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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
REAL ACTORS ON THE STAGE.
How They Would Seem Now if Movies
Had Come First

We can well imagine that genera
ton brought up exclusively on moving
pictures would hail the sudden intro
duction of the actual performers as
great invention so simple and logical
step would seem to them truly mar
velous. At first the bodily presence of
the actor might seem to them almost
too oppressive, as we now feel it to be
when we sit close up on a Shake
spearean platform stage but they
would soon wonder why they had been
so long content to blink at animated
photographs.
The effect upon the actor would be
that he was making himself laughably
obvious. The astonishing calisthenics
with which he has been accustomed to
wiring our withers would no longer
serve his purpose. He would have
to abandon the ''irascible" look, the
revenge is sweet look, the jealousy"
look, the ''lovey dovey" look and all
the other looks with which he now so
impudently holds the camera in order
to convey to US that he is feeling
something, ah, so profoundly. He
would have to unlearn all his looking
glass grimaces and try to regain the
natural mobility of human expression.
The historian of the drama would
also give us a most instructive chapter
on the emergence of the actor from
the machine He would hail it as a
revolutionary step in the development
of the drama, without which, in his
opinion. the Hamlet that he worships
would never have been possible.
Knowing nothing of our pre- machine
drama, he would not be tempted to
draw the conclusion that with the rise
and decay OF moving pictures the
drama has gone backward in order to
go forward again.-New Republic.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
STRENUOUS PASTIME.
The Whip Game as Played by Natives
of British Guiana


of British Guiana.
Of all the games it has been my lot
to witness the most strenuous was the
whip game / saw in British Guiana
Before the game the women handed
around bowls of the native drink, 'pai
warie.''
Then the players. men and boys, lined
up in two rows facing each other Each
carried a whip ornamented with fiber
tassels, those of the two end players
having whistles attached
A gentle stamping began, which grad
ually grew louder till the earth seemed
to throb.
Shouts of "Yau au." rang along the
line. and the players waved their whips
and swayed gently backward and for
ward as they stamped.
Presently the two end men passed
down between the rows. while those
lined up moved slowly in the opposite
direction. In rotation the other pairs OF
men did likewise, and then the whistle
men ran swiftly to their original places
The stamping increased in fury, and
the whistlers whistled at each other in
wild excitement.
They raised their whips and feigned
to lash out at each other without much
hurt
The women ran up and down the
rows offering their calabashes of pal
warie.'' and then the real whipping be
gan
Two men challenged each other to a
contest. and the rows retired still
stamping The whirpers. splendidly
built fellows stripped save for oin
cloths, were thrilling sight as they
cautiously judged their distances, let
ting their whips just touch each others
legs.
Then one of them stood firmly and
half turned away from the other. I'M
mediately his whip sang through the
air ana came down on his opponents
calf with a crack The victim did not
finch, but joined his whipper in a wild
sort of dance
Again and again he submitted to the
lash. and then II was the others turn
l cannot say who won-both were
stoics of tremendous endurance /
would have called the bout draw.
Then the two whippcrs retired to an
adjoining hut where they indulged
freely in 'paiwarie," and others of the
challenging rows took their places in
the game, which lasted until the rows
We're exhausted. Temple Manning in
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
THE HOURS OF TOLL.
Progress In Shortening Workday MOI
So Great as Generally Supposed.

Progress In Shortening Workday Not
So Great as Generally Supposed.
We are far better off than we were
fifty or seventy years ago. At the be-
ginning of the century the wage Garner
labored from sun to sun, and later
when expensive machinery and artif-
cial light were introduced into the fac
tories, the working day was extended
far into the night.
In 1910 American cotton operatives
worked fourteen hours per day and as
late as 1852 thirteen hours. while to-
day the average working day in the
mills is under ten hours, The hours Of
labor of farm laborers. except in har-
vest times, seem to have diminished
and in a considerable number OF occu-
pations, notably in the building trades,
an eight hour day has been introduced.
In other occupations, affecting the
health of the workers or in which wo-
men and children are largely employ
ed, a shorter working day has been Sc
cured BY legislation
But this progress, though considera-
BILE, is not nearly so GREAT as is gener-
ally supposed The ten hour day stin
prevails in most industries, while the
eleven or twelve hour day is far from
being extinct New Republic
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
The Name Raleigh.

Among variant spellings of names
perhaps the most remarkable instance
occurs in a deed of the year 1887 re-
lating to the property of the Raleigh
family. 1t bears the signatures of
Raleigh senior ana his two sons, of
which one has special interest as being
the earliest known signature of Sir
Walter. By the father the name is
written Raleigh" by the elder son
"Rawlegh," and by Sir Walter it is
written Rauleygh." BY Queen Eliza
beth 1t was written "Rawley," as then
pronounced. 1t also appeared in Sir
Walters lifetime as "Rawlye LON
don Tatler.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
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REFUSED TO BE BOUGHT.
Members of the Lonashoremen's Union
Wouldn't Sell Their Honor.

Members of the Lonqshoremens Union
Wouldn't Sell Their Honor.
Few Americans can have read the
recent exposure in the World of the
attempt to corrupt the Longshoremens
union without renewed pride in their
country and their countrymen Most
of the members Of this organization are
poor and all are hard working. If they
could have been hired to strike and to
riot the foreign commerce Of the Unit
ed States might have been paralyzed,
atrocious crimes might have been COM
mitted and charged against unionism,
and public sentiment III this country
relative to the war might have been
very emphatically influenced That the
plot failed was due neither to lack Of
money nor to the absence Of plausible
arguments. lit came to naught because
three men whose names may as well
be mentioned here with honor II "
0'Connor president of the Internation-
al union; Paul Kelly, president of the
New York local. and Richard Butler
also union official-refused to be
bought. The bribe offered was in keep
ing with the magnitude of the crime
1t was refused. as Kelly, intelligent
and keenly alive to the nature of the
proposed transaction, well said, be
cause there are some things that a man
will not SELL New York World.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
Rather Hard on Eather-

Among the Waiwai tribe of the Anna
zon basin, as among several others, the
curious custom of the couvade pre-
vails-that is, when child is born
the father takes to his hammock and
remains there for month. During
this time be refrains from all strong
food, and the women wait upon him
as an invalid Meantime the mother
of the child goes about her work
Native Life In the Amazon Wilder
ness" in Travel
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
NOTES OF LABOR.



The international Molders' union has
a membership of 10000 in 4l2 locals.
There are about 10000 employees in
the ready made clothing trade of Chi
fago.
United Mine Workers of America
ldded 19,462 new members during
September
During the month of September the
Bakery and Confectionery Workers
paid out $4.519 in sick benefits.
Great Britain and Russia. competing
in this country for American machin-
lists to work in their munition plants,
have driven the wages of these skilled
mechanics 10 the highest point yet
known.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
QUEER PERSIAN VEHICLES.
Riding In Them Is Like Being In
Rolling Ship at Sea.

Rolling Ship at Sea.
The two kinds of vehicles in common
use in Persia differ only in appearance,
the palaki being open, the kejevah COW
cred with light roof, generally made
waterproof and with curtains before
the entrance to keep out the sun, rain,
wind and snow. The kejevah is the
more elaborate conveyance, heavier and
more expensive to hire, and therefore
is used chiefly by the richer classes.
But the most comfortable means of
travel and one which is used only
by the wealthiest and most luxurious
classes is the takhtirayan. This is a
sort of palaquin consisting of box
about seven feet long and five feet
high fitted with doors and windows.
Inside are a soft mattress and some
comfortable cushions. The whole is
built on the sedan chair principle, but
with mules instead of men as bearers.
The poles rest on the pack saddle on
the backs of the mules, which walk
tandem. They can, of course, only be
used in the long plains and are useless
when the route goes over hilly coun-
try. The motion reminds one of a roll
ing ship. and some people even get
giddy and seasick at first in them.
Such personages as princes. COVER
nors and high officials always travel
with many followers and hangers-on.
II is a most picturesque sight to meet
such a caravan, from which the pipe
bearer is never missing In front of
cases covered with bright red cloth,
containing the silver water bottles and
the silver tops of the kalian (water
pipe). Under the horse on one side is
perforated metal fire box hanging on
a chain and containing the burning
charcoal, while on the other side swings
a heavy leather bottle full os water In
readiness TO prepare the pipe on the
road. a clever bearer prepares the ap-
paratus as he rides along, gallops up to
his master and hands him his ready
prepared smoking pipe to enjoy a few
pulls.
The luncheon or tea horse is another
necessity for the journey. Anywhere
on the high road it can be unloaded,
and within few minutes the felt car
pet, carried on the saddle behind the
rider, is spread on the ground, the sam
oyar, cups, sugar and lemons arranged
on a tray on one corner, and. kneeling
behind these. the servant hands out
the tea to the travellers When ready
to remount they leave him behind and
he packs up and follows at a smart
canter. soon rejoining the caravan
Lieutenant Colonel A. Heinicke in
Travel.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
TESTING typewriter Ribbon.

Typewriter ribbons that produce an
indelible impression are made from
carbon. The cheaper qualities are made
from aniline. TO tell whether a rib
bon is of the best or of the cheapest
quality it is only necessary TO soak a
bit of it in alcohol, scrape its surface
and spread the matter thus obtained
upon bit of white botting paper. If
the spot is black all over the ribbon is
of aniline. which is soluble in alcohol;
If, on the contrary the black spot does
not spread, but is surrounded by halo
of uncolored moisture, then it is of car
bon, which is insolube in alcohol
New York World
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
eetterments For Key Men.

Al station agents and teleeraphers
employed 10y the Wabash railroad sys-
tenn will receive salary increases Of 8
per cent beginning with Noy / This
was announced at the executive offices
at st. Louis.
In addition the working day Of sta
ton agents Will be reduced from twelve
to ten hours and telegraphers viii work
eight hours day Overtime pay win
be increased from - to - cents an
hour
The new schedule will increase the
payroll by $4,000 annually.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
Federation Convention.

In pursuance Of the constitution of
the American Federation of Labor the
thirty-ffth annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor will be
held at Eagles hall, San Francisco, be
ginning at 10 o'clock Monday morning
Nov S. 1915, and will continue in ses
sion from day to day until the business
of the convention has been completed.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
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A NEW FREEDOM.

And the day is at hand when 1t
shall be realized on this conse-
Grated sofia new freedom-a
liberty widened and deepened to
match the broadened life of man
In modern America, restoring him
in very truth the control of his
government, throwing wide all
gates of lawful enterprise, un-
lettering his energies and warm
ing the generous impulses of his
heart-a process of release, eman-
cipation and inspiration, full of a
breath of life as sweet and whole
some as the airs that filed the
sails of the caravels of Colum-
bus and gave the promise and
boast of magnificent opportunity
IN which America dare not fail
President Woodrow Wilson.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
Labor In Greater Demand.

Statistics compiled by New York
citys public employment bureau deal
ing with the condition of the local la
Dor market for August show an i'm
provement Of II per cent in the de-
mand over July While August is
usually the quietest month of the year,
the bureau filed 440 positions out Of
553 calls, or 10 per cent of the demand.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
Our Eooentric Phrases

Why do we always talk of putting
on a coat and vest? Who puts on a
coat before a vest? We also say put
ting on shoes and stockings Who
puts on shoes before The stockings
We also put up signs telling people to
wipe their feet when we mean their
boots or shoes. And a father tells a
boy he will warm his jacket when he
means to warm his pantaloons. We
are little eccentric in our phrases at
times.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
Balm of Gi!ead.

The real balm of Gilead is the dried
juice of a low shrub which grows in
Syria. 1t is very valuable and scarce,
for the amount of balm yielded by one
shrub never exceeded sixty drops a
day. According to Josephus, the balm
or balsam of Gilead was one OF the
presents given by the queen of Sheba
to King Solomon. The ancient Jewish
physicians prescribed it evidently for
dyspepsia and melancholia.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
Grace Before Meat.

The Zulu admires a woman accord
ing to her weight The Zulu can re
spect a 200 pound woman. but it is
only a 300 or 400 pound one that he
can really love. We enlightened per
sons, on the other hand have been
taught to like grace before meat.-Ex
change
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
unlucky.

This is the twelfth time I've Gated
about this bill" began the collector
~ hope you won't call again said
the debtor. I'm a biz superstitious
about the number thirteen. and I'm
afraid something might happen to one
or the other of us."-St Louis Post
Dispatch.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
The Same THOUGHTS.

Algy Staylate sometimes wish,
don't ye know, that had been born a
rajah, don't We know. over in India.
don't We know Bell Briefly (wearily)--
Why, Mr.. Staylate. how strange!
was just wishing that very same thing
myself. f.-Puck.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
His Views.

do you believe that woman should
be clinging vine?"
II gezzo But clinging vine weigh
ing about 200 pounds looks somewhat
tncongruous ciinging to an oak aboul
five feet high" = Louisville Courier
Journal
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05

Adversely has the effect of eliciting
talents which in prosperous circum-
stances would have lain dormant
Horace.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
Mot Much.

She-Well, | hope you are going to
write letter to the man who insulted
you. He tan actor-What. make him
present of my autograph? Not much.
.-Pele Mele
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05
WORK.

Oh, it is great, and there is no
other greatness-to make some
nook of Gods creation a little
fruitfuler, better. more worthy
OF God; to make some human
hearts a little wiser, manfuler,
happier more blessed, less ac-
cursed! 1t is work for
God. ***
Noble. fruitful labor, growing
ever nobler. will come forth-the
grand sole miracle of man,
whereby man has risen from the
low places of the earth, very lit
orally, into divine heaven
Thomas Carlyle.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05

lining-that on mans good name
Youths Companion
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-05

One Is That Class Who Would Profit
by the Destruction of Trade Organi-
zations-The Other Is the Unthink-
ing unionist Who MaIiens His Own
Leaders.
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The Detroit times., 1915-03-17
TRAGEDY BARES
FAMILY TROUBLES

Serious family trouble In the home
Of Patroiman Otto Monberg, who
was shot and killed by Patrolman
Reuben Smith. early Sunday morn.
ing. was barred. when Attorney
Thomas Payne declared that Mon
berg had twice filed suits for divorce
against his wife. and that one case
In still pending. In MS charges,
Monberg had accused his wife OF i'm
proper conduct. and Attorney Payne
says that he named "a brother off,
Ger In vinewood station" Mr.. Payne
would not say whether Smith is the
man named.
Mrs. Monberg. who spoke bitterly
OF Smith, Monday, indicating a cor.
dial dislike for him. says that she
does not personally know the man
accused OF killing her husband. and
Smith declared that nothing could
surprise him more than to be told
that he was suspected OF being
friendly with the wife OF Monberg
Monberg's second suit for divorce
was fled last October.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-17
LESS ICE IN LAKES
THAN YEAR AGO

The reports from the regular and
display stations OF the weather bu-
reau and meteorological service of
Canada indicate that there has not
been any important change In the
ice conditions over western Superior
The fields east OF Marquette appear
to be more extensive. but they are
not heavy. The fields of whitefsh
Point have moved In and out with
the winds. No change is reported in
the ST. Mary's river.
The Ice continues solid In Green
Bay. No fields are reported In Lake
Michigan south OF Two Rivers on
the west shore, nor on the east shore
as far north as Northport. Some
open water Is reported of Beaver
island. The ice continues IL inches
at the straits with some open water
showing to the east OF Mackinac and
Boise Blanc islands.
In Huron the fields continue as far
south as Thunder Bay island. and
from there 10 Point Aux Barques
much open water is reported; the
fields cover the southern portion.
st. Clair river is open to St Clair,
and Lake st. Clair ice is slowly run
ming out. In Erie the northerly
winds have moved the fields to the
The Detroit times., 1915-03-17

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has spent her savings she can grab
a broom and raise some more dust.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-17

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The Detroit times., 1915-03-17
NEGRO BATTERS
WIFE TO DEATH

Mrs. Frances Leatherman. Ne
gress, 20 years old. Of No. $40 St.
Antoine-st.. was stabbed 10 death
with French cleaver welded by
her husband, Omar Leatherman. 81
years old. In Banks lunch room, No.
2s4 st. Antoine-st-, early Monday
evening. when the couple got into
an argument about washing the
dishes IN the restaurant.
Leatherman worked In the place
as chef. his wife being employed as
cashier. and his wife's mother, Mrs.
Esther Mitchell, working In the
kitchen.
Leatherman insisted that all of
the women In the place should help
clean a lot of dirty dishes. and a
quarrel followed, Leatherman seiz-
ing the heavy knife, and stabbing
and chopping at his wife with it, un.
I'll she fell TO the floor. dying. She
died 20 minutes later in St Mary's
hospital.
Detectives Wilkinson and Smith
found Leatherman still gripping the
cleaver when they rushed In, but
Smith leveled his revolver at Leath-
erman, while Wilkinson disarmed
him. and handcuffed him.
Leatherman said his wife had at
tackled him first, with small knife.
and he exhibited some cuts on his
wrist to prove his assertion.
David James, 40 years old. and
Julia Riley, 80, other employees OF
the restaurant, were locked up as
witnesses.
Leatherman and his wife lived at
No. $40 st. Antoine-st.