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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-08-04
EeI,d Held Over

Feud Held Over
A couple of Kentuckians, meeting
in a feud district, according to an ex-
change, one asked the other:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22

Emperor Francis Joseph on the oc- casion of his birthday presented to United States Ambassador Penfeld a portrait with his own signature.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
Militia Border
 Service Indefinite
UNTIL AMERICAN LIVES ARE NO
 LONGER ENDANGERED
SEC'Y. BAKER DECLARES
Says euardsnen are Performing Valuable Service, and It is Impossi- bIe to Forecast When Time of Their Withdrawal.

Washington, Aug. 21-The national guard will be retained on the Mexican border until it can be withdrawn without again endangering American lives and property. Secretary Baker so declared the administrations poli- cy today in answering a score of let ters from many parts of the country complaining that the state troops were in service after the emergency for which they were called out appar- ently had passed.
 Secretary Replies to Compliments.
 In general the compliments whose names were withheld, alleged the bor- der service was entailing loss finan- cially on militiamen and hardShipS on their families. The secretary replied to all those seeming to merit atten- tion.
 By the presence on the border, he wrote, to one, the guard Is winning blOOdless victories daily" He de- clared that Americans resident along the international line were enjoying a peace and security they could not know without the military forces to protect them.
 The department appreciates, MT Baker said in another letter the fact that a call for military service upon militia organizations must inevitably present cases of hardship" He add ed:
 Emergency Was of Grave Charactre
 "The emrgency, however, which re- Quired this call for the militia was one of a, grave character effecting the safely and lives of citizens of the United Statesmen, women and chil- dTen. The presence of the militia on tle Mexican border has restored or der and given a higher degree o1 safety and security to the lives of ou1 people in that troubled country than they have for a long time had. The militia is therefore performing a val uable service; and the fact that this service is being performed without active military operations entailine loss of life to our soldiers, is a cause of congratulations and happiness" Fit Men for Service. Referring to the elaborate and ex- tensive training the mtlitiamen are receiving under supervision of regular army officers, the secretary expressed the opinion that 1t would fit them tc act in time of war or other emer- gency as a supporting arm, or second line, for the regular army, furnishing an asset to national preparedness thai could not have been obtained other wise.
 Impossible to Forecast Recall.
 Clearly, soon as a restored state o1 l order on the border justifes it, these l troops will be returned to theil l hOmes," he wrote Tn the meantime | it is not possible for the department to say how soon such a situation wL arise, although the Mexican situation ! is one of increasing hopefuluess.'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22

Washington, Aug. 21.-As one Amer ican citizen to another, President Will son today appealed to each of the eX- ecutives of the cOuntry's principal rail roads, on grounds of patriotism, to ac- cept his plan for averting the threat ened disaster of a nationwide strike. He emphasized the necessity for keep ing the railroads in service as a part of the national defense and to mako possible preparation for meeting con- ditions that will exist after the Euro pean wal.
 Hope for Counter Proposition.
 On leaving the White House the railroad presidents, augmented during the day by arrivals from the west, held a conference at which sentiment was said to be against agreeing to the presidents proposal in it's present form. Hope was expressed, however, that some satisfactory cOunter-propo- sition might be advanced, and 1t was decided to turn over to a committee the task of drafting a final reply to the president.
 The railroad heads still insist that President Wilson is asking them to sacrifice the principle of arbitration: Elisha Lee, chairman of the natlonal conference committee of railways, IS sued a statement tonight in which he
 Statement by Railway Heads.
 That the railroads should gran, under threat of a national strike, a $50, ,OO0 0Q0 wage preferment to a small minority of their employees without a hearing before a public tribunal IS inconceivable in a democracy like ours. All questions at iSSUe-wageS, hours, costs, operating conditions-are sub- merged by the greater issue: Shall ar bitration be abandoned in the settle ment of industrial disputes?
 The statement suggests, however that the railroads stand ready to take whatever action the people Of the coun- try desire. It concludes:
 Public Opinion Must Determine Action
 'The weight of public opinion must determine this issue. We cannot be- lieve that it is the calm judgment of the country that we should sacrlhce the principle of arbitration in indus trial disputes, under a, threat to t1e u1l the commerce of the country"
 While the officials were listening u President Wilson and later COnfeIrlne at their hotel. the general committee 0t $40 representatives of the men, who have already accepted the pqresident DIan, hel da perfunctOry meeting and marked time awaiting tie decision o1 the employers. They said they WoulG awit until President Wilson dismissed them, but stood ready to call a sulke should the negotiations fail.
 Although @ few of the railroad ex- ecutives invited had not arrived this
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
HUGHES INES HIS
 VIEN ~ CAMPAIGN ISSUES
Addressed an Audience on the Expo
 sltion Grounds at San Diego, Cal.

San Diego, Calif., Aug. 21.-Charles D. Hughes, addressing an audience on the exposition grounds here today outlined his views on the protective tariff, dominant Americanism, nation al unity and preparedness.
 MT. Hughes cited the removal of the tariff on sugar, by the Underwood act as an illustration of a policy to which ne was opposed
 'Why should there have been an att tempt to cripple and destroy the su- gar industry in this country? ?' he sald. Was there any reason for it? Was there any statesmanShip in 1t? W as 1t called for by the country? No.
 "Our friends discovered their mis- take after a while but we desire to be represented by those who have foresight and not simply hinds1ght.
 America must be sound and hon. est in it's public life, but it must be business-IH1e, it must be direct, 1t must be patriotic, with America nrst and America efficient.
 "My friends of California, do not misunderstood me. There is not go- ing to be any private grip on any public privilege for any corporate in terest or combination of interests at the expense of the interests of the people of the United States if l can prevent it."
 MT. Hughes spoke of the need of industrial cooperation"
 The man who looks upon his la borers simply as mere economic units has not caught the vision of the tWen- reth century, he said.
 What we need in this country is not demagoguery, nor stand-patism, but the sense of a deep desire 10 ben eft our felIowmen by working to- gether to that end, according to the spirit of our institutions"
 We do not wish to wait MT Hughes continued, until an impor- tant industry is crippled and in dan ger of destruction.
 The good people of Louisiana pro tested in vain. They went to their own administration in vain. They presented facts only to be disregard ed.
 Now, I protest against any action aimed at the crippling of American enterprise. Why should American in dustrIes go out of business? In order trat we may buy goods abroad? That is not sound American policy" The nominee declared he favored the protection of the generations of the future"
 T believe in preventing children from being drawn too early into the hardships of industrial life" he said.
 MT. Hughes again assailed the ad- ministratiOn for it's Mexican policy and declared for the protection of American rights abroad.
 T believe this nation should have the strength that proper preparedness requires in order that we may not stand in danger of being nisunder- stood as to our ability to maintain our just rights he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22

cess. The Germans have also made a powerful effort to reCapture Fleury In the Verdun sector, but Paris reports their complete repulse.
 The repeated uno cial reports that Portugal was about to take an active share on the European battlefield are apparently confirmed by an announce ment from Paris that a British French military commission has been sent to Lisbon. News despatches from Portugal have described military pre- parations of a very extensive charac- ter but there has been nothing yet to indicate the number of men she has under arms.
 Rumors of Rumania's Entry Into Con-
 fIict.
 The opening of the allied offensive at Saloniki has been the signal for renewed reports that Rumania is at last about to throw in her lot with the entente. These reports are more circumstantial than ever before and the comments of the German press indicate that they are far from being devoid of foundation. One Berlin newspaper goes so far as to declare that Rumania has already joined the allies and that plans are being laid for the march of a Russian army through Rumania territory. Major Moraht the famous German military critic, also believes that Rumania Is negotiating with Russia and hints at an ultimatum to Bucharest from Ger many and Austria.
 Has 5oo,o00 Troops MobiIized.
 The entry of Rumania into the war on the side of tn eentente would mean the forging of another link in the chain of foes surrounding the central powers. The material aid which RU- mania could give would be very i'm pOrtant. She has had between 800 900 and 600,000 troops mobiIized for nearly a year and her army is reputed to be one of the best equipped and trained in Europe. Apart from possible Rus sian reinforcement, Rumania would be in a position to deal a powerful blow at Bulgaria from the north in conjunc- tiOn with the allies drive from the south. It has been generally under stood that Russia has been willing to concede the province of Bessarabia the population of which Is largely Ru- manian, in return for Rumanin CO., opertion in the war. Bessarabia Is 18,000 square miles in extent and has a population of nearly two million.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
WARSHIP CONSTRUCTION ON
 BRITISH WATERFRONT
They Include Every Type From Sub
 marines to Battlsshlps,

London, Aug, 21.-There Is certain small section of British water-fr front where more ships are under construc- tion today than the entire ahipbuilding facilities of any other nation could undertake at one time, They include every tpye of craft from submarines to battleships and from steam trawl- CTS to Atlantic liners. Most govern cruisers singly, and the lesser craft ments lay down their battleships and perhaps in pairs, but here battleships loon up as twins, light cruisers by the haI' dozen, destroyers in rows of ten, with many braces of long submarines, and an occasional monitor.
 Tie war fleet under the hammer and the paint brush here would rank in the naval list above the establish ments of several modest maritime powers. It could demolish the two squadrons which fought the battle of Manila Bay with one volley, and then steam against the combined American and Spanish fleets of Santiago with confidence. And the merchant ships in the stocks are as many as the United States merchantIle marine has added to its register in several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22

The great offensive launched by the allies on Sunday on the Salonikt front is progressive but so far no decisive action has been fought. The British and French are advancing on the right of the line and have crossed the Struma, pushing forward 1n north easterly direction toward the Bul- garian frontier. Al the same time the Serbians have opened drive for Monastir and report the capture or first line Bulgarian trenches. Cn inc extreme left, however, Immediately south of Monastir. they have suffered a reverse and haye evacuated the Greek town of Ranica.
 In the center, Ht the mouth of the great valley of the Nardar, the man highway through Serbia, Vloien ar tillery action is in progress. It was dow nthis valley that the TeutOn-B Bull garian forces made their victorious advance and, according to military experts, it's possession is vital to Who- ever holds Serbia.
 Italian Troops Landed at SaIoniki.
 Unofficial reports from Saloniki say that Italian troops have landed there nd will join in the general offensive. This news, corroborated, means that Italy has finally decided to formally declare war on Germany as the Ger mans are admittedly directing the Bulgarian campaign. At certain
 
 BulGarians to bt on the offensive, but London and Paris interpret this as a move for political purposes and not as a serious attack against Sal1nilI. A desire to affect public opinion in Ru- mania and to influence the approach ing Greek elections is the motive be- hind Bulgaria's aggressive action, in the opinion of the allied capitals.
 Fierce Fighting on Eastern Front.
 Fierce fighting continues in the re- zion of the Stoknod, on the eastern front, where the Russian advance menaces botL Kovel and the German salient at Pinsk. The battle on the crest of the Carpathians is also still raging, both sides calming minor suc- CeSseS.
 No Charge in Fr4cne.
 On the western front there has been no material change in the situation since the allies launched their great attack last Friday. German counter attacks have been made Ut several points along the British lines but, &C., cording to London, without any suc-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM
 WAGE FOR ALL WORKERS Advocated at Social Session of Fed e eration of Catholic Societies.

New York, Aug. Establishment of a minimum wage for all workers was discussed here tonight at a so- cial service meeting of the American Federation of Catholic Societies. Pro- lessor James E. Haggerty of Ohio State University presided and the speakers were Bishop P. J, MuIdoon of Rockford, Ills; the Rev Edwin V. O'Hara, chairman of the Oregon State Commission on the Minimum wage and the Rev. John A. Ryan of Catho- lie University in Washington, D. c.
 Bishop Muldoon asserted that the problem of social service is so i'm portant that the federation has de- cided to hold a separate meeting in future conventions. Professor flag gerty declared that not more than is per cent of wage earners in the Unit ed States are organized, These, he said, are skilled workers.
 He asserted that investigations show that @ family of five requires from $700 to s1,00O yearly to live.
 Three -fOurths of the unskilIed workers of the country earn less than S700," he said, Tt has been deter mined that a woman cannot live on less than $S week, but three- -fourths of the women wage earners of the country get less than that amount"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22

afternoon, it was decided that those already in Washington were represent ative and therefore the president call- ed them to the White House and ear nestly urged that his plan of settle ment be reafhrmed.
 President Wilson's Appeal.
 T will not allow passion to come into my thoughts in this solemn natter he sahSl. eve are both acting as tT1s- tees of great interests. I am willing to allow this matter to go to the great American jury and let them assume the responsibility. The responsibility of failure will not rest with me.
 1T wish you to consider the conse- quences as affecting the people of the cities and countrysides of a failure to agree. The country cannot live if the means of keeping alive it's vitality are interfered with. The lives and for tunes of 1OOOO0,O0 men. women and little ones--many of whom may die depend upon what may be done in this room. I appeal to you as one Arleri- can citizen to another to avert this disaster"
 The president spoke in more intimatei fashion than he has in any Of the previous conferences. He referred to disastrous effect which a strike would have, "especially at this time, when every ounce of American energy and initiative has to be mobi!ized to meet the G8ITdOIuIndiy SlLudllOu WHICH WILL i emerge out of the European war; Practical Methods Advocated.
 Reiterating that it was imposstbb for him to bring about arbitration un- der present conditions, the president ! declared 1t was necessary to discuss | practical methods of averting a. strike. 1 The war, he said, had taught this l country that it can no longer remain l isolated and provincial: that by reason 1 of it's position in the affairs of the
 world i've must be ready to play our l role as one of the dominant influences
 in the worlds affairs and that in or- | der to meet the eX1gencIes of new
 world conditions the varied business | and economic interests of the nation must be brought together into an hars | monious whole.
 "Our great national resources cans | not be made available or moioilized in l this emergency as a necessary part of national defense," he added, ''uGless
 the railroads are made serviceable in 1 strumentaIjties for backing up any i plan of national preparedness" Was No Argument. | The railroad executives did not en-
 ter into an argument with the presi-
 dent, but Hale Holden, president of the l Burlington and spokesman for the
 roads, promised deep consideration of | the plan and said the officials would seek to reach. an agreement as soon as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
Have Leased Pier
 al New London
COMPANY TO WHICH DEUTscH- LANDS CARGO WAS ASSIGNED
BREMEN SAILED AUG IA
Before the End of the Month Every thing Movable Will be Brought From Baltimore Headquarters to New London.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 21-Captain Culison of the tug Hansa, formerly the Thomas F. Timmtns, said today it was true that the Eastern Forward ing cOmpanyf, to which the cargo of the German submarine merchantmen Deutschland was assigned, has leased Q pier at New London, Conn. Previ- Ous reports that such a step had been taken in anticipation of the arrival there of the Bremen, sister ship of the Deutschland, have been denied.
 Tug Hansa Coming to New London.
 It was reported in German circles here today that the Hansa, which con- vOyed thei Deutschland in American waters, would go to New London be- fore the end of the month and that much of the movable property of the Eastern Forwarding company would be taken there from Baltimore. Ac- cOrding to this story the Bremen left a German port Aug. IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
UNEXPECTED DEMOCRATIC
 REVOLT IN THE SENATE
Inauguration Bill Taken Up in Defi-
 ance of Democratic Caucus.


 Washington, Aug. 21-An unex- pected. democratic revolt in the senate today resulted in the immi grafton bill being taken up in defiance of the democratic caucus and opened the way for efforts to displace the reve- nue bill as unfinished business an ac- ton which might indefinitely proIong the session of congress.
 en democratic senators voted with the solid republican minority to take up the immigration bill upon a mo- ton by Senator Smith of South Caro- tor Smith of South Carolina chair man of the immigration committee. They were AShuTst. Beckham, Cham pertain, CulbersOn Fardwick. Lane. Myers, Overman. Smith (S. O. and Nardaman.
 Debate began on the measure inn mediately and proceeded until 3 o. clock, when the revenue bill auto mat1cally came before the senate, Senator Smith then moved to displace the revenue bill, provoking an alI- afternoon discussion which will be resumed when the senate meets to- morrow.
 Administration leaders said tonight that they had enough votes t0 defeat the smith motion. Even some of the reVOltlng democrats have declared their intention of voting against if. Should it prevail, the resulting fight over the Hteracy test provision would upset all adjournment calculations.
 Senator Stone, chairman of the for eign relations committee, was uar- uCuIarIy aroused over the action of the reVOlters. He charged them with treachery to the party in overturning the decision of the democratic caucus 10 postpone action on the immigra- ton bill until December
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
NEW YORK SURFACE CAR
 LINE TROUBLE SETTLED An Agreement Reached Through the Efforts of Mayor Mitchell.

New York, Aug. 21.-A threatened renewal of the strike on the surface car lines of the New York Railways company was settled late today when the company and it's employees reach ed an agreement through the efforts of Mayor Mitchell.
 Fourteen workers who were dis missed because they had been con victed of disorderly conduct in con nection with the recent strike will be reinstated and other differences will be settled by arbitration, it was an- nounced.
 Mayor Mitchell, who returned late last evening from the military train ing camp at Plattsburgh. N. Y, held conferences today with officials of the company and representatives of the carmen's union.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
EXPLOSION IN MUNITIONS
 PLANT AT YORKSHIRE, ENG.
Serious Loss of Life Feared = No
 Figures as to Casualties.

London Aug. 21, p. m.-Serlous loss of life is feared as the result of an explosion in 8 munitions plant in Yorkshire this afternoon, says an of fciaI statement issued this afternoon. No figures on the casualties are given.
 ''An explosion took place this aft ernoon at a. munitions factory in YorlSshire," says the statement. Full details are not yet at hand but the loss of life appears to be serious As sistance has been sent from neighbor- ing towns.
 "N further statement will be issued ns soon as possible"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
TRANSFERS STRIKE
 IN MERIDEN SETTLED
Granted an Increase in Wages but De-
 nied Other Demands.

teamsters' strike in this city which has been in effect since July 28 is practically settled. Most of the men have returned to work with the firms granting them their increase in wages but denying them pay and a half for overtime and holidays off. Two of the largest trucking firms in the city were effected by the strike with about 100 men out There are still a few men to return but at present the concerns are able to handle all their business and conditions have returned to normal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
REcEIVERSHIP INEVITABLE
 FOR BOSTON G MAINE.
President Hustis Says He Sees No
 Hope of Avoiding It.

Boston, Aug. 21.-The opinion that a recefvership for the Boston and Maine railroad was inevitable was ex- pressed by James H. Hustis, president of the road in a statement tonight T sec TO hope of avoiding it,'' MT. Hus- tis said. '"The reorganization com nnittee has no new plan to offer. the leased lines have not submitted any proposition and we have no assur- ances that the note holders would consent to another extensArn of the notes nor that the bankers would rec omnend 1t again.
 The board of directors will meet tomorrow to consider the question of obtaining a fruther renewal of $13,- O0O,O0o in notes due on August S1. These notes already have been ex- tended several times.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-22
MONTHLY REPORT OF THE
 STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. Total Death Rate from All Causes in
 July Was 1855.

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 21. - The monthly report of the state board or health for July was issued today. The report in referring to infantile paraly- sis saws there were 1855 cases reported during the month and that S7 had a fatal termination.
 The total death rate of the state for July from all causes was 1,565 or rep resenting a death rate of Io.O per thousand of the population. The death rate of towns over 5, GOO population was 15.6 and the rate of towns under that population was 12.1. The annual death rate for the year 1915 was 14.9. There were deaths from 201 communicable diseases or 12.9 per cent. of the total number of deaths. There were 369 deaths of children under 1 year.