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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
MOTHER AND CHILD BURNED.
Result Of Accident Which Occurred
Yesterday Afternoon.

Mrs Fannie Jones, who is employed as
housekeeper at the home of DR.. Newton
Rosenau, U. S. NJ, 32l1 18th street north
west, and her daughter Alice were seriously
burned by accident about o'clock yester-
day afternoon. The child, who Is only
four years old, was left alone in a room on
the second floor for few minutes. and
while playing about the gas log on the
hearth her dress caught fire. Her screams
were heard by her mother and Mrs. Emily
Brftton, a neighbor, and they hurried to the
room, where they found her clothing ablaze
The mother grabbed the child in her arms
and Mrs. Britton proceeded to tear of the
burning garments. When the flames had
been extinguished blanket was wrapped
about the little one and the police were
summoned.
Policeman High removed the mother and
the child to Garfield Hospital. After the
burns were dressed the little girl was re-
moved to the Children's Hospital. The
doctors found her burns were of serious
nature, but her condition was apparently
better this morning. Mrs. Jones was
burned about her hands and arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Auxiliary to Be Formed.

Arrangements have been made for the
formation of a ladies' auxiliary to Hope
Council No /, independently Order Sons Of
Jonadab. Friday evening at a meeting to
be held at the home of Mr. James T. Rolf
215 E street northwest. This was finally
decided upon at the regular meeting of
Hope Council, held last night at Rechabite
Temple, CAB Louisiana avenue. The auxil-
larry will be composed OF the wives, moth
ers, daughters, sisters and friends Of the
Independent Jonadabs. The council also
adopted a beneficial feature last night. Ten
applications for membership were received
and four ex-Jonadabs were initiated as
members of the new order. Chairman
Rolf reported that the recent entertain
ment was a success financially and other
wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Increase Of Pension Ordered.

The recommendation of Chief Belt of
the fire department that the pension of
William A. Shedd be increased from $50
to $50 a month has been approved by the
Commissioners. In his letter to the Com
missiOners relative to the matter Chief
Belt states that "Mr. Shedd has served
faithfully in this and the volunteer de-
partment for over forty years. He served
during that time in every capacity from
private to foreman, and no man con-
nected with the department has rendered
more valuable or efficient service" It is
also stated that Mr. Shedd is now in poor
health, this having been brought on by
his service in the line of actual fire duty.
Upon recommendation of Chief Belt the
Commissioners have also ordered that
Mrs. John D. Kurtz, widow of a former
assistant chief engineer of the depart
ment, be granted pension at the rate Of
$35 a month. The death of Mr.. Kurtz oc-
Cured November 81 last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS:
Monday and Wednesday at pm: for Colonial
Beach. Coltons and intermediate landings, ard
landings in wieomiso river and Nomini and Lowe:
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings. and
Bushwood, Rock Point, Coltoa's Currtoman and
landings in Nomini creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at am. for
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON, d. c., TO GLYMOST, ND,
and intermediate landings.
cept Sunday. am. Returning about 4;S0 p. m.
Passenger accommodations nrst class. Freight ~
ceived until within half hour of sailing.
e. 8. RANDALL, Manager, phone 1785. GEO.
o. CARPENTER General Agent, Washington,
phone 1765. WIN. n. REARD0N. Agent, Alex.
andria. phone 30. au3-tf.22
THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT CO.
Spring Schedlle-in Eject March 10, 1908.
Steamers Calvert and Potomac will leave 7th st.
wharf every Sunday. Tuesday and Thersday at
IN Baltimore early Tuesday. Thursday and satuI
day mornings. Returning, will leave Pier No. Q:
Light st.. baltimore. every Tuesday, Thursday and
Monday. Thursday and Saturday mornings. Accom-.
modati,ns for passengers unsurpassed. Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York freight solIeIted All
BRO. Agents. Telephone Main 745 mhl2tf.12
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
FATALLY BURNED.
Maria Hooper Dies Of Injuries at
Washington Asylum Hospital.

An elderly colored woman named Maria
Hooper was fatally burned about o'clock
yesterday afternoon at her home. 1910 7th
street southeast. Her death occurred at the
Washington Asylum Hospital two hours
later. A short time before the fatal fire oc-
CURED the elderly woman was in the kitch-
en- with her daughter. After the latter left
the room, her mother 1t lie thought, made
an effort to fix the fire and her clothing
came in contact with the Goals. Her out
cries attracted members of the family to
the kitchen, but they were unable to extin-
guish the flames before the elderly woman
had been fatally burned. Coroner hewitt In
vestigated the sad affair and gave certii-
cate Of accidental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Chapter of Accidents.

John White, colored, a resident of Chester
court, called at the Sth precinct police sta
ton last night about II o'clock and stated
that his head had been injured with IL beer
bottle during a row with two other colored
men. The police took him to Freedmen's
Hospital, but he declined treatment and
went home.
John j. Goodwin, forty-fve years old was
treated at the Emergency Hospital yester-
day afternoon for an injury to his head re-
ceived by falling from a moving car at
Pennsylvania avenue and eth street He
was able to go to his home, 607 l. street
northeast, after his injury was dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Two Little Waits pm.
Chase s-Fanny Rice and polite vaude-
Vile, S:15 pm.
Columbia-Miss Fay Templeton in The
Runaways," S:15 pm.
Empire-"The Scouts Revenge" pm.
Kerrans-Rose Sydell's London Bellies.
SIS pm.
Lafayette-Mrs. Fiske in Mary of Mag
DALAI pm.
National-E. H. Sothern in THE Proud
Prince" s pm.
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Cancer.

Recent Discoveries Made for It's Cure.
DR.. Benjamin f. Bye, the cancer special
list, of Indianapolis, Ind, emphatically de-
MES that the recent discoveries made by
some New York specialists of the cause Of
cancer had anything to do with his recent
discovery of an oil that cures cancer The
doctors ground for denial is we'll founded
for the fact that his discovery was report
ed before the New York doctors began their
Investigations. The indianapolis doctor
has recently published a new book on the
subject. and says he is going to send out
the entire first edition to all those afflicted,
where their names and addresses are fur
niShed-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Sea going Tug to Be Built.

A new seagoing tug is to be built at Bal
timore for the p. Dougherty Company, own
of tugboats and barges employed in
Ireighting business on Chesapeake bay and
its tributaries The new tug is 10 be 115
feet long, 2312 feet wide and ID feet deep,
and VIII be modern in all particulars She
will have a triple expansion engine with
cylinders 12l2 inches, 20 inches and "a inches
in diameter, with 24-inch stroke of pistons
The boiler is to have working pressure of
$50 pounds to the square foot, and the boat
is to be ready for service in the early
spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.

a Chinaman, whose place of business is
at 40 nth street northwest, got in the way
of street car last night at Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street about 100 O'Clock
He was caught in the fender but the motor
man stopped the car before he had been in
jured. What the Chinaman said when the
car struck him the motorman did not un-
derstand.
Emma Jones of 42s X street called on
Jennie Wood last night at her home in
Prather's alley. She had been there but a
short time when a dispute arose and a beer
glass was thrown. The patrol wagon was
called and the hostess was carried to the
Casualty Hospital. where three cuts in her
scalp were dressed, as the result of the
alteration.
Samuel NJ. Owens, painter. fell from a
scaffold in front of 1Ii3 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest this morning, and was
slightly hurt. He refused hospital treat
ment, and resumed his work in Il few min
utes. Owens lives at 1885 street south
west.
Bernard Saltzer, thirty-five years old liv-
ing at 230S G street northwest, was treated
at the Emergency Hospital this morning for
an injury to his scalp. He received the in
jury by falling on the pavement near his
home. He was carrying piece of ice when
the accident occurred. He was not serious
ly hurt
llt SIANuCl utdlI Vi L lOTeICe w oOu COL
ored four months old, was reported to the
coroner this morning. The child died at
the home of her parents, IS jackson street
northeast, about O'Clock, and there had
been no physician in attendance. Coroner
hewitt discovered that her death was due
to natural causes and gave certificate ac-
cordingly.
The funeral of Thomas Gross took place
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from Met
ropolitan Zion NJ. E. Church, on D street
southwest. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. Z. A. Wallace assisted by
Rev. w. ]. Howard and Rev. a. b. Hamm
The deceased was an eX-trustee and class
leader of the church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Lightship Disabled.

Lightship No. II, which was returning to
Baltimore from the Cape Charles light sta
ton. where she had been on duty. was dis
abled while going up Chesapeake bay yes
terday. Off the Great Wicomico river her
cylinder head and connecting rod broke and
she was helpless. The vessel was anchored
and the lighthouse authorities at Balti-
more notified. and the master of the tender
Maple at Portsmouth was instructed to GO
to the assistance Of the disabled ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Additions to Chesapeake Fleet.

Within the next month there will be sew
eral new additions to the Chesapeake bay
fleet of towing vessels to take the place Of
those that have been sold or are engaged
in special towing under charter. Woodail
&; Co. of Baltimore will soon put overheard
the hull of a seventy-six foot tugboat
which will be named the Hamilton and
will at once lay the keel for another boat.
McCosker & Co.. another Baltimore firm
will launch tug for the James Clark Com
pany, and two tugs are building at the
ship yard of M. Mitchell Davis, at Sol
omon'S Island, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
RESULT. oD TRAINING.
Children SafelysEo From School
Building Aftss4Alarm Of Fire.

The children attending the various grades
in the Simmons public school building. on
Pierce street, showedsthe result of careful
training yesterday WREN a fire occurred in
the furnace roomi Of. the building and rem
dered necessary the calling out of fire
company.
The furnace became overheated. and
when 1t was feared that the building
was In danger a message was sent
to truck D companS. Then the teach
ers rememberedst that there is such a
thing as fire drill, and in a few minutes
the pupils were conducted out of the build
ing In an orderlys wsy. 1t required but a
snort time for the dafemen to extinguish
the flames. and thef children returned to
their rooms. The damage will not exceed
$50. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Randall line for Colonial Beach, Nomim
and intermediate landings at pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am and 40 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. The cream of the coal fields
Advertisement.
Sons of Revolution to Meet.

Arrangements have been completed for
the annual meeting of the Society of Sons
of the Revolution of the District of Column
bia. which is to be held at the New Willard
Thursday evening at O'Clock. This meet
ing is to be an important one and the at
tendance of every member of the society is
expected. An amendment to the bylaws is
to be considered, officers are to be elected
and other business is to come up for con-
sideration. Luncheon will be served after
the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
!. Rare Furniture at Auction.

The sale at Sloan'a, 1907 g street, tomor-
row, Is a very attractive one and embraces
scarce pieces not to be had in the regular
course of trade-furniture, silver china,
plate, glass, paintings, old prints, tenders,
and1rons. oriental rugs and other rare
pieces that go to make beautiful homes
Catalogues at the rooms.-Advt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

defective fiue caused a slight fire in the
house of William Williams 1874 Bladens-
burg road, yesterday afternoon. The fire
department was called out, but the blaze
had been extingulshed before the firemen
reached the house and before more than SIS
damage had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
A Car Load Of New York App1es

Csc. PIX, Zoe. but, 50 % Dbl: a ear load OF
Santa Clara Pniness &c. h.. 41sc. by the
box; Eivap. Peaches, TIC: ear load OF
box 100 cakes: Chaice Fruit Cake, 121kc:
Pound Cake. 121sc. Mixed Nuts, pc; Rails
ms and Currants, 1Oc.; large cans Best
Tomatoes. $1.5O case: Elk. Sifted Peas, 81 80
case. ]. 7. d. PYLES, Z stores, Including
94S La. ave. no3t)-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Great Bear Spring Water,
-Four gallons for SOC. Office 7O4 18th.

Robert Boyd, SiXty-three years old, a res
ident of Southeast Washington, fell on the
pavement in Gray's court last night and
cut his head. A policeman was summoned
and the injured man was removed to the
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Cane Cod Cranberries 1oc OF

Santa Clara Prunes, sc. lb.; Evap. Peaches
TIC h.; Black-eye Peas, &c. qt.: Macaroni
Sc; cans Best Tomatoes, Csc: Z lbs. Buck
wheat, 25c.; OTIS. Hominy, Csc; l doz
Quaker Matches, 12c.; doz. Laundry Soap
25c; Pure Lard, Zoe. Id. J. T. D. Pyles' Z
stores, including 94S La. ave. no26-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Albert kelner, fifteen years Old was
treated at the Emergency Hospital yester-
day for burns to his right hand. He was
burned by a live wire at the plant of the
local electric company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Not a Plain Oak, but a Genuine

CHARTERED Oak Sideboard tomorrow for $2i
the kind you pay $40 for. Six box-seat
diners, upholstered in leather, 80 80 each
Elegant Quar-. Oak Ext. Tables, claw fest.
square or round, sl2 81. At Notes, 9th Il ID SIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
CITY ITEMS,

When Your Fine Gowns and Wraps
require cleaning have them sent to Anton
F1scher's. 300 G st. Long experience and
perfect facilities justify assurance of salts
factory work. Lowest rates. Phone 1912 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Experience is the Best Teacher
For good bargains. At Notes, 9th&D nv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Three Very Fine Hair Mattresses.

not the hair mattresses in name, but the
quality-$l0 each. You may wonder how
we can do It. but we are doing it just the
same. At Notes, 9th & d SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Quality is what makes price. II BurEett's
Vanilla Extract was n. better than other
extracts Its price would be the same-Advt.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Della Clark, colored, fell and sprained
her left wrist yesterday. Her injury was
treated at the Emergency Hospital Her
home is at 1919 Corcoran street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Rheumatism or Lumbago
relieved by Omega Oil. Trial bottle, 1Oc.-
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
We Don't Ask Nor Do We Expect

To get installment prices for our goods.
We claim to sell lower than any house in
the city. and we are proving it every day.
AT Notes, 9th and d NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Money TO lend at 4. 3 and per cent on
real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1906 Pa. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
One Trial Sufices to Convince

the most exacting Of the superiority of J.
u. Meinberg's Bread. It's the best that
hnest materials and modern facilities car
make. Order it, Bakery, 716 18th se 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Hot Tamales and Chilli
At sos 18th st. NV. no10-tu,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Two SaleSTornorrow

One at 10 am. and one commencing 80
pm. wilson & Mayors Auctioneers, 1927
and 1893 ST. It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
The Only WAY to Be Sure

of purity in whiskey is to specify "Old
Braddock" Maryland Rye when ordering.
It's unvarying in quality. All Dealers
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Good Housekeepers Wanting the Best
Home made Cakes. Preserves and Dainty
Desserts at reasonable prices get them at
the Cozy Tea Parlor, 1411 st. NV.
no3-tu&f,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Drivers Favortte Union Label.
Long Havana filler. best &C. cigar obtain.
able. Geo. w. Drivers, COS Pa. ave.
no17-t, th,s.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
1000 Oriental Rugs at Auction.

Comprising the famous Iransonian collec-
tion. Two sales daily, II a. m. and 80 p. m
Clark x Davenport, 18th and F sts.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
SIS Parlor Lamps for 81 Each
Gas Radiators o.
Oil Heaters

If you want any you had better come
quick. At Notes, 9th and ID NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
A Beer With Tonic Pronerties

Muenchener" is an excellent tonic
BreWed Just like Munich. Order it for home
use. Phone 222, Nat. Cap. Brewing Co. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Geo. w. Drivers Bar is Justly Cele-
brated for the finest liquors, wines and
cigars. COS Pa. ave- no17-t.th.stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

To please your children, get globe with
goldfshes of Schmid. 712 18th st. n20tod2O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Oil Heaters for 81 90 to $3.50.
A. EBERLY'S SONS, 71s eth st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Don't Worry Club.

Only fee required, order your printing
matter of Byron s. Adams 512 18th st.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

For best Photos, Kemethy's. 100 Pa. ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Are You Looking for Genuine
bargains? If so, call at Notes 9th & D st:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Full stock; best makes; bottom prices.
GIG 18th st. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

No. 6 Promo Camera, 4x5, With
PLASTIGMAT lens. slightly used, at a bar
gain. SHEETZ, 49, 18th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

American Beauties at Their Best.
The American Beauties at GUIDES are the
finest specimens grown. 1924 F-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Drivers Rye Cordial Cures Coughs
And colds; pure rock candy and old rye
whisky. S1.OO bottle. COS Pa. ave-
no11-t ,th,S,f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Great Auction Sale of Oriental Rugs

the famous Iransonian collection valued at
$4,000. Two sales daily, II am and go D. M
Clark & Davenport 18th and F sts.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

There is Satisfaction in Smoking
I HENRY GEORGE scent Cigar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Iransonian Collection of Oriental Rugs
at public auction, IL am and 2:30 pm
Clark g. Davenport, 18th and + sts.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Attend the Auction Sale Of cbas +

Tribbey. 3143 M st. NV. $4,000 stock Of
Diamonds Watches, Silverware, Clocks
Jewelry. etc. Sale every evening at o'clock
beginning Saturday, November %. Retiring
from business. no28-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

$4,000 Worth of High-Grade Furniture
for less than factory pr.ces. At Notes, 9th
< ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

Drink Kenny's Teas and Coffees.
Highest quality.
Lowest prices.
Prompt deliveries. 60 Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Cheap coal is slaty, Inferior
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

When You Need Lumber Phone 1153M
Eisinger Bros, 21G9 It'll NV All orders
small as well as large-given prompt atten-
tlon. NO charge for city delivery. Prices
invariably lower than quoted elsewhere 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Don't be deceived by cheap COAL
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
General Arthur Makes Friends

with every man from the first Whit. Bes
Cigar for 10 cents, sold everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
If You Possess Valuable Papers

: ~ 1Vu 1osSeSs VaiuapIe Fapers
insure their safety by placing them in a
safe deposit box in vaults OF Union Trust &
Storage Co., 1414 f st. NV. Rented IS year.
advertisement .....s.s--. $50
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-24

but it will make the gravest kind of mis-
take IL it forces the issue OF whether or
not his membership or nonmembership in
the union shall determine the question of
his employment. This issue was settled.
and settled right, in the anthracite strike.
and, If IL has TO be settled for good in the
printing and hinoing trade, 1t will be set
TIED the same way. AT present all the al
lied printing trades practice absolute pro-
scription OF the nonunion worker. and the
indiscrirninate leaning of public sentiment
toward all organized labor. together with
the peculiar senstivcness of the publishing
business 10 public sentiment, has made it
possible for them to sustain this principle.
But public sentiment is somewhat more dis
eliminating these days. and the present is
not exactly propitious time for the unions
to raise the question with the government.
when they would unquestionably lose the
fight. And such a defeat would be most dis
astrous TO them throughout the country.