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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-26

This increase would he equivalent TO
placing on these properties q lien Of $lSS-
BASIS Of ( per cent securities, which would
have preference over first mortgage bones
and to just that extent would lessen the
ability of the roads to make the improve
ments necessary to increase the efficiency
Of their service and To insure greater safe
ty 10 the public and the employees.
Already the traffic Of a growing country
has OveTtaXed the existing facilities, ana
the heavy burdens incurred through l"glS-
'atiOn, the large expenditures for improve
ments which Uroduc, no T"vcnu" aud the
previous wage increases have made II I'm
possible for many of the. roads 70 raise
money 20 provide the added facilities which
q prudent foresight demands.
1t goes on to say that history indicates
if these increases were granted similar re-
quests would he made by other employees
and actual bankruptcy would result if all
these requests were granted. as the roads
would be utterly unpreparcd for them. The
engineers less than two years ago received
in the Eastern district advances amounting
to 1898. $50 81, or 1913 per cent per annum,
and TIE conductors and engineers got
standard wages as a result of the crisis
developed by their demands, which were
finally disposed Of by arbitrators though
the railroads were not satisfied
The reduction of net earnings by in
creased expenses OF operation is viewed by
the railroads with alarm, and figures from
the reports of the Interstate Commerce
Commission are submitted to illustrate the
tendency in this direction in the last two
years. The reply then goes on:
From these figures It will he seen mat
while gross earnings Increased NH.~59.e i9 M
1911 there was a decrease in net earnings
Of ST. GO. 200 and while S197 fewer men wer"
employed tho total wages incrcas 81
1852.
This heajlonc movement toward llhdhlidl
disaster cannot proceed uncheok ed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-26
Official observations of United States weather

Local Official Record.-The following ofnciai
record from the Weather Bureau shows tns
changes in the temperature for the last twenty
four hours In comparison with the corresponding
date of last YEAR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-26
ROADS REFUSE DEMANDS.
Tell Engineers They Are Finance
ally Unable to Raise Wages.
NO THREATS OF STRIKE
But Employees Committee De
clares I'VE Will Stand Out
for Our Demands"

ne demands Of the engineers on IN"
railroads east of Chicago and north Of the
Norfolk & Western Railway. which were
made by the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers, We're refused IN the detailed re-
ply submitted in typewriter form TO
the conference committee of the engineers
in the Engineers Societies Building.
No. 20 West 39th street, yesterday fore
noon. The reply, which was signed by j.
c. Stuart president ana general man
ager Of the Erie Railroad. as chairman,
was prepared by the committee of twelve
railroad managers and vice-presdents APP
pointed several weeks ago for the purpose,
ana leaves no opening by which conferences
on the demands either separately or as a
whole can be arranged
The question Of the action to be taken Is
now to he referred TO the engineers in
yolved. While IT Is admitted that the stu
alton is serious nCne Of the members of the
committee of the engineers would say that
a strike was al hand. The committee,
however, may order that vote be taken
on the question of a strike, a two thirds
vote Of the membership being required FOR
strike, which would then require the
sanction Of Warren 5. Stone, grand chief Of
the engineers Brotherhood.
The reply of the railroads after detailing
the conferences says in part:
The railways represented in this district
are fifty in number and carry about one
half Of the passenger and freight traffic OF
the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-26
Increase 1853 Per Cent.

The proposed increase in wages and
changes in working conditions would in
crease the pay of engineers Of the railways
Of the Eastern District for the service now
being rendered by the following amounts
per anuum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-26

SUNDAYS NETWORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United States
for 81 so year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Mrs. Dr. German. who went suddenly insane last sunday night from the effects of a gnitrr, which has been growing larger and larger. and which has caused a pressure on the nerves, was adiudged insane late last night and will be taken to a san itarium, leaving here on the Mariposa. It is expected that an operation will relieve her and that her mind will then become normal. Her mother, who resides in Butte. and who was here last summer visiting her daughter. has brrn rablrd io anh will meet her in Seattle. As soon as pos Siblr aflrr her arrival the op- rraIinn will h. performed. Mrs. Fred. Brown and Mrs. Graham
 will accompany her ln Portland.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

F.. F.. Evcrman is moving ma chInery on his property on Bet llrs bay and hopes to have it in working order by the end of the month. He is also constructing permanent buildings for the camp. Work on the shaft, which is down 15 feet, will be stopped until the machinery is installed, as too much time iS lost in tn" shaft of water by WindlrSS. The vein continues tO improve with depth. the richest ore yet found in inc vein being on he bottom.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10
WOULD HOLD
 THE PHILIPPINES
War Secretary Against Demo- cratic Plan of Giving Up
 the Philippines.

Ma>hIn"inn, D. c.. Dee. IU.-- Secretary of War SiiInSon is Op- posing the release of the Philip pines and the establishing of a republic. He points out the great danger Ot the future of the islanders themselves. He stated that tn" islands have n. yer been as Dr"sp"r"us as they are now under American rule, and that the m"mcnl the strong arm of Uncle sam iS withdrawn the conditions prevalent under Spanish rule will br rr-rSlabliShcn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Call ana select presents from our Iinc of Xmas toys. a few of which are mcntiOncd; Pussy pippins, Puppy Pippins Camp bel Kids Slcds, Trains, Blocks, Buckboarrls, Express Wagons. Blackboards. Tea Sets, Balls, Tool Chests, Dump Carts, Rolly Pollys, etc., at nudolph's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

\ large lrd.r found nn f.Slrr Island. il k Said. k iu lu' open ch lhis winter by Jumrau pnrIi" who ar" expected iu roach hero within q short lime. IL is said IuiIr q large fore 1f men will lr employed un hhr work. The l"dHr is said In br d large low: gradr prOpOSiliun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10
Annual Meeting.

Tl'r annual meeting of the Lone Slar Mining company will be held on December 28, at the office Of the secretary (king's SlorcJ at $ D. m. for the purpose Of clccling officers and the trans action of such other business as may come before Inc meeting.
 J. W. FRAME, Secretary. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10
NOTICE

Sale nf q limited number of shares of Inc capital stock of the Gold King Mining company is open ln inc Naldcz public for q period of one week from date hereof Parties desiring Io pur- chase same can do so uf Mir. C. II. Kracul"r. 0r lhc undersigned. aL illc office of llic Valdez Dock company.
 A. Y. FUTILE,
 Secretary and Trcasurcr. December Q. I0i2.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10
GETS VERDICT
 BROKEN CONTRACT

New York. Dee. i0.--Edith Sin clair recovered a verdict for $25,- 900 from Klaw & Erlingrr for a breach of contract.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

IUi. Willard is HOW in Inc raSI doing well on his mining prop oSilionS. He has nnl yrl heard WlIriI her h" Was rlrrlrh pr not :. having in his travels missed his mail and lcIrGranS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10
AUSTRIA ITCHING
 FOR BIG SCRAP
Concentrates Her Navy at Striking Dlstance--Borrows Money
 From America.

Vienna. Dee. lD.--Tli" rnli ire. Austrian fleet is concentrated at Pola. The minister of war has i"nd"rrh his resignation. Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,. of New York. have advanced loan nf $25 .OOO .OOO.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

"T'hc CIiT" is heated with sIraIn. real sIcam, and you can fctl il. In fact, you can let in Il,c fresh air and still have all tho warmth you want.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Wr will receive cOmplci" Iinc ur Christmas goods un tho .irxl Sicamrr ai IIarvry's TnEgrry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10
GREEK SQUADRON
 FORGING DaRDANELLES

Constant innplr. Dee. IO.--.\ Greek squadron is advancing on tn" Turkish position The Turks have heavily mined the entrance to Inc Dar,lanrllcS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Thr fliri will leave iron, the City dock "Wednesday rnurning for EIlannar. Landluck and E'idalgn. Freight must b" aboard Tuesday night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

DOn2l"riy X Ferguson. for the balance of December. ar" selling gnn,ls al reduced prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

PostoHice Hours.

Week days 0 a. m. to 6 p. m. Sundays and holidays i2 noon Co 2 p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Room and board at the Grand Hotel $i.50 per day. Home cook cd meals and good beds, Mrs. II. Sharts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

WANTED--A Kodak East man Sprcial' postal aard size. Address Box SI, COrdova, Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Household furnishings for sa;c cheap. inquire at cable office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Doughcrty & Ferguson, for the balance of December. arc selling gonhS al rrduc"I prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

Don't forget tho Grano Ball on December ii at Moose hall for the benefit of tho Catholic church.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-10

CabIe OffIce Hours. Week days Q a. m. to 9 D. m. Sundays and holidays Q to 10 ., m. and 5 to 6 D. m.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Country Editors Troubles

The life of country publisher is not a bed of roses by any means. The publisher is expected to boost his town and county gratis, with free "putis for every man, woman and child in the county, and If the publisher dares to make a charge for puff that is sent in for publication, he is set down as the meanest individual in the com
 munity. Everybody works the pub- fisher. He is ridden until his back is sore and his shoulders are bent under the burden. If paid for service, he is the last man paid. And if day comes when the publishers services are absolutely necessary to the success of some affair that promises big money to others, the editor has presumption if he demands reasonable pay for his advertising. With this to contend with his paper Is sneeringly compared with the big daiIies that are printed who pay thousands of dollars every year to maintain and keep their news paper up to an excellent standard.- Delhi, Delaware Republican.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
WHITE SHOE IS TO REMAIN
One Idea of Fashion That Will Be Well comed, Though Really an Ex-
 travagance.

That Is the prediction for the coming summer-and many girls and women will be very glad indeed. While shoes and slippers may be an extravagance- they may be hard to keep clean and expensive to procure, but there is no gainsaying the fact that they are most attractive in warm weather.
 For practical and general wear there are white canvas shoes and slippers. cut on smart lasts and made well. Also of snowy white and also easily cleaned are slippers and pumps of white linen and these are quite serV- icable.
 More expensive and very fashion able are the white buckskin pumps and shoes. And these, too, may be cleaned without very much trouble or inconvenience.
 For high shoes, the buttoned model is best liked, and the smart pump is usually finished with a fiat tailored bow of grosgrain silk or a metal buckle covered with white. And if one is con- cerned about having her feet look smaller, the dark heel on the white shoe or pump helps little.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
SPLENDID EFFECT OF RIBBON
Delft Touches That Transform Com monpIace Blouse Into a Thing
 of Beauty.

A very commonplace blouse of dark blue chiffon, worn above a cream lace shirt, can be transformed into thing of beauty by broad sash of cerise rib bon placed straight across the bust on the lace, above, while a narrow sash ribbon in mauve eneircles the waist. Try the prescription, and then supply the dark blue chiffon bodice with skirt to match it in dark blue satin or cloth. These two ribbons, shining through the chiffon, have a most ele- gant effect, further enhanced by the cutting down of the lace shirt to the collarband, and the addition of a small turn-down collar of lace, and the band ing round the throat of narrow black velvet held with a little amethyst jewel.
 Very becoming indeed are these nar- row bands of black velvet, and If they are tight enough and high enough they somehow seem to add length to the throat and bestow a beneficial infiu- ence upon the most ordinary garment, if supplied with a turn-down collar.
 After you have secured those pieces of sash ribbon to do duty on the chiffon blouse-and, by the way, I by no means wish to limit your choice to cerise and mauve. nor to the embel- lishment of blue chiffon over blouse. for black, mole-gray, or brown may be improved on the same lines, but al ways must be considered the cream lace shirt, and that the two ribbons se- lected are in gay harmony.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Telephone Increase

The proof of the value of any article lies in the scope of it's use. Taking this for fact, the value of telephone service to the public at large in the State of Connecticut is strikingly shown by the gain in the Southern New England Telephone eompany's territory curing the first seven months of this year, according to official fig ures taken from the company's rec ords.
 On January 1st, 1912, there were 93, l96 telephones in operatien in the state of Connecticut. On July 3lst, 1912, this total had been increased to 99,o04 telephones, or an increase Of CLOS. This represents An average growth ot nearly 900 telephones per month, twenty-seven telephones per day more than one telephone installed for each hour since the first of the year. This gain is nearly as large as the total number of stations in 1895, when 6o0o telephones were in operation in the State. In other words, the gain In telephones for the first seven months in 1912 has been greater than the total gain from 1878, when the system was started in New Haven, until ls95-a period of seventeen years.
 Up to date the largest gain for the year in the large city offices has been in New Haven, where the increase has been 20, Hartford being second with 699. In the second group the greatest increase has been made by Stamford with PTS, the runner up being New London with 225, while Winsted tops the list of the third division with a gain of 3o6. Milford being in second place with IFS.
 On the first of January, 1912, the To- cal exchange had 1876 stations, the fig ure on July 3lst being l450,an increase ot 74 during the first half year.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
THE USE OF DRIED FRUITS.

Most housekeepers hardly appreei- ate the value of dried fruits They are much more wholesome for the children's eating than the sweet pre- serves and canned fruit that Is con. sidered necessary in nearly all homes
 One of the mistakes of the house. wife in her lack of appreciation is that she doesn't cook such fruits long enough to develop the flavor, so they think they are tasteless and unpalata- ble, and give up serving them at all.
 The secret of delicious dried fruit is long, slow cooking. The fireless cooker Is an ideal place to cook dried fruits.
 Wash the fruit thoroughly in little warm water. to remove all foreign matter. Put on to soak over night, or boil about five minutes rapidly, and put Into the fireless cooker to remain over night A dish of well-cooked prunes with a little cream and some bread and butter makes, with an egg, an ideal breakfast for small child.
 When the fruit is taken from the cooker each piece will be swelled to its original size, unbroken and full Of the juicy, aromatic flavor of fresh fruit, so much in advance of the nat, insipid product of the tin canned va- riety.
 Peas, beans and lentils are all treated in this manner, and are cheap CT, besides being fully as satisfactory as the canned.
 Tapioca and sago are delicious des- serts combined with dried stewed fruits.
 In cooking tapioea with dried fruits put 1t to bake, and stir occasionally, adding water If it seems too dry. Serve with cream and sugar. This makes a nice dessert for children wh.' must carry their luncheon to school
 Prunes favored with bit of lemoh juice and sugar, rolled into buns or rolls are especially liked by the ehil- dren for luncheon.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
News of the State

Hartford. eighteen acre tobac- co shed. full of this years Cuban shade grown tobacco, was burned on the William Pinney farm, at Suiiieid' causing d loss of $l9,0o0. The tobac- co was picked several days ago, ana In two days more would have been ready to be taken down, More than four ffths of the tobacco Tn the barn was of the Cuban shade grown of the second picking, and was his best to- baeeo. while the rest was from the first picking, and was about ready 10 be taken down. The barn was one of the largest in town, and the largest on the pinney farm, and was situated about three miles from the Center The origin of the fire is mystery, aa there had been no fire in the shed since early morning, and the fires for drying are confined in cement lur- naees These fires are under the sup ervision of an expert, MT. Belnhart government man from Washington, D. C., who is conducting experiments at Mr. Pinneys South street farm. The men had hard work to save the ten acre shed, which was also full of shade grown tobacco. about 200 feet north of the burned building, and as 1t was it caught fire several times. The cloth covering on the three acres of shade grown tobacco, Just north of the house. was burned in many places. About an acre of cloth was destroyed. and nearly as much of the Cuban to- baeoo damaged. by men trying 10 pre- vent the fire in the cloth from spread ing to the dwelling
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Security Was o. K

A certain German-American citizen of a Massachusetts town is by nature most suspicious person. but he ap- preciates reasonable proposition. as will appear herefrom.
 One day a travelling butcher came to him and hargained with reference to eight head of fine cattle The price proving satisfactory the butcher felt in his pockets. to discover that he had not brought his money with him,
 "l haven't got the money with me. !" said he, but I'll tell you what I'll do will drive the cattle to town and send the money back to you"
 "Neinl' exclaimed the other em- phatically. Dot goes not goot You brings de moneys first"
 Then" frankly came from the butcher. "Ill drive only six of them in and I'll leave the other two as security for the debt"
 The Teuton reflected deeply, then his face lighted. "Al right" said he. Dot Is chust so goot Ven you leave dose two you had bought den it is sure you comes back und pays mel"
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Governor Names Six.

Hartford Gov. Baldwin named Archibald MeNen. ST. of Bridgeport as a member of the State rivers and harhors commission to fill vacancy caused by the death of Oliver Glider sleeve Of Portland Mir NcNen's term will run to July l. 1915. The governor also named as trustees for the colony of epileptics, Dr John II Mountain of MiddletoWn and William P. Kelly of Khlingly, for term of four years from September l6. 1912 Governor Baldwin appointed the Rev. Dr Henry M Thompson of Hartford delegate to the American Prison association to be held in Baltimore, Dr. Francesca d'Agostino of New Haven and Frank Arragoni Of Durham are appointed delegates to the American road con gress at Atlanta
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
NekAG- EH~,<4.rN-.
Second Strina.

Mrs. Bache Condo, a suffragist lead CT of Duluth, was talking about for her leader who had deserted her party when i'll fortune befell it.
 She deserted her party shameless E," said Mrs. Condo She reminded he of a beautiful New York girl.
 Her f1ance faltered in this girls ear one evening: My dear. l have becn deceiving you am not the manager of our con- lcern at ss. 900 year. but only an hum. ble clerk at ss week. Will this make any difference 10 vou7"
 The girl lifted her golden head from his breast with a slight start
 "No, 1t will ma1e no difference" she said
 Not the least difference. darnngr
 | Not the least she replied, rising and smoothing her hair. "Old Gobsa Goldes proposal still holds good. I'll wire him at his Fifth avenue rssi. dsnos this evening"
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Reward fer Boy.

waningford-Jeweler A. W. Hull presented Clifford Ives, the young boy who was the means of soaring away gang of burglars from Mir. Hulfs store. with a handsome gold watch. The boy was delivering milk in the neigh borhood when the burglars were at work in the jeWelry store and he gave the alarm to the police that he saw the men running away from the store The presentation of the watch was a token of appreciation from Mir. Hull to the boy.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Sanitary Laws Enforced.

Milford.-Because of an investiga- ton which County Health Officer C. F. Hoadley has conducted at Woodmont w M Bradley, proprietor of the Bon silene, was in the town court charged sewage disposal Mir Bradley com plained that he had not been warned by the authorities and the case was continued to give him a chance to comply with the law.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
About the Baby.

As the average person is apt to feel a little at a loss when there is held up for inspection and comment mite of red faced baby the following list of remarks. any one of which will serve in an emergency if nothing more original suggests itself. is submitted:
 Isn't he sweetl He looks just like you,"
 'I think he is going to look like his fatherl"
 "Oh, what dear little ingersl Do let me see his dear little toesi"
 Isn't be large!"
 Isn't he tiny darlingl"
 How bright he seems!"
 Did you ever see such a sweet little mouth"
 Isn't he just too sweet for any thingi"
 The dear little darlingi l never saw so young baby look so inte.h- gcntl"
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Vale Gets s3oo,ooo.

Yale University will come into the possession Of $Soo,00o by the death of Aaron $. Baldwin. of New York city, trustee Of the estate of Mrs Edna Me pherson. wife of the late Senator John II. McPherson When Mrs. MePher- son died Mir Baldwin was made bene- ficiary. with the provision Chat on his death the estate reverted to the uni versity.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Meets Instant Oesth,

George Stevenson, IS, of Worcester Mass, was thrown from tobacco wagon at Sutlield. and almost instant ly killed. Stevenson was standing on the wagon. as the horses were enter ing a barn, when the team suddenly started, throwing him so that the wheels passed over his head and shoulders. The medical examiner gave verdict of accidental death, and gave permission for the removal of the body te Worcester,
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
K. hlllhouse Sues Yale.

New HaYen.-Papers in suit brought by James K Hillhouse against Yale University were served on Treas urer George Parmly Day. The suit is test case to determine the boundar- ies of property owned by Mir. Hill house and adjoining property recently given to Yale for the site of the new Mason Laboratory. MT. Hillhoase asks $500 damages.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
 Shoots Himself.

George E. Benjamin. hookkeeper for the Yoke neke corporation. at South Norwalk, committed suicide at his home by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. He had been in i'll health and was Respondent Mir Benjamin was 6l years old and came there four years ago from Danbury. lie Is survived by widow.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-30
Big Telephone Gain.

Since 1S95 the telephone exchange has made a great gain in business, In that year there were 6,S05 phones tn the state and New Britain had 232 Of them. Up to the present time this year there has been gain of 2S2 phones at New Britain in this year alone The total number of phones in use in the city at the present time Is s.6S9. or more than half of the total in the state back in iS95.