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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-08
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL SAY
: NO GENERAL STRIKE


There will be no general strike of
building trades in Chicago. This de-
cision was reached at the meeting of
the Building Trades council last night
when every union on strike sent rep
resentatives to say that the strikes
we're progressing satisfactorily. 1t
was predicted that the protesting
unions will win the major points for
which they are striking.
The council passed a resolution de-
creeing that the council should stand.
by the decision of the Building
Trades Department of the A. F. of L.
in the contention between the iron
workers and the building laborers as
to jurisdiction over concrete-steel
work.
The iron workers say this means
that the hod carriers and laborers are
ordered to turn over this work to
them. They point to the ruling in
their favor at the Seattle national
convention in 1913.
"The action of the Builing Trades
Council does not take the work from
us" said ]. v. Moreschi, president of
the bod carriers council. 1T simply
puts the council on record as abid-
ing by the desire of the B. T. dept.
We claim the B. T. D. decided in
favor of us, for 1900 men were rep
resented by our delegates and but
1000 men by the other delegates,
though there were more of the other
delegates. Anyway, we have this
work by agreement, have had it for
Is years and intend to keep it."
An important meeting Of iron work.
ers is called for tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock. The iron men would not
divulge in advance what would be
taken up. 1t was predicted by the
iron men that all trouble would be
peacefully settled within a few weeks.
1t is proposed to have committees of
ironworkers and bod carriers meet
tn FRY and decide uDOn a settlement
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-08
THE SECRET

He-Can't get the hang of this trot.
Somehow 1 always seem to end on
he,wrong foot.
She (sweetly)-Yes, mine.-Puck.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-08

MO HERS DAY Is LIVERY DAY
HATS OFF TO THEM!
Hats off!
Sunday is Mothers Day.
The Mothers Day spirit is a good
one.
We can all be licked to death to
allot one of our Sundays to our
Mothers.
But we won't acknowledge that
just that one Sunday is Mothers Day.
AS far as we can see, every Sum-
day, as well as every other day Of
the year, is Mothers Day.
If our mothers are worth aIIoting
one Sunday to, then they are worth
alloting the whole year to.
Tomorrow, with the knowledge
that the day is Mothers Day, we can
also say,
And this week is Mothers Week,
And this month is Mothers month,
And this year is Mothers Year, too.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-08

Sunday being Mothers Day, TIT
majority will permit mother to cool
the dinner in honor of the occasion.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
CHAPTER il---contlnue5.

Gall. too was disturbed. While she
had laughed TO cover the embarrass'
ment Of her mlshap, she had been
quite collected enough TO thank All
son for his ready aid but she had felt
the thrill OF that tensed arm. and II
had awakened In her mind an entirely
new vein OF puzzled conjecture.
Gravity with a man invariably leads
him back 10 the consideration OF hts
heading Joy In life. business; and the
rrst thing Allison knew he was indulg
tng 10 quite unique weakness, for
him; he was Dragging! Not exactly
hat-footed. but. with tolersbly strong
insinuation. he gave her to understand
fhat the consolidation OF the immense
Traction interests OF New York was
about as tremendous an undertaking
a. she could comprehend. and that. hav.
ing attained 30 dizzy summit. he felt
entitled TO turn himself to lighter
things, 10 enjoy life and gayety aud
frivolity. TO rest. Az II were. upon his
laureIs.
Gail was amused, as she always was
when men OF strong achievement
dropped into this weakness to interest
girls She did appreciate and admire
his no doubt tremendous accomplish.
ment, II was only his naivete which
amused her and 10 save her she could
not resist the wicked little impulse 10
nettle him. To his suggestion that he
could now lead a merry life because
he was entitled 90 rest upon his lau
rels, she had merely. answered
why" .
He dropped into u silence so dense
that the thump was almost audible
and sho was contrlte She had pricked
him deeper than she knew. however
She had not understood how gigantic
the mans ambitions had been, nor
how vain he was OF his really marvel
Gus progress After all. why should
he pause. when he had such power In
him. She did well to speak slight.
ingiy OF any achievement made by
man OF such proved ability, New am.
billions sprang up In him. The next
time he talked business with her he
would have something startling under
way. something to compel her respect.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
COULDN'T STAND THE TEST.
Applicant for College Chair Had -
Confess His Ignorance OF One
Modern Language.

You aspire to become Our profcs-
sor OF modern iansuageY'' asked the
president OF the board Of trustees Of
the Milledseville college.
Yes. sir" was tho respectful an
swcr OF tho applicant.
'koennen Sic Deutsch spracheny"
asked the trustee sharply.
"Jawohl'" came the answer Of the
applicant. not TO be taken on his
guard thus easily.
"Par.sx-vous ffaacaiss" demanded
the interrogation. giving the applicant
no time 10 recover.
Out" said the applicant. The pres
ident beamed with pleasure upon his
fellow members OF the board.
II seems" he said. addressing no
one In particular. that the gentleman
ID euafnsutiy qualified for the past.
but" turning again 10 the applicant.
there Ia one more question that /
must ask you, What In tho simian
equivalent OF fear an expressed In the
monkey language az translated BY
Professor Garner-"
Realizing that he had failed In the
supreme test. the applicant turned
sadly away.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
CHAPTER ~.
Too Many Men,

a conscience must be Q nuisance
to rector" sympathiEed Gail Sar.
gent as she walked up the hill beside
Rev Smith Boyd.
The tall young rector shifted the
thin rope OF the sled TO his other hand.
"Epigrams are usually more clever
than true" he finally responded. with
twinkle In his eyes. II had been In
his mind 10 sharply defend that
charge, but he reflected that II was
uawise to assume th6 speech worth
serious consideration. Moreover, he
had come TO this toboggan party for
healthful physical exercised
Then you're guilty Of nm epigram.
retorted Gall. who was annoyed with
Rev. Smith Boyd without quito know.
Ing why. You can't believe all you
are compelled. as a minister. TO say"
That" returned Rev. Smith Boyd
co.diy. lis a matter OF Interpretation"
He commended himself for his pa
tience. as he proceeded TO instruct
this mistaken young person. She was
a lovabls girl. In spite OF the many
things he found In her OF which 10
dlsapprove. The eye Of the needle
through which the camel was sup.
posed not to be able TO pass, was, In
reality, a narrow city gate called the
Needles Eye"
Gall looked at him with that little
smile at the corners OF her red lips,
eyeiids down. curved lashas on her
cheeks, and beneath the lashes .
sparkle brighter than the moonlight
on the snow crystals In the adjoining
field.
1T seems to me there was some
thing about wealth In that metaphor"
she observed. her round eyes flashing
open ~ she smiled 'up'st him III IT,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15

rcantryssae with uIelacw light. ana
strewaa apoa earth's fresh rubs
wealth Of ceGatIess sparkling sens
-This 10 uUndeEtAl sermcn."
mnssA Gail; thea she tnrnsd to the
recsor she softensd toward hin, ~
she saw that be. too. had partakein cf
the ave and majesty az this scene he
stood srraighs and tall. his splendidly
pulsed head thrown back. and his gAEs
resting flr OF where the hilis cat
AEainsg the sIky hi tiNeelAd seailop,
1T 10 M insplratsan.- be toi6 Der.
with . tone In his viAraat voice Which
she had not heard before: and tor th1
brief instant these two. between when
there had sesmed some Instructive
antagonism. were nearer tn sympathy
than either had thought II possible 10
be. Then Rev. Smith Boyd hap
paned to remember something. Tho
morality or immortality Of riches do
pends upon It's use he soncrousiy
stated. As be stepped out into the read
again. dragging hts sled behind him.
following tho noisy. lettering crowd
with the number two bohsled. Mar
kes Square church. which 10 the ore
suppose you meant In Year COMPARE
son with the rich man, intends TO de-
vote all the means with which kind
Providence has blessed II. to the glory
OF God"
And the giorincstion Of the billion
aire yestry." sha added. sim annoyed
with Rev. Smith Boyd. though she did
not know why.
Again Rev. Smith Boyd drew her
out of the road. almost urgently. and
unnecessarily In advance Of need. TO
permit Q thick man to glide leisarely
by on his stomach on . handsled. He
slid majsstically onward, with happy
torEetsulness OF the dignity belonging
10 the president OF the Towando Val
ley railroad and vestryman Of Mar
ket Square church
THAT used to be lots OF fun r.
membered Gall looking AFTER nef
Uncle. Jim In envy.
Market Square church has do
pensed millions In charity" the rectoi
felt Il his duty to inform her, az thsy
started up the hill again.
III It's like our church at homo n
costs ninety cents TO deliver = dime,
she retorted. bristling anew with by
gone aggravations so long as VOC
can deliver baskets OF provisions In
person. Il Is all right. but the minute
you lie, the money on, Of your sight Il
alters through too many paid banda.
| found this out just before resigned
from our charity committee"
He looked at her in perplexity. She
was so young and so pretty. so charm.
Ing in the ermine which framed hei
pink face. $50 gentle OF speech and
movement, that her visible self and
her incisjve mind seemed to be two
different creatures.
why are you 10 bitter against the
church," and his tone was troubled.
not so much about what she had said
but about her.
GRO RE coSTINuEDl
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
JUST FORCED TO COME DOWN
Reader VIII See That Smiths Reason
for Descent Was an Entirsiy
Coed One.

Here Ia a story that was told By
Congressman James G. Cantrili of
Kentucky the other afternoon Ia illus
trating a remark on the force OF necss-
sity:
Recently Smith hired q horse for =
canter along the pike. but the animal.
having neither a sweet nature nor .
great desire 10 work strcnuously. be-
gan to buck. and the rider was IN
gracefully thrown through the air and
dropped by the wayside.
Hello. Smith," smiiingly remarked
q friend the following day 4 saw you
on, horsebacking yesterday"
Yea dids" responded Smith. begin
ming to wonder biz;
Yes" continued the ether. his smile
broadening "Wha, raade yoa drop
down 10 quickly"
Case OF necessity" answered
Smith. Did you see anything UP whsrs
| was to hold On to-
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15

from the comfortable nest which sAe
had ret Quilted AL evenlRg. decided
that IL lFas q shame thnt he lad bees
craniped lnso the ministry,
THERE'S Gsii,~ cried hrs, lsargeat.
Jumping 10 her feet ana rannIng iato
the bali. h.fore the halter could cane
ia answer to the hell. she opensd tha
door and was Immediately kissed. then
Gall came back into the library with
out stopping 10 remove her fars she
was followed BY Allison. and she car
ried something insid', her coat Her
cheeks were rosy from the crisp air
and tho snow sparkied CO her browls
hair like tiny diamcnda
We've been buying dog." she
breathlessly explained. and. Opening
her coat she produced an animated
teddy bear. with two black eyes and
one black pointed nose protruding
from a pun bali OF pure white. She
set 1. on the door where Il waddled
uncertainty in three directions. and
finally curled down between Rev
Smith Boyd's feet
"A eoilie!s and Rev, Smith Boyd
picked up the warm infant for an nd.
nilring inspection 'It's q beautiful
puppy"
Isn't II a dearl" exclaimed Gan
taking It away from him. and favoring
him with q smile. She whlskec the
hury little ball over TO her Aunt Grace
and left II 10 that lady's lap. while shs
threw OF her turs,
Where could you buy a dog at this
hour? inquired Mira. Davies. glancing
at the clock. which stood now ut the
accusing hour OF 4 quarter OF eleven.
we woke up the kennel men,"
laughed Gall. turning with q sparkling
glance 10 Allison. who was being In.
truduced tremendously TO the iadles
BY Uncle Jim. I'VE had Q perfectly
glorious evening. We dined at Rose
leaf Inn. entirely surrounded BY hectic
iights. then We drove Ave miles into
the country and bought Flakes We
came home 30 fast that Mr.. Allison al.
most had to hold me in" She turned.
laughing. TO ind the eyes Of Rev.
Smith Boyd fxed on her In cold disap-
prevail They were no longer blue!
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
SHORTER FORM WELL CHOSEN
State Departments Use OF the Word
"dsntie" Altogether Proper and
Orthodox.

To not a few readers OF the Eng
lish and American notes" the word
'identic." which was used by both gov.
ernments, must have seemed a novel
and rather unpleasIng substitute for.
or shortening OF, the familiar 'identi-
cal"
The word has long been used, how
ever, In diplomatic correspondence
and documents. no doubt because OF
the influence exerted by tho French.
once the common language OF inter
national exchanges. and stli familiar
TO moro diplomats than any other one
tongue. The French say and write
''ideptique." and OF that "ldentic~
Ia q natural translation.
The shorter form, however. has .
valid claim for preferences. In that II
says exactly what identical" says.
and does II without the pleonasm or
redundancy which marks so many Of
our words ending In ''ical" Why We
persis, In lengtheninf such sufficiently
long words as "phiiosophic" and geo
graphic" with a wholly needless al
II would be hard 10 explain--a almost 40
hard as to explain the frequent ap-
pearance OF such absurdities m dis
embark" "disassociate," "coincident.
ally" and "superimpose."
One should not bs too fussy about
such things. however. for In language
whatever Is. IL right, and enough US
age makes any usage right.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15

found the most enchanting roadhouse
In the world. and we're, going to take
dinner here, It's all right. isn't ~"
Certainly" he replied. equally buoy.
ant. Enjoy yourself, Chubsy. and he
hung up the receiver.
What IL ~" asked Mrs Davies. In
a tone distinctly chill. She had pre-.
monition that Jim Sargent had done
something foolish lfe seemed 40
pleased,
Call won't be home" he announced
carelessly, starting for the stairs
She's dining with Allison at some
roadhouse."
"unchaperoned'" sasped Mrs. Da.
yies.
She's all right, Helen." remarked
Jim, starting upstairs, "Allisons a
fine fellow"
But what viii he think Of Gall"
protested Helen, That sort Of un.
convent,onality has gone clear out
Jim. youll have to get back that mum.
ber,"
Sorry" regretted Jim. Cant do Il
Against the telephone rules" and he
went upstairs. positively humminS.
The two ladies looked At each other,
and sat down In the valley OF the
shadows Of gloom. There Was moth
INK ~ be done,
1t was mot until nine O'Clock tina,
they expressed their worry again. Al
that hour Ted and Lucille Teasdale and
Arly FoSland came Ia with the exuher-
anco 81 a New Years eve celebration
Its great sleighing tonight" stated
Lucilcs husband who was thin
wasted young man With a splendid
natural gits for dancing,
All that's misstsg Ia the bells chat
tered the black,haired Airy. breaking
straight for her tavorte his couch in
the library. "'rhe onty way to have
any speed In an auto is 10 so sidevise :"
We're to get Up skidding match.
SO can bet on our chauffeur" laughed
Lucille, hufipg her blonde riuglets be-
tprs the bis mirror in the hall We
slid. complete circle coming do~n
through The park. and never lost rev.
clut.cu,-
i've been thinking I; must be bad
driving" fretted Mrs Sargent %Gall
should be home By now !"
"Allssqp's a safe driver" com'or;cd
Ted, VITO liked TO see everybody
happy
Jim Sargent came 10 the door Of the
study In which he was closeted with
Rev Smith Boyd. JIM was prac>
tieally the younE rseto<s business
guardian
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
Tribute 10 Trees.

The trees formed the hrst temples
OF the gods. and even at the present
day the country people, preserving 10
all their simplicity the!r ancient rites,
consecra,e the finest OF their trees to
some divinity Indeed. we feel our.
selves inspired to alteration not less
by the sacred groves, and their very
stiffness, than BY the statues OF the
gods. respondent as they are with
gold and ivory. Each kind OF tree re.
malns immutahly consecrated 10 some
divinity. the beech 20 Jupiter. tho
laurel to Apollo. the olive TO Minerva.
the myrtle to Venus and the poplar to
Hercules In more recent times II
was the trees that. BY their juices,
more soothing even than torn. frs'
raoiiirec the natural asperitJ OF man
--Piiny.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
CHAPTER ~.
The Change In the Ree,er's Eye.

INC IhaNGe IN the NectoFe eyes
The grand privilege of Mrs. Jim
6argent's happy life was TO worry all
she liked just nov, as she sat on the
seven chairs and the four benches OF
tho mahogany pauelled library. amid
q wealth OF serious minded sculpture
and painting and rare old prints she
was hathed in new ecstasy OF painful
enjoyment, She was worried about
GALL II was slx-thtrty now and Gall
had not yet returned from Iucile's,
Mrs Helen Davies, dressed for din.
ncr WITH as n,aeh care as IL che had
been about to attend one OF the unat.
tsinahle Mrs Waverly Gates aunu.
ais, came sweeping down the marble
stairs with the calm aplomb OF ono
whom nothing can disturb and. lorg.
nette in hand turned into the library
I'm 50 glad you came down. Helen "
breathed Mrs Sargent with a Sigh OF
relief I'm SO worried Gail hasn't
come home from I.ucie's'"
Mrs. Helen Davies sat beneath the
statue Of Minerva presenting wisdom
10 the world, and arranged the folds
OF her gpwa 10 tho most graceful ad.
vantage
You shouldn't expect her on time,
coming from Lucile's," she observed.
with smile OF proper pride. She was
Immensely fond OF her daughter Lu,
cile, but she preferred to live With her
sister, Il have a brilliant idea. Grace.
III telephone" and without seeming 20
exert herself In the least. she glided
IRON her picturesque hish.backed
Flemish chair, and sat at the library
table, and drew the phone to her, and
secured Der daughters number
Hello, Lucille" she called. in the
most friendly OF torres You'd better
send Gail home. before your Aunt
Grace develops wrinkles"
Mrs Helen Davies listened "a tie
answer, sparkle 10 her black eyes
where is she'" interrupted Mrs
Sargent. holdiug her thumb
Out driving" reported sister Helen
Have you sent your invitations for
the house party, LUCILLE" and she dis
cussed that important subject uath
Mrs Sargent's thumb aehed,
with whom IS Gail driving, ard
where" asked sis;e. Grace, ANXIOUS
for detail
Mrs Helen Davies touched all Of her
fiaser,ips together In front Of her on
the library table, and heamed on
Grace.
Don't worry ahou; Gail" she smil
ins,y advised she is driving with
Edward Il AlliscA, He Is the richest
bachelor In New York. though not so
c.slly promineat No one has ever
been able TO hAtWsai him. predict
Oar Gail . arslaa94 s....-e and she
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15

was so difficult even In those days for
rich man to enter the kingdom OF
heaven. how can a rich church hope
to enter the spirit NJ the gospel ?"
Rev, Smith Boyd hastily, and almost
roughly, drew her aside, as long. low
bohsled. accompanied by appropriate
screams. came streakiug down the bill.
and passed them. They both turned
and followed its progress down the
narrowing white road. 10 where ],
curved away in silver line far at
the bottom OF hill Kills and val.
legs. and fences and trees, and even
a distan, stream were covered with
the neecy mantle Of winter. while
high overhead In = sky OF blae. hung o
round. white moon. wh,ra flooded the
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
THE BALL OF FIRE
BY GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER
and LILLIAN CHESTER
ILLUSTRATED BY C. d. RHODES
ILLUSTRATED BY C. D. RHODES
Copyright riA by the Red Book Comparatively

moved over contentedly TO her favor
tie contrast with Minerva.
CAL would attract anyone. re-
turned Mrs. Sargent complacently. and
then a little crease came 10 her brow.
Il wonder where she met him
AT the yestry meeting Lucille said.
oh" and Mrs. Sargent's brow
cleared instantly. Jim introduced
them wonder where Jim isF"
The door opened. and Jim Sargent
came in, wiping the snow from his
stubby mustache before he distributed
his customary hearty greetings to the
family.
Where's Gali9" he wanted 10 know.
Out driving with Edward u. Ali.
son." answered both ladies.
"Still!" inquired Jim Sargent. and
then he laughed She's = clever girl,
Smart as whip! She nearly started
q riot In the yestry"
WAS Willis Cunningham there1' In
CURED Mrs. Davies interestedly.
Took me In corner after the meet.
ing and told me that Gall bore Il re-
markable resemblance 20 the Fratelii
Madonna. and might he call"
The telephone bell rang. and Saf.
gent, who could not train himself 10
walt for q servant to sift the mes
sages. answered II Immediately. with
hts characteristic explosive-nrst.syi.
tabled:
Hello"
"Oh. IT'S you. Uncle jim" called \
buoyant voice MI Allison and | have
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15

Bacon---The quantity OF cattle in
this country has decreased IN recent
years. while the. poultry flock has
grown larger.
EEbert Which would seem to prove
that the poor-shot gunner 10 more dan
rerogs than the automobile driver.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
Wezyted Audience.

Il suppose you viii be sorry when
NO" replied Farmer Corniossei:
7 can't say 40 ! will I'm willin' 10
try TO be genial an sppreciative. but
It's time they was gcin' home an
Iearnin' some new Jokes
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15
SYNOPSIS.

At yeHtFY meeting ef the Market
Square church Gall Sargent listens 10 a
discussion about the sale OF the churcn
tsnemsnts 10 Edward r. Allison, local
FRACTION king end whSn asked her opln'
Ion % the church BY Rev Smith boy',
says II IL apparently a lucrative business
enterprise. Allison takes Gail riding IN
his motor car
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15

Boss ITO new boys--You're the SLOW
est yorHgster we've ever had Aren't
you quick a. anything.
Boy--Yes, SIR; nobody can get tired
m quick 90 ! car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-26
PRACTICAL EDUCATION.

What is practical in education?
asks Henry s. Candy, in an article in
Harper's magazine for May, and he
continues: We cannot accept the ans
wer of the youth who is taking a "cul-
ture course" because it is the thing to
do. He muddles through his work alb
sorbing only what is injected by fore
ible feeding, explaining in moments of
fancied sincerity that, since culture is
not practical" it is not worth real
work. What nonsensei In a state of
savagery nothing is practical that does
not support, life or save it. In ciyiliza-