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HOUSTON DAILY POST: THURSpKyvMORNING' NOVEMBER 15 1917.
PROBERS III DOUBT
place for a week
Investigations
Hnn't fnnv WWIi Amrrnimtinn
Coiers Hotel BilU or Not
- Home Economics Department Was
Taken Up lit TTniverrity In
Teitigation and It Gave a
Good Account of Itself.
Houston Pelt Spteiat.)
AUSTIN. Texas. No. 14. Very little
was done by the Investigating committees
of the house and senate Wednesday be-
CKUst the house members are in doubt as
to their right to turn in expense accounts
for their hotel bills wtalle on the road and
they are about ready to make their trips
to various Institutions outside of the cap-
ital. The question as to their rights un-
der the resolution which brought tbem
Into session were discussed at length
Wednesday afternoon and no decision
was reached.. The resolution says-they
shall "receive $5 a day and their neces-
sary traveling expenses." The attorney
general has held that this does not in-
clude hotel bills.
Chairman- Fly also thinks It does not
Many of the members disagree.
Representative George Torrell pointed
out tba there Is no doubt of the ability
uf the committee to summon witnesses
from elsewhere and pay their per diem
and expenses which would In rhe long
run amount to more than the whole ex-
penses of the committee members If they
went to the Institutions instead of sum-
moning witnesses.
Representative Cope thought a distinc-
tion should be made between Investiga
tions which kept the members in one
ek or more and the sort of
which were so brief that
tliey might properly be termed mere in
spections. He would pay expenses on the
inspection trips and not for the longer
visits.
Representative Debogory pointed out
that tho nttorney general's department
has an appropriation for "actual travel-
ing expenses" and that out ot this it
pays hotel bills when assistant are cut
of Austin. Tills argument will be re-
sumed Thursday morning.
The committee Investigating the uni-
versity took up the home economics de-
1artment Wednesday and made a search-
ng inquiry to determine If there is du-
plication. If the work is worth what it
costs the State and whether it really
has any scientific value. Probably the
rommltee members have more doubt lu
their minds as to the value of this de-
partment than any other they have tak-
en up. Thus far the witnesses have
shown a thorough knowledge of the sub-
jects they teach.
Senator Clark who Is a practicing phy-
sician has been "going after them" with
considerable energy and while they disa-
gree with him as to some scientific con-
clusions they have yielded no ground.
K. C. Barker professor of history was
the first witnessWednesday morning be-
fore the university committee. His ix-animation-
was brief.
MISS GREEN WAS
INTERESTING WITNESS.
Miss Helen S. Green instructor In the
department of domestic economy was
about the most Interesting witness of
the day. She is a quiet spoken demure
little miss who conducts research work
in the nutritional value of foods and has
been particularly occupied with investi-
gations into the value of cotton seed
meal.
Representative Tillotson asked her a
great many questions about the baby wel-
fare woik of the domestic economy de-
partment and while she is not connected
with that work she defended It firmly.
Representative Tillotson asked her if
this is not about the same sort of work
dune by kindersartens.
Miss Green said that as she understood
It the kindergartens instructed the chil-
dren and not the mothers.
Senator Clark and Miss Green engaged
in quite a lengthy controversy as to
whether the proteins in cotton seed flour
are digested in the stomach or the blood
Miss Green standing pat on the stomach
theory and Senator Clark on the blood.
As Miss Green could name her author
ities very readily and the senator's
elapsed time for recalling his was some
what longer the mere laymen present
awarded first honors to Miss (Ji'een. How-
ever Miss Green was quite serious about
the matter and did not leave without
again pressing Senator Clark for any
thing he might have bearing out the
blood theory. Her enthusiasm for scien
tific research had been aroused.
Senator Clark expressed his doubt about
the need for research work on the value of
cotton seed flour in view of the fact that
he has personally beet eating it 14 years.
Miss Green told him that he is then
one of the iew persons not prejudiced-
She told him that since the university
has demonstrated its value and that it is
not poison the demand for it has very
much increased as the man in Senator
Clark s home town who makes it will
testify. It seems the university has let-
ters from him.
Miss Bess Heflln of Austin instructor
In diatetics. was the- next witness. Her
testimony was chiefly interesting because
she told of the demand for Instructor In
home economics since tho valua of that
branch of work has come to be understood
bv universities and hlRh schools.
Representative Tillotson called her at-
tention to the fact that four different
State supported institutions are trying to
carry the message of domestic economy
to the people and asked her if there ls .no
duplication of the work. She said she
had not discovered any that tho various
agencies are working in harmony.
.Miss Margaret R. Sandels who teaches
food Dreoaration. was examined briefly.
Miss Jennie S. Bear who has charge of
experimental work In cookery toid of ef
forts to devise the proper cooking of Tex-
as beans and of experiments with native
berries. She said several other state unl
versifies are carrvlna on experimental
work of this sort.
THOUGHT THERE
WAS NO DUPLICATION.
Miss Fannie A. Sims ef the home econ-
omlcs department was also questioned as
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of Industrial Arts the "Agricultural and
Mechanical college and the State agrlcul
tural department. She has not discovered
duplication. She thought that the sending
of lecturers tends to build ud Interest
that deevlops into correspondence students
or possibly resident students. She said
the last time she went out she lectftred to
about 70 persons. They paid the expense;
iney were ciuo women.
Representative Tillotson asked her if
these club women are not organised prim
arlly for social purposes and If the lec-
tures are not regarded as mere entertain.
ment. She informed him that the sort of
club women who send for these lecturers
are at work and not bridge clubs.
Mrs. Ethel T. Cousley of the same de
partment wasHhe next witness. She has
charge of instruction about textiles and
the making of clothing. She Was ques-
tioned principally about the extension
work done by tho sohpol with which she
was formerly connected In Connecticut.
She said lecturers went out from the
university ana spoke before meetings of
the nances.
.The first witness Wednesday afternoon
was Miss LUlie Evans who was exam-
ined briefly. She is a student assistant
In the history department.
Prof. i. K. Pearce who teaches Insti-
tutional history was one of the most In
teresting witnesses of the day and-made
uch an excellent Impression that Senator
Ctsrk -declared with some heat that he
thinks fror. rearce la not paid enough.
Ills salary in itiov a year.
Professor Pearce was asked If this de-
partment .teaches socialism and If Dr.
Wmwm
Infanta a-4 Invalids
HALTED MILK
i aW growing chudim.
ngHK Whole
Rich milk malted grain in powder Jon.
Fee infants tayalKlaa!
autritM
Mar nutritious than tss off
Pim aut(Moo.tipbttMni Ik whoUbody.
InvtgcratM nursta mother ad the aged.
Instantly prepared. Requires no
Keasby formerly of this- department
taught socialism. ' Professor Pearce an
swered In tho negative and pointed out
vmx mm aeparuneni nas to snow wnai
socialism la mm nart of tta ' Instruction.
He remarked that 100 years ago a man
who favored publie schools would nave
been regarded as a. socialist and that the
principle of pubiio schools Is socialistic
in Its nature. -
in answer to sr question he said the
university has lost some valuable men
because It oould not meet the salary
offers of other institutions. He thought
the dnlvsrsity men do not to any con
siderable extent prefer the large private
ly ownea institutions latitats universi-
ties. His suggestion for tho- improve-
ment of the school of Institutional his-
tory Is a large museum. Be pointed out
that there 1 a wealth of material In this
State for a real museum and that the
lack of such Is a serious 'handicap while
the material Itself la gradually disap-
pearing particularly that routing to In-
dian life. He said there lsso really worth
while museum In the whole Southwest
and there-never will be until a fireproof
building suitable for- such use Is con
structed and a beginning made.-" He said
there are several valuable collections now
In possession of the university which are
In danger of fire and are lnadtnuatelv
protected.
SEVERAL INSTRUCTORS
QUESTIONED BRIEFLY.
Mrs. Charles H. Sander of the school
of music was the next witness. She was
examined very briefly. Professor Frank
I Reed followed and was also questioned
very briefly. He Is head of the school of
music
Professor E. 8. McCnrtnev mrhn
teaches Latin was questioned briefly.
A touch of human natum ram a Wa
the proceedings when Or. a A. Fay
head of the Latin department took the
suuia. ue is a very genial sort of per-
son and so Is Senator Clark who con-
ducted the examination. It had not pro-
gressed far when Senator Clark remark-
ed: T think no man Is educated unless
he has a ground work of Latin."
Dr. Fay responded: "Mav I ask the
privilege of shaking hands with you?"
A few minutes later Senator Clark in
speaking of the languages generally re-
marked that a man who knows Latin can
learn any language easily.
iou are absolutely sound In your ped
agogy" remarked Dr. Kay laughing.
Dr. Fay confessed to having written
a Latin text book the royalties on which
ne saia are aoout i annually. It has
oeen in use since isuz.
-xantrtnjinrtxnri n iiaiir nsis jjjAhinriruKtiJUtrirrtrrtri--
COAL SHORTAGE IS
rTOfflLW
Curtailment of Shipments '-it Kiay
yntoies Planned
War Industries Are to Be Given
Preference and Domestio Con-
s snmert Will Also Be
Protected.
(Aueciaitd Prtu RtptH.")
WASHINGTON. Nov. 14. The 1817
coal shortage is put 'at 60000.000 tons
In estimates completed Wednesday by
the fuel administration. Although pro
ductlon of bituminous and anthracite to-
gether has Jumped 60000000 tons con-
sumption. It is declared has increased at
least 100000000 tons.
Immediate measures to meet " the sit-
uation planned by Fuel Administrator
Garfield Include curtailment of shipments
to non-essential industries priority or-
ders designed to increase the car supply
and a campaign for coal conservation in
manufacturing establishments and house-
hold. .
Previous statements from the fuel ad-
ministration had indicated the belief that
the increased production might meet the
enlarged demand. Munitions plants how-
ever are said to be using fully SO per
cent more coal than they used a year ngo
and other lines of Industry stimulated
by war conditions are demanding nearly
as large an increase in their supplies.
"The fuel administration la deter
mined" said Dr. Garfield today. fthat
war industries nubile utilities and do
mestio consumers shall be supplied. To
this end the fuel administration expects
the co-operation of every coal user in
the country. The 1 fuel administration
will use all of its authority to" prevent the
waste of fuel and the unnecessary use of
coal. Domestio users will be urged to
conserve their supplies.
"Wherever the unnecessary use of coal
In industry threatens to embarrass war
Industry the fuel administration will see
that the war needs are nuea. ah activi
tentnee of tli mDlUry or economy ef-
ficiency wfll have to give way by cur-
tailment to the necessities of war and
this must be .accomplished without un
the
due curtailment of
domestic supply.
ITbis policy is expected to relieve not
enhr the demand lor coal but a part
of the enormous demands on the trans-
portation facilities of the country."
Dr. Oarfleld Illustrated the Increased
demand for ooaj by pointing to the re-
quirements of the Bethlehem Steel com-
pany which Is-consuming this year three
million tens more than t took In IMS.
The demands of the government includ-
ing the reaulremettts of the flshtlnc
forces of the army-and navy jumped this
year from two million to eight million
tons. The requirements of public utilities
companies have Increased about 33 per
cenU Most or uus increase was due to
the increased use of power by mualtlona
plants. s ; '
Cavils of Gravel Pit
Killed Soldiers
IKekMen Pcst S tidal)
FORT WORTH. Texas Nov. 14. Three
privates are dead- and one In the base
hospital at Camp Bowie with a broken leg
severe bruises end-tntemal injuries as the
result of oavlng in of a gravel pit Wed-
nesday afternoon. The dead are:
DAVID WITTLES and JOHN EWINQ
of San Antonlp and ALFRED JUNO of
Red Rock.
The injured:
John V. Ives Jr. of San Antonio.
All were members of battery C 131st field
artillery.
The men were In a tunnel In an old
gravel pit about four feet below the sur-
face when the accident occurred. They
were getting gravel to use In and around
the company streets. Wlttles and Ewing
were Instantly killed and Jung died In
the hospital In a few hours
COMPLAINT ALMOST GONE
"Foley's Honey and Tar Is great"
writes L. W. Day 66 Campbell Ave.. E.
Detroit Mich. 'It relieves bronchitis
quickly. My complaint has almost gone
and I nope never to have It again." The
experience of thousands proves there is
no beter remedy for coughs colds or
croup. The genuine costs no more than
substitutes and this old reliable family
cough medlolne should be In every home
every winter. Insist on Foley's Honey
and Tar time tried and never falling.
werooiiuedl wo
must learn not
in
eqlect their
HowWa&ea are Restored to Health
Spartanburg 8.C. "For nine yean I raf-
tered from backache weakness and lrrefu-
larltiesso X oould hardly do my work. I
tiled many remedies bat found no perma-
nent relief. After taking Lvdia B. Pink-
ham's Vegetable Compound I felt a great
change fog the better and am now well and
strong so X have no trouble In doing my work.
I hops every user ot Lydia E. Pic sham's
Vegetable Compound will get as great relief
as I did from its use." Mis. 8. D. McAsu
133 Dewey Are. Spartanburg 8. C
Chicago ID. "For about two years I suf-
fered from a female trouble so I was unable
to walk or do any of my own work. I read
bout Lydia E.mkham's Vegetable Com-
pound in the newspapers and determined to
try it. It brought almost immediate relief.
dy weakness has entirely disappeared and I
never had bstteroealtfi. I weigh 164 pounds
and am as strong as a man. I think money
is well spent which purchases Lydia E. Pink-
ham's Vegetable Compound." Mrs. Jos.
OBsyax 1765 Newport Arts Cbioajgo I1L
YOU. CAN -RELY UPON
LYBIAE;
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
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yO-SI Jin I fitHE -fTOI?E yOU' VE HEARD I mARCEf T EXCLUTIVE WAANT .
OCZT jLJ2Cf y SO MUCH ABOUT M JTOBE IN THE XOVTH cLwjCdM
A Monster Sale of Softs Mere Toda
BETWEEN 500 AND 600 SUITS ARE INCLUDED
MO QUESTION but what this event will bring the greatest throngs that have come to the Ready-to" Wear
Department this season; and this is saying much for it has been a season of exceptional activity. We expect it to surpass anjg
that we have ever held in the Dast--Dartlv because of . the unprecedent prosperity of Houston and South Texas people and partly very
largely in fact because the values offered exceed any that we have given in tha past. If you have not yet purchased your Winter Suit
or. are in the market for another you certainly should strain every effort to attend this tremendous sale today. ;
Practically All!
WITH a few exceptions VERY few in
fact the entire stock is included. Those
that are not are for the most part. Suits
that have been received within the past couple
weeks. All of the Suits are strictly new models
-the great majority of them fully jB5 per cent
have been received in stock within the last
forty days.
Choice Fabrics
THERE isn't a material that has found favor
this season that is not represented in full
proportion to its popularity. Prominent
among them are Velour Douvet de Laine Block
Gabardine Tricotine Velvet Serge Poplini
Burella Poiret Twill etc.
ML Leading Colors
THE color range is remarkably broad em-f
bracing all that is favored by fashion arid
scrupulously eliminating all that can not
lay claim to suth distinction. Among them are
navy black brown Russian beetroot army-
Peking tajipe and reindeer. ' Each of the mfcdels
being made up in a number of different colors-;
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gives a wonaerrui variety to cnoose irom.
Latest Trimmings
T'HESE Levy Suits are particularly notable
because of their smart trimming effect
many trimmed with velvets and keramie
plush while the finer Suits are handsomely fur
trimmed. Among the furs used are beaver skunk t
Hudson seafTtaupe fox squirrel and Baffin seal.
For Suits to $25.00
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ForSnits to $29.50
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For Suits to $35.00
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For Salts to $39.50
For Salts to $49.50
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ForSnitsto $59.50
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For Suits to $69.50
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For Suits to $79.50
Women's $85.00 and $89.50 Coat Suits offered at. $62.75
Women's regular $98.50 Suits are offered special at.v '. .$68.75
Women's $119.00 and $125.00 oat Suits of fered at . .$76.75
Women's $149.00 And $169.00 Coat Suits offered at $89.75
Women's $108.50 to $239.50 Coat Suits offered at $132.75
Women's $250.50 to $298.50 Coat Suits offered at $189.75
Sale of Dress Trimming
' . . . .. . . - ". . ' .
WE ARE nW conducting a special sale of Dress
Trimmings; a sale general in character env
' bracing practically .everything in our stock.
All Metal Flouncings Beaded Bouncings. Sequin
Trimmings. Beaded Tassel Drops etc.; Metal Bands
Colored Flouncings and Colored Braids at half regu-
lar price;' Silk Nets and Metalline Cloths at about V
third off and all Fur Trimmings at one-fourth off . ;
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Shopping for Soldiers
TODAY is the very last day you can mail Christ-
mas packages from here for the soldiers in
France. But you can still send them gifts if you
come to Levy's. Through our Paris representative
we will purchase for you and guarantee delivery any
article or articles you wish to give. This merchandise
is purchased in Paris and delivered to any member of
the expeditionary forces. Inquire at Parcel Post Desk.
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K Way to Entertain
THE tendency of the day is to dispense with lavish
entertainment. The spirit of the times really de-
mands it. Still people must get together occa-;
sionally with their feet under the same table that the
spark of Southern hospitality'rnay not die. This is what
makes Levy's Afternoon Teas so popular. Such a
.splendid way of entertaining a friend or friends and ;
the cost is but a trifle. Hours 2:30 to 6:30 o'clock
Go?4srPnpatf
I ti2tok? Cost TQU St Pros
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