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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

Send over a shipload of provisions, or
money, as soon, and as often. as possible,
but why not bring back a shipload of Bel
gian farmers as often as possible ?-Louis.
vile Courier-Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14
RAILROAD RELIEF

The railroad question. In the opinion
OF editorial writer's. Is one which win
not down until it has been settled right
Two sides OF the question come In for
editorial comment this week, the first
being carried over from last weeks dis
cussion OF the appeal for higher freight
rates made by the railroads 70 the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. The other
part OF the general subject Is connected
with the repeal OF the full-creW law in
Missouri The railroads in that State left
II frankly to the voters to decide whether
the burden OF the fun crew should be
placed upon them at a time when. ae-
cording to them, they were already under
grave difficulties. An interesting feature
OF the repeal Is that II came by q refer
endum.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
now has under consideration an appeal OF
Eastern railroads for permission to in
crease freight rates. Virtually the same
question, IL Will be remembered was de-
cided by the commission at the end az
July, when the roads were given some
measure OF relief In a notable decision.
Thoughtful people everywhere are follow
ing the case with deep interest. They
realize that unless the railroads can
finance their needs upon reasonable
terms the country generally cannot hope
for marked prosperity. They look 10 the
commission TO consider the merits Of the
case, with no other purpose than 10 be
fair 70 the applicants without being IN
any sense unfair 70 the public. The Issue
az stake Is large.-Ciegland Plain Dealer.
Cast out Of the supposed house Of rs
friends. rejected BY q referendum vote.
a fun crew law in Missouri has just
gone into the waste heap with the due
eertineat5on Of us passage through tie
Legislature and the signature 81 the
Governor indorsed upon Il. The result
is az much Of 4 surprise 70 friends of
direct legislation who would naturally
have expected the voter to back any
sharp anti-eapltaiatlc measure. as Is
ofpqnentz 8 laW=nlakins BY universal
ballot eho haa past reason s fear aus
pfael e1h'rilicn Qa aeaerositF vita olhtr
aeresAaa Hefk Esoarz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14
EDITORIAL BREyITIEs

Nick Longworth used to think that some
of Joe Cannon's ideas were a bit out of
date, but now those two boys are lust
Nick and Joe to each other-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

Horrible as the war is, 1t has certain
advantages 1t has killed the absinthe
Industry in France.-Kansas City star,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

Likewise is 1t the open season for the
mention OF Republican presidential possi-
bilities-most OF whom are likely to be
entirely forgotten by 1s16.-Indlanapolis
News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

In view of the wonderful magnitude of
the harvests and the high prices being
paid for grain. most sections of the coun-
try will soon be rOfSng in wealth. as
the saying goes, and the entire country
will prosper. Two weeks from tomorrow
comes the day of Thanksgiving AS a
nation we have manifold blessings to be
thankful for. and there is not a state OF
the Union that is not better of than it
was few years ago,-Birmingham Age
Herald
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14
IN THE PATH OF GLORY

cattle die Of the disease In many cases.
however, it would be better II they did.
They waste away and become worthless
for either milk or meat. requiring to be
cared for through long periods of the
affliction, at huge loss to owners. The
disease is communicable to humans; but
IN this case. again, 1t very seldom causes
DEATH Indeed, in most cases its symp-
toms are so slight that 1t is unlikely to
be regarded as a serious matter. The
danger to humans is not so great as
has been widely imagined. On the other
hand, the losses to the stock industry
of the country can hardly be over
estimated, If the disease becomes wide
epread.-Washingto Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

Now that the Government has vigor-
ously attacked the problem of stopping
the progress of the foot and mouth dis
ease which is spreading so rapidly among
sheep, hogs and cattle, 1t becomes evil
dent that initial neglect on the part of
the State and national officials ia proving
costly lesson to the people.-Indlan-
apolis News
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

The question that Mexico is now slowly
but surely moving up against is. What
are we going to do with our ex-pro-
visional Observation-Disclosures News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

For the first time in the history of the
United States since the Civil War the
machinery for furnishing the currency of
the country is under Federal Government
direction and control, and when 1t fails
to act as the people desire they have it
in their power to remove the distractions,
to eliminate the clogs and arrange It to
produce the required results. The era OF
by the outbreak OF war in Europe, is now
being ushered in for the benefit of the
people of the United States.-Clncinnati
Enquirer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

If 1t is true. as rumored, that the some-
what discounted Progressive Party in
tends to make a new bid for popular
support by advocating the upbuilding OF
the United States Navy and the strength
ening OF it's army, so that the nation may
not be caught unawares In a time of
peril. its leaders will surely find that
they cannot monopolize that issue in the
political field. Not only the Republican,
but the Democratic party as well. may
safely be counted upon to demand the
improvement OF our means of defenHe.--
New York Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

Every day that passes emphasizes the
need Of the United States for merchant
marine of its own and for a navy In
every way adequate TO afford protection
TO such commercial fleets This national
necessity should not be made a subject
for any partisan play. nor an AFFAIR for
obtaining any political advantage.-Cin-
cinnati ENQUIRER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

William Rockefeller, indicted on the
New Haven conspiracy charge, put up a
IS cash bond to insure his appearance
for trial Mr.. Rockefeller certainly will
be there to protect that money-Los
Angeles Express.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-14

The Sick Man OF Europe is now enterins
upon his last 1llness.-New York World.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
UNIoNIsM is the only salvation
for the working man who is not
well paid and ovei worked.

We are told that their is move
on foot at the present time to get
the union men into politics this
fall. Just where this is coming
from we dc not exactly know but
there is rumblipg somewhere, and
we don't think it will take long for
someone to spill the bans. Poll
tics around here is bad dope for la.
Dor unions especially when they
buckle up with politicians who are
known to be friends Of organized
labor for policical purposes only.
We never could figure out where
laboring men were benefited in
politics when they took sides and
were pitted against each other.
The last election demonstrated
that.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
YAPLE Explains Workmen's S
Compensation Law.

AT meeting held on Friday
night, January 9, by the Retail
Merchants Association and the com
mitee of the Cooperative Trades
and Labor Council, Wallace d.
Yaple, member of the State LA
bility Board of Awards outlined
the working of the Workman S
Compensation Law. The meeting
was attended by several hundred
union men and their wives and the
hall in the Rentschler Building was
packed. The committee appointed
by the Trades Council tried to get
Thomas Duffy a member of the
board to come here to address the
trade unionist but found that the
Retail Merchants had already Sc
cured Mr.. Yaple. Mr.. Yaple ex-
planned the workings of the law to
some extent and many questions
were asked after he was through
with his talk.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16

Washington, Jan. 16-In an
address last week on the .ight-ho
day, Secretary Redfeld. of the de-
partment Of commerce, said that
not until workers leave factories
without undue fatigue can employ
ers successfully complete against
all corners in the worlds markets.
He declared that men who are half
sick and partly poisoned through
fatigue are economically unprohta-
bic. The speakers protested against
treating this subject from a mathe,
matical standpoint. We all ex-
pect our annual vacation In the
summer. Business and profession
al men deem this period of rest
necessary to keep up their earning
power through the year. Yet we
ignore this when it comes to the
men in the shop. American busi-
ness has gained much from the
high development of scientific
skill applied to machinery and to
the greater factor, the human ele-
ment, we have stopped shsrt.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
Cut Telephone Rates.

San Francisco, Jan. 16.-The
state railroad commission has Is
sued an order reducing the long
distant telephone rates, with the
result than reductions amounting
to 1926, 900 a year have been or
dered. The commission asserts,
that it has taken the telephone
company's own valuation of its
property as to the basis upon which
to calculate the reduced rates and
that later it may find it necessary
to make material reduction in the
valuation. The company has been
getting IA per cent on valuation
of 81 497 900, and the commission
figures that its reductions will cut
the income to little more than 9
per cent.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
To Start A Forward )

Los Angeles, Jan. 16.--The CEN
trail body of this city is mapping
out trades union organizing cam
paign that is intended to reach
every Los Angeles unorganized
worker. Each local union has ap-
pointed committee of five to
assist, and they, together with the
entire central body, constitute the
committee in charge. A meeting
OF these workers has endorsed plans
that include distribution of a large
amount of literature and the vista
ton by committees who will explain
the benefits of unionism to those
outside the fold To make the
latter plan both effective and pos
sible, the name of every working
man and woman in the city direc-
tory has been listed according TO
their craft. These names were then
divided into neighborhods cover
ng small area and subcommittee
placed in charge.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
To Look Into Woman Wages.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 16.-The
Michigan state comm ssion of in
quiry has started an investigation
to determine the minimum wages
paid to female employees through
out the state. Other questions
having to do with the life of factory
working girls will also be looked
into. Charles S. Beadle, of this
city, a member of the commission,
is reported as saying that wages
should be higher and that the min
imum rate should be high enough
for girl to live and to put aside a
portion Of her funds each week for
the proverbial rainy day"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
Ts Save Alaska s Resources.

Washington, Jan 16-In the an
nual report of Secretary of the In
terror Lane several Alaskan recon-
mendations are noted. Among them
are the construction by the govern
ment of system of trunk line rail
roads in that country, the opening
of coal lands under a leasing and
royalty system and the creation of
an administration board to develop
the territorial resources. This
board should have extended pow
ers, and the money raised from
lands, fisheries, furs, forests and
mines would be used for the con-
siruction of roads, telegraph and
telephone lines and railroads. This
board would be given full power
over Alaska's assets. On the
theory that the United States will
need oil for its navy. Sec: etary
Lane favors the government slim
ulationg the search for oil by giving
the right to prospect on govern
ment lands.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
Plumbers Elect Officers

Plum bers and Steam Filters Un-
ion, Local No. 108 met this week
in Pabst's Hall and elected and in
stalled the officers for the ensuing
year.
President, A. P. Schaeffer.
Vice President, c. r. McGill.
Financial Secretary, G. F. Schwab
Recording Secretary, ]. B. Ruble.
Treasurer, c. A. Schwab.
Sentry, F. E. Blevins
Board of Directors, H. Betscher,
c. +. Schwab, ]. B. Ruble, VIM.
Ballet and C.. A. Schwab.
tt. plumbers trade in this city
at present is little slack and some
of the plumbers are not working
but they all have hopes that bust
ness will pick up in a few weeks.
New contracts are being drawn up
for the bosses to sign the first day
of May when the old contracts ex-
pire.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
Professors Favor A Union.

Washington. Jan. 16.-The coll
lege Professors union is one of this
years probabilities as the result of
resolution introduced by Prof.
Robert c. Books, of Swarthmore
ollege, and adopted by the Ameri-
can Political Science association
which calls for the appointment of
a committee of three to investigate
and report the status of American
educational institutions as to liberty
of thought, freedom of speech, and
security Of tenure for teachers of
political science. Some of the
professors have pointed to the ad
vantages of organization along
trade union ideas to protect them
from expulsion in cases where they
advotate ideas that are objection
able to college trustees. The or
ganization idea has gained force
because of the alleged removal of
Prof. Willard Fisher from the fac
ulty of Wesleyan university be-
cause that teacher took an active
part in securing the passage of the
Connecticut workmen's compensa-
ton act, in opposition to certain
powerful influences.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
Surety Bonds.

National and international un-
ions, State and Central bodies, and
local unions of international organ
izations affiliated to the American
Federation of Labor, can secure,
without any delay, through the
American Federation of Labor:
surety bonds for their officers for
$500 and upwards at the rate of SO
cents per hundred. Address ali
communications TO Frank Morrison
Secretary.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
Mayor Can't Violate Law.

Bellingham, Wash, Jan. 16.-
Even though he was supported by
the mayor, fire chief, street COM
missioner. and some of the best
lawyers, in this city, K. Sauset a
contractor, was found guilty of vio-
lating the eight-hour public works
law. Sauset worked his men nine
hours a day on a street paving con-
tract, and when his attention was
called to this by the state labor
commissioner. Sauset showed
permit from the mayor. That off,
cial defended his position on the
ground that 4n extraordinary
emergency was created because of
the contractor failure to secure
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
rlust Heat Buildings.

Minneapolis, Jan. 16.-The sn-
preme court of this state has de-
cided that where a poorly heated
building results in sickness for an
occupant, the landlord is liable for
damages. The case was that of a
stenographer, who alleged she con-
tracted cold, which resulted in
tuberculosis, because the building
in which she worked was not suffi-
ciently heated. The defendant was
upheld in the lower court that he
was not compe lied to protect EN-
ployes of tenants but this position
has been reversed by the supreme
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
WORLD OF IA6OR

1t is announced that General
President Reid, of the Reid Murphy
session faction of the Electrical
Workers, has resigned.
Demanding an increase in wages
the young women employed by a
large box factory at San Antonio
have quit work. The scale was
S4.50 tor making 100 paper boxes,
which required the labor of about
a week, and their demand was that
their scale be increased to at least
$3.50 for 100 boxes
E. G. Hall, Presid Mt of the
Minnesota State Federation of La
Dor, who was appointed by Cover
nor Eberhart as a member of his
Efficiency and Economy Commis-
sion, at me- ting held recently
was chosen as member of com
mittee to investigate State depart
ments relating to commerce, trans
portation, trade and labor.
Wage increases for 400 en-
ployes of United States Navy
Yards, in all amounting to more
than $50, 1000 annually, were an
nounced by Secretary Daniels.
The yard whose employees will
benefit are those at Portsmouth,
N II Boston, New York, Phila-
delphia, Norfolk, Charleston, S. c.
Mare Island Cal, and Bremerton,
Wash. The increases become eff
fective at once.
The House Rules Committee re-
Gently held hearing on the solu-
tions introduced by Representatives
Kea,ing of Colordo, and McDon-
aid OF Michigan, the former calling
tor All investigation of the Colorado
coal miners strike and the latter
urging similar investigation of
the strike in the copper regions OF
Michigan. The resolutions direct
that the Investigations be made by
the House Labor Committee. The
two Congressman urged the report
ing of rule to consider the reso-
lntions, and the A. F. of l.. and
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16

the organizations involved were
also represented.
One of the largest settleme nts
ever made for railroad accident
cident has just been made by the
Allonez Bay Dock Company with
Konnard Hill. Hill is lahorer,
and lost his left arm and leg in q
train collision on the dock in
August, the accident also resulting
in the death of two men, injury OF
FIVE others, and strike among the
LAHORE RS, which lasted several
wee ks. The amount { the settle
-nent with Hill was Sl8 $50 The
case has been scheduled for trial
but the company. through its at
torney, succeedt d in settling he
case outside of the court.
The | wa State Board of P son
Control has notified the fhcers OF
the State Federation of Labor that
the board is in sympathy with the
stand of the federation on the con-
vict le bar question ard will e dew
,r So far as il can consistently TO
comply with the requests of the
State labor BODY in relation to this
subject. The board expresses its
qualification that the two hodie S
were able 70 arrive at an amcahle
understanding and says that / is
the hope of the board that in year
or two all matters can be So ad
i1sted that the lahar bodies will
have no cause for complaint on
cerning the emplnym nt of convict
labor of the State This under
standing the result of i nj
conference bet W, en- members Of The
B lard OF Contrul and mem bers OF
Executive Board of the State Fed.
Grafton.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16

the Machinists Union against the
Fuchs & Lang company, near here
has been settled to the satisfaction
of both parties The fight was
made by the Machinists because of
discrimination, long hours and the
failure to pay union wages Dur
ing the contest the strikers leased
building opposite the shops which
they painted with inscriptions in
reference to their demands. The
company attempted to secure pos
session of the building and the case
was carried to the courts, where
the strikers lease was upheld.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
Butchers Organize

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 16-The
new union of Butcher Workmen,
organized recently, is assuming
large proportions. Nearly all the
local markets are using the shop
card of this organizations and no
friction with the local packers has
been reported. At least 80 per
cent of the skilled workmen are
now in the union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16

sand and gravel and because of
the approaching rainy season. The
labor commissioner swore out a
warrant for Sauset, who was found
guilty by a jury, after the presid-
ing judge, in his charge, held that
the mayors permit did not consti-
tute defense for violation of the
law.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-16
What Our Friends Think Of
The NOkPAREIL Calendar.

Washington d. c., Jan 16, IA
Nonpareil Printing Company,
Mr.. Edw. f. Weiss,
326 Market St Hamilton, Ohio
Dear Sir:
| have your favor of Dec
ember a advising that you were
sending by express 20 of your cal
endars for cur Office, and the calen-
dars have also been received.
desire to express our sincere ap-
probation of your courtesy in this
matter. 1t is an excellent office
calendar and | wanted supply for
this year but hesitated to ask you
to supply us with them, You have
anticipated our wish in the matter
and | again thank you sincerely
for your kindness
With best wishes, l remain,
Yours very trnly,
Frank Morrison,
Secretary, American Federation
of Labor.
Louisville, KY, Jan. 16. 1914
Nonpareil Printing Co.,
1876 Market St,
Hamilton, Ohio.
Dear Sirs
| beg to acknowledge
receipt Of your two calendars which
we have hung up in conspicuous
places | wish 20 congratulate you
on the typographical appearance,
they are certainly beauties. l am
sending you in return one of our
calendars which while not covering
quite as much space as yours l
think very good.
Wishing you prosperous year
for 1914, l am,
Yours very truly,
E. Lewis Evans.
Secretary, Treasurer of Tobacco
Workers International Union.
Y
A large aud finely printed calen-
dar for 1914, in two colors, printed
On union paper and by union nelp
hroughout, graces the wall of the
Cronicle offlce. 1t is issued by the
n ~npareil Printing Company, of
Hamilton, Ohio, composed of Edw.
E Weiss and John F. Mayer.
The calendar is work of art. and
IS fine specimen of the art pre-
and speaks we'll for the
of our brothers and the
printing industry of Hamilton.
Edw E. Weiss, senior partner of
the firm and edito- of the Butler
Co nty Press, was visitor and
presented the cal ndar. -Cronicle.