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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-08
TRA|NhEN MAY
co ON STRIKE

critical situation in the proposed de-
mands of the Engineers, Firemen's,
Conductors and Trainmen's Brother
hoods which have Joined in a nation
wide effort to force the railways of
the country to grant further wage con-
cessions, which would add millions Of
dollars to the pay rolls of the rail-
ways without enabling them to earn
a cent more than under present con-
ditions or to in any way give bet
ter service to the public" declares
the executive committee of the South
eastern railways in a statement given
out yesterday.
The demands of the brotherhoods
are generally referred to as demands
for an eighty hour day and time and a
half for overtime, but they are not
in reality for an eight-hour day in
the sense in which that term is com.
monty understood" the statement
continues. THE employees are not
asking that they be relieved from SER
vice at the end of eight hours, as
they realize that this is not practi-
cable in road service and the form
IN which the demands have been made
clearly shows this. Thus the Ian
guage of their own proposed demands
is that on runs of one hundred miles
or less overtime will begin at the
expiration of eight hours. This simt-
ly means that if a freight train re-
Quires, as it usually does, at least ten
hours to run 100 miles. the train and
engine employees shall receive their
days pay for eight hours of work and
shall receive time and nalf for the
two additional hours.
There is not line in the proposals
concerning service that in any way
limits the number of hours the en-
ployees are to work, and their prop
osition simply resolves itself into fix
ing the period at which overtime be-
gins to accrue and they shall receive
time and half instead Of their reg
ular hourly rates.
''In discussion of the proposed de-
mands in the official journal of the
trainmen's organization, the follow
ing explanation of the demands is
given by one of the vice-presidents of
that brotherhood:
There appears to be some differ
ence of opinion as to what such
proposal involves, therefore it may
be seasonable to say that there is
quite difference between an eight
hour work day and an eight-hour basic
work day.
The first contemplates that eight
hours shall be the maximum working
| time and as rule where the eight
hour work day obtains through con-
tract relations between employer
and employees, it is the constant en-
deavor to prevent working overtime
except in cases of necessity. 1t ap-
pears that some of the men in the
train service are of the opinion that
this is the proposal of the organiza-
lions. However, this is not the case.
The second, the eight-hour basic work
day, contemplates that eight hours
shall be the basis for days work
and any time in excess thereof shall
be paid for as overtime, consequently
under such a provision there is no
limit to the hours worked. The lat
ter system is the one proposed by the
train service brotherhoods and Is in
accord with the action taken by the
delegates at the eleventh biennial
convention of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen.'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-08
THE LAKELAND NEWS,

- seekly nswsDApef giving . resume
T.. local matters, crop conditions,
county Affairs. etc Sent anywhere
Sor $3.50 Per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-08
Paid More Money.

THE proposals of the employees as
in reality formulated and officially
explained in the above citation, simp-
lily mean that they shall be paid more
money than at present for the same
work they are now doing. The mat
ter. therefore. resolves itself primar-
lily into a question of wages and con-
sequently of increased cost.
Applying the proposed demands to
the present conditions of work would
mean increase ranging from IL to 40
per cent. in cost, as the roads would
/ be compelled in most cases to con-
tinue the present hours Of operations
since changes to escape the payment
Of overtime would cause a higher
percentage of increase than the fig
ures already given.
THE railways of the Southeast are
in no condition to stand any increase
lin their operating expenses, much less
such increases as would result from
granting these demands. They al
ready pay higher wages to their
train and engine employees than are
paid in other sections of the country
where traffic is much more dense,
and they have had no part in the rate
increases which recently have been
Igranted by the Interstate Commerce
Commission to railways in other ter
lritories.
preliminary estimates show that
on some lines the increase asked by
the employees would more than wipe
out all income after payment of oper.
ating expenses, fixed charges and
taxes. The railways would be forced
either to secure increases in their
rates or to lower their cost of opera
ton by curtailment of train service
and reducing the outlay for mainten-
, ance and improvements necessary to
meet the transportation needs of the
rapidly developing Southeastern ter
ritory
at is understood that the members
Of the brotherhoods have voted over.
whelmingly in favor of the demands,
and that announcement of the vote
will be made in few days This is
question in which the whole public
has a direct and vital interest The
railways of the Southeast merely ask
Of the public that it inform itself OF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-08

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-15

A son was born Monday morning
to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Schultheiss
7O2 Grand avenue.
A son was born Saturday to Mr.
and Mrs. r. w .Detwiler in Detroit
Mr.. Detwiler formerly resided in
this city.
The marriage of Miss Margaret
Scullon of Morrice and Robert Ha-
gan of Bennington township will
take place in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Porterfield,
South Park street, have removed to
Flint. j. d. Cox and family of De-
troit will occupy the house vacated
by Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Porterfeld.
October 10 has been set apart as
Baptist church Rally Day for all
members of the church and all
friends of the congregation. A splen-
did program is in preparation.
Miss Corinne Trip will leave on
Tuesday for Chicago, ILL.,, to visit her
brother, Harry, formerly of this city.
Saturday in company with E. ID.
Churchill and sisters she will leave
for Colorado Springs and Victor,
Colo, to spend the winter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-15
WANTED-75 Men at Once.

WANTED-75 Men at Once.
Painters
Chassis Assemblies
Machinists
Body Builders
Testers
Stock Chasers
General Laborers.
Steady work year around.
Can use inexperienced help and will
advancement if found capa-
BILE and industrious. No labor troubles.
MOTOR Co., Alma, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-15
FOR SALE.

House and three lots. or house and
eight lots at 63S Woodlawn avenue.
Owosso. Inquire L. J. Church, 1908
Ridge street, Owosso. Small payment
down balance on time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-15
Another Excursion to Toledo.

On Sunday. Sept. 18th, the Ann Arbor
Railroad will operate another low rate
excursion to Toledo. Ohio, by special
train leaving Owosso at TAO a. IN. Fare
for the round trip $l.45.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
DESERT CROSSED BY
 GIRL ON HORSEBACK

PHOENIX, Aug. 19.-"Just travel ing" is the way Miss II. Thinglestead of Seattle, who arrived in Phoenix yesterday on horseback accounts for her presence here and her unique journey.
 The intrepid young woman arrived yesterday from Yuma directly across the desert, daring the perils and dan gers of the dry and barren sands with no protection save diminutivc brown puppy who is her faithful fol- lower and who has accompanied her from Seattle.
 Miss Thinglcstcad left Yuma on Thursday morning the 10th of Au- gust, making the trip over the desert in exactly nine days. Residents of Yuma warned her that the feat was almost impossible and that she would never make it, but full of vigor and fresh as when she started albeit the accumulation of considerable dust she arrived in record time, safe and sound.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
GOOD OF ENTIRE COUNTY
 SLOGAN OF MICKLE
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
 JEROME, Aug. l9-Fred Mickle, candidate from this end of the county for supervisor. and resident of the Verde for the last 25 years, stated re- gently in answer to rumors that he was still in the employ of the United Verde Copper Co.,, that he has not, since March 18th last, been employed by the company in any capacity. His resignation as superintendent of the Upper Verde Farm and Orchard Co.,, at the time he assumed ownership and charge of the post office cigar store, was made in order to devote his full time and attention to his new busi- ness, and this, together with the man agcment of his S0-acre Verde valley ranch, has received his full attention.
 In speaking of his candidacy, Mir. Micklc stated that it was his inten- ton to serve the good of the people of the entire county, and that his rela- tions at present with the United Yer dc Copper Company officials are very pleasant, although in justice to his race for the nomination, he believed it due him to announce the foregoing facts, that those not heretofore in possession of them might be fully in formed, that they might realize his position as an independent candidate, who will perform his duties to the in tcrest of all taxpayers and residents Of every section.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
MOQUI INDIANS TO
 STAGE SNAKE DANCE
(From Saturdays Daily)

T. L. Broome, an arrival yesterday from Holbrook, stated that the an nual snake dance of the Moqui In- dians will be observed this year on August 25, at the main settlement of Hopi The day following will be wit messed the weird ceremonies incident al to praying for ran, and this occa- sion will be particularly thrilling, as the present drouth has been the long est recorded in quarter of century and is severely felt in crop growing. The sacred city of Hotavillc will be tEc point selected for this unique rite. MT Bloomc states that permit must be secured this year from Indian Agent Leo Crane, at kcams canyon, for entrance to the reserve, otherwise visitors will be barred.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
b|G STRIKE MADE IN HARCUVAR
 MOUNTAINS
CFrom Sundays daily.)

SALOME, Ariz., Aug. 19-A big strike of high-grade black sulphide ore, made this week at two places on the Cobrita property, is the talk of the district. Everyone having claims on the numerous black dikes cutting through the Harcuvar range is feel ing jubilant, for the Cobrite has prov en that there is copper ore, perman- ent in character and increasing in size with depth, beneath the great iron outcroppings which are such a prominent feature in the country that is now widely known as the ''home of high-grade"
 For a distance of several miles each way from the Cobrita there are hum drcds of parallel lodges with similar surface showings. Some of the dikes and lodges are 10 to 50 feet in width and cut the main Harcuvar range for miles. Nearly all of them arc of the same character-diabase and dioritc accompanied by quartz, spar and iron showing more or less copper stain but generally barren, or nearly so, on the surface and showing evidence of strong teaching action. The finding of high-grade sulphides on the Co., brita, at such shallow depth below the iron capping, is regarded as good evi- dcnce that great many of the other iron outcrops on the veins are only cappings for copper ores, and that erosion has kept pace with the leach ing action so that it is not necessary to go to any great depth to strike the permanent sulphide ores. One favor able feature of the copper ores in the Harcuvar range is the gold content, which generally runs from few dol lars to $50 or more ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
SIMPLIFYING COMPANY
 SUED FOR S1O,0OO
(From Fridays Deii-.1

Frank Bcrnal yesterday filed suit i'll the Superior court for Sl0,000 dam- ages and costs against the Consoli- dated Arizona Smelling Company, for injuries alleged to have been sustain ed on February 18th. Bernal allege' that he was employed at the time in the operation of a pumping machine on the 9O0-foot level of mine owned by the company. While standing on the timbers supporting the pump, Ecrnal charges that, due to the wet and slippery condition of the timbers, nc fell forward and was thrown against the pump. He charges that his right hand was caught in the ma cllincry and 90 badly mangled as to rccessitate his losing three fingers and half of the palm.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
18TH MONTH YEAR
 IS PROPOSED BY
 SPOKANE MINISTER

SPOKANE, Aug. l9.-"Why not adopt a new calendar" asks the Rev. H. F. flames, Spokane minister.
 And to show that it is not an idle question, Mir. flames has figured il out carefully, and proposes that on January l, 1922, the world (by com- mon consent of the inhabitants) adopt the one he has made up. His unique proposal calls for l3 months of 2S days each, the unlucky one to be termed Holiday" and to be sand wichcd in between June and July. That would accommodate 364 days of the year. The extra or S65th day is not counted in any month, but pre- ccdes the first day of January as New Years day.
 He also has arranged to take care cf the extra day on leap year. He would have this fall in the new month of Holiday, between Saturday, Holiday l4th, and Sunday, Holiday 18th, and he proposes to call 1t Leap Year day and treat it just as New Years is treated. Under the Flames perpetual calendar system each month would begin on Sunday and end on Saturday.
 Some of the advantages which he ascribes to the system are:
 Each month has the same number of days-likc a school month.
 The same date in each month falls on the same day of the week.
 A printed civil calendar for each month will not be necessary, as the days of each month are idcntial with those of the first month.
 The calendar is good for all time to come, and, like Bill Yves railway guide, will be just as good two years ago as it was next Spring
 Holidays anniversaries, etc, arc easily fixed or transferred.
 It will facilitate business calcu- lations. A month will mean 2S and not 9, 30 or 5l days. Wages by the week, fortnight and month could be readily adjusted without even refer ring to the calendar, which is easily committed to memory.
 This calendar could, by general consent, be adopted Sunday, January 1st, 1922, without disturbing in the least the present calendar.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
PUBLIC RECORDS
instruments Filed as Recorded by
 The Prescott Title Go.
August 14. 1916.

Joe Meyers to Walter Applcdorn ! Cnc-fourth interest in 21 mines knowr as White Buck group, Copper Basir district.
 L. LaBarr locates ten mines, Cop per Basin district. i ". C. Cox locates Central mine Copper Basin district. F. NJ. Dean. ct al, locate Bettisland mine, Silver Mountain district.
 K. Rothcrmcl, c. w. Hull and C II. Rutherford to Jerome Tunnel Co. No 6 and No. mining claims, Verde dis trict.
 Decree of Superior court, Maricopa county, in estate Reese NJ. Ling, de- ceased, setting aside Lots l2 and IA, Block ?, East Prescott, as homestead for widow.
 Chas. w. Clark and wife to United Verde Copper Go. Enchanter Nos. 1 and ?, Boston, Chickadcc and Summit mines, Verde district.
 F. C. Norman, ct. al, locate two mines, Copper Basin district.
 C. w. and Lillian l. Myberg form partnership as Black Canyon Stage Line.
 James II. Wingield and wife 10 Adelaide L. Vync. Lot at Camp Verde.
 II. r. Ahlrich to Helen E. Ahlrich. NE4 Sec. 3O, IAN, 2W., less R. R. right of way.
 J. II. York to w. F. Wingicld. Bill of salc.-Cattle on Lower Verde.
 J. II. York and wife to E. Gctha Benedict. SW!4 of NWH and WIZ of NW14 of NWI4 Sec. 34. WIZ of SWH of SWJ4 and s. part of NW14 of SW4 of Sec. ?, and s. part or NEJ4 of SEA of Sec. 2S, 15N., 5E.
 August Is, 1916.
 A \. Moore and wife 10 Earl W. Shridc and wife. NN14 of NEE and NEIi of NW4 of Sec. 26, Less south 79S feet. Also all SEA of SW14 Sec. 5, IN, 5W.
 Augusta Prince Shields to F. il. Williams. Power of attorney.-Con- corning stock of Tuscunbia II. & T. Company.
 J. w. Sullivan locates Big Chiet
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
CAMP WOOD NOW ON COUNTY ROAD
 

The construction of the county road from Simmons to Camp Wood has been completed, and according to the statement made yesterday by Fore man ]. K. Lowry, fair grade is now available. Heretofore only individual work has been performed along this strip of over 5 miles in length, and the official action extended is the first in very many years in restoring d large community to the full enjoy. ment of county highway Foreman Lowry states that vith limited work ill the future the route will be veri- table speedway.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
Dean of Arizona pioneers who passed away Friday at his home in
 Peoples valley.

acter was exceptional, and from the beginning to the close of his earthly career in this section, dating back to 1863, the remembrance of a strong and brave man, is tcnderly recalled. Genung, in short, was of exceptional personality, in which the resolute was entwined with that of the gentle, and the generous with that of the noble. Looking backward into the eos and the perilous era following, the strong man of that day to uphold the sacred ness of human life, to uplift and bet ter all conditions of society, and to advance industrial pursuits was this beloved pioneer His well known life, in short was sacrifcial toward accomplishing his laudable purposes, and above everything else his respect for the law was uppcrmost and freely extended in many instances, in which his valiant services were sought and openly given. Genung never wavcrcd in the performance of a duty, whcth C. prompted by individual considcra- ton, or urged by public duty. His brave deeds, executed single handed, in especially the trying days of Indian warfare, are known to many, while on the other hand his open hostility 10 the criminal element made him dcspiscd by the lawicss. Of all Ari zona pioneers the fame and valor of the deceased will be cherished as time rolls on, and few if any were his peers.
 The deceased was an Argonaut of the Pacific, arriving in San Francisco in 1850, and making the journey from New York City around Cape Horn in steamer when a boy, with his mother. He driftcd with the tide of mining settlements for a decade along the coast, and in 1895 entered Arizona, the party being composed of only three intrepid souls among them Alex Bcaucamp and Ben Weaver, son o- Pauline Weaver, the noted Indian scout of later years. The deceased was one Of the locators of the Mont eomcry mine, now known as the Climax, in Hassayampa district, and tliis property enjoys the historical consideration of being the first quartz property operated i'll Arizona. Mir. Gcnung built a crude arastra by which its free gold ores were treated, and the success achieved brought a new era of mining to this field. In later years other sections were cxplorcd' with varying success. Placcring prov cd rcmuncrativc in many instances, and as we'll did the lode claims yield al times good returns. Gcnung was an all round fronticrsman, equal to face any emergency. He was born at Penn Nan, \. Y., in 1858, and had reached the rigc age of 7S years. Sur viving are a widow, who was at his side when the summons came, his sons, Dan B., Fred, George, and Ed ward Gcnung, and sisters, Dr. Mabel \. Genung, of Watsonvillc, Cal, Mrs. Grace Chapman of Prescott, and Mrs. Louisa Walcott, of Peoples valley.
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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
SUMMONS COMES ID DEAN
 0F PIONEERS
C. B. GENUNG, ONE OF THE FIRST WHITE MEN TO ENTER ARIZONA, DIES AT THE OLD HOME.
(From Sundays DaIIy)

Charley" Genung, as he was more familiarly known from one end to the other of Arizona, has passed over the last trail of lifc's long journey, his death taking place Friday forenoon al the old homestead in Peoples val ley. His illness dates back to many months ago, and his affliction was Bright's disease. Of the many Has sayampcrs who have passed on in re- cent years, it may be properly stated that the taking away of Mir. Genung is to be sincerely dcplored. His char
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-23
ANCIENT ARIZONA BARR|STER HAD
 THE GOODS
OLD-TIME COURT SCENE IN PRESCOTT IS GOING THE ROUNDS OF THE COAST PRESS.
(From Sundays Daily)

The following was taken from re- cent issue of the Los Angeles Times, and recalls early-day doings in this city, without the unique personality of the principal being overdrawn. The incident referred to occurred before a justice of the peace of Prescott named Judge John Howard:
 In a copy of the Prescott (Ariz.) Miner printed in 1879 appeared the following advertisement:
 STEPHEN c. MARCOU ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
 AT LAW,
 CONTRACTOR, BUILDER
 AND JACK OF ALL
 TRADES. Cleans Vaults, Whitewashcs Fences, Cares for Gardens, Makes out Deeds, Draws Contracts in French, Spanish and English, and
 PLAYS HELL GENERALLY Office at Residence on Goose Flat.
 GIVE ME A CALL.
 Jack" as he was generally called, made his advent in Prescott by gath ering the tomato cans from the rub bish heaps, melting the solder, fiat tening the cans and converting them into tin roofing material
 He had something more than a smattering of law, and, in justice court, was an antagonist not to be despised. A bullying lawyer once threatened him in court with person. al violence, to be inflicted by the de- fendant if Jack made any remarks refecting on the vcracity of the at torncy.
 For the learned counsel" said Jack, who speaks for his client as Balaam's ass spoke for Balaam, have Story on Sales, and for his client, if he attempts to carry out his threat to shoot me up,' have Colt on re- volvers."
 And order reigned in the court room.