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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-04-07
Skill Recognized.

What wonderful performers there
are in that orchestral exclaimed Mrs
CumroX.
wonderful isn't the word" replied
Mr. Cumrox. "They's almost superhu-
man. Why, they sound to me as if
they could take a tune and play it
backward as easily as they could for.
ward. "-Washington Star.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-04-07
WHY The EIGHT HOUR DAY FOR
RAIL WAY TRAIN SERVICE EMPLOYEES?


The demand is fair; all of the lead
ing industries and trades, railroads
excepted, have recognized the eco
nomic justice of the eight hour day.
We believe it can be accepted with no
greater inconvenience by the railroads
than accompanied its introduction in
other employments.
The eight hour day movement Is
based wholly upon the justice of a
work day of reasonable hours that
will permit the men further to sepa-
rate the dead line between work and
wages. The railroads say in effect
that men who have put in few
years of railroad service have worked
themselves out and will not be rein
stated if they lose their positions.
If men are worked out in a few years
under present service conditions, as
the railroads in effect declare, the
demand to extend their wage earning
years is fully Justified
Overtime in road service is due al
most wholly to the practice of rail
roads overlooking trains so that they
can not make their mileage within
their time limits. The railroads
are doing this for profit; they do not
deny it, and if they propose to de
mand extra service at the sacrifice of
the health and future earning ability
of the men they should pay extra for
it. The payment of overtime applies
with particular force to yards where
the companies can regulate their wor:,
so that no overtime need be made.
If they exact extra service, it is to
their own interest and the men have a
perfect right to demand time and one
half time for that service.
The railroads contend that the men
are not sincere in their demand for
the shorter work day; they declare
they want wage increase rather
than a time decrease. and refer to a
small number of the men who prefer
the extra hour jobs to prove it. If
the companies desire to test the sim
cerity of the men, let them prove
their belief in what they say and es-
tablish the eight hour day so that the
men do not have to make a minute Of
overtime The shorter work day is
the only proposition on which the
men voted.
The statement has been made that
the payment of overtime is an incen-
tive to delay work during the regu-
lar working time. 1t does not apply
to railroad service. Both the en-
ployers and the men know that if de-
LAYS are made without reason, the
men are called to account of it, if at
fault they are disciplined, and the
companies have it within their power
to determine whether or not delays Z
are unnecessary.
The railways have introduced state
ments that serve no purpose other !
than to divert attention from the i
main question; for instance, the mon
ev paid "green" brakeman is quot
ID at $500 a year. A "ripe" brake
nan does not get any more for the q
-ear than the green brakeman except u
hat the ripe brakeman has regu
ar lob and stands a chance to make '
,egular time while the green brake !:
nan is on the extra board and must Il
axe his chances for employment a
when the regular man lays off. In =
tead of getting $500 year, there arc u.
lines when he will be fortunate if Y
.e has a chance to make trip once u
month. If he works on certain
Dads. that one day will be applied to B
lis payments due the voluntary re- 3
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-04-07
Help Wanted.

We have splendid answer for a
nrst-class conundrum. but somehow
cant MT them, which is: One looks
after the marriage altar and the 9th.
er alters the marriage. We suspect
minister and lawyer are involved
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-04-07
oily of ANGER.

To speak angrily to a person. to
SHOW your hatred by what you say or
by the way you look, is an unneces.
sary proceedlng-dangerous. foolish
ridiculous and vulgar Schopenhauer
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-04-07
The Right Occupation

When men are rightly occupied their
amusement grows out of their work.
as the color petals out of the fruitful
fower,-Ruskin.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-04-07
Dear Coffee,

Louis XIV. drank the first cup of
coffee made in France. 1t was then
worth $50 per pound.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
Neither Side Makes a Statement Regarding what Took Place
 in Conference.
CABINET MEETING WAITS
Wilson Kept the Advisors Beating Time while He Talked Over
 the Strike.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.- Pres

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.- Presi- dent Wilson summoned the repre- sentatives Of the employers and the employees invoveu In the threatened railroad strike to the White House late this afternoon for a conference to discuss the proposals which have developed out Of h.s original plan for settlement The conference last. ed until after the lunch hour and the President kept the cabinet waiting for an hour while he continued a personal conference with the broth erhood heads after the railway exc eutives had left the White House.
 All parties concerned refused to make any statement regarding what transpired during the conferences.
 lt is understood that the railroad executives are still studying the form Of the communication to be submit. ted by the President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
German Prince Is Now in Command of Line Against French
 Forces.
BAvARIAN RESERVES OUT
Counter Attacks by the Germans RepuIsed with Heavy LOSS-FIeury
 Is Not Retaken.

PARIS, Aug. 25.-The French and English advanced their lines on the Somme early today and this afternoon completely occupied Mau- repas, which is within two miles of Combles.
 Maurepas, one of the principal supporting points between Somme and the highway from Albert to Bapaume and also is an important strategic base by reason of its sit uation on the plateau dominating the region towards Siu.
 The Germans have placed on the line against the French between Hardecourt and Clery, the Fifth di- vision of Bavarian reserves and the First division of Prussian guards. This guard division is commanded in person by Prince Eitel Freder- ichc who took part in the fighting at Maurepas and GuillemOnt where the English have made progress. The latter place is being defended by Kaiser Wilhelm's Second regiment of Wuerttemberg.
 The French gains on the Som me front in the vicinity of Mature pas were followed by heavy Ger man counter attack.
 The official report issued today says Germans were repulsed with heavy loss. A German assault was delivered against Hill No. 121, near Maurepas. Heavy shelling on the German lines continues in the re- zion of Lassigny and Rove.
 On the verdun front the Ger mans attacked Fleurv in the night but were unsuccessful in recaptur- ing the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
Russia and France Are to Lose Territory According to
 Statement.
MUST DEFEAT ENGLAND
Germany Must Stick It Out Until War Has Ended in Her
 Favor

BERLIN, Aug. 25.-A proclama- ton containing views on peace con- ditions which might be imposed by Germany. is published today by the "Independ mt committee for German Peace. This organization was formed some time ago by those con sidered to be the extreme war advo- cates in Germany
 The document published today, apparently has the official approval. asserts that the Russian territory from the Baltic to the VOlhynia must in the future be included in the German sphere to serve as a bull wark against Russian tendency to annihilate Germany.
 Regarding .he French territory this proclamation says: Frances revenge's idea must constantly be kept in mind so that in the west changes must also be made and these are absolutely necessary.
 Belgium. in the future, will be either a German or an English bull wark so real guarntees are also needed"
 The proclamation concludes with the following statement:
 "The English plan threatens us with political and economical hclo- try.
 It aims at our life as people and as a state.
 Tt aims at our culture and insti- tutions. Energy must be applied regardless of consequences to force peace upon this enemy.
 Let it not come rtue that as Eng land says we will win all battles but England will win the war.
 With General yon Hindenburg let us say, it is not only question of sticking it out but of winning"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
QUOTES BIBLE
 TO SECURE AID
 FOR ALASKANS
Senator Jones Fights for the Preservation of the Fishing Industry
 for the U. S.
PROPOSED TAX IS CUT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.
 -"eut if any provide not
 for those of his own house,
 he hath denied the Faith and
 is more than an infideI."
 With the above Biblical quotation as his text. Senator Wesley l.. Jones, Of the State of Washington, urged the Senate this afternoon to adopt an amendment to t~a revenue bill for the preservation of the Alaska fishing industry to the United States. This relates to the requirement of bonded fish from foreign ports.
 After again quoting from the Bible Senator Jones said:
 Great Britain acts Of the Bibli- cal suggestion She promotes her first interests for her own people at all times"
 Democrats of the Senate finance committee today yielding to protests from all parts of the country struck out Of the emergency revenue bill the proposed stamp tax of one-hali a cent on each dollar of premium on all policies including life insur- ance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
PRESIDENTIAL YEAR NEED NOT BE FEARED
 IN BUSINESS WORLD

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-ln re. view of business conditions, the Sta tistlcs and Standards Committee of the Chamber Of Commerce of the United States declares there appears to be an almost entire absence of concern over the effect upon business of the presidential election, the pos sibnity of peace in Europe or any other factor Of possible disturbance Campaign year, the committee says need not be regarded with appre hension because the country's in dustrial and commercial interest The report contains general re sume. showing favorable agricultural and industrial conditions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
Men Deoidirg Issue.

WASHINGTON. Aug 20. - The brotherhoods' committee is head ed by Austin B. Garretson of the conductors. Warren s. Stone of the engineers. William G. Lee or the trainmen, w. $. Carter of the fire men and 30 men selected from the 500 cbairmen in New York.
 The managers committee is head by Elisha Lee of Pennsylvania. and is composed of ?. R. Albright, gem cral manager Of the Atlantic Coast Line: l.. ". Baldwin. general man. ager Central Of Georgia; C. l.. Bar do. general manager New Haven; F.. W. Coapman, vice-president of the Southern Railway; s. F. Cot trc. general manager Wabash; P b. Crowley. assistant vice-president of the New York Central; G. II. Elm erson. general manager of the Great Northern: C. H. Ewing, general manager Reading; F. W. Grice. as- sistant to president Chesapeake & Ohio: A. $. Greig. assistant to re- ceivers St. Louis & San Francisco; c. ". Nouns, general manager At chison: H. w. McMaster. general manager Wheeling X Lake Erie; N. D. Maher. vice-president Norfolk & Western: James Russell, general manager Denver & Rio Grande; A, M. Schoycr vice-president Pennsyl- yaala Lines west; W. l.. Seddon, vice-president Seaboard Air Line; A. J. Stone. vice-presideut Erie, and c. s. Wald. vice-president and gen. eral manager Sunset Central Lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
RESIDENTS OF
 FAIRBANKS TO
 OWN NEW CITY
Over 100 Lots Bought at Nenana by Panama People; Sale Nets
 Over S1OO,0OO.

FAIRBANKS. Aug. 25.-The first day of the land sale at Nenana re- suited in 13S lots being sold and the total realized was $1OO.6OO. There are 500 more lots yet to be disposed of. Practically all of the lots sold so far have been purchased by the citizens of Fairbanks.
 William Casey. the well known northerner bought one lot for Sl,OOO and twenty minutes later he refused to accept $15OO.
 Gov Strong has wired that he will establish public school in the town.
 Railroad construction is being ham, pered materially by the nonarriyal of freight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
MILITARY OVERTHROW IN GERMANY IS WHAT
 THAT NATION WANTS

GENEVA, Aug 25.-Dr Rossimeier, an editor Of the Berlin Morgen Post, now voluntary exile in Switzerland, says that the cause of Germany will be best served by the overthrow of militarisnl and that even now there Is strong trend toward democracy. He states that all Germans, who have not yet sacrificed to chauvinism the spirit of universal solidarity are hoping for the victory of the allies armies, or at least do not wish that the Central Powers should emerge victorious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
STONE SAYS SENATE
 WILL TRY I'D RATIFY
 TREATY FOR ISLANDS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-senator William J. Stone. Of Missouri am nounced today that despite the ac- ton Of the Danish Parliament yes terday in not sustaining the propos- al Of the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States for $25. 100000 the Senate ~oald undertake the ratification Of the treaty which was signed in New York City about two weeks ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
BREMEN CAPTURED IN DOVER
 STRAITS BY BRITISH
British Marine Officer Who Arrived in the United States Today Is Authority for Statement that the German Submarine Freighter Is Now in
 the River Thames-Crew Prisoners.

NEW YORK; Aug 25-The City Association this afternoon quotes the British Marine who arrived aboard the steamship Baltic authority that the German gndera freighT by the British and disabled at by her machinery reported from Switzerland
 This British officer claims that the Bremen captured by the in the straits Dover Wednesday morning Aug Thrtwo members of the taken prisoners two lives while the Bremen submerged The officer also the successfully freed from the net and the Thames.
 positively why the British had not made any announcement of the capture
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
ARMY BILL IS NOW
 READY FOR WILSON

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-The Ar my appropriation bill which was ye. toed by President Wilson, was ac' cepted by the House today with the revision approved by the Army De partment. which was passed by the Senate yesterday. and 1t now goes to the President for his signature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 * and Mail Information NOW BOUND NORTH.

Spokane is due from the south this afternoon. Admiral Evane will be due from the south tomorrow about noon.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNGs. City of Seattle is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail from Vancouver tomor- row night.
 Alameda is scheduled to sail from Seattle Sunday Prince Rupert is scheduled to sail from Seattle Monday. Alaska is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday.
 soUTHsoUND SAlLiNGs. Prince George is scheduled to sail southbound Saturday ev- ening
 Al-Kl is scheduled to sail for the south Sunday. Jefferson is scheduled to sail southbound Sunday afternoon. Mariposa is scheduled to sail southbound Monday.
 OTHER SAlLlNGS Jefferson and Al-Kl arrived from the south this morn ing.
 Princess Alice sailed south this forenoon.
 Admiral Farrasut sailed south bound early this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
MARSHALL WILL BE NOTIFIED OF HIS
 REORGANIZATION SOON

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-The an. nouncement was made here today that Vlce-President Thomas Riley Marshall will be notified of his re- nomination Sept. l4th at Indianapo- lis. Previous to that date Mir. Mar shall will open the Democratic cam paign in Kentucky. lt is expected that he will fire the opening gun about Sept. 9th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
INVASION OF
 BULGARIA IS
 CONTEMPT PLATED
The Russians Concentrate Troops on Frontier of Roumania for
 Quick Move.
BITLIS IS EVACUATED

LONDON, Aug. 25.-The Russians have concentrated troops on the Roumanian front Of the oreland and also on the rar.;s oI the Russian Danube. These troops will be used, with endorsements which have been rushed there .oday, to invade Bull garla, by way Of Dubrudja. Powerful Roumanian forses have gathered on the lower Danube and also at Pruth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
OFFICERS ELECTED BY FIRE CHIEFS
 OF PACIFIC COAST

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 25.-The Pacific Association of Fire Chiefs today chose Anaconda, Mont, for the con vention city of 1917. officers were also elected today as follows: George S. Wallace. of Modesto. Cal. Presi- dent; Louis Almgrem, of San Diego. vice.president; H. w. Brlnghurst, Of Seattle, secretary and Joseph Wood, of Benton, Wash, treasurer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
POWER IS GRANTED
 TO THE OPPOSITION
 BY THE HUNGARIAMS

BUDAPEST. Hungary, Aug. 25.- One of the most important events in the recent political history Of Hungary occurred when the prime minister. Count Tlsza, announced the governments willingness from now on to take into it's councils repre- sentatives of Hungary's tightly weld ed opposition"
 This marks, perhaps, the first step toward a political unity that never has existed in Hungary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
JEFFERIES MAY LOSE
 RIGHT ARM; POISONED

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 25.-James J. Jeffries. the former heavyweight champion of the world. is in danger of losing his right arm as a result og blood poisoning Amputation may be necessary 1t was stated this af- ternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
REApY FOR BIG ADVANCE

PETRoeRAD, Aug. 25.-lt Is an. nounced that the Russians have re- sumed their advance along the en- tire Aasiatic front.
 It ls reported by the war office that the Turks have evacuated Bit lie which they reoaptured last week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
CONGRESS MAY END
 WORK NEXT FRIDAY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Every- where today 1t is evident that the administration leaders were planning for an early adjournment. Several of those in the Senate today stated that Congress will probably adjourn next Friday, Sept. tst.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
ALASKAN'S TRUNK CONTAINING BOOZE
 SEIZED IN SOUTH

SEATTLE. Aug 20. - The police today seized a trunk containing 30 quart bottles of bourbon whiskey checked from san Francisco, to J. B. Shallenberger, a member of the Arctic Club, and agent for the North American Trading & Transportation Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
MEXICAN ELECTIONS
 TO BE CALLED SOON

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 25.-It was stated today that the congressional elections will be called very soon, possibly the first Of the week. Var ious parties have already lined up for the election say the members of Carranza's cabinet here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Word has been received in Ju- neau that a census taken of the school children at Anchorage show ed that there are 195 children of school age in that city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
WEATHER NOW FINDERS

ROME, Aug. 25.-The new attack of the Italians in DoIomtes, on the northern front, is being seriously hindered by unfavorable weather con- dltions but some progress Is report cd in She offieia ladvices today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-25
DEMOCRATS WILL HOLD
 SENATE, SAYS SALISBURY

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-ln a state ment issued from the Western head quarters of the Democratic National Committee. Senator Willard Sauls- bury says the Democrats will not only retain their present majority in the Senate but may gain at least four seats. That would give them majority of 24 in the next Sem ate.