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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-09-21
New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. Is, 1917.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 1917.
The shivering cold last week has had
the dreaded effect on our still out
standing tobacco crops A considerable
portion of crops in Connecticut, Wis
consin and Pennsylvania is reported to
have suffered severely by the frost
which naturally reduces both its useful
ness and value. In ordinary times re-
duction of the quantity of cigar leaf
crops would not cause the distressing
consequence it is bound to do now when
the demand for available leaf is far ex-
ceeding the supply. The prospects are
therefore for less available leaf and for
still higher prices; not very encourag-
ing prospects for brisk business in the
leaf market. Nor are the prospects
of an increased quantity for wrapper
leaf much brighter for our cigar indus
try. AS analysed and commented on
in our editorial columns, the consump-
ton of Sumatra for the last fiscal year
amounted to 81, 900 bales. These fig
ures reach only to June 30 last. Since
Julv | not a single bale of Sumatra has
reached this country from Holland.
Were it not for the timely importation
by the American syndicate, our cigar
industry would be practically without
the use of single bale of Sumatra.
AS it is, the industry will have at its
disposal the Is, 900 bales, the inscrip-
ton of the last lots of them will be
held next Saturday, and these $4,000
bales will but suffice for this years
consumption. What the trade will do
about the Sumatra next year nobody is
able to foretell. For, if the war is not
over by next spring, probably the en-
tire Sumatra importation will stop ex-
cept the American syndicate is alert
enough and is again successful in bring.
ing over directly from the Island OF
Sumatra at least half-year's supply
Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-09-21
NEW MILFORD, CONN, Sept. 13, 1917

Had severe frost here on Sept. 10
and 18th. Fully third of the entire
crop of New England tobacco was
frosted. A great many acres is so
badly frozen that it will not be har-
vested. The frosted crops are being
bought at from to IL cents, so you
can imagine how badly damaged they
are to sell at that figure. 1t would be
difficult to estimate the financial loss to
the New England tobacco growers.
Corn also is badly hurt. S. D. G.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-09-21

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28

rumors, but l got a pretty straight
one from pretty good source
that the whole division would be
in Florida before the month is
out"
So 1t goes. There are rumors
that Colonel So-and-So is a major
general In disguise; rumors that
beans are no longer to be a part
of the bill of fare; that the divi-
sion will move to France in one
month, two months, will never
move; that Seattle was quaran-
tined because German spies killed
too many men on its streets; that
the quarantine will be lifted in
two days, three days, two months,
will never be lifted.
The general Is a busy old soul.
He works days and me works
nights, and he works among the
officers and among the men. Ever
and anon he has some new and
interesting tale to spin and no
matter how frantic it is he will
find believers.
Some folks here say that this is
a symptom of war and that wars
are always provocative of such
wild talk on the part of everyone.
II this be true, then surely the
nation is at war!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
CAMP LEWIS RANKS
AMONG HEALTHlEST

Camp Kearney, Linda Vista, Cal,
where 500 men were confined in
the hospital.
There were 357 cases at Camp
Jackson, South Carolina, and 107
at Camp Travis, Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Tex. Other camps averaged
between 25 and SIS cases.
Epidemics of measles were re-
ported during the week in some OF
the camps, $50 cases being re-
ported at Camp Pike, Little Rock,
Ark.
The number of cases of social
diseases Is taken by officials as
a barometer of the moral cOndi-
ton of the community surround
ing an army camp.
City officials of Tacoma consid-
er the governments report as q
fine compliment to the city's ef-
fort to maintain a high standaI d
OF moral purity.
The report absolutely sets at
rest the rumors circulated by en-
emies of the national army that
hundreds of men at Camp Lewis
were confined in the base hospital
with sexual disease and gives the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
1t Looks Like Some
Day" at Camp Lewis

Sammy at Camp Lewis will have
turkey Thanksgiving day. Uncle
Sam has provided 10000 pounds
of it for his nephews, and the
mess sergeants and company
cooks.
There will be no drills at the
camp Thanksgiving day and only
the absolutely necessary work of
the camp will be carried on.
The men will be permitted to
eat their holiday dinners at any
time they see fit and most OF the
companies have elected to eat at
1880.
Most companies have mess
funds now which will pay for the
extras" they plan for the meal
while those that have no such
funds are taking collections among
themselves to purchase the edi-
bles.
The menu of one Company looks
something like this:
Crab Salad. Oyster Soup.
Roast Turkey With Oyster
Dressing.
Cranberry Sauce.
Candied Sweet Potatoes,
Mashed Potatoes, Squash, Celery,
Mince Pie, Coffee,
Fruits, Candies and Cigars.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
.abor Federation
BY Basil M. Manly

BUFFALO, Nov. 2S.-The en-:
tire character of the American
Federation of Labor is being al
tered at this most important of
all its conventions. with hardly a
surface ripple to indicate where
the great changes are taking
place, and with few of the dele
gates conscious of the signifi-
canoe of eventful decisions adopt
ed almost without debate.
The changes in the federation
are at least as revolutionary as
those which the war has brought
in the government of the United
States.
The government, even after the
war, will never resume its old
forms, institutions and spirit, nor
will the A. F. of l.. ever resume
its old character and methods.
Coming Closer.
The American nation is being
reborn during the war, and so is
the American Federation of
Labor.
Before the war the A. F. of l.
was q loose confederation of au-
tonomous unions, with no control
over either international or local
organizations save the power to
revoke charters.
Not only would the constituent
unions have refused such control,
but the Gompers administration
did not seek it, avoiding the tre-
mendOus responsibilities which 1t
would have entailed.
Each union got what 1t wanted
by strikes or negotiations with
employers and there was little
common action save in a few
phases of federal legislation. Few
people outside the labor move
ment knew how weak were the
bonds which held the unions to-
gether.
The war has changed and
is changing all this.
First of all, the A. +. of
L., thru the influence of
President GOmpesS, UNDER
took the enormous response
bility of committing the
American labor movement to
a definite attitude and line
of action during the war.
Having accepted this respon.
sibility, II has been necessary
to develop the means Of con-
troll by which the unions and
- their individual members
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
GREAT CHANGE IN The A. F. OF 1.
n Becoming Closely Knit, Fighting Organization

could be brought 70 work In
harmony. SO far little more
has been done in this
direction than to create the
necessary spirit and lay the
broad foundations upon
which the great machinery of
union control and cO-ortiina-
ton will hereafter be built.
The war itself has already
forced international and local
unions into a position of depend
ence upon the federation and a
consequent degree of co-ordina-
ton. which is not yet appreciated
by the rank and file.
Before the war each union got
what it could by strikes or nego-
tiations, whether the A. +. of L..
like it or not.
Meet Government.
Now strikes or union negotia-
tons affect not merely an en-
ployer or group of employers,
but the interests of the govern
ment and the entire American
people.
The government must be dealt
with and that requires in nearly
every case the good offices of the
A. f. of l.. and President Com
pers. In the old days the union
with strong treasury could ig-
more the opinion of Gompers and
the government. Now no strike,
even by the strongest union,
would have chance for success
If ~Gompers denounced it.
The demand of the federation
for representation in all govern
mental activities is also destined
to work far reaching changes.
With the power that is being
sought and gained is coming re-
sponsibility.
In the past the American labor
movement has Stunned rather
than sought participation in gov
eminent, content to pursue it's
own political and economic ends
by the means which bore the least
possible onus of responsibility
Indifference to great economic
and political questions has been
a marked characteristic of the
conventions of the A. F. of L., but
in the future, the A. f. of l.. will
have a measure of responsibility
for whatever the executive branch
of the government does.
Socialist Party Dead.
OF equal importance in chang
ing the character of the A. F. of L.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
One GENERAL AT CAMP
LEWIS VERY, VERY BUSY

There is one general at Camp
Lewis of wnom mucn is heard IN
ordinary conversation, yet who is
never mentioned in official Or
ders.
General Rumor is his name.
Where'er you go you meet the
general. He is the most talked
of man of the lot.
Witnesseth:
Two lieutenants meet at mess.
IL heard rumor the other day
that inside of two weeks I'd be
in Florida"
"Thasso?" says the second.
"You cant tell much about these
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28

is the change of the convention
date from November to June. No
vember was selected originally
with an eye to keeping politics out
of the convention, because cleo
tons are then concluded. In June,
with congress still in session and
election states and platforms in
the making, every speech. every
decision of the convention will
have political bearing. 1t may
be possible to keep partisan poll
ties out entirely-let us hope so
but ii will he impossible, even If
desirable, to prevent discussion of
big issues in manner which will
have a profound political influ-
ence.
Among changes taking
place Is the elimination of the
socialist windmill, against
which GOmpers, like Don
Quixote, has tilted SO many
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28

famous Journeys. The social
list party has blown up, and
at the same time the A +. of
l.. is rapidly absorbing at
least into its war program
many of the cardinal pa.inci-
pies Of socialism. This means
that i'm the future the time
which has been devoted to
the annual row between
GOmpers and the socialist OPP
position will go to the dis
custsion of concrete measures,
many of which will be social
istic i'm character.
One may like or dislike the
character of the change that 1,
taking place, but no one can deny
its reality or fail to appreciate the
fact that ii is going to have
enormous and far-reaching conse
quenees in the government ant
life of the people of the United
States.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28

Nearby cities also will play host
to thousands of the Sammies, and
invitations have been sent by many
householders, care of the Y. M. c..
A. to Lonesome men" and men
away from home"
A special Thanksgiving dinner
will be served at the Y. w. G. A.
cafeteria and hundreds Of famil-
les probably will eat Thanksgiving
dinner there with their soldiers.
Altogether, II rumor is Alright,
She'll be SOME day at Camp
Lewis!"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28

| Camp Lewis has one Of the
cleanest bills of health of any
cantonment in the United States.
Vicious rumors that have been
circulated regarding the amount of
social disease at the Tacoma camp
are completely set at rest by the
first weekly report of Surgeon
General Gorgas on the health con-
dition of the 81 national army and
national guard camps, received
here today.
This report shows that Camp
Lewis Is one of five newly estab-
lished camps in America with al
most negligible traces of social
diseases, while some other camps
have registered these diseases
among soldiers in large proper
ton.
Only is Cases.
| During the week of Nov. 0, with
approximately $4,000 men in
Camp Lewis, and the camp rated
as the largest in the country, only
Is cases of sexual disease were
reported.
The report explains that many
of the diseases reported at the
camp hospitals we're trivial and
would not have necessitated medi-
cal aid in cases of civilians.
The only other camps with less
diseases than Camp Lewis were
Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma, with
IT; Camp Upton, N. Y, IA; Camp
Meade, Maryland, Is; Camp Gus
ter, Battle Creek, Mich, Is; and
Camp Dodge, Iowa, IA.
5O2 at Linda Vista.
The greatest number of cases
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
Tacoma Boy Home After
8 Years in War Zone

After three years of thrilling
experiences in the war zone, Fred
Bedford is back in Tacoma. visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Bedford. 1927 South M st.
He will enlist soon In the U. i.
transport service. He has been 4
member Of IN Australian regiment
which has only three living mem
bers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
Once Attacked By Sub,
Bark Arrives in Port

The American bark William T.
Lewis, attacked by a submarine
two years ago near the English
coast, arrived at the Tacoma smell
ter late Monday night from South
America.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
Association Is Formed
Bv South Side Pastors

Pastors Of the South Side have
organized the South Ministerial
association to work for commun-
ity betterment. Rev. H. C. Rosen-
berg of the Park Avenue Congre-
gational church is president.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28
80 U-BOATS
in Is DAYS
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

NEW YORK. Nov. 2S.-Thir-
ty-nine submarines have been de-
stroyed by allied forces in a 15-
day period, T. b. Hohler, second
counsellor of the British embassy,
told a crowd of "heroland ba-
zaar" here. He said that number
we're sunk between Nov. / and
Nov Ii
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-28

lie to Mayor Gill's assertion that
Tacoma needed cleaning up ~
well as Seattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
FIND BOMB ON
MAIN FLOOR OF
AUDITORIUM

Chicago, NOV. IA bomb made of
gas pipe and powder was picked up
tonight on the main floor Of the Audi
torium theatre where the opera Din
orah" was being sung, after an incep-
lent panic, which followed an unex-
planned burst of flame, had been stilIed
by Director Camphanini swinging the
orchestra into The Star Spangled Ban
ner.
The bomb was found by fremen
seeking the cause Of the first flame 1t
consisted Of foot Of gas pipe filled
with powder and with a fuse attached.
Flames Connected with Bomb
The firemen finally concluded that
the flames which caused the first fright
lad been connected in some way with
the bomb, which also emitted noxious
odors. 1t was found near the close of
the first act, while Gallicurci was sing
ing Breton Folksong. Nearly one
third Of the patrons left their seats
Gallicurci led in the singing Of the
National Anthem. the patrons joining
until repose was restored
Most of the uneasiness was felt on
the first floor. The patrons of the
boxes were too far away to be in
Guided in the rush 70 the doors. but the
excitement spread 10 The stage and il
was Some time before order was es-
tablished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
SQuantuIn.
Conference at Sauantum

Labor leaders announced that ~
action was taken OH receipt Of definite
assurances that representatives "f u"
navy and war departments would con
fer with them here tomorrow ON al
legged nun-union conditions at Sldan-
tum,
The so-caled open shop conditions at
Squantum precipitated a series Of
strikes which spread to TIN Watertown
arsenal. the Boston navy yard. tire
naval hospital at Chelsea, the federal
appraisers stores in this CITY and the
m%gu zine station at bingham. On these
jobs 1860 mechanics Will resume work
tomorrow, but Tie men will no be on
dered back at Squantum, it was stat
ed, until the after had been gone
over tomorrow morning at a confer ,
ence between agents Of the joint cuun
ell of the building Trades Unions ana
Admiral Harris Of the Eurea,; If Narus
and Docks at the navy department. anl
Continued on Page 2-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
$4,000 KENNEBEC
STATE DRIVE BOOMING

waterville Me. Nov. ia report Of
the success of the State Red Triangle
drive MAS given the journal this eve
ming BY Jefferson c. Smith who said:
We shall 90 over the TOP" The state
campaign is after the sum Of $500 90 and
groups OF laymen are in practically ev-
cry city and town. 1T is popular move
ment and everyone seems ready to con
tribute. The amounts raised IN coun-
ties are as follows
Androscoggin, sl6,0e5: Aroostook, 5000;
Cumberland, $1,000; Franklin. 5000: Han
cock. s2os1; kennebec $1,000; Knox.
s572s: Lincoln, Sac: Penobscot s30. so:
Piscatanuis, slo,noo; someret sasn2: York,
SIZE. oxford SaGadahoc. waldo and
Washington counties are no, as Yet heard
from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
B0LSHEvIK|
Control of Petrograd
and Defeat of Kerensky
Continue to Be Reported from Russia
IN What Few Dispatches Leak
Throueh-Reports Of Disorder and
Street Fighting in Moscow Continue

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back To Gatchina. whence they started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
Turks Are OutcIassed

London, NOV. 10 Renters rorroq-
pondent with the British hcaduuar-
tiers in Palestine tclcgraphinE Ia
Wednesday says:
within fortnight of the inception
Of the British offensive the Turkish
army, occupy ing apparently on i'm
pregnablc line strongly fortified and
provided with guns. ammunition and
supplies. has been driven hcadlonL.
from its defcnses and chased across
country. It's losses have been cnUr-
nous.
The feature Of Yesterdays fighting
WAS Il brilliant charge by the Midland
Counties fcOmanry. The enemy had
been clinging tcnaciously to a position
above MuGhair beyond Wadi Rubin,
where he had hastily cntrenchcd him
self, Supported by field and machine
guns. the mounted troops charged ac-
ross the swelling upland straight upon
the enemy They were received with
heavy fire but nothing could stop them,
They cut right through the Turks, "a
bring right and left.
when the enemy found themselves
surrounded eleven hundred Of them
laid down their arms Tho Turk id
fighting hravely, hut he is hopelesslu
outclassed."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
Men Return to Work at
All Except Squantum
Ship Plant Saturday
CONFER ON OPEN
SHOP CONDITIONS
Strikes Called Off ut Buffalo but
Boston Building Trades Coun-
Gil Declined TO Act Without
Assurances.

Boston, Nov. l6.-strihcs which haze
impcdcd construction on import1ns
government war plants in this vicinity
for the past few weeks, were called
eff Ivy the Building Trades Council to-
night. The men will return 70 work TO-
morrow on all plants affected except
tho s9,ooo.ooo shipbuiIdins plant at
SNuaMtum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
hOSECUTE VIOLATIONS
FEDERAL PRICE RULINGS

-l"n. Nov. 16.-Attorney Gem
'i'-"rv has instructed Federal
attorneys throughout the coun
lth4 All possible steps for pros
Al i'"rsons violating any of the
'.N-- made hv the Presiden.
Ae iu'i administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
CONNECTICUT GOES OVER
TOP WITH RUSH FRIDAY

Boston, NOV. 16.-Connccticut went
raign for the y. NJ. G. a. war fund
today, and with contributions Of $685.
63l for the day exceeded the states
quota Of 81 100000 by sf2.5l4
OtLer returns were: Massachusetts
s2,ls6,919; Maine sio5 coo; New Hamp-
shire sl00.350
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
M|lLIKEN REGIMENT LEAVES
CAMP BARTLETT FOR SOUTH
Gets Away at 5 p. NJ. Friday = Battery Goes
Along with Rest-Believed Worth of Regi-
ment at Last Recognized and that 1t Will Be
Sent Across Water at Earliest Possible Mo-
mcnt

brunswick in the early fall. Tourist
Slcepers were secured for the men who
will cat from their mess kits in kitchen
cars where field stoves were set up
and the cooks on duty.
The great mess shacks were assaulted
carly Monday morning and the tarr.,i
paper, screening and frame WORK
taken apart and the wood shipped
South, These mess shaclis might have
h'on the pride Of any American a.
Campmeut and probably has never been
surpassed if what military men 81
years experience say is true They
were complete III nCatness and room
ness, the pride of the men ana the
first thing noticed by visiting news
lapor correspondents at Camp Bart
IT, Springfield, Boston and New York
ne WSpapcr men have paid the Maine
l!oavieS high compliment ON their
Eless Shacks. their company streets
their sanitary arrangements and their
military courtesy.
The regiment got away this after
noon in the style of regulars striking
their tents and burning out their pits
in highly efficient manner that caused
surprised comment among some If the
other outfits much longer in the scr> :
ice.
Worth at Last Recognized
There seems to be II consensus Of
opinion among military men that the
First Maine is and Will continue to be
one of the two or three leading and
generally most prominent organiza :
tions in the present emergency. Its
personnel. largely made up of college
men. and whipped into shape by tho
somewhat tyrannicai but nevertheless
capable Col. Ealontine has shown its
calihre in more than one instance ana
ii is reputed here in Springfield that
Washington has at last recognized the
regiments worth and will fill it up to
war strength. equip it fully and send
il across" at the earliest possible mo-
mont.
Continued on Page 2-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
RADICALS LEAD
Clemenceau Cabinet Is
Quickly Formed
Firile Statesman Also Takes War Port
folo-Tardieu Unable to Accept Po-
s,t,on-Pichon Foreign Minister We'll
Known Abroad

ID under the leadership of Georges
ciemcnc,au, ono Of Frances most vi
rile statesmen. Clemcnccau, IN addi-
tion to LIS post as premier. has assum-
"a tho portfolio of minister Of war
The rev ministry inrlud, $.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
"ARRE GRANITE WORKERS
ahE SCALE ADVANCED

''[s' N', Nov lf.--tiranite workers
Narre district numbering $500
.."'N % per cent. advance in
'- nn'u- April /. 1918, it was
.''"d tonight. The Uction was
'.".'-N On the part of the employers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-17
SOME ACTION
To Give More Confidence
in Railroads Needed
President VanderIip of National City
Bank Predicts Government Owner
ship-Commerce Board Authorizes IS
Per Cent. Increase in iron and Steel
Rates

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 1s-rho
entire surplus sugar supply of Utah
will be shipped in few days to re-
lieve the shortage in the East accord
ing to announcement made by the
Food Administration.
Washington. Nov. le---The Interstate
Commerce Commission today authori-
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