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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Work for 1000 More.

Mr.. Ford was looking from a window
Of the office when the company's an
nouncement was made to-day. Three or
four hundred men were In the streets ana
on the sidewalks. some heading for the
factory entrance 10 ask for work, others
going back.
There's the principal reason for the
eight-hour day" said Mr.. Ford. waving
in the direction of the crowd. with the
eicht-hour day and three shifts WORKING
we can put on four thousand more of
these men who are anxious 10 be at work.
We believe in making twenty thousand
men prosperous and contented rather
than follow the plan OF making a few
slave drivers in our establishment multi
milionaires'
The sociological side OF profit sharing
is one Of great importance, and one 10
which we have given some consideration
already. but will give great deal more
from now on" said James Couzens. "We
have a sociological department to look
after our employees welfare. and this VIII
be greatly extended. Young men VINO
have plenty of money may spend IL
wastefuly or In riotous living.
There are many now who make more
than s. a day, and they will get 81 10 So
da, under the new plan. We want TO
see that our employees do not lose their
efficiency because OF prosperity, and VIII
have our sociological department wcrK
along that line. Employees who cannot
remain sober and industrious will be dis
,,,issed hit no one will he let out without
being given every possible chance 10
make good.
mo one will be discharged until we
erd that he is Of no use to us in any way
whatever"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Snow Halls Subway Traffic.

southbound traffic on the Lenox avenue
branch OF the subway was halted for M
teen minutes yesterday morning by
short circuit caused by snow falling
through the grating II Lenox avenue ana
18th street This was shortly before
o'clock and the cars were so crowded
that a number of women tainted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Auto Manufacturers viii
Share with Employees
$4,000 Benefit.
So DAILY MINIMUM:
EVEN SWEEPERS GETIT
Eight-HOur Day Institlted-4,OO0
More Men To Be Hired
Social Justice Sought.
Irr T.lcernnh 10 Tho rrlhnnc l

Detroit. Jan THE Ford Motor Corn
pany viii give TO its employees during the
year 1914 the sum OF siO0OO.oc0 in addition
10 their wages. This will not be wagc
increase. but a distribution OF profits. IT
will be added semi-monthly to the pay
envelopes.
\ minimum wage OF g. a day will bc
established by the addition OF the profit
distribution 10 wages. The present mini
mum wage I'm tho great motor car factory
is s. "a. From next Monday TO the end
of the year even the lowllest laborer and
the man who merely sweeps the floors
will get al least s. day
The eight-horr day is also 10 he insti-
tuted. At present the Ford factory has
two ninc-hour shifts. II now will install
three cight-hour shifts. the factory work.
Ing continuously.
Between 800 and 10000 men will benefit
by the distribution. Fifteen Thousand OF
them now work I'm tho Woodward avenue
factory. -Four thousand more men will be
hired there during the present month. The
others who will share I'm the division num-
her about eight thousand. and arc scat
tered all over the world. working in
branches in Canada. Mexico. South
America. Europe. Asia. Africa and the
Antipodes. even the Fiji Islands being in
Guided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06

erroneous impressions current with the
public. The ownership OF your property IS
vested at the present time in over z'Vo
stockholders. who could and should prove
a potent protective force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Raises for Women Employees.

Every male cmploye twenty-five years
old or over will share at once in tile dis
tribution About 10 per cent of the en-
ployes In tho factory arc women, engaged
In the electrical department or I'm office
work. and bows between eighteen and
twenty-five. The women will not share In
the distribution, not being considered the
economic factors that men workers are.
hut they will get substantial raises. OF
the boys between eighteen and twenty
two. those who support their families or
have others dependent on their earnings
will be included with their older fellow
workers in the profit sharing.
No man will be discharged from the
Ford employ except for unfaithfulness or
proved ineficiency. Foremen will not he
able to discharge employees. The employee
will be given chances to make good in one
department after another until the proper
niche for him is found or his complete
ineiiciency is established.
II the factory is compelled TO shut down
for time things will be arranged 10
have the lay-off period come in the sum-
mer time. when farmers are calling for
harvest hands, and the men laid off will
have a chance TO step out OF the factory
and work for time in the fields.
The plan Of profit distribution is one
Of social justice. the company declares.
The extra money TO the employees will not
come from the public, as prices of cars
will not be raised. but will be lowered
when possible. The money will be divert
ed from the stockholders TO the working
men.
The Ford company's financial state
ment as of September 90. 1912, showed
assets of s3os15. 7s5 So and surplus OF Si-
745, oa5 81. One year later it showed as
sets of s35.oS3.9ls S. and surplus of Sos
i24 ia IS
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
Living at Great Speed.

We are living at too great
speed, and all great centers of
humanity are inclined to do the
same thing. London has been
lolhg it for forty years, but New
York is worse, and New York
stands for the American nation.
Hurry is only a condition of
mind, and we only hurry because
we allow ourselves to be hurried
and. in doing so, are likely to
give no thought to the quality of
the work we turn out or are en-
gagged in. The anxiety and the
desire to outdo the man along
side Of us in the matter of time
and speed open the door to temp.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
LEGAL NOTICE.

Samuel Loring. If living, and If dead,
then his unknown heirs at law and devils
ees; John M Harter, If living, and If dead,
then his unknown heirs at law and devils.
ees; Joel CRsad, Ii living, and II dead, then
his unknown heirs at law and devisees; ia
cob Zeeck, IL living, and If dead, then his
unknown heirs at law and devisees; John
ID. Mills, II living, and If dead, then his un-
known heirs at law and devisees; and Will
liam Ingle, IT. living. and II dead, then his
n nOyn heirs at law and deVisees; and
each and all of them. and all other persons,
lien upon Lot No. in Che original plat of
the village of Palestine, Darke County Ohio,
will take notice that on the gath day Of An
gust, A. d 1914, Ethel Homan tlled her petit
County. Ohio, being case No. 20S7S. setting
| forth that certs In rights and interest in and
| to portions of the said lot No 5 as aforesaid d
\ by reason Of missing deeds from the record
| and failure to redeem the equity by reason
of tax sale OF delinquent lands, are held
adversely by each and all of the said parties
defendant, and by reason whereof q cloud
Is cast upon the title and possession of the
petitioner,
The prayer OF said petition Is that each
| and all OF the said parties be required to set
up their respective rights, II any, in the
premises. or be forever enjoined from doing
so; that the cloud thereon may be removed
that plaintiff 3 title and possession be quiet.
ed, and for such other and further relief as
equity and the nature OF the case may re.
quife, and to the court may seem Just and
proper.
Said defendants are each and all required
10 answer said petition on or before October
"a, A. d. 1914, or judgment will be taken ag
ainst them and each of them.
ETHEL HOMAN, Plaintiff,
By Kirk Hoffman, Attorney
Attest: Ed ShRfev, CLERK OF Courts.
Aug. q, l9l4w6
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
JAPAN IGNORES TIME.
'immsdIStSly" There May Mean Now
or Next Month.

~iAamsdlatOly~ There May Mean Now
or Next Month.
Impatience among the Japanese is a
thing you will rarely observe as you
travel about through their strange and
beautiful country. IL. on the other
hand. you yourself In touring Japan
might, upon occasion. grow somewhat
impatient, you will only become the
quiet laughing stOck-behlnd your
back--of the little Japs themselves.
An hour. or even day, more or less
In this oriental country is Of little ac-
count, and matters cannot be made
to move any the quicker because of
any irritability. In fact this latter
acts as an obstacle to your progress as
well as to ones peace of mind. If, for
example, your Jinricksha coolies wish
to stop for a meal just after you have
started on a trip, you will find 1t ex-
pedient to accept the delay 'philosophi-
cally. "Storming" will not mend mat
ters in the least.
II you might chance to be In a large
Jap town with its steamship docks
lying only mile or two distant, you
naturally would expect to receive re-
liable information as to the dates and
hours Of sailing for the steamships.
You will often be told upon inquiry
at the hotel offices-and in perfectly
good faith. too-that the steamers
leave daily. Upon arriving at the
docks on schedule time, you find fire.
quently that your particular steamer
leaves but once In three days. and the
vessel you sought left yesterday. Get
ting excited will not remedy the sltua-
ton in the least The Jap word TIA
daima," meaning Immediately, may In
reality mean any time between now
and next month.
To all of your queries the natives
will say "shikataganai,"-"it can't be
helped"-which brings an end to the
matter, so far as the native Is con-
cerned. Incidentally, you might as
well initiate his example. 1t will save
you much waste of energy and loss of
comfort, and If you are to enjoy your
travel in Japan you will readily learn
the art Of resignation" to your fate,
and you oftentimes will have many
good opportunities of studying Japa-
nese life in its natural pictorial set
ting Don't get annoyed, either, If
nearly every casual Jap acquaintance
you meet asks you lot of personal
questions. To ask personal questions
is the Jap way of showing kindly in
terest In your welfare.-Clyde Wilmer
in Philadelphia North American.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
Summer Coughs are Dan
gerous.

Summer colds are dangerous.
They indicate low vitality and
often lead to serious Throat and
Lung Troubles, including Con-
sumption. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery will relieve the cough or
cold promptly and prevent COM
plications. 1t is soothing and
ahtiseptic and makes you feel
better at once. To delay is dan
gerous get a bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery at once. Money
back if not satisfied. SOC and
LOO bottles at your druggist.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
GOT HER THREE WISHES.
But They Sank Her Beneath the
Waves of the Social Sea.

But They Sank Her Beneath the
Waves of the Social Sea.
The late King Edward Of England
while a very gracious and genial man.
could be very severe with those who
overstepped the rules of etiquette, and
Frederick Townsend Martin in Things
| Remember" recalls what happened
to an American girl who offended him
when he was Prince of Wales.
At society bazaar the winner of a
lucky lottery ticket had the privilege of
asking three wishes from the Prince
Of Wales, and fate favored young
lady from the United States.
What is your first wish?" asked
Fl. R. II.
"Oh, sir; it is to have your photo
graph"
The prince beamed. Granted" he
said. And the next?'
II would like you to bring me the
photograph in person."
H. r. H. hesitated. frowned and, re-
covering from his surprise. answered: :
That shall be done Now. what is
the last?"
Never was the truth OF the saying
so apparent that fools rush in where
angels fear to tread" The young lady
disregarded the warning looks from
those around her. The third wish.
sir, is that you will present me to the
Princess of Wales"
The prince looked at her coldly.
Granted" he said and walked away
without word. The silly girl realized
that she had sinned against society,
which never forgives fools. She made
hasty exit. and the waves of the So
cial sea closed over her forever.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
FLOWERS AND FLAGS
DECORATE THE RACE TRACK AT
STATE FAIR

Past flowers and flags the win
ners will race at Ohio State Fair.
Visitors will this year see top
notch racing over the finest race
course in the world. There is
none other like it.
Special effort has been made
to make this the most unique and
picturesque race course in the
world. The inield is decorated
with large mounds fringed with
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27

tation. The temptation of brib-
cry appears. and we are con-
fronted with the temptation to
use unfair means in competition
to forge ahead. Rev. Joseph An
derson, New York City.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
The Crucial Period.

Purified or polluted are the
lives of the boys and girls be-
tween the ages of fourteen and
twenty. and that is the period
that we all should exert all the
good influences we can upon the
lives of the young. Five prob
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27

mony and non-support of his mi.
nor son. Not able to give bond,
he was placed in Jail.
There are two reasons, says the
Harvard Lampoon, why some
people don't mind their own bus
mess. One is that they haven't
any mind, the other that they
haven't any business.
Beginning at the age Of 25 and
banking SIS every week at five
per cent. interest will enable a
person to retire at 60 with an in
come of $1OO a month and leave
an estate of $24, 900 to his heirs.
The Republican central COM
mittee of this county met in the
CITY Hall last Saturday afternoon
and organized by electing Charles
Hawes for permanent chairman.
He responded with speech that
was full of good things and that
brought forth cheer after cheer
from those present and did much
for harmony in the party. The
election of an executive commit
tee followed and was a more splr-
tied affair. Those chosen on this
committee were: ID. w. Shively,
Ed Mong, A. Martz, F. E. SteV-
ems, Del Wright. John c. Glenn
ems, Ira E. Bickel, Alvin Fidler
and Charles Mote. A motion to
increase the membership to tif-
teen was defeated. The execu-
tive committee chosen then or7
ganized by electing D. W. Shive-
ly for chairman and Ira E. Bickel
for secretary. Messrs. Halves
and Shively were also elected del
egates to attend the state con-
vention at Columbus on last Tues
day, which was held for the
drafting of a platform and other
business of the forthcoming cam
paign.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27

flowers and flags.
"The Rainbow Comes Down in
Ohio" is the legend on largest
mound. A Horse Shoe, and a
Four Leaf Clover are the flower
signs OH the otner two.
A, fringe of flowers and shrubs
ornament the outer edge of the
Iinfeld next to the track.
The Flag of Ohio and "Old
Glory" viii be in evidence.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
His Only Chance

Mother (crossly)-Tommy, haven't /
told you you must net talk when am
talking? Tommy-Rut. mamma, you
won't let me stay up after you 60 to
hed!-London Sketch.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27
GETTY sburg.

ClcdCInS III the WlluS vi MlCIllSdIl
for a week or tea days.
S. B. Moul, wife and daughter.
of Akron, are spending their va
cation here amonp relatives and
friends.
|. 3. Miller and son Ralph re-
turned home last week from their
trip to New Mexico.
Miss Hazel Nease of Columbus
is visiting her parents here for a
couple of weeks.
This community > furnished a
large number of the attendants
at the Reck reunion, held on the
| fair ground last week.
| ]. H. Kniesley and family at
tended the Martin reunion, held
last week at the Brethren church
at Oakland. A large attendance
honcred the occasion and enjoy
ed a good social time.
A large number of our pro-
gressive teachers attended the
Teachers Institute held at the
city week before last.
Our M. E. ladies are serving
meals at one of the lunch stands
of the county fair this week,
which is only another evidence
that their patrons will get what
will satisfy the most exactirg.
Rains fell last night and night |
before which put the roads and
atmosphere in excellent condi-
tion for attendance at the fair. |
We bespeak large attendance
and a good exhibition, which will
encourage a large attendance.
A considerable beginning has
already been made at cutting and
shedding the weed, the growth
Of which is exceeding expecta-
tions on account of the lack of
rains. following the transplant
ing of the crop. The recent rains
stimulated the growth in large
measure.
Mrs. Grace Dickensheets is
making a visit among relatives
and friends at various places for
a week or two.
An cnti, saloon orator of Day.
ton held forth in our M. E. church
last night in advocacy cf the ad-
option of the prohibition amend
ment to our state constitution, to
a good attendance, producing
convincing reasons for such am
endment to our organic law.
H. M. and G. L. Dershem and
P. B. Miller made a business trip
to Troy last Tuesday, returning
home by way of Piqua, calling
on some resident relatives at the
latter place.
F. P. Lehman and wife re-
turned home last Saturday night
from their tour through New
York and other states well rest
ed from their business tolls.
Mrs. P. B. Miller returned
home today from Bowling Green,
where she had been with her
daughter, Mrs. J. A. Hoffman.
Aug. "a. XOB
|
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27


is visiting friends here this week
Ernest Alderman of Muncie
Ind, is here visiting relatives TO
a few days.
Mrs. J. C. Coblentz of New
Madison was a shopper in this
city last Thursday.
E. C. Rogers and wife of Sa
vannah. Ca. are here visiting
relatives and friends.
VIM. Carson of Mclean, ILL.,,
is here visiting friends for a few
days and taking in the Fair,
Mrs. Charles Frizell is here
from Chicago visiting her father,
T. L. Bishop, Washington ave-
nue..
Mrs. Ben Cuyler of Indianap-
oils is here visiting her mother,
Mrs. Alice Burdge, West Third
street.
Mrs. Jasper Slutterbeck and
Mrs. Fred Slutterbeck of Arcan-
um were visitors in Greenville
Friday.
W. M. Limbert and son Lee
have gone to st. Ignace, Mich.
to remain during the hay fever
season.
Frank Hamilton. wife and son,
ofsnear Montpelier, Ind. are in
the city visiting relatives for "a
few days.
Mrs. Mary Maybrun and dau-
ghter Louise visited relatives in
Richmond. Ind, several days the
past week.
Henry Bireley Of Logansport,
Ind, is the guest of his brother,
H. H. Bireley and family, at
Painter Creek.
Upon our roll of nonor today
we can place the following NAM
ed patrons
G. F. Whitacre.
Daniel Bausman.
The Budget Commission has
fixed the tax rate for Greenville
for this year at $1.32; last year
it was 81. 46, a reduction of IA
cents on the dollar.
The plans for Greenville's new
filtration plant have been ap-
proved by the State Board of
Health and final steps for it's e.
rectlon will soon be completed by
council.
Daniel Worrel, a Civil war vet
eran, SO years old, died last
Thursday morning in the home
of Walter Locke, West Third
street, this city. He formerly
resided on the Ohio side at Un-
ion City. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon in Union
City where burialwas also made.
Tavern Justus was arrested al
Dayton last Thursday and bro't
here to answer to a charge Of
non-support. He was the hus'
band of Velma Honness, from
whom he was divorced, and haC
since remarked. He is charged
.,,;4l sA;ll amino, eonoo ESQ for ali
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-08-27

lens face the young during the
crucial period, those of honesty,
drink, tobacco, purity and relig-
ion.
A mighty struggle is on dur
ing this time between right and
wrong, light and darkness, puri-
ty and impurity, heaven and hell,
and it is up to you to help some
one do his or her duty.
The strength of the present
generatioRis the inheritance of
future. If you see anything dan
gerous it is up to you to tell your
sons. Remove the things that
cause the mischief and it is the
church of God that is going to
correct these evils with your
help. Rev. M. E. Gibson of Fos-
toria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06
SUGGEST A HAREM
Baptist Committee Condemns
the Suggestive Styles
Worn by Women in the Houses
of Worship.

Chicago. June 6.-"Our houses of
worship frequently arc suggestive
more Of the oriental harem than of
the Christian church. declared a re-
port of the committee on religion of
the Baptist Association OF Chicago,
made public today.
The report condemned 1.-The vulgar
and suggestive styles Of the day.
Christians; who make the automobile
an excuse for turning the Lords day
into a day of pleasure and the Amer
lean theater."
The theater was called q demon
alizing Institution. About one-third
of the Baptist clergymen attend the
theater, it was said, with the effect of
setting a bad example. University
clubs were specified as prominent
among those which servo liquor to
members.
baptist leaders seem to have no
objection. to holding membership in
whisky serving clubs" said the re-
port. .sBaptfsts should withdraw from
such clubs Holding meetings and
banquets in hotels with bars at
tached also has compromised u.s."
The report praised Secretary Daniels
for enforcing total abstinence on board
ships in the navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06
CANCELLATION BOARD.
Will Commence Work in Kanawha
Coal Fields Next Week.

Washington, June 6-The board of
Cancellation, appointed by Secretary
Wilson of the department of labor,
to try and adjust the differences be-
tween striking miners in the Kama
wha coal fields Of West Virginia and
the operators were preparing today
to leave for West Virginia. The con-
ciliators are Charles w. Mills and
Patrick Gilday Of Pennsylvania, rep
resentative Of the miners and c. A.
Faulkner, representative Of the de-
partment of labor. They expect to be
on the ground to take up their work
next week. Ten thousand men are
said to be affected by the strike
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06
STRIKERS RANKS GROW
Westinghouse Plant Is Being Picket
ed by Idle WoFkmen.

Pittsburgh, Pa, June Large
crowds of strikers surrounded the en-
frances to the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing company's plants.
in East Pittsburg when the whistles
blew for the men to report for work
this morning and as each workman
entered the gates he was called 'fs,9
by friends in the crowd to join them.
There were some additions to the
ranks of the strikers. and other men.
seeing the crowds, returned to their
homes.
Twenty special policemen were on
duty but there was no disorder. Long
lines Of pickets, men and women
stretched from the factory gates
through the streets over which work
men were compelled to pass, to reach
the shops Saloons were open but
were not being patronized. strike
leaders having urged their forces to
keep away from them. In the crowds
were representatives Of the sheriff
but it was said they were there SIM
ply to observe the actions Of the strik-
ers and their methods Of picketing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06
THE BEST GASOLINE.
Best Results From Uncle Sans "a
v0rtfe Lilly White"

It IL commonly known in this To-
cality that the best all-round gasoline
is the Uncle Sam OIL company's Lilly
White Gasoline. This gasoline Il
made from selected high gravity nom
sulphur crude. It is guaranteed to
be clean. pure. straight gasoline, and
is therefore ideal as the power pro-
ducing agent in all automobiles.
This Lily White Gasoline 10 manu-
featured by The Uncle Sam Oil COM
pany of Kansas at their Cherryvale
refinery under the most improved
methods. with the aim to always pro-
duce the very best product possible.
For sale by all leading dealers and
at the Uncle Sam OIL compahy's plant.
Ninth and Adams streets. or telephone
73.-AdV