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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
HAD THE LAUGH ON LANDLORD
Browns, Forced to Employ Ruse, Surely
Justified Under the Circumstances
Confronting Them.

Mr.. and Mrs. Brown could not get
house.
''N ell, said Mrs. Brown (she was
always the one who decided). well
have TO live in an apartment"
The next day they struck it lucky.
a furnished house was offered them,
as the owner was called away TO an
other part of the country on business.
They had practically signed an agree
ment for twelve months, when by a
Slip of the tongue their children were
mentioned,
"ChildrenW snapped the landlord
Nothing doing %
And he brutally pushed Mr. and
Mrs. Brown out of the house
The next day they had similar
piece of luck. Another house had it's
owner deserting it for twelve months,
and they were offered it for that
period.
Any children?" asked the landlord.
''N-no," faltered the Browns.
And the landlord walked away, APP
parently satisfied. But he was back
the next day, when the Browns Off
cially moved in,' accompanied by a
little old man with long gray hair
and beard and little old woman with
gray hair, bonnet and shawl,
Satisfied that there were no children
the landlord withdrew,
Inside the house it was only the
work of minute for Mrs Brown to
remove the gray wigs, bonnet, shawl,
etc, from little Willie and Alice
Brown,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
Valley Lilies In Winter.

1t is no trick at all to have the
fragrant dainty white bell of the lily
of the valley in bloom In the window
of the living room for the greater
part of the winter, according to the
national garden bureau service, If
you have a patch of lilies of the val
ley growing in your yard, dig up a
few pips this fall, selecting only the
plump ones which contain flower
buds, pot them up, say eight or ten
pips to an eight-inch pot. Let them
remain outdoors until thoroughly
frozen and then bring them in as they
are wanted, AS soon as they thaw
out the lilies will send up their bloom
with surprising speed. A number Of
pots may be planted and left outdoors
to be brought in from time to time.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
Missed a Cash Sale

A clerk, who also delivers goods, is
coming in for a lot of kidding about
the following experience he had one
afternoon recently
woman customer. not very hefty
as to pay, called up and asked that a
suit of underwear be sent to her house
forthwith. The clerk did up the pack
age, but before he left he received in
structions from the boss TO get the cash
for the goods. Arriving at the home,
he handed in the package and told the
woman the amount of cash he re-
quired.
If / have to pay cash I'll know
that they fit" she snapped back, then
went into room adjoining,
"And would you believe it," the
clerk said, that woman kept me wait
ing in the hot sun for half an hour.
Then she came back and said curtly,
L don't want them. They are too
short and clingy, Smith County
(Kan,) Pioneer,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
WANT WILD HORSES KILLED
Settlers in State of Washington Offer
sport" to Those Who Are
Inclined to It,

Youths who like adventure and
heaps of excitement are advised to
try hunting wild horses in the Okan-
Oga hills near the Canadian border of
Washington. There are several thou
sand untamable cayuses in this unsur-
veyed region of steep hills and deep
valleys, against which settlers on agri-
cultural land have begun war of ex-
termination.
The wild steeds are troublesome,
demolishing fences to eat and trample
haystacks. The stations entice away
domesticated mares, and often large
herds of horses chase cows and sheep
TO death. Once domesticated horses
are mingled with these wild ones they
quickly become outlaws.
Before the present plan Of shooting
was adopted by ranchers, they tried
corraling and shipping the captured
steeds to Eastern horse markets. The
expense and danger OF catching alive
was found above possible profits.
These wild broncos are vicious, and
often, rather than submit to capture,
dash their brains out by running pell-
nell into rocky ledges.
One expedition during a month of
wild horse stalking shot 100 animals.
Only the skins were taken. Some of
the wild stations proved to be excel
lent specimens, one brown and sorrel
estimated at 1,200 pounds weight The
mares seldom average more than 800
pounds.
Where these horses range is a
faulty, bad-land region between the
Cascade and Rocky mountains; nat
ural grass country, arid in summer,
but the winters are mild. with light
snowfall
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
DOING HIS BIT.

A Canadian speaker was making an
earnest appeal for forest conservation
what are our people doing to stop
this fearful waste of the country g
precious lumber supply?" he demanded
is there anyone here who is doing any.
thing at all?"
Gravely little man In the audience
rose from his seat
what! Is there really oneY" ex
claimed the orator. And what, may
ask, are you doing to save our forest
from depletion2"
Il" said the little man solemnly, sal
ways use toothpick twice"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
THE BUTLER COUNTY PRESS

when we say that "Whitey" is some
battler. Whitley" was ably assisted
by Generalisimo Tom McGreevey,
who ever since the Battle of Out
ragged Woman" in the Chiefs stall,
when he lodged six bullets, coming
out with the hair scorched on only
one finger, has been famous as a
"strateger."
The election resulted as follows
President, Charles Hazlett; vice pres
ident, Tom McGreevy; secretary, John
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
Foolish LaMhreakina-

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs
Torkins, isn't it against the law to
bet on horse racesT
~ believe So"
THAT helps to explain what the lec-
turer at yesterdays club meeting
meant when he said that a large
percentage of crime was due to intel
lectual deficiency"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
A Mean Trick.

"How was the seancel"
"A practical joker broke up the
party The medium told him to ask
any question he wanted TO and the
spirits would rap the answer"
II see"
$50 he asked what was the popula-
tion Of China. That would call for
about 40O,OOO,O0O raps,"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
Moved East.

Mr.. Wayback-What! Two dollars
for seat to see this Hero OF Dead
Horse Gulch' show?
Box Office Man-Yes, sir, that's the
price.
Mr. Wayback-Well, young man, I'll
say that not all the stage robbers are
operatin' in the Far West.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
Fresh Cub.

Reporter-Ive a good piece of news
here this morning. / found person
who had been confined TO one room
his entire life,
Editor-Good Send 1t up Who
Is it?
Reporter-Why, three-day-old
baby down at our house
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
Temperamental.

"We have several famous movie
stars dining with us this evening"
whispered the waiter would you
like to have seat near their table?'
No" replied the sour-faced patron.
II came in here TO eat, not TO star
gaze, and besides if ] were to over
hear them talking about the salaries
they got, I'd be SO dissatisfied with
my prospects in life wouldn't feel
that / could afford to tip you. -
Birmingham Age Herald.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
ORGANIZING LOS ANGELES.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Building trades
craftsmen in this city have perfected
an organizing system that has all the
elements of hard work. The city is
to be canvassed, precinct by precinct,
and every unorganized building trade
mechanic in each precinct will be Wis
tied and shown the benefits of trade
unionism.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
more clear of war menace.

more clear of war menace.
And all this comes about because
the annual election of the stage en-
ployes' union is once more past, hav-
ing been held Sunday morning in the
labor temple. Believe us it was some
battle. However, after the smoke of
battle had cleared off and the furni-
ture put back into its place and the
ballots had been counted it was found
that Whitley" Hazlett's bunch had
come out the victors. Believe us again
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
somethina lmnosslhIs.

Reggie-Doubtless / shall marry, y
know, but | shall take jolly good care
not TO marry a woman who knows
more than | do.
Miss Bright-You are very romantic.
Reggie-It seems to me I'm very
practical
Miss Bright-Not at ALL You have
your mind fixed upon an impossible
Ideal.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09

big battle but, at that, the damage
past and the spirit of "peace on earth,
wasn't very great With all danger
good will toward man" prevailing
once more, our good people can go on
in their smooth manner of way, do
their Christmas shopping, knowing
that the world atmosphere is once
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
A Match, Perhaps.

The Eloping He-I wonder who that
strange-acting man is over there?
He's been following us around all
night.
The Eloping She-Good heavens
That's my husband.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
LONG Wait.

Pat was invited to party His
host saw that he was not paying at
tention to his plate and asked the
reason.
oh" said Pat, Il am waiting for
the mustard to cool p
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
BIG DOCK STRIKE

New Orleans.--A score of unions
along the water front have suspended
work because of wage reductions. The
port is completely tied up.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
In Another Sense

She-Before we were married you
said you couldn't do enough for me.
He-Wall, / guess time has proved
that / was right.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
New to Her.

Mediun-MadaD. the spirit Of your
husband wishes to speak to you.
Lady visitor-My husband never had
any spirit.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09

enjoined cannot picket or boycott
and must be careful what statements
they make regarding the affairs of
the newspapers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
Close Connections.

Appleby-That lawyer would sure
make a good tailor
Bumberly-In what respect?
Appleby-Well, he has so many
suits on his hands.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
PRINTERS ENJOINED

Bridgeport, Conn. Superior Court
Judge Banks has issued an Injunction
against the Typographical union, ats
members, sympathizers and agents"
from interfering with the business of
several newspapers in this city. The
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
CHAS. HAZLETT
Elected President of Stage
Hands Union

Well, it is all over The world
breathes easy once more. 1t was a
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
A NoN-ESSENTiAL

A NoN-ESSENTiAL
comrade Ruliovitch: Declare your.
self, comrade. The Soviet is dlspos.
Ing Of all idIers who have no useful
employment.
comrade SnIppoffskl: Pm safe.
Pm a barber.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09

Janser; treasurer, Charles Slofner;
business agent, Henry Janser; guard,
Neil Johnson.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09
unattainable Idea.

No statesman ever hopes TO touch
Perfection such as critics seek.
They either say he talks too much
Or else that he's afraid to speak.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09

GIVING HIM A START
Take that Ink away from the
baby"
"Aw, let him write a novel IN he
wants to- Gotta begin sometime
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-12-09

Those Happy Men.
A happy man
Is Hiram Hutch,
The dentist didn't
Hurt him much.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
WoRKMEN TO QUIT T..
PACKING PLANTS
Forty-6ve Thousand Will Leave
Jobs-Oppose Wage ..
Cuts.

Chicago Dec. 5.-Forty-five thou
sand union workers employed in
packing plants throughout the coun-
try will strike tomorrow in protest
against wage reductions averaging
10 per cent authorized by plant as
semblies under the shop representa-
ton plan. in the packing industry ac-
cording to officials of the Amalga-
mated Meat Cutters and Butcher
Workmen of North America which
authorized the strike.
Spokesman for the packers tonight
expressed the belief that 95 per cent
of tho workers will be on the job to-
morrow and asserted that the walk
out will not seriously affect the oper-
alton of the plants. Representatives
of the five packers said that only
a small percentage of the workers
were organized and that positions
made vacant by strikers will be fill
ed Immediately.
Two hundred policemen including
mounted police motorcycle squadron
patrolmen and plain clothes men
have been assigned to strike duty
and were ordered to appear at the
Chicago stock yards tomorrow morn
ing at $40 o'clock, 20 minutes be-
fore the official strike call goes into
effect and union pickets take up
their posts.
Four largely attended meetings of
packing employees were held here
today. At a principal gathering Cor
nelius Hayes international president
of the Butcher Workmen's union re-
iterated previous statements in which
he condemned the plant representa-
ton plan asserting that the socalled
employees representatives were in
realty designated by the packers and
that if they advocated the interests
of the workers in the plant confer
ences they would lose their positions.
eff the workers agree to accept
the recent wage cut it will be only a
matter of a short time before the
hackers announce another slash in
pay" he declared.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
q LIVES LOST IN
HEAD-ON COLLISION
CONDUCTOR OF NORTHBOUND
TRAIN MISREAD HIS ORDERS.
- STATION AGENT TRIED IN
VAIN TO STOP g. TRAIN.
WRECK CATCHES FIRE.

Philadelphia, Dec. 6.-Twenty-
three victims of the head-on collision
yesterday between Philadelphia and
Reading passenger trains near Bryn
Athyn, Penn, had been accounted
for early today. With one or two ex-
ceptions, however, definite identifi-
cation was impossible because Of the
cnarred condition of the bodies.
Nearly all were taken from the
wreckage of the two wooden coaches
which caught fire almost immediate
ly after the accident and were de-
stroyed.
A canvass of the residents of
Newton and Southampton, the two
little towns where most of the vic
tins lived, showed that several per-
sons known to have been passenger
on the ill-fated trains were still miss
ing early today and it was feared
that other bodies were buried under
the mass of debris or were burned to
ashes. Wrecking crews and rescue
workers continued their search
throughout the night but found only
one additional body.
Three investigations to determine
responsibility for the wreck were un-
der way today. Officials of the rail
road held hearing to question mem
bers of the train crews and station
agents at the points near the wreck
At the same time John P. Dohoney
and H. J. Rose, members of the pub
lie service commission, met to dis
cuss the results of their investiga.
tons at the scene of the wreck.
Coroner Nevills, of Montgomery
county, was also at the scene yes.
terday and continued his lnyeStlga-
tions today.
William Evans of Norristown, Penn
conductor of the northbound train
was summoned by officials of the rail
way to appear at today's hearing.
Russell Clayton, station agent al
Bryn Athyn, told railroad official;
that Evans either misunderstood OF
misread" orders given to him al
Bryn Athyn directing him to hold his
train there until the southbound 10.
cal had passed. Clayton said he gave
the orders to Evans and he holds
Evans receipt for them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
HURT IN WRECK
Walter Clamp Injured When Ford
Turns Over.

Walter Clamp Injured When Foro
Turns Over.
Walter Clamp who is moving tc
Abbeville County from Georgia suf'
fered a conclusion of the brain last
evening when a Ford in which he
was riding with B.. Ferguson and
Robert Ellis turned over near town
on the Due West road. The bursting
of tire on the machine was the
cause of the accident.
Mr.. Clamp was moved to the home
of Mr.. Ferguson last night, where he
was attended by DR.. j. E. Pressly.
This afternoon he was removed to
the Memorial hospital where it is
probable an operation will be made.
Mr.. Ferguson was driving the car,
taking Mr.. Clamp to his home near
Due West when the bursting Of a
tire caused the car to turn over, Mr..
Clamp being pinioned beneath the
body. Neither Mr.. Ferguson nor Mr..
Ellis was injured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
MALONE IN TURN ALMOST
KILLED BY JOHN McILWAINE.
DIFFICULTY AROSE OVER
CUTTING OF AUTO TIRE, Ac-
CORDING TO REPORTS.

According to reports reaching Abb
beville this morning Will A. Neil
waine was shot to death at his home
near Verdery, Greenwood county,
late yesterday afternoon by Con
Malone, Malone being in turn hit
over the head with a stick by
John S. McIlwaine a brother Of the
dead man. He is in a hospital in
Greenwood in a serious condition.
Deputy Sheriff MCMILLAN of Green
wood said over the telephone this af-
terno6n that it was reported there
the shooting followed an eltercation
over the cutting, or effort to cut, an
automobile tire on car belonging
to the McIlwains. The three men, ac-
cording to the information given by
the deputy sheriff, had planned to
go fox hunting early this morning.
About dusk yesterday afternoon
they were in front Of the McIlwaine
home discussing details Of the trip,
and, it is reported, drinking. !
|, The proposal of Malone not meet
ing with the approval, Of Will Nell
waire, he threatened to cut the tires
off the automobile, which, 1T is said,
belonged to McIlwaine. Thereupon
Malone, it is said, shot McIlwaine,
who as he fell, so the report goes,
struck Malone with his knife, 'inflict-
ing small wound. John McIlwaine
is said to have taken up stick
which was used to weigh cotton on
and beat Malone over the head and
body, almost killing him.
Will McIlwaine was son Of A. T.
McIlwaine who lives at Darraughs
Station, in this county. The two Nc
Ilwaine men, Will A. and John s.,
are said to keep bachelors quarters
together, living about half way be-
tween Salak and Verdery in Green
wood county. Con Malone lived in
the same neighborhood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
BABE RUTH PUNISHED
Fine and Suspension Sentence Of
Judge Lands.

Chicago Dec. 5.-Babe Ruth will
be punished for his infraction Of the
laws of baseball. Today Judge Lands
high commissioner of baseball render
ed the long expected decision. In it
he sentenced the famous home run
hitter to remain out of the Yankees
lineup till next May 20 and also de-
clared forfeited Ruth's share of the
worlds series money. Ruth's share
amounted to almost S3,40G.
His suspension and forfeits Of his
worlds series share was caused by
his making transforming trip af-
ter being warned that he should not
do so on account of it being viola
tion of the rules governing players
of worlds series teams.
Pitcher Piercy and Outie!der Bob
Meuseil also Yankees who made the
trip with Ruth's team we're given ne
sa)ur 81 ntence.
Ruth is appearing in a vaudeville
act and at Washington he is report
ed as saying when told of his punish
ment:
"Well, just let it go at that for the
present" -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

greatest soldier Of the late war
at least he was the most talked of
soldier in the war, ranking with
Pershing in general admiration.
Following the short welcoming
exercises Of Abbeville, the Green
wood advance committee will board
the train, and shortly afterward the
train will leave for Greenwood. The
Greenwood Index's last issue car
ried the following opening paragraph
as lead to its Foch story:
Marshal Foch will be met in Able
vile by reception committee from
Greenwood who will board his train
and accompany him to Greenwood.
The reception committee will be
composed of Governor Cooper, State
American Legion Commander Morris
C. Lumpkin, Greenwood Post Com
mander Ernest Rosenberg, Col. j.
Monroe Johnson, American Legion
national executive committeeman
from this state and Mayor A. S.
Hartzog.
A meeting of the program COM
mittee was held yesterday afternoon
and a tentative program was agreed
upon.
AS Marshal Foch's train nears
Greenwood, it will begin blowing its
whistle, which will be the signal for
all mill whistles of the city to blow
until the train stops. Bands will play
as the Marshal detrains. AS Marshal
Foch steps from his train, and and
his party will be escorted to waiting
automobiles by Major w. M. Welch,
chosen grand marshal for the day.
The party will pass through a pla-
toon of Bailey Military Institute ca
diets, drawn up at attention, on the
way to their automobiles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
RIDGEVILLE FIRE
LOSS is LARGE

Ridgeville Dec. 6.-The brick
building owned by j. E. Thrower and
w. J. Dukes consisting of four stores
on North Main street valued at $751;
900 insurance $4,000 and a large
two-storS frame structure owned by
Knight Bros. with small insurance
was burned last night about IL o.
clock.
The brick building was occupied
by the Peoples Store Corporation
with $4,000 stock and $4,000 in,
surance; st. George Grocery Com
pany, no insurance and w. M
Vaughan no insurance. Cause of the
fire is unkonwn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

London, Dec. 6.-England and Ire
land awoke today from troubled
sleep of dependency over the Irish
situation to learn the joyous news
of sensational and wholly unexpect'
ed agreement reached between the
English and Irish conferees in today
small hours.
The negotiations for a settlement
we're considered yesterday to have
definitely collapsed, and the compro'
mise achieved in Premier Lloyd
Georges sombre little home in Down
ing Street after a night-long strug'
gle, seems likely to be chronicled as
the most momentous event in the his
tory of Anglo-1risth relations.
While the agreement must still be
submitted to the Dali Eireann and
the British parliament for ratification
there was disposition in all quarters
in London today to regard the out,
look as of the brightest.
The agreement reached by the Brit
ish and Sim Fein delegates today
binds both sides to recommend it to
their parliaments. 1t is a formal de-
tailed and conclusive document and
it's terms prevent the necessity for
further negotiations.
Should the Dali Eireann agree tc
the document-and disagreement
is not looked for'as it meets satisfac'
tor ly the points raised by the Sinr
Fein-it will be embodied in hill
and submitted to the British parlia
ment which is expected to be called ir
special session to consider it.
The consent of Ulster is not re-
uuired to make the new Irish agree
ment effective. She is given the op
ton of withdrawal in a month re-
verting then to her present statu;
within territory to be decided by g
boundary commission.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
HOSPITAL NEWS

Miss Ruby Edwards underwent a
slight operation at the hospital yes
.terday when her tonsils were re-
moved. Rivers Mabry had the same
operation.
Cornell Mundy is in the hospital
with a broken arm, suffered in the
cranking of the Ford laundry truck.
C. E. Hoyer, Chicago man here on
a visit to his brother, M. C. Hoyer,
manager of the 10 cent store. is i'll
at the hospital.