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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12
WE NOW HAVE THE SOC DOLLAR

The 1907 dollar is worth so cents
today, according to report of the
federal bureau of labor statistics,
which compiled statistics for local
policemen to aid them in their higher
wage campaign.
In July, 1907, according to the
figures, you could get So pounds of
good sirloin steak for 81, whereas
in November, ,1917, only 2.S pounds
was handed you in exchange for your
dollar.
The dollar is equally as weak
when it comes to- butter, the figures
showing that 81 pounds was a dol
lars worth in July, 1907, and 10
pounds in November, 1917.
Corn meal has scared, too, from
47.6 pounds for a dollar in July,
1907, to 14.9 pounds in November,
1917.
Other foodstuffs have gone up by
leaps and bounds.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12
Is Newark a
Cosmopolitan City?
By John Bush.

"There has been too much individ-
ualism in the city, too many people
who have been working for their own
selfish ends; and now the time has
come when we must cast that mode
of living aside, look into each others
eyes, shake hands and all work for
the betterment of our CITY,"
The above sentiment was included
in the remarks of the Rev. L. P.
Franklin in addressing the guests at
the recent chicken dinner given by
Mr.. David H. Pigg, the able and con-
genial representative of the Security
Municipal Bond Co.
The writer had the pleasure of
being present upon that occasion, and
is sure that if the same spirit exists
throughout the city as was evident at
that remarkable gathering there
would be no question as to whether
Newark is an aggressive city. I'm
less it is all that the word cos
mopolitan implies it is not truly ag
gressive, but merely exists.
Great cities do not make great
men nor do great men make great
cities. 1t is only the careful observa-
ton of small details that accomplish
that end.
No city is on the road to success
until it's citizens have laid aside
selfshness. Selfshness is the greatest
curse of the human race Where
selfshness exists there is no harmony,
and where there is no harmony there
can be no real success.
To obliterate selfshness we must
start the fight within ourself, not
with the other fellow. If the people
really want to do something for the
betterment of their own city there is
only one way to start, and that is
with themselves.
"You can fool some of the people
all the time, and all the people some
of the time. but you can't fool all
the people all the time"
"He has but sorry food that feeds
upon the faults of others"
"Let him that is without fault cast
the first stone"
In my opinions there is only one
way to build great and fiourishing
city, and that is by first laying a
secure foundation. And the only
foundation securely built is that built
by harmony. Harmony is the founda-
ton of success in all worldly affairs.
Harmony and good fellowship, to me,
seems as sweet as the odor of flowers,
as pure as the water of an ever
flowing fountain, and stronger than
the entwining branches of the sway
ing forest.
We know not the charm that so
bewitchingly enchants US, nor can we
place it or name it, but we are salts
fed in it's presence and seek to pro-
long it's stay; it changes mans whole
nature and elevates him to more
lofty ideals.
In closing allow me to quote Lin
coin:
"With malice toward none, with
charity for all, with frmness in the
right as God gives us to see the
right, let US strive on to finish the
work we are in, to bind up the ma
TONS wounds, to care for him who
shall have borne the burden of the
battle and for his widow and his
orphan, to do all which may achieve
and cherish just and lasting peace
among ourselves and with all ma
tions."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12
SeC'y Baker For
Shorter WOrkday
ENTIRE LUMBER BUSINESS
MAY BE PLACED ON
NEW BASIS

Washington, D. CA conference
is expected to be called about January
Is, jointly by Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War and William B.
Wilson, Secretary of Labor, for the
purpose of considering the applica-
tion of the eight-hour day plan to
lumber plants where material is being
produced for the United States Gov
ernment. Secretary Baker is said to
be committed to the eight-hour day
plan and Samuel Gompers, president
of the American Federation of Labor,
is pressing the matter, undoubtedly
with the idea of organizing the
southern lumber industry, in which
many negroes are employed.
The conference was delayed be-
cause Secretary Baker suggested that
the matter be held in allegiance until
after the December holidays, when
lumbermen from all over the United
States could be invited to attend the
conference. Secretary Wilson wired
to Secretary Baker from the Pacific
coast stating that a full investigation
Of labor conditions there had been
made by his commission, which would
report at Washington about Decen-
Der 20, and number of lumber man
ufacturers came to Washington to
deal with the situation. Secretary
Wilson, in at least one instance, it
is said, has informed a firm of lumber
manufacturers that the eight-hour
day plan must be recognized.
He is reported to have said that
employers must recognize the right
of labor to be taken into joint confer
enee in matters pertaining to produc-
ton of war material for the Govern
ment.
In discussions here with regard to
the reduced production that would
follow the adoption of the eight-hour
plan it developed that mills would
be expected to operate longer hours,
paying time and a half for every
thing in excess of eight hours. Some
of the western mills have stated to
Secretary Wilson that they would be
willing to accept the eight-hour plan
if the South is placed on the same
basis, while othre western operators
say that if obliged to recognize this
plan they will run only eight hours
each day.
Apparently Mr.. Gompers is in con-
troll of the situation here in Wash
ington. The difficulties Of organizing
southern labor have been explained
to the mill men who are here for the
conference and it develops that mills
cannot be required to adopt the eight
hour day by executive order. There
fore, those who are opposed to this
plan believe they have a slight chance
Of fighting the matter out by appeal
ing to public opinion, possibly through
Congress, which has just decided to
make a searching investigation into
the conduct of the war.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

Irregularities in the matter of the
collection of the assessments and the
rise of the citys indebtedness. He
hopes that his suggestions will be
acted on.
: Members of the board made his
audit of the books easier for him by
their painstaking courtesy. He, with
out disparagement to the others, men
tions especially, Mr.. w. L. Prout, one
of the trustees.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12
A WELL MERITED TRIBUTE

The Daily Advocate, in an article
on the meeting of Typographical
Union No. 50, has the following to
say, regarding our old friend, w. E.
Burton. 1t is needless to add that
the Leader heartily endorses the
sentiment:
, "Mr. Burton, one Of the city's best
known printers, was paid the compli-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12
TX, OHIO, SATURDAY, JANUARY IL, 1913
NEW CITY COUNCIL
HAS FIRST MEETING
Committees Appointed and Other I'm
pOrtant Business Quickly
Dispatched

The newly elected city council held
it's first meeting Monday evening.
President R. L. Williams presided,
and gave evidence of being hustler
by disposing of the business and ad-
journing at 8 o'clock.
President Williams first announced
the following standing committees
which were confirmed by the council,
and will serve for the next two years:
Finance-Keyes, Knauber, Faust.
Street-Newkirk, Redman, Keyes,
Ashbrook, Baker, Riggs.
Service-Faust, Baker, Bazler.
Safety-Baker, Faust, Redman.
Law-Knauber, Riggs, Ashbrook.
County Relations-Redman, Ash
brook, Knauber.
State Relations-Bazler, Redman,
Newkirk.
Frank Knauber was elected as
President pro tenn.
Mayor Atherton reported the sum
of $192 collected in fines and licenses.
The annual report of eX-Mayor
Bigbee contains the following in
formation: Cases tried 1923, of
which 1921 were charged with in
toxication, 1T with assault and fight
ing, 102 disorderly conduct, 79 grand
and petit larceny, 35 operating auto
mobile contrary to law, 80 begging,
lettering and prowling, the balance
for minor offenses. Fines and costs
collected-city cases, S1,288.40; state
cases, $1,882.86. Mayors fees 1884,
80; officers fees, $438.05. Licenses
$500.
The report of auditor Dodd con-
tains much information of interest.
During the past four years 812 miles
Of streets were paved, 9 miles of
sewers constructed and 7A miles of
sidewalks laid. More than 100 streets
have shared in these improvements
and the total cost has aggregated
more than half a million dollars.
There have been 48 bond isues, total
ing 1853 bonds, amounting to $7O1,-
216.11. Bonds have matured amount
ing to $256,98906. The bonded in
debtedness of the city has been in
creased 4,22705, 6r 55 per cent.
These figures include $240,000 "grade
crossing" bonds. For the next eight
years the total amount of bonds and
interest that will have to be paid an
nually is about $130,000. This means
that the tax levy required to meet
this Indebtedness approXimates one
half the total amount needed each
year for all city purposes, and that
an annual increase in the bonded in
debtedness must necessarily mean a
decrease in the revenue for operating
purposes.
Legislation for further street i'm
provements has been passed, author
izing the expenditure of about $780,
900; work has not yet been COM
menced, neither have the bonds been
sold. Mr.. Dodd suggests, that owing
to existing conditions due to the war,
which would not only greatly in
crease the cost of the contemplated
improvements but would materially
affect the bond market, it might be
wise to defer further improvements
for the time being, except those for
which legislation has already been
passed.
Ordinances were passed changing
the name of Baker and Pataskala
streets to National Drive, German
street to Wildwood ave., and naming a
new thoroughfare running west from
German street, "Calburn street..
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

The Reed and Rattan Workers
union, Los Angeles, CAL, has reduced
hours and increased wages after a
two-months' strike. The work day
is reduced from 10 to 9 hours and
wages are increased from So to $3.50
a day, with double time for Sunday
and holiday work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

The Brotherhood of Railway Car
men, Jacksonville, Fla, has secured
10 per cent increase from the
Florida East Coast R. R.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12
LABOR NOTES

An increase of 81 on 10c goods,
SO cents on SC goods and 2k cents
for packers was the result of sue
cessful strike of the Boston cigar
makers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

The more your enemies hate you
the more they'll advertise you.-Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

The Susquehanna Collieries Co.,
Mt. Carmel, Pa, has appointed the
first woman weighmaster in the
anthracite region.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

Commission Wagon Drivers union
No. 7O6, Chicago, has raised wages
$3.50 a week, after two-days' strike
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

The st. Louis Southwestern R. r.
has raised the wages of clerks and
telegraphers 71s per cent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12

Municipal employees receiving less
than $125 per month have been
granted $40 monthly increase by
the city council of Atlanta, Ga.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-01-12
NOTICES

A man to be a good American must
be straight and he must also be
strong.-Roosevelt.
One should take care not to grow
too wise for so great pleasure as
laughter.-Addison.
Don't starve your brain. Keep it
fed with good books and facts and
thoughts.-E. F. Bowers.
Give me health and day and L
will make the pomp of emperorsl
ridiculous.-Emerson.
De rattle OBJ de emty waggin is
heerd furder dan de rumble OBJ de
loaded one.-Exchange.
The race of life has become intense;
woe to him who stops to tie his shoe
string.-Carlyle.
A smile is worth million dollars
and it doesn't cost a cent.-WiIbu
d. Nesbit.
The sun., 1918-08-21
u. S. MEN ON VESLE
SUCCEED IN RAIDS
Get Information Regarding
Enemy Units There.
BY the Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE
FEsLE FRONT, Aug. 2O.-The operations
OF the Germans between scissors and
Rheims since the French began their Of
fensive northwest of Scissors have been
by a slightly increased use
or artillery and a decrease In aerial actiy-
ity. There have been no alterations Of
any Importance in positions along the
Vesle front.
The Americans carried out raids last
night near Bazoches. The operations
were successful. One OF the prisoners
taken gave infornatio to tho Americans
concerning the Germ-.I units along that
part Of the line. The Germans are still
using their artillery against the French
and Americans and also are continuing
to send gas projectlles.
tits assumed that the reduction in the
aerial activities Of the Germans is due
to the despatch Of some OF their squad
Scissors, as II is considered improbable
that the Germans underestimate The
operations there.
The belief prevails in army circles that
unless the French on the new battle
front are checked the line may swing
from the pivot near Scissors to the
plateau from which the allied positions
would render the German holdings south
of tile Aisne untenable, except at an
enormous cost
The nature of the German artillery
fire apparently would indicate a stabil-
lied line north Of the Vesle, but no per-
manent trenches have yet been discov-
erede. which tends to support the theory
that the enemy still intends to recross
the Aisne. Meanwhile the German line
Il u .
artillery Smelling by the Americans and
French
The sun., 1918-08-21
CLEMENCEAU SEES
VICTORY IN YEAR
American Troops Haue Ter
rorized Germans, He Says.

PARIS. Aug. 2o.-It is the belief OF
Georges Clemenceau, French Premier,
that complete triumph will be won
during the present year by the arms OF
the Entente Allies. and that the war will
have ended before another year has
passed, according to the understanding
reached by United States Senator J.
Hamilton Lewis OF Illinois of remarks
OF the Premier during a lengthy con-
versation with him. The gist of the con-
versation. with the consent of NJ.
Clemenceau. has been given to the As
ISOLATED Press by Senator Lewis.
Premier Clemenceau paid high tribute
to President Wilson as a constructive
leader and said he was greatly impre ssed
with Newton D. Baker. the American
Secretary Of War. as a man of great
resource. The Premier said that when
the American troops arrived, uncertainty
existed as to whether they could bring
their undoubted courage into immediate
action after having been trained to a
life of peace. The first showing OF the
American troops had amazed France
with their bravery and soldierly perfec-
ton, he said.
The Premier declared that the work Of
the American troops on the battlefield
did more to terrorize Germany than
any other thing the enemy has. met He
said France had every confidence now
that this war was on the way to imme-
date victory.
Senator Lewis said Premier C,emen-
ceau gave him messages to President
Wilson and the people OF the United
States,
The sun., 1918-08-21
GERMAN GENERALS
. ADMIT u. S. MENACE
Americas Work very Smart
Says Won Blune.

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 20. - Professional
soldiers like Gems. Won Blume and Won
Liebert, unlike 30 many other German
war critics. do not seek to belittle tho
aigninoanoe Of the appearance Of the
American army on the west front
Cen Won Blume. who Is on the retired
list. writes an article on the subject
which appears in the Rheinisohe West-
foeHscho Zettv~0. He frankly admits
that I'VE have to recognize that the
Americans. all IN all. have done very
smart work, and II would be a very
serious thing II the German army COM
nnand had to face an American fighting
army Of millions"
This prospect tho German public must
on no account be permitted to ponder
over. the militants know, and almost i'm
msdiately after the article appeared a
semi-off1cial statement was issued to the
effect that the exaggerated reports
going about regarding the size of the
American army In Europe merit no
credence and only exist in Yankee inn
asination and Entente propaganda"
The statement said further that "the
tonnage question, which Is already acute.
win become still more serious for the
Entente when America has to ship her
crops to Europe"
Gen. Won Lebert, who was former
German commander at Lodz and who is
now military critic of the TaeoHche
Rvndschan of Berlin. tells the public
that the American army has actually
become q big factor and that debarka-
tions in France are proceeding regularly.
Gen. Won Liebert laments tho "moral
pervesion" which brought the Ameri-
cans to the front, and says tho French
and British owe their recent successes
10 their transatlantic ally, without whom
their offensive would have been doomed
TO disappointment"
The sun., 1918-08-21

hood Of Chilly. This town Is ak miles
north of Roye. Field Marshal Haig re-
ports that the German attempts to re-
capture the town were unsuccessful. !:
In the fighting along the Lys River
the British advanced their lines In tne
neighborhood OF vieux- Berduin and Out
tersteen, taking 1872 prisoners. -A".t
The Germans are apparently concern
trating all efforts on the defence of
Noyon. which is the centre Of a salient
almost Identical to the one that CEN
tired around Montdidier before the Pr
cardy battles began. The integrity of
the whole German line from the Somme
River to Rheims depends on Noyon. II
the French and British close In on that
town sufficiently to force its-evacuation
there will be nothing LETT for the Ger
mans but a big scale, retreat. 20
Even now thu French have moved
close enough to the town to bring II
under the fire OF their guns az soon as
they can be moved up. The whole Of the
territory In this sector Is wooded. and
rough and this fact IL apparently caus-
ing Foch's Generals to delay the plac-
ing Of their guns until they have moved
far enough north and east to force q
retirement Of the German artillery.
The sun., 1918-08-21
GEN. OTANI ARRIVES
IN YLADIy0ST0K
Larger Portion Of japanese
Expedition Is on Way
to Siberia.
BRITISH GUNS IN ACTION
American Troops Are Eager to
Fight Alongside Czecho-
SlOvak Forces.
Special Gable DespafcA to TIE suS from the
London Tines Service.

Special Gable DespafcA to TIE Sun from the
London Times Service.
Copyrioht. 1873; oil yiphts reserped.
vLAprvosroK, Aug. 10 tdeisysd). -
Gen. Otani, commander in chief Of the
allied military expedition into eastern
Siberia, arrived to-day. With his ar
rival II was announced that the greater
part OF the Japanese expedition rad
sailed from Japan Part Of the British
guns have been constantly in action the
last few days. and they have done Tucn
to counterbalance the enemy's artillery
superiority.
Pending the arrival OF Gen. Graves.
the commanding American officer, 1t Is
not probable that any decision will be
made regarding the disposition OF
American forces. but the men, with
their officers, are eager to get into
action and express the hope that no
political consideration win prevent them
from joining the Czecho-Slovak expedi-
ton to the west
The echo-slovaks are being delayed
by the inadequate railroad administra-
ton. There Is plenty of rolling stock
and the roadbed IL in good order. but
trains do not run with sufficient fire.
quency owing to the fact that the road
Is heavily overstaffed with ornamental
officials. while the Bolshevist employees
have developed a serious distaste for
any kind Of work. The wholesale In
PRODUCTION Of American railway experts
no doubt would quicken the service. but
they would not be welcomed by those
whose chief interest 10 in drawing pay.
1t is obvious that an expedition to re-
lieve the Czechs west of lrkutsk Is more
important to the Allies than anything
else just now.
A question of great local Importance
in view OF. the presence Of so many
foreigners il that of currency. Coins
Of any kind are non-existent and postage
stamps are universally used for small
change. Theatre and even Turkish bath
tickets are used to make change. Pos
SCISSORS of ruble notes of large denomina-
tons are unable TO mako purchases be-
cause the shops cannot give change.
The large number of American railway
men employed by Kerensky to reorgan-
ize the line are now idle. 1t is esti-
mated the carrying capacity of the road
could be increased three-fold with their
aid :.
The sun., 1918-08-21
ALLIES AID IN TINE
TO THWART ENEMY
Large Quantities of Munitions
Sent to Siberia.

WASHINGTON. Aug, 2O.-Information
reaching Washington to-day indicated
that assistance being sent to the Czecho-
Slavs In the Baikal region of Siberia
will reach them in time to thwart the
efforts Of the German Austrian prisoners
and the Bolsheviki, against whom they
are fighting
The Allies are sending large quanti-
ties of arms and ammunition to the
Czechs. including heavy artillery. A
high official in the State Department
said that this was a part OF the bigger
programme now being worked out In a
practical way to furnish the necessary
aid.
The programme to reestablish the
eastern front with the aid OF hundreds
OF thousands OF loyal Russians is pro-
crossing far more rapidly than was ex-
pected. The transsiberian railway will
play an important part in the reestab-
l!shment OF this line. That Germany
The sun., 1918-08-21
BRITISH DESTROY
PLANES; LOSE SEVEN
Also Bomb Airdromes and
Railways of Germans

LONDON, Aug. 20.-The official CON.
on aerial operations, Issued
tonight, says:
Early in the morning of August IS
some Of our sQuadrons combined in
very successful attack on the Phalam.
pin airdrome, south of Lille. Many
bombs were dropped from low alt
tude. and machine guns were used
with good effect on ground targets
Several airpiane sheds were hit and
big fires started.
Some enemy machines whi"l AZ
tempted to interfere with orr airp,ares
were prevented from attacking BY our
escorting squadrons All the machines
engaged in this raid returned safely
The Bruges docks and the railway
at Roisel and a number OF enemy
dumps were heavily bombed by us
The total weight OF bombs dropped
during the day amounted TO iif:cen
and nl.f tons. A good deal n
reconnaissance. photography and oh.
servation work was also carried 1U'
In the fighting thirteen enemy n.S.
chimes were destroyed and six d-veu
down out OF control In addition ore
hostile airplane was ehot dow sri
another brought down out az control
by FIRE from the ground. -Four c.
man balloons in the Meryiile st".pr
were set on fire by one Of our arm n.
Seven OF our machines are misS'ns