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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
One on the stenoarapher.

The other day little stenographer in
a downtown office in Boston begged
some workmen who were putting up a
new telephone not to place it so high
on the wall as they were doing.
"You see," she said, Il have to use il
as much as any one, and l am so short
that can hardly reach it."
"Oh, well, miss" said the humorist
in charge of the work, you can raise
your voice, can't you"-Boston Tran
script
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
A CHINESE JACOB.
His Willy Scheme by Which Hsien Feng
Reached the Throne.

Heached the hrone.
How Hsien Feng. winning his fathers
favor after the manner of Jacob reign
ed in his stead and hastened the swift
decline of the Manchu dynasty in Chi
ma is told by Messrs e. Backhouse
and j. o. z. Bland in Annals and
Memoirs of the Court of Peking"
Toward the end of his reign Tao
Kuang, concerned as to the succession,
had almost decided to confer it upon
his favorite son, Prince Kung. young
man much superior in character and
intelligence to him who eventually be-
came heir to the throne 1t happened,
however. that the latters tutor, Tsao
Chenyung. knew of the emperor's pre-
dilection and, desiring to enhance his
own position, cast about for some
means of inducing the sovereign to
change his mind and confer the sue
cession upon his pupil.
The emperor, following the dynastic
tradition, had given orders one day
that his sons should go hunting In the
southern park. Etiquette required that
studies should ask his tutor for permis-
sion to absent himself for the day.
Hsien Feng therefore attended at the
lecture room in the palace and found
his tutor there alone. The prince went
up and. making the bow that ceremony
requires, asked for leave.
Tsao asked for what purpose. and he
answered:
The emperor wishes me to take a
days shooting"
Tsao whispered to him.
''Ako tthe Manchu word used in
speaking OF or addressing princes
meaning. literally, elder brother), take
my advice: When you reach the park
sit you and watch the others shooting.
Do not fire shot and give orders to
your huntsmen not to set any traps. If
the emperor asks you for your reason
tell him that at this spring season it
is not right to take life because both
birds and beasts have their young to
take care of. and such slaughter is a
violation of natural harmony. Take
care not to quarrel with your brothers,
but do not endeavor to emulate them
If you, ako, will remember this. you
are certain to win his majesty's ap-
proyal, for know his disposition On
this hinges your whole future BE
careful; do not forget"
When the princes returned in the
evening and reported to their father
only Hsien Feng had an empty bag.
To Tao Kuangs questions he replied
exactly as his tutor had told him to do.
The emperor was delighted and said,
This is the conduct of a superior
man." and from that day he decided
TO make him his heir
In later years, when Tao Kuang had
passed away, Hsien Feng raised his
tutor to the rank of assistant grand
secretary, but he died before attaining
to still higher honors.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12

Jack was looking over the dictionary
and once he laughed aloud
why are you laughing?" asked Dot
Is your book Interestingly"
mo, not interesting" answered Jack,
but amusing. 1t spells words so diff
ferent from the way l spell them."-
Sacramento Union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
POWER OF ORGANIZATION.

Economic organization gives
power-power to protect the
workers against industrial ex-
ploitation and injustice; power to
secure for them opportunities for
development; power to secure for
them things that will make life
sane, whole and good; power to
bring into their lives something
of beauty and pleasure; power to
secure political representation
for their ideals and recognition
of their demands in legislation
American Federationist.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
Deiirious.

The Wife-Oh, doctor, l think Henry
is much better this morning He took
my hand just minute ago and called
me his own little tootsy wootsy. The
Doctor-The case is more serious than
thought It's very bad sign when a
World
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
Definitions.

Miser, a man who kills two birds
with one stone and then wants the
stone back.
Tact, the art of saying nothing when
there is nothing to be said.
Epigram. an artistic way of saying
something that is not Woman's
Home Companion
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12

The only labels that guarantee
fair, sanitary and humane condi-
tions of manufacture are the rec
ognized union labels of the great
international trade unions. All
others are open to suspicion and
should never be patronized by
those who are members or sym
pathize with organized labor.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
A Difference.

81 am told that Jones is a regular
leech. Is that true?"
mo; | would hardly say that. A
leech, you know. never gets stuck on
himself"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12

Miaht lake the House.

How do you like built in furni-
ure?"
First rate. In fact. it has one great
advantage"
"And what is that?"
'Installment men can't come and
move it out" Birmingham Age-Her-
lid.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12

Whatever disgrace we have merited,
is almost always in our power to re-
establish our reputation.-La Roche
foucsuld.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12

Don't brood over the past nor dream
of the future, but seize the instant and
get your lesson from the hour
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
THE UNION LABEL.

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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-11-12
ROCKEFELLER
PLAN OUTLINED
Agreement Under Which Colo
RADIO Miners Will Work.
MAIN POINTS SUMMARIZED.

Scheme Provides Machinery For Ad
iustins Grievances ard For Safety
and Sanitary Conditions - Demands
For Union Recognition and Advanced
Wages Denied.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
VISITING SCIENTIST
 DR. WALKER I. SWINGLE
Man Who Introduced Egyptian Cot
 ton Into Arizona.

Dr. w. T. swingie, srecial agent of the division of vegetaHie physiology and pathology of the department of agriculture, arrived in the city yes terdav morning. He vii! remain in Arizona for about week, looking after various matters in connection with the department. This is by no means the first visit of pr. Swingle to the valley. He is deeply inter ested in the cultivation of Egyptian cotton for the introduction of which into Arizona he is more responsible than any other man.
 He has been a frequent visitor to North African countries. and has brought from there many plants and fruits which have been found adapt able to the soil and climate Of diff ferent parts of the United States. Dr. Swinglc has invented numerous improvements to high powe~ micro scopes. He is a member of many scientific societies in this country and European countries.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

executive and legislative branches the govern ment, there not the slightest obstacle in the way of their carrying their ancient party pledges But they dared do In order that they might appear wholly ignore them they introduced declaring favor Philippines independence President Knley had made such declaration than years before. Every republican statesman made such declaration. It a recognized policy of the government and the policy being rapidly and sensbly carried possible. No body in the country had favored the permanent retention of the islands which always be a burden upon this country, embarrassment and
 imminent of embodiment in foreign
 The democratic administration has only has halted the progress of the natives toward in dependence It has turned the clock backward in the islands. It has removed the who have been there experts, regardless of their party affiliations strengthen the foundation for a self government and there have been put in their places who only deserving democrats' who have had experience with the natives and qualified teachers of those things which the natives be taught The democratic nlinistration has made the islands institution partisan postoffices have become. They have made the islands political football and they fear lest the ball be put into play.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
Hayden Happenings

Miss Ina Language, is visiting her parents having arrived Wednesday from Tempe where she is a junior at the Normal.
 Thomas Dennis left for Tempe on Wednesday. and will visit several days with his family there.
 Mir and Mrs. Harry Gravelle are the happy parents of a little daughter who was born on Monday This is the second child in the family.
 Miss Grace Hudlow, of Laveen and Miss Edna Gilliiand, of Tempe, are Thanksgiving guests of Mir. and Mrs. r. M HudloW.
 Mir and Mrs Robert Brannaman, formerly well known ranchers of this locality. are visiting their daughter in Florence They sold their cattle ranch near here year ago. and have spent the winter and summer at the eXposi- tions and in touring the coast states. While returning some days ago, they narrowly. escaped a serious accident on the Copper Basin grade, near Prescott. They were coming down the grade and met a gentleman and his wife in a Ford. Just after passing. the driver of the Ford stopped and he and hs wife left the ear. The brakes failed
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
Motives and The Man.

It is small, narrow and hypocrtica individual attacks motives another Some our readers may have thought Of it, but if they will read the speeches and writings Of the really great men of all history. they will be surprised at the which the motives of have capped adverse comment most. if legis- latve bodies there is rule that the motives of members shall impugned by their collea gues. It is rule not frequently enforced for of legislatures cursed with narrow, small hypocritical members
 MT. Bryan has always been a conspicuous of fender. When other weapons have failed him he has hesitated resort to the of all weapons against his opponents. assumes or pre- tends to assume that he is the only person in the land who is acting only upon his convictions and who is always disinterested. He appears. therefore in familiar role when he insnuates that there is a business group peculiarly interested increasing the appropriations for the army and the navy" declares that congress ought at once appoint a committee investigate" Those who disaster unless strengthen defenses become in the sight of MT. Bryan, nothing but eeches and para sites"
 talk is peculiarly distasteful when it comes from whose sordid nature has been often revealed to the public gaze. He even satis- fled when he drawing s125OO a year as secre- tary of state but took time that rea!ys belonged the government to fill lecture engagements. He is
 
 scribers to his paper the strength pacificism.
 s probably true. in fact we know it to be true, that there many in this country who would profit by the carrying of defense pro- gram who are now working for the adoption of such a program. It may be that but the prospect of personal gain they would be so greatly interested in the country's defenses. there are many other men who are not engaged in the making of steel munitions of who earnestly working for preparedness for war The number of who would be benefited by a program of defense is very small compared with those who would profits from the carry ing out of such a program.
 It has pointed that certain members Of the Navy League connected with factories en- gagged in the manufacture of munitions of But in this state there than hum dred members of the league there is who could have the slightest interest any profits might be made by factory. Yet hun dred members in the eyes of MT Bryan, are '1eeches and parasites"
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
The Effect of It.

The Republican in the last years has a1undrntly pointed the material advantages that would result the acquisition of the Central School block a site for civic center. There is now another acquisition that is equally appealing and which did exist the time when the matter was before people for discussion two years ago.
 In with all parts of the country Phoe- nix has gone through period of severe depression consequent upon the European Business brought to a low ebb. Values dropped sharply and remained sluggish. But, through it al and happy to say that the is over and conditions are nending. Phoenix has borne splendidly. With the spirit which the city forward to the completion of al undertakings which have made it of the progressive towns of the country it prepared to move forward again.
 Now is the time, therefore, expedite the The if it is proposed to enter upon this undertaking, the which will have the greatest bearing upon the future will drive away the few lingering clouds of pessimism. The civic center will become the raIlying point for the people from which they will take start. All classes citizens will be heartened and encouraged Even the weak and the fearful will take renewed hope the boldness of the ster which is proposed. It will be inspiration and additional impetus the return of good times.
 word more as the meaning of it. the teraI effect of it which those who have studied
 
 erasped. It is the greatest, important ment ever proposed in Phoenix. There be other that will rank with it in permanence Every other improvement may make will sometime wear and have to be replaced The civic center will be only the beginning and the result of it will spread the city spreads and symmetrical direc tion will be given the citys growth.
 There will time be a civic center anyhow in Phoenix if Phoenix intends to take maintain a place in the front rank municipalities. And the site offered is taken, another not nearly good and which cannot have such effect upon city's symmetrical! growth, will be selected d cost compared with which the price of the Central school block will trifling
 A immediate effect will be the earlier complishment of something which must be sometime achieved, the bringing together, the consolidation of the public business by which only secure at the time the highest efficiency and the great economy.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
The Democrats and the Philippines.

The controversy between Secretary of War Gar rison and former President Taft the Philippines may make it a party issue but we think the democrats can afford take up when there are s many other matters that closely and vitalIy concern the people who will elect a president and congressman next year. The FflipinOs themselves will have very little voice in these mat ters.
 Under the leadership of MT. Bryan the democrats have been trying in vain for the fifteen years to make Philippines party that comes with ill-gr2ce from MT. Garrison to resent such attempt by the republicans. It is inn probable that any wise republican will attempt it. Party ammunition needed s many other fields would be wasted the Philippines a party issue The whole Philippines question from the beginning has been mistake The taking of the islands a mistake committed the hyseria war with Spain. There was no more reason for taking the Philippines than for taking the moon. We covered the mistake quickly and the United States has since been seeking opportunity at great to rectify that mistake by preparing the Fflipinos for sef-government. When we that the taking of the Philippines mistake, that it was unfortunate this country but a good thing for the islands Their condition has been in every way improved.
 The democratic party while out of power and with very little prospect coming into power in sisted upon the immediate turning of the islands the natives. Every democratic national platform in the last fifteen years has demanded that and many democratic state platforms likewise But government has gone trying prepare the natives receive the islands. We have best men to instruct them in the science of government. in agriculture and the useful
 When the democrats came into power three years ago they had opportunity the Philippines adrft st once. In overwhelming control of the
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
THE CAFE CLAIMANT
 OF THE WOMANS CLUB
It Was All the Most Sanquine Had
 Expected

with clever amateurs furnishing the entertainment and a group of pretty high school girls serving the refresh ments members of society and clubdom last evening enjoyed one Of the most delightful affairs of the year. The cafe chaEtant at the Woman's club was long anticipated and it was the interesting event it gave promise of being. An attractive feature was the song number by Mrs. w. Gallen Bur ris, who in becoming gypsy costume. sang "A Gypsy Maiden" and for an encore she gave another pleasing gyp- sy selection, assisted by the women of the candy booth, who executed a dance to her accompaniment A. l.. Kellogg gave an amusing monologue and Lester Byron's quartette added to the enjoyment
 A dance by pretty high school girls was popular act, as was the song number by Howard Enyart
 Miss Eleanor Hulett made a very lovely French doll in pink tuIle frock. Her dance was well received Madam Zarogara who told for tunes in the afternoon, presided over the wierd den throughout the even ing, and gave satisfaction to all who crossed her palm with gold.
 The bazaar that preceded the cafe chantant was pronounced success. A large assortment of hand made articles were offered for sale by committee chairmen and their assistants Mrs Fred A. Woolsey had charge of the quaintly arranged country store, her clerks being Mrs. Gus NoIl, Mrs. Geo. Olney and Airs Louis Sands: in the candy and flower booth were Mrs S J. Nicholson, Mrs. Ira J. Johnson, Mrs J. G. Van LOuwen, Mrs. r. K. Lewis Mrs. George Lilley, Mrs. w. Gallen Burris and Mrs. Charles Riegel Aprons were sold by Mrs. Selina F Levy, Mrs W. B. Lount. Mrs. A. C. Kingsley, Mrs D r. Johnson, Mrs. A. C. Bartlett The doll booth was presided over by Mrs. Dwight B. Heard, Mrs William G. Hartranft, Mrs. Charles Van Deer Neer and Mrs. James H. McClintock. A splendid stock of linen was in the miniature shop of Mrs H. F. Camp bell, Mrs. Sims Ely, Mrs. Frank Cox, MT S. D. Futile and Mrs William Perry Sears. Bags of infinite variety were sold by Mrs. w w. McNeff, Mrs. c. H. Davidson. Mrs. F E. Pascoe, Mrs. Ancil Martin and Miss Fay De Mund. Refreshments were dispensed by Mrs B. L. Marks. Mrs. Lewis T. Carpenter. Mrs. H. M. FennimOre, Mrs. L F.. Wolfe, Mrs. w B. TWitchell and cOteyie of girls of the younger set.
 The committee in charge was Mrs. Harry Kennedy, Mrs. James Griffen and Mrs. Edward O'Malley
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01

more enojyable than for some time past.
 The Ladies Aid is planning a bazaar and jitney carnival to be held at the church on the afternoon and evening of December 7th. The bazaar is to consist of booths of various articles ranging from aprons to handllerchiefs, while the jitney carnival will be com roSed of a number of mysterious booths with a five cent admission. A beautiful doll is being dressed, which will become the property of the little girl receiving the most votes, and a big fruit cake will in like manner be- come the property of the most popu- lar young lady Other details will be published later.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01

to hold and the car started backward down the hill. The driver shot his car into high and dashed around curve just in front of the Ford, which went over the grade, and was broken to pieces in the canyon below Mir. Bran naman's escape was so narrow that the fender of the run away car tore off the tire rack on Mir. Brannamans s car as it dashed past.
 The teachers and officers of the Sunday school, met at the residence of Joseph Brown on Wednesday night and decided to have a Christmas tree and treat at the church on Christmas Eve They extended an invitation to santa Claus to be with them and help distribute the goodies and it is under stood that he will be present
 Henry Christie, left early last weel, for Oakland, the residence of Fis par ents. where he expected to spend Thanksgiving Mrs. Christie has spent several months there this summer and after visiting both eXpositions they will return here for the Christmas hol- idays.
 Bert Finch has returned from two weeks trip to Tempe where he visited his parents.
 The dance given at Hutton hall by the Ray Con. Club on Friday night was a most enjoyable affair and was largely attended.
 Thanksgiving was quietly observed in Hayden. Several hundred turkeys were disposed of The schools were closed on Thursday and Friday Dr Morrison held Thanksgiving services lrr, and Mrs. Onam sang an enjoyable duet.
 The road between Hayden and | Winkleman are being rut in splendid condition and drive over it is much
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
Une@ms0red Sense and Nonsense

By REMLIK Right here in town, but yesterday, A bitterness took place, Between a German gentleman
 And one of English race. They battled until they'd bloodied And disfigured each others faces, And the only reason I could see
 Was because of different races. Now, I'd like to ask this German What he cares about that war, For l think. if he'd think it over
 He wouldn't go quite so far Your German ruler might do all right, If any ruler will do: But do you believe that ruler
 Would get out and fight for you? And you, my fighting Britisher,
 You'd better pause a while And think how~litte ice you'd cut
 In that sunny English isle: And think of all the reasons
 Why your people came over here And also why they never returned To that land you hold so dear. Now, neither of you would have a
 show
 Of making a living there And the chances are you'd hurry
 back If you had the cash to spare. And both of you. as well confess.
 That you like it better here IG you didn't, you'd both be over there.
 In the bread line. too I fear. And, likewise. it occurs to me.
 That at the present writing. When you feel so patriotic. That you have to go to fighting. That in those countries you hold dear They'd be most awful glad | To have you help little while. For they're needing scrappers bad. i Just cableSram to William That you want to help him out And he will answer promptly. l And pay your fare. no doubt: 1 Or. let your English ruler know
 That you want to fight the Teuton And it won't be but little while
 Till you're in the trenches. shootin' So if fight you must. don't do it here
 But notify your king
 That you've taken off your bonnet
 And shied it in the ring.
 And all this time we've been usino kick and "kicken" and thought il was slang. The Century diotionar, defines "doggone" and "the dickens and other words and phrases. hope they are not slang-though the, do sound like II. If they are. it's al right-nobody's kickin
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01
THE INFLUENCE OF DREAMS

If we dreamt the same thing every night. it would affect us as the objects we see every day. And if an artisan were sure to dream every night for twelve hours duration that he was a king I believe he would be almost as happy as king who should dream every night for twelve hours on end that he was an artisan.-Pascal.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01

Normal Hapgood of Harper's eekly, has started country wide, but one-sided discussion by his dictum that children ought be born oftener than three years" That is certainly frequent enough child. No one has so far risen take issue with MT. Hapgood.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01

We forget whether it Miss Violet Asquith or her mother, both, that inspired William Watsons The Woman With a Serpent's Tongue" But any how, the announcement of the marriage yesterday the premers daughter his secretary resurrects the incident from beneath the debris of the war.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-01

All the farmers North Carolina are said to be solidly behind Representative Claude Kitchin in opposition the presidents national defense pro- gram We suppose those farmers all armed with the flint lock rifles which their forefathers used Kings Mountain, the country was saved then.