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Evening star., 1919-08-16
HOPE. TO SETTLE
PITTSBURGH STRIKE
Receivers of Street Rail Com
pany, Labor Representa-
tives and Mayor Confer.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated PresH.
PITTSBURGH, August 16.-Hopes
that the strike Of three thousand mo-
turgh Street Railway Company. which
has tied up transportation here since
Thursday midnight. would be settled
within few days were entertained.
following a conference this morning
between the receivers of the COM
pany, representatives of the strikers
and Mayor E. Y. Babcock. A settle
ment of the wage dispute by compro-
mise was proposed.
The compromise figure mentioned is
a 8 cents an hour increase. The re-
ceivers have been firm in their stand
of a cents an hour increase. recent
ly awarded the trolley men by the
National War Labor Board. while the
carmen stick to their original demand
OF IL cents an hour.
In case the strike is not settled
within a few days there is a possi-
bility that the receivers may ignore
the local division of the Amalgamated
Association of Street and Electric
Railway Employees. In a statement
issued last night the receivers as
serted that collective bargaining with
the division was a failure and the
only course open was to return to
dealing with employees as individuals.
Hope of the receivers for a settle
ment through the efforts of w. D.
Mahon. international president of the
carmen's association, was practically
abandoned last night when word came
from Detroit that President Mahon
did not intend to come to Pittsburgh
unless requested to do SO by the
stHtkers
Evening star., 1919-08-16
CLERKS BONUS FAIR GAME
FOR SUCH AS PROFITEER

why do you permit landlords,
boarding houses and others to prof
iteer and raise rents and prices as
soon as clerks get a bonus?"
This was the inquiry received today
by the joint congressional commission
Of reclassification of salaries in the
District from somebody who signed
himself Square Deal.''
Square Deals inquiry is a pertinent
one," declared Edward Keating, secre-
tary of the commission. "Unfortu-
nately, he has confused the functions
Of this committee. But we all recog
nize the pertinency of his query.
mo sooner does a government clerk
get a bonus than it seems as If some
thing comes along to take it away
from him. A vicious circle is formed,
and will not be stopped until some
thing is thrown into the wheel"
Evening star., 1919-08-16
PRINCE TO MEET PEOPLE
OF HALIFAX ON MONDAY
Royal Visitor May Make Informal
Sunday Tour, Visiting Nearby
Places Of Interest.

HALIFAX, N. S.. August 1S.-Elabo-
rate preparations for the reception of
the Prince of Wales, who is expected
to reach here on board the cruiser
Dragon tomorrow. were completed to-
day. The official greetings Of the ciry
and province will not be extended un-
til Monday but it is believed the royal
visitor will come ashore to view near
by places Of interest Sunday after
noon.
Soon after his arrival the prince will
resume his quarters on board the bat
tleship Renown. on which he came
overseas and which preceded him from
st. Johns, N. F. He will attend divine
service aboard that ship.
Prominent citizens from all parts Of
Canada have already come here to
participate in the reception.
ST. JOHN, N. B.. August l6.-The
Prince Of Wales sailed from here for
Halifax at o'clock this morning on the
cruiser Dragon. The cruiser Dauntless
also sailed as escort.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
SAMUEL GOMPERS SAILS
TOMORROW FOR AMERICA
Returning Early in Response to
Urgent Calls of Labor From
United States.

PARIS. Friday, August 15.-Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, who attended the
labor congress at Amsterdam and has
been spending a few days in this city,
will sail from Brest Sunday for
America on board the steamer George
He is going home in re-
sponse to urgent cable messages call
ing upon him to cut short his visit in
Europe.
In speaking with the Associated
Press today, Mr.. Gompers said he re-
gretted the necessity of breaking a
of engagements and the i'm
possibility of continuing his study of
the European situation. adding:
But matters at home are more ur-
gent and l want to get back as soon
as possible to help all can in the So
luton of problems which are upper
most there"
Evening star., 1919-08-16
RETAILERS PROFIT
ON EGGS INDICATED
L. B. H. Weld Compares Price
Charged With Cost Of De-
livery on Market.

While consumers in Washington
were paying Is and 80 cents a dozen
for eggs last winter they represent
ed an investment of 33 cents to the
farmer and 45 cents delivered to the
retailer. according to testimony by
L. B. H. Weld, manager of CONNER
cial research for Swift & Co.. before
the House agricultural committee,
which is investigating the high price
Of cold storage products.
The price paid for the eggs to a
farmer in Iowa, according to Mr..
Weld. was 33 cents a dozen. Expense
of handling, grading and freight was
81 cents, making a total cost Of 3631
cents in the cold storage in Chicago.
Storage expense Is 3 cents, freight to
Washington, ~ cents; selling. cand-
ling. grading and spoilage. cents.
and profits of storage and selling is
1 cent. This brings the total to 45
cents a dozen, when the eggs reach
the Washington retailers.
Mr.. Weld estimated that 81 to 66
per cent of the retail price goes to
the farmer If eggs are sold at 50 or
So cents.
Mr.. Weld told the committee. that
profit of the packers on beef and veal
in storage is about II cent pound.
He said that the beef brought to
Washington has been killed only two
weeks.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
SAYSPUBL|CPAYS
TO BOOST LEAGUE
Joint Committee on PRINTING
Alleges Discovery of
Propaganda.

Propaganda in favor of the league of
nations is being printed and distributed
at government expense, according to
the joint committee on printing of the
Senate and House.
Members of the committee said today
that publications sponsored by govern
ment departments and paid for out OF
the public funds, have been turned into
mediums of propaganda for the league
and distributed to hundreds of thou
sands of people. Much of this litera-
ture has been sent to school teachers
and soldiers and sailors. The committee
has been conducting an investigation
of this matter and an early announce
ment of the facts is expected. The
propaganda, it is said, is not limited to
the league of nations. but covers a broad
field Of things that are advocated BY
the administration.
Speeches of senators and represen-
tatives in Congress on any subject.
when printed for distribution, must be
paid for out of private funds The
propaganda discovered by the joint
committee, however, has been sent
out broadcast at the peoples expense.
it is charged. Much propaganda in
favor of the league of nations ap-
pears in National School Service"
publications issuing $4,000 copies
twice a month. now discontinued on
order Of the joint committee. 1t was
originally published by the committee
on public information and was charg-
ed to the Presidents war emergency
fund. 1t was printed in New York
city.
The publication of this periodical
was continued after the a1mistice, ac-
cording to one of it's own editorials,
in order that it might serve as a
of communication between
the government and the school during
the period of the peace negotiations"
One of the things prominently sug-
gested in the publication is that the
schools should continue to teach
children cultivation of the league Of
nations attitude of mind for all"
Other publications which the joint
charges have been used to
spread propaganda by the admins
tration are school Life" a semi
publication paid for by the
and printed in the gov
ernment printing Office. with a regular
edition Of 10000 copies; The Great
Lakes Bulletin" and The Life Buoy"
Evening star., 1919-08-16
RUSS FORCES WIPE OUT
BOLSHEvIK BATTALlONS

LONDON. August 16.-Several bait
talions of bolshevik troops have been
wiped out in the new counter offensive
of the northwestern Russian army
along the River Luga, southwest Of
Petrograd, according to dispatches
from Helsingfors, dated Wednesday.
The soviet forces also lost large NUM-
bers of prisoners, machine guns and
ammunition.
On the west bank Of the Luga, in
the region east of Narva, the anti
bolshevik troops occupied Alexandroff-
skaia Gorka.
East of Pskov, south of Narva, other
anti-bolshevik detachments made raids
against the soviet front and captured
500 prisoners.
Near Podsevy. an entire soviet regi-
ment is declared to have deserted to
the Esthonians.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
MAYOR ACTS AS MEDIATOR.
State Troops Asked in Strike at
Indiana Steel Car Plant.

HAMMOND. Ind. August 16-Mayor
Donald Brown today acted as media
tor in an effort to settle the strike of
1000 employees Of the Standard Steel
Car Company, which yesterday re-
suited in the local authorities calling
on Gov. Goodrich to hold state troops
in readiness for strike duty here.
Mayor Brown called representatives
of both sides together in a confer
ence and urged that concessions be
made in order to speedily adjust the
dispute SO that the men may return to
work Monday.
The strikers are demanding higher
wages and a closed shop. Recently
the company announced that wages
would be cut to a prewar basis and
the men walked out. Quiet reigned
today in the vicinity of the COM
pany's plant.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
.UN|QN|STS CLASH
WITH HNAT|ONALlSTS
Rioting and Looting Cause
Charge by Troops in Streets
of Londonderry.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDONDERRY, August 16.-Riot-
ing and looting occurred in this city
during last night and early this
morning. Troops charged on mobs,
but did not fire any shots. The SOL
diers, however, were met with a vol
ley of stones when they attempted to
break up a nationalist demonstra-
tion. The monetary loss from looting
and from damage to property is esti-
mated at thousands of pounds by po-
lice authorities.
The trouble started when national
lists set fire to large number of tar
barrels which had been collected be-
meath an arch over which was dis
played a picture of Edward de Valera,
president of the Irish republic. and
sang the Soldiers song" Unionists
responded by singing the national an
them. 4.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
CAR STRIKE IN LOS ANGELES.
Motormen and Conductors Demand
Higher Wages.

LOS ANGELES. Calf. August 16.-
Motormen and conductors employed
by the Pacific Electric Railway Com
pany and the Los Angeles Railway
this morning for higher wages. in
compliance with an order issued yes
terday by an employees committee
calling on the men to walk out.
Crews of the "owl" cars of the Los
Angeles Railway Company were or
dered to work through until morning.
The Loss Angeles Railway Company
operates exclusively in the city, while
the Pacific electric lines run to many
towns within a radius Of sixty miles.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
STRIKE AFFECTS TRAFFIC.
Director General Makes Report for
Week Ended August IL. ,

Freight and passenger traffic move
ment was somewhat retarded during
the week ended August IL, owing to
the strike of railway shopmen, accord
ing to report made today to Walker
D. Hines. director general of railroads.
The Allegheny. Pocahontas and north
western regions showed reduced
movement in freight traffic due to
the strike of railway employees.
In the northwestern region, while
the prospects were that the loadines
would show a substantial increase
over the corresponding week last
year. the strike interfered with
operations. with the result that the to-
tai loading showed a decrease Of
2,232 cars under the same week last
year.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK.
Shopmen and Mechanics in New
England Back on Jobs.

BOSTON, August 16.-Striking shop
today on the Boston and Maine and
Boston and Albany railroads and on
the easterly end Of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford system. The
New Haven railroad shopmen had not
been ordered by the union officials to
report for duty until Monday
No attempt to restore normal sub
urban passenger service will be made
by the Boston and Maine and New
Haven roads until Monday. None of
the roads expect to resume operation
of parlor cars for several days.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
BRIDES UNCLE SHOOTS GROOM
Young Man Badly Wounded Fol.
lowing Quarrel Over Marriage.

DENVER, Colo, August 16.-Lester
]. Won Kohlstron, thirty-five, a BRIDE
groom of two days. was shot and
probably fatally wounded yesterday
at the home of the brides parents in
the fashionable Capitol Hill district
by G. D. Murphy. Amarillo. Tex. an
uncle of the bride.
A quarrel oyer the marriage Of Miss
Marie Murphy to Won Kohlstron caus-
ed the shooting. according to wit
nasses. Murphy was arrested. =.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
PRINCE WOULD VISIT FRANCE
Felix of Bourbon. Parma Asks Pass.
port to Luxemburg.

PARIS. Friday. August 15.-Prince
Felix of Bourbon-Parma, brother Of
former Empress Zita Of Austria. Is
seeking authorization by the allies to
go to Luxembourg to visit his fancee,
the Grand Duchess Charlotte, accord
ing to a Geneva dispatch to the
Temps, which says that he affirms his
loyalty to the allies.
The Temps adds that, unlike his
brothers, Prince Sixte and Prince
Xavier, who served in the Belgian
army. Prince Felix fought with the
Austrian armies. but not on the west
ern front
Evening star., 1919-08-16

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. Friday, August 15.-Paris'
first real display of styles since the
war began is being attended by about
800 American buyers, who, however,
are showing themselves to be more
independent Of the dictates of French
dressmakers than ever before.
Brown, according to the new models,
is again in marked favor. Soft mate
rails are used generally and fiounces,
panniers and the design of the new
models tend toward the strictly fem
slightest suggestion Of the masculine
tailor-made effects of the past.
s Paris is clinging to skirts hanging
seven to eight inches from the ground.
American buyers, the dressmakers
say, are ridiculing the shortness OF
the gowns, although frankly admit
ting American skirts have been too
long. 1t is said to be likely Ameri-
can women will be offered a compro-
mise in lengths. One of the prominent
American buyers said today that no
well formed woman looks well in
really long skirt and it cannot be
graceful" but he laughed at a dress
want long skirts because American
women do not have pretty ankles.
american women have the pret-
tiest ankles and feet in the world"
the buyer replied, land they also are
the best shod, but they realize that
the extremely short skirts are ridi-
culed and they believe in moderation"
Although the Americans designed
their own styles to a great extent
during the war. they apparently are
finding much that is worth while in
the Paris display rooms. although
viewing things from a newly inde-
pendent point Of view.
Passport difficulties it was said,
kept the number of American buyers
from being much larger.
The buyers have been busy all this
week viewing the new models and
they will continue to attend displays
next week. when some of the most i'm
portant firms will show their winter
styles.
Brown Is Prevailing Color.
Brown seems to be the prevailing
color, the buyers say, and is shown
in scores of various shades-brick.
terra Gotta and burnt biscuit. There
also are shown soft shades of gray,
raven blue, tete-de-negre and moles.
Scores of the beautiful models who
Evening star., 1919-08-16
MR.. BAKER RETURNING.
Inspects Fort 0glethorpe and
Chickamauga Park.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. August 16.
of War Baker returned
here at an early hour from Sheffield
and spent part Of this forenoon in an
inspection Of Fort Oglethorpe and
Chickamauga Park government res
ervation, which has been much dis
cussed as a brigade post.
The Secretary was entertained at
breakfast by a number of prominent
citizens. He and his party left at
1885 on the return to Washington.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Swiss to Abolish Bread Card.

BERN, Switzerland. Friday. August
15.-Owing to the improved supply of
foodstuffs, the bread card will be
abolished in Switzerland on Septem-
'ber /. The card for the distribution
Of fats disappeared two months ago,
but cheese and milk are still being
sold under that system.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
REJECT TOPPER CENT
ADVANCE IN WAGES
Interborough Transit En-
pIoyes, New York, Demand
so Per Cent Flat Increase.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, August 16.-Reject-
ing a 10 per cent increase in wages
as insufficient and demanding fiat
increase of so per cent. the employees
of the Interborough Rapid Transit
Company today threaten to tie up
elevated and subway lines operated in
the most densely populated sections
of the greater city at 4 am. tomorrow
unless their demands are granted. The
Interborough system covers Manhat-
tan, the Bronx and parts of Queens
and Brooklyn. The only hope OF
averting the threatened walkout Of
the Interborough trainmen, who are
organized as the Brotherhood of In
terborough Rapid Transit Employees,
was an agreement by the board or
estimate to grant the proposal of the
Interborough company to increase its
fares.
Mayor in Stormy Discussion.
At stormy meeting yesterday at
City Hall between Mayor Hylan and
members of the executive committee
of the brotherhood, Patrick ]. Con-
nelly, an elevated train motorman,
who headed the delegation, left the
meeting, declaring that he had been
insulted by the mayors insinuations
that the brotherhood was tool OF
the Interborough officials in r. cop-
spiracy to increase fares. sz
The trainmen, however, were pre-
vailed upon to attend the conference
this afternoon and present their case.
The brotherhood was organized In
1915 with the aid Of officials of the
employing company, and has no ANIL
iations with the International Order
of Street and Electric Railway En-
ployes that conducted the strike in
Brooklyn recently.
strike Denounced as "Inside Job. :"
The action of Mayor Hylan in de-
nouncing the strike order as an in-
side job" and the announcement by
District Attorney Swami that he had
started an investigation, at the may
or's request. to discover II there was
a conspiracy on the part of the COM
pany and it's employees to gain In
creased fares. caused general doubt
that today's conference would result
in an amicable settlement.
Mayor Hylan also indicated that
the situation was almost hopeless by
calling a conference last night of the
heads of the police department, traffic
division and the Brooklyn commits
sioner of public works to map out
routes and arrange for motor bus
lines to take care of the crowds II
the tie-up becomes effective.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Panama's 400th Anniversary.

PANAMA. Friday, August 15.-
Panama celebrated today the 400th
anniversary of the founding Of the
city in 1919. There were parades
and allegorical pageants. In which
American troops participated. Promt-
nent speakers delivered addresses In
various parts Of the city.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
PARIS SEES AUSTRIAN 3
PACT SIGNED IN AUGUST

PARIS. August 16 (Havas).
end Of August probably will see
the signing Of the Austrian peace
treaty. LIE Journal declares. ~
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Deplores Daylight Veto.

Mr.. Howard also deplored the veto
of the act to repeal the daylight saw
ing law. and said the Presidents
statement in his veto message in ef-
feet placing agricultural production
second in importance to Industrial pro-
duction would discourage many farm
ers and probably result in decreased
production on the farms
Evening star., 1919-08-16
British Steamer, Afire, Abandoned.

AOCRA. Upper Guinea. August 15.-I
The British steamer Nembe is on fire
at sea and has been abandoned. Her
crew and the passengers are safe.
left New York June 80 Tor west
African ports.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
FEDERAL CONTROL
OF RENT EXPECTED
Attorney General Palmer Re-
veaIs Hope Of Model Scale
for Country.
D. C. TO BE EXAMPLE

Establishment Of a system for con-
troll Of rentals in the District Of CO.
1umbia such as may be used by other
states and municipalities as a model
is the hope Of federal officials, it was
revealed in statement made In
Philadelphia last night by Attorney
General A. Mitchell Palmer.
The Attorney General made the
statement In the course of remarks
ON the general topiu ef hish living
AZ the Department Of Justics today
it was said in the absence Of the At
tofney General. no information was
available as to the plan referred to.
Profiteering Announcement.
The Attorney Generals announce
ment in regard to rent proflteering
was as follows:
1.-THE various states will have to
take up the rent profiteering ques-
tion. We are regulating the evil in
Washington. and we hope to es-
tablish Just system shortly
which all the states can use as a
model. Cases have come to my at
tention where the rentals have
even though the cost of maintain
ing the property had not increased.
Conditions are bad throughout the
country, I am informed. but there
is no relief for tenants through
federal action. 1t must be done by
the individual states"
The statement made In Philadelphia
promised speedy and vigorous prosecu-
ton of all food profiteers, large and
small.
Food Price to Be Decreased.
"As a result of the action considered
today" said Mr.. Palmer, 1.-The price OF
food in Philadelphia will be decreased
to a marked extent within short time.
'The Lever bin will be made appli-
cable to the smallest retailer by Con-
gress within a week. A severe penalty
will be attached to the bill, which will
make 1t dangerous business for the
small dealer to charge unreasonable
prices"
Mr.. Palmer said it had come to his
attention that immense quantities of
foodstuffs were being held in storage
This. he explained. is one of the
reasons for his visit.
Every state in the Union is CO.
operating with Washington in the
high cost of living PROBE" said Mr..
Palmer. This is a vital question
and l want to know what has been
done in Philadelphia We want to
get results here the same as we have
gotten from dozens Of other states
and cities. It will not be difficult to
bring about the release of boarded
food and to punish every one guilty
of violations OF the law"
Evening star., 1919-08-16
FIRST REAL STYLES DISPLAY
IN PARIS SINCE WAR STARTED
Buyers, More Independent Than
Ever, View Critically the Short Skirts,
Backless Gowns and High Collars. =

are displaying gowns in the drawing
rooms of the celebrated dressmakers
do not wear corsets and make every
effort to preserve the soft contour Of
their figures.
The styles generally show a slight
soft panniers, with pleats and accor-
dion pleats. FlounceS are applied IN
such way as to preserve the out
line Of the figure and the straight
hem of the skirt.
Collars are high in many cases and
If cut open are adjusted SO they may
be buttoned close to the throat.
Wool embroideries, fiat paillettes
and metallic ribbons of leatherlike
texture form the trimmings for after
noon frocks, the majority of which
aresuaade with coats to match These
coats are trimmed with such furs as
rnoufion. mole, monkey, kolinsky.
All materials are soft and where
flounces are introduced they are set
on Innings of chiffon to insure sup
pie lines. Velveteen. soft serge. velour
de laine, chiffon and plush are used
with great effectiveness in gowns and
costumes.
Goats with afternoon costumes coma
just below the hips and follow Dick
Turpin lines, by means of girdle or
gauging. Skirts are narrower at the
feet, giving a peg-top suggestion. Fur
collars reach to the eyes.
Back1ess Gown Battles.
American buyers say they are having
almost a battle with Partisan dress
makers over the backless evening
gowns offered, which the Americans
are insisting on having filled in with
lace, to the amazement of the French
designers, who protest that women
should be allowed to display their well
formed backs.
Soft net, tulle and lace are used
extensively over charmeuse chiffon for
evening gowns. and trimmings of gold
threads, paillettes, jet, silver tissue,
chenille and plush are much used.
The plush in these trimmings is
worked up to represent soft fur.
Black and gold. raven blue, mole and
cinnamon are the prevailing tones for
evening gowns. but delicate pompadour
blues and pinks. with silk panniers.
are shown often for young girls.
Many gowns of gold tissue are dis
played.
Hats for fall and winter are both
large and small, but in all cases will
frame the face. Velvet is the most
popular fabric for hats, and trimmings
will be of ostrich feathers, ospreys
and monkey fur.