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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26
COAL. MINERS SUBMIT
ULTlMATUMs TOMORROW
Union Workers Confer to Decide on
Demands on: Anthracite
Coal Operators :.

NEW YORK, February 26.--Pre-
liminary to a general conference OF
anthracite coal operators and delegates
of the United Mine Workers of America
here tomorrow, there were meetings OF
the leaders Of the mine workers union
and labor delegates today to 90 over
the demands which the miners insist
shall be incorporated in a working agree
ment, to become operative April 1.
John p. White OF Indianapolis. presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26
Drivers Heavily Fined.

Close to the maximum fine WIS imposed
by Justice Cation in the police court today
in the cases Of John Mumford and Ray
Mumford, charged with fast driving and
destroying property. when they were as
sessed $50 each. The court said It pro-
posed to break up the practice.
John Duncan, member OF the livery
firm from which the horse and buggy
was hired, testified he saw the two men
in the vehicle in Alexandria county, north
Of here, and they collided with his vehicle
on the way to the city. He produced q
statement from a carriage maker to the
effect that it would cost $3.50 to repair
the buggy.
Raw Mumford declared the horse ran
away throwing him out. His statement
was corroborated by his brother. Other
witnesses, however, contradicted their
testimony. Ray Mumford indicated he
probably would take an appeal.
Resolutions Of protest against the object
Of the Anti-Fee Association, which Is to
eliminate the entrance charge to Mount
Vernon, have been adopted by the George
Washington Birthday Association and
forwarded to the state legislature. The
resolutions request the legislature to take
action adverse to any change In the pres
emit management OF Mount Vernon. They
were drafted by q committee consisting of
E. e. Downham, president; Robert >S.
Jones, Albert D. Brockett, Frederick J.
Paff and ]. Y. Williams.
Arrangements have been completed by
the general committee Of the men and
religion forward movement for Q big
mass meeting which win be held Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26

Snowfall Of Middle West Not Ez
pected to Reach Warrington.

According to the Representation Of the
weather man. the National Capital today
will receive . series OF showers. with q
probability that the rain will continue at
intervals also through tho night. The
states Of the middle west this morning
were In the grip Of the heaviest snow
storm Of the year, and the disturbance Is
moving toward the east and northeast.
but the warmer weather Of this section
WIFI make snow an imposstbility. and
only rain will Be the result OF the storms
passage over the District OF Columbia
and its environs.
For tomorrow In Washington the
weather bureau forecasts clear and colder
weather, with the wind shifting to the
south and then to the southwest and
blowing half gale. Freezing tempera-
lures probably viii be recorded by to-
morrow night.
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His Condition Improving.

The condition Of James II. WEIGH, doul
inspector for the District Of Columbia.
who was stricken with apoplexy about q
week ago. IL reported today to be i'm
proved. Mr.. WEIGH was apparently In
the best OF health when stricken. and his
condition since the seizure has been critti-
cal. Improvement was noticed Saturday
and yesterday. and today he u believed
to BE- out Of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26
HEIGHT BUYS STOCK
Of THE BON MARCHE
Latter Concern Makes An
nouncement of Its Retire.
ment From Business.

The proprietors of the Bon Marche, 314-
$40 7th street northwest. have decided to
retire from active business, and have sold
their entire stock to Hecht & Co.,
according to an announcement made to-
day by the latter company. The Bon
Marche has been a leading department
store for womens goods for a generation
and more
Hecht & Co., whose stores are
at 1851 7th street. announce also that
many Of the statesmen and saleswomen of
the Bon Marche will be employed. by
them. Mrs. Bash, for many years the
Bon Marche buyer; Miss Mae, head trim
helped to make the Bon Marche millinery
distinctive in style will continue with
Hecht & Co.
up in advance styles were included in the
transfer OF stock. One prominently
known as the "Gaby'' was particularly
noted.
Had Confidence of Public.
For more than twenty years the Bon
Marche enjoyed an enviable patronage
and the confidence Of the buying public.
II the gown wrap. suit, lingerie or what
not came from the Bon Marche it was
considered the embodiment Of style.
Washington is familiar with the excel
lence Of the Bon Marche merchandise.
Each garment, each millinery creation.
especially imported or made up in its
own workroom, was selected entirely with
q view to quality and distinctive style.
So large is the stock purchased by
Hecht & Co. that not more than half
can be properly displayed. AS fast as
the various lots are reduced room will be
given for the display Of additional goods.
It Is stated that this big purchase was
put through on a ffty-cent-on-the-dolla
basis and will be passed along to the
Washington public In the same manner.
Washington women are promised treat
in the coming sale. Details Of the sale
are to be announced in Thursday even
ing's and Friday mornings papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26

wireless Power" by Nikola Tesla, tells
how naval battles of the future VIII be
fought by crewless ships. See our next
Sunday Magazine. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26
No Longer an Experiment.

Because the removal Of the workhouse
to Occoquan involved engineering and
other problems largely Of an experimental
nature the Commissioners have exercised
direct supervision over the institution.
Notice Of their intention to transfer the
supervision to the board of charities was
given several months ago. The carrying
into effect OF this notice is regarded, in
effect. as a declaration by the Commits
plant at OccoQuan no longer Is an expert
ment and that the institution has been put
upon q stable basis.
With engineering and financial problems
largely disposed of. the charities board,
1t 10 stated, will give It's attention to
working out a number Of reform problems
which affect directly the inmates Of the
institution. The question Of the length OF
terms to be served by prisoners will be
one OF the first Of such problems to be
considered.
Many members Of the board are said to
believe that q better policy than that OF
sentencing a prisoner for thirty days or
sixty days. as the case might be, would
| be to let parole board decide the length
OF term, taking into account the behavior
Of the prisoner after his commitment and
all other facts bearing in any way on the
case.
Fewer Commitments Probable.
II this course should be followed, it is
suggested. the parole board would not
| release q prisoner until he is thoroughly
conditioned for release, and it Is believed
that the plan would lead to fewer COM
mitments OF the same prisoner during the
year. The board, 1t is said, will not
favor parole board with authority to
keep a prisoner at the workhouse longer
than two years.
Another problem to be taken up by the
board Of charities Is that Of developing
the industrial department of the work.
house. Already considerable progress,
under the direction Of the Commissioners,
has been made along this line. It is said
that the board will endeavor to constant
ly increase the capacity Of the institution
for developing products for its own con-
sumption.
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DR.. Parker G. Mckinney Present.

The Society Of Chemical Industry was
represented by DR.. Parker c. Mckinney
OF New York and the Inventors Guild
was further represented by Elmer A.
Sperry with some 400 patents in his name.
and B. F. Word Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road. and the Chemical Institute OF Engi-
neers and the American Chemical Society
by DR.. William A. Grosvenor.
The Chicago Patent Bar Association
sent as delegates c. c. Linthicum and
Otto r. Barnett. The banquet also was
attended by more than 100 representa-
tive patent lawyers, and by Mr.. Justice
Robb, Representative Morrison of In.
diana for the patent committee, Adds B
Browne for the American Bar Associa-
ton and Assistant Commissioners c. c.
Billings and F. A. Tenant for the pat
ent Office.
Walter F. Rogers. president Of the as
ISOLATION, presided, and the banquet con.
cluded with speeches by the guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26
PATENT LAWYERS HOSTS
TO FAMOUS INVENTORS
Technical and Scientific Men
at Banquet of Washington
Association.

The Patent Law Association of Wash
ington held its annual banquet at Raus-
cher's Saturday evening, it being pre-
coded by a luncheon at the Cosmos Club.
given by the board Of managers and the
committee on laws and rules to the dis
dnguished guests. Both the luncheon
and the banquet were primarily intended
to bring together the patent lawyers and
he great technical and scientific or
CARNATIONS Of the country.
Present at both affairs were DR.. L. H.
Balkeland Of New York, president of the
Chemical Institute of Engineers, and
Ralph D. Mershon, president of the In
ventors Guild, unique organization
comprising in Its membership such men
as Charles 8. Bradley. Carlton Ellis.
Henry L. Doherty. Peter Cooper Hewitt.
DR.. ohm F. Kelly, Thomas A. Edison,
Prof. Michael I. Pupin. F. L. O. Wads-
worth of Pittsburgh and other well
known and strikingly successful in
ventOrS.
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QIl{QQtm@rY @<@}pemtm0'

This mornings leaden sky and rain were just the
contrasts needed to the Opening here. With the
blinds drawn and each electric light shaded in green;
with the supporting pillars of the great floor
twined with foliage and a-bloom with flowers and
with baskets of plants here and there the set
ting that of Venetian garden.
The Hats?
The verdict will be shortly recorded = as early
10 o'clock this morning the leading milliners,
newspaper reporters and many other visitors were
here At this writing-lo am.-the four private
rooms each had occupant representative of Wash
ngtons elite. Said one lady, noted for good taste
and whose word is followed: I'm glad to see flow
ers back again" This expression of such an au-
thority be claimed the first decided opinion of
fashionable Washington as to spring millinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-26

afternoon. March 10. when a number of
noted speakers will be heard. There will
be additional meetings the following Mon
day and Tuesday evenings in the Young
Peoples Building of the Methodist Epis-
cOpal Church South
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
STATE NEWS.

A passenger train ran into deer near
Wallingford Thursday, breaking both its
hind legs so it had to be shot, after
which it was sold to local butcher.
Isaac Aldrich of West Burke, who cell
ebrated his 9Sth birthday anniversary
last spring was present at the town
meeting September 3 and cast his vote.
E. X. Pressey. building inspector. is
attempting to clean up some of Burling-
tons fire traps and nuisances. Three
buildings he had already ordered re-
moved, and as the owners did not COM
ply with the order, he will proceed ac
cording to law.
While John LaClare, who is carrying
on the farm of Mrs Eliza Strong of Nor
risville, was moving combination of
corn and millet he discovered his little
son. between three and four years old, in
the corn, but not soon enough to stop the
machine before it struck him. Both feet
of the little fellow were cut about half
off, but hopes are entertained that they
may be saved.
About 100 children of school age have
been rounded up this far this term in
Burlington by Truant Officer Bray, who
is passing through one of the busiest
times of the year. The truants are
mostly boys who have almost reached 6
and in many cases their parents are
with them in their desire to quit school,
as their earnings make a welcome addi-
tion to the family income. In a few
cases the boys have been granted per-
nit by Superintendent Wheeler and al
! lowed to continue work.
Hancock felt the effects of the storm
of Saturday, Sept. z, considerably.
Streams overlooked their banks and the
road In some places was rendered inn
passable for time. Gardens and crops
were destroyed and the house belonging
to Carl Eaton was struck by lightning,
which played about in peculiar man.
ner. Windows were broken out, clap
boards torn off and the back of bureau
was wrenched off, the bolt passing
down through the floor. No one was
injured.
The Vergennes Improvement society,
which is made up of 81 women, has
awarded prizes to children who have
cultivated gardens, the seeds for which
were secured by writing to the late Con-
gresham D. j. Foster, who had sent for
free distribution to school children four
mail sacks of flower and vegetable
seeds. Those who received prizes were
three children of Edward Kramtiz and
three children of Edward Milo. The
three boys having the best vegetable
gardens were Don Barton, Morris Lee
and Douglas Garno. The children did
all the work of their gardens. There
were $50 who received seeds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
WEYBRIpoE.

| The entertainment given by the I'm
provement society at their hall on Tues.
day evening was very enjoyable affair.
Miss Barrows sang some solos. Mr..
Green gave some fine music on his flute.
Mr. Hallowell, ST., gave reading and
there were tableaux, etc. Ice cream and
cake were served. A fair sum was re-
allied.
The Misses Chalker are making some
needed repairs on their residence. Shaw's
force have the job.
| Howard johnson has purchased a new
gasolene engine and ensilage cutter
Floyd Woodcock, who has been ailing
all summer, suffered an operation for
| appendicitis last week at the Randolph
sanatorium and is doing well.
Robert Perkins had serious attack of
acute indigestion on Monday last
Silos are being filled rapidly now.
Mrs. Damon of Ripton is visiting at
the parsonage for week.
Mrs. Carrie Clark attended church
last Sabbath for the first time since she
came from the hospital.
The reception given by Representative
Bowdish was well attended and was a
pleasant affair.
A. G. Freegard and wife were visitors
here on Saturday last. called to arrange
the damage done to his residence by the
stroke of lightning last week.
Louis Golett is seriously ill with rheu-
matism.
The job at the Child Fair bridge is
well under way.
E. H. Fiske is rapidly recovering from
his late sickness.
E. E. Cowles and wife are at the State
| fair this week, as is Ii. l.. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Downing have re
turned from an automobile trip of 500
miles, visiting relatives and friends in
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and
Maine.
| Mrs. E. NJ. Roscoe is very low with a
complication of diseases and fears are
entertained that she may not recover
She is cared for by her daughters, Mrs.
Grant and Miss Nancy, assisted by Mrs.
A. D. Hayward. Mr.. Roscoe is quite
feeble also.
Mrs. Paul Hawkins and children of
Lake Dunmore are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Child.
Ida Bailey has returned home af ter
spending week at Frank Wrights in
| New Haven.
Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Sturtevant re.
turned home from Cornwall-on. the
Hudson Friday.
r. B. Perkins was taken suddenly sick
Monday night. DIR. Dorey was called
and pronounced it grip Of the intestines
Lucius Stone and Vina Olcott were
married at the Congregational parsonage
Wednesday evening, Sept. II, by the
Rev. Geo. Bailey.
Rev. E. w. Hallowell and party of
five ladies went onto Snake Mountain
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Sturtevant were
in Vergennes Thursday, the guests of
her brother, Cassius Warner.
Mrs. Kate Griswold of Cornwall is the
guest of Mrs. G. E. Child.
Mrs. Jennie Hayward is at E. M. Ros-
GOES. helping to care for Mrs. Roscoe.
Miss Ann Middlebrook is visiting Mrs.
G. ID. Grant.
There was white frost Monday night
the first one to appear this season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
A Safe Savings Bank

During its more than twenty.three
years of existence, the Hyde Park Saw
ings Bank never lost dollar by poor
note, poor stock or poor bond.
This can only mean that its managers
possess great conservatism, excellent
Judgment and painstaking care.
1t means close adherance to the
motto OF the bank rom its start, name
ly: Safety first, last aid always" "high
rates Of interest-rever."
Deposits III this bank receive A per
cent interest, compound semi-annually,
with all the taxes paid by the Bank.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
The Men Who Succeed

as heads Of large enterprises are men OF
great emery. Success, to-day. demands
health. To all is to fail. It's utter folly
for man to endure a weak, run down,
half alive condition when Electric Bit
ters will put him right on his feet in
short order. -Four bottles did me more
cal good than any other medicine ever
took" writes Chas. b. Allen, Sylvania
Ga. CATER years of suffering with rheu-
matism, liver trouble, stomach disorders
and deranged kidneys, l am again,
thanks TO Electric Bitters, sound and
WELL" Try them. Only 30 cents at
JOHN l.. ST. FTER's Park Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20

The best paint in the world for less
than last year: Devoe.
AS cheap as we possibly can; the
cheaper the better; nobody knows how
cheap till the time to paint is almost
begun.
But Devoe at twice the price would be
cheaper than almost any other-there
are only dozen good paints, but hum
dreds OF poor; lead and-oil is between
the two.
DEVOE.
A. Calhoun & Son sells it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
NOTICE.

This is to certify that have this day
given my son, Edgar E. Bissette, his
time during the remainder of his minor
ity, and that will not irresponsible for
any debts he may contract, nor will
collect any of his wages.
THOMAS BISsETTE.
Cornwall, VT, September 8.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
w AFTER II AK
October l to Is, 1912

October l to Is, 1912
The following resolution is
the vote OF the village of Mid
dlebury.
During the months of March
and September the collector
shall publish in the Middlebury
Register and post in the post
office notice stating when and
where he will receive the water
tax. Fifteen days shall be al
lowed for the payment of said
tax; at the expiration of that
time the commissioners shall
shut off the water from
the premises of all persons
whose tax is unpaid.
All such taxes that are not
paid when time limit expires
the above resolution will be
enforced.
In compliance with the
above vote / will be at the
above vote | will be at the
store of II. B. Dutton Co.
every week day from Oct. I to
IS to receive said taxes.
Office hours from 8 a. M.
to 10 and 2 to 6 p. ~.
J, D. WOODS,
Collector for water Commissioners,
1878 Middlebury, VT. Sept. 16, 1912
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
NEW ARRIVALS AMONG
THE OUTINGS.

New Outing F1annels here in abundance All the
blue plain white light blue,
and pink, complete At yard.
Get the First of the New Ginghams. The pat
and pick while the stock its best See the
plaids.
Flannel Blankets. 1t will be time the Flan
Blankets perhaps haven't and
ing
picked and the best bargains
gone. prices &c. 75 IS, co. 25,
2 So 3 %.
Winter Sweaters Plain and Fancy V Neck, with
pockets and col collar.
In White Oxford and Red Is years.
of heavy navy serge,
and silk cloth of contrasting color.
Suits this space the of the
They will begin week Suits made
materials whip
be
l - La - d
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-10-12
LAUNDRY WORKERS OF
MOORHEAD ORGANIZE

TROY, N. y, Oct. 10.-A new local
of Laundry Workers has been char
tered in Chickasha. Okla. Locals Of
the same craft are being organized at
Moorhead, Mimi, Roundup, Mont,
and Lethbridge, Canada. ~.,]Sf:= r
Good progress is being made in the
reorganization of the trade in New
York city, and the enforcement Of
the 54-hour bill for women and min
ers, which went into effect Oct /, will
materially assist the organizing pro-
gram among this class Of workers.
Information coming from various
quarters Of this state says Charles
F. Bailey, general secretary Of the
Laundry Workers International Union
is to the effect that the unorganized
women workers are receiving notice
that they will be paid by the hour in
stead Of the week, which means that
reduction In wages is to occur among
the Bunorganized women. IL .sE VI
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-10-12
HYGIENE CONGRESS
HITS CHILD LABOR
High Medical Authorities Discuss
Worlds Greatest Social
Problem.
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1o.-During
the recent International Hygiene con-
gress, held in this city, Prof. Thomas
Morgan Rotch, Of the Harvard Medi-
cal college, stated that the labor Of
children should be adapated to the
individual child, and If it has ply
sical development above the normal
average 1t should be allowed to work
In the class where this greater ply
sical development is used, providing
Its mental conditions and require
ments are above the average in the
same proportion as its physical devel-
opment. Miss Margaret McMillen, of
the London school board, stated that
the confinement of growing boys and
girls to monotonous line of work
makes it almost impossible for them
to get any real enjoyment from life.
even when they have a vacation.
Among the monotonous child
workers she cited newsboys, & milk
carriers nurse girls, telephone girls,
typists. shop assistants. forge work
ers, telegraphers,; baker boys and
machinists assistants. She said these
kinds Of work were producing new
medical problems which nut be met.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-10-12
MRS. SIARkWEATHER
CALLED SUDDENLY
States Most Useful Woman Dies
!. in the Midst Of Her Great
..*<4 -. Work. - @.>:.,,..z =.

The workingmen and women of
Duluth were painfully shocked last
Monday morning to hear Of the death
of Mary L. Starkweather, assistant
commissioner of labor in the depart
ment of women and children. :H~
Mrs. Starkweather was on her way
to Madison to address conference
OF social workers. Just as she stepped
aboard the train she fell into the
arms of her husband and instantly
passed away. VS. - ...:...g.. :. d"
Mrs. Starkweather was probably
the best known woman in Mime
sofa. She created the department
of women and children in the Min
nesota Bureau Of Labor. Her work
in that department is known through
out the country Her achievements
have exceeded that Of any other .wo-
man in this state. Although con-
siderably advanced in years she pos-
sessed more energy than the average
man Of 80, and she verita bly, died in
the harness. *s.s Is !. i ~
With her the work In the Bureau
Of Labor was q labor OF love. Her
personal efforts with individuals and
particularly. with unfortunate women
and children. won for her thousands
OF friends In Minnesota. In her
death the eople OF the. state, and
SparticulA the men and women Of
i labor sluttered rreparabls loss.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-10-12
TO ESTABLISH FREE
DELIVERY IN TOWNS
Postmaster General to Organize
Carrier Service in Towns and
Villages.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1o.-1t is x,v-
on out that the postmaster general is
to establish an experimental carrier
service in towns and villages having
postoffices Of the second and third
class and not entitled to free delivery
service.
Congress has appropriated 100000
to enable postmasters to employ the
necessary assistance to deliver the
mail in such communities, the amount
to be expended at any one office not
to exceed 1900 a year, and the post
master general is authorized to pre-
scribe the regulations.
This measure was advocated bv
Senator Hitchcock Of Nebraska. The
delivery Of mail by carrier is now
confined to cities having a population
of 100000 or more, or annual receipts
of at least $4,000.
A carrier system is operated in
1,541 cities, serving an urban popula-
ton Of 100000. The rural carrier
service covers $4,000 routes, deliver
ing mail to 20,0O0,0O0.
This leaves between 25,O00,O00 and
100000 people who reside in viz
lagos and small towns without carrier
service.