Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 29, 15 December 1916 — Page 15

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, DEC. 15, 1916

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ADAMSQN LAW CONSIDERED BY RAILROAD MAN

EVANS VILLE, Ind., Dec. 15. The tdamson law was discussed from the lUndpoint of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen today by W. G. Lee, president of the brotherhood In an address to the Central States Conferjnce on Rail and Water TransportaJon. Mr. Lee told the now familiar itory of the clash between the rallonds and their employes over more rages or shorter hours which ended n the passage by Congress of the ddamson law after President Wilson Jad personally taken a hand in the sfforts at settlement when attempts ;o arbitrate had failed. "When the Adamson law was enicted." Mr. Lee then said, "it was ac ;eped, as a satisfactory adjustment, ly the four railroad organizations interested. Tho law, which in its intent covered precisely the final demands of the men, is agreeable to a jreat majority of them. Believes Men Justified "We believe the men were fully testified in making their original demand. The hazards and responsibilities of railway service require that ivery transportation employe be at lis best, which is out of the question If he is compelled to work unreasonibly long hours. Eight hours Is long tnough for any man to be under psyileal and mental high tension. "Tho shorter workday means men thoroughly rested and keenly awake to the demands of their occupation; long hours mean dull sense with a certainty of extra hazard that accompanies physical and mental exhaustion. The railroads for the most part bear witness to this statement when in their employraent requirements they fix the age limit that bars in applicant for transportation service employment if he has reached the age of thirty-five in some occupations and as low as twenty-two In certain others, presumably on the ground that the man at the higher age has worked himself out, and to employ a fireman or a brakeman after he has reached the agps between twenty -two and twenty-eight will be a waste of time for the reason that the service demanded will bear him down and put him out before he can be promoted."

FOREIGN SITUATION FOCUS FOR REICHSTAG

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 5. Via London The Ilerlln Lokal Anzeiger says It learns that Major Ernst Passermann, of the National Liberals in the Relohstas has proposed a meeting of thr Reichstag finance committee in order to discuss the foreign political situation. The utmost importance is attached to the proponed meeting, which is to bo secret, the newspaper (Hide.

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DESCRIBES BENEFITS TO PATRONS FROM ROAD REGULATION

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 15. In an address before the Central States Conference on Rail and Water Transportation here this morning, on whether regulation of the traffic pays, Clifford Thorne, chairman of the board of railway commissioners of Iowa, pointed out some of the problems presented by the development of the last half century. He spoke particularly on the application of steam and electricity to manufacture and distribution of the necessaries and luxuries of life and raid it had revolutionized human industry. "At this Juncture," Mr. Thorne continued, "it is well for use to consider what regulation has accomplished in those fields from which reliable information can be secured for regulation is now on trial in the United States. The principal achievements of regulation may be thus summarized: . ' Enumerates All Benefits. "Rebates have been almost abolished; the abuse of the pass system ha3 been largely eliminated; discrimination between shippers at the same point has been almost wholly removed; safety and comfort of the public and of railway employes are better cared for, mostly due to voluntary action of the railroad companies; tha mileage of American railways has almost doubled, the capital stock has increased faster than the mileage and dividends have increased faster than either, all under public regulation, "As to service, the regulation of the

tallroads has not yet been sufficientlr active but this Is partly due to the fact that there has been conflict of interest as to prices the railroads beins willing to give any service for which the public is willing to pay. As to con trol of capitalization on the federal government has accomplished nothing, but some of the states have made substantial progress."

PACKING HOUSE SOLO AS RESULT OF SUIT

As a sequel to a rececnt action filed In circuit court by John Maher against his partner In a meat packing concern, Aionzo Davenport, for a dissolution of partnership and for an accounting, a warranty deed was filed with the county recorder today showing a transfer of the packing house property from Davenport to Maher for "one dollar and other considerations."

CARRY STAMP POSTERS IN CITY STREET CARS

- A campaign for the sale of Red Cross seals was begun today by the Home Economics club of the Columbian school on the Middleboro pike. The campaign. Is in charge of Mrs. Charles Greenhoff, who has arranged for the distribution of seals among members. Richmond street cars Wednesday carried Red Cross seal cards through the courtesy of A. Gordon, superintendent of city lines for the traction company. Almost a whole gymnasium is contained in a new chair in which a seated person, by pulling straps over his shoulders, manipulates levers and weights that exercise most of his muscles. ' ' .

TRADING IN COTTON CONTINUES NERVOUS

NEW YORK, Dec. 15. The cotton market showed renewed nervousness and continued Irregularity today. The opening was steady at a decline of 2 to 18 points in response to lower cables and the active months sold about 15 to 20 points lower right after the call with January declining to 1823 and May to 1860 under liquidation which seemed ' to come partly from Wall street sources. "

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