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Denver labor bulletin., 1916-03-04
MoUie Operators

The second annual dance OF Denver
Moving Picture Operators Union No.
230 will be given Tuesday evening,
March l6 at Caldwell hall. I247 Bread
way. Tickets are 50 cents per couple.
extra lady 25 cents. This promises to
be a gala social event in union labor cir
cles, and the hustling committee already
has disposed OF large number OF
tickets.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-03-04

O'Keofe, the popular Jeweier at s27
Fifteenth street, has those beautiful
bride rings. Don't be afraid, boys.-Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05
"You're My Last Chance"

pectin' 1t some little time back. Well,
it's got to be met. Now I'll be frank
with you. AS | said a minute ago,
mentally l couldn't ever called you
exactly srrong. You got VIII power,
I'll say that for you. l never knew
boy or man that could be stubborner-
never one in my life! Now, then,
you've showed you could learn to run
that machine best of any man in the
shop, in no time at all. That looks
to me like you could learn to do other
things. l don't deny but what it's an
encouragin' sign. [ don't deny that, at
all. Now, then, I'm goin' to give You
a raise. I wanted to send you straight
on up through the shops-a year or
two, maybe-but 1 can't do it. I lost
Jim, and now I've lost Roscoe. He's
quit. He's laid down on me- If he
ever comes back at all, he'll be long
time pickin' up the strings, and, any
way, he amt the man l thought he
was. l can't count on him. l got to
have somebody l know 1 can count
on. And I'm down to this: you're my
last chance. Bibbs, l got to learn you
to use what brains you got and see
If we can't develop 'em a little. Who
knows? And I'm goin' to put my time
in on it. I'm goin' to take you right
downtown with me. and l won't be
hard on you if you're a little slow at
first. And I'm goin' to do the big thing
for you. I'm goin' to make you feel
you got to do the big thing for me,
in return. I'm goin' to make an appeal
to your ambition that'H make you
dizzy" He tapped his son on the
knee again. "Bibbs. I'm goin' to start
you off this way: I'm goin' to make
you a director in the Pump Works
company; I'm goin' to make you vice
president Of the Realty company and
panyr'
Bbbs jumped to his feet, blanched.
"Oh, nor he cried.
Sheridan took his dismay TO be the
excitement of sudden joy. Yes, sir!
And there's some pretty fat little sal
aries goes with those e-presidencies,
and pinch O. stock in the Pump COM
pany.. with the dictatorship. You
thought l was pretty mean about the
shop-oh. l know you did!-but you
see the old man can play both ways.
And SO right now, the minute you've
begun TO make good the way l wanted
you to, deal from the new deck. And
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05
CHAPTER XIV.

Sheridan waited until he heard the
sound of the outer door closing; then
be rose and pushed a tiny disk set in
the wall Jackson appeared.
Has Bibbs got home from work?''
Mist Bibbs? No, sub"
! "Tell him l want to see him, soon
as he comes"
"Yessuh."
Sheridan returned to his chair and
6xed his attention fercely upon the
newspaper. He found it difficult to
pursue the items beyond their explana-
tory rubrics-there was nothing I'm
usual or startling to concentrate his
attention.
'Motorman Puts Blame on Brakes.
Three Killed When Car Slides" Bur
glars Make Big Haul Board Works
Approve Big Car-line Extension"
''Hold-up Men Injure Two. Man
Found in Alley, Skull FRACTURED .
''sickening Story Told in Divorce
Court" "Plan New Eighteen-story
Structure" Schoolgirl Meets Death
Under Automobile" "Negro Cuts
Three. One Dead" Life Crushed
Out. Third Elevator Accident in Same
Building Causes Action by Coroner"
Declare Militia Will be Menace. Pol
ish Societies Protest to Governor in
Church Rioting Case" "Short $500 in
Accounts, Trusted Man Kills Self With
Drug" Found Frozen. Family
Without Food or Fuel. Baby Dead
When Parents Return Home From
Seeking Work" Minister Returned
From Trip Abroad Lectures on Big
Future OF Our City, Sees Big I'm
provement During Short Absence. Says
No European City Holds Candle"
tSheridan nodded approvingly here)
Blbbs came through the hall whis-
ting, and entered the room briskly.
"Weil. father, did you want me?'
Yes. Sit down" Sheridan got up,
and Bibbs took a seat by the fire, hold
ing out his hands to the cracking
blaze, for 1t was cold outdoors.
"I came within seven Of the shop
record today" he said. ST handled
more strips that any other workman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05
CHAPTER XIV.

There was sleet that evening, with a
whooping wind, but neither this storm
nor that other which so imminently
threatened him held place in the con-
seriousness of Bibbs Sheridan when he
came once more to the presence of
Mary. All was right in his world as
he sat with her, reading Maurice Mae
terlinck's "Alladine and PaIomides."
And while the zinc eater held out to
bring him such golden nights as these,
all the kings horses and all the king
men might not serve to break the
spell.
Bibbs read slowly, but in a reason
able manner, as if he were talking;
and Mary, looking at him steadily
from beneath her curved fingers, ap-
peared to discover no fault. 1t had
grown to be her habit to look at him
whenever there was an opportunity.
It may be said, in truth, that while
they were together, and it was light,
she looked at him all the time.
When he came to the end of 'Alla-
dine and PaIomides" they were silent
a little while, considering together;
then he turned back the pages and
said:
There's something I want to read
over. This:
You would think I threw a window
open on the dawn. She has soul
that can be seen around her-that takes
you in its arms like an ailing child and
without saying anything to you consoles
you for everything. =. shall never I'M
can all be, but my knees bend in spite Of
me when 1 speak of it.
He stopped and looked at her.
you boyw said Mary, not very
clearly.
"Oh, yes" he returned But it's
true-especially my knees"
you boy!" she murmured again,
blushing charmingly. you might read
another line over. The first time [
ever saw you, Bibbs, you were look
ing into a mirror Do it again. But
you needn't read til can give 1t to
you: "A little Greek slave that came
from the heart of Arcadyr"
81! I'm one of the hands at the
Pump works-and going to stay one,
unless l have to decide to study
plumbing"
''No." She shook her head. ''You
love and want what's beautiful and
delicate and serene; it's really art that
you want in your life, and have always
wanted. You seemed to me, from the
first, the most wistful person [ had
ever known, and that's what you were
wistful for"
Bibbs looked doubtful and more
wistful than ever; but after a moment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05
has any day this month.

has any day this month. The nearest
to me is sixteen behind
"Therer exclaimed his father, great
ly pleased. "What'd I tell you? I'd
like to hear Quincy hint again that I
wasn't right in sending you there-I
would just like to hear him! And you
amt you ashamed Of maxim such a
fuss about it? Amt your"
II didn't 60 at it in the right spirit
the other time" Bibbs said, smiling
brightly, his face rudy in the chereful
freight. 81 didn't know the difference
1t meant to like. thing"
''Well, I guess I've pretty thoroughly
vindicated my judgment. l guess l
have! l said the shop'd be good for
you, and it was. I said it wouldn't
hurt you, and it hasn't. It's been just
exactly what I said it would be. Amt
that so?'
Looks like itv' Bibbs agreed, gayly.
"Well, I'd like to know any place I
been wrong, first and last! Instead O.
hurtin' you, it's been the maxim of
you-physically. It's started you out
to be the huskiest one O. the whole
family. Now, them mentally-that's
different. 1 don't say it unktndly,
Bibbs, but you got to do something
for yourself mentally, just like what's
been done physically. And I'm goin'
to help you"
Sheridan decided to sit down again.
He brought his chair close to his sons,
and, leaning over, tapped Bibbs' knee
confidentiaIly. 81 got plans for you,
Bibbs," he said.
Bibbs instantly looked thoroughly
alarmed. He drew back 'T-I'm all
right now, father"
Listen" Sheridan settled himself
in his chair, and spoke in the tone Of
a reasonable man reasoning. Listen
here, Bibbs. / had another blow to-
day, and it was a hard one and right
in the face, though l have been ex-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05

couldn't keep clean what she already
had; and suppose, with it all, she made
the house altogether unpeaceful and
unliyable-"
"Just one minuter' Sheridan inter
rupted, adding, with terrible courtesy,
IF you viii permit me? Have you
ever been right about anything?"
Il don't quite
81 ask the simple question: Have
you ever been right about anything
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05

WIFI remain til spring love to all father
viii like him too when he knows him like
/ do he is just ideal
EDITH IsAETHORN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05
CHAPTER XVI.

Bibbs. convinced that the mere
glimpse of him, just then, would prove
nothing less than insufferabIe for his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-05

brary: Sheridan cursing as never be-
fore; his wife sobbing, her voice rising
to an agonized squeal Of protest upon
each Of a series of muff1ed detonations
the Outra geOus humping of a band
aged nand upon wood; then Quincy
sharply imperious, Keep your hand
in that sling! Keep your hand in
that sling, I say!'
Look" George gasped, delighted to
play herald for so important tragedy;
and he renewed upon his face the
CHASTITY expression with which he had
first beheld the ruins his calamitous
gesture laid before the eyes of Bibbs
Look at a lamidal statuei"
Gazing down the hall, Bfbbs saw
heroic wreckage, seemingly Byzantine
painted colossal fragments of a shat
tered torso, appallingly human; and
gilded and silvered heaps of magnifi-
cence streWn among ruinous palms
like the spoil Of barbarians' battle.
There had been a massacre in the
oasis-the Moor had been hurled from
his pedestal.
He hit at ole lamidal statue" said
George. "Poww
"My father?"
"Yessuh! Pow! he hit 'eri An you
ma run tell me git doctuh quick s 1
kin telefoam-she sho' you pa goin'
bus blOod-vessel. He amt takin on
tall now. He amt nothin' tall to
what he was while ago. You done
miss it, Mist Bibbs. Doctuh got him
all quiet down, to what he was. Powl
he hit 'er! Yessuht" He took Bibbs'
coat and proffered a crumpled tele-
graph form. Here what come" he
said. Il pick 'er up when he done
stompin' on 'er. You read 'er, Mist
Bibbs-you' ma tell me tuhn 'er ovuh
to you soon's you come I'M
Bibbs read the telegram quickly. It
was from New York and addressed to
Mrs. Sheridan.
Sure you viii all approve step have
taken as was so Wretched my health
would probably suffered severely Robert
and l were married this afternoon
thought best have quiet wedding abso-
1utely sure you will understand wisdom
of step when you know Robert better am
happiest woman in world are leaving for
Florida will wire address when settled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
Jackson Continues
Its Winning Streak

Scottsboro, November S.-(SpeciaD-The
Jackson County High school won today
over the Morgan County High school by
the overwhelming score of 81 to 0, max
ing IA touchdowns and kicking seven
goals, using practically the entire second
team in three periods The visitors have
we'll balanced team, but showed lack
of training
The jackson county boys are strong
bidders for the state high school cham
pionshp, having lost only one game this
season to Alabama teams, and that to
the Marshall County High school, to D,
whose eligibility under the strict rules
of the Alabama High Schools Athletic
association is questionable They held the
strong Baylor eleven from Chattanooga,
Tenn, which defeated Central High 81
to 0, to the low score of Is to o.
The next game will be with the AL
bertvile Aggies in Albertville on No
7yomber 10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
WOMEN ARE KEEN TO
LEARN THE OUTCOME
Have Shown More Interest
in Election Than Ever Be-
fore in Birmingham

Not least among the unusual features
of the presidential election has been the
interest in the result shown by the wom-
en-. Even in Birmingham, where women
may not indulge that privilege which
gives them some hand in electing the
chief executive. they have kept in touch
with the latest election dope" and have
been clamoring for more.
The switchboard in The Age-Herald Of
fee during the past As hours has regis
tered a constant chorus of feminine
voices, asking for the latest news on the
election. The Age-Herald's 'Informa-
ton" operator is accustomed to answer
ing thousands of calls daily during cleo
ton, but it has been something out or
the ordinary to answer about two femln-
inc voices to every masculine.
While the suffragists of the city are
keenly interested in the outcome, they
seem to have no particular choice in the
matter of the next President.
The sentiment among the women gener-
ally seems to be with Wilson, and in
stead of saying Thank you" when told
Wednesday afternoon that Wilson was
leading, the reply would usually be, "Oh,
I'm so glad
Wednesday the women were just as
anxious as the men to get the extras"
In the crowds which viewed the election
returns in front of The e-Herasd build
ing Tuesday night and Wednesday night
were many women, and the high soprano
mixed quite freely with the deep bass
applause as the returns were flashed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
THAT WALL STREET EXPECTS PROSPERITY
EVIDENCED BY FIRMNESS OF THE MARKET,
CITY NOT CONTENTIOUS
IN REVISION OF RATES
President Ward States Proposed Reduction by Birmingham
Railway Light and Power Co. Is Not as Great as
Conditions Warrant

, did not wish the impression to be got
ten out that the city was prosecuting
the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company.
THE city is not fighting the Bir-
mingham Railway, Light and Power
company reduction" he said. TT is glad
this company is going to reduce it's
light rate and congratulates them upon
its policy.
The city feels, however, that the
reduction is not as great as condi-
tions warrant, especially the pow err
rates. Mr.. Weatherly has therefore been
delegated by the commission to present
that phase of the situation, through
facts and figures. to the state commits
sion and ask for a more even adjust
ment. Any good business man would
do the same thing and attempt to get
what benefits he could that were fair
for the interests he represented.
"The action of the commission should
not be considered contentious and nag
ging, providing they stand and argue
for what they think is proper. 1 am
sure the state commission will do the
proper and fair thing at the hearing"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
TAX VALUATION CASE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Overrules Motion to
Quash Valuation of the
Equalization Board

Judge A. S. VandeGraaff overruled the
motion to quash the valuations of the
county board of equalizers at the OPEN
ing of the spssizl aiy,slpu ~ Viz s
court to hear he gpe 80
morning, and tho 4sMGa
jury. AttorEe y Sia
representing the defendants in conjuno-
ton with the firm of London, Fits. Yam
cey g. Brewer.
Throughout yesterday the state pre-
scented it's evidence to show that tho
property in question was worth the valu-
alton given by the equalizers. 1t is ex-
pected that the state will complete its
testimony sometime this morning. Tie
case is not expected to go to the jury
until Friday.
One of the amusing incidents in the pro-
ceedings yesterday was the tendency OF
John Rosenstihl, a member of the board
of equalizatin, to argue with the az
torneys. He was reproved several times
by Judge VandeGraaff for this deiin-
quency Of court etiquette.
Both sides are laying great stress on
the first case, as its decision will. in
all likelihood, affect the status of all
the other cases. There are something
like $50 appeal cases on the special
docket awaiting trial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09

Commissioner James Weatherly, ac-
companied by City Attorney M. M. Ull-
man, left for Montgomery last night.
They will appear before the Alabama
public service commission this MORN
ing to present the side of the city in
the revision of the electric current
rates, as offered by the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company.
Il do not know just what our pro-
cedure on this matter will be-" said
Commissioner Weatherly before leaving
Our action will be based on what is
done and said before the commission
1t is doubtful whether or not the SER
vice commission will go into the sched-
ule of the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company for a lowering of
electric rates amounting to 51s per cent
to the consumer. 1t is believed the hear
ing on this subject will be postponed
until a later date.
Commissioner Ward stated that he
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09

Judge William e. Fort will decide on
the constitutionalty of the street tax
ordinance on Saturday morning, he an
nounced yesterday.
1t has been expected that Judge Fort
would rule yesterday morning on the
constitutionality of the ordinance but he
stated that there were several mooted
points of law which he desired to go
over with the attorneys of both the city
and the defendant before announcing IL
decision. No indication was given out as
to the purport of the decision when 1t
will be announced
1T is such an important question.
said Judge Fort, that every authority
must be investigated before decision
can be arrived at. There are several
points of law that / wish to go over
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
HORNADY GRATIFIED
AT ELECTION RESULTS
Praises Ladies and Committee OF
1000 for Passage of the
Amendment

Il am highly gratified over the re-
suits obtained in favor of the educa-
tional amendment" said Commissioners
Hornady, chairman of the Jefferson
county educational committee.
1.-THE results show that the citizens OF
this community as well as citizens from
all sections of-the state realize the great
significance Of the passing of the educa-
tional amendment.
1.-The results could not have been OBJ
tanned without the cooperation of all
those who worked for the amendment
The ladies of this county did great work
The way they stood on. the streets Mon
day and pinned tags on every voter is
deserving of great praise.
'The committee of 1000 helped greatly
A man from every precinct in Jefferson
county served on this committee. and
they all did their share of the work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
JUDGE FORT TO DECIDE
LEGALITY OF STREET TAX
Will Render Decision Constitutonaty of Ordinance Sat
urday-Lengthy Briefs Presented to Court by At
torneys Contendng Law Invalid

with the attorneys of both sides, but
l believe that my decision in the MATES.
will be ready by Saturday morning.
The attack on the constitutionality of
the street tax ordinance comes through
the arrest and conviction of Carey Moon,
a negro, by. the city authorities. Attor-
ney Horace c. Wilkinson, who defended
the negro, presented lengthy briefs to
the effect that the city had no charter
rights to impose a street tax, and also
that if a street tax was imposed it was
illegal and violation of the constitu-
tional rights of citizens to imprison them
for failure to pay it.
The decision of Judge Fort is awaited
by the citizens of the entire city with
a great deal of interest as the street
tax ordinance is alleged TO have brought
about much dissa tisfaction against the
city commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
Look to Age-Herald
for Election Returns

Due to the phenomenal interest in the
election result The Age-Herald office was
yesterday.
Scores of kilograms of inquiry poured
in to The Age-Herald from counties all
over the state seeking the latest informal
ton. In each case answers were filed
authentic information on the count. Yes
terday afternoon and last night the long
distance phone was likewise kept busy,
and practically all of one mans time
was required to answer these inquiries.
Alabama was buoyant when the tide be-
gan to turn to Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-09
Highway Robbery Charged

srested early yesterday morning at
street and Second avenue,
Snorth, by Officer r. c. Goad, on a
acharge of robbery. He was transferred
Ito the county Jail yesterday afternoon.
It is alleged by the police officers
that the negro is the one who has
Ibeen holding up people who pass in
1.-THE vicinity of Avenue B and Seven
Steenth street. The negro denies the
FcEarge.
w. j. Spence, sos North Forty-sev-
Zenith street, Woodlawn. who pointed
kou. Showalter to officer Goad as the
Enegro who robbed him of IS in cu:-
Irency and an expensive gold watch,
identified the negro had in his possess
Esion as the one taken from him.