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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
eastman SUCCEEDS LIND
on SAFETY COMMISSION

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 21.-Gov-
ernor j. A. A. Burnquist has an
nounced the resignation of Former
Governor John LIND from the Min
nesota Public Safety commission and
the appointment of Senator Thomas
E. eastman of Owatanna for the
vacancy.
The resignation of Commissioner
Lind was necessitiated by his ap-
pointment as chairman of the ad-
visory commission in the Federal de-
partment of labor which caused him
to spend the greater part of his time
in Washington.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
BY WILLIAM ENGLISH WALLING.

Editors Note: Mr.. wallling, former
analysed the proposed program Of the
British Labor party, giving the whole
matter deep study. This is the first
OF the three articles of the series on
the subject. The other two will be
printed in subsequent issues.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
PRINTERS RAISE WAGES

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March I'll
The Typograp hical unions new wage
scale for newspapers members pro-
vides for a seven and one-half hour
work day The rates are now $3.50
for day work and $34.5O for night
work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
N0NPART|SAN LEAGUE
NAMES STATE TICKET

ST. PAUL, March 21.-The fol-
lowing candidates were NOM
mated by the Nonpartisan league
convention Tuesdays
Charles e. ,LindbeFgh, COVER
nor; Ralph f. Crane, Grand
Meadow, lieutenant governor; Il.
o. TjfOvald, Granite Falls, audi
tor; Henry HOlmes, Big Lake, Sec
rotary of state; r. E. Tilquist.. st.
Paul, railroad and warehouse COM
missioner; T. A. Meighen. Preston,
treasurer, and Victor Power, Hib-
bling, attorney general.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
FOUNDATION ATTACKED.

LBANY, N. Y, March 21.-Sena-
Boylan has introduced a bill in
state legislature to repeal the
:kefeller foundation state incor-
alton charter. The foundation is
used of seeking to dominate pub
schools and colleges.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
PIPE MEN ADVANCE.

ATLANTA, Ca. March 21.-Organ-
lied plumbers and pipe filters have Sc.
cured a union shop agreement which.
calls for a minimum rate of $3.50 for
an eight-hour day and the Saturday
,haH holiday.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
Boys Easter Clothes

The Boys Clothes ques-
ton is up to evcry"Mother
at Easter Time.
You want your boy to
get the best little suit or
coat that your money can
buy-clothcs which will
look we'll, wear we'll and fit
we'll.
Our boast is that the best
answer to this clothes ques-
ton is at the Columbia
store.
The wide range of suits
and coats for boys at So
and up to SIS covers the
wants of people of every
sort.
There arc fine dark mix
lures at SO, $3.50 and ST..
A special value is the
good little suit at $500.
Our we'll known Extra
Special, the Little Column
bo," is now $500 and
comes with extra pants at
$l.75.
For Confirmation and
other solemn occasions we
show blue serge suits in
most attractive styles mod
els at $500, $3.50, $3.50,
$40 and up to $lS.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
DELAWARE NINTH STATE
I TO RAT|FY U. S. DRY BILL

! DOVER, Del, March 21.-The Del
aware senate late Monday ratified the
federal prohibition ! constitutional
amendment by vote OF Ii to 3. It
passed the house last week. Delaware
Is the ninth state to ratify the amend
ment. The others are: Kentucky.
North Dakota, South Carolina, Vir-
glnia, Maryland, Montana, Mississippi
:and Texas ssi
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23
CEMENT WORKERS GAIN.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 21.-Ce-
ment Finishers' union No. 562 has Sc,
cured a new wage agreement, effec-
tive April 1. Wages are increased to
rs and 80 cents an hour. %&'+'@
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23

The high-class Sampeck
Suits start this season with
$3.50. Particular people
will find that they arc. as
artistically tailored as our
Stcin-Bloch clothes for men.
Balmacaan Suit Coats,
S. to SIS.
Service Corduroy Suits,
Sc to $3.50.
Sole sellers of Kavnee
Blouses.
X X
Soft and stiff. collars, Kid
Gloves, Hats and Caps and
everything else is here in
enormous quantities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
Publish Excerpts From Diary
of the Late Gar Of Russia

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 15:--copies
of Russian papers received here con-
tain parts OF the diary kept by for
mer Car Nicholas in which he re-
counts events leading up to his abdi-
cation, laying that occurrence to
treachery and cowardice. The diary
was made public by the Central Ex-
ecutlve Committee. Excerpts follow.
ION February II, 1917, / returned
from Wischer station while the rev.
olutionary were occupying Ljubau,
Possro, Luga and Gabchina. / spent
the night at Pskoff I was unable to
proceed to Tearkoc- -Selo, but my
thoughts and feelings are how din
cult II must be for poor Alice (the
Czarina) TO resist the events and the
loneliness. God help us"
"Feb. 19-Russky came this morn
ing and read OF a telephone CONVEX
satlon with Rodzianko who believed
the situation In Petrograd is now such
that the cabinet and the Duma are
powerless. My abdication was neces-
sary."
Later he wrote that he left Pskoff
with q strong impression that events
had been caused by treason and cow
ardice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
EXPECT 100 To
REGISTER HERE
Week From Saturday is Hme-'
Phillip Costello Made Clerk
of Medical Board.

Orders for the registration on Sat-
urday of next week of all youths who
will by then have attained the age OF
twenty-one since June s, of this year,
were received this morning by the To-
cal draft board from the adjutant
generals office.
The preliminary plans are now
being made for this registration
which will be hold in the council
chamber of the city hall from z
o'clock in the morning until Q o'clock
at night.
It Is almost impossible to estimate
the number OF young men in this city
who will be effected by this new order
although 1t will probably be near the
100 mark. II has been esctimated by
government officials that 10000
more men will be made eligible for
military service as the result of this
additional registration prior 20 the big
registration of those between the ages
OF eighteen and forty-six.
Owing 10 the registration being set
for August "a the appointment of an
other member to the draft board will
probably be rushed In order that q
full board might handle the large
amount of work which will be at
tached TO IL from now on.
Upon receipt OF the orders this
morning work was started in making
the necessary preliminary prepara-
tions. Several volunteer registrars
will probably be called for to work In
City Hall on registration day-ln order
70 assist the draft board with this
work. Following the registration the
board will be busily engaged for the
next few weeks conducting physical
examinations, sending out question
naires and making the final classifca-
tions.
II became known this morning that
the Middlesex County Medical Ad-
vlsory Board has selected Philip Cos
tello 10 succeed John Hanson, Jr.. as
clerk OF the body. No successor 70
Lieut.. Hanson as city clerk and clerk
of the draft board has been selected as
yet although the aldermen are ex-
pected TO decide upon the former Sc
lection on Monday night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
HOpatcOng Co. Stopped lei.
Shipments Due to Labor

The Lake Hopatcong Ice Company.
which has discontinued ice shipments
70 the two ice companies in this city.
did so because OF the scarcity OF Ia
Dor, according TO information secured
by County Food Administrator Nett
Ter who visited the Lake Hopatcong
Company IN order TO learn why that
company was not shipping its pormal
supply TO this city.
The Lake Hopatcong Company in
formed the food administrator that II
experienced men are sent from this
city, that company will see that Perth
Amboy Is supplied with ice. The big
ice concern viii pay the laborers but
want experienced men. II has not
been decided as yet whether 10 accept
this offer or not.
IN the meantime efforts are being
made 70 secure q supply from Clinton.
Here there Is sufhcient ice. II is stated.
but there Is q lack OF cars IN which
to ship II. The Clinton company has
announced that II this city can sup
ply II with empty cars II will be IN 9
position 20 supply one or two car
loads a day.
Although the companies here de-
clare conditions are no better the res
idents are receiving their supplies OF
Ice and the threatened famine has
not yet been felt. One OF two cars a
day, together with the supply In the
Ice houses has met the demand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
M|CHAELS CLUB
OFF ON OUTING
Politicians of Both Parties Lay
DoWnBattIe Axes for Days
Pleasure Trip.

Politicians, present past and pros
pective, Republican and Democratic
active and retired; laymen In all walks
Of life, men OF all professions, rode
on at 1O:46 o'clock this morning in a
parade Of motors en- route to the big
gest event of the year. the annual out
ing of the Harry J. Michaels Pleas
ure Club. to Green Gables. at Pleas
ure Bay.
Political enemies In the stress OF
campaign times fraternized. bitterness
and political differences went by the
boards this morning as the caravan
pulled out, for a grand and glorious
day OF feasting.
The annual Michaels outing has be-
come more than mere excursion or
good time; II has become an instttu-
ton, looked forward to for f1fty-two
weeks, and looked back upon with
,-ieasurable memories for fifty-twc
weeks, by those OF the elect, who are
members Of the club. II is an event
that takes from their occupationsl
many of the so-called prominent citi-
zen class, and transports them for the
day to a realm of solid pleasure and
fun.
Freeholders, aldermen. assembly,
men, and many others OF the elecs
torate are attending today. but Mayor
John F. TenBroeck, always partici-
pant, said this morning that he was
forced to forego the pleasure fni:
year owing 10 the huge volume OF
business which has fallen on his shoul-
ders recently at City Hall.
The party will have q breakfast at
the resort upon their arrival and the
afternoon will be spent In many ways,
with a shore dinner TO top of the
program at 6~o'clock tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
DE VOE ENTERS
ASSEMBLY RACE
New Brunswick Lawyer First
to,FiIe Petition as Democratic
Primary Candidate.

Fred w. De Wee, a lawyer of New
Brunswick, is the first candidate 10
the Democratic nomination for cleo
ton to the general assembly, TO file
his notice of intention in the Office of
the county clerk at New Brunswick.
De Voc. who resides in Milltown.
filed his intention with the county
clerk yesterday afternoon. He has
named Thomas II. Hagerty. Demo
cratic county chairman as his cam
paign manager and the National Bank
Of New Jersey as the depository for
his campaign funds.
De Voc. former resident Of Spots
wood, was at one time student in
the high school here and was also EN-
ployed as a reporter on the EVEN
ING NEWS. He left here TO study
law and following his graduation
from law school, opened offices In the
county seat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
Germans Demand Aid
From ALLIES Economically

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 1b:-Panic
has seized the German commercial
world with regard to conditions after
the war. The huns fear that whether
or not they are victorious. their ousi-
ness will never again be what 1t was
before 1914. A..
DIR. Lohmann, president or the
Bremen Cotton exchange. proposes IN
the government newspaper, the
North German Gazette. that Germany
should reply 20 the allies threatened
raw materials war" with the foliow-
ing demands"
1-Germany shall receive from the
raw materials purchased by the Bri-
tish government presumably for re-
construction purposesl a quantity
sufficient to supply German indus
tries for one to two years after the
signing of peace. a.
a-Germany shall have restored 70
her as much as may be lett OF the
tonnage taken away from her In Vio-
lation OF international law or receive
compensation therefor In kind; In
sddifion. Germany shall have placed
- her disnosal suhicient tonnage 10
hr,ne the aforementioned raw ma
terials to her ports.
s-Germany demands that the
resolutions of the allies Paris eco
monte conference shall not be en-
forced. II they are enforced the
Cermanic powers must close tnelr
narxets 70 the raw materleis OF
manufactured products OF the britisn
colonies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
.HUMBERT TELLS
ABOUT HIS DRIVE
How Famous French General
Forced Germans Back From
Montdidier- Great Effort

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, Aug. 15-General
Humbert whose decisive and dramatic
appearance in the Montdidier battle
on Saturday recalled his similar ef-
fective part in etopping. the German
the United Press about his army's ef-
forts In the past six days.
To begin with, General Humbert's
participation was no sudden concep-
ton on the part of Marshal Foch's
or the high command. While General
Rawlinson and General Debeney were
opening the new Picardy campaign,
Humbert continued quiet for two
days, but on Friday night the Ger
mans realizing that the situation was
one likely to tempt an attack from his
quarter, started Withdrawing guns
and material from before his front.
They took him into consideration
too late, however. On Saturday
morning General Humbert's artillery
opened with great burst of fire.
simultaneously Gyt his nfsntry ,oDd Sd tanks saz
boohes and these were paralyzed by
the suddenness and fury of the at
tack. The Germans had no time to
prepare for O. retreat with the usual
machine gun emplacements.
As q consequence Humbert's army
reached all It's nrSt oDJectiVeS. IN
stead of continuing toward Roye they
swung eastward on Sunday. advanc-
ing two and a half miles and gaining
strong tactical positions The next
day German reinforcements appear
ed retarding the advance, but Gen.
eral Humbert already had obtained
q hold on Little Switzerland" with
the desired strongholds OF the sur
rounding farms.
On Tuesday he pushed q bit fur
ther, getting the dominating line
along the heights. Late that after
noon his extreme right took Ribe-
court, which was q corner point In
the front line before the advance Of
1915 and is still extremely we'll or
ganized. The situation still favors
the French although fresh German
divisions have been identified. Only
q sight through this rough ravine and
French ridden country can enable
one TO appreciate the speed OF the
French movement.
At the same time II tells why the
men are momentarily tired. although
In the best of spirits, owing TO their
accomplishment being made at the
slightest possible cost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
BIC DIPLOMATIC
EVENTS BREWING
Speculation as to President
Wilson's Sudden Visit With
Colonel House.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15:---Without
the necessary tangible evidence for
conviction there nevertheless was a
distinct feeling in official quarters
here today that diplomatic events OF
first magnitude are brewing.
President Wilson, after a long con-
ference with Secretary of State Lam
sing, yesterday afternoon suddenly de-
cided to visit his personal friend and
confidential advisor, Colonel House al
Magnolia. Mass. He left last evening
on a special train and is there today.
1t was officially stated the President
was off for a rest"
At the same time there has been
most significant international prob
lens breaking out of the world situa-
ton during the last week, any one OF
which might prove poser" for the
United states at this time. They In
clude:
: One-The threat of Mexico to prao-
tically double her tax on oil and en-
force other measures against foreign
oil interests there despite objections
from Great Britain and the United
States.
Two-The distinctly hostile attitude
of the Bolshevik leaders in Russia -
the Allies; their arrest of allied con-
suls and vigorous hostilities against
the Czecho-Slovak troops in Siberia.
Three-The increasing gap between
Bulgaria and her Teutonic allies and
the growing possibility of an armistice
between that nation and her enemies.
Were 1t not for this chain OF cir
cumstances coupled with the extended
conference the President had with
Lansing before leaving and the sud
denncss of the "trip, it might well be
and possibly is, true-that his visit
to Colonel House Is merely for rest
With him are Mrs. Wilson and DR..
Cary T. Grayson, his private physi-
clan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
lightning STRIKES !. MICA.
CARNIVAL WRECKED, WHEN
STRIKES THIS SECTION

Although of not long duration the
electrical storm which struck this sec
ton shortly before 8 o'clock last night
was one of the mose severe which has
been felt this summer. The storm
lasted only ten or fiften minutes but
during that time 1t seemed as IL
combined cyclone, deluge and thunder
storm was in progress.
The lightning struck two places in
this city, the wind DANCED signs. VIM
dows and ripped down awnings and
decorations and the torrents flooded
streets and cellars.
In Keasbey a carnival which Is be-
ing held there this week was COM
pletely wrecked. tents being blown
down and stands demolished. The
strong wind and driving rain dam
aged crops considerably and the
waters of the bay became threatening
as the waves were blown on by the
wind Several narrow escapes OF
~boating parties were reported, the oc-
cupants of one canoe losing control
of their craft completely. They were
picked up by one of the johnson &
Johnson lighters from New Bruns-
wick.
The large chimney on the north
western corner of the Y. NJ. G. A.
building In Jefferson street was
struck by one bolt of lightning, the
roof, the roof over~ the gymnasium,
while one went through the big sky
light over the general shower room.
Luckily no one was hurt A number
Of the tiles on the roof OF the build
ing were broken by the falling bricks.
Another flash OF lightning, or pos
sibly the same one, struck the big
fagpole on the roof Of the Board OF
Trade Building. This pole had been
erected recently by the Coast Guards,
who use the upper stories of the
building for their barracks. The pole
was broken off by the fash.
The so-called flag decorations along
Smith and State streets suffered
greatly as the result of the strong
wind and driving rains, many being
torn to shreds while others were
blown away from their fastenings and
carried away with the wind.
Many wires were blown down, trees
damaged and sewers stopped up dur
ing the short interval of the storm.
No Tent Left Standing
Keasbey was one of the worst suf-
ferers, the Endy Carnival at that
place being left d mass Of wreckage
when the gale had passed over. Sew
eral close escapes OF the carnivafpeor
pie from falling tents and wooden
structures took place during the ey-
At the end of the short but intense
wind there was not single tent or
stand which had not been damaged
by the blow.s The Ferris wheel for
which there was considerable fear,
was not damaged although 1t was
thought for a time the high wind
might succeed in blowing 1t over.
Some of the carnival people had
close escapes while others received
slight injuries as the result of their
efforts to get some of their belongings
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
ON 'nS Hother osheS. Rescues Sons.

from the tents.
Mother Rescues Sons.
Mrs. William Lapp and her two
young sons had narrow escapes from
being smothered when their tent col
lapsed on them. After feeling neI
way around under the tent for some
time the mother finally managed 10
crawl out, getting her two boys out
also. They took refuge at the home
of Mrs. Isadore Parsler, nearby.
The main switch was turned on IN
the tent in which dancing show Is
staged and one bolt of lightning start
ed fire there. Andrew Johnson, one
of the carnival employees, turned on
the switch, receiving a number of cuts
and a shock while Michael Parsler
aided in extinenishing the flames.
Louis Hertz, lother employe of the
company, also had narrow escape
when the large tent collapsed. I'M
mediately after the storm the carnival
men set to work repairing the damage
done New stands were erected and
the tents repaired after which they
were again put up. The activities will
continue as usual for the rest of the
week.
The carnival was not the only place
to suffer IN Keasbey as roofs were
blown of houses and sheds, trees up
rooted and wagons and carts blown
over.
The roof of the garage owned by
Raymond Fullerton in Smith street
was blown off and struck the house
adjoining, smashing several windows.
The trees in Copernic avenue suffered
severely, damaged houses and fences
as they fell. A number of wagons
and carts belonging to the National
Fireproofng Company were blown
down the large embankment, near
onee n tnfurA0.
Gale Reached 105 Miles.
The gale, according to reports from
New York City, attained velocity OF
los miles, which accounts for the
great amount of damage done to ev-
erything that was not securely fast
ened to the ground.
Among the trees which were laid
low by the storm was one Of the old
est and largest in Caledonia Park at
the foot of High street. This large
shade tree snapped in two during the
worst part of the storm.
The strong wind caused some or
the boats moored in the bay to drag
anchor for q considerable distanc
but the storm did not continue long
enough to result in anything serious.
That the storm was purely local
one was evident from the fact that
In woodbridge no rain fell although
that place received It's share Of the
wind
The work of taking down the torn
flags on Smith and State streets was
commenced this morning by employees
Of the street department but the dec
orators themselves arrived before
noon and took charge OF the work. All
of those which were torn. as the re-
suit of yesterdays storm will be re-
newed by the decorators and all of the
others will be properly fastened so
as to make an attractive appearance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-15
4,OOO,OO0M MEN IN
FRANCE CAN WIN
Gen. March's Statements to
Military Committee Revealed
in Senate on ManpoWer Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-An
American army of four million men
In France working in conjunction
with the allies and under one COM
mander in chief will enable us to "go
through the German lines whenever
we please" General March, chief of
staff, declares.
Testimony to this effect given to
the senate military committee by
General March was made public when
Senator Chamberlain reported the
new manpower bill to the senate at
noon today.
With the bill Senator Chamberlain
submitted a report recommending
mony given by military authorities
behind closed doors and hitherto un-
published.
"It is up TO us to win this war and
we can win it," General March was
quoted as saying to the committee.
How long 1t will take will depend ex-
actly upon what We do. If we drag
along with this thing we will be play
ing Germepy's game"
That heavy inroads will be made in
the ranks of young men below the
age of twenty-one are indicated by
March's) testimony.
MY opinion Is unqualifiedly in
favor of the young men," he said, re-
plying to question by Senator Reed.
THE young men between eighteen
and twenty are usually not married.
They have not settled down in life.
They have not any incumberances.
They are>better off physically.
THE President has finally an
nounced that the American military
policy from this time on is centered
on the western front and he has de-
clined to be diverted from that one
thing Tho War Department has now
adopted this policy and II is the pol
Icy Of the United States that the
military program is to be centered In
France.
1.-THE purpose OF America is to fur
nish enough manpower to whip the
Germans from now on. The only way
that Germany can be whipped Is by
America going into this thing with
her whole strength.
''The policy of the War Department
is to put the maximum number OF
men In France with the idea of short
ening the war.
1--WE found from the figures released
by the Provost Marshal General that
we could embark on program Ok
eighty divisions IN France by June 80
1919, with eighteen divisions at home;
These divisions consist roughly OF
10000 men to q division.
"All of the men obtained under
the proposed change in the drart
Iaws-approxima 2,S00,000 men
we expect to have in France by June
Secretary Baker was quoted in the
testimony as supporting General
March's position throughout.