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Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
DUG0UT HAS ALL.
OF THE MODERN
CONVENIENCES.
Staff Home of American Army
in France More Like a City
House Than a
Cave.

With the American Troops in
France, Nov. l6.-An amazing un-
foreground shelter or dugout
equipped with many luxuries is the
home of the staff OF one American
army corps which took prominent
part in the St. Mihiel fight. 1t Is
little less than an underground city
club, with Offices, sleeping quar-
tiers, baths, restaurants, kitchens,
electric lights, telephone and bell
boys in the persons of orderlies and
messengers and many other appur-
tenances of hotel life.
Its occupation has permitted the
staff of this corps to operate in
close touch with the fighting troops
much more closely behind the lines
than such corps ordinarily ven
lures.
From the outside the place was so
inconspicuous, standing about 200
yards from the road, that 90 out Of
100 motorists would have driven by
without seeing it at all. The one
lundredth would have seen merely
slight elevation in the muddy plain
with two or three dark holes in the
ground that might have been old
'hell craters or anything else.
Is Bomb Proof.
In reality the mud and grass COW
ering was nothing but conceal
ment of a S0-foot ceiling" of re-
inforced concrete, the black holes
we'll camouflaged entrances leading
down a sloping runway to the bril-
lance of the electrically lighted in
terror. So stoutly was the whole
constructed that an enemy shell OF
big caliber would scarcely do more
than chip off piece OF the top. and
no aviator's bomb could ever, even
hitting directly, do much damage.
Inside, parallel with the road and
traversing the length Of the dugout,
was wide corridor--the %main
street" of the institution, in which
the commanding general rubbed
shoulders with the orderlies and
messengers as they went from office
to office. Off this main street led
minor streets running to the rear
and being used, for. economy oil
space, as sleeping rooms for the en-
listed men at night. Artificial ven
tilation provided for the constant
publication OF the whole dugout,
and the smell throughout was clean
and sweet.
Space Is Conserved. IL
Off the small streets, and off the
big one, too, were the offices, con.
structcd likewise for economy O.
space. Each was about 10 feet wide
and quite deep, with narrow table
running the length of the rooms at
which sat the officers and their as
sistants, working ali the time, an
swering the telephone every mo-
ment or so, giving instructions and
receiving reports.
Instead Of having the operations
department in one building, the in
felligence in another, and others
scattered in as many more, all were
here together, in offices with walls
as nearly sound-proof as possible,
uujer a ceiling just high enough to
enable a tall man to walk or stand
without STOPPING. so close together
that 4 MON mt could put one IN
touch with the other il necessary,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
Engraved Personal
Christmas Cards

It's none to early to place
your orders-now while our
stocks are complete. We are
showing an exceptionally pref
ty selection of original and
artistic greeting cards that are
different.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
Christmas AccOmn,o-
dalton Desk

We have installed for the
benefit of our patrons an &C.
commodation desk, where we
will wrap or pack your Christ
mas merchandise for mailing
or shipping without charge. This
desk, we believe, will prove of
great convenience.
Shop Early
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
Shop Early
Help Our
Government

Every Christmas package
shipped NOW will help to pre-
vent congestion, delays and dis
appointments later. SEND
YOUR CHRISTMAS PACK
AGES NOW-We have a sup
ply Of patriotic "Shop and Ship
Early" labels which we fur
nish to our patrons free for the
asking.
Shop Early
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
If 1t Is
q Book

that you desire, a visit to our
enlarged Book Section in its
new location on the Third
Floor will prove interesting.
Many new books, both fiction
and about the war, have been
received lately. Books may be
mailed easily and make an ideal
gift for soldiers.
Shop Early
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
HQndkerchiefs
for Gifts

are always acceptable; it's in
deed seldom that one has too
many. Our assortment of
Christmas handkerchiefs is in
complete readiness and affords
a most pleasing selection.
Handkerchief of all kinds, for
men, women and children, Sc
to $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
Shop EARLY
Then There
Are Gloves

another item that Is always
acceptable as a gift. A recent
shipment of genuine French
gloves makes gift selections ad-
visable now.
Shop Early
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
MANUFACTURERS CHARGED
WITH UNFAIR METHODS
Walsh Quotes President Wilson in Support of
.Eight-H0ur Day for Workers -: "'*
of America. '~>~~ =. :-z=.:-- -

In commenting upon The speech of William H Barr, Of
the National Founders association before that New
York recently which he maintained that the hour
industry should ke abolished and reduced level
Frank Walsh the National War Labor board ad
Il consider deplorab that Immediately following the p
pc outbur Of the close that
assuming speak large employers should his first
America The eight
hour day; implying that the eghthou day something that
extended to labor -+~~ =
- - Wilson'S Declaration
"The fact that the fine thought Of this
of workers. employers and the general public with the declaration
which Wilson made almost five the effect that
had reached the point where nten in its demand that
should compelled work eight hours day order
% a living.
T not even that comparatively early date, arbitrary
simply declaration Of a1pabe and
physiological act That mans best effort and fullest lite only be
accomplished he taxed beyond his strength his
his mental development
needs all f which basis for useful
citizenship. - - "> *.' :~ -
eghthour day. which is criticized being
scheme raising will disappear when the actual
day installed living wage for eight hours When
upon than eight hours day is they
cannot make enough upon comfort during eight hours
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
OFFICERS ARE DUMMIES,

NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-At hear
ing to fix the responsibility for the
recent wreck on the lines of the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit company,
which killed nearly 100 passengers,
President Halleck Of the Consolidated
Railway cmpany, the operating COM
pany; acknowledged he was figure
head. He would not agree that he was
dummy official because he does not
like the term. The wreck followed a
strike after the company refused to
obey an order of the National War
Labor Board to reinstate 20 victim
lied trade unionists. When the union
lists suspended work strikebreaker
attempted to operate the train.
The company's attorney said it
wanted to submit the War Labor
Boards order to trustees of the Brook
1yn Rapid Transit Benevolent associa-
tion.. The district attorney, showed
that this association is a company in
stitution in every particular, that its
president is appointed by the COM
pany, it's treasurer is the company's
treasurer and that it's bylaws provide
against any action inimical to the
company.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
C0N|MITTEEBACk.
FROM CAPITOL
Coal Dock Representatives Ex-
pect Government viii 'CoInDIv
with Demands.

The committee appointed by the
organized workers of the coal. docks
Of Duluth and Superior to confer with
the War Labor Board at Washing
ton over the question Of new award,
returned Saturday night. The commit
tee was composed Of L. A. Thomas,
secretary of local No. 624, 'Interna-
tlonal, Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers; J. B. Campbell, president
OF the Superior Trades and Labor as
sembly and J. c. Hennessey, secretary
OF the Superior local of Electrical
workers.
Members of the committee intimate1
that there was little doubt but the
increase would be granted and that
the new award would be retroactive
from June 1 instead of Oct. 1 as was
ordered in. the award of Oct. "a. The
increase in wages rests on the action
to be taken by the fuel administra-
tion in allowing coal operators to in
crease rates to care for the added ex-
rense. It is expected by the men,
bers of the committee that such ac-
tion will be taken at an early date.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30

ORGANIZED LABOR ON WESTERN x <
HEMISPHERE IS NOW UNITED

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 28.-By the formation
of the Pan-American Federation of Labor the
foundation for peace and good will between the
peoples on the western hemisphere has been built.
This foundation is not the work of exploiters,
of diplomats ministers of state-it is the
effort of toilers in shop mill, mine and in trans
portation. 1t is the work of those who would
develop fraternity between the peoples of the
United States, Canada, Mexico and other Latin
American countries.
Gompers is Chairman.
The meeting of organized workers in this CITY
that resulted in the Pan-American Federation of
Labor attended by President Gompers and
the executive council of the A. F. of L., trade
union representatives from Mexico, Honduras,
Nicaragus, Porto Rico, Costa Rica and Salvador
and officers of national and International unions
affiliated with the A. F. of L. The convention
organized by electing President Gompers chair
. man and John Murray, secretary. Addresses
made by Secretary of Labor Wilson and
Governor Hunt of Arizona. The former greeted
the visitors in the name of the president of the
United States.
1--WE want the right" he said, Ito work out our
destiny and we insist that all the people of the
earth shall have the same right. The achieve
ment of political democracy is not the end, but
only the means to accomplish the end. And the
end TO De attained is the working out OF our own
problems in accordance with our ideals, and not
by the methods of some one above
Adopt Resolution.
President Gompers presented a reconstruction
platform that was adopted. The program con-
sists of five basic principles and declarations
fundamental to the best interests of all nations
and of vital Importance to wage earners." The
resolutions say:
Whereas, we, the delegates of the. first Pan
American Federation of Labor convention, meet
ing at such critical time in the worlds history
realizing that the problems now confronting hu-
manity in the building of an enduring peace are
no less acute than the problems Of war, and being
deeply and fervently desirous that in the reshap-
ing of the worlds affairs, the most critical consd-
Grafton be given those principles that make for;
an enduring peace and create equality of oppor-
tunities for the people of all nations; and,
Whereas, the time has arrived when the or
ganized labor movement, with full understanding
of its rights, its power and resources value and
contribution to society, must bring forward Its
most profound constructive thought, calculated to
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
RIGHT TO WORK
FOR both ] | alike ] !:
District Of Columbia Iabol Body
: : Wants To- Prevent
F.: Unemployment, ::::. ::=.:';

WASHINGTON: Nov: %. - The
right to a job, for men and women
alike, was affirmed by the Central
Labor union Of; the District of Co.
lunbia at its regular weakly meeting
last night in resolution. calling upon
the, federal agencies Of reconstruction
to prevent Unemployment when the
army and navy are .demobilized::~ This
action is in direct contrast to that of
the Central Federated <union Of New
York city at recent meeting which
called upon the women workers to
give up their jobs to returning SOL
diers and sailors ''' -''@' ''~
Copies to President.
The resolution adopted by the Dis
trict Of Columbia central labor body
was introduced by a, delegate from
the Women's Trade league, and Sec
onded by delegates from the yeast
workers, firemen, federal employees,
; and various others, and passed by
unanimous vote. Copies were ordered
sent to the President Of the United
States, the secretary Of labor. and the
directors, respectively, of the. United
States employment service and the
training and dilution service of the
department Of labor, The text of the
resolution is as follows: ">:. -
:''Whereas, we believe that the nat
ural resources and industrial ,oppor-
tunities Of the United States are suffi
cient to provide Jobs for all the work
ers, and Unemployment can, there
fore,Tbe prevented by proper .distri-
button Of work and the workers;
Whereas, we believe in the rec
cgnized principle Of the right to
work, with equal opportunity alike foi'
men and women; therefore. be it
Resolved that we call upon the
government of the United States,
through the federal employment serv.
ice, the training and dilution service.
and any other agencies of, industrial
adjustment now existing or: that ma7
be established, to deal with after-war
problems in such manner as to de-
prive no man or woman OF employ
ment but to redistribute the workers,
| men and women, according to the new
industrial needs; 2.
Resolved further, that If. pending
complete readjustment of sindustrr:
there is found in given localities or
given occupations an apparent sur
plus Of workers, the hours of work
shall be shortened to permit Of equal
distribution Of jobs ~ >tt@.$
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
.bURLES0N NURCED
TO TAKEACT|0N
Telegraph Companies Continue
:: to Discriminate: :tgamfst
....: Union Members.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The
Commercial Telegraphers' union has
appealed to the national war labor
board for relief against the discrim-
hitting practices of. the postoffice de-
partment, and the, board sends this
letter to PostnaJ.er General Bur-
leson:
"A committee representing the en-
ployes of the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies has ap-'
peared before the board and has ap-
pealed for action by it for alleged
discrimination against. employees Of
said telegraph companies, claiming
that their various applications for
relief presented to the wire board and
wage commission. of your department
have not been acknowledged, and no
consideration of hearings whatever
have been given.
The board feels, in view of the es-
tablishment of the wire board and
wage commission by your depart
ment, for the purpose of adjusting
hours, wages and working condi-
tions, under the principles of this
board, it should not take jurisdiction
until the functions. of your depart
.ment for such adjustments have been
exhausted.
However, we recommend that the
complaints Of the employees should
receive your early consideration, and
until it is apparent that your wire
board and wage commission will not
take action we hesitate to assume
jurisdiction.
The memorandum presented to
this board, upon which the claims
OF the employees are based, is ap-
pended hereto'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
SET STANDARDS
FOR. Female WORK
War Policies Board: Outlines
Policies: Which, sundeIte
Work in Industries. ~

WASHINGTON d. e. Nov; rs
The War Policies Board, afor>the De-
partment Of Labor, in announcing the
governments attitude tovardz the EN-
ployment of women In war industry,
says: : =, :: -.
Il. The introduction Of women in
to war industries or into employ
ment involving special hazards, such
as the use Of industrial poisons.. should
be guided by the standards as to
health, comfort and . safety set up
from time to time by the War Labor.
Policies Board. in :sa1d 1dition to: the
standards already defined =by:the Fed
eral government and BY state labor.
departments. T .3s.- . 2 :
"2. The Introduction Of women
into new occupations such as street
railway service. etc, should sbe guided
by regulations concerning hours Of Ia
Dor. night work. etc, such, for in
stance, as those adopted by tho In
dustrial Commission Of Wisconsin for
street railway service and by the leg
islature Of New York State for mes
~ - y+a -
senger service =. .s- -: - -, / !.
"s. The recruiting Of mothers. Of.
young children for war industries
should be diScourased.'' s. /.
Thess parasrap phs get forth rs lpsrin-:
ciples which Will un9elliss thea work
Of the woman In 81 .serSicx. 81.
which Miss arY III scksis director:
and Aiss 8 7, !, tantrdt-
rector. s ssis
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
WOULD Use FOOD WEAPON
WITH REVOLVING WORKERS
Politicians Hover BetWev1, "e Capitol Bdc Comp md
Liberalism World Hunger Means COnulu,.<l
High Prices-Question of Policing Europe.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 2S-Now must fight great
against famine Europe the most effective not only of
elng quickly terrible the
nabing the peoples Of Europe maintain orderly
people be expected do what would be hard for people
normal circumstances do namely, set stable democratic
take the place Of autocracy centuries old
But this food problem will the metal America and the
lilies we'll that of the former peoples The people
England France Italy and the neutral nations also hungry
hey BEFORE although they normally lands consid
rabe poverty order craftsmanship needed to solve their
robem. With the will the in which the aid
given.
Not few Of the socad leaders in America would be glad
the food supply from abroad to check any steps
h the European peoples want to make toward than
per political democracy The progressive members of the
administration against such tactics They believe the common
should have the right determine their OF
shall do But the does not always
,cceed getting accepted by the whole
instance demanded cefxing what the
had we'll what he had to SELL but he didn't get it,
k demanded that profeng stop and went on very ga
deed.
High Prices % Continue.
the people that particle must be saved
e enough aheat bread sha if
the other foods except a but condensed
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
WOMEN ON WAR BOARD.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-In reply
to requests that it include women in
it's membership, the national war
labor board replies that while it. is
desirous of protecting in every posi-
BILE way the interests Of the many
women workers whose cases come be-
fore it, 1T has referred the question
to the two organizations, the national
industrial conference board (emp1oy-
ers) and the A. F. of L., which nomi-
mated it's original members
The board takes the position that
it is representative body without
power to enlarge it's membership.
This power, it believes, belongs to the
nominating organizations.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
ALL ORDERS .iIi STAND: !. ! /

WASHINGTON, ~ Nov s. :2.8a..-The
United States fuel ~dministration an.
nounces that since thu .aigning Of the
armistice fuel regulations have been
altered In only two cases. warning
is given that governments supervision
Of fuel will continue until the peace
treaty is signed. .szs
A coal crrtailment: oft50 per cent
on the manufacture of:sbuildlng ma
-terial, including brick cement lime
and tile, has been remoxedsto coin
eide with. the progrpms sof .thesNar In
dustties board TO lift the ban on
building material industl e e II ssssFTss'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30
MISS A. A. MALEY,
DEAD
Was Secretary to Mayor Van
Lear, Prominent in Socialist
Circles,

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 2S.-Miss
Anna "A. -Maley, author, lecturer, and,
until recently, one of the five men,
bers of the executive committee of: the
Socialist. party Of America died at
her home here today following:a long
illness
At the time Of her death she was
assistant secretary to Thomas Van
Lear, Minneapolis. Socialist mayor,
and for a year had pltyed a promi-
nent~ part In the national affairs of
the Socialist party: r.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30

ilk and other dairy products which.
ust be sent to Europe to- save the
:es of the children. We shall be
ort Of high protein feeds, needed
dairy cattle. We shall need to
Try cattle to the limit.
Signs all point. then, to a period Of
ntinued high prices on farms prod
is. Within a year the wheat sup
les from Australia, India, Argentina
d=-tlse-East@wheat> egions=of=soHta1-
-Sfberra will ~re on he worlds;
arket, but not soon enough to save
om famine the peoples who are far
ON. the open, channels OF trade.
oover predicts that nearly 10, 90, 600
these people will perish of, starva-
m this winter! The war has ended
late in the year to make possible
e wholesale food distribution which
one can save them. 49,
Since food prices are likely, to re-
lin up, industrial conditions can not
= tile back to anything similar to the
nditions existing before the war.
ages must be enough to meet the
,zh cost of food. Disqualification Of
- army must be handled in SUCH a
" as to leave no chance that. the
untry shall be torn by strikes. But
uges alone will not be sufficient;
ere must be government regulation
~ food prices: If the food admins
:.tion is permitted to expire with the
yer act, on the day the peace is
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-11-30

establish and insure the principles of true democ-
racy therefore, be it +-.- 49,.
Resolved, That we DECLARE chat the following
essential fundamental principles must underlie the
peace as well as the principles of all civilized
nations: '~.~-'' - -.
"A league Of the free peoples of the world, in
common covenant for genuine and practical
cooperation to justice and therefore peace
in relations between nations.
No political economic restrictions meant
simply to benefit some nations and to cripple or
embarrass others.
mo reprisals based on vindictive purpose or
desire to in jure, but to right manifest wrongs
Recognition of rights of small nations and of
the principle that no people must be forced under
sovereignty under which it does not wish to
live.
No Territorial Changes.
mo territorial changes r adjustments of DOW
ers except in furtherance Of the welfare of the
people affected and in furthcrance of world peace;
and, be it further
Resolved, That, in addition to these basic
principles, there should be incorporated in the
treaty which shall constitute the guide of nations
of the period and conditions into which we
are entering, the following declarations funda-
mental to the best interests of all nations and of
vital Importance to wage earners;
That in law and in practice the principle shall
be recognized that the labor of human beings is
not commodity or article of commerce;
Industrial servitude shall not exist except as a
punishment for crime, whereof the party shall
have been duly convicted;
''The right of free association, free assemblage,
free speech and free press shall not be abridged.
"That the seamen of the merchant marine shall
be guaranteed the right of leaving their vessels
when the same are safe in harbor;
mo article or commodity shall be shipped or
delivered in international commerce in the pro-
duction of which children under the age of 16
years have been employed or permitted to work;
Basic Eight-hour Day. : 49,.
1T shall be. declared that the basic work day
in industry and commerce shall not exceed eight
hours day; -..-: ...-....
Trial by jury should besestablished."
The convention was in session four days and
the relations of workers. in the various countries
wers fully discussed and understandings reached.
The following officers were elected: Chairman,
Samuel Gompers; English secretary John MUIR
ray; Spanish secretary, Canuto Vargas. Panama
~selectedsa the next convention city,