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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
A. F. L. Drafts Scale of
Increases Affecting
All Employees
GOMPERS TO LEAD
FIGHT IN CONGRESS
Plead High Cost of Living
President Included
in Proposal

Washington. Dec. 10.-An organize1
eeort directed by the American Fedora
ton Of Labor to induce Congress to
grant wage and salary increases to all
officials and employees Of the United
States government from President
down to the humblest laborer, was
planned at meeting here to-day pre-
sided over by Samuel Gompers' pres'-
dent Of the Federation.
Resolutions were adopted at the
meeting. attended by representatives
Of all organizations OF Federal en-
nloves affiliated with the Federauon''
setting forth that government salaries
have not kept pace with the cost oil
necessities of life ard directing that
corqresg be earnestly petitioned to
Grant increases ranging from ~ TO
391-3 per cent to government en-
Moves. whether in or out OF the civil
Service.
Mr.. Gompers was authorized to ap'
noint committees to urge the cause
before Congress.
Scale of Increases
The scale Of increases proposed loi-
lows: 10.
Fmploves receiving salaries " less
than 81 900 per annum, an increase VI
331-3 per cent, provided that 10 EN-
Move shall receive compensation at
rate of less than So per day II PAID py
the day; $50 per month if paid by Tue
month, or S1,0s0 per year Ii paid ny
Emploves receiving salaries OF Sl,oVO
or more, but less than $1,000 per an
mum. an increase of 25 per cent. ,oo
Employees receiving salaries OF 9lfoo'
or more, but less than $4,000 per an
mum. an increase Of 90 per cent. ooo
Fmploves receiving salaries OF S2'oOV
or more, but less than $500 per an
mum. an increase Of 20 per cent. -oo
Employees receiving salaries OF SZ'oou
or more, 10 per cent.
President in List
Should the plan be accepted by Ooh-
gress without any reservation, tne
President, Cabinet officers ana ma
tional Legislators would be included IN
the class 10 receive 10 per cent Il-
crease. The labor committees, however,
while meaning TO overlook no one, wiz
confne their efforts chiefly to procur-
ING increases in the lower paid grades
The question of increasing wages Is
already before the House of Represent
atives in the legislative Appropriation
hill. which is 10 be taken up Tor con,
sideration this week. Heads OF several
departments have recommended m
creases in numerous instances, and tne
American Federation OF Labor commit
,oc nronosod to institute the campaign
launched TODAY at the earliest posi-
bio moment, i'm order to gain advantage
Of recommendation that have been
made by Cabinet officers in this regard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
TIFFANY & Co.
CHINA AND GLASSWARE
LATEST EXPECTATIONS

are much more interested in my defeat
than i'm Mr.. Hughes's election. and they
have made 10 manifest, both publicly
and privately. that they would vote for
Mr.. Wilson IL the cOmmonest courtesles
were exchanged between Mr.. Hughes
and myself
This telegram has never been pub
lished
Moose Made Hughes Fight.
"The only organized campaign made
for Hughes in California was made by
the new Republican State Committee IN
the brief month that remained after the
ProCrcssiyes came into control OF that
committee.
after personally promising both
Governor johnson and myself that he
and his committee would be neutral as
between Johnson and Booth, state
Chairman kessling conducted the lac
tional campaign Of Booth from the
Office Of the Republican state Commit
tee
His committee sacrificed the inter-
csts Of Hughes during the campaign 90
the petty fractional purposes Of prevent
ing Johnson's nomination and fnally
turned over the committee TO us at the
very end Of the campaign, with assets
consisting literally OF an empty Office.
with the rent due. without cent Of
money. a scrap Of paper or the record
of any campaign made or attempted for
Hughes
eve were two weeks in unearthing
sundrv funds collected IN California
and placed to the credit Of the National
Committee by National Committeeman
Croker. This was the only money re-
ceived from the East during the cam
paign, except $4,000 sent for Governor
Johnson's Senatorial campaign, but
turned over al his reuest 10 the Hughes
campaign in California. The new COM
mittee. in the month remaining for IT,,
made its campaign exclusively for
Hughes. paying no attention to the
Johnson campaign, which was already
won.
Upon 50 small an incident but
fraught with so great a symbolic sig
nifcance turned a Presidential cleo
tion. and perhaps the history OF the
nation and the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
STOLE AUTOS FOR FARMERS
Jersey Cars Taken by Statesmen Re
made for Rural Customers

How eleven automobiles were stolen
i'm Paterson, n. j., within few
weeks was related yesterday to De
tcctive Sergeant William Lord. OF the
Paterson Police Department, by
George and Louis Ehlers. brothers,
VINO are under arrest in Florida. ".
y. awaiting oXtradition on charges
Of grand larceny. Some Of the auto
mobiles we're taken from within a
few yards of Paterson Police Head
quarters.
According to Lord. the brothers
told him that, acting as statesmen"
they obtained orders from farmers for
automobiles, and then stole machines
which would fit the requirements.
They overhauled and disguised the
stolen cars and deliver them 70
their customers Sever of the auto
mobiles have been recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
MORGAN HITS MAIL TUBE CUT
They Arc Of Great Value, Says Post
master 10 Burleson's Recommendation

Postmaster Edward VI. Morgan is
opposed 10 any restriction Of the pncu-
matte tube postal service in New York
City. as recommended in Postmaster
General Burlesons annual report.
"Thc tubes are OF great value TO tho
peoplc OF the city" he said yesterday.
"Automobile mail trucks couldn't begin
TO give equal service. We have the
tubes whenever VIC want TO use them,
but it's impossible 20 have truck on
hand every minute. II We were de-
pendent upon trucks alone a bad snow
storm might cause complete tie-up
of mail transportation service.
mot the least important aspect o.
the question is the serious traffic con
gestion which already exists IN many
streets. | would consider the removal
or the mail tubes great misfortune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
General Conference in Spring

The plan will 60 into effect i'm
mediately and quietly in some OF the
states where IL is possible to start
without any preliminary negotiations.
II is the present intention Of the lead
ers in the movement, however, 10 hold
general conference Of Progressives
and Progressive-R Republicans of all
parts Of the country in the spring Of
next year. The reorganization will
have begun by that time and the con-
ference will be for the purpose of
pushing it to q speedy completion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
BUTLER DENIES
R0WELL CHARGES
Calls Explanation of Re
suit in California much
the Funniest"
REFUSED TO ADVISE
ABOUT HUGHES TRIP
Any One Who Would Put
His Finger in That Mess
a Fool" He Says

DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler issued p
statement last night, D. which he de-
clared There is not one word OF
truth in the assertion OF Chester 4
Rowell, Republican state chairman Of
California. that DR.. Buffers advice 20
William II. Croker, national commit
teeman. on ethics caused the defeat O.
Hughes in California. His statement,
however, indicated clearly where his
sympathies lay as between the regular
Republicans and the Progress ive-Ee-
publicans Of that state.
81 must admire Mr.. Rowells efron-
terry said Dr.. Butler. There ~ not
one word OF truth i'm his statements.
Having been caught by public opinion
with the goods on his person, he CRIES
stop thief at the first respectable
man he sees walking down the street.
"The one overmastering fact is that
Mr.. Rowell. as chairman OF the Re
publican state central committee, con
Quoted the campaign in California. lie
had $4,000 turned over TO him by Mr.
Croker. and he had the cordial sup
port of Mr. Crocker. Mr.. Keesling l1or-
mer state chairman and all the regu-
lar Republicans.
The Funniest" Explanation
"He produced a majority OF nearly
100000 for his friend, Governor John.
son, for Senator, and minority OF
more than 5000 for his friend, Gov
ernor Hughes. for President. His own
city and county gave large malouties
FOR both Wilson and Johnson. Nllsoa
and Johnson clubs we're organized n
der Mr.. Rowel's very eyes.
Mr. Rowell now attributes all TINS
10 a casual traveller who left the state
On August IA, several days before Gov
crnor Hughes came into it and two
weeks before the Senatorial primary
was held. This is the sixth or seventh
separate explanation that Governor
johnson and Mr.. Rowell have offered
OF the result in California, and 1t is
much the funniest
Asked specifically about his CONVEX
sations with Crocker. DR.. Butler said
they talked politics q great deal. but
that he never gave Croker the advice
that Mr. Rowell attributed 10 him.
"Thc day / left San Francisco said
pr Butler 81 saw Rowell and Croker
n the bank. Rowell asked me to de-
eide wha. should be done in the way Of
presiding officers and other petty mat
tcrs in connection with Governor
Hughes's visit TO the state. They could
not agree. Rowel said all tho Pro-
gressives would be satisfied TO have mo
decide. But / told them | would have
nothing to say about it. Anybody who
would PVT his finger into that mess out
there would be a fool
Didn't Advise on Hughes Visit
Did you ever give Croker any ad
vice about the Hughes visit?' Dr.. But
Ter was asked.
"No," he replied. "hc didn't ask mo
and / would not have given any II he
had Johnson and Rowell can 20 on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
AIM
TO CONTROL g. O. P.
Continued from page I

"If such a rule were adopted then
the Republican National Committee for
the first time would become contempt
raneously representative Of the Repub-
licanism Of the various states. But as
TO whether there is any way OF effect
ing that fundamental change now is
extremely doubtful. And in any event
exceptions would have to be made
where there are state laws concerning
national committeeman"
In order to carry out this general
scheme 10 "progressivize' the Repub-
lican party before the next national
convention. it Is the intention of the
Progressive Republican leaders who
are sponsoring II to work along two
lines. through the existing Republican
organizations where that is feasible.
but where it is not, the campaign will
he conducted as II was conducted some
years ago in California. Progressive
Republican leagues will be formed 20
go into the state primaries and "kck
the mossbacks out"
I'm many Of the states" said Mr..
Rowell, the organizations are out
right Progressive, as in California,
but where the people are not Progress
slve-Republican. then let the organiza-
tons in those states be representatives
of what the people are in those states.
We shall accomplish the reorganiza-
tion by the simple process Of having
the people elect their representatives
IN the party and their state officers
on that issue"
TO Restore Confidence
"The principal thing" Mr. Rowcll
added, "is to restore the party TO the
confidence Of the people before the
next national election. It's fatal
structural defects must be obliterated
but 1t is necessary to make the change
without hostility If possible. | have
no doubt We shall be able TO wor..
through many Of the state organiza-
tons, but where We can't Progressive
Republican leagues will run alongside
the regular existing organizations"
Summing up things, Mr.. Rowell con-
cluded
ave arc starting with several big
assets in our favor. We start with a
recognized public sentiment that is
pro-Progressive K the recent election
can be taken to indicate anything.
Then there is an evident fear on the
part Of the stand-patters that this
reorganization Of the Republican party
IS inevitable and they don't want to
he crushed under the roller. And
thirdly, We have an organized leader
ship in which the people have con-
fdence and leadership that is a sur
vival Of the fittest."
Mr.. Rowell told The Tribune re-
porter that this whole plan was per
fectcd By the Chicago conference. II
is known, too, that il has the support
Of several prominent SenatSs and po-
ltical leaders throughout the country
who realize that a change must come.
Colonel Roosevelt approved Of the plan
at luncheon with Mr.. Powell on Fri
day and George W Perkins and many
other Progressive Republicans in the
East, II is believed, will Immediately
lend their assistance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
THE
BORDER LEGION
BY Zane Grey

a vigorous story ~ women with warm
blood and men with cool nerve o. the surge
~ human passion free ~ the veneer OF
civilization. and one that Is har1 20 lay
ssids while SGT there rema ms page un-
rad zane Grey. who is A. home IN this
Kind Of fcfion. has never written more
thrilling tale Mii'cqakee ScH'ine.
Frorftvricce. SIS rC'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11

What is the greatest Christmas spectacle IN
New York;
Some will say it is the happy gathering around
the giant gistening tree in Madison Square on
Christmas Eve.
Others will say it is the hurrying crowds OF
people with bundles in their arms-on the Avenue
or along Broadway-as the lights in the shop WIN
dows begin to sparkle about dusk these days.
The roamer around the city will say it is the
pageant Of glittering shops and merry throngs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
SEVENTEEN
BY Booth Harrington

one OF the big trade papers sSys
"Aliho published IN the late spring Booth
Tarkington'S story OF Wiiie Baxter - sim
Forging ahead with al sails set II is no
wonder that Seventeen Is popular. 90
fseny people have known him. or been
him. . How Romance and Jane CON
rict makes story 10 chuckle over. -
g.bhsherS' weekly.
Illustrated Cioth. tlss nsi; leather,
$3.50 vet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
The GIOrifed ROtunda

Stand in the center of this old store-in the
Rotunda; what splendid Christmas spectacle
meets the eye!
A floor of rich colorful silks banked around
with glittering jewels. shining silver and flashing
cocr in multitude of other gifts. Gallery after
gallery. rising to the top of the building, hung
with mellow old silks, rich altar cloths and vest
ments, and faded silk flags that sway gently in the
air.
On either side Gothic wood panel with paint
ed figures of the Saints. surrounded with old
wood carvings from Italy.
Here and there many-pronged candelabra and
lanterns with glowing lights. And Christmas
green's
In the CENTER suspended from the roof huge
golden censor.
The organ plays A chorus sings. The chime,
join in with their mellow tones.
What finer Christmas spectacle anywhere in
New York than this2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
THIS WAY
TO CHRISTMAS
BY Ruth Sawyer

"It IL the right sort OF Christmas story
"a very pretty story tod charningly. Co.,.
y. D. sun. An Irish woman q gypsy an
American. n German. and an old negro
at tell Christmas tales 10 a li,tls boz the
friend % a fairy.
Frouiisrtccs 800 ret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
PEACE
AND QUIET
By Edwin Milton ROyIe

stirring story ~ me Mexican border.
The hufnor throughout is ~ the spark Ing
end brilliant kino Few hooks n several
seasons have been on par with Peace and
Ouier in interest plot. construction and
timcliness &C. Philadelphia Pres.
Frouuspiccs 81 IS net.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
important Subjects
Charles Frohman:
Manager and Man
BY Isaac +. Marcosson
and Daniel FrOhn1an

A fun hook about a Fun man. a hook
rfovdsd With anecdOfe and smiling phil
osophy .'--Lond Chronicle - perfect en-
.,ciopedla OF entertaining theatrical ane,-
dote and gossip well - an interesting
f@cord q NJ. Frohmaus achievement a. a
msnaser."-N. y. Sur
Fully Iiustroted ;. 90 vet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
These are all great Christmas Spectacles
But is not the Greatest of all
ABig Store in Christmas Dress

openheted asphongs or people
actually spending money to give happiness to Others
mood reaching towards the love
Here are the handork Of manproduct of
the LOOM Of the pottery, shop of herself
nd a lino moving Christmas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
HOW WE
ELECTED LINCOLN
BY A. J. DiffenhOefer

David Bslasco writes: " How We Elect
"a Lincoln IL so fuIl Of interesting points
and the spirit OF the times. and sheds 40
much light on one OF the most critical
periods Of our history that ~ ~ indeed tn
valuable. Should be IN every IL
brary."
Prenttspises 30 cents net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
ia D p
DoBOOkS
Books are the only gifts Schich hare
not risen in price this year.
NOVELS
THE
RISING TIDE
By MARGARET DeIand

1T sbounds IN vii in those quick
strokes which brng out character. In
insight into the complexities % human
nature ~ y Outlook Here II an
unusual novel. strong. thoughtful wise,
fsr-sseinR sympathetic. In another dec
sde, when the scuter problems OF yes
'arday and toisy shall have attained
l,ss poignant pcrspective. 4 may even
be called IreGt"--chica0o Herald.
Illustrated. ti.3s rst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
Didn't Advise on Hughes Visit

Did you ever give Croker any ad-
vice about the Hughes visit?' Dr.. But
Ter was asked
"No." he replied, "hc didn't ask mo
and / would not have given any If he
had Johnson and Rowell can 60 on
explaining, but they cannot explain
away the facts. There they arc 300
600 majority for Johnson. defeat by
1000 for Hughes both running on the
same ticket. That speaks for ITSELF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
FOR YOUNGER READERS
The Way to the
House of Santa Claus
BY Frances HOdgSOn
Burnett

A most unusual and attractive book for
little folks IL this new volume By the author
u Little lord Isuuteroy" The illus
liant colorlug An ideal holiday gift.
Fuu paOs colcred Illustrations. 800 net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11

A pagan, in itself that set down in a theatre
(coud one large enough be found) would attract
hundreds of thousand, of people at dollar a
head Here the spectacle is free.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
New York's
Greatest Christmas Spectacle

Written mainly for the 100000 daily visitors in New
York who might miss one of the citys great sights
if it were not brought specially to their attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11

Will you visit with us one of these
stores?
1t was built by A. T. Stewart. New York's fore
most merchant Of his time; built In 1861 yet IT Is
modern today in its architecture and efficiency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11

in the Bowery and on the East Side where mlnse
in one big Christmas family the races and nations
of the world.
The visitor might say it i, the moving caravan
of sleek, shiny motor cars up and down the streets
lined with Christina. shops. or the merry-maklng,
care-free crowds in the hotels and cafes
The student of human nature would probably
say it is the regiments of ruddy-cheek children
in the schools these days. with their eyes on their
school books but their thoughts on Christmas-to-
come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
The Galleries of Gifts


The Galleries of Gifts
Visit any floor Of either buildng-therc are
two big buildings that make the store we are
talking ola panorama of gifts wherever the eye
chances to turn
Around that glorihed Rotunda in the old
building on each floor fairyland of gift booths.
each cheeriy-boxed article seeming to says
choose me. choose me.
Around the Rotunda of the new building above
the Burlington Arcade and London Shop, gallery
after gallery of gifts. Clustered in front Of the
House Paatal-writing desks. sewing tables.
library tables chairs. work-boxes. cabinets. gate
leg tables. fitting tables. muffin stands. tray, and
a hundred other things among the furniture.
Sporting goods. trunks. luggage. sewing ma
Chimes electric coasters. grills. egg cookers. and
other useful lifts one gallery. Upholsteries
rich in color. snow white linens and billowy down
quilts and fluffy warm blanket, in cheerful de-
signs on another; fascinating lamps. richly deco
rated china, and etched glass. and superb works
of art from the Far East on another floor; pianos
and Victrolas and rugs; and mems gifts all in
one place.
And perhaps most wonderful Of ALTO those
who know and understandable Ouafrien1e, the
floor Of frivoties, of quaint shops. of Italian and
English glass. of needlework. and Of the dstin-
guished collection Of antiquities paint
irgs, mirrors. mantel pieces. panels. even an old
English House tsef--a collection assembled in
the warning countries OF Europe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-11
SfarIand-in the Toy World

A floor of blazing color. of shining stars and
blinking moons OF ceaseIess motion. OF
sounds that come only at Christmas time and in a
world of toys-the medley Of chlldren's cries Of
happiness. of cankins machinery, of rushing top
trains. of singing birds. of the clowns footing
horn and rafting drum.
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