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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
'TRA|NMEN VOTE
GENERAL STRIKE
Fifty-0ne Eastern Railroads
Are Affected by the
Decision.
UNION REPRESENTATIVES
MEET WITH OFFICIAL
Erie Declines to Take Part in Con-
Observation-Disclosures Is
Desired.

NEW YORK, July Ninety-four per
cent of the members OF the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainnen and of the Order
OF Railway Conductors, out of 1859 par
ticipating in vote on the wage dispute
with the f1fty-one eastern railroads are In
favor Of a strike. These figures were an
nounced today, at a joint meeting of
union representatives and a committee
OF railroad managers.
When the conference convened the Erie
railroad announced that II had Withdrawn
from the proceedings on the ground that
1t would be unable to meet any advance
which might result This practically in
vites a strike
The unions hope to force arbitration un-
der the Erdman act as was the case IN
the firemens' demands.
To this proposal the roads violently Oh
ject, and 1t Is not known what middle
ground can be reached unless Congress
promptly amends the Erdman law, in
creasing the board to six members.
Both sides have Endorsed such bill as
superior to the present board of three.
which places heavy responsibilities on
the shoulders of the third or neutral
member.
Statement by Erie.
Stuart, vice president. says, In part:
Similar proceedings In the past have
resulted In increased wages, and while
IL may be possible for some roads to
meet these increases the Erie railroad In
not in a position to do so at present
The wage increase demand amounts to
Is per cent. or total annual cost, on
the basis of present figures. OF pracu-
cally 81, zoe. CO.,"
The Erie says II Is willing to consider
wages and conditions Of individuals. but
will not agree to any general increase
to any class Of employees at the sacrifice
of needed safety appliances and improved
equipment.
Conference Adjourns.
After the unions had submitted the
result OF the strike vote and reiterated
their demand the conference adjourned.
President A. B. Garretson for the con-
ductors and w. G. Lee for the trainmen
then announced that q conference Of
union heads from all the roads involved
the strike vote would be confirmed and
a course Of action adopted. The result
will be reported to the railroads on Mon
day.
With reference to the Erie. Mr.. Lee
said that that roads withdrawal would
not necessarily mean that q strike would
be directed against 1t.
I'VE are dealing with all the roads as
a unit he said. and IL the Erie's ac-
ton p~ecipitated q strike II would not
be against the Erie alone, but against
all the roads.
4R
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Turkey Warns Bulgaria.

CoNsTANTISoPI.s5 gsly s-'Ghe sub
lime porte has sent : Geographic message
10 the Bulgarian premier, Or. Dancff, r.
ques.ins evacuation b. 80 Ruigarians ~
the territory comprised within the Enot
Nidia line as .oon S Feasible. The n
essary prepar aifons Tor The advance ~
the Ottoman troops are proceedirc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Heroic Deeds Recounted.

The report further describes the heroio
deeds OF The left division Of Evzones.
which engaged in a fierce battle 20 force
tire fortified passes OF Kaiinovo IN order
70 pa sicipats ia the pursuit Of the
Bulgarian cuSitivea from Kiikieh. They
cccGlied the abrupt heights before Kali
noyo after q wonderful nayonet charge.
ca pturing works believed to he impreg-
rable.
At 8 O'Clock in the evening tho division
issued from the pass. but The extreme
WEAKNESS OF the troops made further
pu. suit toward Ki'indri impossible
Headquarters could not give exact ne
ures. hut according 70 al appearance
the number or dead and wounded was
not less than lo.UM.
There were many officers among tho
dead including six commanders OF reg.
ments.
The losses OF the enemy continues
the report. "are believed 60 be s;il
greater than ours This brilliant victory
has been bought with much blood bur
the rosulte are such that they will have
an influence On the whole campaign. and
viii assure caini and tranquility through
Olrs sle r0srrrg,'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Greeks Press the Bulgars.

A dispatch from Salonikf reports that
the Greeks have occupied Demirhisir
and Strumitzs, and. according to the
most likely information, the Bulgarian
general Ivanofs has been slowly retfr-
ing before the superior Greek forces
northward since hie army was weak
ened by the departure OF lis right wing
to attack Kriy olack.
IL should be noted that another dispatch
asserts that Gen. lyenor. by ar lack
pected attack, scattered the Greek army
of $1,000, onlnsndcd by King Constan-
tine. and occupied Sigrita and other
points on the Greek line.
II IL possible that both reports az cor
rect and that crediting victory 10 Gen.
Iyanoff has reference to d late- date
after the Bulgarian commandsr was re-
inforced.
An interesting detailed report f:om
Greek official sources OF asst weeks oper-
atoms describes how the Bulgarians by
incessant labor had transformed l<ilkish
into another Plevna with surprising
extent of trenches. guns and defenses,
and asserts that the {; eeks by their sue
cessfuI advance prevented tie execution
of a plan for a Bulgarian attack on Sa-
loniki.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Desperate Fighting at KiIkish.

ATHENS, July 6-An official report, de-
scribing the operations leading to the cap
ture OF Kilkish. says:
THE Greek army met with terrible re-
distance. 1t had to encounter enormous
difficulties in getting the a. tillery over
The rough ground and constant v needed
the assistance OF the engineers TO bridge
the worst parts. The advance of the in
fantry over the open slopes. which afford
ed no cover. was most trying
July tho lighting increased in fe-
rocity The sacrifices We're enormous,
hut despite this and the fatigue or sue
cessive days fighting the troops showed
herotsm worthy OF all admiration, and
their sufYerings were recompensed by a
brilliant victory and the complete de-
struction Of the enemy's organization.
.The operations against Lahana were
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

Neckwear is designed SO that it may
be easily laundered of sheer but strong
laces and Of embroideries. For the
waists cut with round or pointed
opening, turn over collars of self ma
terial are provided. These are pro-
tected by turnover collars of embroid-
cry or worn over small guimps and
standing collars of lace or embroidery.
Waists made at home are finished
with band at the neck and the sepa-
rate collar and jabot is pinned to this,
Two or three such collars keep the
waist fresh looking and save its too
frequent Tubing.
Shadow lace6 have proven well
adapted to these neck pieces. They
are combined with narrow headings
and edgings and often made up with
net. A pretty example is shown here
having plating of net set on to one
of the lace.
Strong cluny lace is so durable and
at the same time so dainty that it is
of all the favorite for trimming sum-
mer gowns and for making neckwear.
A collar and jabot of this lace shows
the straight band ofslace edged with
fine batiste. Two little points are
turned down and fastened with small
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

buttons at the front. The jabot at
tached is of net edged with the lace.
A little cravat makes a finishing
touch, joining the collar to the jabot.
One who can embroider will be able
to make the elegant neck piece which
shows straight plated band finished
with turnover collar and an attached
jabot. The jabot is cut in graceful
shape and finished with narrow
dainty lace edging.
Small bows of velvet centered with
black enameled buckles set with q
single rhine stone are chic and great
favorites. They are worn with Cor
without) collars of all descriptions as
a finish at the point where the blouse
fastens at the neck.
An exquisitely fine embroidered sail
or collar is a good example of the
management of neckwear this season.
The lines are curved, the scallops in
dented, the flower spray graceful and
the work done with exact neatness
and finish. The effect shows much in.
telligent care. Neatness and fine fin
ish are the ideals of the neckwear de-
signer, for they are in demand by the
buyers of the pretty accessories o.
dress,
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

Years ago, in city and country, a
common phrase to indicate retribution
for wrong, real or fancied, was, "I'll
come down on him like thousand OF
brick" but this threat seems insig-
nificant in the light of an assertion by
Jefferson Middleton of the United
States geological survey, that during
the year 1912 more than a million
thousand brick were used in Greater
New York, and that nearly all were
manufactured in the kilns along both
sides of the lower Hudson river.
The total production in this region
was 1,O19,259.00O, valued at $5.74 a
thousand, a total of $5,S5O,77O, as
against 926,072,00O, valued at $500 a
thousand in 1911, total of 4,717,63S,
making an increase of production in
1912 over that of 1911 of 92,1S7 900
brick and s1,13S,1S7 in value.
For several years before the use of
cement or concrete in construction APP
peared to be displacing brick to some
extent. but now according 70 Mr.. Mid
dleton, there is distinct movement
back to brick" caused by large ad-
vertising by brickmakers, the failure
of some concrete buildings and i'm
provement in the quality of Hudson
river brick.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

me to go right on doing my duty in
Mr. Thorpe's interests antil the es-
tate is settled. Mr.. Thorpe left me
only enough money to cover the regu-
lar expenses, and fear cannot af-
ford to entertain SO much company"
Thereupon the lazy young man
growled out something about mig
gardly treatment, the lady in mourn
ing flounced out of the room in hys-
terics, and the fussy old maid flared
up like an offended pussy cat. The
young legal sprig walked out on his
dignity. There was no dinner that
day.
The tribe thereafter got their meals
at the village hotel. They by no
means deserted the old homestead,
however. There was too much envy
and suspicion among them for that.
They watched one another as though
afraid that some one was going to
carry off the estate-house, farm and
all.
Never would the faithful, persever-
ing Nellie forget one bright afternoon
as she went about the house attend
ing to her manifold duties. The young
limb of the law was smoking a pipe
in the sitting room, the other male
watcher of the slow development of
the estate was asleep with his feet
on the table. In the parlor the snuff
fling relict and the fussy old maid
we're chattering away like magpies,
when Nellie heard a roar.
She dropped the plate she was hold
ing, and it was smashed to smither-
Gems at her feet. Then with scream
of delight she darted into the sit
ting room, gave one glance at a
sturdy, wrathful figure filling the
doorway, and bounded straight into
the arms of-Jabez Thorpe.
ooh, uncle! uncle!" she cried. II
am SO glad-so glad!"
Yes, and the only one who is" re-
piled the old man, as he placed a
sheltering arm about her. you young
sprig of insolence!" he shouted at the
astonished smoker, "out of here with
that vile pipe of yours! Here, wake
UP and march," he added, pulling the
sleeper from his chair. "As to you,
ladies'" he sang out to the occupants
of the parlor, 1--WE heard in the viii
lage of how you've all fiocked here
like set of crows after a carcass.
Well, old Jabez is alive and kicking.
after all. And before the day is over
he's going to save you the expense
and trouble of coming to any more fu-
nerals by leaving what he's got, when
it's ready to leave, to the only one
among the crowd of you who is worth
two pins-and that's Nellie"
1t was after the detected, disap-
pointed mob Of fortune seekers had
left that Nellie proudly exhibited her
bookkeeping. 1t ended by the old
man manifesting real affection for his
loyal and faithful housekeeper in the
words:
You have proved what you are,
dear child-true and good. with q
heart of gold. We will have Evan
Pearson down here Saturday evening.
and make new deal all around
Scoeyrigbt 1als. ~ w a ,spnisf.l
| N .
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27
That Was Mike, Sure Enouuh!

That Was Mike, Sure Enough!
Sometimes beggars make mistakes
in their calls as the following Incl
dent shows.
By mistake tramp knocked at a
wayside cottage in Scotland inhabited
by policeman, and was astonished
when that official answered the door
himself. With evident alarm the man
blurted out, Does Mike So-and-so stay
about here?"
What is he like?" said the police
man, and receiving very vague de-
scription in reply, he made pretense
of going inside to ask his wife. Re-
appearing in minute or so with his
hand held behind his neck, he said:
Would you know Mike if you saw
him?" YES" replied the tramp. rs
this anything like him?" asked the
good-natured policeman, and he held
out substantial buttered scoue. With
broad grin of relief and satisfaction
the tramp said, "That's tie very
chap"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27
ALIVE AND KICKING
Jabez Thorpe's Manipulation of
Real Affection for the De-
serving One.
Ry vIcToR REpcLIFFE.

Zone foot in the grave and the
other on banana peel-that's Jabez
Thorpe to my way of thinking"
EXACTLY my opinion. A man of his
age crossing the ocean! Never was
a hundred miles away from his
own hearthstone before. It's ter
rible risk he is taking!"
Thus the gossiping neighbors of the
reputed wealthy proprietor of Thorpe
Farm. 1t was an echo, Of the current
chatter of the village. When hard
listed, misery old yJabez Thorpe an
nounced that he was going to Eng
land to settle the estate of a dis
tant relative, 1t had been a nine days
wonder. It had been reported that
the interest of old Jabez in the estate
was uncertain. He was fighter, how
ever, and strenuously declared that
he was going to see it that he got
his rights.
Thorpe Farm was not the pleasant
est place in the world. 1t had pref
ty fair house on it, but poorly furn-
ished. AS Thorpe grew older he had
enclosed three acres near the house,
and rented out the rest of his land
Ten years previous he had adopted
the child of second cousin, Nellie
Thorpe. She had grown into his life
more of comfort, guide and support
than he realized. 1t was when he
came to give up to Nellie the entire
charge of his business during his alb
sence, that he began to understand
how much he depended on her. II
Nellie felt that he was loading down
upon her vast responsibility, she re-
Elected upon the gratitude she owed
him. Jabez Thorpe had given her a
shelter when she was homeless, and
she took up her new duties seriously,
but with her bright little heart full Of
confidence and cheer.
1T is not so hard as l fancied,"
Nellie wrote to Evan Pearson, her
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

lover, who was filling a clerkship in
another town. "a sister of the man
who rents the west farm is seeking to
restore her broken health through
sunshine, garden work and good food
She helps me with the milking and
chickens daytimes, and stays at the
lonely old homestead nights. Uncle
Jabez does not know that I am keep
ing right on with my little business.
want to prove to him what busy
housekeeper l am when he returns.
Besides that, must fit myself for our
own home-long, long ahead, dear, but
sure to come If you long for it as |
do"
Nellie's business was selling milk
and eggs. Her exacting relative had
cut her down to a minimum as to
household expenses, but the economi-
cal little housekeeper had managed
to save something even out of that.
AS to the eggs and milk, at the end
of a month, Nellie's bookkeeping
showed such splendid results that she
worked with added pleasure and inter-
est.
Then there was an Interruption
sad, sudden and overwhelming. The
steamer in which Abner Thorpe had
sailed on his homeward trip was re-
ported lost off the Canada coast. Only
a few of the passengers had been
saved. The name of Jabez Thorpe was
not among the list. A week later
1t was generally accepted in the viii
lage that he had met watery fate.
Nellie went to his lawyer, who was a
sensible, kind-hearted old man. He
told Nellie to remain right at her post
of duty. So far as he knew, no will
had been left. This being true. the
nearest of kin would inherit. Nellie
was not in that list but he encouraged
her to believe that the heirs would
make some provision for her.
And then, much to the discomfort
of Nellie, the heirs apparent began to
arrive. There was the relict of a
brother of Jabez Thorpe, in weeds,
and always snuff1ing and plying her
self. There was fantastic, fussy old
maid cousin who entertained great
hopes because Jabez Thorpe had once
sent her a birthday gift There was
callow youth studying for the bar,
who claimed near relationship, and a
vast deal of knowledge as to the le-
gal phases of the estate. There was
shiftless youth, besides, and all
these planted themselves about the
premises. For two days Nellie welcom-
ed them. Then she thought the sit
uation all over She went modestly
but firmly before them one morn
ing.
Il have only the directions of the
lawyer, Mr.. Randall" she said, "as to
being in charge here, but ne has told
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

The stout party had been In the
bootshop for over an hour, and the
patient shop assistant had had half
the shop down for her inspection. She
found fault with them all, until his pa
thence became quite exhausted.
''These should suit YOU" he said,
taking another pair down as the last
resource.
Still the lady was not satisfied. II
don't like this sort she said; they
have a tendency to get wider when
they are bit DID,
"Well, madam" retorted the exas.
perated assistant. politely. "didn'
you?"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27
a Birthday Shower.

DID you ever hear Of birthday"
shower for bride?
Try 1t the next time bride-elect Is
to be honored. This is the way one
was managed: The guests are re-
quested to bring something suitable
for their birthday month. For Id
stance, say the natal day is In June, a
bunch of roses, or any gift, for June
is the month of brides; OF In May a
basket of flowers or something in
green glass to represent an emerald,
for few are rich enough to give a
real emerald; in February, heart
shaped pincushion, or book Of Dick
ems quotations. This shows how to
work 1t out. An umbrella or even a
pair of rubbers for April, a bunch of
fire crackers and fan for July, or a
silk flag. This, you see, may be made
very interesting and amusing. Hav-
ing funny things always adds to the
merriment. This is shower in which
the men can participate and is best
for the evening. A rhyme to go with
each parcel will help make more fun.
A clothes basket or hamper may be
given in which to send everything
home to the bride.
l have heard of similar affairs be-
ing given under the name of "calen-
dar" showers; that is, when there are
just twelve guests and each one brings
a gift suitable for the month which
the hostess designates in the invita-
tions! Every one, of course, selects
something acceptable and appropriate
for the new home.
A luncheon may or may not precede
the shower.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

Here is a pleasing example of the
new style plain shirt waist. The
waist is made with square yoke front
snd back to which the body of the
garment is gathered. Linen, madras.
pique or silk may serve splendidly for
development.
The pattern C6o59) is cut in sizes
"a to AZ inches bust measure. Size
So requires 2ss yards of So inch mate
rial or 3A yards of 81 inch fabric.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

Green rough fabric was chosen for
the development of this pretty frock
which is made in the very latest fash
ion and is quite simple to carry out
The dress closes at the front and has
applied yokes. The skirt is a two
piece model and the dress has sep
arate guimpe closing at the back.
The pattern (6072) is cut in sizes
"a to AZ inches bust measure. Medium
size will require AK yards of 36 inch
material and II yard Of "a inch con-
trasting goods, with y of a yard of
% inch all-over and zs Of yard of 36
inch lining. Width of lower edge Is
"a yards
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number OF pattern.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27
A Prouresslve plnner.

1t is with great pleasure l give this
description of dinner which was sue
cessfully carried out by few neigh
bors. l read about it a long time ago
and have been intending to pass it
along but other things have crowded.
The first course was soup and was
served at $50; it was a consomme
with celery and olives. When all had
finished the maid passed tray con-
tanning oyster shells to each guest
and on the clearly scrubbed interior
was written the name Of the next hos
tess Here creamad oysters were
sarvad, aui Che Rlace cards fwere
charming figures Of young girls. Be
fore leaving the table sticks Of maca-
ROM tied with ribbon to cards which
said: ''F'olla de signora with de maca-
roni sticka," and this led to the next
hostess, who had delicious macaroni
served "a la Italian" She passed
brown bread sandwiches. When the
maid handed around a box of ciga-
rettes, etch one was found to contain
a roll of paper. with the invitation to
paeS oh lor nore dL MIS-. biduk5.
Here roast leg of lamb was served
with green peas and Drowned pota-
toes, and the place cards had amusing
riddles written on them. Salad and
waters came at the next stopping
place and there were little tissue pa
per parcels at each place, which the
hostess said could not be opened until
the last course was served. Swapping
mottos were passed last and each con-
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

she-women are more trusting
than men.
He-Yes, they'll eat ice cream after
all the health boards says about ths
dangers Of ptomaine poisoning.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

It is said that in the tower of King
Charles VIII. of France, the battle
that was fought between the French
and the Britons, in which the Britons
were defeated, was foreshadowed by
skirmish between magpies and jack.
DAVIS.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

"Mazie Gayway says she makes her
husband pay her a dollar every time
he kisses her. She's saving for linn
CUISINE" Nov, if she'd only adopted
a similar plan before she met Gayway,
she might have had whole garage"
Judge.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

Boat Party.
Did you ever hear of boat party?
Well, neither did Rptil recently, and
am telling you aW about it just as
soon as l can. This affair was given
for boys eighth birthday, and he
just loved boats better than anything
else, SO his mother had the tinsmith
make an oval pan four inches deep,
which she filled with water and put
in the center of the dining-room table.
Around the edge she arranged ferns
and vines with moss, and in the water
she placed the gold fish from the
aquarium. At the toy store she bought
ducks, miniature rowboats, sailboats,
little steamer, swans, frogs and play
fish. There was a five-cent sailboat
at each place, with the name of child
on the side. The cake had sailboat
done in pink icing for decoration.
with the boys name and date of birth
and present date underneath.
All this had been kept a profound
secret and all the Riddles were wild
with delight. This mother is noted
for her successful children's parties,
and she says it's because she has just
the same things for each child to take
home, and she usually serves refresh
ments first, as Ice cream and cake are,
after ALL what makes a real party to
the average child, and, served early,
the supper hour is not interfered with.
Then. too, she says children are much
happier and easier to manage when
their stomachs are full.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-27

What a pinched appearance those
poor prisoners have."
THE cop did it."