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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Competition Most Furious.

There Is probably no place in the world
where competition Of all sorts. both in
capital and In labor and between capital
and labor, is more furious. where the
pressure Of the dread Of poverty Is more
recent and vivid. where the incentive Of
the rics reward Of success is more tempt
ing than in New York. Both misery and
luxury are in plain sight all the time.
So, after the busy season of organized,
cooperative industry at the rate fixed by
the collective bargaining. the manufac-
turers and the workers both break their
brgains, and q panic sets in which outs
wages and lengthens hours all through
the slack season till-the busy season
comes around again. BY that time many
workers are out Of work, and all the
workers are working for less than 1t
costs them to live. The union Is reduced
to the officers and q slender list Of desti.
tute loyalists. And the manufacturers
themselves, fighting with ono another and
afraid to raise wages or anything else,
don't know where they are at.
There must be q strike. and so the
strike comes. AS write, some business
men who are not IN. but who understand
the industry. are considering q plan to
But they told me that they were In grave
doubt whether 1t wouldn't be better to
let the strike 60 on till both sides were
sufficiently exhausted to act together for
the common purpose Of putting the traC
on fair working basis. After the losses
and the misery and the disorder Of such
. hGttle, they thouGht-wha&? They
thought thak thsy might b able 20 20 IN
that fEada Mhak hid BEEN done b ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
All Recognize Signs.

Then business begins to slacken. The
workers notice 1t, of course, and the
shrewdest Of them know what it means.
Also they understand how to prepare for
the inevitable. They have cultivated the
boss or his foreman. and have limited
that they would like to work on as long
as there is work to do. A few others
are discharged. This is a sign to all to
look out, and they look out in one or
ers in secret offers to work for less than
the union schedule. Others watch and
see these "scab" bargainings going on.
The loyal unionists report all this to the
ing delegates around to the shops.
Interested in the profitable bargains he
is making with his employers, the en-
ploye Is enraged at the interference OF
the union. He Quarrels with the dele
gate. who makes charges he cannot
prove. Having been a worker. he knows
what is doing and he knows the boss
knows, but there is no evidence and
there is much lying. And SO also there is
much mutual abuse. Nothing is done.
slackens more and more. the discharge
of workers increases, and alarm, some
times just such a panic comes among the
workers as we see on the stock exchange
when prices drop. The price OF labor
goes down; the labor market breaks: the ne
wants at practically his own price. And
he has to be sharp, hard and inhuman.
you know, because his competitors are
keen men, They will undersell him in
goods-shirt waists. cloaks caps-if they
can beat him in bargaining with labor.
The employer can't help It, His asso.
citation might IL it were strong But
the manufacturers associations are not
strong. Organized for tho strike and
against the will OF the members. the as
sociations fall to pieces or become In
telligently inactive during the period
when their members are breaking tneir
contract with labor. All there Is Of the
association is probably paid secretary.
whose interest Is In the association. not
its purpose: in his job. not in the good
faith Of his institution. He Is the ASSOC
citation
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-27

eleven men were rescued. One
of these since has died.
There is no hope that any of the
eleven men not yet accounted for
are alive.
All through the night, the Wo-
men and the children of the vii
lage waited about the mouth of
the shaft, hoping against hope
that their loved ones would be
returned to them. =
The frightened children chung
to the skirts of their mothers,
and sometimes cried. The women
were very quiet. Some of them
held babies to their breasts.
When the sun rose this morn
ing, and the last shift of rescuers
came to the surface, the women
read the death in their haggard,
hopeless faces.
Then the hope that had sus-
tanned them through the anxious
tight deserted them, and they
broke down completely.
Two hundred children have
been made orphans by the explo-
sion.
A consignment of IS collins ar
rived today. The grave diggers
have been at work, and there are
50 gaping holes in the village
graveyard.
Destitution is hanging over
the village; The miners of the
Jed mine werelnot members of the
union. Their relatives have no
relief fund to fall back on.
The state officials are trying to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-27

tractor. He employed a dozen
men. His widow, Mrs, Helton,
said today:
my husband told me several
times in the last few days that he
was afraid something was going
to happen. He said that there had
ben very little sprinkling since
the state inspectors visit several
weeks ago. He said the dust was
piling up>thick, and that he was
afraid.
Mrs. Helton has two childreD.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-27
WONDERFUL

WONDERFUL
"How we'll you are looking!''
eyes. l am vegetarian
THAT settles it.. | shall never
eat meat again. How long have
you been one"
Il begin tomorrow"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-16
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
THE ENGINEERS, DEMAND,

With the strikes in the textile cen ters and in the coal fields believed to be fast ending. seme hope is attached to the smicable adjustment of the demands of the locomotive engineers, representing fifty eastern roads. In declaring that they will strike unless their wages are increased, they have the backing of the firemen, and threat an no end of trouble if they carry out their stand. There seems to be an inclination on the part of the engineers and other railway employees to believe that the railroads can, by increasing their rates for travel and freight get back all the increase amounts to- This has been done in the past and the long suffering public has been obliged to pay the difference with no chance of appeal. but the interstate commis- sion is putting a check to that and says that the railroads cannot advance the freight rates. It was expected that the roads would meet the raise to their employees in 1910 by that method but the commission forbade it. Now the increase that is wanted will amount to seven and a half million, and the problem is to meet such an advance in expenses How it will be done remains to be seen and the en- gineers are waiting to receive a prop osition from the roads. The inter state commission. by it's decision, vir- tually regulates wages This way of putting a check on the employers to prevent them from shifting their trou- bles and responsibilities from their own shoulders to the peoples is likely to result in submitting the differences tO arbitration or mediation.
 The engineers. who are now we'll raid employees, ask for an increase of IS per cent. which would mean, say the managers, the placing of a mort gage of nearly St90, 0,000, 900 on the roads at a time when they are in need of all they can get to keep up with the growth and development of the coun- try. It is to be hoped that some way of diverting the threatened strike will ba determined.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
TRANsArLANTlc STEAMSHIPS.

No sooner is there a record broken in the size of steamships than plans are announced for the building of other vessels of larger capacity, faster speed and greater dimensions. It was thought years ago, that the limit of size for one long time had been reached out as great a stride is be- ing made inte the future along these lines HOW as there was when the Great Eastern was built. though the control of the steamships of today has reach cd perfection. The reason for these largo ships Hes not so much in the sH1i. of competition or of advertising, though both are thus secured, as 1t does ia the economic demand, for the transatlantic trade Is fast increasing and such ships are needed to take care of it. The big vessels of the past have proved profitable and there is reason to conclude from such a state ment that the expenditure of ten mil lien or so for further equipment is in line for taking care of the trade which is in view,
 With this plan to increase the length and capacity of ships, it will become necessary to consider in the near future how the dockinN facilities can be arranged to accommodate these great floating palaces. New York has about reached It's limit in providing for long ships as was made plain when the recent agitation was started in behalf of Montauk Point as a steamship terminal
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
EYELLoWr ENrERPRIsE

IL was only recently that A. Maurice Low, in the Bromley lecture course at Yale university, referred to the harm ful tendency of commercialism in newspapers and yellow journalism He took occasion to score in a general way many American newspapers for such practices. The latest and most staring example is to be found in the issue of Hearsts Boston American, where, not only appeared the an nouncement of the death of Pope Plus. which rumor was widely circulated, and about which alone the mistake might have been excusable. but it was accompanied by description of the dsath-bed scene, which, of course was only imaginary. though published as a confirmed fact from Rome. A part of the report which was printed and widely circulated follows:
 -The slight attack of the gout is said to have affected the heart These attacks recurring so weakened that organ that death resulted.
 Just before the pontiff yielded up hls spirit he spoke in sweetest accents to those around his bedside, whose pra gerS for his passing soul were broken by quiet sonoing.
 The pupe's death followed a faint ing spell which brought his sisters and his confeEsor, Cardinal Wives y Tuto, quickly to his bedside
 That the early report from Madrid should have been published could have caused little comment but the publish ing Of the faked scene at Rome simply shows the matchless enterprise of the yellow journals. It should have its lesson with the public, but it doesn't J. will have just as many reading and bElieving it tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
husINEss PERPETRATORS.

An experiment. which is being fel
 lowed with keen interest in these times when judicial procedure is be ing so hsrshly attacked by a presi- dential candidate is the committee on arbitration named by the New York chamber of commerce to decide mat ters between business men which would otherwise get into court. The object first Is to keep them out of court and to give them prompt atten
 tion and reach speedy decision The need of such committee seems to be borne out by the first annual re- Fort of their work, which shows that P cases were brought before thena, in which settlements were effected in 15 and seven are still before them. All of these cases would have gone to court, entailing a large expense a waste of time, and creating a spirit of elnIitv, all of which is overcome by the arbitration committee. With such excellent results for its first year. much of which time was spent in a campaign of publicity, there is evil dence of the strongest kind that it Is needed. The committee endeavors, wherever possible. to get the parties in interest in a friendly state of mind for a sane consideration of the facts, and it has so far been very successful. Its first years work should be an ad- vertisement sufficient to keep it busy the entire second year and give a de- cided relief to the court docket. and there is no doubt but what other e.t- ies Nill adopt the plan. It simply requires men of the proper caiiber to make it q success everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
CAMPAIGN WARMING UP.

The result of the primaries in Pennsylvania Saturday will serve to intensity the activity in the remain der of the campaign leading up to the nomination. It has long been recog- nized that Pennsylvania was an im- portant state and the result whereby the expected outcome was reversed is Q surprise to the Roosevelt men as well as to the Taft supporters. Had Taft secured the majority of the del- egation it would have ended the tenn porary boom of Roosevelt but the strength he has shown in Illinois and Pennsylvania will serve to make the fight hot from now on. The Colonel is crisscrosslng the country in his speech making tour and is constantly hammering at the president and his administration, in his mad drive for the presidential nomination. He has now thres states to his credit, but the problem is where to get the s75 neces- ssry delegates to give him the nomi- nation. Taft has only about 175 more delegates to secure to cinch the nomi- nation and outside of his own state of Ohio there are enough of the 20 re- msining states which will send their delegates for Taft to push him way beyond the majority mark. The fight will then come on the contested dele Eadcns, but being in control of the convention the regulars will carry the day,
 TheEe ara in addition, the DaFUl lette delegates, numbering now 56, and when the hepelessRess of their candi- date is made known they are sure to fall in line for Taft, who is the choice of their leader. Neither side will let up new and the next two weeks will see some strenuous campaigning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
chRocHETINe.

Cover Lace-Chain 10, turn and make shell 6 c. ? oh, d @ in fifth stitch of chain, chain and turn.
 Second row-Shell in shell, etc Gro make a secure edge to sew on by, make d c fastening into loop of seal lop back, then ch 3 and turn). Con tinue this series of plain shells the re- quired length of your work. Turn and crochet a, chain of from scallop to scallop at bottom of work. Turn and fill in each loop thus: c, fasten triple picot (this consists of oh of fastened into it's first stitch. Do this three times). Fasten into loop, 4 c. This completes the loop and will form a small clover leaf
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The equipments vary, but a conven- tent basket has two bottles for keep ing liquids hot or cold, two covered cases for sandwiches or cooked food, cups, saucers. a strapped jar for but ter-some with a place for ice beneath mustard and pickle jars, a cheese dish, and glasses set in wicker frames, with salt and pepper cruets fitted on the inside.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
FREE BOOK ON PILES.
Tells How Cures Are Made With An
 Internal Medicine.

Do you know the cause of piles?
 Is 1t inward or external?
 Is it a skin disease?
 Will salve or cutting cure for good |?
 Do you know how Dr. J. s. Leonhardt found the long sought internal cure?
 These questions fully answered in a booklet mailed free by pr. Leonhardt Co, Station B, Buffalo, N. T., or by N, D. Sevin & Son, Norwich. Ct, who sells HEM -ROID, the successful rem edy at s1 per bottle under guarantee, At all drug stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

These new linen parasols are wash able. The ribs are all white enamel led and the handles are of plain box wood. The long fringed tassels are of cotton. There Is nothing about them which soap and water will soil, and they come out of the wash looking al- most as fresh as new.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS.

During the last few years the bridesmaids gown has taken on con- siderable importance, as one of the sings that foretell the fashions to be- Brides like to have their attendants gowned in some unique and individual style, and gaiE this end by finding out the modes that are about to be born, and making use of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen

one narrow band, either of gold, silver or black velvet breaking their lines. The black velvet band, be it remarked is charming when the skin of the arm is vecy good. Silver, sad to say. is really more becoming to the skin than gold, very often. Some round arms are set of by & dozen Indian silver bangles, very thin and fine.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
MOTOR CAR HELPS.

Breakables in a jolting motor car are so hard to manage that new case for carrying half a dozen glasses will be welcomed. The glass is set in a light nickel frame, and the half dozen screw into ore another to fit into a tubular case, light and compact.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

A Nirginian calls attention to the fact that from the mountainous parts 1f c.d N.refnia came General Stuart. General Fariy, Stonewall Jackson and E1biey D. Evans. The clan Allen he loes not regard as a representative ps cf the mountain people.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Another gorgeous parasol Is of ge- ranium colored messaHne with an eight inch border, yelled with black chiffon and with a five inch black sat in fringe around the edge. The bor- der has a full ruching of black chiffon outlining it's edges. The handle is plain black ebony.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

One of the happiest parts of the present vogue for simple little pie ture clothes is that any ingenious seamstress who knows her art can make them as satisfactorily as the workers in the high priced, exclusive shops.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Iowa was supposed to be a progres siye state and it gave Taft TAI votes to 9 for Roosevelt Maine was re- garded as a conservative state and 1t gave Roosevelt 10 delegates to for Taft The unexpected seems to be happening all over the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

At many after Easter weddings now being planned for the bridesmaids will appear in picture gowns' made of taffeta and trimmed with outings. shirrings, quillings, scallops, fringe or rows of tiny fiat bows. It is just these old-time touches, so familiar to our grandmothers, that stamp a costume as smart. Swisses and fire lowered muslins and organdies will also be used, adorned in the same old-time way.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

When moving into new house it is an excellent plan to study the course of tho water pipes through the house with their various spigots or cut-offs in the cellar. If necessary, consult a plumber. In the event of trouble at any time. it is a great relief in an ex- citing situation to be able to shut off the supply of water and thus avoid dis aster
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Some of the white parasols have polka dots scattered over them and hemstitched borders of plain goods at the edge. Some have blue or pink dots with pink or blue borders to corres- pond.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

4 flat leather case with a handle on top holds two bottles for keeping liq- uids at an even temperature of heat or cold, and two large aluminium cases with tight -f1fitting lids to hold sand wiches and other food.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Massage of the throat Is very useful if properly done. It is one of those means toward beauty, however, most frequently misunderstood by amateurs Many people confound rubbing with massage. Rubbing is useful and has its place in frictional exercises, but it affects the skIn only and does not touch the muscles.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

No severe lines go with these frocks of soft taffeta or lowered muslin. And, too, they demand the proper acces- sor1es. White canvas pumps or slip pers are not in keeping. Large buck les of black satin or bronze slippers are the proper thing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The fitted lunch baskets of wicker come in sizes suitable to a four, five or seven passenger car. The fittings are as complete as they are compact and well protected. The lid holds
 plates, knives, forks, spoons, mustard
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Colonel Roosevelt doesn't differ SO much from his great predecessors in his love for the people. When the people give him authority their rule ends and his begins.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Any exercise that stimulates rowing is good for the arms, of course. One actress was lately quoted as having a rowing machine which she used ac- cording to a set rule with gratifying results. This. to be sure, took the form of slimness, but without doubt rodndness
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The delightful thing about the per fectly plain linen parasols is that the clever needle woman may embroider them in as fancy a pattern as she likes, and in that way secure a very stunning sunshade for very little money.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The storm clouds are gathering for the republican convention in Chicago and spectators ought to do well with the seats among the contesting dele gations,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Happy thought for today: It is well enough tc hope for the best, but do net sit down and hope it is coming your way-you've got to hustle for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

To move a gas range or stove so you can lay your carpet or oilcloth, take two sticks such as old broom handles, raise your stove, put one stick under each end and over the sticks slide a board. When the sticks and board are both under the stove roll the stove, and when the back stick comes out from under the board place it in the front: keep doing this until you have your steve moved as far as you want ii
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Now that health certificates are demand cd in Chicago with the mar riage Lcense, the next step will he qualifications as to support and keep ing house.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Folding coat hangers that fit In a flat leather case are novelties for the trav- eler, for which also are designed equal ly flat cases that contain folding Pull man slippers of soft leather
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Mississippi is offering all the attractions of an ocean voyage with the exception of the health feature.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The average woman's visiting card is about three and one-half inches long by two and quarter wide. Either Roman or plain script may be used in the engraving
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The Daughters of the Revolution in Mexico and the Latin American coun- tries must take in about all the girls There can oe nothing exclusive about #
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

A married woman should not use the prefix Mrs" when signing her name to a note or letter. Mrs. Baker should sign her name Marguerite Baker" without the prefix.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

That section of Danbury where the 65hour piano playing record was made is doubtless advocating the soft, soft pedal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

X gentleman precedes a lady when ascending the stairs and follows her when descending.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

When it is said of Roosevelt that he blocks traffic wherever he goes, it is recalled that such used to be the habit of Bryan.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Champ Clark didn't receive such an enthusiastic welcome in Pennsylvania as he did in Illinois. Wilson got the larger of the two cherries.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

It is noticeable thing that Roose- welt went through Connecticut as fast as possible, not considering it advis- able to stay and advocate his candid acy
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Roosevelt must have fished hitherto in the Maine lakes. He cast his po- hrical bait so well there that he caught the regular political machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The brides maids are chosen from among the brides most intimate friends. Where the sister of the groom is known to the bride she may be ask ed to be maid of honor.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

Hearst is taking all the credit for C1ark's victory in Illinois but he is not being heard on the result in the Keystone state.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

As the Colonel doesn't recognize fair riay when it is coming his way, many reople suspect he has a miscon- coption of a square deal
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-15

The fact that the New York demo- crats didn't instruct their delegates, leaves them bound to do as Murphy says.