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== ANTHONY LEAGUE ELECTS. president: Mrs. R. Bannerman. record- ing secretary; Mrs. P. N. Baliey, cor- responding' _'smecretary, and Mrs. Mrs. Anna E. Hendley Again |Frances C. Wagner, treasurer. Chosen President. Mrs. Anna E. Hendley was re-elect- ed president of the Anthony League last night at & meeting held at 2007 Columbia road. Plans for the annual outfg, In the form of & houseboat party with Mr. and Mrs. I J. Schroeder as hosts. were discussed. May 28 was decided upon as the date. —_———— THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 109f. HANDBOOK CHARGE MADE. Charges of making handbooks on the races were preferred against |Zacharlah Goldsmith, occupant of rooms at 1403 1 street; Melvin Block, 1353 Park road, and Percy E. Rowe. Southbrook Courts, following a°rald on two rooms on the second foor ot 1403 1 street yesterday after- Ton by Detectives Messer and Fowler RALUNION MEN SLAPHiH ENTS = \ -1 - {FOOD PRICE INQUIEY. provided for in a resolution intro- duced by Senator Lenroot of Wiscon- MUDDIMAN COURT DIRECTS VERDICT. % Chief Justice McCoy of the District |Barton as secretary. The suit was An inquiry into the present high [sin. The resolution would create a|Supreme Court has directed a verdict|filed against Stephen Barton, as ex- prices of foodstuffs to consumers,|joint commission of agriculture in-lin favor of the estate of Clara Bar- |ecutor _Attorneys Frederick A. Fen- while the producers are recelving & |quiry composed of six senators and|[ton, founder of the American Red |ning, W. C. Clephane and J. Wilmer minimum price for thelr products, is'six members of the House. Cross. in a suit to recover about|Latimer appeared for the executor. —_— [$1.400 brought by Evelyn Gurley- Kane for services rendered to Miss AW “Fia- T ST LY Other officers elected were: Mrs.| In north China it is not uncommon |of the first precinct. The three men Nannette B. Paul, vice president; Mrs. | for new-born Chin Fvelyn C. Widney, second vice presi- | blue or green ey dent; Mrs. Laura 3. Olney, third vice ' halr, v bond in the sum of H &n4 Tighs"red | 00 o tneir appenranc betore.the Brotherhood Officers Say grand jury. EASY WAY TO SEW WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC They Dig Big Holes in Present Pay. Whenever you hear of a price lower than P-K prices look to the quality.. Our prices are for best quality always. i The B‘,','."' s A |V e e, o Far & e e e Die i i tatemen | CAGO, May 6.—High rents, ; With the a e e S SEWING I Special Cuts Prime Steer Beef s In the pay of rallroad employcs, r . - . o ing it impossible for many workers licious cuts o ery_highest wrade of corn- stecrs than A Department Store Oi Flnance to make both ends meet at present Sews Without Effort ; o 2:];:1;3"2::1"‘:’“2;‘:\; ~l;;\:)l:]r and juicy. Buy a roast or a steak Bttt rates of pay, were cited by repre- . : e Ak i Broirhosds betore e Hefhoad Lubor Quickly—Accurately Roasts Steaks Efi;‘: lodr:‘ye in !replyu‘\g :? the[rcqu:s; * COME IN AND SEE " That’s what our bank is. A place to deposit your L The “union representatives fei ||l DEMONSTRATION THIS WEEK lil’"l‘in:i :‘: """ ?Te-rhou" g }:’ :gc ) erous instances of Inoreases H £ 3 s - 7 cino the cost of housing during the past 3 . ) e 1b. . irloin ....... 1b., c idle funds at interest—a place to keep your Che‘d‘“?a few vears and concurred in previous I And when not opened for sewing, it's a well de- f| Bouillon ...... Top Round.. ..Ib,, 45¢c account—a place to collect checks on any point in unskilled workers that Tailroad om- signed g_ood-lookmg desk or serving table. It's useful il Shoulder Clod. .Ib.,25c | Bottom Round, lb., 40c the world—a place to get exchange—a place to get hia gecréamd . © " : all the time. Il Chuck ..... ...1b,20c | Hamburg ..... 1b., 25¢ change—a place to buy letters of credit—a place to G Ces eosiathE ot tht BrthE C " Il Boneless Plate Boiling Beef, plate or buy travelers’ cheques—a place to borrow money— T e ey ralnmen: e o : A. Muddlman & CO. Pot Roast. . . .lb,, 15¢ brisket ..... Ib,, 12¢ 4 number of c| “The men can | he added, 1204 G St. ardly get by n nd what they really s an increase in pay— a place to get information about investments—a place to get financial advice—a place to start your children or employes savings money. 616 12th St. Breakfast Bacon Finest grade—cooks and crunchy. 386 and stewing lb-, 45c Fruits and Vegetables Smoked Hams Morris’ “Suprcmef" Rich in the flavor o crisp pericct curing. Ib, 28c | ;) i Fresh Chickens ' Choice Veal | Home-dressed, milk-fed. L. E. Sheppard, president of the Order of Railway Conductors. said he wished to deny rumors which had come to his attention that the brotherhoods were willing to accept a 15 per cent wage reduction. “On behalf of the conductors, 1 earnestly protest any reduction in | | compensation and request a continu- ance of the present rates.” he said. Citen Conductors’ Wages. “Everything Financial” For baking What Can We Do for You? TODAY’S DINNER 65° . : Mr. Sheppard cited wages of con- ‘ FEDERAL NATIONAL BANK ductors, ranging up to $7 a day, and Breast vonc ouy Ib, 18¢ : 2 | said he knew of no ‘“gang leader, s o : Fresh and seasonable. I foreman, supervisor or ship captain sanSd Rivberb—Green Pous 1| Shoulder -(roast) 1b,20c | Asparagus, big bunch...20c who did not make $7 or moraqa day.” He maintained that conductors were Southeast Corner Fourteenth and G Streets' N.W. 'l Shoulder Chops. .....Ib,22c | Grapefruit, 15c; 2 for. ..25¢ ‘arrof Rolls and_Butter—Pie or Ice Cream igi thly Stat Sy in Washington. not paid more than similar, workers . o 2= . A : A Originators of the Monthly Statement System in Washington. o ey more. iha “Products from Farm to You” Coffoo—Tea—Milk | Rib, Short and Loin Tomatoes .......... 1b., 20¢ ' Concerning the cost of living. he For those who prefer table Chops Cucumbers, 10c; 3 for. .25¢ said that in previous hearings he had never asked for wage increases be- cause of higher living co: but sim- ply wanted the conductors paid in ac- cordance with their responsibility and duties. “If the cost of living is considered.” I he continued, “it should be remem- service and delightful home-like surroundings, the “BANTAM” was originated. Cutlets . Sugar Pineapples, large....... 30¢ Ib., 8¢ 10 Ibs., 75¢ 100-1b. Sack, $7.40 Best Cane Granulated Now's the time to stock up BELLEVUE Farms Lunch: her(‘fl that 1 inzv('usls !m'reused 128 ‘Meats—Choice HH LT S | 1334-36 G Street iy Apple Butter EHL e ion creas 50 to 5 cent. 5 i he : Lot 1 bat acereasca some. 1t | 1338 New York Av P imoi, " SBremies Tomato Ketchup \D 22 Jt has not come down 80 per cent. In 1 €. i “Certified” brand— full 7 q ores j other words, our wages have not been| ¢g 5 brand , 1i-pound 30 1-1b. jars. Kach......... zsc [ nercased tn praveriion to e worc ot| “THE BANTAM” S L A 2 for 45¢ {living increase.” Union Heads Heard. reductions will not solve the transportation problems, representatives of the big four broth- erhoods declared before the Railroad Labor Board last night in their fight against proposed cuts in the pay rolls of train service men on eleven rail- roads. Labor was the most avail to pounce upon when ret was necessary, declared L. pard. head of the conductors. but i yes were sympathetic, ere not Abrahams and have no I o sacrifice.” Warren Stone, president of the engineers, in pleading the case of his brotherhood, declared that his great- est motive was to give the public { good service and the emploves a liv- ing wage. He also said that cutting wages was not the solution of the railroad problem. “The truth is” he said, “that if 418 7th St. 14th and F Wa, Ladies! Here is an unusually liberal offer you ought to take advantage of — 1006 F 13th and Pa. Ave. 13th and F 15th and G Special Cut Prices 60c Bromo Seltzer........... 25¢ Cuticura Soap. 18¢ 60c Doan’s Kidney Pills...... 40c 60c D & R Cold Cream....... 3% 40c Fletcher’s Castoria. g b S 1.50 Gude’s Pepto Mangan..... : i 16¢ 02, Horlick's Malted Milk.. 69c 50c Jar Riker’s Violet Cerate Soc Hind’s Honey & AIm. Cr.. 33¢ | qusivy of He ingredionss. Tre price on the | |{| 5“ lefl RICC POWdeI’. TV 33C other hand is regulated principally by the ! expense of the perfume. Harmony Violet 30c Kolynos Tooth Paste...... 19¢ Dulce Face Powder in texture, in fineness, 17159&.‘.}“. 1332 G Street You never drank better— Pa Ko COfiee Fresh ground—right here Goodrich Price Readjustment Endorsed by Users and Dealers Throughout the Country | The decisive reduction of 20 per cent in the this board wiped out all wage in- creases and the employes donated their services and paid their own ex- penses, some roads would still be on the rocks. It is impossible for them to keep afloat under the present high {financial mismanagement and their system of watered stock.” Arraigns Act. Mr. Sheppard opened the Big Four presentation with an arraignment of the transportation act, in which he asserted that it had “not been a |panacea, but a crown of thorns, {which the railroads are now pressing to the brow of labor.” If labor must | suffer. he said. the employes demand- ied that the public be given the in purity of its ingredients, is the cqual of Face Powders selling at scveral times its price; and its delicate true Violet odor is N .-17¢ 30c Lyon's Tooth Powder. . 1.00 Listerine, 14 ounces...... 74c 50c Mulsified Cocoanut Oil. ... 50c Mennen’s Shaving Cream. . 75¢ Mellin’s Food........... TO0ONUjol . cocvvvcinscacoss TOR 1.10 Nuxated Iron........... 65¢c 10c Palmolive Soap.......... 8¢ 60c¢ Forhan’s Tooth Paste..... 35¢ 1.30 Pinkham’s Veg. Comp.... 77c 25¢ Resinol Soap............ 18¢ 15¢ Rexall Toilet Soap, 2 for. . 16¢c 70c Sal Hepatica ............ 42¢ 25¢ Woodbury’s Facial Soap... 17¢ Other Low Prices Taken at random from our enor- mous stocks to show that our reg- ular every day prices actually save you money. 1.20 D & R Cold Cream. ... 67c 75¢ Pompeian Massage Cream 54¢ 50c Pebeco Tooth Paste.... 32¢ 65c Levy's LaBlache Face ! Powder ............... 43¢ 25c Tetlow’s Swansdown Face Powder ...... cneus 20E 10c Life Buoy Soap.... . 9¢ 25¢ Packer’s Tar Soap..... 15¢ Physician’s & Surgeon’s S6ap.:ccaens <+....2 for 15¢ .20 Bromo Seltzer. T (- .00 Danderine ........... 64¢c .00 Eskay’s Food . 69c | 0 Scott’s Emulsion...... 89¢ Lavoris ............. 69¢ .25 Father John’s Medicine $1.00 .00 Wampole’s Cod Liver Oil Extract ..o connsisusvas B8 50c¢ Cuticura Ointment. . .36¢ 1.00 Cuticura Ointment. ... 76¢c 50c Mentholatum Ointment.. 32¢! 1.00 Mentholatum Ointment 63c| 60c Musterole Ointment. . .. -38¢ 25c Beecham’s Liver Pills... 16¢ 25c Carter’s Little Liver Pills 13¢ 1.40 Sal Hepatica......... 89¢ 1.50 Fellows’ Syrup Hypo., large ......--.. ..-$1.02 [1.00 Vinol .............,. 89¢c| 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 | Total value of Face Powder and Cerate | $1.00. Special During May, 50 ¢ preferred by many ladies to the more ex- pensive powders with heavy odors. Riker'’s Violet Cerate is a semi-disappear- ing cream, excellent for massace, to smooth rough skin, to aid in eradicating wrinkles, easily absorbed, and has proven eminently satisfactory to thousands- of ladies more than a score of years. Other Specidl May Sales Delicious Rich Cream Fresh from our fac- tories — individually wrapped. Rich, smooth, chewy and wholesome, made of Cream, Granulated CARAMELS Sugar, Dairy Butter, Pure Vanilla, Choco- late, Marshmallow, Chopped Nuts. Regularly 49¢ Specigl f 9 Hershey’s 2 Pound Milk Chocolate Bars Delicious, nourishing cake Chocolate. Very fine eating, and really good for the children. Regularly 29¢ Special for May, at... 25c " ‘Sale of Stationery Our Cascade Linen Writing Paper will add dig- nity to your correspondence. Made of an excel- lent quality. linen finish, heavy stock. Packed 96 sheets to the pound package. Our usual retail price, 60c. 50 envelopes of the same quality. Our usual price 45c. Total value of Paper and Envelopes, $1.05. It is much more economical to buy Writing Paper in this way by the pound rather than by the box. During the month May only, both for 69c Cascara Tablets Bottle containing 100 five gr. tablets. Made from the | best cascara extract. 23c _i L et I benefit. {had been some slight decreases in He declared that the law had in- tended the Labor Board as a safety valve, and that it should not be} stampeded by public clamor. There living costs, he said. but these had been more than offset by other ad- vanced prices of necessities. “There is something more funda- H ) i i l ! men's organization, made compari- | blacksmiths in outside metal trades |l iand the cruiser Chattanooga at Cher- | European waters only the crulsers || | Plttsburgh and St. Louls and twelve 4l in this question than a re- tion of wages.” Mr. Stone said in his statement “The question before you gentlénfen involves the wel- fare of our country: it will decide her a few bondholders shall get idends, or whether millions of | working men shall have an Ameri- can standard of living Foreign labor has come into this country and is ded together under conditions nting a bare existence. If American labor is to compete h such labor it means turning ck ' the clock of progress 100 vears. American railway workers should have wages that will enable them to li as American citizens should live. Comparinons Made. W. S. Carter, president of the fire- sons of the wages of firemen and of in the territory of various roads. “The railroads have been able to carry on with about 50 per cent less wage increases than other similar industries,” he sa Agrees on Sixteen Foints. NEW YORK, May 6—Twenty dis- trict chairmen of the middle Atlantic division of the United Brotherhood. of Maintenance of Way Employes and Shop Laborers agreed that the sixteen points recommended by the Railroad Labor Board for incorporation in a new agreement to be signed by July 1._were acceptable without change. The chairmen were instructed to arrange. immediately meetings with railroad officials in each district to consider the new agreement. These meetings probably will be preceded by conferences of brotherhood mem- bers formally to approve the hew working - conditions. ~ District chair- men were empowered to take up with the various roads any additional points desired locall®. —_——— ADMIRAL ORDERED HOME. Andrews and Staff to Be Assigned || to Duty Here. Orders were issued by the Navy De- rartment yesterday afternoon for Rear Admiral Philip Andrews, com- manding_the Adriatic squadron, and the members of his staff to return to the United States for assignment to Guty. Those orders are in accordance with plans for a general reduction of | American naval forces in Europe. The flagship Olympia is at Napl en route home by way of Gibralt: bourg will sail for home May 15. The 35th_Divislon of destrovera has ar- rived at Constantinople on its way to the Philippines via Suez. These movements will leava tnj}; destroyers. The St. Louls s station ship at Constantinople and seldom | leaves there. The thirteen other ves- sela will continue cruising in Furo- pean waters, including the Mediter- raneon, the Bosporus, the Adriatle, the North sea and the Baltlc. THEFT OF $282 ALLEGED. James Robert Steel, nineteen years || old, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Cornwell and Flaherty and charged with grand larceny, it a_trunk in the room of Ernest Weiss, 1329 New York avenue, several day: ago. He denies the charge. being alleged that he stole $283 rnm;l ol ‘prices of Goodrich Silvertown Cords, Goodrich Fabrics and Goodrich Inner Tubes, which took effect Monday, May 2, received the indorse- ment of both tire users and dealers. It was accepted at its full face value as a helpful economic move in tune with the times. It conforms to present conditions and car- ries out in a straightforward way constructive merchandising methods. Goodrich Tires have earned their repu_ta'- tion and standing with metorists by sheer qual- - ity of construction and complete dependability - of service. Quality in a tire rests not only upon the ma- terials of which it is made, but also upon the ex- perience and skill of its makers. ' Every advance in construction and improve- ment in making, with many exclusive better- ments, is in the Goodrich Tires you buy today. Your Goodrich dealer is ready to supply your needs. The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company Akron, Ohio «