Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 313, 14 November 1918 — Page 8

PAGE EIGHT TilE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN -TELEGRAM THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 1918.

WORKMEN FROM THREE FACTORIES GIVE TESTIMONY

"omplaints Heard by War Labor Board Based on Demands for Higher Wages. Evidence in the labor complaints tgainst the William N. Johnson Sheet Metal Works, , Pilot Motor Car comany and Wayne Works were heard :his morning by examiners of the War , u&bor Board. " Testimony ot the witnesses in the William N. Johnson Sheet Metal Works showed that all conditions were good with the exception of ven- : illation; that ordinary labor Is being paid from 25 to 30 cents, helpers 30 to B5 cents and the rest of the labor at the plant la receiving 40 to 45 cents; that the employees work nine hours & day. There is a punctuality bonas af ten percent, it was said, and there lias been no objection shown to men loining unions. Increases have been granted when asked for, a witness laid. George Davis, a witness, said that he was getting GO cents an hour and when doing some government work at two different times he received 75 cents an hour for five consecutive weeks! . Fred Lantz and Fred Taggart were witnesses In the Wayne Works hearing. Taggart said that after he had ' presented demands to the company he was laid off. lie said that in the foundry there was no price book and this is customary in other foundries. He said that he was making ?5 a day and that he wanted an eight-hour day with six dollars. He said that common labor In this factory is receiving 40 cents an hour, and that when he worked on piece work he received I6.R0 a day, but that he did not want the 1 piece work system. Witnesses said that sanitary conditions were bad. Kirby Malnes was the witness brought up for the Pilot Motof Car company. The brief of this company has ben handed in and attached to tt was a list of names of the employes of the company stating that they did not consent to the complaint being filed with the war labor board.Maines said that he voiuntcored the complaint and was not chosen by the employes to file It, but that they seemed to be satisfied with It. He said that he had been called into the office of Mr. Sei- , del and anked to withdraw the complaint. He said that Mr. Seidel talked with him about the conditions and told him that the government inspector had said the sanitary conditions in the plant were first class. He testified that Mr. Seidel had said the complaint was not fair, Malnes Is a young man employed eipht hours a day at forty cents an hour, He Is a machine operator and said that he was not a regular machinist. He said that he wanted from 55 to 65 cents an hour with an eight t hour day. City Attorney Robblns appeared for the city at the War Labor Board hearing of the city firemen's complaint Wednesday afternoon. He said the city taxes will not permit an increase In firemen's wages above the $10 increase already given them. Alfred Griffith, representing the firemen, said they had been promised by two members of the board that the matter would be brought before council but that this promise had not been fulfilled. City Attorney Robblns said that he would not appear in the case other than to deny the Jurisdiction of the War Labor Board, f Mr. Griffith said he had beeti an employe of the fire department for 12 years, that he stilted at $60 a month and is now receiving $90. He said firemen worfc 24 hours a day and seven days a week and that their uniforms havo increased in price and that if they are soiled It is necessary to buy a new one. Witnesses testifying In the Malleable hearing said wages were cut when the company was on war work; that men were reduced to wages that women received In order to make them equal. , It was said that the Malleable pays tor a man's house rent, but docks him fifty cents a day when he lays off. Deny Jurisdiction The testimony of Miss Bertha Olmetter charged that Improper conduct of a forertlan In the coremakers department caused a walk-out In that factory several weeks ago. Forty-five girls are employed there, those doing piece work getting forty cents- an hour, H whs said. A brief prepared by the Malleable representative denied all charges, repudiated the jurisdiction of the War Labor Board and raid It would not te guided by any decision of that board. The case of Carl Jessup. who was discharged at the National Automatic Tool company, was brought up and it was suggested by Examiner Bland that it be presented In the form of an affidavit. . - . The brief prepared by Attorney Rupe for the National Automatic Tool company denied the validity of the complaint served upon the company and refused to recognize the Jurisdiction cf the War Labor Bc,ard. Olaude Smith, a witness In the Swayne-Robinson hearing, testified that he was paid 60 cents an hour for a 10 hour day. He said he wanted an eight hour day with 74 cents an hour. Jim Reece, a woodworker, said he received $11.40 a week with a 10 hour and 20 minute day. The brief of the Swayne-Robinson company was read. It denied all charges and eaid the real purpose Is to compell employers to recognize union labor. It stated that the company has never dscrimlnated against Its employes because of affiliations with labor organizations. CHARLES BONNER DEAD IN FRANCE ' Charles Freeman Bonner, son of William Henderson Bonner, 34 North Tenth street, was killed in action in v July, according to a telegram received vlat Saturday, by Mr. Bonner. Conner enlisted In Chicago last May, and had been verseas'for some time jwith thevlOS Field Signal Battalion.

Foch Decorated by U. S. Order; Praises America's Part in War

(By Associated Press) SENLIS, Nov. 14. General John J. Pershing, commander of the American forces in France, today conferred upon Marshal Foch, the commander in chief of the allied armies, the Amerlcaiwdistlnguished service medal. The presentation was made In the name of President Wilson, at the villa where Marshal Foch has his headquarters and was an impressive ceremony. A guard of honor was drawn up at headquarters and trumpeters blew a fanfare as Marshal - Foch, with General Pershing on his rlghttOok positions a few paces in front of the guard. General Pershing, addressing the generalissimo, said: "The congress of the United States has created this medal to be conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service , to our country. President Wilson has directed 1 present to you the first of these medals, in the name of the United States government and the American army as an expression of their admiration and their confidence. It Is a token of the gratitude of the American people for your achievements and for the great services you have rendered to our army. I am very happy to have been given the honor of presenting this medal to you." , General Pershing then pinned the medal on Marshal Foch's breast and the two stood with their hands clasped as the trumpeters sounded once more. In accepting the decorations, Marshal Foch said: "I will wear this medal with pleasure and pride. In days of triumph, as well as in dark and critical hours, I will never forget the tragical day last March when General Pershing put at my disposal without restriction all the resources of the American army. The success won in the hard fighting by London Crowds Revel in Lighted Streets Again (By Associated Press) . LONDON, Nov. 14. Monday's celebration overflowed into Tuesday and continued far into the night. The peo ple of London revelled in the luxury ! or Hgniea streets aitor jiving iour years In a city of dismal gloom. The main thoroughfares were crowded with singing dancing youths. Motor cars were beflagged and packed with soldiers and girls, cheering and blowing horns. Long lines of people stood before the theatres and restaurants. The crowds were bursting with good nature and were orderly. There was remarkably little drunkenness. HELP THE UNITED WAR FUND

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French Socialists Ask End of Military Rale Oy Associated PresiO PARIS, Nov. 14. French socialists are demanding that the administration of affairs under military law be ended immediately and that a general election be held at once to take action on problems arising out of the economic and political reorganization ofjlhe country. The party leaders declare that measures of reorganization must be taken up with the general labor federation and that representatives of the working classes be present at the peace conferences. They say that an internatioial labor socialist conference should be held during the progress of the peace negotiations. .. ; - A resolution embodying these demands was passed by the socialist group of the chamber of deputies last Saturday. . Suggest Limiting of Pro-German Investigation , fTiv Associated Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 14. The scope of the Investigation of the political activities of brewers, including loans to Arthur Brisbane for the purchase of the Washington Time3 and of pro-German propaganda was to be determined today at a meeting of the senate judiciary sub-committee. Suggestions that the investigation be limited and that the Inquiry into proGerman propaganda be dispensed with have been made to members of the sub-committee since the signing of the armistice. Montreal has no fewer than fortyfive magazines published in the French language. Don't Stop Saving Food Matchless Values Plush Coats $27.50 Beautiful plush Coats. All the latest styles in fur trimmed or plain, full lined, wide flaring models, deep cuffs, smart pockets and belts high turn-up and the new shawl collars, durable guaranteed linings. Regular $32.50 and Friday and Saturday $35.00 values S27.50 Coats in Uil If Up to $40.00 Values Consisting of all-wool manlsh Serges, Velours, Broadcloths and Silvertones. Plain tailored styles and fur trimmed, at Children's Trimmed Hats to be at Cost. , t i ,

TELEGRAPHERS HAVE POSTPONED STRIKE

The strike ot telegraphers employed on the Indiana Division of the C. and O. Railroad and Southern roads which was to have been called this morning, has been deferred ten days. . Further consideration of requests for better working conditions and increase in wages will be made. . ' ! A district meeting was held at the Arlington hotel Wednesday night at which 62 were present An ultimatum sent out to the telegraphers by Director-General McAdoo was read at the meeting, as follows: "It has been brought to my notice through various channels that the8issatisf action among the telegraphers of the United States Railroad has spread to-qufte serious proportions; In fact I have received this evening "en masse telegrams" from certain of America's important systems which may be regarded as threats. They have taken the liberty of giving me until Monday night, November 11, to" make a public announcement on the matter of wages and working conditions. Though they do not say what they will do In case I fail to comply with this ultimatum. r ' . "I hereby authorize and direct you to notify the telegraphers of your respective-federal districts that in view of present crisis of our country the railroad telegraphers are expected to remain 'on the Job' until we have had the time and opportunity to take up thoroughly through regular courses this matter and in case of any drastic concerted action on the part of the men or their representatives (local or national) I shall be compelled to place the matfpr undr mlHto , - " . i i-u t j V1CIUU. j I need not explain that this places the men in tne status of mutinous conduct punishable by summary court martial entailing severe sentence." The telegraphers presented their demands to the War Labor Board in August. They asked for an eight hour day and sixty cents an hour a 9r hv i month with time and a half for over time, ounaays ana Holidays. The blue ribbon and national capital prise certificate of the national war garden ' commission for canned vegetable work was won in the competition a$ Elmhurst, N. Y., by Charles A. Rundquist, who did his garden work in the late afternoon and evenings and did all his canning himself. One-third of the wealth of the whole world is in the United State's.

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RICHMOND MAN WAS LOST ON OTRANTO

Sergt. Russell Smith, son of Clark E. Smith,' 1018 North G street, was lost when the Otranto was sunk off the Scottish coast on Nevember 6, according to word received Wednesday. Smith was 19 .years oW. and had Deen in ine Bervice since laiv. a . ( j . If you have not given to the; United War Work Fund do it immediately; if you have given, double your subscription. Wayne County must not fall down. It's the only thing we can do now for. the boys who have fought for our liberty. Do it voluntarily and don't wait for the solicitor to call. U. S. MEAT TRUST CRITICIZED ABROAD LONDON, Nov. H In a discussion In the house of commons yesterday concerning the food question and control of the meat supply, the American meat trust was criticized severely by some speakers. Major Waldorf Astor, parliamentary secretary , to the food ministry,, said i that the trust controlled more (than fifty per cent of the available and importable meat supplies which consti tuted a serious menace. However, headded, the interallied food council set ' up by the food controller and which I would buy in the world's markets, was going to be stronger than the trust It would be able to dictate to the trust if necessary and would be able! to fix reasonable prices for consumers. Woman Who Sang at Civil War Close Sings at Peace Celebration WHITEWATER, Nov. 14. During I the peace celebration here last Mon day, Mrs. Mary Staley of this town, sang the "Star Spangled Banner" before the M. E. church. A coincident occurs in the fact that when Lee surrendered in 1865, Mrs. Staley with her mother sang the same song in the same place. 1L

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The Machinists local union will meet tonight, in Eagles ball. All members who have not been obligated, please be present prepared to take the obligation. Central Labor Council will meet tonight. All delegates must be present with credentials in order that a complete roll can be made. Important business will be taken up. U. S. Aviators Downed 473 Planes in Month (By Associated Press) - WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Tuesday. Nov. 12. In the period from September 12 to 11 o'clock on the morning of November 11, American aviators claim they brought down 437 German machines. Of this number, 353 already have been confirmed officially. Day bombing groups from the time they began operation dropped a total of 116,818 killograms of bombs within the German lines. 2,532 Americans Freed From German Prisons PARIS, Wednesday, Nov, 13. More than 2,532 American prisoners in German camps were released immediately by the signing of the German armistice, according to the latest figures prepared by the American Red Cross in Switzerland. This number Includes all the Americans captured to November 1. It is estimated that only a few hundred more Americans were captured after that date. The United States In the first half of 1918 produced 15,576 flasks of quicksilver. PERFECT WOMANHOOD Perfect womanhood depends on perfect health. Beauty and a good disposition both vanish before pain and suffering. A great menace to a woman's happiness in life is the suffering that comes from some functional derangement which soon develops headaches, backache, nervousness and "the blues." For such suffering, women find help in that famous old root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Prnkham's Vegetable Compound, which for three generations has been restoring health of women of America. Adv.

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Paris Plans Ceremony to Honor Foch and Joffre (By Associated Presa) PARIS, Nov. 14 (Havas) The municipal council ot Paris has initiated a plan, with the help of Premier Clemenceau, to hold a ceremonial meeting at the City Hall in honor of Marshal Joffre and Marshal Foch. During the meeting It is planned to present commemorative medals to the two great soldiers.

The largest diamond ever found was the Cullinan, discovered on January 26, 1905, in the Premier, mine, near Pretario. South Africa. Loyal Hearts Set to Love Music New Ballad Called "It's Never Too Late to be Sorry." New York is ringing with a new song "It's Never Too 'Late to Be Sorry." which, In point of heart-felt interest is said to be the most pronounced hit written in some time. Following are a few lines of the verse; 'I watched a sweet rose droop and d'e For want ot ratn, and wondered why The rain drop when at last they came Could not restore Its bloom again. You're like the roee. I'm like the rafn. You wanted me and called in vain." . And hereMs a part of the music: It's Iiever Too Late To Be Sorry w-er tooUte to be ior-r I , 7 I tuifU too to cara -1 -J-L-J r-r -i . - f -- p i era I could lift from Ton- shoalden The Although the entire song is writ ten without high notes, quite an effect Is obtained when sung, owing no doubt, to the catchy tune. ale . I fllne l"4 I ii 11 (CdDo PHONE 2242

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