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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-25

HoRsEWHIPPING BUCK. - The
gentleman and scholar who sits in
the Tribune bldg. as our school board
president traces his parentage to
KOvno, Russia, where the COssacks
of Siberia under an irOn-handed bu-
reaucracy publicly dashed citizens of
the Loeb race with leather knOuts at
the carts tail. The instinct which
impels Jake Loeb to yell publicly for
a hOrsewhip to be used on an alder
man has a close connection with the
philosophy Of Edgar Lee Masters, as
voiced by a character who says that
for the most cruel boss, the cOarsest
and most fOUl-mOUthed taskmaster
take the fellow who came up from
one suspender." Jake Loeb is not
to the manner born. AS a defender
of the virtue of woman he doesn't
class. In showing that a woman
school board member was interested
in a real estate deal hitherto kept
secret, but now uncovered by facts
from the county treasurer and re-
corder, Aid. Buck rendered a public
service. No recent local melOdrama
quite equals the woOf-wOOf of Jake
Loeb as a defender of woman. A
man who manipulates the discharge
of dozens of women teachers having
efficiency records, denies these wOm-
en- right of notice or trial, suppresses
discussion of the matter in school
board and maintains secrecy in the
methods by which he wreaks his per-
sonaI vengeance on women public
school teachers, shouldn't make too
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30

- L. Ia.
tional "home rule leglSiallon' ns
also condemned the "aSlllns'om AVE- ho
ministration for its tendency, as Nv w
termed it, to centrallze authorit!' ~
addition he made a vigorous pea lor
the enactment OF uniform TAX laws
throughout the country. n,.
Heretofore the chleI ann Vi I",'
association and its correlatiVe organ,
iZation, the NatiohaI l"A nnnnnto
annually held, has been TO proLlote
tax reformation among lne s'atGS ~
the end that the burden OF r%lStps
public revenue should De ulstllDusou
among the citizens IN a hia1neI lnUio
relatively equal than could posSlp.'
be done under most preVal1Ins re'e,
nue. systems" Mr.. Howe SAID
There seem to be at ie"st eMo
other ends towards |hich tIle elo5e'
of the association may wen DE Gs,
voted in order to enhance ne Puo''
interest.
First: An organized effort TO
be vigorously eXerted ior the uIPo
of showing the people the great utS,s-
ability of limiting PUBIC eNpenu',
lures to the needs OF government
economically Administered
Second: A dissemination OF IN
formation necessary to convince tle
public that every effort should Dc
made to control and direct the Ten,
denotes to centra!ize goVernmehlal
| powers 50 as to leave the sreatesI
possible opportunity for the exercise
OF home rule"
Mr.. Howe declared that a move
ment to c~entralize the exercise OF
government power was akin to cen
Trailing tendencies apparent IN IN
dustrial and commercial fields.
perhaps the most important eX-
ample Of the kind" he continued,
lis the large assumption of power By
the federal government which has oc.
Cured within the last quarter OF a
century, and is likely to be continu-
ed in increasing degree unless q
cou~ntervailing movement is started,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30
Wants Power to Mediate.

.r;fb ~ amendment of the existing federal statute Whlch
u,ridos for +ha mediation, cOnciiatlon and arpll!auoh ~ ." w.
pparttrovoreias as the present by adding to 1t a provision I1"' c al
$50 Tho method of mediation now provided lof Smowt I"mn
. fnl nubic investigation Of the merits OF every SuC I So - law law
d IN inot P%Wo and Completed before a strike or lockout may law
fully be attempted. ,.,J. &c +ba ovecutive of the
,oror in case of military necessity to take controi Oh Suct pl-
tions and such rolling stock of the railways u I n.y. oF er I5T
NAV be required for military use and 10 opei"'e ;mn sor,ico
ta~I nI,rnoses with authority to draft into the mlntaly eisH a.
of The United States such train crews and admnSIaa;sg I um
calls as the circumstances require Tor theF S"le AZ" 'Nl ~
Nation Must Not Suffer.
"This last suggestion | make because we CanHov III any a. ~
ns+amcos sufer the nation to be hampered in the esSsehtal
waiter of national defense. At the present moment L4 ~ ~ do4ro
l+oncns rpnder this duty particularly obvious. Amos! CLe els jg
noiiIIitarv force Of the nation is stationed along the Mexican DolGS5 5
80 80 rTard nm TERRITORY against hostile raids: II must De SuppnFu
- s+oodly sunnlied with whatever it needs Iof lIS N% eI!aiN
I'D efficiency. If it should be necessary for purposes y Il"'lo ma
JafonSa To transfer anv portion of it upon snort noIte W Som 1
other mart of the country for reasons no" n hloi%sL ,ritbon
Means of Transportation must be available aIG a va az oorofnMv
deIav, The power conferred in this matter snQ lu III pe - 9 ell tM%b
and explicitly limited to cases OF military Necessity 'N ."
cases it should be clear and ample.
UrqeS Congress to Act: .aa
on $50 49, tbing we should do if we are true cham
.;one of arhitratio We should make all aroltfa AWARDS Jus-
r1an+s bv record of a court Of law IN order CnaL Vei ~ ~ rMo
teton and enforcement may lie not with one u Ie L p @L tuao y" y"
srhi+ratim but with an impartial and authoflCa1Ne H nDamoir &C q
"These things | urge upon you not IN naSee % nwnnno ' and
rpaans Of meeting a present emergency DuU 40 po 4mI Nv or
necessary additions to the law of the land,, SuestSWu - HI &C g
n,,nostoncoS W. had hoped never to see, but lInper8Irt as : az 40
i,nt if sNcb emergencies are to be prevented IN thG IG.ulei u S~
that no extended argument is needed TO oLnII I'll "m TLn limo
favorable consideration. They demonstrate enmta We mood
and the occasion only give emphasis to then mpol !" y" NV"
[bem now and we shall continue to need them
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30
Asks For LEGISLATION.

First immediate provision for the enlargement and adj
ministratye reorganization of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion along the lines embodied in the bill recently passed by the
House of Representatives and now awaiting action by the Sen.
ate; in order that the commission may be enabled to deal with
the many great and various duties now deyovng upon it with a
p%romptness and thoroughness which are with its present con
Su'u sSdeo ana d dneaa$ ana %cL cG II Pr aiabt R%,r rn pos ~ to ,oo.,
basis alike of work and wages in the employment Of all railway
employees, who are actually engaged in the work Of operating
trains in interstate transformation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30
COURSE OF WILSON
SHAMES HAMILTON

activities of the National Tax Associ-
ation were made Tuesday by the presi-
dent Samuel T. Howe, of Kansas, in
Mic annual address to the members
attending the National Tax Confer
ence here. He suggested educational
campaigns to lessen governmental
exneuditures and to provide for addl-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30

systems and there is so much con-
Njct among them that great hardships
to property owners often result from
double taxation
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30
ADMINISTRATOR QUALEITs,

Dorsey C. Davis has qualified as
administrator Of the estate of Perra
with bond at $500 and John
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30
ONE MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license has been is
sued to Louis S. Brown and Bessie 1.
Powell.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30

the eighthour day and which nn have not e5d 0fdo t Pesf facts 9s disclosed
Justify the increase. ,,.r,4o
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30

W. Jenny surety. The appraisers Of
the estate are Wesley L. Steele, Ollie
Fittro and F. c. Kelley.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-30
Former Exercises Powers Even
the Latter Would Not Have
Suggested as Fit.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind 9ugust 30
Recommendations for broadening the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
ITALIANS REACH FOES
MAIN LINE OF DEFENSE

ROME July 1.-The Italian line in the
region between the Val Lagarina and tho
Val sugana has been pushed forward still
further until 1t has reached the main Aus
trian line of resistance. The Italians oocu-
pied yesterday the Valmorbla line, in the
vAlarsa. the southern slopes of Monte
SDini, and are now conducting an offensive
to the northwest OF Pasubio, In the cosmaE-
non region.
Further east on the line OF the Poslna
Valley the Italians have taken Monte Mag
gio, the town OF Grlso. northwest OF Monte
Maggie which was the first important POSI-
ton taken by the AustrlRnz In their recent
offensive positions IN the Zara Valley and
Monte scatolari and Sogli Blanehl. Monte
civaron and the zsllonkofsl, thus nearing
again the town OF Bers0. IN the sugana
Valley, are also IN the hands Of the Italians.
ana IN the upper Fella Valley they have
reached Leoooldskirehen
IA the isopzo zone the italian offensive
was continued yesterday with the capture
q Hille y and 1o1 ln tie Monfalcone dls-
lrle4 Tie AuEtriaHs undertook a coulter
onsltlfs q Monte san M'ehels ead San
AeFlnQs en ae DQeerde plateau azlaczllz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
FRANK B. BLACK NAMED
FOR STATE HIGHWAY
COMMISSIONERS POST
Somerset County Man Succeeds
the Late Robert J. Cunning
ham-Appointment a Sur
prise to Politicians
FRIEND OF BRuMBAUGHs

HARRISBURG. July frank q. Black,
of Garrett, Somerset County, member OF
the State Commission of Agriculture. was
today appointed State Highway Commits
sloner to I'LL the vacancy caused by the
death of Robert J. Cunningham.
Announcement Of the appointment was
made by William II. Ball. private secretary
to Governor Brumbaugh. II was said
at the Capitol that Commissioner Black
will follow absolutely the policy inaugurated
by his predecessor"
The death of State Highway Commits
sioner Cunningham occurred on April 90
at his home in Sewickley. He was stricken
with acute Indigestion while on his return
to Harrisburg from road conference In
Cambria County on April I.
has never held office, except as member Of
The new state Highway Commissioner
the Agricultural Commission created by the
last Legislature. He Is successful busl-
ness man In his home county with large
financial interests in this State and in New
York He and Governor Brumbaugh are
close personal friends.
At the State Highway Department the
announcement of the appointment of Com
missioner Black was received with inter-
est First Deputy State Highway Com
missioner Hunter was out Of town today,
but was notified by messenger of the ap-
polntment Chief Engineer Uhler and Sec
ond Deputy State Highway Commissioner
Biles were notified at Mount Gretna. The
new Commissioner will take charge of the
departments affairs next Wednesday. 1t
had been generally understood at the Capt.
tol that Secretary of Agriculture Patton
was to be appointed to the highway place,
and that Black was to be appointed Secre-
tary of Agriculture. Considerable surprise
was expressed at the Capitol over the
change.
Mr.. Black owns and lives on a farm of
1S0 acres on the Garrett road, two miles
from Meyersdale. Somerset County. He was
appointed a member of the Commission Of
Agriculture by Governor Brumbaugh and
Is interested in all matters for the better
ment of the agricultural affairs of the State.
Mr. Black was born in Addison township,
Somerset County, April II, 1864. He at
tended the public and normal schools at
Meyersdale and in 1884 succeeded his father
in the manufacturing Of stoneware in
Meyersdale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
MERGER OF WAR RELIEF
BODIES UNDER WAY
Organization Starts With Mini
mum of $4,000, 0,OOO-Recon-
struction and Peace It's
Purposes

NEW YORK, July 1.--Combination of
the largest war relief organizations in the
country for war relief in Europe and for
reconstruction after the war, starting with
minimum of $10,000,00o, was announced
today at the offices of the American Com
mittee representing the International Recon-
struction League, which organised to effect
this combination and plans to rehabilitate
the devastated parts of Europe, to rebuild
towns and furnish peasants and farmers
with homes.
Charles w. Eliot Is honorary president
of the committee. Included In the member
ship are five State Governors, four United
States Senator's ten heads of American
universities and colleges and editors, bank
ers, and members of relief organizations.
Permanent peace Is the aim of the organi-
zation. and for this purpose committees
will be established In the European nations
to cooperate with the American Committee,
but 1t was made clear that no attempt
would be made to initiate peace negotiations
during the present war, and that the main
effort of the league would be made In
reconstruction after the war and in edu-
eating public opinion to tho point where
statesmen would realize the practicability
of some permanent code of International
law and International machinery to en-
force II.
The first war-relief work undertaken by
the league in this country has begun on
the Mexican border by the establishment
of the American border hospital at Browns
Vile
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
PALMER DESCRIBES BRITAIN'S FIRST
STROKE AS GREAT PUSH FORWARD
By FREDERICK PALMER

BRITISH HEAD UARTERS IN
FRANCE, July AT about half-past z
o'clock this morning a vigorous attack was
launched by the British army. The front
extends over about 20 miles north of the
Somme
The assault was preceded by terrific
bombardment lasting about an hour and a
half. 1t Is too early yet to give anything
but the latest particulars, as the fighting
Is developing In intensity. The British have
already occupied the German front line
Many prisoners have already fallen into
their hands and, as far as can be ascer-
tanned, their casualties have not been
heavy.
Artillery bombardment of the last three
days concentrated this morning in n fire
of unprecedented fury and a number of
guns in the region OF Albert and the Somme
The French are cooperating to the south.
At 1880 a. M, through clouds Of smoke
and dust which hung over the whole field
as far as the eye could see, the infantry
sprang from their trenches After taking
the first-line trenches the advance con-
tinued.
At 1880 this afternoon, the British al
ready have gained Serne and Mount Auban
The Germans hold Fricourt Villers, Beau
mont and Hamel, but renforcements of
British troops are just making a fresh
attack.
With the Britlsh in one end Of the village
and the Germans in the other, the struggle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
NEW YORK WANTS
SUPREME COURT POST
Claims Seat Vacated by Hughes
Because Otherwise State Will
Be Unrepresented

WASHINGTON. July 1.-The perplexing
problem of filling the vacancy on the Su-
preme Court bench caused by Charles
Evans Hughes resignation. has been COM
plicated by strong pressure for the nomina-
tion of New York man. II became known
today. Now York has never been without a
representative on the Supreme bench, 1t is
pointed ovt, and its claim on the place ia
further strengthened by the fact that
Hughes is New York man.
The South is also making a strong bid
for the place since the late Justice Lamar's
place was filled by the appointment of
Louis d. Brandeis, of Massachusetts. The
West has been urging the appointment of
Secretary of Interior Lane, who is said to
be the Presidents personal choice.
From reliable authority in the Senate, 1t
was learned today that Attorney General
Gregory would have been named days ago,
as the president had decided. II It had not
been fot the New York complication. II
New York does not shortly produce a man
of outstanding qualifications very soon the
Gregory nomination will be sent in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
CROWN PRINCE RESUMES VERDUN
ATTACK; FRENCH LOSE THIAUMONT

lent. The Germans made no fewer than
four attacks In different sectors The
hrst attack, In which they employed
liquid fire, was directed against our
positions between Hill 304 and the
Esnes-Haucourt road. It was repulsed
in the evening with bloody losses for
the enemy. The second attack made
with grenades west of the Esnes-
Haucourt road, suffered the same fate.
Last night strong attack by the Ger
man infantry east of Hill S04 succeed
ed in taking from us a fortified work
which had been recaptured by us yes
terday, this including trench elements
on the eastern slope of Hill 304. Our
counter-attack. Immediately launched,
restored to us the entire work and the
ground that had been lost Finally
this morning we successfully repulsed
German attack which attempted to
reach the Avocourt redoubt We in
fiicted severe losses on the enemy.
On the right bank. conflicts which de-
veloped yesterday In the sector of
Thiaumont continued with great vio-
lence. They were fought for the pos
session of the work of the same name.
After series of assaults, preceded by
furious bombardments, the Germans
succeeded again in penetrating the re-
doubt, which had been completely
wrecked, and on the immediate edge
of which we have established our
selves.
There was marked activity by artil-
lery in the rest of the three great re-
gions. Fumln wood, Chenols wood and
Laufe wood.
In Lorraine, two feeble attacks by the
Germans upon our positions In the
forest of Parroy were completely
checked this morning. The long-range
gun of the enemy threw numerous shells
Of large calibre in the directions of
Nancy.
The French official statement, It is to bt
oted, is silent on the operations near tn,
omme. where French and British armIe.
ave begun a gigantic offensive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
DEMOCRATS NAME ELECTION
BOARDS In NEW JERSI
Party Chairman Submits County Lis
to Governor

TRENTON, N j., July 1-Democra
State Chairman Edward E. Grosscup HI
submitted to Governor Fielder the names e
Il Democrats for appointment and n
appointment to fill expiring terms and "
cancie5 in the various county boards
elections throughout New Jersey. Repu
lican State chairman submitted the RepuI
lican list few days ago, and the Governor
as he is required to do under the law, mad
those appointments on the State chairman
recommendation.
In the Democratic list submitted by MI:
Grosscup there are only four changes and
there are no contests. The changes arr
made in Atlantic, Burlington Bergen and
Cape May Counties. - Charles I. Lafrerty
of Atlantic City. is named to succeed Frank
Melville, also of Atlantic City; William A
whitehead of Garfield, Bergen County
succeeds William Umbach, Jr.. of Carl
stadt; John r. Slson, of Mount Holly, Bur-
lington County. replaces John j. McDon-
aid, of Riverside, and Levi Dickinson, OF
Erma, Cape May County, takes the place
OF Carl M. Wescott, of Seaville.
Those on Mr. Grosscup's list for re-
appointment are:
Camden County, Walter ]. Farrell. Cam
den; Cumberland, Edwin Kyle, Vineland
Essex William G. McTague, Newark
Gloucester. Samuel e. Tomlinson, Williams
town; Hudson Percy ]. Hopkins, West
Hoboken; Hunterdon. John II. Reed, White
House Station; Mercer, Joseph H. Moore,
Hopewell; Middlesex. Howard H. Brown,
Old Bridge Monmouth, Leonard j. Arrow
smith, Freehold Norris, William G. Hum
nell, Dover; Ocean. Frank Tilton, Toms
River; Passaic, Lewis A. Ryan, Paterson
Salem, Frederick A. ochrle Salem; Somer-
set, Charles H. Matthews. Somerville; Sus-
SEX Samuel H. Ingersoll, Lafayette; Union.
Fred Zior. Elizabeth; Warren James O.
Shurts, Washington
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01

the Italian lines under cover Of gas. The
attacks were repulsed with losses
The official statement issued by the War
Office last night follows;
Between the Adige and the Brenta
we have reached the main line of re-
slstance where the enemy Ia strongly
intrenched. supported by batteries and
machine guns We have occupied the
Valmorbia line dn the vallarsa) and
the southern slopes of Monte Spill
northeast of Valmorbia) and have at
tackled the Cosmagnon area northwest
Of Pasubio)
on the Posina line Griso northwest
Of Monte Maggio), the southern side of
Monte Maggie, the Zara Valley, be-
tween Cabtana and Laghi, and the POSI-
tions of Monte Scatolari and Soglibi-
anchi were occupied.
In the Sugana Valley we occupied
the slopes of Monte Civaron (south of
Castelnuovo), taking IT'S prisoners and
stormed the summit of the Zellonkofel,
taking 156 prisoners.
In the upper Fella Valley we ad-
vanced to Leopoldskirchen and Monte
Granada. southeast of Leopoldskirchen.
At Monte San Michele and San Ma
rino del Carso lin the 1sonzo zone) the
enemy made gas attacks, but was
driven back, and 403 prisoners were
taken. In the Selz-Monfalcone area,
Hills 20 and 104 were captured and eco
prisoners were taken.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01

is intense for the possession of Contal
Malson.
The British have q strong position north
west Of Thlepval and are attacking fiercely
In an effort to surround It.
The French are cooperating in the south.
They have captured Curtu and Naviere
woods All the main first line trenches are
reported taken. At some points the opera
tions are now on the main second line.
British trench mertars, which fire 35
shots to the minute played q great part in
cutting wire and destroying trenches.
Large numbers of prisoners taken said
that the British curtain of fire had pre-
vented their getting food for the last five
days.
A British staff officer, who witnessed the
advance and the junction of the French
and English, said that the French went into
the attack as II on parade
In raid by the Anzaos (troops of the
Australian-New Zealand army corps)
Thursday night upon the enemy's lines
about 80 German soldiers including two
officers, were killed The British casualties
were very slight.
The enemy ineffectively raided the Brit
ish trenches westward of the Lille road
after a heavy bombardment.
.l On Wednesday night three raids by Brit
ish troops in the neighborhood Of Messines
accounted for number of the enemy. The
Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, after an
expedition into the enemy's line, took a
dozen prisoners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01

tf PAsO. July 1.---National Guard
forces have begun TO reach the border.
Direct orders from Secretary OF War
Baker threw screen Of secrecy about the
movements OF the troops and forbade the
publication Of the number and disposition
Of the state guafdsmen, but IL can be
stated that New England forces were
among the fret to reach the border.
The arrival Of the Guard here was pre-
ceded by the coming OF 80 officers to pre-
pare camp sites and report their strength
and equipment to General George Bell, Jr.,
commander at Fort Bliss
The first camp site already has been se-
iected by the regular army officers. 1t was
pitched within easy rifle range of Fort
Bliss.
About s5 troop trains have reached the
border
The regulars relieved by the arrival Of
the National Guard will be held in mo-
mentary readiness for dash into Mexico IL
necessary. with the 5000 regulars from
The Ei Paso zone General Pershlng would
have punitive force Of about 1900 men,
The latest estimate of the American army
now In Mexico Is about 1900. Even thus
reinforced, Pershing will have only a third
OF the number the Carranza Government
has concentrated in horseshoe around the
American expedition. The Mexicans are
believed to have laid their plans for a quick
blow by superior numbers in case of war.
Tho first of the military officers who ar
rived last night took up temporary head
quarters at El Paso hotels but they showed
that they were not going to attempt to
continue the soft" existence when they
turned out at daybresk and Joined their
men In camp Today the hotel headquar-
tsrs will disappear and the guardsmen. like
the regular army officers. will be strictly
within the boundaries Of their camps ready
for instant action.