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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

Atlantic City to get two days rest
because of the awful strain under
which / have been for several months,
| stopped at the Alamac Hotel. But
in consequence Of my being recognized
by almost every one, decided to resi-
for q day with private family. DID
not see a morning paper this morning
This afternoon 7 went 20 the Alamac
70 get my mail. There | was Informed
that my Office in Washington wanted
me on the long distance telephone. l
Immediately got into touch with my
secretary. who informed me Of the aP-
pointment | instructed my secretary
70 advise Secretary Lane that | would
land did get on the first train Tor
New York City, and arrived here at
3 o'clock. | have made ready 20 be
here for any possible service with my
associate mediators in the EFFORT 10
bring about an honorable adjustment
Of the problem, and am here and Will
remain here"
After making this statement, Mr..
Gompers reported 70 Secretary Lane
by telephone, assuring him that be
would be on hand this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Bostonian's Season Ends
Symphony Orchestra Makes
Last Appearance Here

The Boston symphony Orchestra
closed its New York season with its
concert in Carnegie Hall yesterday az
ternoon. Whatever this great orches-
ira gives is thrice worthy of hearing
because of the way the programme is
given. DR.. Muck is an admirable lead
er, but his choice of compositions is
often far from happy. He has given
both more and less interesting pro
grammes than the one Of yesterday.
Il opened with the overture TO Cheru-
brinis opera, LES Abenceroges." The
overture is seldom given and possesses
grace and mclodic beauty. The Brahms
A minor concerto for violin and cello
is. on the whole, rather heavy lore,
despite the quiet beauty Of It's second
movement The solo parts we're sus-
tanned yesterday by Anton Witels and
Heinrich Warnke, two excellent must
clans. who played earnestly. The Mo-
Fart Jupiter" symphony, which closed
the afternoon is, Of course, always well
come, and its music peculiarly sympa-
thetic 10 Or. Muck.
1t was not exactly an inspired after
noon. yet IL gave real pleasure and
renewed wonder at the superb organl-
cation which Major Higginson's PUBLIC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Conserve Pulp Wood
Supply, Houston Urges

washington, March 17.-Secretary
Houston appealed 10 the country to-
day 10 conserve its pulp wood re-
sources as a means Of insuring fut-
urc supply of news print paper. lie
pointed TO the present close balance
between production and demand in the
news print industry and urged states to
support reforestation plans.
Secretary Houston suggested govern
ment cooperation and said new mills
might be erected under agreement with
the government for long term supply
OF wood from national forests. II nee
essary to build up production the gov
eminent, he declared, might even en-
bark in the manufacture of paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Rail Workers
Seek to Enjoin
Union Leaders
Bills Filed in Philadelphia
Too Late to Get Action
in Court

Philadelphia. March t7~-Bills in
equity asking for an injunction against
officers in Pennsylvania Of the four
railroad brotherhoods from putting
into effect the strike order were filed
in the United States District Court
hero to-day by individual members Of
those organizations. As none of the
Judges was in court when the bills were
presented, no time limit was fixed for
a hearing for preliminary injunction.
Tho mere filing OF the bills has no
effect on the threatened strike.
The suits were filed just as the dis
trict court clerks Office was closing.
The clerks Immediately set TO work
sending out notices of the suits to l3l
local chairmen and chairmen of grew
ance committees in the state who ap-
pear as defendants in the suits.
The bills were filed by an engineer,
q fireman. a conductor and trainman,
all employed by the Pennsylvania Rail
road and all residents of Baltimore.
The principal allegation is that the au-
thority given officers of the brother
hoods by the strike ballot taken
last August terminated last fall, when
negotiations at Washington resulted
In the enactment Of the Adamson law,
and that the officers are now without
legal power to call q strike.
The bills also allege that the chief
officers Of the brotherhoods violated
the constitutions of their respective
organizations by arbitrarily refusing TO
arbitrate grievances; that the brother
hood chiefs last August procured
ballot vote of a portion of the mem
bership 10 order a strike contrary TO
the provisions of the bylaws OF the
unions; that the strike voted at that
time was IN violation Of the laws of
the brotherhoods, and that the strike
order violated the aims and purposes
of the organizations, thus destroying
the good understanding, harmony and
cooperation existing between the mem
bership Of the brotherhoods and the
railroad companies.
The bills aver that the assets and the
property Of the Engineers Brotherhood
exceed $4,000. 900 in value; those of the
fremen' exceed $4,000 1000; conductors,
$4,000. 600. and trainmen, more than
$4,000 600. In the event OF strike, 1t
IS set forth, this property and assets
would be in jeopardy and would be
dissipated for a purpose contrary 10
the objects OF the brotherhoods.
The compliments also aver that they
may be deprived OF their interest in the
beneficial funds Of their respective
broth eThOO6s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

singing "The Star Spsngled Banner"
while Walter Damrosch and the mem
bers Of the New York Symphony Or
chestra faced them at Carnegie Hall
last night. The organization was CIV
ing It's last concert before starting on
a transcontinental trip which is to con-
sist of seventy-hve appearances IN
cities extending from Philadelphia to
San Francisco.
Louise Horner was the soloist and
the orchestra numbers we're Schu-
mann's Symphonic No. l, in 3 fiat;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Postponement Taken as In
dication There Will Be
No Strike
u. S. Supreme Court
May Act Tomorrow
Calling of National Guard
to Protect Food and Mail
Trains Still Considered

Washington, March With the
general railroad strike postponed Tor
another forty-eight hours through
President Wilson's mediation, there
was an increasing hope in tho capital
tonight that 10 would be averted' The
President was described as very hope
full Of an agreement
Whether the Supreme Court will de-
liver an opinion Monday on tho Adam
son law remained a subject purely
speculative. Before thc present situa-
ton arose there were indications that
n decision might be imminent nut tne
courts intentions never are authorlta-
tivelv forecast rs deliberations IN
chambers. when a decision viii be an
nounced and what the decision Will be
are matters which, by tradition as Ola
a. the court itself, never arc revealed
Although the President kept in close
touch during the day and tonight with
his mediators In New York, he took no
active part in the negotiations, and II
was said AZ the White House that no
further move on his part was contem-
plated until the New York conferences
were concluded.
Government Watches Moves
Meantime the government Is not
losing sight Of the critical conditions
with which &c would be compelled 10
deal should the mediation finally fail,
The President and other officials con-
tinued to-day their consideration Of
what steps could be taken legally TO
keep traffic moving, but no definite
course of action was decided upon.
Attorney General Gregory was one or
the officials in closest touch with de-
velopments The immediate concern
OF his department involves precautions
20 safeguard such railroads under Fed
eral receivership as apply for protec-
tlon against a strike. Pending develop
rnents in New York, however, nothing
will be done IN the cases OF the roads
which already have made such appli-
cations.
Steps discussed tonight as possible
In case of a strike included the calling
out of the National Guard 20 protect
trains carrying mails and food supplies.
whether il would DO possible TO seek
receivership Of tho roads TO enable tho
government 20 control and operate
them also was under tentative consid-
Grafton. officials emphasized, however.
that any decision on these suggestions
must be postponed until the result Of
the New York conferences is known.
Hope for Decision Soon
Speculation among officials tonight
revealed an opinion about evenly di-
vided on the possibilities Of decision
from the Supreme Court Monday Oh the
Adamson law.
From the fact that attorneys for both
sides asked for an early decision and
that two decision days when an opinion
was expected already have passed, some
legal authorities believe 10 will not
again be deferred.
On the other hand stands the well
known deep conviction Of some OF the
justices that the nations greatest tri-
bunal never should be put under any
sort Of duress.
To-day the Justices held their usual
Saturday conference 20 prepare opin-
IONS. They separated few minutes
before word came from New York that
O postponement Of the strike had been
agreed 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Charities Department Has
Flour for Three Months,
Says Commissioner
Boats to Bring Milk
Mayor, Alarmed by Strike
Threat, Calls Perkins
Back from South

At the instance OF Mayor Mitchell, the
Charities. Correction and Fire depart
ments Yesterday reported upon the
quantity Of food, coal and supplies
available TO them in case of a railroad
strike and consequent cessation OF rail-
road traffic.
Charities Commissioner Kingsbury
reported enough -four on hand TO sup
ply all institutions under his Jurisdic-
tion with bread for three months. MIX
could be obtained, il was said, from two
diaries located near the banks OF the
Hudson River.
The milk could be brought down by
boat. Enough coal 70 supply the Char
ties Department all winter was SAID 10
be on hand. The Correction Depart,
nent reported it had enough food and
coal to last until May. The Fire De
partment has "a months supply OF coal
Food Trains TO Keep Moving
Joseph Hartigan, Commissioner OF
Weights and Measures, was ADVISED ny
Elisha Lee, chairman of the national
conference committee Of the railways,
that all roads had been urged to give
preference to foodstuffs and fuel IN
case of a strike.
at is expected" said Commissioners
Hartigan. that the railroads, in the
event of a strike, will provide for unln-
terrupted passage of food and fuel TO
New York. 1t is expected that an ar
rangement will be made with the
brotherhoods to obtain cooperation with
the railroads to furnish such additional
union employees TO assist in manning
food and fuel trains.
Reports from wholesale and retail
merchants make IL certain that the vlsl-
bic supply of food is sufficient to keep
the city normally supplied for SIX
weeks. 1t is expected that the railroads
will be able to maintain 25 per cent Of
their food and fuel carrying capacity
Preference for Milk Trains
/. Elkin Nathans, secretary of the
New York State Milk Dealers Confer
ence Board, announced that he had been
assured that in case OF a strike the
railroads would give preference TO milk
trains The board. he said, had tele-
graphed 70 President Wilson asking
him to get assurance from the brother
hoods that milk would be exempted
from the strike contraband.
Mayor Mitchell yesterday telegraphed
TO George ". Perkins, member OF the
city executives food supply commit
tee. asking him to return to New York
from Florida. Mr.. Perkins will arrive
tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Gompers Now Here;
Didn't KnotO He Was
Named as Mediator

Samuel Gompers, missing since Pres
ident Wilson named him as member
Of the committee 10 seek a settlement
Of the railroad wage controversy. regis
tered at the Hotel Continental last
night and announced that he had been
at Atlantic City, under the care of an
osteopath, and did not Learn of his ap-
pointment until late yesterday after
noon.
The chief of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor was visibly annoyed by
the commotion caused by his failure 10
arrive IN New York in time for the be-
ginning OF the committees work, and
after registering denied that his alb
sence was due 70 anything more or less
than ignorance Of the fact that he had
been appointed.
people who know me know that 7
do not run away" he declared. at
was not until 9 o'clock this afternoon
that ! learned the President had ap.
pointed committee of mediation in
connection with the railroad situation
and that I was a member Of that body.
81 left Washington on Thursday for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Mana Zucca's Recital
Charms Large Audience

With seven assisting artists, Mana
yucca, young pianist-composer, gave a
recital Of original works at Aeolian
Hall last night. There were trio
for violin. cello and piano, soprano,
contralto and bass coli, two groups
Of piano soil, a duet for soprano and
bass, cello solo, n soprano solo. with
cello obbligato, and group OF Chill
dren's Songs"
Miss Zucca's works reveal charm,
originality and a certain immediacy of
appeal. Profundity of conception was
not apparent, however, and il seems
improbable that many Of the works
heard last night will have long life
She was heard with every mark Of de-
light, by one Of the largest audiences
seen in Aeolian Hall this season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

VOLTS italian Serenade" and "Britisn
Folk.ongs and Dancers by Pere!
Granger.
In its las, concert at the end OF a
most enterprising season the orchestra
di,played all those qualities Of fire ana
energy combined with attention 10 eno
markings OF the score which have en-
deared il TO New York audiences.
Nine. Horner sang excerpts from
Handel. Schubert and Verdi Her dear
uowerful voice was heard TO great al
vantage in the large auditorium. Inc
aria. "Ombra mai flu" from Nerxes, Vas
especially we'll received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18

spirit has given 20 his native city. The
Bostonians are always welcome, and at
each performance they renew the re-
greet that New York is privileged TO
hear them only ten times season.
New York could easily stand TRIPPING
OF their sppearances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-18
Last Symphony Concert

Audience Sings "Star-Span-
eled Banner" at Carnegie
Three thousand persons joined in
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-14

Prospects are that substantial progress toward
the short ballot will be scored through legislation
in course OF enactment in Nebraska. Two steps
are practically decided upon that will materially
simplify the ballot used in our future elections,
One contemplates eliminating the names Of
presidential electors and substituting the pres-
dental standard bearers of the respective parties.
In this way the voter would express his prefer
ence directly for the candidate for president in
stead OF for set OF presidential electors without
personal equation in the contest and make one
or, at most, two cross marks where now he is
required to make eight and even then is not GER
tain Of accomplishing the result he desires.
Another ballot shortening change will come
through the adoption of the four-year term for
county officers bringing their choice on the in
termediate election between presidential years,
Voting to fill an Office once in four years. instead
of once in two years, means voting for fewer
candidates each time and Better opportunity to
concentrate upon really important Offices at issue.
The ultimate short ballot goal will be reached.
however, only by abolshing the minor elective
Offices and making them appointive by making
the terms overlap so that they will not all be
elected at the same time and by legislative reap
portionment, one to district, instead of punching
together as many as twelve as is now the case
in Douglas county with disastrous results. Rome
ballot be achieved through one legislature, but
every step in advance brings it closer and makes
it more certain in the long run.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-14
Bad Teeth and Bad Eges

The marked increase of applications by young
men to join the army and navy is an encouraging
thing Unfortunately, there is less cause for
satisfaction in the surprisingly large number of
reflections for physical unhtness. Thus of 276 ap-
licants at the New York and nearby stations in
January for enlistment in the navy 221 were
rejected, and Of the hftyfre who passed only
twenty-seven took the oath. From February
to February there were go applications and
twenty-five enlistments. Bad teeth figure as the
main cause of unfitness, together with poor eye
sight and defective bearing.
An army must have eyes and ears and sound
digestion. and if these grave impediments to mill
tary service are to be removed the remedy must
be applied while the youth from whom recruits
are to come are yet of school age But will any
pachst consent to have the public schools ex-
posed to this new menace of preparedness? If a
few hours OF physical training weekly constitutes
militarism, what will compulsory dentistry and
eye treatment be but frightfulness of some sort?
Yet what preparation have boys who cannot
see or hear well and who are undernouished BY
of their poor teeth for success in industrial
employment 1t is not only that they are unfit
to be soldiers or sailors; they are also unfit to be
motormen or engineers or to enter hundred oc-
cupattons requiring physical fitness. The army
and navy tests reveal serious defect that calls
for correction regardless of national defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-14
Who Speaks for the People?

The Babel of noises going up and claiming to
deal with the nations destiny emanates from
groups, more or less detached and independent yet
each protesting to voice the deeper views of the
American people. The public listens with some
patience to all of these. Many of these spokes-
men represent nobody, some OF them talk for Or
sanizatons Of varying numerical strength but
all of them assume to speak for the public as
whole, An observer unacquainted with our ways
might think Americans inextricably involved in a
maze Of conflicting sentiment. He will by watch
Ing learn that this is characteristic of our great
national life, which grows constantly through the
turmoil When the supreme test comes we will
lay aside personal views and stand undivided for
the safety OF the institutions Of our country the
most sacred Of which is the one that permits the
widest divergence and freest expression Of in
dividual opinion
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-14

sweets of woman, then he kicks her
down. down and down. Man once
denied that woman had a soul. Man
makes the law that punishes woman
for participating in the violation OF
that law. Man has kept woman IN
economic and political slavery. Man
has denied to woman up to a short
time ago the right to join union that
she might help better her working
conditions.
Man establishes moral ethics and
the civil code to guide society, but 1t
is single standard. Man has always
in fact, treated the mothers of the
race more like animals than human
beings and it stamps him as a moral
hypocrite and social coward
AS to working conditions on the
road, S5 per cent Of travelling men with
ordinary ability work only from five
to six hours. Any dub working longer
lacks ability to produce results II
our friends work fifteen or sixteen
hours a day they either are new at
the business or they hack ability.
Ninety-five per cent of all travelling
men are always anxious to stop the
road at their earliest opportunity and
deny they stay until old age, death,
or are killed
l sold goods enough to satisfy the
boss, as my record of years on the
road proves and still had time to be
devilish the same as the rest of the
innocents. Steer clear of those trav-
cling men who try to shame st. An
thony. l will, however, qualify my
previous statement to not apply to over
20 per cent of the married travellers
and 99% per cent Of the single. l
stopped the road because l married.
Is that a legitimate excuse?
JESSE T. BRILLHART,
1882 South Twenty-first street
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-14
Nation Wide Food Cost Inquiry.

President Wilson's proposal for a general in
quiry into the high cost Of living will afford
plenty Of opportunity for speculation as to its
outcome. Serious misgivings are INDUCED by
many as to the authority of the federal govern
ment to regulate prices or trade beyond its es-
tablished power over illegal combinations and to
prevent discrimination in interstate commerce
So far as this power has been applied it has but
slightly affected the course Of business and in no
instance checked the upward course of prices
The law Of supply and demand is still opera
tive, although the existence of eo-ordinated groups
OF traders may induce artificial conditions through
manipulation. Disturbance OF world affairs for
the last two years has contributed to the posi-
biities in this direction, but other factors enter
the problem and increase its compiexity. For ex-
ample, few years ago much discussion was had
over the Contents of container," but now the
price of the contaner is attracting more attention
from the retailers. Advancing prices of metals
have been reflected in the cost of canned goods
while the upshoot in paper price has not been
felt by the publishers alone but is extended to all
makers of foodstuffs or other articles that are
finally delivered in paper wrappers, bags or car
tons. In these and in other ways the effect of
the constantly ascending level Of prices has been
distributed throughout the mass of the popua-
ton, which must finally make good the high cost
of living.
The proposed inquiry viii perhaps satisfy a
popular demand and may possibly open a way to
reform in methods of marketing. II we are en-
abed to bring producer and consumer little
closer together we may lower the cost OF the
service but it will still remain true that final cost
will depend on how expensive the service is to be-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-14
Cuban Politics Bubbling Again.

Advice from Secretary Lansing to the Cuban
patriots that they adjust their political differences
without resort to arms has failed to produce the
desired result and now our government is offer
ing to loan the Cuban authorities arms and am
munition to defend themselves. Reports come
from the island that engagements have taken
place, with loss of life, between the rebels and
the government troops This will surely revive
interest in lot of things that have been obscured
by events one OF which is the responsibility of
the United States for maintenance of order In
Cuba. Under the Plat amendment we took on
something in the nature Of general oversight for
the little republic, very direct in some regards,
and at least once since its first president took
his seat under American direction we have had to
interpose to preserve the institutions we aided
in setting up, 1t now remains to be seen if we
will apply "watchful waiting" to Cuba or if we
will spare the Cubans the horrors of Mexico by
a little wisely moderated interference and direc-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-14
People and Euents

Not the least OF the causes delaying American
ships in home ports is the scarcity of wireless
operators. The submarine scare prevails in the
ranks OF the radio men.
William Lorimers partner in the banking
business in Chicago Charles B. Munday, lost the
second round in the courts in his battle to keep
out OF the penitentary The court of appeals
affirmed his conviction for bank wrecking The
case goes to the state supreme court for the
finish round
Your Uncle Sam now rivals John Bull in
possessing territory on which the sun never sets.
ST., Croix, in the newly-acquired Danish West
Indies group, is the eastern end and Balabac in
the Philippines the western end. or half the cir
cumference Of the earth. Just as the sun is rising
on ST Crox it is setting on Balabac.
Two federal courts have blocked the moves of
Cuyahoga county, Ohio to pinch John D. Rocke-
feller for taxes on $3l 100000 worth of property.
The county needs the money. But John D. knows
the touch of Cleveland. He lived there in the
wayback days and still has summer residence
there. His steady home, the courts find is
among the Pocantico hills where Hudson scenery
discount the dreary reaches of Lake Erie.