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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16
Reception TO Strikers.

Cincinnati, March 16. Ladies'
garment workers repor, continued
success in their strike to improve
working conditions. One of the
shops signed with the union was so
pleased over the settlement that it
tend red reception to employees
when they returned to work.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16
Tho Iron Glove.

A refinement of cruelty is the torture
Of the iron glove" as it is called.
which nsei 10 be common in Morocco.
A lump Of quicklime is placed in a mans
hand qaich is closed up into = dst.
Tnen tts fist is tightly bound with
leathe, thongs and plunged iLtb a tub
OF coio water. The aegny soon becomes
extrer'". The torture is continued for
eight or tep Gays, until in the end NOR
tl1cation ensues and probably death.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

Butler County Pres,
Dear Sirs and Brothers:
am sending you list of Bills
passed by the 82nd General As
sembly Of Ohio up to be time Of
recess, March 10th.
The trades unionists Of Ohio are
to be congratulated upon the sue
cess so far achieved and if we can
prevent and change in this legisla
ton before final adjournment, will
have made material progre IS.
The proposition to establish a
State Constabulary has been de-
feated.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

whatever 10 intended for insertion must be
authenticated by the name and address of the
writer, not necessarily for publication, but as
guarantee of good faith.
subscribers changing their address will please
notify this Office giving old and new address TO
insure regular delivery of paper.
We do not hold ourselves responsible toi any
views or opinions expressed In the srueies OF
Communications of correspondents.
Communications solicited from secretaries OF
all societies and organizations, and should pc
addressed to THR BUTLER COUNTY PRESS go
Market Street, Hamilton, Ohio.
The publishers reserve the right to reject any
advertise N ents at Any time.
Advertising rates made known on application
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

to join the movement. The en-
dorsement of the trustees of the
league would be necessary TO allow
the league to join the federation,
DR.. Swift said.
More hot Shot.
DR.. Swift had pointed out that
the right channel to obtain dry leg
islation was through the league
and that therefore the purposes OF
the convention went for nothing.
William P. F. Ferguson, Prohibi-
tion candidate for United States
Senator from Pennsylvania last
November, then mounted the plat
form.
The Anti Saloon League has
not been dJing effective work in
every county of the State, thun-
dered Mr.. Ferguson as was init
mated by DR.. Swift. am not will
ling that it shall dictate to US and
say we must work in its o1ganiza-
ton. The Anti Saloon League can
not marshal its forces to win the
State prohibition.
Mr.. Scott then arose and stated
the league was prepared to do the
work of the temperance forces
He tod of the work in the variou:
States and argued that II could bt
carried on in Pennsylvania.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

Boost up home trade by
smoking LaMureda 10 cent
cigar.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16
Always Around.

Opportunity calls once at every
mans door"
Hard luck is a whole lot more soci-
able. ."-;N!ttsburgh Post
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

Endorsed by the Trades and Labor
Council of Hamilton, Ohio.
Endorsed by the MiddIetown Trades
and Labor Council of Middleiown o,
Endorsed by the Labor Legislative
League of Butler, preble and Mont
gomery Counties.
Endorsed by Metal Trades Council
OF Hamilton ohio.
Endorsed by the United Trades and
Labor Council, Dayton, Ohio.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16
Modest Request.

Judge Six months in jail with hard
labor. Hot Say, judge, can't yer don-
bic lie tine ~ cut out de labor? Bos
ton Transcip:.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

By smoking LaMureda ci-
gar means more employment
for Hamilton Cigar Makers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

Remember always one today is ~>vth
two romcrrows.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917.

Entered at lks PoJfo6fes at Hanlflson, Ohto, a.
Second Class MaI Matter.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

Notice the elegant aroma
smoking a LaMuYeda 10 cent
cigar.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16
BILLS
PASSED.

Columbus, Ohio,
March l6, 1917.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

Calumn. would soon starve and lie
of Itself IT nobody took it in and gave
1t lodging. =. Leighton.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-03-16

ISSUED WEEKLY Ar $40 MARKxr srRnKT,
HAMILTON, OHIO.
HOME TRLRYHorx 300.
BRLL 129S-X.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
MEETING OF
DISTRICT HERE
Sunday SCHOOLS VIII be In Session on
April 20, With Representatives /,
From Four Town.
ships,

A district Sunday school conference
will be held in Keokuk on the after
noon and evening Of April 20, accord
ing to announcements made today.
Jackson, Jefferson, Montrose and Des
Moines townships will participate. and
the meetings will be held in the Bap-
list church.
The leader will be w. D. Stem. the
state international secretary, and
there will be local speakers. 1t is
hoped that the schools will be well
represented at the conference.
The Monday following, April 80, in
the afternoon and evening, an adult
bible conference will be held, led by
Secretary Stem. Of Des Moines. and
Mr.. G. w. Wade Of Fairfield; both are
at their best in the field or adult work
The purpose Of this meeting is to ef-
feet an organization of all the adult
organized bible classes in the county
The program as arranged by Rev.
Bacon of the Christian church and Rev.
McElree of the United Presbyterian
church and the county president, while
in the city last Monday, will be printed
next week. The programs for the
will be in the hands of all
the superintndnts for April %.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
PAUL REVERE
LANTERN GIFT
Famous Signal Used In 1775 to Give
intelligence Of Moves Of Red
Coats Goes to Fort
Madison.

One of the two revolutionary time
lanterns, made famous by Paul Re-
we're on his famous ride through
every Middlesex. village and farm"
to arouse the patriots, that the red
coats" were approaching, will make
It's future home in Fort Madison.
Mrs. Daniel T. Brown, mother of A.
P. Brown, who had cherished the
ambition of possessing one of these
historic relics ever since her child
hood has finally secured one and will
present it to the Daughters of the
Revolution chapter there on the occa-
sion of the Paul Revere celebration
next Wednesday, says the Fort Mad
ison Democrat
The lanterns, as most every child
of school age knows, hung in the
belfry of the "old North church" at
Boston and was there first seen by
Mrs. Brown. According to the much
studied poem, the lanterns were to
hang zone if by land and two il by
sea, and l on the opposite shore will
be, ready to ride and spread the
alarm, ETC." and since have been
kept and cherished as relics Of ma
tional fame. 1t is only fitting that
the local D. A. r. organization be
presented with such a souvenir on
the occasion of the Revere celebra-
ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shamnoos
contain too much alkali, which is yery
Injurious. as it dries the scalp and makes
the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain null.
sifed cocoanut oil, for it is pure and
entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any.
thing else' all to pieces. You can get
this at any drug store, and few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
Simply. moisten the hair with water
and rub it in, about teaspoonful is all
that IS required. It makes an abundance
OF rich, creamy lather, cleanses thor
oughly, and rinses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and is soft.
fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wavy, and
easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and
dandruff.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

The brick thing for the walls Of the
Roesler library building were made
in Abingdon and are very hard burned
or vitritied; they are hollow with four
openings, and "T'' shaped and will
make a solid wall; the latter will be
veneered with a face prick.
The Edwards shoe repair factory on
Monday moved across Main street to
the Gehring building; it is now nicely
located, and expects to spread out" in
business.
The carpetbag liquor brigade from
Keokuk, has gone glimmering, since
Iowa went "bone dry" An auto party
of shades was here today to get
their skins full"
Truman Plantz ST., is recovering
but slowly, but Is able to leave his
room.
Men with teams and shovels are ex-
cavating the debris OF the Presbyter-
ian church fire and are filling and
leveling Lafayette street between
Fourth and Fifth streets with it.
Between forty-five and fifty Keokuk
Masons were visitors to the Masonic
lodge here Wednesday night, coming
down on a special car at Z o'clock. The
third degree was conferred On several
candidates, Warsaw team doing the
work, though it was expected Carthage
team would officiate. From labor,
those present (about eighty-five) as
sembled at refreshment, and an en-
joyable social time was spent
A large U. s.. flag flies from the tall
staff on top of the Lutheran school
building.
Mrs. C. B. Hill and daughter, Mrs.
Cora Hill returned Thursday from
several months visit in Clinton. Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

! WARSAW, Ill, April 20.-Every seat
Ing been sold for the entertainment
y De given by local musical and -dra-
|aatlc talent at Dreamland Friday night
|,or the benefit of the music fund OIL
|ae Warsaw high school. That this
|sor'hy cause should meet such a
|atarty response from the public, is
|asnly gratifying and shows that music
y the public school is becoming popu-
IN as it should be- There are three
|sar's In the entertainment, Ministries,
y operetta and farce comedy, max
as program that will be highly de-
|sshtful 1t has been suggested that
ae program be repeated in about a
|'eek, IN some neighboring town.
y is planned to raise the big flag on
W. We button factory next Saturday;
hharsaws Concert band will furnish
y two.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

use harrow, with some teeth taken
out, or small shovel cultivator, while
bean is small, and the larger plows
to lay by with later. Don't cultivate
when dew Is on the vine.
Harvest in October, or when all
the pods are fully ripe, by pulling
and throwing in small piles, just
large enough to make a good fork
full. Each pile being separate, there
is no tangling and breaking of pods.
Best to have the pods all ripe and
vines practically dead before pull
ing, so that they may be hauled to
the thresher promptly, and thus
avoid a possible wet SPELL" at this
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
100 rank a growth of vine.

too rank a growth of vine.
When you plow the ground, plant
at once, and harrow, drag or roll
promptly to conserve moisture. u
About one bushel of seed per acre
is the rule. T
Use drill or planter, placing beans
about four inches apart, more or
less, owing to seed and soil, in rows
twenty to thirty inches apart, to suit
your convenience in cultivating. In
using planter, simply "straddle the
rows"
AS planting is done late you take
advantage OF the weeds, and one cul-
tivating may do the work, or first
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
!. ~h.rs Of Keokuk Association Met
mi. Morning and Passed Reso-
Iutlons on Death Of
Brother.
kouRr IS ADJOURNED
\, Of Respect for Decedent, There
Was no Business Tran
sacted During the
Day.

a q meeting Of the Keokuk Bar as
citation this morning, memorial
|ssolutions for the late q. L. McCoid
sere adorted, several Of the attorneys
Pnoke in eulogy of their late brother,
I'd court was asked to adjourn for
M remainder of the day out Of re-
Enect for Mr.. McCoid.
IN presenting the resolutions, w. G..
hood, chairman Of the committee
Ehich drafted the memorial. said
ssat the Keokuk bar had suffered se-
Esrely in the last year, in having two
N ts members removed by death and
kyo stricken with prolonged Illness.
4, Mr.. McCoid's death, Mr.. Blood said
he bar had suffered a great loss. He
rss bright and clever and was one
n the most capable Of the trial law
rrs at this bar. He was gifted In
rsny things. In his home life he was
peal He was devoted to his father
,ud mother, especially to his father,
nd his political aspirations, no doubt
bund root in that devotion to his
hther.
The resolutions which Mr.. Blood
spoke Of the loss the bar
I'd suffered, the fact that Mr.. Nc
ND was gifted and talented, and ex-
ressed to his wife the sincere SYM
THY of the bar at this time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
VIVA. to Do With Them.

Kansas City Star: The shipping
board is reported to be considering the
Euestion of what to do with the seized
|serman and Austrian ships Has the
Bought of using them for purposes of
iavigation upon the ocean occurred to
|he board?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
most critical period.

most critical period.
Use hay or wagon rack with tar
paulin over it to catch shattered
beans.
Regular grain threasher with part
of the teeth removed from concave
delivers your beans IN the bushel
Twenty to fifty acres should be
planted by joining neighbors, to
make it worth while for thresher.
Planted late, and harvested late,
beans fit in we'll with other crops
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
John e. crala,. tribute.

VO''i SSc'S
In seconding the resolutions, John
Craig spoke again Of the loss in
he year to the Keokuk bar. In some
Uses the tides Of dissolution, he
aid came silently and slowly, and
he realized that the end was not
ar away, as they, did in Mr.. McCoid's
|kse. Nevertheless the tide of disso-
|hton came with the rapidity of a
'agedy Mr.. Craig suggested that
DE lawyers should feel more closely
bic bond of fellowship and sympathy.
be expressed his sympathy for Mrs.
(Eccoid
The resolutions were unanimously
hdoEed ard ordered presented to the
district court at Keokuk and Fort
Madison, the superior court at Keo-
ink and the federal court at Keokuk.
he resolutions committee will pre-
h them. A copy Is also to be sent
tthe family.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

:, Armour, the worlds largest
food purveyor, now offers you
the country's choicest oats,
milled according to the most
approved methods and deliv-
cred fresh and sweet i'm air
tight, moisture-proof packages.
This insures and guarantees a
superior, uniform quality at NO
greater cost than ordinary oats.
o Serve Armour's Oats as Porridge, Oat
Bread, Dat Pancakes, Dat Cookies, etc.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
TO PLANT
NAVY BEANS
Advice on This Subject Is Offered
BY an Expert to Those Who
Will Cultivate
Crops.

An expert on the culture of navy
beans gives this advice as to plant
ing and cultivating:
Plant about the middle of June
Any ordinary soil or sand is suit
able. Common or poor soil tends
to making beans. Strong soil makes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

A Harvard experiment shows the
ape to be brighter than child, pigs
smarter than rats or crows and
monkeys brighter than pigs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
Adjourn for the Day.

+ ". G. Blood suggested an adjourn
Ant of court out of respect to Mr..
RkCoid for the rest of the day, and
His was adopted.
On motion of John e. Craig the bar
pied to meet Monday afternoon at
(cock to consider changes in collec-
bon rates.
Frank Oertel announced that there
Fould be no code revision, and that
be laws would be ready for distribu.
bon In a month or six weeks. He also
|nnounced that after the first Of the
fear the judges of the district court
Fould appoint jury commission, to
lraw grand and petit jurors.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

b Cars containing apparatus for dis
injecting the clothing and baggage
of passengers who have been ex-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

The American botanist, Asa Gray
could instantly recall the names o.
900 plants.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

posed to contagious diseases hav,
been put into service by an Italian
railroad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-02-22

one: T am more than delighted TO
have met you. NJ Max. Your work on
criminal anthroposcopy has an hon
ored place on my shelves"
Again NJ. Max delivered himself of
| the GeprecatOry wave.
You cover me with confusion be
protested, for fear in that book |
have intruded upon sciences of which
| | know nothing and Of which you
know much"
ION the contrary. you have con
tributed to those sciences. NJ Max"
declared the physician. And. now. do
| understand that the object of your
call this Tnoorningy''
I'm the first place it was to excuse
myself, but in the second place come
to ask your help"
He seated himself in a deep arm
chair, bending forward and fixing his
dark. penetrating eyes upon the physi-
clan Cumberly. turning his own chair
slightly, eyinced the greatest interest
in A. Max's disclosures.
If you have been in Paris lately"
continued the detective. you will pos
sibly have awaited yourself Of the op-
portunity--since another may not oc-
cur-of visiting the house Of the IA
nous magician, CagliOStro, on the cor
ner of Rue st. Claude and Boulevard
BeaumarchaiS."
II have not been in Paris for over
two years" said CumDerly, nor was
aware that house of that celebrated
charlatan remained eXtant."
"Ah. Dr. Cunlberly. your judgment
of CaglioStrO is Il harsh one. We have
no time for such discussion now. but
should like to debate with you this
question: Was Cagiostro a charlatan!
However, the point is this: Owing to
alterat lions taking place in the Boule-
ward ReaumarchaiS some of the end
houses in Rue st. Claude are being
pulled down. among them No. 1, for
ostro. At the time that the work COM
menced | ayailed myself of a little
leisure to visit that house, once so ia
nous. | was very much interested
and found it fascinating to walk up the
Grande staircase where so many his
torical persOnages once walked to con-
suit the seer But great as was my
interest in the apartments of Caglios-
tro | was even more interested in one
of the apartments in a neighboring
house into which-Quite accidently, you
underestimate found myself looking"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-02-22
anu SHOCK me.

t,I ..5v= anu SHOCK me!
What ! tell you is but the truth
We apprehended two low fellows VII"
acted as servants sometimes III the
place We had records of both ot
them at the bureau And there was
also woman belonging to the same
class None of these seemed to me
very important. but we were fortunate
enough to capture in addition a China
man. SEN and a certain Nine. Jean.
the latter the principal of the estab-
lishment."
What! A wOman?"
"Morbleu! woman-exactly! You
are surprised? Yes. and was sur
prised but full inquiry convinced me
that Nine. Jean was the chief of staff
We had conducted the raid at night
of course, and because of the big names
we hushed it up. We can do these
things in Paris so much more easily
than is possible here in London" He
illustrated, delivering kick upon the
person Of an imaginary malefactor.
"Cochon! Var he shrugged, 1T is
6nished!
1.-THE place was arranged with orr
entail magnifcence. The reception
room-if / can so term that apartment
was like the scene of Rimsky Korsa-
kov's 'ScheheraZade' could see that
very heavy charges were made at this
establishment | will not bore you
with further particulars, but will tell
ron of nv disaDDOintment"
Your disappointment?
Yes; | was disappointed. True, |
lad brought about the closing of that
house, but Of the huge sums of money
fraudulently obtained from victims !
could find no trace in the accounts OF
Nine. Jean. She delied me with 81
lence, simply declining to give any &C
count of herself beyond admitting that
she conducted a hotel at which opium
might he smoked if desired. The case
then must, indeed, have ended miser-
ably, as far as | was concerned, II !
had not CHANGED upon a letter which
the otherwise prudent Nine. Jean had
forgotten to destroy. Triomphe! 1t
was a letter of instruction. and def
nitely it proved that she was no more
than Il kind of glorified concierge and
chat the chief Of the opium group was
in London.
Undoubtedly in London. There was
no address on the letter and no date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-02-22

and his odd American accent became
mOmentarily more perceptible, Il
should prefer that my visit had the
appearance of being professional
one"
CumberIy was unable to conceal his
surprise: but. assuming that his visitor
had good reason for the request. he re-
piled after a moments reflection:
Il should propose, then. that you
come To Harley street at. shall we say.
$50? My earliest professional appoint
nlent is at 10 Will that Inconvenience
you:"
Not al ALL" Max assured him. III
will suit me admirably"
With that the matter dropped for the
time, since Helen and her new friend
now re-entered. and, although Helen's
manner was markedly depressed. Miss
Ryland energetically turned the con
versation upon the subject of the play
which they had witnessed that even
ing
NJ. Max when he took his departure
found that the rain had ceased, and
accordingly he walked up Whitehall
interesting himself iii those details of
midnight London life so absorbing to
the visitor, though usually overlooked
by the resident.
Principally at half past 9 claret col
ored figure appeared in sedate Harley
street NJ CASTOR Max pressed the
bell. above which appeared. DIR. Bruce
Cumberly"
lie was admitted by DR.. Garnham.
who attended there daily during the
hours when DR.. Cumberly was visible
70 patients. and presently found him
self in the consulting room Of the ply
Sician.
Good morning, Nj. CASTOR" said
Cumberly rising and shaking his Wis
itor by the hand. pray sit down and
let us get to business. | can give you
a clear half hour"
Max. by way Of reply, selected a
card from one Of the several divisions
Of his cardcase and placed it on the
table. Cumberly glanced at it and
started slightly, turning and surveying
his visitor with a new interest.
You are M. CASTOR Max" he said,
liking his gray eyes upon the face OF
The man before him. Il understood
my Daughter to say
Max waved his hands deprecatingly.
1T is in the first place to apologize
be explained, that am here. was
presented to your daughter in the name
Of Castor. which is at least part Of
my own name, and because other in
terests were involved | found myself
in the painful position of being pre-
scented to you under the same false
colors.'
"Oh. dear. dear?' began Cumberly.
But
''Ah, l protest, it is true" continued
Max, with an inimitable movement of
the shoulder. land regret it. But in
my profession"-
(which you ,adorn, monsieur" inject
ed Cumberly
MANY thanks, But in my profes
sion these little annoyances sometimes
occur. At the earliest suitable Occa
sion shall reveal myself to Miss Cum
berly and Miss Ryland. but at pres
ent'-he spread his palms eloquent!
ana raised his eyebrows Orblen. ii
is impossible"
Certainly. quite understand that
four visit to London is a professional