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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

has just been elected to fill this newly Gre
ated position, will take the places Of DIR.
Edward r. Devine, general secretary, and
w. Frank Parsons, director of the de-
partment of general work, both Of whom
were drafted into Red Cross service shortly
after the beginning of the war.
Mr. Purdy. who is tifty-four years old,
was president of New York City's tax
board for eleven years. He was born in
Hyde Park, New York, was graduated
from Trinity College, Connecticut, and
practised law in New York for several
years, devoting much of his time to tax
questions. For ten years he was secretary
Of the New York Tax Reform Association,
was secretary of the advisory commission
on taxation and finance in 1905, and a
member of the special state tax commits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
A Woman's Advisory Board

TT is hard to catch Democratic politicians
L. mapping. The Executive Committee of
the Democratic National Committee has
already arranged for Woman's Advisory
Board, consisting of one woman from each
state, with Mrs. George Bass, of Chicago,
named as chairman. 1t is also explained
that it is impossible to have women elected
members of the National Committee itself
until the next Presidential Convention,
when the terms of the present members
expire. 1t is expected. however, that some
may be asked to exercise the grace of
resignation in order that women may be
appointed in their places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

close associations as any man in thecoun-
try with the development of electric trac-
ton. He started his career in railroading
when he was seventeen, and went over to
the electrical branch when he was twenty
five. Recognition of his knowledge of cleo
trio railroad construction in 1910 took the
form OF his appointment as chairman of
the joint committee on reorganization Of
the Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Of New York City.
Mr.. Trip was born in Wells, Me-, in
1865. He entered the employ Of the East
ern Railroad before it's consolidation with
the Boston & Maine. Later he was en-
rloyed by the Thomson Houston Electric
Company on the work of changing the
West End Street Railway, of Boston, from
a horse car system to an electric system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

suit of the investigation seems to have
been The killing of the Chamberlain bill
providing for Minister Of Munitions,
especially since two such competent bust
ness men as Daniel Willard, chairman of
the War Industries, and Bernard M.
Baruch, head Of the War Trades Raw Ma
teral Division, opposed the plan of plac-
ing a Cabinet officer at the head of the
munitions department, though both were
in favor of greater Capitalization of
power. Major General George Bernard
commanding the Marine Corps, before the
House Naval Committee vigorously OPP
posed any interference with the naval
purchasing system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
A Senate Committee and
an Executive Department

THE Senate Committee on Military At
fairs could, it is pointed out, have
done better job of investigating the War
Department if it's several members had
known more of their subject The only
veteran Senator now on the committee is
Warren, of Wyoming, who happens to be
General Pershing's father-in-law; and
Warrens silence during the process of the
investigation was taken to be a significant
Endorsement of the opinion of his military
son-inlaw that Secretary Baker is 1.-The
best ever"
Senator clYmberlain had served but a
S-a- months 'on thu committee when a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
A New York Mayoralty Campaign
Echo!
The PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
1t is debatable after 2 o'clock, the
Chair reminds the Senator.
While the Print Paper Bill Hung
Fire in the Senate
Nj Il. HARDW1Ck--The ancient part

M +. HARDWICK-The ancient party
A'A of my faith, the party of Jefferson.
OF jackson, of Tilden and of Cleve-
land, is no more If there is a Democrat
alive to-day in the Senate or out of it, or
anywhere in this Republic who can show
me single principle to which it has prov
en- its fidelity, I would like to have him
stand up and name it. Mr.. President. I
must confess that at times almost
despair OF the Republic when l sec one
autocratic power piled upon the top of
another unnecessarily and without a word
of protest Or of challenge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

the folly of making an issue of man until
his failure has been made manifest 1t
is also recalled that Secretary Baker can
not be held responsible for the War De-
partment as it existed prior to March 9,
1916; that his first year of office was
taken up with the Mexican troubles and
the reorganization of the army under the
Chamberlain bill of 1916; that he had been
in office less than year before the sever
ance of relations with Germany, and that
his success or failure in Office cannot yet
be made closed question; nor is there
any one in sight whose ability would GER
tainly outweigh the ability plus the CAPT
talized experience of Baker.
Great Secretaries Of War have been few
and far between in American history
Elihu Root was the last. Neither Secre-
tary nor President Taft's Secretary, Dick
inson, were considered great executives, but
only great lawyers, and President Wilson
followed the precedent by selecting Lawyer
Garrison for the same position. Yet de-
spite the praise which Garrison evoked in
certain quarters, probably 10 one would
think now Of substituting him for Baker.
And this added consideration must be
met: There has been effected a reorganiza-
ton of the War Department in recent
weeks, General Palmer IT, Pierce having
just been put in charge of the War Sup
plies Bureau in the further effort to CEN
tralize it's administration, and the predic-
ton of failure of the new organization
might be more injurious to the country in
the encouragement of Prussian hopes and
destruction of the American morale at the
front than advantageous in the correction
of abuses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

Upon completion of that work and at the
time Of the consolidation Of the Thomson
Houston, firm with the Edison Company,
out of which came the General Electric
Company, he became travelling auditor for
the latter. In 1897 he became connected
with Stone & Webster, and was vice presi-
dent of the Stone e. Webster Manage
ment Association and of the Stone g. Web
ster Engineering Corporation. He has ad-
vsed and directed in the financing, or
ganization and reorganization of some of
the largest public service corporations in
the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
The New Man Behind the
Ordnance

THE task Of supervising and stimulating
4 the production of all ordnance sup
plies is now in the hands Of Guy Eastman
Trip, whose appointment as chief of the
production division of the Ordnance Blu
reau was recently announced by Major
General Crozicr.
Mr.. Trip, VINO for six years has been
chairman of the board of the Westinghouse
Electric Company probably has had as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

under those circumstances he would speed
lily join the majority party. AS between
the sometimes conflicting jurisdiction of the
Department of Justice, prosecuting the
paper trust, and the Trade Commission,
trying to prevent unfair competition, "
and this defeated attempt at legislative
remedy, the paper manufacturers are hav-
ing things their own way and the news
papers must make the best bargains they
can.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Just Slashins Right Into
That Endless Red Tape

THE record made by Colonel Edgar Jad.
win, commander OF one Of the emf.
neer regiments in France, in having hi,
men ready for service, is the subject q
widespread comment in army circles, saw
"The New York Sun Colonel Jadwn
faces reprimand or condemnation for ge.
ting his command equipped and across the
sea without waiting for War Department
formalities.
Colonel Jadwin was graduated from
West Point in 1890 and always has been
attached to the Engineer Corps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
The Class of 1918

- ENATOR CHAMBERLAIN has ln1n'
~ duced q biz providing for the reg''
tration for military duty of all men WIZ
have reached the age of twenty-one ye'''
since June 5, 1917, the date when the PFC,
ent draft act went into effect. A seeop
also, provided for granting OF furlougn' :"
enlisted men of the National Army for 10,
vesting crops and other necessary agr'"'
tural work. A third bill rectities the aoaS'
so clearly pointed out in the first DRAFT a.
concerning the proportion OF forelgn-oo,'
citizens by making each state quota ",
number of available men in the first ca
and not the number of the population
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Blowing the BugIe for
Democracy

HTTO Fl. KAHN, head of the New
York banking house of Kuhn,
Loeb & Co., has been making q
lew campaign speeches in the West on
bchalf of the United States.
Among other things, he advocated the i'm
mediate creation of a war finance board );
he issued warning to the militant Boil
shcvilsi' Of the country to the effect that
the american temper would not stand
thrilling; and, declaring that Germany had
deliberately planned the war, made an ap-
peal to Americans of German birth to not
merely DO their duty FOR the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Lantern of News Throws These Figures on the Scree

zion in 1906. Mayor Mcclellan appointed
him president of the tax board in 1906,
and he was successfully reappointed by
Mayors Gaynor and Mitchell. Mr.. Purdy
has been member of the tenement house
committee of the Charity Organization So
ciety for some time. He has always been
interested in the work Of the society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

principles Of this government, the tradi-
tons of our fathers, for the rights Of the
farmers and laborers and industries Of
America, and rejected this unjustifiable
demand of the Kaiser, saved the country
from financial ruin, and preserved our
national honor and self-respect. TI,oud
APPLAUSE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

Chicago. automobiles. leather, powers of
the state. taxation, railroads. These are
only very few of the important oues-
lions touched on very entertainingly ~
the Senator from illinois, and none of
them, as far as I can see, have anything
TO do with the consideration of this
measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

Lawson Furdy Takes Hold
of the Charity Organization
4 S GENERAL DIRECTOR and secre-
~ tary of the New York Charity Or
ganization Society, Lawson Purdy, who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

M r. SMITH, of Arizona-Mr. Pres,.
AVA dent, it would be impossible for me
TO attempt to follow, successfully.
with any sort of answer the very
strange mosaic, the beautiful conglonl
crate of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS interfer
ence with private individuals, the tariff
civil service, the teeth of the children in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

M R. HARDING-I should like this Sc
Avn lect company TO know about this.
MR.. GALLINGER - Mr.. President
would it disturb the Senator if he
yielded to me for the purpose Of gettinr
nm larger company?
MIR. HARDING-No, l am very par
tlcular l rather relish the thought that
at time like this, when the American
Republic is headed straight for condi-
ton of state socialism, when we are SEEM
lngiy doing everything in the world posi-
BILE to paralyze individual initiative. when
we are taking the government of this Re-
public from the hands of the people anc
putting the people in the hands Of the
government, when we are "hellbent" to
the very condition that led Germany r.
bring on the war to save her from her
self, and we have before us a measure so
vital as this, relating to government con-
troll Of private industry, the Senate is so
employed that there are six on seven Of
US present to discuss this great. vital
problem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
A Close Vote

lJ'ashiMgtcn, Janvary II.
TI!F. actual vote--274 to 13G-for the
suffrage amendment in the House
ind t,r-o- thia.d. of 1:otn
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31
MOVIES IN THE WAR.

On the fast cruisers that convey the
troop ships across the sea, the Y. M.
c. A. movies are in many cases the
only recreation the sailors have. Ow-
ing to the need of caution about show
ing the lights, and owing to the fact
that coal fills most of the space in the
ship, these shows have to be given
below decks in highly restricted quar-
ters. Now and then it happens that
the sailor who secures even standing
room has to fight for the privilege.
In government circles the story is
told of bad labor situation which
the movies remedied. At a certain
point in Chesapeake Bay, windswept
and cheerless, it was impossible to
keep sufficient force of stevedores
on the job until a naval "Y" man
came along with a tent and movie
camera.
In the transport service the Y. M.
C. A. is using $4,000 feet of film, and
100000 feet have recently been Sc
lected for use with the American
forces in France. In choosing the
films to be sent abroad, the viewers
worked thirty-six hours at a stretch
and examined approximately 2,000,-
900 feet of film in order to find one
quarter of that amount that was both
free from French rights and fit to be
exhibited before American youngsters.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31

Samuel Gompers, founder and pres
ident of the American Federation of
Labor, gave out for publication some
interesting historical matter on the
observance of Labor Day.
Undoubtedly the first suggestion
of setting apart day in each year to
be observed as Labor Day." said Mr..
Gompers, "was conceived by the late
P. J. Mcclure. who was at that time
secretary of the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters. The suggestion oc-
Cured during the period when the
Knights of Labor was in existence, p.
J. Mcclure being a member of that
organization.
"Writing for the American Fed
erationist in 1902, p. J. Mcclure had
this to say:
"'Pagan feasts and Christian OBJ
servance have come down to us thru
the long ages. But it was reserved for
this country, and for the American
people, to give birth to Labor Day.
In this they honor the toilers of the
earth, and pay homage to those who
from rude nature have delved and
carved all the comfort and grandeur
we behold.
Small Group Responsible.
"'More than all, the thought, the
conception, yes, the very inspiration
of this holiday came from men in the
ranks of the working people, men
active in uplifting their fellows and
leading them to better conditions 1t
came from little group in New York
City, the Central Labor Union, which
had just been formed, and which in
later years attained widespread in
fluence.
"On May 8, 1882, the writer made
the proposition. He urged the pro-
priety of setting aside one day in the
year to be designated as Labor Day."
and to be established as a general
holiday for the laboring classes. He
advised the day should first be cele-
brated by street parade, which
would publicly show the strength and
esprit de corps of the trade and labor
organizations. Next the parade
should be followed by picnic or a
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31
GROWTH OF LABOR DAY OBSERVANCE
FIRST SUGGESTED MCGUIRE, SECRETARY OF THE
BROTHERHOOD CARPENTERS

festival in some grove, the proceeds
of the same to be divided on this semi
cooperative plan
Observed as Festal Day.
at was further argued Labor Day
in the year for public tribute to the
genius of the American industry.
There were other worthy holidays rep
resentative of the religious, civil and
military spirit, but none representa-
tive of the industrial spirit, the great
vital force of every nation. He sug-
gested the first Monday in September
of every year for such holiday, as
it would come at the most pleasant
season of the year, nearly midway
between the Fourth of July and
Thanksgiving, and would fill the wide
gap in the chronology of legal holi-
days. Many were the cogent reasons
he advanced, and at once the idea
was enthusiastically embraced.
First Parade and Festival.
"The first Labor Day parade and
festival of the Central Labor Union
of New York City, September 5, 1882,
was simply an imposing success. From
that day on it became a fixed insti-
tuition in the United States, observed
today in every city of the land. The
plan was next indorsed by the annual
convention of the American Fedora
tion of Labor, and the general assem-
bly, of the Knights Of Labor. 1t
spread rapidly from city to city and
from town to town. City councils and
state legislatures took it up and made
it legal holiday, until finally, June
%, 1894, it became national holiday
by act of Congress.
"The initial action taken setting
apart one day in the year on which
to review the activities and beneficial
influence of organized labor occurred
at the afternoon meeting of the third
day of the fourth annual session of
the Federation, October 8, 1884, the
convention being held in Schloesser's
hall, Chicago. The resolution Great
ing Labor Day was introduced in the
convention by A. C. Cameron, dele
gate from the Chicago Trades and
Labor Assembly. and was as follows:
Resolved, That the first Monday
in September of each year be set apart
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31

as a laborers' national holiday, and
that we recommend its observance by
all wage workers, irrespective Of sex,
calling or nationality
"W. J. Hammond, representing the
International Typographical Union,
from New Orleans, La, was president
of this convention. The accredited
delegates to this convention numbered
only twenty-six.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31
AIMS IN SECRET.

"You must be crazy, Isabel. I've
asked you repeatedly to be economi-
cal, and yet you go and order the
most expensive fur coat in the shop"
"Well, don't mind being economi-
cal, but l do object to looking eco
nomical. Life.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31
A STRANGE WORLD.

Harassed Decorator "I'm very
sorry, mum, / 'aven't been able to
paper your two top bedrooms. They
took away my last man a week ago
for the army. Seems to me they
think more of this ere war than they
do of paper 'anging. Punch.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31
PRECEDENT.

She considering vacation) q
wonder who started this fad of 60
ing to the mountains, anyway"
He-"Mohammed, believe."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-31
HEAVY.

"My daughter is going to Prof.
Wombat, the eminent pianist"
Allows his touch?"
"Pretty strong. Four dollars a
lesson. kansas City Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
THOUSANDS VIEWED NEGRO BALL CAME: Acipco Defeats T. c. I. for CoIored Championship
 of the District

The Acipco Y. M. c. A. colored team defeated the Edgewater T. c. l. base ball team Friday by the close score of to 4. The receipts received from over 5000 fans were donated to the Red Cross war fGnd
 The game was hard fought from be- ginning to end, Edgewater taking the lead in the early part of the game, but Acipco "Black Bearcats" came back strong in the last part of the game and won out
 zeiglers pitching, after the second inning, featured as he held the Edge water team scoreless the last seven innings. Johnson, leftfielder for Edge water, made wonderful catch in the second inning when he ran into the bleachers and pulled down long fly. Seals, at first base for Edgewater, also played a star game. Maxie Jackson and "Sunshine" Taylor were the Acipco stars. Score by innings: K. H. r. Acipco .. 900 041 00*-5 Edgewater ...,... c2O 0e0 00o-4
 Batteries: Zeigler and Cason; Craw- ford, Battle and Harper Umpire, Fuller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
ELAINE R0SENTHAL AGAIN COPS FEMALE
 GOLF CHAMP MP|0NSIH|:|.||.P !: II.
Chicagoan Wins From Miss Frances Hadfield in Finals
 of Western Tourney

Chicago, August 31.-Supreme golf ing honors of the Women's Western Golf association today -went to Miss Elaine Rosenthal of Chicago for the second time, when she defeated Miss Frances Hadfield of Milwaukee. and 3, in the final round at Indian Hill club. The champion won the title in 1915, but was eliminated at the next two tournaments, although her prowess during that time won the North and South championship. She had previous ly sprung into golfing fame by finish ing runner up in the women's national, at New York.
 The Ravisloe player in taking the mantle from Mrs. F. c. Letts of Indian Hill, who was unable to compete this year, did not display the spectacular golf that had marked her game during the preceding rounds. Miss Hadfeid was also off her game.
 The Wisconsin, champion won only three holes and halved like number of the 15 played. She shot seven holes in par or better, while Miss Rosenthal equalled or bettered par on nine holes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
Ky JAMES J. coRBETr

pacemaaer. When he accomplished that, the second. pacemaker broke from the half mile post and gave him more incen tx.
 'Roamcr didn't have a pacemaker. Lightning, the horse that was to set the pace from the starting line was practi- cally left at the post and Roamer had to make all ot his own pace. eHe ran alone without the aid of whip or spur--ran on his own courage and prompted only hy sdfis love for running.
 There are many remarkable points in
 Eoamer's recorf at Saratoga, but uu- doubtedly the most wonderful of all is
 that vely fact that he ran to a record
 unpaced I daresay there isn't another
 horse in the world today, and perhaps
 none ever Eved--who could have run a mile to Q worlds record absolutely uR
 ps ed.
 And there's one thing further ill Roamers behalf as against Salvador. Sal vator was four years old when he trav eled to his record, the prime age of a race horse. Salvador was at his absollTe best as far as years were concerned He hadn't beer over-raced, had been worked just enough to keep him fit. Roamer
 was seven years old, an age when 90 per cent or the race horses in the world either are in the stud or are physical wrccks.
 "At the age of q Roamer, unpaced, and on circular track, ran mile in 1:34 5. I an accomplishment which ever mYAt stand out ss greater in every way, all things considered, than the amazing per formance of Salyator in the dim racIns past of 1S90 There you have your Roamer arguments and your Salvador arguments. Which
 horse do you think is greater, winch achievement was most remarkable. Sat vator's or Roamer's?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
PLAYERS ELIGIBLE FOR WORLDS SERIES

A
 Cincinnati, August S1.-The follow for the 1918 worlds series as announced today by the national baseball commis- sion: fsSst3
 Chicago National league club: Fred Mitchell. manager; Barber, Carter. Clark, Deal. Douglas. Flack, Hendrix. Hollocher Killifer. Knabe, McCabe. Mann. Martin, Merkle, O'Farrell, Pas kert. PicE. Tyler. Vaughn, Walker. Wortman, Zeider.
 Boston American league club: E. C.. Barrow. manager; Agnew. Busch, Coch- ran. Coffey. Dubuc. Hooper. Jones, Kinney. McInnis. Mayer. Miller. Per tica, Ruth, Schang, Scott, Shean. Strunk, Thomas, Wagner. Whiteman.