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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15
BUSINESS MEN TRY
TO AVERT STRIKE
Ask Congress to Direct U, S
Inquiry Into R. R. Wages.
FOR PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT
Members Of United States chsrber OF
Commerce Vote Overwhelmingly In
Favor Of Letting Interstats commeree
Commission Adjust Controversy.

washington.-In order to ascertain
the position Of the business men Of
the nation on the controversy between
the railroads Of the country. and the
unions Of train service employees. which
was precipits I'd by the demand Of the
latter for an increase I'm wages that
would amount to S100.0o0.o00 a year.
the United States Chamber OF Com
merce recently submitted the mat
ter to a vote Of all its members. They
were asked to express their opinion as
to whether the dispute should be al
lowed to take its course with the pos
sibility Of a great strike that would
tie up all the transportation lines
throughout the country and paralyze
all business, or whether they would
favor the adoption to joint resolu-
ton by the two branches Of congress
directing the Interstate Commerce
Commission to investigate and pass
upon the matter.
The vote received was a very large
one and represented business organ
izations in every part or the coun-
try. The result was Overwhelmingly
in favor of placing the matter in the
hands of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, 9S4A votes being cast in
favor of this course and only 2S14
against 1t. The result showed clearly
that the business interests Of the
country are unalterably against per-
hitting the transportation lines to be
tied up by a national railroad strike
that would paralyze the commerce OF
the country and infiict enormous losses
on all classes of citizens.
Chairman Wheeler of the Commit
tee I'm charge of the matter for
the Chamber Of Commerce appear
ed before the representatives of the
railroads and their employees at their
conference in New York in June. He
announced the result of the Com
mittee's inquiry among the business
men of the country and urged both
parties to the dispute TO get together
and adopt the course suggested. As
result the committee of managers rep
resenting the railroads submitted q
proposal that the whole subject be
placed before the Interstate Commerce
Commission as requested by the repre-
sentatives Of the business interests.
As an alternative they offered TO sub
NIT the demands to arbitration under
the Federal law. Both offers were
refused by the union leaders, who an
nounced that they would go back to
their unions and get authority to de
clare a strike. This they have since
been doing.
Meanwhile a resolution has been in
troduced In Congress directing the In
terstate Commerce Commission TO
make an investigation of railroad
wages. This resolution is now await
ing action. 1t is believed here that IL
nothing further is done by Congress or
by the parties to the wage dispute to
bring about a peaceful settlement the
business interests Of the country,
through the United States Chamber
of Commerce, or some other organiza-
ton, will appeal to the Government
to take some direct and decisive action
to prevent the destruction Of national
prosperity by a strike on all the rail-
road lines.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15
Naturally indignant

Butcher" 'Ow Is my daughter get
tin on with 'er music. professor
Professor-"Well. I'm only teaching
her the scales at present" Butcher
INDIGNANTLY -Teachin' err the
scales! / don't want 'er TO know
nothink about the scales. She amt
goin 10 serve In the shop. / mean
Ter 10 be q lady. Teach 'er the plan
ner, or iii take 'er away from YER
London TitBits.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15
TRAINMEN's HIGH WAGES.

When ! note from the reports
made to the Interstate Com
merce Commission that these
men receive average yearly
wages 30 per cent higher than
those Of all other railway en-
plOyes. and practically double
those Of the average American
wage worker. II occurs 10 me
that they al least have less
cause for complaint than most
others. when ! consider that
the average locomotive engineer
has an income OF O7er $1,000
a year. and that most OF the
engineers who have been long
In service make from 5000
10 5000 a year. and when /
compare their hours, labor and
responsibilities with those Of
the average small merchant,
farmer or doctor, whose income
is far less. II seems that in. all
fairness they are well paid
John v. Farwell. Chicago Mer-
chant.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15

Three-quarters of these men dnclud-
ing those who put in a full years serv-
iceD, earned these wages:
Engineers road, S1.455 to S3,9S3;
yard. 81 ,156 to s2,424.
Conductors road, s1,353 to s2,696;
yard, s1,055 to s1,749.
Firemen road), s649 to 81 ,652; yard,
S4O6 to 1892.
Brakemen (road), S755 to S1,S54;
yard. s754 to S1,405.
For the whole country the average
wages of three-quarters of the employ
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15

President Wilson is seriously con-
sidering transcontinental campaign
trip. Congressional callers at the
White House have gained the i'm
preston that he virtually has decided
on such a step, but officials said later
that his plans for the campaign still
were uncertain and depended largely
upon congress.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15

cambridge Colby, who nominated
Theodore Roosevelt for the presiden-
cy at the Progressive National Con-
yention at Chicago in June, has come
out for Wilson and will become active
in the campaign.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15

Kenna Chapman, aged 40, of Cat
lettsville, fell out of the third story
window of hotel in Pikeville, KY,
while walking in his sleep, Thursday.
Hereceived severe injuries which are
considered fatal by his physicians.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15

VIM. Bennett, colored preacher,
of Sacramento, KY, put in Jail at
Evansville for disorderiy conduct,
continued his noisy preaching in the
"bull pen" of the Jail, to such often
ders as were brought in from day to
day, until most of them proclaimed
themselves converted.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15

Mr.. Hughes is quoted as having
said that he is now 100 per cent. a
candidate. Judging from the results
OF mis- candidacy up to this time, it
looks like he is little off in his fig
ureS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15
TUESDAY, AUG. u

Nine Villa bandits and four consti-
tutionalist soldiers were killed in a
skirmish last Thursday between Car
denas and Tamascope, Mex.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-15

Brakemen ........ LOS lob l.01t
The railroads have considered every
man whose name appears on the Janu-
airy and December payrolls as an en-
ploye for a year. no matter how little
service he performed in the other ten
months. 1t is pointed out by the man
ayers that these averages are, in con.
sequence, an understatement Of the
earning power of these employees.
An Appeal to the Public.
The National Conference Committee.
in making these wage figures public,
says:
do you believe in arbitration or
Industrial warfare?
The train employees on all the
railroads are voting whether they
will give their leaders authority
TO tie up the commerce of the coun-
try to enforce their demands for a
S100,OOO,000 wage increase.
THE railroads are in the public
service-your service. This army
Of employees is in the public service
your service.
"You pay for rail transportation
S3,0o0000,000 year, and A cents
out of every dollar from you goes
to the employees.
"a S1O0.OOOOO0 wage increase for
men In freight and yard service
Cess than one-fifth OF all employees
Is equal TO a per cent advance in
all freight rates. Cd ses f-'--'
"The managers Of the railroads,
as trustees for the public, have no
right to place this burden on the
cost of transportation to you with
out a clear mandate from a public
tribunal speaking for you.
"The railroads have proposed the
settlement Of this controversy either
under the existing national arbitra-
ton law. or by reference TO the
Interstate Commerce Commission
This offer has been refused by the
employees representatives.
"Shall a nation wide strike or an
investigation under the government
determine this issueT'
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FOR SALE.

We have.for sale, several Christian
county farms, good bargains. Easy
terms. Home. Investment Agency.
202a South Main St, Chas. F. Shell
ton, Mgr
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For Sale

Four H. P. Gasoline tank cooled
international ,ngine. in good condi
ton, at very ows price. May be
seen at PLANTERS HDW. co.
lnoorL orated.
Adve tisement.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
MAKE SENTIMENT
AGAINST AMERICANS

Namlquipa. Mex. by Wireless to
Columbus. N. NJ. April 2S.-villa
sympathixers In towns along the
Mexico and Northwestern railroad
are actively trying to arouse the na-
tives against the American expedi-
tion. the San Antonio advanced base
wireless reported today.
This In connection with the Parral
incident and Major Howge's report
that citizens at In Joya, Rosario and
Santa Cruz ambushed his column.
showed tho necessity for shortening
the lines OF communication and hav-
ing an understanding with the de
facto government before marching
further south.
San Antonio wirelessed that two
trainloads OF Carranxistas had pass
cd through there en- route to Cusi-
huirachic, Temachic and Santa
Tomas to reinforce the garrisons. and
ostensibly to quell any villista out
burst inspired by the anti-Amerlcan
feeling.
The ride OF Howe and squadron
OF the 18th cavalry through Villista
ambushes. penetrating to the Dur
ango line, 57l miles from the bor-
der, will 20 down In history as one
OF the most notable features OF the
expedition.
The American column learned from
natives along the line OF Villas re-
treat that villa was shot in the head
and the leg. Natives say they be-
iieve that villa died. However,
American soldiers believe he Is hid
Ing In the mountains of northern
Durango, They found an overturned
wagon In which Villa was reported
to have been carried until Its canvas
top was improvised into q litter for
him.
Near Santa Cruz native guide
led the Americans into the ambush
where Trooper Kirby was killed. four
men wounded and six horses killed.
The Americans buried Kirby where
he fell. While the Americans were
entering Santa Cruz snipers wounded
another trooper. The Americans
shot at the snipers, killing Lieut.
Beltran. who proved to be the may
or's son.
While Major Tompkins was nght-
ing a larger force of Mexicans recent
lly. II was learned, Aviator RAIDER,
circling high above, saw Howze's
column at some distance and sum-
moned II to the assistance of Tomp-
kins. Since then. according to TO-
days San Antonio advices, the dan
ger OF uprisings has been renewed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
Of 10000
CAPACITY is COMING
New Industry will Be Established on the Line Of the
Coast Railroad, in This City, Seven Car Loads Of
Machinery Shipped From Butte Falls Being Due to
Arrive Within the Next lwenty-Fom Hours

A sawmill OF $4,000 daily capacity
is to be the next great industry to
be established In Grants Pass.
Seven Southern Pacific cars bear
ing the machinery and equipment for
the mill are TO arrive In this city
within the next "a hours. and they
will be set over on the line Of the
new railroad ready to be erected at
the site and to commence saving the
logs that will come In from the tri-
butary country within the shortest
possible time.
The company that is bringing the
mill to Grants Pass is to be under
the management Of Edgar Hafer, OF
Medford. who has associated himself
with representatives OF the Twohy
company. The mill Ia one that was
shipped In the first instance to Butte
Falls about four years ago. and was
to have been erected to cut the fir
timber there by the Hart interests.
About the time the mill arrived Mr.,
Hart died and the estate was closed
up without putting the mill into oper-
alton. II was taken over by the Owens
OF Medford. by whom II has now been
transferred to the new company
which is moving II from Jackson
county To Josephine county.
The mill will be erected upon the
line OF the Twohy railroad. on the
north side OF the river. and within
the city limits. When Mr.. Hafer was
here few days ago arranging for
the shipment he had not definitely
decided between two sites In the 10.
cality named, one being In proximity
to the box factory. This will prob
ably be determined on the arrival oi
the machinery tomorrow. the site to
be upon part OF the land that was
decided to the Twohys by the city with
the railroad right-of-way.
The new sawmlll is but one OF sew
eral new industries that are on the
cards for establishment along the
line Of the new railroad during the
season. at least one other OF which
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
JAPANESE AUTHOR GIVES VIEWS ON
THE BURNETT IMMIGRATION BILL

San Francisco. April 2S.-Defend-
Ing Japan's position In the protest
against certain workings in the
Burnett immigration bill. X. X. Ka-
wakami, Japanese author and
student. today gave the United Press
a statement regarding the situation.
Kawakami has published number
Of books on Acknowledgements rela-
tions and oriental affairs.
BY X. X. Kawakami.
In reading the newspaper accounts
Of the Japanese protest on certain
phrases Of the Burnett bill. two
points must be kept In mind. First,
the Burnett bill-is in reality Japan
ese exclusion bill, directed particu-
larly against the Japanese.
Secondly, Japan's intention In pro-
testing against II is not to seek, eth
er Immediately or eventually, free
immigration OF her nationals into
this country.
The Burnett bill does not name the
Japanese among the races It wants
to exclude, but proposes to exclude
all aliens ineligible to citizenship,
On Its face, the provision is applicable
to all Asiatics. In reality, however.
II hits especially the Japanese. That
Is why Japan thinks the bill Is a
direct challenge to Japan's honor as
we'll as to her sincerity In adhering
to the "gentlemen's agreement
The second point Is equally import
ant, Let no American think FOR a
moment that the Japanese protest
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
IRISH REBELLION
CRISIS FOR BR|T0NS

London. April 2S.--Major General
Sir John Maxwell has arrived in Ire
land and assumed command OF Brit
ish troops rushed to quell the Irish
rebellion there. 1t was learned today.
The point at which he landed is kept
secret. All news from Ireland ia
closely censored. Both press and
public admit that the Irish rebellion
which confrOnts England Is the grav-
est crisis since the war began.
(Note.--The fact that the censor
passed the last phrase Is indicative
of Its seriousness.)
It was reported that the counties
Of Meath. Louth and North Dublin
besides the wetsern counties. are cen.
ters Of revolutionary activities.
Limited telegraph service to Ire
land has been restored. There are
wild rumors in circulation regarding
more street hghting in Dublin, Du'
nothing definite is known.
In England the public is demand
ing Sir Roger Easements early exc
cution. Newspapers reported that he
is "strutting about in his cell in the
Tower of London, boasting Of his
success in starting the Irish revolt
against England's rule"
Easement has partly confessed. the
government declares, but has refused
to name his fellow conspirators. He
said that the Germans counted or
harassing England with series Of
air and sea raids during holy week
While these we're on 1t was planned
to land Easement with a picked forct
of Germans on the Irish coast. gather
recruits and march on Dublin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
SUBMARINE LOST
IN GERMAN FLEET

London, April 2S.-A German sub
marine was sunk Off the east coast
of England yesterday, It was an
nounced officially today. The crew
of 1S men surrendered.
Amsterdam reported that. q Brit
lsh patrol boat destroyed another
German submarine between the Shet-
land islands and Ireland on April II,
quoting Dutch newspapers which said
that two Dutch vessels were present
and their crews witnessed the en-
counter, aasrhe patrol attacked the
submarine, said Amsterdam, when
the U boats commander was exam
ming the papers Of one Of the Dutch
vessels.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28

will materialize within the next few
days. The officials OF the railroad
company are fast mobilizing ma
terials for the prosecution Of the
work OF extension OF the line through
the Illinois valley. all signs pointing
to the taking up OF the work Of grad
Ing within the next few days.
The surveying crew is now work.
ing In the direction Of Takilma. and
has made new survey that may be
adopted in preference to the old one
in reaching Takilma from Kerby.
The new route swings much farther
into the valley and will reduce the
distance from the railroad to Hol-
land. putting that town nearer the
road.
T. p. Wagner. who was In the city
from Kerby during the week. says
that the people OF the Illinois valley
are jubilant over the assurance Of i'm
mediate extension OF the road into
the valley, and that there Is renewed
activity In all lines OF industry. Num-
erous mines are changing hands and
mine owners In general are getting
development work under way that
| they can begin the shipment OF ore
as soon as the road reaches the val
ley. Mr.. Wagner also states that
there will be much agricultural de-
velopment with the coming of the
rails, the valley OF the Illinois, con-
tanning 12O square miles, having
been only scratched by the plow as
yet. There is ample water from the
rivers and creeks to irrigate the en-
tire valley.
A carload of machinery for the
Fidler's gulch mine, recently sold by
VIM. Neil and associates, arrived last
night and was taken out to Waters
creek on the new railroad. and will
be transported from there by team to
the mine. A number OF experts ar
rived to place the machinery in oper-
alton. A mill Of the Marks type. Of
50-tons daily capacity, is being in
stalled upon the property.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28

against the Burnett bill signifies
Japan's intention to remove the bar
put upon the immigration Of her ma
tionals. Japan is, of her own ac-
cord, willing to restrict the emigra-
tion Of her subjects for these shores,
and has faithfully adhered to the
"gentlemen's agreement" II the
United States approaches Japan in q
manner that will not injure her sus-
capabilities, Japan will be glad to
renew the "gentlemen's agreement"
in 1918. when It terminates.
What Japan resents is an unneces-
sary affront, as is implied in the
Burnett bill. The Japanese govern
ment thinks. and with good reason,
that It has done everything to meet
Americas wishes in the matter Of
immigration. Naturally, she does
not understand why II has to be made
an object or suoh thinly-veiled IN
suit at the hands Of American legis-
lators.
II the utterances Of Japanese
statesmen and publicists indicate
anything, they indicate that Japan
is amenable to any friendly confer
ence on the question of immigration.
Their knowledge that the gentle
mems agreement" is an unfair and
discriminatory arrangement does not
prevent them from abiding by 1t, for
they are willing to concede that in
ternational relations can not always
be adjusted in perfect accord with
justice and humanity When San
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28

Francisco expelled innocent Japanese
children from her public schools in
1905, Japan returned the "compli-
ment" with a gift Of $4,000 to the
earthquake-stricken city at the
Golden Gate When California again
slapped Japan in the face by enact
ing the antl-Japanese land law, she
replied with an expenditure OF ST.
100000 for the exposition at San
Francisco.
1t is to be hoped that Japan will
in the future prove as patient and
gracious as in the past
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
SITUATION UNCHANGED IN
THE BATTLE OF vERDUN

Berlin. April 2S.-Fighting around
verdun during the past "a hours has
not materially changed the situation
there. It was declared today by the
war Office.
East OF vermelles 46 British, two
machine guns and a mine thrower
were captured. German airmen
shelled enemy barracks at st. Meme
hould.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
WITHDRAW
DEMAND Of.
0BREGON
War Minister Tells United
Press That He Will Ask
That American Troops Be
Taken From Mexican Soil

Juarez, Mex. April 2S,--'l VIII
demand withdrawal Of American
troops from Mexico In the conference
with Generals Scott and Funston" /"
declared General Alvaro obregon.
Mexican war minister. In statement
TO the United Press today. This VIII
DO one OF tho principal points l win
try to arrange In the conference. The
Others l can not discuss. Neither do
I want TO discuss the conference, rs
don't want TO lnjuro Its procedure
In any way.
II telegraphed to Mexico City this
morning for instructions regarding
the conference and until these arrive
! can not say whether win consent
TO holding meetings on American soil.
I intend to keep the entire confer
ence confidential until meet Gen.
erals Scott and Funston.
"The situation In Mexico Is rapidly
becoming peaceful. There IL not n
single bandit group OF Importance
left In the state OF chihuahua. A
few still exist In the state OF Durango
and Coahuila, but they are now nego'
tiatIng for surrender
"The Carranza government Is able
TO cope with tho situation without
outside assistance. We have sufilcient
troops and elements for this purpose.
The pursuit OF bands such as Villas
must be done as In hunt. not by a
large column, as the outlaw bands
are small and remain In the noun
tains.
"villa IL not dead. but he Is serl-
ously wounded In the leg, He has
had no medical attention and he Is
In a grave condition. At last reports
villa was in the mountains In the
vicinity OF Guerrero. He may be
headed for the Sonona border"
Obregon laughed when asked about
his rumored rupture with Carranza.
"No friction has ever existed be-
tween u.s." he declared, land at the
present time there Is no reason for
any existing"
obregon established headquarters
In the Juarez customs house room
where President Taft met President
Porfrlo Dlaz. He Immediately con-
ferred with Generals Trevino and
Gavira, Consul Garcia and Ramon
|, ,Iturbe. the Mexican envoy to Japan,
A third special train, bringing Gen.
eral Gutierrez and his party to the
border. was wrecked this morning al
villa Ahumada when It's engine was
derailed. 0bregon ordered a train
from Juarez TO meet the stranded
passengers and bring them to the
border.
obregon will not cross into III Paso
until Generals Scott and Funston ar
rive, II was declared. In the mean.
time he will live In a private car at
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
SEND CAVALRY TO
REINFORCE ARMY
LINES IN MEXICO

Columbus. N. NJ. April 2s.--A
four-mile long column Of U. s. cav
airy rode into Mexico this afternoon
from the base camp here. This is
the largest body to cross the line
since the first expeditlonary forces
went south. The cavalry Is reinforc-
Ing lines OF communications.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-28
Leased Wire Telegraph Service
MORE RUSSIAN
TROOPS LANDED
At MARSE|LLES

Marseilles. April 2s.--A third con-
voy OF Russian troops landed here
today.
The Slavs marched through the
streets to the accompaniment Of mill
tary band music to camp just out
side the city. where they Joined the
members OF the first Russian con-
tingent.