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New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Record Ship Output
Planned Labor Dav

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Tndors;r.
the suggestion Of Pacific Coast sb,as
yards workers that Labor Dav be rast.
second great ship-launching dsv
Charles M. Schwab, director geners}
Of the Emergency Fleet Cornora ,,ies' Tins
to-day transmitted to the men WORT
ing with him letter from Presi5en4
Wilson expressing the "keen intererts
with which the President is folIov5,,
the progress of the shipbuilding nros
gramme
The Presidents letter was addre,s.a
TO Chairman Hurley Of the Shlnn;g.
Board, acknowledging a reporf Of rrae
ress It said in part:
when you get an opportunitv yin
you not express to those who are w,rt'
ing for the board and for the coraor.-
ton the keen interest with whjcb
follow all these operations and tba
accomplishments Of each bureau ard
agency and yard ?" '''
Mr.. Schwab's Endorsement Of ~,
mems proposal to Splash the Kaiser1
again by launching 100 ships IN
single day was whole-hearted
"While the launching record for tbo
Fourth of July was splendid" he said
"let US strive to make the Labor Day
record even still greater
~ know that | may count on vou -
see that the President is given ~
cause for disapY ointment in the futuro
but, on the contrary, will be more and
more delighted at what we can ~
wher spurred by deep sense of
patriotism"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
O'Rear Was Buried,
Bolivians Assert
Inquiry Refutes Rumor of
Fake Funeral to Avoid
Espionage Charges

BUENOS AYRES, July 2s.-The gov
crnment of Bolivia has concluded its
investigation into the circumstances of
the death on July 13 of John Davis
O'Rear, Of Missouri, the American
minister at La Paz.
According to dispatches received
from the Bolivian capital, the official
investigation followed rumors that the
funeral was ruse of the minister tc
escape making explanation of reports
that he had been aiding the Germans.
The investigation confirmed the death
of the minister and proved false the
rumors that an empty coffin had been
buried
WASHINGTON, July 2s.-At the
state department to-day it was said
that the death of John Davis O'Rear.
American minister to Bolivia, has been
confirmed by an investigation which
was ordered as the result of reports
that the minister had caused an empty
coffin to be buried SO that he would
not have to explain alleged enemy ac
tlvities. There was no suspicion, the
department said. that Mr.. O'Rear had
aided the Germans.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Socialist Mayor
Lauds u. S. Victory
Van Lear, of Minneapolis Or.
ders Bells Tolled to Cele-
brate American Success

The American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy yesterday received copy
Of the victory proclamation issued by
Mayor Thomas Van Lear of Minneap-
oils, by which the bells of that city
were caused to be rung in honor of
the victory of American troops on the
Western front Van Lear is the Social
ist Mayor of Minneapolis who recently
joined the alliance and declared his
unqualified support of the war; The
proclamation follows:
"The state of Minnesota and the city
of Minneapolis have special reason to
be proud of the American victories on
the Western front The 151st Field
Artillery had brave and honorab BILE
part in this tremendous drive These
young soldiers have we'll upheld the
traditions of the 1st Minnesota on the
field of Gettysburg.
while we exult in the victory, our
exultation is not without it's pangs of
grief. American boys have given their
lives in this battle, but whether these
sons of Minnesota be living or dead,
all citizens will congratulate the SOL
diers and the parents of the soldiers
who have had the honor Of making
the utmost sacrifice to the cause Of
world liberty
"No triumph is without it's cost, but
we are doubly proud in America the
spirit of the Revolution is still alive
and our men yet hold that life is not
so dear nor peace so sweet as to be
purchased at the price of liberty
Further, it is hereby recommended
that for an hour this afternoon, be-
tween 3 and A o'clock, all industries
except those directly engaged in the
work of producing and distributing
war material, shall suspend in COM
memoration of work we'll done and
lives bravely given by American sol
diersn
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24

miners and operators for settlement Of
disputes must first be invoked;
That in all such settlements, the Fuel
Administrator will insist that en-
ploycrs relinquish the right to dis
charge employees because of affliation
with unions; that employers will
recognize the right Of their employees
TO organize by peaceful methods that
do not interrupt production; that the
automatic penalty clause now in force
will be included in all agreements as
condition precedent to allowing in
creased claims by operators and, that
where union shops now exist they shall
continue, and where union ard non
union men work together, the con-
tinuance of such conditions shall not
be deemed a grievance
DR.. Garfield made 1t clear that in all
settlements, whether he is called upon
to intervene or not, the principles,
provisions and practices laid down in
the Maryland and Upper Potomac set
tlement Of May 8. shall be accepted
by employers and employees
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
3 Firemen Hurt at
Wooster Street Blaze
Flames Do $4,000 Damage
Before They Are Ex-
tinguished

Employees in the eight-story loft
building 149 Wooster Street were
driven to the streets yesterday after
noon by fire that swept the three up
per floors and caused a property loss
Of $4,000.
Firemen responding to two alarms
were forced to call out water tower
before they were able to get the flames
under control. Gottfried Vomacha and
John Kelly, of Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. 9, were injured by falling
skylight ard were sent to ST. Vincent's
Hospital. Deputy Chief Rankin was cut
by flying glass.
The fire started in the hallway Of
the sixth floor, occupied by the New
Jersey Felt and Shoe Company. 1t
swept upward quickly and burned out
the seventh and eighth story lofts, oc-
cupied respectively by the Reliance
Novelty Company and the Gangem Ha-
vana Cigar Company
Police of the Macdougal Street Sta
tion were called out to drive back the
crowds. The cause Of the FIRE Is un-
known.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
War Board Modihes
Free Papers Order
1t Accepts Recommendations
Submitted by the Commit
tee of Publishers

WASHINGTON. July 23-Modifca-
tlons of the War Industries Board
order cutting off all free copies OF
newspapers have been agreed upon
through interpretations of the circular
of July s, submitted by the committee
of publishers and adopted by the board
as follows:
ceptance of the return of unsold copies.
"Exceptions Agents of publishers
or dealers acting as agents, selling
newspapers wholesale to retail dealers,
news stands and news boys, may return
unsold copies provided such unsold
copies have not been in the possession
of retail dealers, news stands or news
boys
"Retail dealers, news stands or news
boys receiving papers too late for sale
on account of delay in transportation
may return copies to the publisher.
Paragraph 3-Discontnue giving
working copies or where required by
statute law in the case of official ad-
vertisng.
"Exceptions ns-Copies may be given to
employees Of newspapers if such is the
present practice of the office.
mo free copies shall be given to rel
atlves, stockholders, or others not actu-
ally engaged in the publication Of the
paper.
COPIES may be sent free to former
employees who are in the war service
, and copies may be sent free to camp
libraries OF institutions recognized by
the government, such as the Y. NJ.
{. A, X. of c., etc. Copies should not
be sent free to individual soldiers un-
less formerly employed by the news
papers.
COPIES may be sent free to the Ii
brary of Congress and to state and
other public libraries who will agree
to bind or otherwise permanently pre-
serve the files of the paper.
"Copies may be sent free to clipping
bureaus which render an equivalent
service to the newspapers.
COPIES may be sent free to the news
papers correspondents and the press
bureaus.
Paragraph Discontinue giving
free copies to advertisers, except not
more than one copy for checking pur-
poses.
Exceptions Any advertiser who
customarily places advertisements with
the. newspaper in at least four issues
each week and advertising agencies
from whom the publisher received ad.
vertlsing regularly, may be put on the
regular mailing list to facilitate han.
ding in the mailing room.
COPIES must not be sent as a means
Of advertising the newspaper itself tc
advertising agencies from whom the
Pubi'sher does not regularly receive
/ business"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
British See Good in
US. Doctors Courtesy

LONDON, July Referring to the
cordial reception given Sir James Mac
hennle, Sir Arbuthnot Lane and
Colonel Bruce, British medical experts
by the American medical profession at
ITS conference in Chicago, The Times"
says the event marks an important
stage in the development of under
standing and sympathy between the
two countries, because a doctor wields
large influence and because it is well
that IN the great war against disease.
now IN the opening stages, the British
ana American people should stand side
by side.
The time is opportune, it is added
for the cultivation of closer relation,
snip, for the creation of new facilities
for study, for the endowment of re-
search tellowships on both sides of tile
Atlantic and for the interchange Of
scientific papers and schemes of work
The British Ministry of Health, when
formed, will be strengthened, continue,
"The Times" by establishment Of
friendly relations with the state health
boards that already have done so much
for America.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Contract Was Executed in
1916 in Germany, Wit
ness Tells Government
Papers in Switzerland
Franz Roessler Testifies Pur-
chases Were Intended for
Corporation

When the investigation Of the al
legged irregular transfer OF stocks in
chemical firms here by German to
American interests was resumed IN
Attorney General Lews's Office at 81
Chambers Street yesterday. it devel-
oped that certain contract, which
government officials believe will prove
the real status of the deal, was secretly
executed IN Germany and is now some
where in Switzerland.
Oscar Il. Seitz. the confidential man
sent by the Roessler Hasslacher con-
Germ in 1916 to obtain a majority of
the stock from the mother firm in Ger
many. admitted to Joseph II. Choate.
attorney for the Alien Property Gus
todian, thc existence of this instru
ment lie added that this contract
provided that certain amount of
money be paid at once and the rest in
six months or so. though he did not
remember what was stipulated in case
the money was not paid. He further
testified that he signed to the docu-
ment the names of Franz Roessler and
Jean Dubois, of the local Roessler
Hasslacher firm, unknown to these two
men, who are said to have heard of it
Gates of transfer with his sister in
Switzerland.
So important do the government au-
thorities regard this paper that the
diplomatic machinery of the nation
was set in motion by Mr.. Choate yes
terday to obtain possession of it.
Mr. Seitz further asserted that he
came back from Europe without the
scratch of pen to prove he had OBJ
tanned controlling share of Roessler
Hasslacher, Niagara and Perth Amboy
He explained that he preferred not to
have any papers with him while going
through the war zone, leaving certif-
Gates to transfer with his sister in
Switzerland.
In the afternoon Franz Roessler,
vice president of the Roessler- Hass-
lacher Company, told the whole story
of the formation of three chemical CON
Germs now under investigation, tracing
their origin to the Deutsche Silber
and Gold Schede -Anstalt. of Frank
fort, which his father. Friedrich
Roessler, founded in 1871. He said the
German house held so per cent of the
stock Of Roessler- Hasslacher Company
before it was assigned to him and
Hasslacher
He admitted that the transaction,
from beginning to end, was put through
for the firm as a corporation. The
government maintains that if the sale
to the individuals was formal and not
bona tide business deal, the trans
action was Irregular. Roessler later
denied that the stock was ultimately
to be turned over to the corporation.
In the course of the hearing James
NJ. Clifford attorney for the companies,
read letter from DR.. Hector r. Car
veth. head of the Niagara Chemical
Company. in which the latter repudi-
ated an interview in a Buffalo news
paper in which he is quoted as saying
that the present Investigation "was a
newspaper trial intended to boost the
candidacy of Mr.. Lewis for Governor"
The hearing will be continued on
Friday
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Building Loan Men Meet
Thirty-one States Represented at
Newark Convention

NEWARK, N. j., July 23.-The United
States League of Building and Loan
Associations will open it's annual con-
vention tomorrow in the Robert Treat
Hotel. Several hundred delegates, rep
resenting thirtyone states, will be
present.
A preliminary reception to many del
cgates was held tonight and conceI.
given for their entertainment. There
viii be business sessions tomorrow
and Thursday. The convention will
close with a shore dinner on Thursday
night at Olympic Park, following drives
to the war plants.
While the men are engaged in the
convention a. local auxiliary commit
tee will entertain women visitoxs.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Germans Alternate
Alsace-Lorraine
Punishments Inflicted on Inhab-
itants During q Years Total
5000 Years
Especial Dapatch TO The Tribnne)


WASHINGTON, July 90. - Punish
ments inflicted upon the Inhabitants Of
Alsace Lorraine during the period of
the war have amounted in the aggre
gate to n total Of 5000 years, accord
ing to the estimate Of Swiss news
paper, quoted in diplomatic dispatches
received here. The adviccs state:
"Thc Gazette de Lausanne shows
what the consequences of the present
war are on the sentiment Of Alsace-
Lorraine toward France. -Four years
in state of SIEGE says the Swiss
paper. 'brutalizing rule Of old rancor,
of terror, of suppression Of oil free
manifestations Of the nina or Of the
heart; four years of exceptional and
arbitrary legislation, drawn up es-
pccially against the people Of Alsace
and Lorraine; four years of military
dictatorship; that speaks for itself.
All this has augmented in the people of
Alsace Lorraine the common possession
OF certain essential sentiments and de-
veloped communities inspired by the
same principles, the same sutferings
and the same hopes.
This approachmentt took place on ma
tional ground, bringing their hearts
closer than ever to France and render
ing the hostility, hatred and distrust
Of Germany more bitter than ever.
Thousands and thousands of facts in
the daily life of the population of AL
sace-Lorraine are just so many silent
manifestations in favor of France.
Since 1911 punishment by imprison-
ment inflicted on the people Of Alsacc-
Lorraine has reached total of 5000
years.
"'The lessen WAS rude one; silence
was considered preferable. But we
must listen to the free voices of Alsace-
Lorraine, whether they be in France,
Switzerland, Holland or elsewhere. Ali
have obeyed the same instinct. Every
where they proclaim their desire to be-
come French again, contrasting their
unspeakable devotion to France with
their contempt for Germany.
Nothing shows the present state Of
mind of Alsace- Lorraine better than
the recent declaration of Deputy Wen
del in the Reichstag: ain the case of
plebiscite, four r-fifths Of the population
would vote at the present moment for
France."'"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
O'Neil Is Acquitted.
Sealed Verdict Clears Ex-Box-
ing Official of Draft Plot

Frank F. O'Neil. former State Boxing
Commissioner; Lieutenxnt Oswald
Simpson, of the quartermaster's de-
partment, and Samuel Reichbach were
acquitted by a jury In the Federal
court yesterday where they were tried
before Judge Martin T. Manton on
charges of conspiring to defeat the op-
Grafton of the selective service regu-
lations.
A sealed verdict, returned Monday
night, was read by Judge Manton i'm
mediately after the opening of court.
The indictment charged that O'Neil
and the others had accepted money on
the promise that they would obtain the
discharge Of certain drafted men. Mar
tin w. Littleton, counsel for ONeil,
put in NO defence.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
1872 "Villagers" Join Armv
Greenwich District Sends
Quota With Draft Cont;n gent

The 1872 men from Greenwich Village
were the attraction of yesterdays con
trlbutIon OF New York City to the Ma
nonal Army. Headed by sixteen six
1o,o,ters, the contingent explored the
village, marching behind the indus
ttrious National Biscuit Companv's
band. They passed to the Libertv
Street ferry by way of City Hall. paus.
ing there to hear five minute address
by Mayor Hylan. 90
At the ferry they were joined bv 365
other National Army candidates from
Boards 99, 1o7, no. Ill and 1l2.
1t was learned Yesterday that Roscoe
Sonkiing, Son hrst director of the draft for
iisNtors new YORK CIty, has been appointed a
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
1000 Sailors See Show
Last K. of c. Entertainment at
Pelham Until August Is Given

me last of a series of entertain
ments, under the auspices Of ,i'e '''
knights Of Columbus, to the sailors of
the Pelham Bay naval station was heId
last night. More than two thousand
WhItford Kane's Irish Players pre-
Sented Lonesome Like" and the N.ioh-
ooThood IN Players "a Night at the Inn -
me series VIII continue during Au-
gus., s.n When nhakespeare's "As You Like
the Pelham station. "4' az
there will also be symphony con
cert each Tuesday and Thursday durine
august under the auspices az ths
knights Of Columbus. 'ne
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
House Committee Would
Also Collect From All
Stockholders
Seek to End Juggling
Tentative Agreement Reached
After Long Discussion of
Proposed Schedules

WASHINGTON, July 23.-An 18 per
cent normal tax on the net income of
corporations, with provision that ONLY
IL per cent shall be levied on the in
come distributed to shareholders, was
tentatively agreed upon to-day by the
House Ways and Means Committee.
Members Of the committee believe that
the lower rate on earnings distributed
will have tendency to break up large
corporate surpluses and force the
money out where it can be reached by
the surtax on individual incomes. The
present normal income tax on corpora
tlons IS per cent.
Chairman Kitchn of the committee
after to-day's session made this state
ment
Varying Rates Discussed
"The committee had under discus
sion to-day the income tax on corpora
tlons. The following rates were sug-
gested and discussed:
Il. Twenty per cent on the net in
come Of corporations, with a proviso
that on the amount distributed to the
shareholders only 10 per cent should
THE following rates were also sug-
gested:
II: A fiat rate of IS per cent on the
net income
g. A fiat rate of 12 per cent on the
net income.
"While no definite decision was
reached, it seemed that a majority of
the committee favored the proposition
of the Is per cent rate on net income.
with the reduction to II per cent on
the amount distributed to sharehold-
ers"
Follows McAdoo's Views
The proposed arrangement of the
normal income tax on corporations is
IN line with Treasury Department
views and is plan in Federal taxation.
The proposal resulted from testimony
at committee hearings that many cor
porations keep a certain portion of
their annual profits in the business in
stead of distributing the entire profits
to stockholders, who would have to pav
surtaX on it.
An industrial survey to determine
the nations taxable resources as an
aid to the ways and means commit
tee in framing the income and excess
profits sections Of the new $4,000 OOO.-
600 revenue bill is under way. Com
mittee members said to-day they ex-
pect to raise approximately $4,000 O00,-
600 from excess profits and incomes,
but until the resources are more clear
~ determined no definite plan will be
begun. Some members still hope to
raise $6,000,000,000 by taxes on war
profits and incomes.
Members of the committee pointed
out that Great Britain expects TO raise
$4,000 100000 from it's income and ex-
cess profits and they said that if that
is possible there it wifi be logical to
conclude that at least $4,000, 900 900
could be raised in this country.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
State to Fix Blame
For War ime Strikes
Massachusetts, Board Gives "a
Hours to End Disputes Be-
fore an Inquiry

BOSTON, July 23 Declaring that
"the epidemic of strikes in Massachu-
setts must cease at once" Charles G.
Wood, of the State Board of Concilia
ton and Arbitration, to- day issued an
ultimatum to employers and employees
concerned in labor disputes in Lynn.
Brockton, Haverhill, Attleboro, East
hampton and elsewhere, that unless
they reached an agreement within
twenty-four hours the board would or
der public Investigations to ascertain
the causes of the strikes and those
responsible for their continuance.
Commissioner Wood returned to- day
from Washington and said he would act
upon a request of President Wilson
and by virtue of authority conferred d
by the National War Labor Board. the
War Department and the Department of
Labor
The production of war materials, so
far as this state is concerned" he
added. must 20 on unhampered by in
dustrial disputes"
The state board has no compulsory
arbitration power, but has authority to
investigate labor disputes and to issue
findings fixing responsibility.
GLENS FALLS, n. u, July 23.--Near-
ly 700 employees of the Fort Edward mill
of the international PAPER Company
struck this afternoon, disagreeing with
the company over the Interpretation of
decision of the National Labor War
Board on the payment of bonuses.
CLEVELAND. July 23.-Following
unsuccessful efforts by Federal Medi
ator A. l.. Faulkner to settle differences
between Cleveland manufacturers of
women's garments and their employees,
mem bers of the international Garment
Workers Union, strike went into eff
feet in the garment factories here to-
day. The workers demand 80 pei
cent wage increase, recognition Of the
union and improved working conditions
TORONTO, July ga strike of the
letter carriers is in progress here anc
in Winnipeg and threatens to spreac
to Montreal. Only registered mail is
being delivered The men demand q
minimum wage of 81 100 @ year, with
annual increases until maximum OF
81 400 is reached. The present maxi
mum is $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Warden of Westchester
Penitentiary Resigns

Westchester County Penitentiary. re-
signed yesterday to accept a position
as deputy under Burdette F. Lewis, re-
Gently appointed Commissioner of
Charities and Corrections for the
State Of New Jersey.
Mr.. Derrick served under Thomas
Mott Osborne at Sing Sing and helped
organize the Welfare League among
inmates.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Letters in German Barred

WASHINGTON, July 23.-The Cen
sorship Board to-day ruled that no out
going communications written in Ger
man would be passed hereafter. with
the exception of communications to
prisoners Of war,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
CARDUI A
SPLENDID TONIC
For Women, Says Hixson
Lady, Who Took This Medi-
cine on Her Doctors
Advice.

Ht>son, Tenn,-Mrs. j. Il. Gadd, OF
this place, makes the following state
meut Regarding her experience with
0ardui: II wal | suffered with
a pain in my left side; could not sleep
at night for this painhlways IN the
left side My feet and legs were terri
bly, swollen. | was almost in bed.
NY doctor told me to use Cardui. !
took one bottle, which helped me. and
after my baby came I was stronger
and better, but the pain was still there,
| at first let it 30, but | began to get
weak and in a rundown condition, so |
decided to try some more Cardul, which
| did. The last Cardul ! took made me
much better, and, in fact, cured mo.
It has been u number of years, still !
have no return Of this trouble. | feel
It was CardNi that cured me, and ]
recommend 1t as II splendid female
tonic"
II you feel weak. tired, worn-out, or
suffer from any Of the ailments pc
culiar to women, try Cardut. tho wom-
ans tonic, 1t must he a good medicine
for women. for many thousands have
voluntarily told, Just as Mrs, Gadd did,
Of the good It has done them. Ask
song lady friend who has tried Cardui.
She will tell you how it helped her.
Then get q bottle from your nearest
druggist. adv