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United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
DISREGARD LAW AND COMPROMISE

Gov. John F. Shafroth believes he
has planted the dove of peace in the
Southern Colorado coal fields.
He has announced that there is every
probability of a compromise agreement
being effected within a short time be-
tween the operators and the mine
workers.
The controversy in the southern fields
has been over the disregard. on the part
OF the operators, of the screening law.
To give the screen system n thorough
try-out. the operators are willing to pay
the loss TO miners for the months of De
cember and January, according to the
governor.
A conference OF the governor, John r.
Lawson. representing district Is OF the
United Mine Workers. and John Nc
ennan. president of the State Fedora
ton OF Labor. has takeIf- place nj the
capitol.
The governor has announced the COM
promise offer OF the operators. The men
representing the mine workers believe
the operators should pay the miners
what they claim to have lost in October
and November. as well as for December
and January.
Though lawson and McLennan believe
there is more coming to the mine work
crs than has vet been granted, the gov
crnor believes that the beginning OF the
end OF the controversy has been reached.
The northern coal fields are quiet,
and | believe the southern coal oper-
ators and the miners viii get together,
said the governor after the conference.
The governor is acting as the GO
between
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
CHAMPAGNE SERVED WATERS,

Manager Clan OF the Royal restaurant
did something Christmas day that is
making him and his frst-class union
house the talk of the town. He gave n
champagne dinner to his employees. Not
one was overlooked from the head waiter
to the pantry boy and dishwasher. The
table was set for sixty, with Manager
Clan at the head of the table, who made
an interesting talk to the employees that
was characteristic of the man. Mem
bers of Walters union No. Ia served the
diners with turkey and chicken and all
the trimmin's. with champagne for n
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
FEDERATION FOR D. & R. G.

movement is under way to unite
into one federation all the employees in
the operating departments of the Denver
& Rio Grande system, namely the engi-
neers, firemen, brakemen and conduc-
tors. An individual vote is now being
taken on the proposition and the results
will be known in a few weeks.
Each branch of the Rio Grande oper
ating service at present has its own dis
tinct organization. The iremen and en-
gineers are represented by the Brother
hood of Locomotive Ffremen and Engi-
neers, the brakemen by the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen and the conductors
by the order of Railroad Conductors.
The general chairmen of these organ
izations are seeking to amalgamate all
four.
This would unite 5000 employees The
unification while complete and thorough,
will not do away with the individually
Of each body, which will retain the privi-
lege of transacting its own particular
business.
The idea back of the proposed fedora
ton is to unite the men into one solid
body when occasion demands, such as
the enforcement of a demand made by
any one of the four branches of the serv-
ice in the event the railroad should re-
fuse its assent to the proposition.
The organization of a federation simi-
lar to the one proposed on the Rio
Grande system is what led to the strike
of the shopmen on the Hartman lines.
as the officials of that system refused
to recognize the federation
The firemen on the Denver & Rio
Grande system last week presented the
road with a demand for a 10 per cent.
increase in wages
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
WOMEN SHOULD TAKE UP BRooMMAKERs' BATTLE.

BrOommaEes appeals orsaned Ia6o
of
the
now.
and soabTnade product al
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to
to
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OF the 5
gnce deuandi h
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
sEIpEL HAS OPPOSITION.

William J. Carey, representative in
congress from the fourth Wisconsin dis
,rict. has announced his candidacy for
mayor of Milwaukee in the coming spring
elections. He is undecided whether to
make the race on Republican or non
partisan ticket He will open campaign
headquarters within 80 days. Other
mayoralty candidates as already an
nounced are Or. G. A. Bading. non
partisan. and Emil Seidel Socialist in
cumbent
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
weLL-APPoiNrEo DANCE.

Electrical Workers local union. No.
III. gave one OF the best appointed
dances on Dec 90 that unionists have
enjoyed for a long time The electrical
effects were unique and the program en-
tcrtaininc There was not large crowd
in attendance-about fifty couples being
proscnt-but those who did attend re
port a swell time. Business Agent Wark
had the arrangements in hand and de-
serves credit for the high-class affair
given
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
UNION MEN TO BE EMPLOYED.

John Brisbin Walker will erect at once
$4,000 hotel one-half mile north OF
White City. All work except the heating
and plumbing will be done by day labor,
and none hut union men will be en-
ployed Albert Johnson will superin-
tend the erection of the hotel building.
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
HOTEL CONTRACTS LET.

The foundation for the new Rock ho-
tel. to be erected on Glenarm between
Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, is now
under way The building will be four
stories high. and all OF the contracts
that have been let to date have gone to
contractors employing union men.
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
CONTEMPT CASE UP SATURDAY.

Oral testimony in support of the re
newed contempt of court charges against
Samuel Gompers. Frank Morrison and
John Mitchell. officers OF the American
Federation of Labor. will be taken be
fore the six members of the District OF
Columbia supreme bench on Saturday.
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
UNION FOR PRIzEFleHTERs.

a union of prizefighters. it is said in
sporting circles. will surely be formed in
the near future in Chicago. Bantams of
Chicago have started the movement and
their activity is due TO a desire to force
Champion Johnny Coulon to go to work
for living
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
LAUNDRY WORKERS NEED ASSISTANCE.

the
tina union
by
the
in the
att should
in
the o.
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
ISSUES STATEMENT.

washington-The officials of tnterna-
tional unions. with headquarters In In
dianapolis. Ind, have had prepared in
pamphlet form and are sending them
broadcast. the statement recently issued
relative TO the Mcnamara case.
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
womAn's TRADE UNION LEAGUE.

The Woman's Trade Union League
will meet SUNDAY. Jan. Z az 2:S0 p. M
at SIS Club building. There is hall
committee out at this time and II win
report Sunday on a permanent hall for
the woman's League.
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
DELLITrs STRIKE 1T RICH.

The Bulletin is pleased to learn that
brothers of Thomas Dellitt have struck
It rich in their prospects up in the hills
They were in town this week and took
Tom back with them for several weeks
sojourn
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28

chaser. There is little doubt but that
the Royal viii profit the coming year by
the good treatment accorded the help
in the restaurant, and many other first
class houses will most likely follow suit
the coming year.
United labor bulletin., 1911-12-28
AoRsEsHoERs' DANCE.

The Horseshoers gave their twenty
sixth annual ball at Marble hall. Tues.
day night. Dec. 90. II was hnanciai
success and a fine time was had py
those who attended
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
SYNOPSIS.

Archibald Terhune. a popular and in
dolent young bachelor of London, re-
ceives news that he has been made heir
to the estate of his Aunt Georgiana, with
An income OF $50 900 a year, ON condition
that he become engaged to be married
within ten days. Failing to do SO the
legacy will so to third cousin In amer amer
soa. The story opens at Castle Wycko3,
where Lord Vincent and his wife, FRIENDS
Of Terhune, are discussing plans to lind
him wife within the prescribed time. 1t
seems that Lady Vincent Is one OF seven
persons named Agatha, all close girlnood
chums. She decides to invite two OF them
to the castle and have Archie there as
one of the guests Agatha Sixth strikes
Archie as a handpainted beauty. Agatha
First is a breezy American girl. Lady
Vincent tells her husband that Agatha
Sixth already cares for Archie. he gains
from Agatha Sixth the admission that
she cares for him, but will require a
months time fully to make up ner mind.
Agatha First, neglected by Terhune, re-
cefves attentions from Leslie Freer. Four
days Of the precious time have passed
when Terhune Is called to London on
business. Agatha First on the plea OF
sickness, excuses herself from motor
ltrip planned by the Vincents. Later they
see Agatha First picking flowers with
strange man. The Vincents discuss
'Agatha's seeming duplicity. The follow
old convent Terhune continues his at
ltentions to Agatha Sixth. Then suddenly
lhe transfers his attentions to Agatha
iH1rSL. vincent scores MIN IOT Ills dppel-
ient flckleness. The last evening of the
time allotted in which to become engaged
arrives. The following day Solicitor Burns
will arrive from London, and the Vim
cents are anxious to consummate the en-
gagement. Vincent discovers Agatha
First and a man with his arm around
her waist. Vincent decides that the man
must be Terhune, The next morning Ter
hume and Agatha First are very friendly
at the breakfast table, while Agatha
Sixth seems somewhat displeased. Solicit
tor Burns arrives. The Vincents are
anxious In an interview of Vincent and
his wife the latter cries in desperation
over the puzzling condition of affairs.
Solicitor Barnes arrives. The Vincents
are anxious. VIII Terhune report an af-
danced or free man? Terhune tells
Lord Vincent that he proposed to Agatha
Sixth and that she had refused to marry
him Terhune declares that If he cannot
have the woman of his choice that he
will sacrifice his aunt's fortune. An auto
mobile arrives Murray Brancepeth,
young man who resembles Terhune. steps
out Of tha machine. He has been in love
with Agatha First and was the man IN
the checkered suit. 1t now lacks three
minutes Of the time that Terhune has for
announcing his engagement. Vincent
rushes Terhune to urge Agatha Sixth to
accept him. Solicitor Barnes is notified
and the ceremony is performed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
DESIGNED FOR THE NURSERY
Pretty Things That viii Properly Set
Forth the Apartments of the
Little Folks.

So many charming things are made
for the nursery nowadays that it is
a delight for young mothers to set out
to furnish the apartment devoted to
the little folks.
Sets Of basin and pitcher in neat
enameled stands are decorated with
Kate Greenaway figures.
Bassinets like large market baskets
having stout handles and lined with
silk and lace, are very convenient with
silk and lace, and very convenient
when moving the wee baby from room
to room.
A stand of enameled wicker has
four trays for holding baby's clothes.
1t is very compact when shut, but
when required these may all be open
ed at the same time by pushing out
different ways.
Small clothes-trees of white painted
wood are copies in miniature of what
the grown-ups use.
basket, with compartments to
hold six small bowls, is handy when
dressing the infant. The porcelain
bowls are marked safety pins, sponge,
soap, nipples, etc.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
WHEN MAKING A VALANCE
Difficulties Not at All lnsurmount-
able If They Are Properly
Approached.

The main difficulty in making va
lance is to keep it in place without
putting tacks into the furniture or
having it on narrow strips that pull
out from under the mattress. One
woman has hit upon a plan Of having
heavy unbleached sheeting cut just
the size of the bed, or little within
the line of the sides. The sheeting is
shrunk before being used. The va
lance is sewed to it on each side and
across the end.
The cover is then spread over the
springs and under the mattress,
which holds it firmly in place. If the
valance is of thin material, that needs
frequent washing, it is good idea to
put it into narrow band, provided
with buttonholes at intervals close
enough to prevent sagging. Buttons
are sewed to the sheeting in places to
correspond.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24

neck, it was Dearest who was falling
on Agatha Firsts neck.
BY Jove! it got rather tiresome,
though once in a while, for a change,
they'd all three get up and clinch so
tight couldn't for the life of me have
said which was my own wife.
We couldn't get anywhere Mt all with
the meal, and Brancepeth and began
to feel quite left out, they kept it up
so. But when we attempted to fall on
the necks of Solicitor Barnes and old
Chiltern. respectively, just by way of
getting into the game, we were rudely,
and may say almost violently re.
pulsed, so that we were unable to find
out what the fun was in that sort of
thing at all.
1t was only when We had Quieted
down somewhat, the girls and Brance-
peth and myself, that Solicitor Barnes,
who had heretofore been giving his
undivided attention to his luncheon,
condescended to speak
Where are Mr.. Terhune and his-ah
-er-fiancee, if l may ask?" he said
"One would have supposed that my
clients nephew, Mr.-ah!-Mr. Ter
hune-would have had more curiosity
as to the exact value of the property
to which he has only just become
heir"
Il suppose they're still standing on
the stairs, Just where we left them"
said my wife, ecstatically. THE
dears!"
Not very comfortable place to
make love in l should say" comment
ed the solicitor dryly-he was bache.
lor himself. But presume they hard
ly realize where they are, poor things"
And his thin lips parted slightly in
smile of infinite pity
But nobody else at the table seemed
at all to comprehend his sarcasm.
Quietly, unobtrusively, my wife and
| exchanged glances, and irritatingly
enough Brancepeth and Agatha First,
and even the impressive Chiltern and
Agatha Fourth did the same. We none
OF us saw anything at all queer or out
of the ordinary in the conduct Of
Agatha Sixth and Terhune. You see,
we'd been there ourselves.
And as needle to its magnet, so did
the hands of Dearest and myself, as we
sat cat-a-cornered at the table, seek
each other under the cover. And with
that clasp the last remnant of the i'll
feeling the exciting events of the past
few days had tried to make between us
vanished. and vowed, as lost myself
in the depths of those dear gray eyes.
that even as 1t had been our first mis-
understanding, by Jove! 1t should be
our last.
THE END.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
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next county had arrived in our midst,
unheralded even by the noise of their
motor car, which now made itself plain
~ audible as it chugged it's way slow
~ to our garage, so intent had we been
upon the telling of Agatha First's and
Brancepeth's tale.
Friends" said Chiltern In the wear
led, bored tones that have become ha-
bltuai to him as chairman of innumera-
bic political meetings, I'VE have come
to tell YOU"
we feel it our duty to tell you," put
In Agatha Fourth.
That you are undertaking a great
responsibility in allowing our former
guest, Miss Endicott, to receive the at
tentions OF" There he stopped short,
Tor he seemed to perceive for the first
time Brancepeth and Agatha First,
seated TRANQUILITY side by side at the
table. But in spite of this damper, he
struggled bravely on with what he had
evidently come with his mind made up
to say. BY this time we, Dearest and l..
had gotten an inkling of what that was.
He had come, we could see, to warn us
against encouraging the affair be-
tween Brancepeth and Agatha First
the report having at last reached him
in some way or other that it was be-
ing carried on more furiously than
ever under our protection, but we had
no doubt, however. that, aside from his
personal interest in putting a stop to
the thing, the man was convinced that
he was acting for Brancepeth's inter-
ests as we'll in interfering, since it
had been true enough that the lad was
so placed that he could not well afford
to offend his uncle. Chiltern is a fine
fellow, all right, but he's a good deal
older than l am, and conservative in
private life as we'll as public But in
spite of his tendency to preach, and an
obnoxious habit of expecting everyone
to toe the mark as vigorously as he
does himself, l rather like the old cock.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
Some Uses for Mattinn.

Straw mating may be put to many
uses besides the conventional one of
covering floors.
Table covers may be made of the
fine, closely woven Japanese mating,
hemmed at each end
AS finish to the lower part of a
wall mating which is not too heavy
serves quite as well as burlap and is
a change from the more usual cover
ing.
Settee cushions may be made, or ac
least covered, with fine, pliable kind
of mating, to match the strip on the
porch floor.
Window shades and awning to keep
the sun off, which are tied back or
rolled up when not in use, are also
practical made of mating.
They are hemmed top and bottom
and hung upon rings at the top. which
in turn are hung on little brass hooks
screwed into the window frame or
porch beam.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24

He's deuced popular with men, certain
ly, and is unanimously returned by his
borough every election. And then, as
another excuse for what might other
wise seem his uncalled for interior
ence in this affair, l rather think he
fancied he was doing Dearest and my
self kindness in informing us of the
true inwardness of the situation; that
W. might at least be able to act with
our eyes Open That he meant well,
felt no doubt.
Nevertheless, could see that the
part of informant was distasteful to his
wife, who, in all probability, had been
the means of delaying execution of
that duty so Ong.
These things having become clear to
us, we also perceived that the Hon.
Cecil Chiltern could not possibly be
aware of that mornings events. the
elopement of Miss Simplin and conse-
quent sanction of Brancepeth's uncle
upon his marriage with Agatha First.
So. with one voice and mind, we I'M
dertook to enlighten him, Brancepeth
and Miss Endicott having grasped the
object of his visit on the moment OF his
arrival.
Il feel it my duty" Chiltern began
again, then paused. He seemed to have
difficulty in proceeding, with all our
astonished tidingful eyes upon him, but
we let him get no further.
TITS all right Don't worry. Have
some lunch, do, Cecil, old boy. You
look done!" added young Murray cor
daily. And it was a rippin' bot day,
too.
But Cecil was not to be beguiled.
81 feel 1t my duty" he reiterated
manfully. But we would have none
of it at all
"Oh. hang your duty" urged Brance-
peth, lightly. Its all right, tell you.
We're CONS to be married, Miss Endi-
colt and J"
Miss Simplin eloped this morning"
supplemented Agatha First.
And my uncle has given us his
blessing" finished Brancepeth. And at
this astounding intelligence Cnlilern
succumbed entirely and was as clay in
our hands.
Seizing him each under an arm we
had him sitting at the table in no time.
Brancepeth was even solicitously tuck
ing napkin under the dignified gen.
tleman's chin when he came to and
pushed him aside with a frown.
Take that thing away he said;
I'm not child"
Then he caught his wife's eye as
Agatha Fourth, very beautiful In pale
blue outfit placarded down the middle
with lace, was graciously allowing
dearest and Agatha First to seat ner
az the table, and they laughed-the two
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
Study Eiuure In Mirror.

Every woman who wishes to be
really well dressed should study her
silhouette before a full length mir
ror before going out.
Many so-called well-dressed women
content themselves with the views
they get of their frocks in a glass
which shows only half of their figure,
or in the plate glass windows of stores
as they promenade.
With this scant impression and the
knowledge that their gowns are firm.
ly made and fastened in the back, they
believe themselves perfectly gowned.
The truth is they don't know whether
they are or not. not having seen their
pictures In the entirety.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
of them-Agatha Fourth relIeved,y.

Of them-Agatha Fourth relievediy.
Chiltern trifie shamefacedly.
1T seems my fervor of duty was
quite wasted" he said. But, upon my
word, meant well. Mrs. Chiltern and
did our best to persuade Miss Endi-
colt, there, to give the thing up long
ago, until matters arranged them
selves. But she was very headstrong,
very indeed" And he shook his head
whimsically at his late guest and
smiled. She smiled back at him.
And you see it didn't do any harm
after ALL" she told him brightly. my
being headstrong Everything has all
worked out for the best!"
Rather!" remarked Brancepeth, ard
emily, and threw her a glance that
made her fine color rise
For myself, never felt more bril-
liant, and Brancepeth We'd with me in
getting up would-he humorous tele.
grams, first to Terhunes Aunt Georgy,
and then to Miss Simplin, apprising
them of the beatific state of the matri-
monial prospects of himself and Arch.
It's pity they can't be here to
share in the joy which has been the d.
rect result of their handiwork," said
young Murray, to whom, and to his
fiancee, we had confided the sentimen.
tai situation between Terhune and
Agatha Sixth.
"Rather!" | said. Their presence is
the only thing lacking to make this
particular soiree as good as the third
act OF well balanced comedy, where
all the characters appear at once and
compose themselves into statuesque
groups about the stage"
Yes" he agreed, but If we're going
to have all the characters in our play
appear, we ought really to have invited
Mrs. Armistead and the three other
Agathas with their American husbands
for luncheon, to make it quite COM
plete."
Right" l agreed, enthusiastically.
81 say, wouldn't that have been jolly?"
And we laughed delightedly. | was so
elated over everything in general, and
the outcome of Dearest's and my
matchmaking schemes in particular,
that l was amused at anything at all.
But If Murray and l were hilarious,
you should have seen those girls!
Their consciences seemed to be worry
ing them for some reason, for every
half minute they'd get up and embrace
each other and ask each other to for
give them. If 1t wasn't Agatha First
who was falling on Agatha Fourth's
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
To Clean Felt Hats.

First, all the trimming is removed
and the felt given a thorough brush
ing. From a hardware dealer pur-
chase, for a few cents, a sheet of the
finest sandpaper made. Cut into
piece around a convenient-sized block
of wood, begin sandpapering the hat.
being careful always to rub in the
direction of the nap. Continue this
process, using a new piece of sand
paper when necessary, until the felt
begins to take on new and clean
appearance When the felt becomes
clean the nap is slightly dampened
and the felt pressed with a moder-
ately hot iron.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24

Quite the newest tea cosies are
fascinating creations heavily en-
broidered in an open pattern to show
off silk lining of a gay color. That
the cosey may fit over any sized tea
pot. even the most capacious. it has
end pieces let in. and these are of
plain linen, unadorned like the rest,
so that here the colored lining does
not show through. The seams of the
cosey are covered by handsome
white cord. artistically knotted here
and there to give pretty effect.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-02-24
Labor's Ranks Swell.

Charleston, w. Va.-Several scores
of delegates, representing trades
unions throughout the state, as
sembled in this city Monday for the
fourth annual convention of the West
Virginia branch of the American
Federation of Labor. The annual re-
ports of the officers show that the
state federation made gratifying
gains in membership during the past
year.