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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13

lating production. At that time the
organized workers gave notice that
they would assist if a neutral posi-
tion was taken on trade unionisn.
A different policy was gradually
adopted, however, and matters reach
ed a crisis when two machinitss were
laid off during a reduction Of the
force These machinists have been
employed six and "a years, respect
iyely. They were active ia the works
council and We're assigned to another
department by the arsenal depart
ment that they could have more time
to devote to this movement. The man
agement discovered, however, that the
maehinists insisted that the works
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13

short time, and they insist that even
if the non-efficiency charge were true
the machinists should not suffer for
the action of the management, who is
charged with having more interests
in weakening trade unionism, through
its work council, than in the efficiency
Of employees.
The unionists now look upon this
works council as the regulation com
pany union" It has been widely
proclaimed as industrial democracy"
by uplifters and theorists who favor
any plan to lessen diseord in industry
except recognition Of the workers
right to bargain collectively and to
manage their own affairs.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13
METAL POLISHERS
Report Douglas Company
Not on Fair List

The Metal Polishers want it known
that the Douglas Company, of Cincin-
natl, manufacturers of plumbers sup
plies, is not fair to their organization,
and they ask all union men to act ac-
cordingly They say there are several
plumbing concerns in the city who
purchase supplies from the Douglas
Company, and the Metal Polishers
would appreciate it if these local
dealers would buy their supplies else
where.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13
m ~

Ali those who love recreation and
pleasure (and who in all this mans
town doesn'D should remember that
the next big event is the West Side
Aid bazaar which viii occur on Aug
pst 19-20-21 It'll be real old
fashioned affair Remember the place
l14-1l6 Main street The West Side
boys are a set Of hustlers They have
bought the building at this number
and expect to spend several thousand
dollars in thoroughly reftting it and
this occasion is to secure the funds.
BE there
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13
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U. S. WORKS COUNCIL
None Other Than Regulation
Company Union"

Rock Island, Ill.-The arsenal fed
GRAFTON, consisting Of representatives
of organized workers employed at the
governments arsenal in this city, has
voted to withdraw all connection from
the arsenal works council The feder-
alton recommends that all trade
unionists adopt this policy. The
works council was formed several
months ago for the alleged purpose
of adjusting the grievances and stimu-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13
Charge that Babies Died As
Result of Strike Proven
False

Chicago. The shocking charge by
unscrupulous anti-trade unionists that
during the milk wagon drivers strike
in this city, last year, 100 babies
were dying every day has been prov
en- false by Victor A. Olander, secre-
tary treasurer Of the Illinois State
Federation Of Labor
This charge was made at hearings
held by the state constitutional con-
vention and has been given wide pub
licity by the workers foes Secretary
Olander wrote to John Dill Robert
son, commissioner of health Of this
city, for the 1919 figures on child NOR
tality The trade unionist asked:
Was there any marked increase ot
infant morality during the year 1919 !?
If so, when did this increase occu1
and what were its causes 2"
In forwarding the statistics, tht
commissioner of health said:
You will note that instead of al
increase in infant mortality, there was
a very material decrease last year
as compared with 1918. In the case o.
deaths under one year of age the
number dropped from $3.50 to 5,739
From one to four years inclusive, tht
number dropped from ALAG to 2,776.
In commenting on this information
! Secretary Olander says:
"The facts are that during tn,
strike babies, invalids, and hospitals
received first consideration from th'
members of the Milk Wagon Drivers
Union and little or no consideration
from the employers The milk driv
ers offered to work without pay il
delivering milk to points where it wa.
really needed But the employers de
clined to supply the wagons"
N m ma
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13

West side-best side Remember
the bazaar on August 19-20-21.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13
THEY LIKE NON-UNIONIsM

Yakima, Wash.--The reason why
employers in this place are shouting
for the American" plan and other
non-union systems is shown in the
announcement that wage rates here
are around the $4 mark.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13
FIFTY DOLLARS
Donated to The Labor Day
Country Store By Car
penters' Union

Carpenters and Joiners' Union, Lo-
cal No G37,, has set another good ex-
ample that would be well for some of
the other locals to follow Last week
the committee soliciting donations for
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-08-13

that work is again being resumed
which was halted few weeks ago by
the slump in the money market.
Evening star., 1920-02-23
RAYMOND w. Pullman.

Death has taken, in Raymond w
Pullman, one of the younger Wash
ingtonians Of exceptional usefulness
in the community and of unusual prom
Use for future value to the District. A
resident here since infancy, he was
thoroughly identified with Washing.
ton, knew it we'll and loved it. Afte.
an active career in newspaper work
in the course of which he contributed
to The Stars columns, he was appoint
ed by the District Commissioners as
chief of police, to which Office he de-
voted himself with characteristic vigol
and thoroughness. Maj. Pullman's Sc
lection to head the local police depart.
ment was a departure from the ordi'
nary course. 1t was justified, however
by his faithful and intelligent dis.
charge of duty and by his adoption OF
progressive methods. He had difficul-
ties, as has every man in such a po-
sition. But he met them courageously
and solved them and Washington had
confidence in his integrity and his ca
pacity in every crisis. His death is
shocking loss. He fought bravely fol
his life. and his final message was char
asteristic of his devotion to a high
ideal of conduct which he had unvary.
ingly observed in his comparatively
short span of years.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

the mistakes and errors Of the past
should be ignored, save as they bear
upon the present conditions. What is
wanted is q school administration that
will be responsive to public sentiment
and particularly will prevent constant
overturns.
What is especially demanded by the
people is that the school administra-
tion should be conducted openly. and
not secretly. Under the present board
secrecy has come to be the rule. Three
years ago the superintendent was re.
elected for a second term by vote of
five to four, but there is no public
record of how the members of the
board voted. The ballot was taken in
secret session, and though report has
with probable accuracy placed the
members there is no official minute of
the proceedings that can be produced.
Nor is there any record of the confer
ences that have lately been held at
which the decision was reached not to
re-elect the superintendent decision
that would have been kept secret had
not Mr.. Tburston himself promptly
brought the matter to public attention
by openly acknowledging the letter of
the president of the board.
These are conditions that demand
correction, and it is to this end that
the people hope for full development
of the situation in the school system,
although it was until recently desired
most strongly that any general reor-
sanization might be postponed until
the schools were rehabilitated by ap-
propriations for more teachers and
buildings and for better scale Of pay
for all. 1t is now plain that Congress
will not willingly proceed with bet
terments until it aseertains just what
is the cause Of the present trouble, and
to that end the inquiry is to be vel
coined.
Evening star., 1920-02-23
Lincoln ON Washington.

Until very short time ago, a few
hours indeed, Abraham Lincoln's most
famous speech was that remarkable ora
tion, of record breaking brevity, which
he delivered at Gettysburg in 1858
That speech has become classic of
American eloquence. Now comes an
even shorter and in some respects
more extraordinary example Of Lin
coins power Of condensed expression,
q tribute to George Washington, de-
livered at Springfield, ILL.,, on Wash
ington's birthday, 1912, when Lincoln
was thirty three years of age. 1t has
just been discovered in An obscure file
Of local newspaper and given TO the
world. Though it has already been
printed in the news columns of The
Star yesterday, it is appropriate to re-
peat it here, that it may become even
more familiar to those who hold in
high respect the memories of both
Washington and Lincoln:
"This is the one hundred and tenth
!nniverssFy Of the birthday of Wash
rgton. We are met to celebrate this
lay. Warrington is the mightiest
name on earth-lens since mightiest
Evening star., 1920-02-23

in the cause Of civil liberty; still
mightiest in moral reformation. On
that name an eulogy is expected. 1t
cannot be. To add brightness to the
sun or glory to the name of Washing
ton is alike impossible. Let none at
tempt it. In solemn awe pronounce
the name. and in its naked, deathless
splendor leave it shining on"
As an example of genuine tribute
and full appraisal this brief but per
feet expression will stand alone. 1t
should become text in the schools of
the country. even as the Gettysburg
address of twentyone years later has
come to be regarded as perfect ex,
preston of the highest patriotism.
Evening star., 1920-02-23
Washington's Census.

Not until other reports are made by
the census bureau will it be possible
to know whether Washington has
scored the largest percentage of in
crease in population within the past
decade. But assuredly the increase Of
feially reported, 106,345, or 32.1 per
cent, is one of the largest ever known
in decade. and the city that beats it
in the definite returns will have made
most astounding leap.
While the census figure announced,
437 ,414, is lower by 1914 than the po.
lice count made in November, the dis
parity between the two figures is not
as. great as was earlier believed prob
able. Official census and local police
counts rarely approximate. Whether
this is due to fuller work by the mu-
nicipal representatives or a shrinking
from enumeration under federal au-
thority by many persons cannot be ac-
curately Known. 1t is plain that there
is always certain percentage Of the
population that is mot reached by any
census. In the recent enumeration by
the government agents there was much
avoidance Of reports, partly through
prejudice against any form of count
ing, and partly in vague fear of los.
ing voting rights in other parts of the
country.
The cause of Washington's extraordi-
nary increase of 321 per cent in ten
years is, of course, well known. Early
in 1917 tide set in toward this city
that flowed for nearly two years. 1t
ebbed shortly after the s1Rin. Of the
armistice and has been ebGhg steadily
since. but not in any such volume as to
carry away all the inflow Of the war
time period. 1t is assured that there
will never be such q recession As to
bring the population back to the nor
NAL decennial increase point.
There is no particular cause for
pride in the mere numerical growth Of
ia city, and Washington will not be e.
pecially "set up" if it should have
gained in urban rank as a result of its
extraordinary experience. 1t would
much prefer to have improved in equip
ment, in quality, rather than in popu.
lstion. 1t hopes, however, to grow
both ways. 1t will probably never be-
come an industrial city. drawing mum
bers of workers to its mills and fac
tories and shops. The government will
continue to be its principal employer.
As the government grows it will in
crease. and it will furthermore develop
in keeping with its mercantile needs,
themselves augmenting as the public
! service ranks are swelled. A half mil
lion Washington is now definitely in
sight. a wonderful development from
the struggling town Of a few decades
ago.
Evening star., 1920-02-23
A School Inquiry.

A full inquiry into public school con
ditions is proposed by resolution in
troduced in the Senate by Senator Har-
rison and referred to committee to de-
termine the matter Of incidental ex-
penditures. The adoption Of the reso-
luton by the Senate is expected, as
there is evidently feeling in that body
that the situation within the school
system, eliminating in the abrupt de-
eision of the board of education the
other day to dispense with the services
of the superintendent next June. de
mands investigation.
Public sentiment in the matter of
the superintendent dismissal has al
ready manifested itself in such terms
as to indicate pronounced feeling that
the board of education as now eonsti
tuted does not represent the commu-
nifty. There is no practicable way for
the capital to express itself in this
matter. 1t cannot effectively protest to
the court, which IS vested with the
power Of appointment, to demand
changes in the board. For the court
has heretofore declared that it does
not possess the power of dismissal, a
decision that must be accepted however
it fails to square with the principle
that the appointing power can also be
the dismissing power. There is no ap-
peal from the courts actions in this
matter.
In these circumstances appeal to Con
gfess is the only way to secure hear
ing, and that is contemplated in the
|, resolution now pending. 1t is not par.
ticularly desired to open up all thu
petty school troubles of the past few
yeasa. It ID more to be desired that
Evening star., 1920-02-23
The Railroads.

The main point in the railroad mat
ter is that the roads are going back
to their owners. The legislation ap
plying may not be all that could be
desired. But if such proves to be the
ease the necessary changes can be
made. This Congress is not saying, or
presuming to say. the last word on
the subject. The new law and regula-
tions will have their trial, and must
answer. If the answer is favorable;
il both the roads and the public are
benefited by the new order of things.
who will complain. If the answer is
unfavorable: if both the roads and the
public are injured, who will not com
plain!
As matter of fact, it was obliga-
tory on this Congress to provide for
the termination of government op
Grafton and control of railroad trans
portation. 1t had a mandate so to do
Republican success in November, 1918,
carried with it that proposition. The
proposition was not stressed in the
campaign for the reason that at polling
time the war was still in progress, and
everybody could see that as govern
mcnt operation and control was . war
measure, no change would be sdvisa-
Bile while the war lasted. But it was
made plain that with the return of
peace must come the return of the
railroads to their owners; and the
voters who east their ballots for the
republican candidates so understood.
Nor does this action of Congress
take the railroad question out of the
presidential campaign. On the con-
tRary, the advocates Of government
ownership and operation are prepar-
ing to approach both the Chicago con-
vention and the San Francisco conven-
tioR for an expression on the subject;
and at San Francisco rs strong a man
as Mr.. Bryan will plead their cause.
He is their leader.
The people have had to pay pretty
penny for their experience with pub
lie operation and control of the rail
roads. Except that the var has intro
daeed new figures, the sum would be
staggering. tits nearly three quarters
u billion dollars. But as it is
eharseable to the war. there is no loud
pfstest. All war bills have been, or
sare being, paid with as little objection
- possible.
As peace has returned. public poll
ei0 must now be fashioned for peace
times, and purposes. We should re-
turn as rapidly as possible to the prin-
ciples which guided US in pre-war days.
The war changed much, but it did not
change the character of American rule.
In particular. it did not decree state
socialism, or anything resembling such
q form of government.
The people are still masters. If they
want government ownership and op-
Grafton Of railroads. they have only to
elect q Congress so instructed, and
their will can be carried out very
promptly and thoroughly.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

Figures are usually truthful, but a
census of Washington. D. c., is neces-
saYily little misleading, owing to the
number Of people who actually live
here, but technically reside somewhere
else.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

Railroads will be returned to private
ownership at seven minutes past II
am, March /. This evidence of min
ute precision will cheer many COM
muter who has stood on the platform
waiting for a train.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

In the midst of considerable turmoil,
Col. House continues to tranquillize,
thus proving that he is a man capa BILE
of taking his own advice.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

In order to settle disputes, Col. Bryan
may be tempted to revive his gifts of
oratory and stampede another conven-
tion.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

Berlin politicians may have some
idea that the best way to avoid fixing
the war guilt without delay is to
throw the whole matter into tho eou rts
in as voluminous manner as possible.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

A number of senators are evidently
willing to assure Mr.. Root that they
have not been coerced and do not pro-
pose to be.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

Lenin has welcomed John Reed, whose
literary abilities ought to make him
. great help to Trotsky's press agent
work
Evening star., 1920-02-23

London publishers are not displaying
any great rivalry for the privilege Of
exploiting Maj. Craufard Stuart's i'm
pressions of America.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

One of the great guessing contests
relates to what George Washington
would say under the present eireum-
stances.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

Another drop in food prices is an
nounced. As the adage has it, "Keep-
ing everlastingly at it brings success"
Evening star., 1920-02-23

DAnnunzio is now having his trou.
bles in devising a graceful and artistic
exit from Fiume.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

Among the things due for recon
struction are the thirty former Ger
man ships.
Evening star., 1920-02-23

A little underworld experience often
enables a man who would ordinarily
pass As dow brow" to pose as a mas
ter mind.
Evening star., 1920-02-23
SHOOTING STARS.
NJ PHILANDDR JOHNSON.
Old Reliable.

Old Reliable.
The old world keeps amovin' in its
customary way.
We're most through February, and
we're travelin' on to May.
Among the stars we're swingin' at a
swift but steady pace.
An we'll find the roses waitin' at the
old familiar place.
[ dunno who it is that makes the
schedules, as We fy.
Perhaps it's done by angels, way up
yonder in the sky.
And, though the thought don't sound
sublime, it's one ruther like;
The old world allus runs on time, and
no one calls a strike.
Interesting.
"You find the ouija board interest
ing"
"Very," rejoined Miss Cayenne. 81
am Invariably surprised to find num-
Der of people sitting perfectly quiet,
waiting for some one else to do the
talking"
Precautions.
"1f We take any summer boardefs
this year." remarked Farmer Corn
tossel, '1'm goin' to fix up a question
naire that everybody'll have to an.
swer."
"What fort" inquired his wife.
"So's they'll all have about the same
political opinions. I'm tired of bein'
KEEP awake half the night by people
sittin' out on the front porch arguin'." )"
Manner Of Expression.
The diplomat plays tit for tat.
Emotion he conceals.
The more polite he seems to write
The angYier he feels.
Too Comprehensive.
"Of course" said Senator Sorghum,
III approve Of freedom Of speech; but
I don't like our colleagues idea Of it,"
AWhat is his ideaf"
"The universe az an audience and
eternity as the time limit"
Scsaty Equipnent.
"Shakespeare had no scenery worth
mentioning"
"And he had no press agent, either, )"
said Mr.. Stormington Barnes. "Other.
wise there would have been no lingse.
ing doubt as to who wrote the plays"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-05-13
Ask Repeal
Of Boxing
Ordinance
E. Chicago Chamber Com
merce Opposes Fistic
Exhibitions.

The East Chicago Chamber OF Com
merce yesterday went on record as
opposing the holding or boxing CON
tests in the city OF East Chicago and
further decided to take action by re-
questing the repeal OF the city orGin-
ance which at present permits the
staging OF boxing contests under city
supervision.
The question Of stopping the con-
tests was raised when II became
known that the promoters had let
the contract for an open air arena at
the site of the old East Chicago ball
park. This arena was announced to
have a seating capacity of 1000 and
to be completed by May a..
The agitation was begun by resi-
dents of the north side OF the ci,y go
jacent to the ball park who feared
that the holding of boxing contests in
that section would detract from the
atractiveness OF their homes and
would decrease the real estate values.
Others who feared for the moraI well
fare of the city took up the move
ment until now it is reported that a
strong movement is on foot to stop
contests in any part of the city. Many
favored boxing contests" but feared
that they might degenerate into
prize fights.
Any movement to secure the aos,ssl
of the city ordinance is sure to meet
with strong opposition and it is doubt
less if the necessary number of voters
can be secured to carry a repeating
ordinance Alderman George Oswe-
80 has been managing the cotnests
in East Chicago and his fellow coun-
ffT
him as long as he conducts them ac-
cording to the ordinance Mayor Nc
| Cormack has stated upon several dir
ferent occasions that he would stop
the shows on a minutes notice il at
any time they were not up to stand
dard, but he has also expressed him
self in favor of the contests as long
as they arc conducted in an orderly
manner. Each show has been under
the supervision Of a city commission
er and the chief or police. bofn of
whom assert that never has there been
any trouble and that the contests are
as clean as any ever held
Failing to secure the repeal Of the
city ordinance. the citizens are pre-
pared to ask for an Injunction 10 pre-
vent the holding Of contests any place
in the city and viii test the validity
of the present ordinance. The legal
distinction between prize nights" and
boxing contests" is not clearly de-
fined and there are attorneys who are
ready to support each side.
A resolution offered to the organ
! ization by Morse Dcllplain of the
Northern Indiana Gas & Electric Com
/ pany which pledged the good will Of
the district and asked for a fair hear
/ ing in the petition for an increase Of
gas rates. was referred to a commit
tee for report at next meeting. Pres
ident H. L. Jackson announced that
/ committees on amalgamation would
/ be announced next week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-05-13
MRS. SUSAN WOOD
CALLED BY DEATH

The many friends of Mrs. Susan c.
Wood, who for a number OF years has
made her home with her daughters.
Mrs. cynthia Sohl and Mrs. Helena
Amoss. will be grieved to learn OF her
death at S.45 O'clock last evening at
their home, 81 Ruth street. Hammond.
Mrs Wood. who on her last birth
day. January 81. was % years old was
very well known and was Lake coun-
tvs oldest sufiragette having been active
up to a few months age. when she was
taken i'll. in suffrage work. She was
a woman of remarkable mentality and
widely respected over the county. She
win be much mourned at Crown Point
where she resided for so many years.
She was enc of the very few remain
ing Lake county pioneers who have
reached so advanced an age.
The deceased leaves besides her
daughters. three sons: O. J. Wood Of
Topeka. Kansas; Benton Wood. CT
Scott City Kansas. and George F.
Wood Of wellington Kansas eleven
grandchildren and fourteen great
grandchildren to mourn her.
The funeral arrangements viii be
made later.