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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
UNCONSCIOUS OF FAME.
Grote, the Famous Historian, Was a
Man of Great Simplicity.

George Grote the famous author OF
the History of Greece" long the stand
ard on that subject, was a man OF
great simplicity and was wholly un-
conscious Of his own celebrity. Several
anecdotes illustrative of this fact are
given in "Some Famous Women OF
Wit and Beauty" one of whom is Mrs
Grote.
While Mr.. Grote was walking in the
park he would perhaps notice that one
or two persons looked at him with
some attention. He would at once turn
to his wife in alarm.
Have l got any dirt on my face.
Harriet? Is there anything the matter
with my hat?" and he would clutch his
headgear with both hands. "Why are
those people looking at me"
Mrs. Grotes proud answer was, "Be-
cause you are George Grote, that's allv'
Once when he was on a visit to Cam
bridge Grote wished to see the profes-
sor Of natural history, but was told
that the professor was so busy dissect-
ing something that he could not be IN
terrupted, strong magnifying power,
powerful light, shirt sleeves up, cannot
be bothered with anybody" The mod
est historian would have retired, but
his wife persisted that ii was Mr. Grote
who wished to see the professor
"What?" he cried Mr. Grote? Give
me my coat l must wash my hands"
In minute he had transformed him
self and would not let them go for two
hOurs
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
The Wide, Wide World.

TITS awful how easy some folks get
weighted down with new expert
ence," began the postmaster of Wo-
brook in the Hills, with a significant
glance at "Boosey" Frazer's bowed
form in the Concord wagon at the door
That's what bent him over like that.
Yes" after a glance of interrogation
from the only listener who was really
listening He began to bow over
soons he realized the size of this globe
of ours. You see, from one of the
northern counties up 'bove here Boos-
ey went all the way to the state capi-
tai When he come back he looked
solemn with the weight O. what he'd
garnered.
~ tell you what he says to us right
here, scarcely speakin' above a whis-
per, If the worlds as big t'other way
as It's this it's a whopperP youths
Companion
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
A Good Doctor.

Sunshine and fresh air are the
greatest enemies of tuberculosis" says
q medical authority. So sit on the
sunny side OF the house, the car the
office or the fishing pool. Get out In
the field with the birds and the beasts.
Face the breeze and don't be afraid of
the gale. Roll the window shade ever
up and never down. Make your sun
shade over into a cane. Remember
Or. Sunshine is not only an enemy TO
tuberculosis, but to more diseases than
you can remember to name, including
the ingrowing crouch and many other
things. SO let him shine inl-Detroit
Free Press.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
Animals Don't Need Eyes.

Animals do not depend upon their
eyesight in the same way as human
beings. Cats and dogs could get along
very we'll without eyes A cat can
find her way with the aid of her
wbiskers. These are the same width
as her body and connected with nerves
which cause her to feel the slightest
touch.
Dogs can be entirely guided by their
sense of smell Blind dogs have been
known to scent and find their way to
the most inaccessible places. Their
hearing is also preternaturally sharp.
Rats can see very little and depend
chiefly upon their noses, muscles,
touch and hearing. In the case Of
most animals the senses of smell and
touch are more highly developed than
that Of sight and they do not require
to depend upon their sight nearly as
much as do human beings in regard to
safety.-London Globe.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
RAILROADS IN GERMANY.
Fine Discipline Because Employees
Are All Ex-Army Men.

are All Ex-AFny Men
1t is well known that practically al
of the railway employees of Prussia
have served in the army When they
enter the railway ranks from the army
military service and certain positions
are reserved for army men This mill
tary experience shows its influence on
their department and discipline in rail
way service. There is a noticeable or
derliness and precision about every
thing connected with German rail
ways. In respect for authority and
strict observance of the rules the Ger
man railway employee has no superior.
The traveller will not fail to notice
the red capped station master stand
ing at attention on the station plat
form as the train passes through each
station. He will also find the senior
signalman, gatemen and other en-
ployees connected with the train serv-
ice always in evidence. standing like
sentries as the train passes. The op-
Grating official. While riding over the
line, can thus take q census of all en-
ployees in positions of responsibility.
When he alights at a station his rank
IL at once recognized. The station mas
ter Immediately salutes and gives q
verbal report Of the situation at his
station. If the official goes into a sig
nal tower the signalman in charge
salutes and reports, If he goes into an
engine house the foreman salutes and
gives n brief report of the work in
progress. Railway Age Gazette.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
PATH OF THE SUN.
lie Relation 20 ths Equinoaes and the
Sclstices.

The suns path is called the ecliptic.
1t Is great circle OF the celestial
sphere, cutting the celestial equator at
two points 1870 degrees apart and max.
Ing with it an angle of 231a degrees
known as the obliquity of the ecliptic.
The crossing points are called the eaui-
boxes, because the days and nights are
then equal, and the points midway be-
tween the eQuinoxes are the solstices,
because the sun then seems to stand
sttll for few days.
The ecliptic is so called because
eclipses occur only when the moon Is
crossing 1t or is near 1t, for the moons
orbit cuts the ecliptic In two points,
called nodes or knots, and at other
times Ia above or below It. II the
moon, when In either node, is In line
with the sun and the earth we have
an eclipse, either total or annular. II
she is near her node we have partial
eclipse.
The moons nodes are not stationary,
but move backward on the moons
orbit, completing a revolution in about
nineteen years. when the eclipses OF
the period recur in the same order and
at about the same intervals as before.
This period OF eighteen years and elev-
en- days is called the saros. 1t was
known to the Chaideans and the
Greeks and gave them their data for
computing eclipses.
Any intelligent person can trace the
suns path in the heavens. II the sun
rises exactly In the east and sets in
the west IL is the time OF the equi-
noxes. II the sunrise and sunset
points are farthest north and the sun
at MONDAY is highest In the heavens
1t is the time of the summer solstice.
II the sunrise and sunset points are
farthest south and the sun Is very low
in the heavens at MONDAY It is the
time Of the winter solstice-HarpeTs
Weekly.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
His Willinc Tribute,

"Judge, we are getting up a little
book to be made up for the most part
of voluntary testimonials from dlstin-
gushed citizens who honor US by car
rying their life insurance In our COM
pany. We shall be very glad to have
one from you. Would you mind telling
me In few words how you came to
insure with us?"
mot Mt all, sir. Your agent was
bounding me nearly to death. For six
weeks he had made my life q burden.
gave him my application for life in
surance just to get rid of him. Chi
cago Tribune
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
Didn't kiaua To Lean.

Perhaps one of the best stories
which Lady Dorothy Nevill has told
about Disraeli is that concerning the
occasion when photographer asked
him to pose for photograph leaning
on a chair. This at once aroused the
Indignation Of Mrs. Disraeli a soon
settled that she said afterward to
Lady Dorothy when relating the in
cident, "for ! said, Dizzy has always
stood alone. and he shall continue to
do so.'"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
NOT a all Iika crInkaa

The Englishman was attending bis
first ball game. He seemed very un-
easy after the fifth inning and finally
said to his American friend:
II say. old chap, when do they serve
The tea2"
'They don't serve tea at a ball
game" laughed the American.
"No tea Between innings" gasped
the EngA shman. Then what's the OBJ
iect OF the blooming Cincin-
matt Enquirer.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
A Curious Superstition.

Among the superstitions OF the Sene-
ca Indians was this most beautiful
one: When young maiden died they
imprisoned young bird until 1t nrst
began to try its powers of song. and
then, loading II with caresses and mes
sages, they loosed its bonds over her
grave In tin belief that 1t would not
fold its wings nor close it's eyes until II
had flown to the spirit land and deliv-
cred It's precious burden OF atfectioa to
the loved and lost one.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
Ready For the Inspectors.

Annoyed by a notice that the local
sanitary committee were going to in-
spect his cow house, Dorset farmer
spread linoleum over the floor of the
building, displayed hearth rugs in con-
yenient positions. hung the walls with
pictures and mirror and installed a
harmonium. When the committee ar
rived be gravely invited them to wipe
their feet on the doormat before enter
ing. g.-London Mail.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
They p1dn't Like Razora.

Said Daniel Webster: 60 the razor!
1t has taught me to curse. 1t has cost
me more time and more trouble than
all my speeches"
Rufus Choate, the lawyer, called the
razor an instrument invented by Luci-
fer to fill up hell with barristers.
Edward Everett never used profane
language. but before shaving he would
invariably give vent to all sorts of
French barbarisms.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
The Retort.

Here is retort which 'dull stu
Gent once made: Professor-You seem
to be very dull. When Alexander the
Great was your age he had already
ceaquered the world Student-Well,
you see. he had Aristotle for teacher
Chambers Journal
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
Clever Girl.

Mother-Whats that | hear? Franz
actually kissed you at the railway sta
ton? And what did you do, pray?
Daughter Well, so as to make every
body think he was relative and so
prevent scandal ! kissed him too
Berlin Journal.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
His Excuse.

"You seem like spiritless creature
l don't believe you've got ambition TO
open your door when opportunity
knocks"
"Don't be too rough on me- ma'am: !
amt never had door."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
Knew How 70 Work Il.

Lady-You are about the worst look.
ing tramp ever saw! Soapy Sam
Madam, it is the precincts of uncom-
mon luvliness wot makes me look so
'orrible Lady-Jane, give this poor
man something to eat.-Sydney Bulle-
bin
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
Puttinu IL Stronuer,

81 guess she loves me. all right"
"Why SOP"
"She VOWS she'd rather be miserable
with me than happy with anybody
else. louisville Courier-Journal.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06

The man who CANDLES is deluded
fool, but the man who CANDLES when
he continues to lose is colossal fool.--
Henry Sutphin.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06
WARMING.

Hvery man should have an aim in
life. but he should not spend too much
time In aiming.-New Orleans Plea
yuns.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1913-06-06

on earth If we care to make them sO.--
Florida Times Union.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
Merely an Amateur.

A Man who lives much at hotels
had some odd experiences during the
strikes of the walters in New York
and Bostn.
On the morning after the strike
was called in New York he ordered
boiled eggs in a New York hotel
The managers had hired all appli-
cants for jobs at waiting, and the one
who took this boiled-egg order was
tough person. He brought the
eggs. came over and leaned on the
back of the patrons chair ond said:
Say, cul, kin I shuck them eggs
fer yez?"
In Boston the waiter at break
seemed unfamiliar with the work.
The man OF breakfast ventured a
mild protest.
cav, fergit it,"said the waiter.
Il amt no waiter. came up here to
be striF breaker in the truckmen's s
strike"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
ROW OVER FIVE CENTS
Chester Negro is Killed as a Result
70 Dance Hall Quarrel.

Crawford Mccullough, colored, was
shot Thursday evening on the farm
Of James Mccullough, about two
miles from Rodman near Chester, and
died as the result Of the wound in his
right side. Coroner GLADDEN. examin-
ed eight witnesses from whom
it was ascertained that the deceased
came to his death at" the hands of
Jack Wherry.
From the testimony it appears that
Crawford Mccullough and John
Stephenson were the hosts at a party
and dance, and quarrel arose be-
tween Mccullough and Jack Wherry.
when the latter persisted in dancing
more than one set after having paid
only five cents, the price Of one set
When demonstrated with by McCul-
!oueh, it seems that Wherry took Of
fense, which finally resulted in his
going off and securing pistol with
which the killing was done. He made
his escape. H.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
SLAIN AS SHE PRAYED.
Christian Science Doctor Killed in
Her Office.

Her eyes closed and head bowed
in prayer, a motto card: "The Lord
is Ny Shepherd, I Shall Not Want"
held in her hand, Mrs. Rebecca Gay,
ffty-fve years old, one of the most
noted Christian Science practitioners
in the West, was dubbed to death in
her office in Los Angeles, supposedly
by the man for whom she was inter-
ceding. Her slayer is still unknown,
but Mrs. Gray is believed to have
been the victim of revenge on the
part Of a gang of while slave" art
lists which she was instrumental in
breaking up.
Several months ago band of men
were busily engaged in the leading
cities of California in procuring girls
for the red light" district of San
Francisco. The members Of the gang
were working under the guise Of
Christian Scientists and were enjoy
ing quite a bit Of success until Mrs.
Gay got on their trail.
She broke up its activities in
short time, but since that time had
been the victim OF many threats from
the baffled procurers. One of this
band is now supposed by the police
TO have carried out these threats.
The instrument by which Mrs. Gay
was murdered was short section of
a lead pipe, wrapped in brown paper.
The police believe that he had enter
ed the woman's Office in the guise of
a patient and was receiving treat
ment when he struck the first blow as
his victim sat in front Of him, her
head bent in prayer.
The first blow probably was enough
to kill Mrs. Gay, but the murderer,
either out of pure hatred or to make
sure of his deed, beat her head almost
to pulps.
After laying the body on the floor
of the Office, the murdersr covered 1t
with papers, washed the blood stains
from his hands at a washstand in the
room and then calmly walker from
the building, after first placing card
on the door of the Office stating that
Mrs. Gay would not return for twen-
ty-four hours. The result was the
body of the woman was not discover
ed until over a day after the crime
had been committed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
The Most Equitable Tax.

That wealth should proportionately
bear the burden of taxation has long
been recognized Unpopular s2vern.
ment. In fact, it is one of the prin'
ciples that distinguish such govern
ment from the old feudal system ir
which the burden fell most heavil:
upon the poor. But while the p"inci
pie has long been accepted in theor,,
it has not until recent years preyaile"
in practice. The same rate of taxa
ton on personal property and real
estate has been paid by rich and pool
alike, and even with that very man!
enormously wealthy people have
lodged their fair share of taxation,
thus putting the burden on the poor
who have always paid more cheer
fully their share of the taxes.
Now there is to be change in the
new income tax law which provides
for a tax graded according to income.
Up till recently such law was term
ed illegal by the Supreme Court OF
the United States, but that court, like
most courts, sometimes gets new
light in response to public demand,
and the present income tax law is so
framed as to stand the test of un-
constitutionality. That is we'll anG
now that the bill becomes law the in
equality OF taxation will be remedied
so far as taxes on incomes can do il
Taking the bill by and large it i
found to be a vast improvement owe!
the bill of 1894 with its fat rate Of
TWO per cent. This law will become
copular.
A tax levied on incomes IS one OF
the most equitable that can be COL
'ected, as it is based on the ability of
the person taxed to pay it. Doubtless
some very wealthy people who could
easily pay even a much larger pro-
portion than the bill demands will
say that it is unjust and confiscatory
to compel them to pay so much. but
the public, having in mind The
sources of their wealth, will oDir
smile over it. The truth is the egor-
mously rich people are let off quite
lightly and they should be thankful
for it. The great majority OF wage
earners will be exempt ron the tax,
and that is but fair for IN these
days Of soaring prices it needs quite
an income to make both ends meet
and save little for the proverbial
rainy day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
RED CROSS SEALS.
Half Million Christmas Seals for
South Carolina.

Five hundred thousand Red Cross
Christmas Seals have been ordered
from Washington as preliminary
for the Statewide sale in South Caro-
lima" according to statement issued
by the Red Cross Seal Commission OF
South Carolina. This order," con
tinues the statement, includes pla,
cards, signs, blotters, envelopes fol
packing the seals, newspaper cuts
and colored lantern slides Of the seal
to be used in the motion picture
shows"
+. The plan of the commission is to
secure some organization or indlvid'
ual in every city, village and hamlet
in the state to push the sale Of the
Christmas seals. AS the entire move
ment is a volunteer effort to raise
money for the fight against "Man-
kinds Worst Enemy" tuberculosis
the commission feels sure OF the most
hearty cooperation.
IL Is d well 11SS S1Ac
tuberculosis is nearly always durable
in it's early stages and above all is
preventable. The disease is fought
with the simple weapons Of fresh
air, both day and night, good food
and plenty of rest. 1t is to spread
this gospel of the means of good
health that the commission is deyot-
ing it's energies to the sale Of the
Red Cross Seals.
Already at the headquarters in
Columbia unsolicited requests for the
seals have been received from people
who wish to sell them in their respec-
tive communities. Those in South
Carolina who are interested in this
movement and who desire to be OF
assistance as agents are asked to
send in their names to The Red
Cross Seal Commission of South Car
olina. 500 Union National Bank
building, Columbia, South Carolina.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
ScaI0ed to Death.

Henry w. Judd, wealthy retired
business man of Cleveland, Ohio, was
scalded to death in his bath tub. His
body was found several hours later
by his wife on her return from
church. His bath had been prepared
by a negro maid. and it is supposed
he fell into the tub and was unable
because of his enfee5led condition, to
climb out
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
Negro is Killed.

Henry Baxter, negro man about
35 or 40 years of age, was shot and
killed about two o'clock Saturday
morning at Glymphvilie, in Newberry
county, by Hagood Brown, q years
of age. Mr.. Brown shot three times
with a pistol two of the balls taking
effect and causing death. The sheriff
set out to make the arrest but found
that Mr.. Brown had started to town
to surrender and the sheriff overlook
him, coming by a different road. The
young man declines to make a state
ment.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
Man Found Dead.

Thos. E. Lewis, Of Brunson, but
who was working in Columbia, was
found dead lying beside the Southern
Railway tracl- about one-half mile
beyond the plant Of the company in
Lexington county, early Sunday
morning. The top of his head was
crushed and on the right side Of his
neck there was a large cash, which
severed the jugular vein.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-10-22
SUIT AGAINST WOODMEN
UNUSUAL CASE is RESULT OF
INITIATION ACCIDENT
Candidate Became Alarmed and Nor
tally Wounded Member Whose Es-
tate Now Sues the Order.

Suit has been brought at Charles
ton by S. P. Taylor, an administrator
of the estate Of Samuel NJ Taylor, his
son, against Sovereign camp, Wood
men of the World. In brief, the plain
tiff is suing the order for $4,000
damages resulting from the death Of
his son, who was mortally wounded
with pistol by candidate who was
being initiated into the order near
Honea Path, in Anderson county last
year. The case will be tried in the
United States district court at Green
vile at the term which convenes next
Tuesday. The complaint and the other
papers in the case have been filed in
the office Of the clerk Of the district
court.
The plaintiff alleges that on July
26, 1912, Saluda camp, No. 262,
Woodmen Of the World, being located
near Honea Path, in Anderson coun-
ty, proceeded with the initiation Of
one C. F. Bagwell; that the deceased
Samuel NJ Taylor, assisted in the GER
emonies; that he, with others OF the
initiating party fred blank cartridges
at the candidate, as a part of the GER
emony; that Bagwell believing him
self to be in great danger of sustain
ing bodily injuries or death, procured
his own pistol and fired upon those
who were initiating him; that the de-
ceased was struck by one Of the balls
from Bagwell's pistol and died three
days later. Bagwell was tried for
murder in the court of general ses-
sions at Anderson and acquitted.
The ground for the suit in the case
the plaintiff alleges, are that >Sover-
eign camp, Woodmen of the World.
which has its head Offices in Omaha
Nebr., showed negligence and wilful
wantonness and a reckless disregard
for human life in permitting Saluda
camp, No. 626, to engage in such
methods of initiating candidates into
the order. ..'>