Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 2, 1916, Page 2

| TRAINNEN ALL SAY THEY HAVE ORDERS -~ Know They Are to Strike Even if Leaders Are Not Allowed to N.otily Them. OBEY RULES OF THE ORDER Union Pacific brotherhood officials now maintaining headquarters in Omaha, say they feel sure the injunc- tion order of Judge Sears, restraining the officials of the railway conductors of the Union Pacific from promulgat- ing or circulating the strike order for Monday, will be set aside Saturday morning, when the hearing is to be held in district court. The officials of the conductors are 2 silent on the matter, as the injunc- . tion orders them to be. “How do_you do; sorry, I can't talk,” said Charles H. Friday of Chey- ' enne, and he sat back in his chair and read the morning papers, obeying the KING OF GREECE WHO AB- DICATES—Weary monarch gives up throne in favor of the crown prince Georgios, said to be a move in favor of allies. injunction order strictly, not to “oromulgate” in any way. He is cgairmln of the conductors, and the injuriction is talking directly to him. Smith More Talkative. D. W. Smith of Council Bluffs, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers of the Union Pacific, was more talka- tice. There is no court restraint on his tongue. 4 3 “I am satisfied there will be no dif- ficulty in getting that injunction set aside tomorrow morning,” he said, “when the chance is offered the con- ductors to be heard and to show that they have complied with the rules of the order strictly. “All the restraining order does any way is to tie the hands of the chair- man and committee to prevent them - from getting information to the men offidl’ly as to a strike order. It in no way restrains the men from quit- ting their jobs, And the men have known all about the strike order for some time, anyway.” 2 Drawn by Railroad. Commenting further on the injunc- tion k?m'e, r. Smith said: “This ion of the conductor, Hamilton, for the injunction did not o te with him. I have informa- ‘that it was drawn up by the rail- jad. Of course, he was asked to it and he did. There are alwa; “few fellows at a time like this who % do a fhing of this kind to curry . "I know, too, that another railroad . here prepared a petition of this kind d asked some of the men to sign it, to get out an injunction also, _know the men who were asked to . Charles, e . of North Platte, n ch n of the Brotherhood Railway Trainmen, said: “You wm on it that the men JREE o chaetd iy are oo out e} 4 T 0 ou priy o'clock Monday ’\"nm‘nlng.'F ly 16 the statement that many o Sadactivs Atetyiewed. by 4 erviewe: h i‘:‘ ’flaumhy. claimed ta h X ‘received no personal order & Mr. Smith said: “Well, yof nd there are a lot of men, # - always conccivable that some of [h : A not yet received the order ly. n ue of the Union Pa- ‘o‘:fld he felt confident d senate would stand GREEK MONARCH (Continued from Page One.) ture of existing conditions. The part of Greek Macedonia in which the forts mentioned are located is in northern Greece, close behind the front, on which the entente allies allies. Vodena is on the railroad line between Saloniki and Monastir, an important means of communication for the entente allies. It is forty-five miles west of Saloniki. Fort Little Karaburun is on the Gulf of Saloniki, about ten miles south of the city. Must Pass Two Censors, King Constantine is credited, is the official British press representative designated by the government to act for all British publications in that area. Nevertheless, his dis; tches the British censorship in London, have permitted this dispatch to come through is significant, On Tuesday Mr, Price sent from don official cir rom sday, meetingsy between the to do ‘with th ver, that the king may have ed ucmlg from Athens, by Mr. Price, and that his al was concealed from the newspaper correspondents there. Mrs. Jane Kirkwood Is Ninety-Five Towa City, la,; Sept. 1—(Special.) ~Informal calls by her many friends marked today for Mrs, Jane Kirk- wood’ widow of Samuel J. Kirkwood, Towa's war governor, her 95th birth- day anniversary. Tho hard of p‘:zdinl nl‘-_lit::lg and divlnfi into arguments in this case, Mr, ¢ : At fir-: 'tll:e ui‘l;o-dn #fil‘:fld cost them X to the eight-hour day into effect. n the railroad officials got to ingtor hd‘ er, ‘wzure they recor, cost of operation ald be found in the files of the In- erce commission, they ;E own $50,000,000, Later, Riple: has_raised it 810000':005 uts it at $60,000,000.” mith of the firemen and en- broke in again: are eighteen .oads in the States now operating under ou! . Not one of those in the hands cf a receiver. are a number of other roads, , under a ten-hour are in the hands of a receiver. ind it's not on account of the num- : - &c.l hmchtlho mil; Y.o‘:k. but‘ d:e 1o flm manipu ions of the - owners in Wall street.” other faculties completely, reads with- out glasses and has spent much time this summer doing fancy work, which she plans to give as Christmas pres- ents. Ex-Governor Kirkwood died lwent{-two years ago, on his wife's 72d birthday. 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The fact that both censorships, as well as | This dispatch was discredited in Lon- les. Doubt also ap- to be cast on ils corri‘ethneu ens them tellini_o( ing entente ntinisters and athers illness of the , ' who recently underwent a t'operation, It is possible, how- depart- reported ence hearing, Mrs. Kirkwood retains her Mvo Our Prompt Attention 15th and T e e THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1916. Governor Morehead Suggests Taking Over of Railroads 'HOUSE PASSES 8- HOUR DAY BILL; BEFORE SENATE (Continued from Page One.) onment not exceeding one year, or both. Senator Reed declared that if the provision to give authority to the In- terstate Commerce commission to fix wages and hours of service were not abandoned, the bill could not be pass- jed in time to avert the strike. To | pass the provision, he said, would, in- stead of stopping the strike, absolutely force it. Under a special rule providing for | a vote not later than 4:30 this after- } noon, the house took up the Adamson | eight-hour day bill approved by Pres- ident Wilson and accepted by broth- erhood leaders as a “satisfactory set- tlement.” The senate interestate commerce committee reported a similar bill, which, however, contains an impor- tant provision empowering the Inter- state Commerce commission to fix schedules of wages on interstate railways. It provides that the eight- | hour day shall become effective Jan- uary 1, 1917; that the {)ruent pay for the ten-hour day shall apply to the shorter day; that overtime shall be faid pro rata, but adds that within not ess than six and not more than twelve months after its passage the Intersfate . Commerce commission shall assume jurisdiction of the ques- | tion or hours and wages and that they | shall be subject to petition for change from either the employers, the em- ployes and the public. Text of New Section. The text of that provision follows: “That the Interstate Commerce commission shall have the power to fix the hours of labor and prescribe just and reasonable wages for all employes of the railroads, The rate of wages and the hours of labor pro- vided for in this ‘act shall remain fixed for service and pay until changed by the decision of the In- terstate Commerce commission, which within a period of not less than six or more than twelve months from the passage of this act shall deter- mine what are just and reasonable wages and what,shall be the hours of labor for empléyel of the railroads above mentioned. 4 “The Interstate Commerce commis- sion shall have the power from time to time to chln?e the hours of labor and the rate of wages for all em- ployes of the railroads * * * either in whole or in part, prescribed by it on its own initiative on the pe- tition of the employes, the managers of the railroads or the quhc.' The possibility for a hitch seemed to be in this added provision which is being studied by the brotherhood leaders. Freight Raise Eliminated. The committee eliminated the pro- osal that on the report of the eight- flour day commission the Interstate Commerce commission “shall consider an increase of freight rates to meet such additional expenditures by the railroads affected as may have been rendered necssary hy the adoption of the eight-hour day.” ¥ Neither ot the twe pending bills contain'the Canadian commission plan which the labor leaders oppose, and neither contains the government oper- ation provision, President Wilson is willing to let those feasures wait until after enough legislation to avert the strike has been enacted. Republicans decided today to frame a bill of their own and ofi)e'r it as a substitute for the administration plan. A commit- tee: was appointed to draft it. No serious opposition to the administra- tion plan was expected, however. President Wilson told members of his cabinet at today’s meeting that there was every prospect that the leg- islation would be passed by both houses of congress before tomorrow night. Bill Reported to House. The Adamson bill was favorably reported by the house interstate com- merce committee, which amended it to make the eight-hour provisions ef- fective January 1, next, instead of December 1, and so as to exempt elec- tric railways, ; The bill’ was immediately reported to the house, which met at 11 o'clock. 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Ment- bers of the rules committee said un- der the rule the bill should be passed by the house shortly after 5 o'clock this afternoon. Democratic Leader Kitehin called up the Adamson bill soon after the house met. ‘I ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration,” said he. “I object,” said Republican Leader Mann, Debate on Rule Begins. Representative Harrison, democrat, then offered the special rule and there was discussion on that. Mr. Harri- son said congress, in the interest of the American people, ought to pass this bill by Saturday night and avert the strike. Representative Bennett, republican, denounced: the proposed legislation. “There are worse things than strikes,” said Bennett, “and one of those things is the destruction of the American system of government. I don’t propose to cast my vote with a pistol at my head.” Representative Cooper of Ohio, re- publican, denied that labor was hold- ing" up congress, as Mr. Bennett charged. Representatives Caldwell of New York, Borland of Missouri and Baker, California, democrats, urged a strong vote in favor of the bill. . Representative Lenroot of Wiscon- sin, republican, amid applause on the democratic side, announced he ex- pected to vote for the bill. Many others spoke briefly on both sides. The rule was adopted without a record vote and debate on the bill itself then began. Greene Calls it Duress. Opposition to the legislation was voiced by Representative Greene, re- pu‘bllcan, Vermont. "When any body of men holds up congress and threatens a national ca- lamity," he said, “it is time for us to fix the responsibility for the act on those men rather than yield to them under duress.” . Representative Cooper, republican, of Ohio told the house that for twenty years he had worked in the engine cab and knew from personal experience what railroad conditions were, “The men are justified,” he said, “in asking their employers for better hours. The proposed legislation pro- vides the only way to avert the strike set for Monday.” “When you say the employes have held up congress and conspired for this legislation you say what is ab- solutely untrue,” said Representative Taglgart, democrat, of “This bill is a makeshift, pure and simple,” said Representative Brown- ing, republican, of New Jersey. ansgas. Farm Demonszrator Resigns. Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 31.—(Special Telegram.)—O. H. Liebers for the last four years farm demonstrator for Gage county, today tendered his resignation to take a position with the agricultural department of the Bur- fington road. e will' have charge of four states. The Store of the Town Knox Hats for Fall The comfortable soft hats, in many shapes and styles, which are so popular for early fall wear, have just come in from NEW YORK —We have your size and the style you like best. STIFF HATS, TOO Our Stock of Fall STETSONS and Browning-King Specials is complete in all the new shapes and colors. Better stop in our store and inspect them. GEO. T. WILSON, Mgr. Lincoln, Sept. 1.—In a telegram today to President Wilson Governor Morehead &f Nebraska says that in his judgment as a last resort, should no other form of settlement be found for the strike situation, the federal authorities should take over the railroads. His telegram follows: “Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States,” Washington, D. C~Mr. President: The threat- ened strike of 600,000 employes would paralyze business and industry, and as I believe, should not take place. As a last resort, in my judgment, the federal authorities should take charge of the railroads, placing experienced men in cofitrol, the expenses to be paid from the earnings of the roads, at least until such time as employer and employe can adjust their " differ- | ences, or federal legislation be enact- ed to regulate the great business and the employe. “Railroad companies are notifying all shippers that goods Will not-be received for shipment within a few hours. Nebraska, with a quarter of a billion dollars of farm products ready to move, and the conditions stated to exist, the losses will be im- mense, besides the extent of suffering that = the people | will endure. A movement of this kind, I feel qualified to say, will be endorsed by a very large per cent of the citizens of Ne- braska, and you will have my unqual- ified support as executive of Ne- braska. (Signed) “JOHN H. MOREHEAD, “Governor.” Rock Island Men Expect Strike on Nebra_ska Lines Fairbury, Neb., Sept. 1.—(Special Telegram.)—Local Rock Island chair- men of the four striking organizations issued a call for a mass meeting of the men in trainmen's hall at 8 o'clock tonight. Practically all enginemen and trainmen at this point are mem- bers of the striking organizations and according to inside information every man expects to be loyal to his order and leave the service. It is asserted that the Rock Island operating officials have reinstated a number of discharged trainmen with a view of operating trains. One con- ductor, it is known, who was dis- charged eleven years ago for an in- fraction of a rule, was recently given seniority rights on the division. Since his dismissal he has been working at }'lrious points on the Rock Island in owa. Mee Named 'Register At Rapid City, 8. D. Washington, Sept. 1.—President Wilson today nominated James Wal- ter Mee, register of the general land office at Rapid City, S. D RAILWAYS CLAIM - DENECTION OF MEN (Continued from Page One.) President Herbert of the St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) railroad Ltoday that a large number of the trainmen employed by that road would not strike. An approximate percentage ouil not be given. . Situation on Rock Island. Des Moines, Sept. 1.—C. W. Jones, assistant general manager of the Chi- cago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad, late this afternoon declined to dis- cuss the strike situation except to sa ythat a large percentage of the employes in his. division would re- main at work. When asked if 25 per cent would be likely to disobey the strike order, he replied “not quite so good.” | Charleston Man- Accused 0f Sending Threat by Mail York, Neb., Sept. 1.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Will H., Warnich, who lives near_Charleston, was arrested today by Deputy United States Marshal Carroll and taken to Lincoln to an- swer before a United States commis- sioner to the charge of using the mails in an illegal manner, Warnich, it is charged, sent letters to County Attorney Gilmore. In one it was said your days are numbered. Warnich has had trouble with his family and his wife sued for divorce, which was granted. Warnich and his wife have been remarried and at this time are living together. The trouble seems to have grown out of the prose- cution by County Attorney Gilmore, who acted as attorney for Mrs, War- nich in her divorce proceedings. i THOMPSON-BELDEN & CO. o The fashion Gorder of "The MiddleWest — Established 1836 Store Hours Now In Effect Store Opens 8:30 A. M. Closes, daily 6:00 P. M. Saturdays 9:00 P. M. Basement Balcony Wash blouses that are re- markable at these prices, 59¢ and 79c¢. New House Dre;les For Fall Are Here Shown, in the basement apparel ction; attrac- tive styles and modest prices a I,e noticeable throughout the display. Fibre Hose Special Saturday, 39¢c Pair omen’s Fibre “Silk” Hose, summer weight, in black and white, regular- ly sold at 69¢c. Saturday ONLY, they will go at 39¢ & pair. R Velvets Galore A selection of foremost importance: Every new, desirable autumn shade and color. All of first quality. You will be fav- orably impressed with the extent of this showing. Opposite the Silks priced, $3.95 and $4.95. Advance Opening Saturday ——of the Basement Inexpensive Millinery Section Trimmed Hats, Untrimmed Hats, Fancy Feathers and Novelties, inexpensively priced. Saturday we will present a wonderful col- lection of Smart Tailored and Dress Hats; Daintiest Blouses | The Store for Shirtwaists is a charming spot of de- lightfully new colors, ma- terials and styles. Beauti- ful Georgette Crepes priced, $5.95, $6.50, $7.50 NEW SWEATERS in com- plete variety, offering many novelties, . priced to $15. SECOND FLOOR | Tailored Suits Saturday the Second Day of September In the Apparel Sections Direct from New York, made under our personal supervision, in styles that express the latest in de- sign, and appeal to wom- en who desire distinction and exclusiveness in dress —$25, $35, $45 to $95 Lovely Dresses For every occasion—aft- ernoon, street and evening wear. Creations chosen because of their. correct, fashionable lines and high quality silks; prices are «reasonable— $25, $35, $45 to $75. Separate Skirts A garment of extreme practicability, popular for autumn wear. Enhanced by the beauty of the new silks and woolens, which fabrics are used exten- sively. Priced, $6.50, $8.50, $9.75 to $39.50. New Wool Plaids Priced 75¢c a Yard A choice selection of new plaids, ,especially desir- able for children’s and misses’ school dresses; 38 to 40 inches wide, 75¢ yd. Silk and Wool Pop- lins Specially Priced - | A line of silk and wool poplins, in the best fall colors (40-inch), $1.50 regularly, Saturday, $1.19 a Yard Rear—Main Floor. Rear—Main Floor. “ ar —Untrimmed shapesin all the wanted colors_. RAILROAD MEN WANTED On account of prospective strike of engineers, Twenty-five New and Up-to-Date Styles, specially priced, at $1.49, $1.95, $2.95, $3.95. conductors, brakemen, firemen and switchmen, the Burlington Railroad solicits applications from ex- perienced men in these classes of service, and can use " inexperienced men of good character as brakemen, firemen and switchmen. Make appli- cation to any agent of or to the Company, F. R. MULLEN, Superintendent, aha.