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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

My, but Bobby was rich! He
was conscious all the while of
the whole quarter which he had in
his coat pocket as he climbed on
the street car. He had earned this
quarter sweeping snow off the
front sidewalk for father, and his
mother had given hi mtwo car
tickets and allowed him to jour-
ney downtown all by himself to
spend that quarter. Every now
and then while he was on his way
he slipped his hand down in his
pocket to Sc if his wealth was still
there.
All the afternoon he wandered
about looking at windows with
their array of Christmas toys, and
|strolled down aisles lined with
dolls, engines, wagons and won
derful tracks with freight and pas
|senger trains. There were SO
many things he wanted, and his 25
cents wouldn't go round.
At last in front of the and 10
cent store he paused, and had fully
decided on buying a tin engine in
the window when he spied a small
boy crying beside him. He soon
learned that Santa Claus always
forgot to come to his home, and
that he did want that pretty toy
engine so badly. Bobby thought
a minute, then set his little chin
resolutely. sr
Come in the store with me-
he said, land you can help me
spend my quarter. Maybe we can
get that engine" ~ 81
1t was a happy Bobby who sat
at the supper table that night. In
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

| If a sufficient number of Ia.
coma music lovers display an in.
terest in hearing DR.. Ludwig
Wullner, the famous Leider sing.
er, he will be brought here by
Mrs. Bernice E. Newell on De-
cember 81. Mrs. Newell is max
ing canvass to ascertain the
amount of local interest in Dr.
Wullner, now on his Western
tour.
The ladies of st. Andrew s
guild will hold their Christmas
sale December 13 and IA, the
Iplace to ibe announced later.
Purchasers have the selection OF
many useful articles as we'll as
good things to eat. Also there
will be display of toys from
doll land in charge of the Little
Girls guild. All are invited to
ATTEND the sale.
Rev. and Mrs. M "A. Casey left
Monday for Southern California
where Mrs. Casey will remain for
the winter on account of her deli
cate health. Rev. Casey will re-
turn to Tacoma about the first of
the year.
Mrs. William Jones left yester-
day for New York where she will
join Mr.. Jones, who went East a
week ago on a business trip.
The annual Christmas bazaar
of the First Presbyterian church
will he held Friday and Saturday
at 900 c street. The sale will be
in charge of number of promin-
ent women of the church.
AT a regular meeting of the
Vida chaper, o. e. s., Friday Of
Ulcers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President,
Mrs. S. w. oyer: vice president,
Mrs. Clifton ]. Hicks; secretary,
Mrs. John Windley; treasurer.
Mrs. A. l.. Fisher.
The parish guild of st. Luke's
church will give a 'cobweb" party
and dance Thursday evening at
the parish house for the young
people. The affair is being well
arranged and a jolly evening is
anticipated.
The Business Girls club of the
Y. w. c. A. will entertain this
evening with supper compli-
mentary to other girls of the city.
Arrangements for delightful
evening have been made. The
principal topic of discussion will
be the summer camp of the asso-
citation at Fox Island.
Central Union, w. G. T. u,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
'DaiySborfS1orY
THE SECOND
SUNDAY" STORY
BY Frank ii. Williams.

81 understand, Mr.. Lansing,
said the plain, sharp-faced woman
who had introduced herself al
Miss Bolding of The Sunday Star
that although you are As years
of age, you have never kissed o.
been kissed by any woman out
side of your own immediate fam
ily."
That's right" declared Lans
ing. a hard, rather tall, health,
man. "I've been too busy look
ing after the affairs of bis
business to engage in any fool
ishness like that"
"A-hem," murmured Mis-;
Bolding, judicially. you are
perhaps, aware, Mr.. Lansing
that your case is extremely re
markable. l don't mind telling
you that the Sunday Star intends
to run a big, page feature story
about you, which they have as
signed to me to write"
For a moment the man looked
at her from beneath his sparse
Eyebrows.
WELL" he declared slowly, a
last. eff the newspapers are Sc,
on doing it. there's nothing OF
earth can stop them. Besides,
he added, after a further pause
II don't give rap, and it's good
advertising for the business"
che story duly appeared, illus.
Itrated with many pictures-Mr
Lansing at his present unkissed
age; in knee trousers, unkissed
by pretty girls; as a young man
entirely immune to the blandish-
ments of maidenly smacks. The
story made a big hit and caused
considerable talk.
Following the appearance OF
the story Mr.. Lansing one day
|telephoned to Miss Boiling. The
latter entered his private office
with some trepidation. To heI
intense surprise she found him
CARRIED with style he had never
before evinced His face was
wreathed in smiles and he was
actually affable.
Miss Bolding," he cleared his
throat. after seating her, ST have
come to the conclusion that am
|somthing of a fool. 1 should
have been kissed some 80 years
ago. / have decided to remedy
Jail that. Your Sunday story has
shown me where 1 have missed
the greatest good thing of life.
have decided to get married."
At this rather astounding state
ment Miss Bolding's heart beat
wildly. What a wonderful second
Sunday storyl The reformation
of the unkissed mani His plunge
into matrimony. Already she was
framing the start ing opening par
lagraph when Nh Lfps. gg's fur.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
CYNTHIA ,GREYS
CORRESPONDENTS
Dear Miss Grey:

Dear Miss Grey:
I've been going with the brother
of my chum. i go to their house
to see him and his sister, as the To-
cality of my hime is not very in
viting, and don't like to ask him
there. My father says I am run.
ming after him. What shall / do?
EVELYN.
A.: Tell your trouble to your
chum. II she is a real friend she
will talk to her brother. If he is
simply going with you for fun, and
so keeping other young men
away, he is doing you an injustice
Never mind what your father
says. When a girl sees the right
man. she is expected not only tt
choose him, but to get him ant
keep him.
If the young man lets the quail
ity of your home or the neighbor
hood where you live influence him
then he's not the man who will
"cleave to you in sickness and il
health until death you part" You
can find out by inviting him tt
your home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
4 81 FRED ScHxEFER.
MAUD MULLER'S BROTHER MIKE.

gentleman travelling whe g
barefoot boy with cheek
meadow with hay Refining
he idled diligently
If boy play is its
own reward. Hence, a burnt child gathers 10
Heighho!' exclaimed the gentleman.
copybook very well committed Pray, what is manner?
Mike Muller, sir thank kindly"
mot brother of Maud?" pursued gentleman
"Ay indeed sir" said Mike with
in the great house. and l in lowly cot"
Are contented?' asked gentleman.
"Oh, said is
not be well off,
But surely fine lad those behold possessed
of wealth
"Be that sir" said Mike, low 1ispng crystal
line laugh and though
houses, a gift horse should not throw stones"
Does this said gentemtn,
thrive by the sweat of brown"
why, am
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Their words caused her attention.
miss Bolding," Mr.. Lansing
went on, but without his former
assurance, Il have decided--that
is, | want-anyhow. l think you
are just suited to me. You are
about five years younger than 1
Iam-have level head and all
that. You attract me wonder
fully"
Miss Bolding gasped.
Are you proposing to me?"
she cried.
YES" declared Mr.. Lansing,
shortly. will you marry me?"
The intoxicating words rushed
to Miss Bolding's head. What a
lot they meant to her! Home and
her own fireside; someone to
protect her from the buffets of
the world! An unwonted flush
mounted to her cheeks.
This is awful" she cried. II
can't deny chat you attract me.
and yet-and yet"
Mr.. Lansing caught her hands.
Then you will?" he cried.
The look on her face assured
him of his success. He drew her
to him.
My first kiss" he whispered,
as he lowered his face toward
hers. This may be an old story
to you, dear-but to me it's"
Miss Bolding interrupted him.
''No one ever wanted to kiss me
BEFORE" she confessed, her heart
pounding furiously. TITS my first,
too.
A still more striking first par
|agraph flashed into Miss Bolding's
mind as she felt Mr.. Lansmg's
lips on hers; then, with a quick
rush of happiness, she realized
that no longer would she care to
write this particular story.
nr Thoauaa nrtoonafho asa
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
Rich Mems gifts Are Poor

Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor
beside this: II want to go on rec
ord as saying that l regard Elec-
trio Bitters as one of the greatest
gifts that God has made to wom-
an" writes Mrs. o. Rhinevault, OF
Vestal Center, N. Y, 81 can never
forget what 1t has done for me-"
This glorious medicine gives a
woman buoyane spirits, vigor of
body and jubilant health. 1t
quickly cures Nervousness, Sleep
lessness, Melancholy, Headache.
Backache, Painting and Dizzy
Spells; soon builds up the weak,
ailing and sickly. Try them. soc
at all druggists.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Peanut Wafers-Cream half a
cup of butter with one cup of
sugar; put half a teaspoonful of
soda into half a cup of milk and
add with two cups of sifted flour
and one cup of chopped peanuts;
beat all well, butter a shallow bak-
ing pan, and spread in thin
layer evenly over the bottom; bake
to a light brown.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Fur turbans in the latest styles
can be made from your discarded
|muffs and neckpieces.
Hats reblocked. dyed and clean
led. Prices reasonable. Plumes
dyed. cleaned, curled and remade
LAT the Modern Millinery, 522 Prov
ident Bldg, Pacific ave. Phone
Main 1898.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

A very becoming as we'll as
practical hat for little girls is the
one shown in the sketch, and it
is called 1.-THE Man-o'-War.
1t is made of brown velvet and
faced with softly shirred pink
satin. The crown is banded with
a roll of brown fur and a large
gilt ornament is set at the right
side.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

A: A dainty jabot, a calendar, a
handsome handkerchief, a small
piece OF silver or imitation ivory
for her dresser, any of which
would answer your purpose.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
Dear Miss Grey:

Please suggest suitable, mex
pensive Christmas gift for wom-
an friend who does not care for
books. I must buy something as
l do not make fancy work.
X
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
sTaSHLLSr~-,SNYys

9Th tailor's goose can't hOnk,
but it gifts thar just tn same.'
"Pa, who said There's nothing
new under the SUM-"
'tSome dealer in antiques, my
son. Puck.
Now that Patten has corner
in cotton. people are beginning
to ball him out again.
"The demagog we have always
with us."-Joe Cannon. Yes,
Joe, they can't see his faults in
his home district.
Weary Billiam: What did you
tell dat lady when she asked If
we wuz equal to de task o. sawin'
wood?
Tattered Tom: I toll her dat
equal wasn't de word. I wuz SUI
perior to it.-Chicago News.
Often Needed.
'tHey, there!" yelled the con-
ductor, why are you taking that
ak and saw out of the case?"
81 want to open a window" re-
piled the nger.-Kansas
City Journal.
Also do your Christmas remem-
bering early,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

A.: 0)-Grand Old Party. (2)
n. S. V. P. are the letters used
ON invitations, and they stand for
responder sill voul plait," which
means in English, answer if you
please"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
Fads, FASHIONS and Home Hints for Wone,s

answer to his fathers questions
as to what he had bought with his
quarter, he told about the poor
little boy and his delight at being
given the engine.
And Bobby was surprised to find
an engine beside his stocking
Christmas morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
Dear Miss Grey:

What do the letters G.. o. P.
stand for? Are the letters R. S.
p. F. used on invitations. What
do they mean? X, A. p. s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
Costly.

81 say" said the bell boy.
that near-sighted man In 496
just fell over a broom and spilled
a pail of water on himself"
Take him up a towel" said
the hotel manager, land charge
him for one bath. "-Tit-Bits "
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
PREVENTING A FROST

Banquet Chaman The toast to genial host should be
drunk standing.
seetary Better 1T nrst then while still
able )
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
A MILD FLIRTATIoN

To-day spoke to girl who perfect stranger got
away with it." w .
"Tel about It. What he
"She said: Lines
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

The smartest overcoats for the
small boy are double breasted,
with plain coat sleeve.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

A lad, 10, climbed into a win
dow to rob st. Louis bank.
When he grows older he will
learn that the best place to rob a
bank Is behind the counter. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
al CANDID OBSERVATInN
tight-fitting

Portly Dowager: What do think this tght-fIing
gown, IN
Agy Van Rubbers Er-it's ripping.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Miss Elizabeth Cotton of East
hampton, Mass, can read "a lam
'guages, write and converse fluent
ly in six, and has critical
knowledge of Is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Dear Miss Grey:
Please give me the address of
Chas. Frohman, who places singers
in New York. SINGER.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
ron; ..MARXN
COOKBOOK
R

: For a Mexican omelet, cook one
green and one red pepper minced
very fine in a couple of table
lspoonfuls of butter without
browning and until they are ten
der. Then turn in one big or two
small ripe tomatoes which have
been peeled, had the seeds
squeezed out and been cut into
pieces and cook for three minutes.
Have ready two oyster plant
roots that have been cooked and
sliced thin. Make a cupful of
white sauce, turn the oyster
plant into 1t and keep it hot. Make
a plain omelet, whipping the eggs
just enough to break the whites
and yolks and give them a very
little lightness. When it is cook
ed turn a couple of tablespoonfuls
of the tomato and pepper sauce
over it. Fold it, remove it to a
hot platter and turn over it the
satisfy sauce. At the ends. use
the rest of the tomato and pep
per sauce.
Mock Duck.-Take large
marrow or white squash, whole,
Iunskinned. Put it in boiling wa
ter, cook half an hour; when cool,
!skid it. If a marrow, cut off
tire inches of the end; if white
squash, knife out a circle about
three inches of the end; if a white
the stalk. In either case, scoop
out all the seeds and fiber. Make
a dressing by mixing a pint of
grated bread crumbs, three on
ions chopped fine, a tablespoon
full of dried sage leaves rubbed
fine, teaspoonful of dried mus
tard, two ounces of butter cut in
to small pieces, half a teaspoonful
of salt; moisten with beaten
egg. Replace the small piece you
cut out, put it in a dripping-pan,
and bake for two hours, using
bacon or salt pork dripping to-
haste with.
The brown gravy to go over
will come from a sliced onion,
fried golden brown in butter. Add
ia tablespoonful of flour Drown
ed) salt and pepper to taste,
pour in boiling water until you
have a sufficient quantity, stir
ring all the time.
Place the duck on a hot dish,
strain the gravy over it. Serve
with apple sauce, mashed pota-
toes, mashed turnips, and-some-
body write me how 1t tastes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Wealthy California woman left
$4,000 to "a good bell boy"
This may be a lesson to other
bell boys, and maybe not.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

until the following May, when II
succumbs to the infirmities of OLD
age. This worm when its feet
are cold is entirely in repose. But
when the hot plate begins to toast
its toes all 16 feet get into action
and then the bean begins jump
ling,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Among the fads of the moment
is that of dyeing furs to match
the gown.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
THE REWARD OF THE CHASE

do any hunting this Year,"
Eyes, little"
What did you bag?"
my trousers at the knee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
WOMEN
SUCCESS
WINTERS

The duchess of Bedford owns
Princes skating rink in London,
and takes an active part in its
management.
Anna Parlof, Denver, only 16,
is said to be the only feminine
maker of violins in the world.
She gives all her time to it, and
finds ready sale for her violins
at steadily increasing prices.
Mary E. Cheek, an Ohio wom-
an rural mail carrier, has driven
over a 20-mile route without
missing a day in six years, which
is a record few men attain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Natered and MORE silk sur.
faces were never more popular
than now.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
Comic and Hzxnnor Section
Most AnYfbsnf

Actor Henry Miller calls the
new theater a gilded incubator.
Yet it turns out no broilers.
Now, does it, Hen?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

of Mauds husbands
to her. A friend in need is VIC in the
II think understand" sine
Alas no. corrected the willow
In the churchyard yonder He
son. You see, saved is parted"
but what then, noble youth, of
All, sir" murmured Mike ut that buffers no
parsnip She married the judges SON"
How gentleman clucking to his horse
how true also that representation shining hour
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Also do your Christmas remem-
bering early.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
The Fast Pace.

Husband: And may I ask why
you find it so necessary to buy Al
automobile?
Wife: Oh, dear, we must keep
in the running.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

A.: Empire theater, New York.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Central Union, w. C. T. u,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

They've brought over old
Rameses, who ruled Egypt 5000
years ago, to New York. Don t
crowd, heiresses, don't crowd.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Actor Henry Miller calls the
new theater a gilded incubator.
Yet it turns out no broilers.
Now, does it, Hen?
They've brought over old
Rameses, who ruled Egypt 5000
years ago, to New York. Don't
crowd, heiresses, don't crowd.
Great sociologist is Uncle Sam.
Notice the neighborhood work
he's doing in Central America.
Knicker: What is Smiths
idea of himself?"
Booker: He doesn't think any
body else can do a think he can't
Latin republics are popularity
to be full of peppery
people. They must be just the
opposite to stand for what they
do as long as they do.
The Fast Pace.
Husband: And may I ask why
you find it so necessary to buy Al
Wife: Oh, dear, we must keep
In the running.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
Wealthy California woman left
$4,000 to "a good bell boy"
This may be a lesson to other
bell boys, and maybe not.
Costly.
"I say" said the bell boy,
that near-sighted man In 496
Just fell over a broom and spilled
a pail of water on himself"
Take him up a towel" said
the hotel manager, "and charge
him for one bath. "-Tit-Bits. v
A lad, 10, climbed into a win
low to rob st. Louis bank. 4
When he grows older he will
earn that the best place to rob a
bank is behind The counter. 4,
| A FROST -
to our genial host should be
then, while the fellows are stu
has
CITATION g
was a perfect stranger, and got
she say7"
u think of this tight-fitting
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

The little bonnet Is coming /
for evening occasions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Dr.. Thomas, Osteopaths. 2
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Great sociologist is Uncle Sam.
Notice the neighborhood work
he's doing in Central America.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08

Latin republics are popularity
supposed to be full of peppery
people. They must be just the
opposite to stand for what they
do as long as they do.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-08
FASHIONS

Every other hat seems turned
up at the left side.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-13
MONEY DON'T COUNT SAYS .JEFFR|Es
 IF FIGHT
WOULD FIGHT JOHNSON IF HE COULD GET BACK TO HIS
 FIGHTING FORM.
LAUGHS AT OFFER OF s5O,OO0
SAYS A BONA EIDE OFFER OF THREE TIMES THAT MUCH
 HAS BEEN MADE.

NEW YORK, March 12.-" Why, only $5O,O00i" asked James J. Jeffries, scornfully, tonight, when tol dof Hugh McIntosh's proposal, made on his ar rival here today, to give $50, 900 purse for ,Jeffries.J ohnson battle.
 Jeffries also took exception to the Australian promoters suggestion that the fight take place in England
 ''This offer of Il $50,000 purse does not look very attraetive,' he said. {" How about $200000 ofliers' Why, a syndicate in Seattle backed by respon- sible men made bona fde offer of a purse of $l50OOo for contest at the Seattle exposition.
 But it is not matter of money with me. All the money in the world would not drag me into the ring if thought was going to be licked. If got into shape and I thought I could beat Johnson, l would fight him for nothing.
 q will never enter the ring again unless feel sure I have got back to my old fighting form. shall not fight anyone unless 1 think l can do myself justice"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-13
GRAFTED MONEY FOR POLITICS
Republican Manager Required Percent age of Employees Wages for
 Campaign Purposes

WASHINGTON, March Exchanged with soliciting political contributions from federal employees, "on or about April, l097," Ulysses F. Click, statis- tical secretary of the National Drain age association, and former manager of republican state headquarters, was ar rested today.
 He was held in $4,O0o bail for pre- liminary hearing March IS.
 The warrant was sworn out by John G. Boyle, secretary of the civil service commission. It is understood that Doyle found from the testimony of some fed. eral employees that Click, solicited ? per cent of their salaries for political pur- poses, to be paid quarterly.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-13
NEW DREADNAUGHTS.
FOUR OF THEM ARE PROVIDED FOR IN ENGLAND,S NEW
 NAVAL BILL.

LONDON, March 12.-The British naval estimates, which were issued to- night and show an increase of close to $15,O00,000 over the estimates of last year, possibly will fail to please the big men of the navy, but they fully prove that it is the governments s de. termination to keep pace with other naval powers, and that no halt is like ly to be called in the international competition for superior naval arma. ments.
 In addition to four new Dreadnaughts the government seeks the power to start building, if necessary, in 1910, four additional large armored vessels
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-13
REFUSE ID RECOGNIZE
 MINERS
STILL HOPED SETTLEMENT WILL, BE REACHED IN ANTHRA-
 CITE SCALE.

PHILADELPHIA, March l2.-Be- cause the anthracite mine operators would not agree to recognize the United Mine Workers of America. the conference of miners and operators to arrange a new working agreement came to naught today.
 Even at that, prospects for a peace, ful settlement have not entirely failed. The miners will call a convention of their union for the three anthracite districts to discuss then situation. They will hold another conference with the operators before March 3l Both sides profess to hope radical measures will be avoided. The operators agreed, as their final proposition, to continue the present agreement three years