Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, March 19, 1917, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextSIEDFORD MXTE TTfTBUNTC. MEDFORD, OREGON, MONDAY, MARCH 1!), 1017. P7C0E BIX mitting voluntarily to his isolation at the Marine hospital here. During the time "H. O." was a member of the Acmo's crew, thirty cases of typhoid developed of which five were fetal. known as the "Tyuholci ehlp," five yearn ago, In still a carrier, it was made known today and a menace to the public health, "it. O." whoe Identity has been kept from the pub lic by the Health authorities is sub THREATENED R. R. SHE CALLED OFF Sic 'Em by s I E (Continued From Page One.) (Continued From rage One.) fncililies were concerned were con ceded bv all. AKrcx-nu'iif SfBiicd, Tlie iijirccinent which averted (lie strikes wns Milled in Secretary Lane's room n.t 5:15 this iiiorniiij; just a few hours after Ilia ninmtfrurs' hud agreed to. abandon the lotijr and bitter ric,ht they have made against the brothcr lioods' demands. Ah the last of thu nine to siim it attached his signature the tension in the little jii'nup relaxed. The niun aeers ami the chiefs shook hands with eneh other and with each of the Washing-Ion mediators. The sun was just touchinc the while 'fronts of the ncic.hbnrin(; sky M'rnpci'H with light. As the dozen broke into liitle jrrnups the room sud denly heenme silent when W. II. Car ter of Hie firemen and engineers, looking out, said : "Why, look out there. It's the dawn -of a new day." Most of those present Ihouuhl he had expressed the feelini; of nil, for it was Ihe first time in many years that there had been mueh evidenee of friendly feelini; between the men who run the trains and the men who manure them. Htatemeiit, Is Issued. The ' mediation noeotinl ions ami I heir result are summed up in Ihe following statement issued at six o'clock this morning by the eommit teo from the council of national de fense:" "We desire to express our appre ciation of the lnrjre and pat riot ic uc tion of the railway managers' com mittee which luiH put beyond perad venluro the possibility of n nnlion wide railroad strike. The railroads have met the full deuinnd of the Ad nmson eight hour law. This conces sion wns secured as the culmination of two days and nights of negotia tion. "Our first effort was to secure n postponement of the strike which was fixed for Saturday night. This postponement was secured by pre senting1 lo Ihe railroad managers a memorandum agreement drafted by the brotherhoods which with some particularity expressed Ihe provis ions of Ihe Adamson law. We ask ed Ihe railways to agree Hint if the Adamson law was held to be consti tutional (hat this construction and application would he given lo il. The railways agreed to this at a joint session between the brotherhood chiefs ami Ihe managers. And with much difficulty the chiefs stayed the strike all act that was vital lo 'the success of our efforts at furl her me diation. Matter locldcd. "Wo next sought some adjustment that would be effective should the law he held unconstitutional. In this regard many proposil ions were made to both sides until the railroads ex pressed a willingness to place Ihe whole matter in the hands of tin m- niittee. This notion proceeded, as Ihe letter of the railroad managers states from a desire lo demonstrate lo the country that Ihe railroads would not allow their own conception of railroad policy In stand in the way of the fullest use of the rosds tit a lime of seven' national strain. The committee considered Ihe matter and decided that in view id' the action of congress in passing the Adamson law and the necessity for immediate action. Hint it wns best t lopt at once Ihe memorandum agreement id' Ihe previous day as applicable under all conditions. Then the provisions of the eight himr law, bv agreement between Ihe muds ami the men be came the basis of the sett lenient and whether the supreme court holds for Ihe validity of the law or against it, there will be no slrike. (Signed) I'KAXKUN K. l.ANK, V. II. WII.SOX, HANIKI, WII.I.AUn, . i.i S.AMl'KI, (SUMIM'.HS.' t . In-tler lo Kllslui Ic. J ho committee sent the following letter to Ktishu I.ee, chairman of the conijicnee committee 'of the ruil- road : . "We are in receipt of your fnvo of tais dale, placing in our hand tor immediate adiustnieiit, the matter of the differences between vour committee and the railroad brother hoodr, , "We have brought this letter he- tore the brotherhoods witli the slate lneut that in our judgment il was ad visable lo put into effect the rrovis ions of the Adamson law whether il be lield villa, or otherwise. I ins was acceptable lo tlieia. Thus by your own iiction. urged thereto by the high est reasons of nutior.n! concern, ,vii have avoided a national calamity, "We. would be deliniUeut in a trio sense of gratitude if we failed to c press our nittm'est iippa'ciulion el '?i& - &ri: kr&'f ,a V MC-fci . '.' i if ,..Z.Zi.-,r ' -aait'ai.v.v:K-'-ir. ';-:-... 0-" the action you have taken. We trust that it promises a long period of hearty co-operation between the rail road managements and their em ployes." The ngreemeiit signed by the rep resentatives of the brotherhoods of Ihe roads and by the commission reads as follows: Airrcinciit us SiKi'cd. "In all road service except pusscn r, where schedule now reads J 00 miles or less, nine or ten hours or less, overtime at 10 or 11 miles per hour, insert eight hours or less for a basic day and 1L"j miles per hour lor a speed basis for the purpose of (imputing overtime. "Overtime to be paid for at not I'Nh than one eighth of the daily rale per hour. "In all yard service switching and hostelry service where schedules now read 'ten, eleven or twelve hours or less shall conslilule a day's work,' insert 'eight hours or less shall ('mi litate n day's work at present ten hours' pay.' 'Overtime to be paid for at not less than ono-cighth of the daily rule per hour. "In ynrds now working on an eight hoar basis the daily rate shall be the present ten hour standard rate, with overtime at one-eighth of Ihe present lamlard daily rale. If Idtw lucmistitutioiml. "In case the law is declared uncon titiitional eight hours or less at pres ent ten hour pay will constitute a (lav's work. 'In passenger service the present mileage basis will lie um ml allied. On road.', now having a flat ten hour day in pa-seuger service Ihe rule will be amended lo read 'eight within ten hours.' 'For all classes (it' empluves in short tlirn-aroliliil passenger service W'hcre the rule now reads 'eight with -in twelve hours,' it will' be nineiulcd to read 'eight within ten hours.' "For such territory as has no num ber of hours for a day's work in sbori turn around passenger service, tlie eight within ten hour rule app'ii Overtime to be paid for at. not b than one eighth of the daily rale per hour. 'The general commission-. m rail roads may elect ti retain their pres eat over time rules in short turn around passenger sen ice or the fore u'oiay policy, (Kit mav no! mnue a .combination of both to produce great or eomponsulion than is provided in eilher busis. Ailjust to Itocislon. "In the event the law is held to be constitutional if the foregoing settle men! is inconsistent with Ihe decis ion of the court, thai nunlieatioii will be adjusted to the decision. If declar ed unconstitutional the above ttiud- w'th all the provisions as written. "Tlie foregoing shall rjovern f( .-ucli roads, classes of employes m 'lasses of service represented by til! national conference committee ot railroads. "Schedules except us modified by ihe el eve changes remain c- ;il pres old." V. (i. I.ee, head ol the tr.i'nmen and snokesman for the brotherhood chieN, ilec.larcd today that the set tlement of Ihe conti'uu'isy j- "tlie ADAMSON LAW , HELD AS VALID BY SUPREJVIE COURT (Continued From page One.) "hourH of service act," and olhora mid hold thovo was authority of t.on fcrtss to net because failure of the railroads and employes to reach un nitrocmont. 1 ho railroads could not object to I'.xlng n standard of wuKe.i. ho said, l-ecaiiHe In the deadlock none was fixod, In disaentlng Justice Mc.tle.vnolds ChitF Justice Viiite lield that congress did not have pow er to enact the law but that tho i.ur jorlty decision now gives it authori- to fix trainmen's maximum and minimum wages, "and to require compulsory arhit ration of labor dis putes which may seriously jeopar dize movement of traffic and to take measures effectively to protect the free flow of commerce against any ( (inililnetiou whether of. operatives, owners or strangers." NKYV YOKK, Mar. 1!. Net Income of the Itetbleheni Steel corporalleii and subsidiaries for 191(5 aggregated t t;i,,",9:i.!ii;ii, according to the annual statement Issued today. This repre sents na Increase of $r,.s:t,l;"r, or Kill tier cent over net income of the previous year. I nfilled orders on baud Peeemlier :tl, last, amounted to $l!i.:.:iT;i,L' l!, an increase of J17, li 40,.",;. 4. jfivntesi victory ever won fur labor.' "Nearly HUi.nilil men," he said "h:ivo won ihe eight hour day with-j out saerilicim, a cent of their money for it. We are now in a position to! go line!; to our men with the greatest thine ever put ever Jor hthor." j Conference.- will lie held here to-! unit row between tlie railway man- .iL-crs mid the brotherhood chiefs to I decide a basis of compulation of buck 1 pay, iniis-uueb as ibe new agreement is retr .act,', e ttcinnin . limitary l. It is estimated unofficially that the men h.'io coining to them between .U'.iitni,t!(io and I :.OlHtW0. p-C 'J i FIVE PER CENT LOANS BY 1 WASHINGTON. March 19. The farm loan' board : announced today that the interest rate on all loans mado to farmer , throughout the country by federal land banks would be ivo per cent. .''A rate of four arid one-half per cent on bonds to bo issued by the land banks also was officially announced, In Thousands of Families Instant Postum is regarded as one of the regular staples of (he pantry, along with flour, sugar and other "necessities'' of life. Instant Postum looks and tastes much like coffee, but causes none of the discom forts of coffee. It is a pure food-drink, rich in tlie lunir.ihhing goodness o'f choice wheat, including the mineral elements of the grain so essential for perfect health. Here is a beverage that children as well as the older ones can safely enjoy. It is ideal in its convenience (made instantly in tlie cup) and delicious flavor. A ten days' trial shows. "There's a Reason" for Instai ped, submarine approaching to one nile, fired once' more, fragments striking vessel, ship then only being able lo read submarine's signal to abandon ship. Inslaully captain re plied by long blast whistle signifying comprehension, then gave tour short blasts, signal to crew to take to boats immediately, which was done in five minutes, about 4:1"). No injuries. Kircil Wght Sliotx. "Submarine then came up, hailed captain's bout, tired eight shots, sinking; vessel about 4:40 p. m. Weather heavy, southwest swell, moderate southwest hreoKC, sky siually,. weather improved during night. First officer's boat picked up by admiralty ship 3:45 a. in. today. Chief engineer's boat ti:.'10 a. m. by same vessel. Lauded Queenstown 4 :.')() ). in. today without accident. City of Memphis carried wireless, but did not use it. "Curried no gun. No attempt re sist. When eiipluin is located he may have further evidence. "Survivors here include First Of ficer Charles (1. Laird, Chief Engi neer W. I. Percy, Assistant F.ngincer Fred Ilevill, Third Officer M. J. Dierlum, Third Kngineer V. M. Thompson, P. J. Donahue end T. J. Welsh, wireless operators and eight other Ainericnns, ten Spaniards, two Danes and one euch Swede Russian and Chilean. "City of Memphis was stopped by submarine February 4 off Seilly islands. Failure to use wireless this time was due to experience of former occasion inducing belief that ship would probably be passed if wireless not started. Survivors nro assem bled Queenstown pending instruc tions from owners, Ocean Steum ship company, New York.'' "H. 0." OF TYPHOID ' TEST SAID TO RETURN SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 19. Alter tour years of Isolation and treatment under the direction and observation of the state board of health and United States public health service "H. O.", the typhoid carrier wbo caused the steamship Acme to be nt Postum We Have on Hand lor Sale One Hudson Super-Six Touring Car If you want a car of that class wo can make a price that will certainly interest you. One Willys-Knight Five-Passenger Touring Car ' At $2G0.(M less than the regular price. Also have tlie following used cars: One Dodge Brothers Touring Car, One Overland Roadster, One Cadillac Five-Passenger. If you are interested in any of these ears, you had better see us at once. Bernard Motor Company The Portland Hotel PORTLAND, OREGON The Eose City's world:famcd hotel, occupying an entire block. All outside rooms. Superior dining and grill service. An atmosphere of refinement, with a service of courtesy. European Plan, $1.50 and Up RICHARD W. CHILDS, Manager Insist Upon Home Products THESE GOODS ARE MADE IN THE ROGUE RIVER VALLEY KEEP THE MONEY AT HOME If good little pigs you'll be each morn, And drink your milk and eat your corn, You'll soon grow into that delectable fame Of Winer " APORM" TTnrns nii A Tr,.. fnn emu. nninn INDEPENDENT MARKET "Around the Corner" OUR SERVICE STATION For ' ; Telephone 890- GALVANIZED TANKS OIL AND WATER and IRRIGATING TIPE Go to J. A. SMITH, 123 N. Grape St. QUIT Having your Carpets . and Rugs Beaten to Pieces. Use the Dustless Method to renovate your home. Exterm inates moths, etc. Promptness and thor oughness my motto. Harry A. Wysong Jacksonville 282 PhonT Can You Find the Defect In this top? Hardly, for wo have repaired it; and whoa wo repair a top it is as good as new. It takes Bcicnco and skill to do thin, but that Is our stock in trade. Brins us your top when It needs attention. Medford Auto Top Factory h. JC. ACRI.KV, 1-ropiietor. . , lis South Central. HODUE i 1 V i i, , AND "H ffllMT PXC' Patronize the Institution that Maintains the Largest Payroll in Medford The Medford Printing Co. The Eest Equipped Job Plant, in Oregon Outside of Portland J V m;