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Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Frank Comerford Tells In dustrial Relations Com mission the Result of Sending Questions to One Thousand Employcs
HUMAN VALUES
 SHOWN IN DOLLARS
Portions of Testimony Form Symposium on Force of Public Opinion and Chan nels by Which It is ln- fIuenced
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATCH]

CHICAGO. April 10.-The havoc wrought among 3o.000 shopmen whose strike against the so-called Hartman lines in 1911 was lost, was sketched satisfactorily before the United States commission on indus trial relations The witness was Frank Comerford, for many years at torney for the men. A thousand question blanks were sent at random to the strikers thirtyfOur months after the strike. His figures. Com erford explained. applied to these one thousand men and he thought a fair social survey of the whole number could be made by multiplying the figures by 90. Of the one one thous- and, forty-two per cent owned their homes or, were buying them when the strike was called. The strike cost fifteen per cent Of these homes. ana of the whole number ninety-one per per cent moved to even cheaper quar- ters Twelve per cent of the strikers had to sell their furniture and ten per cent had to seek charity. The average period of idleness occasioned by the strike was ;l .se;u- The wit ness claimed he traced sixteen cases of suicide to the strike and nine cases of insanity.
 This in brief. is an attempt to represent the human values in dol lars. said Comerford. Portions of the testimony of Comerford and Ju- lius Kruttschnitt. chairman of the eX- .F nd ff the Southern Pacific company formed q symposium on the force of public opinion. and the channels by which it is influenced. Kruttschnitt express ed the view that public opinion set tied most strikes, generally with correct version He suggested the need of a vehicle by which both sides of labor controversy could be pre- sented to the public, remarking that snch an agency is available in Can ada. Comerford stated that of the 116 cases the strikers were defended by himself and 115 resulted in ac- quittals, mot through any cleverness , of mine. but on the merits of the cases. The arrests appealed more to the news instincts of the editors than the dismissals. however. and the fact that 115 of the men were innocent received far less publicity than the facts of. their arrests. This is no at tempt to criticise the newspapers in 1 this connection, it just happened that way the witness continued,
 l Comerford added:
 Yet public opinion was influenced
 against the strikers just in prOpor-
 ton as their arrests were more wiVe- 1 ly published than their acquittal. One
 page of the metropolitan advertising
 which the railroads bought broadcast
 would take a years salary of a shop
 man. We believe in public opinion.
 as Mir Kruttschnitt does, but these
 facts speak for themselves
 1 MT. Comerford spoke of how the
 Illinois Central employees are scattered
 along the railroad towns in influen- l
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Forty-fo Counties of Their Native State Were Repre- sented in the Four Hun dred in Attendance at Riverside Park
VICE-PRESIDENT
 GUEST OF HONOR
An Interesting Speaking Program, Society Poem, Historical Paper, Follow ed by Exciting Athletic Program-New Officers

There could not have been a more delightful day for the annual picnic of the Illinois Society which was held at Riverside Park yesterday. Nearly all days in the Salt River Valley are de- lightful but yesterday was supplied on special order. Led by the Indian School band the picnickers arrived at the park at 11:30 and the picnic was at once under way. Four hundred former res- dents of Illinois and their friends were present and a subsequent roll call showed forty-nine counties of Illinois represented in the roll of the society.
 The basket dinner was spread on the tables about the park and the guests gave themselves over to gastronomic enjoyment. The coffee as usual was breWed by R. H. Greene, assisted by Mrs Emory Rays.
 When the feast of reason began, President Dwight E. Heard preliminary to the introduction of the speakers, described the organization of the H. linois Society twentyfour years ago and of the pleasure the members had
  ocratic spirit that had always been manifested. He had been president Of the society for six years but was un- able to serve longer. He thanked the members for their loyal support during his incumbency.
 The president then introduced Vice President Marshall and the good fel- loWship the vice president had shown in his mingling with the Illinoisans.
 Mir. Marshall addressed himself to , the exhibition of loyalty to state shown in this gathering and the organ ization of such societies. Those who were loyal to a native state he said were loyal to the nation. The vice president concluded his remarks with a tribute to Lincoln
 Two solos were delightfully."- sung by D. W. Nickels. In the absence of Att torney General Jones who had a place on the program but was unavoidably absent there was a brief address by Rev Ray c. Harker.
 The following original poem was read by Andrew Downing who has for several years been the poet laureate of
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
There Has Been Consider able Extension of Battle fields Both in the Carpa- thians and in the WOevre District in France
FRENCH ARMY IS
 HAMNERING AWAY
Capture of Les Eparges Ap- pears to Be Most Marked Success the French Have Gained After Fortnight $ Fighting
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPATCHl

LONDON, April l0.-.There has been considerable extension of the battle fields both in the Carpathians and ill the Woevre district in France, where fighting of extreme violence continues day and night without. however. any definite decision being reached The Russians have made themselves mas ters of the principal chain of moun- tains from Dulla to the UZsok pass and have begun an attack on the German forces which hold the hills from the latter pass eastward to the Beskid pass. The French army in Woevre is hammering at two sides oi the German wedge driven into the French lines as far as St. AIihiel early in the war. which thus far has re- mained firm. and simultaneously has attacked the German front which pass es close to the Lorraine border between Nancy and Chateau Salins
 The section of the Carpathians be- tween the Uzsok and Besllid passes has been the scene since early in February of many fierce encounters between the Germans. who have sent to help the Austrians in their fruitless efforts to relieve PrZemysl and the Russian army whose task was to hold them back un- iii the fall of the fortress.
 Now this German army has been giv- en another task, that of trying to pre- vent the Russians from strengthening ont their line. which is necessary be- fore the invasion of Hungary is under taken. IL is apparent that this army succeeded in at least checking the Rus sian advance as an Austrian official statement claims victory for the Ger mans in this section, while the Rus sians admit they have been unable to capture Hill 992. which lies about mid way between the Czsok and Beskid passes.
 As tho Russians have immense forces at their disposal and splendid railroads to take them to the front. confidence is expressed that they have succeeded as they cid in the Laborcza valley. in counterins this check.
 British military writers, however, warn the public it must not expect a speedy conclusion of the Carpathian battles as the Russians still have ser ious obstacles to overcome and the fur ther they advance through the noun tains the more difficult will be the task of keeping the armies supplied. Tn France. the capture of Les Eparges on the northern side of the wedge, appears 10 have been the most marked success the French have gained alter almost a fortnight's fighting, although the man.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Simblch Catches MexicQn Searching
 Consular Files

DOUGLAS, April 10.-Special dis patces from Nogales, Arizona. say that Frederick Simpich, United States consul at Nogales, Sonora, surprised two MeXicanS last night searching the files of the consular correspon- dence. and that state department documents were missing after one Mexican escaped.
 Simpich was bruised in an encoun- ter with the other Mexican. but held on to tine Mexican while his wife called Mexican officers.
 The Mexican was held but refuses to give an account of his actions
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
New York Relief Skip Is
 SMMk M Ihe North Seq

terdam. The Dutch steamer Con. stance Catherina picked up five and took them to Nieuwe Waterweg. The steamer carried crew of 53.
 Twenty six of the crew 1t is fear ed, have been drowned. Those res- cued by the Elizabeth included the second mate and second engineer, the latter in a wounded condition. The Harpalyce under it's charter to the Belgian Relief commission had permit securing immunity from att tack.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
AMh- Sebastian Witnesses
 ANe Under Armed Guard

terday that her story involving Seb- astian was a falsehood and a frame up was indicted for perjury.
 The case has developed into an open breach between the police de- pertinent and District Attorney Woolwine, who issued a statement that witnesses for the state had been so bounded that he was com pelled to surround them with guards armed with sawed d-off shOtguns."
 Sebastian claims that he is a vic- tim of political plot
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
RUSSIANS ARE MASTERS OF PRINCIPAL CHAIN
 OF MOUNTAIN PASSES
WiTHHOLDS LETTER
 OF COL. ROOSEVELT

CHICAGO. April l0.-Publica- ton of the fact that Theodore Roosevelt had written letter denouncing the Woman's Peace Propaganda caused q sharp dis cussion among leaders of the movement here today. The let ter reposes in the custody of Mrs. Wm. l. Thomas, secretary of the Woman's Peace Party, and she refuses to allow it's pub lication.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
CHICAGO UNIONS ADVISE
 THE "WATER WAGON"

CHICAGO. April 10.-Officers Of Chicago labor unions are urg- ing their men, who are facing the possibility of extensive strikes within the next week, to adopt prohibition as a war measure.'' A circular letter was sent to the members of the building trades organizations. advising them to go on the wagon
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHI

ROTTERDAM, April 1O.-The Bri- tish steamer Harpalyce, the first re- lief boat of New York state. under charter to the commission for relief in Belgium, was either torpedoed or sunk by d mine in the North Sea. The Dutch steamer Elizabeth on voy- age from Rotterdam to New York picked up 2 of the crew seven miles northeast of the Noorhinder light ship and brought them back to Rot
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
ASSOCIATED rnrss prsrArcHl

LOS ANGELES, April 1o.-Indict- cd twice previously. Charles F.. Seb- ostian. chief of police and candidate for mayor, was indicted the third time, today. on charges involving his morality, made at the start of the investigation two weeks ago by Vic toria Desparte and Cecile Livingston, delinquent wards of the juvenile court. The Desparte girl, who told Judge Taft of the juvenile conrt yes
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
AMERICANS IN
 TAMP|C0 WANT ID COME HOME
Three Hundred Unemployed Yankees Appeal to State Department for Trans portation into the United States
@ U0 Sevxoo5 S
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATcHl

WASHINGTON. April 10.-Three hundred unemployed Americans have appealed to the state department for transportation from Tampico to the United States. The situation there is reported officially to be serious. Food is scarce and fighting at Ehano and vicinity indicates an early at tack on the city.
 Rear Admiral Caperton, with the
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Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArc41

WASHINGTON. April 10.-Repre
 sentative Gardner of Massachusetts gave a dinner tonight to the reserve army of the United States. Eight of the sixteen reservists attended.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11

NEW ORK, April 10.-Eddie Cam.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
CAVALRYMAN ACQUITTED FOR
 KILLING WOMAN HE LOVED

out his story. and many of them shed tears of sympathy
 Captain Herail told of the mutual love which prompted his wife to re- fuse to be separated from him while
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CAMPi OUTPOiNTED MURRAY ASSOCIATED PRESS prsPATcH1

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18

year ago. Stock exchange activity has
been well sustained and the total
transactions since January 1 now
amount to over 100000 shares,
compared with 100000 shares at
the same time in 1914. The sales of
bonds during the same interval have
amounted to about 100000, COM
pared with 100000 a year ago.
Our exports, though slowing down
somewhat as a result of the closing
or the grain and cotton season, still
continue very heavy. and leave a IA
vorable trade balance. AS a result of
the latter 100000 of gold were re-
celved from France this week, making
total imports since January l of $685.
100000. The local bond market con-
unues fairly active and prices are
well maintained. Several new public
issues were announced, those of the
more desirable nature being promptly
absorbed, notably the $65,000.000
Pennsylvania 4 rs. In contrast with
this were the partial failures in Lon
don of the Argentine and East India
railway loans"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18
WAR IS DOOMED.
Commercial Interest Will Drive 1t Out
of Business Says Clark.

International war is doomed, ac-
cording to William E. Clark, of Chi
cago, socialist, who spoke Monday
night at Lincoln Post hall on 1.-The
Sinking of the Lusitania."
Anything that disturbs interna-
tional commerce, interferes with all
people everywhere" he said. THAT is
why international war is doomed
Carnegie is not "a socialist by any
means; and yet Carnegie is trying to
do away with international war. He
is doing so because war hurts internal
tional commerce. For that reason, in
ternational war will some time become
impossible.
president Wilson has done much
toward centering the public mind
upon the peaceable or international
settlement of international questions
And regardless of political affiliation,
every lover of peace should give him
and his secretary of state credit for
the work they have done.
Despite the desire for peace, should
any nation attempt to drive all the
rest of the world from the seas, peace
loving people may be compelled to
strike back and strike hard Nobody
loves a coward. And 1t is surely an
indication of human progress to know
that there is an increasing number of
people who place the bully upon the
same level of disrespect as the cow
ard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18
WEATHER FOR WEEK.
Generally Fair With Week End Rains
Says Washington.

Washington, May 1S.-Forecasting
the weather for the week beginning
tomorrow the weather bureau today
issued the following predictions:
West Gulf stateS-Showers first
half of week, followed by generally
fair weather second half. Somewhat
cooler about Thursday followed by
rising temperature Friday or Sat
urday and moderate temperatures
thereafter.
Great Lakes region-RainS for two
days except extreme northern districts
followed by generally fair during the
remainder of the week.
Continued low temperatures first
half week, warmer later.
Plains states and upper Mississippi
valley-Generally fair over northern
districts followed by rain toward end
of week in extreme northwest Ris-
ing temperature after Thursday, rain
Wednesday over central and southern
districts. continuing Thursday over
eastern sections. Otherwise general
ly fair Cool for two or three days.
Followed by rising temperatures.
Rocky mountain and plateau re-
slons-Showers Wednesday over
north portion, followed by fair and
warmer for two or three days and
again by showers toward close of
week. Over central and south por-
tons generally fair except showers
are probable over central districts to-
ward end of week. Somewhat warm
er from Thursday to Sunday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18

both of better acre yields and of bet
ter methods of farm business The
problem of yield was naturally the
first one to be dealt with. BY this
means farming became a science. This
has been followed, chiefly within the
last 10 years, by studies in the eco
nomics of farm life. The result OF
this will be to make farming as thor
oughly a business as a science Inc
business side of farming is as yet
far from being developed to the eX-
tent to which scientific agriculture
is developed. 1t has received, now
ever, the attention of students, writ
ers, and best of all--farmers them
selves. The agricultural colleges or
the country and the many county
agnets are doing much to turn
the mind of the farmer toward the
appreciation of this occupation from
the commercial point of view. II. In
the next half century, the business
side of farming develops as much as
the scientific side has developed IN
the last SO years. there will be reach
ed an era of unprecedented agricul-
tural prosperity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18
BUSINESS OUTLOOK GOOD.

aside from the war conditions in
the United States are slowly but sure
iy mending,' writes Henry Clews, the
New York banker in his current
weekly financial review, and he con-
tinues: 1--WE have now entered a
period when agricultural conditions
are a vital factor. Some of our crops
are likely to be late and their condi-
ton is not always as high as the ex-
ceptional averages of a year ago. The
condition. however, is generally above
the average and the acreage under
cultivation is increased-the reduction
in cotton being made up in other crops
and there is every assurance of a
good export demand for all agricul-
tural products at satisfactory prices.
Already the outlook is for a record
wheat crop. Our industrial situation
is slowly emerging from the extreme
depression of a year ago. Bank
clearings show no such losses as dur
ing the winter months, and in many
instances satisfactory gains are being
shown compared with last year at this
time. The first four months of the
current year showed decrease in
clearings at all cities of 6.S per cent,
while the total for April showed an
increase of nearly 1 per cent, and the
returns for May promise to give bet
ter results; thus proving that business
has decisively turned the corner.
Further evidence of recovery is given
in the monthly report of idle cars,
showing a decrease of $1,000 for the
month of April. Building operations
at leading cities showed a decrease of
about per cent in March. The total
lake tonnage for the month of April
was 100000 compared with 100000
tons a year ago. The cotton industry
shows improvement; New Bedford
, mills never being so active as now;
while the April cotton receipts at New
England points were nearly double
/ those of April last year. The wooden
goods trade has been much stimulated
by the war and we are now exporting
considerable quantities IN consequence
instead of importing. The effect of
the war is most conspicuous in the
steel industry. Enormous orders have
been placed in this country for shrap-
mel, showing that the Allies intend to
push the contest to the point of ex-
haustion. Our steel mills are profiting
more than any other by the war. The
| automobile trade is brisk and many
| makers report larger sales than a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18
new SITE FOR HOMES.
McViCar Tract Is Plated and Placed
on the Market.

The tract generally known as the
Peter McVicar ten acres and situated
between Boswell and McVicar ave-
nues and Sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets, has been plated and placed
on the market by Wilson & Neis-
wanger. 1t belongs to the McVicar
estate.
1t will be a residential section for
permanent homes. Each building site
Will consist of two lots, and certain
restrictions will be imposed upon
those who erect homes. Trees have
been set out and the property seeded
to Kentucky bluegrass and white
clover. The district is provided with
sewer, and water facilities are being
put in. Sidewalks will be laid in a few
days. The proposed extension of the
street railway line will go along the
Seventeenth street frontage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18
ARMADA BOOMS
FOR PRESIDENT
r-suo asaa ,uoI1 panunuooI

f-suO eSR<7 tuoII panupuooI
loose, while over the harbor there
roared the thunder of a presidential
salute Of twenty-one guns.
Tens of thousands of persons
flocked to vantage points to view the
great marine procession. Along the
water front on both sides of the Hud-
son the piers were black with Specta-
tors. The windows of downtown sky
scrapers were thronged. Hundreds on
housetopS witnessed the spectacle
and Battery park, southernmoSt tip or
Manhattan, was filled with crowd
that stretched from the sea wall across
the acres of green to the custom
house.
Traffic on the Hudson river was
suspended between the Manhattan and
New Jersey shores half an hour be-
fore the fleet sailed. Ferry boats, eX-
cursion steamers, tugs and other craft
lay at dock with many thousands of
persons who had come to watch the
departure. 1t seemed as if all New
York had swarmed to the rivers edge
Pennants and Bunting Flying.
The day was overcast. but through
the clouds the sun shone at intervals.
Close by the Mayflower lay the Dol
phin, the Isis and the Yankton, with
government officials, members of the
citizens committee, newspaper men,
and invited guests aboard.
Swinging at anchor the little receiv-
ing squadron tossed out streams of
remnants and bunting.
AS each battleship passed the May
flower, with the crew lining rails and
turrets with fringe of blue, the ships
band played the national anthem.
There was little cheering in re-
Spouse. In bidding goodbye to the
fleet, the crowd seemed to be in
thoughtful mood.
Leaving New York, the fleet made
for Newport, the rendezvous from
which will be directed maneuvers in
the war game along the Atlantic coast.
The president and most of his party
had arranged to return to Washing
ton aboard the Mayflower.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-18
SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE, ETC.

! Is one of Mr.. Bryan's undesirable
/ diplomatic chickens coming nome TO
roost? 1t is possible. Germanys or
| fetal answer to PRESIDENT wilson
note relative to the slaughter or the
! innocents aboard the Lusitania is still
| in the process of being framed OF
course. But almost since the hour OF
this horrible happening there nave
| been fragmentary pronouncementS
from German sources relative TO IL IN
the wav of excuses and explanations
and arguments to sustain the rights of
Germany in the premises. Most OF
these have emanated from German
newspapers and have been accepted,
generally, as having been inspired by
the German government. And they
have also been construed as suggest
ing the bases for some of the features
of Germanys reply. One OF these
points out that Germany feels that our
government officials have not been
sufficiently solicitous in warning our
citizens to steer clear OF the war
zone" that Germany declared in re-
spect to the waters around the British
Isles. 1t is readily recalled that when
the Mexican pot began to Doll most
furiously a year or so ago, Mr.. Bryan
Americans below the Rio Grande that
they get out of the danger zones by
leaving the country and coming home.
In fact he told them that they stayed
there at their own risk. He also
warned Americans of a mind to go to
Mexico that they would also enter the
country at their own risk. And per-
haps the Germans remember these
warnings and feel that what is sauce
for a goose in any particular is also
sauce for a gander. All this, however,
is rather insignificant element in the
controversy between Germany and the
United States over the deaths of the
Americans who went down with the
Lusitania. But it suggests that ma
ton cannot be too careful in respect to
the precedents it establishes In the
matter of providing protection for its
citizens, or in failing to do SO.