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Evening star., 1916-11-24
AGREE ON TEST CASE
OF THE ADAMSON LAW
Attorneys for Government and the
Railroads Forward Agreement
to Washington for Approval.

KANSAS CITY, November 24.-A ten
tative agreement on Il test case of the
Adamson law has been reached by the
attorneys of the railroads and the gov
ernment. who have been in conference
here yesterday and today. The agree
ment has been forwarded to Attorney
General Gregory at Washington. and
the conference here will await his ac-
ton upon it.
Announcement of the tentative
agreement was made today. but at
torneys participating in the confer
ence said that they were not ready to
state their terms.
Hearings before Judge John c. Pol
lock in Kansas City. kan, on the in
junction suit brought by the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe railway will not
be held, 1t was said, until final action
on the agreement is taken.
Meanwhile, witnesses for the govern
ment and for the Santa Fe are being
detained in Judge Pollock's court.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
TO STUDY DAYLIGHT SAVING,
Ambassadors Ordered to Observe
Systems in Europe.

NEW YORK. November 24-The State
Department has instructed the American
ambassadors in England. France and
Germany to investigate carefully the prac-
tical effects Of the misunderstanding sys-
tenn which was In operation in those
countries during the summer. according
to information received by Marcus NJ.
Marks. president of Manhattan borough,
who is heading a movement to inaugurate
daylight saving in the United States next
March.
Mr.. Marks said today he had receives
word also that Samuel Gompers has an
pointed a committee to study the proh-
lem on behalf Of the American Fedora
chambers in Cleveland. Detroit. C,hica 20
Boston and other cities have sent word
that they indorse the adoption of the
plan.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
IRISH REVOLUTION COMING.
Funds Collected in Boston to Buy
Rifles for Eight Very Soon."

BOSTON, November 24.-Speakers who
asked for funds to support another revo-
luton In Ireland. asserting that "the Dub
lin rebels are going to fight again and
fight very soon." obtained subscriptions
at a meeting here last night. The money,
it was said, will be used to purchase rifles,
SO that when the next rebellion breaks
the rebels will have modern guns instead
of clubs and pitchforks."
The meeting. at which tribute was paid
to Irish patriots of other years. was ad-
dressed BY Peter Gordon of New York
and Luke Dillon Of Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
POSITION OF SOUTHERN.
Asking Courts to Interpret Eight
Hour Law, Says President Harrison

President Fairfax Harrison of the
Southern railway has issued a state
ment to the effect that the Southern
system is asking the courts to inter-
pref the Adamson eight-hour law
pending an attempt to enforce the law.
He said:
There is such an irreconcilabIe diff
ference between the Interpretation of
the law upon which the lawyers agree
and that which the men want that II ia
apparent that a judicial Interpretation
and clarification OF the law Is neces-
sary in the interest OF all Concerned
Quite frankly. We are now unable to
apply the law because we do not know
what it means. We know what the
men want, but the lawyers say the
law does not give them that, but gives
them something else which every rail-
road manager knows they do not want.
The men are. naturally. disappointed
that the question IL not settled. and SO
are the managers. but We must ali
have patience ana koed temper and try
way outroe ths-fe1& 4.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
INAUGURAL HEAD
TOBENAMED SOON
National Committeeman Co.'S
tello in New York Conferring
About Chairman.
PROMPT ACTION IS URGED

District leaders. both political and
business, are today hopeful that a de-
cision will be reached very soon on the
chairman.
While John F. Costello. the demo-
cratic national committeeman from the
District. has been out Of town for sew
eral days, ostensibly on "a hunting
trip" it was learned today that he is at
the national headquarters in New York.
That the inaugural Craftsmanship Is
the most important reason calling him
to New York at this time is admitted
by political associates.
Vance Mccormick, the national chair
man. to whom President Wilson dele
gated tho duty Of naming the inaugural
chairman, reached New York from Har-
risburg. Pa. last night
Confers at New York Headquarters.
Several other members of the ma
tional committee have been in con-
ference with him in New York today.
It is the general understanding that
the inaugural craftsmanship is receiv-
ing their attention.
Now that the President has turn ed
over this appointment to Mr.. McCor-
mick and since a congratulatory mes
sage has been received at the White
House from Charles e. Hughes conced-
ing the election. business leaders in
Washington can see no reason why the
naming of the man to take charge OF
the inaugural celebration should be
longer delayed.
Several bankers-republican as well
as democratic-said today that the
work OF collecting a guarantee fund
for the celebration and of organizing
committees and perfecting plans for
the celebration March s entails a great
deal of hard work for District men.
They feel that the appointment should
be made just as soon as possible by
Mr.. Mccormick. that the District COM
mtttees may get to work.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
ANOTHER HEARING CALLED
ON NEWS PRINT SITUATION
Federal Trade Commission Fixes De-
cember 12 for Further Probe Into
Conspiracy Charges.

The federal trade commission today
fixed December 12 as the date for another
public hearing on the news print paper
situation and invited manufacturers. job
bers, newspaper publishers and any others
interested to appear.
The commission made no announcement
concerning the line of inquiry to be pur-
sued, but it is generally believed the COM
mission will go deeper into charges Of
conspiracy among manufacturers to raise
prices.
Members OF the commission would
only say today the hearings would de-
velop along certain definite lines to
disclose certain facts.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
HALF DAY SATURDAYS
DISCUSSED BY CABINET
Although Majority Favors Plan, No
Decision Will Be Reached for
Some Time.

day half holiday for government clerks
throughout the entire year was dis
cussed at length at the cabinet meet
ing with the President today. No con-
clusion was reached. and following the
meeting several members of the cab
met indicated that probably no decision
will be reached for some time. because
Of the discussion provoked at the meet
ing.
While a majority of the members
favor the movement. which was stated
on the recommendation by Samuel
Gompers. president of the American
several months ago, it was learned that
one cabinet member in particular. and
possibly another, opposed the extern
sion of the Saturday half holiday.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
RAISES WAGES 80 PER CENT.
Central Trust Company Meets High
Cost of Living.

NEW YORK. November 24.-Based on
an inquiry which disclosed that the en-
ployes of the Central Trust Company are
paying from 25 to 35 per cent more for
such life necessaries as food and clothing.
salary increase equivalent to from 90
to 81 per cent was announced by the
company today. 1t applies to the highest
officials and to the employees receiving low
wages. IL was stated, and will continue as
long as the high cost of living continues.
without reference to the usual holiday
bonus
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Will Be Tempted Tonight.

To test the satisfying power of the food
which they have been eating. members OF
the squad will eat dinner tonight at a
table adjoining one at which venison will
be served. The venison, a gift to DR..
Robertson and intended for the use of the
squad, was held to be luxury. which
could not be included properly in the Hv-
ing test. Later the twelve dieters will
attend the annual ball of the health de-
partment tonight. but they are forbidden
to partake of refreshments
DR. Robertson has considered the mat
ter OF reducing the daily allotment to 35
cents for the purpose Of making the
proof even more conclusive. The members
Of the squad are enthusiastic over their
experience and declare that they have
felt as we'll nourished and satisfied with
their meals as II they had lived at ex-
pensive cafes or even at their homes.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
TROOPSLOSE HOPE
l.
Of EARLY RETURN
D. C. Militiamen on Border
Now Do Not Expect to Be
Home for Christmas.
SEVEN WILL ENTER ARMY
BY J. CROSBY MCCARTHY,
Stan Correspondent.


SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Camp Wilson,
November 24.-The big outlay Of money
the government is making in this camp
to protect the militianen from the cold
is beginning to make the members OF
the National Guard Of the District of
Columbia feel that perhaps they were
wrong in their belief they would be
home by Christmas.
Although told the mess halls. tents
and shower baths would be sheathed in
and otherwise fortified against winter,
the militiamen did not appreciate that
these preparations might indicate an
extended stay hero until the work &C
tually was started.
For the past two days a big force Of
men has been at work on the mess hall
ment camp. Great piles Of boards and
many rolls of weather paper have been
used In inclosing the buildings. With
Christmas just a month away the SOL
diers from Washington are beginning
to feel that their chances for a return
before that time are slipping away.
Transportation to Be Factor.
It is believed that the problem Of
part in getting the troops back to their
home stations even after general or
partial homeward movement is ordered.
With about 100000 militiamen in the
border country. it is believed by many
officers that many weeks will be spent
in getting the troops back, regardless
of any orders that may be issued.
The feeling of the District soldiers
with regard to their homecoming was
evidenced last night when a motion
picture film showing the Winthrop
ton was exhibited at the Y. NJ c. A.
building. The men shouted and cheered,
and cries of I'VE want to go home"
We're heard on all sides.
Even after the showing Of the film
had been completed the men continued
their demonstration in favor of
speedy return. The night before men
of the 7th Illinois Regiment made
similar demonstration when a film
showing Fort Sheridan and other
places within their state was exhibited
here. Hereafter, it is believed. films
that would tend to make the soldiers
more homesick than otherwise would be
the case will not be included on the asso-
ciation's movie program.
To Enter Regular Army.
Seven men of the Cd Regiment have
IHdue dppllCdtlOH iOT ulSCudTSe III
order that they might enter the regu-
lar army. The Southern Department
has issued an order requiring such
discharges whenever application is
made. regardless of any disapproyal
registered by commanding officers. Ten
who obtained their discharge for the
purpose of entering the regular estab-
lishment are to be given furlough be-
fore starting such service. 1t is be-
lieved that only q few of the District
soldiers will signify their desire to
enter the regular army. In one of the
Illinois regiments 100 men have made
application for the transfer.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Third Increase in Calendar Year.

MANCHESTER. y. H. November "a
The Amoskeag Manufacturing Com
pany, whose cotton manufacturing
plant, employing $4,000 persons, is said
to be the largest in the world. has an
nounced a raise in wages Substantially
the same in amount as given in other
textile cities in New England to take
effect December A." This is the third
increase granted by the company in the
calendar year
Evening star., 1916-11-24
FLORIDA ELECTION RESULTS.
Official Report Shows Prohibition
Independent Is Elected Governor.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla, November "a
Complete official returns from this state
in the recent general election, made
public here show that the highest Will
son elector received 56.10s votes; low
est, 52.s43; highest Hughes elector. a.
s11; highest prohibitionist elector.
1856: socialist, 7.s14.
For governor. s. J. Cats. prohibition
Independent. S9,546; w. v. Knott. dem
ocrat, 3o.343; George w. Allen, repub
lican. 10,330; c. c. Allen, socialist.
2,470.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
More Pay Would Help.

Representative Kelley of Michigan
asked if an increase in the scale OF
navy pay would add to the recruiting.
Undoubtedly" answered the naval
officer. "but the pay question is not the
only consideration"
He agreed later to submit sugges-
tions as to improving the rate Of re-
cruiting.
Admiral MCGOWAN said that the cost
of rations in the navy had increased.
rations in the first part of 1916 was
37.062 cents, but in the last quarter the
average has risen to 3S.975 cents.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
BOATS SEEK REFUGE PORTS.
Few Caught by Storm on Lake Hu.
ron-Tug Crew Rescued.

DETROIT. Mich, November 24.-Re-
ports received here today from ports Of
refuge on Lake Huron indicated that
few boats were caught in the terrific
gale which swept Lake Huron last
night and today. No vessels have been
reported in distress.
The government warning was flash
ed over the lake region yesterday and
numerous freighters made for port.
Several are still in the Detroit river
and others are at Port Huron.
Life-savers rescued the crew of a
fishing tug which was caught in the
gale of Aipena. The tug was towed to
Middle Island.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
SUBMARINE IS CAPTURED.
British Naval Forces Land Sailors
and Officers at Italian Port

MILAN, via. Paris, November 24.-
British naval forces recently captured
to the Corriere Della Sera. The news
paper says that British mine sweeper
landed thirteen sailors and two officers
Of the crew of the submarine at an
Italian port.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Twelve Hurt in "L" Accident,

NEW YORK. November 24.-Twelve
persons were injured. several perhaps
fatally, today, when the last car of a
seven-car Sd avenue elevated train left
the tracks and was crushed against a
shanty and a steel pillar at
129th street. Five OF the injured were
women. The accident was attributed
to q detective switch.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Quebec Catholic Church Burned.

QUEBEC, November 2i.-Fire today
destroyed the Limoilou Roman Catholic
here. with a property loss es-
timated at s1s0,000. Fifteen years ago
the edifice Of this parish, which Is under
the guidance of the Capucine Fathers, was
similarly burned. Quebec's entire fire de-
partment was fighting the flames today
when the steeple collapsed into the ruins
It was announced that the church would
be rebuilt
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Paper Combination Alleged.

The date was selected after con-
ferences with officers of the American
Newspapers Association. who. at
previous hearing. charged high prices
to a manufacturers combination. Pa
per makers, who attribute high prices
to a scarcity of material, also We're
consulted.
for months now are ready to report
and Information they have gathered
will be presented at the hearing. One
publisher told the commission it was
in much better position to develop
facts than were the publishers.
Evening star., 1916-11-24

with the account of bluejackets, he
said, he was certain a majority had
wives, mothers. sisters or other depend
ents at home, adding:
And they are the most generous and
big-hearted men that ever lived. We
are just about keeping even in recruit
ing now. and that condition will con-
tinue while the present high wages
prevail"
Evening star., 1916-11-24
GRANGE ON RECORD
AGAINST EMBARGO
Adopts Resolution Declaring
That Such Action Would Be
Unjust to Farmers.

Embargoes on any products of the
soil would be unjust to farmers of the
United States. declared a resolution
adopted by the National Grange at its
closing session today OF the ten-day
fftieth anniversary convention, held at
the Raleigh Hotel
The farmers BRIEF" aiming to set
the farmer right before the country on
the matter OF the high cost of living,
absolving the agriculturalists from any
blame for conditions. was due to De
passed by the grange this afternoon be-
fore adjournment.
The resolution against embargoes on
products of the soil was enthusiast l.
cally adopted by the grangers, who hoio
that such embargoes would De unjust
to farmers, making them produce their
while they have to buy their articles OF
production under other conditions.
Headquarters May Return Here.
At the closing session today the
National Grange authorized the execu-
tive committee to Investigate the propo-
sition of re-establishing national head
quarters here. and to report at the st.
Louis meeting next year.
This matter was brought up by Oliver
Wilson, national master Of the grange
in his annual address. The National
Grange was founded In this city. and
for many years its headquarters was
in Washington.
The grange went on record today by
resolutions condemning the congress
sional distribution of seed: indorsing
the Casey bill on the DEVELOPMENT OF
denatured alcohol. and indorsing the
Torrens land title registry system
whereby at state expense a land pur-
chaser is assured clear title.
A resolution condemning the Adamson
bill caused lively discussion this morn
ing by the grangers. but the whole mat
ter was finally tabled.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Some Want Hours Extended.

Among those who expressed them
selves as favoring the year-round Sat
urday half holiday. several argued for
an extension of hours either in the
morning or afternoon on other days
to make up for the extra time of.
One member Of the cabinet made the
statement that he was opposed to the
movement because II the government
nov. It Would be hut D short TINA, he
Evening star., 1916-11-24
DC, HEADS HEED
MORE PAY APPEAL
Consideration to Be Given Pro-
posaI for Graded Increase
in District Service.
BILL ALREADY DRAFTED

Consideration will be given by the
District Commissioners before the
opening of Congress to the appeal OF
District employees for a graded increase
in pay.
A bill to accomplish this result
drafted by the legislative. committee OF
the District branch of the Federal En-
ployes' Union. has been presented to
the Commissioners by President Joseph
II. Hurley. chairman ex-officio of the
committee.
According to one OF the District
heads, whether their Endorsement Will
be given the bill may depend partly
upon the movement to obtain Increased
pay for employees of the federal de-
partments. 1t is understood to be their
belief that Congress would be more
likely to give favorable consideration
to a general proposal for increased pay
for both federal and District employees.
Ask for Graded Increase.
The proposal of the municipal gov
ernment union is for 20 per cent in
crease for employees receiving less than
$1,000 a year; is per cent increase Tor
those receiving more than $1,000 and
less than $1,000: 10 per cent increase
for those receiving s1,500 to $4,000,
and a per cent increase for all en-
ployes receiving more than $1,000.
The bill also provides that all per-
sons receiving sustenance and quarters
from the District shall receive an IN
crease of 5 per cent. Policemen. fire.
men and school teachers Will not share
in the benefits of the proposed leglsla-
ton, il being inferred that the organi-
cations comprised of employees OF these
branches of the municipal service Will
look after the interests of their mem
bers.
Would Add S444, 500 to Pay Roll.
1t has been estimated that if the bill
should pass as drawn it would add
total of s4s4.596 to the annual pay roll
of the District. of which s2s0,770 would
go to per diem men. and that 3,52s en-
ployes would be benefited by the in
creased pay.
The Commissioners. it is expected.
will take up consideration of the bill
tomorrow or early next week. While
they have not committed themselves in
the matter. they have not opposed the
organization of District employees into
a union and have looked with favor
upon a number of improvements urged
by the organization. among them the
proposed reclassifcation of clerks.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
More Than 1900 Get Increase.

SHARON, Pa, November 24.-More
than 1000 men employed by independ
ent steel concerns in this vicinity have
been given an increase of 10 per cent
in wages. effective December 15, and at
least 1000 more will receive a similar
advance within the next few weeks, ac-
cording to an official announcement.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
Frederick W. Fleitz Dies.

SCRANTON. Pa. November "a
Frederick W. Fleitz, formerly deputy
attorney general of Pennsylvania and
a leader in republican politics in the
state. died today in a hospital, follow
ing several operations that were neces-
STATED by an injury to his hip. Mr..
EleitS was forty mine years old
Evening star., 1916-11-24

said. before they would be wanting the
whole day OF.
In view Of the extensive discussion,
It Is thought that the President will
not take official action in this matter
soon and that he will wait until all
members of the cabinet have had an
opportunity to express fully to him
their views on this subject.
Evening star., 1916-11-24
J. D. Archbold Under the Knife.

NEW YORK. November 24.-John D..
Archbold, president OF the Standard Oil
Company Of New Jersey. was operated
upon for appendicitis at his home here
last, night, it was learned today. He
passed q comfortable night and his con-
dition was declared today to be reas-
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Evening star., 1916-11-24
Merchants Interested.

Washington merchants took deep
interest in the party" 1t was pointed
out that 1t will be an event of the
greatest Importance to the general
public of Washington, many woman
householders having recently COM
planned of the great amount of trash
that is coming into their homes in the
form of waste paper. which brings a
constant effort to get rid Of waste.
While the underlying effort of the
merchants and others who are and
who probably will become interested
in the party is to bring about a saw
ing of paper, it was pointed out that
the occasion will be novel one for
the boys and girls present. as they
will not only be entertained by funny
pictures, but they Will have the pleas
ure of seeing boys and girls with
whom they associate every day get
ting up on the stage and possibly
walking off with e. fve-doIlar gold
piece. which certainly will come in
very handy as spending money for
Christmas.