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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-21
Permanent Wage Body.

Mr., Crawford further proposed that
the Joint contractors and workers COM
mlttee should be made permanent af-
fair, to arbitrate any differences that
might arise between the employer and
employees after the general settlement
at present In question Is made,
Speaking OF the benefits of the plan
of this body, Mr., Crawford declared that
It would serve as a stimulus to building
activities as a stabillgatlon OF the la
Dor situation would permit the contrac-
tors TO give better and more definite
terms to building investors, and give
all persons who contemplate building
the necessary confidence TO go aheud
and let contracts, The working out OF
the plan would be fair to labor, to the
contractors and the public, he said
Labor would get what was right, but
would not be permitted to run away
with the wage situation In way that
would be an injustice to the general
nuIItH
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-21
FAIR AGREEMENT
SEEMS IN SIGHT
Every Indication Employer and
Workmen Will Apply scien-
tific Plan to Wage Scale.

The plan Of the committee Of the
Builders exchange to settle demands
being made by local building craft
unions by stabilSing wages and work
Ing conditions upon basis Of equity
arrived at through investigation of
living costs, was fayoraby received by
the committee OF the Building Trades
council at the first conference OF the
two committees held at the Builders
exchange headquarters Thursday night,
The representatives Of the workers
promised to report the builders plan
back to their several unions. with the
Recommendation that Il be accepted.
y, NJ, Crawford serYed as spokesman
replied to Mr. Crawford on behalf Of
the craftsmen.
Mr. Crawford proposed that the
trades council select u conference COM
mittee OF three representatives TO work
with three men selected by the Build
ers' exchange In conducting inveatlga-
tions as to the average cost OF LIVING
and present annual earnings OF the
men OF each craft involved, SO that
wages might be stabilized on sound
economic basis that could be expected
TO be more. enduring than the average
agreement between employers and Am :
pi0yes In drawing CONCLUSIONS from
the earnings and living dbats OF the
| workers. s4a 10 lhghAt wages would be
fniF and = ne siai, Ss hAi itbtiilefik Nhnlll
ltOhceda AlF tawtasd nKpiaineA, thAi
Y fnMn who MtAka Nlth hls hands ii
entitled 10 niote than h bare living.
that he should no permitted ID earn
enough % enable him ~. enjoy some
OF the better things uf life, especially
TO keep his family In comfort and 10
Nuurata his Chil1ran
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-21

.continued on Page 9. column 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-16
LEST we forge"

The most useful job of the genera
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are taking off their uniforms to re-
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and railroading.
Owl takes this opportunity to
wish every man of them Godspeed!
Their new spirit and power to do will go
into business. Their daring and resource
fulness will spin the old world into new
usefulness and new prosperity
GENERAL CIGAR CO., Inc.
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All photographs shown here of Soldiers and Sailors
Smoking OWL Cigars
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

years. Why, rather than resting her, it
would give her nervous prostration to
meet new people.
But Eleanor was obdurate. Then
I'm going to pack you off to Aunt Mar
sarets. And, oh, say. Mumsie. we've
a couple of hours for shopping before
the stores close I'll spend my vacation
money on a new outfit for you"
"Goodw exclaimed the young physi-
clan, "and mayn't I take you in to town
in my carr"
So, still protesting, Mrs. Myles was
whisked into the city, and before she
knew it Eleanor had purchased her an
extravagant and vastly becoming new
suit, really lovely hat and gloves, and
most wonderful of all, real lace hand
kerchief and vanity bag with mirror,
powder puff, and-even a tiny vial of per-
fume.
She stood off and surveyed herself in
the long mirror. Why--why, don't
look really old, do II" she gasped II
never expected to look like that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

again." and she blushsd out of JOY.
Dr. Roberts was still waiting when
they came out.
oh" exclaimed the girl, that's won
derfuily kind of you--"
Really" he smiled a little wistfully,
she thought "Im not so busy yet that
my time means dollars and cents to me
Surcly'-and he threw up his hands in
mock horror--"ths isn't the tired little
woman who looked so house weary
short hour ago? Why, she looks almost
as radiant and lovely as her daughter"
Eleanor caught the delicate compli-
mcnt and smiled
And she's going to take the next
train for Aunt Margaret's. Don't pro-
test now. It's bean night and know
they're all nicely baked in the oven, and
l can manage beautifully really"
MY daughter is very hieh-handed,
DOCTOR" the good lady protested, but
she means well"
The ride to Aunt Margarets was not
SC very long, so the kindly young DR..
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

Dr. Roberts was over as quickly as
his brand new machine (yet unearned)
would permit, much to Mrs. Myles'
astonishment and protestations.
He took out his brand new stetho-
scope from an equally new bag, listened
to the beating of her heart and ques-
toned with all the assurance of new
man just out of great medical school
AT fast, ITS just sheer house-weari-
ness" he said. There isn't thing or
ganically wrong Now II you could only
get away for say even a week"
"Just like those new doctors: Mrs
Myles thought to herself. SITS ali very
well TO say go away but where's the
money coming from for a vacation, and
who is going to take care of the house"
That's just the thing" Eleanor ex-
claimed radiantly Mother you're go
ing right off to Suunymcad yourself! I'll
stay home and take care of the house,
and father and the girls"
Mrs. Myles looked startled. She had
never been away in all her married
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

pen to give it to your"
II told him we we're thinking of NOV
ing" said Mary Louise. "and so we
were, very much, but that we would be
perfectly satisfied here If we had some
new papers. And as he did nothing for
US when we moved in, he agreed. And
that's not all" added she. leading the
way TO the bedroom. Look at that
beatI-ti-ful white paper and that dainty
pink border. Isn't that just too lovely?"
The bed, bureau and chiffonier had
changed places, as had the davenport,
bookcase and chairs in the living room
The living room table was drawn in
fFom the bay window and arranged
cozily in the middle of the room, with a
rocking chair placed invitingly on one
side and Toms morris chair OH the 9th
er. The pictures and mirrors were all
changed, so that the vista from each
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
By Elsie Endicott

spot was different from what it had been
before. The pictures showed off beau-
tifully on the light, almost plain paper,
and gave an entirely new effect. As
they were all really fine and well chosen
pictures, wedding presents mostly, the
effect was indeed pleasing In the dim
ing room the buffet serving and tea ta-
bles had "waltzed around" as Tom said
and looked wonderfully attractive with
all their silver newly polished and ar
ranged. Been playing stagecoach, /
should say" said Tom; nothing where
il was before"
And see bow clean everything is,
urged houscwifely Mary Louise, "ev-
erything scrubbed and fresh But wait
till you see what have in the kitchen"
she added, as she led the way out.
mot new gas range" said Tom,
that would be too much" But it was.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

Here was she, young and exuberant
with only a couple of years work be-
hind her, while mother had been at the
same old job of housekeeping for nearly
30 years, with but few respites in be-
tween. 1t had seemed to Eleanor that
another week at the office would have
driven her mad. but 80 years.
Can't l call in Dr. Ryan, just to be
sure2' she pleaded.
Il don't need a doctor. Besides, Dr.
Ryan has gone away. His wife said he
was all tired out-what with the old
folks having the grippe and pneumonia
and the youngsters having the measles"
There's a new physician just settled
down here. / wonder if he's any good.
"Oh, they say he's full of new tangled
idess-those new ones always are"
But a new doctor with new tangled
ideas seemed much better TO Eleanor
than no doctor at all, and besides, she
was rather in favor OF new tangled
ideas herself. she quietly called him OH
the phone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

facts that beat upon his brain like trip
hammers.
We're going under, Hewitt" he said,
in, a stccly tone. Something's wrong
We've got to pull ourselves together in
a month or we'll all be looking for jobs
1t lays between your Office and the ad-
vertising end Tighten up. man. A
word to the wise. That's al"
The news of the impending calamity
spread like wildhre. causing general
alarm. An hour later, as Hewitt fin
ished several smarting letters to his road
men, his door opened and Clara Dem
ing came over and stood beside his
desk.
"Mr. Hewitt" she began tremulous-
" rs it true-we're in a tight place
The girls are worried-so> am l.
Hewitt nodded his head gloomily =
Then. have something to say to
YOU" she continued, and her tone SEEM
ed more vibrant in its quietness. "The
girls want me TO appeal to you They
think the trouble lies in this depart
ment."
Hewitt started to exclaim angrily, but
she put out a restraining hand
Wait she pleaded, and Hewitt wait
ed. Il mean no insult. But you seem
to be losing interest, Mr.. Hewitt, lately
You're looking little worn, too. It's
such contrast to what you were. But
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

we know you're the man TO pull US
through. ThinI-Mr. Hewitt-it means
loss of position to every girl out
there And we-need the money"
why don't you go to Parkins p
snapped Hewitt, petulantly, with trace
Of irony. Hes clever Why not de-
pend on himf"
"Not at this time" answered the girl,
simply. Hes very good In his place,
but he's not the man for anything per
manent And you are"
Hewitt looked tip sharply, then he
rose to his feet and placed respectful
yet firm, hand OH the girls shoulder.
Thank you." came his brief answer.
"Clara, I'll do my best Count ON that "
They shook hands. For some time he
stared at the door through which she
had left, then he brought his fist down
upon his open palm resoundingIy and,
swapping his jaws together. pumped
himself at his desk and was soon lost in
a mass of papers.
For three weeks he kept at it like a
human gristmili. Statesmen covered TIN
der his whiplash, and went out still
dumbfounded, but with determination in
their hearts to "sell stuff or die" New
ideas. new methods kept him plodding
long after the last man and woman had
left the plant, and it was no uncommon
sight to see the scrubwoman, toiling at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
One of Mrs. Noah's ORD Stoves

Louise danced to the door in high
spirits. There stood her Tom, hat in
hand. inquiring politely:
do Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wood
bury live here?" Then he added, with
a CLEAN of mischief in his eye, "If not,
where do they live?"
They have just moved in" said Mary
Louise demurely "And. oh, Tom," she
laughed, as she ran into his arms, how
do you like it?
"But thought you said" began
Tom.
Never mind what said" replied
Mary Louise. This Is what meant"
But how did it happenf" gasped Tom,
gazing with interest and surprise at the
new tan and brown paper in the living
room, an imitation Of Japanese grass
cloth which they had long admired.
How did Mr.. G. (the landlord) hap
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
The Help to His Profession

And then when she came into the
house that Saturday afternoon. "Ev-
erything ready, dear" she called.
Il didn't get around to the voile dress.
I'm sorry, Eleanor, but"
"Oh, dear. and wanted it so. It's
such a dainty thing, and"
Then Eleanor Noted the tired lines in
her mothers face, noted the dropping
of the slender shoulders and the look
of WEAKNESS in the patient face.
''Tired. mother?"
mo, dear, am all right"
1t had been that way for months,
Eleanor thought Her mother was al
ways tired these days. She seemed to
have lost, interest in everything and was
so Unlike her old brisk, happy self. She
had refused, to see their old family
physician, DR.. Ryan, declaring that she
was quite all right and so the family,
as has been the way of families since
time immemorial, plscidly sat back and
did nothing.
But today Eleanor's heart smote her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

other time" with laugh, withdrew to
the outer office.
That laugh grated on his ears, inno-
cent though it was, and as the SNOWFALL
gathers snow as it rolls, the more
Clara's laugh echoed through his mind,
the more sinister it seemed to become.
Laughing at him, was she, he bitterly
unused. No wonderl So Parkins was
a regular show, eh? That was what
went with the women. Ell? Well. she
had dropped word to the wise. He
was the wise one. He'd start QUITO
highland learn this social game from
stem to stern. He'd master it-just
then, his musings were disturbed by a
call from the presidents office
With all the thorouehness of his
virile nature. Hewitt plunged into the
whirlpool of pleasure He apprenticed
himself to famous daAeing instructor,
and worked hard and late until he gain
ed the curt praise IF Monsieur is bet
taire-more graceful" During his
spare hours. he laid aside salesmen's re-
ports and last words in the psychology
of selling" for the current airy-fairy lit
erature of the day. And, gritting his
teeth determinedIy, he learned the ropes
of the cabaret, where to go and what to
do. Then came the rude awakening,
for. one morning, he faced the presi-
dents irate countenance, and heard
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
By Joella Johnson

Roberts took them both in his car. And
coming home along the quiet country
roads as the sun was setting behind the
hills, he said very gently: That was
wonderful of you-giving up your va
cation. I'm sure you're very tired, too;
but really. your mother needs il more"
They we're back at the house before
they realized it, How much IL your
bill2" she asked, almost shyiy. He
laughed at her heartily downright
jolly laugh that was infectious. do
you know" he confessed. I've been
longing for the moment when could
say Two dollars, please You see
you're my very first patient. But it's
lonely at the house-I haven't had 9 call
in the three weeks I've been here. and
il you would ask me in to have some of
those baked beans"
Dr. Roberts is busy and successful
physician now, but he always declared
that if his wife hadn't brought him his
first patient there's no telling where he
would have ended
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

she had made all arrangements to move,
and that with the cost of only Soto
clean the apartment they could have a
suite at the same price as their own and
one that would suit them little better.
"And it will be change, too" added
Mary Louise. "Just put yourself in my
hands, Tom" she laughed. "I'll attend
to it all. At my suggestion we're invit-
ed TO spend the remainder of the week
at mothers. You'll come there nights,
of course. and then I'll meet you here
Saturday noon and take you over the
new apartment
agreed" said Tom, handing over the
amount in question. Il haven't the least
idea what your plan is, but ! will leave
it all to you, and know it will be some
thing well worth while"
The front doorbell buz1ed promptly
at 80 on Saturday noon and Mary
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

had giSen M an unexpected vacation
with full pay. Take off a couple of
weeks he had told her You've worked
hard and faithfully on these govern
ment contracts and you've earned the
vacation"
And Eleanor had telephoned horns
gaily and incohereptly: Il hate to both
er you mother. dear, but would you just
as soon launder a couple of waists for
me and that white wolfe dress. and just
give my blue suit a wee pressing? Mr..
Benson's given me a vacation and I'm
of to Sunnymead Pm so tired, and /
don't believe l could stand another week
OF the awful rush here"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

OF gtrls sal pounding at their machines.
all part of the perfect machine of the
Burlington Products Company. He
stared moodily for a few moments at
the brightest and prettiest of them.
whose every year of her twenty had but
served to enhance her natural lovelie-
ness. and bring out the color and curves
Of her oval face and trim figure. As If
sensing his stare, she looked up. then
jumped to her feet and hurried into
his Office.
Hewitt taken by surprise, had to in
vent a perfunctory letter for her dicta-
ton. at the finish of which she looked
10 and met his adrniring smile.
'Where do you get all that pep in the
morning. Cara1" he asked. still smiling
Z never get my eyes open until ~"
Indeed, don't know, Mr. Hewitt. &"
zAe answered, laughing merTily Il ought
10 Be a wreck. Three dances this week
and not a wink until or 80 each
night But I've had wonderful times
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

midnight, give him a wide berth as he
hurried from desk to filing cabinet, then
from fling cabinet to desk. The clouds
of doubt soon started to dissolve, and
one late afternoon, as the president
passed through his Office. he paused at
the young managers desk aud smiling
ly extended his hand
go home, you poor slave" said the
official, kindly, "and take weeks rest.
Then come back and see me. You've
pulled us out of tight hole and J
haven't overlooked it, either"
Hewitt, out of his tired eyes. stared
at him unseemingly and merely nodded.
but the president only smiled and went
out How long Hewitt sat there, his
chin eupped in his hands, he didn't
know, but he sensed someone at his side
and looked UP to find Clara, smiling and
fresh-looking as ever.
'T-we-want to thank you, Mr. Hew-
itp she stammered blushingly Il
we're so grateful to you. Everybody is
Why don't you take some recreation
now2"
Hewitt stared al her moment. then
woke up.
by George, you're right" he exclaim-
ed. "Er-would you like to go with me
tonight--to dancer"
ITO dance" she echoed, astouished
II thought
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

DO you like dancing and wit. and all
that sort of thing 50 muchs" he asked
regarding her quizzically.
YES" she admitted, her eyes fairly
dancing q love it There's wonder
ful orchestra down at the Criterion. We
had lovely time there last night Mr.
Parkins-you know-the one in the ad-
vertising departmert--he was with us
last night. He can say shch clever
things. He's regular show himself"
Hewitt WINGED and looked away
yes, l guess So" he replied. absently
q wish could dance and say original
things and be social lion. But I'm just
ar old bear-an office drudge--a no.
body"
"Oh, don't say that" she reproved
him. gently. Everybody likes you.
And YOU are really clever"
Look here, Clara" he blurted out.
I'm getting stale And there's no rea-
son for it I'm still on the sunny side
of thirty l need little change. How'd
you like to go to>a show-with me--to-
night?"
Tim sorry" she answered, regret
fully, dropping her eyes. 81 have an
engagement aTreadyA-with Mr.. Parkins,
We're going to a new cabaret"
Hewitt was silent for several minutes.
so Clara rose from her chair, and, max
ing some remark about Maybe son1e
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
By Abner Anthony

Never mind what you thought" he
interrupted, smilingly. II went out and
learned all about it--before that strain
came. Now ! want 10 see if | really
know anything. IL want to show you
can do what Parkins can"
The girl frowned,
"Oh--bother Mr. Parkins," she snap
ped, with a little heat. "You can do
anything better than he, You're pernia-
nent--he's only makeshift."
Hewitt stared at her in astonishment
and she dkopped her eyes and colored
to the roots of her hair. Then he
jumped to his feet, and, patting his hand
under her chin, raised her face until her
beautiful eyes met his
DO you mean that?" he asked hoarse-
ly.
She nodded her head
Three weeks ago you said something
about that permanent business" he
said, eagerly "Now, you say il again.
Clara, do you think you could stand me
permanently--as husbandf / can dance
now, and"
"Oh. bother dancing" she cried, inn
patiently. but the soft light in her eyes
wiped out completely the sting of her
words, and a minute later. her warm
lips pressed close TO his told hin-that
a word to the wise--is not always sufh-
cent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
His Guiding Star.

He was young man who kept very
late hours, but had now joined the Flu
sileers, and was ordered to the front,
and on bidding farewell to his beloved
he said to her:
Darling, when am far away wilt
thou gaze at you star every night and
think of mel"
Il will, indeed, dearest" she replied.
'If ! needed anything to remind me of
you, | should choose that very star
"Whyl" he asked.
Because it is out so late at night and
looks so pale in the morning
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

imps fell upon the policeman, blinded
him with -four, smothe:ed him in SCOT,
dragged him across the floor, and hus-
tied him out of the ring.
When the real circus policeman, who
had been a delighted spectator of the
mistake, sprang into the ring, the faces
Of the clown and the imps were study.
The audience, who had known the mis-
take all along. simply roared with laugh
ter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

dfsImEfNI WIFI Is III "hAt - uOuDlluS
you, deari" In a short year Mary Louise
had learned to tell when Tom was the
least bit troubled: she had learned also
to pretend not to notice it until after
meals, especially dinner. for man feels
much more cheerful and happy after a
good dinner
Il didn't get the raise was so sure
of-thats ALL" said Tom reluctantly, in
answer to Mary Louise's question. And
we've been planning on it. to move out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
safe Job.

Country Editor--You have done me
many favors, MIR Richman. and / shall
certainly be glad to assist that young
man by giving him work on my paper
as you desire; but. as you admit, he has
no literary taAnt. would 1t not be bet
ter to start him in some other business?
Mr.. Riehman Ga rural philanthropist)
We'll, you see, its this way. | got In
terested in the young fellow while Wis
itinR at tic Jail. an | felt I'd like to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
Some New Funnybone TicklerS

lifted, puffed and wheezed, but IT did not
move an inch Finally the portly man
Strengthened up and said, between puffs
Il don't believe we can get it out"
@Get It out?" the drayman shouted.
why, you idiot, I'm trying to get it
in"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
Unrehearsed Incident.

A laughable incident-for all but one
person--occurrcd at q circus some time
ago. The comic policeman had just
come off victorious from bout with
the clown, and both had retired from
the ring for a moment
A real policeman, on duty at the cir
Gus, took a short cut across the arena
to quell disturbance, and the clown
entering with pair Of imps, took him
for the same man of law, and he and his
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01
By Contributors

help him ter start fresh an earn an
honest livin.
Country Editor-Of course.
Mr.. Richman-Yes; give every man a
chance, say, in times like these. Well
/ feel purity certain this young feller is
a nat'rsi born thief, an | thought I'D
start him where there wouldn't be any
thing to steal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-02-01

OF the bystanders, who had watched her
in amazement
Pale and faint, Mrs. Smith pointed to
an inscription on the box. 1t read:
Bill inside"