only. 76 inch? wide.
Tn Slock S2S0 pi 1.95
Black imported Taffeta?** exetBwt
WWW suitable for various oteaste?. 42
Ineneewick
tn Stock tS3? y?". S.tX)
Dress S?tin b ? ir?st*reraecrve rant? e?
colors. 35 biche? wM?.
In Slock 1325 pi 2.65
Children's
Bloomer Dresses
Special at $1.85
Practical little play dresses of
chambray in pink, blue and green.
White collars and cuffs. Sizes 2 to
6 years. 1.85
Other Models?
In Children s Dresses include white -W.
colored volles daintily smocked sad ?Hnhrei
dered. ?Sevttal styles from which to main
a selection. Sires 2 to 6.
Special 2.95
Ckflirtris Gtnghem Dresses?Ska
6 to 14?el? plain chambray and plaid voues.
In the newest color combinations.
Very Sp?odaT 2.65
Women's Silk
Umbrellas, $6.50
Mounted on the very smartest short and
clubby hand!e?~*aiibelHshed with tings,
cords and ?trap? or cleverly trimmed.
An excellent grade of s?k in black <u4
coior?.
Values $7 JO to $8 JO
Saturday, the last day of the Special Sale in our
MEN'S FURNISHING DEPARTMENT
Skirts
Plain colored double \?Tig;it Silk
.Shirt* in I lue, grey, tan, pink, green
*nd lavender: nlw neat, ollovr.r
stripes and i.o'-'elty fancy effects,
??eparatr collar to match.
Real Value $12.00
8.75
Woven Madias Shirts with de?
tachable coliar. ?omp'ete Unes of the
season's very newest patterns.
Values $3.00 & $3,50
2.45
Scotch Madras Shirts?in exclu?
sive styles?finest grades of im?
ported shirtings found only in the
best custom fhep;.
Vchiv. $7.50
5.50
mas
Neckwear
WOVEN MADRAS made
from regular shirtings in fancy
stripes. Well made through?
out.
Value $3.50
2.50 per 9uU
Underwear \
A T H L E TIC UNION
SUITS made from checked
nainsook --?Sleeveless and knee
length.
Value $1.25 \
.85 prr *,,;t
i Half Hose
BEST LISLE FINISH j
in Black and plain colors. lux- j
ceptionally well made and ?
serviceable.
Value .50
per pair
Knitted Nee Wear?Popular cro?
chet stitch of pure thread silk, satin
lined neckband to prevent stretching
and to slide easily under collar,
Threa Most Wanted Stylos
17 different bias stripes of handsome
combinations. ,
15 different plain ?hades and black.
18 different heather and mottled
mixtures.
Regular Value $3.00
1.95
Silk and fibre mixed four-in-h&nds
of a practical crochet stitch. Plain
color and two and three color mix?
tures.
Value $2.00
1.45
Women's Summertime Blouses
Of Infinite Charm and in Bevnlching Variety
^Atto" Blouses In shew ell white and checked Voiles?-dainty hemstitched, embroidered and
frilled models. Value $3.00 Our Price 2.00
Georgette Crepe Blouses embroidered in beads and silk?round or square neck effects in white,
flesh arid pastel shades. 5.00
White Chiffon Voile Blouses?tucked and trimmed with filet lace?finished vrith smart crochet
buttons. 6.50
Cool Negligees
Voile end Lawn Lounging Rob?? in all white or dainty
floral patterns?white hemstitched collar* and cuff?.
Fibre Sweaters
Coat, Tuxedo and ?Jip-on model? with ?ash or belt??he
all-wool sweater? and Slip-Over?.
3.95 i 4.95
Lingerie Values
Nainsook Courn, daintily trimmed with lace and
embroidery, straight or empire models.
150 to 2.25
Envelope Chant? of ?oft nainsook trimmed with
Val. lace and embroidery.
100 to 2.50
Petticoats
Pique Pe?licoab-hi?lt on straight, tailored line?
?scalloped bottom.
1.95
Washable Silk. Petticoats-double panel back
and front?hemmed or scalloped.
3.50 to 5.75
Washable Satin Petticoats -double panel back
and front.
4.95 to 7.50
Arnold's Special
CAPES at $10.00
Regularly $16.50
Wc do not hesitate to recommend these
| DURABLE SERGE CAP?S to the most dis. ,
i criminating buyer, for they are all that their
| name implies and a little more besides. Where, |
for instance, could other capes of such quality, I
l\ style and finish be purchased (or a like
1 amount? We are without competition in this j
j great value.
Two models featured this week?one a '
i coatee effect, the other surplked?-both braid [
! bound.
End-of-the-Season Price
On Beginning of the Season
An order placed
months ago rr.afycs it
possible for us lo sell
this Hammock at a
price that cannot be
duplicated until the end
of the season.
The model illustrated
is very ftrongly con?
structed with steel
frame ? the tufted
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_ mattress is covered
with canvas in khaki and grey?finished with canvas windshield and
magazine pockets?hung with galvanized chains - 28x72 inches long.
Harrynock 14.65
Stand 7.50 extra Canopy 7.50 extra
Hammock complete with stand and canopy, $29.65
Cool, Restful Rugs
For Summer Homes
HEAVY JAPANESE OVAL RUSH RUGS for the
summer home or porch?in natural color, entirely plain or plain
center with band border ol Brown, Green, Black, Olive or Blue.
Size 18x36 at Jg25
to
Six* 9x12 at 30.00
COLONIAL RAG RUGS in choice colorings and de?
signs, with plain or artistically colored borders. The coolest and
most restful of summer floor coverings.
Size 30x60 at 3.25
to
Size 9x12 at 32.00
High grade Chinese and Japanese Mattings?plain and in?
laid linoleurn3 and cork carpels. Specially priced.
Orders taken for Slip Covers, Window\
Hangings and Awnings* Let us estimate
for you.
FURNISHINGS
-??
Cretonnes at .58 yd.
In designs as fresh
as the summer flowers
they represent. Other
styles in delicate tra?
ceries or bold patterns
in a veritable garden of
springtide colorings.
Regular Values up to .85 a yd.
Sale
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