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New-York tribune., 1918-01-19

an even greater degree than the fuel
supply. This condition is in large
part duo to tho congestion that at
many points holds the loaded cars in
It's grip.
"To single out industries not M
Gagged to some extent in war manu-
tacturc is to select industries which
in the aggregate will bring rclict
only if suspended 'ndciinitely. 10
requile all industries except " COM
parativcly small part to cease for
few days quickly accomplishcs ;hc
desired result and permanently IN
jurcs none. The order as IL stands
puts all industry on an equal footing,
Iavoring none and avoiding unfair
competition. But this reason alone
is not sufficient.
Will Tut Coal in
The Empty Bins
"rhis reason. plus the fact that the
order will put coal m The empty bins
of the people, will save coal, will aid
in breaking up congestion of traffic
and in furnishing an adequate supply
Of Goa! to the people who need il and
to the ships which cannot sail with
out it--thesc are sufficient reasons
and justify the order.
"On!y those industries producing
necessary war material that can be
promptly delivered arc permitted to
operate during the suspension period.
10 permit industries with a coal sup
ply on hand to operate would allow
many of the lcas1 essential to con
tinuc while some of :hc most csscn-
tial would be compelled to stop.
Moreover, to allow those fortunate
enough To- posscss a coal pile TO con-
time would result iii adding to the
traffic congestion. and unless they
also are suspended at later period
the needed saving in consumption OF
coal would not result.
ITO have delayed the application Of
the order would only have added to
the congestion. II is no cordemna-
tion CT industry to. say that each
would have striven to The utmost 10
increase its supply Of coal and other
raw material during the days prior to
the application of the order"
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Parleys
AT Petroerad DRAGGING

PETROGRAp, Jan. lS-Thc negoti-
ations surrounding the details Of the
"rmstice and the exchange OF pris-
oners. which have been dragging for
weeks in Petrograd between Teutonic
allied officers and Russian officials. are
at {, standstll.
The Germans have fatty refused to
agree 20 the Russian demand that Rus
sian officers who are prisoners of war
IN Germany and Austria shall lose all
the special privileges usually accorded
officers and be treated the same as
privatcs.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19

il the Eastern territory to cooperate
wlth the 1uci officials.
Secretary llcAGoo made this state
mcnt 'ndorsing the Fuel Administra
tors stand:
Il think The results of the order
viii be very beneficial 20 the coun-
iY N thc end. IT was drastic ac-
ton, and not very pleasant. but can
not help thinking that it will give
us a chance 90 clear up this transport
'ation congestion, and in little time
we will be moving along in better con-
good deal like a serious operation, bad
for the time. but beneficial in the
end
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Would Unload Cars in 7 Davs

WASHINGTON. Jan. Ex-senator
Nelson introduced q bill making it
mandatory that railroad cars be un-
loaded within seven days after arri-
val at destination. He contended that
would get at the root of the trouble
by preventing cars being used for stoy-
ace NUrOOECS
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Instructions for
Diverting Coal

Instructions for divertlng coal from
Industries closed down during the five
day period went out o-day to all local
representatives of the Fuel Admins
tration. They directed that supplies
reaching their destination be taken
over by the fuel officials and dstribut
cd among The preferred class of house.
holders. hospitals. public utilities and
others whom the order does not affect
AT the same Secretary McAdoo sent
kilograms asking all railroad presidents
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Industry Is in an
| Unbalanced Condition

''lnGAstly is in an unbalanced con.
oition. We lacl: many essentials
'ood, clothing, fucl. We have piled
up enormous stores OF things not
tSsentla. 20 life. but very essential to
war. We have piled up so high on
oar cocks and in our storchouscs
inAt The ships available cannot carry
men away as Fast as they pile mp.
Fer l"c& OF banker coal held back by
nH'tlc congestion the number of ships
J" our AaThors increases menacingly.
Nc foci supply is threatened to
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Garfield 5 Letter
To the Senate

Or. Garhcld's letter to The Senate
follows: -
Permit no to confirm, the messnpe
which sent to you Yesterday afternoon
by Nv Baker, Clerk Of tho senate.
~ IS my earnest desire tha. the
members Of the Senate should know
Nhf'' as an eNecu:!"e o.liccv cf the goy-
eminent | would not willingly tres1
4 request OF the Senate with Other ,haA
sne Iao,a, ,rc"test respect. The order suy-
pending :hc operation Of lndus-r;ol
piAnts IN portions oi the United States
vas ISSUED only after deliberate con-
s!acratlon ana VIII. / tirmly believe.
'tiC effectively in proV.dinr coal FOR
eomesuc consumers. for the promnt
punker'nS o. ships carrying neccssarv
War material abroad, :or tho rc-
iicI OIL the serious congestion at the
uocAs' ana at mauy points in the sec
Non covered by the order | still be
ileve 1t should stand TO delay the
application of the order would oni,
aod tc the congestion. Il would be
but natural that industry. in the inter-
vat, would rodouhlo is efforts to in
crease supplies on hand.
10 permit factories with coal
supply TO operate during the period OF
suspension would allow manv prodnr-
ing articles least essential to the Wan,
20 continue. while some producing an
tlcics the most essential would be COM
relied TO shut down. Moreover, con
tinued production by those well sun-
piled with coal would delay if not de-
feat the relief contemplated bv the
order.
II should add that the resolution was
presented to me at G:35 y. III. ycster
day and that the order was signed al
J:i5."
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
The Protest in COngr<
which will be classcd as not coming
within provisions of the order will be
Virtually all mines producing ores.
Order Necessary for
Relief Says Wilson

NcileE DAYS wilson
In his statement supporting DR.. Gar
ncldS' issuance Of the closing order
President Wilson says hc was consult
cd and fully agreed With the Fuel Adj
ministrator as to Is necessity. If the
action had not been taken. he declares,
immediate rclict could no. have been
found for the fae and transportation
shortagc.
This vac" he SAID. calls for many
sacrifices. and sacrifices Of the sort
called for by this order nye infinitely
less than sacrifices of life which other
WISE n,;s:,t be iavolvod'
Or. Gar.;e,A's stater,cn. emphasizes
;hc railroad congestion. which he de
oarcs is threatening the food supply;
points 20 the necessity for moving
ships to Europe end carries IN appeal
&c capita. % bcay is share of tho bur
len brought ~ the closing order by
paying employees Tor t&c time they are
idle
rae situation in Atlantic rorts drew
'9cs, cf DR.. Car.;o'a's attcrt:eA to-day,
>sniie his u1sistaats struggled with the
great volume Of requests for iNtcrprc-
,atioHs OF the general terms Of the or
der. i'uel administration representa-
,ives were dispatched to the principal
Atlantic ports. there 10 remain unti.
c;ary ship bel; " fo.' iack o. t',.c hes
IS bunaeys ,ilie,!. Ecpor.s Tonight to
ne administration SAID TIA. :hr situs
,,on would begin To improve i.r.Acdi-
;tely, and th>t the naore '!au q million
tons Of shipping detained would be OF
rs way w:t:iin u si.G:. ;:r.c.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Needs To Be Cared for
Raw Materials

Ut is our purpose in this respect"
said DR.. aGrfcld. 30 make intelligent
decisions. The raw materials needs Of
exempted plants Will be recognized
and cared for
To-morrow the Fuel Administration
ls expected TO make public list OF IN
'erpretations in specific cases which
Will be given general application. Some
OF these rulings were made day and
exempted, among others. certain mines
producing necessary metals. the manu-
facture of ammonia. the manufacture
OF ice. the operation OF laundries (ex-
cept on the Monday holidays). the man
uIacturc Of medical supplies for the
army and navy, and the manufacture
ot mine equipment.
in addition TO Il long list OF cxemp-
tons OF food producing plants and
related industries i was announced
that further exemptions would be made
~ state food ADMINISTRATORS
Officials who have contended fol
months that 'hc best way TO handle the
coal situation was by denying fuel to
essential .ndustrie viewed the
closing order with more favor tonight
when they learned Of the exemption
OF way industries. The order, as il
stands. cuts of all Of he so-called non.
essentials, and while it denies fuel also
TO many industries producing neces-
sares 1t was evident Tonight ,hat its
application would be far less drastic
than at first believed
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Railroad Embargo
Plan Is Rejected

Suggestions that 8. railroad embargo
be declared on the shipment Of goods
iron. factories that are shut dtwn and
on the movamen. os materials 10 nc
atlantic se.boa!d "erc disapprovcd 90
day by Secretary McACoo, Director
General o. Railroads, wno 'aid that tie
railroad corcost;CN wo@.G be cleared u
:. few weeks. lue! administration o.
.cia!s favor an embargo, and believe
i woaid materially aic. III improving
not cn:y transportation conditions. a.'t
the fue! situation ae we'll.
Reports % The l'ucl Administration
said that observance of the order IN
the territory 20 which i. applies was
general Some few violations we're
noted and the Department Of Justice
will D asked 90 Investigate through
It's local representatives.
Most OF the violations, Il was be
lievcd. were due 10 misunderstanding
and lack .: attenuation. In some
states Federal fucl officials themselves
sunderstood the order and attempted
% close down r.ants operated by water
power. over which The Fuel Admin
lstration has 10 control.
DR.. Garfield declared to-y ght that
while it would bc conpmativcly easy
lieved there would be scw Violations
suggestions that some factories might
attempt eYasioNs b. cperating on
Sundays. while closing on the ten Mon
day holidays. drew from him the state
meNt that f that we're attempted he
would take quick measures to cut off
ne supply Of coal from the offending
plants.
There viii be no moro general cx-
cmptions on plants. Dr. Garfield said.
except over the signature either Of
Secretaries Baker on Daniels. In in
terprotations Of the order however. as
applied to industries on which the OK
empted plants are dependent for raw
Materials the Fuel Administration
probably viii make liberal rules.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
HEAITIFYING ALMA

Alma has reached the stage, where
she is beginning TO take great pride
i'm her civic beauty, fact which
brought about various acts during the
past year on the part of the city
officials. which are aids in making
Alma q city beautiful.
The most important work Of this
kind is that which has been done in
Wright park. Some years Of agita-
ton were needed 60 awake the city to
the need of starting the work, which
is to make this wooded spot one
worthy Of the city and one worthy Of
the man who gave it to the city and
10 the memory Of him for whom it
was named.
The work is not done, is still far
from done, yet Wright Park is to-
day a far more attractive place, with
its animals. it's general air Of cheer
fulness. than in the past. In another
year, when beautiful lawn covers
thu barren patches Of ground Of the
past. % will become more beautiful,
ana with the addition Of flower beds
will be more attractive to Alma peo-
pie and 20 visitors 20 the city, than
it could ever have been had it re-
NAMED only wooded tract Of sew
eral acres.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
PUBLISHERS NOTICE

We have a large number of
subscribers whose subscriptions
expire January l, all Of which.
according 20 government regu-
lations we will be compelled 10
discontinue at that time unless
they are renewed and paid in
advance The Record dislikes
10 discontinue any subscrip
tons. but must obey orders. If
the number following your
name in the address is 2075 or
less your subscription expires
the first of the year
over fifty per cent Of those
discontinued November /, are
now paid up and back on the
list. Others who are paying no
attention 10 notices will be
sued, if necessary TO force to
collection
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

.ment, in war and after that for the
restoration Of the peace footing. are
very large. Heavy taxation is neces-
sary and the problem Of meeting the
Federal taxes without affecting the
equilibrium Of money and credits
vital 20 the welfare of the nation.
To meet the condition OF raising six
billion dollars Of taxes in 1919 the
Government has decided on two poll
cies: % Installment payment Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
WILL Keep AFTER IT

There Is every indication that the
various industries, the business men
and citizens Of Alma intend to have
a new passenger station. to replace
the antiquated, unsanitary, and high
" inadequate station of years gone
bv, station built for Alma when it
was q struggling hamlet with seem
lngly small chance for being any
thing else, q station built over twenty
yeas ago for the needs Of place of
less than 1000.
Alma has passed the infant stage
and has become city, and is more
than anxious 10 shed the last vestige
Of her swaddling clothes, and assume
"A gown that is more than up-to-date
and in keeping with her growth.
She needs, as we'll as wants. new
passenger station from the railroads,
one that is sanitary, and can be
kept in that condition. conforming 10
al of the rules Of health; a depot,
which will be sufficiently large
70 accommodate those who are
forced TO depend upon the railroads
rs a means Of travel, especially dur
ing bad weather, when people desire
10 be indoors as much as possible;
depot. where hundreds Of cans Of
milk and crates Of chickens are not
left around on the platform. where
the public must gather the aroma.
which is frequently given off from
them.
Alma furnishes the railroads with
a great amount Of business, both In
freight and traffic which leaves the
railroad without one good excuse for
not giving the city what ii needs,
and demands
Two by four additions. ID coat of
paint now and then, and once in q
great while new floor or new
Single for the roof, is not going to
satisfy Alma, Judging from the
names which appear on the petition
which is going the rounds. copies of
which viii 90 TO the railroads, the
American Railway Express, the State
Board OF Health and the State Rail
road Commission.
She Is not sat sized with depot
where health laws are violated daily.
making depot that is a menace to
public health
Alma has got her dander up" and
intends to scrap it out to get the new
passenger depot that the city needs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

the taxes on incomes and profits the
first installment falling due March
Is; (2) The issuance Of Tax An
ticipation Certificates bearing AZ
per cent interest and maturing at the
time the taxes must be paid.
In effect the Tax Anticipation plan
enables all who are liable for taxes
to the Treasury TO rally their cash
means in the interval between Nov
Z. 1918, and Mar. 10, 1919, and to in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
WELL KNOWN ALMA
RESIDENT Is DEAD

Continued from page nine)
The rema ns were taken Monday 70
the old home, where the funeral
service was held from St Joseph's
Catholic church yesterday.
ship. Esther, Simon. Henrietta and
Marion.
Sarah J. Britton
Mrs. Sarah J. Britton Of Emerson
township died Saturday after a
short illness. at the age Of 20 years.
The body was taken to Linden. where
the funeral was held Tuesday. She
had lived in Gratiot county for the
past twenty-five years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
Pine River Township

I win b. 1T the following rkaees
10 collect taxes for Pine River town
ship: At hardware store, Forest HIN.
December u. 10, 20. and january 2
and 9, az thesEirst State baosc, Alma.
December u, 20. q, and January :,
and az the Commercial Savings bank.
St. Louis, December II. q. zs. add
January 4. TS@e
Don +. Hayes, treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
NEW CERTIFICATES
Anticipation Certificates TO Aid in
Solving Tax Problems.

Aside from maintaining public or
der and the defense Of life and pro-
perty the most vital function of Gov
srnment is the provision Of money.
or an acceptable medium of payment
and exchange.
The financial needs Of the Govern
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

vest that cash in a perfectly safe
Government security. at a fair rate
of interest. and in form which viii
be accepted by the Treasury in tax
payments March IS, 1919. Under
this plan il will be possible to avoid
any disturbance Of the money market
and credit conditions at the Incidence
Of the enormous tax payments next
spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
Seville Township

will be at the Riverdale State
bank on Thursday, December II, 10,
and January ? and 9, and at the bank
Of Elwell Saturday, December IL, 2l,
%, and January 4, for the collection
of Seville township taxes.
72-2-c Chas. F.. Egan,
Treasurer Seville Township.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

wanigas at Brunner's.-S4-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-04

or four saloon-keepers were revoked Up
on the complaint Of citizens that they
We're running disorderly houses.
AT the called meeting. an attempt
was to be made TO restore the licenses
vast array of legal talent and court
reporters were present at the meeting
Tor the purpose of tanning through the
granting Of the licenses in the face OF
the opposition of the people
The only evidence of any assistance
from across the state line in that meet
ing was the presence of John G. Becker
Of Hammond. the owner Of one Of the
places in question. and David Boone at
torney, the leading patriot or Hammond
the president Of the American Alliance
Of Hammond. one Of the most gIoriouslv
rampant patriotic orators on your side
Of the line. He who stamps his feet and
roars for Uncle Sam and weeps with the
mothers Of the boys who have gone over
seas to defend this country. was pres
ent in defense of one Of the keepers or
the alleged dives. evidently deeming
his patriotic duty for few paltry dol
lars to foist upon tho good people OF
West Hammond the continuation OF the
accursed underworld.
IF Mr.. Editor. your words speak for
the Hammond people. and if Dave Boone
acts for the Hammond people there is
something awry somewhere can you
and Dave get together and set Us right
SO that We may know exactly what TO
depend upon from Hammond?
Very respectfully yours.
- WEST HAMMOND CITIZEN"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-04
Voice of the People

quarters, Washington. d C. Jan. Il,
.1sIs
My Dear Mr.. Huntress
Permit me to acknowledge with
thanks the receipt OF your letter Of
January S, including resolutions passed
by the Allentown Chamber Of Com
merce. and by its direction forwarded
70 commercial organizations through
out the United states and to members
of the Pennsylvania delegation in Con
gress. I regret that there was not
opportunity for consultation and wild
Ell discussion. before your estimable or
ganization so recorded Itself as I an
convinced It would be a mistake. at
this time. to support Red Cross, even
in part. by congressional appropriation
Y understand the business mans side
of the question. the claims upon his
time. money and staff the diversion in
his community by canvassing cam
paigns and the inequality that marks
the distribution OF the common burden.
but 7 am convinced that he patiently
should abide these minor Ills for the
greater good, I am convinced. IS be-
ms accomplished
As I see Red Cross. with its wide
spread operations. it IS great auxil-
larry to the Government in war. made
the more helpful because II claims no
time from rapidly expanded admin
istration pressed by many problems
recruits no operating personnel from
those liable for military duty. ard Inn
poses no financial burden or RESPONSE
bility upon the national treasury. I
see IT as the organization and the ex-
preston of that patriotic citizenry anx-
ious to pay more taxes to help win
the war. eager to care for its sons
called to arms and ready to extend the
hand Of bounty TO those In need in 9TH
er lands. 7 see II as a noble organIza-
ton. free from legislative delay. cap
q BILE OF wide service not easy OF &C
complishment by our government. that
in emergency or disaster can act in
stantly. I see It a a great education
al factor OF profound Inward influence
upon our national life. moving toward
mutual understanding and sympathies
helpful to our social life. and now an
Impressive example OF our national
unity and solidarity.
believe that the effect inevitable
of Government contribution to Red
Cross would be the announcement
and discontinuance % private support
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-04

and its conversion ultimately from a
great voluntary movement to a depart
ment of Government supported wholly
by taxation; Its place claimed by other
voluntary organization or organtza-
tons I can conceive extreme circum-
stances where 1t might be advisable
in emergency or necessity for the Gov
eminent to ask Red Cross 10 perform
some special function for which funds
would be provided by appropriation or
for Red Cross to request. i'm emergen-
cv. some form OF financial aid from
Congress, but as long as our people
have the spirit and the means to 60
on independently they should be en-
couraEed to do so. To do otherwise
is to deny them the opportunity OF
sacrifice and contribution in this great
tragedy. which is blessing to them
Sincerely YOURS.
H. 7. DAVIDSON.
Chairman Red Cross War Council
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-04
From John Voight.
France. March rs.
Mr.. Martin Rintz.
Hammond. Ind.

Mr.. Martin Rintz
Hammond. Ind.
Dear Friend:
This is about the hardest thinS We
go TO do-try TO write letter when
YOU are forbidden 10 write the things
that would interest all of YOU at home
We are very busy. but have no COM
plaint to make. every thing is going as
well as can be expected. our food Is
good and we have faiIy we'll sleeping
quarters.
saw n clipping from one Of the
papers in the states saying that sol
diers Of the A E. +. We're drinking
heavily. their morals extremely bad.
and the sweater sent by the Red Cross
and from their friends we're being used
to clean their shoes and horses; this
is absolutely untrue. the men are be
having fine and everything sent from
the States is deeply appreciated.
wish to thank both of you and
your wife for the things you have sent
me not alone for their value. but the
spirit behind them
received magnificent belt and
credentials from my lodge. The paper
IS written in three Languages, Ameri-
can. French and German. and it Ger
fanny - a u cd>hie 10 tIicf HAA a 44phS
I'll never have to use It over here.
At present we Re having very nne
weather. the mud isn't so bad. and
many Wild flower are in bloom.
I understand our regiment hea boer
mentioned twice by the French officers.
TIE next mention gives us honorary
mention to the whole army for good
services. and II the French custom Is
carried ont re u III ct 4 hraided ca III