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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
NEW PARIS

NEW PARIS. o. Aug. 9.-Mrs. Ira
Jones returned 10 her home in Luther
Mich. Wednesday after a visit here
with Josiah. William and Reuben
Jones. and Mr. and Mrs {. =. Jones,
Mrs. Etter OF Gettysburg, Darke Co.
and Mrs Bowman of Dayton were
Wednesday guests of Miss Elma Hor-
ner
Messrs. 0. w Sherer. Elmer Sherer.
Geo. w. Miller, q. \. Began and .. II.
King spent Thursday in Cincinnati.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Auld and chill
dren are the guests of relatives in
Cincinnati this week.
Mrs Harry Mills and children left
Thursday for a visit with relatives
at Lowell, Ohio.
Mr.. Raymond Jones left Thursday
for White Earth, s. ID. after visit
here with his brother. W. f. Jones.
Mrs Martha Cook and Miss Haley
Cook spent this week in Richmond
with relatives.
Miss Grace Samuels leaves Monday
For Ashland, Kansas, where she has a
poSlllOu III TIE N4lN S1uobAS AS ACANACA
of Domestic Science.
Miss Kate hartman is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Weadick OF Cam
den.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wrenn returned
Thursday night from their trip TO the
northern lakes.
Mrs. Harry Tillman of West Sonora,
Messrs. Frank Barber of Lewisburg,
and William Barber of Anderson were
called home Thursday to the bedside
of their father, A. T. Barber, who was
badly injured in the quarry. Mr.. Bar
Der is resting easier and il is hoped no
serious results will come of his in
juries, though his advanced age caus-
ed some apprehension.
Mrs. Dora Golden of Richmond
spent Friday with MIR. and Mrs. A. 7.
Barber.
The weekly concert by the Mer-
chants band Thursday night was lar
gely attended.
Hezekiah Hetzler who is at present
in the Soldiers Home was here calling
on old friends Friday.
Miss Nellie Mcneil entertained at
her home on Wednesday the Misses
Morrow of Greenwood and Miss Nc
Shane of Camden, Misses Reid and
Whitaker.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09

MiIton-Omer Kirlin is riding in a
new automobile
Milton-A dog and goat show visited
this place Thursday evening. The
well trained animals furnished much
entertainment for the citizens
New Paris-W. H. Wisman who has
taught in the schools of Jefferson
township for several years and who
had been employed for another year
has accepted a position in the Camp
bellstown school. He will have charge
of the seventh and eighth grade work
New Paris-Local teachers are pre-
pairing to attend the teachers insti-
tute at Eaton next week. They are
trying to arrange for a special car
each morning and evening.
New Pars-The annual picnic of
the Christian Bible school was held
Thursday at Glen Miller park. AT the
noon hour 106 persons gathered at
the tables.
Cambridge City-The entertainment
committee of the l. o. r. NJ will give
a dance in Red Mems hall Friday eve
ming August Is.
Roston-The picnic of the Chris
tian Sunday school has been postpon-
ed indefinitely.
Cambridge City-B. F. Wissler of
this city has been appointed by Gov
ernor Ralston a delegate to the Ma
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
CENTERVILLE

CENTERNILLE, Ind, Aug. 9.-Mrs.
Margaret West has returned home
a weeks visit with her niece, Mrs.
Oliver Meyers and family near Rich
mOnd.
Mrs. Dan Omelia has returned to
her home in Indianapolis after several
days visit with relatives here.
Mr.. Dick Peele has returned from a
pleasant trip to Colorado.
Mrs. Frank Howell has returned
from a weeks visit with her parents
at Dayton, Ohio.
Mrs. Helen Locke of Indianapolis is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Emily Ander-
son.
Mr.. Caleb King of Orlando. Florida,
is visitin grelatives here.
Mrs. Mary Erik and daughter Lucille
of Richmond have been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. LATE Jackson.
Mrs. Daisy Rau and children left
Wednesda yfor a visit with relatives
near Button.
Mrs. Earl Smoker and Mrs. George
Miller were guests of Mrs. Charles
Miller Thursday.
Mr.. Ray Jones and wife have re-
turned from a visit with relatives at
Liberty, Indiana.
Mrs. James Lyboult, who underwent
surgical operation at her home west
of here, Wednesday, Is rapidly recov-
ering.
Miss Maud Weddle is nursing Mrs.
James Lyboult.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
TEACHER TALKS A SURPRISE WEDDING
palladium Specially

CAMBRIDGE CITY Ind, Aug. g
Miss Clara Westhafer, of Milton, who
is teacher in the schools of East
Chicago, addressed the August meet
ing Of the Woman's Home Missionary
society, which was held at the home of
Mrs. J. T. Reese. She dealt with the
conditions of the foreigners in the
schools and industries of that city,
enumerating and explaining the means
being used to better their condition,
and make good citizens of them.
Mrs. T. E. Frazer had charge of the
deYotions, and Mrs. NJ. II. Gear pre-
scented a discussion of the topic I'm
migrants-The Frontier"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
A HOME WEDDING
THURSDAY NIGHT
Robert Close and Miss Merle
Kelsey Married At
Cambridge City.
palladium SpeciaD

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Aug. g.
A pretty wedding took place Thursday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Kelsey, when their daughter
Merle M. became the bride of Robert
Close. At 800 o'clock the couple took
their places under the archway be-
tween the parlors, where the Rev.
b. c. Mccormick. of Milton, performed
the ceremony, in the presence of the
family and a few friends.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of
rose-colored messaline. with trimmings
of lemon colored silk.
Prof. Arthur Oglesbee, of Chicago,
played during the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Close are now at home
in their apartments in the Dale flat.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
MILTON SERVICES
palladium Special)

MILTON, Ind. Aug. 9.-Friends
church-Sunday school at 9:15:
preaching morning and evening by the
pastor, Rev. Mary Mills. c. Z. will
meet at the usual hour.
Christian-Bible school at 9:15;
preaching morning and evening by the
pastor. The evening services will be
held on the parsonage lawn. The ser
mond subject will be What is the
real work and purpose of the church?
What does Christ expect it to do?"
c. Z. at the usual hour.
NJ. E. Church-Sunday school at
9:15; no preaching. The Rev. West
hafer. will be at the Homecoming at
Doddridge chapel. Epworth League
will meet at the usual hour
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
HARTMAN-ELIKER
palladium peciaO

NEW PARIS, Ohio, Aug. Sword
of Miss Cora Hartman and Mr.. Bert
Eliker both of New Madison, which
occurred on Wednesday. Mrs. Eliker
is a sister of Mrs. E. o. Mikesell of
this place and often visited here. She
was the popular assistant cashier of
the Farmers Banking company in
New Madison. The announcement of
the wedding came as a surprise to
her many friends.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
SUNDAY SERVICES
palladium Specially

NEW PARIS Ohio, August g.
NJ. E. church, Rev. E, Kneisley, pas
tor. Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Morning services at 1890. Epworth
league at 6:45 p. m.
Christian church Rev. L. w Bridge,
pastor Bible schol at $50 a m. Morn
ing service at 1870. Evening service
at 7:45.
Presbyterian church. Sunday school
at 9:15 a. m. Morning service by Rev.
John ?. Hearst of Columbus, Ohio at
1890 o'clock. Junior league at 900
p. m. Evening service at 1880 o'clock.
Preaching by Rev. Hearst.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
REV. EDWARDS IS
UNABLE TO ATTEND
Palladium Specially

MILTON. Ind, Aug. 9.-The Rev.
Mr.. Edwards will be unable TO preach
at the Doddridge chapel Homecoming
tomorrow His son. Rev. Loren Ed
wards, of indianapolis. sent word that
his father was taken i'll. while in that
city, and would have TO cancel the
enga cement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
MRS. RANCK ELECTED
palladium SpeciaD

MILTON. Ind. Aug. s.-The follow
ing are the officers for the Woman $
Foreign Missionary society. of Dodd-
ridge, vice president; Mrs. Mamie
Spahr, CORES ponding secretary; Mrs.
Ethel Burris. recording secretary.
Miss Florence Spahr, treasurer: Mrs
Margaret Little. superintendent of the
Standard Bearers; Mrs. Mary eleven
ger, superintendent of the mite boxes;
Mrs. Bessie Clevenger, superintendent
of the Little Light Bearers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
GIVES A CARD PARTY
palladium Special)

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Aug. s.
Mr., and Mrs. T. II. Ohmit entertained
few friends Thursday. evening at
their home on North Walnut street
Cards and good social time were
features OF the evenings entertain
ment, the hostess serving a choice
two-course lunch, The guests includ-
ed Mr.. and Mrs. George BabCoCk. Mr.,
and Mrs f, NJ. Murray, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferd Romer and MI and Mrs. L. 7.
Luddington.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
ARNOLD FUNERAL
palladium Specially

NEW PARIS, Ohio, Aug. 9.-The
funeral services of Miss Iva Arnold
were held Tuesday from her home.
conducted by Rev. w. B. Shirley of
Carrollton III. Among those from out
of town who attended the last rites
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roach of
Xenia, Ohio, Mr.. Harry Roach of Ind
annapolis, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hal
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Halter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Via of Richmond,
Mrs. John Wehrle of West Manches-
ter, Mr.. William Arnold and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Arnold from Campbells-
town.
The Duchess of Portland one of
England's greatest hostesses, has new
er tasted wine, tea or coffee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
TEACHER GIVES A
PARTY FOR CLASS
UBlo9dS run!pBUBd

UBloedS uIn!pBtIpcD
MIDDLEBORO, Ind, Aug. 9.-Miss
Cloy Alexander, teacher of Glass No. 1
entertained her class at dinner Sun
day at her home one mile east of
here. Those present were Emmett and
Mildred Siewke, Gladys and Harold
Glunt, Anna Marie Clark, Matilda
Pogue, Donna and Aline Williams,
Audra and Herman Alexander, Miss
Marie and Alta Pogue. All report a
good time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
CHANGE or FAIR DATE
Palladium SpeciaD

EATON. O.. Aug. s.-In the hope of
having more comfortable weather, the
date of the X of P. indoor fair has
been changed from August % to the
week OF October %. The affair will
be held in the lodges new 500, 000 tenn
pie, which will be formally dedicated
about September / Upon the occa-
sion Of the dedication. which will be
the biggest event in the history of
Preble county fraternal circles. sev-
eral grand lodge officers will be in
attendance. Jane O. Welsh is chan
cellor commander OF the lodge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
WANTED-Man to cook
for boys camping party. Ad-
dress camping Cook" care
of Palladium 7-tf

The growth of johannesburg, the
commercial and financial capital OF
South Africa and by far the most pop
ulous city of the country, is steadily
forging ahead, 1t now has a popula-
ton of more than 100000. with a prop
erty valuation of something in excess
erty valuation exceeding 62,21s, 900.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
MID-WEEK SERVICES
ARE NOW POPULAR
(PaIIadlum Snecian

MILTON, Ind, Aug. 9-Interest in
the mid-week prayer meetings at the
Methodist church is increasing, many
persons attending Thursday evening.
The services last one hour, twenty
minutes of which is devoted to sing
ing, twenty to study of the lesson for
the following Sunday, and the remain
der of the time is taken up with a
general discussion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
ROGUE PLAYERS ARE
HOLDING THEIR OWN
palladium Specially

NEW PARIS, Ohio, Aug. Sword
received from the local rogue players,
who are attending the tournament of
the Western Rogue Association at Chi
cago this week, says that they are at
least holding their own wit hthe Chi
cago players. The rogue court is To-
coated in Lincoln Park and is lighted
for night playing with arc lights. l..
c. Ashman and c. G.. King, of Chi
cago, King being the present holder
of the Landon trophy of western cham
pionship, played for the title Thursday
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
CONCERTS BY NEW
PARIS BAND BEGIN
palladium SpeciaD

EATON, O., Aug. 9.-The first of a
series of band concerts arranged by
the Eaton Commercial club will be
held this afternoon and evening. The
New Paris band has been engaged.
The program begins at 2:30 and will
continue until 10 o'clock tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
1900 PERSONS HOLD
ANNUAL REUNION
palladium Specially

EATON, o., Aug. 9.-Tthe annual
reunion of the Ashworth family is be-
ing held today at the Preble county
fair grounds. This family is one of
the largest in the county, and many
of the fifteen hundred relatives are
in attendance. John H. Ashworth, Jr.,
of Dayton is president, and Miss Mar
tina Ashworth, of West Alexandria is
vice president
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
PUPILS PLAN TO
GIVE RECITAL
palladium Specially

CENTERVILLE. Ind, Aug. 9.-The
elocution pupils of Bessie NJ. Bull will
give their annual entertainment and
recital Tuesday evening at the Metho-
dist church. Centerville people look
forward to these entertainments, the
programs being we'll balanced and
showing careful preparation on the
part of the pupils.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
LIGHTNING HITS A
CHIMNEY AT FARM
lpalladiun, Sneciall

MILTON. Ind, Aug. 9.-Lightning
struck the house on the farm belong
ing to Mrs. 0. Ferguson, south OF
town. during a thunder storm Friday
morning. The chimney was torn
down. but no other damage was done
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable Take Chamberlain Tab
lets. keep your bowels regular and
you will avoid these diseases. For
sale by all dealers
.tAdve-tisemeuD
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09
TAKES HIS PLACE
palladium Specially

CENTERVILLE, Ind, Aug. 10-Joe
Blose is taking the place of Harry
Leisure as assistant station agent at
Pennsylvania depot, while Mr.. Leisure
is acting as agent at Marble Cliff. o.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-08-09

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day in and day out, summer
and winter. it's the same old
story. Work, work, all the
time don't see how il is my
neighbors have time to take a
vacation now and then. I'm
sure l can't get done in time
to even have q decent rest"
Anty Drudge -" MY dear wum-
an, you could If you would
You could do just what most
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est work saver for women
that has ever been invented
| With F els |
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you can do your
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winter with out
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and pans; makes
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Evening star., 1913-02-17
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE Or TIE COMMISSIONERS. j.. -
February IL 1918. SEALED PROPOSALS viii he
received at this Office until o'clock PM. ua
March ~. 1913. for the construction of sewe-r
In the District of Columbia. forms ~ DropOsai-
speciGca tions and Decessiry infuanat.o may h
obtained from the chief Clerk. Engineer DeIiaTi-
ment, Room AZ District building. Washington,
II. a. CCNO II. RUDOLI'K. JOIN A. JOIN
SToN. WILLIAM V. JuDsoN. Commissioners.
ID. &. fe11-Dt
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. D. e.
Washington. u. c.. February IL, 13i3.-Sealed
proposals will be received at this Office until
o'clock pm February 2S 1913, for the fon-
siruction OF culvert in 18th 81. u.e. between
Monroe and Newton streets Blank forms %
proposal. specifca ions and all necessary in
formation may bc obtsined from the CHIEF
Clerk. Engineer Department. Room 421, District
building. Washington. ID. g. CINO II. ri
DOLPII. JOHN 4. JOHNSTON, WILLIAM \.
IIDSON Conmi iEEioners ID. &. fel.tit. .cSu
Evening star., 1913-02-17
APARTMENTS TO LET.
THE NORTHUMBERLAND

New Hampshire ave. and ~
strictly high class flrcproof building: roaf
garden: all night eievat tor nj telcphune .cry-
Ice: all outsid" rooms: shower to zach apart
mcni: servants and LA IN; laundry:
floor plans furnished applica tion
trne two and bath apart m~nt 49,. So no
one four rponi and bath allri ucnt ..... 80 go
One six rpom aud bath apartment. ..... o., 90
apply PREMISE ~ the Nashngt"a
Loan and Trust Company. Cafe.
Evening star., 1913-02-17
FOR RENT-WAREHOUSES.

PRODUCE COMMISSION HOUSE.
nearly new; large s-story building. frunItng
streets: suitable for warehouse manufacture
ing purposes: part whole. A. OERKlGLl,s
o13 La. Nv.
Evening star., 1913-02-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

\ GENTLEMAN IN THE LAW PRACTICE.
able to command some capital. viii consider
proposition from established patent attorney
with the flew to expansion. Address Cap
STAN" Star Office. l1s
Evening star., 1913-02-17
WANTED-ROOMS AND BOARD.

WANTED-BY MIDDLE-AGED GENTLEMAN.
room and board in private family; neighbo-hood
18th and sts. NV. Address Box is, Star
Office. ~
Evening star., 1913-02-17

PIANOS-GRIMES PIANO STORES
MOVED TO 70S 18th,
Just above G St
Still greater reductions govern the sale
Of both new and used pianos and player
pianos. Additional stock now in transit
must he advantageOusly placed.
Well fix the terms to suit.
Remember the new number, 7OS 18th.
Phone Main 1888.
Evening star., 1913-02-17

THE, REVERE f20i 81. N.w.-NEIy pE
si-abl-: :, rooms aud bah: all outside; second
fooF SJo.
FOR NT-IIANDSoMt. APARTMENT. Fol
rooms and bath: heat ianitor and elevator
service. The Smithfed. 1ll5 nth W: $50.
A. T. IOITZMAN, 1920 " Y aye.
DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS: NEW; f405 EYE
ST.; three large rooms. Kitchen and tiled hath:
best of service: electricity; hardwood.
JOHN W. CHII.DRESS. 1913 II rt. NV
Evening star., 1913-02-17

GROCERY STORE-Ice and coal: doing $500
business week rent. SOS; selling.
ing In country; will sell stock and fixtures,
$50. Apply store, the Marietta. 24lS 18th
Evening star., 1913-02-17

AGESTS-Send for free sample winter spe-
cialty. Gets you into every home and Ofice.
Sells at sight. Big profits. Edwards & Co.,
1SG Genesee St. Utica y. y.
AGENTS and field managers. hrst-class only;
salary, $40 day TO start. Box 81 Star Of
Evening star., 1913-02-17
Ubf 5tar
Want Ads
Phone Main 244o
Only One Cent a Word

Minimum Charge Of 10 Cents
for the following:
Lost and Found,
Help and Situations Wanted.
Rent Rooms.
ROouS and E"ard.
Summer or Country Board. etc.
Evening star., 1913-02-17

GROCERY-Southwest: excellent corner: cheap
rent: living rooms: sales, $500 week. $1,000.
Grocery 10th st. NV. of the best
stands in the city: retiring. will SELL
81, 500.
Grocery--Le Droit Park; excellent corner
we'll paying proposition; owner has other
business $1,000.
(irocery-Tennallytown; cheap rent: living
rooms; Gales. $500 week; will sell 5000.
Balto. Bus. Brokers. 504 f..
Evening star., 1913-02-17
One Cent a Word

scr thrcc or more times.
With n Minimum Charge Of
~ Cents for Three Times. on
Salc and Wanted Miscellaneous.
Eusiucss opportunities,
Automobiles for Sale and Wanted,
Horses and Nchlc,cs.
Dogs. Tets. etc.
and Epats and Accessories.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-04
The MONDAY Music CLUB.

The annual spring program of the
Monday Music club will be held Mon
day evening, May s. Admittance by
membership card or twenty-five
cents for non-members A full at
tendance Is requested as the election
Of officers will be held. The follow
ing numbers will be rendered:
Piano-Polish Dances. ScharwenkA
Miss Clemence Dadant.
Song-Valse Brilliante. L. Arditi
Mrs. r. Walker.
Song-Senorita Mine. H. N. Petrie
Mrs. Joseph Furlong.
Schumann
Mrs. John Rankin Irwin.
ReadingA Game OF Bridge
Helen Bagg.
Songs Springtime ~. Edwin Greene
The Dewdrop Loves. the Morn.
.............. Guy D'Hardelot
Mrs. Henry Burns.
Two pianos
Concerto, G major. .Mendelssohn
Molto-allegro.
Miss Clemence Dadant, Miss Clara
Gertrude Fry.
Sponsors Miss Eleanor Brown,
Mrs. ArWilla Erdman Cooper.
House committee Miss Laura AL
ton, Miss Nina Phillips.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-04

their demands and placed the matter
of their submission to employers in
the hands of the labor council. When
they first went out the clerks demand
ed minimum wage of IS week for
women and girls and SIS for men.
Now they ask for five dollars for
young girls now receiving $3.50 and
So for all other clerks and a minimum
wage of $12 for all men clerks, ship
pers and packers. Their demand for
an eight hour day and the closing OF
stores at o'clock Saturday evening
still stands. The agitation for the
present strike which Is practically the
first Of its kind to occur in this
country, was started several months
ago. The recent victory of the street
car men gave the movement new Inn
petus. Last week hand-bills calling
upon the clerks to strike We're dis
tributed throughout the stores and
Wednesday morning two thousand
clerks stopped outside the department
stores and commenced picketing-
pleading with their fellow-workers to
remain out. Tonight the strikers
claim to have between 1900 and 5000
in their ranks.
The new unions organization was
built along the f1imsiest lines imagin-
able. When the strike was called 1t
had no connection with any recogniz-
ed labor organization and had no lead
ers, or officers even until yesterday.
However, they received the moral
support of individual unions in several
cases. The street car mems union
offered financial aid to every girl
striker, who had no parents at home
in Buffalo, and the wagon drivers OF
the various stores affected suddenly
Joined the strike. The clerks say
they are striking to bring about con-
ditions which many witnesses In the
Illinois legislative vice investigation
have testified they are entitled to.
Strikers assert conditions here are
just as bad as those exposed in Chi
cago. Hundreds of girls receive as
low as $3.50 and $500 week, they
say When they asked individually
for better wages they have invariably
been discharged. the clerks assert.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-04
VOTE FOR STRIKE
TO BE UNANIMOUS
President Lee Says That 100000
Tralnmen are Ready to Cult
Work.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
NEW YORK, May 3.-Firm in the
belief that 100000 traismen will
vote for strike unless the managers
of f1fty-seven eastern railroads recede
from the attitude taken In their t.
ter refusing the demands of the Bro
therhood Of Railroad Trainmen for
higher wages, William G. Lee, presf-
dent Of the organization, left here to-
night for Cleveland. The vote on the
strike will be taken at once but the
ballots cannot be counted until after
May 10 when President Lee will r.-
turn to Cleveland after attending a
trainmen's convention in San Fran
cisco.
Il am no prophet" said President
Lee tonight, "but / venture to say
that the vote for strike will be
unanimous, unless the railroads re-
cede from the stand they have taken,
And when the facts are conscientious
.ly considered, no fair-minded persoa
can condemn our attitude"