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Show THE fcALT LAKE .'iiilHUxNE, WEILNKIJAY FRENCH POSITION Am.ericamii 1 ews IIT STANDARD OIL Complain Ducrimin&tion It Made in Favor of the NonAmerican Concerns. U. S. State Department Take? Steps to Adjust Difficulties of Company. w PARIS, May II. The elate depart ment at Washington, it is learned here, has made representations to the French government with regard to a complaint bv the Standard Oil company that the French were placing obstructions In the May of the company s French subsidiary and were also discriminating in favor of concerns. The Standard Oil company had complained to Ambassador 'Wallace of obstacles U had enocun ter ed in the introduction of fuel oil into France on a large scale after the arrangements for such introduction had been made, and the ambassador made a report on the complaint to Washington. - The Standard Oil company bit 'April"! organised a French concern for handling petrol products, with a capital of francs. This company leased one of the moat Imposing buildings In the Champe Elyaees, where it maintains offices. Storage Room Sought.' Negotiations had been gofng on for a considerable time between the Standard Oil company and the French government for the purpose of obtaining permission to erect oil storage tanka at Havre and to carry out other necesaary business projects. Permission was refused for the instruction of these storage facilities, and other obstacles sere encountered, according to officials, of the eornpanj. In the meantime the subsidiary coin pany received orders from French firms and steamship lines, but were unable to fill them. A controversy arose between the United States. France and Kngland over the disposition of fourteen oil tank era belonging to the Standards German subsidiary, which the Standard company hoped to uee in the French trade. The oil bankers finally were awarded to the United States, but are at present unavailable for that purpose because of jack of port facilities. Demand for Oil Great. Oil men affirm that the demand for fuel oil in France la ten time, greater than the aupply. The use of fuel oil is new in French industry, but has been , MUKM.NU, III AY 1!, 1'JJU. t House Dresses of vice commanders, department adjutant, department treasurer, department execucommittee to consist of ons member of America, Dlviilon No. tive from each department historian, 31! of 8al, Lake baa endorsed the department county: chaplain and delegates to tha American Legion.. A letter telling national convention to be held In Cleveof this action pas received yesterday by land in September, a a a Hamilton Gardner. It goes Into detail, J. Holther, Royal OGDEN, 181 explaining why It should be to Uie bene- Douglas, J. May C. Littlefield, Ensign Herrick, fit of all union men who are Kenneth and Alfred Manning nave Tripp men to belong to the American Legion. named as the delegates from the The work of the legion is commended been Herman Raker post, American Legion, and attention ia directed to the possi- to the annual slate convention which will bility of some people judging an organibe held here May 31, June 1 and !. sation by a few members. Detailed plana for the committee work in connection tilth the convention were The endorsement Is considered espe- considered at last night a meeting. cially gratifying by legion officers as it a a a coinea at the beginning of the big cam- gperlit to The Tribua.. la for that beuig paign membership PARK CITY, May 18 Members of th handled by W. H. Gregory. Jn order to enhance interest In thA American Legion held a meeting at the of drive for membership in all of the Utah city hall laat evening for ft is purpose a baseball team for the compoata, the following bulletin has been Is- organising summer. W. was J Rurke appointed ing sued at bulltdln No. 76 from headquarters business manager and C. Wright play. of tba department of Utah. American LeMembers of the legion will Ing manager. gion. headquarters in tlia News building: assist Marshal 18 . I). Ht. Jeor in repairwill "The present membership push1 ball grounds In Increasing the ing the undoubtedly result a membership of each post In this state. WASHINGTON. May 18. House Re In that case the department commander and department adjutant rule that poata publicans were notified today by Represill be entitled to delegates In accord- sentative Towner of loss, chairman of ance with Ahe number of members 'in the party confereme committee, that the the post on May 23 at the end of the soldier relief legislation would be considered at a party caucus to be held tomembership 'pueii. Attention la called to the fact that morrow night. a a a very few of the poets have thus far Informed the slate adjutant of the names gpeelat to The Tribe ae. of delegates elected. This should be done 18. Senator WASHINGTON, May at once. Borah today requested Chairman Smoot he "Attention is also directed to the fact public lands corrrmtrtea to give (hat the date of the designation of the consideration tomorrow to hla bill proconvention is set for May 31, for one posing to re lalm arid and other lands to reason because It is a legal holiday, when provide homes for soldiers. most of the men w III not be working. This bill ts the one patterned after the Furthermore. It la preceded by a Sun- Fordney bill, with the cash bonus elimiday, which give ample time for prac- nated. Senator Smoot will bring the bill before the committee and it il then be, tically all delegates to reach the convention.. v, ithout - Interfering tlth - their for tha committee to decide what action woik. it, will take. a a a If a favoiable report Is ordered. SenaOfficers for the department of Utah tor Borah will see to having the bill conwill be elected at the nnual convention sidered by the senate, with a view to its to he held in Ogden beginning May 31. passage In the very near future. He Is Among the elective officers are the de- disposed to believe the senate should act partment commander, three department without waiting further on tha houae. ,bm Amalgamated Association Street and Fleet rlo Railway i That Makes Them Delightful for Porch and Afternoon Wear This is the secret off popularity off our House Dresses they were designed to be becoming as well as practical. Such celebrated House Dresses as Mina Taylor, Qualffit and Sassy Jane offffer our patrons interesting House Dress selection the-wid- e of-t- with the embassv in Paris with a view to clearing up differences between the Standard Oil company and French refiners over contracts signed at the expiration of the French government consortium on oil April 24. As soon as the consortium expired the American company through its branch in Paris contracted for the delivery of oil at certain prices. The French government. however, again took over the oil business on Aprl 28 under a-- new- - consortium including the leading French refiners. The complaint of the American company la In regard to the condition of the contracts which the French government does not recognise. The contraots are with the refiners now under the government control adopted because of the coal shortage. Many industries In France are Idle today for this reason. It is pointed out that the British companies. which have not complained of similar difficulties, are nevertheless unable to supply the demand and there appears to be a field both for the American and British companies. The Standard a subsidiary 1a awaiting final action by the French senate on a bill which continues the Frenih governmental monopoly until the end of the of oil Into year for the importation France. It is believed In business circles that the senate will ratify this bill, the chamber having already passed it. The director of the petrol administration of France says that there is tie in ternatlonal obstruction of the enterprises of the French subsidiary of the Standard Oil company and that there has been no discrimination In favor of any particular oil industry. If there has been a delay in granting concessions for the erection of tanks and for port facilities, he dfsiaree, it is. because of the great number of applications, on which tbs government la desirous of acting Impartially. The state department has been in communication during the past week fo1SL'' e'i2 PROVO Three Smart Styles Are Illustrated DEPARTMENT. Center St. 128 West Telephone 'iif 1) French Gingham Dress that finds a wealth of smartness in plain colored pipings and ofean pearls as It comes in red plaids trimmings. and blue plaids. Various smart plaid effects have been chosen to develop this dress blue and white, laveyder and white and a dainty pink and white. Rufflings are used to advantage on collar and skirt. House Dress Section A '(m3 PROVO. Slay umvertity House Cleaning Time The sweeping, dusting and scrubbing have all been done and the house is clean but the scuffed, scarred and scratched surfaces of furniture, woodwork and floors still remain. Now is the time for the deft touch of the paint brush to supplement the hard work of the scrub brush. Give the wear-wearsurfaces a finishing touch of the right kind of ACMEQUAUTY Paint or Varnish and restore them to a state of attractive newness in which you can takg pride and pleasure. There are many of the smaller surfaces that you can touch up yourself, leaving the more intricate work to the skill of the professional painter, who is well acquainted with the merits of "Acme Quality.. Save the surface end yon tare alL Our Home Decorating Booklet or Acme Quality Painting Guide Book gives a lot of useful Information about paints and finishes. Its free LOCAL WHO SELL ACME QUALITY PAINTB AND FINISHES F. M. Baer. 872 W. 2nd South Lbr. C- o- 848 McConaughy.Leoee South Stato Bennett A Heymaneon, 23 W. Broadway Trlanglo Drug Co., th Eaet and Sth Srlmitv'a Economy Store, M4 South South 2nd Weit Maw Brothers, SOI So. Sth Eaat Brlmley'e Economy 6toro,,601 East J. A. Stroadbock, 1180 Eaat 8th So. 21 at South Saundars Brox., 401 E. tth South Utah Drug Co., 83 rd So, and Stato J. H. Dupalx, 876 W. 8th South Waterloo pharmacy, 400 E. 17th So. Flret Avtnuo Drug Co., S78 lat Avo. Emporium Grocery, Murray C. Haadlund, 2418 So. State Magna Lumber A Hdwe. Co., Magna Keith. OBrien Co., Broadway and Deeerpt Llveetock Co., Woods Croat State Centerville Centerville. p, ACME WHITE LEAD AND C0L0B WORKS. DISTRIBUTORS Phone Wax. 8844 148 f. in the new structure A atage also' is being built, which will extend completely across the front entrance to the building. With this beautiful Grecian temple in the Immediate background and the Waaatch but a mile farther back, the pageant will have an ideal setting. The pageant will be presented during the late afternoon hours, when the setting sun is still playing upon Tlmpanogoa and the surrounding peaks. Extensive preparations are being mad for the carnival parade, which will take place Wednesday afternoon. May 26, at 7 o'clock. The alumni 'and student queens will likely occupy the float. The election of queens is still In progress at the university and among the alumni. Miss Celea-ti- a Johnson won out In the high school elections last week, and Miss "Billy" Coleman in the college. The school contest this week is between these two candidates. Among the alumni candidates are Mrs. Caddie Daniels Mills, Mrs. Annie Pike Greenwood, Miss Alice L. Reynolds, Mrs. Achsa Frgertsen Paxman. Mrs Virgin Chlpman Murdock, end Miss Myrtle Austin. All alumni will be permitted to vote for these candidate until Wednesday. May 28. and a queenly costume will be placed upon the winner by the domestic art department of the Brigham Young j j Bernice Cluff: piano quartet. Gertrude Florence Newell, lone Hulsh Vit. late Pterpont; sentiments. Edith solo. Virginia Chrletenken; address. Helen Candland: characteristics of noted duet. W amen students, Isis Johnson; Tonks and Victor Ashworth presentation speech. Donetta Dalby; .class eong. Mima and Elfreda Davis, benediction, Joe Robinson. Olsen. Hed-quls- Broadway MULLETT-KELL- J Firtt-degre- fi PROVO, May lk County Attorney J. Robinson is drawing a complaint, charging Alexander P. A. Borga with murder in the first degree for killing Joe Vea at Dividend last Sunday. Borga has a brother at Anaconda, Mont., and uncles in Missouri. who have been advised of his predicament. 156-15- GRAPL1NQ SEASON EXTENDED. Fish and May 18. Deputy Game Commissioner J. J. Madsen anuniversity. Wednesday evening after the carnival nounces that on account of the high .parade, class reunions and socials will be water in the river the grappling season, held. These reunions for the which waa to have closed May 20, will are being arranged bj the following be extended to May 31. named' For all students before 180. by Miss Alice L. Reynolds:" class of J89g Bv M A RRI AG E LICENSES ISSUED. President G H. Brimjiall. 1814. W. E. 1 A marriage PROVO. lliense Tt.vdalch; 1895, MibS Vilate Elliott, 1816. was Issued May to Howard H. Egan of today Irnee Mendenhall Jensen and Wllford dnd of Taylor Idaho, Mary Burley, Booth; 1897, Professor 8 E. Maw: 118. and Shirley Poulaon and Aletha Provo, a Rue Reinard Marnier: 1899. J. M Mills, 1900, Gunderson of Mount Pleasant were marMra. EL H. Smart; 1901. E. D Partridge; T. .Epperson. L. Clerk ried by County 1902. Mra. J Ollerton: 1903, Delbert Webb. 1904, Dr. Horace Merrill; 1908, professor FINED ON CHECK CHARGE. W. J. Snow; 1906. Fannie McLean. 1907. PROVO, May 18. Iu Judge J. ' B. alumni president; 1908. J. W. Robinson; 1909. Maud Beeley Jacobs; 1910, Irvin Tucker's court today. Albert Anderson Provo waa sentenced to pay n 830 fine Jacobs; 1911, Archie Thurman; 1912. Pro- of fessor Carl Erring; 1913. J. M. Jensen; or to be imprisoned for thirty days, for 8 73. 1914. Ijottie Harris; 1918. Ray Davis; 1918. passing c worthless check for Walter Cottam; 1917. Mazie Campbell; 1918, DEATH OF INFANT ANNOUNCED.' Hattie Algie Eggertsen; 1919, Wright. PROVO. May 18. W. H. Rav received ComtnerCidl classes, normal classes and a te egrmm today from Sydney Cotiper of Inforwill students specie! get together Weiaer, Idaho, stating that his infant whoa mother was buried here mally at the handshake Wedneaday afterdaughter, noon and arrange clasa socials. Tha comabout a week ago. had died and would mittee in charge will gladly assist In se- be brought to Provo for burfaL lecting reunion places. All th present classes of tb university wilt have parties WILl VISIT IN and dances tha same evening that th PROVO, May 18 Emil Nelaon, who realumni gatherings era being held. In this In this city t6 tbe management has arranged that cently sofd hla restaurant expect to go to the entire city of Provo will be turned EugeneandHenriod, Idaho with Mrs. other points over for fun and frolic the first evening Nelson In a few diva to visit relatives. of the big BAND GIVES CONCERT. B. Y. U. Will PRO! O. Mav 18. Tha marine band from j Mare island. California, wnleb is Give louring In western states, gave a concert in College hali this evening. Another will be given tomorrow eve18 What PROVO, My to be concert one of the finest programs promisee ever given by ning. V. the B. T. high school will be rendered next Thursday evening In College hall SALARIES JNCREASEO. The following are to numbers on the PROVO. May'18 Th salaries of the . program Bong, class; prsver. Leah following cltv employees have been Chlrmen; violin solo Fdwln Melren. adby- - the commission Reed dress of welcome, Wlflam Rekk. cl4 Bollard to 81 li city e per monih. James Mina and Fifreda iwiir. riad.ns. rr.ng and Arthur Snow to 8119 per mouth PROVO, 8 SOUTH MAIN STREET Announcing A Showing Of Mens And Young Mens Lightweight Suits W. CHURCH INCORPORATES. Community PROVO, May 18. The the Congregational church, formerly church, has been incorporated. Following John W. Lierley. are the directors: Richard H. Beesley, G. W. Fltsroy. L. A. E. V. Culbertson and Lee L. Baker Kuhns Is the pastor and Russell McMtllen the clerk. CO. Y The Daylight Store Borga It to Be Charged Murder With home-come- DEALERS Co-o- The Brigham Toung , y SOME 18 constructing a large stadium In front of the Maeser building on Temple hill, in which the grand pageant will be fctaged during home-toniin- g week It Is estirnated that 2000 pereons can be seated a I Is Second Floor. KaittvTO'BriiTTC?. Stadium Being Constructed in Which to Stage the Big Homecoming Feature. flSuH Anderson ginuliam in three tones develops this dress gray, green and white plaids or gray, yellow and white plaids. An organdy collar adds a dainty touch. For Summer Wear TAILORED FOR US BY THE KIRSCHBAUM In midsummer clothes, no than in those of SHOPS less all-wo- ol, fee counts. Fabrics must oe thoroughly shrunk. The The tailorwork well done. styles :new and smart. And just these qualities distinguish - quality ' Kirschbaum Midsummer Clothes from the ordinary. - . 25, 30, 35, 40 Cn idaho.t7 300 COTTAGES Rex-bu- home-comi- WANTED AT High School Elaborate Program SOLDIER SUMMIT Wi have boon saaored that this nuffibef of houses can bo ranted to railroad employee at a fair rental. Why not own and rant soma of tbasa honaaa to them! H. C. MEANS INVESTMENT 0O. Salt Lake Office Bettllyon Home Builders, 370 South Miw j y Dug-dal- rg Ouf showing present! the newest pattern and hades in Flannels, V .Scotch Braemars, Crashes, Mohair, Palm other Beaches and cool, porous weaves. B. &rcbMBd Comp Wf x |