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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
STATE COURTS NOT AGREED.

Washington.-Contrary views of state
courts on the validity of social legisla-
ton is shown in a bulletin (No. go
Just issued by the Federal Bureau of
Labor Statistics,
In considering occupational diseases,
for instance, the Massachusetts courts
hold lead poisoning to be within the
state act. providing for compensation
for personal injuries arising out of and
in the course OF employment" while
the Michigan courts, under the provi-
sions OF a state law similarly expressed,
hold that case OF lead poisoning is not
entitled to compensation.
In Massachusetts inflammation OF an
eye, caused by inhaling poisonous gases,
was held to come under the compensa-
ton act, while in New Jersey the court
disallowed claim on account of eczema
said to be caused by acids used in a
bleachery.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
"BIRD HOG" is FARMERS
ALLY IN MOUNTAINS
Hunts Quail After Fashion of Train.
ed Dog, Says NntchcZ Expert

Savannah, Ga.-There is hog down
in Natchez, Miss, which is used to hunt
quail. For proof the reader is referred
to Ashland Shields, about twelve miles
from Natchez. Mr.. Shields is the proud
owner of the bird hog the only one
in the State of Mississippi, and, so far
as records 60, in the world. The bird
hog" works in this manner, according to
Mr.. Shields;
The hog holds a covev perfectly and
never flushcs bird. When he locates
covey the brstles rise on his back,
his tail uncurls and becomes perfectly
rigid, he lifts his left hind foot-making
perfect point"
Mr.. Shields says that from early
pighood the animal associated with the
Buckhurst dogs, acquiring their habits
and outooks, and being endowed with a
brain OF exceptional efficiency for a pig
has surpassed the pointers at their own
game.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
SAYS REFERENDUM is LEGAL.

Chicago.-L. II. Strawn, acting at
torney general Of Illinois, does not take
seriously the claim of Addison {. Har-
ris, of indianapolis, that the referen-
dunn can not be legally adopted in those
States that originally formed the North
west Territory, because il was provided
that this area when turned over to the
Union, should have a strict republican
form of government"
The indianapolis man made this state
mcnt at a meeting OF the Wisconsin Bar
association and Attorney General Strawn
says;
These chaps who speak at bar asso-
citation conventions always feel that they
spend long hours trying to dig up some
thing sufficiently startling. This looks
like it was intended for just such pur-
pose"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
The Stay-at-Hon,e Element
Handicaps Union Labor

An article by James M. Lynch, written
for the Denver Labor Bulletin, tells you
what the stay-at-home element does to
the efforts of those who try to help
them by coming to the meetings. Bro
ther Lynch's article follows:
The stay-at-home element is the
greatest drag to trade union effort The
trade union is the most important So
ciety with which the wage-earner is af-
fiiated. 1t is his bread and butter or
ganization. Under our present wage sys-
TEN 1t fixes the conditions under which
he works and the money return for his
labor. Nothing can be more important
to the toler from an existence stand
point, than the wages and conditions un-
der which he labors for these directly
affect the enjoyment of life and pursuit
OF happiness.
Remember that you are responsible
for your union and its welfare You
cannot shrink that responsibility. The
union is what you and your colleagues
make it. 1t can and should be power
ful engine for justice for the wage-earn-
er The wage-carners future is in his
own hands. He must work out his own
destiny. He has an instrument ready
at hand in his trade union for his cleva-
ton to a higher and better sphere He
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
PLUMBERS CONFER.

Everett, Wash.-Uniform laws pro-
viding for sanitary plumbing and con
scquent increase of health was one OF
the main subjects discussed at the con
vention of the Northwestern Assoca
ton of Plumbers and Steamhttcrs. held
IN this city. The delegates represented
Oregon Washington, Idaho. Montana
and British Columbia, General Organ
izer Bruce said employers should join
with the workers in this movement which
would benefit the people as whole.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
BUSINESS MEN OPPOSE
CHILD LABOR MOVIES

Boston-This city gives park shows
in the various parks during the sum-
mer months, but the Boston industrial
board refuses to be party to the enter
tainments unless certain moving pic
lures dealing with the child labor ques-
ton are eliminated.
These business men believe that
Massachusetts should now halt all anti
child labor agitation until other States
catch up with its legislation.
Another reason advanced by Chair
man John N. Cole of the board is that
such pictures arouse prejudice in the
minds of those people who are very
naturally dissatisfied with conditions
Mr.. Cole is quite sure there are sub
jects enough to make interesting pro-
grams without dragging in such dis
tressing incidents as child labor - he
calls i: : "the harrassing negative side of
life"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
COURT WON'T INTERFERE
WITH CARPENTERS ACTS

New Orleans.-Crcuit Judge Ellis has
refused to restrain the Brotherhood of
Carpenters from taking the charter from
local of carpenters in this city. The
defunct union started suit but Judge
Ellis held that the laws of the brother
hood gave ample protection to all con-
cerned
He said
plaintiff still has the right to appeal
to the general convention of the United
Brotherhood (of Carpenters and Join
ers) and that pending said appeal pro-
vision is made for the holding in trust
of the funds and entire effects of the
plaintiff, by proper authority, and that
provision is also made for the members
of the plaintiffs union in good stand
ing by the issuance of clearance cards
which retain them upon their compliance
with the rules of the brotherhood in
all their rights as members; and further
considering that under the facts here
shown the duty of the court is to abstain
from interference in the internal affairs
of the brotherhood"
The unions charter was revoked on
complaint of locals Nos. 1912 and 1916
sustained by committee of investiga-
tlOn
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07

must use that instrument with care and
discretion.
DO your duty to yourself and those
dependent upon YOU
Attend the meetings of your union.
That many Of the evils of which we
complain nearly all of the msunder-
standing and great proportion of the
unfounded criticism would be eliminated
if we had better attendance at union
meetings, is an opinion formed by me as
result OF many years of trade union
experience, both as a member of a local
union, an officer of that union, and an
officer of the international organization
The men and women who get to the un-
ion meetings understand the policies that
are being made effective, and as a gen
eral rule, are well satisfied with the pro-
gress that we are making. But whether
they are satisfied or not, they know what
they are talking about, for they have the
facts first hand.
I'VE want intelligent criticism. and we
want suggestions that are based on
knowledge and experience This critic
ism and these suggestions will come in
greater proportion of wisdom if the
members first learn Of their local union
and their international organizations
from attendance at local union meet
ings.'
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
The Minimum Wage.

Adopting the recommendation of the
conference, the Washington State indus
trial welfare commission has fixed SO
per week as the minimum wage for
chambermads and "other hotel help"
while the recommendation for $11 per
week for Mattresses was rejected, and
another conference will be called soon
to further consider the problem. E. w.
Olson, chairman of the commission, is
sued statement saying conditions tof
Mattresses vary to such degree that
further consideration will have to be
given to fixing their compensation A
minimum of 81 50 a week for all minors,
male and female, employed in hotels or
restaurants was adopted.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
IRON BUSINESS INCREASES.

Cleveland.-A local publication de-
voted to the iron and steel interests says
that the demand for iron and steel for
uses not connected with the European
war is steadily increasing. This refers
especially to automobile companies not
catering to war business and large man
ufacturers of agricultural implements.
1t is stated that one Of the largest in
dependent concerns in the Pittsburgh
district now operating at S5 per cent of
its capacity, believes that 20 per cent of
its orders represent domestic consump-
ton
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
Eastland Oluners
Fought Passage
of Sean1en's S LaU

ashngton.-Owners Of the il-fated
Eastland opposed the scamcn's bill. Sec
rctary Redheld of the department of
commerce, has made public the letters Of
General Manager Hull, who called on
the former to have the act either mod
ifled or entirely Cancelled The cabinet
official answered that he had no such
power, and in answer to his request for
objections to the law, Hull replied, in
substance
That II would be a physical impos-
sibiity' to comply with the life saving
clauses OF the law, and that 'if it were
possible TO put this amount of equip
ment on the Eastland the weight that
would be added to her upper deck would
make the boat difficult to handle
That the provision increasing the num-
Der OF competent seamen would afford
AN opportunity to able seamen to fix
an arbitrary wage and tie up the boa,
without provocatlon.'
There is no reason for an increase
in lifesaving equipment on this rum
The boat is constructed Of steel
throughout. Her run between Chicago
and ST. Joseph is approximately sixty
miles. She is at no time in excess of
one hour and thirty-threc minutes from
shore, and at all times on her run is
within ten to sixty minutes OF all steam
tfs. Assistance in case OF trouble could
readily be secured from other steamers
and the ports OF Chicago, Michigan Guy
Milwaukee, St. Joseph and South Haven
1T will be impossible to operate un-
der the seamen's law and make ex-
penses. This will naturally affect the
stocks and the bonds and i'll the case OF
great many companies will render Their
bond issues practically worthless
The sections OF the seamens law that
General Manager Hull objected to vii
not take effect until November 1 next
This means that the Eastland would moi
have to comply with the law until mex
summer.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
WANT FACTORY INSPECTORS.

Atlanta, Ga-Unionists of this State
are urging the passage of law Great
ing the Office of factory inspector to en-
force statutes intended to protect the
lives and health of working people. In
an open letter to the State assembly, the
Journal OF Labor says: .
Some Of the factories, mills and
workshops of Georgia there
are conditions which appall an inves-
tigator and which shock the moral sense
of any one who is not calloused by a
criminal disregard of the health and
morals OF those who have been cast into
the cauldron of cupidity.'
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
"VILLAGE BLACKSMITH" QUITS
WITH a PROFIT OF $4,000.

Lafayette, Ind-Matthew McNulty,
who was at one time known as the vii
lage blacksmith" of Lafayette has re-
tired after being in the business for near
ly sixty years. He estimates that he has
shod more than half million horses and
mules in his career.
He was horseshoer during the days
of the Wabash and Erie Canal and had
the contract for shoeing the mules that
provided the power for the boats be-
tween Toledo and Lafayette. McNulty
accumulated fortune of 10000 and says
he will now retire to his farm.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
Ambitious.

To inspire his son, the National
Guardsman had read aloud the report
of the new class at the United States
Military Academy going into camp on
the banks of the Hudson.
"If you had your choice, son." said
the father, wouldn't you like to go to
West Point?"
"If 7 had my choice, dad replied the
son, "I'd like to be at Montauk Point,
Rockaway Point or Point Pleasant just
about now."
Whereupon father crumpled his paper,
seeing that there was no hope.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
CHICAGO al" EMPLOYEES RE
JECT COMPANY'S RATE.

Chicago,-Oher of increased wages
amounting to two cents an hour for the
first year and a substantial additional
increase for the second half OF a two
year contract made by President Brit
ton |. Budd of the Chicago elevated lines
was rejected by the union employees.
The result makes arbitration necessary.
Mayor Thompson will act as umpire, as
he did in the arbitration of the surface
car mems dispute, and States Attorney
Hoyne again will act for the employees
The elevated roads have not selected a
representative.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
Probably Not.

81 believe a man should be master in
his own house." said the newly married
man. There can be only one head in
family, and mean to be it,
"Thats very good idea" answered
his friend who had been married more
years than the other had lived. "a very
good idea indeed. Have you spoken to
your wife about it ?"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
CONVICTS TO BUILD ROADS.

Sacramento, Starting August s
officials will work convicts on road build
ing, Several camps OF nearly 100 pris-
oners to apply the honor system at these
camps There will be no guards and the
convicts will do their own policing, but
the men will be selected who can be
trusted, Credits will be given for good
behavior
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
METAL WORKERS TO ASK MORE

Phlladelphia,-At a meeting of exc
cutivcs of metal working unions it was
decided that demands be made for a
general wage increase. 1t was agreed
that the local unions should present their
demands AT one time. 1t is probable that
an cight-hour day will be included in
the request. There was no strike senti-
ment at the meeting, the workers present
believing that their demands will be CON
cedpd
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
Borrowed Finery.

The wedding party was moving down
the aisle, and as the bride passed a
woman friend sitting with her husband
whispered: "She's wearing veil loaned
by her grandmother. Isn't it a beauty"
1T certainly is" replied her husband,
but just look at the white waistcoat the
bridegroom is wearing He borrowed
that from me"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
STRIKING WIRE MEN GAIN.

MISUNDERSTANDING electrical work
ers report continued advances in their
effort 10 raise wages. international
President McNulty was in the city re
Gently and conferred with his fellow
unionists, who have secured the work OF
wiring several large buildings in process
of construction
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
STATE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU.

DeS Mones, lowa-The new state
free employment bureau connected with
the bureau of statistics, is now in full
running order This department was
created by the last legislature. The law
took effect the first week of July
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
All Extra.

There's some mistake about this BILL"
said the departing guest. you told me
your rates were five dollars day."
$50 they are" said the genial hotel
proprietor, "but that's just for having
your name on the register Rooms and
board are extra"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
WANT A STATE CONSTABuLARY

Denyer.-It is charged that corporate
interests are preparing to have "Spon-
taneous cry Tor a state conStabuary
start IN various sections OF Colorado.
These corporations have brought the
state militia into i'll repute and hints OF
Cossack system are now being heard.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
CITY LABORERS' WAGES
RAISED.

Everett, Mass.-Thc city council has
increased wages OF city laborers from
S2.2j to $3.50 per day. The council re
fused to accept report OF its commit
tee on finance that two weeks vaca-
tion for these workers is illegal This
order was passed
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
COnSiderate.

81 see you're teaching your wife to
play golf. Is she an apt pupil?'
"Oh, she doesn't care for the game at
all. I'm merely teaching her the rudi-
ments. so | can discuss the game with
her when | come home from the links"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-08-07
PRESSMEN ORGANIZE.

Muskegon, Mich.-A local Of press
men and press assistants has been form
ed in this city through efforts of Or
Panizer Vickery. This official is assist
ing in building up the locals OF the craft
in Kalamazoo and Battle Greek.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Personal. POINTS

Captain T. B Martin left last night
for Detroit, where he will spend the
holidays,
Mrs r. z. Moore and daughter June
left this morning for Memphis, Mo,
where they vii spend two weeks with
relatives.
Thomas Devlin. state mine inspector,
is in the city today on official bust
ness.
John schenk, 1915 First street, de-
parted yesterday for St Louis TO be
with his son. Fred Schenk. a student
at Eden Theological seminary, who is
seriously i'll in a hospital in that city
as result of hemorrhages following
an operation for adenoids. 4 telephone
message to Rev. F. ]. Rolf brings the
cheering information that the young
man is much improved and that there
are hopes for his recovery,
NJ II, Hodson leaves tomorrow for
Jacksonville to spend the Christmas
holidays with his parents.
Mrs. P. BohIauder Of Monmouth is
visiting over the holidays at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Harry H. Unver-
forth, 1903 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
PLENTY Of BELLS
On EAST M()lINEER
Magistrate Agrees With Joe Aerts
When He Declares That He Was
Equipped With Jingles.

Reckless driving is said to have been
responsible for the uqsetting OF a cut
ter in which was riding Joe Aerts, an
East Moline sal0onkeeper, on Six
teenth street and Seventh avenue last
night The sergeant at the police sta
ton tried to persuade Joe to leave his
horse at the livery stable and to so
home. but Joe refused so he spent the
night in Jail
This morning he was arraigned be
fore Magistrate Frank Gustafson on a
chargo,of disorderly conduct Accord
ing TO the report Of the night sergeant
the East Moliner was driving reckless
ly and did not have bells on, either.
Il did too have bells on declared
Aerts, when the report was read in
police court.
Yes. / guess YOU did" smiled the
magistrate, $3.50, please.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
LAFE YOUNG WILL
SPEAK IN MOLINE
Members Of Aiter- Dinner Climb to Be
Addressed by Editor at Jan
nary Meeting.

The Moline After-Dinner club is for
tnnate in having as its speaker for the
January meeting Lafayette Young,
publisher Of the Des Moines Capital.
ex-senator OF Iowa, famous as war
correspondent, and having a wide rep
utation as an orator The meeting-to
be held the 10th-will as usual take
place in the rooms of the Moline Com
merciaI club. Joe Long, editor Of the
Roadmaker, says of Mr. Young as z
speaker:
He is second only to Chauncey
Depew as an after-dinner tai er and
members of the Moline organization
will be delighted with what he has
to say. irrespective OF what his sub
ject may be"
Mr. Young has advised ] H. Dale,
secretary Of the After-Dinnss club,
that he will use for his topic -Four
Months in the European War Zone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
CALL PETIT JURY
FOR COMING TERM
viii Not Report Until Jan. 10, as First
Week viii BE Given over TO
Naturalization.

Petit jury for the January term Of
circuit court was summoned vester-
day AIT t-noon on order Of Judge W. 7
Church Term viii open Jan. 3 but the
jury will not report until the following
Monday. as the first few days of the
initial week OF court will be devoted to
naturalization and other matters not
requiring jury service.
The jury called follows:
Hampton-Arthur Browning, lilly
ses Bell. NJ. r. Woods, Frank Payne.
South Molne-Sam Yeager.
Moline Henry Wind. H. B. Dineen,
Joseph Kelly, Allen knight. A. G. Ell
fandt. William Hall. F. NJ. Lay. #. \.
Lage. Thomas ", Trimble. Eugene L.
Taylor.
Rock Island Felix Henke. W. II.
Frank, Gottljeb Zwicker. Frank P
WEIGH, William HaaIk, Fred Astor,
Wilson A. Martindale. Ben Benson,
Dave Bleuer, John Flanagan. w E
Oberg, Roy Stapleton Harry Mills. T.
%. O'Neil. ]. O. Fisher George F. Rog-
ers, Henry Halston, S. D. Skinner
Frank Harrison
South Rock Island-John Pauisen
William Tiedemann. ". f. Caulpetzer
Edgington--Ellis Rouse.
Coal Valley-Harry ". Knapp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
FOR WEEK OF PRAYER

The Rock Island Ministerial alliance
has arranged the following program
for the observance Of the worlds week
OF prayer
Monday. Jan 3. 100 p m. First
Methodist Episcopal Peace:
International and National" Rev j.
T. Vance, leader
Tuesday, Jan. 4. 100 p. m, Central
Presbyterian Prayer for all
missionary societies" Rev ". H. Tope
leader.
Wednesday. Jan. 5. $50 p. m. Mem
oriaI Christian church Unity in the
Church" Rev, James Edgar Wilson,
leader.
Thursday, Jan 6, 7.2o p. M, spen-
Ger Memorial NJ +. "Educa-
ton. Schools, Colleges, Universities, 20
Rev NJ T. Chauey leader
Friday. Jan. :. 100 p. m Broadway
Presbyterian church The Family
ana Youth-Spiritual Training" Rev
o r Dwinell, leader,
These are to he union meetings and
the public is cordially invited to attend
them all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
AN OLD RECIPE
To DARkEN HAIR
Sage Tea and Sulphur Turns
Gray, Faded Hair Dark
and Glossy.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
,ustre to the hair when faded. streak
ed or gray; also ends dandruff. itching
scalp and stops falling hair Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was 10 make it at home, which Is
mussy and troublesome.
Nowadays we simply ask at any drug
store for ~Nyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound You will get q large bot.
cit for about so cents. Everybody
uses this old famous recipe. because
no one can possibly tell that you dark
ened your hair, as It does it so nat
uralIy and evenly You dampen a
sponge or soft brush with it and draw
this through your hair. taking one
small strand at time; by morning
the gray hair disappears, and after
another application or two. your hair
becomes beautifully dark. thick and
glossy. and you look years younger.
Harper House pharmacy.-(Adv.l