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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Films Fail Her in Flight
Sadie Finds She Can't Escape
Room aas Heroines Do

In the fflums the hope Of sheets and
towels whereby the heroine of "The
Predicaments OF Penelope escape from
the home of the international spy
never breaks at the crucial moment.
Sadie Halpern. Of 235 Snedeker Avenue,
Brownsville. learned last night that
life is filled with mishaps that the
photoplay never pictures.
Sadie is seventeen and movie deyo-
tee. Last night, when her mother end
cd a long and bitter argument by lock
ing her in her room. Sadie knew just
how TO escape. First she barracaded
the door-all movie heroines do that
Then she knotted the sheets and sew
eral towels together. tied one end Of
the improvised rope to the bed and
threw the other out Of the window.
Penelope was never startled by a
loud ripping sound as she descended
from her prison. But Sadie was
Neither did Penelope ever spank her
self with the area pavement so hard
that she saw stars. But Sadie did. An
ambulance physician worked for some
time over her bruises and sprains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Russian Facihst Fails
Socialists Reject Lenin's Proposal
to Overthrow Government

The Jewish Forward received yes
terday the following special cable mes
sage from its Petrograd correspondent:
Representatives Of the various So
cialist groups OF Petrograd, Moscow
and other cities met IN conference this
week. The conference was called for
the purpose of conciliating the oppos-
ing factions The speech of Lenin, the
ultra-pacifst, however, only deepened
the existing differences.
"Lenin demanded the overthrow OF
the Provisional Government and the
setting up in its place Of the Council
Of Workmen's and Soldiers Deputies.
The country should be governed, he
SAID. by labor dictatorship in con-
junction with a democratic army.
"Thc majority, however, opposed
these demands. voicing its support Of
the present government. The Social
Democratic press is very much wrought
up by the extremist paper 'Pravda,' ed
tied by Lenin, for agitating against the
new government.
"The differences of opinion among
the Socialists are full of danger, as
they tend to increase the forces of re-
action. In spite Of this, the new Rus
sia is steadily progressing toward safe
~ and organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Defence Council
Hints at Move to
Speed Up Labor
Saws in Statement Efficiency Is
Only Object TO Be
Attained

Washington, April q. In state
mcnt to-day simplifying its recent APP
peal TO employers and workers not to
change labor standards at this time, the
Council Of National Defence declares 1T
recognizes that adjustments may be-
come necessary. and suggests that the
council itself may find it advisable to
propose notifications.
at is not the purpose Of the coun-
Gil however" it is stated, "to under
take to determine the wage rate that
will be sufficient 10 maintain the exist
ing standards Of living. That should
be referred to the mediation agencies
Of the government. or 20 such other
constituted agencies as may exist 10
the end that such questions may be
adjusted in an orderly and equitable
manner, TO avoid the stoppage Of indus
tries which arc so vital to the interests
Of the nation at this critical time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Sharp Pledges Due
Aid to Weak States
Tells Delegation Small Ma
tons Will Be Considered
in Making Peace

Paris. April "a William Graves
Sharp. American Ambassador. received
to-day delegation Of Slavs, including
President Trumbitch Of the Dalmstian
Diet, NJ. Hinkovitch. member of the
Croatian Parliament. and 81. Gregorin,
member Of the Austrian Parliament.
They expressed thanks for the attitude
Of the United States toward small ma
tions.
In replying to the delegation, Ambas-
.ador Sharp said the policy of the
United States was for justice TO small
nations and against the despoilment
They might have confidence. he assured
them, that President Wilson. who was
fully informed as TO the complicated
cues tions that would arise after the
war, would throw his influence against
any injustice TO q nation, 10 matter
how small. knowing that such wrongs
10 small states might result in an over
throw Of the peace settlement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
"No Separate Peace"
Lvcff's Word to u. S.
Count Tolstoy, Addressing
Legislature, Reads Russian
Premier's Message

Albany, April % Count Ilya Tolstoy
told the Legislature to-day that the
new Republic Of Russia never would
consent to a separate peace with Ger
many.
The count came TO Albany TO discuss
conscliption and ether matters with
Governor Whitman. and addressed the
Legislature before dining at the EXecu-
tive Mansion He is about to return
TO Russia TO offer his services to the
new government.
In giving the assurance Of Russia's
loyalty to the cause Of the Allies Count
Tolstoy read this cable message. re-
ceived yesterday from Prince Lvof;
American public opinion may be as
sured Of the impossibilty of a separate
peace with Germany. Beyond dis
pute all classes here are united in this
opinion"
81 left Russia" said Count Tolstoy
to the Legislature, in slavery under
the worst despotism on earth. Now |
am to return to a free country. No VIC
tory on any front equals this revOlu
ton. Before everything else, we must
finish this terrible war, and the aid
your country can give the Allies in
money, food, munitiors and moral infu-
ence is incalculable We need machinery
particularly. ana we 90 not want the
machinery Of Germany. as American
machinery is cheaper and better.
81 am sure with the entry Of America
we are nearing the end Of the war. We
are. believe. nearing the end Of abso-
lutism on earth as result of the war.
We need your aid in Russia during the
war and we will need it as much after.
Ny hope is that there will be q United
States Of the World
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

Il is the judgment Of the council,
SAYS the statement. that the Federal,
state and municipal governments
should continue 20 maintain the usual
hours Of labor and standards Of safety
sanitation and inspection. The coun-
ell further asks that no wage changes
be sought at this time by strikes or
lock-outs without az least giving estab-
lshod agencies an opportunity to ad-
just difficulties.
In explanation OF its statement that
the council may find u necessary 70
make adjustments. the body says:
"Whilc the council does not mean TO
intimate that under ordinary circum-
stances the efficiency OF workers Is the
only element that should be taken into
consideration in fixing the hours Or
labor. safety. sanitation, women's work
and child labor standards, 1t is the OBJ
icct that must be attained during the
period when the nations safety IS IN
voivcd -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Must Wait l8 Months
for u. S. Rifle Gauges
Enfield to Take Place Of More
Powerful Springfield

At least eighteen months will be re-
CURED. according to "Thc Iron lraae
Review" before the government can
procure enough gauges in accordance
with United States specifications TO
meet requirements for the proposed
army of 100000 men the first year
and 100000 the second. The govern
ncnt will be compelled temporarily to
abandon plans for the production Of its
regular Springfield rifle and to substl-
tutc the much less powerful English
Enfield rife. Gauges for the produc-
ton OF the latter exist in ample mum
Der 10 take care Of the needs Of this
government. or can be produced quickly.
II is understood 10 be the plan Of the
general munitions board TO modify the
specifications Of the Enfield rifle by
Remembering it so that it can take
regular Springfield ammunition. The
Springfield rifle has range Of $500
yards. acains. I 600 for the Enfield gun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
200 Orphans Have
Their Day at Circus
One of Them. Jennie Cohen
Tries to Vie with Aerialists

Seventy-two hundred broad Grins
spreading over solemn little faces
l4.4OO erimy hands pounding ont their
delight al tho capcrs OF the clowns
seven wailinC orphans torn from their
hiding places behind the scenes TO re,
ioin their comrades in the dull and
virtuous pathway back to the asylum
this was orphans day az Barnum
Bailcy's circus yesterday a. MauiSo"
square Garden.
The whole circus turned out 20 make
"a holiday for the orphans. j ne Gov"
with red fee, and the clown that wears
a pillow i'm his stomach WED with the
elephants and the trained bears I'D me
orphans affections.
LADY Little. the dainty midget. bowCd
and smiled 20 the little plg-talled g. us
in blue giugham who occupied the
boxes. and when the grand opening
rarade was over She sent out a PIX
bundle Of signed photographs OF het-
self-the only time IN history IN whloh
n circus artist has been known TO give
away anything she could sell Tor ~
cents.
Eight-year-old Jennie Cohen provided
the only real thrill Il was Just as the
aerialists, after amazing midair eX-
ploits on the flying trapeze, were
gathering about them their green
kimonos that Jennie began.
"Huh!" she said. 81 can do that"
And she slid over the edge of the sec
ond balcony and out into space. cling
ing with her little arms TO the iron
railing.
Shrieks from her teachers brought
two stage hands to the rescue, and
the child aerislist's debut ended.
The Mission Of the Immaculate Nir-
gin sent the largest number Of children
six hundred in all-with a band Of
their own; the Hebrew Orphan Asylum
sent four hundred, and the Roman
Catholic Orphan Asylum three hundred
and fifty. There we're seventy-two IN
sti.utions represented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Spirit of Lincoln Led Nation
Into War, Choate Declares
Associated Press
PLEDGES LOYALTY

Members Of The Associated Press
at their annual meeting yesterday at
the Waldorf-Astoria pledged their
support to efforts to "bring the con
fict 10 successful termination" a.
directed by the Congressional war
resolution. The following resolution
was adopted by Tho Associated
Press:
THAT ms loyal citizens Of tho
United States we hereby pledge our
loyal support Of the effort Of the
executives Of the government to
carry out effectively the mandate Of
the nation az expressed in the war
resolution adopted by the Congress
on April G, 1911"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Police and Firemen
Barred from ErIistinP

Mayor Mitchell received word yester-
day from the Army and Navy depart
ments that instructions had been sent
TO the recruiting officers in this CITY not
70 accept police and hremon for enlist
ment without the consent Of the heads
Of those departments.
The Mayor wrote 10 Secretary Baker
and Secretary Daniels suggesting that
policemen and fremen should not be
accepted. as he considered they could
do more for their country, and particu-
larly for the city, under war conditions
By remaining on duty in their depart.
ments. The replies came from Secre-
tary Daniels and AdjutRnt General
Robert {. Davis. Of the War Depart
menL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
False War Risks Charged
Indicted Broker Said to Have
Raised Premium

Enterprising insurance brokers In
Now York have been reaping golden
harvest in the last few weeks by add
ing false "war risk" charges TO the
premiums they collect. Assistant Dis
trct Attorney Mancuso declared yes
terday. The first open move by the
District Attorneys Office 20 break up
tho practice came yesterday afternoon
when tho Indictment Of Frank Leyey'
an insurance broker, Of % William
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Tammany Offer Use
OF Wigwam to u. S.
Halls in Assembly Districts Also
Are Available

The saehems OF Tammany Hall yes
terday offered the Fourteenth Street
wigwann 10 the government for war
service. The sAehems made no specific
suggestions as 20 what use the govern
ment might make of the old building,
but il was pointed out that the council
room was large enough for drilling
purposes.
AZ the same time the organizations
headquarters in the various Assembly
districts throughout the city were
placed az the disposal OF the govern
nenL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

Street. was obtained. He is eha,,.,
with grand larceny.
The Spcrry Gyroscope Compapv !,
the complainant. Lcvey. IL Is slle,,s
raised a premium Of $1,000 70 sIsse
asserting the "war risk" had comnsl..
his company to make its rate hiobs,
Mr.. ManNso estimates that hundred
Of other Concerns and individuals nav.
been defrauded in the same way
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
BERGER'S QUEST FOR
PASSPORTS IS Vain
Socialist Says He Will Abide by
Governments Ruling.
WASHINGTON, May 20.


Victor Berger of Milwaukee, former
Socialist member of congress, pro-
tested in vain to Secretary Lansing
against the governments decision to
issue no passports to American Social
lists intending to participate in the So
cialist peace meeting in Stockholm.
Mr.. Berger said he had one more
man to see and that until then he was
unwilling to abandon his effort. But,
he added, Il am good American and
a good Socialist also"
Mr.. Berger said that in the event
the government adhered to the ruling
not to grant passports he would not
take advantage of any other means to
go to Stockholm.
Stockholm, May 29.-Much of the
session Saturday of the Socialist
peace conference here was devoted to
discussion of the refusal of the Wash
ington government to grand passports
to Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee,
Morris Hillquit and Algernon Blee Of
New York, the delegates chosen by
the American Socialist party to at
tend the conference.
Delegates here expressed sorrowful
amazement and surprise at the action
Of the government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
Don't Snub the Boy.

Don't snub a boy because Of his
physical disability. Milton was blind.
Don't snub boy because he chooses
a humble trade. The author of Pill
grim's Progress was tinker.
Don't snub a boy because his home
is plain and unpretending. Abraham
Lincoln's early home was a log cabin.
Don't snub boy because of the ig-
norance of his parents. Shakespeare
was the son of a man who was unable
to write his own name.
Don't snub a boy because he wears
shabby clothes When Edison first
entered Boston he wore pair Of vel
low linen breeches, although it was iii
the depth of winter.-Irish World.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
THE SOUL OF AMERICA.
Hugo Munsterberg's Own Story of Ills
First Glimpse of 1t.

Hugo Munsterberg's Own Story of Ills
First Glimpse of 1t.
In the Century is published the one
completed chapter in the unfinished
autobiography of Hugo Munsterberg
The first delighted impressions of the
young German professor are of espe-
cial interest since in the twenty-five
years following he strove to interpret
Germany to America, America to Ger
many.
II remember as if it were yesterday
our first Cambridge party. At the
threshold of the new academic year
Professor Norton and his family had
invited some scores of friends to greet
the new professors. 1t had been her
aided to us as the chief festival event
Of the Cambridge season. The quaint,
dignifed home on the hill was dimly
illumined by the mellow light of a few
shaded lamps. There was some coffee
and some lemonade, a few tiny brown
bread sandwiches and, I think, some
ice cream
II had not dined at home that night
in the expectation of the glorious feast,
with an abundance of courses and
wines as at such evening parties in
Germany, and yet when we drove
home from Shady Hill my wife and
felt Joy and satisfaction such as few
parties had ever given us before. We
felt as if we had entered a truly spir-
itual community where the demand for
high thinking and plain living was the
life instinct.
"Where was that shallow and gaudy
America, that vulgar and trivial Amer
lea, that corrupt and self seeking
America, that noisy and sensational
America, of which all Europe was talk
ing? Had no one ever discovered the
true soul of the American people,"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
Chest Expansion.

Men and women can increase their
lung power-chest expansion it can be
called technically-by five minutes ex-
ercise morning and night. Stand up
straight on the balls Of the feet, head
thrown back, and inhale deeply, first
initiating the lower part Of the lungs,
and then the upper. Leave the air out
of the lungs slowly, letting the chest
sink first. Do this fifteen times morn
ing and night, and the average person
will be immune from colds and ca
tarrhs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
How to Tell the German FLAG.

The flag of Germany used in every
place except on a battleship is composed
Of three broad stripes, red, white and
black, which run the full length of the
flag. No other mark distinguishes it.
The flag used on German battleship
is white with two black stripes the
length and width Of the flag, making a
large cross and three small black, white
and red stripes and small cross in the
upper left hand corner.-Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
CARE OF THE HOME GARDEN.
How to Get Good Results With Either
Flowers or Vegetables.


Never permit TIE surface Of the soil
in the garden to form a crust Con
slant stirring with hand tools or a
wheel cultivator should be practiced
between the rows and about the plants
This permits air to penetrate the soil
where it facilitates chemical action and
bacterial activity, destroys weeds which
would utilize large amounts Of plant
food that the cultivated plants require
and finally it conserves the moisture
supply. The hoe and the rake are most
generally used for this purpose This
advice applies with equal force to both
the flower and vegetable gardens.
Where plants are grown closely in the
rows it will be necessary to weed be-
tween the plants by hand. Small i'm
plements are made for this purpose and
are sold at trifing price.
Cultivating should be done after ev-
cry rain, but not until the water has
drained off and the soil is in workable
condition Working in muddy soil will
cause it to form a cement-like mass, in
which plant food will be securely lock
ed, and the plants will suffer because it
is not released for their support.
AS soon as the excess moisture has
run off or soaked in or partially evapo-
rated, cultivation should be given to
prevent the crust which otherwise will
form. A crust formed on the surface
of the soil restricts the plants, causes
excess evaporation and the loss of
moisture required by the plants and
prevents access Of air.
During dry spells, if the plants give
evidence of suffering for the lack Of
moisture, water should, il possible, be
supplied artifcially. The usual method
in small gardens is sprinkling with a
hose. Late in the afternoon is the best
time to sprinkle, when a thorough wet
ting should be given. Small burrows
can be opened between the rows of
plants and water turned into these
bitches from the hose After the water
has soaked in draw the earth back in
place.-New York Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS.
First Find the Kind of Work to Which
You Are Best Suited.


A friend of mine who is as good a
man in his line as anybody in the
United States stood in my Office a few
days ago and said surprising thing.
1 had been complimenting him On one
Of his latest achievements. His face
lighted up as be remarked: ''Of course
/ got lot of money for that job; but
between you and me, I'd do these
things for nothing if / couldn't get
anybody to pay me for them. I'd rath-
er do them than eat. It's q shame to
take the money. Don't give me away.
Or they'll be asking me to cut down
my price, and III be doing it,
That sounds like bunk. But wait q
minute. Think clear through the prop
osition. This man will never be cut
ting down his price at all. 1t is ex-
actly the other way around with him.
and he knows it, The truth is that his
income goes on rising. because those
he works for keep bidding for his serv-
ices. What he meant was that he has
found the secret of prog eSs and en-
joyment-namely, field Of activity to
which he is suited and in which he is
so interested and happy that he works
as if he were playing. No wonder he
performs miracles.
Naturally he is glad to have the
large sums Of money lie earns. They
are a sort of crude measurement Of his
efficiency They show in a rough way
how other people estimate his value.
But the main point is that he has found
his niche and that he concentrates on
his Job for days and weeks at a stretch.
All his thought is concerned with what
he can put into his work, not what he
can get out Of it. Lucky man!
The moral is simply this: Don't fake
for years and years an interest in
something that bOres you. Don't pre-
tend all your life, for the sake Of fan
cied appearances, to enjoy some form
of work that you really dislike. Of
course you should give yourself a fair
trial at job before throwing it up,
because often a man learns to like
something that he didn't like when be
set out But you know what mean
don't keep at it indefinitely. Quit and
try something else. Cut and run be-
fore it is too late
The acid test to apply to your job Is
this: If you had money enough to live
on would you stay at it without pay?
If you don't love it that much hunt for
another-that is, if you are young and
free from the responsibilities and OBJ
legations which govern older men, The
greatest successes Of the world are
'craZy" about their work. Look at
Edison. Look at Paderewski. How
those men enjoy their jobs! Can any
body imagine that they love money
more than work? And yet each, be-
cause of his jealous devotion to his
work, has been richly paid in money.
Both men are great artists. They
have found what they wanted to do
and stuck to it. Treat yourself as if
you were an artist. To a certain eX-
tent you probably are in some line if
you will avoid shams and give your
self fully to your job.-American Mag
aZine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
I'm A BAD WAY"
Many a Mineral Point Reader Will
Feel Grateful for This information.

Ii your back gives out:
Becomes lame, weak or aching.
If other troubles set in,
Perhaps your kidneys are Gin a bad
way"
Don't delay-use Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Here is good evidence of their worth
Mrs Amelia Grimm, Main St.. Cuba,
Wis, says: Il suffered from weak
kidneys, along with headaches and a
tired feeling. l had pains across the
small of my back. l used one box of
Doan's Kidney Pills and was much
improved. After taking two boxes,
was cured. l recommended Doan's
Kidney Pills to some friends and the
results were very pleasing
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that cured Mrs
Grimm, had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
Cholera Morbus.

This is very painful and dangerous
disease. In almost every neighborhood some
one has died from it before medicine could be
obtained or a physician summoned The right
way is to have bottle of Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house so as to be
prepared for it, Mrs Charles Enyeart,
Huntington, Ind, writes: During the sum
mer of 1911 two of my children were taken sick
with cholera morbus. l used Chamberlain s
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy and it gave them
immediate relief
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-07
Tense Faces.

Many women allow their faces to be-
come tense and set and then wonder
why lines develop. Relax the muscles.
cultivate a pleasant expression and re-
member that lips which curve upward
and smile are much more attractive
than the dropping sort.-Pittsburgh
Press