Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 238, 17 August 1918 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, 'AUG. 17, 1913. J.

MINE LEADERS WILL CONFER ON WAGE INCREASE

Present Labor Condition Will Undermine Coal Production Hayes Says. ; INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 17. Labor conditions in the coal mining Industry, for which "the only logical Kdution is a substantial flat wage increase to be applied to all classifications of mine 'labor" will be discussed at a conference in Washington, August 22. according to an announcement made here Friday night by FranK M. Hayes, President of the United Mine Workers of America. In announcing the conference, President Hayes said it had been called to "avert, if possible, a rapidly developing labor condition within the coal industry, which, if permitted to go unchecked, would undermlne-coal-produc-tion plants." The wage increase can be met and applied by the coal operators without the necessity of an increase in the selling price of coal to the consuming public, asserted the miners' official, who added that the paying of bonuses by many mine owners now "is indisputable evidence that the Industry is able to bear an advance in wages." The labor condition, in brief, has been caused. President Hayes said, by many mine owners paying bonuses in excess of the wage scale in order to obtain and keep miners in their mines. Mr. Hayes's statement continues: "The practice has become so widespread that the stability of the entire industry is threatened and the coal operators themselves are becoming alarmed at their own handiwork. "The Fuel Administration is conducting investigations to find out the reasons for the condition and the identity of the operators who are bidding for labor by the payment of bonsuses. Various of the operators' associations have petitioned the Fuel Administrator to save them from the disastrous results of the bonus system. "If bonsuses are eliminated from the pay envelopes of the miners now receiving them, the industry will lose thousands so necessary to maintaining production, to say nothing of the uation's demad for a greatly increased output. "If wages are not increased to those not now receiving bonsuses to the equivalentof the bonsuses now being received by other miners, then .the industry faces a sure and certain loss of needed man power. "For the protection of our entire war program to keep the wheels of basic Industry going full blast. It Is necessary that a wage adjustment be made on a basis that will put an end to the wholesale competition for men and hold the miner to the mines where he would like to remain if but given the equivalent wage possible for him to receive in other industries." WINCHESTER MAN KILLED IN ACTION A message has been received at Winchester stating that Clarence Borror was killed in action in France during the recent Marne drive. Borror was the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Horror of four miles northwest of Winchester, and a brother of Mrs. Will Alexander, who resides in Winchester. This is the third death in action of Randolph county men. Young Borror entered the service last September and went across the first of July. He was twenty-four years of age. MRS, A. W, ROACH STATE WAR MOTHER Mrs. A. W. Roach, of Richmond, was elected state war mother at the national convention held Friday at Indianapolis. Mrs. Alice M. Frencn the former state war mother, was chosen national war mother at the session. One of the most enjoyable parts of the session was the reception held Thursday evening, at which Indianapolis girls were chaperoned to a community dance. More than three hundred war mothers from all localities in the state, and from other states were present. FORMER RICHMOND MAN DEAD. DANVILLE, 111., Aug. 16 Frank Tomlinson. age forty-six, who came to Danville a year ago from Richmond, Ind., is dead at his home in this c"ity. Heart disease is given as the cause. Mr. Tomlinson was a native of Plainfield, Ind.. and a son of Moses Tomlinson. The widow and one son survive. Entire Pennsylvania Company Lost in Action "Every man in former Company C, regiment 10 of the National guards, has either been captured or killed In rtlon." s'ated a letter from Somerset, Pa., which Charles R. Stoddard, 721 South Seventh street, a mall carrier cn Route 8. received Saturday morning. Stoddard's home was formerly In Somerset and he is well acquainted with nearly all the members of this fa'ed company. He stated Saturday that this company was a local volunteer organization of the Pennsylvania state Natlor.l Guards. When hostilities broke out with Mexico they were made a part of thef regular army and sent to the border. Later they were sent to France, still as a body, every man In the company being from the same tQwn. Stoddard s letter stated that practically every home in Somerset was grieving for some relative. Four brothers of Stoddard were former members of Company C in Somerset. Careful copies are kept of all letters written by King George In person, and :hese are preserved In the archives at Windsor.

WITH THOSE IN ARMY AND NAVY

This column, containing news of Richmond and Wayne county soldiers and sailors, will appear dally In the Palladium. Contributions will be welcomed. Elbert L. Hale, of the U. S. S. Illinois, has returned to his ship after a few days spent with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hale, 223 South Twelfth street. ' Mark E. Taylor, who has been sta tioned at Fort Snelling, Minn., has been transfered to Camp Devins, Mass. Richard C. Brehm, with the Wilbur Wright Armorers Provisional Squadron, has arrived safely in France, according to word received by his father, John G. Brehm. Mrs Cora Harris, 516 North Seven teenth street, has been notified that her son, Fred Harris, of Infantry Com pany C, 32, has been made a sergeant and is now located at Camp Kearney, San Diego, Cal. Harris has served three years at Schofield Barracks and seven months in Hawaii. ';;' Lieutenant George E. Stidham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stidham, 521 South Thirteenth street, has been transfered from Camp Gordan, Ga., to Camp McArthur, Texas. He is in te Fourth Replacement Battalion. In order to receive a transfer to the Navy, Walter Vogelsong. 334 South Ninth street, went to Indianapolis Fri day morning. Lieutenant Winfleld Urban has returned to Camp McArthur, Texas, following a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Urban. 205 North Ninth street. Urban is in the Fifth Battalion Infantry Training and Re placement Camp. L. V. Schneider, formerly city editor of the Palladium, received word Tues day to report September 1 at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga., his application for the officers' training camp having been approved. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider are visiting the former's parents in Evansville, and will remain there until he leaves next month. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Neff, of the National Road west, have received a letter from their son, Russell, who is now in France. He is in the balloon section of the aviation corps. Hal Podhaski, former reporter on the Palladium, who is in training at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga., is editing a column in the camp paper "Trench and Camp." The column Is called "Passed by the Censor.' Rowe C. Dickinson and Enos N. Twigg, both nephews of Mr. and Mrs. George Chrisman of Kinsey street, are on their way to an eastern port to sail for France, according to word received Saturday. Dickinson is in th infantry and Twigg in the Motor mechanics corps. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holtcamp of North A street have received word that their nephew, Walter R. Stanley, has arrived safely overseas. Stanley is in the engineer's corps and was lo cated at Camp Harrison before going overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hlatt, 225 North Fifth street, have received a letter from their son, Wayne Hiatt stating that he is recouperating at a base hospital in France. . Anthony Stolle, Jr., 53 Liberty ave., has been notified that Joseph B. Austermann and Elmer Berg have arrived overseas. Robert E. Roberts, stationed for some time at " Indianapolis has been transferred to Camp Hancock. Ga. John Lloyd Galvin, who is doing Naval clerical work at Washington, D. C. Is home for a ten days' visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Galvin of South Ninth street. Fred Lewis has written his mother, Mrs. Mary M. Wallace, 9 Fort Wayne Avenue, that he has arrived safely in France. Mrs. W. E. Russell received word Saturday morning that her son, Bertram B. Russell, has arrived safely overseas. Mr. Russell was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison as a bugler, and is now band master of the 48th engineers' band. Company B. SOLDIER ADDRESSES Please send the last address of boys serving in the army and navy to the Palladium. Parents are asked to send the number of the company and the regiment and where the soldier is stationed. The names are wanted for the Palladium files. An index of the boys and their addresses is kept at the office. Masonic Calendar Tuesday, August 20, Richmond Lodge, No. 196, F. & A. M. Called meeting. Work in Master Mason degree. Wednesday, August 21, Webb Lodge, No. 24, F. &A.'M. Stated meeting. NOTICE TO MILLER-KEMPERS All the playe"rs of the Miller-Kemper team are requested to report at South 7th and G street at one o'clock August 18. The following players are requested to be present: Long, Rife, Hill, Craycraft, Meyers, Hartman. Retz, McGill. Reid Dunham and Sturm. Whitewater will probably be brought to Exhibition Park some time in the near future. DR. MILLER RETURNS. Dr. L. S. Miller has returned from Chicago where he attended the International Chiropractor Convention.

Entire Negro Regiment Wins War Cross For Bravery

, (By Associated Presa.) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN FRANCE, Aug. 17. One regiment of negroes in the American Army (No. deleted by censor) has had its baptism of fire on the fighting fields of France and acquitted ' itself so well that the French commander of the sector has cited the whole regiment as worthy of receiving the war cross. This regiment's repulse of the enemy attack on the early morning of June 12 (possibly at Belleau Wood or Rouresches) was briefly referred to in the official communique. A later and official report of the engagement brings out interesting details and gives credit to the officers and men for fine fighting qualities displayed in their initial experience under shell and machine gun fire. The French commander of that sector has given the regiment the hghest possible commendation for the results accomplished and the splendid fighting spirit shown by the American negroes. . For several days preceedlng the attack there were evidences that the enemy was preparing to strike a blow. Two days before one of the main points held by the regiment had been subjected to a strong bombardment of nearly 100 shells, gas and shrapnel. Prior to the heavy enemy artillery barrage occurring on the morning of the 12th, our advance groups heard movements apparently of narrow-guage track trains in the wood back of the enemy lines, indicating they were getting ready for an attack. Prepared for Move. Every preparation had been made for meeting the move if it came. Besdes the usual combat groups at the main points of the line, a special machine gun section occupied a specially chosen position on a small salient projecting into the enemy line. It was accompanied by a combat group detailed from reserve company and carrying rifles and hand grenades. It was 2:15 on the morning of the 12th that the order to "stand to" was given and all combat groups and the machine-gun section took their fighting , position. The enemy artillery now opened a violent bombardment, engaging in a "box barrage" five of our main groups and the special machine gun position. The lines of this box barrage are well defined on the ground, showing its outer circuit, with a considerable scattering hits inside, some 155s, gas, shrapnel and high explosives. One of our points received particular attention, probably by minenwerfer, the craters of which were two yards in depth and five yards in diameter. The artillery bombardment was extremely violent at the start and tapered off gradually until it stopped after thirty minutes. Meantime under cover of the artillery, the enemy infantry began its operations, adopting the infiltering process by which detached groups are thrust forward at a number of points instead of moving in mass formation. One group came on with two lige machine guns, firing a rather Intense fire into on of our positions. Another aroup was estimated to be about 25 or 30. At another point on our front a stationary enemy patrol took position, firing with two small machineguns. Now and then squads would dart forward from their gun positions. Eight Germans got up to the wire in front of one of our positions, and four others approached at another point. Besides these assault groups which reached our line, there were undoubtedly additional enemy forces in assaulting columns and supporting columns which were unable to enter the field. Met Situation Coolly. The special machine-gun group under command of Lieutenant L. E. Shaw was in one cf the most exposed centers of the fighting, being under terrific artillery fire and the fire of two German machine guns. Lieutenant Shaw handled this very difficult situation with cool bravery. The enemy barrage was so close that it was impossible to stand up and Lieuten ant Shaw controlled his guns by rolling from one to the other. His two ! guns fired five thousand rounds. I Under this violent onslaught the ' men stuck to their poses, carried out every order without hesitation, often under galling fire, and showed a high degree of skill with their weapons and coolness and courage. Each machine gun jammed three times, was partly disassembled and cleaned under fire, continuing in action throughout the engagement. One team fired fourteen clips when the gun jammed. Reporting this to Lieutenant Shaw they were ordered to clear the jam. While under intense fire of artillery and machine guns they coolly dismounted the gun, remounted it and continued firing until ordered to cease. The fire of this machinegun section was doubtless wholly unexpected by the enemy, and this fact coupled with the effective fire laid down was chiefly instrumental in causing the withdrawal of the enemy. Show Individaul Courage. There were instances of individual bravery during the action. Private Howard Gaillard with a small rapidfire piece was unable from his position to get a good fire to bear upon the advancing enemy groups, so he coolly and with entire disregard of danger, mounted the parapet, and while enemy bullets were flying around him, fired his rapid-fire piece from the hip, first at one group and then at the other. Privates Smithfield Jones and George Woods are especially mentioned for their coolness in the face ofvi olent shelling when they dismounted the machine guns and then reassembled i them and continued firing until the close of the action. Lieutenant R. C. Grame was in command of the group which received the brunt of the enemy fire which, besides the barrage, added a heavy fire of large minenwerfers. (There was no flinching; the group Walter J. Doan Phone 2623 Funeral

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keeping all combat posts manned j though three men were knocked down by the explosion of shells. Others commended for courage in the face of fire are Corporal Frank Harden, Private H. D. Brown, Corporal Bean, Sergeant G. A. Morton and Private Sanders. From the elaborate artillery preparation, the size of the box barrage, and the extensive front occupied, the coup re main attempted by the e clearly intenden to be on a rather extensive scale. . Whatever may have been the object of the attack it was successfully frustrated. No enemy party succeeded in getting within assaulting distance or any part of the line except at one point and here they were quickly pressed back and then driven off. The shell-torn condition of the ground tells of the fierceness of the action That the enemy suffered considerably in casualties is not doubted, as some of their groups pushed close into the machine-gun fire, but as their men fell they were carried off. The casualties on our side were small and none of them serious. The chief importance of the action was in bringing this American unit for the first time under fire and demonstrating the steadiness and fighting ability of the men. KEEPING THE LINE OPEN TO TRENCHES Erecting telephone lines behind the trenches. Keeping the telephone communications between the advancing allies and their headquarters open is an important item in the great offensive of the allied armies. This British official photo shows British soldiers erecting a telephone line across lands laid in ruins by the Huns in their advance and again devastated ir their harried retreat. Red Cross Notes garments for the last quota: Greensfork, Hagerstown, Webster and Cambridge City turned in knitted articles; Whitewater and Hagerstown refugee garments. PROVIDE FOR BIG FIELD FORCE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Aug. 17. To provide for the big force of field agents and accountants which internal revenue commissioner Rope say9 will be needed to keep the government from losing a billion dollars in taxes the house ways and means committee to day increased to $25,000 the items J from administration in the new war revenue bill. COMMERCIAL CLUB Continued From Page One truly representative of Richmond's best citizenship, having some five hundred members. It reflects the highest impulse and the noblest aspirations of the community. It invites any ri7n to "nme a member. Its dues are ten dollars a year, or less than ii'nine the past it has tried to be discreet, judicious, and tactful. It has absolutely Ignored unjust criticism, but, because it cannot fill its mission unless the city itself has a clear conception of what it tries to do, and beause it cannot be an effective medium for focusing public attention unless these impressions are corrected, it now no longer ignores such criticism, but rather challenges Harry C. Doan 1106 Main Directors

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speiflc harges against Its priniples, or Its management. No representative of the Richmond Commercial Club or no committee delegated by it ever visited the Austin Construction company and petitioned that company to maintain a certain prevailing wage or tried to influence their wage scale in any way. At no membership meeting, directors' meeting, or committe meeting of the Commercial Club, has there been discussion that might be construed as unfair to labor. No agreement of any kind pertaining to the scale of wages was entered into or discussed by any of its members. The club is square. It is folly to imagine that an organization which is working for the welfare of the city at large shoult attempt to serve any particular group or groups of men. The Richmond Commercial Club is not a trade organization. It is a civic-commercial organization working for all. We have not preached civic patriotism without trying to better civic conditions. We challenge unjust criticism. We invite the membership of any citizen, and we suggest that we can only be effective if the people themselves try to understand and try to appreciate our work. RICHMOND COMMERCIAL CLUB. Carl W. Ullman, Secretary. Howard A. Dill, President. DIRECTORS t George SeidcJ L. S. Bowman Henry Goldfinger Oliver P. Nusbaum W. W. Reller John H. Johnson Dr. S. E. Smith W. H. Romey Charles W. JordanEdgar F. Hiatt S. E. Swayne Willard Z. Carr John M. Lontz Demas Coe W. F. Bockhoff James A. Carr Thomas Tarkleson Frederick S. Bates Fred J. Bartel.

FEICK EXPLAINS Continued From Page One. may thus join with hearty accord in the efforts of employers to carry out the program ,and rely on the good faith of the government to see to it that any grievance that they may have is promptly considered and fairly and honestly adjusted. There has never been a time when the public interest demanded more urgently the devotion and unselfish service of all classes of our people. In order to keep the wheels of industry going, the President, by Proclamation, created a National War Labor Board, and upon that Board is equal representation of employer and employes all big, broad-minded men, among them a former President of our country, whose character and judicial knowledge in handling great problems is too well known to the people of this community, for me to comment on, any more than to say that he is doing what every true and loyal citizen should Co, standing by the president, making sacrifices every day, in order that this war may be brought to a successful termination. RIGHT TO ORGANIZE There Should Be No Strikes or Lockouts During This War. 1. The right of workers to organize in trade unions and to bargain collectively, through chosen representatives. Is recognized and affirmed. This right shall not be denied, abridged or interfered with by the employers in any manner whatsoever. 2. The right of employers to organize in associations or groups and to bargain collectively through chosen representatives, is recognized and affirmed. The right shall not be denied, abridged or interfered with by the workers in any manner whatsoever. 3. Employers should not discharge workers for membership in trade unions, nor for legitimate trade union activities. 4. The workers, in exercise of their right to organize, shall not use coercive measures of any kind to Induce persons to join their organizations, nor to Induce employers to bargain or deal therewith. Existing Conditions. 1. In establishments where the union shop exists the same shall continue and the union standards as to wages, hours of labor and other conditions of employment shall be maintained. 2. In establishments where union and non-union men and women now work together and the employer meets only with employes or representatives engaged in 6aid establishments, the continuance of such condition shall not be deemed a grievance. This declaration, however, is not intended in any manner to deny the right, or discourage the practice of the formation of labor unions, or the joining of the same by the workers In said establishments as guaranteed in the last paragraph, nor to prevent the War Labor Board from urging or any umpire from granting, under the machinery herein provided, improvement of their situation in the matter of wages, shall be found desirable from time to time. 3. Established self-guards and regulations for the protection of the health and safety of workers shall not be relaxed. Women in Industry. If it shall become necessary to em

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ploy women on work ordinarily performed by men, they must be allowed equal pay for equal work and must not be allotted tasks disproportionate to their strength. . f The basic eight hour day is recognized as applying in all cases in which existing law requires it. In all other cases the question of hours of labor shall he settled with due regard to governmental necessities and the welfare, health and proper comfort of the workers. Maximum Production. The maximum production of all war industries should be maintained and methods of work and operation on the part of employers or workers which operate to delay or limit production, or which have a tendency to artificially increase the cost thereof, hours of labor, or other conditions, as should be discouraged. 1. The right of all workers, Including common laborers to a living wage is hereby declared. 2. In fixing wages, minimum rates of pay be established, which will insure the subsistence of the worker and his family in health and reasonable comfort. Indiana Workers Loyal. I believe there has been less labor trouble in Indiana than in any other state in the Union. I can only ascribe that condition to the fact that the great majority of employers and and employes of Indiana are intensely loyal to the Government in this great crisis. They fel it is their patriotic duty to aid, assist and co-operate in every way possible in bringing this war to a successful termination. The Government is making an honest effort to keep the wheels of industry moving. The President and his cabinet has carried the very great responsibility ever since the war began. They are doing everything within their power, to harmonize the relationship between employer and employe, and they deserve the loyal sup

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port and encouragement of all patriotic citizens. I have found in many instances in adjustment of controversies, where I have been given permission to exr plain- the attitude of the Government? that employer and employe, in practically every instance, have loyally come to the front, thereby aiding me In bringing about a solution of the controversary. I am sorry to say that this was not the policy pursued In Richmond. Let me say, in conclusion, that any man, no matter how high his standing who is taking advantage of this war for personal or selfish interest, when human life is at stake, ought to be dealt .with severely at this the most critical moment in the history of our Nation. I think that any 'man In public, or private life, who injects personal ambitions or selfish interests into the Councils of the Nation, at a time when our sons are going forward to risk their lives, and the people are pouring out their wealth in sums never before heard of .and when the success and even the life of the Nation is at stake, is a real traitor, and should be treatedas such by every patriotic citizen throughout the country. The business of the Nation at this critical moment, is to make war, not to make money for selfish or personal gain, and for the sake of the harmony which means success in this mighty conflict, we should always remember the historic watchwords: "United we stand, divided we fall." In the name of the President of our country, I appeal to the laboring men and women of Richmond, to remain at work. I ask you to make sacrifices now that you have never made before, and the Government of which you are a part of, will, in the final analysis, adjust the differences between employers and employes. Both are essential to the future welfare ot this Nation ,and both will and musfjl receive fair, and impartial treatment?

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