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Evening journal., 1903-12-24
DIXIE WILL SET
SAIL ON MONDAY
Will Garry 600 Marines and
Stores for the Isthmian
Fleet
GENERAL ELLIOTT IN CHARGE
Commander Merriam Of Dixie Tells
How Marines Entrenehed Behind
Cotton Bales Held colombisns at Bay
Until the Vessel Arrived.

Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-Unless the Navy
Department suddenly changes hs plans,
The auxiliary cruiser Dixie. now lying ait
League Island. will sail on Monday for
Colon, with two bapusions Of marines
comprising a force OF 600 men, and stores
Tor the 1s.hmian fleet. Admiral Walker
feels that there are enough marines on
the Isthmus. but the general opinion at
Washington Is that 10 would be we'll 90
have a sufficient force on lsthmian waters
10 permit of frequent relief for the forces
ashore. The question Will be decided de-
hnitely by Moniay.
Meanwhile the work OF coaling ship and
getting stores and equipments aboard will
proceed rapid y. and little tine wi | be los.
in getting the vessel in trim for her trp
SOUTH she Is already wei supplied with
provisions. having taken them on board
from the Cuigoa few days before sailing
northward
One hundred of the 900 marines TO 60
South VIII come from the local barracks
land after the physical examination yester-
lday the men began drawing their outfits
lknapsacks, Two suits Of khaki. two suits
OF underwear, two pairs Of socks. two blu'
shirts and two pairs OF shoes. They will
leave here In heavy marching order, Will
lovercoats. packs and leggings.
The companies Of merines from Other
lcities. one from Annapolis. two from
brooklyn ana two from Boston. viii arriv'
here Saturday afternoon and Sunday
and will go aboard the Dixie at once
Unless the heads of the Navy De-
partment change their intentions, Brig.
adler General Elliott viii be on the
Dixie when she sails, and in charge Of
the marines she is TO carry. The cap
tains OF the six companies will be. Geo
c. Reid, James \. Bootes. William Hop
kins, c. c. Carpenter. Rush r. Wallace
Jr.. and Charles II. Lyman. the latte
officer departing from this station. Tn
two battalions will be In charge Of Ma
jor James L. Mahoney and Major III
X. Cole. Lieutenant-Colonel Littletol
: W. T. Waller, who has been in charg
Of recruiting here. and Lieutenant-Col
onel William p. Biddle, who come
from this city. are also among thos
selected for duty on the detail Anon
? the many frst and second Lieutenant
J who received orders for the isthmy
! yesterday at the different posts al
two at League Island. First LieutenaI
1. b. Miller and Second Lieutenar
} Merriam.
The administration wishes Genera
Elliott TO go to the isthmus to make
thorough inspection there Of both mi
itary and sanitary conditions.
Commander Greenleaf A. Merriam
Of the Dixie, said yesterday that every
% thing was quite at Colon when his shi
:. sailed a week ago. He paid a hig
i tribute to Commander Hubbard Of III
Nashville, who with a force Of forty
two men landed at Colon on Novembe
TO protect the lives Of American
n who according to Commander Merrial
had been threatened by Colonel Tore
e a Colombian officer in command OF O.
o men. Entrenched behind cotton bale
n the Americans held the Colombians 9
NJ bay until the Dixie arrived.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
NEWARK SHOOTING STILL
REMAINS A MYSTERY
Deputy Coroner Kilmer at
Delaware Town Making
Investigation of Case

The shooting Of Michael Fraley at New
ark yesterday morning, still remains a
mystery. Deputy Coroner Kilmer went to
that town this morning TO investigate the
case, but up to the time Of going to press
he had not returned.
According 30 the latest information re-
celved, Fraiey left the farmhouse Of John
McISewon by whom he was employed to
Kill a cat uhat had been killing chickens.
taking a rifle with MIN. His body was
found sometime later with the rifle few
feet away. The wound is OF such character
that Fraley could hardly have inflicted il
himself. II Is thought he met with fou
play. The State detectives will be asked
90 investigate.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

The discouraeing announcement IS
made by the Weather Bureau that rain
is probable tonight or, failing the full
fillment Of this prophecy, that II may
rain tomorrow-Christma Day.
Christmas comes but once year
ana the indications are that the peo-
pie OF Wilmington and the state bear
ing this In mind will enjoy themselves
accordingly. There ia evidence that
the rich and poor alike viii have plen.y
OF cheer The great stock OF goods
canned by the local merchants have
been decreased as they never We're
before showing that there has been no
diminishing i'm the custom OF gift Civ
ing. Shop people. expressmen. railroad
men and the postal employees consti-
tute a great army which has labored
overtime Ia order that the presents
may be on hand In time.
Poor Remembered.
The poor who for various reasons
had no money with which to buy
Christmas cheer viii be taken care
Of The various churches and charit-
able organizations have been working
to fll their needs. While some will
merely see that the needy are pro-
vided with the good things OF the day
others viii provide the unforiunates
with things which viii last for more
than a day.
In many OF the churches special SER
vices will be held. The elaborate music
viii be the feature. OF course there
win be no work. The store keepers
and their assistants viii get a much
needed rest. Most Of the manufacture
ing establishments viii be closed until
Monday.
The unfortunates in the various insti-
tutlons will have share OF tie gocs
things. In the county workhouse New
Castle County Hospital. Delawar,
state Hospital for the insane. Ferri.
Industrial School. Delaware Industrial
School for Girls. Delaware and Homeo.
pathic Hospitals aud other institution.
have decorated their buildings and wil
furnish big dinners to the inmates. Tit
salvation Army and the police havi
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

that every passenger suffered a mo-
ments Inconsistencies, and many of
the able-bodied men we're unable 70
assist in helping the injured from the
wreck on account Of having tainted.
The dead are: Engineer William
Thornley,, Division Engineer S. G..
Heater and Fireman Thomas Cook, all
Of Hazelwood, Pa; Herbert Holmes,
Emmelton, Pa; Jesse Hines, Tarboro,
N. c.. the Union News company's
agent; Charles Linford. Confluence
Pa; - Edwards, Pittsburg; j. W.
Martin. Hancock, Nd; Richard
Duckett, Baltimore; Edison Goldsmith.
Connellsville, Pa.
The other 50 dead are mostly for
eigners and negroes, who were riding
In the smoking car. The work of their
Identification has not yet begun.
The injured are: w H. Hancock,
Pittsburg; John W. Bromley. North
Braddock, Pa; Annie Reese, Green.
wood. Pa. Thomas ]. Dom, Hazel.
wood, Pa; Conductor Louis Helgth,
of the limited, Hazelwood. Pa: ]. w.
Martin. Hancock, Md; J. A. Allfurter
Bealton. W. Va; Henry DAWN, Rock
wood. Pa. badly injured, will die; c.
H. Lineford, East McKeesport. Pa. will
die; William Edwards, Cumberland
Md. Thomas Tippler. Philadelphia
Harry Devlin. Connellsville, Pa. seri
Gus; w. H. Stoddard, Connellsville
Pa; E. P. Keifer, Somerset. Pa; John
X. Powers. South Cumberland, Nd;
]. W. Altman. Connellsvilie, Pa; Aaror
Verg. East Pittsburg.
The majority of those killed
were literally roasted to death, tn,
baggage car and smoker telescopint
the engine and Immediately catchinl
fire. Their bodies we're laying. man,
Of them burned to a crisp. in the bag
gage car, to be moved later to tn,
different undertaking shops in the city
The entire population turned out an,
assisted in caring for the living an,
looking after the dead. A peculia
the Fourth Page
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
CHRISTMAS AND CHURCH

When Bishop Coleman was asked for
a suggestion as TO the part of The
church service 1t would be wen 10 pub
lish he referred the reporter TO the
collect for the day and the gospel. The
.ollect follows.
90 God who makest us glad
with the yearly remembrance OF the
birth OF thine only son Jesus
Christ; grant that as we joyfully
receive Him for our Redeemer.
so we may with sure confidence
behold him when he shall come
to be our Judge. who liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy
Ghost. one God world without end.
Amen.
The gospel is printed on another
page.
When asked for information in refer
ence to the observance OF Christmas
Day by Roman Catholics the RI. Rev.
John J. Monaghan. bishop of the Ro-
man Catholic Church of Delaware. re-
ferred a reporter for the Evening Jour-
nal to the following. which Is taken
from the Catholic Dictionary and En-
cyclopaedia OF Religics Information.
Two or three points In tho cele-
bration OF the Christmas festival.
as at present practised in The Ro-
man Catholic Churches throughout
the world, deserve notice. IL is
well-known that In ancient times
the greatest feasts were preceded
by vigils. which the faithful kept
in the church. spending the night
in feasting and prayer For grave
reasons the church abolished this
custom, among the faithful gener-
ally. and restricted the observance
Of vigils in the proper sense to the
religious orders. who say the
night Office. while 10 the lay
people o vigil Is merely an ordin-
Continued on Firth page)
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

DIE IN WRECK
WFUL CRASH ON B. Dc 0. ROAD CAUSED
BY PILE OF LUMBER WHICH THREW
EXPRESS OFF TRACK; TEARING CARS
TO PIECES
TO PIECES

-onnellsville, Pa, Dec. 24.-with a
rible crash and a grinding noise,
Duquesne limited, the fastest
'ough passenger train from Pitts
rg to New York on the Baltimore
d Ohio railroad. ploughed into a
e of lumber at Laurel Run. two miles
st Of Dawson, and 60 lives we're lost
d 30 persons were injured.
The train left Pittsburg. running
" minutes late, in charge Of Engi-
er William Thornley,. of Connells-
lie. When approaching Laurel Run.
lich is a particularly fine piece Of
ADDED. the train was running at a
gh rate of speed Suddenly the pas
ngers we're thrown from their seats
the lightning-like application OF the
r brakes, and a moment later there
as a terrific crash. The train was
ade up of two baggage. two day
.aches, one sleeper, and one dining
II. and wss carrying at the time. at
se lowest estimate. $50 passengers.
The train ploughed along for a con.
derabIe distance, and the cars were
,rn to pieces, passengers jumping,
,reaming. falling from the wreck as
tore along. Suddenly the engine
werved to the left and the coaches
lunged down over the embankment
} the edge OF the Youghiegheny river.
he minute the cars stopped rolling
mere was a wild scene. Many were
inioned beneath the wreckage, and
he screams and cries that rent the air
yere beyond description. Many we're
INJURED in their mad excitement and
lunged into the river. Others, pin.
oned beneath the heavy timbers
Headed in agonized tones for release
50 terrific was the force of the wrecl;
Continued on
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
WILL BUILD NEW CAR BARN
Permit Granted to Peoples Company
For $1,000 Structure.

A building permit was issued TO General
Manager K. W. Crook, Of the Peoples
Railway Company This morning TO erect
a carbarn on the south sle of Sixth
street between Webb and Greenhill ave-
nues. The building will be of wooden
frame work covered with corrugated iron,
and viii cost 5000.
The company has long felt the need OF
more space for the storage of cars and
the new building will be constructed al
once. IT will be 81 by 225 feet in dimen-
sions.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
DINNER
FOR STREET CAR MEN
Wilmington City Railway
Company Preparing Big
Feast for Its Employees

Employees Of the Wilmington city
Railway Company viii be the guests
Of that company at dinner tomorrow.
The dinner viii be held at the Office
of the company between 10 and ~
o'clock and arrangements have been
made TO feed about $50 men. The menu
is elaborate and the dinner will be
prepared by q well-knoWn caterer. The
menu viii be as follows:
oyster Soup.
Turkey.
Mashed Potatoes with Dressing.
Stewed Onions. Green Peas.
Cranberry Sauce.
Celery. Mince Pie.
Coffee. Cigars.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
A Rnautifnl Calendar.

one Of the most eagerly awaited calen-
dars OF tho year is that Of the Hartmann
and Fehrenbach Brewing Company. It Is
always handsome and the supply Is
scarcely ever equal TO the demand. There
will be no exception I'm that regard this
year, for the calendars are prettier than
ever. it is a reproduction. in rich colorlng
from n $1,000 prize painting by the noted
artist. Ast.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
Read the Evening Journal.
WEATHER BULLETIN

IN and
to-day fair weather and slowly rising tnpsratsrs VIII prevail with light and
Temperature win prevail with ssht and fresh souws soutery winds
Saturday partly cloudy cloudy and weather
et2snks
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
BIG DEMAND FOR TREES
James Loeue Sold Our His Big Suppl,
Of Pines Yesterday.

There has been an unusually large
demand for Christmas trees this sea
son. james Loguc. who had a large
number OF pines ON sale al the south
west corner of Fourth ana Shiploy
streets sold out his big supply yestcr-
DAY This corner is now occupied b,
other dealers who have sonc fine trees
exhibited.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
DISPUTED BILL
GOES TO Mr.. WARD
Levy Court Decides That At
torney-General Can In
vestigate Matter
HELD IN A PECULIAR POSITION
Was Attorney For Magistrate Hollis,
Who Makes Complaint Against Comp
trolIer Ksily-court Gives Horace
c. Knowles Allowance Of $3.50 Extra.

A resolution was unanimously adopted
at the meeting Of Levy Court yesterday
afternoon referring the case Of Magistrate
George II. Hollis. whose bin was recently
cut down on recommendation Of Comp
troier George u. Kelly 20 Attorney Gem
eral Ward This places Mr.. Ward 10 q PEE
cuiiar position as he occupies the posi-
ton ci public prosecutor and private coun'
sel Tor Magistrate Hoihs az the sam,
time.
Magistrate Hollis has publicly protesie.
against Comptroller Kcily's report OF hil
OF the accounts of magis
tratea and consiahics. IN which he mad
general charges that the biils were cx
cesslve and contained some charges tha
were illegal.
He asked the court for a hearing severn
times. which was refused The rcsoluti1i
referred to was offered by Mr.. Armstronl
and was as follows:
Whereas. By constant reiterated
charges and imputations made by
George II. Hollis. Justice OF the Peace
OF New Castle county. il has been made
10 appear that the Levy Court Is de-
sirous OF and trying TO deprive him o
his legal rights and remedies in tbs
matter Of his defence TO the charger
made against him In a recent repor
OF Comptroller Kelly OF the investi
cation made OF the accounts and at
tested claims against New Castle coun
/ " OF the said George ii. Hollis an'
Continued on Fifth Page.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
LAUREL JUSTICE DEAD
iovern0r WIN Have Two Vacancies to

Governor Will Have Two Vacancies to
Fill.
Special TO the Evening Journal.
Laurel, Dec. 2f-Justice Ellis who
was stricken with paralysis yesterday
died this morning.
Governor Hum viii have two Justices
to appoint here this week as Major
Hearne's term expires this week.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

\ big reduction at Adair's. 2O7 Mar
ket street. in ladies desks. toilet tables
ana combination cases. To close them
out. Now is the time TO buy.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

A big reduction in the prices Of chill
dren's high chairs. rockers, tables.
couches and all holiday goods at Adair's
207 Market street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
II. M. saItman & Co.

All kinds Of carpenter work done:
building and repairing. Old furniture
and pianos repaired. 303 West Sec
ond street. Wilmington. Del. DIT
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

Woodward g. Bro, 3o3 Market ST.
Fine Pocket Knives. Fine Scissors, Star
Safety Razors. ". & b. Ra2ors. Scis-
sors ia Cases. Corn Razors
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
15o NEWSBOYS ENJOY A
NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
Popcorn and Candy Add to the Pleasure of the
Carriers Who Saw "AIphonse and CASTOR"
at the Lyceum Theatre

Burt and Nicolai the management of
the Gus Hin Company extend warm well
come TO Mayor Bird. the newspaper fra
ternaty. our friends the news carriers
and wish them a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year"
Enjoyed Performance.
Tho performance went with an excep-
tional snap and vim. and the player FOLK
scented to highly appreciate the spon-
tane3us laughs and applause Of the boys.
They made several allusions 20 the news
boys benefit and one Of the comedians
became so enthusiastic thai he announced
five Evening Journals to be good security
for hve dollars.
Popcorn For the Boys.
Afser the first act baskets OF popcorn
were distributed among the boSs and that
kept them quiet for a while. But it was
the funniest thing imaginable TO see $50
mouths going fn unison WIKI q concerted
movement OF elbows at the same time.
The enthusiasm OF the boys remained
lpcnt up until toward dhc close Of the third
act. Then % burst an bounds and those
youngsters began to yell and they did
veil uniM il was we'll nigh impossible 90
hear the voices Of the people on the stage.
who were singing In chorus. Then the
form Of the office loomed up In threaten
ing fashion and the boys subsided again.
Temporarily.
They didn't much fancy remaining IN
their seats until after the audience had
left the theatre and such expressions as
''The Journal amt no good Where
our candy" and The Journal said what
amt So" were 10 be heard.
Bat they took Il all back vhsn thes
ipassed our in single file and TO each wa.
giv6n q box OF candy by Manager Hum.
phres The candy was the git OF Johr
Govaios, The wsll-known confec.ionsr OF
Four,h and Market streets.
OF an those $50 boys who received th'
candy. Just enc s1ld thank you" and h'
was q small colored boy.
The Mayor Enthusiastic.
Mlvor Bud wis enthusiasts ic over On
lons.r. iic SAID ihs. such sn Innovation q
iWNmirston ncN speperd7m is ra;sworth
land iha, he had enjoyed &, thoroughly.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
Souvenirs.

a blank card. with holly design. Free
to everybody for the asking. at II. S.
Mitchelrs. Seventh and Poplar streets.
Dec 22-3t
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

Bear lunch ionieh; and tomorrow
street..
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
A Rare Chance.

William Clark, jeweler, los West
Ninth street. has an Edison Phonograph
and two dozen selected records which
he win sell at a great bargain if sold
at once. d24.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

hear iunch ionich, and tomorrow
morning. Louis koerrer, 80 kins
street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
CITY AWAITS
CHRISTMAS DAY
AS A RESULT OF A YEAR OF PROSPERITY
THE RICH AND THE POOR Will HAVE
AN ENJOYABLE DAY-MUSIC IN THE
CHURCHES

made extra preparations for caring for
the poor.
Evening journal., 1903-12-24

RKl the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reeonciledl
Joyful an ye nations, rise.
Join the triumph Of the skies;
With the angelic host proclaim, &.
Christ is born in Bethlehem,
Risen with healing in His wings
Light and life TO all He brings,
Hail. the sun Of Righteousnessi
Hail. the heaven-born Prince OF
Peacel
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
VOTES.

Lena Frederick. S07 W. 3rd st. 2s.Sos
T. j. Healy, los Broome St... 2oo51
Helen Crawford. 1927 Poplar St 1854
w. J. Lilly. go Woodlawn Ave. 4St0
Z. r. May ....- 49,. 49, .-... 942
Thos. Martin. 2l2 y. Harrison. s57
Mary Burke eos S. Van Buren St s45
John Warren ...... ....... 9e2
Ferd Speer. 1888 Delaware Ave-. 222
John Welch. 1905 Hutton ST.. 2tO
John Shaw. Clayton. Del..... 125
l.. Behringer. 4l2 Lombard St. 134
G.. Eakin. 406 L. 5th St....... Ss
II. Baker, $40 r. Tenth Stem. SO
J. Riley. si5 Front St....... x4
~. Day his Front St. "a
Geo. Smith EOS r. Fifth ST.. 70
Geo. Phillips. 1904 Front ST.. g
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
'HEALY DOING WELL IN
SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

T. J. Healy is making pretty good
strides In the Evening Journal scholar
ship contest only a few more DAYS
remain. yet 1t is hard to prophecy Just
what viii happen even in short time.
The vote today:
Evening journal., 1903-12-24
DC Mayor Enthusiastie.

" ivor Bad WAS enthusias ic over DE
ons.r lic SAID ihs. such sn iuaovstiou an
mireton ncNspspsrdom Is raisworthy
and 'has he had enjoyed 8, thorough.y.
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VESSEL DISABLED ATSEA
Passengers and Crew Of Vera Cru,
III Had Thrilling Experience.
HAD aas IMMIGRANTS ABOARD

Was Driven Far Out OF Her Course
and All Hands Nearly Perished
From ThIrst-FlnaIIy Wrecked on
North Carolina Coast
Norfolk. Va. May 12.-The %33 ship
wrecked Portuguese immigrants from
the barkentine Vera Cruz III. driven
ashore at Ocracoke Inlet N. c.. last
Saturday night. are still being cared
for on the coast A revenue cutter
will carry them to New Bedford.
Mass, whittier the barkentine was
bound when she anchored OF the
North Carolina coast Friday for food
and water, and later was wrecked. or
the immigrants 800 are men. One
man died from starvation. The 9th.
srs are well. The barkentine lies
high and dry and may yet be saved.
Norfolk wreckers have left for the
scene. A thrilling story of the ex.
perience at sea of the barkentine
came TO Norfolk over the government
sea coast telegraph from Hatteras.
N. c.
The yara Cruz, bound from the Cape
Verde Islands to New Bedford. Mass.
wf": -'-'ithin iS5 Ii.<s. = +'----,'-5a: ia:
chusetts coast two weD-day doe when
terrific storm carried away the YES.
vel's sails and drove her far out to
sea-
1t was thought the craft would
founder, and most of those aboard
abandoned all hope of ever reaching
shore again. Jury sails were finally
rigged, but another storm carried
them away
The barkentine arrived off AGRA
coke helpless Friday afternoon. The
immigrants aboard had been drink
ing sea water for FIVE days to pre-
vent perishing from thirst and food
of all kinds had given out. The i'm.
migrants baggage and portions of
the shin's dsck load had to Le burned
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GENERAL MARKETS

Philadelphia, Pa, May II. - Flour
was steady. winter superfne, $270a
2.yO, Pennsylvania roller, clear, $3.lG
Q3.35; city mills, extra, $29J03l0
Rye -four was quiet, at $315Q32O pei
barrel Wheat was tlrm; No. z Penn.
sylNania Ied, new, SOQSOkc. Corn was
firm, No. z yellow, local, 50Ac Oats
quiet; No. white clipped. 4lc lower
grades, SOC. Hay was steady; No ]
bmOthy s2l for large bales. Beef was
steady. beef hams, SlSQz0 Pork was
hrm, family, $3.50. Live poultry. il
MlJc. for hens, and l0c. Tor old TOOs
ters Dressed poultry, ut I4c foI
choice fowls and lOc for old ROSTERS
Butter Was steady; creamery. 25c Der
pound. Eggs were steady. New York
ana Pennsylvania lGC per dozen POta,
toes were steady, choice, 684 1OC PEI
Iughpl
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MIDDLEBuRC.DRUC CO. SUCCESSFUL.
Induced Dr.. Howard COMPANY to.Make
Special Price.

After a great deal Of effort and
correspondence, Mljdleburg Drug
Co., The popular druggists, have
Succeeded IN getting the DR.. How
ard Co. to make special half-pricc
Introductory offer Oh TIE regular
fifty cent sl1e Of their celebrated
spec'lic for the cure oi constipation
and dyspepsia.
This mediciuc IL recent di,coy-
cry ior the cure oi all diseases Of
the stomach aud bowels. il not
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sgabie with horses, the men sieepus
on hay and that later they were uytl-
fed tnat their services were no longer
needed
...-r miners aet increase.
NilEesJarre, Pa. May II.-As q re-
suit Of the recent agitation, the rock
miners IN the Wyoming region viii
receive 10 per cent. advance In wages
tne same as decreed the coal miners
dating from April J. Some Of the men
received their advance 90 Saturday
last and others have been promised +:
this week. The diflculty Is DOT all
settled, however, as the rock men
demand 10 per cent. back pay on all
money earned since November ], and
there is still a question whether they
will receive this. The matter will be
placed before the board Of concilia-
ton.