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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
VILLAGE POSTMASTER
GETS ODD APPOINTMENT
,sv soes,Sa ,oJrsAL SPECIAL .s,ssp WIFE,

Astoria, Ore, Aug. 11.--Astora's s
postmaster. Herman Wise, has been
named correspondent of the Ninth
company, coast artillery corps. As
toria's home company, and will write
the local boys weekly letters when
they are away on duty telling all the
home town happenings and gossip.
Captain Jeffries, commanding the
company, has approved Postmaster
Wises appointment
'Since / am too old, too short and
too homely to enlist as high private,
crave permission to be the COM
pany's correspondent so that when
the boys are far away they may be
sure to receive at least one letter
fl ON home once week" said Post
master Wise in applying for the place.
IAN ohserVant postmaster hears,
sees and knows more news than does
even the president of the ladies' sew
ing society, or of a bridge or 500
club "
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
EXEMP PT|ON BOARD
SCANDAL CAUSES
ANOTHER ARREST
Young Man Who Had Passed
Perfect Physical Examina-
ton Offered immunity for
$500 Bfibe.

New York, Aug. 1l.--A third arrest
conspiracy to evade the selective
draft law, charged against Louis
Cherry and DR.. S. j, Bernfeld. mem
bers of the deposed exemption board
SO, when Kalman Gruher, labora-
tory dentist, was taken to the United
State attorneys office and later to the
Tombs prison. Cherry and DR.. Bern
field, who had been arrested earlier in
the day for conspiracy to evade the
draft law, also were sent to the Tombs
after unsuccessful attempt to arrange
bail
Gruher was arreste don a warrant
similar to that served on Cherry and
DR.. Bernfeld He had no official con-
nection with the board, but admitted
according to the authorities, that he
had obtained a supply of exemption
blanks which he had handed out to
various persons"
Three East side youths swore to af-
fidavits in District Attorney Swanns
office today alleging improper con-
duct by certain persons in relation to
examinations by the board. One affi-
davit filed today by Jacob Swirsky and
sworn to in the presence of Assistant
District Attorney Markewich, charged
that Cherry told Swrsky "if he oh
tanned $500 he would be exempted"
This statement, the affidavit al
legged, was made after the drafted
man had passed perfect physical
examination
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
POLO PLAYER AND
STATESMAN MAY
WIN COMMISSIONS
Devereaux MiIburn and Con-
gresham Haskell Are As
signed to PIattsburg Train
ing Camp,

New York, Aug. IL. - Dever-
eaux Milburn, the famous polo
player, is among the men designated
by the war department for the second
Plattsburg camp of the officers re-
serve corps, who will start training
August q. Milburn has figured in
three international polo contests on
Americas team, one of the matches
being in Europe. He is rated as one
of the best backs in the game.
Representative Reuben l.. Haskell
Of Brooklyn, who served in the Span
ish-American war with the Twenty
second New York volunteers and later
was in the Thirteenth regiment ma
tional guard of New York as a SER
geant, also will go to Plattsburg If
successful, he announces, he will re-
sign his seat in congress, his term not
expiring until 1919.
Another who has been accepted for
Plattsburg Is George I. Adee, presi-
dent of United States Lawn Tennis as
sociation. Adee served in the Span
ish-American war. He was RESPONSE
Bile for the adoption by the associa-
ton of the plan to devote the proceeds
of tennis tournaments this year to the
Red Cross.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
PORTLAND WILL SELL
zoo OR GIVE IT AWAY

Portland, Ore, Aug. 11.---Portland
will soon be on the market offering
for sale about half the elk, buffalo,
black bears. guinea pigs, raccoons.
coyotes and other animals in the
Washington park municipal zoo on
account of the high cost of food for
the animals and to provide money to
erect new quarters for smaller COL
lection.
Advertisements are to be placed in
various northwestern newspapers, it
is planned, in the hope of selling the
animals to municipalities desiring to
increase their ZOOS or establishing
new collections
Some of the elk will be liberated
ir Oregon forests, it is planned, If
they cannot be sold. In the Wash
inGton zoo at present are twenty
three elk, eleven buffalo, zoe guinea
pigs, and many black bear, deer and
other animals. The officials expect
to sell the elk for about $3.50 pair
and the buffalo for about $30O a
head
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
WHEAT AND FLOUR
PRICES FIRST TO
Be RI: GuLATED
Meat ard Dairy Products Next
to Have Attention of Food
Commissioner; Plans to Be
Announced Soon.
tsv sosslse JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w,sr,

Washington, Aug. 11.-Measures to
control thessale and price of wheat
and flour under the food control law
will be announced next week by the
food administration. Breadstuffs, it
was said today, will be the first food
over which the government will ex-
ercise supervision. Meat and dairy
products will come next.
Regulation of food products will be
taken up by commodities. AS fast
as plans are made the food administra-
tion will make known its program.
The purpose is to improve enconomic
conditions through cooperation of in
dustries concerned and no attempt will
be made to enforce drastic provisions
of the law unless the cooperation
plan fails.
The administration is preparing O
series of statements on the food situua-
ton in the United States and abroad
and hopes to impress on the Amer
ican people the necessity for assis-
tance in carrying out Its aims.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
Men in Lumber Camps of
Washington Forced to Strike
through Fear of Violence
From Anarchists. |
FEDERAL POWER MUST
BE EMPLOYED SOON
Senators Myers and Poindex-
ter Present Petitions and
Make Statements in Upper
House.

lay MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wiREl
Washington, Aug. l1.-Many petit
tons from western states asking con-
gress to take some action to check |.
W. W. activities We're presented today
in the senate. The comment which
accompanied their presentation
showed Clearly how seriously they are
thinking of means to remedy the sit
uation.
Senator King of Utah said he had
received many requests for legisla-
ton to end lawlessness by the L. w.
w, and also to have naturalized citi-
zens participating in the disorders
summoned before the federal courts
to have their naturalization papers re-
voked and be deported.
Federal Law Needed.
Senator Myers of Montana said he
and thought additional legislation
necessary. Senator Pondexter of
Washington declared state govern
ments ought to use all their powers
to check the lawlessness by the I. w.
W. and similar organizations, but
said it was the duty of the federal
gove .ent IL Intervene should the
cope with the situation.
state governments not be able to
Senator Poindexter referred to Pc
ttions he had received from the
Clearwater Lumber company and its
emploves in his stnta nj whirh tra
employees said they did not want to
strike but were threatened with vio-
lence by the l. w. W. should they
not do so. Both the company and
the employees, the Washington sena-
tor said, were agreed on the princi-
pie of the eight-hour day in lumber
companies.
Something Must BE Done.
He introduced bill establishing
an eight-hour day for all numbering
and wood working plants whose
products find their way into inter-
state commerce. o..
Senator Hollis said that while
state and municipal authorities
were expected to handle ordinary
violations of law by the /. w. W.,
the federal government should step
iii and he asked Senators to study
the question carefully so that some
legislation could be enacted to reach
the trouble.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
LLOYD GEORGE ACCUSES
HENDERSON n: f; IS iGi;;;:S;:S':::@''YG
BOTH CABINET MEMBERS
AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
W0RkMEN VOTED TO SEND
REPRESENTATION To STOCKHOLM
WITHOUT KNOWING ALL FACTS

Resignation of Union Leaders From Ministry Is Accepted by
Premier in Casc Letter Quoting Dispatch From Russian
Government in Opposition to Having Allies Delegates at
Socialist Meet Called by Germans and North European
Netras, in Sweden; Much Bitterness Develops and Sea-
men Declare They viii Not Man Ships Which Garry Men
to Discuss Peace Terms With Enemy Agents; Reconsidera
ton of Action Is Believed Probable; Press of Nation Not
United as to Course That Should Be Pursued
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
Farm Loan Board Busy,

Washington, Aug. 11.-Applications
for farm loans are pouring into the
federal land banks at the rate of
more than a million day, the federal
farm loan board announced today
the total for July having reached
$34, 600 During that month the
board approved loans amounting to
$160000 900. About 100000 has
been loaned farmers thus far.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
Machine Well SCI Tn,

The office force at General Crowd
er's headquarters has been reduced
materially and virtually all the o.
ficer's who have aided him in the
huge task of carrying through the
draft now have been detailed to the
national army. The great work of the
provost marshal general is nearly COM
pleted, The machinery of the draft
has been erected and the office of the
provost marshal general now will
settle down to the routine of keep
ing ii in operation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
STRANGE A|RPLANE
CLOSE TO LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, Calf. Aug. tt .--
Search by federal and county officers
for mysterious airplane seen flying
by night over the Antelope valley in
north end of Los Angeles county, was
rewarded by the finding of mono
plane in the bed Of dry lake on the
Mojave desert, according to word
received here late tonight The ma
chine was guarded by an armed man
who had hired him to watch the
plane until they returned, II was said
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
BRITISH REPEL ALL
ATTACKS OF GERMANS

British Front in France and Bel
gium, Aug. IL (By the Associated
Press) The Germans late yesterday
and last night delivered six determin.
ed counter-attacks against the i'm
portant Westhoek ridge position which
the British captured yesterday. but in
each case the enemy was hurled
back. The last enemy attempt was
made at 10 o'clock at night and, hav-
.Lsss,sssS . fsss ~, fr~
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
II Out of is4 Piss Examination.

Snowflake, Ariz., Aug. 11.--Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week presented
a lively time for Holbrook when the
154 men drafted from Navajo county
appeared before the board of examin-
ers to qualify as to their military fit
ness. Seventy-seven OF them passed
the physical examination.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
LOCAL REPORT.

A summary of local weather con-
ditions for the twenty-four hours
ended at y. m. yesterday, follows:
Maximum temperature, 80 degrees;
minimum, SO; range. S3; temperature
at 6. p. m, 90; southwest wind; partly
cloudy; precipitation, .04 of an inch.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
strike Is Quickly Settled.

New York, Aug. ia strike OF
more than 900 longshoremen and
freight handlers on the docks Of the
Southern Pacific Steamship company,
which was called early today. was ap-
parently settled this afternoon. An
Increase of 5 cents per hour was
granted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
man with ahother. not of military age
or with Il woman.
Wholesale Evasions Attempted.

Reports to the provost marshal gen.
eral have indicated plainly that whole
sale attempts to evade the draft
through the dependency clause Of the
regulations are in progress in many
places. The additional cautions sent
to district boards in regard to in
dustrial exemptions, it is hoped, will
forestal similar attempts as that stage
of proceedings is reached The govern
ment is also in a strong position in
regard to discharges granted by the
local selection boards because of de-
pendents, as an appeal has been re-
corded automatically in each case and
it will he possible to reopen it be-
fore the district board and make sure
that no evasion Of duty has been per-
mitted
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
Rules for Exemption Are Again
Tightened by Instructions
Sent Out From Provost
MafshaPs Office,
FAR TOO MANY PLEAD
DEPENDENT RELATIVES
Industry Must Be Indispens-
able to Public or for Benefit
Of Military to Be Regarded
as Excuse,
tsy aoss,so JOURNAL sprc,.l LEASED wlssi

10y MORNING JOURNAL sPrcitL LEASED WiREl
Washington, aug. ll.--Renewed
emphasis was laid hy Provost Marshal
General Crowder today upon the fact
that congress framed the army draft
law in the interest of thei nation.
not of the individual Fer that reason
the lines are being drawn tight in the
matter of exemptions.
The government has acted slowly
in bringing home to the people the
rigid character of the draft act. There
has been much discussion of the prob
lem, based on an erroneous view of
the laws purpose which assumed that
married men, for instance, would be
exempted without question and that
the burden of military duty was to
be carried fully by the single men
among the ten million registered.
Married Men Not Exempt.
General Crowder has taken the po-
sition in recent ruling that married
men will be exempted only when il
Is to the interest of the government
that they should be excused from
service. If the removal of the drafted
man from his family probably would
result in the family being u public
burden, it Is to the interest of the
government to leave him in his civil
occupation, 80 as not to care for his
dependents.
An interpretation, similarly rigid
has now been placed upon exemptions
for industrial reasons. The govern
ment has taken the lead in scrutiniz-
ing closely individual cases among
its employees before asking that they
be exempted. Bureau chiefly who
must file affidavits with the proper
board showing that man is in
before he can be ex-
cused, have been instructed to ex-
ercise the greatest care. Wherever
there is doubt, a call to military serv-
ice prevails and no exemption is
asked.
Government Sets Example.
District boards throughout the
country have been instructed to make
the governments action their guide in
dealing with claims for expemtion of
men In private employment. An en-
ployer seeking exemption for man
he considers indispensable must prove
to the governments satisfaction, thai
his industry is necessary to the pub
lie interest or to the maintenance of
the military establishment, and sup
plement this with affidavits stating
the particular individual is indspen-
sable to the industry. Circumstances
Of employment must be stated and
reasons given as to why it would be
to replace the registered
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
Taft Much improved.

Clay Center, Kan. Aug, ll.-~Wil-
liam Howard Tafts condition tonight
was reported as very favorable" by
DR. b. f. Morgan, attendant upon the
former president. Mr. Taft was taken
ill here with acute intestinal indiges-
ton
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
THE WEATHER
FORECAST

Denver Colo, Aug, 11.--For New
Mexico: Sunday fair southwest, local
thunder showers north and east por
tions, cooler southeastern portion;
Monday unsettled.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12

London, Aug. 1.-THE course of
Arthur Henderson in advising yester-
days conference of the labor party to
send a deputation to the Stockholm
conference has been followed quickly
by the tender of his resignation as a
member of the war cabinet which
constitutes the inner council of
the government, and the prompt ac-
ceptance of the resignation by the
premier
Premier Lloyd George wrote Mr.
Henderson n scathing letter of accept
ance. in which he practically accuses
Mr., Henderson of bad faith and du-
plicity in his dealings both with his
cabinet colleagues and with the labor
ties and gave the letter to the news
papers. The premier thereby created
a situation which puts Mr.. Henderson
on the defensive and which may caus
the laborites to retract their decision
to send delegates to confer with Ger
Swedish capital
VIII Explain in House.
Mr.. Henderson stated in a note to
the press that his position win be ex-
plained to the house of commons.
The letter of the premier makes it
plain that the cabinet is opposed to
the Stockholm meeting and also that
the present Russian provisional gov
ernment is lukewarm if not opposed
The gist of Premier Lloyd
Georges letter is that Mr.. Henderson
gave the cabinet the impression that
he agreed with them.
They expected him to advise the
labor party against the conference
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12
Premicr's Sharp Reply.
II remain yours sincerely,
ARTHUR HENDERSON"

Premier Lloyd George replied:
my Dear Henderson:
II am in receipt of your letter of
this morning rendering your resigna-
ton of your position as member of the
war cabinet and have received the
permission of his majesty to accept 1t.
My colleagues and / have received
with satisfaction your assurance of
your unabated desire to assist in the
prosecution of the war to a success
full conclusion, and they greatly re-
gret that you can no longer be direct
~ and officially associated with them
in that enterprise.
There are, however, certain facts
with which 1t is essential that the
public should be acquainted In order
that they may form correct appre-
citation of the events that have led to
this regrettable conclusion. The first
is that your colleagues were taken
completely by surprise by the attitude
which you adopted at the labor con-
ference yesterday afternoon. You
know that they were in the present
circumstances unanimously opposed
to the Stockholm conference and you
had yourself been prepared to agree
to an announcement to that effect.
Deceived Colleagues.
Some days ago and at your sug-
sestion, and that Of your labor col
leagues, it was decided to defer any
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-08-12

and were greatly surprised by his
change of front. They also expected
him to read Premier Kerensky's mes.
sage regarding Stockholm but he sup
pressed it and by so doing misled the
laborites into taking course which
they thought the Russians desired.
Vote May BE Reversed.
Important labor societies already
are arrayed against the verdict OF the
party yesterday and it may be revers-
ed by referendum or by general
consent or failing such action, it is
wholly possible that the government
may act with France in refusing pass.
ports to Stockholm.
The whole incident is mystifying.
Mr.. Henderson's reputation has been
that of most straightforward man,
ono of the last of whom the public
expected shifty diplomacy or double
dhAline, ana an honest .nisunaer~
standing on his part may be the real
explanation.
Mr.. Henderson recently returned
from Russia with the conviction that
the Russians were strong for the
Stockholm conference and that the
British should meet their wishes. He
has taken no part in war cabinet de-
liberatons since his return, being abb
sorbcd in the labor party's business.
but he has been generally regarded. as
sort of governmental ambassador to
labor and as the governments spokes-
man on labor matters.
- Slated for Ambassador
Saturdays Review says the govern
ment sent Mr.. Henderson to Petrogradt
with the intention of making him am
hassador to Russia If 1t appeared that
a laborite would be more acceptable
to the revolutionary government than
AMBASSADOR Buchanan, whose pre-
yious position as ambassador to the
imperial court might have prejudiced
the revolutionary party against him.
Premier Lloyd George tonight made
public Arthur Henderson's letter Of
resignation and his acceptance, both
dated today. Mr.. Henderson's letter
follows
Hcnderson's Letter.
Dear Prime Minister:
"At our interview last night gath
cred you had reached the conclusion
that my retention of the secretaryship
to the labor party was no longer COM
patble with my membership in the
war cabinet. Recent experiences have
me with the embarrassing
arising from this duality !
of office. In those circumstances,
| deem it advisable to ask !
you to release me from further mem I,
bership in your government. | con-
tinue to share your desire that the
war should be carried to a successful
and trust that In nom
government capacity | may be able
to render some little assistance to this
end.
II remain yours sincerely,
ARTHUR HENDERSON,"
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-09-07
RECEIVERsH|P NAY FACE
RIO GRAhDE RAILROAD

Whether the Rio Grande will go in
to the hands Of a receiver or not de-
pends upon tour of inspection which
is being made by experts and which
will be finished this week.
Edwin L. Brown, former vice-presj-
dent Of the road, accompanied by L.
F. Loree, chairman of the board Of
managers Of the Delaware Hudson
company are making the inspection.
Brown is the representative of b.
F. Bush, president of the Missouri
Pacific, which holds dominating in
fuence in the issued capital Of the
Rio Grande, while Loree is acting for
the bankers who represent the bond
holders. They have been out on the
system for neaI.y month, have gone
over even the most insifniicant
branches and have spent no little time
on the Western Pacific, the "little
brother" Of the Rio Grande, and whose
building has left the latter in nn UNI
enviable position financially. They
are expected to return to New Ycrx
early next week, and there complete
their analyses Of the conditions they
found.
The reports which Brown and Lorec
will make will be Lsed in deseimin-.
ing What action must be taken in the
event that the federal court OF s.r-
p,.els rffiTms the Judgment for $29,-
0O0, 900 against the Rio Gransle and
in favor Of the holders Of the lirst
mortgage bonds Of the Wes.sra Pa
cific, which the Rio Grande g,iaran-
teed as to principal and interest and
which it afterwards .repudiated. The
Missouri Pacific owns $27, ,OO0, 900 Of
stock in the Rio Grande, being the
largest single stakeholder, and there
fore is nightly interested in pro-
tecting that interest. It has just
emerged from q receivership and is
hardly in position to take over the
Rio Grande. On the other hand. the
bankers who represent the bonds ars
interested in seeing what they save
out of the wreck in the event that the
higher courts enforce the payment of
the 500 900. 900 Judgment, or to what
lengths the, will be justified in max.
ing further advances to avert cal.
amity.
Affirmation Of the judgment Of the
lower court will precipitate receiver
ship, in which event the stock would
be wiped out, and the property prac--
tically revert to the bondholders. Il
is to ascertain whether or not there
is security warranting an investment
Of upwordh of $4,000, 900 that Mr..
Loree is making his study Of the sys-
tenn.