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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12
THE PROBLEM OF THE PROFIT.
SHARING PLAN
Criticism and Comment

COME Of the opinions expressed to me
~ of the proft-sharing plan of the
Magnus Brothers were interesting, to
say the least of it.
The first one I tackled was young
chap named Parks. He was thin and
accentuated it by wearing tight-fitting
clothes. He wore very high collars and
vivid neckwear and had an expression
as though he had just bitten a ounce.
AS he occupied the desk next to mine,
I had chance Of getting acquainted.
and by asking him for the namo of his
tailor and admiring his neckties I quick
ly won his respect. Bruno Duke put
me up to that dodge. He said: "If you
want-to win a young fellow, admire his
neckties. If you want to win a mature
man ask his advice, and if you want
to win an old chap, ask him what he
eats-thats salesmanship
So. one noontime I said to Parks:
whats this profit-sharing stunt I've
heard about-is it any good?"
Sure, Mike" he admitted, "the ideas
good, butSthe executions rotten. Fano.
putting us on equal terms with the kids
who get up orders It's bad for the
morale of the place-lt gives them kids
the big head"
But I understand all were on foot
ing, salesmen and ALL"
yep, but them fellows don't need it;
they get fat salary and all expenses
paid. It's we fellows that need 1t. Be-
sides, it's really we fellows who do the
most important work. The statesmen
make all kinds of bulls on their orders.
and IL we didn't watch 'em closer than
the devil they would be on the carpet
every day. The trouble with this joint
Is that the bosses don't know what's 60
ing on. I could tell EN- a few things II
I wished, Fr instance" and he went on
to recount how he'd save salesman
from trouble by some ordinary correc-
tion on the order.
How would you handle profit-shar-
ing stunt?" asked.
II don't know, but I'd do better than
now, believe me- I'd arrange somehow
that the fellows that did the most good
either in saving expenses or suggesting
a new thing get the dough-"
And that represented the attitude OF
many of the fellows-each felt that he
personally was, not having a square
deal
one evening as we were leaving
happened" to be going Georges way
We talked generalities for few min
utes, then I launched the profit-sharine
business with him.
ITS all right, l guess" he remarked
casually, although I always maintain
that if fellow won't work without q
bribe. he won't work with 1t, 1 guess
it don't do no harm If it don't do nc
good"
How does it work?'' / asked.
"Oh, We get coin 'cording to yer sal
airy. | don't yet know how it's worked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12

but take 1t from me, II Charlie and Jim
mie Magnus plan it, it's on the dead
level. Don't ye worry yer head more
about that. Just plug ahead an do yer
best and you'll get yer salary raised
rapid, an it's yer salary you live on, not
these Christmas handouts. Them bo-
muses. is all right. Take 'em and sac
nothing except thanks is my motto"
well, but does it work out o. X
everybody pleased and all that?"
asked nnocently.
ooh, ye always get lot of knocking
from a bunch of soreheads If ye give
some fellows the key ter heaven, they'd
kick at hayin ter fly up instead Of goin'
in an elevator
whats the bonus for anyhow" l
persisted
Just fer-fer-I believe it's given as
kind of salary raise. They told us about
it at a meeting. but | didn't pay no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12
THE MOVING FORT

"Vou go up stream and I'll go
L down." whispered Billy TO Harold
Peggy, you guard the center"
The boys rushed away, and just in
time, for the tramps were nearing the
shore
Billy, reaching the point where Round
Robert was wading toward tho bank
began to bark like Johnny Bull and to
shake the bushes, keeping out of sight
himself. Up above Harold did the same
thing. In the center Johnny Bull him
self did the barking. The tramps paused
in surprise.
"Whoops! There's a whole pack OF
dogs on Shore" yelled Slim Jim.
Don't be afraid. We can beat EN- off
with rocks. Charge" shouted Blinky.
With that the tramps made rush for
ward, ,hurling stones as they came.
Swish Splash! Smack! Stones came
flying right back at them as Billy,
Harold and Peggy got into action. The
tramps lodged and ducked, but they
didn't have the advantage of the trees
and bushes to protect them, and SO
they got banged hard before. they beat
quick retreat into the deeper water.
Victory" laughed Billy joining Peggy
and Harold
Yes, but I wish that sheriff would
hurry up." answered Harold anxiously.
These are desperate chaps who have
been in gun fights. Rocks and a dog
can't keep them out in that river all
day"
"Ur-r-r-rgh! I'll eat 'em up IL they
put foot on shore" growled Johnny
Bull, but Peggy and Billy felt that Har-
old spoke the truth.
Now the tramps in the river set up a
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particular attention; got all the money
way"
Then George told me how the bus-
ness had grown since he began work
nearly fifty years ago with old maR
Magnus till left him.
Later on I got the salesman's ideas
on the profit-sharing plan-they were
peculiar!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12
COPYRIGHT, 1913. by ID. Appleton q Co.
Coppri1hf. Public Led0sr Co.
READ THIS FIRST

Evelyn Preston finds a stranger
dead in the library of her home in
Washington. Death was due to prus-
sic acid. Her mother and step
father, Peter Burnham, arriving,
fail to throw any light on the mat
ter Captain La Montague, in love
with Evelyn, learns from Marian
Van Ness, a friend, that his letters
to Evelyn have been intercepted and
blames Burnham. Burnham is shot
and blames La Montague for the
shooting. Maynard, a friend, dis
covered that La Montague always
goes armed and suggests that he
fears attack,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12
YOUTH AND AGE

Within the last few days a youth of
fifty two has been complaining of al
legged scnility on certain executive
board in this city and offers as a remedy
that all members over sixty five be
called upon to resign. Dear child May
the years bring him wisdom!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12

Foch and Joffre are younkers, though
over the sixty five limit
A fifty year old youth would be
classed. and rightly. as an old, old man
if he applied for a license to marry a
seventeen year old girl. His friends
would say. "Wcll there's no fool like
an old fool .'---mcaning. of course, that
his years should have given him better
sense.
Age is comparative.
Man improves as the years ripcn him.
WHO can say at what age the soft
spots appear?
The brain functions long after the
knees creak.
Wise age thinks things. Daring youth
does things. One is complement of
the other. Age needs hands. Youth
needs an older head.
Take it as a general rule. the very
best age in life is yours and mine.
DEMOSTHENES MCGINNIS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12
Optimism

Precious moments come but stay not;
Lots of gloomy things befall;
Things you want to do but may not
Seem most desirable of all.
Life is all at skies, sevens;
Blocks won't fit whate'er you do. \
Patience Meath the smiling heavens
There is happiness for you.
Natures processes selective
Scorn all personal complaint;
And you cannot get perspective
When your nose is in the paint.
Do your stint though it be fearful.
Behind the clouds the sky Is blue.
Patience Somewhere if your cheerful.
There is happiness for you.
GRIF A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12

When is a man old? The moment he
realizes it.
How long is man young? As long
as he implicitly believes it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12
DREAN1LANDA ADVENTUR Daddy
:, "THE BOY TRAMP

T. billy, aud Peggy aid Harold, the
boy tp.detective to capture gang
of robbers.J
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12

TODAY'S BUSINESS QUESTION
What is a "diary'?
Ansver aeiV appear Monday.
ANSWER TO YESTERDAYS 4
BUSINESS QUESTION
'Accumulate" is to increase
greatly or heap together.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12

IN this space Mr. Whitehead aoiH an
sWer readers business questions on
buying, selling, advertising and employ-
ment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12

Tho next eempIets noveletts---sAIl 1
Wei That Ends well"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12

GRIF ALEXANDER,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
REDS BATTLE POLICE.
U. S. TROOPS CALLED TO MAKE
ANARCHISTS BEHAVE.
Deported Undesirables Attempt DEM
onstration While on Way to
Ellis Island.

New York, Feb. 12.-Following
riotouS scene on the boat carrying TO
Ellis island the fifty-four l. w. w.
members and other radicals who are
to be deported from the United States
the immigration authorities called on
the United States army for aid. A
lieutenant and twenty soldiers board
ed the vessel. The radicals were
lined up on deck and were warned by
the army officer that he and his men
had come aboard to preserve order
and that they were prepared to use
their weapons if necessary. The boat
then swung out into the lower Hudson
river carrying more guards, inspectors
and soldiers than there were radicals.
The soldiers carried small arms and
were instructed by the immigration
agents to ''shoot to kill if necessary"
AS the boat left the pier the radicals
became noisy. Lets give three cheers
for the bOlsheviki," one shouted. This
was done and the red flag and the
|. w. w. also were cheered and after
this demonstration the prisoners
chanted in unison: "To hell with
America"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
GERMANS ELECT EBERT
DISPATCH SAYS CHANCELLOR is
FIRST PRESIDENT.
VIII Receive Salary of 100000 and
Reside in Berlin, Says
Report

Copenhagen, Feb. 12.-Chancellor
Ebert has been elected provisional
president of the German republic, ac-
cOrding to a dispatch just received
from Weimar.
Basic dispatches Tuesday said the
German president would live in Ber-
lin. and added that his annual salary
would be limited to 100000 marks
($2OO,OOO).
Frederick Ebert first came into
world prominence when he was APP
pointed German chancellor to succeed
Prince Max of Baden, November IL.
AS socialist deputy in the reichs-
tag he was president of the main COM
mittee and vice president of the social
democratic party.
Deputy Ebert became spokesman of
the peace party in Germany in Octo-
Der, 1917, when in an address at the
WurZburg convention he declared that
a speedy conclusion of peace was
vital necessity for the wOrkmen in all
lands and that the mailed fist pol
icy would disappear after the fright
full horrors of war
The reichstag was electrified during
the war when Ebert declared that the
right to decide their own fate be-
longed to the German people and that
they would no longer permit others to
deny them that right.
Frederick Ebert was born in 1871 in
Heidelberg. In 1892 he became editor
of socialist publication, the Bremen
Burger Zeitung.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
WILSON TO END ALL WARS7
President of Hungary Declares Exec
utiVe Will Remain Greatest Fig
ure of Epoch.

Basic, Feb. PA full investigation
of responsibility for the continuance
of Hungary's participation in the war
and also concerning "cruelty and bar
barities committed in Serbia, Belgium
and France, the ruthless submarine
war, the inhuman war In the air and
the use of gases and bombs" was de-
manded by Count Karolyi, president of
Hungary, at meeting of the Hungari-
an constituent assembly. Count Kar-
olyi said:
president Wilson will remain the
greatest historic figure of the epoch,
for ne was the first seismographer of
the terrestrial globe who brought
about the collapse of the ancient or
ganiZatiOn Of the world, to build a new
one in its place. The new spirit will
abolish forever not only trenches, but
also tariff frontiers"
Count KarOlyi said President Will
son was supported by true democrats
in all cOuntrieS.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
WARNING BY GEORGE
BRITISH PREMIER DISCUSSES
UNREST OF LABOR.
Declares Government Will Agree to
Any Form of investigation of
Conditions.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE.

London. Feb. 12-If Industrial I'M
rest continues the consequences will
be grave to trade and industry, Pre-
mier Lloyd George declared in the
house of commons. The government,
he said, would agree to any kind of an
investigation into the causes of the
unrest.
Progress on the formation of the So
ciety of nations was very satisfactory,
Premier Lloyd George said in discuss
ing the work of the peace conference.
He declared he hoped that report
would be issued soon by the commits
sion appointed to consider RESPONSE
bility for the war and enemy out
RACES.
The premier, in answer to a Ques-
ton, said that the British representa-
tives, like the others, would sign the
treaty of peace Professionally and that
the treaty would be presented to par
lament for ratification. If the house
of commons chooses to repudiate it,
the house was all powerful, he said.
Special war conditions, the premier
thought, had contributed to the unrest.
Among these conditions were the strain
of four years of war and the fear of
unemployment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18

Don't forget to salt the cows regu-
larly.
One of the greatest losses in the hog
business is the loss of pigs at farrow-
ing time.
More calves have beea killed by
overlooking than have been starved to
death.
Well balanced rations and careful
feeding have a direct bearing on the
production of-your hens.
Those who expect to raise more hogs
next year will find it desirable to begin
by taking excellent care of the pigs.
Pure-bred animals require 40 more
feed and shelter than scrubs. When
you raise them they are worth more.
Proper feeding and care of your
brood sows during the winter months
will insure good, strong, husky pigs in
the spring that will require great
deal less care to save and get started
than if the sows are neglected at this
time
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
Weekly Health Tails
Where Most Sickness Begins
and Ends
BY FRANKLIN DUANE. Nd

BY FRANKLIN DUANE, N. D.
1t can be said broadly that most human
ills begin in the stomach and end in The
stomach. Good digestion means good
health, and poor digestion means bad
health. The minute your stomach fails 70
properly dispose of the food you eat, trJF
bles begin to crop out in various fOrm
Indigestion and dyspepsia are the common
est forms, but thin, impure blood, head
aches, backaches, pimples, blotches, dir
ness, belching, coated tongue, weakness
poor appetite, sleeplessness, coughs, eoS
and bronchitis are almost as commOh
There is but one way to have good hsalA
and that is to put and keep your ston'a
in good order This is easy to do If y@
take Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical DiseOF
cry. 1t is wonderful tonic and boM
purifier, and is so safe to take, for 1t
made of roots and herbs DR.. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y, stands behind this stanf
ard medicine, and it is good to knoF IA@
so distinguished a physician is proud
have his name identified with It. VICE
you take Golden Medical Discovery Ys
are getting the benefit of the experience
a doctor whose reputation goes all arouna
the earth. Still more, you get tempe
ance medicine that contains not drop
alcohol or narcotic of any kind Long ~
DIR. Pierce combined certain valuable 'F
table ngredients-without the use OF sH%
hol-so that these remedies always d."
been strictly temperance medicines.
If piles are torturing you, get and =.
Pierce's Anodyne Pile Ointment. "
quick relief it gives is hard to believe unS
you try it. If constipated DR.. PIeFsssa
Pleasant Pellets should be taken "G>
using Anodyne Pile Ointment. rev
deed are the cases which these spieD~
remedies viii not relieve and usually o,~
come They are so good that nearly s'''
drug store has them for sale.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
WILSON TO RETURN QUIETLY
President Anxious to Avoid Any Dem.
onstrations in Honor of His
Homecoming.

Washington. Feb. IL. President
Wilson is anxious to avoid any dem
onstrations in honor of his homecOm-
ing, and has let this be known in a
cablegram to Secretary Tumulty, it
was learned at the White House ex-
ecutive offices. 1t was stated that the
president, after landing from the
George Washington at Hoboken, will
proceed to Washington as quickly as
possible. Here he will march at the
head of a parade of District of Co.
lumbia Yanks, but will not review the
parade. 1t was indicated that the
presidents departure from France may
finally be set for Friday or Saturday.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
GERMAN FUTURE is GLOOMY
cusses Economic outIook-New
Constitution Is Adopted

Berlin, Feb. 12.-The Weimar cor
respondent of the Lokal Anzeiger re-
ports that Prussian Minister of Finance
Suedekum in the course of a discus
sion with the financial ministers of the
federated states painted an extremely
gloomy economic future for Germany.
Herr Suedekum is reported to have
said that Germany would be obliged
to have assistance, that a state of
bankruptcy was imminent and that af-
fairs might reach the stage when each
individual would be compelled to give
up the major share of his income to
the state, being permitted to retain
only enough to cover his most urgent
needs.
The German national assembly
adopted the provisional constitution
with little amendment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
TO RULE ON BERGER FEB. 20
Attorney for congressnan-Elect Asks
Judge Lands to Extend
Time.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Federal Judge
Lands will give his decision in the
case of Congressman-Elect Victor Ber-
ger and bis four cO-defendants re-
Gently convicted of violating the es-
pionage act, on Feb. 20. Attorney
William Guinea, representing the con-
victed socialists, asked for this extern
sion OF time, saying he wished to per-
feet the appeal Ito take the case up
on a writ of supersedeas."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
BATH DIVISION HOME SOON
Indiana and Kentucky Troops Ordered
to Prepare to Return to
United States.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Orders have
been issued to the S4th division, com
posed of Indiana and Kentucky troops,
to prepare to return to the United
States, Gen. Pershing notified the war
department. This does not mean that
the division is to start for home in
the near future, but is merely prelimi-
nary to ain order assigning it to early
convoy, it was pointed out by war
department officials.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
BIG NAVY WINS IN TEST VOTE
Special Rule Against Point Made by
Mann Carried After Debate,
POS to 148.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Legislation
for a new three-year building program
was voted in order as a part of the
annual naval appropriation bill by the
house, which adopted 205 to 14S a spe-
cial rule TO restore the provision strick-
en- out yesterday on points of order by
Representative Mann, Republican
leader.
One hundred and thirty-one Repub-
licans with IA Democrats, an indie
pendent, a Socialist and a Prohibition
list joined in opposing the rule, while
172 Democrats with 80 Republicans
and an independent cast the affirma-
tive votes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
PLANS To RID us.
OF UNDESIRABLES
Government to Make Use of Pow
erfuI Anarchy Act.
BAN IS PUT ON RED FLAG
Commissioner of immigration to Use
Power of Deportation Freely, but
Without Recourse to Shanq-
haiing-All to Have
Hearing.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The govern
ment is going to make use of one of
the most powerful instruments put
into its hands by congress-the an
archy act-to wipe out anarchism in
this country.
No longer is the soap-box orator,
with his red flag, to be permitted TO
below seditiOus speeches into the ears
OF a tolerant people. The fact that
that sort of thing has developed be-
yond the stage of Wind-jamming into
an attempt to seize the reins of gov
eminent has decided the government
to remove the pernicious influence of
foreigners who come here, not to be-
come citizens, but to preach the propa-
ganda of violence.
Tells Deportation Plans.
This was made plain in statement
by Anthony Caminetti, commissioner
of immigration. To Mr.. Caminetti has
been delegated by Secretary of Labor
Wilson the power of deportation.
Ellis island will be the point at
which all anarchist agitators here
preaching their doctrines of blood and
terrorism will be segregated pending
arrangements to ship them back, to
Europe.
Mr.. Caminetti made public that the
department of labor has a corps of in
vesugatOrs in every section keeping
tab on agitatOrs, and as fast as they
violate the law they will be deported.
Won't Permit shanghaiing.
Mr.. Caminetti said:
1--WE are receiving reports all the
time as arrests are being made in
various places. There will be no shang=
haiing. Every man is entitled to a
hearing before an immigration COM
missioner, represented by counsel. The
testimony and recommendation of the
commissioner are then forwarded to
Washington, where they are acted
upon by the department of labor. Upon
approval an order for deportation is
signed.
"We are having trouble in return
ing natives of Russia, whence the ma
jority of the agitators and anarchists
come. Shipping facilities have not
been restored. We will keep all per-
sons recommended for deportation to
Russia at Ellis island until we can Sc
cure facilities TO send them home"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
LIVE .STOCK
E&NR0B~ e.

Copperas or sulphate of iron is con-
sidered to be a good tonic for hogs
and is sometimes fed to them in their
slop or water.
Old sows are usually the best to
keep over for breeding purposes, and
they should be given every considera-
ton for their comfort.
No dairy or general live stock farm
is properly equipped for economical
production until a silo of some sort is
provided.
In leading a bull with staff. never
go ahead of him. He is more easily
controlled if you walk by his side, op-
posite his shoulders.
All animals require plenty of good,
pure water. This is especially true of
the milking cow, as water constitutes
more than three-fourths of the volume
of milk.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
MEN DUE IN U. S. FEB. 1920
Nine Vessels Bringing 10000 Troops
From Europe to Reach Port
This Week.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Departure
from France of seven transports and
two warships carrying approximately
$4,000 homecoming troops was an
nOunced by the war department. They
will arrive at New York and Newport
News between February 16 and 20.
The transports are the Ortega, Can
opic, Rotterdam, Northland and West
Durfee, for New York, and the Presi-
dent Grant and Tiger, for Newport
News. The battleship Georgia goes to
Newport News and the cruiser st.
Louis to New York.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
$BERLIN TO DRAFT NEW ARMY
Men Up to 35 Years An
nounced.

Berlin, Feb. 12.-Conscription of
various classes of men, up to thirty
five years, will be decreed soon, ac-
cording to information given the cor
respondent Authority in this direc-
ton, it is expected, will be given the
government by the national assembly
in the near future and it is understood
that Gustav Noske, mentioned for the
post of minister of national defense,
will adopt Immediately measures to
re-establish the army and put it on an
effective footing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-02-18
HUNS MAKE USE OF CHURCH
German Throughout War Used Tow.
ers of strasbourc Cathedral for
Machine Gun Supports.

Paris, Feb. 12.-General Hirschauer,
the governor of Strasbourg, has made
an official report to Marshal FOch that
he had obtained sworn evidence show,
ing that the Germans Throughout the
whole war used the towers of Stras-
bourg cathedral for machine gun sup,
ports, for observation points for the
direction of artillery fire and for listen
ing posts against airplanes." The re-
port adds:
''Thus the Germans themselves did
exactly what they unjustifiably ac
cused the French of doing at Reims."