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SOME OF ROMANS OLD FOLKS.


our old folks column and film
in the dates IF birth of others an
making slight corrections. An
aid extended will be appreciated.
II y~ouskIow Of any person i
your neighborhood who is 80 veal
old, or cider, drop US a pests
giving the name and date Ct brit
We believe ehere are over a hui
dred folks in Rowsn eligible
this list and we would be glad
have bhair name at once.
John Pethel, Lands, horn
1917, now
Miss Mary Nowsom4 Morgan
Township, born 1918. nov
Mrs. Elizabeth Cart r,
Scotch Irish Township, born
November 10Th, 1885,.
Phillip Sewers, Salisbury
Township, born Feb, ID. 1924
Abner Walter, Atwell Town
ship, born May, 1926, {
Miss Mary E. Chilean, born
Apri! 18th, 1925, age {
Evan L yerly, Providence
township, born October 20,
1926.
Joseph Ben. Ballard, COL,
born Nov. 20, 1926, now {
Abner G. Cartner, . Scotch
Irish township. Torn July
2 1897
Capt. Wm. A. Lucky, Cleve-
land, born Sept, 1927, now {
George Deal, China Grove No.
1, bonn July 4th, 1S27.....
Wiley Dodge, oolored, born
Aug. 10. 1927, Salisbury,
Mrs. Mary E: MENUS, Steele
Township, born February
Goth, 1923 {
Nathan Morgan, Providence
Township, born May 81, 1928 {
Alison Overcast. Cleveland
No. 1, born Feb. 20, 1929, {
Miss Sarah E. sechler, R. D.
No. 2, China Grove, born
November 6, 1929, now....
Samuel DIAL. China Grove
Township, born January
18th, 1880, now.........,
Jacob A. Kluttz, Franklin
Township. born April 9th,
1880.
M. J. Walton No. 4 Salibury,
Co. A, 57th N. c., born
April 26, 1880. now
Mrs. W. Il. Neave, Salisbury,
born January, 1881,
Martin Blackwelder, No. 1,
China Grove, born Sep
TENDER 1st. 1881, now....' {
DR.. R. NJ. Eames, Salisbury,
born Sept. Is, 1881,
Capt. J. G. Low, Salisbury,
born March 20, 1882
Mrs. Margaret Z. Goodman,
Locke Township, born April
%, 1881
Martin L. Efird. China Grove,
horn March Is, 1888, now
Mrs. Eva G. Trexler, Rockwell,
born Nov. 10. 1882,
Mrs. Amelia sloop, Lands,
born May 8, 1888,
Mrs Alkaline Yost, Gold Hill tow
ship, bora March II, 1880,
Mrs Catherine A Sloop, Atwel
township, born Jan. II, 1927,
Louis Wilhelm, Scotch Irish
township, born 1929,
Mrs. Louise Jacobs, Franklin
Township, born 1884,
Sandy Partee, China Grove,
age estimated from IS to II
Mrs. E. H. Marsh, Salisbury,
horn May, 1882,
Rev. John r. Hodges, Morgan
Township, bern Oct. 10,
1885,
W. j. Ross, Salisbury, born
May 20, 1881,
Mrs. Eliza F'rentis, colored,
born 1904, now Il
Mrs. Margaret Riley, Enooh-
willie, born August, 1926.
Mrs. Sarah Goodn 6 b t,
Enochville, born Dec. LIST,
1924,
jacob B%arringer, Lands, born
1864. {
Rufus Rodgers, Enoohville,
born 1881.
Monroe Voils, Atwell, born
1881, s
J. @, Casper, China Grove,
born 11.15,'35, s
Henry McNeeiy, Salisbury,
born 1884, 8
Allison Corfiher, Atwel], born
1888, 8
Mrs. Ann Esrnhardt, Atwell,
born 1881, 8
Mrs. Amanda Mclaughlin,
Atwell. born 1929, 8
Mrs. Mile Weaver, China
Grove, born Nv. 10, 1881, 8
Rev. G. FL. Cox, D, D spon-
dHnR -
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1916-02-23

h0fse for SaIs-A black mare, rne~
dunn size, 5 years old. Terms to
suit purchaser Call on or write
to J. s. Corriher, 1O8 W. Harri.
son St , Salisbury, N. G.
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For SaIs-About twenty bushels of
whits peas, large black eye va
riety. Fine for table use, So 90
per bushel. Call CT write. CHAs.
G, GLOVER, r. No. 8, tox 46.
Salisbury, N. G.
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Trsspass Notices free fer tbs friends
and patrons OF THE WATcHMAN
and RECORD. Call and get them
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Re-GlIG Of Ta!nab]a LSDlS.

Pursuant to a decree of the Superior
Court of Rowan County made in the
sreoial proceeding entitled A. A. Wal
ace, administration of J. R, Wallace
against Mcsella Watson AMI others,
directing a resale of lands because of
lack of bidders and insufficiency of bids
1T first sale, l. will offer at public sale
at the court fcuse door in Salisbury on
Saturday, March q, 1916,
q tract Of 10 IA acres Of valu
axle farming lands situated in Locke
township, about three miles from
Dina Grove and about 7 miles from
Salisbury, on and near the mcadam
zrtlic road between those places, ad-
i:ining James Corriher, John Hols-
the old Bruner place md
others. This land lies we'll situated.
srd has good timber and water.
Hot and description MAY be seen at
tie office of my attorney in Sails bury
Terms: One half cash, balance due
in eieht moi tbs, with interest on de-
payment.
Title reserved till rG1eksae money is
all paid.
This February II, 1918.
A. A WALLACE,
Admir-. and CON-,
r, F. D. No., Glass, N. G.
iNo. F..klUttz. Attorney.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1916-02-23

Raughness.-Such as hays, shuoks,
straw, etc, for sale. Call on J.
M. Eddleman & Co., China &tove,
N. @.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
CHURCH BEATS M'LOUGHLlN
Idol of Courts Goes Down Before Su
perfor Piny of New Jersey
TpInyer.
FOREST HILLS " y O.

FOREST HILLS. y. y, September /,
The defeat of Maurice r.. McLourb-
lin, the idol of American lawn tennis.
by George NJ. Church was the feature
OF the fourth round of the national
singles championship tournament at
the West Side Club to-day. The climi-
nation OF the California comet in his
widely heralded attempt to come back.
after two years OF defeat lief, hut
three Westerners in the field for the
1916 title, as against four Eastern
stars and one Southcrncr.
George NJ. Church tonight was the
hope OF the Eastern contingent. and
the West pinned its faith on the ability
OF William NJ. Johnston. victor year
ago. although il is conceded that of
the remaining eight players in the
tournament. r. Norris Williams H.,
and Clarence J. Griffin had chance
Church defeated McLouGhlin. 81.
6-1. 6-2Y SIS. Johnston easily elimi-
mated Leonard Beekman at 6-2. 6-3,
6-3. Williams came through at the
expense Of William ]. Clothier. whom
he defeated. 81, -, GA. 81. Griffin
put out r. II. Whitney, Ga, So. 3-6
1910. Douglas S.. Waters. the
Southern champion. won from E. r.
Mccormick. of California. go, 6-3, ga.
Wallace F. Johnson easily disposed Of
W. Merrill Hall, So, 6-1. So. Watson
NJ. Washburn won from Willis E..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
BELMONT RESULTS

II2 Cpb lips. TO j. ! to :. out. won
Pickwi &. H. CNotterD. to j. TO
., 4. second; Sea Wave li2 ,Rux =
tor 10 !. 10 >. out. third. Time.
/: $. Polonium also ran.
Second-siX fu'longs- ii.spcrus. il5
tPhillipsl. 10 ! TO 10, TO g. won
King Mart. It's hBurlinganeD, : TO ).
to 2. 10 6. second. Bridget o'Con-
!, TO !, third Time, 1915. White
Metal. The Brook, Two ROYALS ana
Alberta True also ran.
Thiid--oue mile - o'Suilivau, Jos
(Byrne), to /. ; to . even. won;
Wenonah. - oWarsh.rp, . TO 10, ! to
;, out. second .>hara ITO Buxton, {
TO !, TO ;, to :. third Time Time.
l.4l. LonEfellow. Malahar ana Brave
also ran.
Fourth-mile ana one sixteenth
Star Hawk. lI2 G'hn!ips). to 2. OUT.
won: Filter Gold, ~ tAinhroscD. ;
TO ]. to 20, out, second. Rhine Maid
en-. ~ Uouder). = to l. to .. out.
third Time. l.i6 50. only three
started
Fifth--about two miles otto Tloto.
lil tRyan). TO !. TO >, to :. won:
Ssndov. lil (Allen), II to =. 10 10.
10 :. second; Aoerfeldy al CMur-
Time. 4;2o. johnnie Mckay. j, II.
'ixth--s!n turlonrs- Milkman, IFS
tSchuttinEer). 2 To >, 10 5. . to 5.
wo,.: Harves, King. ll5 ~. McTag-
garO. even. 10 ?. ont. second. onwa.
-. tEaynes), TO ], : 10 J. even.
third Time. l:l22-5 Deckna,c.
Town Hall. cherry Ripe. ponce d.
Leon and Sardale also ran.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
WOULD EDUCATE THE NEGRO
only solution Of the Rnr- Probe M
says Southern University
Com IN ssion.

ASiiENll.l.E. y. G., September 1.-The
southern University Race Commission
an organization OF Southern college
professors studying the race problem
- !, exists in the South. concluded its
deliberations here this morning. when
1t issued an open letter to the college
men Of the south In this statement
the commission appeals for more edu-
cation for the negro as the only solu-
'ion for thc existing problem
The negro - the weakest link In
our civiliHation,' says the letter. and
many means are open to college men
Ia prdmole vigorous public interest in
the Negroes welfare. y gratifying de-
crease in iynChing during the past
twenty years is noted.
Professor T.. g. Branson. OF Chapel
Hil, y g. was elected chairman for
the ensuing year. The next meeting
OF the commission will be held in the
FAR South. probably in Mississippi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

Davis. holder OF tn" clay court cham
pionsh!p. G-3. i-G. ID. 80
Will" til" defeat of McI.oughiin had
been forecast. tn" gallery 90 more than
5000 spectators was eager for "A Vie
tory by TIA" player VINO. when a, the
ton Of his tennis career, defeated the
;reat"st players IN. world has ever
.i""n. Mcl.oughIin. however. clearly
showed that h. no longer had the old
speed and stamina. Al times h. flashed
as in the old days. but against the
smashing PLAY of his towering adj
versary n" was. in tn" long run power
less.
Although he won tn" opening set
after II had gou" To deuce, McLOurh-
lin could not keep the pace. Just as
Church eliminated iChiya kumarae
tn" Japanese champion. early in the
week. 50 h" went after McLoughlin
and the end was in sight before the
second set had been finished. in the
final SGT Mclaughlin took desperate
chances for short period and dashed
IN" ball 50 fast and viCiously that he
seemed to have reEained his former
racquet wiZardy. For few moments
he could not apparently drive the ball
out OF court. and Church was helpless
before the lightning attack and mar
Vicious playing, Will" the Spectators
stood w and fairly shricked.
II but flash. however.
The defea, OF MCLoughlin. his first
before tn" final round IN any na'ional
tournament since h" first won tn"
championship IN 1912. was taken rs
many 10 mark tn" passing az the cali
fornian In championship play. He now
has hccn eliminated thre" years in
succession IN his efforts TO gain a thiId
and final LEG on the championship howl
awarded to players who win the :
,ional singles title three times.
Il Lindley MURRAY. formerly Of CALI
fornia. and now resident Of New
York. 20 some extent compensated to
tho West for the defeat Of Mcl.ou.h :
lin BY winning from Karl II Eehr. Of
New York. one Of the formidahl. east =
"ru experts. in hard fought match.
r. Norris Williams. second. the 1871
tile holder. won in an interesting
struggle with William J. Ciothi"r. 1906
champion.
Tne draw for Tomorrow will bring
together Williams ~. Waters: Grf-
fin vs.. Johnson. Johnston vs. Wash J.
burn. and church vs.. Murray.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
SPORTS
"POP" GEERS DRIVES
NAPOLEON DIRECT FAST

POCGHKEEPSiE, September l.
Napoleon Direct, driven by Il; r.
GeerS, broke the track pacing record
mere to-day and won The Directum
j. 2:00 pace. Ills best time Was ZOO
81 against a former track record OF
2;o2 = held by the Eel Napoleon
Direct won in straight heats. II was
the last day Of the meeting.
Thomas W. Murphy drove TWO horses
to victory. Mirihful in the 2:"7 ,rot.
which was "a hard-fouglt contest be
tween In. winner and Espcranza and
Sis Bineen. in The. Els pace. IN the
second heat of tn: 2:o7 q tire came
off one Of the wheels of Mhrthful's
nosed her out. Worthy Prince was
done after the second heat on a"-
count Of lamcncSs.
4 Allie Watts won tn" 2:l3 tro,. III"
Murphy entry, l'ittSb,rh being thc
principal contender. The best time
was in the second heat. which was
trotted IN 2:o7 "a.
\. S. Rodney, a rourhke"psie train
er, won his ,irs, rae. Of tn" week with
Brcscia in the 2:l6 class trottinr.
summaries
2l3 trot. three heats. $1,000:
Allie watts. en- m, by General
Watts tEdman) ..... ........l !
pittsburgh. ch. Z. ,Murphy, 2 :!
Baby Doll; b. IN. ttodney) .. 3 !" :
Tregantlc King Somhrcc' and Kit
tie L. Bellini also ran. Time, 2:"".
2:07 80, 2:oS -.
2:lS pace, tire" heats. $1,000.
Sis Bingen. blk. m. hy i;lng"n
tMurphyb ..........,...... .....l ! !
Rayo de orc. Oh. =. DurfeeD 80 > 2
Marjorie Ray, b. r1ss- rc"Xb .....3 3 >
Time. ?;l0l2, 2:l2 30. II.
The Directum !, 2:o" pace. 'w" in
three. $4,000:
Napoleon Direct. Oh n. by wal
ter Direct ,Ge.rsl ............ll !
Single G. b. h. con .........., .
Russell 10y. b. 'f;dman> ..4 2
Hall .oy also ran Time. 2:o2 =,
200 8
or tro,. thrc. heats. $1,000
Mir, nl b. IN, by tn" star or
!hen 6MurphID ........ !
Fl .ranzs. l.. m. hy Carlonin
.iurphf) ............ ] .
worthy Prince u. h. tcoAj ....3 3dr
Time. 2:lo1- 2.li. 2:ln.
2:ls trot. three heats. tl.0Ch'
Brescia. b. m. by Binrara Itod
Worthy Bugcr. blk. II. 'Nurrhyb > = =
Onward Alternnt b. : tEdmanD 6 :, .
Coastlcss MC.,.!. Linden Hall aud
Valle,te also ran. Time. 2.orli. 2l!-
IA TO- "A
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
TO FIGHT ADAMs0N BILL
AS CLASS LEGISLATION
Counsel for Railroads Declare Meas
urc Before Congress Is Pat
emily Unconstitutional.
WON'T STAND TEST or COURTS
Preparations for Strike Next Mon
day Proceeding Without Regard to
Prospects Of Congressional Action.
Public Advised to DO Same

CHICAGO. September Counsel
for tn" various railroads are said TO
have Informed tn" presidents of tho
roads that III" Adamson bill is patent
~ unconstitutional. as being Confsca-
tory and class legislation.
our lawyers said T.. +. Ripley,
president Of the .it,hison. Topeka and
Santa Re. INFORMALLY aud individually
have expressed the opinion that the
Adamson bin, II passed. will crumbln
a, tn" first legal blast. II the bill
passes. tn" presidents and counsel Will
confer formally as 10 legal procedure"
r. II. Ashton. president OF tho
Chicago and Northwestern. said tina,
tn" railroads would obey the law. but
that he did not believe it would stand
tn. test OF the courts.
4 statement was issued at publicity
headquarters nf the railroads that
preparations for "a strike next Monday
were proceeding without regard TO
prospects OF congressional action. Of
Metals az tn" four railroad brother
hoods began massinr their forces here
to-day To direct the impending strike
+ y. Gregg. vicc-pr"sidcnt Of the
order Of Railroad Conductors, arrived
from Roanoke, va, and James Muir
dock, vico-prcsident of the Brother
hood Of Railroad Trainmen. and limo
Thy Shea. vicc-president OF the
brotherhood OF Railroad Firemen. were
{" reach her" to-day
The Chicago. Milwaukee and St Paul
Railroad was notified to-day that the
brotherhood Of hallway Conductors on
the section of that system between
Chicago and tn" Missouri River had
voted not To- strike
TN" managementS of the railways
are disrerarding reports from Wash
inEton regarding the possibility OF the
strik" being prevented. and are pro-
c""dinG exactly a they would if they
were certain that il was going to occur
september t.. says the statement issued
by tho railroads. we will proceed in
this manner, and advise the public to
d" tn" same until tho order for the
strike has been formally revoked
'''rh" leaders OF the railway brother
hoods ar" playing a desperate game
and as they say now that they will
not recall their strike order until they
wrin. from Congress the legislation
they demand. for anybody TO act on the
assumption that there will be no strike
would be foolish and might prove to be
extremely unfortunate
THE railways believe that in stand
Ing out for arbitration even at the cost
OF a strike, they have been trying to
protect not only their own interests.
but those Of he public
In view OF the expressions Of the
press. Of commercial organizations and
Of many thousands OF individuals
through bout the United States. the rail-
ways are confirmed in the belief that
the public wanted them TO stand firm.
and they believe they would violate
their duty TO all concerned by adopt
ing any other course"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
At the Movies TO-DAY

vICTOR--Romnine Fielding, In
"rhe Desert ltRt."
STRASD-"ShclI H." with u. u.
Warner md Enid Mnrkc..
NEW-chnriIc Chaplin, m "rhc
tlOOrwRlkrr."
ISIS-Anitn Stcwnrt, In ..rhe OAR
Ing 1g Dinnu."
ODf:ON-Nnncc O'Ncil, In "'Ihe
Flames Of J0bunnis." md ChnrIic
Chaplin, la "iinrd l.uck."
toLoNihi.-N virginia Pearson. in
.Dn rrdryil Iiutr."
HEA-''rhc Spite IIuxband" with
Crane Wilbur and Vine Gnston.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
WOMEN DIVE INTO SEA
WHEN CLOTHES CATCH AFlRE
Especial TO The Times.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
ATLANTIC CITY, y. J.. Sept. IA
big cruising launch attire from stern
TO stern. while women. with their
clothing afire. plunged one by one into
the sea was the spectacle to-day about
five miles from the inlet
Eight women and three men, al! Of
social prominence here were on a cabin
cruiser. Their terrifying adventure
which resulted in burns and shock to
all. followed an explosion of gasoline
that Is supposed TO have escaped from
leaking tank.
Captain Samuel Jeffries, engineer OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
GOLFERS GO TO LEXINGTON

y large party OF Richmond golfers.
4 representing the Country club OF Viz
ginia and the Hermitage Country
Club. left yesterday for. Lexington 10
take part I'm the state golf tourna
ment strong teams represent Rich
mond. and ii would he no surprise If
the championship is won 10y Rich
mond players
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

tho hre out. hut II Was a hopeless task.
The women, most OF them good swim
merS. remained on board until driven
into the seas by the blazing up o;
their clothing.
some Of them were almost exhausted
when Captain William Iiallowcli. OF
the launch Wiuona, arrived on the
scene. having seen tho flames from n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
ADJUSTMENTS
"Mutt and Jrr'- Wedding"

Gus INNS production OF the cartoon
comedy. Mutt and Je!fs Wedding"
comes 10 tho Academy of Music on
Monday, matinee and night II Is said
that the two principals are supported
hy large and capable company OF
musical comedy people. including girls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

distance. He hauled everybody on
board and sp.sh>d for the beach
Mrs. Ireland. Read and Captain Jaf.
fries We're rushed TO the hospital and
the others received MEDICAL .,,en.ion
at Judge Endicotts house. on state
street Mrs. Ireland, in addition "a
her burns. suffered from a broken wrist
All were suffering severity from shock.
as we'll as from burns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

PHILADELPHIA. September l.-Thc
East rS West team match which was
to have been played to-day as "A pre-
liminary to the national amateur golf
tournament TO be held next Monday
at the Merton Cricket club was call
ed OFF, as the western players were
unable to place their strongest team
in the field
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02
Deny BrnokIyn Claim,

CINCINNATI, September An ap-
phcation OF the International League
for a rehearinc of the National Brook
lyn club claim against the Newark.
y. ia, franchise was denied by the Ma
tional Commission here to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

At JAcksonI7I. 20 : JackSonNlIIe, {
Columbus, :.
AT Observation-Disclosures. . Charleston.
AT Columbia-Columbia J; Macon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

Of Philadelphia: Miss Bertha TAYLOR.
OF MarlinsburGh. Pa, Mrs. George PEN
ninEton. Mrs. Allen -. EndicGtt. aud
Mrs. Edith Lyle. of Atlantic tity: Paul
Endicott. son of the Judge. and r. Ken
dali Read. his sou-in-law.
Jrnri"S. who Mas below deck when
tho explosion occurred. had most OF
his clothing burned from his body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

the boat. was so badly burned that he
~ expected to die. One OF the women
and two OF the men ar" IN the city
hospital
Those on board besides Judge f.ndi-
colt. the owner. aud Captain .Icffrics
were: Mrs W. q. Underwood. Of New
York Mrs. :. L. ireland. Of pcnninr-
ton. y. J.: Miss Marion Wilson. Of
Halfway. =. j.: Mrs II. Kendall Read.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

effort is required for the public welfare. would be
harmful beyond calculation.
The widespread effect upon the industries of the
country as whole is beyond measure appraise-
ment at this time and agree with the nssten and
widespread public concern the gravity of the
situation and the consequences Of surrender by tho
railroads in this emergency.
In like manner deeply impressed with the
sense of responsibility to maintain and keep open
the arteries Of transportation which carry the life
blood Of the commerce of the country. and of the
consequences that will flow from even temporary
interruption service over the railroads. but the
issues presented have been raised above and beyond
the social and monetary questions involved. and
the responsibility for the consequences that may
arise will rest upon those that provoke it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

The demands in this controversy have not been
presented in judgment, for the purpose of fixing
definite daily period of labor. a reduction in the
existing hours of labor change in methods of opera
ton. but for the real purpose of accomplishing an
increase in wages of approximately One Hundred
Million Dollars per annum IS per cent for the
in railroad freight train and yard service represented
by the labor organizations in this matter.
After careful examination of the facts and patient
and continuous consultation with the Conference
Committee of Managers. and among ourselves, we
have reached clear understanding OF the magnitude
of the questions, and of the serious consequences to
the railroads and to the public involved in the decision
of them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

"a The railroads will effective September l. 1916
keep the time Of all men represented in this movement
upon hour basis and by separate account monthly.
with each man. maintain record of the difference
between the money actually earned by him the
present basis and the amount that would have been
earned upon hour bass-overtme each basis
to be computed pro
The amounts shown will be subject to the
decision Of the Commission provided for in Paragraph
(c) Of this memorandum and payable in money as
may be directed by said Commission in its findings and
decision.
co. The Interstate Commerce Commission to
supervise the keeping Of these and report the
increased of the hour basis after such period of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-02

actual experience their judgment approves tho
President may fix. not. however. less than three
months
(c) In view of the far-reachag consequences of the
declaration made by the President accepting the
hour day only upon the railroads and the classes
of labor involved directly in this controversy but
the public and upon all industry, it plain that
before the existing conditions changed the whole
subject in far it affects the railroads and their
employees should be investigated and determined by
Commission to be appointed by the President, Of
such standing to compel attention and respect to
it's findings The judgment of such Commission
would be helpful basis for adjustments with labor
and such legislation as intelligent public opinion. 50
informed might demand.
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