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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Moose Carnival.

Arrangements were made last
night for merry go round, dance
floor and seven other concessions
at the Moose carnival July 18th to
22nd. These plans were consum-
mated last night at the nesting of
of the amusement committee " hich
met immediately after the regular
lodge meeting.
The first night Ed Lehmkuhl 5
orchestra will furnish the music and
for the other three nights the fol-
lowing orchestlas, Carl Pabsts,
Walter Charles and John Nichols.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Richest County Needs Unions.

Bakersfield, Cal, July lin
an address '"To the Oil Workers in
Kean county" published in the
Union Labor Journal, it is stated
that conditions in the Kern river
oil fields is unbearable and that the
solution is strong oil mems union
formed under the direction of the
American Federation of Labor.
1t is further stated that Every
where the organized worker is com
Ing in his own except in Kern
eounty-the richest county in the
world, where millions il money are
taken out of the ground each year"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Bakers Fight National Bis:
cult COmpany's Black
Horse Bread.

The members of the Local Bak
ers' Union are making a grocery
campaign against the products of
the National Biscuit Company of
Cincinnati. They are waging war
on the bread bearing the Black
Horse. Dodgers have been printed
and distributed notifying the pub.
lie that this firm Is unfair to or
ganized labor. The bakers EN-
ployed in the plaut where this
bread Is manufacture have been
on strike for several weeks and
through their business agelt Seb
Ollinger the agitation has been car
ried to Hamilton and all adjoining
cities. Business agent, Ollinger
made personal Canvass of all the
groceries in this city and he is very
much encouraged by the outlook
With the exception of few gro,
GERS they agreed to discontinue to
purchase the non union products
of this firm.
Olliuger stated before he left the
city that he informed the grocers
of the unfair methods used against
the bakers by this firm, of course
the grocers were very much sur
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Custom TaiIors Organize.

The Custom Tailors in Hamil
ton organized union several days
ago. An organizer for the Inter
national Tailors' Union visited this
city and Immediately called upon
the local tailors. In a few days
the union was organized and the
following officers were elected.
VIM. Rabb, President; Vim.
David, Secretary; and Albert Levy,
Treasurer. The union begins with
twelve members with bright pros
poets of more coming In. The or
ganization also takes in lady mem
bers and three are now in the un-
lon. Meetings will be held the
first Wednesday of each month.
Delegates will be elected aud they
will make application to become
part of the Cooperative Trades
and Labor Council The new un-
lon will be known as the Hamilton
Tailors' Union, No. 358. The
tailors in Middletown and in Day
ton have recently been organized
and they are also live organizations.
The new Tailors' Union should
receive all the encouragement pos
sible. The labels should be asked
for and no union man having his
clothes made should overlook this
important feature.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14

0. S. Dustin, general passenger
agent of the Ashley & Dustin line,
whose steamers the Putin Bay and
Frank +. Kirby, operate between
Detroit, Sandusky, Put In Bay and
Cedar Point, says that hundreds of
persons from all sections Of the
country will attend the twenty
second annual regatti which will
be held at Put-In-Bay, July 10 to
21st.
Mr.. Dustin says there will be
sail yacht races for all classes as
we'll as power boat races for all
classes. In addition there will be
swimming races and athletic sports
on water and the beach.
The swimming contests will be
conducted under the auspices of
the Amateur Athletic Union. The
championship events for seniors
and Juniors, and for women, are
on the program.
Twenty-four yacht clubs aud so
athletic associations have made en-
tries in the various events and close
competition is expected.
1t is announced that the prizes
consisting of cups, cash, medals
and merchandise are more attrac-
tive than ever before, and that in
addition a special prize of 1000
will be awarded In the event for
hydroplanes.
The annual Mardi Gras and car
nival will be held on Tuesday night
July Is. A special program has
been arranged for the occasion and
everyone will appear in fancy cos
tune Ii Is announced.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
The mauic Shave.

The man with a retreatiug chin may
grow be; q aud hide It, or he may
frankly shave the eXiguous offender.
careless whether it rccedcs or not The
utmost canGor may be seen In a shayen
chin, and of all the manly valorous
qualities that Of candor, downright-
ness. may be ranked first. The weak
ness attributed TO a retreating chin
may be Cancelled by shaving it. The
man who accepts his face as nature
gave it to him, braving it to tho world
without concealmeut or decoration.
must be classed among those with the
manly quality Cartoonists and novel
lists have waived the weak chin to the
limbo of the inefficient and inept Let
the man .hout the masterfu jaw
take hearO, lie has but to shave .
show the qualities desired Atlantic
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
The PITCHERS BOX.
In sassbsl's Early Days It Was just
a Line Twelve Feet Long.

Line Twelve Feet Long.
Up to 1857, or for eighteen years
after the first game of baseball was
played, there was no limit to the num-
Der Of innings, the first side scoring
twenty-one runs, or aces as they
were then called, being the winner. In
1857, however, the game was divided
into nine innings. The pitcher had a
line twelve feet long. kept behind II
and could take short run before his
delivery, just the same as is permitted
In cricket today.
In 1863 the old line" for the pitcher
to stand behind was done away with
and the twirler limited to a "box"
twelve feet long and four feet wide,
but in this area he could roam at will
and throw from whatever spot he
pleased. A few years later the box
was made six feet square, and In 1870
1t was again reduced to four feet wide
and six feet long. Ten years later 1t
was made foot longer and a foot
wider and in 1887 cut down In length
TO five and one-half feet.
These boxes" being always a source
of much change and discussion they
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Too Sensitive.

1t was the first night after the show
The leading Woman's mother was
downcast.
whats the trouble. dear?' asked
the leading woman in surprise. 81
made brilliant hit tonight"
The old lady was surprised.
Did you, Sophie? heard the audi
ence shouting Play right. Play right
and / thought YOU had failed"
And the lending woman laughed In
amusement
why my dear, they were shouting
Playwright! Playwright Chicago
Trihunp
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
oil Wells In The Oceap

One of the most novel and interest,"
ing sights along the California coast
especially to tourists, are the oil wells
In the ocean at Summerfeld, souther.t
Santa Barbara county. Long whar
carry the scores Of derricks which
mark the location of these unique
wells. The field is small, covering
about 125 acres.-Argonaut
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14

prised and then agreed to quit
Local Bakers Union No. 81 will
meet next Saturday night and fur
ther steps will be taken to drive the
Black Horse bread from the local
market.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Lay of the Cow.

"What are oxenY' asked the teacher.
The little foreigners looked blank
docs any one know what cow is?"
she asked hopefully.
A dingy hand waved wildly at the
back Of the room. Il know / know,
teacher A COW she lays milkr'-Har
per's Magazine.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14

we're nnalfy aoonsned arroge,ner ana
a rubber slab II by inches took their
place, the pitcher being required to
keep his back foot against the slab.
This slab was enlarged to two feet by
six inches In 1895 and has remained
the same since.-Philadelph Bulletin.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Bound 20 Rise.

He is one of the most stupid bores
ever met"
And yet he seems to have accumu-
lated money. Fortune appears to have
knocked at his door"
Il don't believe she merely knocked;
sue must have broken right in
Fine.
Telephone girls are not allowed te
talk back"
What field from which to select
wife. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14

Tom McGreevy, a member OF
the local Theatrical Stage En-
ployes Union is now bnsily en-
gagged in selling "Old Con" whis-
key for the Theobald & Son CO.,
of Columbus, Ohio. In working
the local trade Tom has secured
some fine orders for this famous
brand and he expects to land some
more.
We are told that the Thee bald &
Son company is one of the Oldest
established liquor firms in the state.
They have worked up quite repu-
tation on "Old Coon" and with the
assistance of Tom McGreevy the
trade will be extended throughout
Butler, Preble and Montgomery
counties.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
2ueer Human Nature.

MANS funny propositionr
what nowT
when he reads a medical book he
fancies he has every disease described,
but let him read the work Of q moral.
ist and all the faults pointed out he
sees not in himself but in his neigh
Dor. boston Transcript.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Sometimes.

Willis-What IS 1t called when two
people are thinking Of the same thing
at the same time mental telepathyf
Gillis-Sometimes; other times just
plain embarrassment Judge
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
No Game.

Pat and were watching a game OF
chess. Suddenly / turned to him.
Have you the timer ] asked, glanc.
ing at his watch pocket
Sure" replied Pat, 81 havethe time.
but not the inclination. Princeton III
ger.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Where Women Tell Their Aces.

japanese women wear gold pins In
their hair unit! they reach the age OF
twenty-five. At thirty the pins are
white, and at forty they wear plain
shell combs
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Little Bits.

The strike at the Black & Claw
son machine shop practically re
mains the same, The men are still
doing picket duty and no new men
are taking their jobs.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14

Landlady (sympathetically) Why
how did you fall downstairs, Mr.
Lanks? Boarder with dignity Unex
neetedIy. ma .am-Pall Mall Gazette
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14
Power of Music.

Mrs. Flatbush-D Did you say her hus
band has a passion for music? Mrs
Bensonhurst-Oh, my yes! Every time
she sings he flies into one Yonkers
Statesman
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14

The average farm in the United
States measures 13S acres.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-07-14

The most completely lost of all days
is the one on which we have not
laughed Chamfort
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
TIME TO ACT
Don't Wait for the Fatal Stages of
Kidney lllness-Profit by Madi-
son Peoples Experiences.

Occasional attacks of backache, If
regular urination, headaches and dir
Zy spells are frequent symptoms of
kidney disorders. It's an error to
neglect these ills. The attacks may
pass off for a time. but generally re-
turn with greater intensity. Don't
delay a minute. Begin taking Doan's
Kidney Pills, and keep up their use
until the desired results are obtain
ed. Good work in Madison proves
the effectiveness of this great kidney
remedy.
G.. l. Brannan, farmer, r. f. ID. No.
4. Madison, says: II have used
Doan's Kidney Pills for the past two
or three years and | don't mind rec
ommending them publicly. as | know
that they are just as represented. |
first used them through hearing
them spoken of so highly by my
friends. / had considerable trouble
with the kidney secretions and at
tacks of backache. Doan's Kidney
Pills soon relieved me-"
Price so cents, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Brannan had. Foster-Milburn
Co. Props, Buffalo. n. Y.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
MADISON GRAIN MARKET.
SIOUX CITY LIVESTOCK MARKET

Sioux City, Sept. 16.-Cattle re-
ceipts were estimated at 1900 head,
as against 1.15S a week & and sos
the corresponding time a year ago.
Little or no change was quoted in
the general run for fat cattle today
as compared with yesterday. Quota
at hand was moderate and demand
broad and everything moved in good
season.
On fifteen head of fat steers aver
aging 1926, Phil Most, of Laurel.
Neb., topped the market $11.00.
This equals the highest price ever
paid on the local market.
AS is usual towards the close of
the week inquiry for stockers and
feeders was quiet and prices as a
whole we're a little easier than on the
previous day.
A new high record price was hung
up in the hog market this morning,
S11.00 being paid for selected butch
ers. which beats the former high
Notch reached March. 1910. by a
dime and equalled the latter end of
August. this year. Market today was
quoted as 10 a zoe higher.
Clearance for sheep and lambs re-
manned unaltered. Supply at hand
consisted mostly of directs to pack
ers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

To the Voters of Lake County:
This is to announc that | am an
independent candidate for the office
OF county judge of Lake county to
be voted for at the coming November
election. You will find my name
among the candidates in the indie
pendent column and on the indie
pendent ticket. To the old residents
Of this county | need no Introduction
and for the information of those who
are not so we'll acquainted with me |
will say that | am the Oldest estab-
lished lawyer in Lake county, having
settled in the county in 1878 and
have lived in the county almost con-
tinuously since that time. / assure
you that l will appreciate your in
fluence, your support and your vote
at the polls on election day and fur
Their will assure you that if elected
to this office | will give the people
my best efforts in that capacity and
will be on the job all of the time.
Thanking you in advance for any
thing you may do for me, and asking
the support Of each and all of you,
| am,
Your obedient servant,
r. l.. Soper.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO THE PUBLIC - CITIZENS
URGED TO CLEAN UP
PREMISES.

In view of the fact that a case of
infantile paralysis in Madison has re-
suited fatally, it is incumbent upon
all citizens and property wner TO
take precautionary measures to pre-
vent a recurrence or spread of the
disease. This can best be accom-
plished by placing the premises of
residences and all other places in the
best sanitary conditions possible. |
therefore recommend and order that
all h~ouseholders of the city at once
remove from their premises rubbish,
Stops or any other u%nsanitary accu-
mutations. The need of cleaning up
is urgent, and it is necessary that
citizens cooperate in placing the city
in a proper sanitary condition.
y. M. Duff.
City Health Officer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
BULGARIAN PRESS
DEMANDS INQUIRY

Berlin, Sept. 16. According to a
Sofia dispatch to the Overseas News
agency, Bulgaria is greatly aroused
over the atrocities upon Bulgarians i'm
Dobrudia charged against the Rou.
manians, and The entire press is de.
handing punitive measures.
The Bulgarian government, adds the
dispatch, intends to invite the diplo.
matte representatives OF neutral coun.
tries at Sofia to make a personal in.
spection of the district and will regis.
ter an energetic protest with neutral
powers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
BANK VAULTS ARE EMPTY
Head of Institution FIees as Deposltors
Raid Building.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-two partly torn
envelopes containing $119 are all that
rewarded the search OF a vault in the
private banking house of Michael Mich
niuk g. Sons by representatives of
States Attorney Hoyne following the
close of the institution. Police are
searching for Michniuk, whose flight
preceded a riot at the bank in which
depositors attempted to break down
the doors.
John Michniuk, aged sixteen, clerk
in the bank, VINO was taken into GUS
tody. told the states attorneys repre-
sentatives he believed the deposits in
the institution totaled about $685. 900.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
Telling Tariff Points

Let these telling points on tariff
and protection In the speech by
Charles Evans Hughes. the Republic
an candidate for President, delivered
In the Salt Lake Tabernacle, be fixed
permanently in your mind and
memory during the remainder OF the
campaign:
We are DESTROYS of having strong
and sure the foundations of oar ma
tional greatness in this pursuit of com
petition among the nations which il
sure TO follow the cessation OF the
present struggle.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
Prosecutor of Orpet Beaten.

Waukegan. Ill, Sept. 16. States
Attorney Dady of Lake county. who
gained fame in his prosecution OF
William Orpet for the murder OF
Marian Lambert. has apparently been
defeated for denomination by James
WEIGH. who had a majority of more
than 900 with oily three Of nineteen
precincts missing. David Joslin, spe-
cial prosecutor of Orpet, was likewise
defeated for denomination in Henry
county.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

Hammond. Ind. Sept. 16. An un-
identified man walked into the lobby
of a hotel here bleeding from a cut in
his throat. He died while trying to
tell physicians the name of his as
sailant. A man giving his name as
Frank Cronin and his address as La
fayette. Ind, is being held by the po-
lice pending investigation of the af-
fair
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for anv case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Il. J. Cheney q Co. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned Rave known II.
J. Cheney for the last Is Yeas. and be-
lieve him perfectly hon abe In all
business transactions end financially
able to carry out az % cations made
by his firm.
National Bank of Commerce. Toledo, o.
ly, acting directly L 1 the blood and
mucous surfaces OF ne sys EN-. Testf-
monials sent free. PI ce rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take
Halls Family Pills for constipation
Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

New York, Sept. 16.-Charged with
having stolen in ten years clothing
valued at between $50, 900 and SIS, 900
from a firm that employed him, George
w. Simm, a salesman, according to
Assistant District Attorney Bohan,
confessed that he had sold the cloth
ing at half the price and had lost
most of the money In Wall street
s~peculations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

Chicago, Sept. l6.-Fifteen thousand
Democrats voted for a dead man In
the primary at Chicago. The votes
were cast for Leopold Pfaelzer, who
was buried several days ago. His
name was on the ballot when he died
and 1t was o late for election com
missioners to make n change. Mr..
Praelzer's death, however, had been
widely advertised.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
Presidents Sister Sinkinu.

Long Branch, n. j., Sept. 16.-Presi-
dent Wilson received word hat his
sister, Mrs. Anne e. Howe, i'll in New
London, Conn, is sinking rapidly.
Tentative plans were made immediate
ly for his departure for New London.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
WHY HUGHES rs NEEDED IN
THIS TREMENDOUS CRISIS.

+ Against Mr.. Wilson's combina- :
i ton of grace in elocution with +.
= futility In action. against his rec :
+ ord of words unbacked by deeds {.
+ or betrayed by deeds, we set Mr.. !
+ Hughes rugged and unconpro :
4 missing straightforwardness of :
+ character and action Ia every Of :
Il flee he has held. We put the :
Il man who thinks and speaks di- :
= rectly and whose words have al i.
+ ways been made good against :
Il the man whose adroit anil ficile i.
X elocution Is used to conceal his !.
+ plans or his want of plans. The !.
I. next -four years may well he :
+ years of tremendous national /.
Il strain. Which of the two men :
X do you. the American people. /.
+ wish at the helm during these !.
/ four years-the man who has :.
4 been actually tried and found :
4 wanting or the man whose whole Z.
+ career In public office is a guar !
= antee of his power and good !.
4. faith? But u answer is posi- !.
4. BILE, and 1t must be given by the !.
4 American people through United !
X States. = From the Speech Of !
+ Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. lie. !.
+ livered at Lewiston. Me-. In Re !.
+ half Of Charles E. Hughes. !.
4 4
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

Minneapolis, Sept. 16. Wheat
Sept, $1.59A Dec, $1.55A May, ST.
43A. Cash close on track No. / hard,
$1.67A; No. l Northern, $1.60A 81
63A No. 2 Northern, $1.56& Q1.61% ;
No. 3 Northern, $1.49A Ql57&; No. 3
yellow corn, s26S3c; No. 3 white oats,
424 M42Ac; fax, $2.12ls.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

Chicago, Sept. Misunderstanding
5000; steers, $6.00@940: cows and
heifers, S3.50@9.35; calves, $S.30Q13.-
90. Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; light, $10.-
20611.40; mixed, $9.90011.40; heavy,
s9.S5@113O; rough, $9.S5410.00; pigs,
$7.00m10.00. Sheep-Receipts, 81, 900;
native, $6.80Q8.40; lambs. $3.50
IL 25.
AanIcnN GDsUN ADJ
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

South st. Paul, Sept. 16. - Cattle
Receipts, $500; steers, 4.25@10.0 90;
cows and h~eifers, s4.75@7.75; calves,
$4.50M11.75; stockers and feeders, $4.-
00M7.00. Hogs-Receipts. 2.100; range,
s10.0om10.S0. Sheep-Receipts. 500;
lambs, $6.25Q1O.00; wethers, 5000
1850; ewes, S3.00Q7.25.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
FOR HAY FEVER, ASTHMA AND
BRONCHITIS.

Every sufferer should know that Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar is a reliable rem
edy for coughs, colds, bronchitis. hay
fever and asthma. 1t stops racking
coughs; heals raw, inflamed membranes,
loosens the phlegm and eases wheezy,
difficult breathing. Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16

The French chamber Of depu.
ties registered the nations con
fidence in the success of allied arms
in an unprecedented name Follow
ing a speech by Premier BRAND out.
lining the military situation, the cham
Der passed the new wal loan asked
by the government without a dissent
ing vote, asa members voicing their
approval.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
ST. Paul Grain.

st. Paul, Sept. 16. - Wheat No. l
Northern, $1.60& Q1.66A: No. 2
Northern. S1.56& G1.61A; No. 2 Mon
lana hard, s1.54A 61.57A; corn. $40
S3c; oats. 42A @42Ac: barley, 65cQ
$1.05; rye, $1.20M121; flax, $2.12A.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-16
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Sept. is. Wheat Sept,
s1.4SA; Dec, $1.49A; May. s1.49h
Corn-Sept.. s5c; Dec, 71bc; May,
74%c. Oats-Sept., 44bc; Dec, 46Ac;
May, soc. Pork-Sept., s27.95; Oct,
S26.60. Butter-Creameries, 29@32c.
Eggs - 20@25c. Poultry - Springs, is
@19c; fowls, 1Sc.