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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Justice Snitkin Held
At indianapolis on
Draft Plot Charge
New York City Judge Accused
in Alleged Plan to Buy
Exemptions

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. i6.-Leonard
onltkln, a Judge Of the Municipal
Court, New York City, Surrendered to
the United States marshal here early
this evening and gave bond for $4,000
tor his release on an Indictment charg-
ing him with conspiracy to obstruct the
United States in its military prepara-
tons
Federal officials refused to disclose
the names of other persons indicted
with Justice Snitkin, but admitted that
some at least were residents of New
York
Justice Snitkin, it is charged, par
tlclpated IN plan to send some New
york reglstrants under the conscrip-
ton law to Indianapolis, where they
were to attempt to buy exemption.
Several Indianapolis people, includ
ing Justice Snitkin's brother Maurice
were recently indicted on similar
charges of the sale of exemptions to
local registrants. A. Joseph Schur.
Federal appeal agent in one conscrip,
ton district, has pleaded guilty in sew
eral cases arising from the sale of
exemptions, he admitting that he was
bribed to secure exemptions.
At Justice Snitkin's home, As St.
Marks Place, woman who said she
was Mrs. Snitkin, said that the justice
left New York several days ago for a
rest. He had not felt we'll for some
time, she added. While refusing to
disclose his whereabouts, Mrs. Snitkin
said that she had received telegram
yesterday afternoon, in which the JUS
tice said he was feeling much better
and was about to board a train which
would have him home on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17

Roger N. Baldwin, director of the Civil
Liberties Bureau; Assemblvman Abra-
nam ShiplacoH, Fannie NJ. Witherspoon.
secretary Of the Bureau of Legal First
Aid, and Bella Neumann-Zilberman
who last summer led East Side women
to the City Hall to appeal to Mayor
Mitchell for food
Delegates Disagree
Disagreement among the delegates
arose over the method to be employed
to convey american labors message
to the workers of Great Britain" One
OF the avowed purposes of the confer
ence was to elect delgates to visit the
workers of England and France. Some
body proposed that if the delegates
were unable to obtain passports the
message should be sent with the Brit
ish Labor Mission which is now visit
ing this country. A storm of opposi-
ton to this plan developed. james
Larkin, the Irish leader, was requested
to explain whether the mission repre-
sented British labor or the British
government.
81 can tell you that the British labor
men, who are now in Washington con-
ferrng with Mr.. Gompers, came here
to represent the British government
and not the British workers." said Mr..
Larkin. They will do everything in
their power to disrupt your plans. They
are paid by the British government to
Mr.. Gompers is doing his part to pro-
mote the war, and now these British
labor men, headed by Charles Duncan,
M. p. are doing theirs. Several of tn e
four members of the mission have been
repudlated by their own followers If
you want your message to reach Brit
ish laborers you had better send your
own man."
Half dozen speakers jumped to
their feet and declared the members
of the British mission ought to be in
vlted to speak before the conference.
I'VE have read in the newspapers that
these men have denounced the pacifists,
yet, we can't believe the newspapers,
they said. Joseph D. Cannon, labor
leader, protested that the conference
was becoming too hostile. "We came
here to promote international amity
and here we are throwing brickbats at
the British Labor Mission" he said.
Finally, Mr.. Cannon, James E. Mauer
and Joseph +. Cohen, of Philadelphia,
were appointed a committee to send a
lei i1sTAn 70 ME-. duncan, inviting the
British delegates to appear before to-
days session at the Central Opera
House.
After defending the l. w. W. and as
serting that under the espionage and
trading with the enemy acts free
speech and free assembly, guaranteed
by the Constitution, had been set
aside" Mr.. Nearing attacked America s
entry into the war.
"With pathetic ignorance the people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
U-Boat Raids
Dover, Seeking
To Break Trap
Shelling of City Follows
Destroyers' Attack on
Straits Patrol

LONDON, Feb. 16.-German naval
activity off Dover, which opened early
yesterday morning with an attack by
German destroyers on British patrol
forces in the straits, where a trawler
and seven drifters were sunk. and con-
tinued this morning with an attack by
submarine on the town itself, appar-
entity was undertaken in the hope of
countering the British success against
the German submarines, which use
this route to reach the open seas.
When the patrol was attacked it was
after submarines, which, it is believed, i,
sent wireless appeal to Zcebrugge
for help. According tc one re-
port. the patrol had in the last few
weeks destroyed four submarines and
mad practlcally closed this vital water
way to U-boatS. 1t was in an effort to
break this barrier that the destroyers
came out. They succeeded in sinking
q feW. small patrol boats, and got away
before the British warships could over
take them
This mornings affair was small
one, about thirty shells being thrown
into the town. All the casualties were
caused by one she'll.
The official statement reporting the
bombardment of Dover reads:
Fire was opened upon Dover by an
enemy submarine 2bout 1910 O'Clock
this morning, the firing continuing
three or four minuteu. The shore bat
terles replied. and the enemy ceased
after discharging about thirty rounds.
The casualties were: Killed, child;
injured, 8 men, woman and 8 chill
dren. Slight damage was caused
house property"
Cases have not been infrequent of
German submarines bobbing up off the
british coast and shelling shore points.
Yarmouth, for instance, was thus bonn
barded on January ii. 1t is not often.
however, that the U-boats have cared
to take chances with such we'll de-
tended town as is Dover, the most i'm
portant port in Southeastern England.
opposite Calais, on the Straits of Dover.
across which flows constant stream
OF war traffic between England and
France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
"Sfrong Forces" Defeated
Is Official Berlin Version

BERLIN, Feb. 16 (via London) The
Admiralty to-day made the following
announcement:
"On the night of February IA our
torpedo boats, under command of Cap
tain Heineckc, made surprise attack
on strong forces guarding the English
Channel between Calais and Dover.
on the north, and Cape Gris-Nez and
Folkestone, on the south. A large
guardship, numerous armed fishing
steamers and several motor vessels
were forced to give battle, the largest
part of them being destroyed.
"Our torpedo boats suffered no losses
or damage. All returned"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Germany Gathers
Forces in Ukraine
TO Attack Russia

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16-Count Ger
min, the Austro- Hungarian Foreign
Minister, has notified Berlin that Aus
trian troops must not be used against
Russia to support any policy which
Austria has not approved, but only for
purposes of self defence against ma
rsnd!ng bands.
German forces are already being con-
centrated in Ukraine to attack the Boil
sheviki. according to a Berlin dispatch
to the "Tijd," and declarations looking
to the active prosecution of the war
against the Bolsheviki in North Russia
The German authorities are anxious
regarding the fate of German prisoners
In North Russia whom the Bolsheviki
are holding as hostages, and who, Ber-
= lin dispatches say, may be killed if the
Bolsheviki are driven to desperation.
Germany has already served notice on
the Bolshevlk authorities that she will
enforce reprisals if the German pris-
.oners are harmed
The German public is being prepared
Tor action by the Central Powers
against the Bolsheviki The "Nord-
oeutsche Allgemeine zeitung" vehe-
mently condemns the action of the Boil
shevikl Iii Finland, Esthona and Livona
ana says that the Finnish representa-
1--WE at Berlin has taken steps to win
oetmahy $ interest for Finland
urA Vienna dispatch to the Berlin
iageolatt indicates that it NAV be-
.ome necessary Tor the Central Powers
give aid to Ukraine. even on the
ground of safeguarding the exchange
Of commodities.
The Socialist 'Vorwarts" SAYS that
the first important subject with which
, we lmpendlng session of the Reichstag
Will deal is the peace treaty with
tSkfalne This will be followed by the
uaoget debate, which will probably be-
S s,h on February 25. In this debate
ccnahcellor Won Hertling will speak on
ppelmanys foreign policy and Herr Won
liayer the Imperial Vice e-Chancellor. on
internal affairs. va
.. Inc "Lokal Anzeigcr," of Berlin. saws
Te Tfsole Is great excitement at Warsaw
Slacow and Lemberg as result of the
Mhfaine treaty. The Warsaw news
rrapefs rat are appearing with black bor-
49, soldiers, mounted and on foot.
ea oar patrolling the streets to prevent
ccssl"oon1Estrations. csl o1E The Director of Politi-
signed ''"'
Bsh ~ Cracow the papers appeal to Po-
er"i asn parties to declare a one-day gen
csiI. cs1i strike. A general strike has been
w"ri. a'.tc at Lemberg for Monday, when
lsh l1A VIII be suspended in all the Po-
o,so.ll sn factories, shops and government
"seS ne ana the schools will be closed.
,.l.e me Bolsheviki are making whole
bola;a bls arrests Of Germans in Russia and
p9a,ns buns them as hostages, according to
lin inea T1 1UspatcA received by way of Ber-
nv" ~ r hree hundred Germans and many
bs,uerman besn Esthonians at Dorpat have
stad. arrested and transferred to Kron-
tric, t' All the food in the Dorpat dis
mos. mas been confscated, and it is al
most most impossible to feed the German
women and children. ~ OH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Head of Imperial General
Staff Quits When Powers
Are Curtailed
Refuses to Join
Council Delegation
New Commander Is An
nounced - A Lloyd
George Victory

LONDON. Feb. 16.-General Sir
William Robertson, chief of the British
Imperial Staff, has resigned, it was Of
ficially announced this evening. Major
General Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, sub
chief of staff, takes the vacated place
General Robertson was unable, the
statement says, to accept position as
military representative on the Supreme
War Council at Versailles or to con-
tinue as chief of the Imperial General
Staff with limited power.
The. official announcement of the
change says:
"rhe extension of the functions of
the permanent military representa-
tives decided on by the Supreme War
Council at, it's last meeting at Ver-
sailles has necessitated the limitation
of the special powers hitherto exer-
cised by the chief of the Imperial
General Staff by virtue of the order
in council of January 27, 1916.
"In these circumstances the gov
ernment thought it right to offer
General Sir William Robertson the
choice of becoming the British mill
tary representative on the Supreme
War Council at Versailles or con-
tinuing as chief of the Imperial Gen
eral Staff under new conditions.
General Sir William Robertson,
for reasons which will be explained
in statement which will be made
by the Prime Minister in the House
Of Commons as early as possible in
the coming week, did not see his way
to accept either position, and the
government have, with much regret,
accepted his resignation.
General Sir Henry Wilson has ac-
cepted the position of chief of the
Imperial General Staff. The appoint
ment of the British permanent rep
resentative at Versailles Will be an
nounced in a few days"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Austria Refuses
To Join i'm German
Attack on Russia
Peace Advocate Wins
Election to Reichstae

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 16.-In n bve.
election for the Coblenz seat in
the German Reichstag Herr Greiber
has been elected over Edmund Stein
acker by vote of 5,2S7 to 4,609.
Stelnacker was the official party can
dldate of the Centrists, while Grei-
Der was an adherent of the policy of
peace by understanding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Alone to
otr1ke Russia; Her
Enjoys Come Home

viz a.soNpoN, Feb. 16.-Germany has
,,o. 'ta"h her economic commissioners
VIZ. u" fetrograd and will fight Russia
.ou' the assistance of Bulgaria or
ungary, dispatches received
'efe to-day showed.
10 "as announced officially in Berlin
nan NY says telegram from the Ger
sanro capital, that the commissioners
the Central Powers left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Noted Engineer Jailed
In London as Pacihst
Arnold Lupton, Ex-Member of
Parliament, Distributed
Peace Pamphlet

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Arnold Lupton,
noted civil and mining engineer and
former member of Parliament was CON.
fenced to-day in Bow Street court to
six months imprisonment for circulat-
ing pacitist leaf1et.
The printer of the leafiet was fined
$3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
German Aeroplanes
Again Bomb London

LONDON, Feb. 16 (Midnight).- Hos
tile aircraft crossed the Kent coast of
the Thames estuary about 10 o'clock
tonight and proceeded toward London.
The raid is still in progress, but so
far only one bomb is reported to have
been dropped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17

REGULAR TRAIN SERVICE MONDAYS
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces
that II will operate suburban trains on
regular schedules Mondays hereafter
account cancellation by Fuel Administra-
tor Of Monday Suspension Order.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Annoy Shaken by Quake

Annoy, China, Feb. l6.-A severe
earthquake here to-day destroyed many
buildings and damaged scores. No ia
talities have been reported. y
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wEATHE R

Probably light snow to-day; tomorrow
fair, not much change in tempera-
ture; moderate northwest winds.
Full Report on Page
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-10-09
THE DRIVE FOR $4,000
BRINGS READY RESPONSE
$50, $50 Subscribed to Date and Ad-
ditions Expected With Arrival
of Trophy Train

1t is betraying no secret to say
+ that the committee in charge of the
/ Fourth Liberty Loan drive were ap-
/ palled when the word came that the
allotment of Churchill County wGs
/ 100000 and ii was even declared
that the amount was impossible
With only partial canvass of the
county the figures to date show that
s54,650 has been subscribed and the
hopes of all concerned have risen to
the belief that Churchill County will
be true to its splendid record of the
past and that once again will be
listed with those sections that have
not failed the country in a crisis.
I Under the chairmanship of Mrs.
E. B. Loring of the Womens Com
mittee the district captains and
workers have done excellent work
and it is safe to predict that when
the final day for the complete re-
turns arrives that none will have
been overlooked whose, aid in this
tremendous drive is necessary to its
success.
The honor list conspicuously post
ed and corrected each day has at
tracted wide attention and many ap-
prevails as being a barometer noting
the depth of patriotic interest felt in
the war cause
As evidence of the deep concern
felt in the result of the drive in this
county by the state chairman the
Trophy Train accompanying which
will be four speakers of national
reputation, will be sent to Fallon
next Saturday, October H. the hour
of arrival having been changed TO
$40 A. M. and will leave at 10.
This train contains trophies gath
cred from the battle fields that none
can afford to miss this opportunity
to see and it is well for all to bear
in mind that the train will arrive
and depart according to schedule as
above
The time is brief as these speak
ers are in demand in many cities and
the time allowed to this city is the
same as is given to those of much
larger population.
And while We are waiting for the
coming of this train, let it not be
forgotten that the drive is on and
that no time can be wasted if we are
TO do our part toward saving the
lives of our boys over there
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-10-09
PASSING OF SUGAR BEET
FACTORY IN NEAR FUTURE
Foreclosure Proceedings in Federal
Court for $25O,00O Marks End
OF Industry Here

r. A. Mckay. acting for the De
troit Trust Company. has filed a
complaint in the federal court at
Carson City asking for the foreclos-
ure of the mortgage against the
Nevada Sugar company at
Fallon, says the Carson News.
The foreclosure is brought by the
Detroit Trust company representing
the bondholders of the corporation,
setting forth that there is an out
standing mortgage of s250,000. with
interest since May 1, 1918, and tax
es to the amount of sf,sS6.
The suit to foreclose is the be-
ginning of the end of an industry
that promised much for western
Nevada At the outset il seemed
that the sugar plant would be a sue
cess, as considerable acreage was
planted and considerable sugar was
manufactured, which was of high
grade. 1t was determined at the
time that the beets of the Fallon
district contained far more than an
average content of sugar, bonus
being paid on such showing.
When the concern was threatened
with collapse and il seemed that it
would be dismantled and moved to
another section, George Wingfield
and associates came to the rescue,
saving the industry. The following
year the best season experienced in
beet culture followed, with sugar
manufactured
Last season the farmers refused
to enter into contracts with the sug-
ar people, owing to the scarcity of
labor and unwillingness of the
farmers to devote their labor to beet
culture. The result is that the plant
is idle and will continue SO as far as
material is concerned to keep 1t
moving.
The eastern investors, who have
had fortune tied up in the plant.
are now asking foreclosure proceed
ings that they may dispose of the
machinery and building material.
Since the war the machinery at
this plant has advanced materially
in price and should bring a fancy
sum. 1t is hardly possible that the
investors can get out whole. but
with the high price Of such machin-
cry they can realize far better
sum today than il the war was not
on.
The passing of this industry is to
be regretted. 1t was a case of ten
years ahead of its time 1t is hard
ly possible that any other section in
Nevada will tackle making sugar
with farm hands wanting SO per
day and up.-Humboldt Star.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-10-09
RETAIL PRICES OF FOOD
ARE TO Be ESTABLISHED
Action Taken by Nevada Food Ad-
ministration to P0rtect Consumer
Against Unfair Prices

AS the Opening gun" in the food
administrations campaign to curl
alleged profiteering in staples, ques.
tionnaires covering cost and sales
prices on butter. eggs and cheese
have bess answered by the leading
grocers throughout the State. In
each case, the grocer is asked to
ftemize the costs laid down at his
store, and to show clearly what pric.
es he is charging and the reasons
for inordinately high prices, if he is
charging them.
ut is necessary" says state
ment issued by the federal food ad-
ministrator for Nevada, "in COM
mencing the difficult matter of price
control, that the subject be ap-
preached gradually, with all pos
sible information at hand, and with
out either favor or prejudice. Let
ters too numerous for individual
answer have been received quoting
local prices and complaining of in
ordinate profits; all of these have
been considered carefully; yet it is
only fair to say that in the majority
of cases throughout the State the
prices charged have been found JUS
titled. In other words, the retail
grocer had to contend with cost-in-
creasing conditions for which he
was not given credit in the COM
plant.
"The fixing of staple prices, of
course. is most urgently desirable in
districts of congested population.
Thus, Reno, Ely, Elko, Tonopah,
Winnemucca and Las Vegas become
district centers with each it's pecul-
lar problems of cost, handling,
freight, haulage and delivery. All of
these districts are being covered
weekly by trained and competent
price reporters who ascertain and re-
port variations in selling prices of
dii oAdihdly 6ioCciiCs. nus, We di z
able to Judge at all times whether
equitable distribution is being Sc
cured, and with the evidence aecum-
ulated We shall be able, a little later
to fix and control prices and mar
gins on all foodstuffs coming un-
der the proper supervision of the
United States food administration.
Ely has been selected as the place
most glaringly In need of price-ad-
justment and food administration
representatives are now en- route to
the copper camp to begin investiga-
tions.
Problems directly affecting Ne
vada dealers in all food products,
Including perishables, cold storage
products, staples and all licensed
commodities will be taken up as
quickly as possible and unfair prac-
tices eliminated"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-10-09
Four-MIinute Speaker Contest

In compliance with the request ol
our government the Fallon Elemen.
tary Schools are holding a contest al
which one four-minute speaker will
be selected from each of the four
higher grades to speak in behalf OF
the Fourth Liberty Loan. Abou,
sixteen contestants will compete for
the honor.
In addition to the contest a mum
ber of songs and recitations will be
rendered. -.
All are cordially invited TO attend
Program will begin at p. m. on
Monday, October IA, at the auditor
ium of the Oats Park School
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-10-09
FARMERS EXPERIMENTING
IN RYE PLANTING

Chalmers MeCarmiek, superin-
tendent OF the Utah Construction
company's ranch and stock interests
in the northern part of the county
recently started the ranch team out
with two tons of rye seed purchased
at the E. Reinhart company's store
The seed is to be planted this winter
on the company's ranch in Quinn
River valley as an experimental
crop. If successful large quantities
of I'VE will be grown in that section
of the county 1t is understood that
number of other ranchers in that
valley are to put in crops of rye
this winter.-Humbold Star.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-10-09
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE
IRRIGATION DISTRICT

The Board of County Commits
sioners at recent meeting consider
ed the petition for the organization
of an irrigation district. 1t appear
ing that notice of presentation of
the petition had been given as re-
quired by law and signed by the
necessary number of land owners, 1t
was ordered that the petition be al
lowed and granted and that the pro-
ject be divided into seven districts,
and that it be known under the
name of the Truckee-Carson Irriga-
tion District.
1t was also ordered that the
names of the following land owners
be voted for to fill the Office of di'
rectors In each district:
District No. (Fernley)-W. A,
Pray and C. w. Stock.
No. Edmund Dietz.
No. Be. p. Mclean, W. D.
Moody, True vencill.
No. &c. E. Coe, Thomas Dolf
]. I. Theyer, l.. C. Weaver, G. Budd
Williams.
No. 5-Ben Holmes, James Jew
ell.
No. e--w. A. Harmon, d. e. An
derson.
No. &c. e. Kent, G. b. Staup
F. A. Dalton