South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-01

were arrested by Patrolman Hor-
wath who did not know at that time
that they were the men who had
been arrested on the morning before
for the same offense. The case
against William HemphM for is
suing a fraudulent check was con-
tinued until next Thursday and the
defendant held under bond of 800.
Though me entered a plea of guilty
he declared when the court gave
him an opportunity TO speak that he
did not know that Walters. who is
the principal witness for the prose-
cution, was intending to start pro
ceedings.
To Meet InterUirban Men.
Conferences between the street
car company officials and represent
atives Of the interurban conductors
and motormen were to be held Tues
day afternoon to discuss the increase
of wages asked by the men. 1t was
not known during the morning who
would form the committee from the
interurban men, but Gen. Mgr.
Hardy expected TO deal with them as
the representative of his company
without the assistance OF any mem
Der of the board of directors which
has assembled here for a meeting.
Mr.. Hardy also expected to be in
touch with representatives of the
Elkhart and Michigan City city
street car employees sometime during
the afternoon ii discuss the wage in
crease asked by these men. 1t was
stated by Mr.. Hardy that he had
been in telephone communication
with representatives in the two
towns and that some action would
be taken shortly.
Regarding the issue with the in
terurban men, Mr.. Hardy stated that
he felt that some amicable agree
ment would be reached at the con-
ference today.
If we cannot come 60 an agree
ment." he stated. "the matter will
naturally be referred to the public
service commission and settled
there"
Every car but one was being
operated over the city lines Tuesday.
according to the statement made b.
Traffic Supt. L. Z. HOllar. Several
men have returned to work while
new strike breakers have been
brought in TO man the cars and the
officials of the company state THAI
the service is again up to standard.
9. NJ. Murdoch. vice president Of
the c. $ 3. x y. 1. r. Co, who IS
in the city TO attend the meeting OF
the board of directors, would not
discuss the strike situation Tuesday,
pointing out that the matter was i'm
the hands of Gen. Mgr. Hardy and
the local officials.
Regarding the reported discharge
Of Charles Wolfe, as an employe II
the ticket Office, Mr.. Hardy stated
Tuesday that Wolfe had not been
discharged but that he had been
laid off with pay. 1t was stated by
Mr.. Hardy that Wolfe is a brother
of one of the most active strikers
and word had come to the officials
that the ticket seller was becoming
actively sympathetic with the
strikers. 1t was explained by Mr..
Hardy that the officials felt the best
step 10 take was to lay Wolfe off but
TO continue his salary.
order of Parade
The parade committee appointed
Monday night reported this morn
ing that the following order would
be observed in forming for the dem
onstration: Marshal Charles Mil
Ter, president Of Central Labor Tn
ion, American flag; Central Labor
Union, street car men, contribution
flag, Ladies Auxiliary of the Gar
ment Workers Union
Firm this delegation on unions
will be given preference in station.
according to the size of the delega
tions from their respective bodies.