the stencgrapher not to permit cer-
mm to remain in the tee-
a. n- conrt of mice he would have
”a rum. What tie W
waited to know especially was the
L . finds for the charge that the sob-com
-— date was a “smelling committee."
III thatit sodtwas to start one
we,“ molly, after a sharp
inn-ugh, Mr. Cummings. said thatas
he understood it. the committee con-
templated a Western trip to look into
moo-ditto” relating to aviation,
.when all or this had been gone over
h Charles ii Hughes.
Waste of Money. r
, “There have been other inquiries."
‘ ‘ the witness continued, “and this
whole subject‘hu been canvassed un-
til it is threadbare. Moreover, the
taking up of a subject of this chum»
ter by a committee which I submit
m rmt madly to the administration.
Ind-notia exposition to give an on.
finned report. is a waste or time and
public money and. in ordinary politi-
cal parlance. a “junket.” 9
"In it fair to this committee when
it is ordered to make the trip to call .
it a junket?‘ Chairman Freer asked 1
"i think so," Mr. Cummings replied.
"It is perfect folly to spend money on!
a‘ trip 0! this character, when you'
ought really to send publieaecount-i
anusnd, when there are so many
cos‘ of 11m demand maiden»
tiesr?’ “‘6
”The Republican nization," thof
witness went on, hat indulged in
plenty of slander directed at the Pre‘ '
idem of the United States. and you'
should be sportsmen enough to stand
we criticism. This isn't a marker to -
. yhat is coming." .-
.- ’- ,“It you‘do there will be an investi-
ation by the House," the chairman
' interrupted.
“fine." the witness replied. “I have
quite enjoyed myself this evening.“ l
Political Investigation-- g
in commending the public service:
d It. Hughes: who ' that
aircraft inquiry, “12 Cummings said‘
the dinerence between Republican E
lenders in Congress and the P
'" was that the President bud
mt thetnquiryarnanol’ known im-
l‘y political investigation.
,, Representative hinges. Republican 5
a New York, asked Mr Cumminp,
r- for a yes or nmswer bearing on tho' I
war investigation and the resultant.
sale of army i’ood.
'Why thats a trick question." the
witness replied. "it's like asking,a 1
.Inan if he has quit beating his wile.’
f "Strike that out' 'Mr. Magee shout ;
ed. and it was stricken out. ;
Chairman Freer contended that tho"
Democrats Were making :1 co. “212.!
L attempt to discredit the inquiry.
. while Mr. Cummings insisted that the
» Republicans. in control of Congress.
were trying to criticise every single
act of the administration during the 1
war. The committee chairman
brought out that prior to 1896 the
witness was a Republican. He told
how he and Mr. Mngee and Reprt-sen- ,
wive Lee, Democrat. of Califomia,‘
members of the committee. had pro-
tested against being forced to trawl
to the Pacific coast next month. Mr.
Frear said he had been to the coast
over every railroad, so the trip Was no
trinket."
‘ Need for Inquiry.
There was great need. Chairman
hear proceeded, for an inquiry into
the forthcoming sale oi millions of‘
“dollars worth of Government prop-
erty. He presented a letter from Sen-'
ntor Chamberlain. 0! Oregon. enclos-
in; pictures oi lumber engines lying
In ditches along the railroad track,
_ Examining them for a moment, the
‘ {witness remarked:
"They are hardly worth sendinz
this committee to look at," but added .
that he did not wish ta-be understood
ns deprecnting investigation of any
first activities.
in. Nance wanted to know if Mr.
Cummings, as chairman of the Demo-
cratic~organization. feared the results
oi'the inquiry? .
‘ "Quite the contrary, my dear sir."
he replied. "i look forward with
great pleasure to these investigations. '
The leaders at the Republican party
are doing usagreat service. Butl-
eflnt‘s why you have my sympathy. I‘
in favor of the Republicans inves— .
ting ev’Brythins- th'e .Rgmocrats.
i believe you gentlemen are no
3‘.
1.
01m problems; includmx the m, ’
'T
ty. whueihe other was sure l)
think your areon the wrong track and 2 '
.u _,W. 4.... -e nw”m__
i- e—'-: c‘
3..., ‘71,, j; i Because die End
1 -§-‘”.‘“ - :u l
-";'§’.'f"-'7;='fl *‘ Let your and during. the war
ems. The government: wanted merchants to do
I commercial condition of the country.
to offer such beautiful furniture at such normal prices.
All GraSs Rugs
At half original price, -
The so called me: rugs, . designed
for. ”porch floors and shore. cottages but
which are used by many families for the in-
terior of the home the year round.
$8.50.
$7.50,
we do not expect these to last‘verylong
"a.” M.
‘ Size 9:: 12 were $17.00 for
Size-8 x 10 were $15.00 1..-
at such changed prices, therefore an early'
selection is advised.
Fauna floor.
Handy Things for Home Cleaning.
M d' snaps. chcm- , Rattan. a...” 3" an
my treated; triangle of extra quality, peg..-
shape. Re at price 131' pl‘lcc 65 cls. ;
3.1.00 ' ' ' “a...
70m. ”Sale price.
Sale price.
a
Sank m white
iampico, two styles and
Yadrt Mops, white two sizes. Regular
cotton, long handles. price 20 cts.
Regular price 65 cts. 12d.
Sale price.
47ers. -
5315 price. ' p. Blooms, fine selected
com, full weight and
, extra strong handle.
Floor Mm brush Size 6 or 7; Regular
style for dusting, long
yam, chemically treat. _
ed. Regular price 78 ch.
$1.50 Sale pncc;
95“ ‘1 O‘Cedar Oil for fur-
niture or doors, two
CeduOHaan-ycom- 5m. Regular prices
plete with long handle, 25 and—50 cis.
and one can of Cedar 19“.} 39’“
Oil. Regular price 85 Sale prices.
Ids. ' 1,3
. 1 1, _ Po“, full quart size,
S“! Sale‘pncet.£_.-3“ regularpriceSocts. 4.1g- _
Minn of fine $35.21;,“ sale price.
its, chemically treated , - 1;,
if
spreyent throwing of ‘. M. Quin In“ of
‘ Can also be used heavy cotton, hard
.. mo , twisted, will not“
“g p 1“}; “sire Kill; 50 feet‘
price 90 cts. and $1.00 , ’
"lb
\
-7- MM mnmimzo pieces, Quid: min.
"s-i-d'llrmhfightfnish, piercedliord'n’. chu-
‘- m
l'busets FullofSplendid Stockof We.
burgh as the custom in normal: 41
we t, astll'nt lxcause it steadied the
Theresultisthwweareinaposition
‘9'
Autumn Models of Dresses
" Wand Pawlettes of ram; .315.
We style. Pawlette is a rather hustler.
material than tricolette, a thicker thread. a
different weave. The models are charming,
made with drop skirts, straight lines lung
emphasised.
@ne. attractive style in Kangaim (-01.
or has mover-drape or tunic of GGUl'fJfPlle
Crepe elaborately embroidered in tho .~.~.me
color.
A model in gray is also beautifullt um-
broidered. There is much effective ln-mdmg
andmwinging panels make g1 aceful nines.
These gowns are in all colors black ; :cvy
blue, Kangaroo, taupe and silver gt .1\
This set is finished
in lvory Enamel
with a perfect sur-
face. One could
well believe it to be
ivory. The simple
carvings, the festoon
and tassel work are
typical in this fa-
mous Fletch pet-sod.
‘ .i "
The pleats are
Bureau, la 8 size with
very ll'grge mirror, White and palest pink for aflt‘l‘
Much, the drawers of and evening.
new;
$3l0.00
I“? whegapy.
$67.50 and $75.00
, .- White Dresses
ma .7 . 1:.-. . rams new. ul . .
‘
Organic Drones which have been priced
Regularly S 1 5 .00 now $215 0.0
”Seem in antique bronze and
$25.00 now $l5.10
covered highwtgradc cretormc. Davenport 78 $200“ now $12.50
inchesslglgbo will: armchlir and wing rocker. Regular Dotted 5w“. Dresses were 51’ I 50 m“ $12 50
price , .00
l
1 $134.00 “end"-
/
Voile Dresses
A am" lot in light or dark colored voiles.
chu‘ar Price 315-00 $1050 to close out.
p—c——.
11-p- ”Satin old ivory finish, covering of
tithe Davenport, armchair and rocket.
Regular! “05 00 I". van. several models, all light par. : "s
$94430 5'“ 1"“. 'chular price $20.00 3. - 5‘2ng
Fourth floor. ,. ,
Embrorde' rice
WM for baby’s dresses,
Regular 31. 25. Sale price $1 0C
regular 20615. for 15 cts.
.25 cts. for 18 (25.
3S cts. torzs cts.
Many short lengths of embroidcrics, one to 114 y
inches wide, at exceptionally low prices.
snufifl.‘ . .
Curtains, Draperies
- W Crm at W
m m in the better grades of figured
and plain weaves.
pm A)! has.“ Minute-t Serum and "
Fact Net for curtains. J
Sheffield: Silver Laces
Casseroles, pierced frames, Guernsey linings, shorty .. "we!!! lac-I. regular 50 cts. for35 as.
finished handles” m ninth. 9 inches, 39 cts. fol-25 Us.
. WNW”. 153”“ “landhofllccs and trimmings priced low.
Mai 11 l '.
lau- W8: .15“ - . . . 1 cell } , , _
M” an 1' :gl"‘ass,stt'in»silvcl"llollu" . 1*de l 'I' he I; a‘ggvfl'amisole
Risa mostimpm‘hnt adjunct 0f the wardrobe c
. pedaliy to the woman who was the thinnest < 1
Regular; In" affirm: db dune. The easiest WM 16
. “3:65 ;. Meltistobuythbsirlpoflwcaodapply the ribl‘t I
" ‘t ' 531' shouldersoapandtheslightmitureoffrenchflow
MW 31* 1:13, :11 atwhldr may be made of narrow: ribbon at
- ‘1 bought at the m comm .
Bdrm .1 mm.m ‘1;me special trimmers, 1r 1
' 3““ Regular 31.59 1 to: 31 25
“ M .1. a 31. 50
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