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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
LOYAL IN SPITE
OF GRIEVANCES
'-ABoRlNG MEN HAVE SHOWN
WILLINGNESS TO MAKE SAC
RIFlcEs TO WIN THE WAR.
PRAISE FROM HIGH OFFICIAL
Assistant Secretary Of Labor Post
Points to Fact of Few Strikes De-
spite Failure of Wages to Keep
Pace With Cost of Living.

The small number of strikes in the
face of the failure of wages to keep
pace with the rising cost of living was
pointed to by Assistant Secretary of
Labor Post in statement as proof
that the laboring men of the nation
are willing to make every sacrifice to
see the war through to successful
conclusion. He cited the fact that the
cost of food increased rs per cent last
year, while wages rose at only from
one-half to two-thirds Of that rate, and
declared 1t was remarkable there had
not been more strikes and labor dis
turbances.
unless wages rise MS fast as the
cost Of living" Mr.. Post said, disputes
are inevitable. I consider the small
number of actual strikes and the gen.
eral tendency of wage earners to SUBJ
NIT their differences to arbitration as
convincing proof that they believe in
the war and are willing to make every
sacrifice to make it success"
The skilled workers, Mr.. Post added,
had Jared even worse than the unskill
ed laborers.
Except in the case of potatoes, the
price of which decreased 16 per cent,
practically all articles of food showed
big increases in retail cost last Janu-
airy Is, as compared with prices the
same day in 1917, reports to the de-
partment Of labor show. The price Of
cornmeal increased II per cent, bacon,
Ga per cent; lard, SO per cent; pork
chops, "A per cent; ham, AZ per cent;
milk, 81 per cent; hens, 90 per cent;
butter, rs per cent; eggs, % per cent;
bread, IS per cent; sugar, is per cent,
and flour, IS per cent.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
THIN BOARDER HAS GOOD ONE
Before Reading This, Just What Is the
Difference Between an Elephant
and a Microbe?

I've got one Tor you this morning.
said the thin boarder, tucking his pa
per napkin under his chin, as he APP
preached his meatless-wheatless break
fast whats the difference between
an elephant and a microbe?"
"Shoot it'll" said the soldier on fur
Tough.
"Shoot yourself" replied the thin
one.
"A ton and a half" suggested the
cial clerk with rose In his button
hole.
won't do, came from the eonun-
drum prOpOunder
"One's found in his lair and the
other in the air." ventured the lady
schoolteacher.
Guess again." was skinnys dare.
zone comes to you when you want
it, and the other comes to you when
you don't" said the bank clerk.
awful !" was the emaciated ones
rejoinder.
"Well, dope it out" came from he
tired group.
zone carries trunk and the other
the gr.p."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

and library was left little ajar. Shs
was ready when the conversation be
gan.
"Your name is Mr.. Bowser7' began
Mr.. Clay.
sit Isl
"Mr. Samuel Bowser?D
eyes,
II came on from Washington at the
earnest request of Secretary Daniels,
who is a bosom friend of mine. The
government is building for him ten
more battles hips, and he wants your
advice as to how to handle them.
Could you go back with me to WASH
ington for q week or two?"
''Humi Let me seei This is very
sudden, Mr.. Clay. Why did Mr.. Dam
iels select me to give him pointersf"
"He did not explain all to me- re-
piled Mr.. Clay, 'but I think he heard
that you were an old salt and conse-
quently knew all about ships"
II may come to Washington week
or two later. I am willing to do am
thing to aid and assist the secretary
of the navy. The president himself
did not send me any word, did hep
moi exactly. but he. of course, ex-
poets you will come. / am an old
salt myself. and together we can post
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
I'm THE SPRING

will be the great test of life and death
struggle on the Western front; In the
everyday walks of life, it is the spring
time that brings ill health. One of the
chief reasons why the rundown man
finds himself in bad state of health in
March or April, is because he has spent
nearly all his hours for the past four or
five months penned up within the walls
of house, factory or Office. 1t is the rea-
son for our diminished resistance-that
is, lack of outdoor life, coupled with
perhaps over-eating, lack of good exer-
else, insufficient sleep, and constipation.
In other words, we keep feeding the
furnace with food but do not take out
the ,"clinkers," and our fire does not burn
brightly. Always keep the liver active,
There is nothing better for health than
taking an occasional mild laxative, per-
can get at any drug store, made up Of
May-apple, jalap, aloes, (sugar- coated,
tiny, easily taken J, which has stood the
test Of fifty years of approval-namely,
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, But for
the Spring Fever" the general rundown
condition, the lack of ambition, the
"blues," one should take a course Of
treatment every spring; such standard
tonic as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
covery, now to be had in tablet form in
sixty.cent walls. Watch the people 90
plodding along the street. There's no
spring, no vitality. A vitalizing tonic such
as this vegetable extract of DR.. Pierce's
gives you the power to force yourself into
action. The brain responds to the new
blood in circulation, and thus you're ready
to make a fight against stagnation which
holds you in bondage. Try 1t now! Don't
walt! Today is the day to begin. Gain
little pep" and laugh and live Vim and
vitality are the natural out-pouring of O
healthy body. 1t does not spring up in a
night. Try this spring tonic, and you gain
the courage that comes with good health.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
ECZEMA CAUSED YEARS
OF INTENSE AGONY

II have suffered intense agony from
Eczema on my leg and other parts Of my
body for years, and received only tempo
AIRY relief from other preparations. Ii is
only a month since I started to use
PETERSON'S OINTMENT, and there is
no sign of Eczema or itching. You can
refer to me. Geo. G. Talbot, ~ Penfield
St, Buffalo, N. X.
I've got a hundred testimonials, says
Peterson, just as sincere and honest as this
one. Years ago. when first started to put
out PETERSoN'S OINTMENT, made
up my mind to give big box for a small
price, and Tn still doing it, as every drug
gist In the country knows.
I guarantee PETERSoNs OINTMENT
because ! know that its mighty healing
power is marvellous. I say to every one
who buys box that 1t is rigidly guaran-
teed for Eczema, Pimples. Salt Rheum
Old Sores. Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. Ulcers, Skin Diseases, Chatting
Burns Scalds and Sunburn, and II not sat.
isfactory any druggist will return your
money. 30 cents. Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

This note read that Mr.. Clay had i'm
portant business to discuss with Mr..
Bowser, and it was business that
couldn't wait until the morrow. Mrs.
Bowser read that note, also, and now
she was sure that Mr.. Bowser was to
be let in on the ground floor Of some
great enterprise.
He was handed both notes, when he
entered the house, and he sat down
and read them, and scratched his head
and muttered:
Clay; Clay; why, / don't know any
man named Clayl John Darius Clay,
is it, and he has got some very import
ant business with me? Perhaps he
wants to buy farm"
"And, perhaps, he has got some
scheme on hand" cautioned Mrs. Bow
ser. "There goes the bell. He has
made a very early call"
She went to the front door herself,
expecting to see John Darius Clay,
but 1t was not Mr.. Clay. 1t was the
boy who had delivered the two notes
and he had third one. 1t was hand
ed to Mr.. Bowser, and he read that
Mr.. Clay would call at seven thirty,
and to let nothing take him from the
house at that hour.
ut seems that Mr.. Clay wants to see
you very much," said Mrs. Bowser, as
the note was handed to her. "Who do
you think he can be?"
"Why, I am rather expecting news
from Washington for the last three
days." Importantly replied Mr.. Bowser.
"He may have been sent here as a
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

messenger. Three notes, Ell? Well, l
have three farms to sell him, If he's
looking for a hrrgain, and If Washing
ton wants my advice it can have 1t
free of cost. AS true patriot | stand
ready to advice even the president
himself"
All through the dinner hour both
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowser were mystified
over the coming Of John Darius Clay,
md they had been ready for him some
time when he at last presented him
self. Mr.. Bowser at once ushered him
into the library. Mrs. Bowser was to
be left out OF the conversation, but it
SO happened that she didn't miss
word Of 1t. She suspected that Mr..
B0wser would play that very trick.
and the door between the sittlng-room
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

the secretary so that he will make no
blunders."
"Yes, think we CAM was the re-
ply, accompanied by swelling Of the
chest.
"Then I will at once telegraph tae
secretary" said Mr.. Clay. -
be very anxious to hear from me, ana,
Of course, during your stay there you
will be treated almost like a king.
That is all, Mr.. Bowser, except lit
tie formality. The secretary forgot
to hand me any money, and ] must
ask you to advance me $25. You win
get it back, of course, as soon as you
arrive in Washington. I dislike very
much to ask you for this money, but
/ don't see how am to get to WASH
ington without it."
"Oh, OF course-of course" replied
Mr.. Bowser, as his bosom swelled out
another notch or two. "You think
that $25 will cover all expenses, do
you?"
"Um. Let me figure little. You
had best make it $50 or $35, Mr.. Bow
ser. There may be unforeseen ex-
penses, You know"
'There Is quite apt to be-" announ-
ced Mrs. Bowser, as she pulled open
the door, and appeared before them.
1t was SO unexpected that nobody
could do anything in reply, and she
looked straight at John Darius Clay
and said:
Il understood you to say that you
were an old salt yourself?"
Mr.. Clay was so taken aback that he
only bowed in response.
"1f you are then, you can answer
me question: Is the main downhaul
Of the second uphaul of the third jib-
boon kept in the captains cabin, or In
the cooks galley? If you are an old
salt your answer to that question will
be a prompt one"
Mr.. Clay looked helplessly at hfr.
Bowser, and Mr.. Bowser had look
of woe and helplessness on his face.
There was silence for half minute,
during which the cook downstairs was
heard to drop her dishpan and swear
about it, and then Mr.. Clay called up
his nerve and said to Mrs. Bowser:
II came here to do business with
Mr.. Bowser. If his wife is to inter-
fere--"
"His wife will surely interfere UNI
less you can answer my question" in
terrupted Mrs. Bowser.
Mr.. Clay did the best thing he
could do under the circumstances.
He rose up and backed out Of the
room and took his hat from the hall
tree and left the house. When the
echo of his footsteps had died away
Mrs. Bowser said:
'He was more of swindler than
an old salt, and he was stuffing you
In great shape. Why, the looks of
the man alone showed that he was
a sleek, slick swindler. You can shout
at me and wave your arms around
and declare that / have always spoil
ed your schemes to get rich, but it
will make no difference with me- /
have saved you $50 and you ought to
be generous enough to divide with
me-"
But Mr.. Bowser wasn't generous.
As soon as she was out of the room
he sneaked out into the hall and got
his overcoat and hat and took a
walk and Mrs. Bowser saw him no
more that evening, He wasn't hunt
ing for Mr. Clay, but kicking himself
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

dency Of the newly organized indie
pendent Union of Mine Workers of
America.
The new organization was formed at
Pueblo by delegates from Colorado To-
calls of District No. 10, United Mine
Workers of America, from which they
voted to secede.
Although Utah and New Mexico To-
calls were not represented in the con-
vention, it is the announced intention
to organize locals of the new union in
these two states and then spread the
movement through the United States
and Canada, forming a new interna-
tional union.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
GENERAL LABOR NOTES

e. f. Potter, assistant to the gen
eral manager of the Minneapolis, st.
Paul & Sault Ste Marie railroad, in
answer to requests by employees that
the railroad wage commission recon-
mend time and a half for overtime as
a penalty for work beyond eight hours,
was reported as having asserted that
such proposal was unfair and imprac-
iyfcaiJie. z
The report which Roger w. Babson,
special agent of the department of la
Dor, makes on the attitude of manu-
facturers toward wages undoubtedly
will have an important bearing on the
deliberations of the new joint commit
tee that is to consider relations between
employers and employees. Mr.. Bah
son says that higher wages must be
paid
The telegraph operators throughout
Spain. who have been ON passive
strike, without leaving their posts, as
protest against the delay in taking
action on their demand for higher pay
in compensation for increased work
since the outbreak Of the war, decd-
ed to transmit the news Of the parlia-
mentary elections.
Ground has been acquired for the
erection of S2,500000 packing plant
at Omaha early in the spring, 1t was
announced. Lloyd and Paul Skinner
prominent Omaha food manufacturers,
are back of the project.
The strike of the union street car
company, was postponed in Difference
to an appeal to the mems patriotism
made In letter sent to their meeting
by Governor Mccall.
A committee appointed by Secretary
of War Baker, acting as chairman Of
the council of national defense, rec
ommends that $20,000,000 be used by
the government to house employees on
war work.
Electrotypers' union at Springfield,
Mass, has secured two-years agree
ment. Wages are increased 50 a
week for the first year and an addi-
tional 81 week the second year.
1t Will cost approximately $34, 260 a
year more to install the double platoon
or. two-shift system In the Calgary
(Can.) fire department For this rea-
son the new project is shelved.
OF the available water power in Swe-
den, estimated at 100000 horsepower,
about Is per cent is in USE The num-
Der of plants In operation or in process
of construction in 1915 was 45S.
Packers affiliated with the Frisco
Glass Bottle Blowers association have
secured recognition of their branch for
the first time and increased wages 20
per cent.
The Lehigh Valley railroad has
raised wages of its machinists 6 cents
an hour, making the rate AZ cents an
hour, or IL cents more than when
they were unorganlzed.
Spokane (Wash.) Central Labor
council has started campaign to or
ganize women workers and has ap-
pointed woman organizer for this
purpose.
Sixteen thousand cigarmakers went
on strike at New York to enforce de-
mand for an increase Of 81 thousand
on cigars, according to statements by
union leaders.
The South Wales mining area. some
times called the storm center of Brit
ish industry, has decided not to strike
If the government proceeds with a
scheme for "combing out" more men of
military age for service In the army. !.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
LAWSON HEAD OF NEW UNION
Announces Acceptance of Presidency
of Independent Mine Workers of
America, Just Organized.

John r. Lawson, widely known as
labor leader, whose resignation as
president of the Colorado State FEEDER
alton of Labor was announced recently
said that he would accept the presi-
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
.ssssssssseeesesseseeesea
Mrs. BoWSer
Spells 1t
Again
Mr.. Bowser Loses
a Good Thing
By M. QUAD.
copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)

by VT. QUNU.
at three o'clock the other afternoon
a boy left an open note at Mr.. Bow
ser's residence, which told Mr.. Bow
Ser that he would have caller that
evening and under no circumstances
was he to leave the house before 8
o'clock. The note was signed: "John
Darius Clay"
Mrs. Bowser read the note, and had
a suspicion that a scheme was on
foot. An hour before Mr.. Bowser ar
rived a second note was delivered.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
Vet II Bored.

First Editor-The preacher sermon
had no point to it.
s Second Edltor--And yet though ii
had no point it greatly bored me.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
Aliens Foot-Ease for the Troops,

Many war zone hospitals have ordered Aliens
Foot. Ease, the antiseptic powder, for use
among the troops. Shaken into the shoes and
sprinkled in the foot-bath, Aliens Foot-Ease
gives rest and comfort, and makes walking q
delight. Sold everywhere 25c. Try it today. Adv
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

Some men love their dogs better
than they do their wives; well, their
dogs don't growl Mt them.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

To restore normal action to Liver,
Kidneys, Stomach and Bowels, take Gar
field Tea, the mild herb laxative. All
druggists. Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
rhe. KIND.

what plants do you think suitable
to beautify cat cemetery?"
NWhy not try pussy-willowsT'
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

A prophet is a person who expects
the unexpected
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06

Infections or inhammations of the Eyes
whether from external or internal causes.
are promptly healed by the use of Roman
Eye Balsam at night upon retiring. Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
A CONTINGENCY.

A Contingency.
do you really think pie Is IN
healthy?"
II; may be If you mince matters"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
Touch Luck.

"Poor Louise! Just as she met her
ideal he" "Died?" mo, he met his
IDEAL"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
A Minor Role.

Were you ever patroness at soci-
ETY. AFFAIR."" mo; I'm always one of
the patronized."
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-04-06
Don't Use Any Other
Than CutiCura Soap
To Clear Your Skin
RA CTTT Leads to the Highway Of
NFA UOA Health and HAPPINESS"

Tonic Treatment for the Blood Liver, Kidneys and
Stomach 80 days, treatment for ST. Irregular price s3
Agents Wanted. Ra Gul Medicine Co., Eaton, Ohio
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-03-29
Will Receive Contributions.

The local w. G. T. U. has placed
a bank in the postotfice TO receive
money donations to the fund being
raised Ly the national organization to
establish seven food kitchens for the
French front. Sums of any size, even
IL only a penny, will be gratefully re-
ceived. The food kitchen is described
as one of the latest devices for help
fulness. 1t is located as near the
front line as possible and from it are
served to che boys as they come from
the firing line. hot coffee, cocoa, soup
and other nourishing foods. At no
other time would so-called stimulants
appeal to them more strongly, and to
furnish wholesome, nourishlng food
and drink as substitutes is the part of
true wisdom aud kindness, says the
Union Signal. The kitchens cost
500 each.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-03-29
RED CROSS NOTES

The following articles were sent to
the chapter by the Rathdrum branch
this week: II sweaters, Al pr. sox.
helmet, value. $65. 85; suit pajamas,
IL suits underwear, II pr. operating
leggings, 4 pr. hospital bed socks.
value, $1740.
Mrs. w. G. Griffith of Ramsey has
made suits Of underwear and
hospital bed shirts during the past
five weeks.
Receipts from three card parties
during the month netted the local
Branch over $42 90.
The surgical dressings department
extend thanks to Mr.. Layton for the
rick of wood donated by him this
week.
A Red Cross dance will be given al
the Armory Saturday evening. March
80; the proceeds above expenses will
90 to the local Branch. The tickets
are $l.O0. Supper Will be served al
the Cottage hotel.
The regular business meeting OF
the local Red Cross. will be at 2 p. N
sharp, Tuesday, April 2, in the Res
room. The officers and members ar,
urgently requested to be on time a
this meeting.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-03-29
The Pneumonia Season.

The cold, damp weather of March
seems to be the most favorable for the
pneumonia germ. Now is the time to
he careful. Pneumonia often results
from a cold. The quicker cold is
gotten rid of the less the danger. As
soon as the first indication of a cold
appears take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. As to the value OF this
preparatioo, ask anyone who has used
II
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-03-29
Local Paragraphs.

Gardens are occupying iderable
attention again.
Road DIS across the prairie are now
reported to be 10 good condition.
The Modern Woodmen will meet
next Monday night ia regular session.
II you want logs sawed. better
hurry. Will move machine to ranch
soon.-Luce. 1t
The Harris & Saunders Musical
Comedy company (colored) is billed to
appear at the Star theatre April 5.
The M. E. LADIES' aid society will
have cooked food sale Saturday at
Evans store. Open at 1880 in the
morning.
The use of tractor and road
grader followed with the village drag
smoothed the streets the latter part
of last week.
Daylight saving becomes effective
Sunday morning under act of con.
gress providing that clocks be turned
ahead one hour.
The Reading Circle met Wednesday
with Mrs. III. A. Hunsley, A dainty
| lunch was served by the hostess. The
Circle will meet next Wednesday with
Mrs. McCoid.
A card party given at the w. II.
Cleland home last Saturday night
netted $3.50 for the Red Cross
branch. Mrs. Cleland and MRS. r.
e. Young were hostesses.
Blue Stem spring wheat, cleaned 10
first class condition, for seeding.-
Chas. Wickertsheimer, 2 miles south
| west of Rathdrum. 44tf
The second reading of the garage
and gasoline ordinances was again
postponed by the village trustees at
their meeting Monday night or
account of only quorum being
present.
I A hand lever stump puller has been
purchased by A. O. Skinner for use IL
| al 81 10 n
northeast of town. 1t is the same
kind of machine which f. o. Hill has
fused for several seasons with marked
success.
Farmers report that n. P. passen'
ger train No. d has been stopping a
siding two miles southwest Of towr
nearly every day for the past tw'
weeks to let off passengers who ar
then seen to get into waiting auto
mobile with their suitcases and speet
toward the Apple way. Seeing thu
! train stop at that point so regularl
has excited much curiosity.
A Spokane paper states that Thos
A. Rogers, who has been drafted ait
expects soon to be called to service
was married at the Rogers home il
Dishman Sunday afternoon to Mi
Edith G. Hinton of Rathdrum, Idaho
The ceremony was performed by tn
Rev. James Callahan, pastor of tn
Dishman M. e. church. Orm
Armstrong and Miss Ada Rogers at
tended the bride and bridegroom.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-03-29

For sale. Three lots, new barn
20x26 with shed 14x26, small 4 room
house, yearling heifer, 1000 lbs
navy beans and 200 lbs. Lady Wash
inpton beans good for seed, l2O-egg
Wisconsin incubator, electric iron,
and few other articles. Mrs. Il, h.
Mcbride, Rathdrum. 4o~4 +