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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
.STEAMF|T7ERS' UNION
AND MASTERS DISPUTE
Agree on Wage Scale, But Not on
Date Of Signing Yearly Scale,
So Men Quit Work.

Practically all members of Steamfit-
ters' Local, No. 6o2, together with the
steamfitters' helpers, were idle today
pending the settlement of differences
between the union and the Master
steamfitters' Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia regarding the wage
scale. special meeting Of the union
is being held this afternoon. at which
1t is hoped the differences will be
adjusted without the necessity of a
strike.
AT union headquarters in the LIE
Droit building today it was said that
only about sixteen members of the
union remained at work yesterday
when the order was given to stop,
and that these were men employed on
government contracts and a big pri-
vate contract, where wage differences
were not permitted to interfere with
the work. About 200 members of the
union, it was said stopped work yes
terday
1t was claimed at headquarters that
the union some time ago asked for an
increase in pay from $40 a day of
eight hours to $40 for the same
days work, an increase of 81 a day
The Master Steamitters' Association
demurred to this, and compromise
finally was reached, the men accepting
an increase of 20 cents a day. The
difference now existing between the
workmen and employers is in regard
to the date on which the annual wage
scale shall be signed. The union de-
mands that the agreement shall be
signed September ! each year, while
the employers insist that May l shall
be the time for signing the agree
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
ELECT OFFICERS TODAY
Choice Of Next Convention City Also
on Program at Louis
vile.

LOUISVILLE. KY. September 2.-Elec-
ton of officers and selection of con-
vention city were on the program today
at the annual meeting of United Spanish
War Veterans. while the woman's ma
tional auxiliary was to consider a reso-
luton asking that all other women's Or
CARNATIONS in the country join hands
with the auxiliary to secure immediate
peace in war-ridden Europe.
Nominations to head the veterans Or
ganization were made yesterday. Cities
most prominently mentioned for the next
convention are Toledo, Omaha and San
Francisco.
Consideration of various legislative
matters connected with the organization
also was on the program today.
Proceedings Yesterday.
Yesterday the convention appropriated
$500 for the use of the American Red
the relief of sufferers in the European
war situation. that Congress establish
a museum at Washington where the
relics of all wars in which the United
States have been involved may be pre-
served; requested the Secretary Of the
Interior to investigate the cause of a
malady prevalent among veterans who
have seen service in the tropics 1t was
characteristic of the disease, it was said.
that the blood of those afflicted with 1t
turn to water.
The convention has provided for a
membership at large to include veterans
in localities where they are too few to
form a camp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02

youngsters who have won much praise
for the efficient manner in which they
have acted as bodyguards for the old
soldiers since the encampment began.
Forty States in Line.
Forty state departments, each led by
the commander and totaling 10000
strong of the boys in blue, comprised
the backbone of the parade
A campfire at the Light Guard armory
tonight was to bring the days celebra-
ton to a close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
j. S. SHIPS TO STAY
JUST OFF MEXICO
Government Has No Intention
of Withdrawing Warcraft.
Situation Unsatisfactory.

There is no intention on the part
of the United States government to de-
crease the number of ships in Mexi-
can and West Indian waters at this
time.
This was made clear by Secretary
Daniels today following a conference
with Rear Admiral F. F. Fletcher. who
has been on leave for several weeks
Secretary Daniels announced that Ad-
miral Fletcher will not take over COM
mand of the Atlantic fleet until the
last of this month. Meanwhile, Rear
Admiral Badger will remain in COM
mand until relieved.
Details Not Arranged.
Secretary Daniels said that Admiral
Fletcher will go to Vera Cruz to as
sumo command, but the details of his
trip to Mexico have not been arranged.
That involves a change in earlier plans.
which provided that Admiral Badger
to Admiral Fletcher in Hampton
Roads and that the Atlantic fleet
would be withdrawn from Mexican
waters.
The fact that the fleet is to remain
at Vera Cruz and that Admiral
Fletcher is to return there in the near
future is taken to indicate that the
Washington officials are not entirely
satisfied with the political outlook in
Mexico under the regime of Carranza
and that the American military and
naval forces in Mexico will not be
reduced or withdrawn until there is
radical Improvement in the situa-
ton.
Naval Forces to Remain in Gulf
No decrease in the naval forces now in
the Gulf of Mexico is contemplated and
the plan to have Rear Admiral Fletcher.
who soon will succeed Rear Admiral
Badger as co1mander-in-chief of the At
iantic fleet, take over the command in
Hampton roads, has been abandoned.
The sale of pulaue. the national drink
OF Mexico. and all other sltoxicants has
been forbidden in Mexico City because of
the recent clash between constitutionaIist
soldiers and the police. according to ad-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
Zea Talks of Trouble,

President Slower D. Zea of the union,
who is also business agent of the or
sanization and secretary of the Wash
ington Building Trades Council, said
today that strike of long duration
would have serious consequences for
the contractors at this time, and de-
clared the action of the Master Filters
Association in calling meeting to dis
cuss the strike situation was a stem
toward settlement Mr.. Zea said he
was confident employees would hold ont
for their original demands.
Practically all of the large contract
ors in Washington are affected by the
strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02

at New York for more Information In re-
gard to the steamship Adriatic Of the
British naval reserve which reached that
port last week with guns mounted and q
quantity of ammunition on board The
State Department wants information re-
garding the crew and cargo of the
Adriatic to determine her status for the
future.
With the return to Washington today
of President Wilson and the German am
bassador, Count Won Bernstorff 1t Is ex-
sorship Of wireless dispatches will be
settled. It is expected that the replies Of
Germany and Great Britain accepting
the American proposal for the censor
ing Of the coded messages at the Tuck
erton, N. j., and Sayville, l. l.. wireless
stations will be placed before him and
new instructions are being prepared for
issuance through the Navy Department
for the supervision of these stations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
C. A. R. FROM 40 STATES
PARADE 10000 STRONG
Forty Eighth Annual National Re-
view Is Witnessed by Thou
sands in Detroit.

DETROIT. Mich. September 2.-De-
spite threatening weather countless
thousands thronged sidewalks and parks
and tops Of buildings: damned grand
stands and sightseeing vehicles and
fought for strategic places along
Woodward avenue today to view one of
the greatest and perhaps the most
memorable Of parades which has ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
Forty States in Line.
Cutter Contract Awarded.

Contracts for the construction of two
new revenue cutters were awarded today
to the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Drydock Company by Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury Newton. The contract
price for the two cutters is $685. 900. which
is $40, 700 less than the next highest bid
der. The two cutters are to be COM
pleted in ten months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02

passed through the streets of Detroit
For the forty-eighth time members of
the Grand Army of the Republic march,
ed in national review.
Parade the Growing Event.
The parade was the browning event OF
the encampment. which officially began
Monday and ends Saturday. and which
has brought more than $4,000 veterans
to Detroit Mingled in the immense crowd
along the line of march were wives and
daughters and friends of the old SOL
diers: most of them members of or
ganizations affiliated with the G. A. R.
The women were not allowed the priv
ilege of joining the long procession
Washington Gardner. commander-in-
chief of the Grand Army. headed the
parade
From Garfield avenue to Jefferson ave-
nue. on Woodward avenue is about q
mile and half. This was the route of
the marchers. The street car and the
vehicle traffic was diverted to other
streets during the review. Scores of
patrolmen stationed on the avenue were
reinforced by companies of Boy Scouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02

the following message in duplicate to
Gen. Villa and Gen. Obregon:
please accept the sincere thanks of
this government for the valuable serv-
Ices which you have rendered in re-
storing order in Sonora. Your patriotic
labors in this matter are. greatly APP
preciated."
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Mrs. Bonini Sues for Divorce.

Mrs. Pearl E. Bonini filed suit for alb
solute divorce today from Joseph S.
Bonini. They were married in Alex
andria, Va, June 10, 1907. and have no
children The wife alleges that her hus-
band at no time during their married
life properly supported her, and finally
deserted her in June, 1913, she asserts.
Misconduct is also alleged and a CO.
respondent named. Attorney J. E.
Padgett represents the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
Howard Morgal Seeks Divorce

Alleging misconduct and naming a
correspondent. Howard Morgal today filed
suit for absolute divorce against Ge-
neva V. Morgal. They were married
April 81, 1902. and have no children
Attorney Henry 1. Quinn appears for the
husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-02
MEXICAN. ELECTIONS
CALLED FOR NOVEMBER
Foreign Minister Fabela Goes to
Vera Cruz to Confer With
Americans.

MEXICO CITY, September 2.-Gener-
al elections have been called for No
vember. Until these are held the coun-
try will continue under military rule.
A cabinet meeting was held in Cha
pultepec castle last night. but neither
President Carranza nor any of the min
listers would make known the subject
under discussion.
today for Vera Cruz, where it is pre-
sumed he will take part in a confer
ence with Paul Fuller and John R. Sill
liman, representatives of the American
government, and Fernando lgleslas
Calderon, the Mexican historian. who is
closely connected with President Car
rama.
The government has issued a decree
prohibiting the conf1scation of property
by army officers without signed order
from Gen. Carranza. The decree also
prohibits military arrests on a mere
accusation, two accusers being requir-
ed. These accusers must prove their
charges against person within sew
enty-two hours or suffer the penalty
which would result were the accused
proven guilty. The decree is consider
ed necessary to prevent scores of in
nocent persons being imprisoned and
reckless confiscation of property.
Bryan Thanks Villa.
Ell PASO, Tex, September 2.-Three
generals, Francisco Villa and Alvaro
Obregon of the constitutional army
and John J. Pershing, commander of
the American troops here, met yester-
day in friendly fashion in the Mexican
consular offices. The exchange OF
greetings was taken as significant of
Washin stons good will toward the
new government of Mexico, especially
in view of Villas and Obregon's ap-
parently successful efforts in quelling
the state revolution in Sonora, whence
they returned yesterday.
Secretary of State Bryan telegraphed
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vices received by the State Department.
Perfect order now prevails at the capital.
the message adds.
The consulate at Tampico requested
that Americans be. advised not to come
there looking for work at present. The
message said the town was full of Amer
leans thrown out of employment by the
closing of the oil companies and the con-
sulate was unable to render financial as
sistance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
GOT TOGETHER AT BAD IiilE IS
Colonel Thought He Was Being lDaia
Fun Of by Men Whose Names
Wsro Peculiar.

During the days following the close
OF the Civil war the South was under
military government, and to conduct
matters properly the Union oficials
found that they had many dificult du-
ties. In Warrenton, Va, the colonel
commanding the regiment stationed
there decided that It would be well to
take census Of all male citizans. And
with this end In view the men of the
village were ordered on a certain day
to report their names, ages and other
data.
This colonel was q quick-tempered
man and would get very angry st the
least imaginary disrespect, 80 the citi.
zens determined to carry the thing
through smoothly. But, unfortunately
for the peace Of mind OF the colonel,
the town had several men who pos
sessed the names of animals.
A Mr.. Lyon kept a restaurant, a
Mr.. Hare ran barroom, Mr.. Bear car
ried on a dry goods store, while Mr..
Coon was an auctioneer. These were
the actual names OF real Citizens of
the town, and, strange to say, all hap
pened to arrive at the polls at the
same time.
What is your manner" asked the
clerk Of the first conner.
Bear" was the reply, and down
went Bear"
Your name. sir" was demanded Of
the second.
Lyon" came the response. And
Lyon was written.
Name, sir" for the third man.
Coon" was the answer. The col.
onel began to fret about like q bee in
bottle. He thought the men were
making game of him, but he managed
to keep his temper in hand.
Name, sir" came for fourth time
from the clerk.
Hare" replied the last man. But
this was more than the now angry col.
onel could stand. He jumped to his
feet, his face blazing with anger 1T
what he thought was q trick, and,
shaking his fist In the astonished faces
OF the four men, thundered out:
This thing has gone far enough. II
any of you men try again to palm of
on me any more Of your blasted an.
mails, will slap the whole bunch Of
you In jail"
So the four men departed, sadly re.
hecting that after all, in spite OF
Shakespeare, there is "something in
name"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
Really Educated Don.

The spelling dog of Mannheim, is o
Ounce compared with "Vic," a terrier
belonging to Mr.. G. d. Leigh, the
scenic artist at the Nottingham (EnR. J
Theater Royal. "Vic" is q mongrei
nine years old. Mr.. Leigh declare,
that though vic" had never had les
son In arithmetic, the dog can add OF
subtract without mistake. Asked tt
add any two figures, he barks the to
tai; asked to subtract, he gives an 40
curate number of barks. Shown a pic
ture book and asked IL he has ever
seen the animal depicted, he will barb
Yes" or mo-" II he enjoys the pio
lures, he gives four little barks. 'VicN
will bark the number Of letters in any
name mentioned to him, and IL you ash
him the, name of the street he ia in, hs
Will bark the number Of letters includ
ing six for Street" Once. the doa
added only two barks for Street" and
was noticed to be gazing at a name
plate on which the word was contract
ed to st." Mr.. Leigh denies emphatic
ally that any signal is given to the
dog. ut Is weird and uncanny," he
said. "The dog goes about the house
and acts as II he had a human under
standing Of everything"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
TO PRoLoNe LIFE OF PLANTS
Abundance Of Fresh Air Is the First
Necessity for Those Kept for
Indoor Adornment.

Many persons are unsuccessful with
house plants because they do not give
them enough fresh air. The atmos-
phere Of the ordinary living room is
both too dry and too warm for the av-
erage potted plant, and the room is
usually kept so tightly closed during
the cold months that the air is seldom
pure.
Plants Of all sorts, whether they are
raised indoors or outside, must have
an abundance of fresh air. Two or
three times day open some of the
windows and allow new air to enter
the room. Lower one or two windows
an inch or more every day when the
outside temperature is not very low.
On all mild days in winter throw open
all Of the doors and windows. You
will be surprised at the difference It
will make in the vigor, color and
growth Of the plants when they do
have all the good air they need. Good
air. good light, good soil and plenty of
moisture are tho living requirements
Of all plants.
Keep a box Of rich earth in the
house for repotting plants during the
winter. Fresh earth added is always
beneficial to plant life. When pre-
pairing, heat the earth to kill worms.
If you want sturdy house plants give
them plant food. Ammoniated bone
meal is a good fertilizer for house
plants. Beware of the fancy jardi-
Mere. 1t Is responsible for many de-
cayed roots. All plants with shiny
surfaces can be washed with soapsuds
containing little olive Oil.
Instead of carrying potted ferns
through winter after winter, so that
they get worn out, give them an oc-
casional rest. Cut them down close
and you will be surprised to see how
they will reward you in the spring by
leafing out with renewed vigor.
To keep rubber plant in condition,
1t must have plenty of earth, plenty of
water and shower bath once a week.
When 1t has dried, after the bath, wipe
the leaves and sponge them with milk.
&Syour palm is infested with scales,
'WaF the leaves in weak solution of
sGabsuds. After several washings, at
intervals Of a few days apart, you will
find that the scales will disappear, the
palm will look fresh and green, and
make a new growth. An occasional
bath Of this sort will keep 1t in fine
condition.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
IN ALL SHADES OF PETUNlA
Designers Have Worked Wonders
With Materials Of Velvet, Silk
and Crepe de Chine.

Petunia shades in velvet, silk and
crepe de chine are SO alluring that it
Is small wonder that the petunia cos
tune has become fad. Because Of
the cost of the materials in which
the peculiar purple and red tones are
most perfect, these get-ups are usually
seen at afternoon receptions and at
evening dances. One of the most sue
cessful models Is a three-piece cos
tune, consisting Of petunia red
colored silk skirt, blouse, also Of the
silk, cut away at the shoulders and
elbows to show round-necked
guimpe in petunia rose malines, and a
three-quarter coat in petunia purple
velvet, lined with satin matching the
rose of the malilles. The purple velvet
hat carries petunia red ostrich plumes
and the gloves and shoes are In black
suede. This choice of minor acces-
sories is a wise one, for were they in
white, gray or even in glace black,
they would glare at the dull petunia
tones.
Dull and inconspicuous accessories
invariably accompany the petunia
evening costumes. These are usually
in two or more shades In malines and
are chiefly worn as dancing frocks by
young girls. Occasionally, however, q
young matron is seen In a trained
a. of petunia-shaded malines or
ches9n, frightened by necklace or a
dog collar In rubies, amethysts or em.
eralds sat In dull Dutch silver.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
Millions Of Dollars Worth Of
Autos Sent Abroad During
the Year 1919.
INCREASE HAS BEEN STEADY
Record for Decade 10 Marvellous.
Showing a Twenty-foid Advance
Imports, on the Other Hand,
Show an Almost Equal Do
eline-The Figures.

Automobile exports from the United
States are 20 times as much as 8
decade ago. Reports Of the value Of
automobiles and parts thereof sent
out Of the United States in the, IL
months ended with November, 1918,
justify the statement that the total
for the full year just ended will ap-
proximate $40,00O.000, against less
than 100000 in 1903. decade ear
lier.
The detailed figures for the IL
months ended with November show
that 23,579 passenger automobiles and
921 commercial vehicles valued at ap-
proximately $25,O00,OOO were sent to
foreign countries, and IL to this is
added the nearly $6.000.000 worth OF
parts Of automobiles, $3,500,000 worth
Of tires and $1,500,000 worth of auto
mobile engines, the total for the II
months is approximately $4,000, 900.
The shipments to Porto Rico, Hawaii
and Alaska, which are not included
In the figures, approximate $4,000, 900,
making the grand total for the II
months practically $3S,000.O00 and
fully 1ustifying the estimate Of $40,-
100000 for the full calendar year
1913. In 1903, decade ago, this total
was less than 100000; in 1906,
about $5.000,000; in 1910, approximate
ly $16,000,000; in 1911, $24,000,0O0; in
1912, $35,OOO,O00. and in 1918, approx.
mately $4O,00O,000.
Meantime the imports OF automo-
biles show marked decline The
total value of automobiles and parts
thereof imported in 1909 we're nearly
$4,OO0000, and in 1913 about $780,
900.
American automobiles are sent to
all parts Of the world, the figures for
1913 showing exports to about 76
countries and colonies. All the prin-
cipal countries Of Europe and Ameri-
ca are included, and the list also ex-
tends to Bulgaria, Roumania, Servia,
Turkey, Greece, the Azores, the Ca
nary islands, the West Indies, Siam,
the Dutch East Indies, Russia In Asia,
Korea, French Oceania, Egypt, China,
Japan and India.
The largest purchaser OF our auto
II,
Canada. the total number sent to that
country in the II months Of 1913 be-
ing 1924, valued at N$7,870,0s6. The
United Kingdom is the next largest
customer. the total number sent to
that country In the IL months being
4,604. valued at $3,482.301, while to
Australia, New Zealand and other
British Oceania we're exported 3.06s
automobiles, valued at $2,855, 800; to
South America, 2,474, valued at s2,.
773,140; Germany, $50. valued at
$S11, ,293; France, sol, valued at $685.
7S1, and Italy, 302, valued al. s259 ,o7s.
The average export price Of the auto
mobiles sent to Europe during the
period under consideration was $500
each; of those to Canada, $1.S51, and
to South America, as whole, S1,121.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
Black Ornaments.

Black ornaments are becoming
more and more the fad. The fashion,
able strings OF cut Jet beads are OBJ.
tanning O greater vogue with every
week that goes by. Black velvet
bracelets, clasped with rhinestone
monograms, are worn closely about
the wrist. Huge black oilcloth roees
are pinned against afternoon frocks
and the latest Paris ornament ia q
cabochon OF onyx surrounded by
pearls, fastening the airy material
OF white tulle bodice at the bust.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
FLYING WILL BE COMMON
Radyard kipiIns Makes Prediction In
Lecture Before Royal Geo.
logical Society. -

London. --Rudyard Kipiing, lectur.
ing before the Royal Geological society
on the subject Of Travel" referred to
the past modes Of travel as obsolete
and said he was looking forward to
sky travel. He said:
"The spirit OF man Is alone unal.
tered and unappeasable. The time IA
not far of when traveller will know
and care Just az little whether he ia
over land or sea as today he knows or
cares whether steamship 10 over 10
fathoms or over Tuscarora deep.
Then we shall hear the lost ports
OF New York and Bombay bowling like
Tarshish and Tyre. Incidentally. too.
all our mental pictures Of travel will
be changed"
vruosors and Decay.
It Is estimated by tho Canadian au.
thoritiss that every year some 600,o0o
telegraph and telephone poles have to
be replaced because of their decay.
It 10 estimated thet creosote trest.
ment would save upward Of 2eo.oOe
poles per year.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-20
MOTOR CAR IN MINIATURE

This small automobile is the result
OF several years experimenting on
the part of two Brooklyn youths, and
1t Is a practical pleasure car, weighing
only 100 pounds, but developing a
speed Of a5 miles an hour, and can
make that distance on one gallon of
gasoline. It is shown In the illustra.
tion decorated for parade In the Coney
Island Mardl Gras, where It won FIRST
prize on its first public appearance.
Popular Mechanics.