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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Brs. Frank Disney, Miss
Guyman, Miss Ruby Cook and Miss
Agnes Wicks were Jerome visitors
Sunday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs. Galena Fuller Of Soda Springs
is visiting with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Capt. Phillips.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben DFrah4 miss
Ruby Cook and Miss Jackson were
Jerome visitors Saturday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Miss Florence Turnbull will leave
soon for Albion where she will take
a teacehr's course in the state normal.
The Albion normal is a fine a in
stitution as there is in the west and
southern Idaho
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs. Victor o. Johnson and children
went to Boise in their auto Sunday.
returning Monday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr. Goodman. formerly of the Au-
kema Drug store in HALEY and whose
home in in Rupert, has accepted a
position in the Sinclair pharmacy
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs E Bocock OF Albion was in
town Friday on her way to Haley
where she was called by the serious
illness Of her brother. Joseph Morning
ton
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Struthers OF Dietrich
were transacting business IN Shoshohe
Monday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20
CLASSIFIED AID [EPIElkEhT

Readers under classifi ed heading 1oc
line first insertion; SC second time
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs. Gilbert White left last Friday
for Boise where she Will Visit her
sister, Miss Nell Smith, for few days
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs. w. 3. George Of HeiIey was
in town the last Of the week on her
way TO Couer de Alene to attend the
annual meeting Of the Rebekah state
assembly Mrs George will also visit
in Boise
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20
ThePeople's Choice
HE HAS MADE GOOD!

candidate reelection for your
upon his the Idaho
legislation all the regardless of
political affiliations this entities hin, your
tinue confidence support
His open for your closest scrutiny He
hearty sympathy with the interests
of all waser
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs Leah NJ Burnside spent the
week end with the Don Burnside ram
lily at Pocatello
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

John McFaI and J w Lundin went
to Magic lake Saturday to fish
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Ernie Gwin and Jack Lane motorea
to Magic Sunday
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs Fred Gooding returned last
Friday from the state federation at
Twin Falls
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS

Capt Phillips made a business trip
to Richfield Monday
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

FOR SALE-Good cook stove with
reservoir: good oven First class in
every way. Inquire at Mrs. Tura-
BULBS.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

FOR Thoroughbred r. 1. Red
cockerels. from heavy laying strain.
900 each II. S. Elliott. r. RI, Sho-
shone. OBI
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mortified and fam
lily spent the week end in Jerome.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Thomas o'Grady has been on the
sick list
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr. and Mrs Hail Horne spent
the week end in HALEY. returning
to Shoshone Monday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs Sidney Smith and Mrs E. G
Gooding left Monday for Salt Lake,
where they are spending the week
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

John Holman has taken the agency
for the Paige car.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20
TORRENT

FURNISHED HOUSE. 5 rooms for
rent, inquire to s evenings and
Sundays. Opp. Shoshone Hdw. S2s-z
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mrs. E A. Bowler entertained the
Episcopal guild last Wednesday
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Judge Stockslager received a tele-
gram Tuesday that his daughter IN
Spokane was dying. Mr. Stockslager
left on No. for that city.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20
TYPEWRITER FOR SALE

A nearly new Monarch typewriter
for sale at this office at a bargain.
This is standard 800 machine and can
be bought for less than half price.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin were in town
Sunday and Monday. Mr.. Melvin was
former editor of the Shoshone Journal
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

The Tom Gooding family have pur
chased g new Hudson super-si1
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

FOR RENT-The ]. c. Cunningham
ranch at the head crossing on
Willow Creek, three miles from
you can make. d. A Davies. Lewis
ton. Idaho O2O-NI0
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

FOR RENT-Six room house. well To-
Gated. hot and cold water. bath and
toilet. c. f. Borden.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Baker. Mr. ana
Mrs. ]. Weir Baker and Miss Dorothy
Baker are entertaining at 900" this
evening.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Pensacola, Fla. ~. February !,

pensacola, Fla, FEBRUARY ]. 1915.
| County Of Escambia, State of Florida
Whereas elections are required 20 be
held biennially in each special tax school
district as near as practicable upon the
der the direction OF the County Board, OF
Public Instruction, to determine who
shall be trustees for the next succeeding
two years and the number of mills of
district school tax to be levied for each
OF said years; and
Whereas 1t is necessary that such BIZ
ennial election be held in special FAX
school district No. One "a Of Escambia
county Florida, which is bounded as
follows;
Beginning at the northwest corner OF
section 81, Township 2 north, range 81
west; thence east to northeast corner of
section 80. said township and range;
thence south to northeast corner of Sec
ton 8, township ] north, range 81 west;
thence east to northeast corner OF sec
ton 9, said township and range; thence
south to northwest corner OF the south
west quarter OF the southwest quarter
Of section 10 Of said township and range
thence east to the northeast corner OF
the southwest quarter of the southwest
quarter OF section TO- thence south 20
the southeast corner of the southwest
quarter; thence west to the southwest
southwest quarter of section 10 OF the
Aforesaid township and range; thence
south along east line Of section II, p
and 30 to the southeast corner Of Sec
ton 30, township ] north, range 81 west;
thence west along south line OF sections
30, 81 and 30, township / north range
81 west; continue west along south line
of section % to the southwest corner OF
section 25 township I north, range 80
west; thence north TO Perdido River:
thence north along the middle OF said
stream to a point where ii intersects
the west line OF section 81 township
2 north, range 81 west; thence north to
the northwest corner Of section 81 town
ship 2 north, range 81 west, the point
Of beginning.
on Thursday, the End day Of March.
1916
Now, therefore. the Board Of Public
Instruction Of said County Of Escambia
does hereby call and order an election to
be held at the regular voting place Of
Precinct No p, within the boundaries
of said special tax school district on
Thursday the 2nd day OF March 1916
TO determine who shall be the trustees
for the next succeeding two wears in
and for said special tax school district
and the number Of mills OF district school
tax to be levied In and for said district
for each OF said years, and does here
by appoint the following named fuspec-
tors and clerk for said election:
Hurdis Whitaker, w. 81 Vaughn and
O. E Mullins, Inspectors; r. II. Mosley,
Clerk.
BY order Of the Board OF Public IN
struction Of Escambia County Florida
this Sth day Of January, A. d. 1918
A. s. EDWARDS,
Superintendent and Secretary
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
LEGAL NOTICE.


NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that under and
by virtue of an execution Issued out of
the Circuit Court Of Escambta County,
Florida, on a judgment in suit where
in J. B. Lassiter, trading as J. b. Gray
& Company were plaintiffs and A Q.
Ellis, Sheriff, as administrator OF the
estate of c. II. Hudgins deceased, was
defendant I have levied on and viii sell
at public outcry on Monday, March 8.
1915, before the Court House door Of
Escambia county, Florida, in the city
of Pensacola, Florida, during the legal
hours of sale, to the highest and best
bidder for cash the following described
property, as the property Of the estate
Of the said G. H Hudgfns, deceased, to-
wit; 10 acres IA Section 16, Township 2,
south, range so west, described as fol-
lows: Commencing at the southwest
corner of acres sold Hernandez, south
Of 10 acres sold washington now owned
by Geo b. Green, being $50 feet west
Of the east line of section, thence west
426 feet inches, then thence north
$40 feet to north line Of section 70
Green's west line, thence south 1905 feet
to starting point, the same having been
surveyed by W. F. Lee, and being the
same property as conveyed by P1nney
to c. H Hudgins, February 10, 1902
and recorded In Deed Book SO, page 2S0,
Of the Deed OF records OF Escambla
County, Florida
Deed at cost Of purchaser.
WILL L JOHNSON,
Justice Of the Peace, Second Justice
District, Escambia County, State OF
Florida
s60A26jan4w
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an execution Issued out of the Circuit
Court of Escambia County, blorlda, IN
the case Of The Florida Farm MoFtga ge
Company, a corporation, VS.. A Cary
Ellis, Sheriff of Escambia County, Flort-
da, as administrator ex-ofhcto Of the es-
tate of George Heimaras, deceased,
have levied upon and win sell at public
auction before the county court house
door on Escanbia County, Florida, in the
City Of Pensacola, on Monday March 6th
1916. during the legal hours OF sale, the
following described real estate, situate
lying and being IN the City Of Pensacola,
County OF Escambia, State OF Florida
to-wit: Block twenty -one(21l ia block
one hundred and eighty-six l1Ss9 Of tha
Maxent Tract.
Deed at cost Of purchaser
A. c. ELLIS.
sheriff OF EscaaSaa County. Florida
S61A26jan4w.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

FOR SALF-The following shares Of
stock: 3S shares Barcelona ST Wharf
Co, shares Ferry Pass Inspectors e
Shippers Assn, also 240 residence lots in
Hazelhurst. One lot and two-story dwell
land. Santa Rosa county, 100 shares of
stock In the Interstate Casualty Com
pany, one lot in the Town Of Andalusia,
Alabama, and a number of lots in the
New City Tract and East Pensacola; 2
residence lots in Montgomery, Ala, $685.
10000 bonds Of Pensacola Suburban r. r.
S29. 0000 90 @. r. & A r. R. Co. bonds;
IS shares Of preferred stock @. r. & A,
TIA shares of common stock G. F. & A.
lao lots in Highland Park 535s acres
land West of Country Club, and South
of the hard road. IL $40 acres OF land
facing Brent road. 81 acres of land in
Oakfield Survey adjoining the Campbell
homestead. w. H. Milton. receiver First
Ma tional Bank, II West Intendencia
street. Pensacola, Fla. 1may
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
21A-dee15th.. 1s15.oawsw

In Circuit Court. Escambia county,
state Of Florida. NJ c. Boley, as exc
cutor Of the estate OF Louis Boley, de-
ceased, VS.. Leslie 2. Brooks. and Fred
erica u. Brooks, his wife, Stella Geiger
and Andrew Geiger, her husband, Ell al.
The defendants Julian M. Shelton, and
Ellen J. Shelton. his wife, Charles May
and Erena L. May. his wife, are re-
quired TO appear to the bill Of complaint
fled against them in said cause, on
Monday the 21st day Of February, A d.
1915.
This order to be published in the
Pensacola Journal, done in Pensacola,
Florida, this 21st day Of December.
(SHAL) JAS MACGIBBON,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court, Escambia
County, Florida.
BY Thos. A johnson. d. G.
s29A22dec-oewSw
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
ExEcurRIx NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to creditors
legatees, distributes, and all persons
having claims or demands against the
estate OF Carl Wilson, deceased, to pre-
sent the same to the undersigned at
WarTin gton, Florida, within two (2)
years from the first publication OF this
notice.
MELISSA J. WILSON,
Executrix
s21A-dec15th., 1918 oawsw
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
!, MONEY no loan

MONEY loaned on personal property or
real estate in the city of Pensacola at
the legal rate of interest. No delay;
quick confidential service. Weekly or
monthly payments to suit borrower.
Call, write or telephone Hall & Co,
1914 E. Government street. Phone 1852
Box 61s. 2jan
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
WANTED-To BUY.

WANTED-A second hand chfld's bicycle
write particulars to Bicycle care
Journal 291an
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
PIANOS.

YOUR PIANO can pe made Tks new In
t0Res touch and looks BY cur three ax~
pert plano builders and cays finfahers.
Low prices, and you can Fay by the
week. Tha Clutter AuEia EeuBa f4mav
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

FOR u. s. Government Jobs $500
month Steady work. List OF positions
now. ohtainable free Write Immediately.
Franklin Institute. Dept. 81 L, Roehes-
ter. ~. Y. 5jantofeby9
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
BOARD AND ROOMS.

FOR RENT-LArEs rront room. North
Hiu. Phone and bath. Gentlem en-
only. Box 1927. or rhone S22. 9SiAn
FOR RHNT-Ftrnished and unfurnished
rooms Apply 100 p. Romano or phone
9s1. Ifeb3ts
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

WANTED-To buy second hand portable
garage. Give description and cash
price. Address Garage Journal
29ian1w
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
POSITION WANTED.

WANTED-White girl wants ONCE or
general home work. Terms reasonable
Phone 1856. 2feb
PRIVATE SECRETARY: young man %.
Al experienced stenogTapher with
initiative and executive ability. Exper-
fenced once and factory manager and
organizer. No wemployed. Would like
TO make Southern connections. Address
&C. 7. L. 454 Pine street, WiIIiamsport
Pa s0jan2ts
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
FARM LANDS.

SETTLERS WANTED In the ROBERTS
community. YRu can get full inforrnA-
ton by writing Geo. o. Voorhees,, PreBi-
dent, Roberts Farmers Association. p. o.
Fox 625. Pensacola. Florida S9tuly
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

GOVERNMENT positions in post ONCE,
railway mail and other branches are
good. Prepare for exams" under for
rner u. 8. Civil Service Secretary Exa M
irlsr Booklet G-22 free. Write today.
Patterson Civil Service School, Rochess
ter ~. Y. S01ana
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
WANTED.

HEALTHY refined young woman with
healthy girl child wants home with
old couple or quiet kind family. Will
ing to work. Address Mrs. N" care
Journal. 2feb7ts
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
HELP wANTED-MALE.

sCTvL SERVICE examinations open the
way to good government positions I
Rcan coach you by mail at small cost Fun
eartfeIiars free to any American citizen
~ aipffaaSn or over Write today for
booklet CE-455 Earl Hopkins. Washing
ton, ID. G. hepz-o-Ao-LV
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

FOR SAI4E-At sacrifice, modern pool
tables with equipments. For further
information address "A. B. c." care
Journal. 2feb7t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
TAxIs FOR HIRE.
PERSONAL.

~~S~-~~~--~~--~----s~~~~-~~~--
YOUNG LADY would marry; address
station e, Box So, Club, Toledo, o.
Sojan@
SOUTHERN lady IS, worth $4,000
would marry. G-Box IS, League, To-
ledo, Ohio. 30jan"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

FOR SALE-My home at
Brent, Fla, containing II
acres of land; 4-room new
house, outbuildings, two
acres cleared and planted
in trees, fine well water.
This is an ideal location for
fruit, poultry or truck farm
ing. Good neighborhood
and convenient to school. T.
F. Westmark, Pensacola
Feed Co., Phone 40 or call
on Sundays at Brent, Fla.
e2sap
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
AGENTS WANTED.

RELIABLE representative In exclusive
territory to take orders for mems
made-to- measure suits; experience I'M
necessary. Great opportunity for the
right party. The Eagle Tailoring Co,
Cincinnati, Ohio S0jan
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

IF SALARY Of $4,000 per month and
commissions with liberal expenses in
terests you, address Dept. 2217, 1907 In
diana avenue, Chicago. S0Jan"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
TRANSFER. STORAGE.

CITY TRANSFER CO.
4 South Palafox st. Telephone 400
Branch Office in store of Lewis Drug
Co. on E. Wright St. Baggage, moving,
pianos, freight. 6Jan
MERCHANTS TRANSFER CO.. Thor. D,
Thorsen, Proprietor. solicits ali kinds
OF moving and hauling. Furniture packed
Cor shipment. Furniturs stored. once
phone 9To. Depot phone 7aA fmmai
BINGHAM TRANSFER
COMPANY. Phone SO.
Hauling. Packing. Storing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
For SALE.

FOR sALlEggs for Matching from
heavy laying strain. pure bred S. G.
Rhode Island Reds $1.50 for fifteen. $3.50
hundred several good young cockereis.
Few extra fine pullets. Reese Poultry
Yards, or phone f.. L. Reese 1861, r.
F. D. No. g. 2feb1mo"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
FOR .RENT-Store build
ing, corner Jackson and
DeVilliers streets, formerly
occupied by !. E. Williams,
one of best locations in town
Apply A. NJ. Mcmillan,
-. Aee 1feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

Price. Address 'Garage' journal.
29jan1w
CASH PAID for horses, old
lame or worn out horses,
mules or cattle. John M.
Sheesley, Clubs Warehouse
Pensacola, Fla. aetan7t'
WANTED-To buy second hand corn
and feed sacks. Eureka Refining Co.,
Goulding, Fla. 1SJan
FARMS WANTED.
wANTED-To hear direct from owner
Of farm or unimproved land for sale.
G. G. Buckingham, Houston, Tex.
30jans
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

WANTED-Bright active boys Of good
character to deliver The Journal. APP
ply Circulation Manager. 2febt-f
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE-Larned's famous History
OF the world in FIVE volumes $1.9S. Only
q few sets left. Printed In good plain
type, handsomely illustrated and ara
hound they make ideal history for boys
and girls Apply The Journal once.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
HELP wANTED-FEMALE.

wANTED-Assistant lady bookkeeper
with knowledge of short hand. Apply
N own handwriting. Assistant" care
Journal. 1feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

AGBNTS--A4 one cent post card will put
you In touch with an $50 week prop
esit4en selling Aluminium Utensils and
specla1ues direct TO the consumer. Don't
perity. DIV. 4101 American Aluminium
MFG. co. Isemont, III 30ians
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
FOR SALE.

EGGS for Matching from fine laying
strain White Leghorns and Silver
Spangled Hamburgs. Phone COS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

WANTED-Board in private family in
good neighborhood by young couple
with baby girl two years old Answer
this Office before two o'clock Wednes-
day 2feb1ts
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

WANTED-Dependabi youth OF good
habits. Must live central. Small
wages to begin, with chance for pro-
motion. Address Dependable" care
Journal. feb1t-f
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

FOR SAIE-F1ve horse power gaAoI ne
engine, used only five weeks. Can be
seen at 206 W. Lloyd street. J. H.
Smithwfck 1feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-On Hard road, between Canton
menf and McDavid, one ladies' Cum
metal Pump. Finder address Owner, p.
o. Box So, McDavid for suitable reward.
2feb2t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-02

FOR SALE-One Overland, 1912 model,
five passenger, $4,000. For sale Stod-
dard Dayton machine, $4,000. 109 South
Baylen street. Ifeb
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-03-08
REFERENDUM VOTING
IS STARTED TODAY
Continued from page u

continued from page ID
present rates. The demands pertain
only to freight and not to passenger
service.
The propositions on which the men
voted were divided under four artic-
les. The first pertained to road ser
vice and provided that 100 miles or
less o. eight hours or less shall con
stitute day, with overtime begin
ning at the expiration of eight hours
on runs less than roo miles, and as
soon as 100 miles have ben run on
longer trips. overtime to be computed
az one and one-half times the prorata
rate, no one to receive less than they
now receive for a minimum day. The
second article referred to yard and
switching service, the minimum for
eight hours day to be not less than
now paid for ten hours day, all over
eight hours in any twenty-four hours
TO be paid for at time and a hair
rates. Article three provided that
eight hours or less at the present pay
Tor ten hours will constitute a day for
'hostlers," the men who prepare To-
comotiyes for runs and care for them
az terminals. The final article guar
anteed the employees the right to re-
tain any rates of pay or schedules
in effect January l. 1916 which are
preferable to the new schedule.
The railroads prepared statement
OF their view of the situation in which
they said, ITO allow the increase
would add s1OO.O0O.00O year to the
operating expenses of all the roads of
the United States for the benefit of
men whose average pay day was in
creased from 80 to AZ per cent from
1903 TO 1914. while the wages of the
western engineers were further in
creased in 1915"
The roads further commended that
the men made no allowance for the
difference between railroad and indus.
trial service. They pointed out that
the railroad engineman or trainman
is guaranteed payment for a full dav
no matter how few hours he works
and receives nay for more than a full
day II he works more than either the
established miles or hours. In most
lines of industry. the railroads hold
the employee does not receive a DAVIS
pay for less than a days work and or.