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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-23
SORRY STRIKE IS AVERTED

Washngton.-"It looks like they are
sorry the strike was averted," said Con-
gresham Adamson, author of the eight
hour law for railroad men, in discussing
the claims of opponents of this legisla-
ton in the house of representatives, last
week.
I'm the first place." he said, ut is not
true that the act fixes wages. That
statement is gratuitous and inconsider-
ate. The law fixes an eight-hour day.
We had previously 16-hour day and a
nine-hour day. We now have an eight
hour day. The only reference to wages
is in the language used to hold in statu
quo until the working of the eight-hour
law could be observed and all other fea-
lures of the service adjusted to the
eight-hour law. The language means
and means only that there shall be no
changes in the relations of the parties
IN any effort of the railroads to recoup
what they assert to be an increase of
wages.
The present threat of some railroad
officials to resist the law and refuse to
put it into effect until forced to do so
by the courts is strangely inconsistent
with the known position of the railroad
officials, often stated by them and made
in their replies to the president that
they have no objection to an increase of
wages if they are permitted to recoup
for that by increased charges on the
public They would no doubt welcome
with avidity an increase of wages and
expenses and evidently favor it, because
they think that they could secure an in
crease OF rate largely out of proportion
to the increased expense.
Those gentlemen who see proper to
resist the law until compelled by the
courts will probably find the first ex-
preston from the court in the shape of
criminal warrant for failure to comply
with the law.
These gentlemen pretend that the
eight-hour law is unconstitutional. The
constitution charges congress with the
duty and invests it with the power to
regulate interstate commerce. Part Of
that regulation should and does relate to
the safety of passengers and property
This act like the 16 and nine-hour laws
are based on the idea of public safety
II II is warranted by the constitution, ii
is not unconstitutional. If it is a regu-
lation of commerce it is constitutional
No genuine lawyer will deny that pre-
scribing hours of labor for persons op-
Grating trains, prescribed in the interest
of public safety, is regulation of com.
merce. If any alleged lawyer gives an,
such erroneous advice and any railroad
official, acting on that advice. goes tc
Jail, he should have benefit of counsel
far enough to insure the incarceration
with him of that unfaithful lawer, and
both of them would look we'll in stripes
and probably will be thus adorned il
they persist in their announced course
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-23
OIL PLANT STRUCK

Philadelphia.-Strilking employees of
the Atlantic Refining company are stand
ing firm in their demand for living con-
ditions despite police activity and MI
merous arrests of pickets who are
charged with "inciting to riot" This
company, it is claimed. has Standard Oil
connections, and working conditions at
the plant are described by the News
Post:
"If book could be written Of the ter
rible conditions at the plant it would
make interesting reading and point a tre-
mendous moral for those citizens who
admire the basis of democracy in the
United States"
AS result of the strike the U. G, l..
Corporation increased wages to stop a
strike of it's employees.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-23
ST. LOUIS DRIVERS ENJOINED.

ST Louis, Mo.-Striking milk wagon
drivers have been enjoined by Circuit
Judge Anderson, who commands these
workers not to attempt to induce strike
breakers to quit their jobs.
The strikers are also ordered not to
use threats. intimidation, personal vio-
lence or other means "intended to ter
rorize and alarm"
While the statutes make ample pro-
vision for the trial and punishment of
any person who threatens, intimidates or
uses violence, an injunction has especial
value as strikebreaking process.
When workingman is charged with
violation of law, when no strike exists,
he is assumed to be innocent until
proven guilty and is accorded a jury
trial. Under the injunction process, how
ever, it is only necessary for the en-
ployer, or his attorney, to claim striker
has ntimidated or used violence. The
striker is then ordered to appear before
the Judge who issued the Injunction and
prove that he is innocent He is denied
a jury trial and is assumed to be guilty
until he proves the contrary.
Because trade unionists are demand
ing equality before the law when they
are striking to improve working condi-
tions, they are wrongfully charged with
demanding license to destroy property
and with asking for special privileges.
Workers oppose iniunctions because
these writs. issued in times of strike
suspend trial by jury. reverse the ac-
cepted rule that man is innocent until
proven guilty and permit judge, acting
as lawmaker, jurist and executioner, to
suspend every constitutional guarantee
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-23
5000 DEMAND WAGE
INCREASE.

Pittsfeld, Mass.-The plant of the
General Electric company at this place
is tied up because of strike of 5000
men and women who are asking for 10
per cent wage increase and better work.
ing conditions. The company has i'm
ported large numbers of New York city
detectives to guard its property" AS
side line. these thugs are attempting to
terrorize the strikers. which is the real
purpose of the invasion.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-23
BRADDOCK STRIKE SETTLED.

Braddock, Pa.-Wire drawers en-
ployed by the American Steel and Wire
Company secured a wage increase of
cents an hour after short strike. The
new scale is 40 cents an hour
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-23
VOTE FOR
William A. Hopkins
Democratic Candidate
COUNTY TREASURER

While serving as County Treasurer he inaugurated
reforms facilitate the public business, which had
been thought of by his predecessors, and must
of necessity, go on forever in this office These mo
vatons, such anticipating the taxpayers wants by
mailing their bills in advance of their requests and
keeping and safeguarding the public funds at the
many repositories will not and should not, be for
gotten by apprecative public.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03
TEXAS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
MEET IN DALLAS JUNE 13
Livak Times Expected at Coming Sss-
sion of State Grand Lodge.

Dallas. Textile big secret society
event scheduled for this city in June is
the meeting Of the Texas grand lodge
of knights Of Pythias, which will con
vene here on Tuesday, June 13 Great
interest is being shown in the coming
meeting by the subordinate lodges of
the order throughout the state. Large
delegations from all sections of the
commonwealth are expected. Ample
preparations for the entertainment of
visitors are being made by the local
committee, which has about completed
its plans.
Local Chairman L. ID. Wilson urges
all persons who expect TO attend this
great gathering of Pythians TO send
their names to him at 1884 Hawkins
street so that assignments to homes
may be made in advance. Many
changes are likely to occur in the list
of grand lodge officials at the coming
session. 1t has already been announc-
ed by some that Il caucus to be pre-
sided over by William Mcdonald will
be held before the grand lodge con
venes.
The Frazier hotel, on North Central
street, will be the center for delegates
and visitors and also where the large
The Denver star., 1916-06-03
SHOWING UP OUR NEEDS.

Negroes are now admitted into the
County hospital and their children are
taken into the Children's hospital
without any distinction as to race or
color. There are some well-to-do Ne
groes who are sick and who can pay
their way thru life, who are too old to
get into the Children's hospital and
who have means to pay and desire to
pay their way for the necessary nos
pital conveniences. What can be done
for these poor suffering people who
can nav but who refuse to go to the
County hospital? All of our best hos
pitals draw some sort of color line
or make some sort of a distinction in
rooms, in price, in service, or IN some
manner to let you know you are an
"unwelcome guest" The Star thinks,
in fact strongly feels, the pressing
need of a Negro hospital-say a small
converted dwelling at first, properly
eauipped-for the benefit OF our peo-
pie who can pay and be properly treat
ed. Understand, we are not drawing
any color line; what we possess now
let us hold on tight, but we want to
acquire something else. The Star IS
irving to create a place where we can
train Negro nurses, with the idea that
our business men can thoughtfully ap
nreciate the same. Therefore, we are
asking the people who have been SICK
who really know and have had expert
ence, to write their views pro or con
in a concise, clear and brief manner,
telling us just how you feel about the
matter. The Star wants facts. Inc
truth only will make us free, to De
free indeed. Do we need a hospital
not sanatarium or the like, but
hospital? If SO, how could we get
such an institution? What 40 you
think? Let us hear from any person
who is interested along this line.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03

The Denver Star feels highly elated
over the fact that our new mayor has
been and is now keeping his word in
making his administration non-partl-
san, non-political, and is giving the es-
sence to strict law enforcement with
better police protection. Every Negro
in this community knows now that
the pledges made by Mayor Speer
were not idle words. The best is yet
to come. Go on, Mayor, the Star eX-
tends it's heartiest support. Did not
he ring true on the prohibition issue:
Instead of him making it easier for
the bootlegger, he made it more diff
cult, with severe penalties. We hope
that the Negroes OF Denver Will keep
the laws, because sooner or later
somebody will land in the peniten-
tiary. Forewarned is forearmed. OBEY
the laws or move, is the Stars advice.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03

reception will be given by the Young
Mems Progressive club, of which the
Hon. ]. II. Dixon is president, Mr..
p Frazier, proprietor of the Frazier
hotel. is the recording secretary and
Mr.. S. r. Simpson is the treasurer.
Functions in honor of the Hon. Will
liam Mcdonald, Joseph l.. Jones of
Cincinnati and other grand officers
have been planned. Mr.. Jones is pres
ident Of the Central Regalia company
at Cincinnati and also of the National
Fraternal congress, which was organ
lied at Cincinnati in February and
now has a membership of over seven
ty-two secret or benevolent organiza-
tions.
occasion will be the exercises dedicat-
ing the new Pythian temple. The Fra
zier hotel building is not only the head
quarters for the delegates and visitors
On this occasion, but is one of the lead
ing points of vantage for the business
men of the city. E. W. D. Welsch, ma
Etional secretary of the Colored Retail
Merchants association, the Welsch
Furniture company, the Central Re-
gala company of Texas and the Cen
itral Printing company each occupy sec
{tions Of the lower floor Of the hotel.
tThe business and professional men Of
Dallas will cooperate with the local
committee in making the stay Of the
delegates and visitors profitable.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03

judges. The contest will close on July
1. All compositions should reach Mrs.
W. T. B. Williams, Hampton institute.
Virginia, by July 1.
The prizes were offered by the Ma.
tional Association Of Colored Women's
Clubs because Of the favorable impress
sion which was made by Il. Nathaniel
Dett. director Of the Hampton Choral
union and Of vocal music at Hampton
institute. who was sent to the WILDER.
force meeting BY the Treble Clef club
Of Hampton, Va.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03
Son. Of Veteran. Plan 70, s.rv;c.,

The st. Paul A. NJ. Z. church at
Washington. Pa. will be the scene of
a brilliant assemblage Of Grand Army
men and Sons nf Veterans on Sunday
May 81. The occasion will he notable
also Oh account OF visit by camp No
SO. Sons OF Veterans, OF Pittsburgh
the members Of which will 20 to Wash
:ngton, Pa. in body to sttend the
annual memorial services to be held
under its auspices. The sermon viii
be preached by the Rev. p. A. Scott
D. D., . former Pittsburgh pastor.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03
MUSIC WRITING CONTEST.

Wems'fs Clubs Offer Two Prizes For
Best Folk Music Composition.
The National Association Of Colored
Women's Clubs offered, through its
music department, at the wilberforce
meeting two prizes Of $25 each for the
best instrumental composition based
upon Negro folk music and the bcsf
vocal composition. OF course. tn.
prizes will be given only to wome'
Three cOlored musicinna will serve
The Denver star., 1916-06-03
CLEAR SKIN COMES FROM
WITHIN.

# is foolish to think you can gain
a good clear complexion by the use
of face powder. Get at the rooI VI
the trouble and thoroly cleanse the
system with a treatment OF DE- hihs
New Life Pills. Gentle ana hi,a III
action, do not grippe, yet they reheve
the liver by their action on the DOW
els. Good for young. adults anu aseu'
Go after a clear complexion 'ouaS'
25c, at your druggist
The Denver star., 1916-06-03

Mrs Julia Embry of Colorado
Springs and her mother, Mrs. ). w.
LYONS. were the week end guests OF
Mrs. H. R. Butler Of Marion St MIS-
LYONS of Oklahoma City. Okla, VIII
spend ten days seeing Denver.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03

Growing bigger and better every
,,inute. is that baseball excursion to
CHEYENNE over the Colorado ana
southern r. r., June IS. Go and en-
iov Yourself as never before. TAX
about II,
The Denver star., 1916-06-03
CARD OF THANKS.

| desire to thank all my friends ana
acouaintances for their tender klnd-
ness and floral tokens shown to my
husband during his sickness and De,
reavement.
MRS. ADDIE MARTIN.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03
CITY NEW S.

The girls of the gymnasium class OF
the Y. w. c. A. are to give puDhc
exhibition Saturday night at 1888 Cal
ifornia street. They are TWISTING
their friends to witness the demon
stration.
The Denver star., 1916-06-03

ONLY THE MINT CAN MAKE
uSMsv WITHOUT ADVERTISING.
.rHEREFoRE ADVERTISE IN nt
oTAR
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

would better our condition
of health, or what would you
advise? @. c. w.
A.-Many people arc discard
ing meat from their diet alto
gether and feel much better for
having done SO. There Is moth
ing more healthful than fresh
fruit and vegetables.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
EDITORIALS
Too Mulch, Too Mulch

his visit the
necessary other
like writings
the Shakespeare Bacon controversy For where find na
unconscious humor?
Sunday
the Tacoma that day article old friend
r.
prove really
dramas that bear his
He did by contrasting picture the bard with Sir Fran
both being scartoo
Wlm concluded Much surely did the his picture
Shakespeares anyhow.
his plays that Bacon his pithy
graphs
But the point that puzzles where did Mulch find his picture?
eight kenesses world
There the ChaOs the Saord 1.-THE Ely Place. The
Te Dohot engraving
DAvenant bust
THEY RE VASTLY DIFFERENT Not of them
made Shakespas fe appeared
death No possibly could look like all Them nor like them
The that the real didt like
If Mulch and the Tacoma artist have produced
the
Tt the other will
of Wim will is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

Q.-Can you tell me IL
there is a department of the
government publishing bulle-
tins concerning bugs and
other insect pests? II per-
son should write for one of
the pamphlets would he re-
ceive one? d. o.
Ayes. Write to department,
Of agriculture, bureau of entomol
oby, Washington, d. G. Il. o
Howard is the chief.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

that creates the double stand
ard?" 1 had to answer that 1t was
man that had created IL for his
own selfish pleasure.
He had, of course, added the
law OF man to the law of God
when he insisted that only hon
est women were those who kept
the seventh commandment, but he
evaded the issue for himself by
proclaiming loudly, before any
of the sweet ladies of long ago
got courage to ask II that also
made a man honest, by saying
that an honest man was one who
Kept the sixth commandment.
Looking at this important cues
ton from the vantage of a man.
made world, can see why he i'm
posed this double standard.
Like Monte Cristo he looked
about him and proclaimed exult-
antly, THE world is nine" then
Immediately someone whispered.
BE careful or I'll take 1t from
you"
Thou shalt not steal" he thun-
dered. THAT is the command of
God as well as man. You will not
only be punished IL you steal, but
men Will revile You and never
more make You welcome among
themselves.
and III I do NOT steaI7" tino,a
ly asks a feminine voice. =
You won't steal, my dear" he
answers smoothly, "for / shall
give you everything you want"
Even lover" =
"Ah, that Is another question,
but whether I love or not, you
shall love but one, and that one
love must be blessed by bell and
book, otherwise you are not an
honest woman. Remember. my
dear, all you can steal from me is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
SeLuin's Fine Promise

The Chronicle edited Edwin Sevi
doing healthy
chc Northwest 24page weekly magazine, clearing
by authority northwest business
The growth district depends the ability its merchants
and together n
gently, with a
Printers ink offers the mediums
The whole trouble journals
market the advertising
special interest Such publications
full in the long
That Sevn has his Business Chronicle" bigger
stamped with the
terse statement of its editorial policy.
Emphacay will boosting
The truth
whom hurt whom offend
and honest views"
Mr.. Selvn this is the Year of Promise
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
Confessions ofaWife

to be near in case you want me. "
DO just as you think best, lit
tie nurse" / said. l confess. dear
little book, my heart was beating
faster than Ii had since held
that fatal letter of Eleanor Fair
lows in my hand while listened
to Dicks inquiries about her.
What would | do IL Pat should
say that he could not forgive a
girl who had made the kind of a
mistake that had dragged Alice
down? 1t seemed to me that
could not endure to look upon the
face of my little nurse while, all
unconscious of its import, Pat was
passing his judgment on THE
Woman With a Past"
And yet, deep in my heart, l
knew that Alice was quite as good
as he, and he probably thought
he was a perfectly virtuous and
respectable member of society.
What is it." I asked myself,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

Mrs. @. J. MCPHERSON was a
guest of DR.. and Mrs. r. l.. Ball
in North Yakima last week,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
vAGRANT THOUGHTS ON
THE DOUBLE STANDARD

Pat told me he would be on
hand in the morning to hear my
story, but / hardly expected him
- early as O'Clock.
Before l was fixed up for the
day his card was brought in, and
! enjoyed seeing again that lovely
blush mount from Alice's exqui-
sitely rounded throat to her soft
brown hair.
sent out word that he must
wait a while, and a moment after
ward we saw him walking down
toward the summer house.
do you want to be here while
! tell him the story, Alice?" 1
asked.
Yes" she ansered, for want
TO see his face and listen to the
tone of his voice when he makes
his decision. I'll come in a mo-
meat after he is seated, as though
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

Charles M. Mardel OF Tacoma,
was married to Ethel Mary Alton,
of Los Angeles, In that city re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
Yourself. all the rest is mine. /"

yourself, all the rest is mine.'
It's a big subject for thought,
little book, and before had
really threshed it out Pat was an
nounced, and the discussion that
would shape the lives of two peo-
pie who had grown very dear to
me was on.
Continued Tomorrow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
Personal
-.~.-and~,~~,~
Social

The board of managers of the
Children's Industrian Home held
an important business meeting
today In the Y. w. G. A. rooms.
A dinner marking the 42nd an
niversary of the organization of
the First Congregational church
will be given tonight. Toasts,
music and speeches will be given.
DIR. I. f. Smith has returned
from the east and has resumed
practice at 500 Fidelity bldg. adv.
Mrs. Charles Foster and chill
dren have gone to Victoria, b. G.
They will spend the summer in
Canada.
Miss Eva May johnson spent
the week end at Sigma Kappa So
rority house at the state univer-
sity.
!, Mrs. NJ. A. Murray, 500 Park
Heights, is entertaining Dr.. and
Mrs. Brace L. Schrantz and their
children. The visitors are on
their way to Illinois from India.
Mrs. York Hoskins has left for
Rochester, Mimi. where she will
undergo an operation In the Mayo
hospital.
Mrs. @. J. MCPHERSON was q
guest of DR.. and Mrs. r. l.. Ball
in North Yakima last week.
Charles M. MardeI OF Tacoma,
was married to Ethel Mary Alton,
Of Los Angeles, In that city rs-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
Verdun--Saddest History Word

One hundred and five the battle of Verdun
Each attack of the Germans human.
Each time the French "hod'-and it seems miracle.
Neutrals the horrible daily sacrifice while
that the Hohnzoern explain Ven to Berlin
victory and that just throne tumbng still
ed to Dead Mans Hill
TO neutras republic royal house earth worth the
Democracy the of of
Whether democracy word
in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

Q.-When a young man
has called at your home is
it proper to ask him to call
again, or should he ask per-
mission to come? LOUISE.
A.-YOu, as hostess, should ask
him to call again,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

Gently. The couple will return to
Tacoma shortly and make their
home at No. 34th and Adams st.
Mardel was connected with the
st. Paul mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Richard
son and their guests, Mrs. Har-
per and Miss Helen Harper, will
motor to Portland this week to
attend the Rose Festival there.
"A Summer Romance" q
French play written by Mrs.
Frank Allyn, will be presented
Wednesday by request before the
Sunset club in Seattle.
Mrs. William Cummins Storey,
Of Washington, d. c., president
general of the national D. A. R.,
will be a guest in Seattle and Ia
coma in August.
The Central w. g. r. U. will
meet at 2 p. m. Thursday at their
hall, 1902 South 18th street. The
program will include reports by
the superintendent and a solo by
Mrs. Thomson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06

your son to study and enjoy ma
ture. An interest i'm our-Of-dOor
things is the greatest safeguard
against bad habits that boy can
have.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
Observation-Disclosures |INu|I

Q.-Here is something /
am going to ask you: Why
do some folks call you Miss
Grey when you are a man?
know you are man for l
know lady who saw you.
Please answer. NJ. ID. l..
A.-Either your friends eyes
were I'm an eclipse, or an impOster
occupied my chair some time
when was not at the office.
Seeing is believing, you know, SO
why not come down to The Times
office Wednesday and satisfy
yourself?
Q.-I have several hum
dred pounds of muriate of
potash. / would like to sell
it, as | understand 1t is quite
valuable. Can you direct me
where to offer it for sale?
II. F. 8.
Amy wholesale drug firm
or chemical company will proba-
bly, sell 1t for you.
Q.-My wife and I are
very hearty meat caters and
lately have been subject to a
lazy, drowsy feeling. Do you
think a change to vegetables
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-06
seem to have it we'll planned,
but we are in doubt whether
we should let our boy go-
Will you advise us?

DOUBTFUL PARENTS.
A.-Where do you intend your
boy to find his pleasure, If You
are doubtful about a walk among
the wild flowers in company with
a dozen of his schOolmates? That
would seem to be the most inno-
cent amusement boys and girls
can find. You should encourage