Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 246, 1 September 1916 — Page 1

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HOUSE PREPARES TO VOTE ON EIGHT-HOUR MEASURE; SENATE MAY OFFER FIGHT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 Congress today cleared the way for action on the proposed eight-hour law for railroad employes actively engaged in the transportation departments the only plan which will result in the Brotherhood calling off the threatened strike. The House interstate commerce committee favorably reported the measure as introduced by Judge Adamson, its chairman, yesterday. At the same time the rules committee provided for a vote at 4 :30 o'clock this afternoon.

8enate Situation Grave. r The situation in the Senate still was eerious. The Republicans held a secret conference to determine what action they would take. Its interstate commerce committee following a visit from President Wilson devoted its attention to eliminate all consideration from today's program excepting the eight-hour measure and the proposal for a commission to investigate operations of such a law. The Democrats admitted that the Republicans had the power if they so desired, to tie up the entire program. TO PASS WASHINGTON, Sept. 1. Pawage of the eight-hour bill designed to prevent a strike on the nation's railroads was considered certain this afternoon. The Senate at 2:40 put aside all other business and Senator Newland as chairman of the Interstate commerce committee called up the revised bill previously agreed upon by his commit tee. . ' ,. . , It was then the intention of the Senate to remain in continuous session until the measure came to a vote. The Republican members had frankly disavowed an intention of filibuster, ing on the measure but because of the elasticity of the rules of the Senate no one cared to forecast when a vote would be reached. The measure how. ever was certain to pass. When the Senate took up the bill the House had its measure well advanced and was scheduled to begin a roll call on final passage at 4:30 o'clock. The revised Democratic strike bill provides for an eight-hour day and a temporary wage commission and gives the Interstate commerce commission complete authority over railroad hours of work and pay.

EXPECT THE BILL

EVERY CITIZEN INVITED TO VISIT MOTOR CLUD RECEPTION ON SATURDAY

Efforts are being made to get every Wayne county citizen to visit the opening of the rooms of the Wayne County Automobile association in the Masonic temple tomorrow from 1:30 o'clock In the afternoon until 9 o'clock It night. Richmond florists have donated floral decorations for the rooms and the Ice cream merchants will serve re. freshments. During both afternoon and evening, Hicks' orchestra will give concert. The Federated clubs have arranged for reception committees to serve In shifts during the opening. Extensively Advertised. The opening has been advertised extensively. Today at all sessions of the Chautauqua, the platform manager extended a general Invitation to the G. 0, P. SOLONS FREE TO VOTE ON STRIKE BILL WASHINGTON, Sept 1. The Republican senatorial , conference appointed a committee to draft substitute proposals for the president's, legislative program to avert the strike. The committee consists of Senator Cummins, of Iowa;. Brandegee, of Conaecticut; Weeks, of Massachusetts; Sterling, of, South Dakota; Nelsoifi, of Minnesota, and Borah, of- Idaho. The jommittee began work immediately. The appointment of the committee as the first indication of the Repubican opposition to the president' pro;ram. No effort will be made to bind iny Republican senator to the) conlerence agreement it was stated

GREEK KING ABDICATES THRONE, RUMORS DECLARE; MAY MEAN INTERVENTION

LONDON, Sept. 1. King ' Constan tino is reported, on high authority, to have abdicated the Greek throne. The report was telegraphed from Saloniki by the Reuters correspondent in that city. The dispatch added that Crown Prince George had been appointed regent. Although the report of the Helenic king's flight was denied at the Greek legation, the fact that the allied mili tary censor permitted the dispatch to come through gave it a strong tinge of authenticity. Government In Trouble. The Greek government ha3 been in trouble ever since the Greek war began. Strong pressure was brought to SENATE HEARS REPORT ON BILL TO END STRIKE : ... WASHINGTON, Sept 1. After an all morning's debate the senate interstate commerce committee favorably reported to the senate when it re-con vened this afternoon, the president's eight-hour railway employes' bill, to gether with the proposal for the appointment of a commission to investigate the plan and scope of such a plan. The measure was amended to make the eight hour effective Jan. 1, instead of December 1. INITIATE CANDIDATE. One candidate was taken in and one application for membership was received by the Iola Lodge, Knights of Pythias, at their meeting last night. public to attend the reception. Tomorrow invitations will be distributed in all machines which come to town and to people on the streets and show cards advertising the opening will be placed in the windows of Main street business houses. Activities of the day will start at noon with a luncheon for the members of the club and the merchants who have donated fixtures for the rooms at the Westcott hotel. Plates for seventyfive will be laid. Following the luncheon, the people will go in a body to inspect the rooms. Put on Finishing Touches. The finishing touches to the rooms were being put on today. Several people have applied for the position of matron. "We want people to remember that although rooms are being opened by the Motor club, they are to serve as general rest rooms to the public and that everybody is invited to attend the opening tomorrow whether they own an automobile or not," said Joseph Mills today. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Probably thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Cooler Saturday. , Temperature Today Noon 81 Yesterday Maximum 82 Minimum .". . 50 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Unsettled tonight and Saturday. Probably scattered thundershowers. General Conditions A storm which extends from Canada, southward to the gulf, is causing rain along the Mississippi valley and has already reached Illinois. It will continue eastward with scattered rains in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, some time during the next 24 hours.

ADDISON G. HARRIS STRIKEN AT HOME

Addison C. Harris of Indianapolis, minister to Austria under the Harrison administration, suffered a stroke of apoplexy at his home in Indianapolis yesterday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. Attending physicians said the advanced age of Mr. Harris -would make the stroke more severe than otherwise. The aged attorney had recently returned from a fishing trip in Canada and it is believed the stroke was brought on by overexertion during the outing. Mr. Harris is a former Wayne county man and has within recent years been popular as a speaker at many gatherings here. bear on Greece to compel the government to live up to its treaty of alliance with Servia, and a strong pro-allies party under former Premier Venizelos grew up. However, Constantine held out for neutrality. The abdication of Constantine probably would result in the intervention of Greece in the war on the side of the allies. Constantine was born In 1868. His wife, Queen Sophia, is a sister of Emperor William of Germany. PEACE PARLEY MEETS FIRST IN NEW YORK WASHINGTON, Sept. 1. All arrangements for the meeting of the Ameriican-Mexican commission to settle., the 'points -at - issuer betweenthe two republics were completed to day. The commission will meet Monday afternoon at the Biltmore hotel, New York, merely for the purpose of confirming the appointment of minor officials and clerks to the commission, and arrange the first of the regular series of meetings in Portsmouth, N. H. The President's yacht, the Mayflower, will take the commission on board at New York late Monday night and steam directly to Portsmouth. It practically is agreed that the first meeting at Portsmouth shall be held Wednesday, September 6. In accordance with the desire of the Carranza government the question of the withdrawal of American troops from Mexican territory will be the first discussed by the commission. The fact that General Funston's recommendation to be withdrawn was allowed to become known has greatly weakened the American position in the discussion of the firstphase of the Mexican situation, officials admitted. State and war chiefs expressed the opinion that in view of all the circumstances, it is probable that an order withdrawing General Pershing's expedition from Mexican soil will be agreed upon not later that September 15. EDUCATION BOARD FAILS TO CONVENE Because of the lack of a quorum, no meeting of the county board of education was held today. Several of the trustees discussed criticisms aimed at them because they have not lowered the road tax rates when several miles of township roads have been turned over to the county. The main reason that the rates have not been decreased is because several more miles of roads are being prepared to turn over to the county it was brought out. Bridges have to be built in this work and they are responsible for the expenditure of the approriations. The working levy has not been lowered in most of the townships because of the money which it brings into the township road funds from th-3 railroads and other public service corporations.

ROOMANIANS MAY CROSS DANUBE AGAINST TEUTONS

BUCHAREST, SepL 1. With Roumanian troops attacking both the Aus-tro-Hungarians and the Bulgarians, it was reported today that the Roumanian general staff is planning to throw an army across the Danube to attack the Teutonic forces in northern Servia. The steady advance of the Roumanian armies continues In the Transsylvanian Alps. All of Tarlung valley has been occupied in the district around Krontadt (Brasso) and the

WILSON URGES SOLONS TO ACT ON BILL TODAY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1. President Wilson went to the capitol at 9:15 o'clock to confer with the members of the interstate commerce committee and the senate and house leaders to expedite the passage of the eight hour law for railroads which will result in the brotherhood leaders calling off the proposed strike. The president urged the senate and house leaders to get together and get the bill through both houses today if possible. He was understood to be confident that the proposed measure will be a law by tomorrow night. LABOR UNIONS BACK ADAMSON MEASURE INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1. The international labor unions with headquarters here today lined up for the Adamson bill, proposed to avert the railway strike. Telegrams have been sent to Washington urging its passage by heads of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, witth a membership of 200,000; the Journeymen Barbers' International union, the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders and others. FOOD PRICES SOAR HIGH NEW YORK, Sept. 1. Despite the indicatiou that there will be no railway strike the public is confronted with an abrupt rise in. food prices and the situation, today is such that District Attorney Swann has promised an immediate and wide-spread investigation. During the past few days when the railroad situation seemed the blackest and wa ' strike seemed inevitable, dealers in foodstuffs assured "the public that there was plenty on hand and there need be no fear of a famine. Prices have now begun to cqar, however, and dealers in some of the city markets are asking from 10 to 25 per cent, more than they did on Wednesday. Poultry has gone up from 18 to 26 cents a pound. HUGHES ARRIVES AT KANSAS CITY ON RETURN TRIP HATS. Kan., Sept. 1. Charles E. Hughes came to Kansas today bringing with him the gospel of a protective tariff and protection of American rights in all parts of the world. This point was the candidate's first stop in the Sunflower state. A good sized crowd gathered early at the station to greet him. The Republican campaign party with Mr. Hughes was assured upon its arrival that harmony prevails among the Progressives and oldline Republicans in the states. By mutual consent the two factions have called off hostilities for the present campaign. The peace note was gratifying to Mr. Hughes, and he congratulated state leaders warmly for their work. GHENT IS BOMBARDED AMSTERDAM. Sept. 1. Twentytwo persons were killed and forty injured when an allied air squadron bombarded Ghent on Thursday, says the Echo De Beige. FALLS FROM SPEEDING CAR ANDERSON, Ind., Sept. 1. When she attempted to catch her small daughter as she was falling through the open door of an automobile going thirty miles an hour, Mrs. Monroe Lorenz also fell out. Both were painfully injured. important industrial center of Petros-I eny nas neen siezea. Petroseny lies six miles inside of the Hungarian frontier. It is forty-two! miles souwest of Hermanstadt. The Roumanian losses have been very light. Their sudden stroke againts the Austro-Roumanians was made with such vigor that they met with little resistance. The Russian forces that crossed eastern Roumania have now arrived on the Bulgarian frontier, where violent fighting is developing along the Danube.

PENNSY TO BARRICADE RIGHT OF WAY; EMPTY FACTORY TO BECOME BARRACKS; TRAINS WILL HANDLE ALL BUSINESS

WIU WEIGH BUDGET! A special meeting of the city council will be held this evening, instead of the regular Monday evening meeting, Monday being a holiday. At the meeting tonight a draft of the 1917 budget ordinance will be presented for consideration. It is also probable that the traffic regulations will come up for discussion.

BROTHERHOODS DEMAND THAT DILL BE PASSED BEFORE RESCINDING ORDER

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1. That congress must definitely act on the eighthour bill to have the railway strike called off is the position taken by the Brotherhood chiefs now here. They served notice on the president and the congressional leaders today that they would not accept a promise of action. If the eight-hour bill lias not been enacted into law by Monday morning the strike will take place on schedule the Brotherhood chiefs say. The president's efforts to get a conFRENCH SHELL GERMAN LINES T PARIS, Septal. French artillery was active oh the Somme front last night, particularly in the region of Estrees ana Soyecourt, says the official communique issued by the war office today. The German positions were kept under a violent bombardment, indicating that the French were preparing to renew their infantry assaults in that direction. Estrees and Saycourt are at the southern end of the Somme front. BUL6ARS DECLARE WAR ON ROMANIA LONDON, Sept. 1. Bulgaria has declared war against Roumania. This information was contained in a Reuters dispatch received from Saloniki. The dispatch stated that official announcement of Bulgarian war declaration has been made at Saloniki. All four of the German allies have now declared war on Roumania. TRUSTEES OPPOSE PETITION TO FORM SCHOOL DISTRICT All three trustees concerned in the formation of a new school district at Dublin voted against the proposition at a joint meeting held this week with the Dublin school board. This was reported today to Superintendent Williams by Dr. Ehle, trustee of Jackson township, Wayne county. The other two townships concerned were, Dudley in Henry county and Posey in Fayette county. Since the petition has been opposed by the trustees, it will be brought to Richmond for a final trial before Superintendent Williams. YOUNG DEMOCRATS CALLED TO PREPARE FOR PARTY SERVICE Short and snappy talks by prominent Democrats will be a feature of the organization meeting of the Young Democrats club which will be held in the Democratic headquarters over the Starr piano store at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow. "We want every Democrat in Wayne county who is more than 18 years old to be present at this meeting," said Walter Lewis, county chairman, to day. "This organization will be one of the most important factors in the campaign." The organization of drum corps and glee clubs will come under the work of the club. Officers will be elected at the first meeting, the constitution will be ratified and it will be decided whether the organization will affiliate actively with the state club.

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Although reports from

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road strike through the passage of . the so-called eighthour" law by congress, officials of the Richmond division of the Pennsylvania lines were today completing arrangements for the operation of trains with non-union crews as though there was no prospect for a settlement of the differences between the railroads and the four trainmen's brotherhoods.

tingent promise In case the senate halted t the proposed law have completely failed, administration officials say. TWO OF ENGINEERS TO PULL THROTTLE IN SPITE OF STRIKE In case congress with its eight-hour law compromise fails to hold off the impending railroad strike and the walk-out order of the four brotherhoods goes into effect Monday morning at 6 o'clock, every engineer and fireman on the local division of the Pennsylvania, with possible exception of two engineers will quit work. The above assertioE was made this morning by brotherhood men, who claim not more than two men of the entire local division force will fail to heed the order of a walk-out. The names of the two men who will etick to their posts in case the strike is declared, were not divulged by the brotherhood men, who say they wish to cause no hard feelings among the men. LOCAL RAILROADERS NOT CONTENT WITH PR0P0SE0 NEW LAW That the passage of the eight-hour-day law, now before congress, will prove a satisfactory final settlement to members of the local branches of railway brotherhoods is contrary to the opinion expressed by Richmond railroaders this morning. As a temporary arrangement the law will do, but for a final settlement, never, is the way local railroad employes look at the compromise law. Members of the local brotherhoods point out that under the eight-hour law, the earnings of the men would be greatly decreased. Furthermore, the innovation of such a system would work hardships among yard men, who depend on their extra hours to fill out their pay envelopes. POSTPONE SESSION FOR GRAND JURY Because there is nothing at present for the grand jury to investigate Judge Fox announced today that he has cancelled the meeting of that body, which he some time ago called for September 4. Beginning next week court will open in the September session. Judge Fox is planning to clear the docket of about five hundred minor cases during the term.

MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT SHOWS REAL EFFICIENCY COMPARED WITH OTHER

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept 1. Efficiency and economy in the production of electricity seems to have been gained in Indiana during the . utility fiscal year which ended June 30, 1916, through one of two methods. One method was that of municipal ownership of the utility and the other was through the production of electricity by a large central station. This is the story told by the reports received fby the public service commission and

Washington today Indicated

averting the threatened rail Division Is Prepared. "Should a strike become effective Monday the Richmond division will be prepared to meet the emergency," was the announcement made a division offices today. "The company will be prepared to handle all business offered to it because more than a sufficient number of crews will be available for the operation of both freight' and passenger trains." I This statement was made following' a meeting of the division officers, this forenoon. I It was also learned today that ar-i rangements have been completed for' erecting fence barricades along each; side of the Pennsylvania company's right-of-way through this city. These , barricades will be patrolled by rail-' road police, night and day, to give1 complete protection to the company's ' property. Rents Factory Building. The Pennsylvania company also' to-' day rented a vacant factory building from the Davis Motor Car company, just east of the passenger station, : which will be used as a barracks for non-union trainmen, repair crews and special railroad policemen. This building will also be used as a commissary I station. Quantities of provisions, tools, arms and varied equipment will be stored therein. In the event of a walkout Monday some of the freight and passenger trains will be withdrawn and special trains on special schedules to handle , whatever freight and passenger busi-! ness is offered will be provided. If business increases more trains will be put on. Company officials say there are enough trainmen available to operate as many freight and passenger trains as are now in service. Expects Local Traffic. No Pullman sleeping cars nor dining cars will be attached to the passenger trains which are to be operated as the company is anticipating only local passenger business. Dining car stewards will be detailed for service with the commissary department. All signal, carpenter, masonry and fence crews have been ordered into Richmond and will be assigned to duty , here. They will only be sent out as the situation demands. No schedules for the movements of the trains the company plans to operate in the event of a strike have been announced as yet. Today an embargo on perishable freight and live stock became effective at the close of business, and tomorrow an embargo on all classes of freight will be established, but it Is intimated that these embargoes will not cause the division officials to refuse such freight as can be handled after Monday, in the event of a strike. At every point on the Richmond division arrangements have been completed for a thorough policing of the company's property. SUPERINTENDENT MAY OPERATE OWN TRAIN HUNTINGTON, Ind., Sept. 1 One railroad in Indiana is maintaining a we-should-worry attitude toward the threatened railway strike. It is the Cincinnati" Bluffton and Chicago railroad. It extends from Huntington to Portland, Ind. It has a gasoline motor car and three trainmen. If the trainmen walk out, the superintendent may operate the road himself. 43,000 MEN TAKEN PARIS, Sept. 1. More than 43.000 unwounded German prisoners have been captured by the French at Ver dun on the Somme front, according to the military experts of the Echo de Paris. among these reports is told a story of the degree of efficiency of the municipal electrical plant at Richmond. The cost of manufacturing each kilowatt hour of electricity sold by the Richmond municipal electric plant last year as shown by the report was .0143 or slightly more than one cent Included in this is a payment for taxes of $7,606.70 so that when a comparison of the cost of production of elec- ; Continued On Page Two. .