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New-York tribune., 1921-10-31

card party and dance is being ar
ranged by the Ladies Auxiliary Of
Signal Post. 343, for the benefit Of the
former service men who are patients
at Wards Island. The event will be
held in the tower of the list Regiment
Armory. The date will be announced
in a later issue.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-31

serve as reunion for men of the 77th
Division.
First Vice Commander Albert S. Cal
Ian. of Chatham, will deliver the ad-
dress at the Armistice Day celebration
to be held by the legonnaires of the
counties of Montgomery, Schoharie and
Otsego at Canal ajoharie on the night Of
November IL
New-York tribune., 1921-10-31
ADVERTISEMENT

MYTH these pro-
wv phetic words, re-
ferring to the World
War, President Har-
ding acted as spokes-
man for millions Of
souls rent by the suffer
ing of wars horrors.
1T must not be again!"
(All hail! to the cour-
age and wisd ON of
President Harding.)
Now, at the threshold
Of the Disarmament
Conference, we are
about to witness the
first steps to be taken
to prevent a recurrence
of that terrible Disaster
which held the world in
it's grasp for four long
years, and from the ef-
fects of which we are
but now recovering.
But the prevention of
future wars will not
come merely with the
gathering of the dele
gates of the nation
around a conference
board. Mountainous OBJ
stacles will rear them
selves up, and small
New-York tribune., 1921-10-31
lit Must Not Be Again!"

hearts will quake at the
undertaking.
These same fearful ones
will say, There have
always been wars and
there always will be
wars" But there must
not always be wars. We
are a nation of leaders;
we establish precedent,
not follow it. Were we,
as a nation, blinded by
precedent when in 1917
we entered upon that
sublime undertakings
war to end war?
Precedent must be ig-
nored, national aspira-
tons forgotten, and per-
sonalities overlooked.
while we bend our ener-
gies to the task before
us. The warring of ma
tons must end for all
time; the salvation of
humanity requires it
and our duty to the AL
mighty commands it,
tor in many tongues and
from millions Of tI1roats
the cry arises
1t Must Not Be Againr
New-York tribune., 1921-10-31
Legion Members to Write
Newspapers and Friends
Tomorrow to Promote
Soldier Preference Law
Day Observances
Being sea Arranged by Posts
All Over City; Seventy
Seventh Plans Reunion

IN an effort to impress upon the vot-
ers OF this city the meaning of the
civil service preference for veterans
which is to be voted on ut the com;nc
election, State Commander William f.
oeegan has urged that tomorrow be
ser aside as Letters from the
trenches Day" He has requested the
commanders of the various posts in bis
jurisdiction to suggest that everv
Leglonnalre devote every minute az bis
spare time tomorrow to discnss;no
Amendment /. 90 AZ
HIS letter to the commanders reads
IN part: 'eAoS
"on that day we ask that each ~ er,
Der OF your post write to all the local
newspapers urging civil service nref-
erence tor veterans. and a similar let
Ter to at least five friends. men or
women, who are voters. This letter
may well contain reference to the
lac. ohar -FOUR years ago the BOYS were
writing from the trenches and that
every reply which they received en-
couraged them to go forward in the
paetie Tor democracy. Now these same
poys are asking that they should be
given preference over those who staved
out of military service in the service
o. the state, and that the question NAV
very well be asked "Who is the better
Quailhed to serve the state in time of
peace than the soldier or sailor who
served 1t IN time of war;"
New-York tribune., 1921-10-31

mat the results have been most graft
tiy.ng' Inc campaign will be continued
during the present week.
State Commander William F. Dee7an
ana representatives of the French and
Belgian governments are amonp tbe
speakers scheduled for the nevt ~ ~ ~
ing of West End Post, 31s, to be beld
a a. the clubrooms of the post. 2228
broadway. An invitation has been ey-
eendeo TO al former service men to be
present at this and all meetings of the
post These meetings are held the sec
ond and fourth Thursdays of each
month.
Virtually every post of the Legion in
shle Guy IS arranging some event for
Armlstice Day, November II. While
some nave not as yet announced their
plans others have completed arrange
ments and have announced the SPEAK
ers for the festivities,
Inc various posts in Kings County
VIII concentrate in the lO6th Infantry
Armory, at Bedford and Atlantic ave
nues, Brooklyn, and the celebration will
oe IN the form of reception and dance.
Many prominent speakers have promised
70 70 attend, and Surrogate George A.
Wlngate, who is chairman of the COM
mlttee in charge of the arrangem ents.
has announced that it probably will be
one of the biggest events ever staged
by former service men in Kings County.
There will be several short speeches bv
prominent officials and short concert
by we'll known musicians. Military
bands will furnish the music for dane
ing.
A souvenir program is being pre-
pared by the committee in charge. and
1t is expected that the advertising will
prove of considerable help to the fund
created to aid the welfare and humani-
tarIan work among the former service
men in Brooklyn.
Post to Present q Sketch
Edward J. Bell Post, 100. will hold its
annual Armistice Day entertainment
and reception on the night of November
II at Good Counsel Hall, Madison
Street, near Ralph Avenue A program
OF patrlo otic exercises has been ar
ranged under the direction of Past
Commander Andrew J. Diver. A feature
of the event will be the presentation Of
one-act sketch entitled "Reveille."
Among the members of the post chosen
tor the cast are Joe Dwane. William
hennark, Charley O'Keefe, Frank Jo-
hann and Pete Finnegan Several
speakers of prominence will also be
present
"The Lost Bat,a1ion,- g moving pic
ture,. will be displayed at the next
meeting of 305th Infantry Post, to be
held at the Yorkville Casino on the
night of November IL. The picture will
be of particular interest to the mem
bers of the post and to all men who
served with the 77th Division. Follow
ing the picture there will be q dance.
aOd IL ie ey0pctoJ hc% ~
The Lamar register., 1921-08-10
CHAPTER Vlll.
In Which He Goes tic Pari. for Night.
ONE.

Drummond had acted on the spur of
the moment 1t would have been man
ifestly impossible for any man. GER
watched the American being tortured
without doing something to try to help
him. At the same time the last thing
he had wanted to do was to give away
his presence ON the roof The informa
tiou he had obtained that night was
OF such vital importance that II was
absolutely essential for him to get
away with 1t somehow; and, AT the mo-
ment his chances of so doing did not
appear particularly bright 1t looked
as If 1t was only a question OF time
before they must get him
He watched Lakington dart from the
room, followed more slowly by Peter
son, and then occurred one Of those
strokes OF luck on which the incor-
rigible soldier always depended. The
girl left the room as well.
She kissed her hand toward him, and
then she smiled
You intrigue me, ugly one," she re-
marked. looking up, intrigue me vast
ly am now going out to get feally
good view of the Kill"
And the next moment Potts was
alone. he was staring up at the sky
light, apparently bewildered by the
sudden turn of events, and then he
heard the voice of the man above
speaking clearly and insistently.
go out of the room. Turn to the
right. Open the front door. You'll ses
The Lamar register., 1921-08-10

q house, through some trees. Go TO It,
When you get there. stand on the lawn
and call Phyllis Do you get me7"
The American nodded dazedly; then
he made great effort 10 pull himself
together, as the voice continued;
go at once. It's your only chance.
Tell her I'm on the roof here"
With a Sigh OF relief he saw the mil
lionaire leave the room; then he
Strengthened himself up, and proceeded
to reconnoiter his own position. There
was q bare chance that the American
would get through, and II he did. every
thing might yet be well. II he didn't
Hugh shrugged his shoulders grimly
and laughed
1t had become quite light, and after
q moments indecision Drummond took
a running jump. and caught the ridge
of the sloping roof on the side nearest
the road From where he was he could
not see The Larches, and so he did
not know what luck the American had
had But he realized that II was long
odds against his getting through, and
that his chief hope lay in himself. 1t
occurred to him that far TOO few un-
biased people knew where he was; II
further occurred 10 him that 1t was a
state OF affairs which was likely to
continue unless he remedied II himself.
And so. just as Peterson came strolling
around a corner OF the house followed
by several men and long ladder
Hugh commenced to sing. He shouted,
he roared al the top Of his very pow
erfui voice, and all the time he watched
the men below with wary eye.
II was just as two laborers came In
to investigate rhe hideous din that
Peterson's party discovered the ladder
was too short by several yards
Then with great rapidity the audi
ence grew. passing milkman; two
commercial travellers, gentleman Of
slightly inebriated aspect. whose trous-
ers left much to the Imagination; and
finally more farm laborers. Never had
such tit-bit Of gossip for the local
alehouse been seen in the neighbor-
hood; II would furnish a topic Of con-
versation for weeks TO come. And still
Hugh sang and Peterson cursed; and
still the audience grew. Then, at last.
there came the police with notebook
all complete, and the singer stopped
singing to laugh.
The next moment the laugh froze on
his lips Standing by the skylight, With
his revolver raised, was Lakington, and
Hugh knew by the expression of his
face that his finger was trembling on
the trigger Out of view of the crowd
below he did not know of its existence,
and, In flash, Hugh realized his dan
ger.
Good morrow, Henry" he said
quietly. II wouldn't fire If l were you.
We are observed, as they say in melo-
drama. If you don't believe me" his
voice grew little tense, Just wait
while l talk to Peterson, who is at pres
ent deep in converse with the village
constable and several farm laborers."
1t is doubtful whether any action in
Hugh Drummond's life ever cost him
such an effort of will as the turning
Of his back on the man standing two
The Lamar register., 1921-08-10

majesty of the law moistening his In
delible pencil In the time-honored
method, and advancing on Peterson
with his notebook at the ready.
"One brief interlude. my dear old
warriors" announced Hugh, land then
we must get gay. Where's Toby
Having his breakfast with your
girl chuckled Algy I'VE thought
we'd better leave someone on guard,
and she seemed TO love him best"
"Repulsive hound ~ cried Hugh.
Incidentally. boys, how did you man
age to roll up this morningf"
1--WE all bedded down at your girls
place last night" said Peter, "and
then this morning. who should come
and sing carols outside but our one
and only Potts. Then we heard your
deafening din on the roof, and blew
along"
go away" said Toby, looking up
as the door opened and Hugh strolled
In. "Your presence Is unnecessary
uiih hA'hihfA ApAs
pleased. Are we. Miss Benton?"
Can YOU bear Tim. Phylllsr re-
marked Hugh, with a grin. II mean
lyinc about the house all davf"
Nv Nhat : the notion, old -onY Toby
Sinclair stood up, looking slightly puz-
zled.
Il want you to stop here, Toby .
said Hugh. "and not let Miss Benion
out or your sight. Also keep your
eye skinned on The Elms, and let me
know by phone TO Half Moon street
anything that, happens. Do you get
mef'
II get you" answered the other.
With resigned sigh he rose and
walked to the door
I've got five minutes. little girl"
whispered Hugh, taking her Into his
arms as the door closed. Five min
utes of heaven. BY Joyel
But you look great--simply great"
The girl smiled at him.
'"rell me what's happened, boy"
she said eagerly.
quite crowded night" With a
reminiscent smile he lii cigarette
And then quite briefly he told her of
the events Of the past twelve hours.
being. Hs Is the manner of man. more
Interested In watching the sweet color
which stained her cheeks from time
to time. and noticing her quickened
breathing when he told her of his fight
with the gorilla and his ascent of the
murderous staircase
When he had finished, and pitched
the stump Of his cigarette into The
CRATE. falteringly she rrieh to dlssuade
him. With her hands ON his coat. and
The New York herald., 1921-04-08
N. Y. LABOR COUNCIL
TO FIGHT OPEN SHOP

The Central Trades and Labor Council
of Greater New York and vicinity voted
az an executive session in Beethoven
Hall. 210 Fifth street. last evening to
raise an unlimited" fund to fight
against the open shop. The only state
ment OF what took place at the meeting
came from William F. Kehoe, the sec
retary, who said:
we will create q big fund that will
be unlimited. We accept the challenge
of the employers. The fight will be
against the open shop. This viii be "a
real fight"
The executive committee will confer
with Samuel Gompers Saturday at the
Hotel Marseilles. Broadway and 10Sd
street, to make further plans for the
campaign and to fight against injunc-
tions. Mr.. kehoe ives unwilling to give
details, nor would he commit himself
IN stating how the money would be
raised. Central Trades and Labor Coun-
eli. which is an amalgamatlon of the
various central federated unions of the
borouGhs, Is said to represent nearly
10000 organic workers.
The New York herald., 1921-04-08
IN. Y.C. WAGE CUT
. DENIED BY BOARD
Decision Reopens Entire
Controversy and Makes New
Hearing Necessary.
ALL ROADS AFFECTED
Action Involves Award of
Last June Increasing Pay
rolls by 5000, 100000.
ALL ROADS AFFECTED
PUT OFF TO APRIL Is
Whole Question of Just Com
pensation to Employees to
Be Settled Then.

Special Despatch 10 THE NEW YoRK HERALD.
CHICAGO, April IA. decision by the
railway labor board which was
handed down to-day has reopened the
entire railway wage controversy and
made necessary q new hearing on most
OF the disputes at issue beginning
April rs.
The board ruled on question that
appeared TO be purely local, denying
the application of the New York Cen
trail lines for a provisional or emer-
gency order permitting 25 per cent
wage reduction for unskilled labor,
which was to affect about $4,000 men,
and amounting to about $4,000 day.
In the discussion of this application
is became apparent, however, that the
issue involved was the continuance OF
the provisions of Decision No. 2. the
most notable made by the board, which
was handed down last June, awarding
a wage increase totalling $500, 600
AS such, the application struck di-
rectly at the root of the controversy
and it was appreciated that if granted
in all likelihood many of the 200 other
railroad companies affected by Decision
No. would lose no time seeking similar
reductions. The twenty-five railroads
that recently declared themselves in
with the New York Central on the un-
skilled labor proposition were all par
ties to Decision No. 2.
In denying the petition for the en1er-
gency order the members OF the board
expressed doubt whether the transpor-
tation act permitted the reduction sought
and they preferred to be on the safe
side. 1t was decided to fix hearing
for April IS, allowing each side of the
ontroversy-executfves and employees
eight hours for oral argument, and
two additional days for the filing OF
written evidence. This statement was
| issued:
"ln the judgment Of the board 1t Is
desirable that this board hear at one
time and decide in one decision. as far
as may be. the question az TO what may
constitute just and reasonable wages Tor
all classes of employees of carriers, par
tics to Decision No. 2, as to whose wages
there may be disputes"
1t Is generally supposed that prac-
ticaly every member of the board has
| his mind made up on main issues, since
every changing phase in the railroad
situation has been laid before him. Eco
nomic conditions from the householders
standpoint are vastly different from
4 those prevailing. last summer when the
| $500, 900, 900 wage increase was granted
The New York herald., 1921-04-08
NEXT SUNDAYS HERALD

That the enforcement chief fully of the difficulties that
e the path of dry agents this district apparent from his observ
elsewhere
difficulties forcefu and sparkling and
they only him to keener effort.
interesting predictions
changes pertaining liquor situation in NeW York.
The New York herald., 1921-04-08
HARDING WILL LHELP
END HOUSING CRISIS
Labor Secretary Davis Tells
Cabinet High Rents Halt
Strike Settlements.
DAUGHERTY GETS ACTIVE
Acknowledgement Has Man in
New York Looking Into the
Building Situation.

sgsoia! Despatch to THE New YoRK innALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., April Z.
President Harding continues to give
his attention to measures to relieve the
nationwide housing shortage which Is
responsible for high rents in New YORK
and all other large cities.
Secretary of Labor Davis has told the
Cabinet that high rents constitute the
greatest obstacles TO settlement of labor
controversies because rent still Is the
greatest single item in the cost Of liv-
ing. All commodities are declining.
Mr.. Davis said. but rent stays high.
Acknowledgement Daugherty to-day
made known that the Department of
Justice win act to relieve the situation
BY making an investigation in New
York and other cities.
The average Of rents throughout the
United States has increased approx
mately 50 per cent since 1913, according
to reports obtained by investigators in
the Department OF Labor. The biggest
increases have been in industrial cities.
Z New YORK. as commercial city, ac-
cording to the Labor Department re-
ports. has experienced a smaller in
crease than many other cities. The
New York increase has been 3S per
cent and so far the Government has
received no data indicating lowering
of the level. This percentage Is based
on the rents charged by owners OF
houses and apartment buildings. and
makes no allowance for the rents OBJ
tanned by persons who sublet their
apartments and homes. Had this been
considered it is acknowledged that the
percentage of increase would have been
much higher.
Detroit, with an average rent increase
o. los per cent since 1918. has suffered
most. The increase In Cleveland is 80
per cent, while Pittsburgh st. Louis
and Chicago also show large advances.
Conditions in some cities were de-
scribed as 'intolerable" In complaints
received by Attorney-General Daugh-
erty. who, in a statement to-day, warned
manufacturers of lumber and building
materials that those guilty of conspiracy
to boost prices would be prosecuted
under the Sherman antitrust law.
Mr.. Daugherty said James A. Fowler.
srecial representative of the department,
- INV OF WolA III 4NSW ioIA
the work of the Lockwood committee.
HI added that the Justice Department
has no intention OF conducting spec
tacular campaign against building men.
but Will be on the lookout for violations
os law.
The high price of building materials
is blamed AS the first cause of high
rents. The country now is short more
than 100000 buildings, according to
estimates presented to the Senate COM
mittee which recently investigated the
situation.
The New York herald., 1921-04-08
UNION OFFICIALS ASK
FEDERAL PROTECTION
Protest Ejectment From the
Scene of Railroad Strike.

JOPLIN, Mo-, April Am appeal has
been made for federal protection growing
out of the ejectment from Harrison, Ark,
yesterday of five railway union brother
hood officials. who went there in con-
nection with strike on the Missouri
and North Arkansas Railroad, II was
announced tonight by NJ. c. Carey, Port
Huron, Mich, representing the Brother
hood of Railway Conductors.
Carey and l.. NJ Eddy of San Fran
cisco, representing the Order of Teleg-
raphers, and another OF the executives
forced TO leave Harrison arrived here
tonight. They announced that they
would keep in touch with the strike
from hero temporarily.
The three other brotherhood men who
were forced to leave are on their way
TO their respective homes, according to
Carey.
The New York herald., 1921-04-08
TROLLEY MEN BETTER SINCE
LENDING MONEYTO COMPANY
Employees Careful to Avoid Accidents and Take More
Care of Rolling Stock Says Manager of
Pennsylvania Line.

Special Despatch 70 TIE NEW YORK HERALp.
NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. April THAT
the experience OF the 1873 employees of
the Beaver Valley Traction Company
and the Pittsburgh and Beaver Street
Railway in lending $4,000 TO the COM
panes 10 tide them over financial
stringency has had the effect of improv-
ing the NOR . of the men was stated
to-day by c neral Manager w. III. Boyce
after thirty day trial of the plan.
The effect has been wonderful" said
Mr.. Boyce. THE men act like real stock
holders, are more careful 10 prevent ac-
cidents and take better care OF the roll
ing stock and materials. Altogether the
plan has worked fine.'
On March I last Mr.. Boycc made an
appeal to the men for the loan OF $1,000
The New York herald., 1921-04-08
CLAIMS OF PACKERS ARGUED.
S5,OOO,OOO to he Asked III S3,35O,-
900 Test Suits Are Won.

WASHINGTON. April Arguments
were made in the United States Court
of Claims to-day in four test actions,
known az 'the packers cases." TO re-
cover from the Government approx
mately s3.350.00o damages because the
War Department would not accept 63.-
900, 900 pounds of beef and bacon or
dered by the Food Administration in De-
cember. 1918.
The plaintiffs arc Armour & c..
Swift & Co. Miller 6 Hart and Morris
& Co Similar suits contemplated by
packers involve more than s5.000,000.
The New York herald., 1921-04-08

able industrial rights which, through
conference and agreement, should be
made mandatory upon industrial rcla-
tions and conditions throughout the
transportation period:
Il. The right TO organize and nego-
tiate collectively through representatives,
of their own choosing.
-. The protection of employees against
discrimination because of membership
in trade unions or because OF legitimate
trade union activities.
rs. The right OF the jority in each
craft on each railroad to determine what
organization shall represent them, this
organization to have the right TO nego-
tiate an agreement which shall apply 10
All workers in the craft.
~. The right of the majority Of each
craft on each railroad to select COM
mittee or representatives who shall
handle all grievances which may arise
affecting all employees of the craft in
accordance with the provisions OF the
agreement.
20. Eight hours as the recognized
measure OF the standard work day.
'6. AS a protective measure, 10 safe
guard the standard work day, payment
for time worked in excess of the regular
eight hours at proper overtime rates Tor
the various classes of service required.
II. The beginning and ending of work
Ing shifts TO be 50 arranged as TO per
nit of living arran gements by employees
and their families.
IS. Clear and concise definition In the
case of each craft of the work TO be
performed by mechanics and helpers.
20. The establishment of apprentice
shin requirements SO as to develop a
sufficient number of competent me
chanics.
10 Applicants for employment as me-
chanics to show that they have served
an apprenticeship Of four years or per-
formed mechanics work for similar
period, and not to be denied employ
ment, when their services are needed,
for any reason other than their inabil-
ity TO perform the work for which they
are making application.
I'll. Craft point seniority to be recog-
pized.
"12 The establishment Of reasonable
safe guards for the protection Of health
and safety of employees.
WASHINGTON, April IL T.. Shep-
pard. head of the Order of Railway
Conductors. to-day was invited by Presi-
dent Harding TO discuss with him at the
White House at an early date his views
on the transportation situation.
officers of other railway employees
rganizations already have discussed
the question with Mr.. Harding and the
invitation to Mr.. Sheppard Is con-
tinuation of the Presidents effort to
ret at every angle of the rail- transporta-
tion problem.