Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, September 06, 1916, DAILY EDITION, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, 8ETT. 6, 1010. , r AGS THJ5JC85, FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE PUBLIC: t ' The Railroads9 statement of their posi tion on the threatened strike, as presented to Me President of the United States t A strike on all the railroads of the country ha9 been called by the Train Brotherhoods for 7 o'clock Monday morning, September 4. This strike was ordered from Washington while the President of the United States was making every effort to avert the disaster. The Final Railroad Proposal The final proposal made by the railroads for a peaceful settlement of the con troversy, but which was rejected by the brotherhoods, was as follows: (a) The railroads will, effective September i, 1916, keep the time of all men represented in this movement, upon an 8 hour basis und by separate account, monthly, with each man. maintain a record of the difference between the money actually earned by him on the present basis and the amount that would have been earned UKn an 8 hour basisovertime on each basis to be computed pro rata. The amounts so shown will !e subject to the decision of the Commission, provided for in Paragraph t (c) of this memorandum and payable in money, as may be directed by said Commission in its findings and decision. (b) The Interstate Commerce Commission to sujxTvise the keeping of these accounts und report the iuueused cost of the 8 hour basis, after such period of actual experience as their judgment approves or the President may fix, not. however, less than three months. (c) In view of the far-reaching consequences of the declaration made by the President, accepting the 8 hour day, not only ujwn the railroads and the classes of labor involved directly in this controversy, but to the public and upon all industry, it seems plain that before the existing conditions are changed, the whole uliject in bo far as it affects the railroads and their employee, should be investigated and determined by a Cofnmiiwion to be appointed by the President, of such standing as to compel attention and respect to its findings. The judgment of such a Commission would le a helpful basis for adjustments with labor and such legislation as intelligent public opinion, so informed, might demand. Statement of Executives to the President In submitting this proposal to the President, the fifty railroad executives called to Washington and representing all the great arteries of traffic, made this statement to him of their convictions: The demands in this controversy have not been presented, in our judgment, for the purpose of fixing a definite daily period of labor, nor a reduction in the existing hours of lalmr rr change in methods of opera tion, but for the real purpose of accomplishing an increase in wages of approximately One Hundred Million Dollars per unnum, or 35 er cent, for the men in railroad freight train und yard service represented by the labor organisations in this matter. After careful examination of the facts and patient and continuous consultation with the Conference Committee of Managers, and among ourselves, we have reached a clear understanding 01 the magnitude of the questions, and of the serious consequences to the railroads and to the public, involved in the decision of them. Trustees for the Public As trustees for the public served by our lines and for the, great mass of the less powerful employees (not less than 80 per cent, of the whole number) interested in the railroad wage fund as trustees also for the millions of people that have invested their savings and capital in the bonds and stock of these properties, and who through the saving banks, trust companies and insurance companies, are vitally interested to the extent of millions of dollars, in the integrity and Bolvency of the railroads of the country, we cannot in conscience surrender without a honring.the principle involved, nor undertake to transfer the enormous cost that will result to the transportation of the commerce of the country. The eight-hour 'day without punitive overtime involves an annual increase, approximately, in the' aggregate of Sixty Millions of Dollars, and an increase of more than io per cent, in the pay of the men, already the most highly paid in the transportation service. The ultimate cost to the railroads of an admission in this manner of the principle under contention cannot now be estimated; the effect upon the effi ciency of the transportation of the country now already under severe test under the tide of business now moving, and at a time when more, instead of less, effort is required for the public welfare, would be harmful beyond calculation. The widespread effect upon the industries of the country as a whole is beyond measure or appraise ment at this time, and we agree with the insistent and widespread public concern over the gravity of the situation and the consequences of a surrender by the railroads in this emergency. In like manner we are deeply impressed with the sense of our responsibility to maintain and keep open the arteries of transportation, which carry the life blood of the commerce of the country, and of the consequences that will flow from even temporary interruption of service over the railroads, but the issues presented have been raised above and beyond the social and monetary questions involved, and the responsibility for the consequences that may arise will rest upon those that provoke it. Public Investigation Urged The questions involved are in our respectful judg ment, eminently suitable for the calm investigation and decision by the public through, the agency of fair arbitration, Hiid cannot be disposed of, to the public satisfaction, in any other manner. The decision of a Commission or Board of Arbi tration, having the public confidence, will be accepted by the public, and the social and financial rearrange ments made necessary thereby will be undertaken by the public, but in no less deliberate nor orderly manner. The rrilroads of the country cannot under present conditions assume this enormous increase in their expenses. If imposed ujwn them, it would involve many in early financial embarrassment and bank ruptcy and imperil the power of all to maintain their credit and the integrity of their securities. The immediate increase in cost, followed by other increases that would be inevitable, would substan tially appropriate tho present purchasing power of the railroads and disablo them from expanding and improving their facilities and equipment, to keep abreast of the demands of the country for efficient transportation service. In good faith we have worked continuously and earnestly in a sincere effort to solve the problem in justice to all the parties at interest. These efforts were still in progress when the issuance of the strike .order showed them . to be unavailing. Tfhctiilnltcjif it 'comes, wili'belifQed upon jthej country class of laborcrsMn the world,1 a timcvwhcrirthcfcountry haihhe"gretesrileed for transportation efficiency. The problem presented is not that alone of the railroad or business world, but involving democracy itself, and sharply presents the question whether any group of citizens should be allowed to possess the power to imperil the life of the country by conspiring to block the arteries of cenmerce. IIALB 110LDBN, Cklcif 0, Burllngtoo A Qulasy Railroad. W.'W. ATTBRBURY, "'. I ' Fsnniylvtnla Railroad. FAIRFAX HARRISON, Southern Railway, R. S. LOVBTT, Ualoa Ptollt Syilai I. P. RlPLBY rUFLHY, Atohiioa, Topeks A Saata Fa Syitaa, A. H. SMITH, Nsw York Csatral Lisas. FRANK TRUMBULL, Cbaupaaka A Ohio Railway. DANIEL WILLARD, Baltimore sad Okia Rallreat ANGEL CAKES Phono orders to No. 190-J. 787tf WINONA BERK8HIRES If yon want the mott pork per lb. of teed, get a Winona Berkshire for your next herd boar. Spring pigs aver aged 100 lbs. each at four months. F. R. Steel, Winona Ranch, Rnral Ronto No. 1. , 830tf FOR 8 ALE Surrey, motorcycle and saddle, all In excellent condition; alio a tew Angora goati. Phone COJ-F-12. - 842 FOR SALE Ranch team, wagon and harness. Inquire R. L. Coo. 842 FOR SALE Gas water beater, gas range, gas heater, oil heater, Win chester 2S-S0 rifle, ice cream freez er, 12 yards reversible stair car pet, nearly new and in good condi tion. Phone 199-R. 843 Classified Advertising WCH SALE FOR 8ALK -Apple chunk wood. 82 tier, cat to 16-Inch lengths, from 30 year orchard cat this spring. Best wood on market. Phono E. H. Richard. 893 NEARLY new .303 Savage rifle for sale at a bargain. Inquire at 517 O street. 844 WANTED WANTED Persons having work by which high school students may earn part or all of their board or lodging, kindly communicate with the principal, Prof. H. H. Ward rip. 842 PHYSICIANS L. O. CLEMENT, If. D. Practice limited to diseases of tho eye, oar; nose and throat. Glassaa fitted. Office hours -12, 2-5, or oa ap pointment. Office phono, 82; ; denco phono 858-J. 8. LOUGH RIDGE, U. D.. PhyaleUa and surgeon. City or country eaOs attended day or night Besldeae phono 8(9; office phono 182.' Sixth and H. Tuffs Bldg. J. P. Truax. 11. D.. PhrsleUa tad surgeon. Phonos: Office 821; resi dence 824. Calls answered at oil hours. Country calls attended to. Lundborg Bid. DR. ED. BYWATTR Specialist oa diseases of eyo oar, noes a&4 throat; glasses flttd. Office hoars: 9 to 12 a. m.. 2 to 6 p. m. Photos: Residence 2S4-J; office 257-J. Schmidt Bldg, Grants Paso, Ore. A. A. WITHAK, M. D.. Physician aa4 Surgeon. Office: Ball Bldg com er Sixth and I streetc. Phonos: Office 116; residence 282-J. Bonn 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. DR. H. WARREN NICE, Osteopathia Physician. Chronic and nervous diseases specialty. Rooms 1 and 2, Lundburg Bldg., opposite post office; phone 149-R. Residence: Colonial hotel; phene 167-J. - DENTISTS WANTED First class miners at Al- meda and Copper ' Eagle minee. Apply P. B. WIckham, Almeda, Oregon. 844 ASSAYERS E. R. CROUCH, Aseayer, chemist, metallurgist Roms 201-208 Pad dock Building. Grants Pass. TIME CARD The California and Oregon Coast Railroad Company (Tbe Oregoa Cave Route) Effective Monday. May 1, 1916. Train 1 It. Grants Pass. 7:00 a.m. Arrives Waters Creek 8:00 a.m. Train 4 It. Waters Creek..5:00 p.m. Arrives Grants Paaa 6:00 p.m. Dally except Sunday. , All trains leave Grants Pass from tbe corner of G and Eighth streets, opposite tho Southern Pacific depot For all Information regarding treigvt and passenger service call at the office of the company. Public Ser vice building, or phono 181' for same. . Train will stop on - flag at . any point between Grants Pass ai Waff Creek. Pksztzz orlo every da In tho week. Pineaoola In Hawaii. Hawaii is tbe pineapple farm of the world. Tbe largest pineapple cannery in the world in near Honolulu. Ona of the 'Regular. "He's a pessimist." "Worries over b'.H bad luck. chT 'Ob. even optimists do that This fellow's a rejiular pessimist lie wor ries over other peoples bad luck." Exchange. ) Different Now. "He ei'fniH to lie quite a big man In politics now. I supjtose l:e uas pot over his old haUt of ' stooping for bribes." 'Oh. yes. They baud tbetu up to bim now." Puck. E. C. MACY, D. M. D.Flrst-class dentistry. 109 South Sixth street. Grants Pass Ore. BERT R. ELLIOTT, D. M. D. Mod ern dental work. Maud B. Brad-, ford, dental assistant. Rooms 4 and 5, Golden Rule Bldg. Grants Pass, Ore. Phone 265-J. ATTORNEYS H. D. NORTON. Attornev-aULAW Practice In all State and Federal ' Courts. First National Bank Bldg. COLVIQ A WILLIAMS Attorn ers- at Law, Grants Pass Banking Co. Bldg, Grants Pass, Ore. E. S. VAN DYKE, Attorney. Praettes in all courts. First National Bank Bldg. EDWARD B. RICHARD. Attorney-at-Law. Office Masonic Temple, Grants Pass, Ore. ' V. T. MILLER, Attorney-at-Lair. County attorney for Josephine County. Office: Schallhorn Bldg. O. S. BLANCHARD, Attorney-at-Law. Grants Pass Banking Co. Bldg. Phono 270. Grants Pass, Ore. V. A. CLEMENTS Attorney-at-Law, Practice In state and federal : courts. Rooms 2 and 3, over Golden Rule store. MUSICAL INSTRUCTION Htr Wish. "I wish I were dead." sslil be after the quarrel His wife did not Join in this raelan- cholv yearn. "I wish von were insured." she did say. Kansas City Journal. Right In Hia Line. WlpK Your yomtK lawyer friend seems to carry the love of his profes sion to a ridiculous extreme. Wasg Yes; I believe be is even going to mar ry a clrl tiamed Sue. - Philadelphia Record. Not tha Little Thing. "It Is tbe little things in this world that cause us tbe most trouble." "Xot in my business," replied the shoe clerk. "It's the big things the owners of which want to put Into little shoes. "-Iloustou Post. , Norva. Id.v-Vby do you give me this bit of paper! Tramp Madam, 1 do uot llle to criticise your soup, but It Is not HUe mother used to tuuke. Allow' me to Kive you her recipe. Fllegeude Blat ter. Persiflage In tha Kitchen. ftuirar Shou I'm oue of those golden spoons thst get born In people's mouths. Rolling Pin-You haven't got anything on me In tbe wealth line. I'm rolling In dough all tbe tlme.-8t liouls Globe-Democrat VIOLIN INSTRUCTION Franco- Belgian school of violin playing. E. R. Lawrence 215 I street ., DRAYAGE AND TRANSFER COMMERCIAL TRANSFER CO. All kinds of drayage and . transfer work carefully and promptly done. Phone 132-R. Stand at freight depot. A. Shade, Propr. F. G. ISHAM, drayage and transfer. Safes, pianos and furniture moved, packed, shipped and stored. Phono Clark A Bolman, No. 50. Resi dence phone 124-R. THE WORLD MOVES; so do we. Bunch Bros. Transfer Co. Phono 15-R. LODGES GRANTS PASS Lodge No. 84 A. F. A. M. Stated Communica tions 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Visiting brethren cordially invited. - A. K. Cass, W. M. Ed. G. Harris, secretary. GOLDEN RULE LODGE. NO. 78. 1. O, ' O. F., meets every Wed ' ' jjf nesday evening in I. O. O. w F. hall, corner 6th and H. Sti Visiting Odd Fellows eotdlally invited to bo present. Emll Gebers, N. O.; Clyde Martin, Secretary. TIME. Part with no moment but In , purchass of Its worth, And what Is Its worth t Ask death bedsi thsy can tail. Young. VETERINARY SURGEON DR. R. J. BESTUli, Veterinarian. Office In Winetrout Implement , Bldg." Phono 113-J. Residence, Phono S06-R. . DECORATORS AND PAINTERS PIAPBRHANGINO, graining, " paint- ing. For tho best work at lowest prices phone 295-J. C. Q.'Tlant. ''Soutn'rar 'street ' V-: MISCELLANEOUS CRYSTAL 8PRINGS water .put up in 5-gallon glass Jars and delivered at your door, fresh, pure, sanitary. Telephone 293-R and water wagon will call. TAXI STAND at the Mocha Cafe. Any where In town 10c. Phone 181-R. Residence phono 242-L. tf