Show The Herald-lR-e Triclay Morning publican Salt Lake City9 December 21 1917 UtaK' ARMY ORDNANCE SHORTAGE PROBE UL m IS COMPLETED " The Store will remain open Friday Saturday and Monday evenings—Rliisic each Senate Committee to Delve m fill© into Transportation and Camp Contracts Next Washington Dec 20 —The Senate military committee today virtually completed its inquiry into the army ordnance shortage paving the way for the beginning tomorrow of the neat Phase of its investigation — that of clothing transportation contracts andsupplies cantottments Quartermaster General Sharpe who was relieved of his duties so recently as to devote time to work in all of his new the war department’s war council and who is to be succeeded by Major General Goethai wilt be called to the stand The committee expects to question him specifically on the relation of the clothing to disease epidemics in someshortage of the training camps Contracts for army cantonments and camps their locations and sanitary ' conditions transportation of troops and supplies both on land and sea and many related questions also will be given prominence in the committee's examination of General Sharpe He is to occupy the stand all day expected tomorrow More delays in rifle andtestimony machine regarding gun production was given today by a private ordnance manufacturer and a civilian rifle exhowever said that pert The former lav in both had occurred although the loss of time had resulted in evolvweapons ing much It V M superior Hanson general manager of the Colts Arms company told the committee that the new modified American t'nfield rifle and American ammunition are at least equal to German rifles and ammunition and superior to any used In his opinion the new lv the allies lirownlng machine gun is the best in existence Kfforts toward higher standards of the Enfield interchangeable parts in a rifle expert rifles Fred H Colvin in testified caused three months’ -- m Christmas Gift Suggestions Z C M I Carpet Dept Useful Gifts in Our Suit and Cloak Dept at off - ONE-FOURT- Xavajo Blanket — the largest assortment- ever shown in Salt Lake Attractive varietv of Indian Blankets and a beautiful line of Cedar Chests — 20 ’Threats of Lynching Made Against Man Branded Filicide hv Mother An Immense Variety of Gift Suggestions Montrose Ciio Pec 2ft — While feel- -ing against him ran high in this composses of farmers cow-h- o innnlty s andtonight sheriffs continued to the deputy canyons running tip into the in of plateau O Bush accused hope of killing his son Ira and dismembering year-old the body Meanwhile Hush's mother Mrs J I Hush is in the county Jail at Delta where today she repudiated a statement given a coroner's jury that she had killed her son and treated him as he had done the child A man whom farmers believed to have been Hush was seen early today an irrigation canal Foswalking alonghim ses tracked three miles Into tho but lost trace of countfy I'ncompahgre hint Threats o? have been made Some of the lynching searchers for Hush are without official authority and fears have been expressed that should Hush fall into their bands he would not reach the Jail alive Hush's wife to the boy Hush says was murthe elder Mrs stepmother dered who returned from a visit after Hush for the left & small town home disappeared of her parent? in today near Kansas City Mrs Hush was taken to Delta acto he held fn the Jail there wheretoday commodations are more adequate than In the local jail Z C M I’s China department is replete with useful and hn -- Electrical Utensils Coffee Machines Percolators £hafing Dishes Kettles Toasters etc A delightful variety of China Dinner Ware including Haviland Royal Worcester Coal port and Adderlv China Also Japanese Pottery and Bronzes In Our Hardware Dept You will be interested in our of San Francisco Dec 20 — Public ownof railroads' if it embraced one ership national system of tines would work reduction of maintetoward a other expenses hut would nance and great loss in the present effialso cause a carriers the of according to tesciency by William Sproule president timony of the Southern Pacific company before the California railroad commission Mr Sproule' opinion was expressed In reolv to a question at a hearing by the commission In an effort to effect economies and increase service that be rendered the government and might California state by the railroads of toasters curling irons sad irons discs etc Other suitable gifts are tool cabinets boys’ tool clvests knives and forks carving knives bread knives xeket knives razors safety razors scissors shears skates for hoys girls ladies and gentlemen ranges heaters meat chopper asbestos sad irons aluminum ware and lap robes A Clark foot heater will he ail especially welcome gift We are showing the finest line of carvers we ever had and an endless variety of pocket knives An Horo-elio- w w Toilet Articles and Perfumes Our toilet necessities department is more complete than ever before Among the lines we carry you will find the famous Djerkiss Mary Garden Jergen's and Doris Toilet Articles tions Collar Bags and Umbrellas Suit Cases Hand Bags Trunks On Second Floor Shoes and Slippers No gift will be more appreciated than an artistic shoe or slipper For men women and children we have an endless variety of the best fitting most stylish and satisfactory wealing qualitt” slippers and shoes that can be obtained Your boy will welcome a pair of Z tory High Tops ALSO THE POPULAR LUXOR GOODS" i— Why not give HER or HIM an enduring gift — Dubar-rv’- s Jvorv ware for instance Pvralin - Toys and Dolls C M I Shoe Fac- Handkerchiefs Glove Suggestions “Beni Kid” Pique make Pari 3— OO Point back pair 2 Clanp fine OTeneam French Point Glovea Pari Real Kid and 3 ' Row Embroidered Back 3300 Black and white pair 2 Trefonaae Clasp Pique “Heal Kid Glove Parla Point GloveClapTrefoue 1 -- 3 3 3 3 Or Second Floor Ladies Italian Silk Vests Combination Chemise Union Suits Camisoles etc a fine assortment to select from in a wide range of prices: Ladies Silk Envelope Chemise Flesh Color $120 $500 values $400 $400 values $300 $550 Values $450 values $440 L 3223 pair Trefonaae 2 Clap Pique “Real embroidKid with rontratlng white and white with ery black 3250 with Mack pair “Heal Kid Jonvain A Co Glove French Pique fancy 3275 crochet embroidery pair Vallleo 2 Clasp Washable Kid Glovea (guaranteed to wash with and water and aoapa White 3300 pair Champagne only Kid Trefonaae “Pique Extra With fancy mottled Gloves contrasting embroidery pair 3300 DouCbamolaette Leatherette ble Silk and knit wool glove a pood assortment Children’ Handkerchiefs la fancy boxes 1 e In box box In box box 2c In box box I5e In box box 35c WOMEN’S Em-brold- ery Bring the children they are always interested in the Toys Dolls and Games The beautifully decorated store will appeal to them The new game Ask to see it HANDKERCHIEFS In fancy boxes In box Initialed box 3 3 In box embroidered box box In box embroidered Initialed box 1 In box embroidered box II In box embroidered box H In box embroidered hoc 3 In box embroidered box 4 in box embroidered box 3 la box embroidered box 3 in box 2Ke 25c 35c 35c 4Mie 75c 3100 31 AO 3150 3125 Women Embroidered Handkerchief at 5c lOe 15c 20c 25c 35c 65c 75c each and up Initial 'Women at Handkerchief 10c 20c 25c 50c 75c each Stock Handkerchiefs will be boxed to suit purchaser without extra change All Open RIBBON SPECIALS atlnn taffeta fan-c- le moire good variety of etc 29c Print Warps Special yard In a Ribbon flue all Plaid of Silk line Beautiful Igreat variety of color combinations Value OOe A 3oe pedal yard Moire Satin Palaley Print Warp Plaids etc 45c a yard special yard Value to vaof wide Ribbon a pood Specialof line combination fancy Regular value to 3125 riety 9c Special yard 31-0- 0 — £ OITR DBITO STORE IS AT 112-11- scott Returns from SUNK EUROPE U-BO- AT An Atlantic Tort Dee 20 — MaJ Gen Hugh I Scott U S A who i to be assigned as chief instruction officer of the new- national army returned today from Europe on an American steamat the front in ship He has been France studying conditions there The naval Runners of the vessel on which General Scott returned fired at what appeared to be the periscope of a the (lav after leaving port submarine and scored a hit which is believed to have sunk the German boat - Bell-an-s LA F0LLETTE SPEECH Absolutely Removes Indigestion Druggists Washington Dec 20 — Inability to obtain a quorum compelled the Senate committee investigating Senator La Folette's recent St: Faul speech to postfourth time pone action today for the The committee met to extend-timfor conducting the inquiry and to decide refund money if it fails 25c electric display STEEL SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM IS BEGUN founder of the Jewish Social Toale-ZIo- n DemocraticforLabor of party Russia and one Zion) (Workers leaders of the international of the movement is dead according to Zionist a chble message from Petrograd 'reBoro-choceived by Zionists here today was recognized by Jews as the theorist of the Jewish interleading national labor movement In addition table after table of beautiful Waists taffetas crepes combinations georgettes grays laces chiffons are now being displayed at HALF PRICE" Our Men’s Clothing Shop Is Full of Suitable Gift Sugges- m Rich Cut Glass Moderately Priced - PUBLIC OWNERSHIP die Waists Half Price bread trays We have a Beautiful Variety of Electric Heading Lamps SPROULE TALKS OF The finest variety in Salt t Here we mention onlv a few of the manv items — Onei- da Community Sheraton Patrician (Adam pattern) 1847 Old Colony and Heraldic patterns R Wallace Laurel and Alamo in single pieces or chests silverware in plate and Sheffield sandwich trays serving trays baking dishes Attractive 'Neckwear Lake They are especially well selected There’s an unusually fine line of for- eign and domestic silks They are the old quality at the old prices Always appreciated for gifts You will find a nice variety of colors and the prices are particularly reasonable cc China and Silverware Washington Pee 20 —Senator Xew-- 1 nuds chairman of the Senate interstate commerce committee conferred with President Wilson at the White House hut declined to disvisit today cuss hisagain than to say that further he iiad a “full and comprehensive’ discussion with th President on the committee's recommendations governing of the railroads during the operations war The Joint congressional committee on today completed the transportation of representatives of state railhearing road commissions regarding the genin their states eral railroad situation over until after the and adjourned Christmas recess iomst I’s a2 $375 ce 42-pie- WITH THE PRESIDENT iem)i:r New York Dec 29 — David Her Z C M line of Children's Coats entire line of Children's Gingham and Percale Dresses at— SILK HOSE Dinner Set $550 Values We were fortunate in securing 100 Dinner Sets' white and gold best American make They were bought to sell regularly at $550 a set special while thev last S375 42-Pie- NEW LANDS CONFERS Atlantic Port Dec 20 — Marking of the production the actual beginning of standardized suw-to- n steel cargo States government ships for the United John Hunter of the United States shipboard today drove the first rivet ping in the first of ttiese vessels at a large near here which has been shipyard rushed to completion in seventy-fiv- e program calls for the comdays The the cargo boats in the pletion of 159 of least possible time - Ifs entire appreciated gifts si-ou- r 1 Off Z C M A Navajo Blanket is the Ideal Gift for the Soldier Boys Many useful gifts electric and hand power Carpet Sweepers Rugs in all sizes and qualities Lace Curtains from 75c pair to $40 Table and Couch Covers Piano Scarfs—All at Greatly Reduced Prices for Our Christmas Trade ACCUSED SLAYER 1 H - POSSES HUNTING find-Ing'Jc- r TAKE YOUR CHOICE OP OUR Entire line of Silk and Sateen Petticoats erii Bath Robes entire line of House Dresses entire line of Kimonos entire line of Sweaters entire line of Waists all included in this OFF SALE delay I'm-cmpahgi- e Pay Each day the crowds grow greater You will find trading in the forenoon more convenient The store is not then so crowded and the clerks are not besieged with customers as they are later in the day - their production Afternoon PROBE IS POSTPONED e whn Forme r Brvan other withnessesSecretary should testify 4 SOUTH MAIN "T at St Dunstan's home for blindand unteer ed soldiers fire loss last night in the destruction by fire of the main laboratory of the United States biological station at la The structure comFairpost PROPOSED FREIGHT is a mass of three yearslarge ago U S LABORATORY IS pleted embers today most scientific effort TARIFF SUSPENDED DESTROYED BY FIRE of The the stationimportant centered in the artificial of fresh water mussel propagation Muscatine Ia Dec 20 —The United shells used In the manufacture of n- -' Washington Dec 20 —The Interstate commerce commission today ordered States government sustained a $60000 buttons further suspension of proposed freight rate increases In the eastern case involving higher rates commodity on articles not increased by the 15 per rent decision last June until next June Special RedstateCross Notice 30 The case has been consolidated case 15 ami cent I the with T committee In the Christmas earn-pnlof the per pending the earnest desire In had been suspended until Red Cro that no person In Utah feel over for previously membership December 30 looked Therefr any point In thin state where committee of the Red i’roa do not Is their activities reach any sock person we respectfully an£ a nark to send In their application for membership accomESTHER CLEVELAND panied br 31 t J- - David Larson Secretary Commercial Club Salt Lake City TO WED ENGLISHMAN A Red Cm button aeeompaaled by the Christman Red Croalag the window of home together with a certificate of atm-h- er for la display 20-Is The engagement London Dec b promptly mailed la return Yonr membership will If you ovlll hip or Groannounced of Esther daughter request' he rredlted to your nearest Red Cross chapter ver Cleveland to Captain of Bosanquet the Coldstream guards a son of Sir AlV W 261 BLEY E O HOWARD LAFAYETTE HANCHETT bert Bosanquet has been decorated Executive Committee with the distinguished order Miss as in a work Cleveland is engaged vol SSI - so-call- ed gu it when you want it Telephone the number on your check and we’ll do the rest" No delays Courteous treatment Reasonable charges YOUR BAGGAGE— Get SALT LAKE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY Consolidation of: Hotel Utah ’ and- Newhouss Hotel Taxicabs and Touring Cars Utah Automobile and Taxicab Co Salt Lake Livery & Transfer Co Gen- eral Baggage Agents - 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