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New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
Gen. Peter Traub
Back From France
With His Division
Cassed Four Times, but Too
Busy to Go to Hospital;
Proud of Men Who Served
With Him i'm Front Line

Major General Peter E. Traub, Indian
fighter, veteran of campaigns in Cuba
and the Philippines and former pro-
fessor of Romance languages at West
Point, arrived last night on the trans
port Leviathan in command of the
dist Division after a year and five
months service in France.
He was gassed four times while in
command of brigade and division and
according to officers and men of the
dist who returned with him last night
he took so many personal chances lead
ing his men in attack that the French
commanders made note of it when con,-
mending his efforts.
General Traub LETT New Yor,, Son.
tember 7, 1917, in command of the
10th Division of New England and
later was put in charge of the in
eenslve training work at Neuf Cha
teau, where he organized and super
vlsed the bayonet school.
i am fine and dandy" said General
lraub last night as brother officers
VINO met the transport crowded about
MN to offer congratulations. "I,n,
getting over the effects of ne oa 6
gradually. The doctors wanted me f., to
go 10 a hospital every time was
gassed, but | didn't have time. and
'"1lg i1g my judgment was fairly good
ou would be mighty proud of tbo
american soldier if you could have
peer, oeeh on the spot and knew the hio
things he did" VIZ O's
young lieutenant who had been
WIN General Traub in four engage
lnents called the reporters to one side
Some persons have the notion that
senelal omcers are safely ensconced in
e,.s lcar. General Traub was always
exposing himself and was ALWAYS on
the front line
I'm one battle, which lasted six days,
! saw him on the front line exposed
TO the same artillery and machine
gun hre' the same airplane lombard
meht and the same gas shells that the
private soldier was exposed to. On
one occasion while our men were living
IN shell holes l saw General Traub
walking about, singled out by an en-
tire Boche battery, while an avion
clrcied overhead dropping machine-gun
bullets. We begged him to protect
himself, but he walked on for two kilo-
metres studying the situation.
"Once we thought we had lost him
when high explosive shell dropped
within two feet Of him, covering him
with the dirt of the field. 1t was the
only 'dud' Of 800 shells the Germans
wasted or him"
Major General Traub was born in
this city tifty-three years ago, and was
appointed to West Point from. New
York
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
Compers Not Impressed
BY BrotIlerhoods' Plan
Union Leader Says Danger Is
in Restrictions of Rights
of Labor
Neto York Tribune
Special Cable Service

PARIS, Feb. u.-Samuel Gompers,
when interviewed yesterday, was not
deeply impressed with the wisdom of
the proposal for government ownership
of railways. Discussing the proposal
Of the railroad brotherhoods before
the Interstate Commerce Committee of
the Senate. he said:
"The plan submitted is probably as
good as any. but there is the greatest
danger to freedom in the attempted
denial by the government of the right
of association or reorganization. Too
frequently has it been attempted, and
in some instances carried into action"
Mr.. Gompers cited the executive
orders of Presidents Roosevelt and
Taft in denying the workers the right
Of organized activity.
because a man enters the service of
the government" said Mr.. Gompers,
"it is too often thought that he sur
renders his rights as a citizen. There
is no greater veneration for the insti-
tutlons of the republic than the appre-
hension in placing too much power IN
the hands of the government"
The proposal Of NJ. Jouhaux, secre-
tary Of the French Confederation of
Labor, before the Berne Socialist Con-
gress favoring unrestricted immigra-
ton is certain to meet with the uncom-
promising opposition of the American
labor delegation row here when the
question comes UP before the Franco
American labor conference in Paris
after the French delegates return from
Berne. NJ. JouhauX said the worker
is a citizen of the world,' but the
American view is that this is very well
for the Frenchmen, since France does
not expect a food of immigrants in,
putting down the standards of living.
American labor is stanchly behind
the proposal to check immigration to
the United States and will give no
ground in any negotiations on the
question with European trade union
st
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
III american Nurses
Reach Home After
Seruice in France

One hundred and seventeen nurses
and one sturdy boy baby, an American
who happened to be born in France, ar
rived home yesterday on the army
transport Metapan. The nurses were
members of the Presbyterian Hospital
unit which went to France in May,
1917. Nearly all were attached to the
great 3,oo0-bed Base Hospital No. 2, at
Etretat, but twenty-five who were de-
tached to the 42d Division in July
came home with citations from General
Pershing for bravery under fire at
Chateau Thierry, st. Mihel and in the
Argonne.
The baby was Peter S. Hobbs, six
months old, whose mother went to
France with her husband DR.. Peter S.
Hobbs, nearly two years ago, and re-
turned widow, Dr. Hobbs having died
of pneumonia at the front early in
1918.
The returned hospital unit went to
France with Mrs. j. B. Chrystie in
charge. The detachment which served
with the 42d Division worked under di-
rection of Miss Jane Rignal, of 1872
East Forty-fifth Street. They were
shelled out of their hospital at Chateau
Thierry on July Is, several narrowly
escaping the casualty list while remov-
ing helpless wounded soldiers, two of
whom were killed.
When they landed at Hoboken yester-
day each wore on her right slee9 an
insignia bearing a white A over red
0, These nurses were the first of those
who served with the army of occupa-
tion in Germany to return home.
Eight of the nurses were from
Brooklyn and Long Island. They were
Misses James Coughln, SO Wyckoff
Street; Anne Leonard and Ruby Emery
of the Hotel st. George Helen Cal.
houn, 68 Montague Street; Agnes b
O'Bricn, Lafayette Avenue; Aida f.
benjamin, East Quogue; Helen Lloyd
Garden City, and Margaret Kelly, 50
WyckoF Street
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
entitled to receive any necessity al

is entitled to receive any necessity at
cost.
Under the Plumb plan the gov
ernment and the employees Of the roads
would share the earnings fifty-fifty.
1T the governments share were placed
IN sinking fund all the bonds out
standing against the properties could
be retired in fifty years, and then
there would be no fixed charges to
meet outside operating expenses"
Costlier Under United States Control
1--WE have had a test of government
control" observed Senator Under
wood, land it costs more than private
management. Why was that ?"
Il can answer that said Garretson,
by telling yol what | told former
Director General McAdoo within four
days after he took over the roads,
when he called the railroad brother
hood leaders to Washington for their
views. l said then that government
control for any set period beyond
which the horizon was clouded with
doubt as to whether the roads would
go back to their owners or not would
never afford an honest test The
reason lies in the very nature of man.
IN any railroad organization the men
VINO LOOK 1or promotion look to the
domlnant Influence at the top, whom
they try to serve, and more absolute
loyalty has never been witnessed than
this loyalty to the influences at the
top, wherever they are located.
Therefore, until the operating officials
OF the roads are absolutely convinced
by decisisive action that their future
lies with the government and not with
Wall Street, government control will
never get fair test"
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
Legislature Urged
To Tax Incomes of
Jersey Commuters
Special C0rrospondenc!


ALBANY, Feb. u.-Prominent New
York City business and real estate men
to-day urged the Legislative Commit
tee on Taxation to enact laws taxing
New Jersey and Connecticut commuters
who earn big salaries in New York City
or derive large incomes from business
enterprises in the greater city.
Among those who voiced the sugges-
tion were Walter Lindner, of the Title
Guarantee and Trust Company, and
Alfred L. Marlng, of the New York
Chamber of Commerce.
Ihe opinion was expressed that the
state could derive an immense revenue
by taxing the incomes of wealthy men
who earn their money in this state
and live in an adjoining state. 1t was
declared that it was not fair that such
men should enjoy the protection of this
state and not pay for it, and that fore
ing them to pay tax would greatly
relieve the burdens on real estate.
Draft of Bill Presented
others who appeared before the com
mittee were J. f. Zoller. of Schenec-
tady. representing the General Electric
company; President Beech, of the New
York State Savings Bank Association,
and Leo Woodworth, of the Advisory
Council OF Real Estate Interests
OF New York City. Mr.. Woodwork
submitted the personal income tax bill
Imposing tax on all incomes of over
@l'ooo tor single men and $4,000 for
married men. The tax would be 9 per
cent on incomes of $4,000 or less and
per cent on incomes of more.
While the hearing was on the Legis-
lature received the annual report of
the State Tax Commission, which pro-
posed small tax on all personal in
comes of over $500 for single men and
$1,000 for married men, allowing an
addltlonal Slo0 exemption for each
child under eighteen years.
In the bill submitted by the real
estate men to the legislative commit
tee on taxation provision is made that
no tax be imposed on income from
rents or on interest obtained from
mortgages. Members of the commit
tee did not receive the suggestion
favorably.
Oppose Undivided Profits Tax
Mr.. Beech suggested that the inter
est, but not the principal, of individual
savings bank accounts should be SUBJ
Jected to small tax, but said the
bankers were against taxing undivided
profits of savings banks. as we'll as the
imposition of an annual mortgage tax.
Recommendation in the annual re-
port of the State Tax Commission in
clude also small tax on all tangible
property of every corporation taxed
under the corporation tax law; also a
tax on the net income and the income
of assets outside of the state and coun-
try
The commission recommends that n
different method be put iutp effect for
assessing special franchise valuations.
1t was pointed out that most of the
corporations SO assessed have been
obliged to meet increased cost of oper
alton, with the result that there is
little left on which to place tax. The
franchise tax was consequently greatly
decreased. f'
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
3,365>Buridls at Brest
Since U. S. Occupation

TOURS, France, Feb. IL (By
L. The Associated Press.-An
official report has been made of
burials at Brest of American SOL
diers during the occupancy of that
port by the American Expedition
ary Forces. The figures include
those men who died after being
brought ashore at Brest from
transports before October, the
month in which influenza was at
its height, and those who died in
Brest among the sick and wounded
brought from various hospitals on
their way home.
The report shows the total
burials numbered 1866. The aver
age strength of the troops during
December was 1922, and during
January 57,69S.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
Ne,U England Diuision
ind Westerners Ordered
10 Prepare to Return

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Ceneral
Pershing notified the War Department
to-day that he had ordered The 2eth
New EngIand) and S5th (Missonri
and kansaa) divisions to prepare for
return home. Neither division has
been assigned for early convoy. but but
they probably win be added to the list
shortly.
The 2gth Division was last veportcd
at Andlly, France. 1t was ut that time
IN reserve on the line Of communica-
tjong.
-Four transports and cruixer. with
more than 900 troops aboard. have
sailed from France and will arrive al
New YORK and Newport News between
February ~ and February 20.
The transports are the Rotterdam.
Canopic and Northiand, for New York
and the President Grant for Newport
News: The cruiser ST. Louis goes to
Scw York
The ig4th Infantry complete. prae-
tIcally all Of the 1920 Infantry and
part of the 1876 infantry III the 41st
Diyizion. compoSedy9f National Guard
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
No Beer, No w ork' Strike
Referendum Is Started
Union Labor in New York u'
Is Called Upon TO Vote
on Question

The Central Federated Unlo
which decided last Friday nlgnt
hold referendum among its conlpOtl
ent unions on the "No Beer, No WOE
strike, sent out a letter signed :
Ernest Bohm, secretary of the univ
in which organized labor Of the g.
is urged TO take action on the prO'O''
general strike. ,o
After calling attention TO the seI0,
labor situation which the dischafg.
all those concerned in the liquor ~ ~.
will bring about, and calling stIsas;r =,
to the sacrifices made by laool w.
ing the war, the letter says: u,
''ln return for these sacrnces. ~ =
liberty and freedom formerly en's =,
by those fighters for democracy -, r.
crushed even without an oppor'S;s,s.,, -,
TO voice opinions or desires D.
men. ,,:..,e
I'VE paid for the high cost Of u lls'ss 1.
apparently without protest, 10 u, Id
light 81 the prohteers, and We ,ss;; ss
shortly be called upon by tne s,s.. ~
lators, who put US out OF enipiOs. .t-se ;se
to pa yam income tax on our ess'v,sr es. ~
to meet the heavy expense Oh 'ns .a,a
w have appealed through is.s ss.y:
and fbS committees to the la~hiS,s,0 ~
the alleged representatives Of tns Il &.
pie. but the appeal Of the worksa, i..;os s
apon dea fears. and, while giN:nsa 4
the glad hand, the knife was pv''1s
be buried to the hilt in our viIsls; vi;., 4
1.-The Central Federated th.v- ;.s l.
Greater New York and Nlcinl.s /.
sires to place this issue squatsn 81
fore every member of your 9h;sr hs;srlsys
request his free and unbiased a'is boss
ton to the proposal that i 'ns fsrst S
dry prohibition law is really CIV scai
on July /, 1919. ta then cease
until this law is annulled." ii
"Your union is urged to discus ~
Immediately and officially repoas
decision, if possible. within tWo VIZ
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
Dry Amendment Passed
BY Connecticut House

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb 1f.-Rati-
flcation Of the Federal prohibition
amendment by the Connecticut Lcgis-
'ature has been refused. The House
this afternoon voted for ratification
and refused to reconsider this action.
The Senate last week refused to ratify
and refused TO reconsider it's vote The
Senate joint resolution therefore falls
between the two branches.
The House vote WAS 153 ayes, 06
nays, with eight members absent and
Speaker Walsh not required to vote.
The House clerk will return the reso-
luton to the Senate clerk and to-mor-
row the presiding officer Of the Senate,
probably Lieutenant Governor Wilson,
viii be required TO rule whether the
matter can again be placed before that
body The Senate vote against ratifica-
ton was 70 TO ID.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
Springfield Boy Shoots Rival,
Girl of Affections and Sell

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. II
George Faphdakis, aged nineteen. this
ntternooa shot and seriously wounded
Nancy Pratt, aged sixteen, and his rival
for her affections. Victor Legue, aged
nienteen, and then shot himself. inaict.
ing n wound that may prove fatal Pan
adakls came upon the other two in the
street.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
General Pau in Honolulu

HONOLULU. T. H.. Feb. ll.-eTssss, Trss,
Paul Gerald Pau. head OF tne .s,a 4
mission TO Australia, arrived ;s ;ss;or
day with his associates. The ss,s snss II,
returning 80 France, sailing '''''
to Vancouver. b. {. ar,;ysl
Members said the visit 10 sr ipl
had resulted in establishing closss .,ws. Nd
matte and commercial relations ps'e
France and Australia.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12

Grandpre in October. Sergeant Ward
died of pneumonia after the armistice
was signed.
81 found the graves of Marquand and
Galbraith as easily as if they were
in a New York cemetery" said Judge
Ward "The French have registered
the graves of our dead"
New-York tribune., 1919-02-12
Camp Meade 10 Become
Big Decentralization Point

CAMP MEADE, Md. Feb. 11.--Sixty-
one officers Of the Third and Fourth
development Battalions and the First
Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth
Training Battalions of the 154th Depot
brigade. will soon be dcmobilized and
preparations will then be made for the
quartering of nearly $4,000 men from
overseas in this cantonmcnt.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
EVEN SUGAR BOARD
CAN'T GET SUGAR

WASHINGTON, Oct 3i-The United
states sugar Equalization Board has
ielegraphed senator McNary. IN charge
y .ihe senate sugar investigation. that
% Is preparing 20 wind up iis sc-
iiyiiies' IN view 0f inability 10 obtain
sufiicieni sugar from Cuba 10 warrant
further government control
Many new arrests IN number 0f
states for violations ~ ihc food control
lsw are expected soon by The Depart.
ment u Justice. s Mitchell Palmer.
attorney general. made t clear the
Governments prcoccupaiion with ihe
coal strike had not slowed up ihe cam
paln % reduce living costs
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
Druggists Call Begy's Mustarine
Triple Extract of Heat
But IT'S Non-BIistering Heat and 1t Won't Hurt the
Tenderest Skin.

Grandmother's oid-fsshIoned rnus.,-s
plaster "a the work al right but n hIls-
tered the skin and was q mighty mussy
remedy.
Begrs Nusiarine a. the original mus
fard prescription that has made grand
mother mustard plaster bot a relic u by
gone days
it1 ten times better, cleaner and cannot
blister ii j. made ~ true. honest yellow
mustarl combined with other wei known
destroyers of pain aud \ box does the work
of nffy mustard piasters.
why suffer for days using pissters or
continuously rubbing on iiniment when one
application o. BegF MuEfarlue viii take
out soreness in chest or any part of the
body and win Timber up stin neck or rusty
joints. 10 banishes backache. toofhache.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

legislation through control o. the pub
lic press; retention % ships constructed
from taxes and loans and their opera
ton Tor the development 0f American
agriculture sni commerce amendment
q the federal farm iosn class which
shan enable them % procure federal
loans Tor purchase q farms in localities
% their own selection.
Tie following officers were elected
President q. o. Smith. kesrney. Neb. /:
yice-presldenis. Z. B. Shsrpless. Avon
dale. Pa sn1 q 3. Babb. Homer H.:
secretary, a. p. sancles. Columbus. o.
treasurer. John ~. D0wner. Freensn.
= D.; executive Committeeman. An
drew kimDail. Thatcher Arizona.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
The Suits

Beautiful creations of Peachbloom, Duvet
de Lame Crystal Cord, Fortuna, Chameleon
Cord, Crystal Bolivia, Bolivia Cloth, Tinsel
tone and Velour de Lame Goats, glorious in
their colorings, their Innings, their 'gittle
touches" Some self-trimmed, others luxurious
with richest furs. They are incompatible and
for value they are absolutely unprecedented.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
FARMERS CONGRESS.
CONDEMNS STRIKES.
National Convention Pledges
Members 10 Unswerving
Support of Government
KENYON BILL
is ENDORSED

HAGERsTON-N. Nd. oct 81 The
Fsrmcrs National Congress- Yesterday
ssoptsd resolutions piedgiuv fhe far
rnrrs 10 sn answering and loyai sup
pori ~ ibe government ana condemned
strikes Hearty approval ~ Che Ken
son Anderson hil was expressed.
The acfion n Congress in repeating
size daylight ssxins law was commend
cd Other resolutions favor the f0i-
lowing
Continuation ~ special taxes levied
during she war On Wat profits. railn-
cation N ffe V0men's suffrage 1mcnd-
rent hy the sisies in time % permit
women 20 vote in The next Presidential
election. amendments ~ ihe antitrust
law that wili increase Che exemption 0f
aI farmers organizations. either pro-
dDcf,e OF distribuf'fe. Investigation ~
aIieSei packers activities 10 influence
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
MANY PROPERTIES TRaNsrrRs.

one hundred and four property trans
fers have been recorded al the city
Registry Bureau in the past three
weeks me total amount o. the proper
ues being sJZi.lo0G5. Several ~ the
transfers concerned valuable property.
4 properly on Grant avenue, northeast
corner of Shalicross avenue was pur-
chased by Frederick ]. Blatz from Ethel
3. Warner and husband Cor the sum Of
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

headaehe IN ten minutes-many times IN
if you want 10 Eet rid % sore throat
neuralgia. neuriiis. f0nsllifis. pleurisy or
rheumatic agony and swollen i0ints-rub
on Begys Musfarine right away-it's the
quickest pain killer IN the world-nud the
cheapest Get Begy's Mnsiarine in the yei-
low box a. any drug store. One box f.
eqnal 20 - messy, blisterine mustard pias-
fers. and money back III 81 isn't the quick
est painkiiler you ever used 30 and 90
cents. Always IN the yellow box.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
Extra Special Feature
Offerings Selected
ThruOut the Store

Mems Manchester, Man
haitian and Fairmount dTess
Shirts, made of fine madras.
Regular S2.75 and SO. Sat
urday $1.75.
Mems blue, gray and
khaki all-wool Work Shirts.
Saturday only, $2.75.
Mems Mayo heavy ribbed,
fleece-lined Union Suits,
gray only. Saturday, $500.
Haynes heavy ribbed,
neece-lined Egyptian Under
wear. Saturday, SIPS.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR pooB

The interest o. the poor children or
The city viii be ceniered IN the Tom
and Dick Club. where they VIII be-
given Halloween party ana treat this
evening from 30 70 f030 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
Coats

Dashing Tailleurs and handsome custom
made Suits, with spirit irresistible Georg-
cites with embroidery and braiding, beautiful
trimmings of richest furs. Fabrics include
Peachbloom, Svertone, Trcotine, Duvet de
Lame, Broadcloth and Duvet Superior. Raw
ishing colors Every suit lined with silk and
warmly interIined.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

Silkaline. covered Com
forts, filed with white cotton
and quilted; special, $3.50.
Wool Nap Blankets, in
white and gray, at $3.9S.
Ladies fine Chamoisette
Gloves; all colors, S5c.
Girls Serge Dresses, in
regulation and other styles;
sizes z to Ia years, $7.9S.
Boys Suits at one-half the
price other stores charge.
Sizes 212 to 8 years,
S4.49 TO 1898. 2
Sizes 8 TO II years,
i7.50 to $16.50.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-25
]. H. MEMBERS WILL
ELECT OFFICERS SEPT. 27

There will be a meeting of Bel
trami county Jefferson Highway
members at Bemidji on Saturday,
September 27 at II O'Clock, which
all members should not fail to attend.
The purpose of the meeting is to
organize county Jefferson Highway
club. This will include the election
of chairman. vice-chairman, secre-
tary, and treasurer and three advis-
ory members, who with the officers
shall form an executive committee.
At this time three delegates should
be elected to attend the meeting OF
the Minnesota Jefferson Highway
State association, to be held at Little
Falls, Thursday, October 9. Going
by automobile the delegates will be
under no expense, as the Jefferson
Highway association pays the mile
age there and return.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-25
FIRE DEPARTMENT
! DELEGATES ATTENDING
STATE FIRE COLLEGE
Daley and Sande Represent
Bemidji; Much of Value
On Program

At meeting of the Bemidji Fire
men on Tuesday night. it was decid-
ed to send two representatives to the
Fire Prevention congress and ths
first annual session Of the State FirA
college, which are being held IN Min
neapolis this week. Chief Charles
Daley and Arne sande were selected
as, the delegates of the Bemidji de-
partment, and left last evening.
L., Although the meetings will occupy
only a few days, very complete and
course in all the es-
sentials of fire fighting will be given.
Ladder work, aerial extension, rescue
Of the trapped and injured, and re-
susitation methods and such subjects
will be included in the program.
G. H. Nettleton, state are marshal,
has charge of the work. He hopes
to hold similar sessions every year.