Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 July 1916 — Page 2

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STATEMENT TO PUBLIC

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Proposal to Have Commission Pass on Wage Matter Is Not Feasible.

CLEVELAND, O., July 20.—The following statement was Issued today by the transportation brotherhoods: "The proposition of the railroads to rfcfer the demands of the railway v brotherhoods for an eight-hour day to s the interstate commerce commission is nothing but a proposition to gain time. "The interstate commerce commis*ion is not now equipped to undertake this task. In order to undertake it the t. interstate commerce commission act would have to be radically amended f* by congress. Such an amendment would require at least a month for .passage, and upon its passage several .months would be required before the commission could actually begin the work thus imposed upon it. ^"Whatever may be the desirability of empowering the interstate commerce commission to handle wage disputes, -this ia not the time to do it. The com-

mission is overburdened with duties. A bill has been pending before congress,

^urgently advocated by the railroads

themselves, calling for an increase in the membership of the commission in Jorder to enable it to handle cases al^readv on its docket.

Would Muddle Case.

"The commission only has authority t"over rates, etc., on interstate traffic and has no control over matters that

Ifire wholly within a state. "If authority is conferred on the ln-P|f-4$rstate

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commerce commission by con-

gross, to fix or exercise any control over wages, it would only apply to employes whose runs are from one state to another. "Inasmuch as the bulk of trainmen work wholly within a state it would result In the worst muddle possible. A Jew employes having their wages fixed by the United States and the rest of them standing just where they are now. jj. "The claim made by the railroads that as the interstate commerce commission has authority over freight rates, it should also have authority

rates of pay, is put forward to secure public sympathy.

"The interstate commerce commission has always taken cognizance of

or labor costs in passing upon

Ji-'j freight rates. One of the leading arf}/'' guments of the railroads in making application for authority to* advance their freight rates has been that outlays for .employes have increased and "Si, as a consequence that they should be permitted to charge more for their services. "Elaborate statistical exhibits have in all genefal r,ate cases been presented by the railroads to the commission, which set forth in great detail how many more dollars are. paid out in wages and salaries now as compared with former years. As a consequence the Interstate commerce commission has always passed on the question of the relation of wages to freight and passenger rates, and to total operating costs."

DEMOCRATS FORM DRUM CORPS. Youths to Take Part In Campaign During Fall.

Fifteen young democrats between 'the age of 15 and 18 years are at work daily under the direction of U. H.

Hicks practicing for the Fourth Ward 'drum corps. Mr. Hicks said Thursday morning the toys are making rapid progress and expect to be in perfect condition before time to open the camjraign this fall. There are 14 snare drums and one base in the organization and it is the intention to furnish the youth with suitable uniforms after they become familiar with the work.

Practices are held on a vacant lot near the car barns.

COURT WITHOUT CASES.

"It was too warm to be bad Wednesday," mused Judge Newton, of City Court, Thursday morning, as he gazed upon an empty court room. Not a single case was docketed and court adjourned at once after disposing of a few old continued cases.

Obituary

RALPH BARNES.

Friends and relatives here were distressed to learn of the sudden death of Ralph Barnes, 22 years old, at his homo in Hot Springs, Ark., Tuesday. Mr. Barnes was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Barnes, 155 Ramble street, Hot Springs. His mother before her marriage was Miss Dixie Ripley, sister of Joe Ripley, east of the city, on the Bloomington road, and had often visited here and with relatives near Riley. Mr.- Barnes worked in Terre Haute as a plumber's apprentice for Kwoozalla & Son last summer and left here for the northw.est. Later he went south and had been employed in the oil fields of Louisiana and return home last week feeling ill.

K. HAMMOND.

"W. K. Hammond, 84 years old, died Thursday morning following a lingering illness. The deceased for a number of years run several moving vans and lived near Sixth and Elm streets. He is survived by two sons, Edward and Frank Hammond, of Terre Haute, and three daughters, Mrs. Albert Ferguson of Ferguson Hill, Mrs. E. Dyer of Terre Haute and the third living in Casey, 111. The body was taken to the JStees undertaking parlors -and prepared for burial. The funeral arrangements have not been made.

PAUL ROBERT NALLY.

Tho funeral of Paul Robert Nally, two years old. son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Nally. who died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence, 1536 Woodly avenue, was held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence and burial was at Highland Lawn cemetery. A sister ana two brothers survive besides the parents.

SIMON BEST.

Simon Best, 66 years old, died early Thursday morning at St. Anthony's hospital following an operation for cancer. The deceased conducted a general store near Martinsville, 111., and the body will be sent to his home, where services will be held. Ho is survived by a widow and several children.

JOHN GABR1SON.

The body of John Garrison, 73 years old, who died Wednesday morning at St. Anthony's hospital of injuries received the first of the week when he fell from a building at Allendale, 111.. will be sent to Toledo, 111., Thursday evening at 6:55 o'clock and the funeral will be held Friday morning.

LILLIAN KIRKHAM COTTON. By Special Correspondent FARMERSBURG. Ind., July 20.—Lillian Kirkham Cotton, aged 17 years, who died of tuberculosis at her home at Mt. Carrhel, 111.,.. Tuesday was brought hero, today for burial. She was a former resident of this place. She was the daughter of James and Jennie Cotton. She is survived by the parents, one brother, Percy Cotton, of Terre Haute her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Kirkham. and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and- Mrs. Albert Campbell, all of this place. The funeral services were at the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by' the pastor. Rev. Robert Griffin. Burial was at Friendship cemetery, west of town.

MRS. CARRIE GULLIFORD. By Special Correspondent. BRAZIL, Ind., July 20.—Mrs. Carrie Gulliford, wife of Charles Gulliford, died at the home, at Knightsville, yesterday afternoon, of tuberculosis of the bowels, aged 36 years. She is survived by the husband, two sons and a daughter, a mother, Mrs. Tansen Warrick two brothers-and two siBtersr The services will be held at the residence, Friday afternoon, interment Harmony cemetery.

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TALES OF HARDSHIPS MYTHS, SAYS TAlBOn

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veals in startling manner the "status quo" of the Mexicans on the American side. "There are about 500 Mexicans in camp here who do all the camp work," Lieutenant Talbott writes, "but about five o'clock in the evening they disappear and remain hidden during the night. A Mexican found with a gun or a revolver at night is game for the first soldier or ranger who finds him. They shoot him first and then ask questions. This is rather' 'tough' on the Mex, but perfectly safe for the Americans. Our slogan down here ia 'Safety First,' spelled with capital letters."

FLOOD SITUATION IMPROVED.

MONTGOMERY, Ala., July- 20.— While nearly 100 families are in want as a result of the recent flood it is believed the Lower Peachtree situation can be handled locally.

HUGHES READS RIOT ACT TO REPUBLICANS

Tells Illinois Factions They Will Have to Quit Fighting If He's to Rnn.

NEW YORK, July 20.—Charles E. Hughes today told callers with some heat that dissensions among his supporters must cease that he expected all factions to get together, subordinate what he termed their petty differences and work for the election of the national ticket and a republican majority in both branches of congress.

The success of the party at the polls. Mr. Hughes declared, depended in a great degree upon a cessation of "bickerings," between republicans and former progressives and between various local factions of republicans. The nominee expressed a willingness to aid in adjusting, any difficulties which might now exist, so far as he could do so personally, and added that he expected his campaign committee, which consists of republicans and former progressives to act as a tribunal of last resort in instances which he could not personally find time to study. "These bickerings must stop," said Hughes.

Mr. Hughes, who came here today from Bridgehampton had a long talk with Mayor Thompson of Chicago and other political leaders from Illinois over the bad situation in that state. He confirmed his tentative agreement to speak in Chicago on August 8.

Illinois republicans are said to be more badly split between the Deneen and Lowden and Thompson factions than at any time in the party's history. Any one recognized by Hughes from any of these factions will have the other two to fight from the drop of the hat.

All elements have tried to claim first seat on the Hughes band wagon until the justice, as indicated today, is about exasperated with the situation.

DELUGE EAST OF CITY

While the intense heat caused much suffering Wednesday, alleviated only by the increasing prospects of showers at any moment, which, however, failed to materialize, a rain cloud loosed its contents on a strip of ground in the vicinity of Highland Lawn cemetery. The downfall was violent, trees and shrubbery being beaten, to the ground. But no rain fell within the city proper. Always, the ever blackening clouds showed their faces against the sky, threatening but never materializing. The maximum temperature reached by the weather bureau was 95, while street temperatures passed the 100 mark.

RENT FOR QUARANTINE.

Jack Hines File* Suit to Collect From City. Jack Hlnqg, former .saloonkeeper at Second street and Wabash avenue, has filed suit in Justice of the Peace Martin Beat's court against the city of Terre Haute to collect $49 damages.

Hines says that ne is the owner of a house at 300 Eagle street, and that on Aug. 15, 1915, an inmate of the house contracted smallpopc and the house was quarantintd. Hines further alleges that the board o? health, which had two other smallpox patients under care at that time, removed them to his house with his tenant, who also was suffering from tho disease. Hines alleges the quarantine on his house was not lifted until Oct. 15, sixty days later. Hines alleges that the city owes him $49 rent for the two smallpox patients who were kept there during the quarantine.

WANTED IN EVANSVULE. Concrete Worker Faces Charge of Embezzlement.

Thomas Clark, about 40 years old, is in Jail awaiting his return to Bvansville on the charge of embezzlement following his arrest Wednesday by Detectives Fedderson and Armstrong. According to Detective Fedderson, Clark Ib wanted for the embezzlement of $6.25 of the funds of the concrete workers' union there. Clark was at work in Terre Haute and had made arrangements to return the money to the Bvansville union .next Saturday when he drew his pay, when the warrant was sworn out at Bvansville, and he was arrested here.

PAGEANT WRITER HERE. Wallace Rice, Who Does Big Spectacular 8tunts, Sees Committee.

Wallace Rice, Chicago author and dramatic director, was here Thursday consulting with the Terre Haute centennial committee^ He was identified with the Newark, Fort Wayne and St. Loula celebrations, being associated with Kenneth Goodman and Donald Robertson. He will acquaint himself with the pioneer history of Terre Haute and the Wabash valley, and base his prologues and text on actual historical data.

JOINS EASTERN FIRM.

Reid S. McBeth is spending a few days with his parents, Prof, and Mrs. W. A. McBeth, 1905 North Eighth street, before leaving for New York to take a position on the publicity staff of Jones and Barker, stock brokers. McBeth was formerly advertising manager for the Westcott Motor Car company.

ALONG WABASH AVENUE.

The Askine & Marine store, at 522 Wabash avenue, is displaying a collection of photographs showing the destruction caused by the recent storm in and around the vicinity of Mobile, Ala., which was received by Richard Brieger, manager of the store. Mr. Brieger returned to Terre Haute but a few days before the storm after spending a ten-day's vacation in Mobile and the pictures- were sent him to show himWhat tie had so narrowly escaped.

TEBRE HAUTE TRIBUNE.

BRAZIL STRIKE CUTS INTO BUSINESS THERE

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discuss any grievances they may have but r.one of them will agree to participate in a general meeting which might be attended by Chicago organizers or men not on their pay rolls.

A short time ago the Terre Haute Vitrified Brick Co. voluntarily raised the wages of employes ten per cent and it is understood the local plants advanced wages at about the same time.

The Ayer-McCarel-Reagan Co., of Carbon, of which Daniel Reagan is part owner, has been closed since Tuesday, the demand of the new union for recognition having been met with a refusal.

The American Sewer Pipe Co. has announced willingness to receive a committee of its own workmen to discuss a wage scale by which they could resume work. "I doubt if any of the clay plants in Brazil could be bought for less than $150,000," said a Brazil merchant who feels the effects of the strike. "The average value of the plants is probably a little more than $150,000. The new Clay Products plant was to be a million dollar concern. The strikers, however, have worked with the bricklayers employed on kiln construction work to bring about a sympathy strike and thus delay the erection of the plant.

Business Men Worried.

"For the clay workers to remain idle for any length of time would be a serious blow to the merchants of Brazil. Fully ten per cent of the population of the town are clay workers. It is by far our biggest industry. The piano factory, hasn't been doing much lately but we have a big foundry, canning and tin can factories that carry big pay rolls. Our coal mines have nearly all been mined out. About all we have left are the slope mines. But there's an inexhaustible supply of clay down here and that industry should last as long as any of us now living. I understand the clay soil has been tested to a depth of 320 feet. The clay workers' strike of six years ago lasted six months. During this period the loss in wages was a half million dollars. Much of this half million would have been used to buy food and clothing. So you see the strike is a very serious thing for the merchants of Brazil. The manufacturers ridicule the idea of recognizing clay workers as skilled mechanics, contending that any man who can propel a wheel barrow can do the work required."

STRIKE TROUBLES.

Prosecutor Venues Assault Case Against Hayward. BRAZIL, Ind., July 20.—Prosecutor BaumaUnk today venued the case against James Hayward, cl&y plant superintendent, for assault on Grant Nicholson, on the grounds 'that the justice, of peace court could not- lm pose adequate punishment.

National Organizer Kasten of the clay workers has retained Carson Hamill as the attorney for the clay workers in the federal court in June tion case.

Lofcal clay workers went to Terre Haute today and canvassed the. Terre Haute wholesale 'houses for supplies which will be brought here in an auto truck.

NAVY BILL VOTE DELATED. Lafollette Holds Floor to Continue Opposition.

WASHINGTON, July 20.—The naval bill still was before the senate today, an attack by Senator Lafollette on the measure delaying a vote yesterday. The Wisconsin senator had the floor today to continue criticism of the general preparedness program.

Senator Lafollette quoted from hearings to prove that the American navy is in better shape than preparedness advocates are willing to admit. The navy, he said, is stronger than Germany's, which, although only half as big as Britain's, has prevented invasion of German territory.

During his speech Senator Lafollette turned to the Mexican situation and Senator Lewis, dem., asked if he stood with President Wilson against intervention in Mexico. "I sincerely hope," said Senator Lafollette, "that the standard bearer of the republican party in the coming campaign will not feel himself constrained to take the position that it is the duty of the government to put the flag of the United States behind in-» vestors in Mexico. President Wilson declared in his Detroit speech that he would not stand for that principle and that he would not become the collecting agent of investors in Mexico. The American people, if the issue is made between the republican candidate and Mr. Wilson on that proposition, will, stand overwhelmingly by the president."

CLOSE ROAD BOND SALE. Messlck Goes to Capital tn End Negotiations.

County Theasurer Everett Messick went to Indianapolis, Thursday morning, to close the sale of $41,210.00 in gravel road bonds sold June 5 to Wild and company. The bonds were for the construction of the Reagan, Leek, Hoffman and Thrawls roads, but on account of technicalities in the transcripts the attorneys of the purchasers have objected to the acceptance of the issue. The papers were returned to the Vigo ounty officials and the desired changes were made.

The issue sold a month later to Breed, Elliott and Harrison, Of Indianapolis, have already been accepted and the money has been deposited with the treasurer.

DENTISTS WILL CONVENE.

Drs. Clarence Williams, Walter G. Rice, C- E. Erwin, Ben B. White and several others will represent Terre Haute at the convention of the National Dental association at Louisville, Ky., next week from Tuesday to Thursday. Sunday will be made "Dental Day" and newspapers all over the country will call attention to the-benefit to humanity at good dental aervie^

DRINK

PREDICTS TRAM WAR ON RETURN OF PEACE

WASHINGTON, July 20.—A general European attack upon America's unprecedented gold reserve and foreign trade at the close of the (war is predicted in a statement submitted to the house judiciary committee today by the National Foreign Trade Council urging passage of the Webb bill to permit American combinations in the export trade. The council says the liberty to co-operate with rivals and customers which American firms have

RAILROAD MAGNATE WAS STARVING

DROF. ADOLPH STRUEMPEL, Vienna, Austria, who was one of the consulting physicians for E. H. Harriman, the American Railroad Magnate, says: "Because his brain was starving his body from over-activity, prescribed Bread and Beer for Mr. E. H. Harriman to give him added energy, build tissues and give him nerve and strength."

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CHELSEA PAEK GOING "DRY."

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Sheriff Warns Annual Picnic Eagles' Lodge There. Chelsea park, the pleasure resort west of the city on the interurban line, is going "dry." Sheriff Krietenstein has his watchful eye on the place. The resort has been a popular place for picnics for lodges, labor unions and other organizations. Sheriff Krietenstein, Sunday, warned the Eagles'

A GREAT FRIDAY SPECIAL

75c Shape Sale

ACTUAL VALUES TO $4

OUT THEY GO!

Says our millinery buyer, we must make room for our ne'tv fall goods. Sell them he says, at a ridiculously low price at 75c each. You will find Milans, Hemps, Leghorns, Panamas values to $4.00. Friday only «...

THIS INCLUDES EVERY SHAPE IN THE HOUSE

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lodge picnic against the sale of beer or other stimulants. Since the railroad men's picnic the sheriff has as-' sumed general supervision of such outings with regard to sale of liquor.

WINS DIVORCE ANJ) CHILDREN.

Wife Granted Decree on Allegation of Cruelty. Mrs. Alva C. Tippy was granted a divorce by Judge Pulliam in the Circuit Court, Thursday morning, when she testified that her husband was cruel ahd inhuman toward her and that he had failed to provide for her and their three children. She was given the custody of the children and the husband was ordered to pay $10 a month for their support.