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Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

cause of the attitude of the President and Congress, the brotherhoods have presented forcibly to the country two questions:
 CD Shall organized labor without any restraint by law have the right to force its decisions upon the public re- gardless of the welfare of the public?
 (2) Shall organized labor settle dis putes in which it is interested by force or use the peaceful methods of courts and arbitration tribunals in use in all other disputes in this country?
 If as a result of this controversy wise solution of it can be obtained promptly some good will flow from the recent conference and it's unfortunate result
 The railways are quasi-public cor porations. and as such their owners have had to give up many of the rights that accrue to the owners of other forms of property. and to make and hold their investments with the knowledge and risk that the Govern. ment exercises very great power over the conduct of the business and the lHLeSrlIv or Cnelr investment.
 The man who selects as a means of Livelihood work in a quasi-public Gov ernment-regulated corporation must, if we are to progress steadily in the di- rection of more and better railway service. assume the risks and responsi- bilities of having rules and regulations made for him by the Government that may difser from tbOSo in otbor for,,,c of work because the business must r.o or in the interest of the public.
 Nations. representing many millions of people. resort to arbitration to settle disputes of vital importance: and vet less than 100000 men belonging to the railway brotherhoods refused to do SO. The man on the street" is sustaining the attitude of the railways for arbi- tration He is beginning to realize that he and 1is family are interested and he wants to have his Say" The brotherhoods, however. declined to arbitrate the =ntire subject, claiming that in the great United States if was Impossible ro 'rhtain a fair arbitra tion board
 Their hCrlnrati0nS We will not ar. bitrate and No power on earth could prevent q strike and that the nation must submit to their mandate will go down in history with the re- Hark. "Fhc public be damned" Such T attitude on the part of the brother fnods is contrary to the American peo- '"'S ideas of fair play "nd nn hcncst a,,!"Stmem "i differences No rtfcr-
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28
Significance of the Surren= der of Congress to the BrOtherhOOdS as Seen by a Railway President.
By HOWARD ELLIOTT, President of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, and Chairman
 of the Board of Directors.
From the New York Times.

"HE recent conference in Wasn-
 ington between the representa-
 tives of the railways of the
 United States and of the four most powerful labor organization in the railway world should arouse the public to a realization of the difficult and dangerous conditions surrounding the safety and efficiency of the rail ways that mus be kept adequate for their usAL
 Stripped of phrases and the compli- cations of figures, the issue finally re- solved itself into one of obtaining more pay for the same work-an increase of at least $6O.OOO.00O a year for these four classes of men only. The issue was a clear-cut ohc for higher pay with no change in hours of service. and the men won, and some one must pay the $GOOOOOO0 each year.
 Since the passage of the new law the leaders of the brotherhoods and others have indicated that it means that all the employees in the railways will ulti- mately receive a similar increase in pay If this should prove to be true, the added burden upon the railways and the people will be nearer $3OO.- 100000 a year instead of $G0,O0O,0O0.
 By rejecting the proposition of the railways for an impartial Investigation of the trainmen's demands, and be-
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28
shortly befcre his death the late

shortly before his death the late Colonel Fred T. Jane wrote a paper entitled "rhe American Navy as n Line of Defense" Colonel Jane was an Fnglishman and ranked with the late captain Mahan us n naval author lty. The article referred to Is the ar- gument of a navy man and presses strongly two points-namcly. that th,s country should maintain d large l..lvy. divided into two fleets, and in case of war with n strong naval power not tic 1t up in local defense, as at New York or San Francisco. The navy should be strong enough, he wrote, to defeat at the same time an enemy attacking the Pacific coast and another attack ing the Atlantic coast. To illustrate his argument Colonel Jane assumed the possibility of Germany and Japan attacking Brazil and Peru at the same time. whether independently or as al nes matters hLt. ffcpa i6Jktss tO gs out and defeat both, and nothing short of that, would, in the mind of the writer, constitute a true naval line of defense. Colonel Jane believed that the United States will keep abreast Of the development of submarine war ships and also of fighting airships. At the same time he argued that the Pan- anna canal can easily be blocked by aerial attack and that dependence upon that for a waterway to enable divided fleets to unite would be folly. Chief stress is laid upon the danger thnt the navy would be tied up to n policy of local defense and that m enemy we'll knowing that 1t could win by at- tacliing on the Hanks of the harbors so defended. Taking all in all, Colo enl Jane's lesson to this country is that if q. navy Is to be the line of de- fense 1t should be adequate not alone for probabilities. but for possibilities two strong naval powers attacking in concert if not in coluslon.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28
Con-.


 In addition to the work done by the Connecticut Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage at the conventions of the republican and democratic parties recently, the organization has in. augurated an active campaign for the dissemination of its doctrines in con nection with the various agricultural fairs, which are now being held about the state, with excellent results, ac cording to reports from the state head. quarters in Hartford.
 At both the Charter Oak and Berlin Fairs the State Association had booths from which literature was dispensed, and names were enrolled to add to the list of members ill this state, which now is approaching the 17,000 mark. AS an indication of the popularity of the doctrine put forward by the asso citation opposed to woman suffrage, it is stated that eighty three names were added to the roster in the first three hou1s after establishing booth.
 The fairs offer an excellent oppor. tunity for the association to bring be. fore the suburban population the aims of the anti.sutfrage advocates, and the fact that there is such an association is now being brought before the entire population of the state, with surpris ingly good results, according to the members of the state board of directors. Although the suffrage forces are con- ducting an active publicity campaign by means of torch. light and other pro sessions, the anti suffrage army is h., less active, although along other lines. The campaign at the fairs, in particu- lar, is being commented on favorably by many who hitherto had never known of the existence of all anti sui. frage organization, and will be con- tinued until the season closes.
 Hartford, Conn. Press Chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

The loan of $2JO.C00.OOO to Great Britain in August raised the total amount loaned by the United States to European belligcrents to $1.115,000,- GOO. The British loan was the second highest ever made in the western world. the first being the one conclud- ed last October for the benefit of Great Britain and France. The first loan will return to investors G.25 per cent interest. while the second loan will yield but 5la per cent interest. Last autumn the big loan had the joint guarantee of Great Britain and France. Collateral security was asked, but re- fused. The British loan is secured by bonds and stocks of United States cor porations or of other neutral countries valued at 20 per cent more than the face of the loan. The risk taken by. investors in the big loan ($5O0,000,000) was much commented upon here at the time, and when France came alone n few months later to borrow $100,000.- 0oo the loan was supported by coliat- cr@l securities. "'h'jhor this WAS ab- S..:."I' necessary or ut@rrwi.c. it Lay h., ~>t g now fashion for jeans to hell..>:2ats,
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

With good reason Germany now re- joices and England mourns over the change of ownership n quarter of Il century ago of Helgoland. Readers Of European naval war news have seen the part which an island may play In war games if rightly placed. Helgo. land has about the same strategic value in the North sea zone as the Danish West Indian islands in the Caribbean zone. When the transfer from Eng land to Germany was made in the nine ties, days of peace and amity, there were Germans who declared that the price. an African concession, was too high and Britons to VOW and write h- dignantly to the London Times, that it was ridiculously low. The English kicker was right and thc German counterpart will be likely to court ob- livion henceforth. Compared as to area and commercial value with other territory acquired by the United States in the past, $1o,CGo,ooo might be dear for the coveted Danish possessions but as a factor in our system of de- fcnse 'he islands may repeat the his tory of Hclgoland.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28
SUFFRAGE-PRO AND CON
Pro-

The Executive Board of the Con. necticut Woman Suffrage Association held its monthly meeting yesterday at suffrage headquarters, Hartford. It is the first time since the beginning of the summer that the board has met there. All summer the most earnest efforts of the Connecticut suffragists have been put into work in the counties and especially work in the remote towns which are difficult to reach when roads are bad. This work it was voted to continue as long as possible, but side by side with it meetings will be organized in the cities.
 The reports of work from the county chairmen and other officers were peculiarly interesting.
 The reports of the parades were made by Mrs. Carlos F. Stoddard and Miss Emily Pierson, who had the most of the responsibility for their organiza. tion. The torchlight parade has re. ceived wide commendation from the newspapers of the state. More novel i'll its character it seems to have made more impression than the daylight parade. As an example of the power of the women in organization both parades might we'll be offered as proof of the fitness of women to vote.
 Besides the local reports there were also reports from the returned delegates of the proceedings at the National Con vention at Atlantic City. It was felt that this convention marked a mile. stone on the journey of the suffragists, chiefly because it exemplitied in every possible manner the conviction of the women that the vote is nearly won.
 Hartford, Conn. Press Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

The new national eight hour work ing day law, which will become eifee- tive Jan. 1, 101T. is not absolute, and neither is 1t ideal from every point of view. An employee may be required to work more than eight hours in one day in case of necessity. What con stitutes such necessity is Il point to bc thrashed over and to bafllc wise heads, very much like flair and reasonable rates. flair and reasonable" profits, and so on.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

Automobile growth Is shown to a certain extent by the demand for rub- ber Great quantities of rubber arc needed here for automAlIc tires. Last year imports of rubber amounted to S15a 100000. almost one-half of the to- tai importation for the last three years. Registration records show that very nearly 3O00.OG0 automobiles are in use in the United States, Over $ii,- 100000 in fees were paid into the vari~ ous state treasuries during the first half of 101G During the same period the automobile factories turned out over 100000 cars as against S02,O00 for the entire year 1915. The exports for the last twelve months have been about 15 per cent of the output, which shows that the manufactures are main ly for home use.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

S. Lee, Hattie Brewster, Maude l.. Whitford, Frances Whitford, Lizzie Pearson, Edith M. Marten, Emma C. Mundry, Jane E. Norton, Lillie l.. Brown. Jessie l. Herriman. Mary G. Adam, Christene I. Adam, Frances F. Clemans, Mrs. A. T. Roraback, Grace M. Roraback, Catherine H. Roraback, Ella Brown, Mrs. Cora A. Adams, Elizabeth R. Richmond.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

BrusilofT, the smashing Russian gen. eral. thinks the war may end in Au- gust. 1917. Germany and Austria are to be defeated, of course, but granting them another years lease of life is tribute which speaks we'll for the gal lant soldier. It's good general who sizes up his job.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

It was in the swimming season, all right. but surely none of the fellers in the southern war zone shouted to doubting Roumania, "The water is fine"
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28
A Valid Excuec.

Madam, why do you Un@t t2 ger out of doing jury dulr:"
 Judge. haven't a th;n" it to ,@..ar.' "Taly&E0lHI CEa,'-..i l. . '''~ ..H COurier-@ OU:Ha.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

Things different. but somehow cor related: An abundant peanut crop in sight; food prices high; peanuts are food.
 The average Mexican may he slow, but Villa is swift enough to mrn up where Ec is lcast expected.
 Nobody complains If the moths found the pas season too hot to work.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

Nations at the north end of the long firing line also have to face the mos mentous question whether it were bet ter to be or not to be neutral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
LAW DISPUTE RAISED
BY SUB VISIT, CLAIM

Madrid, Friday, June % (via Paris.
June %, 11:50 p. MEL Liberal de-
Clares that the visit of a German sub
marine to Cartagena two days ago
raises a new point of international
law Germany has claimed, it says,
that submarines are not subject to
existing rules, having been invented
since they were framed. If this view
is accepted, Ell Liberal contends, a
submarine should not be entitled to
the right of an ordinary warship to
enter a neutral port, providing it de-
parts within "a hours.
The newspaper contends that the
submarine was sent to Cartagena for
the purpose of making a test trip,
and that the experiment having sue
ceeded there will be other similar
visits. On this account, it says, 1t is
indispensable that Spain make known
clearly whether it considers a sub
marine entitled to the treatment &C
corded to an ordinary warship
The statement that the "a cases
landed from the submarine contained
medical stores for refugees from the
kamerun is received with considera-
BILE skepticism In well informed
quarters it is believed the submarine
brought important documents which
the German government did not wish
to trust to ordinary modes of trans
pOrtation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
WEIGH BUYS THE
ROSENF|ELD HOME
Director and Treasurer OF Illinois Oil
Company Purchases Beautiful
Residence.
$4,000 CASH INVOLVED IN DEAL
Structure Is One of the Most Palatial
and Complete In Rock Island
Built 10 Years Ago.

Announcement of one the most i'm
pOrtant real estate deals of the year
in Rock Island is made today. ], NJ
WEIGH, director and treasurer OF
the Illinois Oil company, has
purchased the Rosenfeld home
at Nineteenth street, which extends
from Sixth to Seventh avenue,
known as Spencer place. The consid-
GRAFTON is said to have been $4,000
cash. the deal being made through
the J. ]. Taxman real estate agency
1t is understood that possession is
to be given Sept. l. The Rosenfeld
home is one Of the most palatial and
complete in the tri-cities. 1t was
erected about 10 years ago by the late
Morris Rosenfield, who moved from
the old homestead on Tenth street and
Second avenue. Mr., Rosenfeld opera
ted the Moline Wagon company, which
was later sold to the Deere interests.
viii Remain Here.
Soon after the completion of his
fine new residence Mr. Rosenfeld died
1t has since been the home of Captain
". A. Rosenfield and G. D. Rosenfield
They will continue to make Rock Is
land their home and their plans prob
ably will include the erection of a
new residence in the hill district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
BOTH ARMS CONE.
HE OPERATESC CAR
Z. E. Fithon Drives Automobile in
Rock Island Despite Being Handi-
capped by Loss OF Limbs.

With both arms off short distance
below the shoulder, F. E. Fithon of New
Orleans drove his big runabout into
r X Island today and stopped to pay
his respects to folks in his first visit
here in eight years. Mrs. rithon &C
companied him.
For Is years Fithon has keen Grip
pied, and despite his misfortune he is
cheerful greeting all old friends with
a smile and driving away from them
with wave of a stubby upper limb.
How can he do it? You'd really
have to see him operate the car to
thoroughly understand his manipuia-
ton of the machine. On the steering
wheel there are round rings in which
he shoves the stubs. On paved streets
he guides the car with one arm He
operates his brakes and transmission
with his feet.
Eight years ago Fithon visited this
city. At that time he came on bicycle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
The Profit without Risk.

The real estate agent was driving
round town with a prospective buyer
and trying to interest him in a certain
piece of land. The agent had shown
the same man several pieces of prop
erty for sale below current prices. an i
was beginning to think that he would
never buy, no matter how tempting the
offer might be.
Finally, the agent, eXasperated at his
clients faultfnding, said to him,
We'll, Mr.. Bickering. you don't want
TO buy anything. | don't expect to sell
You anything, no matter how good it is
or how low the price"
III buy something good You show
me real bargain, and you can sell
it 10 me-" replied Bickering.
Il have already shown you half .
dozen good bargains, and | don't be-
lieve you would buy dead-sure cincn
for a big immediate profit. I'll prove it
to you right now. Here, I'll sell you
this dollar for cents"
Bickering took the dollar, examined
it on both sides, "hefted" it in his
hand. and asked, is ii a good dollar?''
of course it is a good dollar" re-
piled the agent. It's not even scratch
ed, as you can see"
We'll. hardly think l want it," an
swered Bickering
III tell you what III do" interrupt
ed the agent. III sell you that dollar
for cents. There is a SO 1-3 per cent
profit for you at once"
Bickering examined the dollar again
very closely, sounding it and netting
it repeatedly, asked several more ques-
tions, and finally handed it back to The
agent, saying:
We'll, you can keep this and give
me the % cents. The Youths Com
panion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
DO NOT FAVOR PLAN
WAR DEPARTMENT

Rock Island state militia officers look
with disfavor on the plan suggested
by the war department to Governor
Dunno to fill in the regiments of the
First and Second brigades with men
from the Fifth and Sixth regiments.
The local officers say that this plan
would cause the loss Of the identity of
Company A and the Fifth and Sixth
regiments. 1t would leave regimental
officers with no commands. 1t is
claimed here today that the plan will
not be adopted. The Loyal league is
scheduled to have meeting late this
afternoon at the Rock Island club when
it was expected that reports would he
read from members in regard to re-
cruiting Company A up to the mini
mum peace footing Of 60 men.
Employees of the Chicago. Milwaukee
& ST. Paul railway, who are members
of the national guard, naval militia or
other military organizations who may
be called to the colors. will find their
positions waiting for them on their
return from the service, according to
an announcement from the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
INCREASE FORCE
At ARSENAL HERE
More Machinists, TOOlmakers and
Skilled Machine Operators Are
Needed at Once.
MUST GET OFT MATERIAL QUICK
Reason Given Is That Appropriation
Bills Pending in Congress Also
viii Mean Additional Work.

The Mexican crisis and preparations
for movement of troops to the border
has stirred increased activity at Rock
Island arsenal
Operating capacity at the arsenal IS
to be enlarged according to an an
nouncement which is made at Rock
Island arsenal today Machinists, tool
makers and skilled machine operators
are greatly in demand. The desire is
to get out more field artillery material
promptly. Competent mechanics of
these classes desiring employment
should make application without de-
lay. This increase in operating capac-
lty Is understood to be the result OF
desire to get out more field artillery
material promptly for immediate use
as we'll as to put the shops in con-
dition so that they can take on the ad-
ditional work which will come to the
arsenal as result of the appropria-
ton bills now pending in congress.
War supplies to the militia concen-
tratlng in the several states are being
sent out from the arsenal. Among the
articles manufactured at the arsenal
are saddles and cavalry equipment,
and the fact that $4,000 horses have
been ordered to be purchased for the
use of the militia of the various states
means that much of the supplies must
come from the local arsenal.
Material Arrives at Camp Dunno.
Springfield H. June 24-Five car
loads of materials arrived at Camp
Dunno from the government arsenal at
Rock Island. The engineers began
erecting wireless stations and it is eX-
pected that by night wireless communi-
cation between Camp Dunno and Camp
Lincoln will be established A detail
of a lieutenant and five men, it was
learned today. has been sent to Chi
cago to arrest approximately fifty
members Of the Seventh infantry who
failed to appear at the mobilization
camp.
The sale of all edibles. soda water,
lemonade or any other drink was pro-
hibited at Camp Dunno today. although
the state board of agriculture had
granted numerous concessions to re-
freshmen stands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
TOWER AMUSEMENT
COMPANY DISSOLVES

At meeting of the stockholders held
this morning at the new inn at the
Tower, the Watch Tower Amusement
company was dissolved. The enter
prise will be continued with George r.
Stephenson as sole owner, the new
lease, which was recently drawn up
with the Tri-City Railway company,
having been made out in his name. ].
NJ. Stephenson was secretary of the old
company with the present lessee, pres
ident: George r. Stephenson has prac-
tically had sole charge of the manage
ment of the Tower for the past two
years.