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TO PROVIDE JOBS
Is COUNCILS aim
New Organization to Deal
With Labor Problems.
WILL AID The UNEMPLOYED
Federal Department viii Help Work
Of District Body.

Jobs for men and men for Jobs
will be the slogan OF the Mems Fed
Grated Council on Employment in the
District The Department OF Labor
will Join hands with the latest or
ganization, formed in behalf OF work.
ers, to work out the salvation OF the
unemployed.
Meeting last night in the board
room OF the District building, repre-
sentattves OF organizations interest
ed in employment and industrial
problems decided to organize a body
to deal with labor problems in the
District in cooperation with the De-
partment of Labor. Men out OF POSI-
lions Will be put in touch with en-
ployers, and firms or corporations in
need of labor or skilled workers, will
have the services of the employment
agency free.
Davis Chosen President.
Prof Allan Davis, principal Of
Business High School, was elected
president OF the new Organization.
W. w. Adamson, jr., OF the Mason
and Builders Association was chosen
frst vice PRESIDENT: H. ]. Gompers,
second vice president, and John p.
Heap, OF the Washington Humane
Society, third vice president. DR..
Percy Hickling, OF the Medical Juris-
prudence Society was chosen fourth
vice president: DR.. Edgar B. Thomp-
son, OF the North Capitol lexington
Citizens Association, secretary, and
S. D. Boss, OF the Brookland Citizens
Association, treasurer.
The council VIII assist all classes
OF workers in obtaining employment.
Contractors who suddenly release
large number OF builders and work
men on the compilation of contract
will be asked to file with the coun-
ell the number Of men thus thrown
out of work, and this information
will be given to employers in the
search OF workers
Proualaea Aaniatnuce.
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VIII Lecture On Russia.

I Naclaw S. Jesien, late OF Warsaw,
Poland, will lecture on Russia of
Today" at the Lafayette, Friday
hight
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: Foundry Methodist Episcopal
Church Epworth League will con-
duct services tonight at T:3O at Cos
pei Mission tent, Eleventh and c
streets southeast
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woman,E Committee to Elect.

A permanent chairman and officers
Of the woman's Committee of the
Council Of National Defense will be
chosen when the committee meets to-
day at o'clock. at Rauscher's.
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building, Friday evening. Miss Abbie
NJ. Sisson, who has been president of
the alumni association since its or
ganization, will be the guest of honor.
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LOCAL MENTION

Mr.. Byron Son, of Son 4 Sons, New
Orleans, now showing at the Raleigh, silk.
linen and other tropical suitings, also shirt
ingB for mems fine garments tailored to
measure. Inspection invited.
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and Mrs. Juliete Low, national presi-
dent OF the Girl Scouts, will speak.
The rally will be held near the lion
house at the Zoo.
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Graduates OF the Langdin School
will hold a reunion in the school
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PromIses AanIEtance.

A caminetti, Commissioner Of I'm
migration. in a short address pointed
out the benefits OF the organization.
He said his office will assist all per-
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

Notable June Weddings
Are made more attractive by Guides
flowers and floral decorations. 1914 F.
-Advt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
"The. Forgotten Wedding
4o a5 FAIRS By OLIVE WADsLEY % s : z;. Il. sr s

j ed the great K. c. drew Hink and the
inspector to one side After q moment
the men retired into room by them
selves.
Towns laid the case before them.
Its an absurd charge" he said,
ION the face of it. No court would
hear it, tell you"
The inspector rubbed his ear.
"To the best OF my understanding
the genteman's gone through the mar
riage ceremony twice, and that's big
amy" he said gruffly.
Patiently Towns retold his explain
alton
Pm with you, sir" Hink said.
The suburban inspector was puzzled.
His superior officer was content; this
lawyer was content.
Il suppose it's no good my holding
out" he said at length.
My dear sir" Towns said pleasant
ly, these marriages are both empty
forms simply; they are not valid. 1t
is extremely doubtful If, in view Of
Captain Fane's arrangement of mind,
Mrs. Fame will not decide to annul
the marriage at once. You must see
that you can't charge man who has
not voluntarily contracted second
marriage with bigamy?"
The inspector rose. you know all
about 1t, sir" he said respectfully
$50 far as I'm concerned the gentle
man can go free.'
Towns told his triumph to Lady
Torrens, waiting with Cecil in Rob-
ert's room Rachel had gone home,
and Dosser had gone, too.
Wide-eyed, Cecil watched Robert.
What was he going to do?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26

He turned amusedly In her direction
"Ah, it Is you. Lady Torrens! What
is 1t? Can help your"
Breathlessly she told him the story
His thin-lipped. humorous mouth
twitched as he heard her account.
II think. perhaps, that I'd better
drive back with YOU" he said genially
"Oh, would you?" she exclaimed
thankfully
AS they drove along she told him
about Fane's illness and operation.
"Gorde-the man who was found
hanged-was the surgeon. was hep
he asked curiously. pity he's not
alive to make good the harm he's
DONE"
George, you have given me an idea
for which l shall thank you always.
I'd forgotten Steinius-forgotten him,
and in him is our only hope now"
Sir George was interested. you
will ask Steinius to operate again p
he asked keenly.
THAT is exactly what I shall do
"Supposing he fails?"
Robert will still be no worse; and
even II he were. wouldn't any risk, be
worth while under the circumstances?
cit is the most remarkable case
ever heard Of" the lawyer said, land
yet when you come to dissect the case
like all very clever things. it's diabol-
ically simple. One certain touch OF
the knife, and pressure's brought to
bear on the brain, and a mans mem
DRY is gone completely. Good Lord!
it Is genius, that sort of thing"
"It's devi!try,' Lady Torrens said.
1.-THE two are often coincident,"
Towns added dryly.
When the police station was reach
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
CHAPTER XXI
Home Again

Lady Torrens did not ind Lord Will
Ian at home. To her deep annoyance
she learned that he had gone to Hur-
bingham and was not to be back until
late in the evening.
u cannot and will not leave Robert
in a police station for the night" she
determined.
While the chauffeur waited respect.
fully for her orders she thought fu-
riously. Suddenly her face cleared.
Drive to Sir George Fowns's," she
ordered. Temple Court = and be
quick"
AS the car drove up she saw the
great X. c. just preparing to step into
q cab
''George-Gcorge Fowns!" she cried
excitedly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
ORRINE SAVED
HIM FROM DRINK

That Orrine really does bring quick
relief to those tortured by the liquor
habit, is the testimony Of many moth
ers. wives and daughters.
This scientific preparation prompt
ly kills all desire for whisky, beer and
other intoxicants. It can be given in
the home secretly without loss of time
from work. No sanitarium expense.
We are so sure that Crrine will ben
eft that we say to you. II, after trial
you fail to get any benefit from its use,
your money will be refunded. Costs
only $1.00 q box. Ask US for free
booklet telling all about Orrine. A.
G. Luken & Co., $50 Main.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26

Do some foods you eat hit back
taste good, but. work badly; ferment
into acidss and cause a sick, sour,
gassy stomach? Now, Mr. or Mrs.
Dyspeptic, jot this down: Pape's Dia-
pepsin helps neutralize the excessive
acids in the stomach SO your food
won't sour and upset you. There
never was anything so safely quick. so
certainly effective. No difference how
badly your stomach is upset you
usually get happy relief in five min
utes, but what pleases you most is that
it helps to regulate your stomach so
you can eat your favorite foods without
fear.
Most remedies give you relief some
times-they are slow, but not sure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26

"Pape's Diapepsin" is positive in neu
Trailing the acidity, SO the misery
won't come back very quickly.
You fell different as soon as Pape's
Diapepsin" comes In contact with the
stomach-distress just vanishes-your
stomach gets sweet, no gases, no belch.
ing. no eructations of undigested food,
your head clears and you feel fine.
Go now, make the best investment
you ever made, by getting a large fifty
cent case of Papes Diapepsin from
any drug store. You realize in five
minutes how needless it is to suffer
from indigestion. dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder due to acid ferment-
atiOn.-Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
suNELEGRAn

Sir George went up to him.
Well, Captain Fame, you are free
to go where you Ike" he said cheer
fully. Il suppose you will return with
Lady Torrens?" l can tell you, you
have been q. nine days mystery in
town. You have sent up the circula-
ton Of the newspapers.
Robert took the outstretched hand.
The misery in his face touched the
older man.
Poor, devil" he thought rs he went
to his car-"poor devil. with a life he
can't remember and future he can't
live as he likes"
Lady Torrens took Cecil aside.
"My dear" she said, for tonight
I'm afraid we must be alone. can't
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26

very well under existing circum.
stances take you back with Robert
and me. Say goodby to Robert now
and try"-her voice quavered-" try
for all our sakes to explain things q
little to him. I'll come back to you
in a little while"
When she had gone and they were
alone Cecil moved unconsciously fur
Their away from Robert.
He made as though to follow. her ;
then, hesitating, drew back.
ITO be continued
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
PROBE ELEVATOR BLAZE

ERIE, Pa. April Is. State and
county authorities today started an
investigation into the cause Of the Are
which last night destroyed q large
elevator. here owned by the Great
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26

Material for making good paper, it
is said. can be produced from refuse
hops that have hitherto been thrown
away in breweries.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
Lakes Transit Corporation with moro
than 100000 bushels of wheat. con-
signed to the allies.

The state manager plan is to be
tried in Kansas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
STEPHENS NOT A
NERVOUS WRECK
VIII Complete His Ncyser Campaign
and Then Open Similar Ore
at Cumberland.

Reports that Evangelist George It.
Stephens had suffered a nervous
breakdown at Keyser on Sunday and
would be unable to continue his cam
peign there we're denied yesterday by
Secretary w. II. Bailey, of the Cum,
berland Y NJ c, A.. WAC was in com
mdrication with the members OF the
Stephens party The regular pro-
gram of services win be followed at
Kcyser and the Cam5erlanI cam
paign viii open as announced.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
POTOMAC WATERS
SLOWLY RECED|NG;;
DANGER IS PASSED
WHILE THE RIVER is STILL VERY
HIGH NO DANGER is AN
TlCIPATED.
c. g. o. CANAL IN MANY PLACES
REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN
DAMAGED.
MUCH DAMAGE REPORTED AT.
VARIOUS PLACES NEAR
CUMBERLAND.

Some sections of the Potomac val
ley are suffering greatly because Of
the high waters. while others have es-
capped. Yesterday afternoon the wa
ters began reeeding, but the heavy
snowfall late in the afternoon follow
ed by a rain have caused little rise.
but 1t is believed it will not be of a
damaging nature. 1t is predicted by
residents adjacent to the stream that
the danger Of a serious flood has
passed. At Big Pool the river rose
II feet above normal, while at Viii
Transport Il was slightly higher
In manyAplaces between. Big, Pool
and Sharpsbnrg the water has over
flowed the towpath of the c. & O..
canal At Big Pool the canal is fill
ed with water, and in many sections
below that point the water is three
feet over the towpath.
At Cherry Run yesterday the water
threatened TO inundate the Western
Maryland yards, but in the afternoon
it began to recede.
In the Falling Waters section of
the county the river has risen to a
great heighth and spread out over
the lowlands. At Little Georgetown
where danger was threatened yester-
day the water has fallen, and no fur
Their trouble is anticipated.
Trains today are being held up by
the water in many places, and it is
impossible for them to maintain the
schedule. The Hampshire Southern
CONTINUED on Page TLree.)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17

COPENHAGEN, March 14.-(By Arthur Manufacturing
ing ENJOYS onsus from America will try honoraby avert
war between Germany and the United States They will advise
DR. Zimmerman Mexican negotiations said to have
been revealed in his Zmmerman letter to German Minister
Eckhardt Mexico City a mistake
statements made by member OF Ambassador
Bern torf7s party just before leaving for Berlin.
ARRIVES IN BERLIN
AMSTERDAM, March 14-With $50 members of his party
Bernsto arrived in Berlin today The party was
representatives of the foreign Office and personal
friends including Captain Boyd whose recall demanded
GERMAN "GIBRALTAR' DOOMED.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY AFIELD March 14.-(By Will
liam P. Simms )Baupaume doomed If this citadel
which Hndenburg called another Gibraltar does
fall before the end of the week. will be because the British
have laid their plans otherwise
BRITISH ATTACKS REPULSED.
BERLIN March 14-The British attacks in the Ancre
tor have been repulsed with heavy losses.
FRENCH WIN ON WESTERN FRONT
PARIS, March 1.-THE French have captured Romainvile
south of ST. Mhe in sweeping victory it is announced
today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
Bic SHOE STOCK
TO Be SACRIFICED
Thompson Will Open Sale Saturday
on Goods Slightly Damaged by
Recent Fire.


Having reached an adjustment.
which was most satisfactory, with
the insurance companies In his big
loss caused by the big fire in the
Lace Store early last Saturday morn.
ing, Mr.. Charles e. Thompson, the
weli-known North Queen street shoe
man, is today announcing a big sale
to be inaugurated Saturday in order
to dispose of the damaged shoe stock
representing thousands of dollars.
This stock consists largely of new
spring and summer goods that had
just been placed on the shelves, In
GLIDING especially womens and
misses oxfords, mems and boys low
shoes, in several Of the leading makes
Of this country. A good part Of this
stock is very slightly damaged, just
a little smoke smell or from slight
dampness. For all practical uses
these shoes are as good as any that
can be had but Mr.. Thompson. with
his select trade of long years stand.
ing, could not afford to keep it on his
shelves and offer it as regular stock.
This shoe stock was bought months
ago before the manufacturers had
been forced to make the big advance
in the prices of leather goods, yet
much OF it will be sold at and below
cost, thus giving the purchasers an
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
PRESIDENT NAMES
NEW TARIFF BOARD
''On' David Lewis, Of Maryland. Is
selected AS One to Study condi-
tons ami Report.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Presi-
went Wilson today selected a new
am board as follows: Frank Taus-
20 ot harvard; w. S. Culberson, of
-NanSas' tariff expert of the federal
naue commission; William Kent, Of
oa'iornia, Independent; David Lewis.
= maryland, Democrat; e. P. Costi-
s'H' OF Denver, and Daniel Roper of
'outn Carolina, Democrat.
Mr. Lewis formerly represented the
siA'n Maryland Congressional district,
cut was defeated last fall for United
States senator.
Inc TACT that there are two indie
= pe"uehts, two Democrats, one Repub-
Ian and one Progressive Republi-
san gives the commission an elastic
complexion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
HELP THE KIDNEYS
Martinsburg Readers Are Learning
the Way.
IS the little Kidney MS

It's the little Kidney Ills
The lame, weak or aching back
The unnoticed kidney and bladder
disorders
That may lead 10 dropsy aud
Brights disease.
When the kidneys are weak.
Help them with Doan's Kidney
Pills.
remedy especially for weak kid,
neys.
Doan's have been used in kidney
troubles for so years.
Endorsed by 10000 people -endors-
ed at home.
Proof 9f merit in a hartinsburg
woman's statement
Mrs a. J. Gordon. SIC T.. Liberty
St. Martinsburg, says Some few
years ago, ! had an attack of kidney
trouble and | used Doan's Kidney
Pills for it. They proved perfectly
satisfactory in my case, quickly cur
ing the complaint / think Doan's
Kidney Pills are good remedy and
gladly advise their use TO anyone
troubled with weak. disordered kid
neys or lame back"
Price DC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
cured Mrs. Gordon. Fo5ster-Milburn
Co, Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17

opport unity to buy at one-half or less
actual retail price, and below cost
today.
The prompt and equitable adjust
ment OF this big loss through Mr.. Har.
ry S. Thompson, the well.known local
insurance man. Is but one more evil
dence Of his satisfactory method OF
procedure along this--a method that
has had very material part in build
ing for him such big insurance bus
mess.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
N. A. LITTLE BUYS
GR|MSLEY HOME

NJ A. Little. who for several years
has been residing on North Queen
street, has purchased the Grimsley
property on East King street from
Professor G.. p Grimsley ,and will
move his family there about April /,
when the latter moves to Baltimore.
Mr.. Little has also purchased the
Philips property on North College
street from the heirs of the late VIII
liam Philips.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
GOMPERs FOR COMPULSORY TRAINING.
MRS. FINUcAN's WILL
ADMITTED TO PROBATE

Late yesterday afternoon the will
VI Tue late Mrs. Johannah Finucan the
oiieSt woman in the city who died
iecehtiy' was admitted tc probate b.
'"e county court. All property OF
every kind and character is bequeath.
Gu 10 the children, James w. and 10.
hannah flnucan. The will was writ.
Ten on January 3. 1913, and was wit,
,eSsed by ?. r. Harrison and John
N. Parks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
Chill TON DEMANDS
AN INVESTIGATION
Former Representative From This
State Asks United States SEN
ate to Act

WASHINGTON. March 14-For-
mer United States Senator William
E. Chiffon, of West Virginia, today
asked the senate to investigate the
election held last fall in which he
was defeated for reelection.
During the last campaign Senator
Chiffon made his fight against Con,
gressman-at-Large Howard Suther-
land, and the face OF the returns show
ed that the latter had been elected.
Mr.. Chiffon alleges that certain meth.
DDS were employed to defeat him, and
will now lay his case before the SEN
ate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
SIX-DAY CAMPAIG
FOR 800 MEMBERS
TO START MONDAY
MEN IN CHARGE ARE GRATlFrED
WITH THE READY RESPONSE
FOR HELP.
THIS YEAR A BROADER SCOPE
WILL BE PURSUED DURING
THE CAMPAIGN.
CUMBERLAND SECRETARY WILL
BE PRESENT MONDAY EVEN
ING AND MAKE ADDRESS.

The six-day campaign for 500 new
members Of the local Young Mems
Christian Association, which will be
inaugurated on Monday night next
Is rapidly rounding in shape. and the
men who have charge OF the preliml.
nary work are certainly gratihed with
the ready response for help which
Is forthcoming.
Many men who have never before
taken part in a campaign are coming
forward and signing up on one of the
baseball teams. eager to lend their
aid to the advancement Of the institu-
lion. Last year It was surprising
how many men came forward and
entered the campaign. over hundred
enlisting for the work and continuing
nightly until the successful results
were attained This year broader
scope is to be pursued, allowing many
more men to enter the work than last
year by having the teams numbering
sixteen, and each one representing
one Of the National or American
league clubs IN this way the num-
Der OF men taking part cac be IA
payers. with 20 managers. and any
number of subs that may be used.
II is the intention, however, to have
just nine workers on each team, glv-
ing all a fair chance to win The pen
EGnt.
The managers have all sig ned UP,
and are eagerly scanning TIE minors,
the sand lots, and even the bush
leagues for players, ami many are
entering with the spirit of coping
the flag Now, remember, you are
wanted to sign up. Don't be a hold
out The Y. NJ. c. A. before the race
is over will need every man and boy
in Martinsburg to take part
e. c. Henshaaw, chairman of the
Baseball Commission, is looking after
the two leagues. which are presided
over by Presidents M. L. Waehtel and
Leon II, Ware, and these gentlement
are busily procuring the strongest
possible lineup.
The gentlemen taking part in the
campaign will meet on Monday night
at the Y. M. c. A. promptly at
O'Clock, when a banquet will be serv-
ed them by the Ladies Auxiliary. w.
IL. Bailey, of the Cumberland Y will
be present and make the chief ad-
dress of the occasion. and a number
Of other speakers will be heard. Each
evening during the campaign the La
dies will serve supper at o'clock
for the workers. when reports for the
day will be presented. and standing
Of teams announced. All will remem-
Der with much pleasure the rousing
and very enthusiastic campaign OF last
year, and should be eager to enter
this one. If you did not take part
last year and derive any Of the pleas
ure therefore get in this one. You
are needed and needed badly. The Y
needs you; the boys of Martinsburg
needs you. Go to the and sign up
at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17

Eczema spreads rapidly; itching al
most drives you mad For quick re-
lief, Doan's Ointment is we'll recon-
mended. soc at all stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
CHINA BREAKS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
PRESIDENT READY To ACT To AVERT RAILROAD STRIKE
o o o O o o o O o o O o @
o PRESIDENT SICK ONE q
o WEEK; Is SLOWLY q
o RECOVERING q

Washington, March II. o
} PRESIDENT Wilson has O
completed a weeks con- o
} finement in his room, o
} most of the time in bed, o
, and il is felt that his inn o
, provement will be slow. o
, o o o o o o o o 900 o O
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
His Brother m.

II. Fl. Harper, of West Martin
street, left this morning for Cumber-
land. where his brother, John Harper
is i'll with pneumonia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
Monthly Meeting.

he regular monthly meeting of the
w. c. T. U. will be held Thursday at
9 o'clock in the Y M. c. A.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17

Miss Gertrude Bowler of Lynehburg,
Va. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. L..
Christ, of Tennessee avenue. for a
few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-17
President Wilson's Message to the Extra Ses-
sion Of Congress Will be Militant in
Character With Elaborate
Defense Measures
GOMPERS FAVORS COMPULSORY
MILITARY TRAINING SERVICE

WASHINGTON, March 14-Whle believing that incon
ceyabe that the big Four brotherhoOds would strike in the
face of the national crisis however President Will
preparing do everything he this threaten
internal calamity and if take personal action
the tie-up that strike at this