Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

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Milton E. Allies. Charles J. Bell. Wood
bury Blair and George Truesdell. Di-
rectors not present were: Clarence F.
Norment, william Loeb. jr.. and Oscar
L. Gubelman.
Following the conference Mr.. King
gave out the following statement:
las indicated In their reply to the
written last evening. the board Of d.
rectors of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company called individually
upon the Commissioners at their office
at 1880 o'clock this morning. and YER
bally reaffirmed the position OF the
company, as stated in their letter. to
the effect that the company would not
enter into contractual relations with
the Amalgamated Association OF Street
and Electric Railway Employees or have
any dealings direct or indirect with
that association"
Additional Service Tonight.
Announcement was made this after
noon that added service would be oper-
ated tonight on the Washington Rail-
way and Electric lines. J. H. Stephens.
superintendent of railways, stated that
cars would be run on North Capitol
street. eth street through to Bright
wood, Maryland line to 4th street and
Rhode Island avenue. and possibly to
Anacostia tonight. He said there was
comparatiyely little disorder last
evening.
The schedule today. 1t was stated. was
practically the same as yesterday. with
q few more cars on some lines.
THAT means that our daytime service
now Is nearly normal" said Mr.. Ste
phens, 'and we begin tonight to oper-
ate q more nearly normal night
service
Must Ring Up Fares.
]. H. Stephens. superintendent of
railways of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. announced this
morning that notices were to be posted
in the barns later this afternoon eau
t,onins conductors against collecting
fares and not ringing them up.
Later in the day Mr.. Stephens said
that other matters had delayed the
preparation Of the notice ana IL Wouiu
be posted tomorrow. Company omcials
saw that the failure of the strike
breakers to ring up fares is not done
with their sanction. The notice 70 De
posted in regard to collection OF fares
is to be framed at conference OF OK
ficials of the company late TO-DAY.
the enforcement of the company's
action would depend upon the COM
pany's inspectors unless the company
asked the aid of the police department
in sporting" men VINO olo not ring
.It is a company rule that requires
man to ring up fares" this official ex-
planned. IF the company desires 70
swear out warrants for men who are
alleged not to turn in fares. that is
another thing"
Mass Meeting Tomorrow.
Notices were circulated today an
nouncine the mass meeting under the
auspices of the Central Labor Union
at the National Rifles Armory tomor-
row afternoon at 3 o'clock. Preceding
the mass meeting there will be pa
rade. in which will be 1000 men. union
leaders say.
This parade will form at 9Th and G
streets, march to 9Th street ana rem,
sylvania avenue. thence to 18TH street rec. ana
Pennsylvania avenue, thence to 18th and
K streets and down K to 10Th street ana
along 10th street to G..
Word was received at union headquar-
tiers today that Local 1858. Brotherhood OF
PAINTERS, had voted to fine men days
nay II they rode on cars Of the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company dur
ing the strike.
Local Ia2. brotherhood Of Carpenters;
TOOK
proyiso that the fines are to be paid to the
street railway unions treasury.
Refuses to Discuss Aid.
Garth valderhead. financial secretary Of
Division $50 of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation. today declined to discuss reports
of offers of financial aid received from
other cities.
Ahat yyVt ~
cago and Boston have notified the local
here that they will give aid In case OF
a prolonged strike.
ut is no use discussing such offers at
this time" said Secretary Caiderhead.
But to announce them might give the
Impression that our own treasury Is
depleted, which Is not the case"
Strike benefits are not paid until the
end Of tho second week of q strike.
Union Makes Reply.
Replying to a communication from
A. s. Henderson. secretary Of the Rhode
Island Avenue Suburban Citizens As
ISOLATION. inclosing resolutions adopted
by that organization, urging the etrik-
ers and railway company to settle their
grievances George A. Wilburt presi-
don't OF the union, today said in the
answer:
your letter Of the 18th instant at
hand and contents noted. We desire
to thank you very much for your let
ter.
I'm the third resolve of your letter
we note that you urge the contending
parties to submit their matters to the
board of Commissioners of the District
of Columbia as a board Of arbitration
and Cancellation. This has been offered
by US and refused by the company
I'VE further offered as a means of set
Element that the company select one
Gompers. president Of the American