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Evening star., 1926-05-30

w Y HILE British labor leaders
and parlor radicals have
| wv been hunting furiously for
| political remedies Of work
| ing class troubles and mys-
tifying the rank and file with doc
trtnes OF complex economic philoS-
ophy, the American labor movement
has been driving ahead along lines Of
pure trades unionism. One result has
British level in actual buying power,
and another has been relatively stable
prosperity. due to generally unbroken
employment. This comparatively
happy situation for America consti-
tutes q vindication Of the consistent
American Federation Of Labor policy.
America has her radical thinkers.
daring adventurers into the realm OF
theory, but they have not been placed
at the helm Of the labor movement.
In their proper sphere economic and
social theorists are useful citizens.
They spur others to think and they
produce ideas. but they are usually
too impetuous to be intrusted with
active leadership. British labor al
by academic radicals and elected
many Of them to the House Of Com.
mons. When the Labor party achieved
the reins Of government, they found
that most Of their schemes for a short
cut to universal happiness were i'm
practical. If the same courage and
energy had been directed along trades
union lines, some lasting benefits
would assuredly have been achieved.
4 4 4 4
I am not unmindfuI Of the fact that
British economic problems differ
widely from those Of the United
States, but It doesn't require q prophet
to predict that q change in British
Industrial policies would improve the
present situation. Hidebound con-
servatisn Of British employers Is even
more to blame for the present situa-
ton probably than the radical leader
ship Of the labor movement.
Two young Englishmen. Bertram
Austin and w. Francis Lloyd. authors
Of q recent book on The Secret OF
High Wages" the result Of an inves-
tigation Of American Industrial condf-
tions, cite the fact that American en-
ployers "are not hostile to high
wages" as one reason for this coun-
try's prosperity. 1t strikes me that l
have observed some hostility to high
wages in America, but 1t must be ad-
mitted that the British observers pro-
coed to correct conclusion when
they write:
Evening star., 1926-05-30
Women More Agile
Speed Test Shows

A method Of measuring the speed of
an individuals fingers has been de.
vised. The test has been applied to
1,O21 women applying for work in
the shops OF a Massachusetts electri.
cal company.
Since the Inauguration Of this test
n new woman workers have been as.
signed to the fine meter or instrument
work requiring finger dexterity. Sub
sequent records show that more than
IS per cent Of these women are sue
cessful In the, work. The test also
showed that women are much better
adapted for this work than are men.
Evening star., 1926-05-30

Richard Linton. who. after q visit to England
in 1898, realized that the great nope OF get
ting some of our youth out to the Austratan
commonwealth could only be realized If British
parents were satisfied that these boys OF theirs
would be properly fed and treated, with gooo
care for their moral wellbeing and happiness
instead Of being friendless and perhaps bru-
tally treated in isolated farmsteads
He hit upon the idea Of forming BODY OF
Australian citizens. all men Of good quality
and repute. who, individually. would undertake
to be the guide, philosopher and friend Of one
boy from Great Britain. This idea was taken
up with enthusiasm and each member OF the
group Is given the name Of big brother"
Each boy is pledged to follow the advice OF
his big brother until the age Of 81. to write to
his parents and to his big brother at least once
a. month and to save something out OF MS
wages each week. He Is also pledged to en-
gage only in rural work, and not to leave his
employer without the permission Of his big
brother.
It seems to me an admirable scheme for
safeguarding the welfare Of the boys and re-
lieving the natural anxieties Of their fathers
and mothers. It will be seen that the big
brothers are only interested In boys willing to
adopt q country life. and 1t is Of course. es-
sential that these lads should be healthy and
hardy.
People may say that we do not want to lose
boys Of that type from this country. In a way
that is true, but until there is more work to go
round, and until there is some better prospect
ON the land in England. 1t is better to let them
go overseas to q splendid future than see them
gradually being demoralized by lack Of employ
ment or finding some nl-paid Job in our crowded
cities.
We shall not be losing their vitality and the
results Of their labor. The wealth they make
in the future will fow back to this country
for tho purchase of tho things we have to sail.
Our strength a nation. our place in the
world is not limited to these little islands. but
upheld by the great family Of the British En-
pire, as we saw In time Of war and desperate
need.
In any case. avoiding all that emotional talk
Of empire which has been overdone at public
banquets, it seems to unfair to our boys
not to give them a free choice and fair
chance Of a fine. healthy and prosperous life
and an outlet for the spirit Of adventure which
is in their blood and tradition.
Copyright. 1926)
Evening star., 1926-05-30

Y Y HILE British labor leaders
\A and parlor radicals have
wv been hunting furiously for
Y political remedies Of work
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-15

For some time Viola had been
standing at the fence, her elbows on
the top rail, gazing pensively at the
light in Kenny's window. She had been
considerably shaken and distressed by
the unpleasant experience of the
early afternoon. Somehow she longed
to take her troubles to Kenneth, to rid
herself of them In the comfort Of his
appreciation. to be treasured by his
brOtherly counsel. Indeed, she had
come ont Of the house animated by
sudden impulse to pay him brief, sur
reptitious visit; then to run back home
before she was missed by her mother
This impulse was attended by singu-
larly delightful sensation Of guilt She
had never been over to see him at
night. In fact, 1t had never occurred
to her to do such thing before. But
even as she started forth from the
house strange timidity assailed her.
1t halted her impetuous footsteps,
t..led them frresolutely aside, and led
her not to the gate but to the barrier
fence. She could not explain, even to
herself, the queer, alf-frightened
humping Of her heart, nor the amaz-
Ing shyness, nor the ridiculous feeling
that 1t would be improper for her to
be alone with him at night.
Suddenly she decided; and, without
thought Of her garments, scrambled
hastily over the fence Just as her
feet touched the ground the front door
Of Kenneth's house few open and
figure. briefly revealed by the light
from. within, rushed out into the yard
and was swallowed up by the dark
ness. She heard the rush of feet
through the weeds and shrubbery.
They halted abruptly, and then:
stop where you are, d-n you I've
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-15
CHAPTER XIV
Rachel Delivers a MESSAGE.

Rachel Delivers a Message.
Rachel was standing on her porch
as they came up the walk.
Kenneth wants to talk to you
about something very important" said
Viola unevenly, as they drew near.
The woman on the porch did not
speak until they paused at the bottom
Of the steps.
Have you been over to his house,
Viola?" she asked levelly.
"Yes, mother"
After a moments hesitation: "Come
in, Kenneth" She stood aside to let
Viola pass. Kenneth, who had hastily
donned his coat, followed the two
women into the house There was a
l;ght in the parlor. "Will you sit
down, or do you prefer to remain
standing In my house, Kenneth
GwynneT
He bowed stifly, indicating a chair
with a gesture. "Will you be seated
first, madam2"
His sophomore dignity drew faint,
ironic smile to her lips THANK you,"
she said calmly, and seated herself
on the little horsehair sofa.
Viola left the room, closing the door
behind her. Neither spoke until they
heard her footsteps on the floor over
head.
"Well, what have you been telling
herr" asked Rachel, leaning forward,
her eyes narrowing.
He drew a chair up close to the
sofa and sat down, Nothing that she
should not know he answered. ~
will first tell you what happened q
little while ago, and then-the rest OF
1t. There is evil afoot. l have been
wrong, l realize, In not warning you
and Viola"
She listened intently to the end !;
not once did she interrupt him, but as
he proceeded to unfold the meager de-
tails Of the plot as presented to him
by Isaac Stain, her brow darkened
and her fingers began to work nerv-
ously, restlessly in her lap.
"Why did Isaac Stain go to you In
stead Of coming to me?" was her first
question.
Because he believes l am her
brother, and this happens to be a
mans job" he said, lowering his
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-15

She looked puzzled for a moment
and then grasped his meaning. Her
face blanched.
II said l would die first," she re-
peated in a low, steady voice.
"Well," he cried, starting up brisk
ly from his chair. II guess we'd bet
ter hurry If we want to catch your
mother before she goes to bed And
that reminds me, Viola-I would like
to speak with her alone. You see"
he went on lamely, ''you see, we're not
friends and l don't know how she will
receive me-"
She nodded her head without speak
ing and together they left rhe house.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-15

voice. 1T Is only fair, however, to
state that he wanted to come to you
and I, In my folly, advised him not to
do so."
She was silent for q moment Then:
"And why did you think II not sdvis-
able to tell me?"
II will be frank with you," b. re-
piled, coloring under her steady gaze
II wanted her to find out for herself
just what kind Of man Lapelle really
Is. IL wanted to be the one to save
her." He lowered his eyes, afraid that
she would discover the truth in them.
"You are in love with her, Kenneth"
He looked up, startled, almost
aghast. Involuntarily he started to
rise to his feet, his eyes still fixed on
hers, vehement denial on his parted
lips, only to sink back into the chair
again, convicted. There was no use
attempting to deceive this cold, clear
headed woman.
"God help mel am" he groaned.
"Oh, the pity Of 1t !" she cried out.
He looked up and saw that she was
trembling, her ashen face working as
In pain.
"Nol The curse Of 1t, Rachel Car
terri
She appeared not to have heard his
words "'God works In a. mysterious
way" she muttered, almost inaudi-
bly,. 1.-THE call of the blood Is unfail-
ing. The brain may be deceived, the
heart never" With an effort she re-
gained control of herself @She mas
broken off with Barry Lapelle. Dc you
know the reason why? Because all
unbeknownst to her, she has fallen in
love with you. Yes 1t is true. I
know. I have seen 1t coming"
She arose and crossed to the door,
which she cautiously opened. For q
moment she remained there listening,
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then closing it gently, she came over
and stood before him.
love is a wonderful thing, Ken
neth," she said slowly. 1T Is the most
powerful force In all the world. It
overcomes reason, it crushes the con-
science, It makes strong men weak
and weak men strong. For love a
woman Will give her honor, for love
man will barter his chance for eter-
nal salvation. 1t knows no fear 1t
has no religion, it serves no God. You
love my girl, Kenneth. She is the
daughter of the woman you despise
the daughter of one you call evil. Is
your love for her great enough-or
will 1t ever be great enough-to over
come these obstaclesY In plain words,
would you take her ,nto yourself as
your wife, to love and cherish and
honorAmind you, honor 10 the end
of your days on earth?'
He stood up, facing her, his face
white.
"She has done nothing diShonor-
able" he said levelly.
"The sins of the mother" she
paraphrased, without taking her eyes
from his.
"Was her mother any worse than
my father? Has the sin been visited
upon one Of us and not upon the
other?"
"Then, you would be willing to take
Viola as your wife?"
He seemed to wrench his gaze away.
"Oh, what is the use Of talking about
the lmpossble?" he exclaimed. 81 have
confessed that l love her-yes, in
spite of everything you"
"You have not answered my ques-
tor"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-15

got you covered and, SO help me God,
I'll put a bullet through"
Kenny Kennyr she cried out.
"Its T-Viola p
There was a moments silence.
my Godl Your viola?" came in
suppressed. horrified tones from the
darkness. drop down-drop to the
groundl They may begin firing at me.
You"
Firing at your" she cried, shakily.
"What on earth are you talking aboutf
There's-there's no one here. am all
alone"
do az ! tell you" he called out
sharply, aThsre Is q pack Of ruff
fans"
"Pack your granny" she cried, with
shrill laugh. II tell you am alone"
AS he came quickly toward her she
shrank back, seized by strange, In
explicabie panic For Q few seconds
he stood looking down at her, breath
ing sharply. She heard something
drop at his feet, and then both his
hands grtpped her shoulders, drawing
her roughly up to him.
"Oh-hl Wh-what are you doing"
she gaspad as his arm went around
her. That arm = steel drew her so
close and hell her 90 tightly to his
breast that she could feel the tre-
mendous humping Of his heart. She
felt hsrsalf trembling trembling all
over; the light In the window up be-
yond seemed to draw nearer, swelling
to vast proportions az It bore down
upon her. She closed her eyes. What
was happening to her, what was caus-
ing this strange languor, this queer
sensation as Of fallingf
As abruptly as he had clasped her
to him, be released her. springing
back with q muttered execration.
"What Is the matter, Kennyr she
murmured. hazily.
He did not answer. He leaned
heavily against the fence, his head On
his arm. She did not move for many
seconds. Then he heard her gasp--a
gasp OF actual terror.
"Whe are your she whispered
tanaelx. AEaR Axk not my brother.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-10-15
ITO BE CONTINUED)

The Union Label has proved its
usefulness for nearly half century
It's growth has vanquished sl1epticism.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-01-01
OLD AGE PENSIONS
Again to Fore as State Leg.
islatures Convene

BY International Labor News Service
Indianapolis, Ind.-Now that state
legislatures in many states are be-
ginning sessions the first of the year,
the interest in the question of old age
pensions has again come to the front
and there is indications that labor
bodies will swing into action in an
effort to obtain favorable state laws
in respect to pensions for the aged
instead of using the archaic system
of poor infirmaries.
The United Mine Workers commit
tee which has been at work on the
subject for two or three years, and
which obtained some favorable re-
suits, hopes to make further impress
sions on legislative bodies.
The question of organizing and
maintaining homes for the aged by
labor unions is being considered by
the BARRIERS international Union,
which is voting from time to time on
propositions in connection with home
for aged and infirm BARRIERS as we'll
as on the question of an old age
pension.
The United Brotherhood Of Car
penters and Joiners last fall had up
proposition as to whether to sell its
land holdings in Lakeland, Fla, on
which the site of the home for aged
carpenters is situated, the money thus
derived to be the nucleus of an old
age pension fund The union bought
the property for 100000, but it has
doubled in value and is regarded as
real asset to the union.
The matter of selling was put to a
vote and the members vot-
ed about two and half to one against
selling. The membership believed that
the union could take care of more
in a better way by the use
of the home than by the old age pen
sion plan, for the present at least.
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mother into it. But you have SO much
you can spare some, especially when
you shanghaied my best friend, after
despoiling him. And / may as well
tell you," defiantly, shat Sid Kyler
writes me of the wonderful chances
In Chile, and for me to join him there"
His father seemed to bring his
thoughts back with an effort.
BEG pardon, Robert" he apollo
gized. II was thinking Of your moth
er. She-left us SO recently that /
can't seem to adjust myself to the
loss. And New Years IL as much q
day Of business accounting and read
justing as of making new resolutions" !"
Roberts face began to clear.
"You are going to let me have some
thing, thenT
"As you know" his father went on,
much Of the money expansion here
came from your mother. I had only
little business of my own in Call
fornia. We-had our honeymoon there,
and-Robert, l plan to go back and
spend the rest of my days where
was happiest So this New Years
day seems fitting time for me TO
make everything over to you"
"And little warning, son. 1t may
hurt, but Is necessary for your safety.
No one ever despoiled Sid Kyler of
anything. He spent his fathers for
tune In debauchery, secretly. gave
him a position Of trust for your sake,
and he abstracted large sum. might
have saved him. but he had stolen
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-01-01
MAGEE PARDON
UPHELD; FIGHTING
EDITOR WINS

Albuquerque, N. Mex.-The state
supreme court has upheld Governor
Hinkle's pardon Of Carl Magee, New
Mexico editor, who was sentenced by
Judge Leahy to 80 days in jail for
contempt Of court. The newspaper
man opposed Leahy's election. The
governor pardoned Magee last year,
but this was ignored by the sheriff,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-01-01
New Years Eve
By Susan Mari Spauldins

4 NIGEL OF the parting year.
"a Winging back to heaven thy
night.
Sad the. burden thou must bear.
From the darkness into light;
Burden of my wasted days,
Fragments of my broken hours.
Budding promises that grew
Never into fruit or flowers.
Happiness / might have won.
Worthy deeds might have wrought,
Wrongs / hate, but did not shun,
Good crave but never sought:
All my proud and lofty aims,
Withered now to vain regret
Feeble. foolish, a. tho will
To no noble purpose set.
Take them all, my griefs. my joys.
Lay them at the Fathers feet:
He will search II yet there be
Mid the chan some grain of wheat.
He will fan my faint resolves
To purer fame and clear.
Boar to heaven my hearts desire.
Angel Of the parting year!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-01-01
OPPOSES SUNDAY
SHOWS

New York. The Actors Equity
Association warns theatrical manag-
ers that it will resist the attempt to
install Sunday shows in this city. The
association is affiliated to the A. F.
Of L.. and includes in its membership
the country's leading theatrical stars.
The actors call for strict interpre-
tation of 10-year agreement made
year and half ago between them
and the managers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-01-01
END OF HOME
COOKING PREDICT
ED BY COPELAND

New York; Community commis-
saries will be replaced by home cook
ing in the next 25 years, said Senator
Copeland in. an address to restaurant
owners.
"The restaurant will have almost
entirely taken the place of the home
kitchen in metropolitan life," said the
speaker. "The growth of this indus
try during the last 25 years has been
extraordinary, and that growth is
only in its infancy"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-01-01
REHEARING DENIED

Washington.-The District of Co
lumbia court of appeals has denied
the application of Albert B. Fall,
former secretary of the interior; Ed
ward L. Doheny, oil magnate, and his
son, for rehearing of the govern
ment's successful appeal from a de-
cision quashing the bribery indict-
ment in connection with the Elks Hill
oil reserve lease.
This indictment involves the little
black satchel" in which the govern
ment claims 100000 was carried to
Fall
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from others and had to fee. You should
know him now, or he will bleed you
long as there is drop Of blood left. ;"
But h0w-how could Il"
Think, Robert" significantly.
Five minutes. then suddenly great
light came to the young man. He
threw himself upon his knees beside
his father.
Il see it. III believed everything
Sid Kyler and his kind told me, against
what you said, and we drifted apart.
But listen now. Dad. On this New
Year day promise to carry on the
business as you and mother would
have me do, /, But Dad, won't you
stay and help, or advise mef'
Some Of the lines left his fathers
face. His eyes lighted
If you wish it, son. | think year
mother would like it that way"
tG 1895. Western Newspa nor UntanA
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who held that the governor had no
authority to issue the pardon After
three days in jail Magee was released
on habeas corpus proceedings and the
case was carried to the supreme court.
It was Magee who gave the first
important "lead" to the congressional
committee that was Investigating the
transfer Of the Teapot Dome oil lease.
He went to Washington as witness
and told Of Secretary Of the Interior
Falls sudden prosperity and the Inn
provements on his ranch property fol-
lowing the Gil transfers.
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Washington, D. C.

The Salvation Army, which enables
thousands of destitute families to en-
joy a good Christmas dinner, depends
upon kettles placed on the streets to
bring in considerable money for this
purpose. Washington is probably the
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Dempsey's contract to fight Wills
had to be postponed because Jackie's
social secretary informed him he had
an appointment on that day with his
manicure
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tive n8CnDOnc, VINO proposed Cne
measure, declared the cost Of many
necessities IN Washington is excess
sively high. Newspaper publishers
only recently refused an increase to
printers because, they insisted, there
has been no increase in living costs.
What better authority could congress
ask?
A green housemaid cleaned out the
refrigerator on the plea that it con-
tanned only yesterdays ice. And yet
some wonder why the crime wave!
The Indian bureau reports Okla
homa Indians have more money than
all other tribes combined They have
more than Sc million dollars, most of
which was obtained by sale Of gas
and oil lands and from royalties on
leases.
"Sixty-Two Miners Killed in Blast"
announces the demise of flock Of
breadwinners. Now the poor mine
owner must take the trouble to hire
another crew of non-union coal Dig
gers.
High-school students as clerks in
stores may be the result of confer
ence of school officials and commit
tee of local merchants. The proposal
contemplates placing third and fourth
year students behind the counters af-
ter school hours and on Saturdays, for
which they would be paid, and credit
would be allowed in school work.
Representative Crosser, of Ohio, has
introduced bill to provide funds for
home owners at reasonable rates all
over the nation. This will be good
news to those now paying high rates
of interest on mortgages, but it must
be remembered that bankers must
live, and they are seldom caught nap
ping
Philadelphia mother and son found
hanging by the same rope. This is
carrying economy too far; there is no
reason why individual ropes should
not be used for hangings.
Congressman Sol Bloom, of N. Y,
wants immigration laws altered to ad-
NIT more cooks and housemaids. Sol
probably thinks he'll need more wom-
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Congressman Sol Bloom, of N. Y,
wants immigration laws altered to ad-
nit more cooks and housemaids Sol
probably thinks he'll need more wom-
an votes next time.
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CAPITAL Comment By wzEKDn 1EKD 5.

only city which has prohibited the use
of the kettles, and the army was COM
PEELED to get what money it could
by public subscription.
The house will investigate the cost
of living in the District. Representa-