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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-18
WILSON'S RECORD ON LABOR

President Wilson's attitude toward labor, as shown by his official
and the attitude of Charles +. Hughes. Republican nominee for
James OConne, vice presidents; and Frank Morrison, secretary Of the
American Federation, dated August %, and sent to H. O. McCurg, sec-
'ommitte OF Birmingham, Ala. MIR. McClurg had written twice asking
for this information, saying that the members of his organization wished
to compare the records of the president and his opponent.
After a brief introduction, Mr. Gompers says:
Zone OF the lrst acts OF the president-on March Z, l9l3-was to
appoint a member in good standing OF the trade union movement, Viii
nam d "hSoh, d me"oer ma former secretary OF TIL United Mine
Workers OF America, secretary OF the Department OF labor, thereby
making him a member OF his cabinet This is the first instance in the
history OF the United States where the president OF the United States
selected a bona fic good standing member Of the organized labor move
ment to become a member OF his cabinet
Other acts OF the president cited arr the appointment of three men-
bers Of the American Federation OF Labor and railroad brotherhoods a
members OF the Industrial Relations commission. The letter continues:
On March a. 1915, the president approved the Seamens law, which
improves the life saving provisions on vessels a. sea.
On February IS, 1913, the eight-hour law as enacted for women
and child workers in the District of Columbia.
On October 20, 1914, the eighthour provision was approved for M
poyees under the Alaska Coal Land act
On March 4, 1915, the Taylor system, stop-watcn and speeding up
methods in the United States arsenas prohibited.
On March 3, 1915, the same prohibited in the United States navy
yards, gun factories and torpedo stations.
On March g, 1914, piecework was prohibited in the Postofice de-
partment, Washington, D. c.
On March s. 1915, Bureau OF Mines act extended and strengthened.
Ten experiment stations and seven new safety stations provided.
employees.
March a. 1915, Eigh-hour law for Postofnce clerks and carriers re
tanned, Notwithstanding the effort OF the postmaster general to change
March ; 1915, a additional annual appropriation OF $4,000 for the
year l9l4-l5 a provided for the pay roll of the metal trades mechanics
employed at the Washington, d. c. navy yard. This "a equivalent &c
7Sl per cent increase in wages.
On June Is. 1914, prevented a reduction in wages and installation
and collection OF rents for employees in the Panama Canal zone.
On July Is, 1910, the Postoiice Appropriation bill a approved
This bill contains provisions improving the conditions of the letter car
res, clerks and other Postoffce employees.
There are several other important labor measures upon the calendars
OF both houses, which, il passed, it is confidently expected the president
will approve.
Supreme court in eo"e"rring in the decision o the Danb"ry natters'
case which forced them to pay more than 100000 to Lowe & Co.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-18
N LOSES MONEY

The Panama canal has certainly not been a paying proposition in
the past year. For the fiscal year ending with June the tolls collected
were, in round numbers, $2AOOOO and the expenses Off maintenance and
operation we're 100000. leaving a deficit of $4y6ONW, without consid-
ering the interest on the $3SOWO0O investment.
The situation, however, is not 20 bad IS it looks. The nation never
expected to collect interest on its Panama investment and never really
contemplated making any money out OF the canal. The purpose was to
foster ocean commerce and facilitate the movements OF our navy. 1t
has been considered from the first that it would suffice il the income
from the waterway paid for its operation and maintenance. And there
is nothing yet % Indicate that this will OF be accomplished.
The past year has been exceptional. The great slide at Gai1ard cut
the income was I'll off and the expense multiplied. More than half Of
the years expenses weref for special dredging TO clear out the debris left
bv the slide. And since traffic a resumed, the volume OF shipping has
been far less than it will be ate the war
The wear beforc-the first ear of the canals operation. which cover
ed ONLY ten and a half months-tols we're collected to the amount OF
several millions and there a profit for the period OF $I1,UO, III
spte Of a conditions 1t is considered likely that the present fiscal
vear-barring further sides-wil likewise show a profit and help to
wipe ot last years deict-Chico Record.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-18
THEIR WIRES CROSSED

While Mr.. Hughes drOncs away about the "tlnndly and vacllatOn
of President Wilson, lIannis Taylor declares himself against the re
election Of the president o. the ground that Mr.. Wilson is "a abnorm-
ay ambitious and dangerous rcvoWionst with mCnar>hica tendencies
who is strivi ing to build up in this country in his oVn selfish interest a
political Dictatorship
The wires nus be crossed somewhere. Political dictators with
monachical tendencies arc no likely to be weak and vacIlatIng. They
are usually rather bossy persons who use the mailed fist freely nj un-
discriminatory
SO it stands to reason that either Mr.. Hughes is wrong In his est
late of the president II Mr.. Taylor is wrong, or that both of them are
wrong. which is the sOundest explanation OF an-NcW York World.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-18
''ONCE OVERS"

Constantine could tell Woodrow what watchful waiting brings
New York Sun.
It's about time the general public in this COUNT organized a union
Boston Transcript
If Bulgaria attempts to climb back on the fence, she may find barbed
wre-Wal Street Journal.
Germany al o shoot in almost any direction and feel sure she
will not hit a friend-Newark News.
Rcyalfamny ties are to be worn loose this fall, with frayed edges.
Red will be the prevailing color-New York Sun.
One must approve the strategy OF the Bulgarians. Before occupying
At last W C are warranted in dropping the metaphorcal and speaking
literally Of ranroading a measure through congress-New York Morning
Telegraph.
Those railroad brotherhoods modified the old saying, "snke while
the iron is hot to Strike while the political campaign is ot"-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Mr.. Wilson's blacklist crime "a in permitting the European a to
take place al all-Sprngfeld Republican.
The president used four pens o sign the eisht-hour law and gave
to each brotherhood chief as a souvenir. The rest of us will re-
member the event with artificial ad-New York Evening Sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
NOTES FROM BORDER CAMP.

Corporal Mark Baker, Company L,
Third infantry. Sparta, is the only
former regular" in the company. He
served with the marine corps.
Lieut.. William n. Jensen. Company
C. Second infantry. Sheboygan. gained
promotion rapidly. He enlisted June
10 as private and June 20 was made
second lieutenant, succeeding Lieut..
John Hickey who resigned on account
of illness. Lieutenant Jensen had
been discharged March 3, after serv-
ing three years.
Chief Musician Gaylord Steinmetz
OF the Second regiment tand from
Marshfield. has been receiving many
compliments from citizens and army
men for the band concerts given at
Alamo Plaza in San Antonio. within
stones throw of the famous strue-
ture. the Alamo. and the two concerts
before General Funston.
When Raymond Sickles. one of the
Indians in Company X, Third infantry.
from Tomah. struck out Is men in five
innings in game Of baseball the team
of regulars said: Lets quit" They
did. He is a Carroll college student
and an excellent athlete
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
$50 DROWNED IN FLOOD.
Two Passenger Trains Missing in
West Virginia.

Huntington, W. Va. Aug. 11.-Gov-
eruor Hatfield, who arrived here on
Wednesday to attend the state Repub-
lican convention. ordered special re-
lief trains 10 the Coal river and Cabin
creek districts. where according to re-
ports. more than $50 have been
drowned and 5000 made homeless. So
serious Is the situation that Governor
Hatfield left the city TO go to the scene
of the devastation.
The governor was informed that at
Cabin creek the loss of life would ex-
coed 100 and that more than 5000
there are homeless. Later reports esti-
mated the damage at S1,OO0,O00
The cloudburst occurred at the head
waters of Paint aud Cabin creeks and
Coal river, and the torrent which
surged down Coal river swept its
banks almost clean OF villages, while
the Kanawha river rose several feet.
carrying on its crest houses and build
ings Of all kinds.
Near st. Adams are marOOned two
passenger trains. one Of which is
Sunday school excursion train Moth
Ing has been heard from either.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
BADGER SOLDIERS
WIN HIGH PRAISE
March to Leon Springs PIeases
Regular Army Officers.
TROOPS IN FINE CONDITION
Perfect Discipline and the Spirit
Shown by the Men Noticeable
General Richardson Is High
ly Compllmented.

Leon Springs, Tex.-Regular army
officers have been loud in their praise
of the showing which the Wisconsin
brigade made on its hike from Camp
Wilson at San Antonio to con Springs,
The fact that not single man
dropped out of the ranks on the sec
ond day Of the march was cited as
showing the splendid condition and
spirit Of the men from the Badger
state. The army officers also com
mented on the perfect discipline
shown and they had not single criti-
cism to offer. Much credit was given
to Brigadier General Richardson, COM
mander of the brigade. for the re-
markable showing made by the men.
The discipline of the troops was
what delighted the army men more
than anything else. They repeatedly
mentioned how every command
marched into camp in perfect order,
although the men were greatly fati-
gued. stacking arms, pitching tents
and obeying every order promptly
until they were allowed to rest.
General Richardson said he was en-
tirely satisfied with the showing made
by the troops.
The officers and men of the various
commands took 1t all as matter of
course. There was no gloating over
the perfect march. They knew they
were expected to do it, that they were
capable of doing it, that they did it,
and that there was nothing to be said
about it. When told that they had
been highly complimented by army Of
ffcers. a number of officers and men
replied: well. we are from WiscOn-
sin. what did they expect?'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Expect to Go to Border.

The Wisconsin troops are now more
confident than ever that they will see
some real patrol duty on the border be-
fore they are sent home. This belief
has been heightened by the recent post
ing of an order authorizing the release,
when the troops leave for the border,
of men who have a month or less to
serve. The order also directs that
men whose enlistments expire soon
shall not be held under the three-year
reserve oath, but that they may re-en-
list if they desire.
There is a general belief that the
Badger soldiers will go farther south
after they return from their hike to
Leon Springs, where they are sched-
uled to have two weeks target prac-
tice.
The belief of the men that they will
go to the border is strengthened by the
fact that it is known that the WiScon-
sin troops made a very favorable i'm
preston upon General Funston. The
commander watched the dress drills of
the Wisconsin regiments and COM
mended the men highly on their phys
ical appearance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16

Madison Under direction of State
Superintendent G. p. Cary the rural
school teachers of the state who have
same district are being sent their
salary bonuses. A law passed by the
last Legislature gives rural school
teachers, who have taught continuous
ly, bonus of from 50 to So a month,
depending upon the length of time they
have spent in the same district. Su-
perintendent Cary said that the aid
would go to 2,540 teachers in the
state. The checks are mailed direct
to theg county superintendent who
sends them to the teachers. The total
amount of money thus distributed is
500, 963.33.
The largest sum goes to teachers
in Milwaukee county, where the total
amount distributed among the teach
ers is $3,106.S0. The money to pay
the teachers bonuses is taken out of
the seven-tenths mill tax. The
amounts which each county win re-
ceive for distribution among the teach
ers are: Adams, $302.16; Ashland,
S740.47; Barron, $9S7.SS; Bayfield,,
S911.42; Brown, $1,322; Buffalo,
$603.43; Burnett, $4,000; Calumet,
$S60.64; Chippewa, $1,O12.3O; Clark,
$1,O67.3S; Columbia, $1,O77.33; Craw-
ford, $7l7.15; Dane, First district, ST.
671.93; Dane, Second district, $S2S 40;
Dodge, 50. 1888; Door, $610.6S; Doug
las, $794.S2; Dunn, $76S.7S; Eau
Claire, $34346; Florence, $531.31;
Fond du Lac, $1,798.91; Forest,
S613.0S; Grant, $1,65733; Green,
S744.S5; Green Lake, $5505e; Iowa,
SCISSOR; Iron, $1,753.S4; Jackson,
$3S5.1S; Jefferson, $1,11722; Juneau,
$S54.54; Kenosha, $1025.33; Kewau-
nee, $1,000; La Crosse, $991.7 ~; La
Fayette, $1,0S3.74; Langlade, S95434;
Lincoln. $550.2S; Manitowoc, ST.
1879; Marathon, S1,992.S9; Mari
nette, $1,139.40; Marquette, $3S5.34;
Milwaukee, $3,708.S0; Monroe, $957.9O;
Oconto, S1,007.5S; Oneida, $56S.32;
Outagamie, S1,317,69; Ozaukee, 1915
30; Pepin. S206.24; Pierce, $730.42;
Polk, $5625S; Portage. $6O6.7S; Price,
$57S.50; Racine. S1,213; Richland,
1925 .66; Rock. $1.54O16; Rusk, 1851. 81;
st. Croix, $1,1T9.S1; Sank, S1,309.O5;
Sawyer. $231S4; Shawano, S1,O72. 90:
Sheboygan, Sl,S26.44; Taylor, $645.90:
Trempealeau. SS90.52; Vernon, 1888. 10;
Villas, $594.72; Walworth, S1.42I.23;
Washburn. $2S3.2S; Washington,
$5631S; Waukesha. S1,90201; Wau-
paca, 81, 1894; Waushara, $3.50: Win
nebago, $1,3S5 So and Wood, SS43.90.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES
OPENS HIS CAMPAIGN
Makes Six Speeches During Visit to
Detroit-AttenGs Baseball Game
Poses With Players.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 9.-Charles E.
Hughes opened his campaign here on
Monday in an atmosphere that was
not only hospItable, but friendly. He
spoke at two meetings.
It was day of warIl greetings
for the Republican nominee through
out tie was met by grefc crowd
on his arrival and escorted Enough
the city by an automobile procession a
mile and a half long. Thousands Of
men and women lined the streets
through which he passed. And where
ever he went throughout the day he
was cheered.
Mr.. Hughes addressed the delega-
ton Of Welfare Workers. and in order
representatives of the Woman's party,
employees Of the Dodge automobile
plant and the workers at the Cadillac
plant.
To the suffragists Mr.. Hughes re-
lterated his stand favoring the An
thony federal amendment.
In the afternoon he attended the ball
game between the Athletics and the
Tigers and posed with Sam Crawford,
Nap Lajoie, Hughey Jennings and Ty
Cobb for the movies.
Witt, shortshop for Connie Mack's
team, shook hands with Mr.. Hughes,
then went to bat and knocked out a
home run.
In the morning and afternoon Mr..
Hughes made four addresses, three Of
them dealing more or less with labor
problems and matters Of industry. In
all he declared his sympathy for the
cause Of labor and for some means of
industrial organization whereby the
strife Of labor and capital can be
avoided The fourth was made to
gathering of suffragists. to whom he
reiterated his advocacy Of a federal
suffrage amendment. Mrs. Hughes
stood beside him when he said this.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
NEW YORK STREET CAR
STRIKE is SETTLED
Workers Granted Increase in Wages of
One Dollar a Oay-Poiice
Charge Crowd.

New York, Aug. S.-Settlement of
the street car strike, which resulted
again CD Sunday in complete suspen-
sion of surface car traffic in ali the
boroughs of greater New York except
Brooklyn, was announced by Mayor j.
p. Mitchell.
The announcement came after
number of conferences, initiated by
Mayor Mitchell. with the cooperation
of Oscar s. Strauss.
The men returned to work and serv-
ice was resumed on the entire system.
The marlborough Rapid Transit
company announced that all its en-
ployees, numbering approximately r.
600. will receive 81 per day extra pay
until further notice. Traffic in the sub
way and on the elevated railway lines,
which are controlled by the Inter
borough, has been heavily increased by
the disturbed conditions on the surface
roads.
The most serious demonstration
came when police reserves charged
crowd of strike sympathizers; said to
have numbered at least 1000, who
were bombarding a street car with
stones and attempting to rescue a pris-
Oner from a patrolman. Women and
children hurled missiles from tenement
house roofs. Police reserves arrived
and cleared not only the street but the
roofs as well.
The police officials assigned two men
to car on some lines. The strike
lasted two days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
DANGER Of RAIL
STRIKE AVERTEO
Employees of Roads Accept Offer
of Mediation.
CONFERENCES START AT ONCE
Workers Agree to Federal Boards Of
fer Afte- First Refusing to Lis
ten to Managers
Proposal.
CONFERENCES START AT ONCE

New York, Aug. 11.-Acceptance by
the railroad brotherhoods on Wednes-
day of the proposal for mediation by
the federal board Of mediation and
Cancellation averted q strike of 100000
railway employees.
After first refusing to listen TO the
offer to accept mediation made by the
railroad presidents, the employees
leaders recOnsldered, and announced
that they, too, would consent TO me-
dlation. but not to arbitration.
Announcement of the acceptance of
the offer was made by A. Il. Garrett
son, head of the conductors brother
hood, after 1t had been delivered by
G. w. Hanger, member of the board,
following an appeal to that body to In
tervene made by the railroad man
ayers. Mr.. Garretson said he had In
formed the board that the offer was
accepted on condition that Its good
offices are promptly exercised"
The federal board, which Is com
posed of Mr. Hanger Martin A. Knapp
and Judge W. L. Chambers, was pre-
pared to begin conferences with the
respective sides to the controversy at
once.
The procedure of the federal board
is to meet each side separately. learn
its attitude an dattempt to obtain con-
cessions from each as a basis on which
settlement can be reached when they
are again brought together.
The step followed rejection by the
managers Of the demands made by the
men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Badger Soldiers Making Money.

1t seems now that the Wisconsin
soldiers are likely to return home from
the border with some money in their
pockets even if they are only paid so
cents day by Uncle Sam.
Under the federal system of pro-
visioning and feeding troop @ certain
allowance is allotted each mun per
day. For instance, during the month
of July each mans daily ration allow
ance was 27H cents. At the end of
the month if company has kept be-
low its mess allowance, the balance Of
the money is turned over to the COM
pany commander in the form of a
check drawn on the treasurer of tn.
United States. During the first 20
days in camp, Battery A was S367.71
under its mess allowance and received
a check for the amount. During the
first ten days the field hospital corps
saved about $140 This money Is put
into the company fund and at the end
of the encampment is divided among
the men. Nearly every company in the
Wisconsin brigade is below its ration
allowance and has a neat sum in the
government bank.
Company and regimental canteens
also are netting neat profits for the
soldiers.
Whether or not a company has a
check coming from the government at
the end of each month out of its mess
allowance depends on the mess SER
geant If he studies the system of
feeding his men so that he does not
overrun each mans ration, but instead
keeps under the government allowance.
the company is almost certain to have
a bank account from the start.
Nearly every company is doing 1t
without skimping the meals of the
men. The men are allowed to come
back to the kitchen for seconds" and
there is scarcely a kick TO be heard
any more about the quality or amount
of food.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
APPOINTS MEXICAN AReITERs.
Secretary Lane and Justice 5randeis
Named by the President

Washington, Aug. H. Formal an
,Duneement was made on Wednesday
by Acting Secretary Polk of the &C
.eptance of General Carranza's pro-
posaI for a joint international COM
mission to seek solution of border
disputes and to discuss other matters
which may help clarity relations be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
Only the time and place for the
conference remain to be decided.
Secretary Lane of the interior de-
partment viii head the American COM
mission, supported by Justice Louis
.. Brandeis of the Supreme court and
a third commissioner whose name will
be announced later.
The Mexican commissioners were
named several days ago.
The first subject win be withdrawal
Of American troops from Mexico. TO be
followed by negotiations on "a protocol
covering future military operations
along the border.
1t is regarded as probable that the
meetings will be held at some resort
on the New Jersey coast.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
Soldiers Don't Like Snakes.

Many of the Badger soldiers did not
sleep much the first few nights they
were at Leon Springs for they soon
discovered that they were encamped
in the home of tarantulas, rattle
snakes and other 'varmints." The
little pup" tents give easy access to
the invading hosts and at first there
were many alarms among the men
who were anticipating an attack. A
tickling straw meant that a deadly
scorpion had stung TO its deepest. The
clicking of a gun sling threw chills
into prone troopers, who were sure
RATHER stalked the dark and at that
very moment was wrggling toward
them. Excitement went rather high
before the majority of the men lost
their fears in sleep. But some didn't
sleep.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
ITALIANS ENTER
CITY OF GORITz
Capture of Austrian Stronghold
Opens Way to Trieste.
10000 PRISONERS CAPTURED
Rome Officially Announces Fall Of
Town-Enemy Left Large Quar-
titles Of Munitions and
Supplies.

Rome. Aug. 1.-THE Italians have
captured Goritz. Official announce
ment of this victory, the greatest won
by the Italians since the war against
Austria-Hungary was begun. was an
nounced by the war Office on Wednes-
day. The Italians captured 10000 pris-
oners.
The fall of Gorltz, which was the
keystone of the Austro-Hungarian
front along the IsonzO river, means
the opening of the road to Trieste for
Lieutenant General Cardinals victo-
riOus Italian army.
Not only will the defense of the
great Austrian seaport be practically
impossible hereafter. according TO
military experts. but the naval strong
hold of Pola will be menaced.
The capture of the fortress is the
most severe blow the Austrians have
sustained from the Italians since the
two countries went to war
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
New Work ereaks Monotony.

Since they have arrived at the gov
eminent rifle range here, the 5000
Wisconsin Guardsmen have been get
ting welcome relief from the monot-
onous camp life that they have had for
the past few weeks.
The soldiers were not brought here
for a rest or for pleasure, as the pro-
gram called for some real hard work,
but at the same time the change was
welcomed and the men were eager to
enter into the new work that was
promised upon their arrival here.
The plans of the officers called for
the playing Of war games and stin
practice on the rifle range here for
about ten days.