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New-York tribune., 1918-03-01
Brooklyn Merchants
Plan War on B. R. T

War on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
systom has been definitely declared by
the Broadway Merchants Association
of that borough. The organization is
planning definite moves in a spring
drive which is expected to raise the
service. at least, to the quality of that
of the marlborough
1t is expected that 100000 persons
New-York tribune., 1918-03-01

A fund of 100000 is to be raised to
finance the campaign. The first $50
bIll viii go to the man who dcvises a
slogan with punch that can be put
on the buttons. Blanks are being dis
trlbuted among the citizens to enrol
them for the war.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-01

who use the service viii wear button
demanding better service The spec
tacle of 100000 dissatisfied button
wealers every morning and evening is
believed to be q psychological attack
that the officials will be unable to
withstand
New-York tribune., 1918-03-01
81 1our Day WinHelp Win War,
Says Compers at Stockyard Inquiry
Labor Leader Quotes Presidents as Favorng Shorter Dav
tie Charges OverNork Curtails Production
and Drives Men to Drink

CHICAGO, Feb. -Testifying in
the stockyards wage investigation be-
fore Judge Alschuler to-day, Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation Of Labor, said the universal
elght-hour day was necessary to helm
WIN the war and he would not urge it
unless he was sure it would have that
effect
lie quoted every President, from
Van Buren, to Wilson, as in favor Of
the eight-hour day, satd Henry Ford
declared shorter work day had in
creased his profits by millions, and de
ciared overworb decreased production
and drove men to drink.
EIght-Hour Day Goal of Labor.
Mr.. Gompers said:
Many years ago ! became interested
IN the influence of shorter work DAYS
on employees. The workers of our
country have been struggling for many
years for a shorter work day. The
eight-hour day was fixed as the goal
,'lio ,n mas become the slogan of the union
!abOr movement.
Previous to the panic Of 1872. a
number OF workmen in the East had
tne ,r elght-hour day The pane had the
effect. of halting the movement.
in 1884 there was general move
meht among organized workmem TO OBJ
tam the shorte day. Some trades, which
worked twelve or fourteen hours in,
twenty -four, tried to have these honrs
reduced. Employers were appealed to
and IN many places the request was re
cclved with favor. But stirring events
which followed caused reaction and
1or time the work had to be aban-
doned."
Carpenters First to Get 1t.
Mr Gompers told how first the car
penterss, then building trades generally.
and miners were given the eight -hou,
day and. that, finally, trades (which.
tor centuries, thought it impossible to
adopt the eight hour day because of
the perlshable character of the prod
New-York tribune., 1918-03-01

In like March lamb
every cloth we buy (fol aign
or domestic) must prove
"aN-Uool' by acid test.
Spring suits.
Spring overcoats, includ-
ing our rainproofed *''Scotch
Mists.
All Of our own nlanufac-
ture. All built on standards
that show not the slightest
variation from the high
quality our friends have
learned to expect.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-01

Spring hats, Spring shoes,
Spring furnishings.
'Registered Trademarks
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Enemy Radio Plant Found.

Chicago, Feb. IL. = The arrest of
Herman Dungs, in Milwaukee, with a
wireless plant in his possession, start
cd search in. Chicago for what may
be an inner circle of enemy aliens
Ralph lizard, chief of the Department
of Justice at Milwaukee, is here to in
yestigate Dungs activities in Chicago.
after establishing all the facts con-
corning Dungs," said lizard, I'VE shall
undoubtedly either demand his intern
ment for the duration of the war or
we shall prosecute him criminally un-
der the espionage act"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Foes Make Bad Guess.

Amsterdam, Feb. 12.-In their COM
ment on the Tuscania, the Berlin
newspapers Germania and Deutschs
Tages Zeitung affect surprice that the
big transport only carried approx
mately 2,400 men. Thus, as accord
ing to reports" Is transports have ar
rived in France, they calculate that
only about 10000 American troops are
now there. This, they assert, agrees
with independent information at hand
on this subject. Germania adds the
assertion that the sinking of the Tus-
CANA gave America a hard blow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
"rroubIe Bureau Is Latest.

Washington, Feb. 8. = A trouble
bureau. described as "a place where
the men may carry their worries and
talk them over with sympathetic well
fare workers." has been established
at Camp Sherman, Ohio. The trouble
bureau, says the committee, also
"quiets the fears of anxious women
folk wno write for information of neg
Iectful sons and husbands, and not
infrequently settles domestic difficult
ties" Major General Glenn, comman-
dant of the cantonment, was instruv
mental In the bureaus establishment,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Depends on Nations Workers.

Washington, Feb. 8.-Responsibility
for the success or failure of the gov
ernment's ship building program was
put on labor by Charles Piez, vice
president and general manager of the
Emergency Fleet corporation, in an
appeal for ship yard workers. 1.-THE
Shipping board has the necessary
yards, the materials and the money.
he said. Gall that is lacking is a
spirit in the nation that will send q
quarter Of million American mechan-
les into the yards to give the best and
most efficient work"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Beating U-Boats, Daniels Declares.

Washington, Feb. 8.-Secretary DAN
iels said the United States and the
Allies were winning the fight against
Germany's submarines. 1--WE are
having our ups and DOWNS" he said,
"but the fight is being won" The re-
suits of the anti-submarine campaign
might be described as pendulum-li like,
Mr.. Daniels said, with the return
swing becoming shorter and shorter
as the Allies gradually perfected their
operations. The Secretary expressed
optimism regarding the conditions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
No Immediate Offensive in Sight.

London, Feb. 12.-There is no indi-
cation of an immediate great German
offensive on the West front, according
to the correspondent of the Express
Indications are, he said, the present
condition will last for at least a fort
night. From authoritative sources it
cen be stated, the correspondent de-
clared, that the transfer of German
troops from the East to the West
front is not faster nor greater than
anticipated. Franco-British forces are
superior in rifles and guns.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Italians Tortured in German Prisons

Italians Tortured in German Prisons.
London, Feb. 12.-Reuter's, Limited,
has received copies Of carefully veri.
fled sworn statements from British
soldiers who have returned from Ger
nan prison camps and hospitals re
garding systematic brutality practiced
Dy the Germans upon Italian prison
ers. These reports emanate not from
one particular center only, but from
many different parts of Germany They
have been confirmed by Independent
testimony. The reports all are of re-
cent origin, as the soldiers who gave
testimony left Germany recently.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15

American Taken for German Killed.
With the American Armies in
France, Feb. IAN American pr,
vate, mistaken for a Boche in the
dark, was shot and killed by one OF
his own patrols, following the patrol
encounter with the Germans. The
private became separated from the
patrol, which was seeking the bodies
of those killed short time before.
Attempting to rejoin them, he was
challenged by sergeant. He sus-
pected another ambuscade and failed
to respond and was killed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Clustered Wife Wins Divorce.

Chicago, Feb. S-Leo Galitzki, Jr.,
considered his wife so beautiful that
ne clustered her to keep her unsul-
lied from contact with the world.
She obtained a divorce.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Kaiserism Blamed for Church Fire.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Feb. 12.-Fire
which destroyed the st. Thomas Cath
Ollie church in Madison, is believed to
have been started by a pro-German
agent. Several persons living near
the church heard two explosions and
upon making an immediate investiga-
ton they found the interior of the
ediflce all ablaze. The flames spread
so rapidly that it indicated kerosene
or some other inflammable liquid had
been poured around the interior be-
fore the match was applied.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-02-15
Finland Forces Route Red Guard.

Stockholm, Feb. General Man.
nerheim, commanding government
forces in Finland that were organ
lied to enforce the authority of the
Finnish diet, has defeated the Fin
nish Red Guard and the Russians at
Uleaborg and taken possession of the
city. This is the most important vic
tory yet scored by the White Guard,
as Uleaborg was the chief military
depot of the Russians in northern
Finland and contained stores Of mil
ftary stores and artillery.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
APPEAL IS TO PEOPLE
Russians Not Concerned With
Recognition of Powers.
Look Forward to World Proletariat
That Will Stop Slaughter and
Eradicate Causes For War.

Petrograd, Jan. 23.-New Russia
wants recognition from the peoples OF
the world more than the governments
of the world. She looks forward hope
fully to a world proletariat which will
combine to stop wars slaughter and
eradicate all causes for future war.
The bolsheviki ministry of foreign
affairs thus outlined Russia's view
point in a statement, signed by Under
Foreign Minister Salkind in the alb
from Petrograd of Foreign Min
lister Leon Trotsky.
"Hitherto Ruled From Above"
The Russian people hitherto in all
ages have been ruled from above he
declared. Now they rule themselves.
They will stand and fight against all
foes wherever found, with full pride
in the consequences OF having con
tributed an immortal page to the his
tory of mankind"
The government of the soviet of the
peoples commissaries, which is a gov
eminent of the workers, the peasants
and the soldiers, SIS not concerned
with obtaining official recognition
from foreign powers" the statement
asserted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
SIOUX CITY LIVE STOCK MARKET

Sioux City, Jan. 24.-There was a
fair supply of cattle at hand for the
midweek session at the local yards,
estimate calling for 5000 head, as
against 4,294 a week ago and 1881
the corresponding day a year ago.
Ruling conditions did not show any
material change compared with that
of yesterday. There was a good ac-
tive tone to the deal for killers, and
prices showed full recent strength,
while market for stockers was inclin-
ed to be a little draggy on light
steers, but general outlet about like
or the previous day.
Hog run showed expansion at the
local market, but with wires from
outside centers favorable the trade
developed fair activity and was judg-
ed as 10c higher than yesterdays av-
erage. Tops landed at $16.15, while
the bulk of sales ranged from s15.95
@16.10.
Sheep and lamb trade drew a mod
crate supply and for the mos part
sales were Quoted as steady.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
TAKES MINISTER TO TASK
Prussian Asks Proof That America
Can't Fight.

Amsterdam, Jan. 23.-In the lower
house of the Prussian diet DR.. Franz
Mehring, Independent Socialist, made
the following inquiry:
IF Canada, with less than 9,000,0 900
inhabitants, has been able to throw
100000 soldiers in Europe, who were
not able to fly or swim, what grounds
has the finance minister for denying
to the United States, with Ito, 10000
Inhabitants, any military capacity?
DR.. Mehring proceeded to reprove
the Prussian finance minister, DIR.
Hertz. for such contempt which he de-
clared, was likely to bring heavy
penalties in its train, especially if
coupled with empty threats.
The minister, replying, admitted ne
was unable to prove his statement
concerning the American army, but
was still convinced 1t could not come
over.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
SENATE LID BLOWS OFF
Partisan Fireworks Start When
Stone Attacks Roosevelt.
Refers to Colonel as "Most Potent
Agent of Kaiser in America
Adjourns for Two Days.

Washington, Jan. %. - Senator
Stone, veteran Democrat, set ablaze
smouldering fires of partisanship in
the senate with a long prepared
speech accusing Republicans of play
ing politics In their criticism of the
governments conduct OF the war and
calling Theodore Roosevelt "the most
seditious man of consequence III
America"
When he closed Senators Penrose,
Lodge, New and others on the Re-
publican side answered with vigorous
defense of their right to make proper
criticism OF inefficiencies and, with
counter charges of partisansiip.
Senators Lewis, Kirby and other
Democrats Joined in the fray, which
lasted until the session ended, with
adjournment until Thursday.
Quoting literally from R%oosevelt's
published criticisms of the Wilson adj
ministration conduct of the war Sen
ator Stone said:
THE heart of this man is aflame
with ambition and he runs amuck.
On my responsibility as a senator, |
charge that since our entrance into
the war Roosevelt has been a menace
and obstruction to the successful pros
ecution of the war. His chief thought
has not been tc help the government
solve the mighty problems they have
to solve, but always his chief thought
has been of Roosevelt.
Il inquire why Roosevelt may say
things with impunity which a citizen
of lesser consequence dare not even
repeat without danger of indictment
for disloyalty?"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
WANTS GENERAL PEACE
Austrian Premier Says Ruler Has
No Desire For Conquest.
Everything Possible Being Done To
End War, Labor Delegates
Are Told.

Vienna. Jan. "a (Delayed.) ITO
end the war at the earliest possible
moment by a general peace is the
wish OF his majesty.
"In pursuance of this desire and
on the principles 1t repeatedly has
announced, the government of the
dual monarchy has done everything
In its power, and will continue to do
everything possible, to bring about
mose speedily a general peace.
IF for the present. however, only
a separate peace with Russia is prac-
ticable, the responsibility rests solely
with the Allied powers, which have
rejected repeatedly III peace offers"
These statements were made by DR..
o Seydler, Austrian prime minis
ter, In the course of a speech at an
important conference between the
government and labor leaders. Those
present included Count Won Toggen-
burg, minister of the interior; Lieut..
General Czapp, minister OF defense
and labor representatives Adler, Seitz
and others.
Afterward he proceeded to disavow
any aims at conquest and declared
that the government continued its ad-
herence in the belief that interna-
tional agreement regarding disarma-
ment and arbitration courts could
form a suitable basis for a general
peace.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24

Washington, Jan. 23.-Charter to
the United States government of all
Dutch steamers now being held in
American ports has been decided
upon by the Dutch government in a
provisional agreement just signed in
London. The agreement porvides
charter for one round trip for the up
ward OF 80 vessels now in American
ports. The vessels are not to go into
the war zones, but five Of the steam.
ers will carry material for Switzer.
land and two will carry for The Meth
srlApds Overseas trust
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
No British Premium Bonds.

London, Jan. 24.-The government
has decided against the issue Of pre-
MUM bonds, Andrew Bonar Law,
chancellor of the exchequer, has told
the house of commons. The decision
was taken, the chancellor said. after
consideration Of the report Of the
committee appointed to inquire into
the advisability of the plan. The
committee mad found that the step
was inadvisable at the present time.
cor until further efforts had been
made to make the present issues
mere attractive to investors"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24

Milwaukee, Jan. 20. - Milwaukee
bone dry" What thousands of pro-
hibitionists have failed to do, Fuel
Administrator Garfield did to Mil.
waukee. The home Of a famous bev-
erage was dry as a desert so far as
the dispensation OF liquor was con-
cerned. Promptly at midnight Sun
lay every saloon cleaned its bar and
switched OF the lights. Radiators
we're just warm enough to keep from
freezing. Not in the memory Of the
oldest patriarchs Of the business had
his come to pass before.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.

Minneapolis, Jan. 24.-BUTTER-
Creamery extras, per h., 47c; extra
frsts, Acc; frsts, 45c; seconds, 44c;
dairy, 39c; packing stock, SEC.
EGGS.-Receipts of fresh too light
to make a quotation. Most arrivals
are country held, selling in a small
way at from 4Sc to Acc per dozen. Re.
frigerators, candled, doz., 42c; checks
and seconds, doz., 32c; dirties, can.
died, doz., &c. Quotations on eggs
include cases.
POULTRY.-Turkeys, fat, 10 lbs.
and over, 22c; thin, small, 10G12c;
cripples and culls, unsalable; BOOSTERS
lac; hens, 4 lbs. and over, zoe; hends,
under 4 lbs, 16c; ducks, 18c; geese,
h., Ice; springs, h., zoe.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
W TO FIX FOOD PRICES
Asked BY President In Proposed
Measure.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Draft of a
bill giving the President broad power
to fix prices Of foods and other prod
ucts essential to the conduct of the
war or for domestic consumption has
been laid before members of the
House agricultural committee by
President Wilson with the request
that it be pressed for passage. Mem
bers of the committee declined to dis
close details OF the bill.
Chairman Lever was to study its
provisions and, if satisfied with it, in
troduce 1t at once 1t is understood
the would give the President,
through any agency that he may
designate, blanket authority to fix
prices without specifying the prod
ucts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
PLOTS TO BLOW UP DOCKS
Execution Of Wholesale Sabotage Was
Planned.

Planned.
Washington, Jan. 23.-The govern
ment has unearthed q plot to blow
up docks at the principal seaports on
both coasts. The conspiracy called
tor the execution Of Wholesale sab
Dtage ut a given hour. Precautions
Gave been taken.
Telegraphic orders sent out by the
Department Of Justice are expected to
result In q number OF arrests. Off.
cials are extremely reticent, but it
was admitted that guards have been
doubled at all the principal docks,
munitions factories and other impor-
tant reservations along both sea-
boards. Shipyards, It is stated. were
also to be destroyed.
Officials Of the Department of JUS
tice. 1t ~ understood. say that meas
ures taken to safeguard all threat
ened points will be effective.
Guards were particularly instructed to
inspect closely all passes to the
guarded reas.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
Guard Against Spies.

New York, Jan. "a warning Is
sued by Chairman Hurley Of the
government shipping board that the
boat corporation ship
yard at Port Newark was to be blown
up or set afire by enemy spies, hai
caused q strong guard OF police and
soldiers to he thrown about the
place. The plant, built at govern
nent expense. cost approximately IS,
900, 900. Adjoining it Is q huge sup
ply depot being built for the quar-
tsrmaster's department which vii
sost t7,00O.oo0.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
South st. Paul Live Stock.

South St. Paul, Jan. 24.-Estimated
receipts at the Union stockyards:
Cattle, 5000; calves, 500; hogs, 1880;
sheep, 500; cars, 302.
Railroads entering the yards report
ed receipts for the day by loads as
follows: Burlington, A.; Rock Island, 3;
st. Louis, 5S; Omaha, "A; Northern
Pacific, IL: Milwaukee, "a; Great
Northern, 141; 500, s; total, 302.
Cattle-Steers, $7.25611; cows, ST..
25G9; calves, $10@14.50; hogs. $15.S0
gle: sheep and lambs, $S.50Q16.5O.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
Wealthy Must Close Greenhouses.

Newport, r. l., Jan. 24.-Wealthy
summer residents who have depended
upon their greenhouses here to keep
them supplied with flowers in the
winter, will have to patronize the
florists in their home cities until the
coal shortage is ended. Local fuel
authorities have ordered closing Of
greenhouses owned by Vincent Aston.
Arthur Curtiss James, WHO has a large
plant under glass. has shut 1t down
with exception of me small house
and arransed for distribution OF coal
To Hoor neDnle.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
!. + /. = !. + !. = i. !. = = = + +
Recalls U-B0ats; New
Campaign Plans Seen

!. Paris, Jan. 24.-Germany is
= recalling her submarines to
!. their bases, preparatory to
= adopting a new plan of cam
:. paign, according to reports
: reaching here. One suggestion
!. was that the older submarines
= were to be replaced by new ar
= mored U boat cruisers, armed
!. with large guns.
+ = = !. = = !. = 4. 4. 1. = = 4. +
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
To Lessee Alaska Coal Fields.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Completion
Of the work OF surveying and divid-
ing into leasing units the more ac-
cessible part Of the Tanana coal
Geld in Alaska has been announced
by Secretary Lane, with notice that
the blocks o o would be for lease.
The area comprises about $4,000
acres IN the valley OF Ignite Creek.
Coal In the 6sld IL said to be Ignite
~ fair Grade. which will be used
~ The Alaskan railway, by Tanana
Gfln9 beats and by local consumers,
~ q WIEN have applial fer n
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
UKRAINIANS AGREE TO PEACE
Practically Conclude Separate Treaty
With Germany.

Amsterdam, Jan. %. - A separate
peace with Germany has been prac.
tically concluded by Ukrainia.
Word from Brest-Litovsk, received
via Berlin. gave this first news of a
breach among the Russians. The
agreement between Germany and the
infant Ukrainian republic was on
cluded several days ago. Previous
word had stated that all Russian del
egates had departed from Brest-
Litovsk and this had been supposed
to include the Ukrainians.